Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

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3.5

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 8685 Ratings

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  1. pingu53
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    What the **** did you all expect? a new and original game? you idiots will keep buying this **** and these guys will keep bringing em out because people are dumb and will pay Ã
  2. SacredJefe
    Nov 8, 2011
    4
    Modern Warfare 3 is the exact same game as Modern Warfare 2. That's not to say it's a bad game. In fact, that's far from the truth. MW3 is a fine game that will appeal to the same people who enjoyed MW2. However, there is not enough content in MW3 to justify it being released as an entirely new game in the franchise. Very little has changed from MW2 and the original MW. The graphics,Modern Warfare 3 is the exact same game as Modern Warfare 2. That's not to say it's a bad game. In fact, that's far from the truth. MW3 is a fine game that will appeal to the same people who enjoyed MW2. However, there is not enough content in MW3 to justify it being released as an entirely new game in the franchise. Very little has changed from MW2 and the original MW. The graphics, impressive in 2007, are lack-luster and dated now, kill-streaks are still too big a part of the game (as they have been ever since MW2), there isn't enough emphasis on gun-on-gun gameplay, and the single-player is the shortest in the series (which is a shame considering I am someone who has enjoyed the storyline in the franchise). Simply put, MW3 adds barely anything new to the franchise and everything IW and Sledgehammer did add could have been patched or added into MW2.… Expand
  3. talos707
    Nov 8, 2011
    6
    for real, this is the worst game i've ever played. Not only is it a copy paste of mw2 and mw, it is a sheer insult to the intelligence of the human race. The amount of mindless people buying activision's crap is ASTOUNDING. I can no longer trust the reviews of any site. Just play cod 2, it was better than this garbage.
  4. tanay
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    the game is not bad but the xbox 360 cannot handle the game.
    poor graphics on xbox360,and poor gameplay also.
    when i have played this game on ps3, i was really thrilled.
    online is not as good on xbox live than on psn.
    Looks like call of duty has gone with the wrong lead platform.
    PS3 it should have been.
    xbox 360 really sucks to the core
  5. peck1234
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    Boring story, graphics are just TERRIBLE muddy looking. SAVE YOUR $$$. Nothing more than a simple Michael Bay Film. This game is absolute garbage. The campaign just felt absolutely forced and was completely forgettable by the end of it. Spec Ops is trash because zombies in WaW and Black Ops was just so much better.
  6. girafffy
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    This game is so bad that I signed up for an account on this website just to write a negative review for it. As someone who loved Cod 2 and Cod 4, this was a major disappointment. I thought I would give the Cod series one last chance after **** MW2 and Black Ops, but this is literally the same game as MW2. It's way too fast passed, to the point where the only way to get a high killstreakThis game is so bad that I signed up for an account on this website just to write a negative review for it. As someone who loved Cod 2 and Cod 4, this was a major disappointment. I thought I would give the Cod series one last chance after **** MW2 and Black Ops, but this is literally the same game as MW2. It's way too fast passed, to the point where the only way to get a high killstreak is by camping in a corner. In addition to that, the game has become even more about who sees the other player first/ who has the better connection. There's hardly any skill involved. I wish the Cod 4 servers never got **** up; that game was far superior to any title after it.… Expand
  7. eightinches
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    yep it's my first review. so what. i played cod since cod 3 and i can say this is by far the worst i've ever played. why? well coz it's not a new game. it is modern warfare 2. they took out all the good things that black ops had going for it. the hit detection is not good (no surprise) and i know a lot of IW fanboys will be disapoint with that. one thing i can say is thatyep it's my first review. so what. i played cod since cod 3 and i can say this is by far the worst i've ever played. why? well coz it's not a new game. it is modern warfare 2. they took out all the good things that black ops had going for it. the hit detection is not good (no surprise) and i know a lot of IW fanboys will be disapoint with that. one thing i can say is that prestiging is pointless coz you need to reach really high levels just to get your guns to function properly. switching out to secondary guns is tedious. the maps are done pretty poorly imo and cod elite is going to promote spawn camping. why? coz you can study the spawns. WTF right? what a useless thing to add to a game. it's just going to make the game more unfair as will the stacked killstreaks. running is very akward and the shotguns suck. spec ops is no where near the level of zombies despite it being more complex. i played the game for 8-9 hours and honestly i can say i will stick with black ops. might even return it unless they patch some stuff out in upcoming weeks.… Expand
  8. throwawaypl0x
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    This game... this game is more like an expansion pack than a sequel. Really. So few new features, bland maps, recycled weapons and content, a mildly updated engine from years ago, etc. After seeing what it has to offer, I wouldn't even sell this game for more than $10 as I'd be living with a guilty conscious that I just completely ripped off the buyer. Take a hike MW3, your run in theThis game... this game is more like an expansion pack than a sequel. Really. So few new features, bland maps, recycled weapons and content, a mildly updated engine from years ago, etc. After seeing what it has to offer, I wouldn't even sell this game for more than $10 as I'd be living with a guilty conscious that I just completely ripped off the buyer. Take a hike MW3, your run in the market should have ended long, long ago.… Expand
  9. ShottyMcLagcamp
    Nov 9, 2011
    6
    I have owned every COD since COD 2. I don't own this one and have only played it for a few hours over a friends. To be blunt COD4 and WAW were VERY good games. But after that MW2 and BLOPS were all the same game. I get it "if it aint broke dont fix it". But even sports games that are the same thing every year know that you need to ADD something to keep your fan base. And thats after theyI have owned every COD since COD 2. I don't own this one and have only played it for a few hours over a friends. To be blunt COD4 and WAW were VERY good games. But after that MW2 and BLOPS were all the same game. I get it "if it aint broke dont fix it". But even sports games that are the same thing every year know that you need to ADD something to keep your fan base. And thats after they get roster changes and natural changes. Why cant MW3 add a custom player, custom factions, war mode, more players, vehicles (WAW) ANYTHING! But the game still isnt unplayable. But I feel most of the reviews are 0s because people felt like they were robbed.… Expand
  10. Eralyax
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    This game is a big joke! 60â
  11. Raficoo
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    to sum it up all in one word: MW2.5
    The only thing that has been added to the game was a new campaign, some weapons and a "weapon-progression" system. The graphics is still the same, lame old repetitive sounds from MW2(just new for the weapons) and still the same ol Run-n-Gun idea from COD 4.
  12. Vll
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    Been playing for five hours. I'm sure they will respond by making a brilliant innovative game next time, but with this release COD has got stale for mine
  13. Skinshifter
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    Resumed in 3 words. Copy-paste game. Is a waste of time and money having a game which has not been improved. Sorry to the fanboys of COD, but Infinity can not beat EA and DICE online entertaiment, you gotta recognize it.
  14. MotoNack
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    As it says right in the games description, "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is a direct sequel to the previous game in the series, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2." It really is a direct sequel, and that is putting it lightly. This game is all about staying tried and true with popular belief. If you own Modern Warfare 2, then you should feel like your picking up right where you left off asAs it says right in the games description, "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is a direct sequel to the previous game in the series, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2." It really is a direct sequel, and that is putting it lightly. This game is all about staying tried and true with popular belief. If you own Modern Warfare 2, then you should feel like your picking up right where you left off as this is basically an over the top DLC, with no innovative content to be seen. If you like playing the same game since 2007, be my guest.… Expand
  15. Broofist
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    What happened to fps games? Are the critics playing the same games we are? I was disappointed with bf3 on the pc last week because of the terrible interface and dumbing down of gameplay. MW3 just didn't change anything except making you play on crappier maps. Not sure which one is screwing its' customer's harder. Wait for this to go down in price. Like way down. And seriously whereWhat happened to fps games? Are the critics playing the same games we are? I was disappointed with bf3 on the pc last week because of the terrible interface and dumbing down of gameplay. MW3 just didn't change anything except making you play on crappier maps. Not sure which one is screwing its' customer's harder. Wait for this to go down in price. Like way down. And seriously where are the real critics in this industry. It's just sad. Just because trailers are epic? You need to sit down and actually play these games out.… Expand
  16. RogueMaverik
    Nov 9, 2011
    4
    MW 3 is, like most say, nothing more than MW 2.1. Though it has the familiar feel of past CODs, which makes it easy to jump right into multiplayer, it also feels to familiar. It's good for a game to be similar to the past installment, yet this game is nothing but the last game. Its a double-edged sword. The multiplayer is the same old thing. Nothing more to say. Play MW 2 but add differentMW 3 is, like most say, nothing more than MW 2.1. Though it has the familiar feel of past CODs, which makes it easy to jump right into multiplayer, it also feels to familiar. It's good for a game to be similar to the past installment, yet this game is nothing but the last game. Its a double-edged sword. The multiplayer is the same old thing. Nothing more to say. Play MW 2 but add different maps and a couple new guns, that's all it is. At this point the only thing keeping the series alive is the new update to Spec Ops which I found very enjoyable, yet not enjoyable enough to prevent my eyes from bleeding over this so called "story". The story is nothing more than a Michael Bay movie with the production fees equal to the of the cost of Bill Gates house. And I'm talking about his house that makes NASA look like preschoolers playing with some Legos. The story doesn't waste anytime in shoving you straight into battle. You walk down some streets, shoot some guys, explosions, repeat. By the time you get through a few more levels a "big" plot point occurs which is supposed to "shock" the gamer. It doesn't. The characters are very stiff in every way, which doesn't help the story at all. When characters are supposed to feel sorry, they sound the same. When there supposed to feel relieved, they sound the same. I'm looking at you Price. All in all, no matter how much we hate it, the odds of the CoD series dying soon is about as likely as Activision admitting they have enough money and they don't need anymore.… Expand
  17. billybob52
    Nov 9, 2011
    4
    Campaign is great the best of the series. BUT WHAT WERE THEY THINKING WITH THE MULTIPLAYER?. The music is pretty good with the game but the graphics are terrible! EXACTLY THE SAME AS MW2! Spec ops is the same old same old and the survival mode is okay but nowhere near as good as zombies. And its only for 2 people. They added next to nothing for the multiplayer and i had to check to makeCampaign is great the best of the series. BUT WHAT WERE THEY THINKING WITH THE MULTIPLAYER?. The music is pretty good with the game but the graphics are terrible! EXACTLY THE SAME AS MW2! Spec ops is the same old same old and the survival mode is okay but nowhere near as good as zombies. And its only for 2 people. They added next to nothing for the multiplayer and i had to check to make sure i didn't put in the modern warfare 2 disc by accident. But seriously though this game does not deserve a 0. I greatly enjoyed its campaign. BUY BATTLEFIELD 3 INSTEAD! Battlefield 3's multiplayer is much better but its campaign cannot compare to this. If you want campaign buy this if you want multiplayer buy Battlefield 3.… Expand
  18. kasteno_
    Nov 9, 2011
    1
    I'll be generous and give this a 1! It blows, I started playing CoD when MW2 came out, I loved it, BO came out, same thing. I then made the mistake pre-ordering this garbage and liking the CoD 4 copy I got with it better...I played on Pipeline in CoD 4, in the Africa Mission in MW3, there are 3 or 4 recycled buildings. There is absolutely NO innovation whatsoever. This is truly MW 2.5 ifI'll be generous and give this a 1! It blows, I started playing CoD when MW2 came out, I loved it, BO came out, same thing. I then made the mistake pre-ordering this garbage and liking the CoD 4 copy I got with it better...I played on Pipeline in CoD 4, in the Africa Mission in MW3, there are 3 or 4 recycled buildings. There is absolutely NO innovation whatsoever. This is truly MW 2.5 if anything. This game is now the dog for Activision, losing the original developers [insight] for Infinity Ward was Activisions biggest mistake. Now all they care about is the money since fat, 10 year old kids will be buying it and insulting complete strangers with their "MAD 360 No-Scope." DO NOT BUY!!… Expand
  19. TrianglechokeVt
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    This game represents everything that is wrong with gaming today.Bought the game and was let down in no time,i'm glad that others can see it too for what its worth.People can say what they will about everyone being fan boys or trolls,take your pick.At the end of the day its the utter truth that game is copy and paste of previous titles that were sub par.Go spend your money it this crapThis game represents everything that is wrong with gaming today.Bought the game and was let down in no time,i'm glad that others can see it too for what its worth.People can say what they will about everyone being fan boys or trolls,take your pick.At the end of the day its the utter truth that game is copy and paste of previous titles that were sub par.Go spend your money it this crap economy on games that company's still care about.Halo is constantly slept on and in every way is a more polished product,always has been,hopefully always will be now that 343 is taking over etc..etc. This game sucks and is clearly meant for the people who have no care about quality or blood sweat and tears that are put into games period.… Expand
  20. Zsolt
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    Roommate recently bought this game and I can;t help but think that it is the most expensive map pack ever. I feel bad for my friend I hope he can return it.
  21. modernborefare
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    This game is about as entertaining as driving a rusty nail through my genitalia. I.E. it isn't called modern borefare for a reason. Seriously don't recommend the game.
  22. sealsixgaming
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    If you expected a completely redefined graphics Engine, completely new Gameplay and completely new story, you should only blame the publisher (Activision) and the customers demand for the product. With the 2 year development cycle, it is great with what they accomplish which is Gameplay tuned to a fine point with a story that's linear to great action blockbusters. With the release ofIf you expected a completely redefined graphics Engine, completely new Gameplay and completely new story, you should only blame the publisher (Activision) and the customers demand for the product. With the 2 year development cycle, it is great with what they accomplish which is Gameplay tuned to a fine point with a story that's linear to great action blockbusters. With the release of Half of their studio following the departure of the former founders of Infinity Ward I am not surprised with what has been accomplished. Overall the Game is MW 2.5 and it was expected from the beginning, a continued story, and a redefined multiplayer experience that does justice to what MW2 was supposed to be. If you expected more then you do not fully understand what Activision is about and expected the wrong thing. From what I have experienced I am enjoying it and plan to continue enjoying it and hope all others can get past the same old "formula" that they use and just enjoy the game. Get over it, I play battlefield 3, Gears 3 and love them all...Have fun and play all games.… Expand
  23. moemurdee357
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    This the same game i bought when i purchased modern warfare 2 little changes have been made. They are using the same engine there are no innovations in this game. In fact its worst you dont have the freedom to pick wat ever killstreaks u want its set by classes and the worst part is that they took out 3rd person team tactial an addition to the game that really set it apart from otherThis the same game i bought when i purchased modern warfare 2 little changes have been made. They are using the same engine there are no innovations in this game. In fact its worst you dont have the freedom to pick wat ever killstreaks u want its set by classes and the worst part is that they took out 3rd person team tactial an addition to the game that really set it apart from other shooters. A total dissappointment!!! Thanks infinityward and sledgehammer for rerapping modern warfare 2 and tricking ur fans into buying the same product twice… Expand
  24. ZANGE7SU
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    call of duty 4: modern warfare with new maps.
    same engine same weapons same modes with the exception of survival mode that is zombies but with human enemies.
  25. mnl1121
    Nov 9, 2011
    1
    It really is sad where the COD franchise has went. It was great and fun with COD4 and MW2 was fairly good. Then it just went downhill. The greedy guys at Activision really killed the franchise when they decided to release it year after year (yeah its sad, they are all laughing all the way to the bank).

    Just because it sells so much and everyone from an 80 year old to a 10 year old plays    It really is sad where the COD franchise has went. It was great and fun with COD4 and MW2 was fairly good. Then it just went downhill. The greedy guys at Activision really killed the franchise when they decided to release it year after year (yeah its sad, they are all laughing all the way to the bank).

    Just because it sells so much and everyone from an 80 year old to a 10 year old plays it doesn't mean it is good. COD is the reason why other companies are failing to bring innovation. Sequels used to mean innovation. Thats the case anymore. This is a sad time for the gaming industry.    … Expand
  26. butternut86
    Nov 9, 2011
    3
    Call of Duty 4 Modern warfare was an amazing game. I loved it. It was a ton of fun with great multiplayer. Modern Warfare 2 was similar to COD 4, but still pretty good. This game is a carbon copy of the COD games that came out before it.

    Activision doesn't bother to make a new game engine. It continually copies the same game year in and year out. I'm tired of spending 60 bucks for a    Call of Duty 4 Modern warfare was an amazing game. I loved it. It was a ton of fun with great multiplayer. Modern Warfare 2 was similar to COD 4, but still pretty good. This game is a carbon copy of the COD games that came out before it.

    Activision doesn't bother to make a new game engine. It continually copies the same game year in and year out. I'm tired of spending 60 bucks for a carbon copy of a game I played last year. I said to myself I would never buy a COD game again after Black ops. I'm tired of being fooled by activision. I DID play this game at my friends house. A lot of my friends are still under Activisions spell. They don't realize they are getting ripped off. The game is essentially the same as Modern Warfare 2. The campaign is the same, and so is the MP. The survival mode is new, but nothing special. PEOPLE NEED TO STOP BUYING COD GAMES SO ACTIVISION WILL MAKE A NEW GAME ENGINE!!!!

    If people keep buying COD games that reuse the same engine, Activision will keep making a carbon copies of their games. We need to send Activision a message and teach them a lesson that we won't fall for their money hungry tactics anymore. From this moment forward, promise yourself that you wont:

    Buy a Carbon copy of a COD game. DON"T BUY NEXT years COD!!

    You wont pay 15 dollars for four maps

    You won't wait online at midnight to buy a rehashed game

    The list can go on and on.. but the bottom line is, Activision will keep using their customers if they keep buying this crap. Stand up and don't take it anymore. As gamers, we deserve better. Activision hasn't changed their engine since 2007. Thats complete garbage.    … Expand
  27. BoostedTerp
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    Don't reward lazy development. This is the same game as MW2, which is the same game as MW1. Nothing will change until the lemmings stop buying this every single year.
  28. Vanguardus
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    This game is the same thig has COD MW2, if you already have it, there is no need to buy this one.If you played one, you've played them all. Same thing. Its really sad actually. I had no expectations and i was disappointed
  29. TimothyThe3rd
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    Activision is the worst thing to happen to the planet since Disney Channel. I think I'll stick with Arkham City, Gears of War 3, and Uncharted 3. Thank god I rented this and didn't waste my money on a $60 package of DLC.
  30. Haristo
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    5 HOURS ! this game has 5 HOURS ! and surely the worst 5 hours you'll ever get in a video game this year. this incoherent ridiculous scenario written by a 10 YO child fusing Michael Bay and Rolland Emmerich styles is just cliché and boring. The scenario suck asses and makes the missions dull, even though they already are because there's no innovations whats'o'ever in this5 HOURS ! this game has 5 HOURS ! and surely the worst 5 hours you'll ever get in a video game this year. this incoherent ridiculous scenario written by a 10 YO child fusing Michael Bay and Rolland Emmerich styles is just cliché and boring. The scenario suck asses and makes the missions dull, even though they already are because there's no innovations whats'o'ever in this game. The weapons are stupid and silly. the WTFest I've got is an Automatic SNIPER with two scopes on it, which doesn't make any goddamn sense. I won't talk about the multiplayer because it is EXACTLY THE SAME AS MODERN WARFARE 2, which was EXACTLY THE SAME AS MODERN WARFARE 1. In fact, this is the exact same game, with a different (and **** and MW2's story was crap) scenario, a direct sequel nonetheless. Character Development as its stupidest : Russians and bad guys has beards, frenchies has accents and are cowards, Americans are gawds sent to free everybody from teh bad guyz... avoid this piece of garbage like pest. I'm glad I've borrowed it instead of renting it or buying it, I'd rather to wipe my ass with a 100$, then junk it, than buy this game with it.… Expand
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#13 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2011
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#1 Most Discussed 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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