Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

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3.5

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 8685 Ratings

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  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. huntinguy
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    Amazing how a franchise is able to make so much money by releasing such horrid games. There story is awful and doesn't give you any sense of realism or emotions, But COD is about their online, that's what makes their games good and unique right? Nope, this is a 60 dollar DLC a complete rip off if you own any other COD then you own this one.
  2. Unshapedmovie9
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    The game was just wonderful!!..........haters will hate it but its multiplayer is really addictive the addition of survival mode surely is sweet and even though it may be more of the same it works!!......i haven't played the campaign yet(just got it today)but special ops and multiplayer had me glued to the screen the whole day i recommend this game to all first person shooter fans. theThe game was just wonderful!!..........haters will hate it but its multiplayer is really addictive the addition of survival mode surely is sweet and even though it may be more of the same it works!!......i haven't played the campaign yet(just got it today)but special ops and multiplayer had me glued to the screen the whole day i recommend this game to all first person shooter fans. the graphics were off but i think that's pretty much excusable.… Expand
  3. Lagransiete
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Seriously?? SERIOUSLY?? THE SAME GAME?? **** this **** I've already played this kinds of game before, I'm not playing a COD game until they offer some NEW mechanics...
  4. sh1nigami
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    MW3 is boring, I am sooo glad I paid $60 for MW2.5. The campaign is horribly boring, I quit half way through because I have better games to play. This season has too many good games to waste your time on this one.
  5. GermanScientist
    Nov 10, 2011
    7
    The Call Of Duty series is more like an addiction then just a video-game. This shows alot with Modern Warfare 3 when Infinity Ward and Sledgehammer have seemingly made "a new game" with as little effort as possible.

    They've recycled multiple buildings and scenery from previous Call Of Duty-titles, and in the story mode they seem to have ran out of ideas re-using alot of the old ones, like    The Call Of Duty series is more like an addiction then just a video-game. This shows alot with Modern Warfare 3 when Infinity Ward and Sledgehammer have seemingly made "a new game" with as little effort as possible.

    They've recycled multiple buildings and scenery from previous Call Of Duty-titles, and in the story mode they seem to have ran out of ideas re-using alot of the old ones, like running from gunfire over rooftops and whilst your teammates jump down onto a lower roof and keep on running, when you jump down there the roof collapses and you need to find another way.

    It's unoriginal, and nothing more then what people could've expected... The multiplayer had some overhauling but not all that much.

    7(.5) out of 10.0

    It's good but i feel like they took too many shortcuts. Here's hoping Treyarch will do better with "Black Ops 2".    … Expand
  6. assassin166
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Positives: Spec Ops mode is fantastic, and where I've spent most of my time so far.
    Multiplayer is the same old, same old.
    Single player is better than BF3 single player imo.

    Negatives:
    The overwhelming impression that 'subscriptions' etc.. are just there to make more money...
    Multiplayer is the same old, same old.
    Single Player is too short.
  7. rizzah
    Nov 10, 2011
    3
    The multiplayer has taken a real downward spiral since mw2. The maps are small and are nothing more than run and gun. They no longer take skill and limits the value of alot of the weaponry.
  8. blessyourface13
    Nov 10, 2011
    8
    MW3 is fun and has some great moments. The new multiplayer modes are definitely great, and the spec ops is great for fun with friends. The user score of MW3 is not low because it is horrible, but most likely because Battlefield 3 fanboys simply couldn't accept that MW3 is a good game.
  9. black0ut
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    This game is so overrated. Most of us played this in 2007 and they are selling the same 4 years ago and everyone buys it. The campaign is worse than the BF3 has (I liked BF3 singleplayer more). The story is like: us 3 ubersoldiers can win the WW3 without any problems. Its so unrealistic. I dont mean that water guns have more recoil than the ones in MW3 but the action is so absurd. Ofc BF3This game is so overrated. Most of us played this in 2007 and they are selling the same 4 years ago and everyone buys it. The campaign is worse than the BF3 has (I liked BF3 singleplayer more). The story is like: us 3 ubersoldiers can win the WW3 without any problems. Its so unrealistic. I dont mean that water guns have more recoil than the ones in MW3 but the action is so absurd. Ofc BF3 isnt real at all but at least less unreal than the MW3. Only improvement I saw (heard) is sounds. I dont blame graphic even that graphics. Even the menu is kept same.I dont like this game at all.… Expand
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. Deotliop
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    The reason why this game is getting so many good reviews from critics is because they are reviewing just this game. If you take away the fact it's a copy of Modern Warfare 2 I think you have a pretty decent game.
  13. ckyleburnett
    Nov 10, 2011
    3
    Logged about 10 hours into multiplayer. Absolute rubbish. This is a complete misstep for the series and utterly unforgivable. this is a horrid entry into the series. In one match i was playing last night, a sniper looks up into the sky to lob a grenade into the air..no problem there, but without bothering to even look down - he TAPS the L-trigger followed immediately by the fire button.Logged about 10 hours into multiplayer. Absolute rubbish. This is a complete misstep for the series and utterly unforgivable. this is a horrid entry into the series. In one match i was playing last night, a sniper looks up into the sky to lob a grenade into the air..no problem there, but without bothering to even look down - he TAPS the L-trigger followed immediately by the fire button. the view from his scope was looking directly up at the sky but somehow, the bullet managed to take a 45degree turn and result in a head show. Seriously - he was looking at the fricking sky!!! unreal, simply unreal. I have never felt so ripped off from a game in my entire life. DO NOT BUY.
    If you are a COD fan, stick to Black Ops - its far superior, or even Modern Warfare 2. The gameplay is not fluid and there is no real since of "flow" to the action. Enemies commonly spawn right next to you. Maps are extra small and none of them really stick out as being memorable.
    I haven't tried single player and very limited time with Spec Ops but what I have played i did like. probably the only decent parts of the game.    … Expand
  14. Dannypan
    Nov 10, 2011
    4
    An unpolished, unrefined, unfun instalment of Call of Duty. Unfortunately, it has an extremely dull plot, which can be finished in a few hours, with no revolutionary graphics or changes to the series or FPS genre. Only the multiplayer redeems itself slightly and even then, it's nothing new.
  15. 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.
  16. DontFollowSheep
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    This game is absolute garbage. The campaign just felt absolutely forced and was completely forgettable by the end of it. This should be called Modern Warfare 2.5 because I don't see that many changes at all the only new thing I see here are the new perks and just some new guns thats all. All the maps are boring and nothing special , the A.I is still messed up and retarded and your mainThis game is absolute garbage. The campaign just felt absolutely forced and was completely forgettable by the end of it. This should be called Modern Warfare 2.5 because I don't see that many changes at all the only new thing I see here are the new perks and just some new guns thats all. All the maps are boring and nothing special , the A.I is still messed up and retarded and your main character moves like a sloppy drunk douche! The hit detection issues are still there… Expand
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. evilxmunkee
    Nov 10, 2011
    8
    Let me say I am not a COD fan, but I believe this game is superb, the multiplayer is far better than its predecessors, and it just feels fun. I always did love nazi zombies, truthfully it is the only reason I even purchased black ops, but I bought this one on a shot that maybe they have improved it.
    So as far as multiplayer goes, its superb! Now the reason for the 8? I gave it an 8 because    Let me say I am not a COD fan, but I believe this game is superb, the multiplayer is far better than its predecessors, and it just feels fun. I always did love nazi zombies, truthfully it is the only reason I even purchased black ops, but I bought this one on a shot that maybe they have improved it.
    So as far as multiplayer goes, its superb! Now the reason for the 8? I gave it an 8 because it lacks in single player. If you want a great single player game... best to wait for Saints Row 3 or Skyrim, something that is worth your money. The campaign in here has been shot to 6 hours of gameplay (really???)
    I hope all developers take careful consideration with the single player.... focus on this like UC3 did! that game is amazing, hours have been put into it and im still playing the single player.
    Bar none best multiplayer for FPS fans, worth it if you are into that kind of game!    … Expand
  20. rbxchrist
    Nov 10, 2011
    8
    just going to throw this out there if you don't like a game ok give it a bad review but if you at least part of the game don't give it a 0 give it a 2 or a 3 . This is a decent game i have fun playing it yea it very similar to MW2 but improved and more balanced . if you think about it battle field 3 is basically a updated game of bad company 2 (same game play/controls,better but graphicsjust going to throw this out there if you don't like a game ok give it a bad review but if you at least part of the game don't give it a 0 give it a 2 or a 3 . This is a decent game i have fun playing it yea it very similar to MW2 but improved and more balanced . if you think about it battle field 3 is basically a updated game of bad company 2 (same game play/controls,better but graphics and building destruction). i just prefer a fast pace call of duty over battlefields more slower/tactical pace. that's just my opinion… Expand
  21. Aetos
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Another MW game, and this time, they didn't bother to hide the fact that they were reusing textures and building from the fourth installment, or that they hardly changed anything about the overall gameplay. In fact, they seemed to have taken a step back from their newer game, Black Ops, opting for a tired out MW2 system. Brainless fun, a junk food of a game. Save your 60$.
  22. Dinjooh
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Never once have I felt so betrayed by a game developer. That they honestly want to treat their customers like this. They didn't even try to lube it up. It was just rough from the beginning. No foreplay, just plain shiat, from start to end. Wauw.
  23. Neurotic
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Dated graphics, awful sound and the game in general feels like something from 2007. Small linear maps, online is a worthless. Charging 60$ for the exact same game they released a year ago and the year before and the year before. How long do you think this will keep going? COD is DEAD.
  24. West
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    Played this game for a couple hours and completely disliked the gameplay. First, I've been a fan for years but after playing Battlefield series for the first time, I see why it is so realistic. The additional killstreaks are terrible! They were unneeded. The maps are new but have the feeling like "hey, I think I've been here before". Their creativity is just going downhill. They havePlayed this game for a couple hours and completely disliked the gameplay. First, I've been a fan for years but after playing Battlefield series for the first time, I see why it is so realistic. The additional killstreaks are terrible! They were unneeded. The maps are new but have the feeling like "hey, I think I've been here before". Their creativity is just going downhill. They have some new guns, but they also leave out so many amazing guns that have been on the market for years. Now, reloading is so fast its a waste to switch to pistol.... you know what, there are a lot of negatives. Screw this game, I am a worn out a CoD fan. Moving to a new series, NOW.… Expand
  25. 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
  26. sollaan
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Robert Bowling, you have created a half arsed piece of crap, start listening to what the FANS WANT, not what you think we want you ungrateful ass, we the fans made what call of duty is today.
    I must say the single player is good, but fairly mediocre. But what we all were expected to be brilliant was the multiplayer. you filled us the PC gaming community with hope of dedicated servers, but    Robert Bowling, you have created a half arsed piece of crap, start listening to what the FANS WANT, not what you think we want you ungrateful ass, we the fans made what call of duty is today.
    I must say the single player is good, but fairly mediocre. But what we all were expected to be brilliant was the multiplayer. you filled us the PC gaming community with hope of dedicated servers, but end up screwing us over again with this pathetic P2P hosting. It gives the players awful latency spikes. quit pretending that this game is the it all and end all. you seriously have to make up with us the gamers and start listening to the community, hey start by making the ranked servers accessible on dedicated servers.    … Expand
  27. tokra2003
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    I was a big fan of mw serie and i bought mw3 and bf3 and now battlefield just conquer my heart. Sorry guys but mw3 is exactly the same compared to mw2.
  28. Vertigo
    Nov 10, 2011
    8
    I'm giving this game an 8. I haven't completed the campaign yet but so far I think it's great. I don't know why people keep saying it's the "same thing". It is a continuation of a story, so what exactly were you expecting? The multiplayer is pretty much the same, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. I think the new came modes are pretty nice and add some change in pace to theI'm giving this game an 8. I haven't completed the campaign yet but so far I think it's great. I don't know why people keep saying it's the "same thing". It is a continuation of a story, so what exactly were you expecting? The multiplayer is pretty much the same, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. I think the new came modes are pretty nice and add some change in pace to the traditional run and gun gameplay. In regards to the graphics, they may not be superb but they're far from horrible. The game looks good, and plays relatively well. Simply put, if you enjoyed the last call of duty, than you should enjoy this one as well.… Expand
  29. robdmfd1
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    First let me say most of these reviews must be by bf3 lovers because this game deserves no less than a 9 no matter how you judge it. It is great, it adds on the things we love about mw2, its the best multiplayer yet, it has awesome new maps, graphics, and tons of options. The review before mine is an obvious attempt to disparage the game from some goofball, bf3 seriously? I played theFirst let me say most of these reviews must be by bf3 lovers because this game deserves no less than a 9 no matter how you judge it. It is great, it adds on the things we love about mw2, its the best multiplayer yet, it has awesome new maps, graphics, and tons of options. The review before mine is an obvious attempt to disparage the game from some goofball, bf3 seriously? I played the beta, it doesnt even compare.… Expand
  30. 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
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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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