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. GUM360
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    These low user review scores are complete BS - written by people who haters of Activision and/or Infinity Ward and/or the series (and probably get their asses handed to them if they do play). If you played it, you know this is the best MW to date (far better than Blacks Ops) - all around great game, fun to play (no matter your experience level), great variety with co-op mode, intenseThese low user review scores are complete BS - written by people who haters of Activision and/or Infinity Ward and/or the series (and probably get their asses handed to them if they do play). If you played it, you know this is the best MW to date (far better than Blacks Ops) - all around great game, fun to play (no matter your experience level), great variety with co-op mode, intense single player and 16 multi-player maps are all well done. You cannot ignore all the critic review and if you have played it you know the praise it deserves - Haters go away!… Expand
  2. ksimp84
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Although there's nothing "groundbreaking" about the multiplayer, it stays true to what makes Call of Duty great. Hundreds of unlocks, weapon personalization, and customizing your soldier's load outs to fit your play style, thus integrating different people into the series, with a greater chance of success. The campaign was (as usual) action-packed, and enjoyable (albeit short).
  3. chef414
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    I love the new kill streaks and death streaks, the campaign looks great, but is very much like mw2. How ever its still very fun and playable and the graphics are top notch. The on-line is still really fun, but i feel like its harder to get kills or at least your aim needs to be on point like never before, also the new kill confirmed is really fun and is a great alternative to standard TDM.I love the new kill streaks and death streaks, the campaign looks great, but is very much like mw2. How ever its still very fun and playable and the graphics are top notch. The on-line is still really fun, but i feel like its harder to get kills or at least your aim needs to be on point like never before, also the new kill confirmed is really fun and is a great alternative to standard TDM. Over all its still a great game and the online is leagues above battlefield 3 imho.… Expand
  4. DTA_CoolishHero
    Nov 10, 2011
    8
    Alright guys listen up. This game is not so bad but it does have its flaws. The campaign is alright but what it does right is keep you wanting and waiting to see what big set piece is around the corner. Huge set pieces is what the campaign was made for and it does one hell of a job at it. Spec ops is a blast as usual and is great for partnering up with a buddy and the missions are variedAlright guys listen up. This game is not so bad but it does have its flaws. The campaign is alright but what it does right is keep you wanting and waiting to see what big set piece is around the corner. Huge set pieces is what the campaign was made for and it does one hell of a job at it. Spec ops is a blast as usual and is great for partnering up with a buddy and the missions are varied and engaging. But we all know that the multiplayer is what we all bought MW3 for. Yes they re skinned MW and made it their own but the gunplay is not as "tight" as other Call of Duty games. With bullets not registering and assault rifles cant even touch a enemy at far range this game became a mundane shooter. Lag issues and lackluster map design bogs this game's greatness. This can be fixed however with map packs and title updates. But what really drags it down is the maps. These maps are forgettable at best. At least in the other Call of Duty games you remember the maps. Highrise, Vacant, Crash, Overgrown and many other shined in the past titles. Instead we get these cramped, claustrophobic maps that really don't lend to how the games should flow. Now all people do is run which is not a bad tactic but most combat involves running at each other head on till someone gets the lucky bullet. The maps are so lackluster and cramped that I feel like Im a mouse trapped in a maze designed by a 5 year old with the cheese at the end being 10th prestige which doesn't seem to be the best reward in this "maze".
    In closing Sledgehammer and Infinity Ward I applaud you for rising from the ashes of what happened at Infinity Ward. But a little more polish and this game would be great. But its not too late, you have time to fix this via DLC and title updates. This games fate is uncertain but you guys can fix it if you choose. Its a great game you just have to scrape some of the dirt off. This is DTA_CoolishHero signing out. My first game review hope you guys like it.    … Expand
  5. Adventureboy23
    Nov 10, 2011
    7
    Many improvements over MW2. Leaps and bounds ahead of shooters in the past.
  6. BigSlickSlim
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Really like many of the new features in multi-player. Strike packages that can be changed for each custom class. Being able to pick which kill streak you want to use at the time. Campers have been in every game not sure why people would think that would change. Save your predator missile and when a camper kills you drop it on him. Weapon attachments and gun customization has improved.Really like many of the new features in multi-player. Strike packages that can be changed for each custom class. Being able to pick which kill streak you want to use at the time. Campers have been in every game not sure why people would think that would change. Save your predator missile and when a camper kills you drop it on him. Weapon attachments and gun customization has improved. Spawns need some work but that is the case with every new game. Biggest complaint is that the RPD was taken from the game.… Expand
  7. Cesai
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    What can I say about this game. Wonderful, spectacular, cinematic and many more things, can still remember the first time I played Call of Duty was an experience our glorious why I say that Call of Duty is not a simple fps he is the king of all graphs is both recycled or not so I know the game is so wonderful but leaves you with so much that I like to ask more.and biz
  8. Berdredin
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    It seems that quite a few people are spamming the score with bad reviews. I think it is a great game. The sound is pretty amazing, slightly repetitive, but amazing nonetheless. Gameplay handles smoothly, and another great campaign are just some of the things that make is an interesting game to play.
  9. omgurheadsgone
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    Fantastic game. At first I was a bit overwhelmed with the new maps and what not and thought that MW3 didn't live up to my expectations, but after playing for a bit and learning to navigate my way efficiently through the game I can say that I am thoroughly enjoying it. Real shame on the low rating, I truly can't under-stand why. Compared to black ops, this game is absolute gold.
  10. condieshow
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    I have no idea why this game is getting bad reviews. It just seems that everybody just likes to hate on COD because it's successful. Sure it's not the prettiest game but I don't play for graphics alone. I think it's funny that people will just say what ever they want just so they can make something fail. I have played it, the campaign, spec-ops, and a online and everything is great! ItI have no idea why this game is getting bad reviews. It just seems that everybody just likes to hate on COD because it's successful. Sure it's not the prettiest game but I don't play for graphics alone. I think it's funny that people will just say what ever they want just so they can make something fail. I have played it, the campaign, spec-ops, and a online and everything is great! It does need a few fixes, but overall, it is a game that I believe is worth a nine. I don't care if what other people think, if I enjoy it that is all that matters. Haters going to hate!… Expand
  11. AAAmad
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    i rate this game 9/10 because the creators did not make the game great on all platforms especially the wii that had lag shooting. if this was fixed my rating would go to 100/10!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  12. kinny999
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    As with the reviewer below i created this account only to leave my view, or rather his views as they are very similar and the guy below sums up my thoughts bang on.

    "I created a metacritic account just to review this terrible game. The more I play it the more I hate it. I am a long time COD player, played MW, MW2, and black ops all to prestige. The maps and spawning system are terrible in    As with the reviewer below i created this account only to leave my view, or rather his views as they are very similar and the guy below sums up my thoughts bang on.

    "I created a metacritic account just to review this terrible game. The more I play it the more I hate it. I am a long time COD player, played MW, MW2, and black ops all to prestige. The maps and spawning system are terrible in this one though. The maps are all dozens of narrow passages crisscrossing each other so you are constantly getting shot in the side and back, add to that the new spawning system and it is impossible to play this game with any sort of tactics. You cant clear an area and then feel confident the enemies will be ahead of you they will just spawn behind you and come at you from one of 6 different angles. Activision shouldn't have been greedy and fired the people that made these games good. I wont be buying another COD game until something drastic changes"    … Expand
  13. stanblaok73
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Exactly what I was hoping for, love it, best ever of the series. With the new additions, and the fact they are pretty much the only ones who allow 4 player offline splitscreen is a game in itself. I love that they left that in.
  14. weedandbrew
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    super clean and fun as always. Love the subtle yet high-impact changes to multiplayer, and the new gun models look bomb. People who think this a **** job for something done over 2 years just have no idea about the game-development process.
  15. RID3R-27
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    J'emmerde ce qui dise mal de ce jeux ! Je suis un grand fan de ce jeux ! Juste Black ops qui m'a profondément déçu. Après chacun son opinion, le mien est dit..
  16. cineeek
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    I turned the game on a new TV, the graphics in modern warfare 2 is not comparable to modern warfare third Something wonderful. Multiplayer maps are flattering in every detail. Now I know what he meant mw3 author, speaking of the graphics engine, similar to Porsche. I recommend to all
  17. a9z9
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Je vais mettre 10 pour remonter la note, bien que ce soit quasi inutile. Certes le jeu est presque identique a MW2, mais avec des améliorations (niveaux des armes par exemple), le gameplay n'a pas changé, ce qui est, selon moi, excellent. Les graphismes? Quasi identiques par rapport a MW2, et alors? Si les gens l'achètent, c'est pour le gameplay. EtJe vais mettre 10 pour remonter la note, bien que ce soit quasi inutile. Certes le jeu est presque identique a MW2, mais avec des améliorations (niveaux des armes par exemple), le gameplay n'a pas changé, ce qui est, selon moi, excellent. Les graphismes? Quasi identiques par rapport a MW2, et alors? Si les gens l'achètent, c'est pour le gameplay. Et franchement, les graphismes sont parfaitement acceptables. Je ne vois aucune raison de descendre un jeu de cette façon, au final ça montre que vous n'êtes pas les plus malins. MW3 est un très bon jeu, le solo est fou, le multi, pareil. Si vous n'aimez pas, passez, point. Pas besoin de faire une montagne pour ça, au final vous ne faites que vous répéter, enfin c'est marrant au moins ! GG Acti !… Expand
  18. KayLux
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    I went out and got it at the midnight release and played it for a straight 7 hours through the morning and loved it all. I have no idea why people can say the game is that bad. I personally love it more than MW2 which I loved a lot. The SP is even more action packed than the last which was in itself amazing, The new Special Ops are great fun, I've spent many hours play survival mode withI went out and got it at the midnight release and played it for a straight 7 hours through the morning and loved it all. I have no idea why people can say the game is that bad. I personally love it more than MW2 which I loved a lot. The SP is even more action packed than the last which was in itself amazing, The new Special Ops are great fun, I've spent many hours play survival mode with friends, the Spec Ops missions are also great fun. As for the multiplayer I love it also, the new gamemode "Kill Confirmed" is so much fun and ads a whole new dimension to the game, you actually have to think about gaming now instead of just kills! Love it

    All in all, definitely glad I bought this game!    … Expand
  19. JVStan1987
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Another year, another Call of Duty. This year brings about Modern Warfare 3 the sequel to 2009's Modern Warfare 2. Overall the game play is very similar to other incarnations of the Call of Duty series. This incarnation comes with the standard tweaks to multiplayer that you would expect. Yes, this is more of the same but it's still a fun experience.
  20. pwood
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    This is the purest form of Modern Warfare. The one we've been waiting for.
    Here's why.
    First off it's smooth. Super smooth, a 60 frames per second makes this game look crystal clear. A little sharper graphics, that are tough to spot at first, but once you see the first car explode you will know exactly what I mean. Buildings collapse when you hit them with a missile from the chopper,    This is the purest form of Modern Warfare. The one we've been waiting for.
    Here's why.
    First off it's smooth. Super smooth, a 60 frames per second makes this game look crystal clear. A little sharper graphics, that are tough to spot at first, but once you see the first car explode you will know exactly what I mean. Buildings collapse when you hit them with a missile from the chopper, balconies collapse when you man the mini-gun. The water looks real, trees and grass blow as a storm approaches, and I actually stopped more than once to look around at the sky and the sunset. It was that beautiful. Bigger scale. MW was about a few guys in Russia, MW2 was about defending the eastern states in the U.S. MW3 is about the entire world under attack. And you feel it. Cool set pieces for firefights that are multi-level transitional. Not just where you've got guys on the second story (and stay there) and guys down low (and stay there) you've got people running up and down stairs using the environment. One time i saw an enemy running towards me, and I was thinking "what an idiot this dude's gonna get shot in the face, stupid A.I.," only to see him actually running up to a car, he opens the car door, and hides behind it! I was blown away.
    A beef i had with Black Ops was that sometimes it felt like a shooting gallery. You would walk forward it would "trigger" the enemy spawn, they line up in a row, and you kill 'em, and move on. But here i felt like there are people everywhere and all the time! And there's always this rushed feeling of progression, where if you try to camp and kill everybody someone yells, "C'mon we gotta keep moving!" So you didn't feel like you had to kill everyone, but that the mission was more important. A major improvement is the feel and sounds of the guns. They feel great, and I can't tell if it's extra vibration in the controller or what, but it's different. It's crisp. I love breach scenes. i swear I'd buy a game where all you do it breach every room.
    Now before you declare me a CoD fanboy, remember, this is all just the campaign I've been talking about! I haven't even touched the multiplayer or the special ops missions/survival. Those are what will ensure that you will never need to ditch the game just because the campaign is over.
    This game is loaded and if you can put aside the "it's cool to hate on modern warfare" fad that seems to be all the rage, you'll be blown away at this masterpiece. I love Modern Warfare 3 and I don't care who knows it.
    P.S. Airplane level FTW!    … Expand
  21. D0nk3ypunch0311
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Best FPS ever just deal with it all you BF3 fanboys. If it anit broke dont fix it. They kept what was great and added more greatness to it . long live MW3 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  22. Johan_Liebert
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    adorei o jogo,o gráfico é ótimo (pra que mudar a engine?) historia perfeita,chega emociona os jogadores.
    o que importa não é o tempo de jogo e sim a diversão.
    eu amo essa franquia
    nota 1000!
  23. Gmrfrk88
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    I think this game is awesome I don't see why so many people are ripping on it, the weapon customization and leveling system is awesome an they took out all the b.s. perks like commando and danger close and the maps, even though some seem the same just different environment run smoothly and nice and the multiplayer is fast paced and amazing, I think people aren't used to the quickness andI think this game is awesome I don't see why so many people are ripping on it, the weapon customization and leveling system is awesome an they took out all the b.s. perks like commando and danger close and the maps, even though some seem the same just different environment run smoothly and nice and the multiplayer is fast paced and amazing, I think people aren't used to the quickness and die alot that's why they don't like but I'd pick it up for sure, campaign keeps you on your toes and spec ops and survival is challenging, exactly what I was looking for and more in this game… Expand
  24. Em1lio0o
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    A very good game again how much fun it was Call of Duty 4, has the same graphic of a Modern Warfare 3 with minor adjustments, but that does not diminish the good. The multiplayer is more fun and much more variety in weapons and customization. Excellent game.
  25. Bredstick
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    The users reviewing this game don't get it. Yes there is not a lot of innovation to the latest MW but that is to be expected. It's now an annual release with a great formula of success. It follows the same business model of many sports games. In fact one could argue that the success of this franchise has caused the industry to try and get better. Battlefield is trying everything itThe users reviewing this game don't get it. Yes there is not a lot of innovation to the latest MW but that is to be expected. It's now an annual release with a great formula of success. It follows the same business model of many sports games. In fact one could argue that the success of this franchise has caused the industry to try and get better. Battlefield is trying everything it can to catch up to COD. Some so-called hard-core gamers will say it's made for noobs and geared to the masses. Isn't that the point? Anyone can play this game and have fun. The multi-player is as fast pace as ever but with more verticle levels adding a twist to the run and gun. There are more dark corners for the newbies to pitch a tent in then previous games.… Expand
  26. iamhardboiled
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Hey this game is rated high just for the social aspects of this game. Yes its pretty much the samething with added content. But hey it works, except for the on-line lag issues..this game is at least fun.
  27. dopest
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Game is a nice update. What I like about the call of duty series is that it has a similar look and feel but every iteration is a new challenge. The map layouts, how the guns feel and recoil, and how damage is dealt out, among perks killstreaks etc all change with each iteration. I'm not doing nearly as well as I did in Black Ops but I take this as a challenge. Just because the gameGame is a nice update. What I like about the call of duty series is that it has a similar look and feel but every iteration is a new challenge. The map layouts, how the guns feel and recoil, and how damage is dealt out, among perks killstreaks etc all change with each iteration. I'm not doing nearly as well as I did in Black Ops but I take this as a challenge. Just because the game has the same visual cues and sounds as all the other call of duty games DOES NOT MEAN ITS JUST MW2.5 this game is a fun and challenging entry to the series.… Expand
  28. JimboJames2007
    Nov 10, 2011
    8
    Stasismind CosmicDeath MAC7421 RezzaDee casshern09 Dolar. IGNORE people like this, Spamming a 0 score because some other game dares to be made that isn't from their favorite line of games. 5 of those names I listed scored MW3 0 and BF3 10- and that's just the first half of this first page of reviews. I give this game at least an 8- why? Because I like it- what it does, how it does it andStasismind CosmicDeath MAC7421 RezzaDee casshern09 Dolar. IGNORE people like this, Spamming a 0 score because some other game dares to be made that isn't from their favorite line of games. 5 of those names I listed scored MW3 0 and BF3 10- and that's just the first half of this first page of reviews. I give this game at least an 8- why? Because I like it- what it does, how it does it and how it looks doing it. MW3 may have a medium-short length campaign, but it works! The story gets told (and unlike most it seems, I followed it) and unlike the cliche riddled, CoD ripoff of a campaign in BF3 (get real BF fans, something bad happens before the game, you get interrogated/forced to explain it, and just before the end you get out of the interrogation and help 'save the world'? Black Ops people, did that already. And what the hell is with all the 'I'm on a machine gun! OH NO A ROCKET CRAP I BLEW UP AND NOW I'M DAZED ON THE GROUND!" moments? How many times did that happen? And those stupid quicktime events that appear no where else in the game? At least CoD's consistent between single and multiplayer) and told well. Now, having not played the BF3 mutliplayer (and considering this crowd spamming low scored for competing games, I probably won't) I can't speak out against it, but from what I have heard the multiplayer is the only thing BF3 does right. So, kudos there. MW3? That multiplayer is still fastpaced and hectic. Which game would I buy and play? MW3, handsdown. Which game would I play? Both. Unlike the morons spamming 0 scores for games they're too immature to understand have a right to exist, I won't write-off a game just because it's competition to a game I like. Then again, considering how many problems BF3 had when it launched... I think I'll stick with the people who know what they're doing.… Expand
  29. MadCoyoteJoe
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Got the game at midnight love all of it so far. The game is a huge upgrade from the past modern warfare's without getting rid of what we all love. The first maps you get have been pretty good. Do hope to get a few classic maps in the map pack. Love this game!
  30. flashwade
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Why am I supposed to buy this game? For a number? For an higher price? For the ridiculous longevity? Why people should buy a game that already has?
    That's no reason.
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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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