Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

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3.5

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 8685 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 2,253 out of 8685
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  3. Negative: 5,478 out of 8685
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  1. Ultion
    Nov 18, 2011
    0
    omg xD diss gaem is soooooo baaaddd!!!! i cae'nt beeleave how mach too many diss gaem cost xP. aneone woo buy diss gaem is st00pid! XDXDXDXD srsly aall thse gaems aar the safme!! n00bs! XD :3
  2. motella
    Nov 18, 2011
    0
    The funny thing is that the game critics always criticize every new sequel that doesn't bring any originality or any innovation, i.e. something new to the table, but for some reason COD is always excluded from the category.

    And the fact that they went on twitter and begged people to rate the game good so it would show a good score on meta-critic, is just pathetic. PATHETIC I SAY!
  3. sourpatch-psu
    Nov 18, 2011
    0
    Utter mindless reboot of utter garbage. the reason this is supposedly so popular is it takes zero skill to play, especially online. bunch of pre-adolescents running around trying to knife you and shooting wildly into the air. not to mention that this is the easiest game to hack apparently because you can spot cheaters everywhere online. campaign is lame because they make these games forUtter mindless reboot of utter garbage. the reason this is supposedly so popular is it takes zero skill to play, especially online. bunch of pre-adolescents running around trying to knife you and shooting wildly into the air. not to mention that this is the easiest game to hack apparently because you can spot cheaters everywhere online. campaign is lame because they make these games for online play and put zero effort into the story. the last three or four cod games are basically the same game. graphics have zero improvement. same lags and glitches. i think everyone who loves this game are the same people who think the Wii is an awesome piece of engineering when its really garbage for people who have no real skill at gaming, like this game is garbage that unskilled people buy every year because they dont know any better… Expand
  4. blej
    Nov 18, 2011
    0
    This is not a game, it's a business plan. No innovation at all, it's just the same copy and paste game as ever before. At least games like BF3 have some new features, but the only thing that changes in COD are the perks and slightly different guns, it's all the same.
  5. TheFishMan
    Nov 18, 2011
    0
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  6. fatsouls
    Nov 18, 2011
    0
    Why are you going to pay for a game that is exactly the same as its predecesor? FAT CULO AMADEO plays this game. (gamertag - THE OCTOPUS 88). He is the freakiest guy you'll meet and has the biggest ass this planet will ever know about.
    Amadeo CULOCTOPUS, a.k.a. CULOofDuty, CuloField, FatCulo, the Culisher, LordCuler, Culo of the ring, Culo's creed, Gears of Fulo.
    FULO, FULO, FULO, FULO,    Why are you going to pay for a game that is exactly the same as its predecesor? FAT CULO AMADEO plays this game. (gamertag - THE OCTOPUS 88). He is the freakiest guy you'll meet and has the biggest ass this planet will ever know about.
    Amadeo CULOCTOPUS, a.k.a. CULOofDuty, CuloField, FatCulo, the Culisher, LordCuler, Culo of the ring, Culo's creed, Gears of Fulo.
    FULO, FULO, FULO, FULO, FULO, FULO, FULO, FULO, FULO, FULO, FULO, FULO, FULO, FULO, FULO, FULO, FULO, FULO, FULO, FULO, FULO, FULO, FULO, FULO, FULO, FULO, FULO, FULO, FULO, FULO, FULO, FULO, FULO, FULO, FULO, FULO!!!    … Expand
  7. ktannen
    Nov 18, 2011
    0
    A step sideways for FPS and the series. I found the gameplay to be much the same as previous MW games while the maps were less fun and worse designed. I would not recommend this game, and would suggest to those interested in the COD experience to pick up MW1 or MW2 for a better time.
  8. killman2659
    Nov 18, 2011
    0
    Crap, Crap, Crap and Crap. This game is MW1.3. BF3 is a lot better, or even just get Skyrim. I thought this was going to be ok but i was worng..... It is stupid, same as CoD 4/MW2. Get a different shooter guys :)
  9. Zer0_Boy
    Nov 18, 2011
    0
    You would think that after six years they would at least have made a new graphics engine. The game is almost the same as Modern Warfare and Modern Warfare 2, except for some maps, perks and a new killstreak system. How about some real originality, huh? Seriously, if you want a good shooter, buy Battlefield 3.
  10. Anthrex
    Nov 18, 2011
    0
    In my opinion Modern Warfare 3 is a $60 map and gun pack for Modern Warfare 2 (MW2 is also a map and gun pack for Call of Duty 4) that has a horde mode taken from Gears of War 2 and a very short and boring story. The Online part of the game has the same problems as MW2 where you have enemies spawning on you and bad maps to play on.
  11. BalloonBollicks
    Nov 18, 2011
    0
    I get to 25-5 on FFA then start rubber banding and the framerate drops so bad that the screen freezes for 2-5 seconds at a time. This game does not work online, level 56 and its being traded in for something else. Shame on the games magazines and websites who gave MW3 any more than 50 out of 100. Ive played COD on PS2, PSP & PS2 and have never hated a title from the 1st MP match, MW3 isI get to 25-5 on FFA then start rubber banding and the framerate drops so bad that the screen freezes for 2-5 seconds at a time. This game does not work online, level 56 and its being traded in for something else. Shame on the games magazines and websites who gave MW3 any more than 50 out of 100. Ive played COD on PS2, PSP & PS2 and have never hated a title from the 1st MP match, MW3 is breaking all the record.… Expand
  12. Michy
    Nov 18, 2011
    0
    Exactly the same as the previous 2 Modern Warfare's save for a slightly different storyline, a few new guns and maps, and updated graphics. Story took 2 hours to beat, so the $60 (without tax) was not worth 2 hours of gameplay; worst way to spend money. Multiplayer was also disappointingly exactly the same as the previous CoD games. If they can't even come up with something unique, theyExactly the same as the previous 2 Modern Warfare's save for a slightly different storyline, a few new guns and maps, and updated graphics. Story took 2 hours to beat, so the $60 (without tax) was not worth 2 hours of gameplay; worst way to spend money. Multiplayer was also disappointingly exactly the same as the previous CoD games. If they can't even come up with something unique, they cannot get a decent rating from me. Highly disappointed with Infinity Ward.… Expand
  13. Gholgotha
    Nov 18, 2011
    0
  14. iiiiiiiiiiiiiii
    Nov 18, 2011
    0
    well u chew out the same dog turd year after year u gona get the bill for it
    so....................................FU activision............. other than that well........i liked mw1 that was a decent game after that yea............all rubbish
  15. Warro
    Nov 19, 2011
    0
    Sadly MW3 has ruined the franchise for me - multiplayer has lost it's fun thanks to an unbalanced kill streak system that just takes all the skill (and the fun) out of the game. If you like being blown to bits by random explosions, predato missiles or attack helicopters every 15-20 seconds (it really is that bad), then go nuts - but it's not for me...

    I've not played the campaign, but    Sadly MW3 has ruined the franchise for me - multiplayer has lost it's fun thanks to an unbalanced kill streak system that just takes all the skill (and the fun) out of the game. If you like being blown to bits by random explosions, predato missiles or attack helicopters every 15-20 seconds (it really is that bad), then go nuts - but it's not for me...

    I've not played the campaign, but that's not what I buy for - think I may finally have to give Battlefield a chance.    … Expand
  16. ChrisDub
    Nov 19, 2011
    0
    Don't pay for this **** piece of **** Thankfully my friend paid for it, hes a dumb **** for doing so, so I didn't have to waste $65 bucks. This game is absolute **** Activision once again has **** a good franchise and turned it into a generic piece of **** whose sole purpose is to steal the money of millions of kids whose parents buy them anything. Nothing has changed since MW2 yet somehowDon't pay for this **** piece of **** Thankfully my friend paid for it, hes a dumb **** for doing so, so I didn't have to waste $65 bucks. This game is absolute **** Activision once again has **** a good franchise and turned it into a generic piece of **** whose sole purpose is to steal the money of millions of kids whose parents buy them anything. Nothing has changed since MW2 yet somehow this game is much worse. Sadly, MW4 will break sales records again and there is nothing we can do about it. People need to pull their heads out of their **** and stop feeding Activision. WORST GAME I HAVE EVER PLAYED, HONESTLY.… Expand
  17. PlayerReview
    Nov 19, 2011
    0
    MW3 shows evidence that Activision and IW have been severely impaired by the loss of Camp, Zampanella and the better half of IW's staff. It appears as though the rest of subsequent COD releases will suffer from "Treyarch Syndrome" which includes a lack of innovation and a franchise greed driven by the publisher, Activision. I would boycott Activision and EA, however, they own much of theMW3 shows evidence that Activision and IW have been severely impaired by the loss of Camp, Zampanella and the better half of IW's staff. It appears as though the rest of subsequent COD releases will suffer from "Treyarch Syndrome" which includes a lack of innovation and a franchise greed driven by the publisher, Activision. I would boycott Activision and EA, however, they own much of the gaming world so I would be left with few games to play. Kudos to Bethesda and Rockstar for keeping their integrity (so far) in publishing only reputable developers and for their active involvement in developing themselves.

    R.I.P. Infinity Ward
    Shame on Activision    … Expand
  18. Skyzod324
    Nov 19, 2011
    0
    Have u seen how dated the graphics are. Everything is the exact same. Its a $60 map pack. Activison is just milking the Call of Duty series after all. People get ready for the next 6 map packs in a 2 months!
  19. hellbot66
    Nov 19, 2011
    0
    Crap, this is buggy and terrible and should never have been released. The biggest waste of money I have ever spent. Shame on the company and shame on this game for bothering to release this waste of a game!
  20. Duckman
    Nov 19, 2011
    0
    This. Game. Sucks. Balls. I especially love the fact that they re-used buildings and payed for good critic reviews. Seriously, if you're gonna even try to make a good game, make it original.
  21. Revenanttides
    Nov 19, 2011
    0
    Same **** different title. This game gets a 0. 111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111
  22. Deskboard21
    Nov 19, 2011
    0
    I mean I could give this game say a 7 or an 8 but when it comes down to it it is VERY MUCH MW2. I played through the games single player in one sitting that took me roughly 5 hours. Then when I turned to multi-player I quickly found out that it is in fact MW2. I'm talking everything down to the death animations. Imagine if Activision straight up released the exact same game what kind ofI mean I could give this game say a 7 or an 8 but when it comes down to it it is VERY MUCH MW2. I played through the games single player in one sitting that took me roughly 5 hours. Then when I turned to multi-player I quickly found out that it is in fact MW2. I'm talking everything down to the death animations. Imagine if Activision straight up released the exact same game what kind of review would YOU give it?… Expand
  23. Gregatron
    Nov 20, 2011
    0
    Most disappointing game in all the COD series, def a step back from BLOPS. Multiplayer maps are an abortion, no quality at all. Game is filled with campers and quickscopers. Worst part is the respawn, constenly you're respawned right into a campers path. Treyarch has going to have to come up with something special to save the COD series after this s.hithouse experience.
  24. kataang0101
    Nov 20, 2011
    0
    I must say, the lads at Activision are simply brilliant. Figuring out a way to make schmucks pay $60 for a game that came out 4 years ago. Not only that, they are able to repeat year in, year out. It's the same game so expect the same noob tubing, cheap knife kills from 20 feet across the room, lack of vehicles, crap graphics and everything else that accompanies every CoD game.
  25. hadephobiac
    Nov 20, 2011
    0
    This game is extremely disappointing and nothing like I expected it to be. Call of Duty Modern Warfare made its mark on the industry with its innovation and by catering to what the players want.

    The outdated and updated game mechanics from Modern Warfare 2 are reused to make what is a $45 DLC pack for Modern Warfare. I bought this game full price on release for my PS3 and returned it    This game is extremely disappointing and nothing like I expected it to be. Call of Duty Modern Warfare made its mark on the industry with its innovation and by catering to what the players want.

    The outdated and updated game mechanics from Modern Warfare 2 are reused to make what is a $45 DLC pack for Modern Warfare. I bought this game full price on release for my PS3 and returned it after 2 days. If you have any previous Modern Warfare game this will not be worth your money and I recommend battle field 3 on the PC for an innovative modern shooter.

    Fans of Call of Duty should save some money for themselves, newcommers to the COD franchise can pick up Modern Warfare 2 / Black Ops for half the price. Although many superior shooters are now available this year to cater to everything you wish for and more. This clear attempt to make a quick buck as easily as possible with 0 effort, 2/10    … Expand
  26. varoksa
    Nov 20, 2011
    0
    this game is an example of one of the worst trends in gaming its been made in less than a year from a different company after the parent company fired all the employees who made the previous one because it was cheaper than paying them their dues. it brings nothing new to the table of fps's just as the 2 games before it , its graphics are reskinned in many levels they re use buildings fromthis game is an example of one of the worst trends in gaming its been made in less than a year from a different company after the parent company fired all the employees who made the previous one because it was cheaper than paying them their dues. it brings nothing new to the table of fps's just as the 2 games before it , its graphics are reskinned in many levels they re use buildings from the previous game, its gunplay is mediocre and samey, its plot unimaginative pro america military wankfest, multiplayer consists of absolutely no teamwork fragfests without stratedgy… Expand
  27. fergie
    Nov 20, 2011
    0
    very sad day for the modern warfare series >.> just expected so much more since i brought it hardly gone back to play it the new survival mode didn't feel all that great either think i prefered the zombies on black ops lol....
  28. Ally17792
    Nov 20, 2011
    0
    WHAT THE **** INFINITY WARD YOU LAZY BASTARDS I PAY YOU OVER £180 OF MY HARD EARNED MONEY AND YOU CANT UPGRADE THE ****ING GAME!! you lazy, worthless, pathethic money grabbing bastards you are supposed to be artists you should be ashamed of your selves, how you can even call your selves developers is beyond me? i mean what have you developped? **** ALL THATS WHAT! well. guessWHAT THE **** INFINITY WARD YOU LAZY BASTARDS I PAY YOU OVER £180 OF MY HARD EARNED MONEY AND YOU CANT UPGRADE THE ****ING GAME!! you lazy, worthless, pathethic money grabbing bastards you are supposed to be artists you should be ashamed of your selves, how you can even call your selves developers is beyond me? i mean what have you developped? **** ALL THATS WHAT! well. guess what **** YOU and im never buying a product with an infinity ward logo on ever again, you guys are a ****ing joke I WANT MY MONEY BACK!!!… Expand
  29. Hoboparty
    Nov 20, 2011
    0
    This game is rehashed garbage. If anything, it should have been DLC for Modern Warfare 2. Activision is just grabbing people's money. The graphics are exactly the same as MW2, and the story is cliche and boring. Waste of time and money.
  30. DARKmodp
    Nov 20, 2011
    0
    embarrassment to every proper fps game made in history , this garbage don't deserve even a 0 wish there were less to give it,wouldn't buy it even if it were an expansion pack for mw2.
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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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