Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

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3.5

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 8685 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 954 out of 8685
  3. Negative: 5,478 out of 8685
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  1. Bairrorist
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    This game is **** They've all been the same since CoD4 and all you god damn sheep still buy them. Grow up and get a mans game like Skyrim or BF3. CoD is killing itself and you need to realize that.
  2. ndon
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    worst call of dutyworst call of duty ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!… Expand
  3. ZuluChibi
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    There is a reason this game has such a low user score. The game is an utter disapointment, and this is from a series fan who has been playing cod since it first started. Most of the assault rifles sound the same, the map design on multiplayer is horrible, the animations are exactly the same from COD4, most of the emblems and call signs are exactly the same from mw2, all the same soundThere is a reason this game has such a low user score. The game is an utter disapointment, and this is from a series fan who has been playing cod since it first started. Most of the assault rifles sound the same, the map design on multiplayer is horrible, the animations are exactly the same from COD4, most of the emblems and call signs are exactly the same from mw2, all the same sound effects when you level up, same voices. The only good things about this game are the spec ops, but that's not saying very much at ALL. The campaign was also dissapointing for all the hype it was getting. It's really obvious that this game took a huge hit when half of infinity ward left. When it comes to graphics, there is only minor polish. Not much at all. Sure this game has sold insane, but now I think fans are just tired of the same old thing year after year. COD is eventually going to end up the same as guitar hero and tony hawk: a dead franchise. I read some of the user scores, and a lot of you are saying exactly what I'm saying, but yet you still give it 9s and 10s. If that doesn't scream fanboy I don't know what does. It's been a long run with COD since the beginning, but MW3 is the last COD game I will ever buy. Save your money for skyrim, arkham city, or uncharted 3. Plenty of other games out that are way better.… Expand
  4. MudTurkey13
    Nov 11, 2011
    2
    The game is identical to Modern Warfare 2. The maps are uninspired and all very similar in scale and layout. If they wanted to sell it for $30 it would make a lot more sense, but instead they are making people pay an additional $50 a year to get extra maps and stat tracking that has been free on games in the past (Halo 2, World At War, etc.). Overall the game has very poor value forThe game is identical to Modern Warfare 2. The maps are uninspired and all very similar in scale and layout. If they wanted to sell it for $30 it would make a lot more sense, but instead they are making people pay an additional $50 a year to get extra maps and stat tracking that has been free on games in the past (Halo 2, World At War, etc.). Overall the game has very poor value for anyone who has ever played a shooter in the past (specifically Modern Warfare 2).… Expand
  5. CriminallySane
    Nov 11, 2011
    5
    Well, well, well. It's another year and here we have another COD game. Also want to welcome back Infinity Ward and what is left of their staff after all those "creative guys" left to form their own studio. Thanks, Activision. You rule. Well, here is how it goes. The campaign is more of the same. You play multiple characters as you make your way through a story of what can only beWell, well, well. It's another year and here we have another COD game. Also want to welcome back Infinity Ward and what is left of their staff after all those "creative guys" left to form their own studio. Thanks, Activision. You rule. Well, here is how it goes. The campaign is more of the same. You play multiple characters as you make your way through a story of what can only be described as "sensory overload" of having to move from point A to point B while shooting pockets of seemingly endless spawning bad guys. Long story short, I got the feeling of been there, done that. Even de ja' vu at times. Story won't blow your mind; however, it does do it's best to tie up loose ends in this trilogy. If you loved the previous two games, you will like this. Can be a little "samey, samey". You know, like Michael Cera's movie characters. Seen him in one movie and that is what you can expect in every single movie you will ever see him in. The multiplayer is more of the same, as well. If you like the previous games, you will like this one; but, may experience some burnout if you were on your way there in previous installments. At this point, I am digging it; but, I will see how many more "Michael Cera characters" I can stomach before it becomes just annoying.… Expand
  6. mountainman
    Nov 11, 2011
    1
    "If I was 13, I might like this game."

    Okay, so this is my first time posting on this site and my first time ever really criticizing the call of duty franchise. To be honest, I was really hoping for something awesome here. I gave the last game they sold a pass because I thought they were just going to make up for it on this one. here's the thing, this game is exactly like the last    "If I was 13, I might like this game."

    Okay, so this is my first time posting on this site and my first time ever really criticizing the call of duty franchise. To be honest, I was really hoping for something awesome here. I gave the last game they sold a pass because I thought they were just going to make up for it on this one. here's the thing, this game is exactly like the last three games I have played. So much so that it takes away from the fun and originality that could have been possible with any amount of risk taking or changes in the game. The fast-pace arcade style game just got even more fast paced, and now feels almost like a cartoon. I mean sure, when your standing still the graphics are pretty amazing, but who stands still in this game? Who even has the skills to stand still in this game? People stop caring about graphics when they are trying to rack up as many kills as possible in a constantly moving dead space. I gave it a try I really did. Maybe I'm growing old (being a huge fan of the ww2 based call of duty 3). I've seen it through the last 7 years, I've watched the COD game creators turn from genius and uninhibited fun makers, to plain Janes - who milk cows dry (for the simple fact they can).

    Please, Please, Please change it up and create some kind of monument that amazes the world! Not just another paved road.    … Expand
  7. WhyPeople
    Nov 11, 2011
    5
    ahh why critics why did you give this game so much positive feed back the only things they did was add a map pack in the multiplayer added some tweaks to guns and killstreaks. The story line yes the game is good for the story line is good and have some memorable moments but overall its just the same game as modern warfare 2. Over all the game is a meh for me.
  8. oldergamer11
    Nov 11, 2011
    5
    First, I would like to say that I had this game on pre-order for some time and have owned ALL of the COD games on the XBOX360. I can truly say, as a fan of the COD series, I am disappointed with MW3. Yes it had the elements that I enjoyed from MW2, but to me it seemed more like an add-on than a new game. All in all, it is more of the same and if you liked MW2 then you will like MW3. IfFirst, I would like to say that I had this game on pre-order for some time and have owned ALL of the COD games on the XBOX360. I can truly say, as a fan of the COD series, I am disappointed with MW3. Yes it had the elements that I enjoyed from MW2, but to me it seemed more like an add-on than a new game. All in all, it is more of the same and if you liked MW2 then you will like MW3. If you are looking for something different, like most of us were, then save your money.… Expand
  9. Or1chi
    Nov 11, 2011
    9
    First off, I don't understand what all the 0's are about. Sure, the game isn't revolutionary, bringing innovation after innovation; however, it's still a very enjoyable game. For those who are browsing these reviews looking at all the negatives, I advise you to ignore them. They're either trolls or people who get kicks out of venting their anger. Either way, no game deserves a 0 unless itFirst off, I don't understand what all the 0's are about. Sure, the game isn't revolutionary, bringing innovation after innovation; however, it's still a very enjoyable game. For those who are browsing these reviews looking at all the negatives, I advise you to ignore them. They're either trolls or people who get kicks out of venting their anger. Either way, no game deserves a 0 unless it is completely broken or unplayable from the start, which it surely isn't. With that being said, if you're thinking about getting this game, ask yourself: "do I enjoy Call of Duty multiplayer?" If the answer is yes, then you will enjoy this game. It's as simple as that. The multiplayer does have new features; they're not mindblowing, but they are there. There are new maps, weapons, perks, killstreaks, etc. Call it Modern Warfare 2.5, an expansion pack, or a clone if you wish. The fact is, the multiplayer experience was already a good system, which they improved upon. It's more accessible to new players while still retaining its appeal to hardcore players. the ONLY--and I do mean only--complaint I have of the game is concerning the maps. Most of them are small, filled with buildings that cater to CQC players such as SMG/Shotgun users.

    As the old adage goes, don't fix what ain't broken.    … Expand
  10. dotnetogre
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    I am a huge MW fan since COD 4 when they took many hours of my life away, but this game is somewhat of a let down and my main grip is quick scoping, and the nuke two stupid things that do not add anything to the game. I'm not looking for a realistic warfare simulation, but I also don't want to see nukes from campers and quick scoping is just ridiculous. I'm sure I"ll spend time playing,I am a huge MW fan since COD 4 when they took many hours of my life away, but this game is somewhat of a let down and my main grip is quick scoping, and the nuke two stupid things that do not add anything to the game. I'm not looking for a realistic warfare simulation, but I also don't want to see nukes from campers and quick scoping is just ridiculous. I'm sure I"ll spend time playing, but a huge disappointment nothing new, might as well came out with a map pack for mw2 and a few new perk / gun options.… Expand
  11. tart
    Nov 17, 2011
    0
    Crap from start to finish, soul-less cash in. and LOL at the MW3 developers twittering to their supporters to come and give mw3 a good score. pathetic. dont buy this game, dont support lazy, cash in, console ports like this trash
  12. ailfawka
    Nov 15, 2011
    2
    I guess I'm kinda a COD fan still, even after allot of disappointment in the past....and well still not impressed even with mw3's release. They really could have done so much better...essentially what I'm seeing is activision juicing every last bit of $$ and making fools out of the consumers because there in a good position to do so. they asked for a honest review on twitter, they got it!I guess I'm kinda a COD fan still, even after allot of disappointment in the past....and well still not impressed even with mw3's release. They really could have done so much better...essentially what I'm seeing is activision juicing every last bit of $$ and making fools out of the consumers because there in a good position to do so. they asked for a honest review on twitter, they got it! why is it that activision have to request for people to give a supposed "honest review" when really there calling for all the fanboys to give a biased review? so that they can potentially get sales up? these reviews do not benefit the people, they just set the fundemental basics up to take advantage of even more people while they still have the ability to do so...cash cow! I would have given a 4/10 but due to there unethical marketing its now a 2/10… Expand
  13. xx_blam_xx
    Nov 12, 2011
    0
    For people expecting a completely new experience, prepare to be disappointed. This game is basically a DLC for Modern Warfare 2. I hate to say this is what has become of the amazing game, Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare. For a Call of Duty game, this is pretty good. Not the best *cough* CoD 4 *cough* but it does it well enough. But for a FPS in 2011? No. It needs work. A dated engine,For people expecting a completely new experience, prepare to be disappointed. This game is basically a DLC for Modern Warfare 2. I hate to say this is what has become of the amazing game, Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare. For a Call of Duty game, this is pretty good. Not the best *cough* CoD 4 *cough* but it does it well enough. But for a FPS in 2011? No. It needs work. A dated engine, terrible physics, lackluster campaign and cut-and-paste multiplayer make this game an unworthy launch for 2011. It's been said for the last year, and it almost must be compared to Battlefield 3. A game that brings a fresh look at how massive multiplayer can be done with an amazing engine releasing a couple of weeks before this copy-and-paste shooter leaves much to be desired. Will Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 sell more copies, sure. But sales don't equate value. If you're a fan of the series, go ahead and pick it up, I'm sure you will, anyway. But I can't recommend this to anyone I know.… Expand
  14. Flamingbluballs
    Nov 12, 2011
    0
    Hey guys remember the days when games were like £40 and each sequel brought new changes and were far superior to there predecessors,well that time has died with Activision and Call of Duty. Since MW changed the genre hugely by adding perks etc, only WaW has really added anything (zombie mode). Now little kids spend £50 every year to buy CoD when all it is is aHey guys remember the days when games were like £40 and each sequel brought new changes and were far superior to there predecessors,well that time has died with Activision and Call of Duty. Since MW changed the genre hugely by adding perks etc, only WaW has really added anything (zombie mode). Now little kids spend £50 every year to buy CoD when all it is is a re-skin of the previous game, a cash in. We need to send that message that it is not ok to just give a game a new look every year and call it a sequel.… Expand
  15. Jigsaw
    Nov 12, 2011
    0
    Dear Glen Schofield,

    Next time you want a high Metacritic score, consider making an original and interesting game. Here's some tips: avoid making the exact same game as you did two years ago; stop re-using textures from previous games; try and create some original graphics; introduce something different in multiplayer; stop using the same old (rubbish) sounds etc etc. In short, stop    Dear Glen Schofield,

    Next time you want a high Metacritic score, consider making an original and interesting game. Here's some tips: avoid making the exact same game as you did two years ago; stop re-using textures from previous games; try and create some original graphics; introduce something different in multiplayer; stop using the same old (rubbish) sounds etc etc.

    In short, stop cashing in on the success of your previous games by making the same thing to sell to the inebriates that can't understand what you're doing, and next time come up with something interesting and original.    … Expand
  16. Kohven
    Nov 12, 2011
    0
    Im sorry but this game looks like just one big ole patch that could've been done over xbl. Its the same damn game with a little bit of difference, and no not graphics wise. I took mine back and got Skyrim. Sorry COD you have failed me....and also a lot of other people. It's pretty sad when a developer of this game has to beg it's users to up the score. Anyway, yeah at least Halo changed upIm sorry but this game looks like just one big ole patch that could've been done over xbl. Its the same damn game with a little bit of difference, and no not graphics wise. I took mine back and got Skyrim. Sorry COD you have failed me....and also a lot of other people. It's pretty sad when a developer of this game has to beg it's users to up the score. Anyway, yeah at least Halo changed up in pretty much every game Bungie put out to the world. Back to BF3 though...you dissapoint me MW3.… Expand
  17. 1Ciaphas1Cain1
    Nov 12, 2011
    0
    Poor excuse for a squeal, just one very expensive map pack really. Its incredibly unfair on consumers to charge such excessive prices for such little content.
  18. snorlax
    Nov 12, 2011
    2
    MW3 fails to meet my expectations. Pros are that multiplayer weapons are somewhat different to MW2, still proving to be more "modern-like" which is good. Also Special Ops has actually been a major improvement (the only reason i rate it 2/10). Singleplayer - didn't expect it to be amazing as most fps multiplayer games tend to be short and just a "glimpse" of the overall game. Storyline wasMW3 fails to meet my expectations. Pros are that multiplayer weapons are somewhat different to MW2, still proving to be more "modern-like" which is good. Also Special Ops has actually been a major improvement (the only reason i rate it 2/10). Singleplayer - didn't expect it to be amazing as most fps multiplayer games tend to be short and just a "glimpse" of the overall game. Storyline was good though. Cons are that the maps are too small. Very hard to get killstreaks and feels way too rushed. As a fan of both MW2 and BO, i think the game's dynamics were changed too much. I would've preferred multiplayer to be just an upgrade of MW2, including changes to the levels and killstreaks and a few tweaks to the perks. The thing with franchise releases is that we learn to love them for what they are, so why change that??? This game is like the reject child of the family, rushed out too early & failing to meet 2011 benchmarks. This game feels oddly strange to play, even though it's part of the Call of Duty series it's nothing like the predecessors. Also the fact that you have to wait to level up before the better perks are available, given that you get little ammo for weapons to begin with and the perks are in the wrong sequence. Big shame to the developers of this game as it hasn't lived up to the hype. Hard to say if the franchise should make big changes or not to the series, I for one prefer just an "upgrade" rather than major changes. My vote goes to BF3 this year for the better FPS shooter.… Expand
  19. southdadevil
    Nov 12, 2011
    1
    Search and Destroy is now TERRIBLE!!!! The maps are sooo small and boring it sucks because thats the only game mode I played......why not fix quick scoping it takes skill out the game an its just makes the game feel water down....The campaign is so over the top .......it doesnt feel authentic.......the A.I is bad they run n gun like bullets dont mean anything .....Im now a battlefield 3Search and Destroy is now TERRIBLE!!!! The maps are sooo small and boring it sucks because thats the only game mode I played......why not fix quick scoping it takes skill out the game an its just makes the game feel water down....The campaign is so over the top .......it doesnt feel authentic.......the A.I is bad they run n gun like bullets dont mean anything .....Im now a battlefield 3 fan a first but a nice transition from this mess… Expand
  20. BobaFettWhere
    Nov 21, 2011
    9
    This is my honest review based on how I feel about MW3 after playing it for 20+ hours, not based on the manufactured rivalry between MW3 and Battlefield 3. The rivalry was made up by EA to sell games. If you want to hear about their game, go to the BF3 review page. If you want to hear about MW3, read on. They're both perfectly good games, so play whatever you like.

    This review is based    This is my honest review based on how I feel about MW3 after playing it for 20+ hours, not based on the manufactured rivalry between MW3 and Battlefield 3. The rivalry was made up by EA to sell games. If you want to hear about their game, go to the BF3 review page. If you want to hear about MW3, read on. They're both perfectly good games, so play whatever you like.

    This review is based only on MW3's multiplayer. At the time of this review, I'm still only a few hours into the campaign, I haven't touched Spec Ops, but I've invested 20+ hours in multiplayer. That's how I play every Call of Duty game. I bought the game specifically for the multiplayer, and for me that was worth the $60 USD. I personally wouldn't advise anyone to buy a COD game only for the single player campaign. I always play the campaign eventually, and enjoy it, but I don't think a COD campaign is worth the full $60 USD investment. Most of the campaigns are a 10 hour, very linear, but very cinematic experience.

    MW3's multiplayer is the most balanced and fully realized of all of the COD games that I've played. While we all have a particular iteration of the series that we've put the most hours into and feel the most attached to, MW3 feels the most clean and equitable after years of tweaking in the series. If you can still burn hundreds of hours on the multiplayer, or if this is your first COD game, I highly recommend it for the multiplayer experience alone. If you're burned out on COD multiplayer or never liked it to begin with, then there's no reason to buy this one.    … Expand
  21. Youngbuckeroo
    Nov 12, 2011
    3
    There is nothing suspicious about low review scores, MW3 is garbage! The only reason i gave it a 3 is because i get to shoot my friends in their face online. Otherwise, it would be a 0 !! They got rid of personalized emblems for the same old tired mw2 emblems and titles! Lame! They beefed up the guns and made them louder and faster, which is great but i have to shoot someone three timesThere is nothing suspicious about low review scores, MW3 is garbage! The only reason i gave it a 3 is because i get to shoot my friends in their face online. Otherwise, it would be a 0 !! They got rid of personalized emblems for the same old tired mw2 emblems and titles! Lame! They beefed up the guns and made them louder and faster, which is great but i have to shoot someone three times in the face to get a kill, and at distance at least 5 times. The maps are terrible, complain all you want about WAW and BO but treyarch had great maps. Scenery is blurry, hectic and the elevations are ridiculous, you cant climb except stairs! Kill streaks have been changed to allow objective focused players some benefits (thank you)! Problem is now every 10 seconds theres another chopper or reaper or stealth bomber. Activision has let this game drown in its past glory, like that idiot guy you see around town driving the same car since 1983, because back then it was the coolest car on the street. Unfortunately you cant tell them that because their blind to the truth. This game is worn down, out of date and in need of an innovative over haul. I recommend do not buy this game at a store! There will be a million on ebay by the months end.!… Expand
  22. djashen
    Nov 12, 2011
    0
    New box art, same sad game. MW2 was bad enough then they repackaged it and called it "MW3". Very disappointing, they should offer refunds. They spent more time on marketing and coming up with stupid themed accessories than they did coming with something new for the actual game. They recycled entire buildings!
  23. plague69
    Nov 12, 2011
    0
    Wow... just finished the single player... Everything was; Wave->kill, Wave2-kill, run up 5 steps, Wave3-kill, Wave 4-kill, cut scene.

    Battlefield 3 has a better camp IMO, not good enough, but better.

    MW2 Single player is better than this by far, and also better than BF3.

    Bad game MW3, only thing improved is the methods to induce addiction.
  24. BTDUBS
    Nov 13, 2011
    0
    I remember playing this game in 2007, but I think it was called COD4. This games formula is staid to say the least, but I have to wonder what it might have really been like if Infinity Ward hadn't imploded. Oh, and it is a 0 because I don't think a map pack should cost $60.
  25. Domsandy
    Nov 13, 2011
    0
    I'm sorry but this game is just an absolute piece of crap, soooo disappointed. The campaign is the same as always **** well boring, you always just hide somewhere kill a load of people, move some where else, kill another load. You have like 1 or 2 missions that are fun. The game online as well as the campaign is just repetitive, run and gun, its as boring as hell. Maps are crap, its just aI'm sorry but this game is just an absolute piece of crap, soooo disappointed. The campaign is the same as always **** well boring, you always just hide somewhere kill a load of people, move some where else, kill another load. You have like 1 or 2 missions that are fun. The game online as well as the campaign is just repetitive, run and gun, its as boring as hell. Maps are crap, its just a terrible game. I really wouldn't recommend the game to anyone. This really pissed me off, I was expecting great things, but it was just bull. I have played all of the Call of Duty games, and this is the worst, by far, and they are that desperate to get better ratings, someone from sledgehammer twittered people to put in high ratings or something like that! This game sucks massive sweaty balls, and so does everyone that helped made it.… Expand
  26. AlphaRebel
    Nov 14, 2011
    0
    Played ANY cod game before? then you will have seen everything on offer.
    Fan of MW1? rinse, repeat and save yourself a few quid.

    Doesn't even have the benefit of mouse and keyboard LOL.
  27. gonorrheahd
    Nov 21, 2011
    8
    Okay, most people are going to say that I'm a little kid for writing a good review for a bad game and that I should go get a life, but honestly just think about it. CoD 4 great game, WaW great game, but then what? We got greedy and pissy, we wanted more and more and more. We, the gamers pushed the creators to a breaking point. We gotta stop with all the complaints that most creators can'tOkay, most people are going to say that I'm a little kid for writing a good review for a bad game and that I should go get a life, but honestly just think about it. CoD 4 great game, WaW great game, but then what? We got greedy and pissy, we wanted more and more and more. We, the gamers pushed the creators to a breaking point. We gotta stop with all the complaints that most creators can't help with. For example, quickscoping, it's not that bad and the creators can't stop it, adding sway and slowing down scope speed wont do anything to stop it. Besides, everyone has faster and easier guns to use instead of a sniper and can kill "quickscopers" easy, if you cant your just bad and GTFO. I'm sorry to say but Infinity Ward is like the dad and we're the pissy little daughters who keep asking for money, just love the game and embrace it, I made the same mistake of saying this game was bad and was going to be bad so I bought a different game and rented MW3, worst mistake, MW3 is way better than I expected. 8.8/10 only because I only played for 3 hours but I enjoyed it.… Expand
  28. GuruJoeyy
    Nov 17, 2011
    0
    While the game is decent to someone who never played MW1 or MW2 the simple fact is that the game is MW2 with very minor adjustments. The fact that this game made world records in selling almost 10million copies in it's first 24hrs is even more infuriating. We waited 2 years for this piece of **** copy game? Hell no, I will not buy this game till it is inevitably 20$ pre-owned at gamestopWhile the game is decent to someone who never played MW1 or MW2 the simple fact is that the game is MW2 with very minor adjustments. The fact that this game made world records in selling almost 10million copies in it's first 24hrs is even more infuriating. We waited 2 years for this piece of **** copy game? Hell no, I will not buy this game till it is inevitably 20$ pre-owned at gamestop by Christmas. Infinity Ward you honestly think this is going to be forgotten? 2 years from now you will regret **** us over when you make news again by getting outsold by the newest Mario in the first 24 hours. All in all, MW3, huge disappointment, but I guess we can't have Skyrim, AC: Revelations, Uncharted3, Batman, AND a good COD game come out. Thank you for showing that you don't give a **** about us Infinity Ward.

    Sincerely, Ex-COD Fanboy.    … Expand
  29. satire
    Nov 14, 2011
    0
    If you've played the original modern warfare out modern warfare 2 you've played modern warfare 3. Nothing new here same cheaters in multiplayer that can be found in the first games are in this game, no new game play is ask the same. Go rent our wait a couple of months and buy used from Gamestop for half the price if you must but don't waste $70 on this piece of crap.
  30. teeyounee
    Nov 14, 2011
    0
    This game is horrible and is a disgrace to COD 4. I have been a modernwarfare fan since that iteration and I keep getting let down with this shovel ware
  31. InkFreak
    Nov 14, 2011
    0
    I created a metacritic account just to review this terrible game,This game is bad in every way possible.
    Why Hack this game? mw3 already have hacks inside it, with those streaks and useless crap. No improvement whatsoever from the previous games,the new maps are boring.
    have a nice day.
  32. Robbie666
    Nov 14, 2011
    2
    After playing all the call of duty games and hating them all apart from 1,2&4 i though MW3 would step to the plate considering the high quality of games that have been released at this time.......i was very wrong. The singleplayer is cold i dont feel attatched to any of the characters like i did on the original modern warfare, the level design is your generic fps you can only go one way,After playing all the call of duty games and hating them all apart from 1,2&4 i though MW3 would step to the plate considering the high quality of games that have been released at this time.......i was very wrong. The singleplayer is cold i dont feel attatched to any of the characters like i did on the original modern warfare, the level design is your generic fps you can only go one way, the AI is what you expect. The graphics compared to the streets of NYC in crysis to look very out dated now, the gun sounds in the game still sound like your firing a potato shooter, i could go on.............

    Multiplayer is the same i got 30 kills on TDM on my first try on the game, i couldnt give a **** about all the weapon upgrades cause its easy to kill people in the first place, i always hated killstreaks...... i think its cheating. if you want to play fps online that needs skill or teamwork play counter strike or wait for the xbox live release of it.

    The spec ops modes are fun but didnt keep me occupied for long.

    all in all MW3 has been lazily put together over the last year to create another half arsed money making game which is really dissapointing in which 2007 MW came out and blew my mind, but anyways im sure next year activison will bring out ANOTHER piece of crap.    … Expand
  33. ableabe
    Nov 14, 2011
    1
    Its sad when a developer has to beg for positive reviews through twitter. MW3 is a rehash of a rehash, bringing nothing new to the franchise, with the exception of a few new maps that feel like you are in a closet. The irony of the rush of positive reviews is that they are calling the negative reviewers fanboys. So what does it make you? You got it, a bigger fanboy.

    MW3 sucks bad, its    Its sad when a developer has to beg for positive reviews through twitter. MW3 is a rehash of a rehash, bringing nothing new to the franchise, with the exception of a few new maps that feel like you are in a closet. The irony of the rush of positive reviews is that they are calling the negative reviewers fanboys. So what does it make you? You got it, a bigger fanboy.

    MW3 sucks bad, its boring and not at all refreshing. Stale is stale.    … Expand
  34. SplitHorizon
    Nov 14, 2011
    3
    Very disappointed, I was looking forward to this game but after couple of hours I was bored of it cause it feels like an expansion pack for mw2. They did nothing but recycle everything from 2 and release it as a new game when really there is nothing new about it. Ill stick with BF3
  35. polecat987
    Nov 14, 2011
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'm a military buff and 3 years ago decided to get a 360 to remember those days of fun playing ps2. My first real FPS was MW2. It was a great game and introduced me into a world of multiplayer gaming that I never experienced. But MW3 seems exactly like MW2. The story-line obviously had to continue but a lot of the game-play should have been revised. The part on MW3 with the flashlights that you have to duck is pretty much the same one in WaW where you had to go prone to evade some guys with flamethrowers. The sniping mission to kill Makarov, the same idea of WaW where you had to kill a general, but now in MW3 the outcome is different. Also for some reason when you get hit you flinch and your rifle blocks your vision and you cant shoot, also the grenade spamming is outrageous by putting these 2 things they make the game difficult. Essentially this is MW2.5 it should have been a DLC for 30 bucks not a full game or waited another year to release it. Multiplayer is exactly the same as always the maps are very narrow and small, vehicles and buildings are recycled from MW2 (not even a try to make a difference between the two). The initial menu on the game may have been good and easy to navigate in MW2 but come on Sledgehammer and IW at least you should have changed it completely because is the same one from MW2 but with different colors. Those things show a great deal of laziness on the part of these guys. Battlefield 3 is not a perfect game but and let be it clear I played Bad Company 2 this summer so I'm not a fan of it. But the multiplayer options to play anywhere you want is a plus MW3 doesn't have. MW3 is now a game to run run and run, do quick-scopes and keep running and killing. I would dare to say that Black Ops still is a better game. A 2 because as a fan of the series I expected more options and a different game-play style and because the story has gotten repetitive and predictable.CoD has gotten to be the same over and over and it stops to be fun.… Expand
  36. kempoman80
    Feb 20, 2012
    7
    Not a lot to say about this one. If you've played any of the previous games in the series you've pretty much played this. I did enjoy the single player quite a bit, and they did a good job of ending the story line of the previous games. The multiplayer is solid, but unmemorable. Most of the maps feel the same, Not a waste of time, but is showing its age. CoD needs a change, or people willNot a lot to say about this one. If you've played any of the previous games in the series you've pretty much played this. I did enjoy the single player quite a bit, and they did a good job of ending the story line of the previous games. The multiplayer is solid, but unmemorable. Most of the maps feel the same, Not a waste of time, but is showing its age. CoD needs a change, or people will be quickly losing interest.… Expand
  37. Tazzieplaya
    Nov 14, 2011
    2
    Let me be honest here, I'm a lover of all things CoD but this is a DLC, paying $80 Aus for this is a ripoff. After Black ops I assumed looking at the game trailers (which were for the campaign mode) that this game would look hot and we would be playing multi player in Paris, London, New York......nope, just the usual junkyard enviroment. Maps are horrible. Points system was a plus butLet me be honest here, I'm a lover of all things CoD but this is a DLC, paying $80 Aus for this is a ripoff. After Black ops I assumed looking at the game trailers (which were for the campaign mode) that this game would look hot and we would be playing multi player in Paris, London, New York......nope, just the usual junkyard enviroment. Maps are horrible. Points system was a plus but that's far to little for $80 Aus. Don't kid yourself it is MW2.5 folks. Never hated on a CoD game in my life. Hope Treyarch can come up with something to better this Infinity Ward/Sledgehammer dog's breakfast of a franchise. I'M GOING BACK TO CoD BLACK OPS!!!!!!!! This game blows!!!!!… Expand
  38. vrenz0e
    Nov 14, 2011
    5
    When news broke out about the whole Infinity Ward / Activision fallout over the firing of Vince Zampella and Jason West, I became very skeptical about the future of Modern Warfare 3. After playing through the campaign on Veteran and giving the online multiplayer a week of play, I must report that the skepticism was well deserved. This is by far the easiest COD I have played on VeteranWhen news broke out about the whole Infinity Ward / Activision fallout over the firing of Vince Zampella and Jason West, I became very skeptical about the future of Modern Warfare 3. After playing through the campaign on Veteran and giving the online multiplayer a week of play, I must report that the skepticism was well deserved. This is by far the easiest COD I have played on Veteran difficulty, taking a mere 6 hours to complete from beginning to end, and feels more like an interactive roller coaster ride than anything else, shooting popup targets as you go.
    Multiplayer is where longevity comes into play for an FPS, and to be perfectly blunt, this is what I was most pissed off about. The fun to be had in multiplayer is evident, but the feeling that you were ripped off soon sinks in when you realize this is pretty much the same game we were playing 2 years ago with a new paint job. The new killstreaks aren't as enjoyable to play around with, all the "new" perks and weapons are just retweaks of existing COD staples (even the deathstreaks and weapon perks are just conditional perks mostly from older games). Compounding the distaste is the horrible map designs and spawn locations. The game launched with over 10 maps to play with, but the fact that most of the maps are similar in confinement and lack any real creativity is a shame.
    Weapon imbalances are abound, which will hopefully be rectified via patches ala BlackOps. Some weapons such as shotguns and some smg and AR's are completely outclassed in everyway by others.

    Gone are all the stats menus that came in-game with BlackOps, instead you are relegated to using Call of Duty Elite, an app for your XBox that employs clan connectivity and allows you to see in-depth stats, and of course if you want the real meat and potatoes for this app you need to pay an annual fee. The new highlight of the multiplayer is Kill Confirmed, a mode of deathmatch that tries to discourage camping by forcing players to gather tags off downed enemies in order to score. The only problem is that it actually employs camping as well, as many individuals will use the tags as bait. This is not a problem of the game itself, but the community at large who wish increase their personal kill to death ratio than actually contribute to a winning game. In conclusion, I would have felt much more comfortable paying $40 for what feels more like an expansion pack than full-fledged new game, but at the current $60 retail value you are paying too much. And considering the fact that Activision will be releasing maps packs often for this game, over the course of the year you are looking to spend atleast $90 for this game alone, even more if you are a subscriber to the COD Elite service.    … Expand
  39. RoboPope
    Nov 14, 2011
    3
    I bought this game because I've had a ton of fun playing COD since the release of WAW 3 years ago. I wasn't impressed with Black Ops but there was still enough content and fun to be had to keep me playing for 4 months. MW3 just flat out blows. This is coming from someone who really enjoyed the game in the past. The Multi-player maps are horrid and multi-player as a whole has gotten a lotI bought this game because I've had a ton of fun playing COD since the release of WAW 3 years ago. I wasn't impressed with Black Ops but there was still enough content and fun to be had to keep me playing for 4 months. MW3 just flat out blows. This is coming from someone who really enjoyed the game in the past. The Multi-player maps are horrid and multi-player as a whole has gotten a lot worse. Campaign has always been meh and spec ops is what it is something I'd pay 8 bucks for on the Live market. I would take this game back if I could.

    I hope the developers don't brush all these reviews as "haters who didn't even buy the game". Your game sucks somehow infinity ward broke what didn't need fixing while adding next to nothing. Seriously, get your **** together next year.    … Expand
  40. Puscifer
    Nov 14, 2011
    0
    The same over and over again. I bought all the CoD but this is the first I won't buy. Same short campaing, same multiplayer full of cheats and campers. No more Activision.
  41. abelxc
    Nov 14, 2011
    6
    A bit disappointed by the moment. The campaign is ok but the visuals look outdated and recycled from previous COD games. The multi is more similar to Black Ops than MW2, especially the clustered maze-like maps with horrible spawns. I recommend to try it before buying.
  42. MaXKiLLz
    Nov 14, 2011
    0
    I have played every CoD going all the way back to the first one on PC. MW3 is by far the worst version I've ever played. The map design is atrocious. It's very clear to me the map makers at Sledgehammer are not CoD players at all. They took MW2 and multilated it. What an absolute disappointment. My hope lies solely with Treyarch. Sledgehammer needs to be dumped by Electronic Arts ASAP!
  43. XxAlvRoxX
    Nov 14, 2011
    0
    I have played all the CoD video games. This is the most disappointing one after BO and MW2. Looks exactly as CoD 4, with barely any change in mechanics and gameplay. The only good part is the story, but that is easily spoiled because it is so predictable. The graphics are the same as on CoD 4, which came out 4 years ago. Usually I do not care about graphics but this was just disappointing.I have played all the CoD video games. This is the most disappointing one after BO and MW2. Looks exactly as CoD 4, with barely any change in mechanics and gameplay. The only good part is the story, but that is easily spoiled because it is so predictable. The graphics are the same as on CoD 4, which came out 4 years ago. Usually I do not care about graphics but this was just disappointing. I have played about 1h of multiplayer and I am totally sick of it! More campers than ever with a lot of 12 year old kids, way too easy to spawn kill, overpowered weapons etc. I could go on for a whole essay if I would have the energy to. There are a lot of glitches also, of course the game was just released but these are simple, easy glitches that should have been noticed instantly during the beta tests. The maps are all recycled with the same looks as earlier maps, nothing new. I am really disappointed mostly because I waited out in the cold rain for almost 12 hours with my friends and we really were expecting a good game. That this is not. Save your time, go play something else because this is not worth it. At least I can still sell this on eBay for 90% of the money.… Expand
  44. IcyLuka85
    Nov 14, 2011
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'am italian..... Questo capitolo di Modern Warfare si è rinnovato pochissimo. Sono rimasto molto deluso nel vedere lo stesso menu , stessi suoni e parti di scenari riciclati. Giocandoci sentivo la forte sensazione di trovarmi in Modern Warfare 2 + Black Ops ..... è una vergogna e 70 euro non li vale minimamente. I Call of duty sono sempre la solita minestra riscaldata e questo capitolo piu di tutti per questo vanno puniti e do un 3 secco .… Expand
  45. Vekyo
    Nov 14, 2011
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I was looking forward to this game even though it is a yearly release. I am still very impressed with the awe dropping performance of the single player campaign even though there were some annoying querks. For instance, shooting from the back of the truck in the chase will lead right to death once the doors are opened because the bullets were able to go through the door from the attacking Russian Humvee from behind. I got stuck in that part for a 5 hours before I had to restart the mission since I had a repetitive cycle. I could not change my strategy either because of a forced Quick time event. Dont get me wrong I like quick time events, in my opinion, they add to the cinematic experience. Something that also happened was random RPG's shooting and killing me when I am trying to kill other people that are shooting at me. I think that part needed a little more QA and that is something I didn't expect since it was never in the previous modern warefare games, the game has such high production budget with so much hype and attention to it, and not to mention 5 Activision studios putting their work in this game. Overall, I did like the Campaign though as the story was great! the cutscenes were great, and the environments look amazing as well! I have not had a chance to play spec ops mode yet, but I played a few hours of multiplayer and I was dissapointed than ever. Enemies spawn too much behind the player, so every time I am spawning there is always an enemy next to me or one that has visibility to me. That is not good because sometimes it takes a while to get used to where you and your team are after spawning. I don't think there was enough repo steps/QA in order to make sure that multiplayer functions like it should. I know it is suppose to be a fast past arcade style shooter, but you can still make it fast, balanced, and fair. One thing about this game as a mechanic or feedback loop that I hate is when I get shot, and I try to shoot back simultaneously and I cant because my upper body seems to want to jolt up when I get shot to prevent from shooting back. This makes no sense to me and it is completely unnatural. Even though the single player was solid besides a few placed quick time events and random RPG one hit kills that happened too often...It is a mediocre game compared to the first and second Modern Warfare games. Innovation and time would have been better, as well as making a longer single player and/or more spec ops missions. The other part that kills this game is lack of PC support (hence why pc sales did bad) for graphics and for ranked dedicated servers. This game is not worth $60.… Expand
  46. MikeVLC
    Nov 14, 2011
    4
    dont improve MW2 graphics,
    worse lag than Black Ops,
    Black Ops is more solid in online, maps are logical and menus, perks and weapons are more confortable to use. West and Zampella abandoned Infinity Ward and this MW3 we show that the genius of ModernWarfare are out, now they are working in EA . At the end he only one that lose are the gamers, the industry dont improve MW3 is not much    dont improve MW2 graphics,
    worse lag than Black Ops,
    Black Ops is more solid in online, maps are logical and menus, perks and weapons are more confortable to use.
    West and Zampella abandoned Infinity Ward and this MW3 we show that the genius of ModernWarfare are out, now they are working in EA
    . At the end he only one that lose are the gamers, the industry dont improve MW3 is not much better than MW2    … Expand
  47. LoCoSiMuS
    Nov 20, 2011
    0
    è veramente uno dei giochi più brutti mai visti è identico a mw & mw2 spendere 70 euro per una patch di mw è da idioti. questo gioco non vale nulla.
  48. JissyGamer
    Nov 15, 2011
    0
    This game just must to be called "Modern WarFAIL 2.5"
    CoD is **** now.
    Modern Warfare 1:The better CoD in renovation.
    Is the same ****
    I don't know why the game have notes like 9 or 9'5 if is a FAIL
  49. Sageofprofessio
    Nov 15, 2011
    4
    After watching this game for a while and looking at all the hype, I finally decided to join my University's Games Club for the midnight release. When I got the game and instantly hopped onto it, I got what I expected, the same experience from all the other Call of Duty games I have come to enjoy. What I am disappointed in is the fact that this Game felt more like a content pack than a fullAfter watching this game for a while and looking at all the hype, I finally decided to join my University's Games Club for the midnight release. When I got the game and instantly hopped onto it, I got what I expected, the same experience from all the other Call of Duty games I have come to enjoy. What I am disappointed in is the fact that this Game felt more like a content pack than a full game. I feel like I've just wasted $40 on a bit of reskinning, a couple new weapons and attachments, a recycled story concept, and some original multiplayer maps maps. While the game is fun to play, and shares the same addictivity as the other games in the series, I found that it felt dated in both the gameplay and presentation departments. There were no new additions to the multiplayer system, aside from the two types of kill streaks, and a game mode literally ripped from Halo Reach's headhunter mode. Initially I thought that the Weapons Proficiencies were a good idea, it took me about 2 minutes to realize that it was simply the MW1 and MW2 weapons systems simply retooled, tweaked and given a nice sugar glaze coat for the public. The graphics, while they are sill good, are dated. While activision manages to keep the framerate steady at XX fps (whatever it is), it appears that they sacrificed the overal model texturing and antiailiasing, instead relying upon epic moments to make up for graphics deficiencies. Overall, while I do like the game, it's lack of innovations and recycled elements detract from the "bang for your buck" value of the $60 purchase, leaving something that feels like it would have fit better in a $30 DLC or expansion pack.… Expand
  50. Jeffrey519
    Nov 15, 2011
    3
    I had high expectations for this game, not only was it because it was MW3 but there was a new developer behind it. That said, I think you know where this is going...same **** different pile.
  51. grumpychicken
    Nov 15, 2011
    2
    This game doesn't change anything from the past 4 Call of Duty games. All it does is have a slightly new story in campaign and make one or two new multiplayer modes along with a new set of maps. Overall almost same game as MW2, same graphics engine even.
  52. ThatGuy267
    Nov 15, 2011
    0
    Perhaps I'm asking for too much from a sequel. I can handle simplification, or elimination of mechanics. I can understand trying to take something in a different direction but ultimately failing. But what Modern Warfare 3 manages to accomplish is to rehash the same game - yet again - and expect me to shell out sixty dollars for it.

    For starters, they have the nerve on trying to force the    Perhaps I'm asking for too much from a sequel. I can handle simplification, or elimination of mechanics. I can understand trying to take something in a different direction but ultimately failing. But what Modern Warfare 3 manages to accomplish is to rehash the same game - yet again - and expect me to shell out sixty dollars for it.

    For starters, they have the nerve on trying to force the single player campaign down my throat. Since Modern Warfare 2, the single player campaigns have felt like filler, being there simply because it's expected to be there. My time with the campaign was short lived, as I didn't find it particularly enjoyable by any means necessary.

    Moving on, I decided to go to the bread and butter of the game: the multiplayer. I'll admit to enjoying Black Ops and Modern Warfare 2, as I did find them fun. However, my time with multiplayer in MW3 was absolutely horrid. The menus lagged, the game almost froze up on me, and when I finally entered a game, I was having terrible framerate issues. No, I did not install it on my hard drive, but such a problem to exist when it's literally one of the selling points they've been throwing out there for the past several months is unacceptable.

    I've since returned my copy, and don't plan on picking this game up ever again.

    Overall, I'd find some other game to play, specifically one that runs on an advertised framerate.    … Expand
  53. WongBater
    Nov 16, 2011
    2
    Metacritic has rejuvenated my faith in the online game review by allowing the community to rate games instead of a possibly paid off individual. On my way to purchase Skyrim I notice a fairly young child running to the MW3 shelf. This not only shows the audience this game is designed to appeal to, but also how sole "gamer" reviews are almost entirely useless in representing a product. TheyMetacritic has rejuvenated my faith in the online game review by allowing the community to rate games instead of a possibly paid off individual. On my way to purchase Skyrim I notice a fairly young child running to the MW3 shelf. This not only shows the audience this game is designed to appeal to, but also how sole "gamer" reviews are almost entirely useless in representing a product. They will berate lesser known titles for lacking innovation or copying mechanics, but when Activision sends out a re-skinned MW its "THE BEST MODERN WARFARE YET". I am not saying however that the original MW was bad, it just upsets me when companies can continue to make the same damn game and charge full price along with overpriced DLCs and Elite packages. Even after playing survival (zombie ripoff) mode it continues failing to impress.… Expand
  54. SMKS
    Nov 16, 2011
    1
    I played MW3 single player.. (yawn). Got no fun out of it felt like a chore. I played on-line. I thought I was playing modern warfare 2. SORT IT OUT Activision pull your finger out this is just not good enough. Don't blame these reviews as being biased and accept the fact that a lot of people are unhappy this year. Lets just hope next year isn't the same thing. (probably will be!)
  55. jaygoku21
    Nov 16, 2011
    0
    the game is a slight improvement on the previous MW2, same graphics engine and slight improvement on kill streak to kill points. Giving poor player perks? why they need to get better. i dont play games to be poor at them i play them to get better.. Bought the game and took it back on the same day, very disappointed ... I'm now Rocking my BF3 game on level 28 awesome game with better multithe game is a slight improvement on the previous MW2, same graphics engine and slight improvement on kill streak to kill points. Giving poor player perks? why they need to get better. i dont play games to be poor at them i play them to get better.. Bought the game and took it back on the same day, very disappointed ... I'm now Rocking my BF3 game on level 28 awesome game with better multi player experience.… Expand
  56. Decoy1207
    Nov 16, 2011
    0
    Where do i start. Activision realy punched me in the face this time. I loved MW1, then MW2 came and the CoD series was coming to an end. Now with the release of MW3 i think it's over, for me atleast. This game shows no innovation, no tech upgrades. I mean the textures and some models used in the game are copied from previous titles. This game is bad to the core and doesn't deserve to haveWhere do i start. Activision realy punched me in the face this time. I loved MW1, then MW2 came and the CoD series was coming to an end. Now with the release of MW3 i think it's over, for me atleast. This game shows no innovation, no tech upgrades. I mean the textures and some models used in the game are copied from previous titles. This game is bad to the core and doesn't deserve to have such a high rating. I think the milkcow is empty now.… Expand
  57. Lagweed
    Nov 16, 2011
    0
    170 bucks to get this game, xbox live and call of duty elite, what a cash grab and a joke. They've split their fanbase and angered everyone who used to love these games by repackaging the same old crap every year and profitting off of addicts that are too dumb to know better. Shame on you activision, you desserve your low scores, I hope COD dies with this generation
  58. Palmer
    Nov 16, 2011
    0
    This game is not fun. It might be perfect in the eyes of the creators and critics, but it isn't fun to play. Spawn points are seriously flawed. There is constant spawn killing. Not spawn camping, but spawn killing. The game lacks a sense of team work because of the spawn problems. If you don't spawn with your team, you can't fight with your team. The game is a Huge disappointment.
  59. rhino61466
    Nov 16, 2011
    3
    Sorry but activision and IW should not get $60 for this game! This is MW 2.5! A glorified expansion with no creative or innovative improvements. Everything was copied and pasted from a game that came before it. MW was epic and ground breaking but MW3 is about four years old when it came out and def not worth more than a 6.
  60. jwad
    Nov 16, 2011
    0
    Nothing new here, no innovation, same old, over and over again! I've been playing COD since the PC days, and they always got better with each iteration (graphically, technically, etc), however MW3 does not head in that direction. Some cool cut scenese, but thats about it. I hate to say it, but I think COD might lose a lot of fans. Guys over at activision are getting lazy! Good for aNothing new here, no innovation, same old, over and over again! I've been playing COD since the PC days, and they always got better with each iteration (graphically, technically, etc), however MW3 does not head in that direction. Some cool cut scenese, but thats about it. I hate to say it, but I think COD might lose a lot of fans. Guys over at activision are getting lazy! Good for a rental if anything.… Expand
  61. RandomHer0
    Nov 16, 2011
    8
    These reviews seem to be a lot of griefers coming out of the woodwork to trash a game they probably are still playing themselves. At the end of the day, COD is COD and other shooters like BF3 are different. Its like comparing Need for Speed to Forza 4, anyone with knowledge of the genre can tell you those games while with similar structure, differ insanely. The point is this COD train hasThese reviews seem to be a lot of griefers coming out of the woodwork to trash a game they probably are still playing themselves. At the end of the day, COD is COD and other shooters like BF3 are different. Its like comparing Need for Speed to Forza 4, anyone with knowledge of the genre can tell you those games while with similar structure, differ insanely. The point is this COD train has already gone far off the tracks, and cannot be stopped. Every year now a new one in the series HAS to come out. So obviously, with a game based around what is essentially a point and click system with different colored walls to spice things up, asking for great innovation in between titles is a foolhardy notion. This game, like or hate the rest of the series, is the most solid well rounded of the titles. Sure the campaign was over the top, and was basically an endless corridor run, but the set pieces were interesting enough to keep me interested for the 5hr to beat it. Multiplayer is what these games are bought and played for, and in this regard this game shines. Spawns were greatly fixed from BO and the killstreaks have not only been toned down, but are now tailored to your play-style in terms of when and what you receive mid-match. The spec-ops mode extend the games value further. And if you have a bud to sit down with these missions are not to be overlooked.
    In review, if you like to play your shooters alone, or at least lone wolf most of the time, go with COD. If your a team-based kind of player than BF3 might be a better choice. But don't knock COD because it hasn't 'evolved' or 'changed' over the years, what series has? Halo? Gears? Resistance? Killzone? All of these titles see little bone structure change between installments, only their graphics, weapons, and environments have been altered. If you want a varied and ever-changing genre, buy an Iphone, or get into the RPG scene. As shooters i believe will be emulating this game for many years to come.    … Expand
  62. Kevin-Blueberry
    Dec 4, 2011
    3
    The first thing you'll notice when you start Modern Warfare 3 is, wow, people weren't kidding, this game really looks just like Modern Warfare 2. And that is because this game was developped in a year. Remember Call of Duty 3? That was developped in a year and look how that turned out. The game re-uses the Modern Warfare 2 engine with a glitter on top. The campaign tries to be good withThe first thing you'll notice when you start Modern Warfare 3 is, wow, people weren't kidding, this game really looks just like Modern Warfare 2. And that is because this game was developped in a year. Remember Call of Duty 3? That was developped in a year and look how that turned out. The game re-uses the Modern Warfare 2 engine with a glitter on top. The campaign tries to be good with epic moments and a key character's death, but it really doesn't work. I found myself, like with previous Call of Duty titles, pushing myself to play the campaign, rather than wanting to. And, the ending isn't nearly as satisfying as it should be. Then there's Spec Ops, which can be played in co-op, or if you don't know another human, alone. The missions are basically the same as Modern Warfare 2, not too interesting, but still somewhat satisfying to beat. There's also survival which is just a two-player, simplified zombie mode, and really isn't that great. It's not as in-depth as zombies was, and due to only two players, not nearly as exciting. But, of course with any first-person shooter, the main component is multi-player, and while it may be decent, it's surely not worth $60. There's a couple new game modes like Team Defender (TDM, with a grabbable flag that doubles team score) and Kill Confirmed (when a player dies, they drop dog tags, grab these to score points). As with every Call fo Duty title, it tries to reel you in with new guns, perks and killstreaks, making you think it was a $60 well spent. The guns as usual are fairly unbalanced, you have overpowered weapons (like the Type 95, RIOT shield and pretty much any gun with a modded controller) and useless guns (like the M16A4, LMG's and shotguns). There are some cool guns like an air burst grenade launcher, but like the crossbow/ballistic knife (Black Ops) and Javelin , they're just pointless additions in a poor cry for attention. There aren't any new, interesting perks, besides Cold Blooded being split into two perks (which many people complained that it was overpowered in Black Ops). Killstreaks are the only really revamped feature. There are three types of killstreaks now: Assault (Kill-based, helicopters, airstrikes, missiles etc.), Support (UAV's, EMP's, Stealth Bombers etc., this streak doesn't end unless you switch classes) and Specialist (Get a new perk at certain intervals). While Support had the right idea, encouraging players to rush objectives for score as soon as possible, without worrying about dying. This encouraged players to keep moving and help their team as much as possible. However, Assault and Specialist still pose the issue of camping, rewarding players with overpowered items for staying alive is a clear issue, as it's much easier to stay alive while sitting in a corner, then when sitting, exposed, on an objective. Thus, with the inclusion of the Support Strike Package, there is less camping, but it's still an issue with the other Strike Packages, which generally offer better, kill-based, rewards. The multiplayer is still fast-paced, but actually too much so. You still spawn out of your enemies' asses so you can insta-kill knife them in the back, or get knifed yourself. Objectives are still ignored by the majority fo players, who are more interested in stacking killstreaks and maintaining a high KD ratio. And if you're looking for a team-based game, look away. Don't be fooled by the team modes, there is no teamwork required to succeed in this game, and more times then not, rather then being helped by teammates, you're being called a **** and told to kill yourself for "getting in his way". Call of Duty is getting stale, there are hardly any worthwhile additions each year, if you're lookign for a fun game to play with friends, go get Halo: Reach or Battlefield 3. The private matches offer a few new options, but in the end, are less customizable then Black Ops was, and custom games in Halo are still much better, no contest. The game promotes camping, is the same with a new coat of paint as the last entry (every year, not just Mw3) and really isn't any fun anymore. I would love to see a Call of Duty title that took more than a couple years of work, has a lot of new, worthwhile entries and really reworks the entire multiplayer system. Is Modern Warfare 3 worth buying? If you have Modern Warfare 2 or Black Ops, there's no reason to spend $60 on this, I learned that the hard way. If you're looking for a new game, go check out Battlefield 3. It has learning curve, but give it a chance, it's much more worthy of your hard-earned money than this rushed, and under-developped expansion pack for a two-year old game.… Expand
  63. tqubed
    Nov 16, 2011
    9
    The single player campaign was okay. It tied up the loose ends from the previous two COD MW games. I haven't tried Spec Ops yet. The MP is typical COD fare with a few new interesting game types. I really like the "Kill Confirmed" game type and the new strike packages. I feel that the game allows players to customize to their playing style with the different strike packages.
  64. UnknownTru7h
    Nov 17, 2011
    3
    They claim to have "redefined" their engine, and little to nothing has changed. They do nothing but give us the some crap every time, I've lost my respect for them.
  65. montiericko
    Nov 17, 2011
    10
    wow wow wow I was the third guy in line to get this bull **** got home and got mad.i had this game the hole time its was mw2 lol for some one just geting into cod its a good game,but for people like most of us tat been playing cod games forever n ow its **** trash.when i say its just like mw2 its just like mw2 the same bull**** and im not gonna get in to the weak ass m/p.lol
  66. Ketts
    Nov 17, 2011
    0
    It's the same exact game you have been playing for the last 4 years. You've got to be kidding me, why is this game 60$? To me it doesn't make sense to keep releasing a new game every year when the games are rushed; it feels as though every COD is a cash-in. Quit wasting your money with this game.
  67. oneandonly
    Nov 17, 2011
    0
    to quote someone else, who said it perfectly, I have to agree...

    "This is the most disappointing one after BO and MW2. Looks exactly as CoD 4, with barely any change in mechanics and gameplay."
  68. nicster147
    Nov 17, 2011
    2
    Call of duty. It's good, it'f fun, it's the same as it was in the original MW. While it's fun and good to play there is almost nothing really new here. If you've played any other call of duty, then you've played this. If you haven't then this is a great game.
  69. syrupywaffles
    Nov 28, 2011
    0
    Cod series= Madden series same garbage every year and a good way for people to lose out on so much better games and this yearand there were a WHOLE LOT BETTER games this year
  70. CerberusAdept
    Nov 17, 2011
    3
    As a fan of the Call of Duty series and a particular supporter of the Modern Warfare series it was with great anticipation that I eagerly awaited the third instalment. The original game was a genre-defining masterpiece, and whilst the second chapter never lived up to that standard, still it was far from a poor game. That being the case it would take something very special indeed toAs a fan of the Call of Duty series and a particular supporter of the Modern Warfare series it was with great anticipation that I eagerly awaited the third instalment. The original game was a genre-defining masterpiece, and whilst the second chapter never lived up to that standard, still it was far from a poor game. That being the case it would take something very special indeed to disappoint this time around surely. Sadly, that's exactly what we got, an incredibly disappointing game that bears no relation to the games that have preceded it. It is a pale imitation of the former glories of the Modern Warfare series, a very cheap knock-off. There are three core elements of gameplay;

    1. Single player campaign - this is actually pretty good, and in most ways is actually far superior to the campaign in Modern Warfare 2. Gameplay is varied to a degree, and a satisfying resolution to the story started in CoD4 is provided. 2. Spec-Ops (co-op) - what they'd done here is take the spec-ops missions from Modern Warfare 2 and split it out - half of the game is the traditional spec-ops objective-based missions, the other half, "survival" is a poor attempt at a Modern Warfare equivalent of Treyarch's "zombie mode". I'm afraid it's incredibly dull and loses what little appeal it has very quickly. It's incredibly easy and you'll find yourself getting to round 20 before it even starts to provide a challenge. 3. Multiplayer Campaign - frankly, this is why most people buy these games, and I'm afraid Modern Warfare is a complete and utter mess. If you bought into the hype then it sounded great - no game-ending nuke, no infinite sprint, no infinite noob-tubes via OMA (in fact noob-tubes were even going to be nerfed!), gone was the commando 'death lunge/stab' - it sounded great. Unfortunately, it's all irrelevant. The maps are incredibly mundane with little variety. Judged against their CoD4 and MW2 counterparts they're incredibly poorly designed. That's just the start of the problems - hit detection appears to be way off. Again. You'll find yourself shot around corners far more often than you've ever been before on any of the other CoD games. There's also an extraordinary amount of lag, particularly when you're hosting. Rumours abound of 'lag compensation' which automatically screws whoever is hosting. Whether or not this is true, I don't know. I just know that when I'm hosting, it says I've got a 4 bar connection, yet the lag makes it almost unplayable. In conclusion, after this shambles of a game I can't seriously see myself buying another CoD game. Activision clearly couldn't care less about fans, otherwise they'd never have let fake IW and Sledgehammer games get away with such shoddy testing. Any amount of focused testing should have driven out all of the issues that currently blight the game. The fact that they're in there leads you to wonder if they even bothered to test it at all. A terrible game that barely deserves to be considered a Call of Duty game. Activision should be ashamed that they've hoodwinked so many people into buying what is essentially a broken game.    … Expand
  71. Metacriticj
    Nov 17, 2011
    1
    How can people still deep throat COD, after so many years when its exactly the same game as it was back in 2007 with MW1, people keep talking about how Cod is better than battlefield because of 'Sales', that doesnt mean anything!, COD gets so many sales because its an easy game that kids can go and have fun on, COD does not take any skill, FACT, its a noob friendly game with overpoweredHow can people still deep throat COD, after so many years when its exactly the same game as it was back in 2007 with MW1, people keep talking about how Cod is better than battlefield because of 'Sales', that doesnt mean anything!, COD gets so many sales because its an easy game that kids can go and have fun on, COD does not take any skill, FACT, its a noob friendly game with overpowered weapons, and killstreaks that are designed for all audiences to make it easier, which is why it has so many sales, This game doesnt even begin to compare to BF3, Battlefield is a huge jump from Cod, as it is a FPs game that ACTUALLY TAKES SKILL. Its new , different and innovative with a whole range of features to create a great military shooter experience. Cod doesnt have anything that battlefield doesnt. Its a largely over rated game that has Awful mechanics, gameplay and engine, the engine and graphics are outdated, but they dont need to create a good one, Why?. cos all stupid kids will keep feeding activision money every year for the exact same game!, pathetic, battlefield deserves so much more credit than this junk.… Expand
  72. Anthrex
    Nov 18, 2011
    0
    In my opinion Modern Warfare 3 is a $60 map and gun pack for Modern Warfare 2 (MW2 is also a map and gun pack for Call of Duty 4) that has a horde mode taken from Gears of War 2 and a very short and boring story. The Online part of the game has the same problems as MW2 where you have enemies spawning on you and bad maps to play on.
  73. 5ive
    Nov 18, 2011
    7
    This game is just your average COD. If you ever played a Modern Warfare title you should know what to expect online. Spec ops is more challenging than zombies, but once you get your strategy down its pretty boring. The only thing I enjoyed was the campaign just don't go in hoping for an epic story. The game was really only made for die hard fans of COD because if you factor in the 20This game is just your average COD. If you ever played a Modern Warfare title you should know what to expect online. Spec ops is more challenging than zombies, but once you get your strategy down its pretty boring. The only thing I enjoyed was the campaign just don't go in hoping for an epic story. The game was really only made for die hard fans of COD because if you factor in the 20 downloads that are coming at $10-15 a pop you'll be spending over $250 and that screws you over in more ways than one.… Expand
  74. seinfeldand24
    Nov 18, 2011
    7
    Modern Warfare 3 is a good game, but itâ
  75. Killsownz
    Nov 19, 2011
    5
    CoD4 was a game I really liked playing besides Halo 3 when it came out, but since MW2 and now MW3, I've realized that I never really liked the games as much as other FPS's like Halo or Battlefield.
    The campaign in MW3 is at some points epic, but overall it's stale and pointlessly kills every interesting characters except Price.
    The online multiplayer in this series has always been really    CoD4 was a game I really liked playing besides Halo 3 when it came out, but since MW2 and now MW3, I've realized that I never really liked the games as much as other FPS's like Halo or Battlefield.
    The campaign in MW3 is at some points epic, but overall it's stale and pointlessly kills every interesting characters except Price.
    The online multiplayer in this series has always been really fun, or so I thought, I've become a bit older since this series started and not every friend I used to play with is available all the time to play this game with me. What I found out is that I can't stand playing this game alone without another friend with me, when I run around and kill the other players, I get no satisfaction, even if I get a killstreak. I need one of my friends to talk to, about anything that pops up in our minds, I love it when we trashtalk the other players, and get them frustrated, or just trashtalking eachother. It gives me a thrill, but when I play alone, I hate it like the pest itself.
    Which I find wierd, since I got no problem playing Halo Reach or BF3 online all alone, of course these games also becomes better when played with friends, but I can still play them alone.
    MW3 is a great game to play with friends because of its fast paced action and killstreaks, but is overall a really bad game. I give it a 5 because it's actually fun to play with friends, but no good game should require me playing with friends to make it a fun experience, playing with friends should be an extra fun bonus.
    If Halo and Battlefield can do it, so should MW3 be able to do it.    … Expand
  76. Revenanttides
    Nov 19, 2011
    0
    Same **** different title. This game gets a 0. 111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111
  77. bobsmith1
    Nov 19, 2011
    1
    I have played Call of Duty since the beginning. There has been a lot of disappointed along the years but it was bearable. But for a company to pull something like this is just pathetic. First the graphics hasn't changed its still MW2 even though Black Ops had better graphics. Instead of progressing they just went backwards. Also I would had gave this game a 1.5 but I'm giving it a 1I have played Call of Duty since the beginning. There has been a lot of disappointed along the years but it was bearable. But for a company to pull something like this is just pathetic. First the graphics hasn't changed its still MW2 even though Black Ops had better graphics. Instead of progressing they just went backwards. Also I would had gave this game a 1.5 but I'm giving it a 1 because of Activision employees getting on here and giving this game a 10. Only other people that would give this game a 10 aren't true gamers.… Expand
  78. clintkay
    Nov 19, 2011
    1
    This game was great in 2007. Now that's it turned in to Madden and Infinity Ward wants to suck as much money out of it as possible, I'm tired of playing it. Lucky for me I rented first to see if the reviews on sites like IGN were warranted or just them being homers.
  79. Deskboard21
    Nov 19, 2011
    0
    I mean I could give this game say a 7 or an 8 but when it comes down to it it is VERY MUCH MW2. I played through the games single player in one sitting that took me roughly 5 hours. Then when I turned to multi-player I quickly found out that it is in fact MW2. I'm talking everything down to the death animations. Imagine if Activision straight up released the exact same game what kind ofI mean I could give this game say a 7 or an 8 but when it comes down to it it is VERY MUCH MW2. I played through the games single player in one sitting that took me roughly 5 hours. Then when I turned to multi-player I quickly found out that it is in fact MW2. I'm talking everything down to the death animations. Imagine if Activision straight up released the exact same game what kind of review would YOU give it?… Expand
  80. Gregatron
    Nov 20, 2011
    0
    Most disappointing game in all the COD series, def a step back from BLOPS. Multiplayer maps are an abortion, no quality at all. Game is filled with campers and quickscopers. Worst part is the respawn, constenly you're respawned right into a campers path. Treyarch has going to have to come up with something special to save the COD series after this s.hithouse experience.
  81. Mixpix
    Nov 20, 2011
    2
    Honestly, this game is garbage. Small maps, same gun models / sounds as in previous CoD, Constant action.. This game feels and looks like an arcade game you get from XBL. This game IS SO OVER HYPED, the reviews it's getting should be divided in half to get the real thing. I can guarantee IW hasn't done anything new in MW3 and it shows. The multiplayer is just chaotic **** I actually findHonestly, this game is garbage. Small maps, same gun models / sounds as in previous CoD, Constant action.. This game feels and looks like an arcade game you get from XBL. This game IS SO OVER HYPED, the reviews it's getting should be divided in half to get the real thing. I can guarantee IW hasn't done anything new in MW3 and it shows. The multiplayer is just chaotic **** I actually find it even worse than MW2 or even black ops which was just above the par for me. And for that sledgehammer title who whined about these user reviews: Your game is rushed, copypasted piece of **** and BF3 has definetly slammed you out of the park. And I say that as a previous CoD player.… Expand
  82. kataang0101
    Nov 20, 2011
    0
    I must say, the lads at Activision are simply brilliant. Figuring out a way to make schmucks pay $60 for a game that came out 4 years ago. Not only that, they are able to repeat year in, year out. It's the same game so expect the same noob tubing, cheap knife kills from 20 feet across the room, lack of vehicles, crap graphics and everything else that accompanies every CoD game.
  83. TheBeardedDoom
    Nov 20, 2011
    9
    I really enjoy the game. I think graphically it stands up, it plays smoothly online and has a great campaign. The campaign could be longer as many have said , but I find that with most FPS games now days. I think the strength of the series is it's online and I enjoy the new point streak system, weapons proficiencies and other tweaks and innovations that have come with the latest edition.I really enjoy the game. I think graphically it stands up, it plays smoothly online and has a great campaign. The campaign could be longer as many have said , but I find that with most FPS games now days. I think the strength of the series is it's online and I enjoy the new point streak system, weapons proficiencies and other tweaks and innovations that have come with the latest edition. Close to the best MP FPS Ive played.… Expand
  84. avh27
    Nov 20, 2011
    10
    Don't be retards and get off your high horse. This is a sequel, just a sequel. It's not supposed to be an Innovative masterpiece. It's aimed at the demographic for people who already enjoyed the Modern warfare series and gave improvements over the previous games. The new campaign, very well done btw and the reworked Multiplayer. For CoD to try new things it needs to enter a new series, theDon't be retards and get off your high horse. This is a sequel, just a sequel. It's not supposed to be an Innovative masterpiece. It's aimed at the demographic for people who already enjoyed the Modern warfare series and gave improvements over the previous games. The new campaign, very well done btw and the reworked Multiplayer. For CoD to try new things it needs to enter a new series, the MW trilogy by all logical reasoning shouldn't differ to much as to appeal to the same customer as before. We've seen what other companies like Treyarch try to CoD they try different things since they have more freedom.
    No destruction, no vehicles, no big maps? Guess what CoD isn't BF, and I would love for it to not turn into BF. Games shouldn't be bashed for not being sophisticated and complex. A lot of the negative reviewers remember back to when games were about making them more sophisticated and complex, well guess what I remember back to when games were about enjoyment and having a great time. If you don't like it great, I'm not telling you to. but to give them abysmal scores such as most presented is completely ridiculous and by far worse than any accusations made. 1, 2,3s. Hell how is 0 an option.    … Expand
  85. Dantedamean
    Nov 20, 2011
    0
    Yes I am one of those guys that is giving this game a 0, before you judge me I ask that you read my whole review. I recently read a few articles on IGN that seemed to have a tone of disappointment or disapproval for so many users giving modern warfare 3 a 0. Those articles are what sparked me to wright this. I see this as more of a protest. When a corporation sets out to ruin a market,Yes I am one of those guys that is giving this game a 0, before you judge me I ask that you read my whole review. I recently read a few articles on IGN that seemed to have a tone of disappointment or disapproval for so many users giving modern warfare 3 a 0. Those articles are what sparked me to wright this. I see this as more of a protest. When a corporation sets out to ruin a market, I say this based on past franchises ( guitar hero ), and there target audience are the same sheaple that are wiling to buy madden every year how are gamers to protest? How do we tell Activision that this is not ok? Do we boycott? When hardcore gamers only make up a small percentage of the games target audience how are we supposed to boycott? Do we make a bunch of angry blog posts? Or do we hit them were we can get the most publicity and let our voices be heard? I believe this is the only format that we can effectively protest and state our unhappiness where anyone will listen. Despite what any media outlet thinks about whats going on here I say this is one of the few times Ive actually seen gamers unite. Judging by the publicity I say its working.… Expand
  86. gonrambo
    Nov 20, 2011
    6
    Let me start off by saying that since cod4 I have been playing every call of duty title. Cod4 was an amazing and realistic shooter game. But the modern warfare series has steadily grown stagnant. I for one am sick of playing these games online because they reward people for not moving at all (camping). At least Black Ops got their killstreaks right. And another thing that bugs me: for allLet me start off by saying that since cod4 I have been playing every call of duty title. Cod4 was an amazing and realistic shooter game. But the modern warfare series has steadily grown stagnant. I for one am sick of playing these games online because they reward people for not moving at all (camping). At least Black Ops got their killstreaks right. And another thing that bugs me: for all of the money that infinity ward rakes in on these games, they still have not implemented dedicated servers. It is darn near impossible to take an enemy out when you have three bars. Don't get me wrong. This game still gets some things right. For instance, the control scheme is still as good as ever and I rarely realize I have a controller in my hands. The online leveling system is really addictive, although I would have liked a currency and contract system a lot more than the standard "wait til you unlock it" of previous mw games.While the campaign is at times thrilling, I believe IW could have done better in the enemy spawn system they have implemented in the game than have enemies come flooding in to the map every time you turn the corner.Why couldn't the enemies just be there waiting for you?( in some instances). Finally, I wish that IW would listen to their fans more instead of resting on their past success. We the consumer do know a thing or two about what we would like in future games.… Expand
  87. JH210
    Nov 20, 2011
    7
    Ok, so everybody keeps saying that this game is terrible. i understand why they would say this. however i don't hate the game. first off the campaign is great. obviously campaign isnt the same thing as multiplayer, but it was fun, had a lot of variety, and had a good ending. second off, spec ops is better then ever. in my opinion survival mode is better than zombies. others may not agreeOk, so everybody keeps saying that this game is terrible. i understand why they would say this. however i don't hate the game. first off the campaign is great. obviously campaign isnt the same thing as multiplayer, but it was fun, had a lot of variety, and had a good ending. second off, spec ops is better then ever. in my opinion survival mode is better than zombies. others may not agree with me but this is my opinion. a lot of people dont like survival because it is only a 2 person game, but to tell you the truth it wouldn't be fun with 3-4 people. also it would be extremely easy on low waves, and then extremely difficult on high waves(because of how chaotic it would be).also the mission modes are good. if you like them in mw2 then you'll like them now. Finally, online is good but not great (but certainly not terrible either). i do have to admit it is a lot like mw2. but is that really a bad thing? mw2 was amazing. i still play it 3 years later. this game has most of the things that were great from cod4 and the things that were great from mw2, then put them into another game and added some better features. i dont see anything wrong with that. so, overall this game is good. and is definitely deserves more credit than it deserves.… Expand
  88. IISuPaFLy
    Nov 20, 2011
    8
    "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3" is a good game, but online there are some problems. there is a problem with the connection, most of the time, it seems that it takes quite long to get a tag on your enemy, and they also have problems with glitches. however the single player is fenominal once more, truly love that part and that's why this game gets an 8.
  89. thegreatwall72
    Dec 2, 2011
    6
    The game so far has been quite fun. Definitely what MW2 should've been. Still rage inducing at times, especially with stupid and unnecessary noob tools, like the Heartbeat Sensor, and deathstreaks, such as Final Stand and Dead Man's Hand. Btw, Bowling if you're reading this, you are such a troll (e.g. the "ecstatic" announcement of Last Stand being removed, then leaving Final Stand in).The game so far has been quite fun. Definitely what MW2 should've been. Still rage inducing at times, especially with stupid and unnecessary noob tools, like the Heartbeat Sensor, and deathstreaks, such as Final Stand and Dead Man's Hand. Btw, Bowling if you're reading this, you are such a troll (e.g. the "ecstatic" announcement of Last Stand being removed, then leaving Final Stand in). There are still weapon imbalances, but at least the support for the game by the devs is much better compared to MW2, though that's not saying much considering the debacle that occurred during MW2's post release. Speaking of support, the support strike package is absolutely devastating in the hands of good players. Killstreaks are pretty much nullified in this game due to map design, great team players with Stingers, and the ability to scroll through your killstreaks so you'll save that EMP for when you really need it.

    Aesthetically, the game is pretty much a copy+paste. If, by any chance, this is your first time playing CoD since MW1, you won't get lost. At all. If you jump from MW2 to MW3, the only difference you'll notice is that the backdrop of the menus is a darker shade of grey. Graphically, there is little to no difference, which is inevitable since they're still using the same engine since MW1.

    The campaign was rather forgettable. Then again, it was pretty hard to top the MW1 campaign, but more action-packed set pieces after action packed set pieces kind of nullifies the player to such spectacles since the saying "you've seen them once, you've seen them all" applies here. Only exemption is the collapsing of the Eiffel Tower, nothing against the French. Spec Ops is pretty fun, as the missions offer a different take on the scenarios players experienced in the campaign. Survival's leveling up system is a welcome addition, as it gives players incentive to play on as the unlocks really help to survive the later stages. Overall, is the game deserving of the hate? That's arguable, as I'm sure considerable efforts could've been made to really move the game forward. The budget shouldn't be a concern, for obvious reasons. It's really a love it, hate it kind of deal, but more incorporation of community feedback would be welcome. After all, consumers purchase their games, and they're the ones to please. Complaining about metacritic scores is one thing, failing to act upon constructive criticism is another. While the latter is evident, it is still sufficiently lacking.    … Expand
  90. pachowski
    Nov 21, 2011
    6
    this game is a disappointment, we all know is more of the same but sometimes this is a good thing if you can refresh the formula. the story its ok and the multiplayer is what i dislike. 90% of the Cod player buy this game for the multiplayer, my friends call themselves hardcore player but when you ask them about the main story they are like ????? i think paying 50$-60$ for somethis game is a disappointment, we all know is more of the same but sometimes this is a good thing if you can refresh the formula. the story its ok and the multiplayer is what i dislike. 90% of the Cod player buy this game for the multiplayer, my friends call themselves hardcore player but when you ask them about the main story they are like ????? i think paying 50$-60$ for some maps-perk-guns is ridiculous. i would rather pay 30$ for an ultimate DLC with all the new multiplayer things… Expand
  91. MetalMonkey250
    Nov 20, 2011
    9
    Not sure what everyone is complaining about. MW3 is an amazing game... just like all the ones that came before it. Why complain about this one when its just like all the ones that came before it? Are you tired of getting the same thing? If so were was the **** when MW2 came out? or how about when BlOps came out? Yes its similar but hey, thats what Call of Duty is. If it aint broke, whyNot sure what everyone is complaining about. MW3 is an amazing game... just like all the ones that came before it. Why complain about this one when its just like all the ones that came before it? Are you tired of getting the same thing? If so were was the **** when MW2 came out? or how about when BlOps came out? Yes its similar but hey, thats what Call of Duty is. If it aint broke, why change it? The campaign is fantastic (still to short though) and multiplayer is fun but still gets frustrating (damn you little kids with nothing better to do). In my opinion if I could take MW3's single player and combine it with BF3's multiplayer, then I would have the greatest FPS of the year. And one more thing, stop with all of the 0's. You know that this game is not a 0. Since you took the time to sign up, why not take the time to give it a score that actually reflects the game. And you know what, I got something else to say. Don't give MW3 a 0 just because your a BF3 fanboy and dont give BF3 a 0 just because your a MW3 fanboy. Grow up and recognize the achievements and faults of both games. Why pick just one game to cheer for? Dont be so narrow minded and cynical.… Expand
  92. Godinster
    Nov 20, 2011
    0
    Killing the game industry. Un-innovative trash that should not be celebrated or purchased. This series needs to go away as soon as possible, it's tarnishing Blizzard's deservingly good reputation.
  93. DCxMileyCyrus
    Nov 20, 2011
    7
    First of all, all of the people in here that are giving this game a 0 out of 10, get out. I don't think I've ever run across a game that's truly that bad. You people say that the singleplayer is ok, yet you give it a 0? STOP SKEWING THE REVIEWS!! With that out of the way, I can get to the review. No this game isn't the best CoD game ever, nor is it the worst. The Singleplayer campaign isFirst of all, all of the people in here that are giving this game a 0 out of 10, get out. I don't think I've ever run across a game that's truly that bad. You people say that the singleplayer is ok, yet you give it a 0? STOP SKEWING THE REVIEWS!! With that out of the way, I can get to the review. No this game isn't the best CoD game ever, nor is it the worst. The Singleplayer campaign is what you would come to expect from a Call of Duty game. A game with moments that make you feel like you are watching an intense action movie. Yes it is a bit short, but I don't want to play 15 hours of Shoot em'up in the desert. So SP gets a 7 out of 10. Special Ops is the same as MW2 and different at the same time. Survival mode is an interesting new game mode, but nothing we haven't seen in Horde or Firefight in GOW or Halo respectively. It isn't something you'll be playing for hours on end trying to get to the next wave, it just doesn't have that appeal. The missions in Spec Ops are the same that you would see in MW2, a few on the ground, a few in the air, and a few collecting data or what not. Fun but once again, not something you'll be playing for more than a few hours or coming back to again and again. So Spec Ops gets a 6/10 from me. Now let's tackle the real reason millions of people buy Call of Duty games, the multiplayer. First off, the people that are saying it's an expansion pack to MW2 are just plain wrong. There are at least 15 new weapons and 16 NEW MAPS!! A total new killstreak system and some new gametypes totally render that argument obsolete. With that said, why fix a core multiplayer when millions of people loved MW2? I guarantee you if they totally revamped the MP the same people would be complaining that it was too different, so there really is no pleasing you guys. That said, if you didn't look at the title you would have a hard time telling the difference between MW2 and MW3 graphics. Activision might have cut some corners in that respect. A few things I've noticed about the MP is that there aren't enough complex and wide open maps, too many CQB maps. A few too many overpowered dominating weapons (Type 95, MP7). And grenades are a little too underpowered. That being said there are plenty of changes to LOVE from MW2. First, the idea of pointstreaks is brilliant, it encourages team play and lets players who arent going to get 10 kills in a row still able to help the team in some way. Second the idea of adding weapon XP in addition to regular XP is also smart, and not those ridiculous challenges for 1000 headshots with every gun. (Honestly who does that?) Third, the fact that they made grenade launchers "noobtubes" as ineffective as they are might be one of the smartest and series saving moves a developer has ever made. SOOOO many people were turned off at MW2 because all 12 people were using them. All in all the MP is in a way the same but also in a way a totally new and refreshing experience. If you didn't like Cod multiplayer before you're not going to like it now, and if you were one of the many that did, I think you will really enjoy this new take on killstreaks. MP gets an 8/10. So contrary to all of the people saying it's not worth 60 dollars, it is definitely worth 60 dollars. Modern Warfare 3 won't blow you away like MW2 did, but it makes enough subtle changes to earn the right to be called MW3 and not MW2.5. Overall this game would get a 7 out of 10 from me.… Expand
  94. mazariamonti
    Nov 21, 2011
    0
    Don't you guys remember when COD 4 came out, and it was the greatest thing ever? Well, after two re-releases by the original developers, and another two by another developer, i can very well say, they have not changed anything since that great time when COD 4 was released. As such, this game deserves a zero, if it were coming out for the first time ever, i would say a nine, but no, it'sDon't you guys remember when COD 4 came out, and it was the greatest thing ever? Well, after two re-releases by the original developers, and another two by another developer, i can very well say, they have not changed anything since that great time when COD 4 was released. As such, this game deserves a zero, if it were coming out for the first time ever, i would say a nine, but no, it's the same game for the fifth time, no more excuses, ZERO.… Expand
  95. Wulfenite
    Nov 21, 2011
    0
    CoD 4. An excellent game with fun multiplayer. Then there's CoD 5 which was alright. MW2, kinda average but still the same as MW1. Then Black Ops came out and I believe Treyarch did an excellent job crafting such a fun game with an engaging storyline. And now, the imaginatively named Modern Warfare 3 comes out and is set to look pretty good. Right. I knew from the very beginning that itCoD 4. An excellent game with fun multiplayer. Then there's CoD 5 which was alright. MW2, kinda average but still the same as MW1. Then Black Ops came out and I believe Treyarch did an excellent job crafting such a fun game with an engaging storyline. And now, the imaginatively named Modern Warfare 3 comes out and is set to look pretty good. Right. I knew from the very beginning that it would just be a recycled version of MW2. And guess what. It was. This game is immensely disappointing, and it simply does not set the standard set by recent FPS' such as Battlefield 3. The multiplayer is absolutely mind-numbing. Everyone uses the same weapon and perk, everyone has the same tactics, honestly, Counter-Strike 1.6 was a more tactical game than this!
    The single player is as boring as usual. I barely concentrated through it, I was too busy wondering when I would play a decent game. I believe this game is a mere recycle of the past 3 games. The thing is though, that is what some reviewers say about Skyward Sword, the thing with Zelda though, is the formula is a good one. As they used to say "if it aint broke, don't fix it". This term can apply to games like Pokemon, Zelda, Mario and Metroid games, the formula generally stays the same, but the formula is a good one. However, MW3 is broke, and it is in desperate need of fixing. I will not hesitate to say that Infinity Ward has put absolutely no effort into this game at all, they have not bothered to add new elements to entice players, ore any new gameplay changes. And yet, the moronic and frustrating fan-base continue to praise this game because they A.) have not played any other games. B.) Are generally 10-16 year-olds who know nothing of what it means to be a gamer, and C.) Like to watch guns go boom in people's faces.
    I am disgusting at the poor effort put into this shoddy game, yet no doubt Infinity Ward will think they have achieved something and release map-packs for the low price of $25 for 5 maps. I take my hat to Infinity Ward, as they have managed to con and scam millions of idiots into buying the same game. Go think of something new to do Infinity Ward, maybe banking is more your style? Repetitive and boring, yet somehow, you earn enormous amounts of money.    … Expand
  96. optimusbob
    Nov 21, 2011
    8
    I'm not what you would call a cod fanboy in any way or respect, in fact for years I have been on the fence watching on and secretly agreeing with the outspoken minority that Activision's cash cow release lacked any sort of innovation and delivered lifeless characters and plot-lines in the process. But this perspective has subsided with MW3, but before I continue I have to admit that I haveI'm not what you would call a cod fanboy in any way or respect, in fact for years I have been on the fence watching on and secretly agreeing with the outspoken minority that Activision's cash cow release lacked any sort of innovation and delivered lifeless characters and plot-lines in the process. But this perspective has subsided with MW3, but before I continue I have to admit that I have already played and completed Battlefield 3's campaign, and I have to admit both BF3 and MW3 impressed, but I do prefer BF3 overall - but this is my review of MW3 so I'll highlight what I enjoyed during my latest Call of Duty experience, and also what I feel lets it down.

    My main criticism of past cod games is that they never seem to have memorable characters, and even though the primary characters in MW3 are for the most part familiar I think during the course of the campaign they are far better developed, which helps immerse you deeper into the story and gameplay. Lets face it the story is so far fetched beyond comprehension, but it had me wanting more and keeping me on my toes with the different surroundings and locales - which were very impressive.

    From a technical perspective MW3 doesn't break any new ground in the visual department, but that's not to say it's not a pleasantly looking game. It is however technically sound with regards to textures and non existent screen tearing, plus I didn't experience any slow-down during the more epic battles, but I do think the overall pace and weapon sounds need some work. I like a well presented game and feel the menu system, as with previous cod games, lack in presentation. The font used in game and each of the menu screens is related to the series but I feel it needs revamping as it feels cheap and outdated. But this is a minor criticism and doesn't impact on the gameplay whatsoever.

    I'm not big on multiplayer these days, but what I have played is pretty much what I expected. It's solid, although like with many other people it is the habits of other players rather than the game itself that make the experience less enjoyable. The term 'camper' is what i associate with any Call of Duty release with regards to muliplayer, and yet again I have had to put up with their lack of gamership. I'm sure they could devise a playlist or gametype that could eliminate this plague and make the experience a more fulfilled one?... On the positive though the familiar ranking and experience system remains, meaning if you are unlucky enough be listed with a bunch of gamers that can't rack up the kills for the team, then you are not penalized too heavily for carrying your team to another glorious defeat.

    All in all I enjoyed the campaign and have the need to play through it again on the highest difficulty, so I will certainly get the full value from the £25 offer Tesco sucked me into!    … Expand
  97. SteveO123
    Nov 21, 2011
    10
    Mabye not revolutionizing FPS's, but has the most detailed and balanced multiplayer of any COD. A good solid campaign and return of spec ops mode make this a package with enough features to keep coming back to in the next few months. Certainly not the best in a stand out autumn of games, but lack of originality doesn't automatically make it the worst either.
  98. FPS_Scotty
    Nov 21, 2011
    7
    7.5 at an absolute push, MW3 to me was a disappointment, and unless Activision allow the developers to take some innovative new directions, will be sign posted as the beginning of the once great COD franchise's decline.

    Allow me to backup ever so slightly and elaborate on why I believe this was such a let down. I will start by saying this review applies to about 87% of the total content    7.5 at an absolute push, MW3 to me was a disappointment, and unless Activision allow the developers to take some innovative new directions, will be sign posted as the beginning of the once great COD franchise's decline.

    Allow me to backup ever so slightly and elaborate on why I believe this was such a let down. I will start by saying this review applies to about 87% of the total content of the game, which is the multiplayer portion. I did not touch the campaign, as i suspect the majority of players buying the game will not either.

    Graphically the game is just fine. Users on this site claiming it looks poor or outdated are over exaggerating, as the game looks perfectly current (in terms of console comparisons) whilst not as impressive as i found in BF3 or Crysis 2. It's smooth and runs at the staple 60fps although does feel a incy wincy little bit like a MW2 re-skin, however this is not a bad thing as that game looked great too.

    The overall game play is your standard COD fare, which is great if your a hardcore COD fan, that is to say guns kill quick (faster than BLOPs and appears slightly quicker than MW2), customised classes, kill-streaks (slightly revises and coming in 3 flavours essentially offense, defense, show off) and cluttered maps that allow your usual run and gunners or your "tactical" campers.

    What i found lacking was only a couple of new game modes; kill confirmed is a variation on team death match and involves picking up a dog tag to score a point after killing someone. The maps were all mediocre and not nearly appealing to play the first time around as was the case in MW2. Having perks that remove recoil also reduces the competitiveness when using that weapon as you essentially have a weapon that is easier to aim with than a low level player new to the game.

    In summary, i will say that the majority of you guys interested in supplying yourself with another COD fix will be satisfied and will find loads to keep you busy. If your after something different and more competitive, then get battlefield 3.    … Expand
  99. ChaseVT
    Nov 21, 2011
    7
    Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 is fun, but more of the same from the explosive formula that came from the first Modern Warfare. If you enjoyed every Call of Duty up to this point, and you get psyched up for the new kill streaks, new perks, new weapons and load outs, then by all means give MW3 a go. I'd personally wait for a price drop to the $40 range, as I feel the price of $60 USD forCall of Duty Modern Warfare 3 is fun, but more of the same from the explosive formula that came from the first Modern Warfare. If you enjoyed every Call of Duty up to this point, and you get psyched up for the new kill streaks, new perks, new weapons and load outs, then by all means give MW3 a go. I'd personally wait for a price drop to the $40 range, as I feel the price of $60 USD for what appears to be a slightly more than expansion-level offering is a tad high. By no means a bad game, but you played this game last year, the year before, the year before that and the year before that.… Expand
  100. Busterdillon03
    Nov 21, 2011
    8
    Okay modern warfare 3 campaign was amazing though it was really short like all call of duty's but it was not stop action, and also adding survival mode in spec ops was great to I enjoy playing it, but when it comes to the multiplayer, the multiplayer sucks the maps are horrible and the spawning is bad I got spawned killed 3 times in a row, at this point I prefer playing assassins creedOkay modern warfare 3 campaign was amazing though it was really short like all call of duty's but it was not stop action, and also adding survival mode in spec ops was great to I enjoy playing it, but when it comes to the multiplayer, the multiplayer sucks the maps are horrible and the spawning is bad I got spawned killed 3 times in a row, at this point I prefer playing assassins creed revelation multiplayer at this time… Expand
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#13 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2011
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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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