Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

 Xbox 360
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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. rojaz
    Nov 9, 2011
    4
    Single player I would give 10/10. Perfect, no bugs, interesting story. Difficult on veteran so will get my hours out of the single player. However After I finish SP stories I rarely go back and head to multiplayer.

    This is where the game just doesnt do anything for me. If I had never played a single COD game online before I'm sure I would love it, everything that was great about the older    Single player I would give 10/10. Perfect, no bugs, interesting story. Difficult on veteran so will get my hours out of the single player. However After I finish SP stories I rarely go back and head to multiplayer.

    This is where the game just doesnt do anything for me. If I had never played a single COD game online before I'm sure I would love it, everything that was great about the older COD is still present and is great. But thats the problem, its just the same as the last few iterations. I want something new something fresh.

    Battlefield 3 seems to be doing this. However this might be because I never played the Bad Company games. The last one I had was MC2.    … Expand
  2. Exodus9mm
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    All of the immediate backlash from clearly unintelligent people expecting some revolutionary game is, quite humourous. The fanatacism in the video game industry now is quite pathetic. This idea that you can only enjoy and support either Battlefield or COD is beyond absurd. You literally couldn't compare two more distinctly opposite games, with the only similarity being that you shootAll of the immediate backlash from clearly unintelligent people expecting some revolutionary game is, quite humourous. The fanatacism in the video game industry now is quite pathetic. This idea that you can only enjoy and support either Battlefield or COD is beyond absurd. You literally couldn't compare two more distinctly opposite games, with the only similarity being that you shoot various types of weaponry. One does it's best to emulate a more strategic, team-based, open battlefield design, while the other is clearly meant to be a frantic, tight-quartered dose of chaos and over-the-top action. For me, I enjoy them both BECAUSE of their specific differences.

    As for the game..............

    Well, having not played any of the COD games since MW2 (which was pretty awesome), I can say that I didn't have any hopes or expectations on this game. Since MW2 I had spent more of my limited gaming time enjoying the Battlefield series and had recently decided to give this a spin. Well worth it. Pure fun, pure entertainment. There really isn't much negative I could say about it. It's a nice change of pace from Battlefield, and was an immediate wake-up call to me that I needed to change my FPS skills accordingly.

    If you're expecting something mind-blowing or revolutionary, you're simply not thinking straight and don't really have the ability to comment on the gaming industry. If you're somebody who enjoys the adrenaline of fast paced, over-the-top action and enjoy constant unlocks, a plethora of game modes and maps.......then you should love this game.

    Rating: 8.5/10 (rounded to 9)

    FYI, Battlefield 3 rating: 8/10

    Enjoy them both..............they're both incredible multiplayer games that should hold your attention for months, if not years.    … Expand
  3. Ztarscream
    Nov 9, 2011
    5
    I have found the single player campaign to be quite shallow and unfulfilling.....compared to games like Batman which pretty much keep you on the edge of your seat the whole time and coming back for more with tonnes of replayability. However once MW3 was over I felt like I'd just been stabbed and left for dead and 100 dollars poorer. So with games as epic as Batman out there you have toI have found the single player campaign to be quite shallow and unfulfilling.....compared to games like Batman which pretty much keep you on the edge of your seat the whole time and coming back for more with tonnes of replayability. However once MW3 was over I felt like I'd just been stabbed and left for dead and 100 dollars poorer. So with games as epic as Batman out there you have to look at this game and wonder...where is it's soul? Seriously if games have souls then this one has none. There is no way this game is going to heaven. Even the game Dark Souls which has no heart because it's just so evil...still ironically has a soul...albeit a dark one. MW3 has no heart. It's just the same old game slapped together with explosions and slow motion gun scenes to impress 12 year olds. Not even going to attempt multiplayer as it's insulting I have to pay the elite service to view all the cool stats you can get for free on battlelog with Battlefield 3....I tried to write this without comparing it to Battlefield 3 but I couldn't help it. While Battlefield 3 is enjoying a growing online community I can't really see the COD community coming together over this one. So is it really worth playing? If you are one of those brainless type who loves action movies with no substance then this game is probably for you. Is it worth paying for? Absolutely not. It is not worth paying over 100 dollars for any game that is still using a game engine that was built in the 90's.… Expand
  4. spongythebk
    Nov 9, 2011
    1
    after 12 hours of non stop playing i can say this is not worth your money. its what every on expected the online has almost zero changes the story was short and predictable spec ops is the only thing a see that was worth putting into the game and its a small part of the game.. guys save your money i regret spending my money this would better as dlc. there more then plenty reused weaponafter 12 hours of non stop playing i can say this is not worth your money. its what every on expected the online has almost zero changes the story was short and predictable spec ops is the only thing a see that was worth putting into the game and its a small part of the game.. guys save your money i regret spending my money this would better as dlc. there more then plenty reused weapon skins and sound its like they put more work into marketing it then they did making it. there is nothing thats make this stand out except the hundreds of paid reviews. if i had to make the choice bf3 or mw3 i would choose bf3. but if i were u guys pick up skyrim or halo anniversary this holiday season. or if your looking for good online look to bf3 avoid this game your better off picking up mw2 for 20 dollars less… Expand
  5. mudflaps
    Nov 9, 2011
    1
    Can I say why I am giving this game a low score?

    First the graphics are from COD4 MW1. So what we have is no innovasion on that side. 2nd The story is dull, I have now stopped playing it and it will be returned to the video sstore from where i rented it. 3rd I feel robbed for spending 1 euro for the 1 day rental. 4th If you have played any MW game you have played this. 5th This    Can I say why I am giving this game a low score?

    First the graphics are from COD4 MW1. So what we have is no innovasion on that side. 2nd The story is dull, I have now stopped playing it and it will be returned to the video sstore from where i rented it.
    3rd I feel robbed for spending 1 euro for the 1 day rental.
    4th If you have played any MW game you have played this.
    5th This game costs 60 euro....
    I cannot comment on mp as I could not be bothered trying it as I assume it is the same as previous games.

    I really enjoyed cod 4 mw1 and I cant remember the amount of times I reset my rank. It was fun then but now it is old and I really cannot see the point in playing the same game and paying 1 euro or 60 euro for it.    … Expand
  6. QuanticFive
    Nov 9, 2011
    1
    Yawn, sorry, but it feels exactly the same as before and I am returning my copy. What I don't understand is the frothing critics who have unanimously praised this as a 'game of the century' - either they didn't play it, or the free goodies from Activision has blinkered them somewhat...
  7. Tilt
    Nov 9, 2011
    5
    This game is a let down. Treyarch just does COD better than Infinity Ward. First, the maps are a mess, they are uninspired, smallish and just maze like ti be maze like. This version is all about either hiding in a nook or just blazing around the map overrunning players spawning in. The game also is much sped up vs Black Ops which makes lag way more devastating to game play. EverythingThis game is a let down. Treyarch just does COD better than Infinity Ward. First, the maps are a mess, they are uninspired, smallish and just maze like ti be maze like. This version is all about either hiding in a nook or just blazing around the map overrunning players spawning in. The game also is much sped up vs Black Ops which makes lag way more devastating to game play. Everything else about the game is just meh really, no new innovation or expanded tactics of game play. I can't wait for the next Treyarch version.… Expand
  8. thesisko
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    A soulless cash-in, Modern Warfare 3 represents everything that is wrong with modern gaming. I have no doubt that it will be showered with 9+ scores, but in reality this is merely a phoned-in recycle of a 4 year old game.
  9. WalkingDeth
    Nov 9, 2011
    2
    I could go on quite a rant explaining Activision's greed, Infinity Ward's lack of creativity, etc etc. But the game speaks for itself. Plays like Modern Warfare and Black Ops, looks like a cartoon, the character animations are a joke, you aim down the sight like you're covered in mud, and try running around with a shotgun. The death streak perk unlocked at first is strange and awkward, asI could go on quite a rant explaining Activision's greed, Infinity Ward's lack of creativity, etc etc. But the game speaks for itself. Plays like Modern Warfare and Black Ops, looks like a cartoon, the character animations are a joke, you aim down the sight like you're covered in mud, and try running around with a shotgun. The death streak perk unlocked at first is strange and awkward, as your screen bobbles uncontrollably... and mixed with the shotgun, it's something to laugh at. Ah, yes, when I heard the sound of the guns and saw most of the guns (M4), I laughed out loud. Unintentional, but I laughed. I expected this gameplay to be decent, like most other Call of Duty's, but I didn't expect it to be this bad. It's a terrible mess. No innovation whatsoever. You can change the perks and killstreaks, but it doesn't change the fact the game feels exactly the same, except for the slow, quicksand feeling when you run, but looks worse. Activision bragged about fast-paced gameplay at 60fps, huh? Not nearly as fast-paced as before, and the dedicated servers lag worse than most servers. Singleplayer was garbage. The only thing I found was tons of fun was the new Juggernaut gametype, Infection, and Survival. But that's something they stole from another game. *ahem* Kind of like theater mode.… Expand
  10. Soren5556
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    Waste of money and waste of time. Why spend money on this game when I already bought it with mw2? I don't want to spend 65$ on DLC and why it was reviewed how it was by the critics i'll never know. The campaign is the only reason people will play it and after that's done they will have to suffer with the thing they call multiplayer or put the game away and realize it's money well wasted.
  11. Tolmar
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    Bargain basement or rent. What's new? Absolutely nothing that is worth the horrendously high rip-off price. Will be trading this in (along with BF3) for something, hopefully, far better than this pile of dung! Avoid at all costs!!!
  12. Geist
    Nov 9, 2011
    1
    I've now put about 10 hours into Modern Warfare 3 and all I feel is overwhelming disappointment. It's unfortunate that this series refuses to expand beyond the tired run and gun gameplay that it's known for. It has become a hard truth that as long as fans swarm in droves to buy what's popular, Infinity Ward and Treyarch will continue to churn out the same, rancid "if it isn't broke don'tI've now put about 10 hours into Modern Warfare 3 and all I feel is overwhelming disappointment. It's unfortunate that this series refuses to expand beyond the tired run and gun gameplay that it's known for. It has become a hard truth that as long as fans swarm in droves to buy what's popular, Infinity Ward and Treyarch will continue to churn out the same, rancid "if it isn't broke don't fix it" gameplay they have been spewing for years. This is nothing more than a giant map pack for Modern Warfare 2 with different names slapped on the same modes you've already been playing. Other shooters have already added so much more to the table. Battlefield continues to push the envelope with realistic physics and gunplay. Halo continues to explore new modes and different styles of play. Even games like Killzone had great things like the ability to lean in and out of cover. Modern Warfare 3 proves that the Call of Duty franchise has run out of gas and has nothing new to offer except millions of new dollars in Activisions pocket for the same thing you've bought 8 times already. Save your money, and if you must play, please do yourself a favor and rent first. Chances are you'll long for the glory days of Call of Duty 4 before your 5th hour of play.… Expand
  13. Jamus
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    Game is bad, same old crap. Games like this don't deserve the funding. Go support a dev who has new fresh ideas. If you support crap you're going to keep getting it. Vote for your games with the money you spend. Kids won't get it but anyone old enough to understand or give a damn, do something about it. Don't be a fricken drone.
  14. rac1103
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    Terrible game, same old boring material. campaign sucked. too short. guns weren't changed, doesn't feel realistic at all! same as the other ones,move on to battlefield 3 for the real deal
  15. LieuRob
    Nov 9, 2011
    2
    Uh.... Hear me out lol. This isnt because of some fanboy thing. Truly, considering the roughly 500 developers, that they would pull through. make it better you know? Of course, the campaign still hits you dead on; its fun and stuff, but its the same thing. The multiplayer is.... wrong. The gun perspectives look strange, animations are stale, and the sounds are horrible. Elite isntUh.... Hear me out lol. This isnt because of some fanboy thing. Truly, considering the roughly 500 developers, that they would pull through. make it better you know? Of course, the campaign still hits you dead on; its fun and stuff, but its the same thing. The multiplayer is.... wrong. The gun perspectives look strange, animations are stale, and the sounds are horrible. Elite isnt revolutionary enough to need a whole team behind it. Expect the exact same game, with similar animations etc. I guess you could say that you will pay to keep playing MW2 with a new campaign and weapons. DLC material. Too short, a little lacklustre. Dont believe the reviews, I reckon that they are payed and they kind of tricked me. I knew this was coming and i got it cheap but I still feel a little wronged . Of course, I still have BF3 to keep me busy, but expect similar problems (except with multi and coop, they are flawless) but the campaign was a ltittle strange. I wont elaborate on the IW engine and the Frostbite 2 one, because this is not a rant, although i dont give details. The IW engine is borderline ok; it still looks fine, and there is a clear 60fps being consistent , but it shows that its a bad effort, as the swift controls and user friendly design was done badly on MW3.
    Look at the user reviews; take away around a quarter from pos and neg and you get rid of the fanboy crap. Still its bad. Activision knew that this would happen, considering Black ops had also bombed in actual worthiness so they hyped up MW3 with advertising and paying off reviewers eh.
    Expect a **** of kids who will infuriate you with obviously better guns. Expect to be screaming at the tubers and cheap deaths. Instead of ridding the MW franchise of the stupid kids its embellished it. If you love to the point that its all you talked about on Nov 7, buy it, Otherwise dont. It couldve been so much more, but it wasnt. (I bought this on the pc but its the same.) Kids will flood it, ruin it, but if you are 12 go nuts.    … Expand
  16. TheGreatMr666
    Nov 9, 2011
    8
    I have not much of the game but it looks to be the some same **** different day. I have give good points on one which every really should have and that is a good story. The online for this game has not gone far from its grandfather golden eye tho so not much be said for it. I don't think it will win game of the year but it will be and the top 5 and its worth playing I just don't know ifI have not much of the game but it looks to be the some same **** different day. I have give good points on one which every really should have and that is a good story. The online for this game has not gone far from its grandfather golden eye tho so not much be said for it. I don't think it will win game of the year but it will be and the top 5 and its worth playing I just don't know if the 60 buck is really justified.… Expand
  17. Captiosus
    Nov 9, 2011
    5
    I am neither a CoD or BF fanboy - I happen to enjoy shooters of all stripes and have since the age of Wolf 3D. That said, it honestly baffles me how the CoD franchise can copy and paste every iteration and keep getting 9's. Any other franchise that would DARE copy and paste would be panned for being unoriginal, for copying past elements, and for generally not innovating between titles. AndI am neither a CoD or BF fanboy - I happen to enjoy shooters of all stripes and have since the age of Wolf 3D. That said, it honestly baffles me how the CoD franchise can copy and paste every iteration and keep getting 9's. Any other franchise that would DARE copy and paste would be panned for being unoriginal, for copying past elements, and for generally not innovating between titles. And people wonder why "professional" reviewers are distrusted? |||| The sad reality of MW3 is that it looks and plays just like MW2 and Black Ops. There's little to no graphical difference between them, there's really no gameplay changes between them other than the renaming of some of the kill/death streaks. The AI is bad, the voice overs are bad, the maps are small and campy, et cetera. It's basically a carbon copy of MW2 and Black Ops. |||| Now I'm sure people will say "the game was perfect and sold millions so they don't need to change anything". To say the game was perfect is hubris of the highest order though no one can dispute that it sold millions. However, consider, in the same time frame, that Epic Games continually tweaked UE3 for the Gears franchise, making each one richer than the previous, DICE brought out a new engine this generation for BFBC2 and BF3, and Bungie modified the Halo 2 engine for H3 and ODST while making an entirely new engine for Halo: Reach. But Call of Duty? To quote one of its own callsigns: S.S.D.D. I don't think it's too unreasonable to ask for at least a new engine and some better graphics after all these years, even if they leave the core gameplay the same. |||| The game is enjoyable but it's AVERAGE. The engine and the gameplay style show their ages. I honestly would be hard pressed to recommend MW3 to someone who is still having fun with MW2 or Black Ops because they'd just be spending money to get the same experience they already have. |||| (PS. Metacritic, when can we get carriage returns for our reviews so they're not big walls of text?)… Expand
  18. Kefre
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    Horrible. Horrid. And just disgusting. I wanted a new game, not cod 4. If I could return it, I would. But sadly, I cant. A downgrade from Mw2. Guns are so powerful it feels like im playing hardcore when im not.
  19. ease
    Nov 9, 2011
    1
    Saw someone online..."Man, you're already a 77?" One reply was "Not surprising, game's been out for 2 years." I laughed, then sighed. Here's to Skyrim in a few days.
  20. sm2049
    Nov 8, 2011
    6
    Don't completely blow this off. I call this the 60$ expansion pack to MW2. The single player campaign is worth playing and picks off where left off for MW2, however the multiplayer is what you come to expect from the ever so popular franchise. Kill confirm is something a little different than other games on the market but instead of inspiring players to work together, it feels like theDon't completely blow this off. I call this the 60$ expansion pack to MW2. The single player campaign is worth playing and picks off where left off for MW2, however the multiplayer is what you come to expect from the ever so popular franchise. Kill confirm is something a little different than other games on the market but instead of inspiring players to work together, it feels like the exact opposite. This being the case that on multiple maps feel like there is a small standstill at times due to the camping and collecting these tags. The pace of multiplayer speeds up with team defender which doubles points of kills while holding a flag. In all honesty, these two ideas felt like a call for help with the multiplayer hitting its limit of capabilities. Graphics are exactly what to expect for a console FPS, perhaps equal to that of BF3 for consoles. After looking at reviews for this game from USA today and other news sources, I almost felt like there was something that IW/BA forgot to put in my game due to the way I feel about the actual performance of the game. The game also renamed functions such as killstreaks to pointstreaks, which can be earned multiple ways such as completing the objective or killing someone. This leads me to the coop player/unlock system of purchasing, instead of leveling, of weapons, ammo, etc... It's hard for me to go more in depth as the multiplayer is nothing special and is in need of a PC like platform to support more than the seemingly tiny amount already in place. It's competitor, Battlefield 3, has kicked it up a notch for multiplayer for PC with absolutely stunning graphics, 64 players, tons of vehicles and weapons kicks Modern Warfare 3 in the teeth and it feels evident with the gameplay that IW tried last minute add-in's that didn't quite work out to draw fans away from EA's BattleFields 3.

    I was a huge fan of Modern Warfare 2 and came in with standard that surpassed in a few areas but still was let down in others. I don't blame the developers as much as the technology that Xbox & ps3 uses is a little more than just a few years old. To me the game feels more like a culture statement than an actual game due to the constant advertisements rolling on the TV, billboard, and shopping mall advertisements that hype up the game for non to occasional gamers category yet is the "same game, different name" category for me. It is worth 60% of the 60$...So 36$.

    Bottom Line: A good game, however the phrase I use "same game, different name" applies. That being said, still worth a crack at it but not as addictive as MW2/BF3 felt to me.    … Expand
  21. IHHBiswrong
    Nov 8, 2011
    2
    This game is bad. it's a carbon copy of previous CoD games. I totally bought it and played it. It was pretty much one of the most disappointing buys of my past 3 years
  22. ltgeohann
    Nov 8, 2011
    2
    i'm really really disappointed! ugly! MW3 is a DLC of MW2 without DLC's price.
    how can they rate to 90! online mode, what's the new stuff?
    call of duty die to day.
    RIP, oh my god they killed COD!
  23. codx
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    This game is trash no new innovations at all it's a carbon copy of mw2. They've renamed the perks, renamed the killstreaks and used same textures as in mw2.
  24. urmumisanrpm
    Nov 8, 2011
    1
    The 2nd expansion pack to MW2 has arrived. More of the same- yawn. I'm not quite sure whether they are too scared of innovating and scaring off the occassional tatoo toting bogans who are cod fanboys, whether the release cycle is burning them, or they have just run out of steam. Either way this is dodgy.
  25. BalkanCommie
    Nov 8, 2011
    4
    i gave it a 4 because of good single player. but the multiplayer was AWFUL, player about 10-15 matches and it was one of the worst experiences i had even though i was doing really well. going from battlefield 3 to this is a pretty massive difference that it hurts my eyes, what an eyesore of a game.
  26. baller3643
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    I got this game early. Quite early in fact. On a frigid November night during the year that was 2009, I anxiously sat outside of my local Gamestop along with my fellow gaming nerds, anticipating the greatest multiplayer game known to mankind. Throughout the 6 months that I religiously played this game, I saw a product with great potential and a strong foundation, but it lacked theI got this game early. Quite early in fact. On a frigid November night during the year that was 2009, I anxiously sat outside of my local Gamestop along with my fellow gaming nerds, anticipating the greatest multiplayer game known to mankind. Throughout the 6 months that I religiously played this game, I saw a product with great potential and a strong foundation, but it lacked the refinement that I expect to find in great works of art. Now, 2 years later I see my peers follow the same path that I did, and they frivolously throw their hard earned money into the hands of Infinity Ward, succumbing to the hype, and grossly over paying for a map pack. The fan boys will espouse about the new perks and other trivial additions, all of which took around 10 minutes to make. In closing, I encourage my fellow Americans to not buy this product, and take a stand for what is right.… Expand
  27. error
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    It's exactly like the previous games in the franchise, there is nothing new, dated graphics, short single player campaign and a lot of flaws. Don't buy it.
  28. Sigma89
    Nov 8, 2011
    2
    I have been playing and enjoying cod since modern warfare so i wasnt really expecting any huge changes between this game and mw2 but even so this game didnt meet my low expectations. Right off of the start the menus and interfaces are almost identical to mw2, which isnt a big deal, but even the multiplayer looks and feels identical to mw2 excluding slightly different perks and even more opI have been playing and enjoying cod since modern warfare so i wasnt really expecting any huge changes between this game and mw2 but even so this game didnt meet my low expectations. Right off of the start the menus and interfaces are almost identical to mw2, which isnt a big deal, but even the multiplayer looks and feels identical to mw2 excluding slightly different perks and even more op killstreak rewards. This game does not justify the use of 3 it should have just been called patch update mw2.1. Cant justify the retail price for a four year old game slightly patched that i already own. Bottom line is that this games not even as good as black ops. Would not recommend this game to anyone...… Expand
  29. bxrHalogod
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    Alright, so I'm gonna be honest with you. I honestly think that the reviews have been bought by Activation. If you look at wiki they even have the page blocked. I guess they don't want fan reviews being posted under the "reception" category. Let's start with why I think this game deserves the rating I gave it. I'm gonna go by gameplay since that's the main thing and story is not asAlright, so I'm gonna be honest with you. I honestly think that the reviews have been bought by Activation. If you look at wiki they even have the page blocked. I guess they don't want fan reviews being posted under the "reception" category. Let's start with why I think this game deserves the rating I gave it. I'm gonna go by gameplay since that's the main thing and story is not as important to me. This is not a new game. The skins and most of the guns are the same from MW2. They have a new leveling system for guns which takes a real long time. Once again, there is pretty much no point to prestige. If anything your at a worse disadvantage under this system. Also, there are a lot of little glitches which definitely should be patched. I'm talking about how you run, the hitmarkers, and switching weapons. I think that you appear on the map if you get hit by flash. It's just stupid stuff that doesn't do anything but make the game worse. I just don't understand why it was like that in the first place. If they test the game they should see that it's dumb. Also, cod elite is just a rip of bungie.net. To me, I've grown tired of competitive gaming. Halo 3 and Halo 2 took some skill so I understood it, but Reach and Cod is just a different game. Now, stats are going to take even more priority over teamwork. All the good things that black ops did like Combat Training, Wager Matches, Zombies, PURE playlists. They got nothing to compare on here. Spec Ops was suppose to be a calling card to this game, but it just falls flat. It has too much randomness involved imo to match zombies. Although, zombies have lost some of their challenge too since gravy train was invented. Anyways, I just think if your a cod fan you should stick to black ops. Or any other new game you want (BF3, Skyrim, Uncharted 3, ect). Call of duty is dead guys. Sorry, but it's the truth. IW has proven to me that there is no creative effort left in this project. RIP COD… Expand
  30. k-bake-
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    I have nothing against this game. It's built for fun and that's what it delivers. But It's just sad that they take a great game, change the maps and some guns and a new campaign and slap a "3" on the box and people go nuts. The CoD franchise ended for me when major star players left Infinity Ward after MW2. That's when the series started to get milked for all it's worth, much like whatI have nothing against this game. It's built for fun and that's what it delivers. But It's just sad that they take a great game, change the maps and some guns and a new campaign and slap a "3" on the box and people go nuts. The CoD franchise ended for me when major star players left Infinity Ward after MW2. That's when the series started to get milked for all it's worth, much like what Activision did with Guitar Hero and Tony Hawk series. The only problem with this series is that it's based on a very popular genre, the FPS. Once people start getting annoyed of shooting, there is really nothing to turn too. The market is already flooded with FPSs and I'm afraid we are at the spike in terms of intrest in FPS games because of it. And thanks to Activision and their CEO who doesn't even play games himself, we could see an end of a great genre, much like what happen to platformers 10 years ago.… Expand
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#13 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2011
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#1 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2011
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#13 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2011

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Metascore
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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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