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. pauljohnson
    Nov 23, 2011
    10
    Graphics exactly the same as when the fourth installment was released. All the maps are the same recycled, predictable settings that we'd come to expect from a brainless action shooter. The story is also the same repetitive storyline, just recycled over again to produce something only slightly different. This has the same problems as its predecessors; sloppy movement, annoying AI,Graphics exactly the same as when the fourth installment was released. All the maps are the same recycled, predictable settings that we'd come to expect from a brainless action shooter. The story is also the same repetitive storyline, just recycled over again to produce something only slightly different. This has the same problems as its predecessors; sloppy movement, annoying AI, predictable storylines and settings, a campaign that is far too short and does not hold up against a second run through. Oh, and the same, wooden characters who shout generic military lines like "Hehehe, this'll get the bastards", and "Light' em up!"

    Exactly what I was expecting from Call of Duty now, just a churned out, thoughtless, soul sucking piece of **** designed only to brainlessley entertain you, but even then it falls short on its second play through.    … Expand
  2. chris23433
    Nov 24, 2011
    10
    I didn't expect this game to be a whole lot and i think i was right in my assumption. The campaign is great tying up the story rather nicely, although i will admit that the majority of the set pieces have been done before in other cod games. The spec ops is fun along with the brand new survival mode which is tons of fun. The multiplayer is just awful in my opinion, the weapons, perks, andI didn't expect this game to be a whole lot and i think i was right in my assumption. The campaign is great tying up the story rather nicely, although i will admit that the majority of the set pieces have been done before in other cod games. The spec ops is fun along with the brand new survival mode which is tons of fun. The multiplayer is just awful in my opinion, the weapons, perks, and the new strike packages are great additions to the series but don't make up for the lack of features that were in black ops such as the wager matches, emblem customization, and player cards. Also, i hate the maps in black ops but i would gladly play any of the black ops maps instead of **** awful mw3 maps. They said that making them smaller would reduce camping **** the way they made the new maps only further encourage camping which ruins the gameplay experience. Also, the lag compensation and hit detection is worse than black ops which i thought was as bad as it could get, guess i was wrong. Anyways to wrap this up i give this game a 7 out of 10. The multiplayer is awful but the enjoyable campaign and absolutely addictive spec ops cooperative mode do bring the game up.… Expand
  3. cowSgolVlO0
    Nov 25, 2011
    10
    it is a Call of Duty game people calm down. There will always be no scoping drop shots and camping. You cant take that out of the game. Once again it is a GAME. 10 out of 10. Infinity ward and sledgehammer have out done them selves with MW3 I love the multiplayer and campaign, good graphics aswell.
  4. Bollemannen
    Nov 25, 2011
    10
    Its funny how there are more BF3 fanboys hating on MW3 here, then there are BF3 fanboys liking their own game. This clearly shows how much they want their retarded game to look good in compared to MW3. Its amazing how good the game is after all the bad things Infinity Ward has gone thru the last 2 years. But the story in MW3 was kinda short but really action-packed and awesome. Spec Ops isIts funny how there are more BF3 fanboys hating on MW3 here, then there are BF3 fanboys liking their own game. This clearly shows how much they want their retarded game to look good in compared to MW3. Its amazing how good the game is after all the bad things Infinity Ward has gone thru the last 2 years. But the story in MW3 was kinda short but really action-packed and awesome. Spec Ops is Greaat! Multiplayer is similar to the one in Mw2, but its the way i like it.… Expand
  5. EvolutionSn1per
    Nov 26, 2011
    10
    When Call of Duty 4 was first released in 2007, my CoD addiction began. I loved the arcade style fast gameplay which was quite different from other games I had played. World at War was released the following year, which I did not have high hopes for, considering it was made by a different developer. At first, I did not like it. I loved the campaign and Nazi Zombies, but not theWhen Call of Duty 4 was first released in 2007, my CoD addiction began. I loved the arcade style fast gameplay which was quite different from other games I had played. World at War was released the following year, which I did not have high hopes for, considering it was made by a different developer. At first, I did not like it. I loved the campaign and Nazi Zombies, but not the multiplayer. However, after a fair bit of play time, I started to get into it, and by the time I had reached level 65, I loved it. The following year, I was very excited for Modern Warfare 2. I had been following it since the hour in which it was announced (no really, the hour). I went to the midnight launch, picked up the Prestige Edition and went home. I took the next day off and played it for 24 hours straight. I was absolutely in love with it. I also got this hyped about Black Ops, based on the recent history of my love affair with CoD. I once again went to the midnight launch, picking up the Prestige Edition. When I first started playing it, something was different. It just didn't feel like a CoD game. The only thing I liked about it was Zombies. I thought that the campaign was terrible, and no matter how much I played the multiplayer I could not get into it. After about a day of play time, I officially gave up on the multiplayer.

    Earlier this year, Modern Warfare 3 was announced. Based on the disappointment of Black Ops, and the fact that due to layoffs, the multiplayer would be made by Raven Software, I did not have high hopes for this game at all. I did not bother with the midnight release, or even the Hardened Edition. In fact, this was the first CoD game since Call of Duty 4 that I did not buy on the release date. With the high number of friends playing this game, I decided to get it. I did not like the campaign, but Spec Ops was a lot of fun. When I first started playing the multiplayer, it didn't feel right. But it seemed that the more I played it, the more I started to enjoy it, even though I thought that CoD was dead when Black Ops was released. Well let me tell you something.

    CoD HAS BEEN REVIVED!!!!!!!

    After extensively playing the multiplayer, I have once again fallen in love with CoD. The gameplay feels like a hybrid between Call of Duty 4 and Modern Warfare 2, which I am really liking. The brand new strike packages are fantastic, and with the addition of the Specialist Strike Package, CoD is no longer all about killstreaks, like it was in Modern Warfare 2. There are a few overpowered guns, but since these are unlocked at early levels, the game is fairly balanced. The damage taken from explosives has been considerably reduced, which means you will see a lot less people running around with grenade launchers, like you did in Modern Warfare 2. Two new game modes have been added to Modern Warfare 3. These are Kill Confirmed and Team Defender. Kill Confirmed is similar to Team Deathmatch, but once an enemy is killed, they drop their dog tags, and the only way to score for your team is to collect those dog tags by walking into them. However, you can collect your fallen teammates dog tags to prevent an enemy from getting them. The other new mode, Team Defender, is once again similar to Team Deathmatch. It starts off with a flag in the middle of the map. Teams will start killing each other, just like in Team Deathmatch, but a kill is only worth 50 points instead of 100. The objective is for someone on your team to pick up the flag. While someone on your team has the flag, your team will gain 100 points per kill, making it easier to reach the score limit of 7500 points. However, if you have the flag, you will show up on the enemyâ    … Expand
  6. vfalpha
    Nov 26, 2011
    10
    Modern warfare 3 is a great game no matter what internet trolls say. Yes, it was very much like MW2 but MW2 was also a great game. Also, much more content was added (better weapons, different maps, different spec ops missions, good story, etc.). Just because it doesn't have something really great and unique about it doesn't mean its a bad game. They made a great game better, so thatModern warfare 3 is a great game no matter what internet trolls say. Yes, it was very much like MW2 but MW2 was also a great game. Also, much more content was added (better weapons, different maps, different spec ops missions, good story, etc.). Just because it doesn't have something really great and unique about it doesn't mean its a bad game. They made a great game better, so that doesn't make it a bad game at all.… Expand
  7. evinho
    Nov 26, 2011
    10
    adorei o jogo muito bom, não achei mais do mesmo não, e entendi muito bem a história nota 10 mesmo, quem disse que e mais do mesmo,e por que ta torcendo que o batlefild fika igual a esse, não tem melhor não , podem jogar.
  8. forsakentitin
    Nov 27, 2011
    10
    this game is beautiful you cant´s say other thing, is a perfect game with a perfect story and a perfect gameplay but you are fans of B3 i think, i don´t agree with you
  9. ChargdByRedBull
    Nov 28, 2011
    10
    Ok, my honest opinion, to all those people who hate the game, just cause you hate how it plays, doesn't mean it's not a good game. The mechanics, spawns, and maps may need some tweeks and changes, but it's a new game. Don't look at what it is, but what it could be. Black Ops was crap at first, and given a few months Treyarch had the game up to par. The strike package system gives youOk, my honest opinion, to all those people who hate the game, just cause you hate how it plays, doesn't mean it's not a good game. The mechanics, spawns, and maps may need some tweeks and changes, but it's a new game. Don't look at what it is, but what it could be. Black Ops was crap at first, and given a few months Treyarch had the game up to par. The strike package system gives you more variety with killstreaks, and the balance in this game is quite good, I can do just as well with the M4, MP5, or a sniper rifle as I can with any of the guns unlocked at higher levels. The prestige token's are another good investment, allowing you to unlock things as you see fit, such as permanently unlocking a weapon, or giving yourself another custom class. Overall, yeah this game has some issues. It's new, they can't find everything wrong with the game during development because it's not being played on such a large scale. But for all gamers from casual to hardcore, well worth the $60 investment.… Expand
  10. wpcarter711
    Nov 28, 2011
    10
    http://www.ign.com/videos/2011/11/28/ign-au-modern-warfare-3-song
    I hope you haters enjoy this game, because I have know idea how you people could hate this game, you all must love Battlefield 3 so much, wait a minute, most of you gave Battlefield 3 a 10. Don't worry everyone, it's all good, just got some Battlefield 3 fanboys who knows Call of Duty is a better game.
    **** you and the M1    http://www.ign.com/videos/2011/11/28/ign-au-modern-warfare-3-song
    I hope you haters enjoy this game, because I have know idea how you people could hate this game, you all must love Battlefield 3 so much, wait a minute, most of you gave Battlefield 3 a 10. Don't worry everyone, it's all good, just got some Battlefield 3 fanboys who knows Call of Duty is a better game.
    **** you and the M1 Abrams you all rode on.    … Expand
  11. WARDY547
    Nov 28, 2011
    10
    people are trolling the metacritic, all battlefield fanboys, the servers are awesome gameplay is better and an all round sweet game to play, elite is very good. walks all over ea's battlelog
  12. IcyGames
    Nov 29, 2011
    10
    The MW2.5 claim is quite false. The game might not be a breakthrough for the CoD series, but it certainly is the best one since CoD4. If you are new to the CoD series, this is going to be a fun start. If you're used to the CoD series and looking for something totally new, then this isn't what you're looking for. And if you liked previous titles and are just looking for somethingThe MW2.5 claim is quite false. The game might not be a breakthrough for the CoD series, but it certainly is the best one since CoD4. If you are new to the CoD series, this is going to be a fun start. If you're used to the CoD series and looking for something totally new, then this isn't what you're looking for. And if you liked previous titles and are just looking for something refreshing, you're going to feel right at home. And if you're sceptical about wether to buy the game or not, then definitely don't listen to the people who rate the game '0' or '10'. Listen to a professional who knows what she/he is doing, not a fanboy.… Expand
  13. walrus131mauler
    Nov 30, 2011
    10
    people rating the game a ten or a zero is just not right if you rate it a ten then you are a fanboy or you are trying to boost the rating if you rate it a zero then you are a troll im giving it a fair review barely any improvements over past games if you didnt like it then this game wont change your mind.
  14. MrRAGER5150
    Nov 30, 2011
    10
    Modern Warfare 2.5, same graphics, same gameplay, same everything. This is clearly not the case, the graphics are not the same, gameplay is not the same, weapons are not the same, maps are not the same. Its a different game and i think its funny that all of the bf3 fanboys have the urge to ramble the same thing on every mw3 article or video. It is similar to every other cod, but why isModern Warfare 2.5, same graphics, same gameplay, same everything. This is clearly not the case, the graphics are not the same, gameplay is not the same, weapons are not the same, maps are not the same. Its a different game and i think its funny that all of the bf3 fanboys have the urge to ramble the same thing on every mw3 article or video. It is similar to every other cod, but why is that a bad thing? Obviously millions, including myself, love COD and would not like to see it change completely. It's not perfect, but im giving it a ten just to piss off all you bf3 fans.… Expand
  15. jkayne
    Dec 6, 2011
    10
    I've been playing video games for over 20 years. I consider myself a core gamer for any console. This is a great game. If you have to rent it first, that's fine, but you'll be sold on it instantly. The campaign is awesome with all the usual twists and turns CoD is known for. The 60 frames per second animation is smoother that any other on the market, especially online multiplayer. Go toI've been playing video games for over 20 years. I consider myself a core gamer for any console. This is a great game. If you have to rent it first, that's fine, but you'll be sold on it instantly. The campaign is awesome with all the usual twists and turns CoD is known for. The 60 frames per second animation is smoother that any other on the market, especially online multiplayer. Go to IGN. com and read about it if you don't believe me (or your gaming site of choice). If the Metacritic score is below 8, don't believe it, like I said rent it and you'll be addicted.… Expand
  16. Sarge_16
    Dec 6, 2011
    10
    Epic FPS Game, i think one of the best Game i ever play, although it uses old Engine from MW2 but its still Very fun to play, and i'm not disappointed with this Game At all, i really exited for the Next Call of Duty Epic Sequel
  17. Avoryx
    Dec 13, 2011
    10
    This game is amazing.
    The campaign is good, but i wish it had coop campaign.
    The multiplayer is pure gold, the best a call of duty has ever had.
    My wife and I play it nightly, and it's a great time.
    The elite hiccups have been a little bit of a pain, but now that it's working i love it.
  18. Factscommunity
    Dec 15, 2011
    10
    - De game is grafisch achterhaald - Het verhaal is niet altijd even goed
    - Elite niet optimaal werkend
    - Te weinig vernieuwing

    Lees de rest op: http://www.factscommunity.nl/community/artikelen-reviews-en-previews-f52/review-call-of-duty-modern-warfare-3-t1874.html
  19. Rap-Sku
    Dec 15, 2011
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Veramente ben fatto, bella grafica, bella trama...ottimo!!! Non so un grandissimo intenditore di questi giochi, ma tra giochi al pc e diversi giochi sia su xbox che ps3 posso dire ke mw3 mi ha davvero impressionato positivamente, e non sono affatto d'accordo con tutte le critiche arrecate dai giocatori insoddisfatti!!… Expand
  20. TarintinoCodFan
    Dec 16, 2011
    10
    If you own an Xbox360, or any other console, then it should be made a crime to not own MW3. It has an epic campaign, which is considered too short, but if they extended it, then it would be boring. The multiplayer is the best yet. Forget Battlefield, sales show MW3 is the remaining champion in gaming. Oorah.
  21. Rsshadowlord
    Dec 16, 2011
    10
    The game is amazing. The plot is sort of confusing at one part because you never learn the fate of this one soldier but it is sort of implied. The graphics are sort of mw2 ish but the gameplay will make you almost completely forget about the graphics. The weapons are new and fresh.
  22. phongsavath25
    Dec 16, 2011
    10
    If u play all the the Call of Duty MW game u well get the kick out of the story of the game, there is something different of the game every year, the mulitplayer gameplay is different every year too, the online mulitplayer gameplay u well get more XP points and level ups, In MW3 there is Elite that u can buy for just a good price, its fun, but it has there ups and downs of this game,If u play all the the Call of Duty MW game u well get the kick out of the story of the game, there is something different of the game every year, the mulitplayer gameplay is different every year too, the online mulitplayer gameplay u well get more XP points and level ups, In MW3 there is Elite that u can buy for just a good price, its fun, but it has there ups and downs of this game, some people don't like it, some people do. But u well enjoy playing this game and u well never get enough of it.… Expand
  23. Flashbomb7
    Dec 17, 2011
    10
    If your wondering why so many people are hating on this series and if you think it's the greatest game ever, why on earth would people dislike it? Here's why, it's a great game. The gameplay and graphics are good and the game itself is a great game. However, it's a **** sequel. There is almost no innovation, new maps and a new mode doesn't make it a sequel. It makes it an expansion, and weIf your wondering why so many people are hating on this series and if you think it's the greatest game ever, why on earth would people dislike it? Here's why, it's a great game. The gameplay and graphics are good and the game itself is a great game. However, it's a **** sequel. There is almost no innovation, new maps and a new mode doesn't make it a sequel. It makes it an expansion, and we shouldn't pay full retail price for an expansion. There aren't any real new mechanics or anything added that would remake the game and create an enjoyable experience familiar, yet new and full of fun surprises. That's what everyone here(the smart ones anyway) wanted, and we're not pissed because BF3 didn't get as good a score or whatever, we're pissed because this sequel is just lame. The only real reason people like it because the die-hard COD fans just don't seem to care for new innovation or new game mechanics or a new interesting experience. They'll just eat up whatever crap is thrown at them as long as it says call of duty. We don't want lame pathetic excuses for new things. The new game mode is interesting and could be fun sure, but there NEEDS to be more in a game if you want a sequel.… Expand
  24. diehard-gamer
    Apr 24, 2012
    10
    MW1 was the game I bought an Xbox360 to play.MW2 and 3 were pretty much the same game with different maps. I don't play online much as all the geeks online don't do much other than swear at each other, so the single player game is quite important to me. Its not bad. Its too short and a bit too 'supersoldier' - but aren't all the shootemups these days? Basically, if you liked MW1 and 2MW1 was the game I bought an Xbox360 to play.MW2 and 3 were pretty much the same game with different maps. I don't play online much as all the geeks online don't do much other than swear at each other, so the single player game is quite important to me. Its not bad. Its too short and a bit too 'supersoldier' - but aren't all the shootemups these days? Basically, if you liked MW1 and 2 you'll like this. So to end with a question for the developers. We have single player story mode, we have online multiplayer mode - why never any modes with battlemaps, two sides, a single player and loads of bots?… Expand
  25. MRSuperxboxdude
    Dec 17, 2011
    10
    Mw3 is a game witch you all hate, but i personly it because it has some of the best multiplayer of all time, campaign story has ended the mw trilogy and survial mode is addicting and fun. This is the best COD and is the best reason to play fps
  26. GhostBox223
    Dec 22, 2011
    10
    I love how the bf3 fanboys come to troll like this changes things for them, bf3 will remain to be garbage no matter what you say, with that said,besides the shooting from head and lag issue that is being worked on now the game is solid! Ricochet has been added and they are doing lots of updates, i am elite premium and the fact that it kicked off with a hitch was nothing compared to meI love how the bf3 fanboys come to troll like this changes things for them, bf3 will remain to be garbage no matter what you say, with that said,besides the shooting from head and lag issue that is being worked on now the game is solid! Ricochet has been added and they are doing lots of updates, i am elite premium and the fact that it kicked off with a hitch was nothing compared to me buying bf3 and not being able to play PERIOD! sounds are amazing( no bf3 pellet guns here) and of course in any single game with every person that plays...if you are good at it then you enjoy it...to a extent then comes in personal preference.I dont constantly get spawned,no scoped(thank god),or teams that stay a mile apart i play to be in gunfights not rush a half mile to die from some 9 yr old prone in the corner of the map, horrible horrible bf3 players blend waaayy too much it is very hard to distinguish although i did love the story and location of bf3 i felt like i was in black hawk down or somethin..MW3 movement is smooth graphics are clear and gametypes(new) and regular are everything i expected..if i wanted bf3 i should have kept my MEDAL OF HONOR!! mw3 is exactly what it should be... same steak different sauce!!… Expand
  27. HKTac
    Dec 23, 2011
    10
    I've been playing MW games for a long time now. I've come to expect the same ol same ol and this one delivers....the same old! I enjoyed the game, I felt the campaign was interesting, building on the older games, which was nice. What I do not like is that your computer can become a dedicated server, in which case, I started getting pummeled every time on mutiplayer. In fact, I've beenI've been playing MW games for a long time now. I've come to expect the same ol same ol and this one delivers....the same old! I enjoyed the game, I felt the campaign was interesting, building on the older games, which was nice. What I do not like is that your computer can become a dedicated server, in which case, I started getting pummeled every time on mutiplayer. In fact, I've been right about 90% of the time when I rage quit and discover that I was the host. Seriously, I pay a good amount of money for these games, GET US SOME DEDICATED SERVERS! There is no excuse for this crap!

    Aside from that, multiplayer delivers, although not on a large scale like BF3. Although I absolutely f-ing hate BF3 after playing that glitchy, crappy game for the last 3 weeks, it does have a big edge on MW3's small multiplayer maps. If you took MW and it's software engine and applied the concept of BF3 to it, the game would be unstoppable. But as it is, BF3 sucks and MW3 is still a good game.    … Expand
  28. GreyKnight597
    Dec 25, 2011
    10
    This is just in spite to all of people who are bashing on this game. Are you guys seriously this pissed off a game? I can't believe that after all the time you had to research this game some of you still bought it and are now complaining. I wouldn't mind if people didn't like this game but I can say that the ONLY reason people are this angry towards Infinity Ward is because of CoD: BlackThis is just in spite to all of people who are bashing on this game. Are you guys seriously this pissed off a game? I can't believe that after all the time you had to research this game some of you still bought it and are now complaining. I wouldn't mind if people didn't like this game but I can say that the ONLY reason people are this angry towards Infinity Ward is because of CoD: Black (crap) Ops. Treyarch provided "relief" to the FPS community that in my opinion was utter crap. Sure Modern Warfare 3 didn't push the limits but when you're trying to end a franchise there is little you can do. People complain at how the MW3 graphics look just like CoD4. Have you seen Crap Ops? It's horrendous. Even the cinematic scenes were so bad that i'd put it on par with PS2 games that had really nice graphics for it's time. MW3 at least had the decency to make smooth out the edges, the ambiance is the same sure but the character models are great to look at. I just wished they kept third-person so I could enjoy them.

    As for multi-player, they fixed everything that the whiners back then were **** about and these babies still cry. It goes to show you that the FPS community has taken a lot of steps back since CoD4 and I still put the blame on Crap Ops. MW3 took out things gamers didn't like such as one man army and the strength of grenades. What did Craps Ops do? Put money in their multi-player and player cards. It is hilarious how Treyarch was "shocked" that players would make offensive images with the playercards. I wish I could believe they were oblivious but I think they were that dumb.

    MW3 at least fixed that moronic idea of CoD bucks and made you level up your gun rather than having money. Having to manage your money and your XP was just dumb as hell. At least with the gun leveling system gamers could actually focus on gun challenges and get a rewards for doing so.

    Another thing which isn't a fix but i'm happy they kept were gun physics. People say the gun physics are terrible and it sound effects are awful. Two things the sound was fixed to not give people with turtlebeaches an ungodly advantage over everyone else. And second the physics are as good as any FPS should be. In Crap Ops the bullets would literally go at the speed of light, sure bullets are fast but not to a point that it will hit someone instantly.

    I read from a user about how this game didn't have zombies. I'm sorry if Infinity Ward doesn't like being a scam by ripping of another developers idea. Plus they revamped the Spec. Ops mode PLUS a survival mode. Like it or not I give IW a thunderous applause for at least trying something different which couldn't be said about the zombies in Crap Ops that only added more strange and annoying features to zombies, because I love some ghost stealing my crap or even zombie monkeys. Regardless zombies is far from any other zombie game. If you want to play a game about zombie then get a game about zombies. They're take is so bland with zombies just overrunning you. Nazi zombies stops being a fun game mode and turns into a game where you make a well-drawn out plan with no room for error that ends up in a botched attempt as you yell at the one guy who screwed up.

    I could go on for ages but there's a character limit so i'll touch on my final point, single-player. Single player is amazing plain and simple. IW did a marvelous job in taking the story of CoD4 and linking it all together focusing on the face of evil, Makarov. Makarov is by far one of the greatest villians and even if you don't like the game or the story you could analyze Makarov by himself and say he was a BAMF. It definitely blew Crap Ops out of the water. What was the villian in that game? The stereotypical communist jerk-off who brainwashed people? Seriously brainwashing? That so cool that Treyarch implied that you were the shooter on the grassy knoll, oh come on! That is one of the dumbest ideas i've seen and that's just in the first game. I'm an atheist but I pray to god to make sure another abortion like the single-player of Craps Ops never appears again. In conclusion MW3 is a good game (not the greatest!) and only gets a 10 from me because some people are so sensitive like the little 12 year old kids they make fun of online and gave this game a zero for no legitimate reason other than their stubbornness. If Crap Ops had never existed and MW3 came out right off the bat you people would have loved this game. Maybe in a parallel universe Treyarch never existed and I count those people lucky and bless them and all the other people who take a stand against the mindless masses. If you want to fight about it then bring it on, and i'm not talking about internet fight. I want a real fight because if you're gonna talk this much trash then get ready to fight for what you believe in, but I guess you guys are cowards    … Expand
  29. RichardFR12
    Dec 29, 2011
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is one of the best games of 2011, although BF3 has nicer graphics, i think MW3 is a better game with a bigger fan base. The maps are less opener than in Black Ops. The battles are more semi-close and close combat.… Expand
  30. Noobkroyer
    Jan 1, 2012
    10
    Just awesome! i could keep writing all day about how awesome this game is, but noone even reads those reviews, i think they made a good game, and chaged what had to be changed and improved the gameplay.
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#13 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2011
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Metascore
88

Generally favorable reviews - based on 81 Critic Reviews

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