Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

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3.5

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  1. Dark5tatic
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Pure utter trash water, no innovation what so ever, guns don't work half the time, maps are too cramped and small, after playing one mp map, you've played them all. Too much lag for a game that sells this many copies. Stop spray painting **** thinking we won't know it's **** Long live COD4
  2. JackBauerBR
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    I think the international Critics are under pressure to write good reviews. But the players, that spend hours in gameplay know the true: MW2 Control C+Control V!
  3. Xe12xEs101
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Servers are slow but as expected, campaign not very long but still interesting, survival mode and spec. ops live up to the great hype they got. excellent, i believe the survival mode is better than zombies. online play will return to the top once the not so serious gamers leave to go and play a new game. let the game settle before you are so quick to judge.
  4. Akal575
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    If you are thinking this is an awesome FPS, you are sadly mistaken. It is the same copy and paste iteration of Moderb Warfarea past. Nothing game breaking, new new engine, feels the same, boring and repetitive, no team work, no skill, just run and gun. Save your money and get Battlefield 3 instead. It's worth every dollar. Unlike this egregious attempt to milk the 12 year old sheeple thatIf you are thinking this is an awesome FPS, you are sadly mistaken. It is the same copy and paste iteration of Moderb Warfarea past. Nothing game breaking, new new engine, feels the same, boring and repetitive, no team work, no skill, just run and gun. Save your money and get Battlefield 3 instead. It's worth every dollar. Unlike this egregious attempt to milk the 12 year old sheeple that will buy anything with a "call of duty" name on it.… Expand
  5. MattyBGogore
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Did I ever tell you the definition of insanity? No, but seriously why this game sells great every year is a mystery to me. I don't want to support anything to do with this game anymore, and at this point, i'm pretty ashamed to be in in the same category as this yearly cash-in. It honestly reminds me of something like a cheap 80s remake or even the likes of Twilight.
  6. DeTCHIPPER
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Hi, this is my review of Modern warfare 3

    First off I installed the game onto my Xbox Hard Drive (this took about 15 mins) after that i loaded the game, before i got to the menu i was greeted with a nice clip , but im not gonna spoil what that is, when the menu is loaded up it is practically the same as mw2 except it is abit more dull and dark , and then i got the typical "there is some    Hi, this is my review of Modern warfare 3

    First off I installed the game onto my Xbox Hard Drive (this took about 15 mins) after that i loaded the game, before i got to the menu i was greeted with a nice clip , but im not gonna spoil what that is, when the menu is loaded up it is practically the same as mw2 except it is abit more dull and dark , and then i got the typical "there is some offensive and disturbing content, would you like to disable it" , after browsing the menus i went on over to multi-player.

    I found a game in kill confirmed, I loaded into the game (i was on a snow map but i cant remember what it was called) and im not gonna lie, my first impressions was "this looks ALOT like black ops" and the reason for this is how everything seems closer to you that they did in cod4 and mw2, soo i was a little bit worried at first, but then the worries soon went away when i got my first few kills and realised that the guns were balanced, there was reasonable recoil and you dont have magic bullets that bend round corners , one of the other things that i noticed strait away was that the knife, it HAS been fixed and this if for the better , it feels and sounds ALOT like the cod4 knife.

    after that game i was surprised at how well done and balanced the game is , the next map i played on was one called bakarra , this looks like a blackhawk down inspired map (as there is a black hawk in the middle of the map) , in that game i then realised that people who usually rely on grenades and explosives were always using flashbangs and stun grenades (i guess this is where blast shield pro comes in handy) , now back to what i was saying earlier , the guns have a reasonable amount of recoil , so this is where the proficiency "kick" really comes in handy , i unlocked it and used it straight away , and this helped me pick off enemies from longer distances faster, in this game i used my "I.M.S" kill streak , i deployed it in a building while i was looking out the window, it got 3 kills within seconds, some people might think this is over powered but just 1 emp grenade or half a clip of ammo will take this out.

    i did quite a few games and unlocked quite a few things for my rifles, i got to about level 23 and realized that the levels wasnt much of a grind to get through as there are loads of challenges, one of the things i really like about the new online feel is that is, if you start shooting some guy in the back then 90% of the time he will die and not turn around and shoot you in the face.

    after that i went over to the single player, (dont worry i wont be giving away any story spoilers) , I started playing it and it basically makes you aware of what happens in the previous modern warfare games, after playing for a bit i got to a level called "black tuesday" this is where i realised how much this story feels like cod4 , all of these "hollywood scripted moments" really fall into place in the missions and they actually seem believable, i have done quite a bit of the story so far , and at this moment in time the story seems longer that any other call of duty to date. i havent come across to playing spec ops yet, but i will soon.

    but one of the downsides i would say about the multiplayer (to me) is that the maps dont feel like modern warfare 2 or cod4's maps they feel like black ops maps for the way you can move about them, but a good thing that they added was more vertical gameplay in the maps.    … Expand
  7. Finkel
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    It's just because the dev team ask for a 10... bored to see these war FPS every year...
    It's just because the dev team ask for a 10... bored to see these war FPS every year...
    It's just because the dev team ask for a 10... bored to see these war FPS every year...
    It's just because the dev team ask for a 10... bored to see these war FPS every year...
  8. allaboutthfc
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    played this for 2 days and if its your first mw game go for it , if you have played the othrs dont waste your money, people keep saying if it aint broke dont fix it yes thats why midway didnt change mortal kombat from the original engine .....oh wait they did didnt they as thats how games get better and dont end up being the same thing each time with different colours and a new story. nowplayed this for 2 days and if its your first mw game go for it , if you have played the othrs dont waste your money, people keep saying if it aint broke dont fix it yes thats why midway didnt change mortal kombat from the original engine .....oh wait they did didnt they as thats how games get better and dont end up being the same thing each time with different colours and a new story. now sp i`ll give a 4/10 since its pretty much an interactive story that brings nothing new to any series let alone cod.opy and paste art work from the last 2 mw`s ( check it out they really did ) mp is running and shoting, if you enjoy using long range weapons or any form of tactics then you will enjoy it, the maps are so small its pathetic in a 2011 war game. this is what the 3rd mw and i still cannot drive anything really?. new games are making engines that allow the world around you to be effected by weapons e.g. walls being blown up and buildings , this one is sadly lacking. i used to love mw2 and spent months on end playing it but this just feels like they made a game for 12 year olds on a sugar rush that want to scream down a head set. they even brought quick scoping back ? i meen using a sniper as a shotgun is a no ...its just no. the guns have next to no real recoil. i can understand the game having no bullet drop as the maps aint big enough to worry about adding it. i feel so let down by a game i used to count down the days to just for them to sell me mw2 with new maps , they could of atleast updated the sound and visual aspects to a degree where it looks like a new title. a sequel to a game is something like the new batman and the elder scrolls , the devs sat down and thought right we can do this and its new and exciting , the main word being new , a new game should have new things hence the word new , i meen how anoyed would you be if microsoft brought out a new xbox that runs the same as the old one but has a different shape and colour ? would you really pay for it ?… Expand
  9. garygarside
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    MW3 might not be a complete overhaul or innovation, but Infinity Ward and Sledgehammer Games have tweaked and nigh-on perfected the genre for the conclusion of their epic Modern Warfare story arc.

    The level of detail and draw distance that the engine is now capable of is a great accomplishment of the development team, squeezing everything they can out of the current engine whilst still    MW3 might not be a complete overhaul or innovation, but Infinity Ward and Sledgehammer Games have tweaked and nigh-on perfected the genre for the conclusion of their epic Modern Warfare story arc.

    The level of detail and draw distance that the engine is now capable of is a great accomplishment of the development team, squeezing everything they can out of the current engine whilst still ensuring the game runs along at 60fps - a rare achievement of late with publishers and developers trading performance for graphical nirvana. The second campaign mission alone is a perfect example of the scope now available.

    The story, whilst not original, still contains the trademark COD set pieces and action sequences, and bombs along at a consistent rate of knots.

    The MP aspect has seen a few enhancements, with the perks and scoring systems tweaked to offer newcomers and lesser players an opportunity to shine, whilst still rewarding the hardcore elite for their accomplishments. Again this is not a radical overhaul but a pure refinement and the MW3 MP now feels extremely polished the culmination of the games' imprint on online FPS gaming over the last decade.

    To summarise, it's maybe not as original as its prequels or as flamboyant as its competitors but MW3 is a well crafted, fast paced and well put together adrenaline ride that does exactly what you expect it to do well. The MP is refined and, while not massively different to previous versions, takes the greatest online FPS MP experience and makes it better. Great for old and new comers alike, try it - you just might like it.    … Expand
  10. Grouiiik
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    This game is exact the same thing than MW2, except the name...

    The campaign lasts only 3 hours and you will never play it again.

    Save your money for Rage or Skyrim.
  11. StreetSweepFan
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    I have played the greatest Game of all time and I can assure you that MW3 is no Street Sweeper. Mw3 has none of the variety and originality that Street Sweeper has. The Graphics are about the same but have none of the genius and beauty that Street Sweeper has in droves. And while MW3 has Streets it sadly has no Sweeping mode. Fail, Epic Fail.
  12. iMasterspy
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    I didn't buy the game at the midnight launch but I got it the day after. The first match I joined I instantly thought omg I am playing MW2 again. But now it looked like the game was more noobified. The kill streaks are f*cked up and the perks too. Also the game is even uglier then mw2. MW3 is a big disappointment and I am done with the cod serie now.
  13. Redmagpie93
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    I was originally waiting until Christmas to play this and but was given it as an early present and I must say it is easily the best of the series... unlike its predecessor, the multiplayer is now finely balanced and the stupid fun of the solo campaign has been taken to new heights and in a game fun should always be taken into consideration unlike certain other po-faced FPS 'battles'. ToI was originally waiting until Christmas to play this and but was given it as an early present and I must say it is easily the best of the series... unlike its predecessor, the multiplayer is now finely balanced and the stupid fun of the solo campaign has been taken to new heights and in a game fun should always be taken into consideration unlike certain other po-faced FPS 'battles'. To top it off is the vastly improved Spec Ops co-op that is now fine-tuned to be an equally enjoyable solo experience to the campaign with Survival discovering how to balance solo and co-op where Zombies et al could not.
    People may argue that the game runs on an old engine but briefly ignoring the fact that this is a very nice-looking game with a silky smooth 60FPS: since when have engines been the be-all and end-all of a game's success... Ocarina of Time 3D is still one of the best games of the year despite running on an engine from a decade ago so that cant be a detrimental factor to MW3.....
    The highlight of the series and the most fun I've had with an FPS since Portal 2 (and there have been many in between you'll all note) :)    … Expand
  14. oSpecterx
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    People often like to complain that CoD is recycled, and although the game has stuck to a familiar formula for a few years now, there's a reason. the gameplay is still the strongest in the indtustry. new features like strike packages and weapon leveling add new flare to the game. and unlike battlefield who's fanboys' are obviously giving this game such negative reviews, this game offers aPeople often like to complain that CoD is recycled, and although the game has stuck to a familiar formula for a few years now, there's a reason. the gameplay is still the strongest in the indtustry. new features like strike packages and weapon leveling add new flare to the game. and unlike battlefield who's fanboys' are obviously giving this game such negative reviews, this game offers a lot of clan support which should give gamers something to do long after they've prestiged to the tenth.… Expand
  15. CaSsh
    Nov 10, 2011
    3
    By the way, if ya haven't noticed already..ONLY the critics of companies that receive money, gifts and prizes from call of duty gave this game a 100 overall rating..

    ..p.s...I've never EVER played ANY battlefield games, strictly Call Of Duty..
  16. Slamo
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    This game is absolute garbage, Its just MW2 but not as fun. The maps all suck, have played all of them now and there isn't a single one I like. There is no real improvements in graphics at all, the improvements they have tried to make by adding new perks and killstreaks have just made them worse. The gameplay in general online is much worse ive never got a previous COD before andThis game is absolute garbage, Its just MW2 but not as fun. The maps all suck, have played all of them now and there isn't a single one I like. There is no real improvements in graphics at all, the improvements they have tried to make by adding new perks and killstreaks have just made them worse. The gameplay in general online is much worse ive never got a previous COD before and immediately found it this difficult to get into, it just isnt enjoyable to play. It just seems to be a glorified map pack with a selection of terrible maps, I want my money back.… Expand
  17. s1l3ntsh4d0w89
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    So there apparently is a campaign to trash Call of Duty amongst the goers of metacritic. Oh well, at least the critic score is very well done.

    To shame for everyone being dishonest. You are all truly terrible people.
  18. Danny41191
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Honestly im tired of all those Battle Field fans coming on here and talking trash over this game all of you battle field fans know well as i do that you all have played cod in the past and have like it yes modern warfare 2 might have been off a bit but, i actually played the game unlike most of the ppl here giving negative reviews and i have to say the campaign is epic as hell, i absolutlyHonestly im tired of all those Battle Field fans coming on here and talking trash over this game all of you battle field fans know well as i do that you all have played cod in the past and have like it yes modern warfare 2 might have been off a bit but, i actually played the game unlike most of the ppl here giving negative reviews and i have to say the campaign is epic as hell, i absolutly enjoyed and found my adrenaline pumping from certain points in the game. Now multiplayer wise everything seems pretty good guns feel great sound real kill streaks r fair and set high so its harder to get, only problem i will say is that i have some connection issues but im sure thats due to many players coming on at once and trying to find a match must **** up the servers and spawn points i think may need to be fixed cuz sometimes i do end up spawning by the enemy but im sure that this can all be fixed through an update.… Expand
  19. texaschainsawjr
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    I picked up the game at the midnight release and I haven't stopped playing it. The graphics got a serious update and the gameplay is as fast and fun as ever. Sorry for having my own opinion.
  20. Yamin
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    Loved the series since i can remember and have logged a quite sad amount of time into it. As soon as i inserted the disk and began to play it felt abit like deja vu. Apart from the carbon copy menus i gave it a whirl on multiplayer the only real aspect i have ever turned to in the cod series and while nothing stands out as being particularly shocking the fact of the matter is i have playedLoved the series since i can remember and have logged a quite sad amount of time into it. As soon as i inserted the disk and began to play it felt abit like deja vu. Apart from the carbon copy menus i gave it a whirl on multiplayer the only real aspect i have ever turned to in the cod series and while nothing stands out as being particularly shocking the fact of the matter is i have played this same game for years. With Infinity Award losing alot of staff i had hoped that it would not impact quite so greatly but as i can see they must have had the creative minds behind the previous modern warfare success's. The Gears of war series has improved year to year and while not reinventing the wheel have been inovative. This however is sheer laziness and the developers actually asking for help from the community to bump up the score is laughable i would personally love my money back as i have not received the game they have so promised. If you have plenty of money to burn on a glorified map pack have at it.… Expand
  21. Coolman2362
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Not much innovation here move along. If you've never played a Modern Warfare game before you're better off just buying Modern Warfare 2 for a cheaper price.
  22. mightyikari
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    It's awesome. It is so disappointing to see so many people posting ridiculously low reviews for a game which is clearly an incredible feat on current technology. The lower reviews are not actually basing their decision on gameplay or any other important factors, simply their desire to slag off what is popular to be cool and different.

    Get a grip and enjoy this wonderful piece of    It's awesome. It is so disappointing to see so many people posting ridiculously low reviews for a game which is clearly an incredible feat on current technology. The lower reviews are not actually basing their decision on gameplay or any other important factors, simply their desire to slag off what is popular to be cool and different.

    Get a grip and enjoy this wonderful piece of software instead of knocking it on every website that will let you post your opinion.    … Expand
  23. werta
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Modern Warfare 3 comes to us by way of an older engine, but still looks great. Sure, it's not among the very best out there nowadays, but it performs well. At any given time the screen appears ready to burst with effects and visual madness. Entire battles are waged before you; buildings burn and crumble while a steady flow of explosions batter your senses. This is Call of Duty, and ModernModern Warfare 3 comes to us by way of an older engine, but still looks great. Sure, it's not among the very best out there nowadays, but it performs well. At any given time the screen appears ready to burst with effects and visual madness. Entire battles are waged before you; buildings burn and crumble while a steady flow of explosions batter your senses. This is Call of Duty, and Modern Warfare 3 collects these moments of boom in abundance, presenting them in all their 60 frames-per-second glory.

    Modern Warfare 3's singleplayer campaign hits many of the same highs and lows as its predecessors. Amazing setpieces serve as backdrops for giant firefights yet again. This is no understatement. Few games retain the crazy roller coaster pace that this does level after level, with brief moments to breathe set between the next eruption of gunplay. The shooting feels extremely responsive and well-tuned, and the battlegrounds challenge your awareness at all times. You're always given different situations that mix-up the gameplay just enough to keep things interesting. The game presents a formidable challenge, as always, on the Hardened and Veteran settings â    … Expand
  24. mathgod9
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    The best thing since CoD 4. It finally met my expectations. All of the poor reviews here are out of spite. There's no way this game is a 2.9 out of 10. I guarantee the vast majority of those 0 ratings are still playing the game despite giving it a zero. Realistically, if they have a handful of problems with it, they should rate 5, 6, or 7. Instead they're bashing a game that doesn'tThe best thing since CoD 4. It finally met my expectations. All of the poor reviews here are out of spite. There's no way this game is a 2.9 out of 10. I guarantee the vast majority of those 0 ratings are still playing the game despite giving it a zero. Realistically, if they have a handful of problems with it, they should rate 5, 6, or 7. Instead they're bashing a game that doesn't deserve bashing.… Expand
  25. spike_eddy
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    Same old, same old, very lazy game production but its sucked up by millions of lemmings! Again massively short single player in favor of you making your own entertainment online. Other games are pushing the boundaries & moving forward whereby Cod appears to be resting on its laurels & demanding a higher price for the privilege. Just seems to be going downhill since it dumped its WWIISame old, same old, very lazy game production but its sucked up by millions of lemmings! Again massively short single player in favor of you making your own entertainment online. Other games are pushing the boundaries & moving forward whereby Cod appears to be resting on its laurels & demanding a higher price for the privilege. Just seems to be going downhill since it dumped its WWII roots. At this price users should be demanding a much longer single player & innovation. Summary: Stale… Expand
  26. Ratfoss
    Nov 10, 2011
    5
    I have been looking forward to this game for months but I am really disappointed. The multiplayer feels absolutely no different to the previous games and I am amazed critics have rated the game so highly and not seen through the hype about Elite and strike packages. After the days I have spent on MW and MW2, I wanted this to feel new and make me want to progress through the ranks again butI have been looking forward to this game for months but I am really disappointed. The multiplayer feels absolutely no different to the previous games and I am amazed critics have rated the game so highly and not seen through the hype about Elite and strike packages. After the days I have spent on MW and MW2, I wanted this to feel new and make me want to progress through the ranks again but there is nothing here that feels fresh or different enough to drive me to progress. The maps are just more of the same, they could have come out of either MW2 or Black Ops. I think the general sentiment that it feels like an expansion pack is absolutely right, as graphically and in design style it is so similar to the other games. Single player is the same hectic mess as ever. No idea what the story is about but the general mechanics of everything works like all the other COD games. On the higher difficulty levels the enemy AI is aggressive but hardly intelligent. It is difficult to not compare this game to battlefield 3 as they are competing for the same market share. For me BF3 has made enough of a jump from Bad Company to feel like a totally different game and worthy of my £40. Love it or hate it, the variation that BF3 offers in multiplayer through the use of scale, vehicles and equipment progression is just far superior and feels like a new experience (certainly for 360). To sum up, I am really disappointed that this franchise is not the genre defining game it once was. The maps are uninspired (Hardhat is one of the dullest multiplayer environments on 360) and the gameplay, levelling up and customisation is just far too similar to what we have all played and loved before.… Expand
  27. linkboie
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Everyone that said it is a the same as MW2 is an idiot or hasn't played the game, the only thing the same is the graphics, new campaign, new spec ops, new multiplayer features and the graphics make all the difference? Get real everyone.
  28. Gazw1
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Same recycled garbage as before. May as well have been released as DLC rather than a full price game. Infinity Ward: True gamers are reviewing this low because they see through the rose tinted glass and find a lazy effort. You've been resting on your laurels riding on the fact that millions of casual gamers who dont read gaming websites and dont really care about pushing the envelope, willSame recycled garbage as before. May as well have been released as DLC rather than a full price game. Infinity Ward: True gamers are reviewing this low because they see through the rose tinted glass and find a lazy effort. You've been resting on your laurels riding on the fact that millions of casual gamers who dont read gaming websites and dont really care about pushing the envelope, will still buy your game because they dont know they're getting ripped off. Hopefully next time you will learn to innovate and bring something fresh to the table, then you may meet the praise you're hoping for.… Expand
  29. bigsby_major
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    You're paying Ã
  30. TJblue
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    I love it awesome game. Only criticism I have is not with the game but with the idiots who give it a zero really? But never mind that the numbers on-line last night say it all 1.3 million over XBOX LIVE and god knows how many on PS3 and PC.
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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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