Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

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3.5

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 8685 Ratings

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  1. VwKILLAGOOSEwV
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    This is for Glen Schofield asking on twtter to FAKE rate this game high...HOW ABOUT U GIVE ME MY $64 BACK INSTEAD? I heard u came from the team that made Dead Space...but right now I would rather send u to space dead. Buy Skyrim and BF3 everyone, trust me.
  2. antontherusski
    Nov 15, 2011
    4
    Well there has been improvements in a few areas making it a little more balanced and a few tweaks to the engine. This makes the game look a little better then Call of Duty 4. The leveling system is broke in my opinion when Infinity Ward tried to make it all balanced. The Mulitplayer is ok and the single player is decent at best. But I have one problem with this game... and that is, IS THATWell there has been improvements in a few areas making it a little more balanced and a few tweaks to the engine. This makes the game look a little better then Call of Duty 4. The leveling system is broke in my opinion when Infinity Ward tried to make it all balanced. The Mulitplayer is ok and the single player is decent at best. But I have one problem with this game... and that is, IS THAT IT IS THE SAME **** GAME.… Expand
  3. Jdankens
    Nov 8, 2011
    4
    This is a very solid game, it should be as practically nothing is different from the earlier versions. It's the same goddamn game over again.
    Everyone who bought this game just paid way too much for an outdated game. Apparently they just 'buy' reviews now. This game deserved a score of about '70' average. It's well made and very polished but it's the same f'king thing.
    Then watch    This is a very solid game, it should be as practically nothing is different from the earlier versions. It's the same goddamn game over again.
    Everyone who bought this game just paid way too much for an outdated game. Apparently they just 'buy' reviews now. This game deserved a score of about '70' average. It's well made and very polished but it's the same f'king thing.
    Then watch the sh*thead game reviewers give Skyrim a lower score... Studios buy reviews now.    … Expand
  4. xmtalley
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    It's bad enough they charge $60, when I could have saved that and played the same game that was released two years ago, and to think I have been a call of duty fan since the first one on PC to UO to 2, and then the final straw was IWNET, oh lord oh lord IWNET. When you royally f'd the PC community and it all went downhill from there. Now here you are, posting on twitter for people toIt's bad enough they charge $60, when I could have saved that and played the same game that was released two years ago, and to think I have been a call of duty fan since the first one on PC to UO to 2, and then the final straw was IWNET, oh lord oh lord IWNET. When you royally f'd the PC community and it all went downhill from there. Now here you are, posting on twitter for people to rate up your so called "new" game. Now who is the one laughing huh?… Expand
  5. drkmn302
    Nov 10, 2011
    4
    The game overall has lived up to the hype...except the HYPED up Elite account.. Thinking the type of intrest they had in the game and yet they cant cope with the amount of ppl that have signed up.. Unable to access teh website, v.poor customer support, no replies to questions. Sort it out or start refunding!!
  6. johnpaulringo
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    well what can you expect from activison in six more months there be another CoD. Game underdevelopement I don't. Think I'm going to spend money outta pocket to buy this game I'd rather wait for a friend to give it to me or a creator. (But what's the chance of that happening) well all I can say is buy another game why do you want an expansion pack of mw2 (its not even worth renting at awell what can you expect from activison in six more months there be another CoD. Game underdevelopement I don't. Think I'm going to spend money outta pocket to buy this game I'd rather wait for a friend to give it to me or a creator. (But what's the chance of that happening) well all I can say is buy another game why do you want an expansion pack of mw2 (its not even worth renting at a redbox or whatever they call those thing, waste of two dollar ) -__-"… Expand
  7. QuestionMark
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    This feels exactly like the the last two Modern Warfare games. All they've added was some new content, and nerfed things here and there. Compared to a game like TF2, which adds new FREE content very frequently, that's unacceptable. You can't release a content update, and expect people to believe it's a new game. Also, the single player isn't anything special. CoD's campaign has alwaysThis feels exactly like the the last two Modern Warfare games. All they've added was some new content, and nerfed things here and there. Compared to a game like TF2, which adds new FREE content very frequently, that's unacceptable. You can't release a content update, and expect people to believe it's a new game. Also, the single player isn't anything special. CoD's campaign has always been nothing special, so the single player experience alone isn't enough to give it higher than a 5.
    If you've played MW2, or Cod4, expect the same game. Activision doesn't like making new content, they're just milking a dry cow at this point.    … Expand
  8. gakyy
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    it was copy paste from MW2 and I think no thing change in the game from MW2 it is like take MW2 and give the player DLC and change the poster and the number and some other staff. so I thin they desire 0
  9. doomachu
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    I remember a day when games came out with expansion packs that only cost a fraction of the base game's price. Now, thanks to Call of Duty they are able to pass expansion packs off as sequels and charge full price. MW3 should change it's title to MW1.3 since it's nothing but the same recycled content we paid for in 2007 when Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare was released.
  10. PoK3RFaC3D
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    So the MW3 Devs wanted me to review the game if I liked it? Well to sum it up, no I don't.

    Call of Duty is ruining the video game franchise with every single release. The rating of 3.0, is 3 points too high. The game is a carbon copy of MW2. They've used the same engine for 5 years and they're just stealing your money now. But if you feel like throwing your money at crappy games then MW3    So the MW3 Devs wanted me to review the game if I liked it? Well to sum it up, no I don't.

    Call of Duty is ruining the video game franchise with every single release. The rating of 3.0, is 3 points too high. The game is a carbon copy of MW2. They've used the same engine for 5 years and they're just stealing your money now. But if you feel like throwing your money at crappy games then MW3 is for you!    … Expand
  11. Spankyjnco
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    What is this garbage? I played all call of duty games, I didn't like black ops or world at war, but always a fan of the MW series. This game has worse graphics than 2, the same engine with more hiccups, and maps that are 1/4th the size of MW2. The spawns are set up so stupidly, that you will spawn next to enemies and vice-versa. There is maybe 1 sniper spot that is decent out of ALL theWhat is this garbage? I played all call of duty games, I didn't like black ops or world at war, but always a fan of the MW series. This game has worse graphics than 2, the same engine with more hiccups, and maps that are 1/4th the size of MW2. The spawns are set up so stupidly, that you will spawn next to enemies and vice-versa. There is maybe 1 sniper spot that is decent out of ALL the spots, and domination is ruined because of all these factors. Free for all is about the only match that was improved because of these small maps. Flame all you want, but this game is not very good and I suggest people buying Modern Warfare 2 over this if you are new to the series, or getting battlefield 3 if you want a team based game.… Expand
  12. 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.
  13. hesh
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    This game is a big joke like black ops , there is no improvement at all and the graphics are scary looks like the game is in 540p ,and 30 dlc comming soon Oh my god, yeah well i'm gonna stay on Battlefield 3.
    This whole game could've been a dlc of black ops
  14. LarryTheCuke
    Nov 15, 2011
    2
    Let me start by stating I am not a troll i firmly stand by this opinion after enough playtime to get me to first prestige and this game is an absolute insult to the people who have been standing by it for years now. You're probably asking yourself, "Why is this such an insult?", and the simplest answer i can give you is that aside from "strike packages" and "survival",nothing has changed.Let me start by stating I am not a troll i firmly stand by this opinion after enough playtime to get me to first prestige and this game is an absolute insult to the people who have been standing by it for years now. You're probably asking yourself, "Why is this such an insult?", and the simplest answer i can give you is that aside from "strike packages" and "survival",nothing has changed. I would put the value of this game at a expensive DLC for MW2. Despite the fact that the game has a new campaign it is incredibly short, I beat it on veteran in under 5 hours. Not to mention the fact that it is almost impossible to not see what is going to happen next, and just about every level consists of shooting hordes of enemy troops that come out of every alleyway, skylight, or some other incredibly obvious route of attack. In only a few levels are you doing anything else (I wont say what specifically but i promise you it is nothing new to this franchise). Getting back to multiplayer, the addition of strike packages is no significant feat and the incredibly unbalanced "support" strike packages destroy the experience, where it is a significant feat to get a juggernaut suit with the assault strike package, the support juggernaut suit doesn't get an M60 but instead a riot shield and USP which makes your very formidable regardless and you dont have to get every kill on a single life you can die as much as you like and on top of this objectives count towards whatever you have on this class. Lastly Spec Ops "Survival" is a very easy "copy paste" job of multiplayer maps with units spawning in waves and simply given the AI that is used in campaign which consists mainly of charge into the player and shoot. It feels like a feeble attempt to copy treyarch's success with zombies. Then your regular spec ops missions are recycled campaign maps with a few changes. Then off to the side of the game itself you have the "Elite" service which can run you just as much as the game itself, which as of now is very buggy and the lack of dedicated servers for multiplayer is simply being cheap (Don't we love it when someone rage quits from the middle of a game and he happens to be host and you lose all progress made during that match). If you're looking to buy the same thing you bought 2 years ago feel free but I implore you to not feed this shoddy remake, it simply isn't worth your time or respect.… Expand
  15. Zwartraider
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    It has become painfully obvious how much of an uninspired, rehashed, cash-in the CoD series has become. This new installment adds nothing new to the formula of "click mouse to shoot bad guys". With assets being reused, membership fees popping up, it is really remarkable how the Modern Warfare audience still believes that this new product is worth the full price. My own playthrough left meIt has become painfully obvious how much of an uninspired, rehashed, cash-in the CoD series has become. This new installment adds nothing new to the formula of "click mouse to shoot bad guys". With assets being reused, membership fees popping up, it is really remarkable how the Modern Warfare audience still believes that this new product is worth the full price. My own playthrough left me disinterested after a few chapters. It's just following a guy and shooting up the place. I've done that before. This time it doesn't even look appealing, Battlefield 3 did a much better job in that department. Modern Warfare 3 is a disappointing result of mass production and can't offer anything more than it's predecessors have achieved.… Expand
  16. 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.
  17. INTI7ARI
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Sorry MW3 this is the truth ..

    0/10

    This game is not worth money. It's the same as CoD 4, with only few changes. The graphics are dated because of the very old game engine. The only new thing, single player, is about 3-4 hours long and very linear and has annoying spawning enemies. Save your money for something else.
  18. parsont
    Nov 20, 2011
    7
    This is the same game that was made years ago, I know people probably think I'm some Battlefield fanboy, but I've never played it. I have a ton of friends who play this game and ONLY this game. I like real games, not COD.
  19. ihatejews
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    this game has not changed at all. it's the exact same as it was before. get battlefield 3 instead or keep playing mw2 or black ops. lazy game developers reusing the same exact formula and most likely paid reviewers to give them high ratings
  20. mgomulk
    Nov 10, 2011
    6
    First i do appreciate the efforts made listening to the community ie: noob tubes, commando, etc. However there are areas where i feel the game developers decided to implement 100% change instead of just giving us a taste...MAPS. I actually enjoy this game so much, except for these maps. MW2 arguably has the best maps of the series collectively. How u can fall flat on ur face like this isFirst i do appreciate the efforts made listening to the community ie: noob tubes, commando, etc. However there are areas where i feel the game developers decided to implement 100% change instead of just giving us a taste...MAPS. I actually enjoy this game so much, except for these maps. MW2 arguably has the best maps of the series collectively. How u can fall flat on ur face like this is alarming. I hold out a lil hope that there will be at least a map pack that includes mw2 maps, which were quite fun to play. I dont know if it is because of the infancy of the game or what but the connection issues are disturbing and really disappointing. Again, MW2 seemed to be so smooth compared to these last two. If this game-play could have been added to the MW2 maps and servers/matchmaking/etc i think it would have been a home run, however we are left a lil disappointed once again. I guess we can hold out hope for maps like Scrapyard, Highrise, Skidrow, Afghan, Sub Base, Terminal, Derail, Karachi...but who knows.… Expand
  21. uncharted
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    It's MW2.5 .......disappoint me, i be honnest, i enjoyed MW2 more and BLACK OPS too. The story is the same, the multiplayer too, ACTIVISION STOP ! Personnally i prefer BATTLEFIELD 3 on XBOX360.
  22. Apexpredator
    Nov 11, 2011
    9
    What the hell did all you idiots expect? A halo cod hybrid? I for one love the game. All these morons with negative reviews are ignorant. I dont know what you people were expecting from mw3 but there is a saying, if it aint broke, dont fix it. And every single one of you bashing the game are going to be the ones playing it and enjoying it the most. Anyways this is by far the best codWhat the hell did all you idiots expect? A halo cod hybrid? I for one love the game. All these morons with negative reviews are ignorant. I dont know what you people were expecting from mw3 but there is a saying, if it aint broke, dont fix it. And every single one of you bashing the game are going to be the ones playing it and enjoying it the most. Anyways this is by far the best cod experience released yet.… Expand
  23. CODER
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Dear Mr.Glen Schofield

    Please go back and make a better game. Please don't use the same sounds, engine, visuals and much much more every year on year. If you want peoples money (even though you already got it) then please treat your costumers with some dignity. Now lets not talk about the horrible campaign that no one will ever remember or care about. But why not focus all your resources    Dear Mr.Glen Schofield

    Please go back and make a better game. Please don't use the same sounds, engine, visuals and much much more every year on year. If you want peoples money (even though you already got it) then please treat your costumers with some dignity. Now lets not talk about the horrible campaign that no one will ever remember or care about. But why not focus all your resources on the online mode which is what everyone is paying to play. You made 16 maps for this game on launch day and you think they are worth 60$?

    Go back to the drawing board and rethink your strategies. You think that Counter-Strike is what it is because Valve treat their costumers like you?

    Thank you!!! :)    … Expand
  24. Battlefield-3
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    This game is absolutely terrible, if you're looking for a good shooter, I recommend Battlefield 3. Lots of little fanboys and infants that are in love with the series will cushion the score by voting 10/10, but in reality, the game deserves a 2.5/10 at best.
  25. disapointed
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    this game is a joke, its like the other ones only worse. spawn kills are ridiculous, maps are weak, i have an high def 46inch screen and have trouble reading the lettering on the screen cause it was created what like 10 years ago. get a clue creators of this game. you blew it. sure you got me to buy this piece of crap because i had high hopes that you fixed the bs in the cod series, youthis game is a joke, its like the other ones only worse. spawn kills are ridiculous, maps are weak, i have an high def 46inch screen and have trouble reading the lettering on the screen cause it was created what like 10 years ago. get a clue creators of this game. you blew it. sure you got me to buy this piece of crap because i had high hopes that you fixed the bs in the cod series, you disapointed once again and made it worse. thank god for halo.… Expand
  26. CarimonaKiller
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Good game. Fun multiplayer. The maps are pretty cool. The campaign is fun with lots of twists and turns. I love the ability to choose different classes.
  27. letterse7en
    Nov 10, 2011
    4
    MW2 exceeded all expectations that were set as a sequel to the first Modern Warfare game. MW3, rather than innovates beyond its predecessor, it simply imitates it. The game is full of "been there done that" moments. There are a few game modes that are new and fun for a minute, but overall the gameplay experience as a whole, whether you're playing campaign or multiplayer will leave youMW2 exceeded all expectations that were set as a sequel to the first Modern Warfare game. MW3, rather than innovates beyond its predecessor, it simply imitates it. The game is full of "been there done that" moments. There are a few game modes that are new and fun for a minute, but overall the gameplay experience as a whole, whether you're playing campaign or multiplayer will leave you feeling like "I waited 2 years for this?" MW3 offers very little to make this feel anything more than a $60 DLC pack for MW2. There's really nothing new to see here and it is really disappointing considering that we saw such huge improvement from COD: Modern Warfare to COD: MW2. What everyone wanted was a game that exceeded expectations, as MW2 did when it released 2 years ago. Instead it merely repeats the same formula and does very little to raise the bar that was set by MW2...instead it barley reaches the bar of its prequel.… Expand
  28. Weatherbox
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    The Game has arrived, what one am I talking about you ask?? The one where Activision Tony Hawks and Guitar Heroes itself to death.. This company is known for pumping out the same garbage annually as long as simple America is interested. Graphics are identical to the same crap we have seen, levels are just as linear, I mean come on with it. People stop buying it and pretending it isThe Game has arrived, what one am I talking about you ask?? The one where Activision Tony Hawks and Guitar Heroes itself to death.. This company is known for pumping out the same garbage annually as long as simple America is interested. Graphics are identical to the same crap we have seen, levels are just as linear, I mean come on with it. People stop buying it and pretending it is something special and maybe Activision will actually switch up the same broke ass formula, or better yet maybe they'll just stop altogether in hopes of finding the new ANNUAL GAME. RIP TONY HAWK GUITAR HERO AND HOPEFULLY THIS PIECE OF CRAP!… Expand
  29. awpitt13
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    This game is horrible, you cant even create ranked custom games so that you can farm xp with your friends then be 12 years old and camp in corners and just win all day. How dumb. Also guys have guns and shoot at you, I need a game where the other players can't shoot back because I'm pretty bad.
  30. Dooey123
    Nov 10, 2011
    6
    My biggest issue with this game is that the multi player maps are awful. They are all small, close quarters maps with too many entry/exit routes and disrupted lines of sight. Looking back at the MW2 and COD4 maps they were mostly all classic maps offering a variety of gameplay where you could either keep to the indoor rooms and corridors with a shotgun or SMG or plot up on a balcony with aMy biggest issue with this game is that the multi player maps are awful. They are all small, close quarters maps with too many entry/exit routes and disrupted lines of sight. Looking back at the MW2 and COD4 maps they were mostly all classic maps offering a variety of gameplay where you could either keep to the indoor rooms and corridors with a shotgun or SMG or plot up on a balcony with a sniper rifle and a claymore, there would only be a couple maps in each game that no one liked and each one had its own character. I'll give this game a 6 because it still basically has the same gameplay mechanics that made COD4 the near perfect game that it was but it is not higher due to the fact that COD4, MW2 and BF3 do exist and we were all hoping for the stakes to be raised.… Expand
  31. mistrials
    Nov 10, 2011
    5
    I am extremely disappointed with the new MW3, did everyone that made the first 2 good jump ship? I was really excited to pick this up, that wore off after a couple of hours with it. The maps seem ridiculously cluttered and small, and they all feel the exact same. I was really hoping for some fun open maps like wasteland or underpass, even some of the maps from Black Ops were better. II am extremely disappointed with the new MW3, did everyone that made the first 2 good jump ship? I was really excited to pick this up, that wore off after a couple of hours with it. The maps seem ridiculously cluttered and small, and they all feel the exact same. I was really hoping for some fun open maps like wasteland or underpass, even some of the maps from Black Ops were better. I am very disappointed, only pick up if you have nothing else to play this year!… Expand
  32. speedmartyr
    Nov 10, 2011
    4
    Okay so from a non biased stand point i believe that there was a lackluster attempt from sledgehammer and what is left of IW in re-purposing the good stuff from cod4 and mw2. i am strictly an online tdm kinda player and i logged hundreds of hours on the last few entries. I can honestly say that i am strongly disappointed with what i have seen so far from the MP component. The graphics areOkay so from a non biased stand point i believe that there was a lackluster attempt from sledgehammer and what is left of IW in re-purposing the good stuff from cod4 and mw2. i am strictly an online tdm kinda player and i logged hundreds of hours on the last few entries. I can honestly say that i am strongly disappointed with what i have seen so far from the MP component. The graphics are less than stellar especially for a game that rakes in half a billion dollars in the first month. there is no magic left in the series for me. the maps are alot smaller or atleast seem smaller than other cod entries. I have died several times to guys that i had the jump on and, had already dropped half a clip in. the game play itself seems very arcade esque and overall just not a very great installment for the series.… Expand
  33. bristow1984
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Really 45 for the same game so now i have paid £135 for one game and 2 expansion packs. Single player boring and way too short graphics ok but looking dated, multiplayer meh! The run and gun is getting old now maps are tiny compared to bf3 mechanics the same for 3 years now. I get it that if it aint broke dont fix it but not doing anything to it is. Joke i mean what are they spendingReally 45 for the same game so now i have paid £135 for one game and 2 expansion packs. Single player boring and way too short graphics ok but looking dated, multiplayer meh! The run and gun is getting old now maps are tiny compared to bf3 mechanics the same for 3 years now. I get it that if it aint broke dont fix it but not doing anything to it is. Joke i mean what are they spending the money on from the previous games. I really want mw3 to great but instead it is just ok. Bf3 gets my vote this yeah much mire authentic and worth the money based on just the multiplayer.… Expand
  34. argyllcampbell
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Just rented it, to test it out, and it's just the same old crap. Nothing original. Just trying to ride out the money train. Campaign is the same monotonous, "kill generic bad guys to get to the next scripted event", garbage. You can just play any other modern warfare to get the same multiplayer.
  35. AssassinFirenze
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    AWFUL! The same thing all over again!
    The story is just completely awful s everything else, including the blurry graphics.
    I would not recommend anyone to get this game. Better spend your money on The new Batman game, Gears of War 3 or Uncharted 3.
    0/10
  36. Stickybandaids
    Nov 10, 2011
    6
    Sorry for the long post, but it is worth the read :) I would like to chime in my personal opinion and also what I think many people are seemingly overlooking. MW3 is lacking in a couple areas that make this game not even enjoyable for me. The problems for me are the overall pace of the multiplayer experience, the layout of the maps, and the idea that adding more non essential filler to theSorry for the long post, but it is worth the read :) I would like to chime in my personal opinion and also what I think many people are seemingly overlooking. MW3 is lacking in a couple areas that make this game not even enjoyable for me. The problems for me are the overall pace of the multiplayer experience, the layout of the maps, and the idea that adding more non essential filler to the multiplayer experience.

    Over the last couple of days I have had no good or special feeling about any one of the multiplayer maps over another one. It is shocking to me that all the maps seem to be uninteresting at best. I challenge you to go through the maps and compare them against the COD4 map set. You will be astonished, no doubt, that COD4 offers a much more distinct feeling to each map. Each one feels fun and the combat flows differently in each map. I made sure this was not just a feeling of nostalgia by going back and reviewing each map and even playing COD4. MW3 maps all seem to be almost forcing some sort of "meta" which some have said kills sniper or long range play. I agree for the most part, there is no epic sense of a level, they feel all the same cluttered mess of non interesting set pieces. Ever since COD4 (which I still believe was the top of the franchise to date) map levels and layouts have gone downhill.

    The pace of the maps (what I consider to be a result of bad spawning and map layout) is even higher than that of MW2. Yes, some may love this run and gun, turning corners, firing from the hip, and quick scoping. I don't mind this play in any sense. It is the fact that you do not have the option of diverting from this forced game play other than camping. This I feel will calm down as we get to be more familiar with maps and the spawns, yet judging and looking to the future based of the maps and my experience so far, I see it being an issue, even if a fraction of what it is currently. Think about COD4, W@W, or even MW2 to a degree. Many, even a majority, of the maps had a distinct layout to them that suggested key points, buildings, or start points. Like in paintball, or most competitive events, you know what you are going against and how to set up strategies to be successful. I feel, and this is my opinion, that every where you go, there is a corner or something blocking you forward progression, in order to force CQC. Almost every area has more than one flanking route. Add this on top of small and/or cluttered maps with crazy spawn mechanics, well you get the picture.

    Ok, this last issue is more of a rant and not a game breaker to me. Never the less I will address my opinion on it. Every COD that comes out is almost entirely focused on being "crazier" than the last. Look at the progression of kills and customization that has ensued since the game breaking COD4. It started with the set kill streaks, and guns that unlocked. Now it is at three sets of customized kill streaks going 15+ on kill streaks, with so many ways to level up etc. Many point this out as the reason for it being justified as a new experience worthy of the retail box+price. In my humble and honest opinion, I don't care about nonsense like this. I loved COD4 for the epic team battles, diverse levels, and over sense of excitement. Yes kill streaks were part of that equation, but they were not any way the meat and potatoes of it. I feel like they add and add but forgot where they came from in this endeavor. My opinion.

    All in all, this is why I feel like MW3 is a letdown to say the very least. More so, I feel it deserves a 7.5 at the best, although realistically I would give it a 6. Being, not only is it nothing new, but I feel (emphasis on my opinion) that it has brought it self down an extra notch for trying to force maps and dump endless customization as compensation for lack of innovation. I will still play it and enjoy it for what it IS. I will give it a couple weeks for it to set in, but this is the first game in the series that has cause me so much disappointment to actually post online. :) If my experience goes on like it is currently, then I will go back to a prior COD game, hence the 6.

    My credentials as a gamer: Played since pre-Nintendo. FPS shooters include but not limited to Golden Eye, All COD series owned and played. Played BF since 1942, Had epic COD 2 and 3 and Halo LAN Matches at my house. Love CS, team fortress, DoD, and many other HL mods. Played Planet Side since launch. Original Op Flashpoint and AA. Plus more :) Thanks for the read, feel free to hate on me or comment :) Plus I am married and have a Financial bachelors degree from Indiana University.    … Expand
  37. Mon0chromicorn
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    More like Modern Warefare 2 expansion. Jumping into the single player feels just like you've been here before. Nothing fresh which you would hope to expect. The graphics are not an improvement at all.
    Jumping into multiplayer will make you want to jump out once the attack helicopters start coming every second.
  38. Fartbum
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Wow the Online reviewers gave this mess 9's and such cause they fear they will lose "hits" and users on their websites that is the only explanation for the favorable reviews. This games is a 6-7 at best but I will join in on the "rising up" of gamers and give this a 0 . I was a COD only type guy (never even bought bad company 2) until this mess of a game was released its MW3 FRANKENSTEINWow the Online reviewers gave this mess 9's and such cause they fear they will lose "hits" and users on their websites that is the only explanation for the favorable reviews. This games is a 6-7 at best but I will join in on the "rising up" of gamers and give this a 0 . I was a COD only type guy (never even bought bad company 2) until this mess of a game was released its MW3 FRANKENSTEIN EDITION , same voice overs , chickens , cars burning the list goes on and on , Battlefield 3 is 10 times the game this heaping pile is , and guess what I bought the Mw3 console and the hardened ed and I'm still crapping on this mess why ? you ask? Cause it deserves it . Go online and chat to the gamers yourself . Most will agree this game is a HUGE disappointment . They will have to do something different next year or COD is in trouble . that is all .… Expand
  39. Stonebrew
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Same buttery smooth gameplay you have come to expect from a Call Of Duty game. Inovation? no. But when a game runs this smooth why ruin it. If you like super smooth gameplay, fast paced fun in your multiplayer FPS games this one is sure to please. And if you like faced paced single player gameplay you won't be upset with your purchase either. While the story is really over the top thereSame buttery smooth gameplay you have come to expect from a Call Of Duty game. Inovation? no. But when a game runs this smooth why ruin it. If you like super smooth gameplay, fast paced fun in your multiplayer FPS games this one is sure to please. And if you like faced paced single player gameplay you won't be upset with your purchase either. While the story is really over the top there is fun to be had......but, I guess it wouldn't be a video game without a crazy over the top story now would it? If I wanted real life I would have stayed in the Army.… Expand
  40. sierracharlie
    Nov 10, 2011
    4
    It just seems so much like MW2. The changes that they have made I do enjoy, but overall it just seems like the same exact game. And I feel like the multiplayer maps are just too cluttered and they all seem very small and cramped. Just not feeling it as much as I liked MW2, BLOPS, and Battlefield 3
  41. dusty_thoreau
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Don't bother throwing your money away on this one. Thank god I rented it only. The multiplayer is absolutely atrocious, and the single player was blander than any first person shooter I've ever played. Really, I'm serious, don't waste your money.
  42. SideSwipe210
    Nov 10, 2011
    4
    thinking about hopping off the MW3 wagon, i got many things that i don't like, but Battlefield 3 has it all, no run in gun, not that much camping, luckily there is no quick scoping, and the weapon are amazing, no weird ass add ons to the weapons like MW3 (Heartbeat sensor attachment) battlefield 3 you work in squads, not like MW3 you can be a camper and stay in one spot and keep on gettingthinking about hopping off the MW3 wagon, i got many things that i don't like, but Battlefield 3 has it all, no run in gun, not that much camping, luckily there is no quick scoping, and the weapon are amazing, no weird ass add ons to the weapons like MW3 (Heartbeat sensor attachment) battlefield 3 you work in squads, not like MW3 you can be a camper and stay in one spot and keep on getting kills with your gun that has weird ass attachments and weird ass perks, and well i could keep on going but i made my choice Battlefield 3 is for me not MW3 to repetitive.… Expand
  43. TimothyTickles
    Nov 11, 2011
    1
    What a terrible 3rd effort to what was once a great part of the Call of Duty family. It doesn't help that the heart and soul of IW got the boot either. Its too bad Activision soiled the MW name with this game. I could write all the things wrong with this piece of garbage but if you read the other negative reviews they pretty much sum it all up nicely. Maybe if Activision keeps theirWhat a terrible 3rd effort to what was once a great part of the Call of Duty family. It doesn't help that the heart and soul of IW got the boot either. Its too bad Activision soiled the MW name with this game. I could write all the things wrong with this piece of garbage but if you read the other negative reviews they pretty much sum it all up nicely. Maybe if Activision keeps their dirty/greedy little hands out of the MW franchise we might see an improvement on the next title, but for now i will not be playing MW3 again....what a waste.… Expand
  44. CBM_Boob_Monkey
    Nov 11, 2011
    9
    I am enjoying this game quite a lot, the single player campaign may be a bit short but it says all it needs to,
    The multiplayer is what Iv come to expect and the special ops & splitscreen modes have been improved quite nicely....To all those people giving 0's, grow up!!
  45. Kanchelsis
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    I pre-ordered both BF3 and MW3... And, i can not see differences between MW2 & MW3... THIS IS THE SAME **** GAME. The only new feature is the system to get screwed in the long term with cod elite...
  46. KingNowlanLFC
    Nov 11, 2011
    9
    This review contains spoiling content, so don't expand in you having completed the campaign. Modern Warfare 3 is an amazing game, and i really don't understand why so many people hate it. Most of the people that i've talked to about the game have agreed with me that MOD 3 is a fantastic instalment in the Call Of Duty franchise. Other people that i've talked to think that the game isThis review contains spoiling content, so don't expand in you having completed the campaign. Modern Warfare 3 is an amazing game, and i really don't understand why so many people hate it. Most of the people that i've talked to about the game have agreed with me that MOD 3 is a fantastic instalment in the Call Of Duty franchise. Other people that i've talked to think that the game is aweful, rubbish, etc, and i then asked them if they've played it and they answered "NO". So how can they criticise the game. The campaign mode is awesome, when you start playing it, you just need to know whats going to happen. I was disappointed that "SOAP" died in the campaign, as he was one of the best characters in the game, but that, in my right opinion is the only bad thing that happens in the game. I can understand why Infinity Ward killed SOAP off, but i think it wasn't really necessary. In terms of online, you could say its same old same old, but there are a lot of changes that make the online better, eg strikes packages, weapons, amazing maps, game modes, for example Kill Confirmed. Reviewers are also saying that the graphics are bad? How are they bad ?
    Overall i think Infinity Ward and co have produced the game of the year again, and i congratulate them for doing this, and very much look forward to the DLC, and other NEW features that are still to come.    … Expand
  47. SuperShrimp
    Nov 11, 2011
    9
    I love this game. The gameplay problems have been fixed from MW3. The only reason it isnt getting a solid 10 is how many resources were borrowed from other games. It doesn't effect gameplay at all, and the only way to tell is to be looking for it.

    This is a great game! Campaign and Special Ops are awesome, and keep it fresh and new, but Multiplayer is just as good. It sucks that people    I love this game. The gameplay problems have been fixed from MW3. The only reason it isnt getting a solid 10 is how many resources were borrowed from other games. It doesn't effect gameplay at all, and the only way to tell is to be looking for it.

    This is a great game! Campaign and Special Ops are awesome, and keep it fresh and new, but Multiplayer is just as good. It sucks that people are going to just give this bad reviews because it is Call Of Duty, to the point were the Bungie.net forums are attacking it, because it IS a good game.    … Expand
  48. stereomarlowe
    Nov 11, 2011
    2
    Rent this for the single player - I'm not a hardcore gamer, but I completed it within about 5 hours... After playing most of the recent COD games since MW1, this is truly indistinguishable from what has come before. It's hard not to be cynical when loyal fans are coerced into upgrading for essentially the exact same experience. Even FIFA doesn't have this gall. Deja vu.
  49. voz43
    Nov 11, 2011
    3
    Black Ops this is not! MW3 is no where even close to being as good as Blacks Ops. I have not played much of the MW3 campaign or spec ops yet, so I will not comment on them. However the MW3 multiplayers is horrible. For starters the maps are the worst I have ever seen. I would say 12 of the 16 look exactly the same. No variety. Broken down, destroyed cities. And all of the maps areBlack Ops this is not! MW3 is no where even close to being as good as Blacks Ops. I have not played much of the MW3 campaign or spec ops yet, so I will not comment on them. However the MW3 multiplayers is horrible. For starters the maps are the worst I have ever seen. I would say 12 of the 16 look exactly the same. No variety. Broken down, destroyed cities. And all of the maps are so small, its ridiculous. The spawns point are just stupid. I cant tell you how many times I spawned directly in front of or next to an emeny only to get killed instantly. Just very poor map design in general. Makes Multiplayer not even fun. The leveling system, weapon upgrades, and perks are stupid. This is coming from someone who was borderline addicted to BO multiplayer. I am done with MW3 multi. I wll finish the campaign just to see what happen, and mess around with spec ops a little bit. But after that Im done with MW3. I will go back to playing BO, or better yet go buy BATTLEFIELD 3. Which I probably shoulda done in the first place. In my opinion Infinity Ward drpped the ball big time. Treyarch needs to make COD from now on.… Expand
  50. Jrichar3
    Nov 11, 2011
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I feel like all they done was copy and paste mw2. Apart from a few new tricks with the Guns that's all they have done. Big let down and I will think twice before I buy another cod but then again what else is their to play. But mw3 is not the only game this year let the fans down… Expand
  51. danishrolls37
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    I mean this game is getting low user scores for a reason!! people put your thinking hats on and stop contributing to this fraud. These people make a game every year? YOu know how they do it? they have rehashed EVERYTHING since cod 2 which was nearly a release game for the 360. They use the exact same sounds details and ideas. The only thing they make new about these games is theI mean this game is getting low user scores for a reason!! people put your thinking hats on and stop contributing to this fraud. These people make a game every year? YOu know how they do it? they have rehashed EVERYTHING since cod 2 which was nearly a release game for the 360. They use the exact same sounds details and ideas. The only thing they make new about these games is the alternating of genres if you will and also they put a new gametype every game. Other then that its a 65 dollar map pack that you all are buying!! There is no way a studio should be able to put out a new game every year if they are putting their heart and soul into it. STOP buying CODS… Expand
  52. Bigmanfrank
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    It feels like they could have provided everything through DLC. It's like Modern Warfare 2.5. Nothing innovative. Graphics haven't really been updated. It will get tiring and boring really fast. I put this on the PS3 version as well just to warn them.
  53. Eleut
    Nov 11, 2011
    1
    That can i say... It's just MW 2.5, and nothing all. The same models of houses e.t.c. as MW2 and MW1 blows my mind! ))) The graphic and soun need to renew. it's 2011 now, guys - stop sale that **** from year to year! Yes, i was your fan, and COD was my favorite game - but it's die for me afer MW1. Let's work, guys - and give us a new COD with DX11, good sound and good net part of the gameThat can i say... It's just MW 2.5, and nothing all. The same models of houses e.t.c. as MW2 and MW1 blows my mind! ))) The graphic and soun need to renew. it's 2011 now, guys - stop sale that **** from year to year! Yes, i was your fan, and COD was my favorite game - but it's die for me afer MW1. Let's work, guys - and give us a new COD with DX11, good sound and good net part of the game (yes, yours p2p IWnet is **** And cheaters - why you can't stop that **** Why Treyarch can do it better, than you? Shame, guys! PS Sorry 4 my english, i'm from Siberia (yes, and then you sell your game by steam 4 RUS, and don't given them a choise to chouse RUS language - it's called наебаловка, i payed 2 times - then buy it in Steam, and when buy it in CD from "Ѕ Expand
  54. Remedylive
    Nov 11, 2011
    3
    This game is nothing different from years gone by. Had a go and noticed nothing had changed apart from the graphics have been tweaked a bit more. But still millions of under 18's will have a lot of fun playing. I seem to know of more kids playing this game than adults, is it just me that has noticed this??
  55. GrimMisfit
    Nov 11, 2011
    4
    I think that people are being way too hard on Modern Warfare 3. Granted, yes, it pretty much is like MW2.5, but I think everyone knew that just from it being talked about and all the trailers. So if that was going to be so much of a problem for you, you wouldn't have bought it in the first place. That being said, I think that Activision kind of shot themselves in the foot lettingI think that people are being way too hard on Modern Warfare 3. Granted, yes, it pretty much is like MW2.5, but I think everyone knew that just from it being talked about and all the trailers. So if that was going to be so much of a problem for you, you wouldn't have bought it in the first place. That being said, I think that Activision kind of shot themselves in the foot letting Battlefield 3 come out before Modern Warfare 3, knowing that they weren't bringing much innovation. After a couple weeks of playing BF3, I was sorely disappointed in MW3. But after giving it a few days, I warmed up to it, and it's as fun as any other Call of Duty game. Sure, they don't bring much new to the plate, but I bought it because I like Call of Duty games, not because I thought it was going to be some amazing innovative new game. So I think people should chill out. We knew it wasn't going to be innovative, and we knew it was going to practically be an overpriced expansion of Modern Warfare 2. If that bugged you so much, you wouldn't have bought it in the first place. Now you're here whining because you have buyer's remorse and you're trying to make yourself feel better by taking it out on the company.… Expand
  56. helomoto
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    biggest waist of money. i hate it! i hate it! i hate it! i hate it! i hate it! i hate it! i hate it! i hate it! i hate it! i hate it! i hate it! i hate it! i hate it! i hate it! i hate it! i hate it! i hate it!
  57. Assassin47
    Nov 12, 2011
    5
    Overrated as a retail release.
    Would be rated higher as an expansion pack or dlc.
    It does what it does well, if you like a no brains approach to shooters than this game does very well. All of the campaign missions have a 'follow me' design to them , even the stealth missions do not let you diverge from your 'follow me' leader, who strings you along every mission in some form or another.    Overrated as a retail release.
    Would be rated higher as an expansion pack or dlc.

    It does what it does well, if you like a no brains approach to shooters than this game does very well.
    All of the campaign missions have a 'follow me' design to them , even the stealth missions do not let you diverge from your 'follow me' leader, who strings you along every mission in some form or another.

    MP , pretty much the same thing as cod4,waw,black ops, mw2 etc.
    Kill confirmed and spec ops do add some new features and they're exciting to play, but overall I feel as if the entire game was mass fed to the general public all high like converts at a George Jones convention.

    It's as if a mass population of people have deceived themselves by drinking the tainted kool-aid.

    We've seen in history droves of people follow insane ideas without question.

    It's no surprise that a glorified expansion pack becomes the biggest selling entertainment item in history.

    History does indeed repeat itself.    … Expand
  58. knightmare
    Nov 12, 2011
    0
    There are no words to describe how much of an insult this game is to the gaming community. Developers think because they're working on games for a prestigious IP they can shove any old **** down our throats.
  59. bones3131
    Nov 23, 2011
    2
    I've had this game now since release date. What a waste of money. I've bought the last 4 COD games and i feel really ripped off by this one. There's barely anything new about. Just an update. Should have read the reviews here before i went and spent 55 quid on it. Absolute mess of a game. This will be the last game in the series I will buy.
  60. Choshy
    Nov 14, 2011
    8
    Iv played all of the CoD games that have been released so far, I agree with the statement that this game is pretty much MW2.5. But at the same time its enjoyable to play and its still fun to pop peoples heads off! So whats the problem!. The new maps feel better, the graphics are definitely improved from MW/MW2. CoD Elite brings something slightly different, and as it seems you will get theIv played all of the CoD games that have been released so far, I agree with the statement that this game is pretty much MW2.5. But at the same time its enjoyable to play and its still fun to pop peoples heads off! So whats the problem!. The new maps feel better, the graphics are definitely improved from MW/MW2. CoD Elite brings something slightly different, and as it seems you will get the extra content cheaper. Thats a bonus compared to the other games. To pick up on something else i read on the T'interweb, Fifa is pretty much the same game but people love to play it year in year out, We loved MW/MW2, so why shouldnt they gave us more of the same kind of stuff?… Expand
  61. thor0298
    Nov 14, 2011
    6
    Modern warfare 1 & 2 were some of my favorite CoD games. This one is ok. It feels very uninspired. Black ops was way better than this one. This game is a complete cash in. No updated engine or anything. uninspired maps and levels
  62. charlie412
    Nov 16, 2011
    0
    Call of duty was one of the best gaming franchises, but as soon as they went into the whole wannabe tom clancy crap they failed miserably and all they produced was a generic shooter with a typical action story where you kill guys with questionable accents, a game called bodycount got released and when it failed the people subsequently lost their jobs, but people bought this becasue it isCall of duty was one of the best gaming franchises, but as soon as they went into the whole wannabe tom clancy crap they failed miserably and all they produced was a generic shooter with a typical action story where you kill guys with questionable accents, a game called bodycount got released and when it failed the people subsequently lost their jobs, but people bought this becasue it is cod, i reckon people giving this a 10 never played the origional call of duty, or call of duty 2, of they did theyd realise how little the gameplay formula has changed in 8 years, in fact id go as far to say that the origional call of duty and call of duty 2 were way better than this game, so activision i reckon in 2 years you will go into administration becasue you have killed the cod franchise with this game and its previous installment!… Expand
  63. JasonSuperior
    Nov 14, 2011
    2
    It really does feel like a tweaked version of MW2.. Also feels like a map pack.. except for the fact that I'm pretty sure that they made all the maps by throwing darts at pictures of broken cars and buildings.. then they just said "yea that looks great".. the maps honestly are absolutely atrocious.. each one could have been named "junk city" or "hilly junk area" or maybe even "junkyardIt really does feel like a tweaked version of MW2.. Also feels like a map pack.. except for the fact that I'm pretty sure that they made all the maps by throwing darts at pictures of broken cars and buildings.. then they just said "yea that looks great".. the maps honestly are absolutely atrocious.. each one could have been named "junk city" or "hilly junk area" or maybe even "junkyard with extra junk"... Well congratulations.. you made your money.. just.. please.. for the love of god.. just be honest and don't throw so much hype in there like you are doing something so new and innovative when all it is is a copy paste of your last game...… Expand
  64. Shaft62702
    Sep 7, 2012
    0
    Not sure why it is gone but this game had a 2.8 overall user rating with over 5000 reviews. Its a bummer of a game with the worst multiplayer experience of any game to date. Random lag in every game. The better your internet, the worse it lags. Did Infinity Ward pay metacritic to delete the reviews? Strange.
  65. RascalNag
    Nov 14, 2011
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Guys, I think Game stop made a mistake and gave me Modern Warfare 2 by mistake. But seriously, there are NO significant changes from Modern Warfare 2 or even Call of Duty 4. It's the same thing, over and over and over. No innovation whatsoever. I'll give them 1 point for having the ability to make millions off of doing nothing, though.… Expand
  66. ArdentPrayerX
    Nov 15, 2011
    0
    Is the same of the other Call of Duty. Also the graphics are the same of Black Ops. I played yesterday and the mode survival can't be compared with Zombies of Black Ops.
  67. Yandraker
    Nov 15, 2011
    0
    The same game they have been selling us for the last 5 years, once again. At least in previous editions, the game was not original (it has never been), but now the amount of props, models, and other stuff reused is frankly amazingly big. It'd be ashamed if i was responsible of this franchise, they've been scamming us for years, making a game not for the love for gaming, or innovation, butThe same game they have been selling us for the last 5 years, once again. At least in previous editions, the game was not original (it has never been), but now the amount of props, models, and other stuff reused is frankly amazingly big. It'd be ashamed if i was responsible of this franchise, they've been scamming us for years, making a game not for the love for gaming, or innovation, but for money, and money alone. Every CoD game is a clone of the previous, and finally people have realized.… Expand
  68. TeeBrad
    Nov 15, 2011
    0
    by far the worst call of duty ever made. i bought this with high hopes and this game is nothing but frustration. the maps all suck. im not a camper but there are door ways everywhere. its like swiss cheese, having people CONSTANTLY running up behind me. all people do is camp doors and in corners now. the gameplay feels like black ops 1.5 with a mw2 skin. the sounds are allby far the worst call of duty ever made. i bought this with high hopes and this game is nothing but frustration. the maps all suck. im not a camper but there are door ways everywhere. its like swiss cheese, having people CONSTANTLY running up behind me. all people do is camp doors and in corners now. the gameplay feels like black ops 1.5 with a mw2 skin. the sounds are all slightly modified from mw2, now having a higher pitched tone. the support set is retarded too. its uav palooza and some retard who is 20 and 40 can get a stealth bomber. wtf. i bought both bf3 and mw3 and bf3 has the far superior multiplayer experience. ive had the game not even a week and im already sick of it… Expand
  69. teiczer
    Nov 15, 2011
    0
    Its just cloned clone of clone of the eldest CoD. Is it ANY difference between thins game and CoD 4? I don't think so... The only good game those people made was Medal of Honor: Allied Assault. Only FIRST MoH... And the still feel like warfare gods. Shame on you people.
  70. remy87
    Nov 15, 2011
    4
    Everyone has stated the obvious-Graphics are EXACTLY the same, story is boring, gameplay is the same... no real innovations whatsoever. This game to me has only become good when playing with a group of friends. It's sickening to see someone coming around a corner, aim down your sights and shoot them only to be killed by them, then when watching the kill cam it shows that apparantly theyEveryone has stated the obvious-Graphics are EXACTLY the same, story is boring, gameplay is the same... no real innovations whatsoever. This game to me has only become good when playing with a group of friends. It's sickening to see someone coming around a corner, aim down your sights and shoot them only to be killed by them, then when watching the kill cam it shows that apparantly they got a 5 shot head start on you. Or being shot at, running behind a wall, only to die from delayed and horrible hit detection. In MW I feel as if I should always bring a knife to a gun battle, it's ridiculous attempting to kill someone who is even remotely close to you, cuz all you'll see is a quick movement and then... death... a knife kill from 5 feet away... ask somebody in the military, if you're 5 feet away from someone, in order to "knife" them you'd have to lunge at them... unrealistic knifing. If you want to knife someone in MW then they need to add a struggle system, make people work to get knife kills just like we have to do with guns. How about this sweet flaw that has yet to be fixed: I die... I spawn and take 7 steps before being killed from behind... How about setting up designated spawn areas for both teams with NO spawn camping, hell if u need to, add turrets near each spawn that kill any enemy trying to camp around them, point is, get rid of spawn camping and get rid of enemies spawning behind us for easy kills! This game is frustrating on so many levels. I am in no way an elite player, but I consider myself a really good player, however, if you play with random people who know all the camping spots and know the hit detection and auto-aim really well, you will literally be destroyed and made to look like an amateur. Battlefield 3 is my game of choice between the two. I can play Battlefield with friends and myself, but MW3 is a game I only group up with friends for, that way, when I start getting pissed, somebody can crack a joke and keep the mood fun. So my suggestion, if you havent given BF3 a chance, go out and do so. The aiming is better, the maps are better, and skill truly shows in that game. In BF3 my KD is a 2.7 and I run and gun, in MW3 I am a 1.37.… Expand
  71. CrazyJoe28
    Nov 15, 2011
    1
    It has a solid campaign but it's not worth the $60 price tag for a 6 hour campaign and the same old multiplayer since CoD 4. If your looking for a solid shooter experience then this isn't it, look elsewhere.
  72. tsenG
    Nov 15, 2011
    3
    Trollololo, Sledgehammer Games Devs asking for help in Twitter to the CoD fanboys or Beliebers of CoD to raise the note of MW3 users on Metacritic, well for me this games is the same game from the first MW, using the same Graphics Engine form MW, the only changes are Weapons and the HUD, i like the First MW Game and a bit of the MW2 but, MW3? no thanks, Activition only want the money ofTrollololo, Sledgehammer Games Devs asking for help in Twitter to the CoD fanboys or Beliebers of CoD to raise the note of MW3 users on Metacritic, well for me this games is the same game from the first MW, using the same Graphics Engine form MW, the only changes are Weapons and the HUD, i like the First MW Game and a bit of the MW2 but, MW3? no thanks, Activition only want the money of the CoD Beliebers for launch another CoD in the other year with the same Graphics Engine, CoD series are becoming a Need for Speed, only want money money money, CoD series are Death, if you love CoD dont buy this.… Expand
  73. shookuh
    Nov 15, 2011
    0
    $60 for recycled content, the same small maps and a 10 year old graphics engine. $50 more for a leaderboard service that's given to gamers for free with other games. Sounds like a scam to me.
  74. thecomedian06
    Nov 15, 2011
    0
    Terrible campaign, enemies infinitely respawn, and run past your AI partners just to kill you. The spec ops mode is uninspired and dull, and the maps for online multiplayer might as well have been a download map pack. Definitely not worth 60 dolars and its getting old really fast releasing a game year after year, running on the same graphic engine and not changing any of the gameplay mechanics.
  75. qfvwq
    Nov 15, 2011
    1
    This game is complete garbage. The engine and various models are all from Call of Duty 4(a 4 year old game). The campaign is just a bunch of explosions and swearing, and it is practically a rail shooter from all the "set-pieces". There is no story, no challenge, and no fun to be found in this game. The multiplayer is a complete joke too. It's the same thing from past game only with newThis game is complete garbage. The engine and various models are all from Call of Duty 4(a 4 year old game). The campaign is just a bunch of explosions and swearing, and it is practically a rail shooter from all the "set-pieces". There is no story, no challenge, and no fun to be found in this game. The multiplayer is a complete joke too. It's the same thing from past game only with new weapons which feel the same as old ones. It is broken and laggy. The only reason i give it one point is for the co-op. I'm not talking about the missions because those are just parts from the campaign(which is horrible). Im talking about the survival mode which is just you fighting wave after wave of bad guys, and that is only fun for a little less than 10 minutes.… Expand
  76. GhekoWaR
    Nov 15, 2011
    4
    This is by no means a great game. The single player is ok but nothing new but no one buys it for the campaign. The multiplayer is even more broken than Black Ops. Hit markers are awful and the games revolve around least lag wins. The maps are small and uninteresting with too much clutter to camp around in. Kill/confirm is a good game mode but all the games problems ruin the experience.This is by no means a great game. The single player is ok but nothing new but no one buys it for the campaign. The multiplayer is even more broken than Black Ops. Hit markers are awful and the games revolve around least lag wins. The maps are small and uninteresting with too much clutter to camp around in. Kill/confirm is a good game mode but all the games problems ruin the experience. Even when having a really good round I dont get the same enjoyment as I did in BO's as I assume my lag was less than my opponents. I have not even gone into theatre mode as nothing in any of my games has made me want to review it, which is a shame as i spent hours in BO's making cool videos to show friends on-line. It feels as though we have been sold MW2 with Black Op's online issues and as they never fixed BO's they will probably never fix this. Pity.… Expand
  77. MrBrown
    Nov 15, 2011
    3
    A twitchy, fast paced arcade style online shooter component--if that is your thing--is the only highlight to this game. Otherwise, if you are playing it for the single player, this game has NO longevity. Call it novelty, but I absolutely loved COD4. MW2 made everything so fast paced and that trend continues with this game. Honestly, millions of fan(boy)s love this game. Maybe I'm the oddA twitchy, fast paced arcade style online shooter component--if that is your thing--is the only highlight to this game. Otherwise, if you are playing it for the single player, this game has NO longevity. Call it novelty, but I absolutely loved COD4. MW2 made everything so fast paced and that trend continues with this game. Honestly, millions of fan(boy)s love this game. Maybe I'm the odd one for not liking it. Again, if you have a military shooter fetish then there is nothing like it on the market, besides maybe Battlefield. Rent before you buy to see if it's your thing.… Expand
  78. Grantus921
    Nov 15, 2011
    2
    Wish I didn't have to pay 60 bucks for this game. It's the same game, which isn't bad, but I don't feel like I got my money's worth. Fun to play along side with your friends online, but then it doesn't look as smooth anymore.
  79. Alex524
    Nov 15, 2011
    0
    little more than a map pack that activision has the gall to charge 60 bucks for. nothing new is brought to the table, in fact they took out stuff from black ops. the fact that they are charging full price for a game that has less ways to survive than its predecessor, the new multiplayer modes are to prevent the cheap gamer from being a winner in every mode and is a result of complaintslittle more than a map pack that activision has the gall to charge 60 bucks for. nothing new is brought to the table, in fact they took out stuff from black ops. the fact that they are charging full price for a game that has less ways to survive than its predecessor, the new multiplayer modes are to prevent the cheap gamer from being a winner in every mode and is a result of complaints than an original idea.… Expand
  80. Rolando
    Nov 15, 2011
    0
    If you've played mw2 you'll have seen it all. Same loading screens. Same menus. Same guns. Same killstreaks. Same maps. Same graphics. Same game.

    And at £45 for the same game it's absolute robbery. Show them we won't put up with this and don't buy it.
  81. IXTRUxK1NGXI
    Nov 15, 2011
    0
    I game feels to much like modern warfare 2 , i wanted something new not the same crap over and over again man this was suppose to beat bf 3 but i turned in cod and got battlefield instead
  82. h1n1viruz89
    Nov 15, 2011
    1
    not impressed.... Copy and paste of mw2.... bought this for $60 shouldve been like 1200 msp.... atleast add some new innovation to the gameplay... hope the Creators read this and dont produce anymore crap....

    gamestop how much for a trade in... ?? (damn gave me $10)
  83. ihax4snax
    Nov 17, 2011
    0
    While MW3 may be fun for 15 dollars I don't like to pay sixty dollars for map packs. Other than new maps all this game brings to the table is a campaign that doesn't know the word juxtaposition, new guns, and new perks. I remember when a sequel to a game used to be a new experience not a rehashed slightly prettier game. Overall just not worth it to the average consumer
  84. BravoDelta
    Nov 18, 2011
    2
    A lazy game. A rehash of MW2 which clearly uses some of the same map features in MP. They seem to have reverted the MP to MW1 and left out the better bits of Black Ops. A poor implementation. This may as well have been a map pack. Looks like IW have ran out of ideas now. The maps are terrible. The voice comms are scrambled, the local search option has been removed, the dive to prone optionA lazy game. A rehash of MW2 which clearly uses some of the same map features in MP. They seem to have reverted the MP to MW1 and left out the better bits of Black Ops. A poor implementation. This may as well have been a map pack. Looks like IW have ran out of ideas now. The maps are terrible. The voice comms are scrambled, the local search option has been removed, the dive to prone option has been removed, and the mechanics of the game mean that the host advantage is significant making for some very frustrating games. Seems to have all the same glitches as MW2 at launch. People putting button images in clan tags, glitches to get under the maps, being able to use sniper rifles like one shot kill assualt rifles due to being able to 'quick scope'. These things should never make it out of testing. The couple of new game types in MP are good though, kill confirmed and team defender.
    As for the single player again this is poor. It's basically 80% cut scene. Just because you can control the player doesn't make it any less of a cut scene. Even played through on Veteran it's a breeze.
    The only redeeming feature seems to be survival mode. It's basically the MW3 version of Zombies. This would have benefited from allowing more than 2 players though.
    This is also the first title to integrate with Elite. That has been a complete disaster and over a week after launch it's still not working properly. How they expect people to actually pay money is beyond me. The fact that people are paying says a lot about the power of the COD franchise.
    Overall a poor and lazy effort. Absolutely no new ideas here, a rehash of MW2 with worse maps.    … Expand
  85. Solano
    Nov 19, 2011
    2
    Same thing*, different day. It´s been the same formula for what, seven sequels? Playing Call of Duty it´s like being in Truman Show - you are a mere spectator in a big budget Michael Bay show, always following someone who´s telling you what to do. The Call of Duty series is creating a whole generation of dumb players. What a shame.
  86. sykes
    Nov 20, 2011
    0
    i cant believe i wasted my $$$ on this piece of #####.
    game plays the same feeels the same.
    this should be dlc rather than a full game. this is the last time you got my $$$ activition.
  87. mdgiants3
    Nov 20, 2011
    0
    Why is it so camp friendly? Why does so much stuff seem to get in your way (Player names,obstacles etc) Why are the perks so stupid? Why is rushing so nerfed? Why are bad players being rewarded? Why does knife never work? Why is it that when it does work i lunge 15 feet? Why do the controls not feel as free as they should? Why is drop shotting so overpowered? This is just the tip ofWhy is it so camp friendly? Why does so much stuff seem to get in your way (Player names,obstacles etc) Why are the perks so stupid? Why is rushing so nerfed? Why are bad players being rewarded? Why does knife never work? Why is it that when it does work i lunge 15 feet? Why do the controls not feel as free as they should? Why is drop shotting so overpowered? This is just the tip of the iceberg with all the problems. Single player was alright, but again it was predictable. Biggest robbery/ rip off in history. BO was so much better than this.. I was always preffered MW to Treyarchs games, but it looks like treyarch is the new one on top for the series. IW please never make another COD. You get a nice zero for this junk! : )… Expand
  88. vinChilla
    Nov 20, 2011
    0
    Activision doesn't care. Infinity Ward doesn't care. Treyarch doesn't care. Sledgehammer games doesn't care. The developers and publishers of Modern Warfare 3 seem to be very intent on not listening to the community whatsoever. Year after year, the next release of the new Call of Duty is so highly anticipated but every year, the game seems to disappoint. Why the gaming community evenActivision doesn't care. Infinity Ward doesn't care. Treyarch doesn't care. Sledgehammer games doesn't care. The developers and publishers of Modern Warfare 3 seem to be very intent on not listening to the community whatsoever. Year after year, the next release of the new Call of Duty is so highly anticipated but every year, the game seems to disappoint. Why the gaming community even supports this mutilation of this once great series is the only thing that surprises me. Gameplay is formulaic and unoriginal. The learning curve is incredibly low which leads to incredibly frustrating game mechanics. Killstreaks are overpowered and most perks only add to the problem. The game is literally just a remake of modern warfare 2 with several new skins. Maps feel hastily assembled and weapons don't give you the same feeling that firing weapons in Call of Duty 4 did. Ever since World at War, Call of Duty has not been on a steady, but very, very sharp decline. Coming from a member of the PC community, we have largely been ignored and tossed aside. Customization and modifications are impossible to accomplish anymore and everything that made Call of Duty 4 from a good game into a great game are missing from MW3. The only thing worth getting this game for is the Single Player which isn't amazing either. It has a very low replay value and lasts a very short 6 hours. The money you spend on this game could go to a great deal of other games that deliver the true gaming experience that many have been searching for in Call of Duty. Garbage publishers and garbage developers makes a garbage game.… Expand
  89. dasPANZER
    Nov 20, 2011
    1
    The game is lucky it's getting a 1 out of 10. I'm currently in the process of running through the Campaign, and I keep thinking to myself "What's even happening right now?". I'm essentially playing it to get the achievements and get back to Battlefield 3. It's MW2 repackaged, same gun sounds, same computer animations, and same gameplay just in Africa instead of the Favella's of MW2.
  90. gamerslayer965
    Nov 20, 2011
    0
    This game is complete crap. It's like a giant map pack for $60!
    Plus, all they'll do is release another game next year! Save your money and buy Battlfield 3 instead.
  91. lbcxterritory
    Nov 20, 2011
    0
    MW2 DLC... I will never stop asking, is this a dlc of the previous game or not. Same engine, same graphics. Why even buy a game that never updates, always the same, a bunch of hackers and a bad system called VAC...
  92. Jordan657
    Nov 20, 2011
    1
    They said they took out the oped things like last stand, strong noob tubes, etc. But in return they add juggernaut and oped killstreaks. Also they say there is teamwork there is none just camping its a fun game for friends but the campaign is so bland. The only reason I even considered giving this a one is because of survival. Spec ops is terrible they don't even have the missions thatThey said they took out the oped things like last stand, strong noob tubes, etc. But in return they add juggernaut and oped killstreaks. Also they say there is teamwork there is none just camping its a fun game for friends but the campaign is so bland. The only reason I even considered giving this a one is because of survival. Spec ops is terrible they don't even have the missions that made it fun anymore.… Expand
  93. panzerwzh
    Nov 21, 2011
    1
    Stop the "annual milking" of this franchise!
    At least pretend to show some respect to INNOVATION.
    1 is for the memory of COD2 & MW1--- from a guy who was a COD fan.
  94. Aerodyll
    Nov 22, 2011
    3
    This game would be awesome if it would only let me play it. Multiplayer has server issues that have completely crippled my ability to play the game, i may get into one game a day and even then im lucky if the servers dontcrash and wipe my progress. I have contacted Activision about this and they havent even bothered to help me or any of the other poeple with the same issues. In short thisThis game would be awesome if it would only let me play it. Multiplayer has server issues that have completely crippled my ability to play the game, i may get into one game a day and even then im lucky if the servers dontcrash and wipe my progress. I have contacted Activision about this and they havent even bothered to help me or any of the other poeple with the same issues. In short this game had potential but should not have been released in this state. Im not an unreasonable person but this makes me think f*ck Activision. I wont be buying any of their games on release any more.

    The single player is OK but nothing great, they basically rip off MW2 and lets not forget in MW2 they basiucally ripped off MW1. I got the game based on the previous games but honestly this time round they just copied the previous game and changed names and places. The ending is complete tosh too, I didnt even realise it was the end until the credits rolled. To sum up, average single player, great multiuplayer if it would only f*cking work. Overall I have lost faith in Activision and the COD series, I actually hope this is the last nail in the coffin as if they think they can get away with this they are even biger **** than I already thought they where.    … Expand
  95. DieSuperMario
    Nov 22, 2011
    0
    I brought this game at launch and am a big fan of COD games, However saying that this game reminds me to much of MW2 to justify the £42 I paid. You can pick the 1st two games up for less than £14.
    The story is action packed with great set pieces (which COD has always done well) the Spec ops give the game added replay value. But I feel the online mutiplayer stuff    I brought this game at launch and am a big fan of COD games, However saying that this game reminds me to much of MW2 to justify the £42 I paid. You can pick the 1st two games up for less than £14.
    The story is action packed with great set pieces (which COD has always done well) the Spec ops give the game added replay value. But I feel the online mutiplayer stuff is better on MW1 & 2

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

    Bare in mind this review is only to make a point, I am sure much hard work goes into the campaign side of things (story, acting, etc) but my review focuses on the lack of 'new' features and innovation which equate to it feeling disappointing.    … Expand
  97. akirausa
    Nov 22, 2011
    1
    modern warfare 3 is a good game but he is so predictable. every years, we have the same game. looks exactly as modern warfare 2 and black ops, with the same gameplay and the same multiplayers and. the worst of all, it's elite.
    it is the biggest scam of the year.
  98. therealgiblet
    Nov 23, 2011
    0
    I can't believe how much I looked forward to this and how after a few plays I just gave up - with a 'meh...'.

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

    Lame cash in - well done Activision.
  99. kambion667
    Nov 23, 2011
    0
    I am resubmitting a review, because I accidentally gave this game a 10. I meant to give it a 3. So I'm giving it a 0. one hundred and fifty characters long huh... lets seeeeeee
  100. EFSABRE
    Nov 23, 2011
    1
    Disappointing in the fact that, at its best, MW3 is a revision release. The fans deserve better but that type of incentive means little to Activision and the developers now. For them, all that's required is to 'copy, cut and paste', tweak, call it a new release, and go cash checks! A selfish and lazy formula. We, the fans, built their empire and this is how they reward us. The effort isDisappointing in the fact that, at its best, MW3 is a revision release. The fans deserve better but that type of incentive means little to Activision and the developers now. For them, all that's required is to 'copy, cut and paste', tweak, call it a new release, and go cash checks! A selfish and lazy formula. We, the fans, built their empire and this is how they reward us. The effort is not going into making a better game, the effort is focused on the "cash cow" and Activision is milking it for all its worth. Shame on them.… Expand
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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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