Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

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3.5

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 8685 Ratings

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  1. Redfordsto
    Nov 8, 2011
    9
    I got what I expected. It's an enjoyable experience that improved upon the MW2. Multiplayer is also improved. It has new options for customization. I don't have the costly elite online, so I can't speak to that. The campaign is ok within the context of the established story. It's COD at it's finest. If you liked the previous games, this is only a slight variation on a successful formula.I got what I expected. It's an enjoyable experience that improved upon the MW2. Multiplayer is also improved. It has new options for customization. I don't have the costly elite online, so I can't speak to that. The campaign is ok within the context of the established story. It's COD at it's finest. If you liked the previous games, this is only a slight variation on a successful formula. And that's not a bad thing.… Expand
  2. Dolaction
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Even though the game uses the same engine, there are changes to the gameplay that make it the game that it should have been two years ago. After playing Battlefield 3, I realized that COD is my game of choice. No other game gets the adrenaline pumping and my palms sweating like COD. The best multiplayer of the bunch, and as always the campaign is loud and brash enough to have the hoursEven though the game uses the same engine, there are changes to the gameplay that make it the game that it should have been two years ago. After playing Battlefield 3, I realized that COD is my game of choice. No other game gets the adrenaline pumping and my palms sweating like COD. The best multiplayer of the bunch, and as always the campaign is loud and brash enough to have the hours whizz by. Spec Ops is a good time waster, and the new survival mode can be addictive. Don't listen to all the trolls who are knocking this game. This is a must buy for COD fans and a great place to enter the series… Expand
  3. s3cret_stang
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    There was a time when I was a hardcore COD fan. Back when it was still a WWII game, and dwarfed by EA's Medal of Honor series. But I still loved that game, because it was new, refreshing, and overall a much better game than MOH. And even ignoring the at best average COD:3, I still loved the series, and loved it even more when they dropped COD:4. Sure I was still playing BF2, but there wasThere was a time when I was a hardcore COD fan. Back when it was still a WWII game, and dwarfed by EA's Medal of Honor series. But I still loved that game, because it was new, refreshing, and overall a much better game than MOH. And even ignoring the at best average COD:3, I still loved the series, and loved it even more when they dropped COD:4. Sure I was still playing BF2, but there was nothing like Modern Warfare, and in many ways it was better than BF2. But now, I can only sigh when I see another COD being released. For all of their influence and reinvention of the FPS genre, they have fallen completely stale. I would not recommend buying MW:3, unless you are really in love with the series. The campaign has turned into something so ridiculous I don't even think the worst Hollywood action movies could out do it, and while the set pieces still bring a slight bit of excitement, it all just feels like I've done this before. The only solid part about the whole thing is that it closes out the series storyline.( I hope, anyway) The multiplayer has some nice tweaks in it and I have to say the co-op is also very well done, but once again, it all feels the same. It's still the corridor, run-n-gun, twitch reflex, no-scope, game. And despite all of the small, and well done tweaks, the game just seems to be all too familiar to keep me interested. I can honestly say that I tried, I played with a bunch of friends, tried to re-light that fire that kept me playing COD:4 for years, but it's just not there anymore. Honestly, I would say this game is worth the rental, especially if you played COD:4, and MW2, just to close out the story. However, I would absolutely not recommend buying MW:3, it's just not worth the money anymore.… Expand
  4. vinnyraffle
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    Sorry, if you don't like the game... you're probably just not that great at it. Of course it's not too different from the previous entries, people who buy these games LOVE the previous entries. The series has become a bit more geared to the hardcore COD players, especially with the Call of Duty Elite service. If you spent countless hours in COD4, MW2, and Black Ops you will love this game.Sorry, if you don't like the game... you're probably just not that great at it. Of course it's not too different from the previous entries, people who buy these games LOVE the previous entries. The series has become a bit more geared to the hardcore COD players, especially with the Call of Duty Elite service. If you spent countless hours in COD4, MW2, and Black Ops you will love this game. A lot of simple tweaks and alterations to the multiplayer experience make it a lot more enjoyable and functional than previous entries. Give it a shot, and if you're not doing too great... just stick with it. You'll get better quicker than you think, trust me.… Expand
  5. dukefan17
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    This game is absolutely fantastic. It improves on MW2 (the worst Call of Duty) in every way. The multiplayer is amazing. No more BS CoD point system that almost ruined Black Ops. You feel as if you are always trying to strive towards something new. The Campaign is arguably the best in the series. The story is easy to follow and has the first tear-jerking moment in the franchise. EveryoneThis game is absolutely fantastic. It improves on MW2 (the worst Call of Duty) in every way. The multiplayer is amazing. No more BS CoD point system that almost ruined Black Ops. You feel as if you are always trying to strive towards something new. The Campaign is arguably the best in the series. The story is easy to follow and has the first tear-jerking moment in the franchise. Everyone is always saying this series needs a revamp. NO. this IS the revamp. They don't need to make it Battlefield where they focus on nothing but graphics. Battlefield looks good, but plays awful. The system works. People just like to ****… Expand
  6. Hugodastrevas
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    The Single player it's so stupid i wanted to cry and the multiplayer it's ... well... fine i guess. But why am i playing this when i should be playing battlefield 3 i will never know.
  7. TheJaijo
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    Right, firstly I've not got on board with BF3 yet, I've always been a COD fan, so stick with what I know best, and enjoy (saying that, I am going to get BF3 as well). I can see there's probably a lot of people on here who are BF3 fans and obviously feel the need to slate another game. There isn't anything wrong with MW3, certainly doesn't justify the ZERO rating many people have givenRight, firstly I've not got on board with BF3 yet, I've always been a COD fan, so stick with what I know best, and enjoy (saying that, I am going to get BF3 as well). I can see there's probably a lot of people on here who are BF3 fans and obviously feel the need to slate another game. There isn't anything wrong with MW3, certainly doesn't justify the ZERO rating many people have given it. I played the single player last night (having already played multiplayer a few nights before), and I was blown away by the way the game drew me in, it just feels like classic COD... yes, not much in innovation, but if it ain't broke don't fix it. The hardcore fans of the series love it for all it's core gameplay and style... so this game, may feel like an expensive add on, but it's still bloody good! I really enjoyed what I've seen of single player, and also enjoyed the multiplayer side of things... seriously, if you love the MW, then just get it, judge for yourself, it's everything you loved about previous editions. And yes, I'm going to try out BF too... but not then going to go on the BF review wall and leave a nice big zero if I don't like it. Peace.… Expand
  8. crun
    Nov 8, 2011
    3
    The game is plain bad. It's sad that with each game since CoD4, this franchise keeps going backwards. Lack of dedicated ranked server is awful. The biggest change when compared to MW2 is weapon leveling, lol. They just copy-pasted 90% stuff to their "new" game
  9. KaZAamM
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    ALL the negative ratings for this game either comes from EA's employees that are on the firing line, or just BF3 fanboys. Lets look at the numbers. BF3, after 2 weeks has sold only 1 million copies. This is a disaster for EA games!! They needed over 3 million just to break even. MW3 however, sold 6.5 million copies and is easily the number one game for FPS's. MW3 uses the same engine asALL the negative ratings for this game either comes from EA's employees that are on the firing line, or just BF3 fanboys. Lets look at the numbers. BF3, after 2 weeks has sold only 1 million copies. This is a disaster for EA games!! They needed over 3 million just to break even. MW3 however, sold 6.5 million copies and is easily the number one game for FPS's. MW3 uses the same engine as MW2, but that's no surprise. Its still a great game and keeps on getting better. MW3 is great simply because it has always been great. BF3 has major slowdowns, hardly gets to the desired 60fps, and looks choppy. BF3 has better graphics but with the slowdowns, it simply sucks by comparison. MW3 runs at 60fps and never slows down once. Its FLUID!! And still looks great. BF3 is a wide-open gaming that has huge maps. You get in, and it takes a long time just to find someone to shoot at.

    Bottom line: MW3 is a familiar close-encounter game that is far more fun. The low ratings here are simply people at EA trying to destroy the competition by giving it a low rating. EA games suck. They have always sucked, as evidenced by many games. Especially Crysis 2 when EA made Crytek release an Alpha to the public to make money.

    Now we have to deal with Origin on computer's? Say no to CRAPWARE, say NO to EA. EA is going down the tubes... the faster the better.    … Expand
  10. Misasouza
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    òtimo Jogo.. realmente não pq as pessoas não gostam dele! ele tem graficos incriveis um história muito boa é tuuudo muito bom! Então.. só pq Batlefield 3 ta na area e ta bombando não quer dizer que o CoD é menos do q ele, CoD é um Classico e merece concerteza um 10.
  11. MadDad
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    Deeply disappointed! I have played most fanchises of Activision who has - unfortunately degenerated to a pur cash generating machine completely neglecting their real clients, the gamers. Modern Warfare 3 is at its best a Modern Warfare 2 1.5. Activision, and this is for sure will not see me again.

    Buy Battlefield 3! Enter war and feel it.
  12. TheGregward
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    The quality of this game is not a factor-- the fact is that it's been done before. This offers nothing new to the market and offers no new directions to strive towards. Regardless of whether or not this game is good will not hinder the sales. I have extreme doubts upon anyone waiting for reviews to buy this game. If you're a fan, then you'll buy it.

    I personally don't see the appeal.    The quality of this game is not a factor-- the fact is that it's been done before. This offers nothing new to the market and offers no new directions to strive towards. Regardless of whether or not this game is good will not hinder the sales. I have extreme doubts upon anyone waiting for reviews to buy this game. If you're a fan, then you'll buy it.

    I personally don't see the appeal. So little of this is strategy based.    … Expand
  13. juvenal1986
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    MW3 is not really reality as everyone expected me BF3 wins in a landslide over MW3, copies made â
  14. mamaloney
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    This game should be called modern map pack 3. it is the exact same thing as Modern Warfare 2, but with new skins. Battlefield 3 absolutely wipes the floor with this game, get that instead.
  15. bozdvr
    Nov 8, 2011
    1
    I've tried and I've tried COD MW3 but, there is nothing innovative about you. This game lacks the online game play of BF3 and it's predecessor Black OPS. I'm going to rate the overall game with graphics, game play online and campaign, and network reliability. Graphics I give a 2. I agree with another person who said this game looks the same as if it were made five years ago. After allI've tried and I've tried COD MW3 but, there is nothing innovative about you. This game lacks the online game play of BF3 and it's predecessor Black OPS. I'm going to rate the overall game with graphics, game play online and campaign, and network reliability. Graphics I give a 2. I agree with another person who said this game looks the same as if it were made five years ago. After all the hype I would expect graphics like BF3 or better. Game play online I give a 1. Same small maps, sniper killers who don't need to aim, and when you shoot a guy with a full clip he finally dies. Even the elite version is poorly designed. Campaign game play is a 4. Again, the graphics are dated, the AI is not very smart, and almost all the weapons sound the same. Network reliability I give a 10. I don't think I had a dropped connection yet. However, with graphics like that, there isn't much to render. lol So my overall score is 1.5 because the network connectivity is a non factor. Wake UP Activision! Produce a game worth playing. This one is going back.… Expand
  16. Nerdfuryz
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    Absolute rubbish, same thing as Modern Warfare 2. Yes they made some gun advancements, but compared to other games it is about as good as your Nintendo 64 games. Do yourself a favor DO NOT BUY THIS GAME.
  17. R3T4RD_STRONG
    Nov 8, 2011
    2
    This game is just plain awful. Graphics are terrible and maps are like mw2 and black ops maps had babies. I'm thoroughly disappointed with this game.
  18. youngmoe89
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    honestly I'm just tired of the bull****. i mean come on , this game makes millions of dollars every release and still no innovation. come on would some realism kill you. really, activision only cares about the money amd infinity ward sucks now so try again. or maybe not.
  19. Kohare
    Nov 8, 2011
    1
    Can't afford to purchase MW3? Don't worry! It's the exact same game as it's predecessor, only with a lackluster campaign and a disappointing finish. MW2 is superior without fail. Do yourselves a favor and return this abomination.
  20. Xandie
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    Having played this it is just terrible. A more correct term for this is MW2.5. I mean this is totally what I was expecting, another clone with the same graphics as it was in 2006 and same same everything as the other Call of Duty's.
  21. objectivedude
    Nov 8, 2011
    9
    Been playing for a couple of hours and had to take a break. This is without question, the best game of the COD series. The graphics are improved, the story line is engaging, the fighting is fierce but weapon selection control is intuitive for anyone who's played any of the last 3 MW iterations. When I'm playing a game, I expect to be immersed to such an extent that I forget about the realBeen playing for a couple of hours and had to take a break. This is without question, the best game of the COD series. The graphics are improved, the story line is engaging, the fighting is fierce but weapon selection control is intuitive for anyone who's played any of the last 3 MW iterations. When I'm playing a game, I expect to be immersed to such an extent that I forget about the real world, and MW3 delivers.
    The trolling of the user reviews for this game really disappoints me. There is no way, no way in hell, this game deserves anything less than a 7.5 from even the most jaded of gamers. When I read the early user reviews it was obvious the BF3 trolls were out in force. But the extent to which they have overwhelmed it made me wonder if perhaps Metacritic might try to filter the fanboys and retain some shadow of dignity. The professional reviewers inflate ratings, and no one questions this. When your livelihood depends on ad revenue and freebies from the ever-shrinking number of studios, who could really criticize them? That having been said, Metacritic has had the honorable position of hedging the professional reviewers with user reviews, and it made for the best (though certainly imperfect) way to judge a game one was unfamiliar with. Of course, MW is the biggest game franchise in history, so no one is really unfamiliar with it. Nonetheless, I wondered if Metacritic might take action to retain some semblance of objectivity. Then I realized Metacritic was owned by News Corp, which has a 5% stake in EA.com. Oh well. Something will come along to replace it i guess. BTW, I love BF3, glitches and all.    … Expand
  22. hitman1398
    Nov 9, 2011
    4
    damn i meant to put the rating at a 4. and for the most part i would give it a lower score but that would be out of how pissed I'm on how crappy this game is. If I used my emotions with the rating i would give it a 1 to show how bad the chopped and pasted the game and charged $60. And sorry to everybody for me giving the game a ten. had no plans on doing that but this is my first timedamn i meant to put the rating at a 4. and for the most part i would give it a lower score but that would be out of how pissed I'm on how crappy this game is. If I used my emotions with the rating i would give it a 1 to show how bad the chopped and pasted the game and charged $60. And sorry to everybody for me giving the game a ten. had no plans on doing that but this is my first time commenting on this website and forgot to move the scale. Is there anybody out there that can tell me how to change the rating for a comment I already submitted?… Expand
  23. SkipperPenguin
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    Bait and switch...originally, ads said; pre-order and get 1 year of Elite for free...when I picked up my pre-order...I got zilch...not even a freaking poster. Are you kidding me? Every game rewards pre-orders...MW3 gave me nothing. As for gameplay...its a $60 map pack for MW2. In this economy, games should get better, not stale. MW3 feels like an old game with some spit and polish. NotBait and switch...originally, ads said; pre-order and get 1 year of Elite for free...when I picked up my pre-order...I got zilch...not even a freaking poster. Are you kidding me? Every game rewards pre-orders...MW3 gave me nothing. As for gameplay...its a $60 map pack for MW2. In this economy, games should get better, not stale. MW3 feels like an old game with some spit and polish. Not worth the money at all. I'll trade this in and keep Black Ops.… Expand
  24. sgtfuentes17
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    PLEASE all u battlefield 3 lovers, stop hating on modern warfare 3, just cause COD is a much more successful franchise is no reason to hate; this game is amazing and worth a 10/10... stop rating this a zero b4 all the COD fans start giving battlefield 3 0s
  25. HEAVYARM7
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    I don't understand how anybody could possibly rate this anything under a 7?! Games that legitimently receive scores less then 4's and 3's are deemed literally unplayable, like their missing data on the disc! So user reviews here are completely useless, learn to rate correctly. And if you have a presonnal grudge against the franchise, don't slander it on a reputable site where people comeI don't understand how anybody could possibly rate this anything under a 7?! Games that legitimently receive scores less then 4's and 3's are deemed literally unplayable, like their missing data on the disc! So user reviews here are completely useless, learn to rate correctly. And if you have a presonnal grudge against the franchise, don't slander it on a reputable site where people come to get an idea about a product. The game is everything I wanted from IW/SH. And for that, I thank you, hope you guys continue making the COD experience better each year!… Expand
  26. Jonb2000
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Are these fools that give it a negative review the same fools who line up for madden. Nothing wrong with the game. Just people trying to convince themselves that battlefield is better.
  27. fultz4
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    I feel cheated. I feel like Activision got greedy and lazy. They took 2-3 years to make new maps, a couple new guns, and a made "zombies" with guns. And now there is ELITE!!! ARE YOU KIDDING ME. I've been playing COD since the first game. I own them own. Elite is only Activision trying to bleed more money out of the franchise. If they cared about fans they would have included that into theI feel cheated. I feel like Activision got greedy and lazy. They took 2-3 years to make new maps, a couple new guns, and a made "zombies" with guns. And now there is ELITE!!! ARE YOU KIDDING ME. I've been playing COD since the first game. I own them own. Elite is only Activision trying to bleed more money out of the franchise. If they cared about fans they would have included that into the game. This is all f#$#ed up. Congrats you created the highest priced map pack ever.… Expand
  28. likeatissuebox
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    In the past I have not really been that into First Person Shooters, I never owned any, just played them at friends' houses. This year, however, I purchased two of them. The first was Battlefield 3, and I thought it was ok, kinda fun,but not mind-blowing. Later on, I bought this game, expecting the same thing to happen, the only reason I was getting it was because many of my friends wereIn the past I have not really been that into First Person Shooters, I never owned any, just played them at friends' houses. This year, however, I purchased two of them. The first was Battlefield 3, and I thought it was ok, kinda fun,but not mind-blowing. Later on, I bought this game, expecting the same thing to happen, the only reason I was getting it was because many of my friends were getting it and I wanted to do some online play. But when I popped the disc in, I started the campaign and was absolutely blown away. It seems to have made many improvements, not just from the series, but from the genre as well. Not to mention how much I freaked out at the end of the 'Turbulence' mission when *spoiler*… Expand
  29. Elnicorico
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    I don't whats with all the extreme negative reviews of this game, but its definatly not a 2.7! Think people.. 2.7 means one of the worst games in history!!! You may not like the game but its definetly not terrible.
  30. jkenney
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    What a letdown. A zero is warranted for this game only because of how similar it is to a game made 2 years ago. The COD series is headed down the same path as sports games who add only a few minor features to their games so that they can keep some ideas for next year. This game should be DLC...not an entirely new piece of software.
  31. Dano1138
    Nov 9, 2011
    1
    Cut and paste of the old games. Story was butchered. Multiplayer died quick. No new creative content at all. I hope Call of Duty is shamed forever due to this trash.
  32. TheGraveKing
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    This is the best call of duty to date. All you stupid muh **** who hate on this game, y'all are just mad because y'all keep losing in matches. Grow the hell up. But for the people who love this game as much as i do, IM on Xbox my tag is THE GRAVE KING. Hit me up. **** dumb haters piss me the **** off. Play a match with me and you'll really hate the game. Man up punkasses
  33. mclakers
    Nov 9, 2011
    3
    Same game as MW, MW2. short campaign, about 5-6 hrs. I honestly thought it would be a lot better. I should of listened to everyone's users review. Just threw 60 bucks down the drain. I recommend a rental at most.
  34. Situations
    Nov 9, 2011
    2
    If you own Cod4 then you don't need MW2 or MW3. In order for a game to be worth the $60 price tag it needs to be a unique experience that will last you more than a few months. It costs in the ballpark of $50 per year for XBL plus $60 per year for every COD plus $10 here and there for DLC (which is a huge customer rip-off in general) $50 for COD Elite (which is laughable)..taxes includedIf you own Cod4 then you don't need MW2 or MW3. In order for a game to be worth the $60 price tag it needs to be a unique experience that will last you more than a few months. It costs in the ballpark of $50 per year for XBL plus $60 per year for every COD plus $10 here and there for DLC (which is a huge customer rip-off in general) $50 for COD Elite (which is laughable)..taxes included we are upwards of $200 to play MW3 online for XBL. If this were the only shooter available then maybe I could understand but with Halo's, Gears, BF and countless others I just don't understand the Hype for this game. I enjoy CoD but passed on this. Id rather spend $50 on Halo Anniversary (which is an actual re-make) and the reason I bought an Xbox 10 years ago and XBL when Halo2 came out.… Expand
  35. PTiger
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    Should've been MW2 DLC...graphics are mediocre...character models and animations are recycled...controls feel dated...producing these game far too fast...story is a michael bay cliche...I suggest giving BF3 a try
  36. Pygy
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    This is basically the same as MW2! I wasted my money. I basically bought this game 2 years ago!
    They didn't add much, it's basically the same thing. They should have created a new engine.
  37. romper
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    Nothing new in MW3 its recycled. Did not enjoy this one at all. If you have played this one you have played them all. New weapons and a few others changes that were implemented in the game do not equal a new game. What is going on here? How can you give this anything higher than a 5? Its a fail for me. Single player is ok but multiplayer is silly!
  38. DeconstruKt
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    I don't understand how its getting good reviews, it's pretty much a copy and paste job.. including the online.. even the Multiplayer remains unchanged.. just new perks/killstreaks and smaller maps.. Just the 5 hour campaign + a new mode

    I wish people actually gave it bad reviews so and not fall into the hype so IW would work on more innovative things, but the pressure from Activision for    I don't understand how its getting good reviews, it's pretty much a copy and paste job.. including the online.. even the Multiplayer remains unchanged.. just new perks/killstreaks and smaller maps.. Just the 5 hour campaign + a new mode

    I wish people actually gave it bad reviews so and not fall into the hype so IW would work on more innovative things, but the pressure from Activision for yearly releases has turned this into the new Guitar Hero    … Expand
  39. hellhammer09
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    I was on the fence about Modern Warfare 3 because I love Black Ops so much and did not enjoy MW2 so much, being they were developed by different companies and all. The new Call of Duty blows them all away. The multiplayer is the first thing I dove into and was immediately surprised at how excellent it is. The action is fast and furious and the weapons, while different than Black Ops, wereI was on the fence about Modern Warfare 3 because I love Black Ops so much and did not enjoy MW2 so much, being they were developed by different companies and all. The new Call of Duty blows them all away. The multiplayer is the first thing I dove into and was immediately surprised at how excellent it is. The action is fast and furious and the weapons, while different than Black Ops, were amazing. I am going to be playing this one until the next game comes out!… Expand
  40. ninpo17
    Nov 9, 2011
    2
    i bought it mostly to just play with friends, but this game is unbearably repetitive. i already feel like this is like all its predecessors, just lightly updated. it is not worth the $60, but im sure many will "lick activisions butt hole".
  41. GoofyCamel
    Nov 9, 2011
    8
    Its a fun game without being amazing but doesnt deserve these low scores, alot of people hate CoD and I dont no why, Im guessing alot of these people are BF3 fan boys and lets face it most people who play bf3 hate cod
  42. Ringo68
    Nov 9, 2011
    9
    Don't believe the trolling 'mature' BF3 fanboys. This is a great COD game. Single player is as good, maybe even better, than COD4. The multiplayer is a breath of fresh air, a totally different feel than previous games in the series. My only gripe is that there aren't any standout maps. They are good but nothing stands out as a classic.
  43. muffie1985
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    It's Call of Duty! If you like Call of Duty, then you'll like Call of Duty! Sure it looks and feels the same but, Hello???? IT"S CALL OF DUTY!!!!!!! If you want something different, buy something different. If you want the best Online Mulitplayer Experience then look no further!!!! Call of Duty has the largest fan base of any other video game!!! Buy this game, you won't regret it!!!!
  44. mightyikari
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    It's awesome. It is so disappointing to see so many people posting ridiculously low reviews for a game which is clearly an incredible feat on current technology. The lower reviews are not actually basing their decision on gameplay or any other important factors, simply their desire to slag off what is popular to be cool and different.

    Get a grip and enjoy this wonderful piece of    It's awesome. It is so disappointing to see so many people posting ridiculously low reviews for a game which is clearly an incredible feat on current technology. The lower reviews are not actually basing their decision on gameplay or any other important factors, simply their desire to slag off what is popular to be cool and different.

    Get a grip and enjoy this wonderful piece of software instead of knocking it on every website that will let you post your opinion.    … Expand
  45. firewilley
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    Game only took 9 months to make, where as the average COD game takes 19 months to make, I knew MW3 wasnt gonna be great, maybe Modern Warfare 2.5, but didnt even do that. Call of Duty 4? nope, COD4 was better, this game should be considered Call of Duty 3.5. Multiplayer maps seem like the developers just threw stuff together, had no vision for maps, all together trashed game.
  46. Neilus
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    The is a good game plain and simple, there was something clearly organised by BF3/PC fanboys to out right slag off a game just because they dont like Activision and cried when Infinity Ward stopped using dedicated servers. This game is fun, exciting and you'll get alot of time out of it. Also even if your not a fan how can it deserve a 0? lol i really dont think there are many (if any) outThe is a good game plain and simple, there was something clearly organised by BF3/PC fanboys to out right slag off a game just because they dont like Activision and cried when Infinity Ward stopped using dedicated servers. This game is fun, exciting and you'll get alot of time out of it. Also even if your not a fan how can it deserve a 0? lol i really dont think there are many (if any) out there that derserve a 0. I know you PC geeks feel somewhat abandoned by infinity ward for appealing more to the console market, but they are a BUSINESS and like all businesses they are out to make money plain and simple. BF3 IS ALSO A GOOD GAME BTW but i prefer this as its more fun.… Expand
  47. wigzisonfire
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Modern Warfare 2.5

    Simply this game could have been an expansion pack to the last.

    There is NO innovation in this franchise whatsoever. It is sad to see for the guys that exploded the modern FPS franchise, they have forgotten what it was that made them stand out in the first place.

    Remember your audience, do something to wow them and then you will get your scores and your sales back.
  48. Condemnation88
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    So I get up this morning and see that Glen Schofield from Sledgehammer games has asked people to PLEASE come to Meta and "Right the Wrong" "suspiciously low" user score for MW3... Hey Glen guess what ???? This is what you get when you charge 60 bucks for a 4 hour campaign and the same dam Multi-player as the last 4 games... So I came to "Right the Wrong" low score... and to make itSo I get up this morning and see that Glen Schofield from Sledgehammer games has asked people to PLEASE come to Meta and "Right the Wrong" "suspiciously low" user score for MW3... Hey Glen guess what ???? This is what you get when you charge 60 bucks for a 4 hour campaign and the same dam Multi-player as the last 4 games... So I came to "Right the Wrong" low score... and to make it appropriately LOWER... The masses have spoken. !!!… Expand
  49. drazat
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    This is just a re hash of the last couple of MW games nothing in here that could not have been done with a map pack.Dont waste your time on this lazy re hash.
  50. bjaronik
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    I can honestly say this is the worst Call of Duty game, it won't be long until Activision ruins another franchise like they did Guitar Hero. I didn't realize Call of Duty could be made even more mindless then other titles in the franchise. MW3 is MW2, where are the new guns? A price tag of $60 is absolutely ridiculous for a game that is simply a huge map pack. Battlefield 3 is farI can honestly say this is the worst Call of Duty game, it won't be long until Activision ruins another franchise like they did Guitar Hero. I didn't realize Call of Duty could be made even more mindless then other titles in the franchise. MW3 is MW2, where are the new guns? A price tag of $60 is absolutely ridiculous for a game that is simply a huge map pack. Battlefield 3 is far superior than this Call of Duty. No thought went into this game other than the artistic design of the maps. Then adding Call of Duty Elite, for a fee is where I draw the line. This is the last Call of Duty I will ever buy. Battlefield 3 has Call of Duty Elite, its called battlelog.battlefield.com and its 100% free.… Expand
  51. Boggas
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    I have been playing alot of this game over the last few days, It s a typical COD game with quick smooth gameplay. if you like COD you will love this game, i havent come across any drop outs / glitches in 25hrs online gameplay, highly recomended.
  52. rebenge
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Why do people hate good media just because its popular and succesful? MW3 is a better game than Battlefield, its made by much more talented developers and isn't published by games hating EA. The low user score here is from bitter battlefield fans that their game wasn't anywhere near as good as they had hoped. Infinity Ward are extremely talented and have worked hard to create an extremelyWhy do people hate good media just because its popular and succesful? MW3 is a better game than Battlefield, its made by much more talented developers and isn't published by games hating EA. The low user score here is from bitter battlefield fans that their game wasn't anywhere near as good as they had hoped. Infinity Ward are extremely talented and have worked hard to create an extremely fun game. Again.… Expand
  53. rfkny1
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    MW3 is simply amazing! It is the best entry to the series. It blows black ops out of the water. Every map is fun. Its weird to me that I see so many people giving bad reviews on this website. You either like COD or do not like COD. The new modes are addictive, the addition of Elite is great and the campaign is the best one yet. Spec Ops is awesome as well! And for those who say theMW3 is simply amazing! It is the best entry to the series. It blows black ops out of the water. Every map is fun. Its weird to me that I see so many people giving bad reviews on this website. You either like COD or do not like COD. The new modes are addictive, the addition of Elite is great and the campaign is the best one yet. Spec Ops is awesome as well! And for those who say the graphics are bad either have bad eyesight or a horrible television. And finally if you don't like this game then don't play it. Last night when playing multiplayer on a Wednesday night 1.3 million people were playing on XBOX live!!… Expand
  54. Jmacld
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    I find it ridiculous the negativity toward this game. So what if it wasn't the wonder game of all time or classic MW. I've played every MW and I truly believe that it does get a little better every game. All the zeroes amazes me. Don't be mad if MW is still MW. They have a formula and if you don't like it don't whine.
  55. Pr0Joe
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    great game!!!!! people just don't like successful games thats all. Id give it 95 out of 100. Great Game! They improved just enough stuff to make it feel slightly fresh.
  56. SteeloSick
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    I think the multiplayer is better than MW2, and the maps are varied enough to warrant buying this one. I think many are overly critical of this game. I think the Elite helps it out too, more than just getting everyones money. The weapon leveling system is good too, and Special Ops puts it over the top when you dont feel like playing multiplayer.
  57. Just10o0
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    C'est un jeux génia! Le mode solo suit complètement mw1 et 2
    Le spec ops est aussi très complet Mais surtout le multi est génial (je ne met pas la note de 10 car je trouve que les nouvelles maps sont moins charmante que mw2)
  58. xKSxAssassiin
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    This game is great! All of you people out there hating on this game are just complete idiots who probably don't even have the game, but still campaign was great, Spec. Ops. is extremely good as well and the multiplayer is amazing! Worth every penny you put into it.
  59. Saru786
    Nov 13, 2011
    10
    This is a great game. The singleplayer was long and had a great story going for it. The spec ops and survival modes will keep me busy for a WHILE. And the multiplayer is as polished as ever and even brings a few new things to the table. Overall, amazing game. Pick it up and enjoy! :D
  60. Ducksfan2011
    Nov 15, 2011
    10
    What do people expect when a third title comes out in a series? You know exactly what you are going to get. See the enemy, kill it. Its that simple and people obviously love it considering the amount of sales Activision has for this.
  61. AaronH17
    Nov 17, 2011
    10
    i feel that mw3 has lived up too the high expectation, the campaign is flawless and is a great story in itself.And the multiplayer is also top notch infinity ward and sledgehammer games have really done a good job with this titles bringing the most balanced game yet. i don't see why people are hating this game so much the game is basically what everyone asked for pre release. in myi feel that mw3 has lived up too the high expectation, the campaign is flawless and is a great story in itself.And the multiplayer is also top notch infinity ward and sledgehammer games have really done a good job with this titles bringing the most balanced game yet. i don't see why people are hating this game so much the game is basically what everyone asked for pre release. in my opinion the title has been great and with provide endless gameplay… Expand
  62. jake0830
    Nov 18, 2011
    8
    Honestly here, the only reason I seem to find why this game has a bad user rating is because people complain how it is "too much like Modern Warfare 2". Let me state that the name of this game is "Modern Warfare 3", of course it is going to be like the old game! It is the sequel to the second game! It's like saying Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets was too much like the first movie.Honestly here, the only reason I seem to find why this game has a bad user rating is because people complain how it is "too much like Modern Warfare 2". Let me state that the name of this game is "Modern Warfare 3", of course it is going to be like the old game! It is the sequel to the second game! It's like saying Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets was too much like the first movie. (Enough Ranting) Now this game is, in my opinion, a very good game. The multi-player is a great upgrade from the last game and the new kill-streaks and the (new) types of perks make the multiplayer much more enjoyable. Now I do agree, they could of used a different engine for this game unlike their last one, but it is hardly noticeable. You will be too much into destroying the enemy team than standing and staring and rocks and bushes to see how "real" they are. Now with the campaign, it is just fantastic. It combines a good sense that you are actually in a world war and not just another video game. The story is fantastic and always keeps you on edge with twists and the epic battles. If you are a fan of FPS games then this is for you.… Expand
  63. Yummarumma
    Nov 18, 2011
    10
    OMG THIS GAME SOO GOOD FOR QUIKSCOPES!!! :D :D :D I F*CKING HATE THE HARDSCOPERS THOUGH! I WANNA FREAKING KILL THEM!!&!&!& But went 89-3 with my autoaim quikscoper hax, Noobs, 10 outta 10 ****
  64. review_hater86
    Nov 19, 2011
    8
    MW3 may not be the greatest game in the world, but it is the average, addicting game we receive every year. The campaign is a nice, 4-hour story that is somewhat mediocre, and the multiplayer is the same we get ever year, but still tends to be addicting, and at times "fun". The new spec ops missions are fun also, but my personal favorite is the waves of enemies that attack in horde mode.MW3 may not be the greatest game in the world, but it is the average, addicting game we receive every year. The campaign is a nice, 4-hour story that is somewhat mediocre, and the multiplayer is the same we get ever year, but still tends to be addicting, and at times "fun". The new spec ops missions are fun also, but my personal favorite is the waves of enemies that attack in horde mode. The game is fun, and PLEASE don't pay attention to any other low-review on here. They're all biased and don't know the fundamentals of a good game, and completely lack every skill of a video game journalist, indeed. I'm giving it a positive 8 because even though it's the same thing, it still keeps the "addictive" factor to it. Also, if people hated black ops so much and ranted on that like all these scores, THEN WHY THE HELL DID YOU PLAY THE NEXT ONE? As I said, it's all biased. If you want to read a REAL review, look at the ones to the left, by true critics. I know there are COD fan boys, but all the haters literally **** in their pants by the slightest mention of Skyrim or Mass Effect...… Expand
  65. BugOutMachine
    Nov 21, 2011
    9
    Although the graphics are a bit old school, the story is fantastic and online play is exactly what you know and love. With an amazing amount of DLC coming our way, this should have legs unlike the previous two. I know a lot of folks wished that the graphics were updated but it does not invalidate the fun and the innovative new team game varants.
  66. jkayne
    Dec 6, 2011
    10
    I've been playing video games for over 20 years. I consider myself a core gamer for any console. This is a great game. If you have to rent it first, that's fine, but you'll be sold on it instantly. The campaign is awesome with all the usual twists and turns CoD is known for. The 60 frames per second animation is smoother that any other on the market, especially online multiplayer. Go toI've been playing video games for over 20 years. I consider myself a core gamer for any console. This is a great game. If you have to rent it first, that's fine, but you'll be sold on it instantly. The campaign is awesome with all the usual twists and turns CoD is known for. The 60 frames per second animation is smoother that any other on the market, especially online multiplayer. Go to IGN. com and read about it if you don't believe me (or your gaming site of choice). If the Metacritic score is below 8, don't believe it, like I said rent it and you'll be addicted.… Expand
  67. lancota
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    Awesome Awesome Awesome.. nuff said... Single player is polished and brilliant, and the multiplayer knocks it out of the park.... There isn't anything more to say than that.
  68. MaSs1ve1
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    Oh my god, I mean, if you ever bought a 60$ it had been just the games from the COD franchise,Skyrim is 60$ too but unlike COD it looks actually promising,as for COD,let me start on BO-Where,from the launch day the **** treyarch brought us nothing than glitches and bugs,filled with campers and noobs.

    So does this game,except the maps look different and the weapons look different too,Where    Oh my god, I mean, if you ever bought a 60$ it had been just the games from the COD franchise,Skyrim is 60$ too but unlike COD it looks actually promising,as for COD,let me start on BO-Where,from the launch day the **** treyarch brought us nothing than glitches and bugs,filled with campers and noobs.

    So does this game,except the maps look different and the weapons look different too,Where is COD1?
    COD2? the most classic shooters i have ever played,i still do,and i am still happy,but this? OMG, sledgehammer-never going to buy any game that they are developing,activision? SCREW YOU IM GONNA shoot some ppl in Battlefield Bad Company 2, and Batllefield 3,which by the way,costs 50$, but gives the satisfaction of a game worth a 100$.    … Expand
  69. Sepoquro
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    ANSWERING GLEN SCHOFIELD'S CALL OF DUTY! I bet 3/4 of the 0 scores came from butthurt BF fanboys who didn't even buy the game. I actually played it and though the game isn't perfect, it deserves a 8 or a 9 if you ask me, but to counteract the 0's by the butthurt no-life retards that is the BF community, I will give this game a 10.
  70. Maxxgold
    Sep 11, 2022
    4
    I initially gave this game a good rating and got upset with all the people leaving negative reviews. Well things have changed. Elite service which I paid 50 dollars for still doesn't work. The lag compensation is so bad that this game is just not fun anymore. I have a 25 up and 25 down with a 17 millisecond ping to the call of duty servers but for some reason Infinity Wards punishes peopleI initially gave this game a good rating and got upset with all the people leaving negative reviews. Well things have changed. Elite service which I paid 50 dollars for still doesn't work. The lag compensation is so bad that this game is just not fun anymore. I have a 25 up and 25 down with a 17 millisecond ping to the call of duty servers but for some reason Infinity Wards punishes people with good internet connections with something called lag compensation which gives the guy with **** internet service the advantage. Even when that's not happening the game is just utter garbage. I mean really ??? No dedicated servers for a game that is going to make over a billion dollars. I will never buy another Moderen Warfare game again.… Expand
  71. dnfstorm
    Nov 15, 2011
    9
    Great game and a brilliant first shooter, campaign is alot of fun and a great story with multiplayer that after a good 2 weeks i'm sure i'll still be playing deep into next year every night, a must have game.
  72. Redmagpie93
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    I was originally waiting until Christmas to play this and but was given it as an early present and I must say it is easily the best of the series... unlike its predecessor, the multiplayer is now finely balanced and the stupid fun of the solo campaign has been taken to new heights and in a game fun should always be taken into consideration unlike certain other po-faced FPS 'battles'. ToI was originally waiting until Christmas to play this and but was given it as an early present and I must say it is easily the best of the series... unlike its predecessor, the multiplayer is now finely balanced and the stupid fun of the solo campaign has been taken to new heights and in a game fun should always be taken into consideration unlike certain other po-faced FPS 'battles'. To top it off is the vastly improved Spec Ops co-op that is now fine-tuned to be an equally enjoyable solo experience to the campaign with Survival discovering how to balance solo and co-op where Zombies et al could not.
    People may argue that the game runs on an old engine but briefly ignoring the fact that this is a very nice-looking game with a silky smooth 60FPS: since when have engines been the be-all and end-all of a game's success... Ocarina of Time 3D is still one of the best games of the year despite running on an engine from a decade ago so that cant be a detrimental factor to MW3.....
    The highlight of the series and the most fun I've had with an FPS since Portal 2 (and there have been many in between you'll all note) :)    … Expand
  73. brat1976
    Nov 8, 2011
    9
    I'm liking this game a lot. it does what it says on the tin. If you expected it do be massively different from MW2, then I guess it was not MW3 you were expecting.

    Plays well, looks good and it's fun to play.
  74. Lappsey
    Nov 8, 2011
    8
    I'd there was eer proof needed that meta critic is pointless; this is it. A fantastic game which I will get so much joy out of getting slated by fanboys. I pity everyone who gives this a low score because they play battlefield. Battlefield is a fantastic game and easily one of my fans for this year (apart from the terrible single player). I will enjoy MW3 and BF3 as they are very differentI'd there was eer proof needed that meta critic is pointless; this is it. A fantastic game which I will get so much joy out of getting slated by fanboys. I pity everyone who gives this a low score because they play battlefield. Battlefield is a fantastic game and easily one of my fans for this year (apart from the terrible single player). I will enjoy MW3 and BF3 as they are very different games but I love both. If you can only enjoy one because the other is popular and full of idiot 12 year olds (who can easilybe ignored) then more fool you. I love both, and the truth is, both are fantastic. Stop comparing; apples and oranges.… Expand
  75. Mercarcher
    Nov 8, 2011
    1
    Normally Map packs for MW2 cost $15, this one costs 4x that amount and has a bug where your profile will be reset when you buy it.

    My advice, wait till its in the $5 bargain bin.
  76. fanbanta1
    Nov 8, 2011
    6
    Call of Duty MW3 is fun. I like the multiplayer but it just feels like a overpriced expansion pack.
    And at 55 pounds it is not doing itself any favours.
    If you are a die hard fan get it.
    If not don't because its a thrill ride for the first month i bet.
  77. HWAS
    Nov 8, 2011
    8
    This is a good game. Not as good as the first two and NOWHERE near as good as black ops, but definitely good nonetheless. As a matter of fact, I would call it better than good. Its significantly better than average, which given the current game market, its saying a lot. Lets just face it, in the past 3 years I dont think I, or anyone with any kind of decent gaming taste, could say thereThis is a good game. Not as good as the first two and NOWHERE near as good as black ops, but definitely good nonetheless. As a matter of fact, I would call it better than good. Its significantly better than average, which given the current game market, its saying a lot. Lets just face it, in the past 3 years I dont think I, or anyone with any kind of decent gaming taste, could say there were many games above average aside from MGS4, GTA4, the CODs, and Mass Effect. Everything else was really just dog ****… Expand
  78. BigDaveBlue
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Don't believe the haters. If you liked MW2, which was ace, then you'll love this. Story continues where MW2 leaves off and delivers more of the same epic modern warfare we've come to love.

    Multiplayer has massively improved this time around and lots of new co-op goodness as well.

    More of the same in 2 years please IW.
  79. illage2
    Nov 14, 2011
    6
    I am not going to be one of these idiots who rates the game zero. I intend to applaud this game for it's good stuff.

    The campaign was by and large pretty decent, and it made for a nice wrap up of the series, but the advertisements said "WW3", the combat is not to that scale, we're talking small scale skirmishes. I do like the new weapons. The multiplayer has shown some improvement, but    I am not going to be one of these idiots who rates the game zero. I intend to applaud this game for it's good stuff.

    The campaign was by and large pretty decent, and it made for a nice wrap up of the series, but the advertisements said "WW3", the combat is not to that scale, we're talking small scale skirmishes. I do like the new weapons.

    The multiplayer has shown some improvement, but while actually playing the game you can't help but feel like you've played this game last year. The Spec Ops Survival mode is fantastic! Unlike Zombies, MW3's survival mode doesn't see you getting completely swarmed in 5 minutes. I managed to get to Wave 25 on my own, which with Zombies was impossible to even get past round 5 on my own.

    Also before the game's release they were boasting about how balanced the game is, when now we have rank 1's facing off against rank 80's on the first day.

    They said they were going to ban cheaters .... no bans have took place as people are still using Lag switches, and glitches.

    CoD Elite premium has not added any extra content to the game so far, and after the 9 month DLC season, I can't see anyone getting Elite premium any more, as there wouldn't be any point in getting it.

    There are no "big" maps.

    Overall they tried, but we got another Copy-paste-edit of last years game. Granted MW3 is better than Black ops is every way.    … Expand
  80. Zxrtx_Gaming
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    The critics were paid by Activision to give this game a good rating so none of the critic reviews mean anything. The ones who you should be listening to are us. The consumers. The ones that actually have to save money because we don't have the money to just buy every game out there like those big companies do. And this game ladies and gentlemen, is just awful. Terrible graphics, boringThe critics were paid by Activision to give this game a good rating so none of the critic reviews mean anything. The ones who you should be listening to are us. The consumers. The ones that actually have to save money because we don't have the money to just buy every game out there like those big companies do. And this game ladies and gentlemen, is just awful. Terrible graphics, boring game play (worst than Black Ops), stupid cutscenes and the multiplayer is just the worse part about this game. Save yourselves $60 and spend it on games that are actually worth spending this holiday like Battlefield 3 or Skyrim. Those games deserves your $60, not this.… Expand
  81. Garbledina
    Nov 8, 2011
    5
    The fact is, this game is just a huge disappointment. Why? It's boring, that's why. Nothing new, except for a few "new" guns, and some fancy new killstreaks to play on the incredibly tedious multiplayer. Don't get this game, you'll only be fueling the beast that is Call of Duty.
  82. darkfury23
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    Can't even tell the difference between this and original modern warfare. There's a reason they come out with so many games and so many map packs...its because they want one thing, and it looks like an "S" with a vertical line through it.
  83. kwicky123
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    This game is the biggest waste of money ever I mean its got the same graphics same game play and plus the maps seem so familiar. No one get this game as the al is so s**t and there are so many noobs and campers it just feels like the same game
  84. dntshoot
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    Its the same game as modern warfare 2. Save your money and Just buy that.the I feel scorelike I've scammed. The same predictable slow motion scenes, same multiplayer, lack of maps ass last time. I assume they are just holding the maps to release as 'downloadable content' in order to make more money off us. Shame on meta critic for giving them the score they did.
  85. Bsteiner36
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    The sound is horrible, the game play is horrible, the fun is negative, the excitement is none. This game is terrible. I loved BLOPS, and MW2, and COD4, they were all great. This game is exactly what a 13 year old on a sugar rush is looking for. Constantly being shot from behind, horrible lag, horrible hit detection. I want my money back. If you check gamestop they will give you $30The sound is horrible, the game play is horrible, the fun is negative, the excitement is none. This game is terrible. I loved BLOPS, and MW2, and COD4, they were all great. This game is exactly what a 13 year old on a sugar rush is looking for. Constantly being shot from behind, horrible lag, horrible hit detection. I want my money back. If you check gamestop they will give you $30 in store credit if you return the game before 1/7/2011. I am looking forward to that.… Expand
  86. Lucalus
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    Where to start? I would give this game a 9 out of 10, but all the trolls are unfairly maligning a great game, so it's now a 10. First of all anyone who says this feels like the BLOPs is just nuts. Treyarch's shooters all feel sluggish and inaccurate, but Infinity Ward and now Sledgehammer deliver tight mechanics. I am now used to BLOPs, but it took a while, where it took no time to feel atWhere to start? I would give this game a 9 out of 10, but all the trolls are unfairly maligning a great game, so it's now a 10. First of all anyone who says this feels like the BLOPs is just nuts. Treyarch's shooters all feel sluggish and inaccurate, but Infinity Ward and now Sledgehammer deliver tight mechanics. I am now used to BLOPs, but it took a while, where it took no time to feel at home in MW3. I can't comment on the story as I played 15 minutes of it before bed last night, but so far it is looking to be a great ride. Multiplayer is where MW3 shines. The tweak of making streaks based on points as opposed to kills is huge! This makes the game more accessible to people like myself whose K/D ratio is below 1 because now I don't need to have a stellar game to contribute to my team's welfare. New game modes make the multiplayer feel fresh. I love Spec Ops. I wish it allowed 4 people, but MW3 got it right to limit it to 2 players. Overall, this is the best shooter out there right now. BF3 is great and I will continue to split my gaming time between it and MW3, but MW3 is just more intense than BF3. This is a tough month to be a game. Competing with BF3, MW3, Skyrim and Halo CEA in the same month. Four great games, 3 shooters, and one epic RPG. Right now, MW3 is top of the pile. MW3 is worth the price of admission and that's not even bringing the COD Elite service into the picture. Elite makes MW3 into a social experience to rival Battlelog and Bungie's stat tracking software for Halo. This enriches the gamer's experience by providing goals, bragging opportunities, and community to the franchise. Without Elite multiplayer seems more often than not feels like playing with a bunch of selfish monkeys. With Elite, you can team up with like minded gamers and forge an experience that satisfies and builds your gaming prowess while enhancing the community of gamers as a whole.

    Long story short - this game is great. Totally worth every penny. Cudos to Sledgehammer and Infinity Ward. To all the people who say people shouldn't buy this game all I have to say is "Why did you buy it then?" This game will be played by millions for years to come.    … Expand
  87. KSChris
    Nov 8, 2011
    8
    All these negative reviews must be from BF3 fanboys or something. I find it suspect that EVERYONE went out and got the game at midnight, or early on 11/8 and despises it because it's the same as the other games.

    Um.. what? Newsflash. ALL of these Modern Warfare games have been the same. If you played MW2, which was basically the same as MW1.. why would you expect innovation at this point?    All these negative reviews must be from BF3 fanboys or something. I find it suspect that EVERYONE went out and got the game at midnight, or early on 11/8 and despises it because it's the same as the other games.

    Um.. what? Newsflash. ALL of these Modern Warfare games have been the same. If you played MW2, which was basically the same as MW1.. why would you expect innovation at this point? And yet, you still ran out and bought the game. Congrats. You just told IW and Activision that you'll buy the game regardless of what's inside the case. I'm sure you'll be picking up MW4 at launch as well, just to complain about it some more.

    I don't get it. Anyway.. good game. Nothing innovative, sure. But it's enjoyable. Really, at this point, they really are just glorified map packs, but I don't mind. I play each game pretty religiously until the next one is out. I like the feel of the guns, and the new multiplayer modes are fun. The only complaint I can think of is that the maps are maybe too small and cramped.    … Expand
  88. callofdutysucks
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    wow this game looks like the same old **** as the last one, and the one before that, and the one before that, and the one before that! Why do they keep recycling this crap like anyone even wants to play this other than little kids! don't buy this game, spend the money on a loved one, or alternatively spend it on bleach to put in your eyes to go blind! That would be a better use ofwow this game looks like the same old **** as the last one, and the one before that, and the one before that, and the one before that! Why do they keep recycling this crap like anyone even wants to play this other than little kids! don't buy this game, spend the money on a loved one, or alternatively spend it on bleach to put in your eyes to go blind! That would be a better use of £40!!!… Expand
  89. infinitieva
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    I got this game knowing it would be very similar to all CoD games but after playing for about 15 min I honestly felt scammed, its pretty much the exact same game....why an i paying $60 for a black ops expansion? I also bough battlefield 3, and while the game play is similar its greatly refreshed, CoD needs to go outside the box more...I think this will be my last CoD MWF game =(
  90. NotGunnaLie
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    I'm not gunna lie, this game is highly disappointing. Also, I've noticed a trend in all the cod reviews. It's basically paid critics vs user reviewers. Obviously the paid ones are going to give the game a much higher score even though it's **** and the users are going to give the game the score it deserves.
  91. AlanPartridge
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    >2011
    >Paying full price for a map pack
    >ISHYGDDT

    If you enjoy paying $60 for the same recycled crap over and over then feel free to purchase this. At most, this should be a $15 map pack + campaign. Oh wait, this is Activision we are talking about here.
  92. AeroZeppelinIV
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    Evolution of Call of Duty.

    Call of Duty: The Start CoD Finest Hour: The Fix CoD 2: The Upgrade CoD 2 Big Red One: The Awesome Multiplayer CoD 3: The First Sack Of **** CoD 4 Modern Warfare: The Game That Made History CoD World at War: The Zombies CoD MW2: The Game That Was Fun For 1 Day CoD Black Ops: The Made You Pissed CoD MW3: The First Game In History That Endorses Suicide    Evolution of Call of Duty.

    Call of Duty: The Start
    CoD Finest Hour: The Fix
    CoD 2: The Upgrade
    CoD 2 Big Red One: The Awesome Multiplayer
    CoD 3: The First Sack Of ****
    CoD 4 Modern Warfare: The Game That Made History
    CoD World at War: The Zombies
    CoD MW2: The Game That Was Fun For 1 Day
    CoD Black Ops: The Made You Pissed
    CoD MW3: The First Game In History That Endorses Suicide

    Battlefield 3 anyone?    … Expand
  93. Chimichunga
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    I'm giving this a 10 just to counteract all the retards who have given it a 0. For everyone who is saying itâ
  94. iscreamox93
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    its amazing, its clearly alll bf3 fanboys reviewing this, the couple million people that love the game , are too busy playing it to complain. im at school thats why i am , or id be playing it. its amazing, graphics are better, and its smoother, more fun, more in depth, fantastic game! good job IW
  95. FarmerGeddon
    Nov 13, 2011
    4
    Ok I played MW3 for around 7 or 8 hours when I gave it a score of 4. Now I've had around 30 hours on the game I'm still giving it a 4, my first instincts were . Ok the campaign is good and like being immersed in your very own action movie but multiplayer is where most people are going to spend their time and it just doesn't live up to the standards set before. The maps are all very similarOk I played MW3 for around 7 or 8 hours when I gave it a score of 4. Now I've had around 30 hours on the game I'm still giving it a 4, my first instincts were . Ok the campaign is good and like being immersed in your very own action movie but multiplayer is where most people are going to spend their time and it just doesn't live up to the standards set before. The maps are all very similar in feel, closed close combat maps with few open spaces and half the size of some of the MW2 maps, when playing with 12 to a team it is incredibly cluttered and teamwork is impossible. Larger maps with an emphasis on teamwork would have been an innovation I could have lived with but it's the same old running and gunning and the victories go to those with machine pistols and sprint. The much touted new weapons etc don't make that much a difference really because the maps are so small you only really need an auto and a quick trigger finger.
    Comparing it to BF3 is a waste of time as they really are totally different games, comparing it to it's predecessor MW2 or Black Ops more appropriate and sadly MW3 doesn't stack, MW2 is still a superb game and I regret trading in my copy of Black Ops for MW3.
    I would have been happy to pay 15 euro ($ 22) for this as an expansion but paying around 69 euros ($ 95) is a bit of a rip off to say the least.    … Expand
  96. mckayh8
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Wow. EA must have paid a lot of BF3 fanboys (or interns) to write a bunch of bad reviews for MW3. Classy EA. There is no way all these 0s are real.
  97. wellmanb
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    I had to sign up and leave a short review to counter the BF3 fantards. While not revolutionary, MW3 is very polished. The graphics and gameplay are great. The multiplayer delivers with new perks and equipment. The maps are very balanced. I have not finished the campaign yet but I had a big smile on my face sabotaging the sub! The special forces co-op is a blast to play with a friend.I had to sign up and leave a short review to counter the BF3 fantards. While not revolutionary, MW3 is very polished. The graphics and gameplay are great. The multiplayer delivers with new perks and equipment. The maps are very balanced. I have not finished the campaign yet but I had a big smile on my face sabotaging the sub! The special forces co-op is a blast to play with a friend. Again nothing ground breaking but a great, polished game.… Expand
  98. skatingundam
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    I think the game is great! May be the same engine, but they never advertised for new and improved graphics, so stop complaining. I love the new modes, and weapons. Totally worth the price. If you loved MW2, then this is a deff pick up.
  99. Spindual
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    Its the best at SP, MP, Spec-Ops simply everything. The game may be close to MW2 at graphics but its the best game ever. Best-in-class multiplayer is now more balanced than ever. Also you shouldn't worry about empty servers because it is best selling game ever. It deserves 10.
  100. triweeklyllama
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    Best CoD to date, no doubt. The Multiplayer is similar to MW2 but all the annoying things are fixed. This game is just what i was hoping for. This game is leagues ahead of any other shooter on xbox 360 and i don't want to start a flame war but this includes BF3. All the trolls on this site giving it a zero just look pathetic.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 81 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 79 out of 81
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 81
  3. Negative: 0 out of 81
  1. Gamer Limit
    Jan 11, 2012
    85
    Ultimately, Modern Warfare 3 feels similar to it's brethren, but that doesn't mean it isn't a great game. The single player element is still exciting, and multiplayer has more options than ever – if you're a fan of Call of Duty, Modern Warfare 3 is a no brainer.
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  2. Game Over Online
    Dec 28, 2011
    84
    Modern Warfare 3, while still an excellent thrill ride in its own right, feels far too similar to MW2 or even Black Ops for my taste.
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  3. Xbox World 360 Magazine UK
    Dec 12, 2011
    88
    I never expected Modern Warfare 3 to go toe-to-toe with EA's juggernaut this year, but it came out of the gates with a tour de force campaign and co-op mode. It loses points with a perhaps too-familiar multiplayer that caters to the juvenile on Xbox Live; though don't be mistaken, Modern Warfare 3 is one hell of a shooter and a highlight for a series that just won't die – no matter how much we wish it bloody would, at times.
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