Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

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3.5

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  1. thisismyopinion
    Nov 9, 2011
    1
    Modern Warfare 3 is a reskin of MW2 which rehashes the same gameplay yet again with the bare minimum of innovation the developer can get away with, though really should be 'developers' as three developers, the dreggs of Infinity Ward, Sledgehammer Games and Raven Software, were needed to knock out this sequel in their less than 18 month development period.

    The campaign took me 4 hours and    Modern Warfare 3 is a reskin of MW2 which rehashes the same gameplay yet again with the bare minimum of innovation the developer can get away with, though really should be 'developers' as three developers, the dreggs of Infinity Ward, Sledgehammer Games and Raven Software, were needed to knock out this sequel in their less than 18 month development period.

    The campaign took me 4 hours and 40 minutes on Regular difficulty, I took my time loking for hidden intel of which I collected 22 of the 46 pieces, it's the shortest Call of Duty campaign yet and the shortest FPS campaign I've certainly ever played. It's full of impressive set pieces with buildings falling down around the player's linear path, but these superficial big budget set pieces barely hide to anyone with experience with MW or MW2 that so much content from them is recycled with just a few minor edits made to the textures to fool the player into thinking what they're seeing is new (case in point: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5dsOn06w1s - an entire building from CoD4), this goes for character models, animations, weapons, vehicles, gameplay sequences (for example the boat secion in MW2), a huge amount of content is reused and the game seems to be built around what they could recycle more than what they could create from scratch. The lack of originality or even intention to be original is present throughout the entire game. The story itself is actually quite enjoyable and feels as much a sequel to CoD4 and MW2, making it tie together nicely as a trilogy, though some sections make it feel more like a fanfic than a true sequel (considering that most of the people who worked on MW2 left and had nothing to do with MW3), the last mission was more of a QTE filled joke than a satisfying conclusion. I wonder how different it would've turned out had 40 of the key staff from IW, the original and only true CoD developer, due to Activision's disgusting treatment of the series, the staff and their creation. I won't even go to the clunkily added controversial scene involving the death of a random child that felt tacked on or the fact that everyone the player kills in the campaign is either African or Russian.

    Spec Ops is a mixed bag, the missions are a mix of fun and terrible, and the Veteran difficulty is like that of the campaign, a very lazily added hard difficulty where the player dies to psychic enemies in around 3 bullets, usually within a second of peeking out from cover (and by peeking I mean moving, as there is still no lean function). The survival mode however is a lot of fun, it works well as two player co-op and a lot of the tedium from the other survival mode in the series, Zombies, is removed by taking out the luck factor with the amount of ammo the player can get and which weapons they acquire. There's a lot of fun to be had here with a friend and it runs smoothly online, the same can't be said for the multiplayer though.

    In the previous Call of Duty, Black Ops, quickscoping was removed on the basis it's a cheap exploit of the game's aim assist, and that was a good call, though it annoyed many kids who like to do it in MW2. They brought this back in MW3 to please those kids and without regard for the quality of their game's online, this sums up their approach to the multiplayer. As a reskin of MW2 it of course plays quite similarly, they've made attempts to better balance the game with how effective the knife, grenade launchers and killstreak rewards are (which amongst quickscoping ranked as the biggest complaints of MW2's multiplayer) and the new point streak system is a nice addition, but all of the technical problems with this peer hosted, laggy mess with poor hit detection and terrible matchmaking still remain, taking a lot of the fun out of playing it, along of course with the huge focus on player's stats (made worse by in-depth stat tracking) that has most players approaching the game in as cheap a way as possible to camp themselves to a high kill/death ratio. The new game modes aren't actually to original either, some of them may as well credit other older and more recent games considering they're so close to them in design. The map design itself is a campfest, designed by Raven Software as after the majority of IW including all its creative and technical talent it took the few left at IW and other Activision developer Slegehammer Games to design the bulk of the game and they needed help fitting map design into their tight schedule, as of course a Call of Duty has to be out every single Novemeber in order to monopolise on the Christmas sales.

    Lazily made rehash that might as well urinate on the grave of the original Infinity Ward, Activision's approach to this franchise is a good representation of everything that's wrong with the game industry right now.

    JM    … Expand
  2. Toccoa
    Nov 9, 2011
    1
    I am hesitant to give this game a 1 even. The reason being is that the multiplayer is entirely too comparable to Black Ops. The mechanics of the game (fluidity of movement, speed of movement and animations, fire rate of weapons) is very similar to Black Ops, when the game should have been more similar to MW3! Another complaint I have is terrible respawn locations and the poorly designedI am hesitant to give this game a 1 even. The reason being is that the multiplayer is entirely too comparable to Black Ops. The mechanics of the game (fluidity of movement, speed of movement and animations, fire rate of weapons) is very similar to Black Ops, when the game should have been more similar to MW3! Another complaint I have is terrible respawn locations and the poorly designed maps. I read that Sledgehammer wanted to limit camping and promote quick action after respawning, however, the design of the game now hinders teamwork. And don't even think about sniping, there's almost no incentive to attempt stealth or cooperation.… Expand
  3. Jcritt31
    Nov 9, 2011
    9
    I watched videos of gameplay before i got the game, and i was scared it was gonna be exactly like MW2. then i saw the user reviews on here and saw that most were hating on this game. then i bought it and played the multiplayer. I immediately got addicted. sure, it is not an amazing game, but it is pretty good. in some ways, yeah its like mw2, but thats how it should be. but in its own wayI watched videos of gameplay before i got the game, and i was scared it was gonna be exactly like MW2. then i saw the user reviews on here and saw that most were hating on this game. then i bought it and played the multiplayer. I immediately got addicted. sure, it is not an amazing game, but it is pretty good. in some ways, yeah its like mw2, but thats how it should be. but in its own way MW3 is its own game. I like it alot and intend to play it alot.… Expand
  4. Ischie
    Nov 9, 2011
    9
    I pre-ordered the game. Traded in my xbox copy of Dark Souls for it at gamestop. Before going to pick up the game I read two pages of user reviews on metacritic. This was going to be my first Call of Duty game and with an overwhelming number
    of negative reviews I wasn't sure if I should get the game or not. From the user reviews here on metacritic, I gathered that people were disappointed    I pre-ordered the game. Traded in my xbox copy of Dark Souls for it at gamestop. Before going to pick up the game I read two pages of user reviews on metacritic. This was going to be my first Call of Duty game and with an overwhelming number
    of negative reviews I wasn't sure if I should get the game or not. From the user reviews here on metacritic, I gathered that people were disappointed because the game looked and played too much like previous games. No one criticized
    previous Call of Duty games for being poor. So, as a first timer to the series, I picked up
    my pre-ordered copy. To me the graphics look great! They don't look dated. And the gameplay is super fun.
    Played multiplayer and spec-ops survival with roommate for hours. I can confidently recommend the game to new comers to the series, specially those who love the fast gameplay of Halo but
    want more depth to their guns and gameplay strategies. The game really does not deserve a 2.5 user score. It deserves a 9 in my opinion. One less than 10 because there's always room for improvement.

    I hope the next Call of Duty game is significantly different from this one otherwise I may feel the way owners of previous Call of Duty games are feeling now. But for new comers, this game's multiplayer is amazing the same way Halo reach's was amazing!

    A definate 9/10 to the multiplayer. Haven't played the single player yet.    … Expand
  5. openingact
    Nov 9, 2011
    2
    Have played the COD series since way back in the day when Medal of Honor was the game to play. Review on Online Gameplay: The game play of MW3 is sad. The idea to eliminate sniping has been replaced with an atmosphere of camping. While camping in previous games typically allowed a gamer to get low deaths and moderate amount of kills, while those running could rack up high kills withHave played the COD series since way back in the day when Medal of Honor was the game to play. Review on Online Gameplay: The game play of MW3 is sad. The idea to eliminate sniping has been replaced with an atmosphere of camping. While camping in previous games typically allowed a gamer to get low deaths and moderate amount of kills, while those running could rack up high kills with moderate deaths. Those running in most of these maps end up with only moderate high kills and moderate to high deaths while campers have high kills and low deaths. Guns barely kick and are pretty unreaslistic. While never a fan of newb tubes, the idea that someone can get hit by 2 and not die is ridiculous. I'm going to give it a few days, but I've literally had to force myself to "like" this game, but it's not happening. Graphics are good though.… Expand
  6. Leros
    Nov 9, 2011
    1
    Same game as every year, the graphics still look as they did in cod 2, the gameplay did not change at all. It's absolutely overpriced, the campaign is too short, there is nothing new in multiplayer.
    Basically it's an overpriced mappack using the name of a great gaming series to milk it to death.
    The story is cheesy and creating explosions in a scripted game is not enough effort to actually    Same game as every year, the graphics still look as they did in cod 2, the gameplay did not change at all. It's absolutely overpriced, the campaign is too short, there is nothing new in multiplayer.
    Basically it's an overpriced mappack using the name of a great gaming series to milk it to death.
    The story is cheesy and creating explosions in a scripted game is not enough effort to actually rate the game based on that.    … Expand
  7. Music_Live
    Nov 9, 2011
    9
    All the same great stuff tweaked and updated. I love it. Smoothest multiplayer yet and the survival mode rocks. Thanks for a great game. Would recommend this to a friend. Play on.
  8. XenMastre
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    I have yet to even play this game yet, but I'm giving it a 10/10 to negate all the shameless and foundless 1/10s out there. How can you give something that so many people worked so hard on to complete and ship to millions of eager fans who adore the series and games in general? Are you saying that this game offers absolutely ZERO fun? ZERO interest? ZERO entertainment? Or that youI have yet to even play this game yet, but I'm giving it a 10/10 to negate all the shameless and foundless 1/10s out there. How can you give something that so many people worked so hard on to complete and ship to millions of eager fans who adore the series and games in general? Are you saying that this game offers absolutely ZERO fun? ZERO interest? ZERO entertainment? Or that you wouldn't even pay ZERO dollars for it? Shame on you. SHAME on you. Have you no respect for the medium of video gaming that you so profess to love so much? It's a wonder the mainstream world doesn't take gamers seriously, and therefore the gaming industry in general. We shoot ourselves in the foot with our rampant egotism, elitism, and the worst damn term that was ever invented (probably just because of our entertainment industry): fanboyism! You people need to realize that every single game has merit and that each one pushes the medium closer and closer to the mainstream, and that every new game promotes an inherent improvement cycle so that the next game is even better. Battlefield 3 would NEVER have been what it was if not for Modern Warfare. MW can say the same with maybe Halo. Halo with Goldeneye for N64. You people need to grow up and move on and judge everything impartially and with ardent professionalism. Pedestals should be broken, soapboxes lathered, and high horses euthenized. We are gamers! But... I'm almost ashamed of it.… Expand
  9. Bloodhound
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Unlike all the EA super spies out there knocking this game to try and sell one more unit of Battlefield 3 I have played this game.....this is great game play....takes the story to the next level and the multiplayer has gone over the top as well. It is a shame to see reviews out of spite or revenge. The visuals were beyond anything previously offered and it is obvious the impactUnlike all the EA super spies out there knocking this game to try and sell one more unit of Battlefield 3 I have played this game.....this is great game play....takes the story to the next level and the multiplayer has gone over the top as well. It is a shame to see reviews out of spite or revenge. The visuals were beyond anything previously offered and it is obvious the impact Sledgehammer has had on the franchise.… Expand
  10. wolfflame21
    Nov 9, 2011
    7
    MW3 Is a good multiplayer IF YOUR LIKE ME!, i unlike other fools buy a game which comes out evrey year like once evrey 2 installments my last one was World At War so i am being fair here, i like the multiplayer but i wasted my trades to gamestop and should of not bought it and got Skyrim (got 100 dollars so 40 went to skryim anyway but). My other reson is i got a xbox recently (ps3 guy forMW3 Is a good multiplayer IF YOUR LIKE ME!, i unlike other fools buy a game which comes out evrey year like once evrey 2 installments my last one was World At War so i am being fair here, i like the multiplayer but i wasted my trades to gamestop and should of not bought it and got Skyrim (got 100 dollars so 40 went to skryim anyway but). My other reson is i got a xbox recently (ps3 guy for a while) and i needed a military shooter so i picked MW3, campaign wise this game sucks but the multiplayer is addicting but everything else sucks so unless your me who buys Cod evrey 2 0r 3 years and madden evrey 3 then think about it, but i had a reason (microsoft had a server glitch with GoW3 and pissed me off and i traded that in with Fear 3 and WKCII to get 100 dollars and well with that and skyrim i am set till Mass Effect 3 so i give it a 7 because even with the glitches i can still have a social expirience which is why i bought it this game is for trolls like me, trolling 12 year olds is a hobby of mine since they piss me off, if your a troll buy this game the ragers, racists, squeakers its a buffet for trolls, but i am also a uptight gamer and basically should of got skyrim instead (i am anyway) but no more games for me until ME3 i got 4 games in November sheesh (8 games in the past few months even more oh ****… Expand
  11. sethmjh
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    WTF so many people trolling this have not even played, i can tell because many of there comments are lies, like someone said there is not killstreak custumization. WTF? do you really have nothing better to do
  12. Kfarm
    Nov 9, 2011
    9
    This game isn't going to wow anyone but certainly isn't deserving of the low scores you people are giving. A zero out of ten. Really? Do you have a brain? I've finished the campaign and although it is short it is also epic. The survival mode is a nice new addition and i enjoy it more than zombies. The multiplayer runs smoothly, the hit detection is miles better than Black Ops. This is theThis game isn't going to wow anyone but certainly isn't deserving of the low scores you people are giving. A zero out of ten. Really? Do you have a brain? I've finished the campaign and although it is short it is also epic. The survival mode is a nice new addition and i enjoy it more than zombies. The multiplayer runs smoothly, the hit detection is miles better than Black Ops. This is the best Call of Duty since Modern Warfare.… Expand
  13. D4nnY
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    I dont know why there is all the hate if you dont like the game dont bye it simple. Overall game is not much differnt from mw2 but dayum this game is freakishly addictive.You can play this game for a whole year without getting bored(Talking bout multiplayer here). This game deserves atleast a 9 if not 10.
  14. nicestjerk
    Nov 9, 2011
    9
    Haters are going to hate. 0? That's just pathetic and completely undeserved. The game isn't broken and is a solid entry. The issue with something becoming popular is that people will always attack it for being so.
  15. theguyismeandy
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    Activision is getting what they deserve, this is what happens when all you care about is money. I've played cod 4 and mw2. They were pretty good but after releasing a game every year they went downhill for me. I haven't payed them a buck since.
  16. Timaeus
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    I rank this at rather high up, for a few reason, the most ironic thing is half of the 0's i read, you go to and it ranks BF3 as a perfect ten, a game where if you throw a grenade, it can kill the tank driver but barely scratch the tank, one that has massive drops in games and lag... Do not get me wrong i like both games, and i find most of these sites as crap. But, i give it a perfect 10,I rank this at rather high up, for a few reason, the most ironic thing is half of the 0's i read, you go to and it ranks BF3 as a perfect ten, a game where if you throw a grenade, it can kill the tank driver but barely scratch the tank, one that has massive drops in games and lag... Do not get me wrong i like both games, and i find most of these sites as crap. But, i give it a perfect 10, still fun, addicting a bit of a new way of leveling up.… Expand
  17. unrealist999
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    In my honible opinion Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is best first-person shooter video game of the year. It is even better than previous chapters of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare series so it have to be best FPS of 2011.
  18. bork750
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    Another year, another call of duty. COD4 was such a great game and yet I find myself feeling that the franchise completely became stale after that. Since it made so much money, Activision had to have it come out every year as usual. Tony Hawk and Guitar Hero are both dead because they made so much money the first or second time around and just became so stale they lost sales. This probablyAnother year, another call of duty. COD4 was such a great game and yet I find myself feeling that the franchise completely became stale after that. Since it made so much money, Activision had to have it come out every year as usual. Tony Hawk and Guitar Hero are both dead because they made so much money the first or second time around and just became so stale they lost sales. This probably wont happen with MW3 but it really should. Everything from building models to textures, weapons and even sounds have been recycled for the latest entry of COD which as an aspiring game designer very much depresses me. Developing games needs to be efficient but this is downright lazy, but since the developers have their balls in vice by Activision they dont really have a choice. I even remember seeing an article about sledgehammer saying "MW3 is not just a cut and paste game" well if you have to say that, it probably is. There are even youtube videos proving this point. Another questionable statement I remember hearing was "We're hear to develop games, not engines" in response to the announcement of DICE's all new Frostbite 2 engine, which is much better looking and brings destruction to the table instead of just being able to shoot through walls. Look at the first MW compared to MW3, not much of a difference in graphics, gameplay or the audience that plays it (foul mouth teenagers and even younger children). If you look at BF2 compared to BF3 there is a complete over haul of the graphics, gameplay and now an even bigger audience. I dont wish to be seen as a fanboy for BF3, but rather I am just stating facts of what I have witnessed and played as well as what I have learned from going to school for Game Design. Despite all these flaws and shortcuts, MW3 will sell millions of copies and no doubt there will be another COD next year. Hopefully the general public will start to see how stale this series has become over the years, but there's no guarantee. Activision will continue to push out COD every year until it stops making money plain and simple. And it is a shame that the founders of Infinity Ward were "escorted from the premises" after a legal dispute between them and Activision. Ironically enough, they joined EA and formed Respawn Entertainment, and I for one can't wait to see what they will come up with next. MW3 brings nothing truly new to the FPS genre and therefore deserves a low score. Either wait a few years and truly develop something new for COD, or create a new franchise! This is becoming an annoying routine to see the general gaming public play out every year...… Expand
  19. Karan
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    Once again after one more year another Call of Duty is here.First, I am going to talk about Campaign. Story is good and has some memorable moments.Gameplay - Gameplay is all the same as other call of duty games running at 60-fps, smooth. Graphics - I was really disappointed to see how terrible modern warfare 3 looks. I mean Black ops has better graphics than this one.Ofcourse they are moreOnce again after one more year another Call of Duty is here.First, I am going to talk about Campaign. Story is good and has some memorable moments.Gameplay - Gameplay is all the same as other call of duty games running at 60-fps, smooth. Graphics - I was really disappointed to see how terrible modern warfare 3 looks. I mean Black ops has better graphics than this one.Ofcourse they are more polished and shiny but they look like as if you are playing a game from 2008 or something.Sound - I played this game on dolby digital headsets.It is aweful. Guns dont sound real and when there is an awesome moment about to happen the sounds quality really dulls it down for me. Multiplayer - Some people dont even get into campaign and get straight to multiplayer. Multiplayer sure is smooth and refined but it is just not fun. I'm not a noob, I have been playing call of duty for a long time now.But the multiplayer is just like modern warfare 2. Sure it has some new killstreaks, but they feel just like old ones. We want new gameplay, new engine, something innovative.It is just not there in modern warfare 3.I am most likely to return this game and get skyrim maybe or go back to Battlefield 3 and Black ops! GIVE US A NEW GAME ACTIVISION.… Expand
  20. RuthlessKorrupt
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    From someone who use to be a huge COD fan for a long time, I gotta say I'm disappointed. Playing this game nice if you enjoyed the other COD games, but I feel 100% ripped. It is essentially MW 1.3 rather then a trilogy . Sure it's new maps, new perks and what not. But it literally feels like a copy and paste experience.

    I'll probably end up trading this in for something else, maybe BF3 or Skyrim.
  21. redrunner89
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    You can't get away with forcing people to pay 60 bucks for a five hour campaign, and the same multiplayer experience that has been shipped out with this series for the last four years. Just play BLOPS or MW2, they are the exact same game as MW3 just with a different coat of paint.
  22. supascheff
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    Single player is decent. Multiplayer is a wreck. Small environments, old graphics engine, this game could have been an xbox live arcade download. The weapons have no individual characteristics, no realism at all if they were trying, just a cheap game with no soul.
  23. FqY3
    Nov 9, 2011
    9
    Modern Warfare 3 is an incredible experience. It isnâ
  24. UNEMPLOYEDxJEDI
    Nov 9, 2011
    9
    I'm not into shooters, but I do enjoy the Call of Duty series. Call of Duty MW3 got me hook from the very start to the final moments. The campaign mode is very addicting, almost watching a movie. The story is very entertaining and the gameplay is top notch. I normally don't play mulitiplayer, but I tried it and spend over 3 hours playing others on line. Even though I got owned many times,I'm not into shooters, but I do enjoy the Call of Duty series. Call of Duty MW3 got me hook from the very start to the final moments. The campaign mode is very addicting, almost watching a movie. The story is very entertaining and the gameplay is top notch. I normally don't play mulitiplayer, but I tried it and spend over 3 hours playing others on line. Even though I got owned many times, I had a great time. Don't let bad scores or reviews, stop you from buying this great action shooter. Call Of Duty MW3 is one of favorite games of the year, even more than Battlefiled 3. A perfect 10, I loved this game. If you loved shooters, go buy this game.… Expand
  25. armyofnothing
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    I have really enjoyed this game so far. The new survival mode in spec ops is alot of fun and the other missions are great. The campaign is not as great as it could've been story wise, but the gameplay is still great. Haven't done much online but can see that its gonna be good. but if elite was also working would be a great game.
  26. bobo9175
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Awesome game. More of the same but to me its just what the doctor ordered!! Loved every minute out it. Three conclusion was great and on the pc its amazing. Multi player is great. Too many kids but what are you going to do.
  27. Rorschach7
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Quite possibly one of the greatest games of all time. The multiplayer is streets ahead of BF3's and 60 fps = silky smooth gameplay. It is very similar to MW2 (which just so happens to be one of the best COD's out there) which explains why its just so darn addicting.
  28. XBOXlegs87
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Modern Warfare 3 has a very solid campaign, the story is very Michael Bay esque with crazy explosions around every corner but i would say that it is a complete treat for the eyes throughout. The game engine is just an updated one from 5 years ago but i think it still scrubs up well today and the scale of the action is far superior to any other game on the market and its all in real timeModern Warfare 3 has a very solid campaign, the story is very Michael Bay esque with crazy explosions around every corner but i would say that it is a complete treat for the eyes throughout. The game engine is just an updated one from 5 years ago but i think it still scrubs up well today and the scale of the action is far superior to any other game on the market and its all in real time without cutscenes.
    The multiplayer is pretty much if it aint broke then dont fix it. Some minor tweaks and new game modes which make the game a much more even and accessable game for newcomers. Still by far the greatest online multiplayer franchise as is reflected by the amount of sales it gets every year.
    Spec ops is much better and more thought through than modern warfare 2 and in my opinion is much better than the zombies game mode from another so called developer. If you are a lover of zombies however, it has a great survival mode for 2 players.

    Well deserving of a 9/10 because it is what it is with some new features and more even gameplay for newcomers and everyone as a whole. It loses the extra point because it is just Call Of Duty and the survival is only 2 players. Have fun everyone and i will see you online :)

    Just a last comment to say please dont listen to all the negative user reviews on this site because people are being crazy with the big fanboy battle over this and battlefield. They are both just a computer game and both involve pretend men running around with guns. Both games have flaws and both games have people who camp online. Battlefield is littered with snipers camping and cod is littered with people camping too. That is surely the people playing it and not the game itself that we should be giving a low score to. All i can say is buy the game you enjoy and ignore all these fools who think trolling a games score is a big thing to do. Why cant we all just get along. Its only a computer game afterall. Battlefield + Call of Duty = Competition, which is great for everyone :)    … Expand
  29. COD4
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    How are people still playing this horrible, horrible series. Same old pile of crap they release year in and out. And now they want to rip you off for another $60 for their elitefail service. Vote with your wallet; crush the turd that is the call of duty series.
  30. Kizaru
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    For all the complaints that the franchise retains the same content with very little innovation, MW3 proves that a game does not need to completely re-invent the wheel to impress their core fan base as well as attract newcomers to the franchise. Developers have never had an obligation for substantial growth other than to satisfy their own creative needs and goals. This is the kind of gameFor all the complaints that the franchise retains the same content with very little innovation, MW3 proves that a game does not need to completely re-invent the wheel to impress their core fan base as well as attract newcomers to the franchise. Developers have never had an obligation for substantial growth other than to satisfy their own creative needs and goals. This is the kind of game Call of Duty is, and it is perfect just the way it is, regardless of how you may feel about it.… Expand
  31. GesseHoward
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    A fantastic and fun game. the third chapter of MW is also the best.agree that the novelty may be lost but it still a super capable and competent shooter. Packed with a lot of features and modes. Looks and sounds great, the best controls possible and always at 60 fps. also includes the option for split screen co-op and even 4 player co op a la Goldeneye! The campaign never tires you and theA fantastic and fun game. the third chapter of MW is also the best.agree that the novelty may be lost but it still a super capable and competent shooter. Packed with a lot of features and modes. Looks and sounds great, the best controls possible and always at 60 fps. also includes the option for split screen co-op and even 4 player co op a la Goldeneye! The campaign never tires you and the SPEC and SURVIVAl modes are so much fun. 16 maps included and a enormous list of unlockables. Super accessible, immediate and fun shooter. Like video games should always be.… Expand
  32. Vince3K
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    I was looking forward to MW3 as a big fan of MW2. I was disappointed overall by Blk Ops which was fun but lacked the magic that MW2 brought to the online and campaign. MW3 brings that same magic, after playing about 5 hours, mixing it up between MP, campaign and spec ops I can honestly say I had a lot of fun, and can see myself playing this game alot. I can't wait to get through theI was looking forward to MW3 as a big fan of MW2. I was disappointed overall by Blk Ops which was fun but lacked the magic that MW2 brought to the online and campaign. MW3 brings that same magic, after playing about 5 hours, mixing it up between MP, campaign and spec ops I can honestly say I had a lot of fun, and can see myself playing this game alot. I can't wait to get through the singleplayer which so far has been great fun. Sequel or update? Meh, it's great fun, that'll do pig, that'll do.… Expand
  33. Clarkey1986
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    This is a review of the online portion of the MW3 experience.
    My rank is currently 73 and i have spent a good 11+ in-game hours so i feel i have enough experience to give an accurate review.
    First of all the game looks great, its had a few minor graphical tweaks from MW2 but on the whole looks very similar, which is definitely not a bad thing. The game is being created for the exact same    This is a review of the online portion of the MW3 experience.
    My rank is currently 73 and i have spent a good 11+ in-game hours so i feel i have enough experience to give an accurate review.
    First of all the game looks great, its had a few minor graphical tweaks from MW2 but on the whole looks very similar, which is definitely not a bad thing. The game is being created for the exact same hardware MW2 looked fantastic on, and the improvements to the engine have made a slight but noticeable difference if you compare the two side by side.
    The maps have been made smaller in an effort to always keep you in then action, this has both its positives and its negatives. The game is much more fast paced than Black Ops and does flow well, it takes a great amount of situational awareness to be able to do well in this game and the maps provide enough cover to tip the balance of gun fights without giving a lot of camping spots.
    The reduced size of the maps does cause some issues with spawning very close to enemies, on more than one occasion I have spawned in direct line of sight of the opposition and had absolutely no chance of surviving.
    There is a map set in Paris, with a view of the Eiffel Tower in the background which is definitely my favorite and could easily become a classic. There are tight passageways though buildings, a couple of long sight lines and generally a good feel to the map. Other maps are good and cater for a mixture of game play styles. There is a tight and fast paced map called Dome, which does lend itself to the SMG class, it does have a good location for sniping but its on one side of the map only and leaves the player very exposed.
    On the whole the maps are good, with a couple of great maps in the mix, with all of them looking good.
    The guns have all been made from the ground up, new models and characteristics make for an interesting choice, the M4A1 is a solid starter for the assault rifles and i was using this gun all the way up to level 35 with very little need to change to anything slightly more powerful.
    The UMP 45 is back and the first weapon available to you in the SMG's and is again a very reliable weapon. MW2 veterans will remember this gun well, it was generally seen as an overpowered weapon but in this installment has been toned down slightly with more recoil and less range, although it still be very versatile with practice. Sniping is a lot easier than in previous games, and "quickscoping" is back. There has been a long and tiring debate in the Call of Duty history over this tactic, and one only fueled by Treyarch's decision to remove it from Black Ops. I have no problems with it being brought back into MW3 as it does seem as other guns can quickly take out a sniper with relative ease. There are the exceptions to this where you have a very good sniper setup in a long corridor but generally smart players will be able to use the map and equipment to tip the balance of the engagement.
    The leveling system is less of a grind this time, unlocking new weapons and perks relatively quickly. There are 80 levels and the option to do this 10 times with the prestige system, then a further 10 times if you would like to reset all your stats in the prestige shop and start again. This gives the game a certain amount of longevity to the multiplayer but is not essential as the gains are mainly for bragging rights.
    In all this is a very enjoyable online game, the killstreaks have been majorly overhauled with different "strike packages" available to suit your ability level and play style. I have noticed in the community a lot of negativity towards the game, mainly commenting on the fact that its similar to MW2.
    In terms of graphics, menus, a few returned guns and kill streaks i can see why they feel that way but it is a sequel of a very popular, tried and trusted formula with a lot of the annoyances from previous games removed and more than enough new additions to warrant a full title.
    If you look at all of the popular gaming franchises they have all stayed very similar, Fifa is notorious for this but it doesnt get the same bad reputation for minor new features and an updates teams roster. Battlefield has changed very little over the past few years, especially the latest installments.    … Expand
  34. Riot1913
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Great story but a rehashed system. It's more like MW2.5. Really disappointing after all of its hype. I think the competitor had more realism this season. Hopefully by next year there will be a better engine.
  35. Xyfer117
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    The best modern warfare yet, better and vastly improved in every way both campaign and multiplayer. Anyone who thinks otherwise is jumping on the HATE COD bandwagon.
  36. KyleKitchen
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    It's funny seeing everyone **** and complain about MW3.
    It's supposed to be similar. They develop the game around the campaign story. MW3 is a continuation of the first 2 campaigns. If they put the whole story in one game it would be poorly written, you would all **** that it took 3-4 years to come out, then you would **** that it was too long. All everyone does is ****.
    This is a great    It's funny seeing everyone **** and complain about MW3.
    It's supposed to be similar. They develop the game around the campaign story. MW3 is a continuation of the first 2 campaigns. If they put the whole story in one game it would be poorly written, you would all **** that it took 3-4 years to come out, then you would **** that it was too long. All everyone does is ****.

    This is a great game with a great story that I've been sucked into like a 13 year old girl watching Twilight.
    And the multiplayer is awesome. It's one of the best out there.
    No game is perfect and they all have their glitches.
    You can't expect millions of people to play a game online simultaneously and not find one bug or glitch.

    MW3 is an amazing follow up to MW2 and a contender with Black Ops.
    It's great to see a series still going strong many years into it.    … Expand
  37. Cal
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    I actually registered to tell you how bad this game is.

    Spagget is absolutely right, it is a sad thing that there are games out there that have had everything poured into them. Battlefield 3 had a new engine made for it so it could look as good as it does, Skyrim has been made from scratch and has taken years to create, a whole world crafted for our enjoyment. Rage excelled graphically    I actually registered to tell you how bad this game is.

    Spagget is absolutely right, it is a sad thing that there are games out there that have had everything poured into them. Battlefield 3 had a new engine made for it so it could look as good as it does, Skyrim has been made from scratch and has taken years to create, a whole world crafted for our enjoyment. Rage excelled graphically and had incredible AI. Games such as Just Cause 2 gave us freedom to roam and destroy. Now tell me one thing this terrible excuse of a game has done since the last installment, in fact, make that the first installment. There are the new maps, a scattering of new guns and modes. It is clear to me why it takes only a year to make this game, because it is just the same game as the previous installment, but in a shiny new box with a fancy new midnight launch. It is about time gamers used their brains and spent their money where it is actually deserved, not on some cheap remake. Reward innovation and keep the developers who care in business. Not those who add an elite club and charge you as much for the game costs to join it.    … Expand
  38. bl1tz87
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    This game is great. It is not a rehash and I find it to be more balanced than previous games. Why all the hate on this game? ffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffff
  39. l005
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Really enjoyed the campaign. Extremely varied and constantly exciting. Though gameplay is not overly original, the developers have clearly stuck to what they know is successful and it works. Though the singleplayer is not overly long, as said it never has a dull moment. The voice acting is especially a highlight and with the several fantastic set pieces and different locations, the gameReally enjoyed the campaign. Extremely varied and constantly exciting. Though gameplay is not overly original, the developers have clearly stuck to what they know is successful and it works. Though the singleplayer is not overly long, as said it never has a dull moment. The voice acting is especially a highlight and with the several fantastic set pieces and different locations, the game succeeds in making you feel like you are in a Hollywood action film - just don't buy this game if you are expecting an ultra realistic game. I was also impressed with the graphics (played on Xbox 360). They were extremely fluid thanks to having 60 fps and the facial animations have never looked better.
    Also in the game, you can find Spec Ops. Spec Ops is a fantastic way of prolonging the MW3 experience, with many extra missions you can complete either by yourself, with a friend or with a stranger over the interent. Then there is also survival mode, in which enemies come at you in waves and you have to try and remain alive. Though not the most original gamemode, it certainly fits right in with Call of Duty's gameplay. Having mentioned all of this, buying the game with just these features would be enough for me, but obviously CoD wouldn't be CoD without multiplayer and it is here that the game really shines. I have been a Call of Duty fan since the original and though CoD4 is my favourite, I feel that this multiplayer is better than that game. There is so much to do and so much to unlock in the multiplayer that unlike previous CoDs, when waiting at a lobby you will always have some new camo or red dot sight reticule look at. The maps as well are also fantastic with varied locations like the campaign, and they also cater for any player - except snipers. When sniping I did feel there wasn't enough openness and the maps were more designed for quickscopers - as mentioned before, don't expect an ultra realistic modern warfare sim. Overall, however I would say that this multiplayer is the most balanced CoD yet. To conclude, I feel that with all of these features and with all of them being such high quality, CoD is a great bargain in that you effectively get 3 game modes in 1. Though not trying anything new, it is clear that developers have stuck to a winning formular, and this greatly complements MW3. Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 is going to be one of the most successful games ever sales wise, and its nice to see that it isn't going to be so popular for no reason.    … Expand
  40. Nalikiller3
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Modern Warfare 3 shares a lot of similarities with the previous iterations. They've thrown in new modes, new maps, a new campaign, a new form of spec ops as well as the original spec ops. Although similar to the past games, this is definitely a fleshed-out new COD experience, not "Modern Warfare 2.5" like everyone has been saying. Personally I don't understand how people expected any moreModern Warfare 3 shares a lot of similarities with the previous iterations. They've thrown in new modes, new maps, a new campaign, a new form of spec ops as well as the original spec ops. Although similar to the past games, this is definitely a fleshed-out new COD experience, not "Modern Warfare 2.5" like everyone has been saying. Personally I don't understand how people expected any more out of this game. Seems to me the only way the haters will stop hating is if this game had dragons, fighter jets and you got to play as Batman. I would ignore the negative comments left from users and just read the real critic reviews. Anyone who posts a 0 clearly didn't want to enjoy the game before they even played it (if they even played it). If you liked the other Call of Duty games, you'll like this one.… Expand
  41. robross12
    Nov 10, 2011
    8
    MW3 the game every one was waiting for and the gamers love to hate, my friends said battlefield 3 is better as this is a huge map pack. I strongly disagree and like them both in different ways. I liked the short but all action single player that left off from MW2. I'm a fan of getting into the thick of things, it kept me hooked, infinity ward know how to make a single player campaignMW3 the game every one was waiting for and the gamers love to hate, my friends said battlefield 3 is better as this is a huge map pack. I strongly disagree and like them both in different ways. I liked the short but all action single player that left off from MW2. I'm a fan of getting into the thick of things, it kept me hooked, infinity ward know how to make a single player campaign awesome. The multiplayer is what every one was waiting for and felt disappointed in?. I like it , I like the new game modes and like the new perk and kill streak system. I also like battlefield 3 but you can't compare them , they are both different. MW3 multiplayer looks like and plays like MW2, it's not a bad thing but battlefield looks better. Its fast and frantic. There are 16 maps from the go , there's a mix of big and small maps, I just wish infinity ward would introduce destructive environments that Dice use in Battlefield 3 that can bring buildings down on the snipers and campers, I feel this is what MW3 lacks but by no mean's does it ruin the game or make it feel like an expansion. If you love the MW franchise then this is for you, it still looks the same as the rest but plays well. Battlefield 3 seems fresh but lacks game modes. I like both but both are different. Its like the battle of domination between FIFA and PRO , infinity ward seem happy with the if it ain't broke don't fix it motto, while EA and dice aren't afraid to improve and try new things. Any way both games are good , just don't knock it until you try it.… Expand
  42. MrMoo
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    In my mind, CoD 4 was the peak of the series. It had an engaging single player campaign, and fantastic multiplayer. All the CoD iterations since then seem to have just been minor, incremental upgrades, the sort of thing I would normally expect to see in a large patch or expansion pack. The campaigns have gone steadily downhill, and at this point, it feels like even the developersIn my mind, CoD 4 was the peak of the series. It had an engaging single player campaign, and fantastic multiplayer. All the CoD iterations since then seem to have just been minor, incremental upgrades, the sort of thing I would normally expect to see in a large patch or expansion pack. The campaigns have gone steadily downhill, and at this point, it feels like even the developers themselves didn't want to include it. They just felt obligated to tack on something on top of their overused multiplayer formula. I remember when CoD was the soldiers story, where it was deeply emotional and involving, and MW3 tries desperately to evoke some of those feelings that it's earlier predecessors brought on, but it falls flat. You can't have a chain of giant explosions, waves of infinitely-spawning enemies being ground up like a woodchipper, hundreds of people dying all around you, and then suddenly expect you to care when one person in particular is killed, only to immediately jump back to screeching guitars and more explosions.

    The multiplayer audience is still, as always, not the kind of crowd I would ever want to spend time playing games with. Children, and adults that behave like children, fill the online servers, screaming profanities in my ears. The killstreaks are far from balanced, and it's easy for a single player (who likely hasn't put the controller down since the game came out) to completely dominate the game, racking up dozens of kills while other players can do nothing but spawn and die repeatedly and wait for the game to be over. Sure, you get lots of numbers popping up every time you do anything, and some people find that satisfying. But you know another game that did that? Bulletstorm. And that game was garbage. It was specifically designed to be over-the-top and ridiculous, and MW3 is rapidly approaching that point as well. The difference is, they're not doing it on purpose to be ironic.

    Not that it will matter, since tens of millions of you will go out and buy it anyway, but if you have any sense at all, I strongly suggest you avoid this title. Go pick up a copy of CoD 4 on steam, hop on a good server, and have fun, without all the irritation.    … Expand
  43. ronoxcz
    Nov 10, 2011
    7
    I give MW3 "only" 7 because there is no renews in genre, but this high score is for absolute amazing drive and good hollywood story. Graphics are ok I guess, but there is a space for do it better, but I don't look on graphics size of game, but on gameplay. Campaign give me what I want. Fast, action walkthrough without glitches and ending emotion of satisfaction for completing it was there.I give MW3 "only" 7 because there is no renews in genre, but this high score is for absolute amazing drive and good hollywood story. Graphics are ok I guess, but there is a space for do it better, but I don't look on graphics size of game, but on gameplay. Campaign give me what I want. Fast, action walkthrough without glitches and ending emotion of satisfaction for completing it was there. COD4 gives new look and way to play fps with driving story so I thing its now to innovate this storytelling again to masterpiece of this generation.… Expand
  44. Gerelli
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Another year another cut and paste form Infinity ward the graphics are still the same considering that the Id tech 3 hasn't changed much since 1999 but infinity ward can stand on the platform of our game runs a 60 fps well good for them the game is exactly the same as MW2 they seriously added 2 new guns wow and the online is a broken as ever with killstreaks coming out of the woodworksAnother year another cut and paste form Infinity ward the graphics are still the same considering that the Id tech 3 hasn't changed much since 1999 but infinity ward can stand on the platform of our game runs a 60 fps well good for them the game is exactly the same as MW2 they seriously added 2 new guns wow and the online is a broken as ever with killstreaks coming out of the woodworks that make no sense such as the Big bomb you get for 25 kills that kills every player on the map gives you an emp and double xp wow if it could get any worse tell me… Expand
  45. CheckTheAccent
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    A nice round-up for the Modern Warfare trilogy in an incredible, cinematic and engrossing single player campaign mode. Multiplayer is the best it has ever been and the new Spec Ops levels and modes are awesome. Ignore the negative reviews from people who have most likely not played the game (they're mostly Battlefield 3 players that are upset that once again their favourite game has soldA nice round-up for the Modern Warfare trilogy in an incredible, cinematic and engrossing single player campaign mode. Multiplayer is the best it has ever been and the new Spec Ops levels and modes are awesome. Ignore the negative reviews from people who have most likely not played the game (they're mostly Battlefield 3 players that are upset that once again their favourite game has sold less than a Call of Duty game).… Expand
  46. AngryEnglish
    Nov 10, 2011
    8
    Ok, Been a COD Player since day 1, and MoH when IW made that for EA before COD. First off, this game is GOOD, not great, but good, its NOT just like MW2....its more MW (CoD4) on steroids, which in my eyes is not a bad thing at all, this is how i remember CoD being played, MW2 just didn't feel like MW1, this does!, some say that's a bad thing as its a 4 year old game, but its the 4 year oldOk, Been a COD Player since day 1, and MoH when IW made that for EA before COD. First off, this game is GOOD, not great, but good, its NOT just like MW2....its more MW (CoD4) on steroids, which in my eyes is not a bad thing at all, this is how i remember CoD being played, MW2 just didn't feel like MW1, this does!, some say that's a bad thing as its a 4 year old game, but its the 4 year old game that's as defining as Golden Eye on the N64 was.

    Yes i agree that the game lacks innovation, originality, limitations due to the engine and such, but that's not why you buy CoD, well its not for me, i buy CoD for balls to the wall, full speed, ass ripping! you know what your going to get when you buy a CoD game, its a winning formula that yes needs an update but its still as good as anything out there ( and i`m a BF3 player, been a BF man since day 1 also ).

    Graphically this game is pretty good for consoles, its not the best but its not the worst neither, its easily comparable to Black Ops, and looks better than MW2 as that was dull and washed out, Audio is top notch booming out of a surround sound system, there simply is no game out there with the sound effects of the MW games ( yes BF3 gun sounds are on a par ), MW3 plays great if your not a sit in the corner guy wanting to camp it out all night, a lot of people do seem to be upset that there is usually multiple ways into a room, well personally i think that's great as it stops the retard tool player from sitting in one corner with his ADS permanently at the door. The maps seem to be a big debate so far and when i played it for the first few hours my thoughts was and still are that "these don't feel like Infinty Ward maps", they don't, they have that something different, and i like it, its not the usual "here is a building with 8 corridors and a big room on one side", to me Sledgehammer put there mark on CoD subtly, but enough for me to say good job guys. Weapons handle well and make sense as in, if you run around the corner and from 3 feet away i open fire with my M4 and you open fire with your Skorpion... Skorpion is a winner as he can raise his gun faster and pile more lead into me, just a simple fact, the only thing i hate about the weapons is this stupid dumb QUICK SCOPING, just ruins the games for me, if i get in a game and there is more than QS`er, i`ll leave, you need to deal with that SH Games.

    Overall i think this is a good package, is it more of the same? sure it is, few tweaks here and there, but at its core its still a CoD game...but that's why you buy it right? CoD is more like a Hollywood blockbuster, over the top, all action, adrenaline pumping shooter. It does have issue`s with its Elite service which there shouldn't be seeing as the last 2 CoD`s have sold 120 million copies between them, there is no excuse not to be ready there and that is very very poor from the other team ( name escapes me) thats dealing with that side of things ( Get off the demonware server, it sucked on CoD4 hence why you changed ).

    for me this is the best CoD Multi-Player yet, and i think peoples main problems here is......THIS IS WHAT MW2 SHOULD HAVE BEEN.... MW2 was a bit of a let down for me, as it just didn't feel like the first MW....and as Ive said before, this one does, it feels a lot like MW1 and for me that puts this title well above the 2nd in the MW2 series.

    I`m 35 and come from the days of where an average game scored 5-6 out of 10, where 8 was a rating that suggested you bought this game and that's what I`m putting on this game, 8/10 good game but not great, lacks innovation and is starting to become a little dated, but typical CoD, fans should be enjoying this right now, for what it is, and that's a CoD game

    My advice to Activision... we know there is gonna be a BO2 next year but don't put out another MW game until the next gen comes around, support MW3 and BO2 with DlC until ps4 and the new xbox land.    … Expand
  47. bmilson74
    Nov 10, 2011
    3
    Online is where it fails this time around, maps all seem like the previous map. They don't seem to have variety and reuse elements from previous games. Single player seems to be the easiest one yet. The game seems to be geared towards keeping the casual player playing this buying all of the DLC. Made only for money. Now where do I review Elite?
  48. itspricey
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Firstly the negatives. Yes MW3 does not really have alot of difference between MW2. The graphics are slightly dated compared to some of the newer games out there now but with these flaws it is still one of my best games of the year. There are not many titles out there that have that 'Box Office' feel both in the story itself and it's gameplay. The Call of Duty games have never failed meFirstly the negatives. Yes MW3 does not really have alot of difference between MW2. The graphics are slightly dated compared to some of the newer games out there now but with these flaws it is still one of my best games of the year. There are not many titles out there that have that 'Box Office' feel both in the story itself and it's gameplay. The Call of Duty games have never failed me on this whilst other 'Big' Titles have many times. The Multi Player is still the best FPS out there and MW3 is no different offering the usual frantic gameplay I love the franchise for. I must admit the maps did not excite me at first and there is not one map I can really say is my favourite at the moment but i still think this is the best Multi on The 360. Battlefield 3 is great (and a different type of game really) but feels so much more clunky than MW3 which really is a pick up and play shooter. MW3 and The Call of Duty franchise are still the best titles in this field of game and MW3 is still the best online game out there.… Expand
  49. Eradikation
    Nov 10, 2011
    7
    New call of duty. Well everyone expects a new game. It's more like a revised edition. It isn't bad at times. My biggest downfalls are lack of dedicated servers. Poor connections that lead to terrible hit detection. I played all these games heavily. And it seems all the problems of the past plague this. Maps are small too small at times. Guns at the beginning of the games are pretty lameNew call of duty. Well everyone expects a new game. It's more like a revised edition. It isn't bad at times. My biggest downfalls are lack of dedicated servers. Poor connections that lead to terrible hit detection. I played all these games heavily. And it seems all the problems of the past plague this. Maps are small too small at times. Guns at the beginning of the games are pretty lame same old junk. Until level 42. Otherwise though it's still a fun game. A little upset 3rd person is gone. I'm satisfied with the kills streaks very balanced. It all just comes down to pumping a guy with 10-20 bullets for him to stand still a take a Barrett quick scope and I die in one shot. Never cares for quick scoping it doesn't take skill like some say. It's a game breaker for sure. I love drop shots but there seems to be a lag when actually goin prone. I'm very competitive online. I play with the same 6 man crew search and destroy since black ops. And we are good players good stats but we will lose to a bunch of randoms at time people the game chose a shoddy host with poor connection enemies start sponging bullet damage and just turn n spray n I'll die. It's a little frustrating to run up on a guy for him to turn and blind fire and I die in what seems like 2 bullets and the kill cam shows I didnt even shoot. That is unacceptable for a competitive online game. Battlefield hit detection is pretty spot on when the servers run smoothly. There's no choice to not play the same map every time u join a new lobby and can't filter searches by connection. These are major things that need to be addresses. Matchmaking is a thing of the past for new players but for vets it must be taking into consideration. And not in 2 years from now when cod 9 comes. I play to win and the game doesn't allow it at times. And with a connection of 35/35 I think that I would be host more often and actually have smooth gameplay. Bf3 doesn't have these problems only thing I dislike is they only have Respawn modes. Idk the game is on track just needs major updates.… Expand
  50. lister9
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Another great Call Of Duty game, Must buy for any FPS fan. Single player is an improvement from MW2, being able to do missions in the major cities of the world is great. Obviously the multiplayer is fun and addictive like all Call of Duty games.
  51. coldcrysis
    Nov 10, 2011
    3
    Not as bad as the yearly updates of the Madden franchise, but bad nonetheless. This is basically MW2 but with its gameplay refined. The campaign is roughly 6 hours with mind-numbing action that will make Bad Boys II look dull. The online experience is the same as every year with a bunch a kids running around shooting each other. New year, same COD.
  52. DarkWeapon00
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    The game is awesome, PS3 Haters please get a 360 or a decent PC and stop your trolling. Since the first game I've been hooked up with the story, MW2 was shocking good, I couldn't believe my eyes when you [spoiler... maybe] have to take that knife out of your chest to stick it in someone's head.. .AND DAMN I GOT PART 3 NOW!!! I'm happy with it, very very happy with a great game.
  53. bxrican149
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    I'm your classic COD Hater. i really don't like Military FPS i think that a Video Game is meant to give you a sense of fantasy and Military Shooters don't do that for me but MW 3 has managed to grasp me in a way other military shooting titles haven't. I've played BF 3 and Medal of Honor as well as resistance but MW 3 really did Military FPS a great justice and I'll recommend it to anyone.
  54. CL1
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    This is another great installment of COD, better graphics, new maps, fun new kill streak rewards and new co-op game play. There is more new here than people seem to realize. The only knock is the single player mode which has never been great for this series. Overall, the game is good fun.
  55. newatlanta19006
    Nov 10, 2011
    3
    I unfortunately have to agree with the hater crowd today. I just finished the campaign and played a good bit of multiplayer and I had to check the disc to make sure it wasn't MW2. Hell, they might as well have just reset my MW2 multiplayer level and send me to MW2 and I wouldn't have known the difference. I don't blame the developers though, Activision nearly dissolved Infinity Ward whenI unfortunately have to agree with the hater crowd today. I just finished the campaign and played a good bit of multiplayer and I had to check the disc to make sure it wasn't MW2. Hell, they might as well have just reset my MW2 multiplayer level and send me to MW2 and I wouldn't have known the difference. I don't blame the developers though, Activision nearly dissolved Infinity Ward when the guys wanted to do something different. Big publishers are to blame for this overpriced re-release.… Expand
  56. zack0801
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    This is getting utterly ridiculous. Half the people reviewing this game are just following the crowd and giving it a bad review for no reason. I dont know when people began to dislike other games just because they like a certain game. There are very childish people out there. Just a message to Iw and Sledgehammer I am having a blast with your game and so are all my friends so dont let theThis is getting utterly ridiculous. Half the people reviewing this game are just following the crowd and giving it a bad review for no reason. I dont know when people began to dislike other games just because they like a certain game. There are very childish people out there. Just a message to Iw and Sledgehammer I am having a blast with your game and so are all my friends so dont let the reviews get you down.

    For the review. The multiplayer seems more fast paced to me because the way the maps were designed. I really like the point streak system. This is very friendly to new gamers also. The graphics seem slightly improved from Mw2 not really noticeable, but thats not that bad of a thing. I thought Mw2 graphics were fine in the first place. There is a lot of customization for your guns and more guns than all the rest of the game.

    My only con I have is sometimes the spawn is not so great and you get spawn killed.

    Other than that another great COD that will be stealing hours away from my life.    … Expand
  57. H20Ninja
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Never, Never, Never buy a game on release day...don't even pre-order a game no matter how "Great" they say the game is...I learned this with Black Ops...never again. I waited to buy MW3 and glad I did...It's an okay game...like most say, "It's a map pack"...I'd wait a little bit, rent the game then buy it used in a few months....NEVER PAY $60.00 for a game....NEVER!
  58. Whammer
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    The game plays great, and it's a ton of fun. Great graphics, great sound. MP maps are well designed. Considering the hundreds of hours of enjoyment this game will give you it's an amazing value for the money.
  59. tagw3934
    Nov 11, 2011
    9
    First of all, I'm not a COD fanboy, and I'm not a Battlefield Fanboy, in fact I'm a FIFA fanboy, so, i'm unbias in this topic. I'm gonna start out by saying that, standalone, MW3 deserves about a 10, but when compared to MW2 I'd probably give it an 8. Graphics are great, not the best by far, Battlefield takes that spot, Replayability is HIGH, Offline gameplay is probably the best you willFirst of all, I'm not a COD fanboy, and I'm not a Battlefield Fanboy, in fact I'm a FIFA fanboy, so, i'm unbias in this topic. I'm gonna start out by saying that, standalone, MW3 deserves about a 10, but when compared to MW2 I'd probably give it an 8. Graphics are great, not the best by far, Battlefield takes that spot, Replayability is HIGH, Offline gameplay is probably the best you will ever get from a shooter, especially compared to the piece of crap offline that Battlefield has. And last, but most important, Online Gampeplay. Online gameplay is amazing for MW3, and the introduction of the strike packages and some brand new killstreaks just furthe helps the case for MW3. I give this game a 9/10. But remember, if there was no MW2, it would get a 10.… Expand
  60. Psychotics
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    First of all lets start by saying that most of the reviews on this are BF3 fanboys and they're reviews should be ignored. I play both the BF and CoD series and with the latest release if CoD MW3 I will say I am very pleased with the multiplayer so far. I am mainly a multiplayer player not single player. I have read complaints about how spec ops is not 4 player coop, so what thats part ofFirst of all lets start by saying that most of the reviews on this are BF3 fanboys and they're reviews should be ignored. I play both the BF and CoD series and with the latest release if CoD MW3 I will say I am very pleased with the multiplayer so far. I am mainly a multiplayer player not single player. I have read complaints about how spec ops is not 4 player coop, so what thats part of the challenge, plenty of people played 4 player coop in Nazi Zombies and just destroyed it, so whats the problem with a little challenge in having fewer people. Now the competetive multiplayer. Kill confirmed is a new breath of fresh air in the series, it eliminates those who camp for every kill and promotes more teamwork that the usual game modes and requires every member to be more active to create the outcome of the match. As well Team defender is a nice new take on combining two of the series popular game modes (Team D and Capture the Flag) My time spent playing this so far has been the most fun as well as the most frustrating as this is undoubtedly one for those who have friends to accompany them in the fight. But to settle everyones complaints, yes some of the guns are the same and some of the same perks but their balancing has now almost been perfected. For every perk or gun you use there is a different one to contrast it making the firefights more balanced, even for unexperienced players. Infinity Ward has also taken note of players who may not set high killstreaks but play to the game feel more involved and brought to them the ability to earn killstreaks without the need to camp or play with a party to obtain those by implementing the support killstreak class. With a few gun balancing tweaks (mainly the shotguns) the game will be a near perfection in the first person shooter market.… Expand
  61. cdietz1024
    Nov 12, 2011
    5
    CoD4 was an eye-opener dragging me away from the Halo universe in terms of console FPS's. MW2 improved upon the already innovative game. However, MW3 is the exact same as MW2. I feel like my intelligence has been insulted....which I guess is my own fault.
  62. kevinski
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    It's worth noting that this game has a single-player campaign, which many of the reviews bombing it don't seem to take into consideration. If you're interested in only the multi-player modes, then yeah, you'll probably be a bit disappointed. Still, MW3 may not reinvent the wheel, but it's far from a bad game.
  63. mrrocks
    Nov 15, 2011
    10
    As good as always and even better, the online gameplay is unbeatable, is massive. Although the engine is the same I don't see why it makes a worst game.
  64. hybrid
    Nov 16, 2011
    9
    Astounding game,great singleplayer (but short) survival mode,spec ops and the multiplayer which is second to none (yeah,get over it) its a direct sequel to mw2,of course its going to be similar.Those giving it a 0 score...really?? time to grow up i think.
  65. salman
    Nov 16, 2011
    10
    A more addictive multiplayer that rewards you with gun unlocks and better perks. The maps are designed to keep the pace of the multiplayer fast. Modern warfare may be using the same old engine but everything seems to to refined and tuned up for a better experience than previous call of duty games and the single player campaign may fall a bit short buts its full of action and never slowsA more addictive multiplayer that rewards you with gun unlocks and better perks. The maps are designed to keep the pace of the multiplayer fast. Modern warfare may be using the same old engine but everything seems to to refined and tuned up for a better experience than previous call of duty games and the single player campaign may fall a bit short buts its full of action and never slows down this is by far the best call off duty so far better than blackops.… Expand
  66. NoNuttin
    Nov 16, 2011
    9
    This game is great. It picks up where MW2 left off and takes the series forward. Not sure why there are so many haters out there except that they did not play the game and are just talking trash. The game is not a revolutionary step forward as it is more of a evolutionary step forward. Nevertheless it is great fun to play with your family and friends. It takes up a few hours of all ofThis game is great. It picks up where MW2 left off and takes the series forward. Not sure why there are so many haters out there except that they did not play the game and are just talking trash. The game is not a revolutionary step forward as it is more of a evolutionary step forward. Nevertheless it is great fun to play with your family and friends. It takes up a few hours of all of our time every night after work. I would give it a 10 if the stupid quick-scope issue was resolved, as a sniper rifle cannot shoot as quickly as an assault rifle nor move as quickly in CQB. Fix that issue and make it so that the sight has to be on the target for a kill then it is a 10.… Expand
  67. ChicagoThanos
    Nov 17, 2011
    10
    MW3 is fun, doesn't change anything that doesn't need to be changed, makes a few small subtle changes that make the multiplayer even better. The single player is much better and the story is more comprehensible than MW2.
  68. Str8shooter
    Nov 17, 2011
    9
    Made an account to specifically put an end to this nonsense. It's funny that some of the negative reviews come from people who aren't good at the game, especially when IW made support packages for the sucky players. No logic there huh? Lol. You can't just buy a "new" game and expect to destroy everyone, period. That's just how it works. You play, get killed a lot and eventually get better.Made an account to specifically put an end to this nonsense. It's funny that some of the negative reviews come from people who aren't good at the game, especially when IW made support packages for the sucky players. No logic there huh? Lol. You can't just buy a "new" game and expect to destroy everyone, period. That's just how it works. You play, get killed a lot and eventually get better. So to "those" players, stop quiting so easily and giving a game a 0 because your not destroying everyone. Now that that's outta the way, time to address the majority who keep saying its the same game. These are the EXACT same people who loved mw2 but complained when the problems came. All of them, I mean ALL of them said the exact same thing. "if they fixed the problems with mw2 it would be the BEST game". Well unfortunately they couldn't fix it.....until now. They give you exactly what you nipple babies wanted and somehow you still cry. Makes sense, doesn't it? They give you the best of cod 4, mw2 and black ops and still, you cry. Enough already. I'm seeing close to a million people online everyday, but yet it gets a 0? Stop it. To make matters worse, a lot of you keep crying about "innovation" but yet you really only wanted the problems to be fixed for balancing issues. Bunch of morons. Do you even know what you want? Also, to the battlefield community who rags on this game because theirs is "innovative"......you are also morons. Just like cod they add a couple different tweaks and things with their games and you think it's groundbreaking? Guess what?? It's the same thing as cod. If cod said they were running a new engine and it looked the exact same, you would swallow it all up. Every last drop. With no complaints and asking for seconds. I hate to break it to you, but bf3 and bfbc2 ARE THE SAME GAME. Just with different tweaks and things. Nothing extraordinary. Definitely nothing innovative. It's been the same for years just like cod. Nothing more to it. Last note, if you bought this game just for the single-player only to turn around and say that it's short and/or horrible....your an idiot whose parents locked you in a closet for their childhood. How do you not know its short? Do you not have any connection to the outside world? Idiots I swear. Just like the people who expected a whole different game. It makes a lot of money for a reason. Last bit of advice to everyone who doesn't follow this rule. Be your own person. Like the things you like and hate the things you hate. Don't jump on a bandwagon because it's what's "in" because in case you haven't noticed by now, hating this game is definitely what's "in".… Expand
  69. KlausAidon
    Nov 17, 2011
    10
    Things new in MW3: Weapon Proficiency, Pointstreaks, arguably Spec Ops survival mode, new weapons, new campaign, new co-op, new maps, new perks, switch ups on how perks work, Ghost has been split up into two perks, wearable Juggernaut suits, Assault Drones, Recon drones, I.M.S., Strafe Run, AH-6 Overwatch, Reaper, Osprey Gunner, Ballistic Vests, Airdrop Trap, Advanced UAV, remote Turrets,Things new in MW3: Weapon Proficiency, Pointstreaks, arguably Spec Ops survival mode, new weapons, new campaign, new co-op, new maps, new perks, switch ups on how perks work, Ghost has been split up into two perks, wearable Juggernaut suits, Assault Drones, Recon drones, I.M.S., Strafe Run, AH-6 Overwatch, Reaper, Osprey Gunner, Ballistic Vests, Airdrop Trap, Advanced UAV, remote Turrets, Escort Airdrop, graphics update, strike packages, the ability to have a different pointstreak on different classes, the specialist strike package, combining equipment with lethal/tactical, EMP grenade, Trophy system, prestige shop, new death streaks, new game modes, and weapon levels.

    They've added a lot of new stuff. I don't know where people get off saying it has no innovation.    … Expand
  70. shydigga
    Nov 20, 2011
    0
    i will give zeroes to both modern warfare and battlefield 3 because its the same exact games they've been pushing down your throat for 6 years. Devs, go be original
  71. buzzfrightyear
    Nov 20, 2011
    9
    Modern Warfare 3 is fantastic, Campaign is intense and the story comes to an incredible ending. Multiplayer is as good as you'd expect from a COD title. Some people feel like it is too similar to MW2, it is meant to have similarities otherwise it wouldnt belong to the MW series.
    Another great COD
  72. Mr_Spock456
    Nov 21, 2011
    9
    The best Call of Duty game so far. More addictive multiplayer along with a conclusive ending and Spec Ops makes this one of the best packages of the year.
  73. Escov
    Nov 21, 2011
    8
    It's more of the Call of Duty millions of gamers either love of hate. The single player is fun and has it's moments of shock and awe but lets be honest nobody is truly buying this for the single player, and as always the multiplayer holds true to what you would expect. Customizing guns and classes are the norm of todays shooters and COD has the honor of starting that trend, you wont beIt's more of the Call of Duty millions of gamers either love of hate. The single player is fun and has it's moments of shock and awe but lets be honest nobody is truly buying this for the single player, and as always the multiplayer holds true to what you would expect. Customizing guns and classes are the norm of todays shooters and COD has the honor of starting that trend, you wont be blown away by it but you will most likely end up playing it with your buddies as it will be the most played multiplayer game until the next one is released next year. If you liked Call of Duty you most likely already have this and if you dont... well your calling it the worst game of all time or something along those lines :)… Expand
  74. Famfive
    Dec 12, 2011
    8
    If you liked the last 2 MW games, you will probably like this one. Multiplayer is the emphasis, Single player is fairly short, but fun. The replay value comes from the multiplayer and the special operations. Personally I would like to see more spec ops. The only reason I lowered its score is the length of the single player campaign, I would have liked a good bit more to play through.
  75. Brad1809
    Jan 3, 2012
    9
    I gave this game a 9 because it is a good game. I don't care if it is the same as MW2, I loved that game, If you loved MW2, I am almost certain you'll love MW3. I play this game because it is fun and is a good game, whether it is copy and pasted or not I don't care because it has new game modes, new maps, new spec ops, new campaign, new weapons, brand new survival mode, new perks, newI gave this game a 9 because it is a good game. I don't care if it is the same as MW2, I loved that game, If you loved MW2, I am almost certain you'll love MW3. I play this game because it is fun and is a good game, whether it is copy and pasted or not I don't care because it has new game modes, new maps, new spec ops, new campaign, new weapons, brand new survival mode, new perks, new weapon levelling system, new kill streaks, new kill streak systems (strike packages) new players! This is what a sequel is all about, taking a good game that did brilliantly and making it better. I for one will be one of the hundreds of thousands of players that will still be playing this game for months to come. (I will not compare it to other games because I am not part of any fanboy wars nor am I eligible to comment thoroughly on relevant information)… Expand
  76. HC4Melite
    Mar 28, 2012
    10
    As much as we love this game it was shipped Broken to us the gamers. We the COD community need to take a stand against IW/Activision and demand fixes. We need to unite as one and on April 20th, 2012 we need to not play MW3. #MW3Blackout is the movement. For more info on this check @MW3Blackout on twitter or goto Youtube and search MW3 Blacktout 4.20.12 Thank you for your support lets take a stand!
  77. aaronrs2
    Mar 28, 2012
    10
    To be honest, it's not a bad game, but it's DISAPPOINTING, same maps with a different look, same weapons, only more levels and a normal campaign.
    The only true EPIC thing I can see in this game are te private matches.
    You can do a lot of things in an interesting (but repetitive) on-line.
  78. pkfighter343
    May 18, 2012
    10
    So for all of you saying "Oh, mw3 is just a rehash of previous game x"
    It hasn't hurt pokemon, and they do this MUCH, MUCH more than anyone. What makes it bad if it's fun and new things ARE added (contrary to popular belief, there are new things). You'd also have to play the game more than an hour on multiplayer to even notice it feels different. What makes battlefield 3 better then this?    So for all of you saying "Oh, mw3 is just a rehash of previous game x"
    It hasn't hurt pokemon, and they do this MUCH, MUCH more than anyone. What makes it bad if it's fun and new things ARE added (contrary to popular belief, there are new things). You'd also have to play the game more than an hour on multiplayer to even notice it feels different. What makes battlefield 3 better then this? If you say realism, I might actually hurt you. Nobody, EVER has told me what realism does to make a game fun. Is actual war fun? I didn't think so.    … Expand
  79. bootlegeric63
    Nov 9, 2011
    9
    This is a must buy. All the bad reviews that you see here are just people upset that CoD beat their precious battlefield 3. All negative reviews are by people how do not own the game and whine this game has tight controls, over the top action, additive online and it does not take it self seriously. it a blast haven't stopped playing it since I got. But do not get me wrong Battlefield 3 isThis is a must buy. All the bad reviews that you see here are just people upset that CoD beat their precious battlefield 3. All negative reviews are by people how do not own the game and whine this game has tight controls, over the top action, additive online and it does not take it self seriously. it a blast haven't stopped playing it since I got. But do not get me wrong Battlefield 3 is an amazing game but the fans are not doing it any justice matter a fact they are an embarrassment by the way they are acting shame makes you look more worse than the 12 yr olds that play CoD.… Expand
  80. Brooily
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    I have played every modern warfare games since call of duty 4, and in every installment i find something interesting and new. However from MW2 to MW3 graphically the changes aren't enough and i can understand how this can bother a lot of people. specially those who care about good graphics, but people have to understand that the xbox360 is a 5yrs old console and graphics wont get anyI have played every modern warfare games since call of duty 4, and in every installment i find something interesting and new. However from MW2 to MW3 graphically the changes aren't enough and i can understand how this can bother a lot of people. specially those who care about good graphics, but people have to understand that the xbox360 is a 5yrs old console and graphics wont get any better. Sure, i know people are going to point out to games like crisis and battlefield. these games are beautiful to look at, but anyone who has played battlefield would tell you that the games have some rather ugly issues in the graphics department. I have found myself looking at black spaces on some of the maps and even seen weird lines on the ground when flying jets. My point is that although MW3 graphically isnt as good as BF3, it has the right balance of good graphics and gameplay, it runs smooth and all maps look rather nice. and to people that are saying that this is just an update, i dont see how you can pack everything thats new in MW3 to a simple update. You have campagin thats short but fun, spec ops that has being reinvented and is more fun than before, and the survival game, and dont forget multiplayer.
    10+ new maps, new and more balanced weapons, new equipment and the reinvention of streaks. Lots of unlockables and new modes. And although these modes arent new to the world, they are new to COD. In conclusion im not giving MW3 a 10 because its COD, im giving it a 10 because to me is a lot of fun and thats what counts. I cant imagine going back to playing MW2 without all the new additions from MW3.CAN YOU?    … Expand
  81. Jeannot
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Very good campaign (to play in veteran) with not dead time !!! And great multiplayer game with 16maps and many mode !!! Great production, best game of the serie MW !!!
  82. SOKfrenzy
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    absolute garbage. it is just a reskined modern warfare 2. if you buy this game and like it you are bad. Go PLAYabsolute garbage. it is just a reskined modern warfare 2. if you buy this game and like it you are bad. Go PLAY HALO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!… Expand
  83. Skedoosh
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    a 2.8? really internet? have some respect for the people who worked hard on this game and stop trying to troll call of duty. It's a fun game. Millions of people buy it and love it every year, thats all that should matter. Please rate this game a 10 and try to get the score up to a respectable level.... seriously... this is awful
  84. Necrotaur
    Nov 9, 2011
    3
    If you've played any previous Call of Duty, you've played MW3. There are so many rehashed missions that you can no longer believe they're self-aware parodies. I'm going to hazard a guess and say that over half the campaign is some form of on-rails shooter, following behind a guy and doing exactly what he does (Soap Says... go to the prone!), or a slow-mo shootout after breaching a door.If you've played any previous Call of Duty, you've played MW3. There are so many rehashed missions that you can no longer believe they're self-aware parodies. I'm going to hazard a guess and say that over half the campaign is some form of on-rails shooter, following behind a guy and doing exactly what he does (Soap Says... go to the prone!), or a slow-mo shootout after breaching a door. The online portion is about what you'd expect, fairly decent with a few added features, but nothing particularly groundbreaking. Overall it feels like a reskin of Black Ops.… Expand
  85. Bentleym
    Nov 8, 2011
    8
    Wow all these user reviews giving this game 0/10 are completely ridiculous. Just because you are against the idea of a game coming out once a year with only a handful of improvements does not mean the game is bad. Personally I am enjoying it very much. I'm about 2 hours into the campaign but I think it is awesome. Just because they didn't add any new features doesn't mean I cant enjoy theWow all these user reviews giving this game 0/10 are completely ridiculous. Just because you are against the idea of a game coming out once a year with only a handful of improvements does not mean the game is bad. Personally I am enjoying it very much. I'm about 2 hours into the campaign but I think it is awesome. Just because they didn't add any new features doesn't mean I cant enjoy the new locations and action pieces. Not many games give you exciting cinematic experiences like COD, so each game feels refreshing. Graphically the game looks really good also. Everything looks clean and the amount of action that is going on around you is amazing. Plus it all runs at 60fps as well. Multiplayer is also better then ever. Nothing major has been added but that doesn't stop the game from being addictive. It has that 'just one more go' vibe to it which means once you start playing it's hard to put down. This in my opinion is the makings of a good game. All the new maps are well designed and there are also new weapons, perks and game mode for you to try out. The game may be similar to Black Ops, or even MW2 but all these new additions make the game feel that little bit different. Also for those of you bored of Zombies you can try the new survival mode. I haven't tried this yet but I wasn't really a fan of zombies. I have a feeling I will definitely prefer this more, especially with a few friends. I honestly see why people complain about yearly releases of whats pretty much the same game, but you know exactly what to expect. So why go out and buy/play it? and for those people who didn't. Why are you even leaving reviews?… Expand
  86. Spartansw0rd
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    This game is great the campaign is amazing and the multiplayer is as awesome as ever if you like the modern warfare series then you should pick this one up
  87. Vader
    Nov 8, 2011
    7
    There is a quote from modern warfare 2: "Same **** different day."

    Basically what this game boils down to. It is the same basic layout as MW2, with a few different improvements. Nothing major, but the story was interesting. Honestly, one of the major points for me was just to see the progression of the campaign, which was honestly way to short. Multiplayer is alright, however lag is    There is a quote from modern warfare 2: "Same **** different day."

    Basically what this game boils down to. It is the same basic layout as MW2, with a few different improvements. Nothing major, but the story was interesting. Honestly, one of the major points for me was just to see the progression of the campaign, which was honestly way to short. Multiplayer is alright, however lag is making it difficult to enjoy. Still not a bad game, just not exactly a new one.    … Expand
  88. Drewhhahah
    Nov 9, 2011
    7
    Its funny, because we all know who gave this game bad reviews; Battlefield fans. I don't know why they find the need to down another game and somehow boost their own. If you are a fan of Call of Duty then this is a game you will LOVE. The campaign takes about 8-10 hours on veteran and is full of heart stopping spectacular action. The multiplayer is better than ever with all that greatIts funny, because we all know who gave this game bad reviews; Battlefield fans. I don't know why they find the need to down another game and somehow boost their own. If you are a fan of Call of Duty then this is a game you will LOVE. The campaign takes about 8-10 hours on veteran and is full of heart stopping spectacular action. The multiplayer is better than ever with all that great action infinity ward has always given us. This IS the game Call of Duty fans want, don't listen to these reviews if you are debating wheter to but the game. This website's user reviews are full of troll and low lifes.… Expand
  89. Spawny2011
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Haha based on all of these fake biased reviews obviously made by trolling fanboys, it just shows another failed attempt made to try to brinf down the most popular game on xbox 360, ps3, and pc. I havent encountered one bad review for this game from a real critic source. If every single modern warfare 3 player took time to post a review besides the trolls that dwell in their mother'sHaha based on all of these fake biased reviews obviously made by trolling fanboys, it just shows another failed attempt made to try to brinf down the most popular game on xbox 360, ps3, and pc. I havent encountered one bad review for this game from a real critic source. If every single modern warfare 3 player took time to post a review besides the trolls that dwell in their mother's basement on the internet all day, then the number of positive reviews would greatly outnumber the negative ones. Each day more and more people buy this game and get hooked onto it. Nice fail attempt at trying to prove a point, fanboy retards..… Expand
  90. kingintro
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Great game best in series well worth the money the spec ops mode is completely revamped it gives an epic end to the series it is a must buy for anyone that loves multiplayer and first person shooters
  91. kenann
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    this is best call of duty ever because of its singleplayer campaign and its multiplayer is pretty same from modern warfare 2 but still its good and new call of duty elite feature is awesome . Its run on pc very smooth without any bug.
  92. PotNuttz
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Idk what everyone is complaining about, MW3 is awesome.. its nothing like any other fps, yea it feels alot like mw2 but its no where near the same.. if u dont like it, go play battlefield..
  93. wkeeters
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Unlike BF3, MW3 dose not need a thousand fanboys spamming hate on a random website to generate players. That in itself should lead you to the proper choice between these two games (I mean just look at these BF3 players, and they whine about COD kids on LIVE....) I'm giving MW3 a 10 because I've played it and loved it, and I'm going to resist the temptation to go to BF3 and give it a 0 onUnlike BF3, MW3 dose not need a thousand fanboys spamming hate on a random website to generate players. That in itself should lead you to the proper choice between these two games (I mean just look at these BF3 players, and they whine about COD kids on LIVE....) I'm giving MW3 a 10 because I've played it and loved it, and I'm going to resist the temptation to go to BF3 and give it a 0 on all consoles because I'm not a child. I mean if you guys are gonna fanboy troll, at least be original with your obviously fake reviews. BF3 looks like good fun, but MW3 is just as good (if not better)- so stop acting all butthurt that all the major gaming websites gave BF3 lower score on average. - and play your game.… Expand
  94. ultraviolentkil
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Best COD campaign yet. Polished graphics. Awesome weapons. Amazing COOP. Smooth gameplay. No complaints here. I am a long time Call of Duty fan, ever since the first one came out on PC. However I don't like anything that Treyarch puts out. So, it was a relief to me when I started playing MW3 to find out that the game stays true to the modern warfare roots. This game reminds me a lot ofBest COD campaign yet. Polished graphics. Awesome weapons. Amazing COOP. Smooth gameplay. No complaints here. I am a long time Call of Duty fan, ever since the first one came out on PC. However I don't like anything that Treyarch puts out. So, it was a relief to me when I started playing MW3 to find out that the game stays true to the modern warfare roots. This game reminds me a lot of COD 4. Which is a good thing because MW was much better than MW2.… Expand
  95. TheHoobz
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Wow, way to ruin metacritic. Let's get 1000+ people to give a zero score to MW3 who also coincidentally have never reviewed a game or only reviewed BF3. Is there nothing better to do?
  96. greasylatin
    Nov 9, 2011
    9
    Ok, so raise your hands if you loved Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. Ok, it looks like that's about a bazillion of you. You all are in for a treat, as this game retains the same ridiculously addictive, adrenaline-fueled gameplay, adds 16 new maps, a few new modes and a flashy new 7-hour campaign that neatly wraps up the story of Price and company. If there's a criticism to be leveragedOk, so raise your hands if you loved Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. Ok, it looks like that's about a bazillion of you. You all are in for a treat, as this game retains the same ridiculously addictive, adrenaline-fueled gameplay, adds 16 new maps, a few new modes and a flashy new 7-hour campaign that neatly wraps up the story of Price and company. If there's a criticism to be leveraged here, it's at Activision as a company, and not the game itself. I think many people are disgusted by being asked to pay an additional $50 for their much-touted "Elite" service. I'm sorry, but these little vampiric nickel-and-dime schemes are **** Also, do something nice for fans for a change, like offer DLC map packs for free.… Expand
  97. nibatuku
    Nov 9, 2011
    9
    Good game, and all these idiots who think they are cheated are dumb as a whistle. They showed exactly what the game is going to be. Grow up BF3 idiots, u guys are so insecure that u sunk to a low that rating game less. BF3 will never beat COD or never be as good as COD. That game exactly had to Rip off black ops plot and still couldlnt succeed. The highest selling game with 2.8/10 showsGood game, and all these idiots who think they are cheated are dumb as a whistle. They showed exactly what the game is going to be. Grow up BF3 idiots, u guys are so insecure that u sunk to a low that rating game less. BF3 will never beat COD or never be as good as COD. That game exactly had to Rip off black ops plot and still couldlnt succeed. The highest selling game with 2.8/10 shows cod can be **** and still do better than some great shooters. :P… Expand
  98. fmsantos39
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Why not be honest for once?? The game have nice features, nice gameplay, nice graphics, and if you are BF3 fanboy why bother to rate the game, if you will not play.
  99. vitorgodoimende
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    It's amazing!!! I have been playing for hours non-stop, and still want more. The main history in single-player is great, much better than Battlefield 3, with action and all plots being solved. It's worth my rate and worth my money.,
  100. redterry
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    It's hard to see the majority of people wanting to play any other multiplayer shooter until the next CoD is released, such is the quality of what's on offer here.
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#13 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2011
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88

Generally favorable reviews - based on 81 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 79 out of 81
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 81
  3. Negative: 0 out of 81
  1. Gamer Limit
    Jan 11, 2012
    85
    Ultimately, Modern Warfare 3 feels similar to it's brethren, but that doesn't mean it isn't a great game. The single player element is still exciting, and multiplayer has more options than ever – if you're a fan of Call of Duty, Modern Warfare 3 is a no brainer.
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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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