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. metalgear85
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    Awesome game! It is shame that battlefield kids have trolled the cod true user average score completely, but everyone really knows that this is truly a master piece. I have played all cod games and this wont let you down either. Don`t fix it what is not broken. Why call of duty should be different than it is? I have seen many game series ruined completely because they have changed them tooAwesome game! It is shame that battlefield kids have trolled the cod true user average score completely, but everyone really knows that this is truly a master piece. I have played all cod games and this wont let you down either. Don`t fix it what is not broken. Why call of duty should be different than it is? I have seen many game series ruined completely because they have changed them too much. If you want great action then cod is for you.… Expand
  2. kevinski
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    It's worth noting that this game has a single-player campaign, which many of the reviews bombing it don't seem to take into consideration. If you're interested in only the multi-player modes, then yeah, you'll probably be a bit disappointed. Still, MW3 may not reinvent the wheel, but it's far from a bad game.
  3. nickomash
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    Completely thrilled with MW3!

    What a great ending to a single player trilogy. Fans of Soap, Capt. Price, Nikolai, and Yuri will not be disappointed. Spec Ops brings a new mode and more difficulty to the experience. With the new Survival mode you are pit against some incredible competition to overcome. Multiplayer is the bread and butter of the franchise and yet again goes straight to    Completely thrilled with MW3!

    What a great ending to a single player trilogy. Fans of Soap, Capt. Price, Nikolai, and Yuri will not be disappointed. Spec Ops brings a new mode and more difficulty to the experience. With the new Survival mode you are pit against some incredible competition to overcome. Multiplayer is the bread and butter of the franchise and yet again goes straight to the top of FPS gaming. Improving in ways I would not have imagined and adding the exclusive Elite stats tracking and improvement hub has made this my "Go To" experience for all FPS playable games for some time to come. Whether you are a weekend warrior or game each and every night. you will have hours on end of excitement with this latest iteration of Call of Duty. Personally I would give the game 6 stars out of 5 if I were able. Thank you Activision, Infinity Ward, Sledgehammer, and all of the rest of you who brought us such a terrific game.

    Sincerely,
    nickomash    … Expand
  4. semanas
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    Killstreaks and weapon levels are a good innovation that bring a new feeling to the series! What if it looks a lot like Modern Warfare 2? After all it is its sequel and which COD doesn't look like the one before it? Still, Modern Warfare 2 was an excellent game and I think no one can disagree. So I'm giving Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 a 10 out of 10. Perfect! After all, haters gonna hate.
  5. Scampii
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    Like a divorced parent trying to win the affection of an only child, the game dishes out rewards with every breath. If you have had fun with the mulitplayer with your online buddies in the past this should be no different.
  6. rwentz003
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    People except a sequel to be a complete remake of the previous version, but why would you ruin one of the most sold games in history? This game is a perfected version of MW2, they perfected the feel of the game, everything from the way the gun is held in the hands to the way your body will react when you are run into by a teammate. It is a great game which anyone can play and will play forPeople except a sequel to be a complete remake of the previous version, but why would you ruin one of the most sold games in history? This game is a perfected version of MW2, they perfected the feel of the game, everything from the way the gun is held in the hands to the way your body will react when you are run into by a teammate. It is a great game which anyone can play and will play for hours at a time.… Expand
  7. romoabel
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    To me its not about the graphics, its about the gameplay, and MW3 has AMAZING gameplay that can keep me playing for hours. The campaign was awesome, multiplayer is enjoyable and I can be sure that im getting every penny's worth on this game.
  8. barockhill
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    I dont understand why all of you are hating on this game so bad.. Of course its the same formula.. its THE SAME GAME! If they completely changed the format like some games have in the past.. it would have failed miserably. They upgraded the content, the weapons, the grouping. Its WAY better than black ops which was honestly just a pascifier to keep us playing until this came out. ButI dont understand why all of you are hating on this game so bad.. Of course its the same formula.. its THE SAME GAME! If they completely changed the format like some games have in the past.. it would have failed miserably. They upgraded the content, the weapons, the grouping. Its WAY better than black ops which was honestly just a pascifier to keep us playing until this came out. But why WHY why WHY do you want to change the game itself? The basic story, and game flow of this game? I mean im sure everyone would be pissed off who plays World of Warcraft if they came online and saw that they just went and scrambled everything around and now it played more like Final Fantasy or something... Its just the way this game works. And if you dont like it.. dont play it honestly… Expand
  9. kais
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    I cant understand why there are so many 0's on here. Sure, many of the aspects of the game remain the same but it does not change the fact that MW3 is still just as addictive as the other games in the series. If people were expecting drastic change from what we have seen before then they are shortsighted to say the least. Why change a winning formula? On the whole this game has hours ofI cant understand why there are so many 0's on here. Sure, many of the aspects of the game remain the same but it does not change the fact that MW3 is still just as addictive as the other games in the series. If people were expecting drastic change from what we have seen before then they are shortsighted to say the least. Why change a winning formula? On the whole this game has hours of entertainment and the multiplayer is at the heart of it, while spec ops will also provide useful co-op with old and new friends alike.… Expand
  10. Z_TUNE
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    Does it feel like mw2? yes, does it feel like dlc..a little. Is it the same fun and consistency you expect fomr cod yes. 60 bucks a year for new maps and new features seems fair to me, I think it is just "cool" to hate on this game right now.
  11. the5thfreedom
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    Where were all you "haters" when Black ops came out or even Modern warfare 2? oh yea thats right it wasnt the trendy thing to do so you all wait until the hipsters speak ip before you gain a voice. anyways the Story is alot better that Blasphmous 2nd game but its still just a ordinary action Michael Bay esque story so dont get too excited about it. the real Fun to be had is inWhere were all you "haters" when Black ops came out or even Modern warfare 2? oh yea thats right it wasnt the trendy thing to do so you all wait until the hipsters speak ip before you gain a voice. anyways the Story is alot better that Blasphmous 2nd game but its still just a ordinary action Michael Bay esque story so dont get too excited about it. the real Fun to be had is in Multiplayer almost all balencing issues are fixed from the preious games there are alot less spots to "camp" so a players skill is more a factor than who happens to run into your cross hairs. the killstreaks are more balanced and no longer require you to be afraid to die causeing you to lose all your killstreak progress. various weapons have been tweaked so they are not as overpower in previous game as well as many more changes which are all for the better. so if your looking for a fun fast paced competitive shooter to play for months on end this is what your looking for. as for all those complaints you keep hearing about it being the same just remember if it isnt broke dont fix it.… Expand
  12. euen
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    This is a fantastic game that picks up right where the 2nd one left off. Multiplayer is tweeked with cool new killstreaks and it is super fun. On top of all of that, spec ops is much improved and rocks. All these people hating just don't understand how great an overall game this really is.
  13. massacer
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    Well I see the BF trolls reviews are in, now listen to a rational review. If you enjoy the other Modern Warfare games, you'll like this one. Sure, not a whole lot different going on, but the campaign is amazing and the game is still fun. Screw the haters, if you like COD this game is for you.
  14. StevieF4
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    Ok. Come on people... its a sequel. What do do you expect out of a sequel? Why the same game wit a few tweaks. That is exactly what this is, but haters gonna hatem. Dont let them deter you from buyingg this game is the most fun I've had in a long time
  15. fitz226
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    This game is amazing. It's everything a fan of the Modern Warfare series could have dreamt of, with a solid but nowhere near brilliant campaign, but the hectic and fun Survival Mode, The challenging but enjoyable Special Ops, and, of course the On-line which I personally think is brilliant, and more than stands up against the best of the series. Those implying that this is a map pack,This game is amazing. It's everything a fan of the Modern Warfare series could have dreamt of, with a solid but nowhere near brilliant campaign, but the hectic and fun Survival Mode, The challenging but enjoyable Special Ops, and, of course the On-line which I personally think is brilliant, and more than stands up against the best of the series. Those implying that this is a map pack, might want to take a closer look at 16 all-new maps, a load of brand new guns to the series, loads of brand new perks, the brilliant new kill streak packages that I think are a great addition to the series, and the two new game modes. A map pack? I think not. while sure enough the game looks the same, why does this bother people? FIFA and NHL look the same every year. Get over it and enjoy the game. As for on-line stability, there are a couple of OP guns (Type 95 mainly) but nothing to put people off. If you are a fan of the series, DEFINITELY buy this. If not, go back to your games and leave us alone. Also, I am not a "fan-boy", I also own BF3 and would definitely say it is equal to this in its own fashion, but simply isn't as fun.… Expand
  16. wellmanb
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    I had to sign up and leave a short review to counter the BF3 fantards. While not revolutionary, MW3 is very polished. The graphics and gameplay are great. The multiplayer delivers with new perks and equipment. The maps are very balanced. I have not finished the campaign yet but I had a big smile on my face sabotaging the sub! The special forces co-op is a blast to play with a friend.I had to sign up and leave a short review to counter the BF3 fantards. While not revolutionary, MW3 is very polished. The graphics and gameplay are great. The multiplayer delivers with new perks and equipment. The maps are very balanced. I have not finished the campaign yet but I had a big smile on my face sabotaging the sub! The special forces co-op is a blast to play with a friend. Again nothing ground breaking but a great, polished game.… Expand
  17. truebalejandro
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. awesome, the best multiplayer ever! mw3!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!… Expand
  18. igor22
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    Is this a forum for reviews -or- for spoiled crybabies? Mere hours after the release of the game, 0 scores start popping up with ignorant comments and complaints that aren't even relevant to anything. If you don't like the LA Lakers, fine...but who has time to log on and blather away about how terrible they are. They win for a reason, just like this game. I knew exactly what I wanted whenIs this a forum for reviews -or- for spoiled crybabies? Mere hours after the release of the game, 0 scores start popping up with ignorant comments and complaints that aren't even relevant to anything. If you don't like the LA Lakers, fine...but who has time to log on and blather away about how terrible they are. They win for a reason, just like this game. I knew exactly what I wanted when I purchased it, and I'm glad it's a lot like the previous games. They don't owe you anything, how is an improved version of another sequel merit a 0? Of course, I'm fairly certain most of these stem from little complainers who don't even own the game or dislike it because it sells. As though all those hundreds of millions of people are all playing the worst game ever created for hours on end...yeah right. Why don't you just complain about video games in general, or your controller? Because they don't offer you the human connection that you're obviously missing. Go ahead and check every user who offered this game a 0 and battlefield a 10...while complaining about issues present in any shooter or for ridiculous "made up" scenarios imagined and fabricated with very little knowledge of the actual game. BTW, screw the Lakers...… Expand
  19. jandoedel
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
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  20. Praetor
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    This game is an incredible addition to the series, and I don't understand half of all the hate this game is receiving. People complain about how the game appears to be a "MW2 map pack" or a refurbished version of that game, but this rings true for many sequels and MW3 shouldn't be the only game chastised for this. A few recent titles that come to mind are Gears of War 3, Battlefield 3, andThis game is an incredible addition to the series, and I don't understand half of all the hate this game is receiving. People complain about how the game appears to be a "MW2 map pack" or a refurbished version of that game, but this rings true for many sequels and MW3 shouldn't be the only game chastised for this. A few recent titles that come to mind are Gears of War 3, Battlefield 3, and Uncharted 3, all of which were great games in their own right, but brought very few innovations to the single player / multi player experience where as MW3 has brought a myriad of new ideas to the multi player experience.

    If you consider the addition of the strike packages to the kill streak system, not to mention the new kill steaks themselves brings a new dynamic challenge to the multi player experience. The support package allows for more tactical and team based game play, a fix to a common complain that the call of duty series was simply an "arcade run and gun shooter". New multi player game modes such as kill confirmed also support the new team based play styles the franchise is supporting. Horde mode has been introducted to the series, and while it lacks the 4 player experience other titles have had, it is a good first attempt for the series. A big problem is that many people consider the treyarch and infinity ward / sledgehammer games versions of Call of duty to be synonymous, where as veterans of the series can attest that this is not the case. The new additions to MW3 may have existed in Black Ops, but it is new to this franchise and thus worth noting. Split screen multi player is another new addition that makes LAN parties with your friends a much easier experience. While the wager matches have been moved to strictly private match and LAN parties, they have added new modes such as Juggernaught which adds a new dynamic to this experience as well. Last but not least the returning mode of Spec Ops has been revamped and improved upon. The campaign provides the same sort of evocative and emotional storytelling and game play that many modern shooters lack and skip over, and provides an adequate conclusion to the epic story that began back in 2007. Overall Modern Warfare 3 is a superb shooter overall, and provides more innovations to the experience than the last Call of Duty installation Black Ops. This game does not deserve all the hatred it receives, and this reader suspects it is perpetrated mostly by internet trolls and active members of the Battlefield 3 community. As a final note I will leave you with this, if you don't like sequels being similar to their successful predecessors don't buy them; Modern Warfare 2 was an amazing game that broke sales records both within and outside the gaming industry, and as such the plan of improving upon an already successful game by keeping its roots and adding new innovations make sense to me.    … Expand
  21. MC_Bolton
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    I really like the new modern warfare. Sure it does feel like the others, but they found something that works so why would they go in a radically different direction with this game. i think mw3 is a great game how it is
  22. yellasdf
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    I don't see why there is so much negativity around this game. It wasn't bad at all, infact it was great. Why anyone would expect it to be different than Modern Warfare 2 is beyond me, considering they take place within a day from each other. Either way the gameplay is fun and it's an overall well made game.
  23. reckoning696
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    Perfect game!!! What it lacks in innovation it makes up for creativity with the campaign and special ops. The campaign contains great moments like always and an epic finale for an epic saga. The special ops mode is great for you to play with your best friend as it perfects both yours and his game. Also survival mode extends the games life by giving it that extra edge and a new gamemode toPerfect game!!! What it lacks in innovation it makes up for creativity with the campaign and special ops. The campaign contains great moments like always and an epic finale for an epic saga. The special ops mode is great for you to play with your best friend as it perfects both yours and his game. Also survival mode extends the games life by giving it that extra edge and a new gamemode to kill some hours (and russians). Finally the multiplayer is balanced and even the newest players can contribute to their teams performance and stand a chance against the veterans. Also adding proficiencies and streak packages gives you that feeling of control and customization over each class making you even better. Truly great game and if you have some time try it and you wont regret it because all of your doubts about he game will vanish!!! Way to go Infinity Ward and Sledgehammer Games a true masterpiece!!!… Expand
  24. mrrocks
    Nov 15, 2011
    10
    As good as always and even better, the online gameplay is unbeatable, is massive. Although the engine is the same I don't see why it makes a worst game.
  25. QuantumC0la
    Nov 15, 2011
    10
    Modern Warfare Returns! and this time its like a Michael Bay film, the single player is an explosive cinematic experience which concludes the 3 part drama that is the modern warfare storyline, the game still gives the player a range of different experience's from tight close combat to large scale urban warfare.

    This game not only offers a great single player experience but also now the    Modern Warfare Returns! and this time its like a Michael Bay film, the single player is an explosive cinematic experience which concludes the 3 part drama that is the modern warfare storyline, the game still gives the player a range of different experience's from tight close combat to large scale urban warfare.

    This game not only offers a great single player experience but also now the game offers a newly revamped spec ops mode, allowing players to further expand their solo experiance in a range of tactically challenging missions or complete the tasks with a friend in co op, not only can a player complete missions this time around but also compete in a mode fairly similar to horde or a more combative zombies in the mode called survival, as you progress through the waves of continously stronger enemies fighting to survive with the limited munitions you gain from the beginning and with a skilled player can turn the fight against the hard opposition with the use of killstreaks, perks and other equipment. And finally to the prestigious online mode which is already one of the best in the market now is better, with a feel of both modern warfare 1 and 2, 3 offers a player now a larger range of gameplay through the use of the newly formed strike packages giving players the ability to use a range of different kill streaks that will help their type of player. This game also offers an huge amount of challenges giving the player a big sense of achievement when his/her screen displays the players achievements and gains titles and emblems to show offer furthermore the bigger range of camo's that can be earned also giving the player more bragging rights. simply a great conclusion to a great franchise!    … Expand
  26. audidiablo
    Nov 15, 2011
    10
    I find it amusing how so many people come here to bash on MW3. I feel this game is just right on every level, mind you I just purchased my Xbox MW3 edition and never played any of MW on a console but on a PC. I'm one to get very irritated with FPS with a controller instead of mouse/keyboard but I find this game to be nice enough for me to get used to it. I feel the graphics are beautifulI find it amusing how so many people come here to bash on MW3. I feel this game is just right on every level, mind you I just purchased my Xbox MW3 edition and never played any of MW on a console but on a PC. I'm one to get very irritated with FPS with a controller instead of mouse/keyboard but I find this game to be nice enough for me to get used to it. I feel the graphics are beautiful but of course they can always get better. People need to understand that writing a graphics engine is no cake walk. People cry about the graphics, why not assist them in making a new engine? It usually takes years of development. I'm rather certain they are not slouching here and we should see something new in 2012. So everyone QQ shadap. Be happy the franchise exists otherwise you would have never had the same pleasure and joy of any COD.… Expand
  27. GrimCreeper2000
    Nov 15, 2011
    10
    Mw3 blows Battlefield 3 out of da water wit da grphics errythngs bttr, hppy dey brought spec ops bck nd da campaign is brilliant loved it so all u h8rs yall can kp yallz h8 4 it 2 urslvs cuz u prlly aint beat da game on vetran fckn pssys
  28. ccoady
    Nov 15, 2011
    10
    Obviously those "USERS" that give this game a Zero are just bitter Battlefield "FanBoys", or simply have something against COD. Yes, it is just an upgrade from MW2. It ALSO adds in the great features that were in Black ops, like co-op (local) deathmatch where two people can play online from the same system online split screen. The gun SOUND more realistic (especially the sniper rifles)Obviously those "USERS" that give this game a Zero are just bitter Battlefield "FanBoys", or simply have something against COD. Yes, it is just an upgrade from MW2. It ALSO adds in the great features that were in Black ops, like co-op (local) deathmatch where two people can play online from the same system online split screen. The gun SOUND more realistic (especially the sniper rifles) and the power decrease of the Noob-TUBE really decreases the frustration level. The game is probably an 8.5, since the multi-player maps really kind of suck, but the addition of some good spec ops missions and survival mode really make this game massive, aside from the fairly short campaign mode. Infinity ward/Sledgehammer did a good job improving on MW2 under the circumstances of their company basically disbanding. What you get is MW2 with improved features, all the great features of Black-ops, and optimized modes for hours upon hours of gameplay. Compare to game like Uncharted 2 & 3. Uncharted 2 was a GREAT game. So was Uncharted 3. They use the same mechanics, graphics engine and really offer nothing new in gameplay, just a new updated experience. That's what Sequels are all about. Clearly, the negative "USER" reviews outweigh the positive reviews because most that would give positive reviews are busy enjoying the game....All 4 million of them.… Expand
  29. Ducksfan2011
    Nov 15, 2011
    10
    What do people expect when a third title comes out in a series? You know exactly what you are going to get. See the enemy, kill it. Its that simple and people obviously love it considering the amount of sales Activision has for this.
  30. Dieselreloadf1
    Nov 15, 2011
    10
    Actually, it´s a great job made by Infinity Ward with the graphics and saving the same config about Modern warfare 2. The gamers don´t need to imroove the pc for play this game. And the action it´s more fluid. 9.0 of 10!
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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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