Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

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3.5

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 8685 Ratings

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  1. DieSuperMario
    Nov 22, 2011
    0
    I brought this game at launch and am a big fan of COD games, However saying that this game reminds me to much of MW2 to justify the £42 I paid. You can pick the 1st two games up for less than £14.
    The story is action packed with great set pieces (which COD has always done well) the Spec ops give the game added replay value. But I feel the online mutiplayer stuff    I brought this game at launch and am a big fan of COD games, However saying that this game reminds me to much of MW2 to justify the £42 I paid. You can pick the 1st two games up for less than £14.
    The story is action packed with great set pieces (which COD has always done well) the Spec ops give the game added replay value. But I feel the online mutiplayer stuff is better on MW1 & 2

    I was going to give this 7/10 however seeing many fanboys giving out 10/10 for no good reason I decided to do the same.....0/10    … Expand
  2. Titan11
    Nov 22, 2011
    0
    After paying yet another £40 for the SAME game I won't be buying another. Modern Warfare 3 should be thought of as Modern Warfare 2.5. It is exactly the same game re-packed, yet CoD fans are happy to keep handing over the money. With all the money that these games make you would think they would actually use some to improve the game (for example, improving their engine). ThisAfter paying yet another £40 for the SAME game I won't be buying another. Modern Warfare 3 should be thought of as Modern Warfare 2.5. It is exactly the same game re-packed, yet CoD fans are happy to keep handing over the money. With all the money that these games make you would think they would actually use some to improve the game (for example, improving their engine). This game is completely deprived of any innovation. Games should be about pushing the boundaries of technology and attempting new things, instead they simply stick to the same formula and recycle the same game, yet get more millions and awards every time. Its games like Skyrim in which developers like Bethesda try and push the limits, increase innovation and thrive to not only simply tweak things but completely overhaul their engine, put their profits into making something new, more immersion and deep in order to create these stunning environments which capture the player and feel like an entirely new game. Though CoD isn't an RPG it could take some pointers from a company like Bethesda in order to not keep providing the same game but come out of the 'safe' zone and try to make something better/new. I think if this franchise keeps going like this it will meet the end of its product cycle. I for one will not be getting another, I already have one and some spare copies. At least its a good feeling knowing if Modern Warfare 2 breaks I have another copy of it (Modern Warfare 3).

    Bare in mind this review is only to make a point, I am sure much hard work goes into the campaign side of things (story, acting, etc) but my review focuses on the lack of 'new' features and innovation which equate to it feeling disappointing.    … Expand
  3. k0re--
    Nov 22, 2011
    0
    maps are crappy, the hit detection is a mess, the lag compensation system **** the game up. the perks are a mess. like it has been developped by a bunch of braindeads
  4. YoChalz
    Nov 22, 2011
    0
    This game seriously brings nothing new to the table for Call of Duty, it's almost as if it's an expansion from MW2. At least the transition from Modern warfare to MW2 had new innovation but, when you look at the transition from MW2 to MW3 you see nothing new. Don't get me wrong, CoD is a solid shooter but, being a sequel and looking at the overall game you're paying 60 dollars for, itThis game seriously brings nothing new to the table for Call of Duty, it's almost as if it's an expansion from MW2. At least the transition from Modern warfare to MW2 had new innovation but, when you look at the transition from MW2 to MW3 you see nothing new. Don't get me wrong, CoD is a solid shooter but, being a sequel and looking at the overall game you're paying 60 dollars for, it isn't worth it and Infinityward/sledgehammer should be ashamed that they even released a mockery like this to the gaming industry. The Graphics are poor being the second sequel, the game play is dull and repetitive, the story is so cliche and feels like you could see whats coming from a mile away. They haven't fixed any of the problems that were apparent in the last two games and I feel like they never will. This game is no 9.5 (ign) and it sure as hell isn't an 8-7-6 either. This game at the most is a 5, but it deserves a 0 for the lack of an attempt to make a good game. What made Halo's multiplayer so good? Innovation, how about you take a look at your rival Bungie for once IW/Sledge', you might make a great game like you did with CoD4.… Expand
  5. iFury
    Nov 22, 2011
    0
    Congrats on screwing over fans.
    These games have just been CODMW1 rehashes ever since.
    Still using the same 1999 Quake 3 engine with just modifications.
    Time to move on. Remake the game, get a real engine.
    They all play the same, look the same. Everything about every COD now are the same. Sadly the only good ones were COD:2 MW1.
  6. B1C_BO1
    Nov 22, 2011
    0
    If you want the same single player, the same multiplayer, the same extra modes and the same engine as what was available 3 years before, and $40 cheaper, by this game, but if not, be sane and by a different game like battlefield 3 for a fps, or big rigs for a racing game
  7. notownkiller559
    Nov 22, 2011
    0
    Man was this game crap. I cant believe i payed 100 bucks for this **** Its on sale ill get rid of it for anything. the campaign wasnt even worth it shorter then usual. man can they just stop making these. either way just my opionion there are alot better games to play like skyrim and revelations plus new counter strike coming out.
  8. Helium_Flash
    Nov 22, 2011
    0
    Utter **** Feels like an arcade game from the 80s. No tactics. No strategy. No intelligent gameplay whatsoever. Feels like its been designed for 5 year olds. What an enormous disappointment to months of waiting.
  9. HUSTLERUniverse
    Nov 22, 2011
    0
    sledgehammer games has messed MW3
    MW when all the old parts better than MW3
    i hope Treyarch let's not buying from the sledgehammer games monkeys
    I hope you can understand my, INTERPRETATION (translation)
  10. therealgiblet
    Nov 23, 2011
    0
    I can't believe how much I looked forward to this and how after a few plays I just gave up - with a 'meh...'.

    Might of helped to keep those original Infinity Ward devs....

    Lame cash in - well done Activision.
  11. kambion667
    Nov 23, 2011
    0
    I am resubmitting a review, because I accidentally gave this game a 10. I meant to give it a 3. So I'm giving it a 0. one hundred and fifty characters long huh... lets seeeeeee
  12. ScorpioBlade94
    Nov 23, 2011
    0
    I was looking forward to this until... I saw the trailer & EVERYTHING LOOKED THE SAME! INFINITY WARD & TREYARCH ARE SO LAZY!!! LOOK AT HALO & EVEN ZELDA & MARIO!
  13. lugia4000
    Dec 25, 2011
    0
    This game should have been called Recycled Warfare 3, or Copy Pasta 3. Campaign of this game is copy paste buildings of COD4. Multiplayer is a copy paste of COD4+MW2. Spawns are ridiculous, and Spec Ops isnt even fun. The HUD, weapons and sounds are copy paste of MW2. If you want to copy paste your money on this ridiculous game, go for it. Otherwise get COD4, the only COD game which isThis game should have been called Recycled Warfare 3, or Copy Pasta 3. Campaign of this game is copy paste buildings of COD4. Multiplayer is a copy paste of COD4+MW2. Spawns are ridiculous, and Spec Ops isnt even fun. The HUD, weapons and sounds are copy paste of MW2. If you want to copy paste your money on this ridiculous game, go for it. Otherwise get COD4, the only COD game which is worth playing. To the millions of people buying and supporting this game, congratulations, you guys are the ones that make these devs get millions of dollars while they just copy paste. And I guess you want more, right?… Expand
  14. jonbravo2
    Apr 14, 2012
    0
    I was smart and rented this game, (For all of you people stupid enough to buy it.) I was stunned by the lack of change done by the producers: no graphics changes, multiplayer is still crap, and the campaign is too freakin' predictable. Multiplayer is still at it's worst with more **** and five-year-olds to annoy the living soul out of you. They even copied BF3 in a few multiplayerI was smart and rented this game, (For all of you people stupid enough to buy it.) I was stunned by the lack of change done by the producers: no graphics changes, multiplayer is still crap, and the campaign is too freakin' predictable. Multiplayer is still at it's worst with more **** and five-year-olds to annoy the living soul out of you. They even copied BF3 in a few multiplayer features! (Infinity Ward is running out of ideas!) Same old $60.00 game you buy expecting some type of entertainment. I now know when Infinity Ward makes another game, I WILL NOT buy it.… Expand
  15. FaithInNick
    Nov 23, 2011
    0
    Please make something that will make me have butterflies when I am waiting for another game release. Till then this game was not worth a penny. You lack originality and new content to keep me spending 60$ every year.
  16. Elpresador
    Nov 23, 2011
    0
    Worst. Game. Ever. I cannot stress enough as to how the lag and satanic spawn system is detrimental to the multiplayer experience. You shoot someone first and in the process, unload a whole clip on him (to no effect) yet he shoots you once and you are taken to the enemy killcam. You respawn and 1.76 seconds later, you are ambushed. Don't get me started on the camper-friendly maps; theyWorst. Game. Ever. I cannot stress enough as to how the lag and satanic spawn system is detrimental to the multiplayer experience. You shoot someone first and in the process, unload a whole clip on him (to no effect) yet he shoots you once and you are taken to the enemy killcam. You respawn and 1.76 seconds later, you are ambushed. Don't get me started on the camper-friendly maps; they have so much cover that in every TDM game I go to, the map is always quiet because everyone just sits in a corner.

    The campaign is mediocre as it is very much a shooting gallery that tries to tell a story through offensive content. There is one controversial scene that is inappropriate for a videogame to have and the characters promote homosexuality.

    Avoid this game at all costs.    … Expand
  17. kingjmbx12
    Nov 23, 2011
    0
    This is one of the worst shooting games of this generation.Its basically MW2 with different skin.My friends fell in the trap that is Modern Warfare 3 and they are now trying to find somebody to sell it to.The single player is short and the multiplayer is filled with cheesers and campers.Its a shame that Activision cant use their 1 billion dollars to at least use a better graphicsThis is one of the worst shooting games of this generation.Its basically MW2 with different skin.My friends fell in the trap that is Modern Warfare 3 and they are now trying to find somebody to sell it to.The single player is short and the multiplayer is filled with cheesers and campers.Its a shame that Activision cant use their 1 billion dollars to at least use a better graphics engine.If you were planning on spending money on this game save your money and use it on something that'll give you more bang for your buck.… Expand
  18. MW3_Suxxx
    Nov 23, 2011
    0
    SUXXXX......Stop making the same game every year! It's the same crap every time........! How long can Infinity Ward reproduce the same plot with the same character with the same multiplayer. It's absolute robbery if you ask me!!
  19. Battle_P0pe
    Dec 10, 2011
    0
    I had the misfortune of playing this at my friends house, and I didn't think it was possible to make a game worse than Modern Warfare 2; Infinity Ward proved me wrong. To start, the campaign is lackluster as usual, with no real plot of depth. just a bunch of flashy explosions and a maybe a chase scene or two. The characters are 2D, with no real personality or anything to make themeI had the misfortune of playing this at my friends house, and I didn't think it was possible to make a game worse than Modern Warfare 2; Infinity Ward proved me wrong. To start, the campaign is lackluster as usual, with no real plot of depth. just a bunch of flashy explosions and a maybe a chase scene or two. The characters are 2D, with no real personality or anything to make theme memorable or likable. The plot is predictable, boring, and awful as a whole. I predicted everything that would happen, such as Soap dying and Makarov dying, so there are no real plot twists or anything to keep you interested in playing. The Multiplayer itself is a train wreck. It's like they took Modern Warfare 2's horrendous multiplayer, and combined it with the worst aspects of Black Ops' multiplayer, Poor hit detection registry, unbalanced guns, poorly designed maps, quickscoping being supported, and to top of this bullsh*t sundae, a spawning system so bad it puts Modern Warfare 2's spawn system to shame. You can LITERALLY spawn right next to an enemy, walk two steps and die immediately ( this happened to me three times in a row. No **** the weapon leveling system is frustrating, and you don't have the same degree of customization that Black Ops' had. The new survival mode is simply an attempt to emulate Halo's firefight, or Gears or War's horde mode, and got boring almost immediately. It's indescribably easy, and nothing really interesting about it.

    It also goes without saying that the graphics are outdated, and the sounds are awful. All in all, stay as FAR away from this travesty of a game as possible.    … Expand
  20. wortel6
    Nov 24, 2011
    0
    it just sucks i bought cod 4 it was great bought cod mw 2 and that one sucked and this one sucks even more only donkey balls will buy this game blablabla
  21. lugersofty
    Nov 24, 2011
    0
    What video game come down to is fun. I didn't have any fun with this game, the lack of innovation, graphics, and pretty much everything else not changing at all. This series is raking in billions , yet they refuse to update the graphics engine or do anything original. There is so much lag and so many host migrations that it makes me want to kill my self. The MOAB is just as game breakingWhat video game come down to is fun. I didn't have any fun with this game, the lack of innovation, graphics, and pretty much everything else not changing at all. This series is raking in billions , yet they refuse to update the graphics engine or do anything original. There is so much lag and so many host migrations that it makes me want to kill my self. The MOAB is just as game breaking as the nuke was in MW2. This claimed to be the FPS of the year, yet it fails to deliver on so many things that I've already traded it in. This game offers as much fun as watching grass grow while large piles of feces.… Expand
  22. HALover9000
    Nov 24, 2011
    0
    I don't get why Call of Duty insists on releasing the same game over and over again, and hoards of fanboys insist that it's "the greatest" game when I could name 20 games off the back of my hand that are better than Modern Warfail 2.5.
  23. SgtElias207
    Nov 24, 2011
    0
    While I liked MW 2 and have played all the Call of duty games since WAW, I must admit I was extremely skeptical at purchasing another Infinity Ward product. MW2 was a great game that was abandoned by it's producers to hackers and unreaired glitches.Now don't label me a BF3 Fanboy just yet but after careful research and the belief that Dice had finally got it together I bought the Bf3 game.While I liked MW 2 and have played all the Call of duty games since WAW, I must admit I was extremely skeptical at purchasing another Infinity Ward product. MW2 was a great game that was abandoned by it's producers to hackers and unreaired glitches.Now don't label me a BF3 Fanboy just yet but after careful research and the belief that Dice had finally got it together I bought the Bf3 game. I must admit I enjoy it very much. That being said I also preordered MW3. I jumped online with my COD buddies and waited for a map that was bigger than a front yard clutered with a yard sell. It didn't come. After several frustrating nights I have pretty much stopped playing MW3 and have soley played battlefield 3. MW 3 is so tight that pretty much everybody camps with silenced sub guns. There is very little room for even the most polished sniper and every dark corner seems to have someone with tube sitting in it. I guess I'll have to wait another year to see if Treyarch can save the franchise. Infinity Ward, you dropped the ball-AGAIN>… Expand
  24. DStyles
    Nov 25, 2011
    0
    I remember my first COD game. It was a nice day on April 2008 and borrowing my cousin's copy that he got for his birthday... long story short fast forward to 2011 and I'm part of the BF3 gang!!! BF3 gang we in dis!
  25. NuclearPenguins
    Nov 25, 2011
    0
    MW3 is literally a copy of MW2. It's like they barely put any effort into it. I loved MW1, enjoyed MW2, and loved Black Ops. I mean Black Ops was really well done and I thought it was fantastic. MW3 on the other hand really disappoints. The graphics are awful for one, especially in the weapon and class selection lists. The weapon models are atrocious. Seriously they're 2D and such badMW3 is literally a copy of MW2. It's like they barely put any effort into it. I loved MW1, enjoyed MW2, and loved Black Ops. I mean Black Ops was really well done and I thought it was fantastic. MW3 on the other hand really disappoints. The graphics are awful for one, especially in the weapon and class selection lists. The weapon models are atrocious. Seriously they're 2D and such bad quality. They were far superior in MW2.

    Unless you're a huge fan of the CoD series, pass on this one or wait for a price drop. Black Ops is afar superior game.    … Expand
  26. PreLighter
    Nov 25, 2011
    0
    Game is really disappointing, same engine like Modern Warfare 1, Modern Warfare2, Black Ops, now this... same models, same action... only SP is little bit updated, price is also too high. The releasing game with same engine every year and needs more and more money...
  27. ShowbizFTW
    Nov 25, 2011
    0
    Well, were should I start at . Lets see, um the single-player was better than MW2, It had some good moments IMO; Survival was OK, at least it was better than the zombie crap that Treyarch milked the hell out of with the retarded map packs every few months or so; And well,.............. F**K it. I HATE THIS GAME; First, the SP is better than MW2 but I still hate it, but on a positive noteWell, were should I start at . Lets see, um the single-player was better than MW2, It had some good moments IMO; Survival was OK, at least it was better than the zombie crap that Treyarch milked the hell out of with the retarded map packs every few months or so; And well,.............. F**K it. I HATE THIS GAME; First, the SP is better than MW2 but I still hate it, but on a positive note it was funner than BF3 SP, effing quick time events, oh were was I; Second, Spec-Ops Survival is OK, but the missions my god are F**king Terrible, when playing them on Vet. they are the frustrating thing to do in the world, you die once you have to start a 5min mission all over again, even on Co-Op they still suck; And finally the Multi-Player, FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCKKKK, WHAT THE HELL, YOU GUYS SAID THAT THIS WOULD BE A LOT THAN MW 2, BUT GUESS WHAT, THEY LIED. NO CAMPERS, THEY RIGHT; THERE WILL BE NO OP GUNS, LIES, PP90, TYPE 95, UMP, SCAR-L, AND THE ACR, THE ACR; THE MAPS WILL NOT BE CAMPER FRIENDLY, LIES LIES LIES; FFA WILL FAST PASED AGAIN, MOTHER OF ALL LIES; NO NUKES THIS TIME, M.O.A.B. MOAR LIEK M.O.A.L.,..................................................................... sorry about that, it just that I get really angry when talking about mw3 MP, so overall don't and don't get this game, I got it the hard way by playing $100 for it, yes $100, don't give activision more of your money, use it on something else like food, gas, water, etc.… Expand
  28. Kershinator
    Nov 25, 2011
    0
    Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 was a huge disappointment. The short campaign and carbon-copy multiplayer added nothing to the FPS genre, instead only existing to milk the CoD cash-cow. Huge waste of $60.
  29. FPSdaybreaK
    Nov 26, 2011
    0
    so here we are with the newest rendition of call of duty known as modern warfare 3. from what we can see it seems to be very similar to the previous installments of the game. digging further down we can see that the game actually uses the same engine as world at war and that they only changed the lighting to improve graphics. further down the line looking at familiar buildings they seem toso here we are with the newest rendition of call of duty known as modern warfare 3. from what we can see it seems to be very similar to the previous installments of the game. digging further down we can see that the game actually uses the same engine as world at war and that they only changed the lighting to improve graphics. further down the line looking at familiar buildings they seem to have used in the original modern warfare title. so from what we have seen so far, same engine, same buildings, same game play, multiplayer hitboxes are even larger making it noob friendly. whats so innovative about this? my personal experience nothing. it seems they have stripped down and bastardized the game,no dedicated servers and shorter unoriginal campaign . have the original call of duty developers left? from what i can see, the last decent call of duty's were cod2 and 4, so i would say yea. this game shouldn't have been released and with all due respect to the community, the developers should at least provide free map packs / DLC's or refund peoples money for this scam, and people thought bernie madoff & goldman sachs were bad?… Expand
  30. gamer259
    Nov 26, 2011
    0
    To start, I already know how deplorably despicable this putrid game is. I despise it so much that I might buy a warehouse of them, have primates defecate on the individual disks, set the whole warehouse on fire, then broadcast this from every satellite withing the universe while having every comedian joke about the game. It is the same exact mess the makers of "Call of Duty" unleashed onTo start, I already know how deplorably despicable this putrid game is. I despise it so much that I might buy a warehouse of them, have primates defecate on the individual disks, set the whole warehouse on fire, then broadcast this from every satellite withing the universe while having every comedian joke about the game. It is the same exact mess the makers of "Call of Duty" unleashed on the world. I made the worst decision to get "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2" and will never do so again. Please heed my word as if it were that of the pope (I am not Christian)!… 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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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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