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. ShadyOne13
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    Seriously how did a expansion pack for MW2 get a freaking 90? Took me all of an hour to figure out I wasted 60 bucks. Come with something new or don't come at all...this game shoulda been DLC for black ops.
  2. StevenLizzi_10
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    Ive said it and always said it! Im a game Developer well in school or it, nvr minded COD fun game, i was on the top 100 Leaderboards for Black Ops with a KDR of 3.78 (YES I RAPED INSANELY HARD) i had my fun with this game.... but ever since ive been in school for gaming, ive realized nothing but bad about this game!!!! All they care about now is the money and to produce as much profit asIve said it and always said it! Im a game Developer well in school or it, nvr minded COD fun game, i was on the top 100 Leaderboards for Black Ops with a KDR of 3.78 (YES I RAPED INSANELY HARD) i had my fun with this game.... but ever since ive been in school for gaming, ive realized nothing but bad about this game!!!! All they care about now is the money and to produce as much profit as possible!!!!! In my eyes they are the most laziest game dev. known to man!!!!!!!!!! but the SMARTEST buisness men in the gaming industry!!!!!!!! This game was initially made for non gamer to become an FPS gamer , that is why its so EASY and Noob-Friendly!! This is why BAttlefield should be played by the Elite of COD!! If your good at battlefield theen you are a skilled FPSER!!!! But do not be Overwhelmed if you have a KDR higher then 2.0 in Cod !! Since COD4 the only major gameplay difference ive seen was the diving system that is all!!!, this is the first cod i did not buy in the last 4 games!!! im sorry inifinty ward but this is the beginning of the end of this game! no matter how many sales! because only the wise realize whats the better game… Expand
  3. thecomebackkid
    Nov 8, 2011
    2
    It's not a bad game by any means. But it shouldn't even be one - it should be DLC. The campaign took me 4 and a half hours, and I wasn't rushing my any means. Just too similar to the last one.
  4. Kraut
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    Worthless PoS, same EXACT lagfest as MW2, nothing changed at all, the maps blow, are WAY too small, and make absolutely NO sense. IW has destroyed a once great series.
  5. youngmoe89
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    honestly I'm just tired of the bull****. i mean come on , this game makes millions of dollars every release and still no innovation. come on would some realism kill you. really, activision only cares about the money amd infinity ward sucks now so try again. or maybe not.
  6. A_Modest_Coat
    Nov 8, 2011
    8
    HAHAHA, honestly people? This game is definitely better than a 0. I am a fan of the three major online games: Halo, Modern Warfare and battlefield...all three of these games engines have changed VERY little except improved graphics and maybe some new weapons, so stop writing reviews saying that this game is crap. This game is great, just like battlefield. If you are giving it a 5 or lower,HAHAHA, honestly people? This game is definitely better than a 0. I am a fan of the three major online games: Halo, Modern Warfare and battlefield...all three of these games engines have changed VERY little except improved graphics and maybe some new weapons, so stop writing reviews saying that this game is crap. This game is great, just like battlefield. If you are giving it a 5 or lower, then you have something personal against the game as in being a battlefield fanboy and it is not a true review...yes, this game has flaws with the spawning system and i wish they had improved the graphics and gameplay quite a bit more, but nonetheless it is a good game and worth it. I recommend getting this game because the campaign continues the great storyline, spec ops is still awesome and online gameplay and leveling system is good...not great, but good....this game is especially good considering what has happened with infinity ward. This game deserves between a 75 and a low 90.… Expand
  7. Plate_Lunch
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    All of these zeros are from COD haters. Click on "All this user's reviews" and notice that they all gave MW3 a zero on all platforms. Like you bought four copies? Its Pathetic. Its so obvious what they are trying to do. Metacritic should stand up and ban these fools. People come here for honest advice and opinions. Not to get to trolled by angry virgins.

    This game is very fun to play. Buy it.
  8. Ravager
    Nov 8, 2011
    3
    I've played through the singleplayer and enough hours of the multiplayer to get a good idea of what the game is like.

    The singleplayer is terrible, like all of the recent games, but with an even sillier plot. This is forgivable however - who plays this game for the singleplayer? The multiplayer... well... its the exact same thing as the previous two. And to be honest, I'm sick of it.    I've played through the singleplayer and enough hours of the multiplayer to get a good idea of what the game is like.

    The singleplayer is terrible, like all of the recent games, but with an even sillier plot. This is forgivable however - who plays this game for the singleplayer?

    The multiplayer... well... its the exact same thing as the previous two. And to be honest, I'm sick of it. Sure the previous games were good, but you can only play so much of it before getting bored. Infinity Ward could have at least TRIED to change things up but they didn't. And I feel ripped off for paying full price for it, something like this should be an expansion or DLC or something. It doesn't justify purchasing a new game.    … Expand
  9. whatkey
    Nov 8, 2011
    1
    This game somehow manages to be worse than MW2. These "pro" reviewers must have been paid off. The campaign is worse than BF3 (somehow?) and the multiplayer is just a cluster f*** merry go round of shooting people in the back.
  10. pyromcr
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    Where do I start on this game. The campaign is just as stupid as every other COD but the real reason people buy COD is for the multiplayer. Well, if you thought MW2 and COD4 had bad multiplayer, STAY AWAY! This is the WORST multiplayer I have seen in a game in a long time. The hitboxes are the size of a car and it seems like the enemy team is calling in EMPs every 5 seconds. I sold thisWhere do I start on this game. The campaign is just as stupid as every other COD but the real reason people buy COD is for the multiplayer. Well, if you thought MW2 and COD4 had bad multiplayer, STAY AWAY! This is the WORST multiplayer I have seen in a game in a long time. The hitboxes are the size of a car and it seems like the enemy team is calling in EMPs every 5 seconds. I sold this game back in about 4 hours, it took three hours to beat the terrible single player and I was enraged after a hour of multiplayer. THIS IS THE WORST COD GAME EVER MADE!… Expand
  11. cheesemoleo
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    If you want a drastic change of game, you will be disappointed. If you loved CoD4, this is a great game. I have only played online, and I haven't had this much fun since the first Modern Warfare. I think the low average score here is very misleading and shows a flaw in the metacritic system. If you don't belong to the Cult of CoD4, by all means skip it. If you do, then welcome back,If you want a drastic change of game, you will be disappointed. If you loved CoD4, this is a great game. I have only played online, and I haven't had this much fun since the first Modern Warfare. I think the low average score here is very misleading and shows a flaw in the metacritic system. If you don't belong to the Cult of CoD4, by all means skip it. If you do, then welcome back, brother (or sister). It's the best of both Modern Warfares with some much-needed changes.… Expand
  12. penemue
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    I'm going to make this quick but I'm going to make a strong point. Call of Duty is everything that is wrong with the video games industry today. I'm not going to tell you that BF3 is better, because I don't play that either, and the only CoDs I've played is CoD2, and the original Modern Warfare. Anyway here is what I wanted to say. Since when is a game acceptable when it has one raceI'm going to make this quick but I'm going to make a strong point. Call of Duty is everything that is wrong with the video games industry today. I'm not going to tell you that BF3 is better, because I don't play that either, and the only CoDs I've played is CoD2, and the original Modern Warfare. Anyway here is what I wanted to say. Since when is a game acceptable when it has one race violently pitted against another, since when is a game acceptable to have you slaughter thousands of innocent people in broad daylight, since when is it acceptable for a game to have you mercilessly kill a terrorist in prejudice, without the right to a fair trial. Since when is it acceptable for a game to brainwash millions of our children into thinking that war, racism, and murder is the norm, that is an enjoyable pastime that each and every person should enjoy. Tell me Infinity Ward, when is it value for money for a campaign in a game to last less than 5 hours for the average player, since when do games have a final "boss" which consists of QTE only, since when do games care not for gameplay, and lead you through a script like a movie, care not for story and put you through the most generic terrorist attack story 3 times over, since when do the composers put barely any effort into their compositions... and the game I'm describing still sells 3.6 million sales in one day. Call of Duty now, to me is not a game, it is a piece of media that pushes the War Agenda for the country of America, it is the epitome of buying a brand, or a name and not a product, (i.e. Apple,) it is the perfect way to desensitize our kids, and make them believe that war is the norm, and that a hero is a man who kills another man in the name of patriotism. This game ensures that we put our future, and by that I mean our children, one step further away from our dreams of the likes of World Peace, or a unified world, because this game, and yes, many others like it have prepared them so, and put them in the state of mind that this is the right thing to do. I remember when a game was about traveling through an unknown world, meeting new characters along the way, battling inhumane beasts and aliens along the way, choosing how to change the world for the better along the way, all whilst being asked philosophical and psychological questions along the way, and making me a better person along the way. I don't know what to say in closing but I will say this, CoD is not a video game.… Expand
  13. Kohare
    Nov 8, 2011
    1
    Can't afford to purchase MW3? Don't worry! It's the exact same game as it's predecessor, only with a lackluster campaign and a disappointing finish. MW2 is superior without fail. Do yourselves a favor and return this abomination.
  14. R3T4RD_STRONG
    Nov 8, 2011
    2
    This game is just plain awful. Graphics are terrible and maps are like mw2 and black ops maps had babies. I'm thoroughly disappointed with this game.
  15. DoTheBender
    Nov 8, 2011
    9
    It's a sad thing that Battlefield fans call themselves the mature fans, but here they are reviewing a game they haven't even played yet simply for the hate. It doesn't matter, sales records will be shattered and these people can't do a single thing to stop it. It's a sad thing when people believe the things they like are much more superior to the things others like. Modern Warfare 3 is anIt's a sad thing that Battlefield fans call themselves the mature fans, but here they are reviewing a game they haven't even played yet simply for the hate. It doesn't matter, sales records will be shattered and these people can't do a single thing to stop it. It's a sad thing when people believe the things they like are much more superior to the things others like. Modern Warfare 3 is an upgrade to the previous versions, yes it plays the same with the same style of play, but so does the Battlefield series. People are so ignorant that they bash a game and then become oblivious to the game they follow that does the exact same things. It's people like this that give gamers a bad reputation on the eyes of others. The campaign is great and although it repeats similar scenes as seen in the previous games, it is still great to play through it. The visuals have been upgraded slightly from the previous generations and everything looks great. The sound effects have not received a similar upgrade and the it doesn't sound as great when compared to sound effects of other games, but it's no big deal. Although most people buy the game for the multiplayer, no oone can skip out on this. It's a great campaign that continues the story line that was established by its two previous predecessors. The campaign is where the true action is at. The multiplayer menus bring back a reminiscent feeling of the first Modern Warfare in which slightly the same. There have been a few multiplayer modes added to the already large variety of playlists. The action is quick and fun and the new additions of killstreaks and team streaks add a lot more strategic value to the game. The game automatically becomes a lot more fun when you establish a team with friends and you tackle the challenges of multiplayers in a much more coordinates manner. Modern Warfare 3 is a great sequel with new additions, tweaks, multiplayer changes, and a great campaign it is worth the buy.… Expand
  16. Tylerhan2000
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    Horrible overrated game. Don't waste your money this time around, same game, butt-hurt story line, boring stuff. The Engine is noticeable, with no graphical updates from MW2 or even MW
  17. marcobrolo
    Nov 8, 2011
    9
    To sum my thoughts up about this game, "if it ain't broke, then don't fix it"
    That's exactly what Infinity Ward and Sledgehammer Games. Take the same game winning formula that MW2 had, improve some aspects, tweak a few things here and there, and boom, you've got a game that will surely win people over. Sure, there are a lot of things they could have changed, but if they had then people    To sum my thoughts up about this game, "if it ain't broke, then don't fix it"
    That's exactly what Infinity Ward and Sledgehammer Games. Take the same game winning formula that MW2 had, improve some aspects, tweak a few things here and there, and boom, you've got a game that will surely win people over. Sure, there are a lot of things they could have changed, but if they had then people would still be writing negative reviews, just over that they had made too many changes.    … Expand
  18. SacredJefe
    Nov 8, 2011
    4
    Modern Warfare 3 is the exact same game as Modern Warfare 2. That's not to say it's a bad game. In fact, that's far from the truth. MW3 is a fine game that will appeal to the same people who enjoyed MW2. However, there is not enough content in MW3 to justify it being released as an entirely new game in the franchise. Very little has changed from MW2 and the original MW. The graphics,Modern Warfare 3 is the exact same game as Modern Warfare 2. That's not to say it's a bad game. In fact, that's far from the truth. MW3 is a fine game that will appeal to the same people who enjoyed MW2. However, there is not enough content in MW3 to justify it being released as an entirely new game in the franchise. Very little has changed from MW2 and the original MW. The graphics, impressive in 2007, are lack-luster and dated now, kill-streaks are still too big a part of the game (as they have been ever since MW2), there isn't enough emphasis on gun-on-gun gameplay, and the single-player is the shortest in the series (which is a shame considering I am someone who has enjoyed the storyline in the franchise). Simply put, MW3 adds barely anything new to the franchise and everything IW and Sledgehammer did add could have been patched or added into MW2.… Expand
  19. DigitalReview
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    What a pile of ****. How can long can Activision honestly think they can get away with putting out a game, which is the same each year. Different skin, different maps, a few extra guns. But, everything is the same??

    Its a joke, this game looks like its from 2007, The franchise has never moved forward since MW2. Black ops, and now MW3. UPDATE THE GAMING ENGINE FFS They should of called    What a pile of ****. How can long can Activision honestly think they can get away with putting out a game, which is the same each year. Different skin, different maps, a few extra guns. But, everything is the same??

    Its a joke, this game looks like its from 2007, The franchise has never moved forward since MW2. Black ops, and now MW3. UPDATE THE GAMING ENGINE FFS
    They should of called this Modern warfare 2 (Map Pack name goes here!!!!) and charged people the price it deserves. RIP OFF DICE got it right !!    … Expand
  20. iJesseee
    Nov 8, 2011
    1
    Ever since MW2, the call of duty series has gone completely downhill. This terrible game is no exception. Although I've only played about 6 hours online, so far the game is a lot worse than Black Ops, and I doubt it will improve much even with a plethora of TU's.
  21. whysomuchhate
    Nov 8, 2011
    5
    Wow i can't believe how much hate is being thrown around on here.MW3 is better then BF3 BF3 is better then MW3 who the **** cares?i am a gamer looking to have fun and enjoy my free time outside of work.But you all seem to miss the big picture.we are all being duped by higher prices with less content and now this elite thing is going to go threw the roof because its associated with the CODWow i can't believe how much hate is being thrown around on here.MW3 is better then BF3 BF3 is better then MW3 who the **** cares?i am a gamer looking to have fun and enjoy my free time outside of work.But you all seem to miss the big picture.we are all being duped by higher prices with less content and now this elite thing is going to go threw the roof because its associated with the COD franchise and it is really going to make all company's step back and take a look at there AAA titles and before to long its not only going to cost you $60 for the game but also MMO pricing for the MP or more story plots or what ever else big company can squeeze you for.And yet we all line up like sheep and say oh well its the next big thing let me bend over for you cause i don't want to miss out on any thing.I for one have played all of the call of duty's and medal of honors and BF's and i can tell you that none of them are worth getting all worked up over like this.I am insulted and disappointed for the first time in my life to be labeled as a gamer to know that that throws me into this mess of humanity.I have been playing BF3 since picking up a USED copy and will definitely be picking up a USED copy of this game as well as i don't believe that either company cares enough about the gaming community or gamers themselves to justify my $60 purchase.I am rating both games a 5 cause that's apparently the only way to not be labeled a fan boy of either.… Expand
  22. Lonewanderer23
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    This game not only shows how much it sucks(which it really does), but it also really displays how much FPS games are beginning to suck. Call of Duty is already becoming a throwaway series that Activision always seems to eliminate once there is enough money made. This game has its moments but the singleplayer wasn't as mindblowing as Call of Duty 4's campaign. Also, I would like to noteThis game not only shows how much it sucks(which it really does), but it also really displays how much FPS games are beginning to suck. Call of Duty is already becoming a throwaway series that Activision always seems to eliminate once there is enough money made. This game has its moments but the singleplayer wasn't as mindblowing as Call of Duty 4's campaign. Also, I would like to note that they never changed their engine. Bad move. The graphics still look like how it was 2 years ago, or better yet 4 years ago. Yes, this game has horrible graphics and it is as if the game is an expansion to MW2. Sadly, the whole COD franchise is already becoming a series of repetitive map packs with a different campaign. The multiplayer also seems to have ripped off the idea of dogtags from previous Battlefield games. What's wrong, InfinityWard? Are your games all of the sudden losing its touch to the point where you need to copy from a bigger stronger franchise? This game is lucky to receive a 0 from me because I refuse to give it anything higher. The reason for this is because of how not only did this game disappoint me, but the whole damned franchise too. R.I.P. Call of Duty....… Expand
  23. ArgoLol
    Nov 8, 2011
    7
    MW3 is somewhat of a letdown, at the same time a great experience. There are generally not much changes to this game, which makes me think IW barely put effort to this final chapter in the MW series. The graphics are the same as the previous 4 games, with almost identical gameplay and multiplayer, which makes you think that you're paying 60 bucks for a DLC. Fortunately, the multiplayer,MW3 is somewhat of a letdown, at the same time a great experience. There are generally not much changes to this game, which makes me think IW barely put effort to this final chapter in the MW series. The graphics are the same as the previous 4 games, with almost identical gameplay and multiplayer, which makes you think that you're paying 60 bucks for a DLC. Fortunately, the multiplayer, even if identical, is still nice, with new rules like dog-tags (no more campers). I personally think that it is even better than Black Op's multiplayer, and a little less broken. The single player is fun too, but the story isn't much to remember. The ending (don't worry, I won't spoil) is satisfying, but is also the worst out of the 3 MW games. The gameplay has somewhat of a twist to it with new settings and such, like NY, but nothing that blows your mind. I do think the single player is better than Black Ops, though, not looking like a Michael Bay movie during the COLD WAR. Co-op is, as always, fun, but I really enjoy the new survival mode, because playing with your friends on xbox live (or psn or steam) is that much fun. Overall, if you are tired of the CoD gameplay, than skip this title, but if you are a CoD fanboy or a newcomer to the franchise, pick this up, because its not that bad.… Expand
  24. Burnout-151
    Nov 8, 2011
    3
    I played Call of Duty since when it was in a WW2 setting, back in '03, and was an avid fan of CoD since. My distaste for the franchise started lurking in around when World at War came out. So I am no fanboy of just BF3, only a fanboy of First Person Shooters. Now onto my review.

    If you played Modern Warfare 2, then you played Modern Warfare 3, with maybe an innovation. That innovation    I played Call of Duty since when it was in a WW2 setting, back in '03, and was an avid fan of CoD since. My distaste for the franchise started lurking in around when World at War came out. So I am no fanboy of just BF3, only a fanboy of First Person Shooters. Now onto my review.

    If you played Modern Warfare 2, then you played Modern Warfare 3, with maybe an innovation. That innovation is instead of Killstreaks, you get a "pointstreak" where it will allow you to choose your "limited" reward, based on what "strike package" you choose. So, they changed the name from Killstreak to PointStreak, and that is their innovation. Sounds familiar....

    The graphics are subpar, compared to todays standard,(five year old graphics engine powering it.) and the gameplay is the same as any iteration of the past 3 Call of Duty's. I cannot give it a 0, due to the fact that it was a fun game 2...3...4 years ago, but now, I cannot see the point of enjoying this game anymore knowing that it is a remake of a game years older, with no true advancements in the game. Also, paying for the Call of Suty Elite service is a load of crap. World at War did the same service for free. World at War had stat tracking, Your aiming against enemies, where you died at on a map etc etc... So pay 60$ for a game, then 50$ now for the elite service,(If bought it past the 13th, then it turns to 80$) upfront, So now that turns into 110$ to play Modern Warfare 2 Map Pack MW3 Edition... Seriously? Yes you get DLC for the next year, but the fee upfront just kills me.    … Expand
  25. LucYan03
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    Terrible, terrible game. The multiplayer is lackluster, especially if you have played 'Battlefield 3', you will feel like you've stepped back in time 6-7 years. The graphics are brown and grey and decay-esque, the gun sounds are horrible. The realism does not exist, there is no recoil on the weapons.. The maps are very very small and stellar. The only reason I gave this a 1 rating isTerrible, terrible game. The multiplayer is lackluster, especially if you have played 'Battlefield 3', you will feel like you've stepped back in time 6-7 years. The graphics are brown and grey and decay-esque, the gun sounds are horrible. The realism does not exist, there is no recoil on the weapons.. The maps are very very small and stellar. The only reason I gave this a 1 rating is because the single player story mode is worth that much. Torrent it, but do not under any circumstances buy this game.… Expand
  26. McdonaldsBigMac
    Nov 8, 2011
    2
    Someone told me that mw3 is different because they removed all the bs from it's successor, I responded by telling them that they should of done that two years ago. I'm not buying the next cod unless they come up with something revolutionary, which I doubt will happen. Nuff said
  27. Velsuan
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    A great game, only if you haven't played to the others in the row. I give this game a 0 for the lame 'professional' reviewers who do NOT review the game but have an affair with Activision. A Shame!... In itself, the game could reach a good score... 7.5/10 for the multiplayers and 4.5/10 for the single player.
  28. Nerdfuryz
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    Absolute rubbish, same thing as Modern Warfare 2. Yes they made some gun advancements, but compared to other games it is about as good as your Nintendo 64 games. Do yourself a favor DO NOT BUY THIS GAME.
  29. Trebius51
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    It's a shame that people still after all these copy/paste CoD titles are still giving up their hard earned cash. They pulled off a scheme greater than Madden, because at least Madden upgrades their engine and doesnt release tons of DLC. Whoever pays for this gives true meaning to the phrase, "A FOOL AND HIS MONEY ARE SOON PARTED".
  30. BreakingBad23
    Nov 8, 2011
    8
    So let me get this straight. You all paid a lot of money for this game just so you could complain? Then you deserve to not enjoy it.
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#13 Best 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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