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. Kmann1994
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    I think it's hilarious that Activision and Sledgehammer are now basically begging their supporters to help them out on metacritic by leaving a good review. Really? I mean did you honestly not expect this? This game is honestly no more than a glorified map pack. Seriously...if you see MW2 and MW3 side by side, you would have a VERY hard time telling the two part. MW3 has honestly ZEROI think it's hilarious that Activision and Sledgehammer are now basically begging their supporters to help them out on metacritic by leaving a good review. Really? I mean did you honestly not expect this? This game is honestly no more than a glorified map pack. Seriously...if you see MW2 and MW3 side by side, you would have a VERY hard time telling the two part. MW3 has honestly ZERO improvements, changes, or differences from MW2. Same guns, same **** sounds, same dated graphics, same dumb AI, same animations, same interface, same physics, same EVERYTHING. I can't see why anyone would want this over Battlefield 3.… Expand
  2. maka-san
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    MW2 game + Black Ops interface = MW3

    it just scandalous and immoral... Activision has only the name of his license,to make money to the detriment of its customers.
    Activision has no respect for customers to create their present fortune, is filthy.
  3. zakolson5
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    Bought MW3 after originally not planning two ever since the announcement. The reason I did this was for a main reason and that was because all my friends get the game. A good example on why this game is so popular is because it's so user friendly, my brother who is not the best at games disliked Battlefield 3 a lot because of its learning curve and the maps that were larger. A big gripeBought MW3 after originally not planning two ever since the announcement. The reason I did this was for a main reason and that was because all my friends get the game. A good example on why this game is so popular is because it's so user friendly, my brother who is not the best at games disliked Battlefield 3 a lot because of its learning curve and the maps that were larger. A big gripe I have on MW3 is the MP maps. It's impossible to go 30 seconds without taking a grenade, getting shot in the back or anything of that nature. I was optimistic when I bought this game thinking they'd be innovative and introduce new features. However, the features they introduced were even more user friendly, every game theres a UAV every minute, helicopter killing you when you walk outside it really dampens the multiplayer experience. There's just so much familiarity even dating back to Call of Duty 4, it gets old so fast. It's a basic expansion pack that shouldnt be charged 60$, its insane to me. I dont see why gamers dont appreciate more innovation rather than more maps, weapons, "killstreak features". I regret buying this game it's the exact same as all the Call of Duty's.… Expand
  4. MrChaos104
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    When cod4 came out, it was my favorite game. When mw2 came out, it was great but it wasn't as show stopping as cod4. Now with mw3, im selling the game already. It was not worth the 60 dollars I paid, let alone all the people spending 100 freaking dollars on the elite package. Infinityward and Activision have taken this game franchise from a great idea fueled by enthusiasts, to a franchiseWhen cod4 came out, it was my favorite game. When mw2 came out, it was great but it wasn't as show stopping as cod4. Now with mw3, im selling the game already. It was not worth the 60 dollars I paid, let alone all the people spending 100 freaking dollars on the elite package. Infinityward and Activision have taken this game franchise from a great idea fueled by enthusiasts, to a franchise fueled by money takers, with the motive of keeping business expenses low and profits high. And that is why sledgehammer games is begging people to rate this game high. The graphics are identical to mw2. Just more frames per second. Hit detection is ridiculous and must be revisioned. Maps are overly complex. Campaign made me feel like I was watching a movie rather than playing. Beat that in 4-5 hours. Quick scoping? Bad move guys. Leveling system goes super fast they just added more numbers to the scale. 1-80. As others have said, this feels like a map pack for multiplayer. The most expensive one. MW3 = Money Wasted 3 times.… Expand
  5. basstape
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    I really tried to like this game, but I cant. Call of Duty 4 was one of my favorite games of all time, and still is. MW2 was really cool, but got old really fast. The developers just dont understand that they have competition now. A lot of my friends told me to get battlefield 3 instead, and I ignored them and waited for this game. I took it back and only got 30 bucks for this POS and nowI really tried to like this game, but I cant. Call of Duty 4 was one of my favorite games of all time, and still is. MW2 was really cool, but got old really fast. The developers just dont understand that they have competition now. A lot of my friends told me to get battlefield 3 instead, and I ignored them and waited for this game. I took it back and only got 30 bucks for this POS and now have Battlefield 3 and I can say it is way better then this. I really hope the developers listen to the fans and not these critics who are in Activisons pockets. Don't waste your money.… Expand
  6. spartan117
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Have been playing MW3 online for a few hours now and it surprised me that a game I wasn't looking forward to, at all, still was able to... disappoint me. Have seen many of the maps and I haven't felt a presence of a classic map. Running makes you wiggle like a drunk duck, reloading is much quicker than switching weapons. The thing cod "had going for it" was fast fluent game play huh? WellHave been playing MW3 online for a few hours now and it surprised me that a game I wasn't looking forward to, at all, still was able to... disappoint me. Have seen many of the maps and I haven't felt a presence of a classic map. Running makes you wiggle like a drunk duck, reloading is much quicker than switching weapons. The thing cod "had going for it" was fast fluent game play huh? Well dedicated servers are even laggier than the P2P ones and when you are prone and aiming down the sight at the same time, you can't move sideways at all. Ah well, the game was meant for people that don't aim anyways. Noobtube is the first default class available when you start the online game up for the first time. Keep hyping his game, it still doesn't change the fact that this is MW2.5 you paid for with your earned money.… Expand
  7. leoaguiar
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    I am a pc user and bought the original game, but I regretted it, the game's graphics are the same as COD MW2 does not seem to have any technological advancement, not to mention the bug overlow buffer stage goalpost. I experience much of a game that has never disappointed me as COD.
  8. omniblue
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    It is nearly the same exact game as Call of Duty and I just paid a total of $115 within the last year. This is the same recycled game. At least be innovative like BF3. Think I am bias? Just search online like I should have, perks 90% same, weapons, 90% same, MP maps feel the same. Very unforunate.

    Imagine taking the same route to work and back every day, that is this franchise right now    It is nearly the same exact game as Call of Duty and I just paid a total of $115 within the last year. This is the same recycled game. At least be innovative like BF3. Think I am bias? Just search online like I should have, perks 90% same, weapons, 90% same, MP maps feel the same. Very unforunate.

    Imagine taking the same route to work and back every day, that is this franchise right now with MW3, nothing changed at all. False promises. Can't even play better that it's last installment.

    IGN's reviews are clearly BOUGHT and PAID for. Activision has ruined CoD, do not support this game as I have mistakenly and previously ill-informed.    … Expand
  9. phonomoenal
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    I swear to god this is the exact same CoD I have been playing for the last 5 years! Nothing ever seems to change in this game including the predictable and unoriginal plotline. Multiplayer is literally a rehash, very few changes to it except for 2 game modes. People don't spen your money on this greedy developer's game so they can whither away.
  10. DarrkHawk
    Nov 10, 2011
    3
    I've had my doubts about MW3 ever since it's announcement. Personally, I have never liked the CoD franchise and missed out on CoD 4 which seems to be the best of the lot. I play the CoD games for campaign purposes only really so naturally, when I picked up MW3 I went straight to campaign. A very disappointing story line with very few "heightened" moments. Only one mission of the lot caughtI've had my doubts about MW3 ever since it's announcement. Personally, I have never liked the CoD franchise and missed out on CoD 4 which seems to be the best of the lot. I play the CoD games for campaign purposes only really so naturally, when I picked up MW3 I went straight to campaign. A very disappointing story line with very few "heightened" moments. Only one mission of the lot caught my full attention and makes up for the entire story in my opinion. It took me the worst part of 7 hours to complete this game on veteran (a new personal best on any games highest difficulty). Was very disappointing.
    Multiplayer mode is where CoD games shine or die for me and sadly, this one died as soon as I saw my video of multiplayer. It looks like an exact clone of its predecessor MW2. With a few new game modes and weapon tweaks, it does not change the game style at all. The tactics and abilities of almost every CoD player are the same on some very badly designed maps. With the range of maps given on this game, you would think that a half decent one would have made its way onto the game but sadly, it has not. A very poor Multiplayer experience to veterans and newbies alike.
    Spec Ops is only the real decent part of this game and is where 2/3 of my points come from. A complete recreation of the MW2 co-op missions and some new and "creative" (risky word) challenges which tests the players tactics, reactions and teamwork even on the easiest setting.

    Although this game will surely be up for the biggest (not best) game of the year, it has still left me with nothing but negative thoughts about the CoD franchise. A very poorly designed game.

    Campaign: 6/10
    Spec Ops: 8/10
    Multiplayer: 2/10    … Expand
  11. MrRealistic
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    This game is terrible. This game is terrible. This game is terrible. This game is terrible. This game is terrible. This game is terrible. This game is terrible. This game is terrible. This game is terrible. This game is terrible. This game is terrible. This game is terrible. This game is terrible. This game is terrible. This game is terrible. This game is terrible. This game is terrible.This game is terrible. This game is terrible. This game is terrible. This game is terrible. This game is terrible. This game is terrible. This game is terrible. This game is terrible. This game is terrible. This game is terrible. This game is terrible. This game is terrible. This game is terrible. This game is terrible. This game is terrible. This game is terrible. This game is terrible. This game is terrible. This game is terrible.… Expand
  12. malypso
    Nov 10, 2011
    3
    I have been playing this game for some time now and feel comfortable enough to write a simple review about it. Lets be clear about one thing, my opinion is based on previous versions of the game and from a consumers point of view. Is it worth purchasing a game that has been recycled with few updates? To some it is, but for me its not. It is time to break the monotony of this game. This isI have been playing this game for some time now and feel comfortable enough to write a simple review about it. Lets be clear about one thing, my opinion is based on previous versions of the game and from a consumers point of view. Is it worth purchasing a game that has been recycled with few updates? To some it is, but for me its not. It is time to break the monotony of this game. This is MW2.5 at best! This game is couple of new maps, guns, and modes, that could've been released as an expansion pack. We as a consumer are entitled to more than just mindless shooters that feel like your hand is being held the whole way through. The only good thing about this game is the Spec Ops portion of it. I don't have much to say that I haven't said already. This will be the last COD purchase I make until Infinity Ward decides to build MW, or any COD from the ground up. It's nice to see 60fps but at the same time its hard to put up with textures that are last gen in hi resolution. If you have played MW before and MW2 and are expecting something different then don't be surprised when you pop this game in and say to yourself, "haven't I done this before"? You as a consumer deserve better...… Expand
  13. Javier19
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Rehashed garbage, Infinity Ward created this game, Activision destroyed it, they broke up Infinity Ward and put Sledgehammer games in charge

    Terrible game, avoid at all costs, see high scores from official reviews? Publishers pay them heaps of money to do PROMOS on their website, so they are inclined to get positive reviews, a reviewer on a website once lost his job for giving an honest,    Rehashed garbage, Infinity Ward created this game, Activision destroyed it, they broke up Infinity Ward and put Sledgehammer games in charge

    Terrible game, avoid at all costs, see high scores from official reviews? Publishers pay them heaps of money to do PROMOS on their website, so they are inclined to get positive reviews, a reviewer on a website once lost his job for giving an honest, low score to Kane & Lynch when his website was being paid to give it a promo.

    Oh and its so rehashed, there's actually an article proving the same building model from the now 4 year old COD4 where used in this game, despite it being one of the best selling if not the best selling franchise of all time, they are still so cheap.    … Expand
  14. Felavio
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    I think they are like Al-Gore and don't want destroy our world by making new stuff. Oh wait, now you can pay more for something they call ELITE. Maybe it's the Elite pass to the space ship to evacuate the world
  15. Eremes22
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    Nothing new here. For new players this game is a great shooter,but for the past Cod gamers this is nothing new is all the same just different number and diferent cover.A copy paste game with some addittion's.
  16. Prismik
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. To be honest, the graphics of this game are really disgusting. When you have a franchise that make as much money as COD, you owe your fans to improve the game ever after when you release a FULL game. Players shouldn't have an impression of "deja vu". When you play a game, you want a fresh new experience, innovations, something catchy that will make you hold to it for a long time. This game does not fulfill my expectations of what a good game is. Markating my friend, is what make this game live nowadays. For me, and apparently for alot of people, Cod era is revolved. Let's move on to something new, something good.… Expand
  17. AFTERHOURS90
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    Where do I begin? Let's start with the fact that I've purchase and played every Call of Duty game since CoD 1 & 2 on PC. Next, let's establish my personal top three games in the series: 1. Call of Duty 2 PC (pre-perks, no kill streaks, undeniably balanced gameplay where skill was king), 2. Call of Duty 4 360/PC (the introduction of perks and kill streaks left players with new features, butWhere do I begin? Let's start with the fact that I've purchase and played every Call of Duty game since CoD 1 & 2 on PC. Next, let's establish my personal top three games in the series: 1. Call of Duty 2 PC (pre-perks, no kill streaks, undeniably balanced gameplay where skill was king), 2. Call of Duty 4 360/PC (the introduction of perks and kill streaks left players with new features, but gameplay was still balanced and solid overall - still a popular game on PC), 3. Call of Duty Black Ops (a surprisingly fun relief from the previous two garbage releases, almost restored my faith in the series). Now, we have Modern Warfare 3. Handles like WaW (aforementioned garbage release from Treyarch) and looks like it, too. So what's new? Infinity Ward threw in the latest armament technology, put together some new maps, a new, hideous menu system, and to top it off, employed the perks, death streaks, and kill streaks from MW2. I thought to myself, "So far, nothing out of the ordinary for the series." I'm not surprised at the lack of change from MW2. I am, however, surprised at the lack of effort from IW. Take a hint from BF3 and update your graphics. Take another hint from BF3 and make sure your game incorporates quality sound. I'm stunned at how bad the game looks and sounds. The guns sound identical, which wouldn't be a problem if they didn't sound like the audio department recorded a B-17 dropping 2-tons on a microphone. I believe a friend mentioned something along the lines of "a tank with diarrhea" when referring to the sound of the UMP. Let's move on the the handling of the game. One of the series' most important characteristics is the gameplay. Players expect fast-paced, smooth gameplay. After all, it is an arcade-style FPS that has followed the same basic formula for seven games. Unfortunately, with the movement feeling clunky and the added recoil, I'm not feeling the traditional gunplay from previous versions. People play the series because the unrealistic recoil, smooth gameplay, and easy kills make it fun. I'm not getting this feeling from MW3 and it's very disappointing. Other people complain that after two years of development, MW3 should at the very least look better. Sadly, I have to agree that the latest addition to the Call of Duty series feels like a lackluster attempt and is a disappointment to the players. I would be upset that I spent $60 and already strongly dislike the game after a few hours of multiplayer if I didn't plan on trading the game in at Amazon.com.

    Note: This is my honest, unbiased opinion. It's not because I have ill feelings towards IW or Treyarch. They gave us CoD2, 4, and Black Ops, and nothing can replace the fun I had while playing those games. Also, it's not because I'm "bad". Add me (AFTERHOURS 90) on XBL and you'll already know from experience, or see that I have had 3.00+ K/D ratios since CoD4.    … Expand
  18. POEDON
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    It's sad that this is what video gaming is actually coming to. Gimmick Gaming.... This is the very best copy and paste scam going on in todays video gaming industry. Enough is Enough. I gave up on MW after the first installment was a success but the second installment was an expansion pack of the first. I cannot stress enough how the gaming community should not support such trash. I'm soldIt's sad that this is what video gaming is actually coming to. Gimmick Gaming.... This is the very best copy and paste scam going on in todays video gaming industry. Enough is Enough. I gave up on MW after the first installment was a success but the second installment was an expansion pack of the first. I cannot stress enough how the gaming community should not support such trash. I'm sold on battlefield 3. It feels as though they actually took out the time to develop a game and put something together that is worth your $65 and not an expansion (map) pack... SMH... Bye Bye Call Of Dookie… Expand
  19. Nanotq
    Nov 14, 2011
    0
    So Infinity Ward think MW3 warrants a better score,well.... NO, it doesn't. These are the comments of the consumer, not debatable, it's their opinion. So I also find myself in a disappointed position, Infinity Ward your 'game' is deplorable. Unimaginative, boring and downright lazy. I was never a Battlefield player but now thats where my money is staying, I waited so long for MW3, I hadSo Infinity Ward think MW3 warrants a better score,well.... NO, it doesn't. These are the comments of the consumer, not debatable, it's their opinion. So I also find myself in a disappointed position, Infinity Ward your 'game' is deplorable. Unimaginative, boring and downright lazy. I was never a Battlefield player but now thats where my money is staying, I waited so long for MW3, I had the Limited edition pack and all. Within 3 days it was out the door and back in the shop. Worst 'game' of the year award. And another thing that has put me off Infinity Ward is their Market Model, What? after your one year membership on elite runs out we can no longer access or maps and DLC? You already overprice for map packs that offer nothing but another place to play this boring crap. Have you not sullied our wallets for too long? I wipe my hands of you COD MW and Infinity Ward....you are dead to me.… Expand
  20. regasiz
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    What an atrocious disappointment. Modern Warfare 3 fails on nearly every forefront. It is unbelievable to think that something so utterly lazy could have been shat out by the biggest gaming franchise in the history of gaming. It is pitiful, not because little has changed, but because little has been improved upon. Modern Warfare 2 was shaken down by the general public for its lack ofWhat an atrocious disappointment. Modern Warfare 3 fails on nearly every forefront. It is unbelievable to think that something so utterly lazy could have been shat out by the biggest gaming franchise in the history of gaming. It is pitiful, not because little has changed, but because little has been improved upon. Modern Warfare 2 was shaken down by the general public for its lack of inspiration and connection to the gamer, and Modern Warfare 3 is the same old song and dance. Never have I felt more distanced from a developer whilst playing a game, EVER. The developers simply have no interest in making games for those who enjoy playing games. If some semblance of effort was noticeable in this silly-putty mold-your-own game was present, I would be more in favor of it. but it simply isn't. The gunplay is just as lacking as previous, and the campaign is a pitiful excuse to move you around as many "unique" settings as possible. At no point in this game was I engaged: I just sat down, mind rotting, mouth agape.

    I had big expectations for this fall: Battlefield 3 and MW3 would be a real clash of the titans, an end-all showdown to the slew of modern war games we have endured in the past decade. I was excited: this was the culmination of millions and millions of dollars' worth of effort, a decade of experience clashing to deliver the ultimate benchmark for the Modern War game. It never came round, though; it turns out that in a combat situation, MW3 croaks on the Battlefield.    … Expand
  21. Reyes_VK
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    This game is because activision is doing the same years by years: doing one game with low cost to make and sell it to a high price, plus cod elite. The user, don´t mind if we are casuals o hardcore, ps3 owners or wii or pc.... if we pay for this game, we have to permit in the future games like this, 6 hours of campaings and playing one year while pay dlc andThis game is because activision is doing the same years by years: doing one game with low cost to make and sell it to a high price, plus cod elite. The user, don´t mind if we are casuals o hardcore, ps3 owners or wii or pc.... if we pay for this game, we have to permit in the future games like this, 6 hours of campaings and playing one year while pay dlc and voilá! the next year another cod with the same grafics, bugs, and mecanics... there are other games like zelda, skyrim, batman, is better to pay for this games, and dont buy this cod to make to learn to activision the same lesson with guitar hero. if cod going to shop by 2 or 3, 4 years im by sure they can do a better graphics motor and innove in the mecanics and gameplay, doing more diversific situations and soy to the players hey! we have heard you and going to be a revolutionary cod with all better, but if the people buy the same year by years...activision never change his mind.… Expand
  22. mozartsmoked
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    Played this for a good hour at my buddies, yes it's fun but i won't allow companies to shell out the same game every year for 65 bucks a pop. rediculous
  23. ghostpetro9
    Nov 12, 2011
    3
    This game is not what they hyped it up to be, its basically a step back from black ops even though its MW and not Black ops, I would of thought the developer would have stepped it up a notch since the last release was Black ops which had much better graphics and much better game play than MW3. Anyways ill be playing BF3 which is the future of tactical FPS Games and really puts COD MW3 toThis game is not what they hyped it up to be, its basically a step back from black ops even though its MW and not Black ops, I would of thought the developer would have stepped it up a notch since the last release was Black ops which had much better graphics and much better game play than MW3. Anyways ill be playing BF3 which is the future of tactical FPS Games and really puts COD MW3 to shame. MW3 is Mediocre at best.........… Expand
  24. CouchFox
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    Activision/Infinity Ward has screwed their entire COD fanbase. The ONE THING that every gamer asked them to fix was the problems with EXCESSIVE LAG and awful HIT DETECTION. They fixed NOTHING. In fact the lag/hit detection is even worse than it was during the first week of Black Ops. They actually made it worse. This game is unplayable as it stands, and I believe that Activision/InfinityActivision/Infinity Ward has screwed their entire COD fanbase. The ONE THING that every gamer asked them to fix was the problems with EXCESSIVE LAG and awful HIT DETECTION. They fixed NOTHING. In fact the lag/hit detection is even worse than it was during the first week of Black Ops. They actually made it worse. This game is unplayable as it stands, and I believe that Activision/Infinity Ward purposefully released an unfinished game. As far as I am concerned, this is tantamount to fraud. I have never been more angry with a game developer in my entire life. It's obvious that they KNEW this game wasn't finished but they released it anyway - EVERYONE knows it. I am now officially done with Call Of Duty. I am also done buying any games made by Activision or Infinity Ward. I am also going so far to suggest that like-minded gamers initiate a class-action lawsuit against Activision/Infinity Ward. They released a game that wasn't finished. Any other product that had this many problems would be recalled immediately for fear of a major lawsuit. Why are the rules different with video games? I want my ****ing money back.… Expand
  25. gmtech4274
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    60$ dlc I expect more from the big gaming company's. 2 years and all I get is a re-skinned version of MW2 with a changed leveling/perk system. Activision has the number 1 selling game out and they can not even improve their engine. They all are sitting on their fat bank account laughing at the consumers.
  26. Joelgladiator
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    This is exactly the same as MW2! Really if you want something NEW, go on and buy Battlefield 3, I'M NOT A BATTLEFIELD FAN! but I played it and it has a lot of new stuff, but well gotta go, I'm playing The Elders Scrolls V: Skyrim right now.
  27. Loumantik
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    Man o man, where to begin? There is so very much wrong with this game its not even funny. I can't even describe what is wrong because I don't have enough time to write it all out. I've owned the game less than a week and I'm already over it. I will be selling my game back to the store tomorrow and going back to black ops. For shame MW3 developers, I have played every CoD game in existence,Man o man, where to begin? There is so very much wrong with this game its not even funny. I can't even describe what is wrong because I don't have enough time to write it all out. I've owned the game less than a week and I'm already over it. I will be selling my game back to the store tomorrow and going back to black ops. For shame MW3 developers, I have played every CoD game in existence, and this is the first one I regret buying.… Expand
  28. Qwerty95
    Nov 12, 2011
    2
    While the campaign is certainly fast paced and at times exciting, it doesn't have the same fun factor that the original Modern Warfare had and the online is more of the same we've seen for years If activision wants this series to survive they need to change up the formula
  29. yurymerkulov
    Nov 12, 2011
    0
    Modern Warfare 3 is very stupid game. Only shooting. No plot, no realism. I don't like this kind of games. Graphics: every year I see new part that have the same engine that previous.
  30. squalles
    Nov 12, 2011
    0
    a ridiculous game... the same game released in 2007 with map pack... same weapons... engine... sounds... everything exactly the same without any changes for the third time... no wonder that the producers have to beg in Twiiter give high marks to him and are creating these users to fake it...
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#13 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2011
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#1 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2011
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#13 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2011

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Metascore
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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