Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

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3.5

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 8685 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 5,478 out of 8685
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  1. samman2902
    Nov 23, 2011
    1
    Went to the midnight release, and was excited to get this game. 2 hours in i realized i was playing MW2. Its just a expansion of MW2. Also the story is retarded.
  2. Zico001
    Nov 23, 2011
    4
    I'll preface this by stating that I was a COD lackey. MW and MW2 were gaming experiences I still relish to this day. Unfortunately I can't say the same about MW3. I am completely disappointed by the latest offering. With a franchise so ground breaking, it's a shame that the creativity process couldn't keep up. The story went from harrowing and exciting to predictable and cliche. The engineI'll preface this by stating that I was a COD lackey. MW and MW2 were gaming experiences I still relish to this day. Unfortunately I can't say the same about MW3. I am completely disappointed by the latest offering. With a franchise so ground breaking, it's a shame that the creativity process couldn't keep up. The story went from harrowing and exciting to predictable and cliche. The engine now feels stale. The multiplayer is where I encounter the biggest problems. The hit detection is atrocious to a point beyond frustration. It's no fun being killed when you're 5 feet around the corner. The spawning system is still laughable as I was easy pickings on many occasions. But my biggest gripe about this installment are the maps. Following up classic maps from MW and MW2 was going to be difficult but it feels like IW just didn't put forth the thought and effort into these. Yes they gave us a lot more maps but this is a classic case of quantity over quality. Many of the maps are breeding campers and hole up points. There are a few choke points but those few are really abused. All this just encourages you to avoid that part of the map hindering your overall experience. With these problems, the replay value takes a hit and I haven't played the game for over a week. A prestigious franchise as COD shouldn't be taking a backseat to other games but the lack of entertainment and innovation has forced me towards more enjoyable experiences such as Skyrim and Uncharted 3. I've even ventured back into Battlefield 3 to appease my FPS craving. It may not have the polish that MW3 has but I'm having a better time with it.… Expand
  3. kingjmbx12
    Nov 23, 2011
    0
    This is one of the worst shooting games of this generation.Its basically MW2 with different skin.My friends fell in the trap that is Modern Warfare 3 and they are now trying to find somebody to sell it to.The single player is short and the multiplayer is filled with cheesers and campers.Its a shame that Activision cant use their 1 billion dollars to at least use a better graphicsThis is one of the worst shooting games of this generation.Its basically MW2 with different skin.My friends fell in the trap that is Modern Warfare 3 and they are now trying to find somebody to sell it to.The single player is short and the multiplayer is filled with cheesers and campers.Its a shame that Activision cant use their 1 billion dollars to at least use a better graphics engine.If you were planning on spending money on this game save your money and use it on something that'll give you more bang for your buck.… Expand
  4. oRazielo
    Nov 24, 2011
    6
    First of all i think all of the people that gave this a 0 you should be ashamed of yourselves, you are esentially saying this game is worse then Rogue Warrior i dont think so!!!!..... Ok the issues people seam to have with this game including myself is the fact it feels the same as COD 4 onwards but to be honest that is as much the consumers fault as the developers, we demand the nextFirst of all i think all of the people that gave this a 0 you should be ashamed of yourselves, you are esentially saying this game is worse then Rogue Warrior i dont think so!!!!..... Ok the issues people seam to have with this game including myself is the fact it feels the same as COD 4 onwards but to be honest that is as much the consumers fault as the developers, we demand the next instalment and we expect this to be delivered within 12 months of the last game. this does not leave much scope for any improvements to the engine or games mechanics, The game works and the story is good which is enough for a 6 in my opinion i was never a fan of the multiplayer but i have started to give it a try, will see how that goes... Final thaughts if you loved the other COD games you will enjoy this, but if you after a game that feels fresh and new look elsewere as its more of the same...… Expand
  5. cuedva
    Nov 27, 2011
    0
    Okay let me make myself clear first, I loved cod 4 and mw2, and i even liked WaW and Black Ops for a while, but this "game" is the worst piece of dog turd to ever come into contact with the gaming world. Activision has disgraced themselves once again by taking one of the greatest franchises of all time and completely destroying it just so they can make a few million dollars. Just likeOkay let me make myself clear first, I loved cod 4 and mw2, and i even liked WaW and Black Ops for a while, but this "game" is the worst piece of dog turd to ever come into contact with the gaming world. Activision has disgraced themselves once again by taking one of the greatest franchises of all time and completely destroying it just so they can make a few million dollars. Just like guitar hero and tony hawk, activision will yet again destroy an amazing series that has left a gigantic impact on the gaming world and then dwindle and dies because activision is a bunch of greedy old scrooges. Also when you run with a shotgun it looks like you're jerking it off.… Expand
  6. NovaRift
    Nov 29, 2011
    1
    I apologize to all the fanboys but MW3 really did not meet expectations. I was actually excited for some features of MW3 even though I do not like the CoD series since 4 but MW3 made me excited for the game. I was disappointed, the multiplayer is literally identical to MW2 with different guns. Yeah some features are nice, like the weapon levels and stuff but is it necessary? No, II apologize to all the fanboys but MW3 really did not meet expectations. I was actually excited for some features of MW3 even though I do not like the CoD series since 4 but MW3 made me excited for the game. I was disappointed, the multiplayer is literally identical to MW2 with different guns. Yeah some features are nice, like the weapon levels and stuff but is it necessary? No, I actually preferred the challenges more. The single player is barely the only redeeming quality. It was good, but not as epic as I was hoping. Oh well. Infinity Ward is the epitome of "if it isn't broke don't mess with it" yet MW2 was very broken.

    Oh yeah spawns.... I literally spawned in the middle of a gun fight 7 times in one match...    … Expand
  7. HNNNNNNNG
    Dec 2, 2011
    1
    You don't need to be good to make a game. Anyone can make a game if they're creative. However, copying and pasting the same exact graphics and gameplay into a game isn't really creative. I find myself hiding in shame when I hear people talk about MW3. Really, I liked Call of Duty back then, but over the years, it's the exact same thing. While it continues the plot, which could have endedYou don't need to be good to make a game. Anyone can make a game if they're creative. However, copying and pasting the same exact graphics and gameplay into a game isn't really creative. I find myself hiding in shame when I hear people talk about MW3. Really, I liked Call of Duty back then, but over the years, it's the exact same thing. While it continues the plot, which could have ended two games ago, it had potential to be a good game. That potential seemed to have vanished. Long story short: I don't like paying $60 for a Downloadable Content. MW3 seemed more like MW2.5 for me. The plot was very obvious and many elements of the game seem copy and pasted. I also found something on a website (Link below) about the desperation of the boss to try and boost up its score on this website. http://www.pcgamer.com/2011/11/14/modern-warfare-3-dev-attempts-to-boost-metacritic-score-via-twitter/

    People have opinions. Boosting opinions is cheating. Why are they being hypocrites?    … Expand
  8. Admiredk
    Dec 5, 2011
    0
    the worst call of duty game ever!!! exact same as MW2 accept they made it so people can camp more. too many little places carved in the maps so people can hide. noob tubes need to go away along with riot shields. they need to make the killstreaks not as powerful (helicopters). Do not recommend buying. do not waste your money.
  9. addtheKILL
    Dec 24, 2011
    0
    r u **** kidding me..................... is this a game or a joke.......................... infinity ward why the hell u make these type of games................................ nd of course sledgehammer .................. feel like hammering into billion pieces ........................ really disappointed ..........................why did i buy this game................ppl were exited tor u **** kidding me..................... is this a game or a joke.......................... infinity ward why the hell u make these type of games................................ nd of course sledgehammer .................. feel like hammering into billion pieces ........................ really disappointed ..........................why did i buy this game................ppl were exited to get the game nd of course so many pre orders ............................ ill say mw3 is a rubbish nd if u buy it ........................ u r just keeping money in fire.................nd if someone talks about the campaign then plzz...............its so damm short ......leave bf3 or crysis or halo or killzone..............but this game really puts me off!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1111… Expand
  10. bitterroot1995
    Mar 14, 2012
    1
    Leave it to activision to release a new COD... EVERY FN YEAR! Seriously. First of all, its 100% the same as the crap before, with new maps, and worse graphics! The add ons and "elite" are overpriced crap. Most the fans hate this turd. The series needs to end, NOW. How many call of duty titles can they really make? Soon, there gonna make Spyro of duty, Crash of duty, or Skylanders of duty.
  11. ultrafang
    Nov 21, 2011
    6
    I bought MW3 and a damn xbox just to play with friends. I played Black Ops on PS3 and I was really into it but I can't tell if xbox graphics are just bad or if MW3 looks bad. Overall I am having fun playing multiplayer and Special Op scenarios with friends, but graphics and progression since previous games are blah.
  12. thunderbug
    Mar 24, 2012
    4
    I have not even played the single player yet, and I don't plan on playing it, MW2 story went right out into crazy space and I cant see MW3 story being any better. With that in mind this review is based purely on the multiplayer Split screen and online. IMHO its a below average FPS, discounting the fact that its a repackage on MW2, the multiplayer is clunky with lag being more a decidingI have not even played the single player yet, and I don't plan on playing it, MW2 story went right out into crazy space and I cant see MW3 story being any better. With that in mind this review is based purely on the multiplayer Split screen and online. IMHO its a below average FPS, discounting the fact that its a repackage on MW2, the multiplayer is clunky with lag being more a deciding factor in victory than any relevant skill, there are crazy balance issues. the level system is boring and tedious especially when combined with the "gun levelling system" which is just a stupid filler idea to prolong game play, but the worst problem by a mile are the killstreaks, in this FIRST PERSON SHOOTER u get killed more often than not by a helicopter gunship or a bombing run, missile launched from a drone or some other weapon system completely unrelated to the term FPS, in the average game after doing some counting i found i get kill only 15% of the time by a gun, the rest is some form of air strike. To sum it up its too much bells and whistles and not enough FPS. If you want a FPS that is just that a First person shooter i would not recommend this game, if u want a skill less frag fest with enough helicopter gun ships, stealth bombers and remote control missiles to replace the car as the accepted mode of transport. more explosions than people and a game decided by lag not seen since the days of dial up then MW3 is for you, i got my copy for £25, but i had to pay full retail £44.99 i would have been so annoyed.… Expand
  13. drbigglesworth
    Feb 4, 2012
    10
    This game is amazing. Does the franchise proud. From the opening battle, to the final showdown, this was an absolute blast to play. I look forward to next fall and the next launch...
  14. rhetoricmonkey
    Nov 30, 2011
    3
    Fun on a scale of 1 to 10 is a 3 for multiplayer.
    Frustration on a scale of 1 to 10 is a 7 for multiplayer.
    Some weapons have been gimped instead of removed. Single player is the best part of this game, unfortunately I bought it primarily for the multiplayer. Floating network. Aka no dedicated servers so your experience depends heavily on your connection to the host player who has the    Fun on a scale of 1 to 10 is a 3 for multiplayer.
    Frustration on a scale of 1 to 10 is a 7 for multiplayer.
    Some weapons have been gimped instead of removed.
    Single player is the best part of this game, unfortunately I bought it primarily for the multiplayer.
    Floating network. Aka no dedicated servers so your experience depends heavily on your connection to the host player who has the best advantage.
    Hit detection, delayed kills.
    OMG spawns!
    Graphics look old but crisp; cleaned up MW2.
    A last note about this game is that it provides more frustration than my wallet can tolerate. I'll have to be hard pressed to buy the next title in this series.    … Expand
  15. MoeLester
    Nov 12, 2011
    0
    Modern Warfare 2 repackaged as another $60 game.
    For the past 3 installments Call of Duty has been the biggest rip-off of the gaming universe, re-using textures, animations and even sounds. These games are nowhere near the $60 price they're advertised for. I hope to see this franchise halt at a dead stop as it's just stagnating.
    I sincerely hope Activision would go bankrupt for being a    Modern Warfare 2 repackaged as another $60 game.
    For the past 3 installments Call of Duty has been the biggest rip-off of the gaming universe, re-using textures, animations and even sounds. These games are nowhere near the $60 price they're advertised for. I hope to see this franchise halt at a dead stop as it's just stagnating.

    I sincerely hope Activision would go bankrupt for being a dirty publisher forcing developers to make games under such a short time span. They see customers as sheep that will buy anything and I will h ave none of it.    … Expand
  16. Thylkerisis
    Nov 14, 2011
    0
    Le jeu des boeuf et des wesh wesh, aucunes évolutions, pan pan boum boum, vive l'amérique.
    Un substitut pénien, certainement très efficaces pour l'armée de moutons qui l'achètera.
  17. MrCaca000
    Dec 5, 2011
    0
    Pus pus pus pus pus pus that's how the freaking weapons sound in this game. Now, don't get me started on the actual game mechanics. *Flawless game* my ass.
  18. No_LiMiT
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Simply the worst game that ever came out. The dev guy asked on twitter for people to rate it up and for that alone it deserves to be downrated to hell.
    Story is bad, gameplay is same as in other ones, this could have been DLC to mw1.
  19. Blitz45
    Nov 12, 2011
    0
    What is there to say about this milked out franchise? Will there be Mappacks 15 dollars a set? ofcourse we do not need to worry about that. But when you look at the total package modernwarfare brings you just have to realize the game itself has not innovated since MW1 MW2 was a good inceremental update but MW3 just seems to be more of the same. A underwater level, A chase scene. ThereWhat is there to say about this milked out franchise? Will there be Mappacks 15 dollars a set? ofcourse we do not need to worry about that. But when you look at the total package modernwarfare brings you just have to realize the game itself has not innovated since MW1 MW2 was a good inceremental update but MW3 just seems to be more of the same. A underwater level, A chase scene. There comes a point in time where the game becomes boring and repetitive. If i play MW1 or 2 and then 3 i realize that i am just playing MW 2.5. THe graphics are forgetable and its just plain a lazy release. The story is as usual boring, a 4 hour campaign is laughable and the multiplayer is just as broken as the first two.… Expand
  20. Gotti23
    Nov 21, 2011
    8
    love the game and the story mode and it falls in with the rest of the series but the multiplayer is what people get it for. its better then any on the market right now and better then black ops, but it seems like areas are shorter but i still like it. if you like shooting and owing your buddies online a must have.
  21. DMuhny
    Nov 19, 2011
    0
    Unfortunately, I'm going to have to give this game the lowest possible score. It looks and feels exactly like previous versions. There are no changes at all. The only new feature I could think of is that Kill Streaks work how they should have worked in the first place. Graphics are the same poor graphics of COD4 and MW2. The game is just all around not worth it. If a company wants to makeUnfortunately, I'm going to have to give this game the lowest possible score. It looks and feels exactly like previous versions. There are no changes at all. The only new feature I could think of is that Kill Streaks work how they should have worked in the first place. Graphics are the same poor graphics of COD4 and MW2. The game is just all around not worth it. If a company wants to make a new game...make a *New* game. Don't make a map pack and charge $60 for it. Only way I would recommend buying this, is if you can buy it used for less than $30. Ideally $20. I loved MW2, but the release of this game just offends me. I can't believe they thought they could get away with this. Oh well, there's plenty of other games out there right now.… Expand
  22. shez
    Nov 9, 2011
    1
    Boring and outdated in every single aspect, from the sound design, to the graphics and even the ingame menus, this game can't even dare exist agaist the other triple A competitors. You know what i'm talking about...It's more like...THE competitor.
  23. Hedon
    Dec 11, 2011
    5
    Call of Duty: MW3 is not what it seems. This game refines rather than innovates, and slight tweaks make it the "definitive" COD experience. But I can make a definitive loaf of bread simply by slicing it. Point is, marginal differences can make something definitive. Does this make the game bad? No. The formula holds up, it is still fun, but certainly not a deserving recipient of ign's andCall of Duty: MW3 is not what it seems. This game refines rather than innovates, and slight tweaks make it the "definitive" COD experience. But I can make a definitive loaf of bread simply by slicing it. Point is, marginal differences can make something definitive. Does this make the game bad? No. The formula holds up, it is still fun, but certainly not a deserving recipient of ign's and other professional reviewer's perfect scores (who by the way are being paid to score the game that high). These reviews focus on the new (and pathetic) "kill confirmed" mode as if it's redefined world history. Wow, guttoral noises that sound like "kill confirmed" are made when you run into floating dog tags. If you enjoyed the past CODs, and recognize that there is LITTLE TO NO CHANGE between this game and previous ones, then buy it. Otherwise, steer clear.… Expand
  24. LocoElBob
    Nov 14, 2011
    0
    The same ole game on the same ole engine with the same ole gameplay, and at the same ole price of 59.99. YAY!!! Does Infinity Ward even bother to put effort into COD anymore?
  25. TENCESAR
    Nov 11, 2011
    1
    Disappointment in every way. This generation is saturated. It is a fact. But a number of Modern Warfare DLC I is a huge insult to gamers. The fate of the Call of Duty series is the same as PES: After losing in the evolutionary line basis using as a game years ago, lost ground to EA that at least tries to innovate with a new graphics engine and a proposal for a game more fun - focused onDisappointment in every way. This generation is saturated. It is a fact. But a number of Modern Warfare DLC I is a huge insult to gamers. The fate of the Call of Duty series is the same as PES: After losing in the evolutionary line basis using as a game years ago, lost ground to EA that at least tries to innovate with a new graphics engine and a proposal for a game more fun - focused on the simulation of war and numerous armed and able to drive vehicles. Not to mention, the destructible scenery, which in any MW3 ataqus thin wall resists the b52's. Do not buy this DLC. Activision help produce a game with responsibility and respect for the fans, not the mere hoax.
    Sorry my bad english    … Expand
  26. MB88
    Nov 17, 2011
    0
    Terrible game. Dated, incoherent, unbalanced and over priced. The single player is short but not short enough to make the holes in the plot disappear. And it lags terribly on the unbalanced, poorly designed multiplayer.
  27. X1xxCYGNUSxxX1
    Nov 11, 2011
    7
    Single player campaign has been fun. I think they did a real nice job. The learning curve (online) to be successful on this edition of COD is steeper than BLOPS. Kill Confirmed is fun new gametype. Hit detection doesn't seem as good as MW2, probably closer to Black Ops. If you are a COD fan, you already own this game. If you aren't a huge fan, I believe Black Ops (with Zombies included) isSingle player campaign has been fun. I think they did a real nice job. The learning curve (online) to be successful on this edition of COD is steeper than BLOPS. Kill Confirmed is fun new gametype. Hit detection doesn't seem as good as MW2, probably closer to Black Ops. If you are a COD fan, you already own this game. If you aren't a huge fan, I believe Black Ops (with Zombies included) is a better value.… Expand
  28. xxpuffinpurpxx
    Nov 21, 2011
    5
    alright, lets just start out sayin this, its not a "bad" game, but it definetly is not worth 60 dollars. i like cod, but i feel that this is just a brand name game.. people just buy it cause its cod. mw3 is just the same thing as all of them, the first one was great, the second was pretty good, black ops, ehhh, and now mw3...... wait didnt i just play this game 3 times before i bought it?alright, lets just start out sayin this, its not a "bad" game, but it definetly is not worth 60 dollars. i like cod, but i feel that this is just a brand name game.. people just buy it cause its cod. mw3 is just the same thing as all of them, the first one was great, the second was pretty good, black ops, ehhh, and now mw3...... wait didnt i just play this game 3 times before i bought it? thats exactly what this game is, a rehash of the previous installments. its like a big map pack with a new campaign.. id say its worth 25, not 60. theyve only added a couple new features, besides 16 new maps, but they all feel lie mw2 maps.
    if you really like the cod series, go for this total waste of money. cause all your getting is some new maps..    … Expand
  29. MoneyWasted3rd
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    This game has the worlds best graphics, competing with minecraft with the best graphics as of now, it also has the best sound quality as it allows my ears to bleed out. Out of all CoD games this is the best, much better than its predecessors. Once i played it i realized this game is the worlds best it is so cool that the game has not improved since the last Modern warfare game, i "LOVED"This game has the worlds best graphics, competing with minecraft with the best graphics as of now, it also has the best sound quality as it allows my ears to bleed out. Out of all CoD games this is the best, much better than its predecessors. Once i played it i realized this game is the worlds best it is so cool that the game has not improved since the last Modern warfare game, i "LOVED" how the devs just copied and pasted, BRAVO to them. I believe this game is much better than Skyrim and other games that have actually taken the time to improve the quality, considering this game has improved so much i give the devs a rating of -10/10 the best possible rating.… Expand
  30. whysomuchhate
    Nov 8, 2011
    5
    Wow i can't believe how much hate is being thrown around on here.MW3 is better then BF3 BF3 is better then MW3 who the **** cares?i am a gamer looking to have fun and enjoy my free time outside of work.But you all seem to miss the big picture.we are all being duped by higher prices with less content and now this elite thing is going to go threw the roof because its associated with the CODWow i can't believe how much hate is being thrown around on here.MW3 is better then BF3 BF3 is better then MW3 who the **** cares?i am a gamer looking to have fun and enjoy my free time outside of work.But you all seem to miss the big picture.we are all being duped by higher prices with less content and now this elite thing is going to go threw the roof because its associated with the COD franchise and it is really going to make all company's step back and take a look at there AAA titles and before to long its not only going to cost you $60 for the game but also MMO pricing for the MP or more story plots or what ever else big company can squeeze you for.And yet we all line up like sheep and say oh well its the next big thing let me bend over for you cause i don't want to miss out on any thing.I for one have played all of the call of duty's and medal of honors and BF's and i can tell you that none of them are worth getting all worked up over like this.I am insulted and disappointed for the first time in my life to be labeled as a gamer to know that that throws me into this mess of humanity.I have been playing BF3 since picking up a USED copy and will definitely be picking up a USED copy of this game as well as i don't believe that either company cares enough about the gaming community or gamers themselves to justify my $60 purchase.I am rating both games a 5 cause that's apparently the only way to not be labeled a fan boy of either.… Expand
  31. Astraya008
    Nov 8, 2011
    2
    I admit, I prefer halo over cod. But I was extremely excited for this game! I got it at midnight, went home and threw it in. I beat the campaign. It was awesome. Wicked set pieces and there is always something going on. After that, I played what i was most excited for, spec ops. I played survival and liked it to a point. It was interesting and original but did not make me want to playI admit, I prefer halo over cod. But I was extremely excited for this game! I got it at midnight, went home and threw it in. I beat the campaign. It was awesome. Wicked set pieces and there is always something going on. After that, I played what i was most excited for, spec ops. I played survival and liked it to a point. It was interesting and original but did not make me want to play more. I enjoyed leveling up. But that was it. Then there was multiplayer. It's the thing I hate most about cod. I liked it the first game. But it's the same thing every game. Generally the same guns, generally the same gametypes, generally the same gameplay. I have to say it was innovative. I enjoyed it. But it was mw2 all over again. It's more like an update than a whole new game to me. Overall, highly disappointed. I recommend to buy this game just to eat it then throw up because you've tasted it before.… Expand
  32. Sigma89
    Nov 8, 2011
    2
    I have been playing and enjoying cod since modern warfare so i wasnt really expecting any huge changes between this game and mw2 but even so this game didnt meet my low expectations. Right off of the start the menus and interfaces are almost identical to mw2, which isnt a big deal, but even the multiplayer looks and feels identical to mw2 excluding slightly different perks and even more opI have been playing and enjoying cod since modern warfare so i wasnt really expecting any huge changes between this game and mw2 but even so this game didnt meet my low expectations. Right off of the start the menus and interfaces are almost identical to mw2, which isnt a big deal, but even the multiplayer looks and feels identical to mw2 excluding slightly different perks and even more op killstreak rewards. This game does not justify the use of 3 it should have just been called patch update mw2.1. Cant justify the retail price for a four year old game slightly patched that i already own. Bottom line is that this games not even as good as black ops. Would not recommend this game to anyone...… Expand
  33. Geist
    Nov 9, 2011
    1
    I've now put about 10 hours into Modern Warfare 3 and all I feel is overwhelming disappointment. It's unfortunate that this series refuses to expand beyond the tired run and gun gameplay that it's known for. It has become a hard truth that as long as fans swarm in droves to buy what's popular, Infinity Ward and Treyarch will continue to churn out the same, rancid "if it isn't broke don'tI've now put about 10 hours into Modern Warfare 3 and all I feel is overwhelming disappointment. It's unfortunate that this series refuses to expand beyond the tired run and gun gameplay that it's known for. It has become a hard truth that as long as fans swarm in droves to buy what's popular, Infinity Ward and Treyarch will continue to churn out the same, rancid "if it isn't broke don't fix it" gameplay they have been spewing for years. This is nothing more than a giant map pack for Modern Warfare 2 with different names slapped on the same modes you've already been playing. Other shooters have already added so much more to the table. Battlefield continues to push the envelope with realistic physics and gunplay. Halo continues to explore new modes and different styles of play. Even games like Killzone had great things like the ability to lean in and out of cover. Modern Warfare 3 proves that the Call of Duty franchise has run out of gas and has nothing new to offer except millions of new dollars in Activisions pocket for the same thing you've bought 8 times already. Save your money, and if you must play, please do yourself a favor and rent first. Chances are you'll long for the glory days of Call of Duty 4 before your 5th hour of play.… Expand
  34. BARSI
    Nov 9, 2011
    1
    same cod experience as the last two modern warfares, same storyline same action same buildings....
    http://www.finallevel.co.uk/2011/11/08/infinity-ward-recycle-buildings-on-mw3-straight-from-cod-4/

    also extreamily short single player, finished in one sitting.
  35. fishstick
    Nov 9, 2011
    1
    ah, CoD.
    a game i've played since the first one, till the last one.
    i've always loved my CoD, but MW3? no. this is just THE perfect example of the thing what happens when a game becomes more about money, then about fun. I could imagine they think like: Hey! every child is going to get his parents to buy the new Modern warfare, so why not leave it the same? none of them will notice or    ah, CoD.
    a game i've played since the first one, till the last one.
    i've always loved my CoD, but MW3? no. this is just THE perfect example of the thing what happens when a game becomes more about money, then about fun.
    I could imagine they think like: Hey! every child is going to get his parents to buy the new Modern warfare, so why not leave it the same? none of them will notice or complain about it! CoD is a hype!
    this is a huge disappointement to me, and other "veteran" CoD players i know.
    the multiplayer is incredibly "old", it feels like im playing MW1/2 again, while i was hoping for something new, and truly unique to the CoD experience. the Campaign is reaaaally easy and linear, the story has cliches all over it, and the enemy's behave as stupid as ever.
    Also, the graphics are practically the same and the sounds dont sound intense or realistic.

    My CoD times are over,
    I want my 60$ back.    … Expand
  36. Jay_Gamer
    Nov 9, 2011
    4
    You get what you expect from this one. New maps, weak single player, and the same multiplayer experience you come to expect from the COD series. The spec ops missions are interesting enough the first time through. Barely worth the $60. This could have been released as DLC considering the weak single player. I would suggest in the future keep expanding on the spec ops and perhapsYou get what you expect from this one. New maps, weak single player, and the same multiplayer experience you come to expect from the COD series. The spec ops missions are interesting enough the first time through. Barely worth the $60. This could have been released as DLC considering the weak single player. I would suggest in the future keep expanding on the spec ops and perhaps expand to four players? Survival mode is a good addition....just zombies that was "re-gifted"...but I will take it. I couldnt give it a 10 because there is nothing that makes it amazing. I couldnt give it a 0 because there are new maps and spec ops is good...only below average because there is no richness to the game whatsoever. I spent my hard earned money...took the chance...not a total loss...buy it and make up your own mind...… Expand
  37. pgunna
    Nov 14, 2011
    3
    This game is recycled garbage, Black Ops was a much better game than this This is a step backwards in innovation! The menus are lazy, the maps are not thoughtful and there is no innovation here at all. I feel like they stole $60 from me and I would like it back.
  38. carlb
    Nov 9, 2011
    6
    Fans of the series will enjoy it but you'd be better off buying a used copy. *** SINGLE PLAYER: This final episode brings the story to a conclusion that will leave most satisfied and does it with flare and style in an enjoyable manner. *** SPEC OPS: If you have the friends to play with, these will keep you engaged for quite some time. *** MULTIPLAYER: Subtle changes that continue theFans of the series will enjoy it but you'd be better off buying a used copy. *** SINGLE PLAYER: This final episode brings the story to a conclusion that will leave most satisfied and does it with flare and style in an enjoyable manner. *** SPEC OPS: If you have the friends to play with, these will keep you engaged for quite some time. *** MULTIPLAYER: Subtle changes that continue the tradition started with previous titles and simple refine what has existed for many years. *** PERFORMANCE: Graphics and sound are both sub-par compared to other titles that have come out this year and the IW engine is showing its age. The guns are the same as previously and do not handle well nor sound as one might hope and animations are clunky. It's time for the Call of Duty team to step up and move beyond their existing technology. Performance is snappy and only trivial bugs were encountered. *** FINAL THOUGHTS: Every die hard first person shooter fan will likely find something in this game that they will enjoy though if you were already growing tired of the other games in the series, this one won't offer anything new or exciting. If you value and desire team work, look elsewhere. If you're on the fence, wait and buy it once the price comes down or pick up a used copy. *** NOTES: Elite was not tested and is not included in this review as the servers were unavailable due to overloading.… Expand
  39. kholland65
    Nov 9, 2011
    4
    I had very high expectations for this game and for some reason I figured this was it. This was going to be the cream of the crop. The game that would be so perfect I would play it for years. I was wrong. This game is not innovative or different from the other COD's but frankly that is not the reason for my bad rating. I don't mind a recycled game, as long as they simply polish the old oneI had very high expectations for this game and for some reason I figured this was it. This was going to be the cream of the crop. The game that would be so perfect I would play it for years. I was wrong. This game is not innovative or different from the other COD's but frankly that is not the reason for my bad rating. I don't mind a recycled game, as long as they simply polish the old one and make it better. They did fix a few things in this game but at the expense of breaking others. Overall I would give the campaign a 7. Mostly because it was way to short. should have been about twice as long. Yeah it's a bit repetitive but it was still fun. Even those who gave this a poor rating have to admit that there aren't really that many other FPS's who overall have as good of campaigns as COD. The multiplayer on the other hand is total garbage. I would give the multiplayer a 2. Just so many things wrong with it. Prob the worst multiplayer out of mw1, 2, waw, bops. Could be because sledgehammer worked on the multiplayer. who knows. Anyway here are some of the problems I've seen with the multiplayer. 1. The lag compensation is horrible idea. Worst invention in gaming. For those who don't know what that is, its basically an artificially induced lag on those with good connections. In theory this sounds like a good idea but it never works. Basically your playing a game with everyone lagging. Ever have a situation where you turn a corner only to be killed in .01sec by what seems like a single bullet and a player with godlike reflexes, only to see on the killcam that he in fact saw you for quite some time and fired a hail of bullets? You can thank lag compensation for that. 2. The maps are horrible. They're full of choke points that make objective games unfair depending on where your spawning. They are many times one sided giving the lucky team the spawns with the high ground, allowing them to pin you into a corner. They lack open space with long distance shooting lanes. Everywhere you turn your view is obstructed by something forcing nothing but close quarter combat. 3. quickscoping, nuff said.
    4. Bullet dmg is weak. Makes it tough to quickly snap and kill multiple enemies unless they are in a line since you waste 5sec and half a clip to kill the first which by then his teammate has killed you. Long distance kills have become super difficult because now people have plenty of time to duck behind cover after being hit by the first spray of bullets. After every game take a look at the assists. There are now tons of them because nobody can finish off their own kills. When it only takes 3-4 bullets to kill someone, that doesn't leave much time for a teammate to come in and steal your kill but 5-6 is plenty of time for them to pop off one bullet after they see you firing. I even had 9 assists just by myself in one TDM game. WTF is that!
    5. Most killstreaks are completely OP. Black ops I actually think had a decent balance of killstreaks. Dog's and the chopper gunner were easy to counter with rockets our your own gun. 6. Giant names above enemies is dumb. I used to pride myself on being able to stop a tiny spec of an enemy across the map, now they just gave everyone that ability with 6inch name plates that pop up if they aim anywhere near me. No point in even hiding behind cover because if even so much as your pinky toe is sticking out your full name shows up. These name plates also block your view. The stupid things sits right on top of the guy and I can't even see what I'm shooting at. 7. Spawns are decent but have their moments. I've literally been spawned 10ft in front of an enemy or right in the line of fire between 2 people. However, I do see less of situations where the entire team all of a sudden starts spawning right on top of you and your pro camp spot. 8. Kill confirmed gametype is completely dumb. At the very least show us how many tags we've collected along with our overall kills. Yeah Mripwnnewbs might have 50 kills but is he even picking up any dog tags? We have no way of knowing. 9. Headquarters is still luck based. Keeps one team constantly spawning on the new location. Frankly it's kinda a flawed gametype to begin with but w/e.
    10. Create a class interface is cumbersome. When customizing certain aspects of my gun (attachments, camo, etc. ) I should have to keep going through all the menus of choices to get to the one I want. there should be separate menus for each of those things like in bops. I also hate the killstreak interface. I hate how if I go from say, assault to support for example just to unlock or switch my selection, it automatically switches me to that type. I can't tell you how many times I've started a game with the wrong killstreak package because I switched it on me when all I wanted to do was unlock somehting new or reselect my 3 choices for future use. So far no COD has held my attention better than MW1. It was simple and polished.    … Expand
  40. Stuperman
    Nov 9, 2011
    2
    Copy and paste. Absolutely loved the previous 2 but come on now how many more windows am i going to kick through to clear a room in slow mo. i like the teamwork direction in kill confirmed but man running ten yards after the spawn to kill guys with the same flavor as the others is kinda getting old.
  41. Faux
    Nov 9, 2011
    3
    My instinct was to give this game a 5- It defines "mediocre". It is not bad by any stretch. No, rather it is tired. It looks like MW2 and plays like MW2, which could have been forgiven if it was written like MW1. It wasn't. Expectation games are dangerous if your product doesn't come up to snuff, and so I'm giving it a 3.

    Things I like- just like MW2 the production values are fine.    My instinct was to give this game a 5- It defines "mediocre". It is not bad by any stretch. No, rather it is tired. It looks like MW2 and plays like MW2, which could have been forgiven if it was written like MW1. It wasn't. Expectation games are dangerous if your product doesn't come up to snuff, and so I'm giving it a 3.

    Things I like- just like MW2 the production values are fine. The single player campaign is over-the-top Michael-Bay-esque, and when it runs out of compelling story it uses swelling music or slo-vision chaos to give the appearance of emotional depth.

    Things I don't like- paying $60 for the same thing I purchased a few years ago. The technology is the same, the gameplay is the same, the environments are different and yet feel the same. It feels like a lazy installment of the series, hyped in order to make money rather than create a worthy successor to this landmark series.    … Expand
  42. LordSynergy
    Nov 9, 2011
    2
    I have played every Call of Duty from the beginning and I can tell you that this new one has some of the worst multiplayer maps I have ever played in a shooter. I have never been so disappointed in a new game purchase this big, ever... While it still feels Modern Warfarish, it definitely is too fast paced now, to the point of just complete chaos. Skill is no longer a requirement, butI have played every Call of Duty from the beginning and I can tell you that this new one has some of the worst multiplayer maps I have ever played in a shooter. I have never been so disappointed in a new game purchase this big, ever... While it still feels Modern Warfarish, it definitely is too fast paced now, to the point of just complete chaos. Skill is no longer a requirement, but luck of spawn is. They have yet to fix the spawn system, even though this is the 3rd generation of the game. If you aren't spawned in front of an enemy, there is another one in any direction in front of you. This leads me to map design, the maps are fairly small compared to previous games, and there aren't any real good ones that make you excited to see the map again. They even feel as though someone else designed them, which leads me to believe the guys that left Infinity Ward during production, really didn't have much of a hand in the map design. Lastly, I feel like I'm back in the same grind of the first 2 games, it doesn't feel fresh and new like it once did, which might be expected and not all bad, but it really causes one to loose interest quicker. I wish I could say more good things about the game, but I truely am disappointed, there just isn't alot of consistency in this games multiplayer, and playing it really feels like an old quake multiplayer match but with too many players. I think I'll be returning this on Friday towards Skyrim.… Expand
  43. SupaLoused
    Nov 9, 2011
    1
    Jugue con la esperanza de encontrar algo totalmente nuevo y diferente a las versiones anteriores pero nada más alejado de la realidad. Es el DLC más overrated de la historia. Le pongo un uno por que el sonido es bueno.
  44. CausticTies
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    Wasn't expecting much, didn't get much. Same in, same out. The multiplayer is COD ... but it's getting a little tiresome. Nothing that groundbreaking and new, more like a re-skin. Wonder who I can flog it to..
  45. lightfast
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    biggest con of the year, i wont be buying the next one. i bet half these maps were rejected from mw2 for being crap. Pathetic robbing gits you could have atleast tried!
  46. crudeproportion
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    A few new multiplayer modes, guns, maps and models are what you can expect new in this recent installment in the Call Of Duty franchise. Other than that, this whole game could have been Downloadable Content for MW2, same graphics, gameplay; hell, even the menus are the same! For two years of development they've changed damn near nothing, and used its star power to ask eager customers toA few new multiplayer modes, guns, maps and models are what you can expect new in this recent installment in the Call Of Duty franchise. Other than that, this whole game could have been Downloadable Content for MW2, same graphics, gameplay; hell, even the menus are the same! For two years of development they've changed damn near nothing, and used its star power to ask eager customers to pay $60 for it. Do not buy, keep playing MW2, its the same **** game.… Expand
  47. modern-warrior
    Nov 9, 2011
    4
    campaign is decent , your usual cod campaign , people are sayin its a formula that works why mess with it , if that were the case than we would simply be playin the same game over and over through the years , cod needs to do wat cod4 mw done to the series a reboot , just like i dont want to play another resident evil without a reboot , games get stale when there is no competition and letscampaign is decent , your usual cod campaign , people are sayin its a formula that works why mess with it , if that were the case than we would simply be playin the same game over and over through the years , cod needs to do wat cod4 mw done to the series a reboot , just like i dont want to play another resident evil without a reboot , games get stale when there is no competition and lets be honest cod has had none over the last few years , cod4 broke new ground mw2 perfected that black ops took it as far as it could go , i want a reboot of the series because i'm not sum dumb sheep like alot of cod fans , formula kills real creativity and progress , some game developers make an argument that gaming can reach the level of art , as long as they churn out the same old same old it will never reach that , look at wat cash cow movie blockbusters have done to film , also music , i am and have always been a cod fan , cod4 mw blew my mind , but i can honestly say i hope bf3 kicks mw3 ass , because its excactly what it needs to progress the series , guys giving this a ten are either bias blind or in denial , pes was the best football game out there until it got stale and fifa took over , fifa now has ruled for the past few years , i hope the same happens with bf3 and mw3 , bf3 is much much much better online yea the campaign aint all that but thats not we we play these games we play for multiplayer and as a true cod fan i admit bf3 rips cod open reveals just how flawed it is , if you play bf3 multi for a week then play cod mw3 multi it feels like a game thats 3-4 years old , thats because it is , bf3 is doing for fps wat mw did at the time, stop being blind people realy , its not a zero rating by a long shot but its no more than a 4 at best,also what will prove all u blind fans wrong is the fact that the next cod will switch it up and change the engine , and if you guys keep sayin its 10/10 then IW will keep pissing on you and tellin you its raining , whilst taking your cash at the same time , cod goodbye , not that it wont massively outsell bf3 , but transformers2 massively outsold the hurt locker for example thats the problem , you guys are sheep , and up until mw3 so was i , but no longer , i am jumping ship to bf , and i havnt played previous bf but i have played and owned every previous cod , wake up people the reason there not switching it up and being innovative is because of you fans with your blind faith for a game thats cleary past its sell by date , so thanks for ruining the series i love by being sheep , ps my name on psn , is modern-warrior25 , not battlefield 25 , so dont dare accuse me of being a battlefield fanboy , i'm simply an unbias game fame , who prefers substance over style , an who's not going to defend game developers who dont care about the people making them rich , ie us the fans , if you guys took a stand than i'm sure the next cod would not be a remake like mw3 but you wont , who care about the rivalry between cod and bf people , frankly i dont care who comes out on top in a few years down the road so long as whoever it is pushes the envolope , i will reiterate FORMULA KILLS CREATIVITY .… Expand
  48. BRVII
    Nov 21, 2011
    0
    Same old same old. If you played MW2, you've already played MW3. A new coat of paint, and you have yourself the exact same game. Just like bad music, it sold like crazy. Doesn't mean it's good. Sick of the same product year after year.
  49. demize
    Nov 9, 2011
    5
    Another yr goes by and another call of duty. More like childrens online daycare (cod). Its amazing all the so called pro reviewers praise this game like its the second coming of christ or something. Glad i dont go to there church. Those huge advertising dollars bring in good reviews i guess. I played mw, mw2 passed blackops and picked this up. Well it feels like the same old song andAnother yr goes by and another call of duty. More like childrens online daycare (cod). Its amazing all the so called pro reviewers praise this game like its the second coming of christ or something. Glad i dont go to there church. Those huge advertising dollars bring in good reviews i guess. I played mw, mw2 passed blackops and picked this up. Well it feels like the same old song and dance. Im sure there are some differences or so called improvements from mw and mw2 but since i havnt played either in a long time I couldnt tell ya what they were, seems the same to me. I really wanted something to stand out and blow me away but it didnt happen. I liked the singleplayer as short as it was. Nothing memorable but short and painless to say the least. Multiplayer, same crap peer to peer, host with the most networking as before. Same gameplay from what i feel just tighter maps and a refined perk system. Really I think im done with cod, definately selling this game once skyrim releases.… Expand
  50. spener93z
    Nov 11, 2011
    7
    There is no denying the hype placed on this game has been extravagant â
  51. Finkel
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    It's just because the dev team ask for a 10... bored to see these war FPS every year...
    It's just because the dev team ask for a 10... bored to see these war FPS every year...
    It's just because the dev team ask for a 10... bored to see these war FPS every year...
    It's just because the dev team ask for a 10... bored to see these war FPS every year...
  52. mdrewry
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    I was looking forward to this (compared to a lot of other reviewers here) and to me it doesn't disappoint at all. Instantly feels better than Black Ops, and I can see myself racking up some serious hours on the game, esp in multiplayer. Good work!
  53. DontFollowSheep
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    This game is absolute garbage. The campaign just felt absolutely forced and was completely forgettable by the end of it. This should be called Modern Warfare 2.5 because I don't see that many changes at all the only new thing I see here are the new perks and just some new guns thats all. All the maps are boring and nothing special , the A.I is still messed up and retarded and your mainThis game is absolute garbage. The campaign just felt absolutely forced and was completely forgettable by the end of it. This should be called Modern Warfare 2.5 because I don't see that many changes at all the only new thing I see here are the new perks and just some new guns thats all. All the maps are boring and nothing special , the A.I is still messed up and retarded and your main character moves like a sloppy drunk douche! The hit detection issues are still there… Expand
  54. West
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    Played this game for a couple hours and completely disliked the gameplay. First, I've been a fan for years but after playing Battlefield series for the first time, I see why it is so realistic. The additional killstreaks are terrible! They were unneeded. The maps are new but have the feeling like "hey, I think I've been here before". Their creativity is just going downhill. They havePlayed this game for a couple hours and completely disliked the gameplay. First, I've been a fan for years but after playing Battlefield series for the first time, I see why it is so realistic. The additional killstreaks are terrible! They were unneeded. The maps are new but have the feeling like "hey, I think I've been here before". Their creativity is just going downhill. They have some new guns, but they also leave out so many amazing guns that have been on the market for years. Now, reloading is so fast its a waste to switch to pistol.... you know what, there are a lot of negatives. Screw this game, I am a worn out a CoD fan. Moving to a new series, NOW.… Expand
  55. Whitereaperhp
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    I love this game! The multiplayer has been upgraded and works very well to keep you hooked for hours on end. The new strike package system is a great system that works for everyone. I do not understand such a low score for this game. The only downside I see is that a few of the maps seem to be based on previous ones out there but that just means it is easier to get used to them.
  56. Neurotic
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Dated graphics, awful sound and the game in general feels like something from 2007. Small linear maps, online is a worthless. Charging 60$ for the exact same game they released a year ago and the year before and the year before. How long do you think this will keep going? COD is DEAD.
  57. Dinjooh
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Never once have I felt so betrayed by a game developer. That they honestly want to treat their customers like this. They didn't even try to lube it up. It was just rough from the beginning. No foreplay, just plain shiat, from start to end. Wauw.
  58. Aetos
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Another MW game, and this time, they didn't bother to hide the fact that they were reusing textures and building from the fourth installment, or that they hardly changed anything about the overall gameplay. In fact, they seemed to have taken a step back from their newer game, Black Ops, opting for a tired out MW2 system. Brainless fun, a junk food of a game. Save your 60$.
  59. bonestorm
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Improves on modern warfare 2 in nearly every way. The guns feel smoother and the gameplay is still as fast paced as ever. The game with friends online is especially fun. All in all, it was worth the wait.
  60. krsnik666
    Nov 10, 2011
    5
    MW3 it isnt a bad game it just isn't that good. this is. it brings the same old thing to the table with nothing new. this is just playing a little to safe. its running on an outdated engine that's being beaten by almost every other game out. sure they make money since they do yearly releases. but repacking old games and marketing them as new with only minor changes is just way to cheap. ifMW3 it isnt a bad game it just isn't that good. this is. it brings the same old thing to the table with nothing new. this is just playing a little to safe. its running on an outdated engine that's being beaten by almost every other game out. sure they make money since they do yearly releases. but repacking old games and marketing them as new with only minor changes is just way to cheap. if they had put more effort into MW3 it would be good. if they put more effort into the CoD series it wont die out.

    all in all MW# is a safe bet in a solidly built game. it doesn't bring any imagination or innovation with it. maps are almost repacked and reused just some differences. the storyline for the campaign is good but it s just that. multiplayer is the same old stuff nothing new nothing that grabs you and holds you to the game.    … Expand
  61. HeroAfterAll
    Nov 10, 2011
    6
    I'm going to be honest.

    There are some people who can be jaded to something that is popular for the reason that it is, well, popular. CoD would be an example, but do the jaded people have good reasons to be jaded? Well, yes, everything has an opinion of something. I've heard that people have been slandering this user review page (BF3 fanboys, apparently) and i decided to weight    I'm going to be honest.

    There are some people who can be jaded to something that is popular for the reason that it is, well, popular.

    CoD would be an example, but do the jaded people have good reasons to be jaded?

    Well, yes, everything has an opinion of something.

    I've heard that people have been slandering this user review page (BF3 fanboys, apparently) and i decided to weight my opinion on stuff related and not related to the game.

    This is a game that is supposed to be a depiction of war, and for all it does, it does a good job capturing that 'war' feeling with the brown and bloom and the shooting, but something feels empty. i'm sure people have said this, but the game plays through scripted sequences and sometimes feels like you're playing an interactive movie rather than a video game, and i would happen to agree.

    some would say "that's just good directing" but if the goal of the game is to capture the essence of war, why does it feel like every mission is just some objective that has no point other to progress a typical war story?

    if the game's goal was to immerse ourselves and feel tension from playing the game, it did it all wrong. i felt some emotion at some parts, but nothing that made a lasting impact, the story was dry and was far too 'micheal bay esque' to please me.

    The story has set difficulties to play on, but feels too casualized to make me want to care, i played veteran and there were far too many re-spawn points and many times i felt like there wasn't a challenge because of this not to mention the level design isn't exactly via scripted sequences and linear paths.

    the sound is alright, a mention to the whole "WAR IS BAD" theme there is gun-fire and everybody yelling and things explode, there isn't much else as far the soundtrack goes, some orchestrated themes, a guitar lick or two, and that's the soundtrack.

    of course, these games never did have a emphasis on soundtracks.

    The gameplay as mentioned is very simple, you shoot bad guys, they die, america is the best.

    i suppose i can say that the controls are responsive for playing with a controller.

    well, i suppose there is more to it but the objective is basically that, it's not a very hard game to pick up and play, even on higher difficulties as mentioned.

    multiplayer is the same thing, quite literally. there was no change to the multiplayer beside some kill-streak changes and some new guns and whatnot.

    i enjoy the multiplayer and i could find it fun if i didn't have some rampant 13 year old screaming in my ear or some teenager saying **** everytime he gets shot in the face.

    this is where i just can't seem to enjoy CoD, the fan-base is just awful and i either have to mute my microphone and everyone else and try to enjoy a game hoping that i won't get called out or get hate-mail because everyone is a whiny ****

    it saddens me, i like CoD, but it just doesn't have polish, it doesn't do anything new, and it fails to deliver from a perspective of people who were looking for something else besides a re-skin.

    to put it simple: if you like CoD, you'll like this one, if you don't, pass it up and let this fad bury itself into the ground much like any other Activision game.    … Expand
  62. scream2207
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    same old **** **** game, **** graphics, **** multiplayer clogged with 12 year olds, **** engine, and same ****ty stupid killstreaks, did i mention singleplayr is **** yes its a POS of the year
  63. Knight-20
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    I played it online for 2 hours most of the matches were lagy and glitchy. people walk through the walls WTF. even though I played and still the same thing almost nothing new. The seams to be just copy paste form the previsions games Black ops and Modernwarfare2. We need something new come on this is not hard is it.
  64. Kristoffer13
    Nov 10, 2011
    6
    Meet the new boss... same as the old boss. Mw3 improves on its predecessors but lacks any true innovation besides the kill streaks which in my opinion are the only fun factor. After all the game is designed to make kill streaks the ultimate reward and the new system helps noobs out because its now easier to get them. I played a lot of Halo and for a long time i thought there could not beMeet the new boss... same as the old boss. Mw3 improves on its predecessors but lacks any true innovation besides the kill streaks which in my opinion are the only fun factor. After all the game is designed to make kill streaks the ultimate reward and the new system helps noobs out because its now easier to get them. I played a lot of Halo and for a long time i thought there could not be any better and fun way to play FPS. Then Cod 4 came out and i realized there was. Problem is that 3 games after cod 4 i started to get bored. I mean think about it, imagine having played reach with the halo 2 engine. Well thatâ… Expand
  65. dinomirez
    Nov 10, 2011
    5
    The game is solid and playable, and that's why it saved itself from a zero. But what gets it a 5 is that fact the game hasn't brought anything new to the table. How can the supposed "Most Anticipated Game in History" not do anything... relatively new? The engine is the same, the graphics are the same, same lackluster (trying to be blockbuster) single player, but wait! The multiplayer isThe game is solid and playable, and that's why it saved itself from a zero. But what gets it a 5 is that fact the game hasn't brought anything new to the table. How can the supposed "Most Anticipated Game in History" not do anything... relatively new? The engine is the same, the graphics are the same, same lackluster (trying to be blockbuster) single player, but wait! The multiplayer is kinda different-ish. Take a look at some of the critics' reviews, and a lot of them take notice of this as well. But strangely, they still give the game an amazing score... very strange. In my opinion, this should have been released as an expansion pack, mainly because the game only switches up the gameplay by a little bit by fixing balancing issues and a revamped killstreak point system in hopes of inspiring some sort of cohesive teamwork and combating the plagues of air support mowing down any poor soul that steps into the open. Oh, and throw in a couple of new maps (which supposedly include old models recycled from the first Modern Warfare). Only then, I would I be willing to give my money to an obviously hungry Activision. I just wish they spent more time on going above and beyond with this franchise, aka not pumping out a game every year. But the game is a crowd favorite (and remember, just because everyone loves it, doesn't mean it's always good!) and a huge cash cow, so in the eyes of Activision working less on it and still selling millions is the best situation they could ask for. But I guess they haven't learned jack **** about over-saturating the market! Just think, when was the last time you've seen a new Guitar Hero or Tony Hawk game on the shelves? Yea... that's what I thought. I'm just glad I rented this.… Expand
  66. wudaoyou
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    I donâ
  67. GhoulSlayeR
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Modern Warfare 2.5. $60 bucks, come get it. You'd think a company this popular would actually spend their money improving the engine and gameplay rather than forking over tons of cash toward the Marketing. Welcome to the new gaming industry, where hype rules over the actual gameplay is worth. Screw innovation, here is your cookie cutter FPS.

    Thanks for nothing IW/Activision, I hope you    Modern Warfare 2.5. $60 bucks, come get it. You'd think a company this popular would actually spend their money improving the engine and gameplay rather than forking over tons of cash toward the Marketing. Welcome to the new gaming industry, where hype rules over the actual gameplay is worth. Screw innovation, here is your cookie cutter FPS.

    Thanks for nothing IW/Activision, I hope you hit the rocks.    … Expand
  68. Mikewade
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    TThis game is terrible it takes absolutely no skill to kill the enemy, the spawning is the worst in the history of FPS, i paid 64.99 to have a alternative to battlefield 3, because I like the run and gun style, but from the outdated graphics, the outdated UI, the countless children, and the complete lack of innovation, this game has become a credit for skyrim...
  69. JupiterSummanus
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    MW3 follows some of what Black Ops started with a more gun on gun gameplay and improves on the Modern Warfare brand. From what I have played of the campaign it is compelling and action packed. The MP is loads of fun, especially the new kill confirmed mode which comes in hardcore, regular and 9v9 ground war varieties. Best Cod since Cod4.
  70. ASTARTES
    Nov 10, 2011
    6
    We've all seen sequels that go too far for innovation and spoil the original game-play. MW3 is NOT one of those games. If anything, MW3 will be remembered for how much it DIDN'T change. I have thought to myself "but wait... I've already played this game" more than once.

    Like another reviewer said, the campaign plays like it was written by Michael Bay's evil twin. Full of huge explosions    We've all seen sequels that go too far for innovation and spoil the original game-play. MW3 is NOT one of those games. If anything, MW3 will be remembered for how much it DIDN'T change. I have thought to myself "but wait... I've already played this game" more than once.

    Like another reviewer said, the campaign plays like it was written by Michael Bay's evil twin. Full of huge explosions and silly reasoning that fills in for plot. The campaign is entertaining, but it's like candy. Have too much in one sitting and you'll get sick. The campaign is also very short, which is fine with me since it's full to the brim with HOLY SH!T moments.

    MP is a direct continuation of the CoD formula with it's usual flaws and infrequent high points. Bullet lag is still a major problem. Too many times have I shot a player 3-4 times, watch the Kill-cam and see that 0 shots registered. Since I have already played my fair share (and gotten bored) of CoD online, there isn't much bringing me back game-play wise... which leads me to my last point:

    MAPS. So far they have been pretty frustrating. Most of the old CoD maps had a nice directional feeling to them. Your team fought toward the other team, usually ending up with the teams pushing back and forth across the map. Not so much now. Most encounters are random, 1v1 surprise moments in the maze of corridors and small rooms where the player with the better connection wins.    … Expand
  71. Papieros
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Yet another Call of Duty that is essentially just another re-skin of the same formula that's kept fanboys coming back time and again. Don't spend your $60 on what could just as easily pass for MW2 DLC with more stats.
  72. 2perks2equal1
    Nov 10, 2011
    6
    I'm struggling with this review. I think its mostly because I want so badly to give a better review but simply cannot. I am a fan of the new maps although, camping does seem to be a major factor in the development which is really disappointing for a game classified as "hand to hand combat" or in other words run and gun. With so many dark corners and small windows this installment is yetI'm struggling with this review. I think its mostly because I want so badly to give a better review but simply cannot. I am a fan of the new maps although, camping does seem to be a major factor in the development which is really disappointing for a game classified as "hand to hand combat" or in other words run and gun. With so many dark corners and small windows this installment is yet again another noob tube/campers/snipers dream land. For me the multiplayer has not taken any steps forward. Black ops (although Treyarch is generally hated on by Ward followers) is a far superior game. They hit it home with allowing for claymores, tac inserts, ect as a third button and not having to replace your grenades. However, the most dissapointing part of this game for me is the perks. They have not been changed much from MW2 which was one of the biggest complaints about MW2. Major problems with the arrangment in the 3 slots as well as the pros not really having to do much with that perk at all. Example: Slight of hand pro = change weapons faster? While needing to use a whole other perk to gain faster aiming down the sights. What about marathon? Their is no long even an option for unlimited sprint in a game that is suppose to get back to gun to gun combat. Sure they have extreme conditioning which allows a minimal added time for spint but its in the same slot as 2 other important perks. How about having to use 2 perk slots to accomplish what black ops did with ghost pro. I could rattle on and on about how much better black ops and even MW2 is than this game but in the end I'm truly dissappointed with how much this game has evolved from first person shooters skills to hiding in a corner or by a window and shooting a noob tube toward the area of an enemy or shooting them in the back. The only reason I still rate this game with a 6 is because I do truly enjoy the new map packs for MW2 however not worth $60 and waiting in line at midnight for the release.… Expand
  73. patrickbowman32
    Nov 21, 2011
    9
    The story behind the campaign is awesome and I love that it picks up right where it left off. The multiplayer is also worth the purchase. It may not seem a lot different than prior Call of Duties but it is different enough that makes it really fun and the things that are different are what you probably wanted to be different originally.
  74. moveablefeast
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    With Christmas nearing, people expect more bang for their buck and with all the attention on two other celebrated game releases, they know where they can get it. The amount of content in these games will last people until Christmas and beyond - the economy influences this kind of investment concern, even in gamers. A bit of advice for any of the distributors/marketers - lowering the priceWith Christmas nearing, people expect more bang for their buck and with all the attention on two other celebrated game releases, they know where they can get it. The amount of content in these games will last people until Christmas and beyond - the economy influences this kind of investment concern, even in gamers. A bit of advice for any of the distributors/marketers - lowering the price of this game by around £10 would really help you out. Lateral thinking never hurt anyone...

    There is a growing awareness amongst even the most complacent video game fans about the industry at the moment. I believe with Modern Warfare 3, Sledgehammer have underestimated the intelligence of fans of the series and moved into exploitation territory. People really have been taken for fools and I would argue that this is an ethically questionable moment in this new era of blockbuster video games.

    I should add, I haven't played the game, but felt this needed to be said.    … Expand
  75. KingOvBattle
    Nov 11, 2011
    2
    I'm giving this a 2 just because it makes it easy to play with your friends. CoD gets yet another step farther away from what they are. Bad graphics and even worse sound. It seems like they have 10 year olds designing maps and killstreaks.
  76. Latoid
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    To all the people giving this game a 9-10 needs to stop sucking IWs DICKS!Just because some guy on twitter says to give this game better reviews because the user score is low means you are all ass kissers. There is a reason the score is so low....this game is horrible.
  77. Mw3jd82
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    This game is epic. It's everything I expected and more Forget u haters I will play this game all year long Wsy better then bf3. Fast run n gun is great idk what's up with all the low scores let's bring that up people
  78. countertroll
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    don't buy in to the fanboys, what a good game this is some of the online changes are not for the better but it is very fare, game play it feels a tad different from MW2 you have to work for your kills now some lag here and there but still the best online out there the other parts of the game are first class, very cool story mode if you hate online play you will still get your money out of the game
  79. baltazak
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    Modern Warfare 3? Really this should be called Modern Warfare 2.5 because I don't see that many changes at all the only new thing I see here are the new perks and just some new guns thats all. All the maps are boring and nothing special , the A.I is still messed up and retarded and your main character moves like a sloppy drunk douche! The hit detection issues are still there.
  80. Moazz24
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Terrible game,I'm glad I went tried it at my friends house,the graphics looked like mw2, a lot of the same guns, same engine since Cod 2,same perks except theyre all mashed up into one,I haven't go to see all the attachments yet but it seems like the only new one is the hybrid sight which still wasn't that impressive,not even one new camo and yes gold is not considered new to me,basicallyTerrible game,I'm glad I went tried it at my friends house,the graphics looked like mw2, a lot of the same guns, same engine since Cod 2,same perks except theyre all mashed up into one,I haven't go to see all the attachments yet but it seems like the only new one is the hybrid sight which still wasn't that impressive,not even one new camo and yes gold is not considered new to me,basically the gameplay was exactly like modern warfare 2,at that point all I was looking forward to was the campaign until I beat it,the storyline sucked,the ending was really weak and just seemed like mixture of the black ops mw2 ending and was very forgettable,overall it seems like no effort was put into this game and this will be the first cod I will not be buying.Definately not worth $60,I recommend you save your money and wait until they actually release game worth buying that actually shows effort was put into it.… Expand
  81. pb0000
    Nov 10, 2011
    5
    Mw3 is a step backwards in the series. The mp in its current state is terrible. The maps are terriblly cramped and boring, you cant step two feet with out bumping into someone. Spawn points leave you right next to the enemy to get killed again. Point Steak system is unbalanced, making it to easy to have air support all the time. But glaringly bad is the lag compensation system, making theMw3 is a step backwards in the series. The mp in its current state is terrible. The maps are terriblly cramped and boring, you cant step two feet with out bumping into someone. Spawn points leave you right next to the enemy to get killed again. Point Steak system is unbalanced, making it to easy to have air support all the time. But glaringly bad is the lag compensation system, making the game unplayable. You get killed by magic bullets out of nowhere only for the killcam to show the enemy shooting you a full second before you even see them on your screen.… Expand
  82. itachix
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    same gameplay, 0 inovation, same guns, all COD are same...im so sad =/ I expected more from this game only copy/paste COD 4...I hope this saga die soon or now!!!
  83. joshpt
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    Commenting on Ninja and others below... No game deserves a 10 out of 10 or 0 out of 0. The reason having the "same" thing is bad is because you is a waste of money. It is the same thing with madden for me.
  84. Intego
    Nov 10, 2011
    4
    Ok, so here we are again, another year on from call of duty black ops, I was looking forward to the new call of duty game when i realised that new developer to the franchise Sledgehammer games was making it. I hoped that this fresh look at the series would give a new experience , or feeling to the game. What i got for my $79.00 AUD was the most expensive map pack known to the gamesOk, so here we are again, another year on from call of duty black ops, I was looking forward to the new call of duty game when i realised that new developer to the franchise Sledgehammer games was making it. I hoped that this fresh look at the series would give a new experience , or feeling to the game. What i got for my $79.00 AUD was the most expensive map pack known to the games industry. The only new thing you gave me was Elite. Which i have to download. I was a LOYAL Call Of Duty Fan from the very first game. I LOVED MW1 because it was new and exciting, now MW3 is old and boring.… Expand
  85. TheMattman1
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    This is the best COD yet!! Played the campaign twice now. Cant get enough of the multiplayer. Just started Spec Ops survival last night and am highly addicted. This game just has so much to offer. This game has a fine, smoothly polished mechanic. Dont mess it up like EA did with BF3. Also, speakin of EA, they need to stop putting up illegitimate reviews on this site. The "war"This is the best COD yet!! Played the campaign twice now. Cant get enough of the multiplayer. Just started Spec Ops survival last night and am highly addicted. This game just has so much to offer. This game has a fine, smoothly polished mechanic. Dont mess it up like EA did with BF3. Also, speakin of EA, they need to stop putting up illegitimate reviews on this site. The "war" they declared is over, lol… Expand
  86. bodylove
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    mw3 is beter then before. battlefield 3 is not like call of duty is very differt game. im playing only cod :D ...........................................................................................................................................................................................
  87. ob1
    Nov 10, 2011
    3
    stealing our money and giving us the same old product. i am deeply disappointed with the game and elite subscription, i feel i have been duped in to buying an inferior product!
  88. Mocha1up
    Nov 11, 2011
    3
    This game is fun, real fun and frustrating. Nothing new but game modes a couple of new guns and slightly different maps. Even though this game is fun its not worth the $60 maybe $40. I've been a fan of IW since cod 2, but this time they let me down maybe its activisions fault I don't know but.... I think Treyarch did a better job this time with Blops. Structure InfinityWard I soil beThis game is fun, real fun and frustrating. Nothing new but game modes a couple of new guns and slightly different maps. Even though this game is fun its not worth the $60 maybe $40. I've been a fan of IW since cod 2, but this time they let me down maybe its activisions fault I don't know but.... I think Treyarch did a better job this time with Blops. Structure InfinityWard I soil be taking your posters off my wall now and changing my Blops emblem.....I will also be playing BF3 till Skyward 7Sword is out....… Expand
  89. DMCN
    Nov 12, 2011
    8
    To all of you CoD fanboys: Have fun wasting you time tonight and for the rest of the year on the next copy-and-pasted installment of a game that hasn't changed much at all in the last 5 years now. When you're done wasting ANOTHER year of your time, I will see you on Battlefield 3 where teamwork matters, camping isn't possible, and there is ALWAYS a way around your obstacle(if not around,To all of you CoD fanboys: Have fun wasting you time tonight and for the rest of the year on the next copy-and-pasted installment of a game that hasn't changed much at all in the last 5 years now. When you're done wasting ANOTHER year of your time, I will see you on Battlefield 3 where teamwork matters, camping isn't possible, and there is ALWAYS a way around your obstacle(if not around, then through)… Expand
  90. campo619
    Nov 11, 2011
    2
    The makers of MW3 should be hanging their heads in shame for hyping this game up so much. I have read all the trash talk between the MW3 makers and Battlefield 3 makers saying that each game will out do the other but in all honesty MW3 has let me down beyond belief. It feels like a DLC for MW2, there is certainly nothing new to this title. The only thing I can notice is survival mode andThe makers of MW3 should be hanging their heads in shame for hyping this game up so much. I have read all the trash talk between the MW3 makers and Battlefield 3 makers saying that each game will out do the other but in all honesty MW3 has let me down beyond belief. It feels like a DLC for MW2, there is certainly nothing new to this title. The only thing I can notice is survival mode and weapon progression which is nothing but mediocre at best. I am a fan of both franchises but I have to say Battlefield has won this round. On another note, I find it very pathetic and outright embarrassing to be asking us gamers to post better user reviews and scores on metacritic. We are the fans and we support these works of art that you give us but when we find that we have been let down by you then and even though it may be a tough pill to swallow you must gulp down the criticism because we the consumers have definitely taken the loss of our hard earned cash like champions. No one likes stepping in the **** but hey it happens.… Expand
  91. Haiduken
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    It doesn't take the most powerful game producer in the world to repackage the same old game, all it takes is the will of blind console gamers. It is a marvel that this game generated 1.1 billion, or rather is expected to. The very same lines remain in objective based game modes, those from Black ops, however now a new voice is pronouncing them. It is a disgrace to modern day gaming. WhatIt doesn't take the most powerful game producer in the world to repackage the same old game, all it takes is the will of blind console gamers. It is a marvel that this game generated 1.1 billion, or rather is expected to. The very same lines remain in objective based game modes, those from Black ops, however now a new voice is pronouncing them. It is a disgrace to modern day gaming. What was once a great COD game, has tnow turned to a cow being milked by the greed of Activison, but helped in their cause by idiots who buy repackaged games. I felt like it was MW2 again, which in itself was overshadowed by MW. PLEASE di not feed greed. Managers and directors are laughing at how easy it is to sell old games to consumers. Do not become part of the laughing stock.… Expand
  92. Burnnator
    Nov 11, 2011
    4
    When first reading these reviews I thought there was some sinister campaign behind them. Then I played the game and realise that although they are unfair- they do have merit. I love the Call of Duty franchise and it is perhaps the most played game on my console by a long way. I had been looking forward to this for some time and couldnt wait to really get into it. It is indeed just like theWhen first reading these reviews I thought there was some sinister campaign behind them. Then I played the game and realise that although they are unfair- they do have merit. I love the Call of Duty franchise and it is perhaps the most played game on my console by a long way. I had been looking forward to this for some time and couldnt wait to really get into it. It is indeed just like the last one. The minor changes do not warrant a new release and a $100 ad campaign. I think my expectations were too high, but I really feel let down. I was not a fan of Battlefield 3 either, but at least they have taken steps to move forward. I hope Activision takes note of what the fans have said and put something new on offer next time around. If they want to keep the old- then by all means just release more map packs and content. But there is nothing to differentiate this from the last. Poor effort!… Expand
  93. ChaosBlau
    Nov 11, 2011
    1
    The only real positive thing I can say about MW3 is that finally the story is over, well until they figure out another way to milk it. The main story feels forced and I never really got why I should care about anything that was happening, enemies seem to come from nowhere and it always just feels like im shooting into the same situation regardless of the level. I knew what to expect atThe only real positive thing I can say about MW3 is that finally the story is over, well until they figure out another way to milk it. The main story feels forced and I never really got why I should care about anything that was happening, enemies seem to come from nowhere and it always just feels like im shooting into the same situation regardless of the level. I knew what to expect at every turn and i was never caught off guard and i was never immersed by the gameplay.This franchise used to be epic, however now they just keep redoing everything they've done before, just with less flair. Multiplayer is very popular for the series and I can understand why, its fast paced and it offers many incentives for hours of play time. They don't really add anything new this time around, however they do ad more of the same thing, which isn't a bad thing unless you've already played the other games in the series. This game has an identity crisis, it wants to be the same as its predecessors yet while trying to pave a new way for the franchise, sadly it ends up doing nothing new.… Expand
  94. fruityrarity
    Nov 11, 2011
    7
    The game was great,but the similarities to the previous MW games is enormous. The low 50 dollar price is great,but unless you like Cod's story line and multiplayer this is a very good game. The story line is so generic of an FPS,I really didn't like it. I just did it for the achievements,and the fun multiplayer. The best IW and Sledgehammer could do is change the HUD,like Black Ops,orThe game was great,but the similarities to the previous MW games is enormous. The low 50 dollar price is great,but unless you like Cod's story line and multiplayer this is a very good game. The story line is so generic of an FPS,I really didn't like it. I just did it for the achievements,and the fun multiplayer. The best IW and Sledgehammer could do is change the HUD,like Black Ops,or prevent the hacked lobbies. It is too early to determine to when the Hacked Lobbies may strike,but the graphics and the HUD are almost the same. In the end,it is a great game.… Expand
  95. Ali_93
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    All these user a reviews are complete lalala! You all complain the game is a $60 DLC but if they completely changed it and it didn't work out well you would all complain again! Its called a seuel for christ sake! Why fix or change something that ain't broken!
  96. lynchy
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    I own every cod game on 360 from cod 2 i dont own any bf games but have played them i played the bf3 beta and its not my thing... so just to get that out of the way

    im a neutral i like individual games for what they are and dont buy into the series crap every cod game iv bought was because i liked the gameplay but i know when im being ripped off and ok mw1 was unique mw2 you cant slam it    I own every cod game on 360 from cod 2 i dont own any bf games but have played them i played the bf3 beta and its not my thing... so just to get that out of the way

    im a neutral i like individual games for what they are and dont buy into the series crap every cod game iv bought was because i liked the gameplay but i know when im being ripped off and ok mw1 was unique mw2 you cant slam it because they just stuck and tweaked a winning formula and mw3 was just closure on gaming trilogy now this would be all well and good if the trilogy came out every year like a fifa game but it doesnt if activision had any brains they would recognize that this game is just an update of mw2 nothing more so what they should have done is scrap treyarch and merge both their studios and work on a GREAT game every year instead of this back and forth crap seriously hoppin between present day/ww2/present day/vietnam/present day is annoying as f**k message to activion update your grahpics create a new game engine from scratch change the core gameplay for the better and actually sit down and write a storyline that doesnt have any cliche twist or foreseeable deathscenes in short be ORIGINAL

    oh and to Sledgehammer Gamesâ    … Expand
  97. BoomShakaLady
    Nov 11, 2011
    8
    If you have been playing BF3 or even a little Black Ops you will not be ready for this game and may in the first few hours burst a few blood vessels in frustration because this game is fast....very fast! You cannot afford to sit still even for a moment. Calling in recon drones, pred missiles and stealth bombers are a challenge in thereself as finding a spot to hide even for a moment isIf you have been playing BF3 or even a little Black Ops you will not be ready for this game and may in the first few hours burst a few blood vessels in frustration because this game is fast....very fast! You cannot afford to sit still even for a moment. Calling in recon drones, pred missiles and stealth bombers are a challenge in thereself as finding a spot to hide even for a moment is pretty impossible!! Yeah the maps are a bit small and the spawn are pretty crazy at times but if your a runner gunner you will love this if your like me and more stealthy it is a learning curve but it's new, it's not like any cod I've ever played....pace wise. Is that not what people wanted fresh ideas? The support point streaks/ kill streaks are great fun and rewarding and the new game modes add extra fun. So yeah the multiplayer is mad, frantic and hair pulling inducing but it's also lots of the fun. Im not thought the campaign yet but the little bit I have played its like a Hollywood blockbuster and I'm loving it so far and Im sure it will not disappoint! Is this game the best COD ever? I don't know yet. Does it deserve the hate on this site and the 0 score from a lot of people? NO I suspect a lot of the 0 come from people who haven't actually played the game at all and have hate for the COD series in general. Which isn't an accurate representation. Crazy? yes Fun? yes! Long lasting appeal? We will see!!!… Expand
  98. Tswe
    Nov 11, 2011
    3
    I have played all of the COD series. This one by far is the most disappointing. Basically like everyone is saying an expensive DLC. The graphics and engine got minor updates they say, but I can't really tell the difference from MW2 which came out 2 years ago. My biggest disappointment is with the multiplayer maps they are really small and feel cluttered.... I played a few games of TDMI have played all of the COD series. This one by far is the most disappointing. Basically like everyone is saying an expensive DLC. The graphics and engine got minor updates they say, but I can't really tell the difference from MW2 which came out 2 years ago. My biggest disappointment is with the multiplayer maps they are really small and feel cluttered.... I played a few games of TDM and domination last night and domination is almost impossible to play on most of these maps. A lot of the maps dont even stand out enough where you can tell the difference in them. Also the firing through the walls is a little ridiculous.

    The single player is ok, short but it is ok.
    The coop is ok.    … Expand
  99. Offboss
    Nov 11, 2011
    1
    In short, this game is a failed MW2.5. They have done nothing to fix the horrible lag issues and glitches that ruined MW2. The argument that the game is new is invalid because Activision refuses to use dedicated servers (like EA), and instead uses a host system that often picks a poor host and always gives the host an advantage. The developers have made no effort to really add something toIn short, this game is a failed MW2.5. They have done nothing to fix the horrible lag issues and glitches that ruined MW2. The argument that the game is new is invalid because Activision refuses to use dedicated servers (like EA), and instead uses a host system that often picks a poor host and always gives the host an advantage. The developers have made no effort to really add something to the game. While I don't expect CoD 4 type gains, or even zombies, I would hope that they don't count new features and a game mode that pales in comparison to zombies as significant games.… Expand
  100. vvisper
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    I truly feel betrayed by this title. I have bought every single cod game since it first came out and always wanted the special edition xbox for it.I finally felt like it was time and WOW, I am the proud owner of the special edition xbox of the worst call of duty I ever played. To make things worst I also bought CallofDuty Elite. I hope I can get my money back at least for the xbox.
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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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