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. Souleater463
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Please disregard the other reviews giving this game such a low score. This game is beyond epic fro The beginning of the single player all the way to the end. The creators listened to your crys for help and took of all the things that broke mw2. This game will keep you playing until your eyes bleed. And for those of you who think the engine is the same. Have you even taken time to comparePlease disregard the other reviews giving this game such a low score. This game is beyond epic fro The beginning of the single player all the way to the end. The creators listened to your crys for help and took of all the things that broke mw2. This game will keep you playing until your eyes bleed. And for those of you who think the engine is the same. Have you even taken time to compare the two games? Exactly my point. Forget the haters and enjoy this awesome game!… Expand
  2. popbottlepete69
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Love this game, the ability to have dual attachments and 3 perks awesome, new maps take some getting used to but once you do they are fun and provide plenty of different ways to get around some one trying to trap you.
  3. Poloroid
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    There is a huge diferent, if u watch the mw2, it doesnt have definiton on the arms u have on u hands, it looks as u d have as modeling a box in 3d with more little boxes in it, but this new mw3 really make u to feel sure as u re really carry on a real arm.

    u have more realist maps and bigers than before i really aproach their great work on this, and i know, this is not the end, i know    There is a huge diferent, if u watch the mw2, it doesnt have definiton on the arms u have on u hands, it looks as u d have as modeling a box in 3d with more little boxes in it, but this new mw3 really make u to feel sure as u re really carry on a real arm.

    u have more realist maps and bigers than before i really aproach their great work on this, and i know, this is not the end, i know they will give us new and good games as this with more and more dedication as this one.    … Expand
  4. Boggas
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    I have been playing alot of this game over the last few days, It s a typical COD game with quick smooth gameplay. if you like COD you will love this game, i havent come across any drop outs / glitches in 25hrs online gameplay, highly recomended.
  5. critix
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    If you played and liked MW2, you'll really like MW3.
    MW2 versus MW3. (Compared on a Samsung 63" Plasma w/ Surround Sound)
    The VISUALS have a lot more color, deeper blacks and detail. Note: MW2 was a great looking game. The AUDIO has more layers and is much deeper with a lot more character to everything. The GAMEPLAY feels refined and tighter. OVERALL this game is reference and a showcase    If you played and liked MW2, you'll really like MW3.
    MW2 versus MW3. (Compared on a Samsung 63" Plasma w/ Surround Sound)

    The VISUALS have a lot more color, deeper blacks and detail. Note: MW2 was a great looking game.
    The AUDIO has more layers and is much deeper with a lot more character to everything.
    The GAMEPLAY feels refined and tighter.
    OVERALL this game is reference and a showcase for any respectable home-theater and is highly recommended.

    Ultimately, if you don't like this game then you should find another hobby.

    This game does not deserve anything less than a 8.5 or really a 9.

    MW3 is about as good as gaming gets for this generation of consoles.    … Expand
  6. Gerelli
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Another year another cut and paste form Infinity ward the graphics are still the same considering that the Id tech 3 hasn't changed much since 1999 but infinity ward can stand on the platform of our game runs a 60 fps well good for them the game is exactly the same as MW2 they seriously added 2 new guns wow and the online is a broken as ever with killstreaks coming out of the woodworksAnother year another cut and paste form Infinity ward the graphics are still the same considering that the Id tech 3 hasn't changed much since 1999 but infinity ward can stand on the platform of our game runs a 60 fps well good for them the game is exactly the same as MW2 they seriously added 2 new guns wow and the online is a broken as ever with killstreaks coming out of the woodworks that make no sense such as the Big bomb you get for 25 kills that kills every player on the map gives you an emp and double xp wow if it could get any worse tell me… Expand
  7. DJ_HMS
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Having played all previous iterations of Call of Duty I can confirm that Modern Warfare 3 is the best of the bunch! The only potential negative I have for you is that the campaign is fairly short (though the time it takes to complete increases dramatically when playing on a more difficult setting!), but it is gripping and enjoyable. Add to this a large suite of multiplayer modes, 2Having played all previous iterations of Call of Duty I can confirm that Modern Warfare 3 is the best of the bunch! The only potential negative I have for you is that the campaign is fairly short (though the time it takes to complete increases dramatically when playing on a more difficult setting!), but it is gripping and enjoyable. Add to this a large suite of multiplayer modes, 2 offline/online co-op modes, CoD Elite, video replays, perks, XP, the promise of 20 pieces of DLC... and you've got some serious entertainment on your hands! (Please ignore the haters - for some strange reason they want you to miss out!) I cannot recommend this game highly enough, 10/10!… Expand
  8. CheckTheAccent
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    A nice round-up for the Modern Warfare trilogy in an incredible, cinematic and engrossing single player campaign mode. Multiplayer is the best it has ever been and the new Spec Ops levels and modes are awesome. Ignore the negative reviews from people who have most likely not played the game (they're mostly Battlefield 3 players that are upset that once again their favourite game has soldA nice round-up for the Modern Warfare trilogy in an incredible, cinematic and engrossing single player campaign mode. Multiplayer is the best it has ever been and the new Spec Ops levels and modes are awesome. Ignore the negative reviews from people who have most likely not played the game (they're mostly Battlefield 3 players that are upset that once again their favourite game has sold less than a Call of Duty game).… Expand
  9. rebenge
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Why do people hate good media just because its popular and succesful? MW3 is a better game than Battlefield, its made by much more talented developers and isn't published by games hating EA. The low user score here is from bitter battlefield fans that their game wasn't anywhere near as good as they had hoped. Infinity Ward are extremely talented and have worked hard to create an extremelyWhy do people hate good media just because its popular and succesful? MW3 is a better game than Battlefield, its made by much more talented developers and isn't published by games hating EA. The low user score here is from bitter battlefield fans that their game wasn't anywhere near as good as they had hoped. Infinity Ward are extremely talented and have worked hard to create an extremely fun game. Again.… Expand
  10. Leno
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    I am appauled. And as a Call of Duty fan, and as a die hard gamer so I should be. I have personally loved and have played all of the previous modern warfare games + Black Ops. This is so dissapointing beacuse I wanted to like this. It is important in this day in age that in a world where we are rebelling against corporate greed that games like this should be scorned as the producers behindI am appauled. And as a Call of Duty fan, and as a die hard gamer so I should be. I have personally loved and have played all of the previous modern warfare games + Black Ops. This is so dissapointing beacuse I wanted to like this. It is important in this day in age that in a world where we are rebelling against corporate greed that games like this should be scorned as the producers behind them make shameless money grabs.

    It is important to note that this is not Infinity Wards fault, as most of the staff were fired or left in discust when they were not adequately renumerated for their previous efforts (activision cutting costs). Sledgehammer is just another **** company that made games that no one likes or cares about.

    The fact that you create a game that is 'simmilar' is one thing. The fact that you do not innovate the engine, textures, sounds or gameplay is another.

    To the conceed to make multiplayer maps that restrict play and force you to run about an metaphorical abbatoir is another. Run down this alleyway, this alleyway. where is the fun in that. There is no zombies, face paints, wager modes, and then they shamelessly copy halo headhunter modes and rebadge them as 'kill confirmed'. Thats not innovative, its just wrong!

    I will be returning my copy tomorow, not beacuse it is a bad game (although it is) but beacuse it is a sham. It is a discrase and if i want to play MW i will play one of its predecessors. And what is this elite **** 69 dollars a year? What happened to a time of you buy a game once and you get constant support?

    I know a lot of fan boys say yeah BF3 fans are just complaining, however, at least they have dedicated servers? First DLC? Yeah its free, oh and it may not perform at 60fps but its new and it tries different things.

    OPEN MAPS NOPE, SPAWNS **** rating 2 out of ten beaucse if this was another series, everyone would rate it like this too.    … Expand
  11. AKuma13
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It has exceeded my expectations and I think it has improved over the last 2 in the series. I really enjoyed the campaign and am kinda diggin the multi player. I feel like I stand a chance of getting better instead of owned 100% of the time. Its feels VERY polished and looks incredible even for an older engine. If it works why fix it? id tech never ceases to amaze me.… Expand
  12. chaza_snake
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    This game is unbelievable impressive. I picked this up for £45 at my local store which is a little more than I would usually pay for a game but you know what, I would pay double that for this game! Modern warfare 3 has everything in it to make it a classic that I will play for months to come!! A great campaign with an epic conclusion, a brilliant solo and co-op experience withThis game is unbelievable impressive. I picked this up for £45 at my local store which is a little more than I would usually pay for a game but you know what, I would pay double that for this game! Modern warfare 3 has everything in it to make it a classic that I will play for months to come!! A great campaign with an epic conclusion, a brilliant solo and co-op experience with spec ops missions, and the best multiplayer experience that you can find to date! now alot of people are giving this game flak because it adds nothing new, and while in some respects it does not add too much new the multiplayer, it doesn't need to, the small tweaks that have been made, means this is the definitive multiplayer experience on the market to date. a new edition to this game is the new call of duty elite service ( which at the time of writing is still offline due to massive requests to join the service), in which the short time I have had with it looks like a great service and im sure this is going to change the face of call of duty forever. To conclude my review, if like many due to the recession its become more difficult to buy all of the games you want to, this game deserves your money! There is more game time per buck in this game then any other and trust me, you will not be disappointed.… Expand
  13. JustEpic
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    This game is fun,no doubt about that.First COD game that i bought,played mw,mw2 and BO on frens consoles b4 but this is the best!The campaign is fast paced and action-packed,spec ops is challenging,positively.Survival is just downright awesome!Juggernauts are fun to kill,killing C4 bombers explode and take out enemies,so amusing to watch.BF3 sucks compared to this.I have borrowed it frm aThis game is fun,no doubt about that.First COD game that i bought,played mw,mw2 and BO on frens consoles b4 but this is the best!The campaign is fast paced and action-packed,spec ops is challenging,positively.Survival is just downright awesome!Juggernauts are fun to kill,killing C4 bombers explode and take out enemies,so amusing to watch.BF3 sucks compared to this.I have borrowed it frm a fren ,other than the graphics,COD MW3 wins in every other category,be it the gameplay,multiplayer(serious,bf3 multiplayer is just crap,laggy gameplay,EA retarted servers,and assualt class a medic!?wtf?)and especially campaign(i fell asleep in 3 in the afternoon half playing this game,bores me to hell,so much that i returned the game after 2hours of campaign,4 games of rush and 1 co-op,which is 5hours of playing).COD multiplayer and coop is goddamn fun and addictive that as of now,i have played 24hrs in a row on the game.SERIOUSLY,EVERYONE **** BUY THIS GAME!I DONT HAVE ENOUGH PLAYERS TO PWN!… Expand
  14. bonestorm
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Improves on modern warfare 2 in nearly every way. The guns feel smoother and the gameplay is still as fast paced as ever. The game with friends online is especially fun. All in all, it was worth the wait.
  15. b3nkuntz
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    This is an amazing game. I knew what it was going to be when I got it, but I cannot stop playing it. I recommend everyone get this game, like right now!
  16. Fort57
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    I have been a huge fan of the Modern Warfare series ever since the first game. I was mostly interested in the campaign aspect of the game, and Sledgehammer games delivered. The action sequences were superb and the plot line was excellent. From what I've seen from the multiplayer, it is not much different from MW2 but I am always excited to try out the new weapons and maps. Great game overall.
  17. ChemaMX
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    It's funny to me how pseudogamers that say the COD series are for kids take the time to go around all the web looking for MW3 videos, reviews, news to trash them and to give them really low rates, I mean, you dont like they game, dont buy it, as simple as that. Really good game, amazing campaign and a really fun multiplayer mode.
  18. RKBrink
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Great "replay-ability"! Out with COD Points and back to earning your weapons and perks. Minus all of the camper spots that plagued Black Ops and MW2. Hate all you want, but for for how much time you can put into this game and only pay a minimum of 60 bucks is there really a better all around shooter out there? BUY IT!
  19. jc123
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    if you dont like this then dont buy it an whine about it. Or do so i can get points off you why you cry. This game is good and we all know it so blow me if you say otherwise
  20. SCAR-L
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    The graphic still better than the other shooter and continues to be a very fast paced game. You wont be disappointed and you will find over a 1,000,000 players every night. Now 1,000,000 that really tell you the AAA game you will play. Enyoy!
  21. 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
  22. Peptide
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    CoD has a formula. We know what it is. Change it drastically and its not CoD anymore. Within this that we accept, MW3 does CoD better than ever before. It has presented new mechanics and game modes that spice up an existing franchise as much as an existing franchise can be spiced up. This is entertainment. This is fun. The people rating it a 0 are either saboteurs or just winingCoD has a formula. We know what it is. Change it drastically and its not CoD anymore. Within this that we accept, MW3 does CoD better than ever before. It has presented new mechanics and game modes that spice up an existing franchise as much as an existing franchise can be spiced up. This is entertainment. This is fun. The people rating it a 0 are either saboteurs or just wining crying babies who quibble over minutiae. Please don't expect me to cry for you because you feel that the guns reload to fast. You need to become a game developer and create the changes you want. But first....put your game for sale up on eBay and sell it to someone who wants to have fun. Whatever you do....don't play it again or you are a hyppocrit. Game of the year.....no. Great game that is a lot of fun.....yes.… Expand
  23. Reiko20
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Exactly what I expected. More of the same play mechanics...The game play is just as good as ever, online games are still just as good. The online maps are a bit annoying I will admit..to much crap in your way and slightly more difficult to memorize right away. I have always loved the CoD franchise..but it could have a been a little better..
  24. Eljo
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Excelent game!
    Modern Warfare 3 is more of the same in the series. If you have had fun with the mulitplayer with your online buddies in the past this should be no different.
  25. Drewboo31
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Sure it is the same game it is a FPS war game what do expect. You know beforehand what you are going to get so quit complaining. Instead of complaining on sites like this why donâ
  26. PoinTandShooT
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Are you kidding me...I dont care if they changed that much or not. Its the only game worth value for me. I pay $60 for this game once a year and play it the whole year, what other game does that? Now to the gameplay, I love it. I will admit I havent played the campaign but we all know you dont buy this game for the campaign. I will get to it at some point. The multiplayer is still SOAre you kidding me...I dont care if they changed that much or not. Its the only game worth value for me. I pay $60 for this game once a year and play it the whole year, what other game does that? Now to the gameplay, I love it. I will admit I havent played the campaign but we all know you dont buy this game for the campaign. I will get to it at some point. The multiplayer is still SO fun. The first night I sucked and wanted to jam the disc down my garbage disposal. However the second night everything started clicking and I started learning the maps and boom back to normal having fun and actually playiang with some strategy. It may not be real war and there are still campers but its addictive and full of action! The new Kill Confirmed gameplay is awesome for people like me (and most of us) who love to Run n Gun and get in good gun battles rather than sneaking around hoping someone in a 3 story window is going to snipe me with a crosshair not even close to my body (that really pisses me off BTW). Overall this game on its own is a 10, you cant judge a game off of the past games. MW3 will go down as one of the best COD games of all time. I guess what you can say is that there arent a lot of new additions, however the small additions that were made make this game so much better than the previous versions.… Expand
  27. asianjabba
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    i'm not hating on this game and i know this game is a lot like modern warfare 2 but with upgraded stuff. and you know what? who cares? because everything is done SO well and the action is as intense as you can think of in a game. so don't hate on this game. i wouldn't hate on BE3 eventhough i dont play it. to each their own.
  28. FamousSS44
    Nov 18, 2011
    10
    I find all you COD haters a joke saw one said innovation yet you give zelda a 10 same god damn concept for the last 20 years. Dont get me wrong I love the zelda franchise but if you gonna say games are meant with innovation well where the hell has nintendo been? This game represents the end of a 3 part story now if you think its a sequel your nuts the single player itself was the best ofI find all you COD haters a joke saw one said innovation yet you give zelda a 10 same god damn concept for the last 20 years. Dont get me wrong I love the zelda franchise but if you gonna say games are meant with innovation well where the hell has nintendo been? This game represents the end of a 3 part story now if you think its a sequel your nuts the single player itself was the best of the last 2 games. And sure you can beat the game in 3 hours playing on recruit do yourself a favor and play on veteran and give your ass a challenge. It just makes me frustrated that most of the reviews on this game is solely on there hate for activision. And to say thats not so well your lying to yourself.… Expand
  29. ThiagoBlera
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Melhor COD até o momento, todos os modos de jogo estão bem feitos, a atenção recebida em sua produção reflete no ótimo produto lançado.
    Não importa a plataforma escolhida, o game renderá muito tempo de diversão, principalmente falando no    Melhor COD até o momento, todos os modos de jogo estão bem feitos, a atenção recebida em sua produção reflete no ótimo produto lançado.
    Não importa a plataforma escolhida, o game renderá muito tempo de diversão, principalmente falando no multiplayer, impecável.    … Expand
  30. Sampson170
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Ignore the trolls giving this game negative reviews.

    Battlefield 3 sucks, and it's sad that the fans have to stoop so low just so they can feel better about their game. They see that actual reviewers are giving this game better scores, and they just have to come in and pollute it with their scores.

    Don't listen to these sad people. This game is good.
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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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