Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

 Xbox 360
User Score
3.5

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 8685 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2,253 out of 8685
  2. Mixed: 954 out of 8685
  3. Negative: 5,478 out of 8685
Buy Now
Buy on

Review this game

  1. Your Score
    0 out of 10
    Rate this:
    • 10
    • 9
    • 8
    • 7
    • 6
    • 5
    • 4
    • 3
    • 2
    • 1
    • 0
    • 0
  1. Submit
  2. Check Spelling
view
per page
  1. Blueninja45
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Thus far, I have only played the Campaign, but I have extremely enjoyed it. One of the best campaigns I have ever played. I haven't played multiplayer AT ALL yet, but I really want to! Highly recommended!! Better story than Black Ops, in my opinion.
  2. Sullio
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    It's getting so classical but still very entertaining. I only play solo because of my poor internet speed, but i'd say the campaing is even more spectacular than usual and it deserves a good rate, even if the game is short.
  3. philly42
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    This is the best call of duty to date. I took a week vacation to log so long hours. It will not be long enough. The game rocks in every aspect, it you like call of duty or 1st persons shooters, do not miss this game, it is an incredible experience. Answer the call, you will not be sorry.
  4. Sdrol117
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    The campaign for this game leaves much to be desired, but the Spec ops and multiplayer is satisfying and incredibly addicting. This game is the best of the series.
  5. xxpurerushxx
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Many of these users that rated this game a "0" sound very much like Battlefield fanboys to me. Most of their criticisms are the "small maps","lack of vehicles", and "lack of destruction". If you want those things play Battlefield and stop hating on a game because it outsold yours. Honestly I have been playing COD since the original and it has consistently set the bar for first personMany of these users that rated this game a "0" sound very much like Battlefield fanboys to me. Most of their criticisms are the "small maps","lack of vehicles", and "lack of destruction". If you want those things play Battlefield and stop hating on a game because it outsold yours. Honestly I have been playing COD since the original and it has consistently set the bar for first person shooters especially for console players. I would have purchased this game even if it had no single player campaign at all. I find it extremely hard to play single player when the multiplayer is this addictive. In my opinion a game would have to be completely broken and unplayable to warrant a "0" rating and this game is far from that. The shooting mechanic is still the best on the market and firefights are always frantic and exciting. Personally I love the close quarters combat. There is no better feeling than turning a corner, catching a glimpse of 2 enemies heading your direction and having the skills to get both kills when they have the upperhand. So Im sorry to all the users on here that played MW3 for a couple hours online, got slaughtered by me, lost all self esteem and rated this game a "0". The multiplayer is top notch but I wish they would have incorporated 4 players into Survival Mode. Also I'd hoped that playing Survival Mode would help to rank me up in multiplayer but they are 2 separate things. If there were some kind of reward to playing Special Ops that would carry over to your multiplayer that would be great. Other than those issues this game is awesome and there is no reason to not buy this game RIGHT NOW!!!!!… Expand
  6. GhostGemini
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    It feels the same as it's prequel but with much more improvement. All the extra features & class combinations etc makes me want to keep playing it again.
  7. DeadGecko
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    There might be much of the same here for MW3 but it delivers. The game is hands down fun no matter who you are. All the new tweaks hit where it counts and the new game types are great such as kill confirmed. Brings out all the campers ;-)
  8. madskull
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    It's more of the same, but it's good. The graphics looks better than the other Modern Warfare, but just as Black Ops. The multiplayer is great as always.
  9. total_tech
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    This game is awesome! I'm sorry but I don't see what everyone is complaining about. Yes it doesn't offer much new, but it doesn't have to. Its the same COD we know and love but improved upon.
  10. vexus_vi
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    modern warfare hasn't lost a beat since mw2 and is still the solid shooter i have expected from infinity ward, even after all the shannanigans going on at activision. all the negative scores and zeros are from just trolls and ignorant people that haven't played the game or just want to be a demeanor on something that they don't want to like and have no wish to play.
  11. Circuitkilla
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Great game. If you enjoyed other Call of Duty games you will enjoy this one. Solid online,Spec-Ops is good, survival is a good addition and a fun campaign.
  12. BigCat369
    Nov 13, 2011
    9
    you cant get a game as reliable as call of duty. it is a garaunteed good time whether by yourself or with friends. Sledghammer changed it up and i believe that they took the best of call of duty 4 and modern warfare 2 and combined them. they have made me a believer. i would have liked bigger maps, and more updated graphics. small complaints which is why it did not recieve a 10 from me
  13. cdechnik12889
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    I really like the changes they brought to franchise with this one. Kill confirmed is a great game mode that just about eliminates all campers. There's a wider selection of hardcore game types. Not as much customization as black ops but still enough to always give you something new to try. Ability to changevparty leader is a nice addition. Maps are big but everyone gives the option of longI really like the changes they brought to franchise with this one. Kill confirmed is a great game mode that just about eliminates all campers. There's a wider selection of hardcore game types. Not as much customization as black ops but still enough to always give you something new to try. Ability to changevparty leader is a nice addition. Maps are big but everyone gives the option of long or close range combat. I gave this a nine because nothing is perfect but for me its pretty close.… Expand
  14. codphan4life
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Dont listen to these reviews. If you liked MW2 you'll love MW3. The Campaign is the best campaign in any COD ever made. I agree with the MW 2.5 aspect but im perfectly fine with MW 2.5. They took out all the garbage that was in MW2 and made it a more gun on gun game. No 2nd chance, No one man army no command perks.
  15. Hunterkiller515
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    I have played every Call of Duty game out, and I didn't start with COD Classic, the original, with the 2 expansions. MW3 is by no means a bad game. Sure it may not having anything too ground breaking, and feels like other Modern Warfare titles, but that isn't a bad thing. The COD 4 :MW is on of the best games that I have ever played, and if MW3 still plays like it but with new maps and newI have played every Call of Duty game out, and I didn't start with COD Classic, the original, with the 2 expansions. MW3 is by no means a bad game. Sure it may not having anything too ground breaking, and feels like other Modern Warfare titles, but that isn't a bad thing. The COD 4 :MW is on of the best games that I have ever played, and if MW3 still plays like it but with new maps and new weapons with a re-vamped kill streak system then so what? Doesn't mean that it is not fun to play. My only grip about this game so far is the length of the campaign. I beat it in 5 hours, which is short and a little disappointing, but the actions sequences that happen in the game will keep me coming back. I respect the developers for not adding fluff to the story just so I can play for an extra 20 minutes. Besides, if you are only getting this game for the story, you are missing out on some great co-op and multi-player gaming. Sure people are going to hate this game because it is a big name game, but that doesn't mean that is a bad game. Activision and their yearly release of COD game is getting annoying though. They are going to destroy a great series, which is a shame. I will only by the games developed by IW to support them since they are one of the best developers out there at the moment. I would also like to show some love for SeldgeHammer games with their amazing contribution to this series. I hope that they will stay the path with IW to make great games. Not that I want to bash Tryarch, but I am just not a fan of their games. (Except the expansion packs for the original Call of Duty)… Expand
  16. BlueInq
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    This game is great if you like the Call of Duty series, however if you don't like the series in the first place it is unlikely that this game will change your mind. There are numerous additions and subtle changes to the game from Black Ops and MW2, many of which are excellent. For example the new weapon sway on many guns such as ARs and SMGs when aiming down the sights make engaging atThis game is great if you like the Call of Duty series, however if you don't like the series in the first place it is unlikely that this game will change your mind. There are numerous additions and subtle changes to the game from Black Ops and MW2, many of which are excellent. For example the new weapon sway on many guns such as ARs and SMGs when aiming down the sights make engaging at long range more skillful. The guns kill quicker than on Black Ops and the maps are smaller and more 'crafted' for intense short firefights. The Killstreaks are slightly more complex but less powerful and in objective modes, going for the objective counts to your killstreak.

    The campaign is disappointigly short, much like CoD 4, WaW MW2 and Black Ops campaigns. However this is primarily a multiplayer game and that is where MW3 is strongest. Overall I give it 9/10. It is the game MW2 should have been.

    Overall MW3 is a superb addition to the series    … Expand
  17. hk1200
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    A lot of people are rating it low either because they're bad at the game, they haven't played it, or they're following what's being said on the internet. It's not a bad game, by any means. I'm not sure what everyone was expecting, it's Modern Warfare 2 without all of the things that made it a bad game. The campaign was solid and the multiplayer is really fun. Don't bother with the userA lot of people are rating it low either because they're bad at the game, they haven't played it, or they're following what's being said on the internet. It's not a bad game, by any means. I'm not sure what everyone was expecting, it's Modern Warfare 2 without all of the things that made it a bad game. The campaign was solid and the multiplayer is really fun. Don't bother with the user reviews, since most of the people think they're some sort of internet bad a**es. Graphics are improved slightly, gameplay has been fixed from Modern Warfare 2, and the campaign is solid. Spec Ops is also a lot of fun. I give it a 9/10… Expand
  18. LmfaoKaiThx
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Everytime I try to write a review, it tells me it can't be more than 5000 characters long, despite saying I have extra left over.. Disappointing review system... So here's another try. All I'll say is the game plays like a polished version of the other COD's, the only downside to the game is the maps. Otherwise, it's the best yet. Surival is fun, SpecOps is good, Campaign is short butEverytime I try to write a review, it tells me it can't be more than 5000 characters long, despite saying I have extra left over.. Disappointing review system... So here's another try. All I'll say is the game plays like a polished version of the other COD's, the only downside to the game is the maps. Otherwise, it's the best yet. Surival is fun, SpecOps is good, Campaign is short but good, similar to the others. most complaints are it's 'outdated graphics' and 'same game.' Well.. Welcome to the THIRD game in the series, you can't expect it to be changed too drastically. Honestly, I love how it feels aside from the maps. Best yet. As for the graphics.. It still looks perfectly fine. It keeps up with pretty much every other FPS, it's good solid graphics at good, solid 60FPS. Campaign: 7/10
    SpecOps:9/10
    Survival:9/10
    Multiplayer: 8/10
    Overall: 9/10
    Unless you dislike the other MW games, there's no reason not to get this one. It polishes up the multiplayer beautifully. (Also, on the same weapons comments: What do you expect? It's MODERN WARFARE 3. Lol. Modern warfare only leaves so many options for the weaponry, as only so many guns are in common use/potential use. As is, the weapons are wonderful, if anything it's the maps that hurts their use.)    … Expand
  19. pakcerfan
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Seriously??? I'm guessing most of the "reviews" on here are coming from people that haven't even played the game. I've played every COD game and each of the Battlefield games released for the 360. I couldn't get both games this year so had to pick just one. The beta for BF3 convinced me to go with MW3 (not to mention most of my friends were getting this game).

    I've got about a    Seriously??? I'm guessing most of the "reviews" on here are coming from people that haven't even played the game. I've played every COD game and each of the Battlefield games released for the 360. I couldn't get both games this year so had to pick just one. The beta for BF3 convinced me to go with MW3 (not to mention most of my friends were getting this game).

    I've got about a dozen hours into the MP and feel that it's very comparable to MW2, but with some interesting (but good) changes and better graphics. I realize a lot of people are complaining that it's similar to previous installments. My response is, "yeah, and??". They're supposed to be similar. You can't make sweeping changes to the game and expect to keep the core audience. This particular formula has made COD the king of the hill of first person shooters. If it ain't broke, don't fix it!

    The campaign to this point (about 5 hours in) isn't great but is definitely a step up from MW2. I'm playing through on veteran and am thoroughly enjoying myself with it. As with all COD campaigns, the gameplay and shooting is phenomenal. I find myself not overly interested in the storyline, but if I want a story, I'll read a book. I play games for gameplay and fun, and this campaign delivers on both accounts.

    My favorite part of the game is definitely spec-ops. I've got about 15 hours into survival mode and am overly impressed. This (imo) is what makes this worth the purchase. As I mentioned earlier, I've been playing COD forever and don't really care too much about the MP any longer. This mode, however, will keep me wanting more. Single player or coop (coop is defintely more fun). I haven't even had time for the spec-ops missions yet, and I really enjoyed them in MW2.

    Overall, this game is about a 9.25 for me. It's not an all time great, but is worth the price of admission. I can't speak of BF3, which a lot of people seem to be whining about on here, but I can't imagine it offers more as a whole. I really think it's a shame that there are so many degenerates posting reviews on a game. A zero, really? A 2, really? Even if you hate COD, rating it as a 6 or 7 will get your point across. But marking it a 5 or under is just plain hating and has no business here. A lot of us read the user reviews on sites like Metacritic to guage whether or not we should get a certain game, and the dumba$$es marking the score down are doing all of us a disservice. Please grow up!    … Expand
  20. Bazajaytee
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Played CoDMW3 for a few hours, single player is tough on Veteran difficulty but enjoyable, multiplayer is as good as always with my only grief being quick scoping sniper rifle use being rampant (hence the 9). Co-Op is a worthy challenge to get 3 stars on each mission.
    Happy with my purchase of the Hardened Edition and it'll get a lot more gaming time put into it.
  21. doublej21
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    I'll have to admit I was a little disappointed at first. Yeah, it's same thing over but why mess with perfection. Call of duty is the best multi-player game. Players don't blend into the environment like alot of games out there. You know your hitting someone with the best hit detection in a game. All round this game was worth every penny. If your a fan of online play don't pass on this.
  22. bucktheman
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    if you like fast paced fun action then you will love this maybe it is the same but it is the same fora reason that is because it is awesome go cod mw3
  23. itspricey
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Firstly the negatives. Yes MW3 does not really have alot of difference between MW2. The graphics are slightly dated compared to some of the newer games out there now but with these flaws it is still one of my best games of the year. There are not many titles out there that have that 'Box Office' feel both in the story itself and it's gameplay. The Call of Duty games have never failed meFirstly the negatives. Yes MW3 does not really have alot of difference between MW2. The graphics are slightly dated compared to some of the newer games out there now but with these flaws it is still one of my best games of the year. There are not many titles out there that have that 'Box Office' feel both in the story itself and it's gameplay. The Call of Duty games have never failed me on this whilst other 'Big' Titles have many times. The Multi Player is still the best FPS out there and MW3 is no different offering the usual frantic gameplay I love the franchise for. I must admit the maps did not excite me at first and there is not one map I can really say is my favourite at the moment but i still think this is the best Multi on The 360. Battlefield 3 is great (and a different type of game really) but feels so much more clunky than MW3 which really is a pick up and play shooter. MW3 and The Call of Duty franchise are still the best titles in this field of game and MW3 is still the best online game out there.… Expand
  24. ultraviolent721
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    The game is great. Not perfect, mind you. The Battlefield kids are like a plague. Don't miss out! Oh yea, Kill Confirmed is one of the best modes ever implicated into a fps. Great job, Activision, Sledgehammer, and IW!
  25. JcbDemo
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    MW3 is continuing what fans have loved over and over.. the story is enjoyable..exciting and far better then some similar genre's stories..multiplayer is fun and addictive as always. So what it still has the same feeling over and over..people like it..and the amount of sales shows that. People enjoy bashing the game. I enjoyed it greatly, and a ton of other people playing now agree.
  26. Tallmonator
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Don't play dumb, you knew what you were getting when you purchased this game. The CoD series is all about multiplayer now and to cry about a shallow single player is like buying a Lexus and complaining about the spare tire design. That being said, the multiplayer is fantastic, taking everything good from MW2 and Black Ops and making a few minor tweaks (Noob tubes are much less powerful,Don't play dumb, you knew what you were getting when you purchased this game. The CoD series is all about multiplayer now and to cry about a shallow single player is like buying a Lexus and complaining about the spare tire design. That being said, the multiplayer is fantastic, taking everything good from MW2 and Black Ops and making a few minor tweaks (Noob tubes are much less powerful, Perks are more evenly balanced etc). An item worth note though is the restructuring of the weapons. Every gun you use feels like it has the ability to beat all the others, all of the weapons are balanced so well and there's real reward in trying out new weapons and leveling each up. If you're a multiplayer fan you won't be disappointed and if you're buying it for the Campaign stick to Skyrim.… Expand
  27. jesusmbz
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    I can't give mw3 a 10 after playing black ops and bf3. Not because they are better, but they can show infinity ward a thing or 2. Lets start right off the bat with the fact that war isn't fought only on the ground, you have to expand in all directions, bf proved it. You can't forget that current gen consoles are 4 player ready systems, b.ops training allowed this as an illusion but it wasI can't give mw3 a 10 after playing black ops and bf3. Not because they are better, but they can show infinity ward a thing or 2. Lets start right off the bat with the fact that war isn't fought only on the ground, you have to expand in all directions, bf proved it. You can't forget that current gen consoles are 4 player ready systems, b.ops training allowed this as an illusion but it was there. I know it has spec ops missions and survival but think about the family guy who can't play unless all the family participates. I have to say that i was skeptical after playing b.ops that this would suck just as bad but i was surprised. This is where gamers and haters go they're separate ways. The graphics and sound just blew me away, i almost fell back in disbelief that it was mw3. Yes i have played bf and all previous cod, like i said gamers/haters. The story has me hooked, up until the mrs. asks if she can join, then it's back to spec op. Which brings me to another point, the mission are both fun and challenging if you're looking for the 3star glory,even after they have been obtained, but the survival mode is ADDICTIVE. All it's lacking is 4 player capability. On line a shooter is a shooter, but as i said before, wars aren't just fought by ground troops, and you should be able to hide in the bushes not just beside them. This is just a sum of what i feel, but remember a game is the result of tons of hours and frustration that culminate in a work of art that should be admired as such. Don't be a hater if you truly are a gamer, nobody put a gun to your head and said play or die. Respect the industry and don't betray the people who put heart and soul into our entertainment.… Expand
  28. jvincentc
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    I have no clue why people are giving this game anything below an 8. I get it, people are very loyal to the battlefield franchise. No reason to bomb another game's ratings though. Bottom-line, this game will keep me entertained and engaged for weeks to come. Worth well beyond the price of admission. Multiplayer is great, spec-ops/survival is fantastic, and the single player is more thanI have no clue why people are giving this game anything below an 8. I get it, people are very loyal to the battlefield franchise. No reason to bomb another game's ratings though. Bottom-line, this game will keep me entertained and engaged for weeks to come. Worth well beyond the price of admission. Multiplayer is great, spec-ops/survival is fantastic, and the single player is more than sufficient. BF3 is a great game as well, but i subscribe to a more arcade like experience. MW3 provides that in spades.… Expand
  29. lulzatron
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    The multiplayer in this game feels way more balanced. Camping is hardly an option because there are usually two or three ways to access an area and noob tubes are less powerful. The only thing negative I will say is that this definitely is not a significant leap from mw2 or black ops. 2 years of development on the game and it feels like a 1 year patch. That said, it's still a great game.
  30. PbFarmer
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Ok so a lot of these user reviews are clearly people who don't have a lot of time on their hands then to bash a game that they feel sore about either due to fanboyism towards other properties (ala Battlefield) or due to that love of anonymity and getting on bandwagons to bash games they never try. Here's the real deal, if you've played call of Duty MW2, you've pretty much played MW3.Ok so a lot of these user reviews are clearly people who don't have a lot of time on their hands then to bash a game that they feel sore about either due to fanboyism towards other properties (ala Battlefield) or due to that love of anonymity and getting on bandwagons to bash games they never try. Here's the real deal, if you've played call of Duty MW2, you've pretty much played MW3. That being said, that's not a bad thing. It restores a lot of the tried and true you may have felt was missing from Black Ops (I did not enjoy Black Ops), and ramps up on a lot of interesting small innovative changes. Strike Packages were a brilliant split, being able to assign specific killstreaks for specific builds is everything I ever wanted, and the expansion of weapons, equipment and the like is fantastic. The only thing I'm dissapointed by is the continuation of Extreme Conditioning over Marathon, but I digress.

    It may not change the FPS genre or be a game changer, but it builds on what already works and is satisfying to a great degree.

    Also how are you going to listen to a guy that gives this game a 0 and in the first sentence says he wasn't looking forward to this game at all?    … Expand
Page:

Awards & Rankings

13
#13 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2011
1
#1 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2011
13
#13 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2011

Critic Reviews

All reviews »
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.
    Read full review
  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.
    Read full review
  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.
    Read full review
See all critic reviews »