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. Rorschach7
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Quite possibly one of the greatest games of all time. The multiplayer is streets ahead of BF3's and 60 fps = silky smooth gameplay. It is very similar to MW2 (which just so happens to be one of the best COD's out there) which explains why its just so darn addicting.
  2. Oracle420
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    all the haters are merely terrible at the game, and want to jump on the bandwagon. If you actually have good reflexes, the game is amazing... I stomp all over people online and it is a lot of fun.. Just because you have no skill, and cannot get a good score, does not mean the game sucks. BF3 had more problems then MW3 does... with all the glitches, terrible servers, **** attachments likeall the haters are merely terrible at the game, and want to jump on the bandwagon. If you actually have good reflexes, the game is amazing... I stomp all over people online and it is a lot of fun.. Just because you have no skill, and cannot get a good score, does not mean the game sucks. BF3 had more problems then MW3 does... with all the glitches, terrible servers, **** attachments like the flashlight, which blinds you even in a super bright environment, Keep in mind this GOES AGAINST THE LAWS OF PHYSICS! In a bright area, the flashlight would be worthless, and even in a dark one it would not blind you so much... even your own teammates blind you with their flashlights, it is ridiculous.

    BF3 WAS NOT EVEN FINISHED or POLISHED, MW3 is better, and the destruction they run their mouth about is still simple and not used on half of the buildings, reallllllyyyy cooool.    … Expand
  3. Woppet
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    Exact same **** as last year. Should have been released as DLC not another game.
    Activision are driving this franchise into the ground the same way they did with guitar hero.
    You can't just keep repackaging the same game and expect gamers to be non-the-wiser.
    Your days of fooling people are up Activision, even hardcore fans are beginning to see through you.
  4. iaarong
    Nov 9, 2011
    2
    I would never normally do this but MW3 is more of the same. Single player is repetitive and not worth wasting time to finish. Multiplayer is the same run and gun around like an idiot. It does something like run, run, die, shoot, run, die, die, die, shoot. I feel like I have no control of what's happening around me. Same look, same feel, same game. Waste of $60.00.
  5. demize
    Nov 9, 2011
    5
    Another yr goes by and another call of duty. More like childrens online daycare (cod). Its amazing all the so called pro reviewers praise this game like its the second coming of christ or something. Glad i dont go to there church. Those huge advertising dollars bring in good reviews i guess. I played mw, mw2 passed blackops and picked this up. Well it feels like the same old song andAnother yr goes by and another call of duty. More like childrens online daycare (cod). Its amazing all the so called pro reviewers praise this game like its the second coming of christ or something. Glad i dont go to there church. Those huge advertising dollars bring in good reviews i guess. I played mw, mw2 passed blackops and picked this up. Well it feels like the same old song and dance. Im sure there are some differences or so called improvements from mw and mw2 but since i havnt played either in a long time I couldnt tell ya what they were, seems the same to me. I really wanted something to stand out and blow me away but it didnt happen. I liked the singleplayer as short as it was. Nothing memorable but short and painless to say the least. Multiplayer, same crap peer to peer, host with the most networking as before. Same gameplay from what i feel just tighter maps and a refined perk system. Really I think im done with cod, definately selling this game once skyrim releases.… Expand
  6. UNEMPLOYEDxJEDI
    Nov 9, 2011
    9
    I'm not into shooters, but I do enjoy the Call of Duty series. Call of Duty MW3 got me hook from the very start to the final moments. The campaign mode is very addicting, almost watching a movie. The story is very entertaining and the gameplay is top notch. I normally don't play mulitiplayer, but I tried it and spend over 3 hours playing others on line. Even though I got owned many times,I'm not into shooters, but I do enjoy the Call of Duty series. Call of Duty MW3 got me hook from the very start to the final moments. The campaign mode is very addicting, almost watching a movie. The story is very entertaining and the gameplay is top notch. I normally don't play mulitiplayer, but I tried it and spend over 3 hours playing others on line. Even though I got owned many times, I had a great time. Don't let bad scores or reviews, stop you from buying this great action shooter. Call Of Duty MW3 is one of favorite games of the year, even more than Battlefiled 3. A perfect 10, I loved this game. If you loved shooters, go buy this game.… Expand
  7. jaydeezii
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    Bought the game at midnight release, me and my friends were very keen on MW3 because MW2 was just so good and we were hoping a sequel would push the benchmark higher. Needless to say, we were incredibly disappoint - the game was very similar to MW2 and took a step back in many ways. Why would a company sell a half-assed game? I have no idea but its an insult to gamers, they expect us toBought the game at midnight release, me and my friends were very keen on MW3 because MW2 was just so good and we were hoping a sequel would push the benchmark higher. Needless to say, we were incredibly disappoint - the game was very similar to MW2 and took a step back in many ways. Why would a company sell a half-assed game? I have no idea but its an insult to gamers, they expect us to mindlessly buy every game of the franchise without even adding any innovation. I feel like I wasted my money. BF3 is much better.… Expand
  8. stealtheeeeee
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    This game offers everything cod gamers wanted, it runs smoove the campaign was awsome, the spec ops is so fun. the mp is balanced and fast paced, im enjoying this game its great.
  9. kraMmyyy
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Anyone who cries about a need for a new engine is really idiotic and has clearly never played the game. They updated every engine there is. The people who make the game (Infinity ward and sledgehammer) once said and i quote "We are not shipping an engine,we are shipping a game" - Glen Schofield Co-Founder of sledghammer. I think they had the right mentality creating this game. Thats whyAnyone who cries about a need for a new engine is really idiotic and has clearly never played the game. They updated every engine there is. The people who make the game (Infinity ward and sledgehammer) once said and i quote "We are not shipping an engine,we are shipping a game" - Glen Schofield Co-Founder of sledghammer. I think they had the right mentality creating this game. Thats why battlefield was bad, they over stressed the fact they took 5 years to create a new engine, but the gameplay was bad. MW3 is by far the best call of duty yet.… Expand
  10. Kenju6tama
    Nov 9, 2011
    8
    Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is a hard game to score. If you have played any of the Call Of Duty games in the last four years then you pretty much know what to expect. Each year COD becomes more and more polished and it really shows in MW3. If I had never played a COD game before I would give MW3 a 9, but I have played ALL the other COD games and now I'm looking for a new experience. ICall of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is a hard game to score. If you have played any of the Call Of Duty games in the last four years then you pretty much know what to expect. Each year COD becomes more and more polished and it really shows in MW3. If I had never played a COD game before I would give MW3 a 9, but I have played ALL the other COD games and now I'm looking for a new experience. I really hope that the future DLC is more than map packs. I don't feel like paying for a map I have already paid for in the past (again) and in some ways that's how it feels with MW3, like I,m paying for a major update or yes... a large expansion. It is no better or worse than Battlefield 3 and it is NOT a bad game but if I was strapped for cash or only had a choice of one game this holiday season, it wouldn't be MW3. I really hope that Activision takes these user scores as a hint and starts to show fans of the franchise more thanks for their support and less of they same. Honestly unlike BF3, I think the COD franchise is holding their big guns for the next generation of consoles.… Expand
  11. brunnels
    Nov 9, 2011
    1
    I have owned every call of duty since the very first release. I must say this franchise has really fallen. I dont know what the bigger joke is, that the developers think they can get away with releasing a 60 dollar map pack, or that kids are so naive these days to buy 60 dollar map packs. After this i wont be returning to the Call of Duty franchise until the developers get their headsI have owned every call of duty since the very first release. I must say this franchise has really fallen. I dont know what the bigger joke is, that the developers think they can get away with releasing a 60 dollar map pack, or that kids are so naive these days to buy 60 dollar map packs. After this i wont be returning to the Call of Duty franchise until the developers get their heads out of their rear ends and make an actual fresh game.… Expand
  12. hellhammer09
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    I was on the fence about Modern Warfare 3 because I love Black Ops so much and did not enjoy MW2 so much, being they were developed by different companies and all. The new Call of Duty blows them all away. The multiplayer is the first thing I dove into and was immediately surprised at how excellent it is. The action is fast and furious and the weapons, while different than Black Ops, wereI was on the fence about Modern Warfare 3 because I love Black Ops so much and did not enjoy MW2 so much, being they were developed by different companies and all. The new Call of Duty blows them all away. The multiplayer is the first thing I dove into and was immediately surprised at how excellent it is. The action is fast and furious and the weapons, while different than Black Ops, were amazing. I am going to be playing this one until the next game comes out!… Expand
  13. ninpo17
    Nov 9, 2011
    2
    i bought it mostly to just play with friends, but this game is unbearably repetitive. i already feel like this is like all its predecessors, just lightly updated. it is not worth the $60, but im sure many will "lick activisions butt hole".
  14. bobo9175
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Awesome game. More of the same but to me its just what the doctor ordered!! Loved every minute out it. Three conclusion was great and on the pc its amazing. Multi player is great. Too many kids but what are you going to do.
  15. armyofnothing
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    I have really enjoyed this game so far. The new survival mode in spec ops is alot of fun and the other missions are great. The campaign is not as great as it could've been story wise, but the gameplay is still great. Haven't done much online but can see that its gonna be good. but if elite was also working would be a great game.
  16. GoofyCamel
    Nov 9, 2011
    8
    Its a fun game without being amazing but doesnt deserve these low scores, alot of people hate CoD and I dont no why, Im guessing alot of these people are BF3 fan boys and lets face it most people who play bf3 hate cod
  17. TimmyTom
    Nov 9, 2011
    8
    Even though it feels like the same game, I still had fun with the campaign. The multiplayer is also enjoyable just like its current predecessors, and the special ops parallels MW2 with the exception of survival mode. This game is great for those that enjoy the COD franchise and those looking for a good shooter. But, it does mimic the previous games and this is a bit annoying. I applaud theEven though it feels like the same game, I still had fun with the campaign. The multiplayer is also enjoyable just like its current predecessors, and the special ops parallels MW2 with the exception of survival mode. This game is great for those that enjoy the COD franchise and those looking for a good shooter. But, it does mimic the previous games and this is a bit annoying. I applaud the game but I think us gamers deserve a new COD and that's what we will expect in the future.… Expand
  18. ustinevil
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    The hating for this game is silly and absurd, maybe the battlefield fanboys are all those people who bash it, i don't know. I'm not a huge fan of either of games, i play MW just to have fun, and i got what i wanted, yes, the graphics look dated and the compain is short, but it's satisfying, and BF3 was trying to do the same thing with the campain but was just plain boring. So, giving it aThe hating for this game is silly and absurd, maybe the battlefield fanboys are all those people who bash it, i don't know. I'm not a huge fan of either of games, i play MW just to have fun, and i got what i wanted, yes, the graphics look dated and the compain is short, but it's satisfying, and BF3 was trying to do the same thing with the campain but was just plain boring. So, giving it a 10 just so the haters would just shut up! It's not a bad game, it's just your ass pain...… Expand
  19. wcblues
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Got the mob mentality going here guys - c'mon it's ruining the integrity of the site.
    Sure it's more of the same but it is more refined. It's a great game, well made and extremely polished.

    I have heaps of fun with it and that is what counts.
  20. greasylatin
    Nov 9, 2011
    9
    Ok, so raise your hands if you loved Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. Ok, it looks like that's about a bazillion of you. You all are in for a treat, as this game retains the same ridiculously addictive, adrenaline-fueled gameplay, adds 16 new maps, a few new modes and a flashy new 7-hour campaign that neatly wraps up the story of Price and company. If there's a criticism to be leveragedOk, so raise your hands if you loved Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. Ok, it looks like that's about a bazillion of you. You all are in for a treat, as this game retains the same ridiculously addictive, adrenaline-fueled gameplay, adds 16 new maps, a few new modes and a flashy new 7-hour campaign that neatly wraps up the story of Price and company. If there's a criticism to be leveraged here, it's at Activision as a company, and not the game itself. I think many people are disgusted by being asked to pay an additional $50 for their much-touted "Elite" service. I'm sorry, but these little vampiric nickel-and-dime schemes are **** Also, do something nice for fans for a change, like offer DLC map packs for free.… Expand
  21. wpg
    Nov 9, 2011
    1
    Came to write this review in response to the dev tweeting about why the score is so low. Maps are a HUGE mess the weapons feel cheap and don't really do much damage. Graphics are dated and belong in 2007...... This game and map design was designed for twitch fighting and quick scopes. I gave it a 1 for the weapon progression and that's about it. Game is on ebay as we speak. Way to ruin aCame to write this review in response to the dev tweeting about why the score is so low. Maps are a HUGE mess the weapons feel cheap and don't really do much damage. Graphics are dated and belong in 2007...... This game and map design was designed for twitch fighting and quick scopes. I gave it a 1 for the weapon progression and that's about it. Game is on ebay as we speak. Way to ruin a great game to cater to the few quick scope kids.… Expand
  22. DeconstruKt
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    I don't understand how its getting good reviews, it's pretty much a copy and paste job.. including the online.. even the Multiplayer remains unchanged.. just new perks/killstreaks and smaller maps.. Just the 5 hour campaign + a new mode

    I wish people actually gave it bad reviews so and not fall into the hype so IW would work on more innovative things, but the pressure from Activision for    I don't understand how its getting good reviews, it's pretty much a copy and paste job.. including the online.. even the Multiplayer remains unchanged.. just new perks/killstreaks and smaller maps.. Just the 5 hour campaign + a new mode

    I wish people actually gave it bad reviews so and not fall into the hype so IW would work on more innovative things, but the pressure from Activision for yearly releases has turned this into the new Guitar Hero    … Expand
  23. Chillybilly
    Nov 9, 2011
    5
    The single player campaign was great, exactly what I expected (non stop roller coaster ride of over the top action and absolutely ridiculous situations).

    The Multiplayer on the other hand was exactly what I feared. If you enjoyed the MP for MW2 then you'll love this, because honestly, it's pretty much the same. Sure they added in some new perks and you can level your gun up now (neat?)    The single player campaign was great, exactly what I expected (non stop roller coaster ride of over the top action and absolutely ridiculous situations).

    The Multiplayer on the other hand was exactly what I feared. If you enjoyed the MP for MW2 then you'll love this, because honestly, it's pretty much the same. Sure they added in some new perks and you can level your gun up now (neat?) but it looks and feels EXACTLY like MW2. The maps aren't exactly anything to write home about either. They all seem too small, too cramped and too maze-like. If it wasn't for the fun I had with the single player portion I would have rated this lower.    … Expand
  24. SeanLazarus
    Nov 9, 2011
    8
    You people need to stop hating seriously I mean I know everyone is doing it and apparently it's the thing to do , but come on. "Rehashed" is a phrase that keeps going around , Ok here we go its a sequel to an already popular series with slight internal mechanics change , relative same linear campaign with different background setting , same controls, slight tweak of gameplay. Guess what IYou people need to stop hating seriously I mean I know everyone is doing it and apparently it's the thing to do , but come on. "Rehashed" is a phrase that keeps going around , Ok here we go its a sequel to an already popular series with slight internal mechanics change , relative same linear campaign with different background setting , same controls, slight tweak of gameplay. Guess what I just described almost every popular game sequel....hmmm Gears of War 1-3,God of War 1-3 , Metal Gear Solid Series, Batman (Arkham Asylum and City), the list goes on and on..... switch the bad guys up slightly, throw in a couple new weapons and bam sequel to any game. I dare someone to disagree with that... all I'm saying is that don't be so hard on them without being hard on everyone else, its a formula that works , if u don't like it ...don't play it.......... this my game is better than your game crap is stupid , if you like BF3 well then play it and quit acting so insecure about others peoples game choices just because its not the same as yours. With all that said ...is this game perfect...no but what game is really? Only reason why you see so much flaw in this game is because its under such a huge microscope with the hype and attention its getting and its easy to jump on to bandwagons......… Expand
  25. N0oBz
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    While MW3 might be a lot like MW2, that's a good thing. If they made tons of changes people would be screaming bloody murder. Anyone that I know that truly owns MW3 enjoys it and states it is by far the best in the series and they've said people they've played the game with states the same thing. Seems the only people I've seen bashing it are the BF3 fanboys, which I highly doubt even ownsWhile MW3 might be a lot like MW2, that's a good thing. If they made tons of changes people would be screaming bloody murder. Anyone that I know that truly owns MW3 enjoys it and states it is by far the best in the series and they've said people they've played the game with states the same thing. Seems the only people I've seen bashing it are the BF3 fanboys, which I highly doubt even owns or played MW3 at all. They point out how MW3 is just MW2.5 or a $60 map yet at the same time throw a fit that BF3 isn't BF2.

    I own both PC and Xbox 360 versions and both are very good. If you enjoyed the past CoD games you'll very much enjoy MW3.    … Expand
  26. thejolson
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Saying a sequel is like the game before it isn't a bad thing necessarily. Especially if the game before it was amazing. Ignore anyone who gives this game less than at LEAST an 8. I saw someone gave it a 2 because he felt they didn't change enough? Seriously, if the game is great to play it doesn't matter if the mechanics are the same. I feel this is the best game in the Modern WarfareSaying a sequel is like the game before it isn't a bad thing necessarily. Especially if the game before it was amazing. Ignore anyone who gives this game less than at LEAST an 8. I saw someone gave it a 2 because he felt they didn't change enough? Seriously, if the game is great to play it doesn't matter if the mechanics are the same. I feel this is the best game in the Modern Warfare series so far (and I LOVED Call of Duty 4) and second only to Black Ops in the overall Call of Duty series.… Expand
  27. hard8times
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    this game is terrible thank god we have a developer like Dice who will continue to push the envelope and bring something new to the table. we all have played this game 2yrs.ago this is mw2 dlc edition do yourself a favor get battlefield 3
  28. TheGraveKing
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    This is the best call of duty to date. All you stupid muh **** who hate on this game, y'all are just mad because y'all keep losing in matches. Grow the hell up. But for the people who love this game as much as i do, IM on Xbox my tag is THE GRAVE KING. Hit me up. **** dumb haters piss me the **** off. Play a match with me and you'll really hate the game. Man up punkasses
  29. Lambylamb
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    a full price DLC for MW2, which was already the worst game in the series? no thanks. honestly, go back and play any other CoD game and you will have the exact same experience. the campaign AI is beyond terrible, running straight at you and standing in place in the open. the online is good, but its MW2. The engine is ugly and dated, this game is the epitome of lazy developing and cashing ina full price DLC for MW2, which was already the worst game in the series? no thanks. honestly, go back and play any other CoD game and you will have the exact same experience. the campaign AI is beyond terrible, running straight at you and standing in place in the open. the online is good, but its MW2. The engine is ugly and dated, this game is the epitome of lazy developing and cashing in on a puzzlingly popular series. the mcdonalds of gaming, id much prefer the scotch steak which is BF2, or the caviar which is arkham city.… Expand
  30. Article_Reader
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    This game is horrible! I can't believe i didn't listen to my cousin, Instead of waiting for Skyrim to release on friday I said to myself "Hey it's modern warfare 3, it has to be good" But I was very disappointed; It's basically the same game just with a new storyline (which wasn't that great) and the same multiplayer with a few new game modes but what I hated about multiplayer was theThis game is horrible! I can't believe i didn't listen to my cousin, Instead of waiting for Skyrim to release on friday I said to myself "Hey it's modern warfare 3, it has to be good" But I was very disappointed; It's basically the same game just with a new storyline (which wasn't that great) and the same multiplayer with a few new game modes but what I hated about multiplayer was the horrendous map design. It's just horrible probably the worst collection of maps in the whole series; As for the graphics lets just say not much as changed it's just the same game with a few new weapons and game modes but with the same paint job

    I'm thinking about selling it to gamestop, I doubt I'll get even half of what I paid for but at least I can spend that money towards a game that is worth getting    … Expand
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#13 Best 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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