Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

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3.5

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 8685 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 5,478 out of 8685
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  1. jmalli84
    Nov 8, 2011
    1
    the fact of the matter is you shouldnt say something about a game that you know little about and havent played it but after 5 years of COD being the same thing over and over again and once myself being a fan... it has finally gotten to the point where its been enough... Black Ops was the last straw and itself was a decent game at the time but it finally got me thinking that you shouldntthe fact of the matter is you shouldnt say something about a game that you know little about and havent played it but after 5 years of COD being the same thing over and over again and once myself being a fan... it has finally gotten to the point where its been enough... Black Ops was the last straw and itself was a decent game at the time but it finally got me thinking that you shouldnt expect anything new from this Franchise because it will continue to be the repetitive, re copied, re pasted, and re disappointment. If running around, shooting mindlessly, screaming at 12 year olds, creating the same class you made for the last 5 years, and prestiging your life away... then sure this is your game… Expand
  2. muzza1875
    Nov 8, 2011
    1
    lol wtf is with all the critics giving it a 100? Seriously r they trolling or are they sucking activisions ass through a straw?
    Been playing the game for couple hours now and it feels just like mw2.I think this may be the last cod game i buy :(
  3. herogee
    Nov 8, 2011
    1
    Never played a game that has gotten to its third release and felt so much of the same. In a war between this and battlefield 3 i think a clear victor is apparent.
  4. ZQQQQQQ4
    Nov 8, 2011
    1
    It's the same thing as MW2 although MW2 was better because it actually brought something new.
    P.S. The game mode Kill Confirmed does NOT get rid of campers.
  5. leocbrito
    Nov 8, 2011
    1
    MW3 = MW2. It looks the same game... I won't play this anymore. I just beat the campaign, played few online matches and I'm going to sell the game.
    For me, COD4 is the best from the serie, but Infinity Ward ruined everything after MW2.
  6. Madcat124
    Nov 8, 2011
    1
    There's only one thing to say about the game's multiplayer, and that it still feels over developed and corny. There are too many gimmicky things in the game and killstreaks are still cheap. The graphics and HUD are virtually unchanged, and The same crappy community is back from Modern Warfare 2, glitching and hacking to their hearts desire. It's a shame that no big game review sites wantThere's only one thing to say about the game's multiplayer, and that it still feels over developed and corny. There are too many gimmicky things in the game and killstreaks are still cheap. The graphics and HUD are virtually unchanged, and The same crappy community is back from Modern Warfare 2, glitching and hacking to their hearts desire. It's a shame that no big game review sites want to give it a score it deserves.… Expand
  7. yomoneymyproblm
    Nov 8, 2011
    1
    I waited outside in freezing cold huddled around a trashcan fire like some hobo for 7 hours waiting in line for this game. All of a sudden a man dressed as batman came out of nowhere and threw a bucket of water on our fire before skipping away. Even after that trauma i pursued on for CALL OF DUTY cause i wanted to answer the call but I got home with the game and I thought it was modernI waited outside in freezing cold huddled around a trashcan fire like some hobo for 7 hours waiting in line for this game. All of a sudden a man dressed as batman came out of nowhere and threw a bucket of water on our fire before skipping away. Even after that trauma i pursued on for CALL OF DUTY cause i wanted to answer the call but I got home with the game and I thought it was modern warfare 2 cause it was pretty much the same thing. capmaign sucks and NO ZOMBIE MODE WTF?… Expand
  8. SilentLog
    Nov 8, 2011
    1
    Im glad I kept my expectations low on this one. Seriously guys, if you are wanting to play it, borrow it from a friend or something.

    I have just completed the campaing, it is ONLY 3 hours long and you dont do anything that was not in some of the previous titles. It didnt help either that the graphics have very little to no changes even on PC with max settings on. The multiplayer? Oh    Im glad I kept my expectations low on this one. Seriously guys, if you are wanting to play it, borrow it from a friend or something.

    I have just completed the campaing, it is ONLY 3 hours long and you dont do anything that was not in some of the previous titles. It didnt help either that the graphics have very little to no changes even on PC with max settings on. The multiplayer? Oh boy. So many problems from MW2 have returned and it is all the worst since they are little things that would take little effort to fix but arnt. Weapon balancing? They never heard of that apparently. Maps that dont look generic and arnt easy to spawn kill? Its like they thougth people liked dying over and over again without having a chance to do anything.

    And this isnt even mentioning the bullsh*t DLC thats going to come out with a price of 15$ just for 3 old maps from previous titles.

    Bloody hell, this game f*cking sucks.    … Expand
  9. edo3
    Nov 8, 2011
    1
    Oh look! I just bought Modern Warfare 2 again! Silly me!
  10. Splicer0
    Nov 8, 2011
    1
    It's the exact same game they've put out the last 5 years! $60 for a mediocre expansion pack? This has got to be a terrible joke right? When does the fun part come?
  11. Defyler
    Nov 8, 2011
    1
    Pretty disappointed that MW 3 isn't simply considered an expansion of MW 2. There is very little fresh content with MW 3. I would strongly argue that the maps I've tried so far this morning have been the worst of the Call of Duty series yet. CoD is still gimmicky as ever.
  12. Mw3lolz
    Nov 8, 2011
    1
    Most overrated game in history of video games for real boring maps same sound effect same 3 years old game copy and paste I believe this is last one from activision cuz they can't milk this **** for too long I waste my money and time please don't waste your money and time I'm not bf3 fun boy don't get twisted I play all cod games but this is it I'm done.
  13. theimmortalmoo
    Jul 23, 2012
    1
    It was nice to see the story completed, but no innovation, I bought a used copy at game stop, and returned it after a few days, the online is SSDD. The community is absurd. While I have Cod: 4 and MW2 on PC, I chose not to buy this for PC due to I couldn't return it and I would be contributing to the sales figures. Activision over the years, like EA, Ruining great gaming franchises.
  14. selfesteemissue
    Nov 8, 2011
    1
    Well, this game is complete garbage. Wish I didn't preorder... This is a disgrace to FPS. If you played one, you've played them all. Same thing. I had high expectations and was completely disappointed
  15. dkeerl
    Nov 8, 2011
    1
    I enjoyed Modern Warfare 1 for story and MP, and Modern Warfare 2's MP and I never got along, but the story was great and action packed as usual and key features and gameplay additions were made. Spec Ops was a blast and provided hours of fun. MW3 doesn't feel updated at all. It feels like a zombie. The graphics are old, the facial animations stiff, the characters round turns like robots,I enjoyed Modern Warfare 1 for story and MP, and Modern Warfare 2's MP and I never got along, but the story was great and action packed as usual and key features and gameplay additions were made. Spec Ops was a blast and provided hours of fun. MW3 doesn't feel updated at all. It feels like a zombie. The graphics are old, the facial animations stiff, the characters round turns like robots, the sounds are still terrible, and many of the environments still look like cardboard, which, in MW 1 and 2's case, I excused because of the exciting game play and story. MW3 is just a rehashed and uninventive copy of the first two. I played the whole campaign and never once felt the rush or compulsion I did in MW 1 and 2. Then I tried the MP, the three maps I played for mostly flat, mazes that were CQB and very, very bland. Everything looked exactly the same. I legitimately attempted to enjoy this. I did, but it's obvious that Activision is just grubbing for money. If Infinity Ward's original creators would've been at the helm, things might have been different. All and all, hugely disappointed.… Expand
  16. RiskyBinjuice
    Nov 8, 2011
    1
    Basically the Modern Warfare 2 with a horde mode
    The story is nonsensical (something about Russians blowing up kids) Multiplayer is copy and paste from MW2
    We can't let big developers get away with this lazy game design any more
    I want some bloody originality!
  17. Strikevirgin
    Nov 8, 2011
    1
    Most anticipated game in history? 500 people worked on it? where has all the money gone activision? advertising, hype and the success of Call of Duty: Black Ops ... is this everything you need for a new game?

    i have been playing since release and i am very disappointed. i was hoping for something new and was really looking forward playing Modern Warfare 3. but after the first hours    Most anticipated game in history? 500 people worked on it? where has all the money gone activision? advertising, hype and the success of Call of Duty: Black Ops ... is this everything you need for a new game?

    i have been playing since release and i am very disappointed. i was hoping for something new and was really looking forward playing Modern Warfare 3. but after the first hours playing, i am just as bored as playing modern warfare 2... there is really nothing to it... if i want to enjoy a good game with some friends i dont need to pay 60$ ... "Delta Force: Extreme" was a better sequel than this. multiplayer is exactly the same and still lacks the same problems
    singleplayer is average .. the parts where u are actually able to play is just the same, because the AI is still really bad and their behaviour is already known
    co-op is worse then in black ops
    no innovations, no improvements i dont recommend buying this game    … Expand
  18. dmanhuh
    Nov 8, 2011
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'll give this game a 1 for effort. I really shouldn't because the guns, multiplayer, graphics, and perks are all the same. If you want a comparison, it would be like Justin Bieber to me. ITS **** GAY just stop this **** already.… Expand
  19. bozdvr
    Nov 8, 2011
    1
    I've tried and I've tried COD MW3 but, there is nothing innovative about you. This game lacks the online game play of BF3 and it's predecessor Black OPS. I'm going to rate the overall game with graphics, game play online and campaign, and network reliability. Graphics I give a 2. I agree with another person who said this game looks the same as if it were made five years ago. After allI've tried and I've tried COD MW3 but, there is nothing innovative about you. This game lacks the online game play of BF3 and it's predecessor Black OPS. I'm going to rate the overall game with graphics, game play online and campaign, and network reliability. Graphics I give a 2. I agree with another person who said this game looks the same as if it were made five years ago. After all the hype I would expect graphics like BF3 or better. Game play online I give a 1. Same small maps, sniper killers who don't need to aim, and when you shoot a guy with a full clip he finally dies. Even the elite version is poorly designed. Campaign game play is a 4. Again, the graphics are dated, the AI is not very smart, and almost all the weapons sound the same. Network reliability I give a 10. I don't think I had a dropped connection yet. However, with graphics like that, there isn't much to render. lol So my overall score is 1.5 because the network connectivity is a non factor. Wake UP Activision! Produce a game worth playing. This one is going back.… Expand
  20. koblec
    Nov 8, 2011
    1
    Activision recycled the same buildings from COD 1 and 4. MW3 is simply a recycled MW2 and COD 4 bundle, all with a new logo, single player, and a $60 price tag.
  21. StormShadowNF
    Nov 8, 2011
    1
    Same exact game just new maps!! I traded mine in already. Nothing
    New at All. BF is way better and I'm no fan boy but honestly
    I see activision doing the same thing they did with guitar hero trying to Put a new coat of paint on an old house !!!
  22. IAmBedlam
    Nov 8, 2011
    1
    Just another rehash of a tired old franchise to cash in while they wait for the next cash-in this time next year. The fact that they can release the same game every year for the past 4 years and still get money is a slap in the face to any real developer that takes time to craft a good game. The campaign is dull and overscripted, the online is cheesy and full of 12 year olds screaming inJust another rehash of a tired old franchise to cash in while they wait for the next cash-in this time next year. The fact that they can release the same game every year for the past 4 years and still get money is a slap in the face to any real developer that takes time to craft a good game. The campaign is dull and overscripted, the online is cheesy and full of 12 year olds screaming in the mic, and the game is still full of cheaters.… Expand
  23. nevacitcomin
    Nov 8, 2011
    1
    As much as I hate to admit it cause of my love for COD but BF3 has won me over. MW3 is good but seems nothing more than new maps and few new features. It's a glorified expansion. It's a good game but compared to the competition it loses.
  24. Kohare
    Nov 8, 2011
    1
    Can't afford to purchase MW3? Don't worry! It's the exact same game as it's predecessor, only with a lackluster campaign and a disappointing finish. MW2 is superior without fail. Do yourselves a favor and return this abomination.
  25. whatkey
    Nov 8, 2011
    1
    This game somehow manages to be worse than MW2. These "pro" reviewers must have been paid off. The campaign is worse than BF3 (somehow?) and the multiplayer is just a cluster f*** merry go round of shooting people in the back.
  26. cod4isthebest
    Nov 8, 2011
    1
    black ops was much better. mw2 and 3 are a disgrace to cod 4. they took the best cod and just ruined it's name. yeah, people will play it, but it won't be remembered. the reviews were probably paid for coz it is just complete bull once you play this game for more than 1 hour.
  27. ChugChief
    Nov 8, 2011
    1
    This is basically Modern Warfare 2 Version 2.0 . My expectations of the COD series have been steadily declining with the past installments. What really lacks in the COD series is the innovation and originality of Call of Duty 4. Activision really needs to revisit their strategy for making there games because the "add a short new single player and new multi player maps" isn't enough for aThis is basically Modern Warfare 2 Version 2.0 . My expectations of the COD series have been steadily declining with the past installments. What really lacks in the COD series is the innovation and originality of Call of Duty 4. Activision really needs to revisit their strategy for making there games because the "add a short new single player and new multi player maps" isn't enough for a 2011 $60 game. In my opinion they are taking the Michael Bay route of making games, where the graphics and special effects are a mile wide but the story and game play are only an inch deep.… Expand
  28. SovietTom
    Nov 8, 2011
    1
    Can't believe I bought this game a third time.
  29. Muramasima
    Nov 8, 2011
    1
    As many of you can see, people are not happy with this game. I support them. This game does absolutely nothing new, brings no knew innovation to the table, it has a terrible campaign and a multiplayer which you may get 1 or 2 hours worth of entertainment before the features are exploited and the game is broken, yet they have the audacity to sell this as a full price game. If you haveAs many of you can see, people are not happy with this game. I support them. This game does absolutely nothing new, brings no knew innovation to the table, it has a terrible campaign and a multiplayer which you may get 1 or 2 hours worth of entertainment before the features are exploited and the game is broken, yet they have the audacity to sell this as a full price game. If you have played MW2, even BO, you have played this game, if you own one of these, don't buy it, if not, then you may decide to waste your money and conform with society. This game only gets 1/10 because it looks pretty, and the colours of MP maps were refreshing for 10 minutes or so.

    TL;DR Don't buy this game, buy Skyrim    … Expand
  30. ease
    Nov 9, 2011
    1
    Saw someone online..."Man, you're already a 77?" One reply was "Not surprising, game's been out for 2 years." I laughed, then sighed. Here's to Skyrim in a few days.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 81 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 79 out of 81
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 81
  3. Negative: 0 out of 81
  1. Gamer Limit
    Jan 11, 2012
    85
    Ultimately, Modern Warfare 3 feels similar to it's brethren, but that doesn't mean it isn't a great game. The single player element is still exciting, and multiplayer has more options than ever – if you're a fan of Call of Duty, Modern Warfare 3 is a no brainer.
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  2. Game Over Online
    Dec 28, 2011
    84
    Modern Warfare 3, while still an excellent thrill ride in its own right, feels far too similar to MW2 or even Black Ops for my taste.
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  3. Xbox World 360 Magazine UK
    Dec 12, 2011
    88
    I never expected Modern Warfare 3 to go toe-to-toe with EA's juggernaut this year, but it came out of the gates with a tour de force campaign and co-op mode. It loses points with a perhaps too-familiar multiplayer that caters to the juvenile on Xbox Live; though don't be mistaken, Modern Warfare 3 is one hell of a shooter and a highlight for a series that just won't die – no matter how much we wish it bloody would, at times.
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