Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

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3.5

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 8685 Ratings

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  1. Sheltonator
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    What a fantastic game! Forget the negativity, it deserves so much more. Fair enough it looks similar to previous games, but so what, that's the nature of this business, building on the good stuff, and making it better! The game is a dream to play with loads of great new features and modes. Absolutely brilliant!!
  2. ToastyMarcov
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    More of the same... Those who control the release of CoD should stop selling these games for full price and should sell them as an expansion pack because that is what it is. This is not worth the $60 they ask you to pay...
  3. zpoc
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    an iteration of the series rather than a dramatic innovative release (much like gears of war 3, uncharted 3, god of war 3 etc, etc), the game still shines as both an exciting, over-the-top action game in its single player campaign, and as an addictive multiplayer suite. disappointment with the lack of a new game engine (still using a slightly updated version of MW1's engine from 2007) isan iteration of the series rather than a dramatic innovative release (much like gears of war 3, uncharted 3, god of war 3 etc, etc), the game still shines as both an exciting, over-the-top action game in its single player campaign, and as an addictive multiplayer suite. disappointment with the lack of a new game engine (still using a slightly updated version of MW1's engine from 2007) is understandable, but the 60 frames per second framerate it provides still puts it above other competitors in that regard. some people wont care, but for those of us that do, those 60fps add a level of fluidity rarely found in console games.

    the argument of iteration vs innovation is a valid one - at the end of the day, both are worthwhile pursuits, and it's clear that activision is playing it a little safe by introducing small changes (my favorite being the ability to level up guns) rather than introducing drastic overhauls. the original MW game was such a huge breakthrough you can hardly blame them for sticking close to it's playbook, but that said, if you didn't like it then you're not going to like it now. but for those of us who enjoy it, MW3 is just about what we'd hoped it'd be.    … Expand
  4. rancid2001
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Truly the most polished game to date. Excellent single player with even more epic set pieces. Great Multiplayer which has improved in many areas. Spec Ops is the crowning achievement this time around with an amazing amount of depth and fun to be had. Overall outstanding game which I will be playing till the next one arrives. Well done to everyone involved.
  5. flubberbrat
    Nov 12, 2011
    0
    congratulations Robert Bowling for taking everything good about the multiplayer for MW2 and Black Ops and totally screwing it up. All of the bugs of MW2 and NONE of the features or configurables of Black Ops. Well done. Totally broken multiplayer experience. A round of applause, please, for the man that could take a winning recipe and actually screw it up and get away with it.
  6. FightClubFIEND
    Nov 12, 2011
    9
    Let me get this straight 90% of these reviews are from people who have not played the game, and were ready to write false reviews as soon as it turned 12:00. I am someone who has actually played this game, so my thoughts are valid. I was weary going into this game because MW2 was kind of a mixed bag, and from what i had heard the 2 games were very similar. When I actually played the game iLet me get this straight 90% of these reviews are from people who have not played the game, and were ready to write false reviews as soon as it turned 12:00. I am someone who has actually played this game, so my thoughts are valid. I was weary going into this game because MW2 was kind of a mixed bag, and from what i had heard the 2 games were very similar. When I actually played the game i was sold, the campaign is great, the spec ops mode i fantastic, and the mutliplayer is the most balanced and enjoyable of the series. COD is mainly a multiplayer game though so i will focus on that. None of the guns are overpowered, the perks all have there ups and downs, and the new strike packages allow every breed of player to have a good time. Now this is not a perfect game though, the campaign once again skims on character development, and the multiplayer maps are a little small for my liking, but by no means do these things overpower the great qualities of this game. Soooooo..... unless you have actually played this game, DONT WRITE A **** REVIEW FOR IT!… Expand
  7. graingermouse
    Nov 13, 2011
    10
    love the game, much more playable for your average Joe, like me, played most of all the series, and this rates as the best for me, smooth realistic graphics, if a little dark, but has me aching to play when my sons on the xbox. multiplayer is ace love the maps, some good compact maps and nice big maps. the reward system is great, as not being the most capable of players, im getting rewardslove the game, much more playable for your average Joe, like me, played most of all the series, and this rates as the best for me, smooth realistic graphics, if a little dark, but has me aching to play when my sons on the xbox. multiplayer is ace love the maps, some good compact maps and nice big maps. the reward system is great, as not being the most capable of players, im getting rewards which on MW2 i had not achieved.
    the players slating it for not being massively different to MW2- well what do you expect, if Jaws 2 had all different cast and locations would it be Jaws still? no so grow up and be realistic about what you expect.    … Expand
  8. clintius
    Nov 13, 2011
    10
    All you game freaks that are giving bad reviews have way to high expectations. The game is extremely entertaining, just what you would expect from it. Survival mode is fun, especially when playing with friends. Game is fun and worth it.
  9. kais
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    I cant understand why there are so many 0's on here. Sure, many of the aspects of the game remain the same but it does not change the fact that MW3 is still just as addictive as the other games in the series. If people were expecting drastic change from what we have seen before then they are shortsighted to say the least. Why change a winning formula? On the whole this game has hours ofI cant understand why there are so many 0's on here. Sure, many of the aspects of the game remain the same but it does not change the fact that MW3 is still just as addictive as the other games in the series. If people were expecting drastic change from what we have seen before then they are shortsighted to say the least. Why change a winning formula? On the whole this game has hours of entertainment and the multiplayer is at the heart of it, while spec ops will also provide useful co-op with old and new friends alike.… Expand
  10. Lovable
    Nov 14, 2011
    0
    same graphics, same **** seen it once ok, seen it twice mehhh, seeing it the third time?! FCK OFF INFINITY WARD, stop making games if you cant even improve from the previous 1, jeez fcking morons .
  11. premium_sauce
    Nov 19, 2011
    10
    I'm actually going to write a review against all negative critics. I have been playing COD franchise since COD1. I bought all COD but this time I thought it is time to switch to BF3. After watching both reviews on GT, BF3 scored 9.2 and MW3 scored 9.3. That little 0.1 made me change and I decided to buy MW3 instead. So why am I giving a 10/10 for MW3? Here is why: COD4 was a huge successI'm actually going to write a review against all negative critics. I have been playing COD franchise since COD1. I bought all COD but this time I thought it is time to switch to BF3. After watching both reviews on GT, BF3 scored 9.2 and MW3 scored 9.3. That little 0.1 made me change and I decided to buy MW3 instead. So why am I giving a 10/10 for MW3? Here is why: COD4 was a huge success and I have to say it was really my first FPS I got addicted with and played COD4 for 1500 hours. COD4 was great and finally a GOOD welcoming change after CSS, Quake, Wolfenstein and TF engines. I remember though at that time people wanted to go back to WW2 style. So Treyarch decided to make WaW which ended up to be a pure disaster. Finally MW2 came out! Although it was a great game, lack of dedicated servers on PC did not make me want to play MW2 a lot. Therefore Treyarch then decided to release BLACK OP re-installing previous dedicated servers. I have to disagree with 85% of negative critics posted here. It is true that MW3 resembles a lot to MW2 but who cares? seriously? I know the franchise has been releasing a game every year? Get it over it lol again who cares? If they want to make money let them be! MW3 is, to me, an awesome game. I started it and I got addicted instantly. MW3 combines all previous years of experience this franchise has gained from COD4, WaW, MW2 and BLACK OP. Guns are really good, I haven't tried all of them yet - but so far rifles are well balanced. SMGs are SMGs. Melee got nerfed slightly to make it more realistic and finally many perks have been reviewed, changed and unlike in BLACK OP, akimbos are now only secondary guns. I am relieved to not see P90 akimbos anymore. As you would expect, MW3 maps are truly well designed. Although there are a lot of openings - you can't really "own" a map as MW3 is based on fast-pace style. It is good (gives new players the opportunity to kill and respawn is almost instant) and bad (for veteran players, it can be sometimes very frustrating - veterans can be killed from any corners) I am also very happy that Infinity Ward has introduced a whole new system in MP that allows you to level up a gun. I also enjoy new perks that can make you invisible to Air Support/Choppers. Finally, perhaps it is only me but I feel like MW3 really learnt from MW2 mistakes and Auto matchmaking on MW3 is fairly solid. The engine is really consistent. New modes such as Survival and Co op mission are really great! See I never really liked Co op mission. But MW3 made me change my opinion! Also if you are a "zombie-fan-kid" like I was in BLACK OP, you will love the survival mode Infinity Ward has introduced in MW3. In addition to people's critics: 1. No real innovation? I don't think so, I think there is when it comes down to perks, guns etc. Although it is minimal it doesn't really bother me like most raging kids. 2. Another cash? LOL so what? seriously who cares? 3. Bored of Campaign? At first I was very excited about MW3 SP, but the more you play the more bored you get. Why? Because you try to finish the game in 7 days. I'm pretty sure if you space out your gameplay you won't find Campaign as boring as most people think. It took me 8hrs to finish Campaign on Veteran mode. 4. MP is exactly the same as in MW2? Yea pretty much and I'm happy about it. BLACK OP wasn't much for me. Im more an Infinity Ward fan… Expand
  12. Prajwal
    Nov 20, 2011
    8
    Great Game. Some parts are still the same from MW2 but the killstreak system has changed, the ranking system, and you have some new modes added. Campaign is really fun and exciting. Full of intense action parts. Great ending to the series story. The spec ops and survival are great. I loved them.
  13. DALY247
    Nov 28, 2011
    9
    Haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa! Sucks for all you losers who paid 60 bucks for a game you hated. Try reading some fan feeback first, or maybe RENT it. Tards.
  14. CaptainSalty
    Dec 2, 2011
    9
    Interesting that everyone is so quick to bash the graphics and the linear design of this game when all shooters are like this. I didn't see any drastic increase in graphics from World at War to Black Ops, but nobody seems to be hung up on that. Modern Warfare 3 is an excellent new edition of the Modern Warfare series with new environments and an interesting storyline, however predictableInteresting that everyone is so quick to bash the graphics and the linear design of this game when all shooters are like this. I didn't see any drastic increase in graphics from World at War to Black Ops, but nobody seems to be hung up on that. Modern Warfare 3 is an excellent new edition of the Modern Warfare series with new environments and an interesting storyline, however predictable at times. I will admit that I was a little disappointed that there seems to be less sniper missions than ever before (those were always my favorite) but that aside, the game is awesome. Special Ops missions are really fun, and survival mode is pretty cool too, though I haven't fully sampled all the different levels. In short, if you don't like this game, chances are you don't like shooters in general. There is nothing unlikeable about this game, and the complaint that there are no new mechanics to the game-play only attests to how polished the first Modern Warfare was when it came out. I'd like to point out that Black Ops actually took a lot of the same mechanics that Modern Warfare used, so it's not really fair to bash Modern Warfare 3 for using the same mechanics that it used in Modern Warfare seeing as how the mechanics were (and in my opinion, still are) so advanced when they were first introduced. I do wish they incorporated the running dive that Black Ops had though.… Expand
  15. RuthlessZA
    Dec 20, 2011
    1
    Fairly enjoyable but they keep making the mistake of making the last chapter irritating hard, decide what is veteran and stick with it. Played Battlefield 3 and that got a rating of 8 from me
  16. Xolo187uk
    Dec 20, 2011
    0
    They literally LITERALLY did not change a thing from MW2. Same weapons. Same streaks. Same perks. Same graphics (not even joking) Same **** cluttered maps with random fire on the streets. Autoaim is SO strong even on multiplayer that you can aim 10 inches away from someone and it'll still hit them. Same audio down to the rank up music. Even the same **** tags and loading screens. THE SAME.They literally LITERALLY did not change a thing from MW2. Same weapons. Same streaks. Same perks. Same graphics (not even joking) Same **** cluttered maps with random fire on the streets. Autoaim is SO strong even on multiplayer that you can aim 10 inches away from someone and it'll still hit them. Same audio down to the rank up music. Even the same **** tags and loading screens. THE SAME. ****. LOADING SCREENS. Blackops wasn't this **** rehashed even. It is seriously just MW2 with a new story, and honestly did you even play for the story?… Expand
  17. sandpenguin
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    Amazing campaign and best multiplayer in the generation. The 3rd in the Modern Warfare saga, the best one. This game destroys BF3 and makes it look like a girlie game.
  18. Adam7651
    Nov 8, 2011
    9
    I don't get what all the hate is on the game! it's amazing yeah it has its problems no game is 100% perfect Multi player is addictive, spec ops is well amazing and im sure you can guess what the single player is, yup, amazing although the flaws are pretty much with the single player its not as bad as the sub par BF3 single player and don't get me wrong BF3 was beautiful but this game is aI don't get what all the hate is on the game! it's amazing yeah it has its problems no game is 100% perfect Multi player is addictive, spec ops is well amazing and im sure you can guess what the single player is, yup, amazing although the flaws are pretty much with the single player its not as bad as the sub par BF3 single player and don't get me wrong BF3 was beautiful but this game is a must buy.… Expand
  19. kiramelo5454
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    I can not put into words how repeatative and boring this series has gotten! Everything is being re used, same formula same everything. Now someone might say to me if it aint broke dont fixer it. well let me tell u this is the 5th game of the same shi* nothing has changed nothing i think i saw the same building model from cod4 so save your money! this is the same as the rest of the gamesI can not put into words how repeatative and boring this series has gotten! Everything is being re used, same formula same everything. Now someone might say to me if it aint broke dont fixer it. well let me tell u this is the 5th game of the same shi* nothing has changed nothing i think i saw the same building model from cod4 so save your money! this is the same as the rest of the games that came before it if u wanna play this play black ops or mw2. I dont know how legit reviews can give a game like this 9.5 or even an 8.5 this a an fing 5.… Expand
  20. idbell
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    Got home from an awesome midnight launch to read dozens of zero rated reviews (including one guy who said already he'd finished the single player on veteran in only 6 hours but it was only 1:30am at that time - an hour and a half after release). Amazing how many ppl claim to have finished the game within an hour of it's release. Right. And they give it a zero. All I can say is thatGot home from an awesome midnight launch to read dozens of zero rated reviews (including one guy who said already he'd finished the single player on veteran in only 6 hours but it was only 1:30am at that time - an hour and a half after release). Amazing how many ppl claim to have finished the game within an hour of it's release. Right. And they give it a zero. All I can say is that after playing for several hours now, that this will be the disc in my 360 for 95% of the time until the next COD. It is that good. (Okay maybe I will swap it out for a bit more for GTA 5 when it is released - LOL).
    I thought MW2 was a 10, I thought Black Ops was an 8.5, and MW3 is a 10 again.
    It's pretty clear that when the pro reviewers are mostly all giving it very high marks, the users giving it a zero within minutes of it's release are as credible as the claims they are making about finishing it as quickly.    … Expand
  21. zotune
    Nov 29, 2011
    7
    The BF3 campaign is a joke compared to the story of the Single Player in this MW3. Sure the Frost Bite 2 engine is new and shiny, but it runs poorly on consoles and the game lacks creativity both artistically and in terms of game play. And DICE goes on about the limitations of consoles, yet Naughty Dog proves them wrong by outshining them on PS3 graphically with Uncharted 3, evenThe BF3 campaign is a joke compared to the story of the Single Player in this MW3. Sure the Frost Bite 2 engine is new and shiny, but it runs poorly on consoles and the game lacks creativity both artistically and in terms of game play. And DICE goes on about the limitations of consoles, yet Naughty Dog proves them wrong by outshining them on PS3 graphically with Uncharted 3, even impressing some PC gamers - I'm sure. I was bored quite abruptly with Battlefield 3, the Single Player campaign was dull and the story was too similar to Black Ops' - the only thing I found any enjoyment in was playing Co-Op with a friend. On MW3 I was actually more impressed with the Presentation than I was expecting, especially considering that everything was running at 60 FPS around the even most intense moments. The rating here is unfair, it's become a trend to hate on something that's popular, and I can't say I'm surprised. There is so much content in this game, and so many hours of enjoyment. In regards to Single Player it ties up the story of the Modern Warfare trilogy, otherwise it's more of the same with lots of improvement, which is not a bad thing really. EA has treated their customers poorly by limiting their game to certain stores, and has said that they are going to ruin the Call Of Duty franchise once and for all like they did with Guitar Hero. So I'm not sure the haters of CoD know who they are following here, because this kind of attitude is damaging to the industry as whole.… Expand
  22. JoeAdamsIV
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    Great game! I bought BF3 on launch, and I loved it. Then when MW3 came out, I decided to go buy it, I was not disappointed! Keep in mind this is the first Modern Warfare game I have purchased. The campaign was amazing, online is spectacular, and spec ops is sweet, especially survival mode.
  23. Dufflad
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Ok, I got this expecting just another Call of Duty game and was really happy with the final product. After Black Ops, I wasn't to pleased with the series, but Infinity Ward didn't make Black Ops, so I thought I would give CoD another shot. Being a fan since Finest Hour, it's been great watching the series erupt into what it is now (Devs can thank me later) and it deserves a lot of theOk, I got this expecting just another Call of Duty game and was really happy with the final product. After Black Ops, I wasn't to pleased with the series, but Infinity Ward didn't make Black Ops, so I thought I would give CoD another shot. Being a fan since Finest Hour, it's been great watching the series erupt into what it is now (Devs can thank me later) and it deserves a lot of the money, not so much the hype though, no game deserves this amount of hype imo. However, the campaign is great, the multiplayer is just as good as ever, if not better, and Survival mode is sweet if you have friends unlike me. Their only mistake is not putting much work into it so it seems. It's not hard to do what the Call of Duty series does nowadays compared to a game like... oh say.. skyrim. But Comparing the two is just moronic. I personally can't find anything wrong with this game that wasn't wrong with either of the other modern warfares. So, as a FPS, this game has exceeded my expectations as always and will be the only FPS in my library for a while. Sorry Battlefield fans, BF3 disappointed me.… Expand
  24. Ins3ktz
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    What a terrible game.

    I thought the series was bland and boring from the start, but this? This takes it to a new dimension of failure.

    Congratulations Infinity Ward, you've created the only shooter in history that is worse than your previous work, MW2.
  25. Deadshock
    Nov 9, 2011
    7
    Wait, what's this? Someone who actually played the game? Whoa, that's pretty rare considering all the BF3 fanboys and CoD haters on this site. Still, I'll be the first to admit that Modern Warfare 3... isn't perfect. But, it's no where NEAR as bad as half the user reviews are making it out to be. Sure it may be a little repetitive in certain aspects but, its that same form of repetitiveWait, what's this? Someone who actually played the game? Whoa, that's pretty rare considering all the BF3 fanboys and CoD haters on this site. Still, I'll be the first to admit that Modern Warfare 3... isn't perfect. But, it's no where NEAR as bad as half the user reviews are making it out to be. Sure it may be a little repetitive in certain aspects but, its that same form of repetitive run-n-gun gameplay that attracts people to it each year. The campaign doesn't bring anything too new to the table, but thats doesn't take away from the fact its a fun story to play through filled with some exciting (although, predictable) set piece moments. In terms of co-op, I actually enjoyed spec ops more here in MW3 more than in MW2. At least in MW3 they actually feel like missions rather than challenges or something. Finally, there is the multiplayer, which is what the majority of buyers buy Call of Duty for. Odds are if you enjoyed MW2's multiplayer, your going to enjoy MW3's. The money system from Black Ops is gone, so your back to having to work to get all the attachments/camos for the guns. The maps sometimes feel cramped or too large, but still deliver the action that your used to. In short, MW3 doesn't change anything. But thats not a bad thing, because as the saying goes "If its not broke, don't try to fix it." To some of you it may seem that Activision is just selling the same product over and over again repackaged. In response, I say welcome to capitalism.… Expand
  26. HRLRanger
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Game is exactly what i thought it would be, best call of duty to date. Really liking the new upgrades, survival mode and other weeks they made. Dont know what all the hate is about this is the 8th COD and they've improved it just like the did all the other ones. They've never done a complete overhaul in the game just build from it
  27. BigBossDT
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Im giving it a 10 to help boost it from these ridiculous 0's
    It deserves at least a 7 or 8 and for the other characters??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
  28. maletone
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Great game with awesome gone play and diverse kill streaks...Looking forward to the new map packs! The assault strike packages can be to powerful at times...especially the EMP. But great addition to the series
  29. finchslu
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    This game improves on everything that made the game great in the first place while adding many new features that help this entry in the series shine. I have had my complaints with Call of Duty games before and after sinking a few hours into each of MW3's modes I can say that it is without a doubt the most balanced and refined experience any of the Call of Duty games have ever delivered.This game improves on everything that made the game great in the first place while adding many new features that help this entry in the series shine. I have had my complaints with Call of Duty games before and after sinking a few hours into each of MW3's modes I can say that it is without a doubt the most balanced and refined experience any of the Call of Duty games have ever delivered. The campaign is a non-stop adrenalin rush that keeps moving you from one crazy set piece to another. In multiplayer the game feels better than it ever has before with new point streaks and strike packages to help give the game a sense of balance that was sorely missed in MW2. Personally the highlight of the game comes in the new Spec-Ops survival mode. This new mode highlights what makes Call of Duty such a great gaming experience; online or split-screen co-op, fast past gun fights that increase in difficulty and a leveling structure similar to the online multiplayers offering allow this mode to become a very satisfying and addicting treat that will let players enjoy MW3 for a very long time.

    AND It really is a shame what people are doing here by rating the game low simply because THEY do not care for Call of Duty at all. Most of the bad reviews have come from people who never actually played the game. I saw an article on IGN.com about how bad these reviews have been from users so i thought i would give my honest opinion on what i thought of the game and how i felt about the sad trolling and/or blatant misinformation that has been posted about this game. This one's for you Glen Schofield! thanks for helping make a great game.    … Expand
  30. smitysmit
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Great game great multiplayer, the people that give it very low scores have never played it and have nothing better to do than rate a game down they haven't played. The people playing are having too much fun on the game to come on here and rate it. IMO this is the best cod since cod 4.
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#13 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2011
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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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