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. Posternutbag
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    Just like when BFBC2 came out I opt to rather put in the COD disc, because it is just more entertaining period. Sure they are both great games, but COD outshines BF3 in all areas. So I'm sorry BF3 fanboys, you lost your battle so stop giving 0 scores here and go back to being a jet or chopper hog in that other game, where pretty much vehicles are the only fun thing about it.
  2. ThndrMge
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    Mordern Warfare 3 is the exact same game with a different name, terrible Campaign that you finish in 3 and half hours, with the most irregular irritating little maps that you literally spawn on your enemy's shoulders. The lack of vehical's and broken class system creates a very very dry and plain expirence. The visuals are still comparable to my Playstation 2, voice acting and sound ofMordern Warfare 3 is the exact same game with a different name, terrible Campaign that you finish in 3 and half hours, with the most irregular irritating little maps that you literally spawn on your enemy's shoulders. The lack of vehical's and broken class system creates a very very dry and plain expirence. The visuals are still comparable to my Playstation 2, voice acting and sound of weaponary lack any realness in the game. There really is nothing new that this Game does that makes it worth the plastic it uses… Expand
  3. jack23
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    well what can i say , they added a couple of things and resold me mw2 after 2 years i thought they could atleast add real recoil and bullet physics.
    maps are tiny while mp seems to follow the same thing -run -gun-kill -run -gun - die , then repeat.
    this is a war game ? but i still cannot use tanks and so on. i loved mw2 but this just feels like they put no effort in at all its as bad as    well what can i say , they added a couple of things and resold me mw2 after 2 years i thought they could atleast add real recoil and bullet physics.
    maps are tiny while mp seems to follow the same thing -run -gun-kill -run -gun - die , then repeat.
    this is a war game ? but i still cannot use tanks and so on.
    i loved mw2 but this just feels like they put no effort in at all its as bad as EA adding 3 things to fifa year in year out and reselling it.    … Expand
  4. CrapExplosion
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    My Prev review should have been a 5, this will balance it out

    This game is just like Madden series as of late, the game isn't bad, and it's pretty fun, but it plays just like the previous releases. Now that's not a bad thing, but when the other guy (BF3) comes out and makes a big splash with much improved graphics, large detailed maps, jets, tanks, helicopters etc... and you come out with    My Prev review should have been a 5, this will balance it out

    This game is just like Madden series as of late, the game isn't bad, and it's pretty fun, but it plays just like the previous releases. Now that's not a bad thing, but when the other guy (BF3) comes out and makes a big splash with much improved graphics, large detailed maps, jets, tanks, helicopters etc... and you come out with the same old same old... your not going to get any new customers, what you end up doing is losing some. This game will sell well because of who it is, but the tides are changing, if anything this game has been really looking forward to the next Call of Duty game, I think BF3 might have pulled one over on them. I'mt I'm sure they will come back with something that actually is new and improved, but until then we have this to play, which isn't a bad thing, it just isn't anything special, new, or different then the previous versions... the core game is no different, which just doesn't cut it this year.    … Expand
  5. Francofone
    Nov 8, 2011
    7
    it's pretty much the same thing you've grown accustomed to seeing in a CoD game. Innovation and huge improvements are at a minimum. It appears to be a battle of who can have the shortest campaign in a FPS because each installment downgrades the importance of a SP in a MP themed game. To each their own in that regard.
  6. DrostKai
    Nov 8, 2011
    9
    People are saying the game sucks, but they don't even played it.
    I mean, some reviews here are like "Ohh, I played it on the store, or I saw some videos...." Stop this cr4p!
    The game is amazing and super funny. The campaign isn't that great but guys, it's a multiplayer game, stop complaining about graphics and engine because the game is the best COD ever made and probably better than    People are saying the game sucks, but they don't even played it.
    I mean, some reviews here are like "Ohh, I played it on the store, or I saw some videos...." Stop this cr4p!
    The game is amazing and super funny. The campaign isn't that great but guys, it's a multiplayer game, stop complaining about graphics and engine because the game is the best COD ever made and probably better than Battlefield 3.    … Expand
  7. norussia95
    Nov 8, 2011
    9
    The games is awesome, even old engine looks pretty nice, only with multiple i was disappointed but its no matter because... just buy it and play it! and BF3 fans stop please trolling!
  8. Articunoh
    Nov 8, 2011
    4
    I would expect more from such a grand gaming company, I really would, but Infinity Ward has failed to deliver. You would expect a sequel to add more content, to innovated and improve (ex. Dark Souls, Batman: Arkham City) but it has failed to bring something gamer's need to the table. The best example of this would be eating "mom's delicious spaghetti" it may taste great the first coupleI would expect more from such a grand gaming company, I really would, but Infinity Ward has failed to deliver. You would expect a sequel to add more content, to innovated and improve (ex. Dark Souls, Batman: Arkham City) but it has failed to bring something gamer's need to the table. The best example of this would be eating "mom's delicious spaghetti" it may taste great the first couple days, but having to eat it over and over and over and over again gets tiring. That being said, the story mode feels lazy and uninspired, and the online play, with just few additions could be easily mistaken for a MW2 match. They want my positive review? A little advice would be to TRY HARDER because this was downright disappointing.… Expand
  9. floydzep
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    Gameplay is a step down. Shooting feels weak, maps don't feel right, animations are cluncky. I don't understand how we are suppose to pay more for this when it is clearly not what we promised when pre-ordering. Single-player game is so boring after just a little bit. Multiplayer is horrible with maps feeling cheap and firing your weapon is no fun.
  10. Seyfarth
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    Unbelievable that anyone would give this game a zero. I sense some shenanigans here.
    This game is consistent with the quality we have come to expect from Call of Duty, and it is not only a progression of the franchise but also a new benchmark for the industry. It is an undisputed masterpiece.
  11. Mw3lolz
    Nov 8, 2011
    1
    Most overrated game in history of video games for real boring maps same sound effect same 3 years old game copy and paste I believe this is last one from activision cuz they can't milk this **** for too long I waste my money and time please don't waste your money and time I'm not bf3 fun boy don't get twisted I play all cod games but this is it I'm done.
  12. neo
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    This thing which you maybe would call a game is horrible, the controls are bad and the same as modern warfare 2 and the singleplayer has a horrible storyline, the graphics are nothing compared to today's standard and the multiplayer is really boring. The sound is low quality and the voices are a great example of bad voice acting. I had more fun playing kane and lynch 2 than this lowThis thing which you maybe would call a game is horrible, the controls are bad and the same as modern warfare 2 and the singleplayer has a horrible storyline, the graphics are nothing compared to today's standard and the multiplayer is really boring. The sound is low quality and the voices are a great example of bad voice acting. I had more fun playing kane and lynch 2 than this low quality product. The magic of this game is over, future generation will laugh at us for being so hyped for a game this bad. Do not waste your 60 dollars on this piece of s**t!… Expand
  13. C4Chaos42
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    Consoles are to blame for this fps game's limitations and other fps too. This game was just affected more than any other, that's all. I was really looking forward to this title but the hype was all for nothing.
  14. NotGunnaLie
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    I'm not gunna lie, this game is highly disappointing. Also, I've noticed a trend in all the cod reviews. It's basically paid critics vs user reviewers. Obviously the paid ones are going to give the game a much higher score even though it's **** and the users are going to give the game the score it deserves.
  15. Lucalus
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    Where to start? I would give this game a 9 out of 10, but all the trolls are unfairly maligning a great game, so it's now a 10. First of all anyone who says this feels like the BLOPs is just nuts. Treyarch's shooters all feel sluggish and inaccurate, but Infinity Ward and now Sledgehammer deliver tight mechanics. I am now used to BLOPs, but it took a while, where it took no time to feel atWhere to start? I would give this game a 9 out of 10, but all the trolls are unfairly maligning a great game, so it's now a 10. First of all anyone who says this feels like the BLOPs is just nuts. Treyarch's shooters all feel sluggish and inaccurate, but Infinity Ward and now Sledgehammer deliver tight mechanics. I am now used to BLOPs, but it took a while, where it took no time to feel at home in MW3. I can't comment on the story as I played 15 minutes of it before bed last night, but so far it is looking to be a great ride. Multiplayer is where MW3 shines. The tweak of making streaks based on points as opposed to kills is huge! This makes the game more accessible to people like myself whose K/D ratio is below 1 because now I don't need to have a stellar game to contribute to my team's welfare. New game modes make the multiplayer feel fresh. I love Spec Ops. I wish it allowed 4 people, but MW3 got it right to limit it to 2 players. Overall, this is the best shooter out there right now. BF3 is great and I will continue to split my gaming time between it and MW3, but MW3 is just more intense than BF3. This is a tough month to be a game. Competing with BF3, MW3, Skyrim and Halo CEA in the same month. Four great games, 3 shooters, and one epic RPG. Right now, MW3 is top of the pile. MW3 is worth the price of admission and that's not even bringing the COD Elite service into the picture. Elite makes MW3 into a social experience to rival Battlelog and Bungie's stat tracking software for Halo. This enriches the gamer's experience by providing goals, bragging opportunities, and community to the franchise. Without Elite multiplayer seems more often than not feels like playing with a bunch of selfish monkeys. With Elite, you can team up with like minded gamers and forge an experience that satisfies and builds your gaming prowess while enhancing the community of gamers as a whole.

    Long story short - this game is great. Totally worth every penny. Cudos to Sledgehammer and Infinity Ward. To all the people who say people shouldn't buy this game all I have to say is "Why did you buy it then?" This game will be played by millions for years to come.    … Expand
  16. sixyearoldgamer
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    I havent even played this game yet but I can honestly say this game is a flaming pile of **** The campaign looks like a blues clues episode thats been dipped in a homeless guys piss, the multiplayer is the exact same as MW2 except for the fact that it plays like helen keller trying to operate an AK, and the spec ops portion of the game makes me feel like Im playing a laggy session of toonI havent even played this game yet but I can honestly say this game is a flaming pile of **** The campaign looks like a blues clues episode thats been dipped in a homeless guys piss, the multiplayer is the exact same as MW2 except for the fact that it plays like helen keller trying to operate an AK, and the spec ops portion of the game makes me feel like Im playing a laggy session of toon town. I may only be 6 years old, but I feel experienced enough to say that this game doesnt deserve to exist. Maybe I will give this game as a gift to my pet monkey, because not only do I hate my pet monkey, but I know all he will do it use it as toilet paper.… Expand
  17. AeroZeppelinIV
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    Evolution of Call of Duty.

    Call of Duty: The Start CoD Finest Hour: The Fix CoD 2: The Upgrade CoD 2 Big Red One: The Awesome Multiplayer CoD 3: The First Sack Of **** CoD 4 Modern Warfare: The Game That Made History CoD World at War: The Zombies CoD MW2: The Game That Was Fun For 1 Day CoD Black Ops: The Made You Pissed CoD MW3: The First Game In History That Endorses Suicide    Evolution of Call of Duty.

    Call of Duty: The Start
    CoD Finest Hour: The Fix
    CoD 2: The Upgrade
    CoD 2 Big Red One: The Awesome Multiplayer
    CoD 3: The First Sack Of ****
    CoD 4 Modern Warfare: The Game That Made History
    CoD World at War: The Zombies
    CoD MW2: The Game That Was Fun For 1 Day
    CoD Black Ops: The Made You Pissed
    CoD MW3: The First Game In History That Endorses Suicide

    Battlefield 3 anyone?    … Expand
  18. bigggmike
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    A disappointment on all levels. Same as MW2. Nothing new will be added to this series. The developers are mediocre at best. There is no more creativity from these people.
  19. a9footD0NG
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    i can't help but laugh at all the poor folks that fell for it....once again. i sure hope you all have learned your lesson THIS time around. vote with your wallets people, activision doesn't respond to negative reviews after the fact.
  20. Defyler
    Nov 8, 2011
    1
    Pretty disappointed that MW 3 isn't simply considered an expansion of MW 2. There is very little fresh content with MW 3. I would strongly argue that the maps I've tried so far this morning have been the worst of the Call of Duty series yet. CoD is still gimmicky as ever.
  21. riotpunch99
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    This game is awesome. I really adds polish to a well formed multiplayer game, and the single player is more of the top nonsense that people love. I've loved COD4, MW2, and especialyl MW3
  22. Bentleym
    Nov 8, 2011
    8
    Wow all these user reviews giving this game 0/10 are completely ridiculous. Just because you are against the idea of a game coming out once a year with only a handful of improvements does not mean the game is bad. Personally I am enjoying it very much. I'm about 2 hours into the campaign but I think it is awesome. Just because they didn't add any new features doesn't mean I cant enjoy theWow all these user reviews giving this game 0/10 are completely ridiculous. Just because you are against the idea of a game coming out once a year with only a handful of improvements does not mean the game is bad. Personally I am enjoying it very much. I'm about 2 hours into the campaign but I think it is awesome. Just because they didn't add any new features doesn't mean I cant enjoy the new locations and action pieces. Not many games give you exciting cinematic experiences like COD, so each game feels refreshing. Graphically the game looks really good also. Everything looks clean and the amount of action that is going on around you is amazing. Plus it all runs at 60fps as well. Multiplayer is also better then ever. Nothing major has been added but that doesn't stop the game from being addictive. It has that 'just one more go' vibe to it which means once you start playing it's hard to put down. This in my opinion is the makings of a good game. All the new maps are well designed and there are also new weapons, perks and game mode for you to try out. The game may be similar to Black Ops, or even MW2 but all these new additions make the game feel that little bit different. Also for those of you bored of Zombies you can try the new survival mode. I haven't tried this yet but I wasn't really a fan of zombies. I have a feeling I will definitely prefer this more, especially with a few friends. I honestly see why people complain about yearly releases of whats pretty much the same game, but you know exactly what to expect. So why go out and buy/play it? and for those people who didn't. Why are you even leaving reviews?… Expand
  23. AlanPartridge
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    >2011
    >Paying full price for a map pack
    >ISHYGDDT

    If you enjoy paying $60 for the same recycled crap over and over then feel free to purchase this. At most, this should be a $15 map pack + campaign. Oh wait, this is Activision we are talking about here.
  24. Mercarcher
    Nov 8, 2011
    1
    Normally Map packs for MW2 cost $15, this one costs 4x that amount and has a bug where your profile will be reset when you buy it.

    My advice, wait till its in the $5 bargain bin.
  25. burnupthetrack
    Nov 8, 2011
    2
    MW 3 follows along the same path that the Modern Warfare series has been following the last several years. Lack of innovation in game play, graphics hardly improve over MW 2 (which are pretty poor now), and an extremely abbreviated / convoluted campaign (as usual), leaves me with the feeling that it's time to stop supporting this franchise. Call of duty has been repackaged so many timesMW 3 follows along the same path that the Modern Warfare series has been following the last several years. Lack of innovation in game play, graphics hardly improve over MW 2 (which are pretty poor now), and an extremely abbreviated / convoluted campaign (as usual), leaves me with the feeling that it's time to stop supporting this franchise. Call of duty has been repackaged so many times that it entirely feels stale this time around.… Expand
  26. infinitieva
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    I got this game knowing it would be very similar to all CoD games but after playing for about 15 min I honestly felt scammed, its pretty much the exact same game....why an i paying $60 for a black ops expansion? I also bough battlefield 3, and while the game play is similar its greatly refreshed, CoD needs to go outside the box more...I think this will be my last CoD MWF game =(
  27. Ins3ktz
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    What a terrible game.

    I thought the series was bland and boring from the start, but this? This takes it to a new dimension of failure.

    Congratulations Infinity Ward, you've created the only shooter in history that is worse than your previous work, MW2.
  28. SteamCrow
    Nov 8, 2011
    7
    Anyone who's played a recent Call of Duty doesn't need a review to know exactly what they will be getting with this game.
    It's simple: If you enjoy the past games, you will probably enjoy this.
    If you don't, you won't. If you used to enjoy them, but were getting burned out, this probably won't change your mind. You only need to figure out which of those categories is you, to decide    Anyone who's played a recent Call of Duty doesn't need a review to know exactly what they will be getting with this game.
    It's simple: If you enjoy the past games, you will probably enjoy this.
    If you don't, you won't.
    If you used to enjoy them, but were getting burned out, this probably won't change your mind.
    You only need to figure out which of those categories is you, to decide whether this game will satisfy.
    Easy.    … Expand
  29. Splicer0
    Nov 8, 2011
    1
    It's the exact same game they've put out the last 5 years! $60 for a mediocre expansion pack? This has got to be a terrible joke right? When does the fun part come?
  30. xRadio
    Nov 8, 2011
    4
    It's not really a surprise to anyone that MW3 is pretty much more of the same. The campaign follows the same formula that the past games have. The ending is really predictable, as well, and is almost exactly like MW2's.

    The multiplayer feels the same as MW2. The weapons and secondary weapons are essentially the same as in the past MW games, with a couple of new mediocre weapons. The new    It's not really a surprise to anyone that MW3 is pretty much more of the same. The campaign follows the same formula that the past games have. The ending is really predictable, as well, and is almost exactly like MW2's.

    The multiplayer feels the same as MW2. The weapons and secondary weapons are essentially the same as in the past MW games, with a couple of new mediocre weapons. The new game modes are alright, but nothing that I'd want to play for more than a few minutes. Overall, the multiplayer is enjoyable for a while, but it's pretty much just more of MW2. I really don't see myself playing this game for more than a month.    … Expand
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#13 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2011
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#13 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2011

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Metascore
88

Generally favorable reviews - based on 81 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 79 out of 81
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 81
  3. Negative: 0 out of 81
  1. Gamer Limit
    Jan 11, 2012
    85
    Ultimately, Modern Warfare 3 feels similar to it's brethren, but that doesn't mean it isn't a great game. The single player element is still exciting, and multiplayer has more options than ever – if you're a fan of Call of Duty, Modern Warfare 3 is a no brainer.
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  2. Game Over Online
    Dec 28, 2011
    84
    Modern Warfare 3, while still an excellent thrill ride in its own right, feels far too similar to MW2 or even Black Ops for my taste.
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  3. Xbox World 360 Magazine UK
    Dec 12, 2011
    88
    I never expected Modern Warfare 3 to go toe-to-toe with EA's juggernaut this year, but it came out of the gates with a tour de force campaign and co-op mode. It loses points with a perhaps too-familiar multiplayer that caters to the juvenile on Xbox Live; though don't be mistaken, Modern Warfare 3 is one hell of a shooter and a highlight for a series that just won't die – no matter how much we wish it bloody would, at times.
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