Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

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3.5

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 8685 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2,253 out of 8685
  2. Mixed: 954 out of 8685
  3. Negative: 5,478 out of 8685
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  1. ALiEN
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    I Bought MW3 , installed it to my xbox and went straight into the multiplayer
    After 5 hours I removed the disk , put it back in the case and sold it on Amazon.
    This game is MW2 with terrible maps and I mean really terrible maps. There isn't a single map that stands out . I am so disappointed with this half hearted rehash of MW2 , I wasn't a massive fan of BLOPS but it's a hell of a lot    I Bought MW3 , installed it to my xbox and went straight into the multiplayer
    After 5 hours I removed the disk , put it back in the case and sold it on Amazon.
    This game is MW2 with terrible maps and I mean really terrible maps.
    There isn't a single map that stands out . I am so disappointed with this half hearted rehash of MW2 , I wasn't a massive fan of BLOPS but it's a hell of a lot better than this tripe.    … Expand
  2. XQ99
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Its the same as cod 4 and mw2, same engine, same graphics, same structure, same gameplay the lot - there is nothing new about it other then some new maps and new skins oh and the dark green menu now. Story is ok but its all the same, PC version doesnt even work with xbox controller and any resolutions over 1024*768 the game tears and endges become jaggered. Its a full clone, Cloned OldIts the same as cod 4 and mw2, same engine, same graphics, same structure, same gameplay the lot - there is nothing new about it other then some new maps and new skins oh and the dark green menu now. Story is ok but its all the same, PC version doesnt even work with xbox controller and any resolutions over 1024*768 the game tears and endges become jaggered. Its a full clone, Cloned Old Data - now the new meaning for COD !!

    £45 for a new Map Pack - thats all it is;    … Expand
  3. Atinetro
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is a rehashed game, using the same formula that the ground breaking MW1 set in stone. So, with each iteration of the game simply increasing what you can do, giving you more choices and customization, why is this now a negative thing? Fans of the Fifa games will buy each yearly game because they are fans of Football, and whilst it may bug them that not enoughCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is a rehashed game, using the same formula that the ground breaking MW1 set in stone. So, with each iteration of the game simply increasing what you can do, giving you more choices and customization, why is this now a negative thing? Fans of the Fifa games will buy each yearly game because they are fans of Football, and whilst it may bug them that not enough changes have actually been made, they will still purchase it. This game is no different.

    With a game that is, as the User Metacritic score suggests, "Generally unfavourable", why does each and every FPS (with a serious tone) try to emulate the success that Activision and the studios achieve? The industry begs for innovation, and complains when it is not given to them, but when titles come out that give us something new, they fail to sell well at all (Bulletstorm, I'm looking at you). Regardless of whether this game doesn't innovate as much as you would have liked it to, they innovated nearly every aspect of the tried and tested formula with the original MW so, if anything, they deserve a little time to rest and do what they do well; make an addictive multi-player, a coherent single player, and a wealth of customizations.    … Expand
  4. viktorrez
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    I for one love this new installment of the call of duty franchise I've been waiting a long time to finish the fight with makarov and it was an amazing ride graphics are a little more smoother the mw2 which is a nice improvement the weapon progression system is an awesome feature with so many ways to up grade your weapons you will have tons of fun playing with all the new attachments andI for one love this new installment of the call of duty franchise I've been waiting a long time to finish the fight with makarov and it was an amazing ride graphics are a little more smoother the mw2 which is a nice improvement the weapon progression system is an awesome feature with so many ways to up grade your weapons you will have tons of fun playing with all the new attachments and you will find out which loadout works best for your play type but all and all I love the game and I have not put it down since I give it a 10!… Expand
  5. moneytalks45
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Quality title. The same silky smooth gameplay you would come to expect from the series. It's a travesty that there's a ton of people online trying to discredit the hard work of these devs.
  6. voltS5
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    In a word, MW3 is FUN! So far, I've tried Special Ops and multiplayer modes and had a blast. I'd definitely recommend this to anyone looking to play a FUN FPS.
  7. jlebowski0001
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Haha, gotta love the hate. MW is what it is, nothing more nothing less, until the hardware gets better this is good as it's gonna get. Runs at a crisp 60 fps, still looks sharp (much better that BF3 on 360 imo) If you wanna go out and bust your gun vs. a bunch of juveniles this is the game.
  8. elzorrodorito
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Fun game, the developers know their audience. After the departure of so many employees from Infinity Ward including the heads of the studio, I am sure I wasn't alone in wondering if this game would be able to reach the bar set by its predecessors. It may be fashionable to hate on this game, but if you enjoy the genre, if you finished MW2 wanting more, here it is. Multiplayer is moreFun game, the developers know their audience. After the departure of so many employees from Infinity Ward including the heads of the studio, I am sure I wasn't alone in wondering if this game would be able to reach the bar set by its predecessors. It may be fashionable to hate on this game, but if you enjoy the genre, if you finished MW2 wanting more, here it is. Multiplayer is more balanced, single player has been ramped up in the ridiculousness, I like it much, much, more than I wanted to after the less than amicable split between the Activison and West/Zampella. After having played every COD game developed by IW since the original, I was certainly upset that the final chapter of the MW series wouldn't have many of the original guys working on it, but as much as I dislike Activision, they gave this game enough resources to do it justice. It was almost an "all hands on deck" situation it seems. As much as I detest the pace of the release schedule, they have earned a bit of respect from me for not dropping the ball on this game.… Expand
  9. ImPlace
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    It's awesome I suppose! I don't really want to right a review, because I'm awesome. But the game is alright. It has theatre mode (which is awesome) and two bolt action sniper rifles and some new modes and game types. It's actually a really good game.
  10. Heyyy870
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    It's a sad time for all of these trolling anti-call of duty douchebags. Not only is the game the most popular game out there, but the Metacritic user score is swiftly rising as well. Go cry to your mommys and crap in your pants some more, you fanboys are already blown away in the dust.
  11. FatalVisi0n
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    I was dead set for BF3, I was tired of Black Ops MP and all the lag, then I played BF3 Beta, cancelled my BF3 Pre-order and got MW3. I have to admit I was very skeptic at first, the whole Tweedle Dee and Tweedle dumb vs. Activ lawsuit, how could IW come together now and produce a good game with now a new developer thrown in the mix?

    But they did, they didnt make just a good game they made    I was dead set for BF3, I was tired of Black Ops MP and all the lag, then I played BF3 Beta, cancelled my BF3 Pre-order and got MW3. I have to admit I was very skeptic at first, the whole Tweedle Dee and Tweedle dumb vs. Activ lawsuit, how could IW come together now and produce a good game with now a new developer thrown in the mix?

    But they did, they didnt make just a good game they made a great game, I have been a Call of Duty fan since CoD4, and I felt the series circling the drain, but now MW3 has revitalized and brought back life into the series. I really feel bad for the BF3 fanboys who have no life but to post negative about a great game to bring down the score, but for me it's not about the score, I know I love this game, and my friends who play it love it, and you BF3 fanboys, I know you are closet MW3 fans now to    … Expand
  12. Saberwing721
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Don't listen to all of the butt hurt Battlefield fans and other people who think this game is terrible, it is by far one of the best shooters on the market and they have made several positive changes to the game. The new game modes are amazing, kill confirmed being the most addicting. They have changed kill streaks from Modern Warfare 2 to be much less dominant, therefore making a muchDon't listen to all of the butt hurt Battlefield fans and other people who think this game is terrible, it is by far one of the best shooters on the market and they have made several positive changes to the game. The new game modes are amazing, kill confirmed being the most addicting. They have changed kill streaks from Modern Warfare 2 to be much less dominant, therefore making a much more level playing field. I have already put 17 hours into the multiplayer and the game is not getting old for me. It is far and away the best shooter of this year and if you are at all interested in first person shooters this is an easy buy. I know I will get crap ton of "no" for "was the review helpful" but that is just going to be from people who are eternally against the Call of Duty franchise. The game is great, it is well worth the $60 or especially the $100 for the hardened edition, and I highly recommend it.… Expand
  13. theRocknRolla
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Keeps the same familiar formula while still managing to wow you at every turn. Great story telling. Epic single player. Awesome multiplayer. What more could you want from a FPS.
  14. Htownjets
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    MW3 has been lots of fun.. The online play has been exceptional and even though there has been little innovation in the game, there isn't need to fix something that isn't broken.
  15. SquishedGremlin
    Nov 10, 2011
    3
    re-skinned, re-hashed, all been said before. Graphically similar if not the same as MW2, only thing that helps its case is the survival mode, that has earned all three stars I give
  16. Arrancar013
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    The Call of Duty series has revolutionized first-person-shooters in ways that hasn't been seen since the early days of Wolfenstein 3D and DOOM. The innovated controls and the highly addictive game play isn't something that can be denied. Being a Call of Duty fan for some time now I can say that there isn't really anything to improve on which makes it no surprise seeing how this version ofThe Call of Duty series has revolutionized first-person-shooters in ways that hasn't been seen since the early days of Wolfenstein 3D and DOOM. The innovated controls and the highly addictive game play isn't something that can be denied. Being a Call of Duty fan for some time now I can say that there isn't really anything to improve on which makes it no surprise seeing how this version of Call of Duty plays similar to its predecessors. "If it ain't broken, don't fix it!" The majority of the reviews below give negative feed back that claim it's too similar. The only thing I can conclude is that a majority of these "gamers" were expecting something close to EA's Battlefield 3, but I digress. I have followed the Modern Warfare series campaign story since Call of Duty 4. I was a freshman in high school and I am satisfied with the fact all the pieces come together as it comes to an end while I am a freshman attending college in one of the most adrenaline rushed Call of Duty Campaigns I've played as of yet. I can say I've grown with a lot of the characters in Modern Warfare in a way a child may grow with a characters like Mickey Mouse or Buzz Lightyear. It saddens me to have to see them go. With the multiplayer fallback I have I can only say It feels refreshing to jump back into some online Call of Duty. With New Maps, Weapon Perks and so much more, It's like returning to school after a long summer break with some new kicks, pants and t-shirts. The online is as fun as it's always been, and the campaign, as suspenseful as the last. I tip my hat as always to the developers and say thank you for bringing another one for the record books. - "History is written by the victor"
    And the victor is Call of Duty once again. Thank you.    … Expand
  17. RASKELL
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Just bought this game and already I am planning on returning it tomorrow. Everything about the multiplayer is terrible, the spawn system, the maps, the guns EVERYTHING. It is just MW2 all over again, I actually feel as though I have been robbed and conned.
    Nothing new here at all, if you have played MW2 then you have played this.
    Waste of money! Only positive I can say about this game is    Just bought this game and already I am planning on returning it tomorrow. Everything about the multiplayer is terrible, the spawn system, the maps, the guns EVERYTHING. It is just MW2 all over again, I actually feel as though I have been robbed and conned.
    Nothing new here at all, if you have played MW2 then you have played this.
    Waste of money!
    Only positive I can say about this game is that the single player is "ok" but seeing as I and many others only buy this for the multiplayer then it was a waste of money in my eyes. Never buying a call of duty ever again.    … Expand
  18. Sussudio666
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Call of Duty has turned into a real terd. Maybe if they spent some of that marketing money on the actual product it wouldn't be the same reskinned piece of crap every year.
  19. warmsoda
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    It's a 9, but gets an extra 1 on here for the trolling going on. Think about it. Even if you think the game is a "glorified expansion pack," you are complaining about getting a killer deal: 16 multiplayer maps, survival mode, spec-ops mission and campaign, for $60 retail? At DLC prices, that stuff would separately cost $150 at least.
  20. billybob243
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Same textures, same guns, same models, and same animations... This is virtually identical to modern warfare 2. They threw a **** game together. This game is **** **** keep 60 dollars in your wallet and buy a real game that developers actually tried on.
  21. Bugman
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    It's a good game, graphics have been improved, the weapon customization is great, and the story....well, its a story. But the multiplayer is amazing. Everyone says it's a cut and paste and honestly it isn't.
  22. braveman1907
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Great game. I can say that because I actually played it. I like the new point/killstreak system. It really benefits the objective based game type player.
  23. Mephiso93
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    Ce jeu me déçois énormément, pour ceux qui n'ont pas internet surtout ne l'acheter pas car en a peut prés 2H la campagne est fini. Ensuite voila le pire, le mode multijoueur, c'est juste une maps très très petite avec des campeurs planquer partout. La seul raison de l'acheter, est de jouer entre amisCe jeu me déçois énormément, pour ceux qui n'ont pas internet surtout ne l'acheter pas car en a peut prés 2H la campagne est fini. Ensuite voila le pire, le mode multijoueur, c'est juste une maps très très petite avec des campeurs planquer partout. La seul raison de l'acheter, est de jouer entre amis ou pour ceux qui sont accrocs a un point pas possible a l'histoire de MW2 ( j'en connais ), c'est de le prendre car c'est juste un MINI SUITE de ce jeu. De plus, le prix est énorme pour un jeu pareil, c'est carrément du foutage de gueule. Ceux qui disent qu'il est bien c'est surtout les campeurs qui doivent vous attendre déjà.… Expand
  24. codriver
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    ik vind het een goed spel ik kijk er na uit na de volgende cod als je er niet te vrede mee bent verkoop je game dan aan iemand anders en maak dan zelf eens een mooie game
  25. xoep22
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    Game so well enjoyed Mhaksnn felt like I was really well done story of the game creators worked hard to give us a good indication! Good game continue to make more such games is worth the money! Successfully
  26. truuth
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    games **** awful.
    UberMunkE00
    Nov 8, 2011 0 I have played all the CoD video games. This is the most disappointing one after BO and MW2. Looks exactly as CoD 4, with barely any change in mechanics and gameplay. The only good part is the story, but that is easily spoiled because it is so predictable. The graphics are the same as on CoD 4, which came out 4 years ago. Usually I do not care    games **** awful.
    UberMunkE00
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    I have played all the CoD video games. This is the most disappointing one after BO and MW2. Looks exactly as CoD 4, with barely any change in mechanics and gameplay. The only good part is the story, but that is easily spoiled because it is so predictable. The graphics are the same as on CoD 4, which came out 4 years ago. Usually I do not care about graphics but this was just disappointing. I have played about 1h of multiplayer and I am totally sick of it! More campers than ever with a lot of 12 year old kids, way too easy to spawn kill, overpowered weapons etc. I could go on for a whole essay if I would have the energy to. There are a lot of glitches also, of course the game was just released but these are simple, easy glitches that should have been noticed instantly during the beta tests. The maps are all recycled with the same looks as earlier maps, nothing new. I am really disappointed mostly because I waited out in the cold rain for almost 12 hours with my friends and we really were expecting a good game. That this is not. Save your time, go play something else because this is not worth it. At least I can still sell this on eBay for 90% of the money.â    … Expand
  27. neogod1
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    I should have known better when 3/4 of my friends went back to bf3 a day after modern warfare 2.5 came out, but when a friend said he'd sell me his copy for 30 bucks I figured w.t.h. Yep just like everyone says it's a map pack with a few class changes and another disappointing single player. Considering I am frustrated I paid $30 when they normally charge $15 for map packs I can'tI should have known better when 3/4 of my friends went back to bf3 a day after modern warfare 2.5 came out, but when a friend said he'd sell me his copy for 30 bucks I figured w.t.h. Yep just like everyone says it's a map pack with a few class changes and another disappointing single player. Considering I am frustrated I paid $30 when they normally charge $15 for map packs I can't believe they want more money for cod elite, and whatever the hell else they are inevitable going to charge for. Not to be a BF3 fanboy but when I bought my copy of BF3 I received a code for free dlc that is the size equivalent of a new game. I will stick with my extremely gratifying Battlefield series until Activision can come up with something that isn't so cookie cutter and cliche as mw3.… Expand
  28. datdudejohn315
    Nov 11, 2011
    3
    The campaign wasn't that epic like the previews lead on .The Multiplayer wasn't all that hot. The online is to busy with UAV's and air power. There's hundreds of places that people camp in. The maps are huge it just wasn't worth the $65.00 i paid for it, I'm really disappointed with the game. I think Modern Warfare just became Guitar Hero the first 3 were great but they came out with toThe campaign wasn't that epic like the previews lead on .The Multiplayer wasn't all that hot. The online is to busy with UAV's and air power. There's hundreds of places that people camp in. The maps are huge it just wasn't worth the $65.00 i paid for it, I'm really disappointed with the game. I think Modern Warfare just became Guitar Hero the first 3 were great but they came out with to many to fast and made dumb changes. The game is the same old song and dance. The only think i liked was the fact that you got a kill for capping an objective.… Expand
  29. Keeper110
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    I think this game is great! What I don't understand is what everyone is talking about when they same its the same thing over and over again... Sure the graphics look the same, but in order to keep it at 60 fps, they can't improve on them too much more for consoles. They have re-done gun sounds, kill streaks, perks, made 16 new great maps. Call of Duty developed a very good formula forI think this game is great! What I don't understand is what everyone is talking about when they same its the same thing over and over again... Sure the graphics look the same, but in order to keep it at 60 fps, they can't improve on them too much more for consoles. They have re-done gun sounds, kill streaks, perks, made 16 new great maps. Call of Duty developed a very good formula for a first person shooter, and they would be fools to deviate from it. What kind of new innovations should they have made? Maybe they should made MW3 a racing game, or an RPG... Its really easy to say make MW3 different than the rest, but something you never see are good suggestions from people criticizing of what exactly they should have done. The game looks, feels, and plays great. That is the criteria of a good game, and MW3 has it in spades.… Expand
  30. dvilla777
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    Very, very disappointing. Barely any work put into this game at all. Spawn next to an enemy happens far too frequently and I seem to lose connection a whole lot. The game engine has barely improved since CoD4. They seem to sit back, do as little work possible and just rake in the money because it carries the Call of Duty name. That won't last much longer.
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#13 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2011
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#13 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2011

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Metascore
88

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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