Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

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3.5

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 8685 Ratings

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  1. HonestReviews
    Dec 6, 2011
    7
    I have always been a fan of the Call of Duty franchise and I believe that, through the years, Infinity Ward and Treyarch have done a great job creating and developing the Call of Duty universe for us all to enjoy. Being an avid fan of the Modern Warfare trilogy (I dedicated many hours to Modern Warfare 2 over the past two years), I decided to pick up the Hardened Edition of Modern WarfareI have always been a fan of the Call of Duty franchise and I believe that, through the years, Infinity Ward and Treyarch have done a great job creating and developing the Call of Duty universe for us all to enjoy. Being an avid fan of the Modern Warfare trilogy (I dedicated many hours to Modern Warfare 2 over the past two years), I decided to pick up the Hardened Edition of Modern Warfare 3. I did this for a number of reasons, and I have to say the content that came with the game did not disappoint. On to my review of the actual game: Gameplay (8/10): The singleplayer does a great job of tying up the loose ends of the story and ensuring that everybody gets a good ending, from those such as myself who have been following the franchise since CoD4, to people who have picked up Modern Warfare 3 as their first title. I won't spoil it for anybody, but I'm a big appreciator of the CoD storylines and the ending of this even took me by surprise. The story is well-built for the game, even though it still includes some of the 'typical' things you'd expect in a Call of Duty game. Survival and Spec Ops add a fresh feel to the CoD franchise however, and will add lasting value for those not interested in multiplayer. Graphics (6/10): The graphics of this game are by no means BAD. They are crisp and enjoyable and the moments where you need to see the action are full of colour and easy to see. At the same time, with games such as Skyrim and Battlefield 3 raising the bar this year graphically, the Modern Warfare 3 graphics are nothing to write home about. They won't hurt your eyes, but at the same time, they won't knock you out of your seat. Sound (7/10): It has become tradition for me to play Call of Duty singleplayer AND multiplayer with Turtlebeaches, and the only game previous to this deserving of a 5 or higher would be Black Ops, which was very ambient and made you genuinely feel like you were reliving the experience. So we come to Modern Warfare 3, and I must admit, they haven't done a terrible job of the sound in this game. It's crisp, clear and if you listen carefully during the quiet bits, you can hear the background noises. Dogs barking in favelas, people chatting in cities. But therein lies the issue: There are very few moments in this game where things can be classed as 'quiet'. Multiplayer (9/10): This will be the main point of argument for most people. While I don't believe a game should be judged purely off it's multiplayer, let us all be frank for a moment - 90% of people buying Call of Duty will very rarely do so for the singleplayer. The Call of Duty multiplayer is the marmite of the multiplayer world - You either love it, or you hate it. I, personally, have been a long standing fan of the multiplayer in Call of Duty, and I'm currently 3rd Prestige in Modern Warfare 3. Let me state something as of now: If you preferred the long-sighted maps on MW2, where you could take your time, then don't count on MW3 to do much for you. Currently (In the foreseeable future with maps, this may change.) the MW3 multiplayer caters to the sugar-rush, ADHD 13 year old, who enjoys running everywhere with an SMG/Shotgun, gunning 4 people down, and running off. Assault rifles and LMGs are useable, but if you can't quickscope you won't find much in the way of sniping here. Lasting value (5/10 w/o multiplayer, 8/10 w/): Call of Duty has never been known for it's singleplayer. For most people it's all about the multiplayer, and without it the game is a good 30/40 hour grind before you can see the back of it. Multiplayer is where this game's lasting ability comes into it's own. A singleplayer adventure, this is not. Final comments: Call of Duty is what it is. With the seventh installment comes very little in the way of new ground. If you've been a fan for a long time, you know what to expect and you're likely to already be enjoying it. If you're not interested in the multiplayer and only want a singleplayer experience, you're probably better looking to Skyrim or some other singleplayer build. For those who enjoy a fast-paced FPS however, do not let the hundreds of negative comments (that clearly haven't been thought out) put you off. Call of Duty is a great game in it's own right, you just have to give it a chance.… Expand
  2. Gloomy_nes
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    Unoriginal, lack of innovation, gimmicky, are just a few words to describe a game like this which gets a free pass by critics for the lack of unique new features while other games are harshly reviewed. I played COD4, and from there on it has been a steep downhill slope for the franchise. Stick to Battlefield 3 if you crave something that requires more skill and is a bit more mature.
  3. Edged
    Nov 9, 2011
    1
    I rented this game on release date and i am so glad i didn't go out and buy it, basically a title update of past CoD games, honestly don't see why this was so hyped.
  4. Statewidedrip4
    Nov 17, 2011
    10
    THIS IS AN AWESOME GAME SCrew everyone who gave it a bad score!!!! THE XAMPAIGN IS EXCITING THE MULTIPLAYER IS FAST PACED AND THE NEW SURVIVAL MODE IS AWESOME WHY DO PEOPLE hate THIS GAME sure it might be alittle likemw2 but there is also a lot of new stuff included in the good game 10/10
  5. CopyAndPasteMW3
    Nov 21, 2011
    0
    I love playing multiplayer in a game where you spawn right on top of a bouncing betty, or better yet spawning right in front of someone and getting shot in the back, or how about shooting someone in the back and then they have time to turn around and shoot you once and your dead, here's a favorite, planting a claymore, it clicks in front of someone and never explodes! But my f#ckingI love playing multiplayer in a game where you spawn right on top of a bouncing betty, or better yet spawning right in front of someone and getting shot in the back, or how about shooting someone in the back and then they have time to turn around and shoot you once and your dead, here's a favorite, planting a claymore, it clicks in front of someone and never explodes! But my f#cking favorite thing about this game is how it lags in the menus and I have to go back to my dashboard, sign out, and reconfigure my network just to play this game! Did they actually beta test this game or just rush it for the holiday season?!… Expand
  6. 247Consoles
    Nov 9, 2011
    8
    After a week of soaking up the game in it's entirety, I find it very hard to give a review score for a game that is split into 2 very different parts.

    Part 1 Campaign. For me, this was extremely good. I had zero disc graphics lag and the game ran very smooth, reminded me of a stripped back version of MW2 which most COD4 fans would adore. The waves of opposition came at a good rate, with    After a week of soaking up the game in it's entirety, I find it very hard to give a review score for a game that is split into 2 very different parts.

    Part 1 Campaign.

    For me, this was extremely good. I had zero disc graphics lag and the game ran very smooth, reminded me of a stripped back version of MW2 which most COD4 fans would adore. The waves of opposition came at a good rate, with the odd cheeky guy waiting to pounce to catch you off guard, to help it look less linear. The target hits was somewhat off, but another burst of fire made me forget that, unlike BF3.

    The ending was nicely dramatised and left me feeling like I had achieved 'THE END' which gave me hell at the point where I switched elevator's in a sweet little jump. I found the roomful of guys extremely hard to beat until I realised the tactic was to hold back in the lift foyer. Nice all-round game I thought.

    Part 2 MultiPlayer.

    Started off quite well, I played it for approx 1 hour before the servers were closed on Wednesday 2nd Nov for a while. I jumped back onto it on saturday 5th Nov for a good old gaming session, which once again seemed really great, plus I love the set-up of 99% of the new maps.

    It all started to go slightly sour for me online at approx 7pm when I had difficulty killing people who weren't even shooting back, then would turn around and 1 or 2 shot me. I was wondering why the transformation had occured and put it down to my quite impressive connection of 100mb, but it simply kept happening even as far as the 8th Nov.

    It seems there is the usual graphical 'hold-back' whereby anyone on a great connection can't see the opposition as fast as they should be able to, to 'even' the broadband speeds up. OH how wrong they have got this side of the game. Same as BlackOps.

    When are the people in charge of latency going to realise that those with higher spec broadband, have paid for this to improve their gameplay, not to be used as a server, not to be killed by a guy who I am shooting who is currently facing the other way till he see's my bullets pass through him, turns round and 1 shot kills me stone dead. This is classed as gameplay interference and should be cut dead from the activision servers RIGHT NOW. You are targeting high end broadband or uniquely good killers, in favour of 3mb broadband or noob users, which I cannot stress enough, is ruining the fundamentals of the game for these, the most dedicated of your users.

    The game has outsold BOPS and based on the campaign I know it is better, same MW2, but the online is where most players will travel and even though the campaign deserves a 9 the online deserves a 5.

    Sort out the online and I will give you a 10 next time - but don't cheat the system, cut the bull and stop lagging out the high-end user. He is the guy with the money BTW. You are using an archaic system on this side of the fence which does not work in the UK half as well as you may have planned. In short - SORT YOUR MESS OUT!    … Expand
  7. Calderon
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    Oh my god, here we go. I like the mordern warfare 1 but that not mean that i buy 3 times! the same gamee! Its the same thing.. So saaad ! activision. CTRL C and CTRL V, the money rule, it doesnt?
  8. Lispin
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    You could mistake this for an updated version of MW2 / mw1 / Blackops / WAW etc.etc More of the same. Was good when it first hit the scene, now it's just tedious.
  9. Edgar2
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    It pains me to say this as I am an Activision shareholder, but this game is not good. Not innovative. Not enjoyable. It feels like this franchise has run its course. Back to Battlefield 3, I guess.
  10. Burnerz
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    S.S.D.D, The story of the Modern Warfare Series.

    This is a quote from the twitter of Robert Bowling. "Lots of #MW3 spoilers posted online. For the intended pure experience, I encourage you to play it yourself with full context and emotion." How is a campaign that is really just cleverly designed waves of enemies running at you, going to have an emotional impact? Why are you going to    S.S.D.D, The story of the Modern Warfare Series.

    This is a quote from the twitter of Robert Bowling.

    "Lots of #MW3 spoilers posted online. For the intended pure experience, I encourage you to play it yourself with full context and emotion."

    How is a campaign that is really just cleverly designed waves of enemies running at you, going to have an emotional impact? Why are you going to feel as if you are under pressure just because everything goes into slow motion.

    We are all here because we enjoy video games, you could say that people who aimlessly criticise games with no substance behind their words are the biggest insult to games and gamers.

    There is no more of a bigger insult than this game.

    An insult to the gamer that pays their xbox live fee.
    An insult to the gamer that puts their faith in the series by preordering the game.

    Also very funny to see the 'Critic Reviews' giving scores of 80+ Its a **** joke.    … Expand
  11. xblackdemonx
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    If you played one, you've played them all. It's the same game over and over again.
    This is the BEST map pack for MW2 so far. It's a little over priced though, they're usually like $15
    Multiplayer... Same thing again
  12. stri9ker
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    Hi all, Just got to play mw3 on ps3 not very impressive at all, Multiplayer is let down big time by the map layout, there just a complete mish mash of hiding spots , places to camp, your scared to walk out ,incase you get shot in the back. Also when you run , the screen shakes all over the place :( Im just downloading this now on PC via steam, as I pre ordered it last week, i feel deflatedHi all, Just got to play mw3 on ps3 not very impressive at all, Multiplayer is let down big time by the map layout, there just a complete mish mash of hiding spots , places to camp, your scared to walk out ,incase you get shot in the back. Also when you run , the screen shakes all over the place :( Im just downloading this now on PC via steam, as I pre ordered it last week, i feel deflated already:( . Putting against Black ops , mw3 cant compete , OPs feels more nimble , go to prone much quicker, and has the best map ever NUKE TOWN :)) Black ops on pc is a much better game. Dont trust any of these magazine+ and online reviews they obviosuly dont play the game properly.. Big thumbs down so far . Pc review coming soon from myself the stri9ker uk :)… Expand
  13. manbearpig_23
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    This is MW2.5, which would have been ok, but they are charging 60$ for a 30$ game. If you have been playing COD since COD 4 then you will be extremely disappointed with this game.
  14. patjc
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    This is the same game as last year, its all been downhill since COD4. Its good to see that people finally realise that the series has had its best days behind it now. Go buy Skyrim, it will be good for the next five years. Unlike this iteration of COD. Prepare for the same tired formula next year. Unless they actually innovate a bit
  15. Irlargy
    Nov 9, 2011
    9
    All right lads, with regards to most of these reviewers who gave this game a zero, a quick look at their profiles shows either 2 reviews written, one for MW3 giving it a zero, and another for battlefield 3 giving it a 10, or in some cases just a 0 for MW3. In other words, fanboys. Forget em. Seriously. This game. I liked. and dont even try to compare it Black Ops, its got nothin to do withAll right lads, with regards to most of these reviewers who gave this game a zero, a quick look at their profiles shows either 2 reviews written, one for MW3 giving it a zero, and another for battlefield 3 giving it a 10, or in some cases just a 0 for MW3. In other words, fanboys. Forget em. Seriously. This game. I liked. and dont even try to compare it Black Ops, its got nothin to do with it, this is infinity ward, the company that revolutionized first person shooter games with MW back in 2007, half that stuff those battlefield fanboys are bleeting on about came from ideas in MW. Why complain about lack of innovation when they had a formula that works so well with the 2 previous games? The graphics were always very good, so I honestly dont know why anyones complaining about that, or why it even matters that much. The campaign while admittedly a little short, is still fun, I dont believe anyone who says they didnt enjoy chasing a train in london, or firing hell down in Paris, or those parts where you actually feel like your in a warzone, and thats the whole point isnt it? Sorry if it wasnt realistic enough, hopefully next time you get one life for the whole game, maybe you should go join the army. Multiplayer, addictive as ever, fun, and as always irritating, but it still keeps you coming back. New maps are in no way small, theres great new game modes that you will want to keep playing, Spec Ops is always fun with a friend, and im glad they didnt tread on zombies, as thats Treyarchs baby, but rather try something new with Survival mode. I will get hours out of this game, because at the end of it all, its not perfect, but its bloody fun, and thats what matters in my opinion. So please ignore the battlefield fanboys, and try it for yourself, you will not be disappointed.… Expand
  16. SeanLazarus
    Nov 9, 2011
    8
    You people need to stop hating seriously I mean I know everyone is doing it and apparently it's the thing to do , but come on. "Rehashed" is a phrase that keeps going around , Ok here we go its a sequel to an already popular series with slight internal mechanics change , relative same linear campaign with different background setting , same controls, slight tweak of gameplay. Guess what IYou people need to stop hating seriously I mean I know everyone is doing it and apparently it's the thing to do , but come on. "Rehashed" is a phrase that keeps going around , Ok here we go its a sequel to an already popular series with slight internal mechanics change , relative same linear campaign with different background setting , same controls, slight tweak of gameplay. Guess what I just described almost every popular game sequel....hmmm Gears of War 1-3,God of War 1-3 , Metal Gear Solid Series, Batman (Arkham Asylum and City), the list goes on and on..... switch the bad guys up slightly, throw in a couple new weapons and bam sequel to any game. I dare someone to disagree with that... all I'm saying is that don't be so hard on them without being hard on everyone else, its a formula that works , if u don't like it ...don't play it.......... this my game is better than your game crap is stupid , if you like BF3 well then play it and quit acting so insecure about others peoples game choices just because its not the same as yours. With all that said ...is this game perfect...no but what game is really? Only reason why you see so much flaw in this game is because its under such a huge microscope with the hype and attention its getting and its easy to jump on to bandwagons......… Expand
  17. N0oBz
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    While MW3 might be a lot like MW2, that's a good thing. If they made tons of changes people would be screaming bloody murder. Anyone that I know that truly owns MW3 enjoys it and states it is by far the best in the series and they've said people they've played the game with states the same thing. Seems the only people I've seen bashing it are the BF3 fanboys, which I highly doubt even ownsWhile MW3 might be a lot like MW2, that's a good thing. If they made tons of changes people would be screaming bloody murder. Anyone that I know that truly owns MW3 enjoys it and states it is by far the best in the series and they've said people they've played the game with states the same thing. Seems the only people I've seen bashing it are the BF3 fanboys, which I highly doubt even owns or played MW3 at all. They point out how MW3 is just MW2.5 or a $60 map yet at the same time throw a fit that BF3 isn't BF2.

    I own both PC and Xbox 360 versions and both are very good. If you enjoyed the past CoD games you'll very much enjoy MW3.    … Expand
  18. DeathMtnDew
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Honestly, the only reason a lot of people hate this game is because of the whole Activision/Infinity Ward debacle. This game rivals the first Modern Warfare in all aspects. Granted, I would've loved to have a longer single player campaign, but what I got still left me happy. Don't believe what you read until you try this. I promise that you will enjoy this if you are one of the many peopleHonestly, the only reason a lot of people hate this game is because of the whole Activision/Infinity Ward debacle. This game rivals the first Modern Warfare in all aspects. Granted, I would've loved to have a longer single player campaign, but what I got still left me happy. Don't believe what you read until you try this. I promise that you will enjoy this if you are one of the many people who played the first 2 MW games dry.… Expand
  19. Hydrolass
    Nov 17, 2011
    10
    What were you expecting? You get exactly what you expect. A first person shooter with slightly enhanced graphics and new skills and story added in to it. Of course it's not going to be that innovative because it is not trying to be. Games like this are repetitive as they have been for some time. Besides that, about 2/3 of people rated this game negative but I'm going to guess that quite aWhat were you expecting? You get exactly what you expect. A first person shooter with slightly enhanced graphics and new skills and story added in to it. Of course it's not going to be that innovative because it is not trying to be. Games like this are repetitive as they have been for some time. Besides that, about 2/3 of people rated this game negative but I'm going to guess that quite a few of those people will be the people who will end up playing endlessly on the multi player game. I guess time may prove me wrong and nobody will be playing on the game after this month but I'm willing to guess that Modern Warfare will still have millions going on multi player every day. In short, if you do want something different then go out and buy Arkham City or Assassins Creed Revelations because they are good initiative games. But for the game that you could just play time after time on multi player this is the game to buy.… Expand
  20. Singami
    Dec 20, 2011
    9
    Hold on, all of this Battefield fanboy's idiocy must be stopped by a honest review.
    First of all - this is the best Call of Duty right now. MW2 was full of bad ideas, BO was laggy and glitchy - this game finally is balanced, performs well and gives hell lot of fun.
    Of course EAdrones never actually played the game for longer than 4 hours, so their "experience" comes from screenshots and    Hold on, all of this Battefield fanboy's idiocy must be stopped by a honest review.
    First of all - this is the best Call of Duty right now. MW2 was full of bad ideas, BO was laggy and glitchy - this game finally is balanced, performs well and gives hell lot of fun.
    Of course EAdrones never actually played the game for longer than 4 hours, so their "experience" comes from screenshots and videos, which can look a lot like MW2 - the artstyle hasn't changed, but thanks to that, the game can run smoothly on old computers, and also - games are about gameplay, not about the graphics.
    And the MW3's gameplay is amazing, like in every CoD. Every multiplayer game you'll play will be packed with action, explosions and firefights, and after every one you'll feel exhausted by the amount of pure fun you just got.    … Expand
  21. Cpor7
    Nov 9, 2011
    8
    It seems like most of these people bought this game just to rant about how much they hate it. Wile I won't say it's perfect or the most innovative thing that's ever happened to the first person shooter genre, it still provides a solid multiplayer experience, despite much of it being recycled from Modern Warfare 2. Is it as good as Battlefield 3? No, but it's still a ton of fun.
  22. JohnDupey
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    o my god this game is so much a **** i try play but not norma. first of the gameplay all suck is mirror last year of game
    fck me why i buy this **** games there is same small ****maps with stupid knifestab and noobtubers then the single play is also super **** with campaign that i finish in over 2 hours lag on server and stupid ****game
    why you buy? do not
    not buy
    0/10
    very big ****
  23. Moviebuffreview
    Nov 10, 2011
    6
    With stale online, a short campaign, and dated visuals, Modern Warfare 3 does not stand the test of time, and has brought Call of Duty down on the path of death. However, multiplayer has been improved a bit, the ending to the campaign is good enough, and Spec Ops provides a few thrills. However, this game's stale design and gameplay make Black Ops seem like a completely different game inWith stale online, a short campaign, and dated visuals, Modern Warfare 3 does not stand the test of time, and has brought Call of Duty down on the path of death. However, multiplayer has been improved a bit, the ending to the campaign is good enough, and Spec Ops provides a few thrills. However, this game's stale design and gameplay make Black Ops seem like a completely different game in terms of the changes. Modern Warfare 3 is a rental at best.… Expand
  24. duendemago
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    This game has really disapointing me. I know that "old formulas" that work can be repeated...but we are talking about inovation and i like a lot COD but this is only an act of mediocrity. I regret I bought this game :(
  25. CodeJerry
    Nov 8, 2011
    2
    Played modern warfare 3 campaign and it was so easy. The story was stupid and really not exciting unlike the earlier games 1+2. The online is the same as the last 2 i think i enjoyed my online experience more on the older ones though. If you are like me and bought this because of friends DON'T save your money and play COD4 or MW2. This one has little to no memorable experiences comparedPlayed modern warfare 3 campaign and it was so easy. The story was stupid and really not exciting unlike the earlier games 1+2. The online is the same as the last 2 i think i enjoyed my online experience more on the older ones though. If you are like me and bought this because of friends DON'T save your money and play COD4 or MW2. This one has little to no memorable experiences compared to the first two.… Expand
  26. Humboldt1337
    Nov 20, 2011
    1
    Have you played COD before? Yes? Then you have played this version of COD before also. Utter cr@p. This is just Activision mugging retards for their money, every year. I'm sure this game will make loads of money, and decent development studios will continue to suffer because people are not playing their games. If you are 12 and have no brain, then by all means play this abortion.Have you played COD before? Yes? Then you have played this version of COD before also. Utter cr@p. This is just Activision mugging retards for their money, every year. I'm sure this game will make loads of money, and decent development studios will continue to suffer because people are not playing their games. If you are 12 and have no brain, then by all means play this abortion. Otherwise, go play Battlefield 3.… Expand
  27. Swadhams
    Nov 9, 2011
    1
    The CoD series as a whole needs a re-boot desperately and this is just further proof of it,
    So little has changed from Modern Warfare 2 or even Modern Warfare 1 that this game getting a full release and not some quite little DLC status is sad.
    It feels like all Activision wants to do is milk their cash cow
  28. alpha1126
    Nov 8, 2011
    3
    Went this morning and got it, been playing it, beat the campaign and multiplayer, and now I am returning it. I actually managed to sell it to a 13 year old's mom standing outside the local gamestop for $65 dollars because they ran out of copies. Suggest waiting a few weeks for all the lag and glitches to come out. Not worth 60 dollars.
  29. Evilagram
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    Call of Duty is the first person shooter equivalent of fast food. tastes like **** and lowers everyone's standards. There has been perhaps no negative influence greater in the entire industry on first person shooters. The quality of all FPS games from here on out will be lower as a direct result of this game's release. Congratulations.
  30. TellNoLies
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    It's not that Call of Duty is necessarily a "bad" game, per se. The mechanics are sound, the gameplay is polished, the graphics are good. The problem is they billed it as "the most anticipated game in history" and then gave us the same exact thing as the previous game. No innovation. Crap story. Rehashed multiplayer. No depth. No thought. The only time this game pushes the envelope is whenIt's not that Call of Duty is necessarily a "bad" game, per se. The mechanics are sound, the gameplay is polished, the graphics are good. The problem is they billed it as "the most anticipated game in history" and then gave us the same exact thing as the previous game. No innovation. Crap story. Rehashed multiplayer. No depth. No thought. The only time this game pushes the envelope is when it attempts to be controversial, in what are CLEARLY cheap attempts to grab media headlines - they understand that any attention is good attention in the gaming business. At this point, the so-called "critic" reviews are a joke. They may go through and give you a rundown on the game's faults, realize that the game's good points are few and far-between, only to completely reverse direction at the end and say, without any trace of self-awareness, "9/10." Because god forbid they be blacklisted from reviewing the next mega-hit that the company puts out (which, ironically, is a trend that they are helping perpetuate). At this point, we as gamers really need to step up and take notice of bias in our gaming sites.

    We as gamers need to do a lot of things, actually. Most importantly, we have to stop letting them shove media hype down our throats. Is MW3 ACTUALLY bad enough to warrant the zero I give it? No. In reality, it should be more like a three. But we can't compromise anymore. We can't allow constant headlines on IGN to dictate our purchases. We can't allow companies to sell us generic, shallow crap and get away with it. We can't allow companies to copy (more or less verbatim) previous formats and shove them down our throats. It's time that we, as gamers, finally take a little pride for once in our chosen lifestyle and tell the gaming industry that we're not gonna to take it, no, we ain't gonna take it, we're not gonna take it, anymore. Innovation should be celebrated, not labeled as dangerous and used sparingly. And certainly not completely absent, as it is in Modern Warfare three.

    So when you're at Wal-Mart, or Gamestop, or where ever, do the industry a favor: Do not buy this game.    … Expand
  31. lalaland4
    Nov 8, 2011
    4
    One word. BORING. Absolutely boring and has no substance whatsoever. It is just another COD. I feel like I just bought a map pack for 60 bucks. Completely disappointed and if they poop another one out like this I will never buy a COD game again. End of story. I don't even know why I'm giving it a 4.... Like I said, just another COD with no substance that got pooped out for $$.
  32. sixyearoldgamer
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    I havent even played this game yet but I can honestly say this game is a flaming pile of **** The campaign looks like a blues clues episode thats been dipped in a homeless guys piss, the multiplayer is the exact same as MW2 except for the fact that it plays like helen keller trying to operate an AK, and the spec ops portion of the game makes me feel like Im playing a laggy session of toonI havent even played this game yet but I can honestly say this game is a flaming pile of **** The campaign looks like a blues clues episode thats been dipped in a homeless guys piss, the multiplayer is the exact same as MW2 except for the fact that it plays like helen keller trying to operate an AK, and the spec ops portion of the game makes me feel like Im playing a laggy session of toon town. I may only be 6 years old, but I feel experienced enough to say that this game doesnt deserve to exist. Maybe I will give this game as a gift to my pet monkey, because not only do I hate my pet monkey, but I know all he will do it use it as toilet paper.… Expand
  33. neo
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    This thing which you maybe would call a game is horrible, the controls are bad and the same as modern warfare 2 and the singleplayer has a horrible storyline, the graphics are nothing compared to today's standard and the multiplayer is really boring. The sound is low quality and the voices are a great example of bad voice acting. I had more fun playing kane and lynch 2 than this lowThis thing which you maybe would call a game is horrible, the controls are bad and the same as modern warfare 2 and the singleplayer has a horrible storyline, the graphics are nothing compared to today's standard and the multiplayer is really boring. The sound is low quality and the voices are a great example of bad voice acting. I had more fun playing kane and lynch 2 than this low quality product. The magic of this game is over, future generation will laugh at us for being so hyped for a game this bad. Do not waste your 60 dollars on this piece of s**t!… Expand
  34. floydzep
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    Gameplay is a step down. Shooting feels weak, maps don't feel right, animations are cluncky. I don't understand how we are suppose to pay more for this when it is clearly not what we promised when pre-ordering. Single-player game is so boring after just a little bit. Multiplayer is horrible with maps feeling cheap and firing your weapon is no fun.
  35. ThndrMge
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    Mordern Warfare 3 is the exact same game with a different name, terrible Campaign that you finish in 3 and half hours, with the most irregular irritating little maps that you literally spawn on your enemy's shoulders. The lack of vehical's and broken class system creates a very very dry and plain expirence. The visuals are still comparable to my Playstation 2, voice acting and sound ofMordern Warfare 3 is the exact same game with a different name, terrible Campaign that you finish in 3 and half hours, with the most irregular irritating little maps that you literally spawn on your enemy's shoulders. The lack of vehical's and broken class system creates a very very dry and plain expirence. The visuals are still comparable to my Playstation 2, voice acting and sound of weaponary lack any realness in the game. There really is nothing new that this Game does that makes it worth the plastic it uses… Expand
  36. kick2crash
    Nov 8, 2011
    2
    I have played MW and battlefield games the past few years. I was excited for both this and bf3. So far I have loved battlefield. I have played this for almost 12 hours and can say I am not a fan. It is the same thing I have played forever, looks and it doesn't even feel as good to play. I would say try it if you like past games but don't get your hopes up. I am trading it on craigslist.
  37. Zinxe
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    I've played all the popular modern shooters, and this is the worst of them all. It isn't a "bad" game, but it is 2011 and they are sending out a $60 map pack of MW1. Please, it is pathetic. Nothing innovative or impressing. You can buy this game in the bargain bin at Walmart for about $5.
  38. dmanhuh
    Nov 8, 2011
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'll give this game a 1 for effort. I really shouldn't because the guns, multiplayer, graphics, and perks are all the same. If you want a comparison, it would be like Justin Bieber to me. ITS **** GAY just stop this **** already.… Expand
  39. Trebius51
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    It's a shame that people still after all these copy/paste CoD titles are still giving up their hard earned cash. They pulled off a scheme greater than Madden, because at least Madden upgrades their engine and doesnt release tons of DLC. Whoever pays for this gives true meaning to the phrase, "A FOOL AND HIS MONEY ARE SOON PARTED".
  40. Snubya
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    Recycled MW2. DO NOT BUY!! So dissapointed that they didnt even make the effort to change anything except modify kill streaks slightly and just reskin the guns. A JOKE!
  41. Windchilla
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    If any of you folks were considering buying Modern Warfare 3, don't. It's a horrible, embarrassing pile of trash. The game is so bad that it has retroactively eliminated all of the fun I had in the COD franchise since the first game. It's graphically dated, the animations are beyond horrible and the combat sound feels lifted straight out of a free to play browser FPS.

    It's a complete    If any of you folks were considering buying Modern Warfare 3, don't. It's a horrible, embarrassing pile of trash. The game is so bad that it has retroactively eliminated all of the fun I had in the COD franchise since the first game. It's graphically dated, the animations are beyond horrible and the combat sound feels lifted straight out of a free to play browser FPS.

    It's a complete embarrassment for a series that despite its naysayers would consistently put out a quality product. It's a marked step down from Modern Warfare 2 and somehow looks worse than it's predecessor. It plays like a Chinese free-to-play knockoff of a Quake game running a second-rate mongoloid-coded Modern Warfare mod. Nothing about this game feels even remotely like a Triple A Call of Duty title. I am physically and emotionally stunned by how bad this game is and feel as though I cannot fully articulate it's badness without resorting to bloodshed.    … Expand
  42. weedlord
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    This game is awful. When it crashes or you change your display settings, it gets referred to as Modern Warfare 2 by the game. This is what it is. Terrible DLC for MW2 using terrible reused assets and terrible uncontrollable cutscenes. This game is like 4 hours long at the most and at the end, you wonder where the rest is. Save your money and just get Battlefield 3. Better single player,This game is awful. When it crashes or you change your display settings, it gets referred to as Modern Warfare 2 by the game. This is what it is. Terrible DLC for MW2 using terrible reused assets and terrible uncontrollable cutscenes. This game is like 4 hours long at the most and at the end, you wonder where the rest is. Save your money and just get Battlefield 3. Better single player, better multi player, better game.… Expand
  43. TyEverson
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Absolutely love everything about the game. Not real sure why so many on here say it is garbage, but bought it anyway.. For me, it was exactly what I was expecting.
  44. Sobriety
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Great game.. Definitely 1 of the best since Call of Duty 4.. If not THE best..

    Thank you IW and SHG Anyone who says this game is not innovative is clearly blind.. This game has improved upon more things than black ops did.. black ops just added a bunch of things like Emblem editors and a currency system.. nothing that changes the game-play. MW3 has a new ranking system, new weapon    Great game.. Definitely 1 of the best since Call of Duty 4.. If not THE best..

    Thank you IW and SHG

    Anyone who says this game is not innovative is clearly blind.. This game has improved upon more things than black ops did.. black ops just added a bunch of things like Emblem editors and a currency system.. nothing that changes the game-play.

    MW3 has a new ranking system, new weapon ranking system, New Point streak system, and it has great hit detection. game feels great, looks great and is a great fast paced game.    … Expand
  45. soundalot
    Nov 9, 2011
    9
    Not bad but, definitely seems outdated, but at least it's better than battlefield 3 which was a complete disappointment. It doesn't seem to be as fast paced as the previous MW2, but the multiplayer is still fun.
  46. BiggieJohn
    Nov 9, 2011
    1
    Sequels are suppose to be innovative, look at assassins creed 1 to 2 or dare I say it battlefield Vietnam to battlefield 2 on pc.

    both those games jumped astronomically in upgrades and changes for the better.

    MW3 is the MW2 repackaged with new maps and new campaign. If you like spending your money on something you already own then by all means go ahead.
  47. Flameblad3
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    My friend gave me his copy to play because he 'hated it so much'. After playing it for a few hours, I saw why. The online multiplayer has terrible lag despite many requests from the community over the years for dedicated servers. The game rewards the player with the best Internet connection instead of the one who plays the best. The game is exactly the same as its predecessors, albeit withMy friend gave me his copy to play because he 'hated it so much'. After playing it for a few hours, I saw why. The online multiplayer has terrible lag despite many requests from the community over the years for dedicated servers. The game rewards the player with the best Internet connection instead of the one who plays the best. The game is exactly the same as its predecessors, albeit with a lick of paint. The campaign is boring and uninspiring. An annually released series that is truly being milked to death for every cent it's worth.… Expand
  48. WXZO
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    The Best Multiplayer ever, its a great game and has an awesome campaign. Yes it look a lot like MW2 but the maps are totally different, much bigger and a more rich experience. Better weapons, graphics and kill streaks. You can level up your weapons, you now have support, assault or specialist kill streak. The sound is more richer and even though it a lot like MW2 it makes you feel like itsThe Best Multiplayer ever, its a great game and has an awesome campaign. Yes it look a lot like MW2 but the maps are totally different, much bigger and a more rich experience. Better weapons, graphics and kill streaks. You can level up your weapons, you now have support, assault or specialist kill streak. The sound is more richer and even though it a lot like MW2 it makes you feel like its a whole new experience. CoD MW3 it the most complete First Person Shooter to date.… Expand
  49. Kenju6tama
    Nov 9, 2011
    8
    Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is a hard game to score. If you have played any of the Call Of Duty games in the last four years then you pretty much know what to expect. Each year COD becomes more and more polished and it really shows in MW3. If I had never played a COD game before I would give MW3 a 9, but I have played ALL the other COD games and now I'm looking for a new experience. ICall of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is a hard game to score. If you have played any of the Call Of Duty games in the last four years then you pretty much know what to expect. Each year COD becomes more and more polished and it really shows in MW3. If I had never played a COD game before I would give MW3 a 9, but I have played ALL the other COD games and now I'm looking for a new experience. I really hope that the future DLC is more than map packs. I don't feel like paying for a map I have already paid for in the past (again) and in some ways that's how it feels with MW3, like I,m paying for a major update or yes... a large expansion. It is no better or worse than Battlefield 3 and it is NOT a bad game but if I was strapped for cash or only had a choice of one game this holiday season, it wouldn't be MW3. I really hope that Activision takes these user scores as a hint and starts to show fans of the franchise more thanks for their support and less of they same. Honestly unlike BF3, I think the COD franchise is holding their big guns for the next generation of consoles.… Expand
  50. Lambylamb
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    a full price DLC for MW2, which was already the worst game in the series? no thanks. honestly, go back and play any other CoD game and you will have the exact same experience. the campaign AI is beyond terrible, running straight at you and standing in place in the open. the online is good, but its MW2. The engine is ugly and dated, this game is the epitome of lazy developing and cashing ina full price DLC for MW2, which was already the worst game in the series? no thanks. honestly, go back and play any other CoD game and you will have the exact same experience. the campaign AI is beyond terrible, running straight at you and standing in place in the open. the online is good, but its MW2. The engine is ugly and dated, this game is the epitome of lazy developing and cashing in on a puzzlingly popular series. the mcdonalds of gaming, id much prefer the scotch steak which is BF2, or the caviar which is arkham city.… Expand
  51. thejolson
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Saying a sequel is like the game before it isn't a bad thing necessarily. Especially if the game before it was amazing. Ignore anyone who gives this game less than at LEAST an 8. I saw someone gave it a 2 because he felt they didn't change enough? Seriously, if the game is great to play it doesn't matter if the mechanics are the same. I feel this is the best game in the Modern WarfareSaying a sequel is like the game before it isn't a bad thing necessarily. Especially if the game before it was amazing. Ignore anyone who gives this game less than at LEAST an 8. I saw someone gave it a 2 because he felt they didn't change enough? Seriously, if the game is great to play it doesn't matter if the mechanics are the same. I feel this is the best game in the Modern Warfare series so far (and I LOVED Call of Duty 4) and second only to Black Ops in the overall Call of Duty series.… Expand
  52. ustinevil
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    The hating for this game is silly and absurd, maybe the battlefield fanboys are all those people who bash it, i don't know. I'm not a huge fan of either of games, i play MW just to have fun, and i got what i wanted, yes, the graphics look dated and the compain is short, but it's satisfying, and BF3 was trying to do the same thing with the campain but was just plain boring. So, giving it aThe hating for this game is silly and absurd, maybe the battlefield fanboys are all those people who bash it, i don't know. I'm not a huge fan of either of games, i play MW just to have fun, and i got what i wanted, yes, the graphics look dated and the compain is short, but it's satisfying, and BF3 was trying to do the same thing with the campain but was just plain boring. So, giving it a 10 just so the haters would just shut up! It's not a bad game, it's just your ass pain...… Expand
  53. wcblues
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Got the mob mentality going here guys - c'mon it's ruining the integrity of the site.
    Sure it's more of the same but it is more refined. It's a great game, well made and extremely polished.

    I have heaps of fun with it and that is what counts.
  54. Jonnyjustice
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    This game is great, builds on a strong foundation of call of duty games. Yes they didn't re-invent the wheel, but it is still the best shell out there by far! Multi-player is click and smooth as ever and the campaign had breath taking edge of your seat moments. If your looking for something different play a different game, if your looking for FPS heaven, this is as close as it gets!
  55. domblaze
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    And to correct this entire forum of positive reviews, you are the trolls. You can tell yourself it's a great game, but it does not change the fact you know that it's just a lot of recycled gameplay, maps, and the same exact formula for leveling as MW2. I know it's hard to accept that you've wasted your money on this garbage again this year, I feel the same way. But alas, you are stillAnd to correct this entire forum of positive reviews, you are the trolls. You can tell yourself it's a great game, but it does not change the fact you know that it's just a lot of recycled gameplay, maps, and the same exact formula for leveling as MW2. I know it's hard to accept that you've wasted your money on this garbage again this year, I feel the same way. But alas, you are still trolls in denial.… Expand
  56. joemonaghan
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Excellent game, great improvements on an already good model. Single player is excellent and compelling end to an exciting story. The new kill streaks give the multilayer much greater variety and allow for all different players styles of play. From the lone wolf to the complete team player and anywhere in between. The new game types encourage team work as well the point streaks now beingExcellent game, great improvements on an already good model. Single player is excellent and compelling end to an exciting story. The new kill streaks give the multilayer much greater variety and allow for all different players styles of play. From the lone wolf to the complete team player and anywhere in between. The new game types encourage team work as well the point streaks now being improved by bomb plants and flag captures. The new maps are well designed making the game much more vertical. This makes the game more challenging and stops the obvious camping spots.… Expand
  57. haze
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    the perfect cod, cant be seriously believing all the zeros on this site, and i aint talking bout the scores haha.
    updated graphics and a much better perk/ weapon perk system, way better killstreak system and the gameplay you all know and love, gotta love being on top, and thats where cod is at baby, looking down on yall, haha, dont even listen to all the haters, join the record smashing    the perfect cod, cant be seriously believing all the zeros on this site, and i aint talking bout the scores haha.
    updated graphics and a much better perk/ weapon perk system, way better killstreak system and the gameplay you all know and love, gotta love being on top, and thats where cod is at baby, looking down on yall, haha, dont even listen to all the haters, join the record smashing millions of winners playing this winning formula of a game son, you know what they say... 9 000 000 people in one day cant be wrong! psyche!    … Expand
  58. MadB00tleg
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    If it ain't broke, don't fix it. The single player is fine and ties up the story neatly. The real meat of the stew is in the MP, obviously. There is enough innovation to make this feel like a whole new game to some players. Fun all around.
  59. xyzYAZEEDxyz
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    same game every year... come on where the hell did you people spend your money ? have you ever try to improve your f@@king engine ?????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
  60. xheartatactx
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    this was a serious disappointment. after all this time they've managed to re-hash and re-work the same tired engine and graphics and and actually make it WORSE! the multiplayer graphics are slow and dumpy and cartoonish compared to previous cod titles of both studios. even black ops was less cartoonish than this, and that was bad. the multiplayer firing sounds like a drumstick hitting athis was a serious disappointment. after all this time they've managed to re-hash and re-work the same tired engine and graphics and and actually make it WORSE! the multiplayer graphics are slow and dumpy and cartoonish compared to previous cod titles of both studios. even black ops was less cartoonish than this, and that was bad. the multiplayer firing sounds like a drumstick hitting a cardboard box... even through my home theatre setting. also the running sounds? laughable. they don't even change according to ground surface, and If they do, it's real subtle. now graphics could take a back seat if the gameplay was solid, but it's not. even that is worse than ever. hit detection is at an all time low. it's the classic case of pumping a whole clip into someone's back as they look out a window, only for them to turn around while you reload, aim, and fire a 3 round burst to kill you. the maps are so small that sniper rifles are rendered useless. there's so much clutter that you can barely pick out the enemy because all the colors blend together. my tv is brand new, my home theater is brand new, I have a great connection, and I've been playin this title for the last 6 years. im no noob. im also not 12 tears old, so stop selling me crap. its insulting. this is the worst cod I've ever played. stop cocentrating on squeezing 60fps into a tires ass game and build a new engine. take a page from battlefield for christs sake.… Expand
  61. Wolverine1261
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    The Modern Warfare series is back and better than ever. The story is passable, but it shines in multiplayer and in spec ops. I give it a 10/10 for multiplayer and spec ops, but campaign is a 7/10 so I give it an overall 9/10. It is a great game that all FPS fans should check out.
  62. BlakCoffeeBlues
    Nov 10, 2011
    6
    ***HONEST REVIEW***

    Alot of people are trolling websites for hatred towards this game even though 80% of them are playing it and enjoying it and the other 20% haven't played it yet. With that being said the game is great. Everything is polished and although the engine is the same they have pulled the max amount of detail they can out of it with this entry to the series. With consoles    ***HONEST REVIEW***

    Alot of people are trolling websites for hatred towards this game even though 80% of them are playing it and enjoying it and the other 20% haven't played it yet. With that being said the game is great. Everything is polished and although the engine is the same they have pulled the max amount of detail they can out of it with this entry to the series. With consoles being on there last legs it was a smart move to work with a familiar system that works to prevent people from complaining about glithes. If you have been a fan of the series you will definately enjoy it for what it is...a game for entertainment purposes. It's not just another big map pack, everything is refined and lets face it as a competition (almost sports like) game you need a refresher as far as stats go. The inclusion of Call of Duty Elite just adds to the overall experience. Giving this game a 0 is uncalled for and unless fans that did give it that want to see one of their favorite franchises go under I suggest they give them the support they need as people putting their hard work into a product. Have fun, go play it and be fair.    … Expand
  63. Gegrory
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Great game despite the harsh criticisms. The overwhelming amount of negative user reviews just proves how intimidated battlefield fans are by MW3 as the dominate game in the military shooter genre. If you're on the fence about choosing between MW3 and Battlefield 3, it's a close call but MW3 is the better game.
  64. TwStEd187Inc
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ok guys, yes it look s like MW2 and feels like it a bit.. BUT >>> This game jsut has the best replay value in the world being multiplayer or Campaign ! I mean its just Beast man. You can hate on it all you like but all in all, it is what it is. THE BEST SELLING GAME EVER ! Congrats MW3. Keep doing what you do and on the next one that comes out . Trust me , it will be the best once again. ON A NEW SYSTEM TOO !.
    187Inc.    … Expand
  65. sc4r3kr0w
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    First i will start off with why i'm giving this a ten out of ten. The bad reviewers of this game. Many do not realize what they have bought, even though IW has said this is basicly MW2, people still complain. They are not content with almost perfection and want better. As a computer programmer and a QA (Quality Assurance for many games) i stand to reason. This game has been made to almostFirst i will start off with why i'm giving this a ten out of ten. The bad reviewers of this game. Many do not realize what they have bought, even though IW has said this is basicly MW2, people still complain. They are not content with almost perfection and want better. As a computer programmer and a QA (Quality Assurance for many games) i stand to reason. This game has been made to almost perfect standards, Campaign is a little under gun, yes, but that's because they wanted the most action packed game so far. Multiplayer i have not seen anything wrong with in my 2 days with this game. Although they should have made maps more Asymmetrical, and less close-quarters. I feel as though they brought all the elements of both games that were good for all and kicked out they bad gameplay. Yes i understand that everyone on here who gave the game a 0 just wants their non-realistic akimbo shottys back, but come on people! they made this game for all and gave more to the professional outlook. As being a gamer on GB(Gamebattles) i appreciated this. This recieves a 9/10 from me personally, but with all the haters it deserves the best. 10/10.… Expand
  66. zonedogg
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    They have finally catered to all the add 9 year olds out there, the maps are tiny and cluttered and the net code i atrocious. If you beta tested your product you would have none of these problems, right to the trade in pile you go. Sniping has been relegated to an afterthought at best with no vantage points and no real high ground worth talking about, their talk of multiple levels wasThey have finally catered to all the add 9 year olds out there, the maps are tiny and cluttered and the net code i atrocious. If you beta tested your product you would have none of these problems, right to the trade in pile you go. Sniping has been relegated to an afterthought at best with no vantage points and no real high ground worth talking about, their talk of multiple levels was hype as there are no towers or anything to climb up its all justa jumbled assault rifle or smg mess… Expand
  67. Runfocovah
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Dissaponted... I had been playing this since MW, yeah it was cool back then but **** got to repetitive, they dont improve nothing at all, same graphics, sound and lame short campaign... Now all the fanboy say: if you are looking for a campaing then mw3 isnt your game its all about mp... BS!! Even GOW has shown imrpovements over the years not to mention bf3..
  68. Jsims12
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Great game. To all of you saying this is repetitive it kinda is but why would they go far away from what has made their series what it is? I mean if I had top selling games why change it completely?
  69. Haggisman0812
    Nov 11, 2011
    9
    Everyone giving this game 0,1,2 and 3 on the grounds that they feel the game is modern warfare 2.5 is a moron. I love the modern warfare series and whilst I do concede not much has changed, this really doesn't bother me. People saying the graphis haven't changed and the textures stink need to realise the developers made a conscious decision to do this in order to keep the frame rate fromEveryone giving this game 0,1,2 and 3 on the grounds that they feel the game is modern warfare 2.5 is a moron. I love the modern warfare series and whilst I do concede not much has changed, this really doesn't bother me. People saying the graphis haven't changed and the textures stink need to realise the developers made a conscious decision to do this in order to keep the frame rate from dipping below 60fps. Show me a shooter than looks as smooth and fluid in motion as the cod series. Ill take gameplay over graphics anyday. People saying the game is bad value will soon eat their words when they plough 10 days playtime into it, which they will because we know you can't stop playing, it's too damn addictive. If you thought the game was gonna be a revolution you're quite frankly naive and stupid, you saw the game before it came out so don't be surprised if it's more of the same. Kill confirmed is for me such a simple but effective innovation that I love due to it punishing campers. THE BEST DAMN PIECE OF DLC EVER MADE AND I WOULD HAPPILY PAY £100 FOR IT!!… Expand
  70. Strangegamer
    Nov 11, 2011
    9
    I reall do not understand the hate for this game. I completed the game in just under 6 hours but thats because my hand was glued to the controller- it was that good.
    The single player kept you engaged throughout-predictable yes but fantastic all the same. The multiplayer is the most balanced it has ever been and having been turned off my MW2's multiplayer i am now back in the game    I reall do not understand the hate for this game. I completed the game in just under 6 hours but thats because my hand was glued to the controller- it was that good.
    The single player kept you engaged throughout-predictable yes but fantastic all the same. The multiplayer is the most balanced it has ever been and having been turned off my MW2's multiplayer i am now back in the game enjoying every moment.
    I question when people say "its the same game as the previous two.... the graphics are the same" but this is nearly always the case in most games out today. Look at the Elder Scrolls Skyrim, a great game but hardly any great graphical improvements but yet everyone is raving about it (to me it looks no different to Oblivion). The same can be said about the Mario games. Yes the story may change slightly but the bad guys are the same, the graphics are generally the same but that doesn't make it bad does it?
    All i can say Infinity Ward and Sledgehammer games, thank you for making a fun filled singleplayer and fantastic Multiplayer.    … Expand
  71. mirewolf82
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    This game is great, if you're gonna hate on something go play something else. Don't take it upon yourself to rain on someone else's parade. Game is balanced smoothly like refining an already fine art. Gives us fans more to play after we played the crap out of the last games!
  72. emartini
    Nov 12, 2011
    6
    In no way shape or form does this game deserve a 1. Thats crazy. This is a honest review . I will start with the campaign 1st. The campaign is right up there with the 1st modern warfare. Its great and filled with non stop action. Every second something crazy is happening. Campaign is very good. To me the campaign gets a 9 out of 10. GRAPHICS. NOW this is an area where the game does have aIn no way shape or form does this game deserve a 1. Thats crazy. This is a honest review . I will start with the campaign 1st. The campaign is right up there with the 1st modern warfare. Its great and filled with non stop action. Every second something crazy is happening. Campaign is very good. To me the campaign gets a 9 out of 10. GRAPHICS. NOW this is an area where the game does have a huge SET BACK. The Graphics in the campaign are OK but the MULTIPLAYER graphics are awful . This ENGINE is now showing its age BIG TIME and it shows. They are making BILLIONS of dollars and they dont invest in the engine. Its time to OVERHAUL IT. I dont want the excuse of well it runs60 frames per second. Well so does RAGE and look what that looks like . Graphics the game gets a 4 out of 10 cause its not passable anymore. Off to sound. SOund is something else that needs to be overhauled. Although the guns sound a little better everything ELSE from EXPLOSIONS to the same RECYCLED sound effects sound awful in this day and age. SOUND to me gets a 3 out of 10. FUn FACTOR does get a 8 out of 10 for the simple fact that the formula does work as far a multiplayer . Its addictive and fun. IF this game overhauled the sound and engine and took a huge leap forward in those departments this game would of gotten a 9.5 out of 10 but BF3 is doing too much that with this engine COD cant compete with it. OVER ALL the average is a 6 out of 10. IF they were to over haul everything its would of gotten higher but thats what holds it back.… Expand
  73. duplesy
    Nov 15, 2011
    10
    While the game is similar to the previous ones, its addictive....i cannt stop playing it :)

    Its fast, has 16 fregging maps and is cleaner than previous versions. The look and feel is improved, so has the handling...its def. worth the money and all the fun
  74. Reptophage
    Nov 16, 2011
    10
    COD MW3 is an amazing game. Admittedly it feels a bit like MW2.5, but can you really complain when you get a completely polished version of the best FPS ever made (My opinion). The campaign is solid and has some great set pieces. Multi-player has the same great modes, with the inclusion of the new Kill confirmed, and Hardcore Domination to name a few. Titles and emblems are back and haveCOD MW3 is an amazing game. Admittedly it feels a bit like MW2.5, but can you really complain when you get a completely polished version of the best FPS ever made (My opinion). The campaign is solid and has some great set pieces. Multi-player has the same great modes, with the inclusion of the new Kill confirmed, and Hardcore Domination to name a few. Titles and emblems are back and have many pop culture references (i.e. double rainbow guy). Killstreaks have been revamped. You can now choose between Support, where your streak doesn't reset with death, Assault, the classic version, and specialist where killstreaks are replaced by additional perks. Lastly spec ops is back, with the inclusion of survival. Survival is a Horde like mode with rounds consisting of waves of soldiers to defeat. At the end of every round you can buy explosives, weapons, and killstreaks with the money earned from killing baddies.… Expand
  75. SirSalley23
    Nov 20, 2011
    0
    More or less MW3 was just about exactly what I expected; The exact same multiplayer I've been forcefed since MW2 with the no technical improvements, more useless perks, and more unbalanced killstreaks, and the blandest offering of guns yet. So they just can't seem to one-up themselves since COD4 sure the multiplayer formula works, its addictive, and fun until you start getting s****ed on,More or less MW3 was just about exactly what I expected; The exact same multiplayer I've been forcefed since MW2 with the no technical improvements, more useless perks, and more unbalanced killstreaks, and the blandest offering of guns yet. So they just can't seem to one-up themselves since COD4 sure the multiplayer formula works, its addictive, and fun until you start getting s****ed on, but it would be nice to see some major improvements other than the ridiculous killstreaks and just making old pro-perks an entirely new perk now, some, if any groundbreaking originality would be nice two sequels later (from IW). The maps are finally back to how they used to be no more of the huge sightlines and too many spots to go prone in so its not a heaven for skill-less, hardscoping, thermal-loving snipers (not that I'm a pro sniper) good old close encounters and still plenty of open space to run around in is the foundation for good maps in my opinion. I would say these are the best launch maps seen in any cod game (treyarch or IW) since cod4, and just about all the game modes are playable on every map, something I haven't seen for a while in the cod series.

    As for the campaign its nice to finally see the conclusion to the MW "story" if you can even call it that but this was absolutely, by far the worst campaign I have ever played in the cod series and ive played all cod's since cod2 all the way through MW3. The campaign missions are all so repetetive; follow the squad leader through this linear war-torn street while the enemies just run out to their slaughter from the left side to the right one by one and go to the same spots they ran to the last 15 times you played this mission. The whole war-torn street thing gets kind of old by the 4th mission thats not task force 141 (they're missions actually are okay but still much of the same, 3 guys killing 1,000,000 stupid mofos that get in their way and no matter how surrounded they get they always make it out just about unscathed.

    All in all if your looking for the same good ol' time we've been forcefed for the 5th time now since cod4 then go ahead and buy it I don't blame you I borrowed it from a friend for about a week and now im convinced i actually want to buy it just because I actually enjoy the multiplayer for the first time since cod4. But by no means is this game worthy of even being whispered in the GOTY race it just doesn't change enough, even though it is nice to actually see some of the rampant hacking that quickly overtook and destroyed mw2 gone, the game just doesn't offer a deffinitively new experience like cod4 did back in '07. And just because I would personally like to see some dramatic change or at the very least some new groundbreaking aspect that reinvents the series and the genre it helped bolster instead of riding the same wave of success, and also I want to send a message to the developers and producers that somethings gotta give and we deserve some change for the good eventually after pouring out $60 every year for basically a title update to cod4 the game to me really deserves a 6.5/10 but for the sake of attempting to send a message I'm giving it a 0 on here.    … Expand
  76. nagato78
    Nov 20, 2011
    0
    After much thought i decided to join the mass protest taking place over this game. I dont own bf3, or hate cod, im actually quite the cod fan. Mw2 is one of my all-time favorite games, i must have played that for the better part of a year and a half. From a fun perspective this game honestly isnt that bad,but since it plays almost exactly the same as mw2 thats not a surprise orAfter much thought i decided to join the mass protest taking place over this game. I dont own bf3, or hate cod, im actually quite the cod fan. Mw2 is one of my all-time favorite games, i must have played that for the better part of a year and a half. From a fun perspective this game honestly isnt that bad,but since it plays almost exactly the same as mw2 thats not a surprise or anything. To put it as bluntly as i can: they cannot release a game that offers minor changes to perks, killstreaks and maps and simply slap a 3 on the box. This is mw2 with minor changes, yet for some bizarre reason costs as much as a "new" game. I do not give this game a zero to be an **** i do it for the series own good. This series MUST adapt to survive. It is no longer acceptable to release half baked rehashed games over and over again. Get your house in order activision, or eventually the money faucet that is your annual november cod release is in jeopardy.… Expand
  77. Wallace_II
    Nov 20, 2011
    8
    I rate this one an 8 because of what it is and what I expected out of it. It's the same old same old, and that's what I expected. I only picked it up because I have friends who play it and I thought it would be fun to play.
  78. Uronacid
    Nov 21, 2011
    0
    This game is garbage cut, copy and paste waste from the Activision money machine. I want my money back. I can't believe I have to pay a monthly fee for something I've had since Halo 2 for free.
  79. Getlow024
    Nov 21, 2011
    0
    Just another $60 map pack here. Might be worth picking up if your a sheep and pay for the exact same thing year after year. There is no other series out there that people put up with total laziness from the developers why do it for COD remember what they did to tony hawk.
  80. giantbiscuit
    Dec 20, 2011
    8
    Really not much to complain about. MW3 is a solid, entertaining game just like its predecessors. Call it "more of the same", but I say, don't fix it if it ain't broke.
  81. nintenzo
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    This is a fantastic game, I had been waiting for months to play this and now it's here I love it, I'm glad they brought back the G36c an old CoD4 favourite!!
  82. Feldman9000
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    No vehicles. Dated Graphics. Confirmed rehashed building and textures. COD $60 Map Pack 2011. 13 year olds everywhere, raise your mountain dew and toast yourselves as the reason the gaming industry is a joke and for raping your mothers paycheck.
  83. 11mb0mb
    Nov 10, 2011
    8
    All the haters here need to grow up and GTFO. I LOVE Battlefield 3 and you know what, I LOVE Modern Warfare 3. Sure its a rehash. Sure its the same engine. Why mess with success??? It doesnt deserve a 10, and it doesnt get a 9 because its not original...but a 0? A 2? Thats just garbage. My freidns and I play all kinds of games, especially shooters, and we are having a BLAST with thisAll the haters here need to grow up and GTFO. I LOVE Battlefield 3 and you know what, I LOVE Modern Warfare 3. Sure its a rehash. Sure its the same engine. Why mess with success??? It doesnt deserve a 10, and it doesnt get a 9 because its not original...but a 0? A 2? Thats just garbage. My freidns and I play all kinds of games, especially shooters, and we are having a BLAST with this one. It improves on almost every aspect of MW2 and is, imo, much more fun the BLOPs. wNobody gave Gears a 2.8 average and it didnt innovate AT ALL. Battlefield 3...not AT ALL. Halo Reach innovated a little with new spartan movement and AAs, and EVERYONE COMPLAINED.
    Don't make the user reviews here worthless for people that are curious about a new game. Please, please rate a game based on its merits as well as flaws.    … Expand
  84. Nightcrawler26
    Nov 9, 2011
    9
    The amount of 0 on this game is pathetic. People don't understand what a 0 really means, and are just rating it that low because they want it to do bad. MW3 is a great game no matter what way you look at it. If you keep judging it compared to the previous games, you're only detracting from the experience for yourself. The multiplayer is the most deep and rich the series has seen, and yetThe amount of 0 on this game is pathetic. People don't understand what a 0 really means, and are just rating it that low because they want it to do bad. MW3 is a great game no matter what way you look at it. If you keep judging it compared to the previous games, you're only detracting from the experience for yourself. The multiplayer is the most deep and rich the series has seen, and yet also the most balanced. It's fantastic fun. The Spec Ops also adds increased depth on what was already a successful formula, especially the new Survival mode. The campaign is short, but thrilling and brilliant. While it isn't the most original game we've got, and we've seen a lot of this done before, it undoubtedly does it's job very well. People merely rate this bad because they want to rate it bad.… Expand
  85. Tipjar
    Nov 8, 2011
    1
    To sum up the potential of a very long review, when I saw my friend playing it before I had a chance to try it out I thought it was MW2. Doesn't help that the PC setting recommendation popup tells you you are playing MW2.
  86. bigpapapool
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    BF3 fanboys shouldn't be allowed to post, really this is just to counter act them. It's a solid 9.5 game though. I own both games and I almost sold bf3 within first 30 minutes after having huge lag, server connection, and rediculos downloads dor graphics, 2 disks retarded! Mw3 had nothing like this and blew me away at how smooth and how much anoying stuff they fixed from old games. LoveBF3 fanboys shouldn't be allowed to post, really this is just to counter act them. It's a solid 9.5 game though. I own both games and I almost sold bf3 within first 30 minutes after having huge lag, server connection, and rediculos downloads dor graphics, 2 disks retarded! Mw3 had nothing like this and blew me away at how smooth and how much anoying stuff they fixed from old games. Love new kill streak system. Buy the game and you bf3 looses stop posting horri.ble reviews… Expand
  87. Dudenmier
    Nov 9, 2011
    8
    I am a bit irritated by all the negative reviews by users on here. Just like everyone else I felt like COD as a franchise was getting old and needed a break, or at least a shot in the arm. While MW3 isn't revolutionary, it is definitely one of the strongest outings yet. The game definitely feels like MW2, yet it is a lot more balanced on the online front and manages to stay fun. Even whenI am a bit irritated by all the negative reviews by users on here. Just like everyone else I felt like COD as a franchise was getting old and needed a break, or at least a shot in the arm. While MW3 isn't revolutionary, it is definitely one of the strongest outings yet. The game definitely feels like MW2, yet it is a lot more balanced on the online front and manages to stay fun. Even when you aren't getting kills you can have more fun than you did in Black Ops or MW2 because you can actually support your team and get rewarded for it. The game definitely isn't n00b friendly, but it manages to reward you for everything you do. I think that future Call of Duty games need to follow a similar path and MW3 is a great start. The new survival mode is great and I feel it fills a gap for those who want to play COD, but are easily frustrated by the multiplayer. BF3 is by far the superior game, but MW3 isn't a disappointment by any means. The haters can talk s*** all they want, but the truth is that 90% of them went out and bought this game on day 1 and are probably going to buy the map packs and the next COD that comes out. If you want Call of Duty to fail don't muddy up their scores on Metacritic, STOP BUYING THE GAMES. I on the other hand will continue to enjoy MW3 for the next few months instead of griping about the graphics.… Expand
  88. donniewalsh
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Almost every negative score is from a first time reviewer. Go ahead and click their names and see for yourself. I find it strange that metacritic is allowing these reviews to stay up. I know for a fact they pulled a few bad reviews for Uncharted 3. This is making the site look bad.
  89. Souleater463
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Please disregard the other reviews giving this game such a low score. This game is beyond epic fro The beginning of the single player all the way to the end. The creators listened to your crys for help and took of all the things that broke mw2. This game will keep you playing until your eyes bleed. And for those of you who think the engine is the same. Have you even taken time to comparePlease disregard the other reviews giving this game such a low score. This game is beyond epic fro The beginning of the single player all the way to the end. The creators listened to your crys for help and took of all the things that broke mw2. This game will keep you playing until your eyes bleed. And for those of you who think the engine is the same. Have you even taken time to compare the two games? Exactly my point. Forget the haters and enjoy this awesome game!… Expand
  90. Zoan626
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    I can't believe I bought COD: MW 2.5. The campaign is so insanely short and many of the future DLC they're charging for are ALREADY ON THE DISK. You end up paying 60% for half a game and access to buying overpriced DLC absolutely horrendous. The did NOTHING to change the game it's exactly the same as MW2 so it's odd they put THREE in the title and didn't just have it be yet anotherI can't believe I bought COD: MW 2.5. The campaign is so insanely short and many of the future DLC they're charging for are ALREADY ON THE DISK. You end up paying 60% for half a game and access to buying overpriced DLC absolutely horrendous. The did NOTHING to change the game it's exactly the same as MW2 so it's odd they put THREE in the title and didn't just have it be yet another expansion to MW2. The game is absolutely not worth it in the slightest. I'm very tired of these tactical FPS shooters that get released every other month it seems. They all play exactly the same and continue to remove any kind of user based skill or interaction at all in the games and simply reward you for walking around and pressing buttons wildly. As an avid gamer I can't really say anything positive at all about this game or current state of this genre and it is especially disturbing that so many mainstream reviewers ignore all these points.… Expand
  91. onedeadmorse
    Nov 11, 2011
    8
    I had fun with it, multiplayer is there and there are differences. Map design for MP though is very restrictive. Actually that is what turned me off of it more than anything else. No large maps like Afghan or Wasteland from MW2. If you're a fan of the series you've already bought it, but for newcomers there is enough there to warrant a purchase between SP, MP, and CO-Op modes.
  92. jhamlin1971
    Nov 9, 2011
    8
    Yes, there is not a lot of innovation here. Yes, it seems like you are playing the first Modern Warfare. Yes, they did add some improvements to enhance game play, similar to what Madden does from year to year. No, the game should not be receiving harsh scores because people are complaining about what they think is a recycled game. I like to think if it's not broke, don't fix it.Yes, there is not a lot of innovation here. Yes, it seems like you are playing the first Modern Warfare. Yes, they did add some improvements to enhance game play, similar to what Madden does from year to year. No, the game should not be receiving harsh scores because people are complaining about what they think is a recycled game. I like to think if it's not broke, don't fix it. Consoles are limited because the hardware can not be upgraded, like a PC. So how can a developer really improve the software if they are limited on hardware limitations? What I can appreciate is the smooth frame rate that is achievable in this game. I found Battlefield 3 to be a little choppy (on the consoles) since it could only reach 30 frames per second however I do like the game play in Battlefield. Ask yourself, did you enjoy the other Call of Duty releases? If so, then this is an easy pick for you. I only wish they could of added a function to match players online to certain age groups. That way I don't have to hear the nasty obscenities being thrown at me from a 10 year old that just learned his first cuss word.… Expand
  93. PoWn3d_0704
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    Basically, welcome to Modern Warfare 2.1, cause you know there will be 10 more just like it in the coming years.

    I gave it another shot, and I'm done paying 60 dollars for an expansion pack.

    I will buy the next CoD that does something different... i.e. destruction, or something else.
  94. RockandGrohl
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    Absolute trash.

    I literally can't believe the sheep idealogic of gamers these days. I can NOT believe that people are so willing to pay money hand over fist for the same game every year. E-V-E-R-Y Y-E-A-R! Let's start off with the obvious. This game costs £10 more than the RRP of games in the UK (£40) why? Because they can. This game forced Microsoft to bump    Absolute trash.

    I literally can't believe the sheep idealogic of gamers these days. I can NOT believe that people are so willing to pay money hand over fist for the same game every year. E-V-E-R-Y Y-E-A-R!

    Let's start off with the obvious. This game costs £10 more than the RRP of games in the UK (£40) why? Because they can.

    This game forced Microsoft to bump the price of Xbox Live (terrible service anyway, it should be free) and then Activision takes all that extra money. Why? Because they can.

    This game will have at least 4 batches of Multiplayer DLC which cost a quarter of the games price each time, so now Activision have you strung so hard you pay for the game TWICE for content that any half-competent modding team could churn out in a fortnight - from a bedroom.

    In addition to all those extra charges, they've decided to release Call of Duty Elite. And because their fan base are such epic retards, they'll see 'Elite' and go "Hey! I want to be elite!" and buy it, all it is is a stat-tracking system and it gives you a reduction on the DLC cost and probably some extra **** in game. **** doo. That's absolutely no reason to charge £35 / $50 other than to gip off the fans which they are absolutely excellent at.


    Now lets look at the game. For a start, it's had way less than 2 years development time. This is NOT ACCEPTABLE for a game that makes waves as big as COD makes. Do some math, IF the game sells 30,000,000 copies, and of the $70 that the game costs, $25 of that goes to the developers, then they are making $750,000,000 bi-yearly on the game, not forgetting that the COD-train keeps rolling each year picking up more idiots as it goes, so each year it seems to make more money.

    So 750 Million dollars straight to developers, and they do nothing with it. Proof? Look at the **** assets in the game. More than half of them are ripped straight from COD4 / MW2 / Black Ops. This is atrocious video game design, developers should be striving to re-make assets, make them better, not just re-texture (or in most cases, straight export - import) and call it a day.


    So they have all these assets, all the work they need to do is - Work out the basic plot and conclusion (which is completely lacklustre)

    Create a 4-5 hour long campaign, that requires map making, but half your assets are already here so basically it's like creating a map in the CryEngine 2 Sandbox creator - piece of absolute piss. Shouldn't take long.

    Record the voice acting


    They DON'T really need to code anything new, seeing as it's just new maps, skins and dialogues.

    That's campaign out the way, for Multiplayer, just make some new maps, doesn't take long, add some new weapons / attachments in, again, doesn't take long, and then job done.



    How they can justify that this game is worth the price is utterly baffling. Just, completely and utterly baffling. Considering they knocked it out so quickly, Activision are onto a winner here. And I can assure you they are laughing all the way to the bank with this. "I can't believe these idiots are buying the same **** year after year!"


    Look out for the next COD game in 2012, made by Treyarch. I guarantee you, I would willingly bet my life and my families lives that it will be Black Ops 1.5 - Just new ham-handled 4 hour story, more maps and a small assortment of new weapons.



    Do yourselves a favour and buy Battlefield 3. Really, BF 2 came out in 2005 and this is just a tremendous leap for gaming, and DICE truly deserve the praise.


    What the **** is going on with reviewers? They're handing out above 9 scores like it's Candy on Halloween. One reviewer is quoted as saying "The Spec-Ops mode is worth the price of admission alone"

    let's break that down, the few hour co-op mode is worth the $70 it costs for the game.

    Somebody forbid that site from reviewing games ever again as it's clear they don't have the first clue what they're talking about.


    Get BF3. Get a game that took longer than a year to develop. Get a game where the developers don't take years to fix bugs that then appear in the following games (Care package glitch, anyone?) Get a game with some heart in it.    … Expand
  95. Flashmoregash
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    Previous MW2 map packs were around £7 i paid £30 for this.

    Same rubbish, no scopes, lag switches, and 12year olds calling everyone a ****

    Back to Black Ops and BF3 for me!
  96. McdonaldsBigMac
    Nov 8, 2011
    2
    Someone told me that mw3 is different because they removed all the bs from it's successor, I responded by telling them that they should of done that two years ago. I'm not buying the next cod unless they come up with something revolutionary, which I doubt will happen. Nuff said
  97. StevenLizzi_10
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    Ive said it and always said it! Im a game Developer well in school or it, nvr minded COD fun game, i was on the top 100 Leaderboards for Black Ops with a KDR of 3.78 (YES I RAPED INSANELY HARD) i had my fun with this game.... but ever since ive been in school for gaming, ive realized nothing but bad about this game!!!! All they care about now is the money and to produce as much profit asIve said it and always said it! Im a game Developer well in school or it, nvr minded COD fun game, i was on the top 100 Leaderboards for Black Ops with a KDR of 3.78 (YES I RAPED INSANELY HARD) i had my fun with this game.... but ever since ive been in school for gaming, ive realized nothing but bad about this game!!!! All they care about now is the money and to produce as much profit as possible!!!!! In my eyes they are the most laziest game dev. known to man!!!!!!!!!! but the SMARTEST buisness men in the gaming industry!!!!!!!! This game was initially made for non gamer to become an FPS gamer , that is why its so EASY and Noob-Friendly!! This is why BAttlefield should be played by the Elite of COD!! If your good at battlefield theen you are a skilled FPSER!!!! But do not be Overwhelmed if you have a KDR higher then 2.0 in Cod !! Since COD4 the only major gameplay difference ive seen was the diving system that is all!!!, this is the first cod i did not buy in the last 4 games!!! im sorry inifinty ward but this is the beginning of the end of this game! no matter how many sales! because only the wise realize whats the better game… Expand
  98. ShadyOne13
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    Seriously how did a expansion pack for MW2 get a freaking 90? Took me all of an hour to figure out I wasted 60 bucks. Come with something new or don't come at all...this game shoulda been DLC for black ops.
  99. ChugChief
    Nov 8, 2011
    1
    This is basically Modern Warfare 2 Version 2.0 . My expectations of the COD series have been steadily declining with the past installments. What really lacks in the COD series is the innovation and originality of Call of Duty 4. Activision really needs to revisit their strategy for making there games because the "add a short new single player and new multi player maps" isn't enough for aThis is basically Modern Warfare 2 Version 2.0 . My expectations of the COD series have been steadily declining with the past installments. What really lacks in the COD series is the innovation and originality of Call of Duty 4. Activision really needs to revisit their strategy for making there games because the "add a short new single player and new multi player maps" isn't enough for a 2011 $60 game. In my opinion they are taking the Michael Bay route of making games, where the graphics and special effects are a mile wide but the story and game play are only an inch deep.… Expand
  100. owner1333
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    COD MW3 is an amazing DLC for mw2 except that they overpriced it by like 45 dollars and your stats don't e ven carry over. In this dlc it resets everything and espects you to do it all over. All I can say is that this is the same exact game as mw2. I was looking forward to this game but it was a huge let down!!!
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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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