Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

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3.5

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 8685 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 954 out of 8685
  3. Negative: 5,478 out of 8685
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  1. Kagozuma
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    This FPS has just released? In 2011? Let me laugh !! There is no evolution since CoDMW... Just a new campaign, heavier textures and new weapons, not a new game. More than $15 for this, it's just a joke ! There is no game development and no expensive work to release this game.
  2. zavor
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    After 600 hours on mw2 i can say this is very similar but slightly better. New modes new weapons. The graphic at 60fps for this generation of conosle is this , they can't do magic. After the disappointment for black ops i think this is a good return of a classic fps.
  3. Veteran360
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    After recently doing an article that examined how franchises are destroying innovation in the videogame industry, one of the most popular games in the industry has just launched that represents what was talked about in this article very well. Call of Duty is a prime example of one of the franchises that rely on its previous titles for sales. With the most recent release of Modern Warfare 3After recently doing an article that examined how franchises are destroying innovation in the videogame industry, one of the most popular games in the industry has just launched that represents what was talked about in this article very well. Call of Duty is a prime example of one of the franchises that rely on its previous titles for sales. With the most recent release of Modern Warfare 3 being a title that is equivalent to a large DLC package. To add on to this, Activision has already announced a new Call of Duty title release for 2012, in which I will be very surprised to see any type of innovation included. Call of Duty made its major break into the gaming world with the release of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. This is the first time the franchise underwent major changes, which in turn brought major changes into many shooters that are seen today. Now it seems that each consecutive Call of Duty title is simply giving us rehashed content, with the exception of Modern Warfare 2, which should be considered a legitimate sequel.

    After this franchise went mainstream and captured a large fan base it decided to simply feed repetitively off of these fans. If you were to put up a screenshot of Modern Warfare 3 beside one of Modern Warfare 2, most people could not tell the difference. The developers of this game even decided to directly import a building from Call of Duty 4 into Modern Warfare 3, you can take a look at the video in the section to the left. This game simply added a few new weapon attachments, some new maps, changed the game modes a little, and slapped a new title over the front of the case. This is the perfect example of how certain game franchises are ruining innovation in the industry. The only thing that the Call of Duty franchise has changed since the release of Modern Warfare 2 is its marketing campaign, which is the real reason the title is still so popular.    … Expand
  4. chuggyman
    Nov 9, 2011
    8
    The majority of the negative comments are the BF fanboys that actually went out of their way to give this game a bad review score.

    Bottom line is, if you like Call of Duty, if you aren't tired of the formula, you will love this game. Simple as that.
  5. TomComics
    Nov 10, 2011
    8
    Modern Warfare 3 is no different. Yes the graphics are only slightly better and the multiplayer hasn't changed but added some new features. The campaign is well done and Spec Ops is great! But yes, there's a lot of bad scores out there for this game but everyone, give Infinity Ward a break, the two people who made MW2 amazing got fired, along with a lot of other people from IW who gotModern Warfare 3 is no different. Yes the graphics are only slightly better and the multiplayer hasn't changed but added some new features. The campaign is well done and Spec Ops is great! But yes, there's a lot of bad scores out there for this game but everyone, give Infinity Ward a break, the two people who made MW2 amazing got fired, along with a lot of other people from IW who got fired. IW did their best to create this game with the help of Sledgehammer Games. So yes, this sequel with few changes that didn't live up to fans expectations. But MW3 stands as a decent/good sequel.… Expand
  6. trix24
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    awesome game, don't know why it's getting such low user score.I am enjoying the campaign and of course the multiplayer.spec ops is my favourite mode ,but i wish they had bots in splitscreen mode other than that the game is awesome worth it's $60 price tag.
  7. bigggmike
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    A disappointment on all levels. Same as MW2. Nothing new will be added to this series. The developers are mediocre at best. There is no more creativity from these people.
  8. insanefirefreak
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    I've played all of the Call of Duty's and I was happy for some reason but I am wondering why people hate it.
    I love MW2 and MW3.I also hate most people for hating this game so much because I'm wondering why?
  9. iwanatats
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    Looks like a lot of fan boi's loving to QQ this game because they think that every version will be a complete revamp. Just an FYI, being able to balance MW3's multiplayer in such a great way is worth a 10 in it of itself. Unfortunately, if you are going to want to play a military FPS on a console, COD still rules the show.
  10. TestingGoon
    Nov 8, 2011
    9
    Sorry, did I miss something? The majority of these negative reviews are complaining that this is more or less the same as MW2... Well what were you all expecting? Were you all expecting a title that would revolutionize the genre? It's the third in a series, pretty much all the big sequels this year have been the same as their predecesor, look at Gears 3, you could say the same thing aboutSorry, did I miss something? The majority of these negative reviews are complaining that this is more or less the same as MW2... Well what were you all expecting? Were you all expecting a title that would revolutionize the genre? It's the third in a series, pretty much all the big sequels this year have been the same as their predecesor, look at Gears 3, you could say the same thing about that, more of the same. Was I annoyed? No and I'm not annoyed with MW3, because I knew what I was getting into.… Expand
  11. All_Your_Base
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    Wah wah wah "But it's the same game."
    Of course it's the same game! You expected Mario?
    "Same game", with improved graphics, continuation of a great campaign story, great new modes, great new maps. Tons of other small improvements as well, from a game series that was already great to begin with. But yep, (thankfully) it's still MW, so if you wanted MW3 to be a DIFFERENT game, then here    Wah wah wah "But it's the same game."
    Of course it's the same game! You expected Mario?
    "Same game", with improved graphics, continuation of a great campaign story, great new modes, great new maps. Tons of other small improvements as well, from a game series that was already great to begin with.
    But yep, (thankfully) it's still MW, so if you wanted MW3 to be a DIFFERENT game, then here is an idea - BUY A DIFFERENT GAME - but for the millions of us who love the MW series, we will be playing the latest and best one in the series - MW3.    … Expand
  12. riotpunch99
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    This game is awesome. I really adds polish to a well formed multiplayer game, and the single player is more of the top nonsense that people love. I've loved COD4, MW2, and especialyl MW3
  13. BangBang
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    Best First Person Shooter Ever! Put Butterfield 3 to shame. It's funny reading the B3 fangirls and EA employees give COD MW3 low ratings. Too bad for them, the unbiased gaming critics agree that COD MW3 is significantly better than B3. The graphics and story line in MW3 is unbelievable. New weapons are great. Multiplayer is fantastic. Butterfield 3 was ok, but I already sold my usedBest First Person Shooter Ever! Put Butterfield 3 to shame. It's funny reading the B3 fangirls and EA employees give COD MW3 low ratings. Too bad for them, the unbiased gaming critics agree that COD MW3 is significantly better than B3. The graphics and story line in MW3 is unbelievable. New weapons are great. Multiplayer is fantastic. Butterfield 3 was ok, but I already sold my used copy on eBay. I'll be keeping COD MW3 for a long time. You B3 fangirls should demand your money back from EA.… Expand
  14. LiberalTugboat
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    I haven't purchased or played this game yet... but it doesn't matter! Everyone else is giving it a useless review so why shouldn't I? Well, this is the best game ever, flat out. 10! (just to counter act the metacritic trolls)
    This is why user reviews are completely useless. They are baseless and unreasonable.
    Everyone is either giving it a 10 or a 0. Obviously you are all wrong.
  15. rednas21
    Nov 8, 2011
    8
    I really don't understand all the zeros. If the game works why change it? Gaming community can be rather stupid. People always want change in games but whenever there is change people start hating games. But if there is no change in the game they still hate it. Call of Duty is no different than your annual sports game. People buy the new NHL, NBA, NFL, Fifa game each year even if theyI really don't understand all the zeros. If the game works why change it? Gaming community can be rather stupid. People always want change in games but whenever there is change people start hating games. But if there is no change in the game they still hate it. Call of Duty is no different than your annual sports game. People buy the new NHL, NBA, NFL, Fifa game each year even if they didn't make a change. You can't rate a game based on how much it changed. All in all, this is still a great game. If you liked MW2 then grab MW3. Don't expect much change but expect fun.… Expand
  16. cylixdemas
    Nov 8, 2011
    7
    The third installment into the Modern Warfare series is somewhat disappointing. While the game is a really good game nonetheless, do not expect any thing drastically new. You can expect everything from the mechanics to the perks to nearly identical to Modern Warfare 2. There are some new additives, including survival, supportive kill streaks, and the assortment of weapons and levels. TheThe third installment into the Modern Warfare series is somewhat disappointing. While the game is a really good game nonetheless, do not expect any thing drastically new. You can expect everything from the mechanics to the perks to nearly identical to Modern Warfare 2. There are some new additives, including survival, supportive kill streaks, and the assortment of weapons and levels. The game is good. It is what you have come to expect of Call of Duty. Nothing more, and nothing less.… Expand
  17. Plate_Lunch
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    All of these zeros are from COD haters. Click on "All this user's reviews" and notice that they all gave MW3 a zero on all platforms. Like you bought four copies? Its Pathetic. Its so obvious what they are trying to do. Metacritic should stand up and ban these fools. People come here for honest advice and opinions. Not to get to trolled by angry virgins.

    This game is very fun to play. Buy it.
  18. jameswoo
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    MW3 online is too fast paced and unbalanced. Faster than Black Ops and even MW2. Maps are too small and congested. Graphics look like crap compared to BF3, look worse than Black Ops too. Weapons sound tinny and surround sound effects are almost nonexistent, so it sounds worse than Black Ops too. MW3 single player is not much better, same tired running and gunning action with noMW3 online is too fast paced and unbalanced. Faster than Black Ops and even MW2. Maps are too small and congested. Graphics look like crap compared to BF3, look worse than Black Ops too. Weapons sound tinny and surround sound effects are almost nonexistent, so it sounds worse than Black Ops too. MW3 single player is not much better, same tired running and gunning action with no tactics required. Almost like watching an action movie with lots of explosions but not so interesting story. The good old Infinity Ward would not produce this piece of crap.… Expand
  19. Posternutbag
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    Just like when BFBC2 came out I opt to rather put in the COD disc, because it is just more entertaining period. Sure they are both great games, but COD outshines BF3 in all areas. So I'm sorry BF3 fanboys, you lost your battle so stop giving 0 scores here and go back to being a jet or chopper hog in that other game, where pretty much vehicles are the only fun thing about it.
  20. Greenlemonade
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    Sadly, nothing significant has changed since Modern Warfare 1.
    This is a shameless cash grab with nothing new to offer players. Everything added would hardly be worth a 20 dollar expansion let alone an 60 dollar game.
    If players would stop forking over their cash, then maybe Activision and other game publishers would release more interesting games. This game wasn't worth the time I    Sadly, nothing significant has changed since Modern Warfare 1.
    This is a shameless cash grab with nothing new to offer players. Everything added would hardly be worth a 20 dollar expansion let alone an 60 dollar game.

    If players would stop forking over their cash, then maybe Activision and other game publishers would release more interesting games. This game wasn't worth the time I spent playing it at a friends house as I wouldn't pay for this carbon copy.    … Expand
  21. SteamCrow
    Nov 8, 2011
    7
    Anyone who's played a recent Call of Duty doesn't need a review to know exactly what they will be getting with this game.
    It's simple: If you enjoy the past games, you will probably enjoy this.
    If you don't, you won't. If you used to enjoy them, but were getting burned out, this probably won't change your mind. You only need to figure out which of those categories is you, to decide    Anyone who's played a recent Call of Duty doesn't need a review to know exactly what they will be getting with this game.
    It's simple: If you enjoy the past games, you will probably enjoy this.
    If you don't, you won't.
    If you used to enjoy them, but were getting burned out, this probably won't change your mind.
    You only need to figure out which of those categories is you, to decide whether this game will satisfy.
    Easy.    … Expand
  22. kaj510superdude
    Dec 28, 2011
    10
    A terrific game I just absolutely love it. There is so much to do such as multi-player (and the modes) survival, missions and campaign. I definitely have to give this game a 10/10 its just amazing
  23. shashmalash
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    this is not a copy paste.. its by far the most balanced fps there is. The campaign is nothing short of a spectacle and the spec ops just adds to all the content on the disc. There is so much packed in and i feel a lot of people dont realize how worth it the 60 dollars is for this game. i feel bad for the developer because of all these haters posting terrible scores when they dont even ownthis is not a copy paste.. its by far the most balanced fps there is. The campaign is nothing short of a spectacle and the spec ops just adds to all the content on the disc. There is so much packed in and i feel a lot of people dont realize how worth it the 60 dollars is for this game. i feel bad for the developer because of all these haters posting terrible scores when they dont even own the game.… Expand
  24. Durazell
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    This is te best of the series yet. Infinity Ward has delivered the Special Ops for co-op gameplay and this is one of the best additions to the series. The singple player is as always as roller coaster ride and multiplayer delivers an even more balanced experience. The map are great and the smaller thighter maps at launch will provide new players with an fyn experience. Veteran player noThis is te best of the series yet. Infinity Ward has delivered the Special Ops for co-op gameplay and this is one of the best additions to the series. The singple player is as always as roller coaster ride and multiplayer delivers an even more balanced experience. The map are great and the smaller thighter maps at launch will provide new players with an fyn experience. Veteran player no longer has the possibility to noob tube and spawn close to team mates are great. Overall this is a more balanced game than any other military shooter on the market with a technical finish others only can dream off.… Expand
  25. F3R0Z753
    Nov 9, 2011
    9
    I don't understand why everyone is hating on this game no one is forcing you to buy it but that doesn't mean it has to be given a crap review because it didn't change much from the last instalment. The mulitplayer is strong and updated 2 points for that, the campaign is fun to play and features stunning events 2 points for that, the spec ops mode is a great extra that can be very enjoyableI don't understand why everyone is hating on this game no one is forcing you to buy it but that doesn't mean it has to be given a crap review because it didn't change much from the last instalment. The mulitplayer is strong and updated 2 points for that, the campaign is fun to play and features stunning events 2 points for that, the spec ops mode is a great extra that can be very enjoyable while playing with a friend and survival mode just gives it that addictive edge, 2 points for that, call of duty elite while the servers are down currently due to over population, is a great feature that extends the multiplayer of call of duty, 2points and finally multiplayer is addictive as ever and many changes and features have been tweaked, added and removed to fix any problems the previous games had not to mention the new ban hammer, 2 points for that. thats 10 points. but the game like everygame is flawed, the graphics while gripping are not as up to date as many other games out nowadays but at least it runs smoothly at 60fps, so minus 0.5, the multiplayer maps are too tight cornered in my opinion but nothing devastating, minus 0.2, and lastly there seems to be a bug in campaign and single player with the enemy AI where they sometimes don't die or are dead but remain in the combat position but its not so frequent so minus 0.3. so i rate this game 9/10, a good upgrade from mw2 and definatly better than black ops… Expand
  26. Troll_Hunter
    Nov 8, 2011
    8
    MW3 seems to be the best game for a FPS this season. BF3 seems to be weeping on that fact their Multiplayer lags and runs at 30 fps.... 60 for the WIN!

    MW3 core game modes and play are great, I feel they did play it a bit safe and stuck with what works which makes this game solid and fun to play. Why stray away from a formula that works and produces? And the new Spec Ops is refreshing to play.
  27. Masterchocobill
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    Same as it's predecessors. Nothing ground breaking, original or intuitive has been added to this latest outing. Activision really just are selling people the same again with slightly updated graphics. Same old modders, hackers and racist 12 year old kids playing online. Elite is a rip off that is not even working. Spend your money else where on a more deserving franchise that doesn't treatSame as it's predecessors. Nothing ground breaking, original or intuitive has been added to this latest outing. Activision really just are selling people the same again with slightly updated graphics. Same old modders, hackers and racist 12 year old kids playing online. Elite is a rip off that is not even working. Spend your money else where on a more deserving franchise that doesn't treat people like idiots. Repackaging the same game every year is not on.… Expand
  28. Cstratton21
    Nov 8, 2011
    9
    Seriously, why are people ripping this game so hard? Are you Battlefield fan boys, salty, or suck? People give gears 3 amazing ratings when that game is THE EXACT same game, Halo series gets the same crap, amazing ratings for the same game... Yes it is about the same game, thats because its Call Of Duty and they will always do this. It is a SERIES and they will keep the FEEL the sameSeriously, why are people ripping this game so hard? Are you Battlefield fan boys, salty, or suck? People give gears 3 amazing ratings when that game is THE EXACT same game, Halo series gets the same crap, amazing ratings for the same game... Yes it is about the same game, thats because its Call Of Duty and they will always do this. It is a SERIES and they will keep the FEEL the same with new features. I am NOT a fan boy by any means, I actually prefer Battlefield Series myself... but common guys this game is fun, well made, and seems polished off with great features. get over it PLEASE. it deserves MUCHHH better than what you are giving it. get over it. Good job to the Dev's of this game, they listened to the players and made a good game and I am enjoying it so far. PLEASE DO NOT LISTEN TO THE BAD REVIEWS if they are like a 0-1 area, you know something is messed up.

    I give this game a 9/10 because it is not perfect, and it is a remake and has the same feel but is very fun so far and I like the additions they made to this game.    … Expand
  29. Ibjamin
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    I enjoyed playing it. That is what I based my score on. As everyone has said, basically the same as MW2, which is my favorite game. As such I am quite happy. Only complaint would be that I wish the campaign was longer.
  30. Freeshnik
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    Developers are lazy bastards! Same engine for 4 year, even sound without changes! 2011 year on the street, but we offer us to walk on scripts, jumps on scripts, drive on scripts. story is ok, but all other aspects of game are trash.
  31. redlich23
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    This is a fantastic game!!!! Great job Infinity Ward!!!! I wish the Battlefield fan boys would accept the fact that your game is inferior...and thats being kind. The comparison isnt even close.
  32. PbFarmer
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Ok so a lot of these user reviews are clearly people who don't have a lot of time on their hands then to bash a game that they feel sore about either due to fanboyism towards other properties (ala Battlefield) or due to that love of anonymity and getting on bandwagons to bash games they never try. Here's the real deal, if you've played call of Duty MW2, you've pretty much played MW3.Ok so a lot of these user reviews are clearly people who don't have a lot of time on their hands then to bash a game that they feel sore about either due to fanboyism towards other properties (ala Battlefield) or due to that love of anonymity and getting on bandwagons to bash games they never try. Here's the real deal, if you've played call of Duty MW2, you've pretty much played MW3. That being said, that's not a bad thing. It restores a lot of the tried and true you may have felt was missing from Black Ops (I did not enjoy Black Ops), and ramps up on a lot of interesting small innovative changes. Strike Packages were a brilliant split, being able to assign specific killstreaks for specific builds is everything I ever wanted, and the expansion of weapons, equipment and the like is fantastic. The only thing I'm dissapointed by is the continuation of Extreme Conditioning over Marathon, but I digress.

    It may not change the FPS genre or be a game changer, but it builds on what already works and is satisfying to a great degree.

    Also how are you going to listen to a guy that gives this game a 0 and in the first sentence says he wasn't looking forward to this game at all?    … Expand
  33. MoIce
    Nov 13, 2011
    9
    Enjoying the game! Don't believe the negative user scores. Not a perfect 10 all games have faults. If you truly loved previous COD games you will not be disappointed. The story is a thrill ride, multiplayer is action packed, Spec Ops is almost a standalone game in itself. Graphics not the greatest but one of the best. Worth your money!
  34. iJesseee
    Nov 8, 2011
    1
    Ever since MW2, the call of duty series has gone completely downhill. This terrible game is no exception. Although I've only played about 6 hours online, so far the game is a lot worse than Black Ops, and I doubt it will improve much even with a plethora of TU's.
  35. LucYan03
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    Terrible, terrible game. The multiplayer is lackluster, especially if you have played 'Battlefield 3', you will feel like you've stepped back in time 6-7 years. The graphics are brown and grey and decay-esque, the gun sounds are horrible. The realism does not exist, there is no recoil on the weapons.. The maps are very very small and stellar. The only reason I gave this a 1 rating isTerrible, terrible game. The multiplayer is lackluster, especially if you have played 'Battlefield 3', you will feel like you've stepped back in time 6-7 years. The graphics are brown and grey and decay-esque, the gun sounds are horrible. The realism does not exist, there is no recoil on the weapons.. The maps are very very small and stellar. The only reason I gave this a 1 rating is because the single player story mode is worth that much. Torrent it, but do not under any circumstances buy this game.… Expand
  36. Kraut
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    Worthless PoS, same EXACT lagfest as MW2, nothing changed at all, the maps blow, are WAY too small, and make absolutely NO sense. IW has destroyed a once great series.
  37. Velsuan
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    A great game, only if you haven't played to the others in the row. I give this game a 0 for the lame 'professional' reviewers who do NOT review the game but have an affair with Activision. A Shame!... In itself, the game could reach a good score... 7.5/10 for the multiplayers and 4.5/10 for the single player.
  38. xRadio
    Nov 8, 2011
    4
    It's not really a surprise to anyone that MW3 is pretty much more of the same. The campaign follows the same formula that the past games have. The ending is really predictable, as well, and is almost exactly like MW2's.

    The multiplayer feels the same as MW2. The weapons and secondary weapons are essentially the same as in the past MW games, with a couple of new mediocre weapons. The new    It's not really a surprise to anyone that MW3 is pretty much more of the same. The campaign follows the same formula that the past games have. The ending is really predictable, as well, and is almost exactly like MW2's.

    The multiplayer feels the same as MW2. The weapons and secondary weapons are essentially the same as in the past MW games, with a couple of new mediocre weapons. The new game modes are alright, but nothing that I'd want to play for more than a few minutes. Overall, the multiplayer is enjoyable for a while, but it's pretty much just more of MW2. I really don't see myself playing this game for more than a month.    … Expand
  39. Splicer0
    Nov 8, 2011
    1
    It's the exact same game they've put out the last 5 years! $60 for a mediocre expansion pack? This has got to be a terrible joke right? When does the fun part come?
  40. SmearierAnemone
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    I watched the commercial for MW3 so that qualifies my ability to review this game. Are you people that give this game good reviews blind? Do you not notice that even the cutscenes graphics can't even compare to BF3's in game graphics? do yourselves a favor and crush up and disc to small bits and eat it, you must have already ate paint chips when you were born if you even consider this gameI watched the commercial for MW3 so that qualifies my ability to review this game. Are you people that give this game good reviews blind? Do you not notice that even the cutscenes graphics can't even compare to BF3's in game graphics? do yourselves a favor and crush up and disc to small bits and eat it, you must have already ate paint chips when you were born if you even consider this game playable.… Expand
  41. pazzatron
    Nov 8, 2011
    9
    Do not listen to these 'negative review bombers'.Unlike most of them i have actually played the game and it is fantastic fun.What is wrong with these strange people who cling on to their personnel franchise or genre of game and defend them against all others like some favourite football team?Gamers are spoilt! and should show a bit more respect for the hundreds of innovative,intelligentDo not listen to these 'negative review bombers'.Unlike most of them i have actually played the game and it is fantastic fun.What is wrong with these strange people who cling on to their personnel franchise or genre of game and defend them against all others like some favourite football team?Gamers are spoilt! and should show a bit more respect for the hundreds of innovative,intelligent and hard working people who make these games.… Expand
  42. penemue
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    I'm going to make this quick but I'm going to make a strong point. Call of Duty is everything that is wrong with the video games industry today. I'm not going to tell you that BF3 is better, because I don't play that either, and the only CoDs I've played is CoD2, and the original Modern Warfare. Anyway here is what I wanted to say. Since when is a game acceptable when it has one raceI'm going to make this quick but I'm going to make a strong point. Call of Duty is everything that is wrong with the video games industry today. I'm not going to tell you that BF3 is better, because I don't play that either, and the only CoDs I've played is CoD2, and the original Modern Warfare. Anyway here is what I wanted to say. Since when is a game acceptable when it has one race violently pitted against another, since when is a game acceptable to have you slaughter thousands of innocent people in broad daylight, since when is it acceptable for a game to have you mercilessly kill a terrorist in prejudice, without the right to a fair trial. Since when is it acceptable for a game to brainwash millions of our children into thinking that war, racism, and murder is the norm, that is an enjoyable pastime that each and every person should enjoy. Tell me Infinity Ward, when is it value for money for a campaign in a game to last less than 5 hours for the average player, since when do games have a final "boss" which consists of QTE only, since when do games care not for gameplay, and lead you through a script like a movie, care not for story and put you through the most generic terrorist attack story 3 times over, since when do the composers put barely any effort into their compositions... and the game I'm describing still sells 3.6 million sales in one day. Call of Duty now, to me is not a game, it is a piece of media that pushes the War Agenda for the country of America, it is the epitome of buying a brand, or a name and not a product, (i.e. Apple,) it is the perfect way to desensitize our kids, and make them believe that war is the norm, and that a hero is a man who kills another man in the name of patriotism. This game ensures that we put our future, and by that I mean our children, one step further away from our dreams of the likes of World Peace, or a unified world, because this game, and yes, many others like it have prepared them so, and put them in the state of mind that this is the right thing to do. I remember when a game was about traveling through an unknown world, meeting new characters along the way, battling inhumane beasts and aliens along the way, choosing how to change the world for the better along the way, all whilst being asked philosophical and psychological questions along the way, and making me a better person along the way. I don't know what to say in closing but I will say this, CoD is not a video game.… Expand
  43. PoloDiaz
    Nov 8, 2011
    6
    Finished the campaign like in 7 hours, it was kind of fun to see the Word War 3, played the online for 2 days it's just about a 10-15 seconds secuence in 3 steps over and over: run, shot, die. It gets so boring after some matches. The graphics are not so good, the sound is normal.

    Gameplay = 8 Graphics = 6 Sound = 7 Online = 7 Campaign Duration = 6 Conclusion = Rent It just to play the    Finished the campaign like in 7 hours, it was kind of fun to see the Word War 3, played the online for 2 days it's just about a 10-15 seconds secuence in 3 steps over and over: run, shot, die. It gets so boring after some matches. The graphics are not so good, the sound is normal.

    Gameplay = 8
    Graphics = 6
    Sound = 7
    Online = 7
    Campaign Duration = 6

    Conclusion = Rent It just to play the campaign, it was kind of fun.    … Expand
  44. Gunna
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    You must be kidding, Activision!
    First I was not sure if I play MW2 instead MW3.
    Why? Due to the AI and the Graphic! Both are really bad! I´m not a Battlefield Fan boy, but sorry look at the graphic of MW3 and than look at the graphic of BF3. If you see BF3 you think Mw3 released 3 years ago! Of course the campaign seems to be nearly the same as in Mw2... Maybe the multiplayer    You must be kidding, Activision!
    First I was not sure if I play MW2 instead MW3.
    Why?
    Due to the AI and the Graphic! Both are really bad!
    I´m not a Battlefield Fan boy, but sorry look at the graphic of MW3 and than look at the graphic of BF3. If you see BF3 you think Mw3 released 3 years ago!
    Of course the campaign seems to be nearly the same as in Mw2...
    Maybe the multiplayer will be a little more fun, but i guess it will disappoint me like the rest of the game...
    I really can not understand why all Critic Reviews are that good, maybe the tester just love mw2 and want to play the same again - for 60$ with a new cover...    … Expand
  45. chevcheliospr
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    I must say I was super skeptical about the outcome of this game but it has surprised me in a very good way.Mutiplayer is better than ever,it feels balanced out way better than MW2.The maps are very dynamic,sound overall is great,graphics are smooth.Best surprise was SPEC OPS SURVIVAL MODE....WOW.It is super fun,engaging,and addictive.Only thing thats missing is to fix the ELITEI must say I was super skeptical about the outcome of this game but it has surprised me in a very good way.Mutiplayer is better than ever,it feels balanced out way better than MW2.The maps are very dynamic,sound overall is great,graphics are smooth.Best surprise was SPEC OPS SURVIVAL MODE....WOW.It is super fun,engaging,and addictive.Only thing thats missing is to fix the ELITE program,looks super fun but cant try it out yet(apparently servers are broken or something).Job well done IW/Sledgehammer!… Expand
  46. KILRbuny
    Nov 9, 2011
    2
    *This review only encompasses the multiplayer aspect of the game* Modern Warefare 3 is a huge step backwards for the series. Not just a step back from Black Ops, but a step back from Modern Warfare 2. Every facet of the game is recycled, save for one or two new game modes, which are just slight variations of other game types that add nothing to the experience. The few new perks only*This review only encompasses the multiplayer aspect of the game* Modern Warefare 3 is a huge step backwards for the series. Not just a step back from Black Ops, but a step back from Modern Warfare 2. Every facet of the game is recycled, save for one or two new game modes, which are just slight variations of other game types that add nothing to the experience. The few new perks only enhance the lazy, fearful method of camping in the multiplayer, making it all the more easy for campers (read as 99% of the community) to play the game their way, creating an unfair playing ground for people who want to actually play. Adding even more crap to the steaming dumpster pile this game is is the fact that almost all of the maps feature cluttered messes littering the world, making it impossile to get around with any sort of sense. I guess learning where all the little pieces of junk you can trip on can help, but doing so would not be easy or fun. The game itself is not unplayable from a coding point of view, but the way people play do.

    Not totally the developer's fault, Modern Warfare 3 leaves a lot to be desired. The game feels like a precursor to the original in terms of playability, and adds only features that grant cheap players the ability to play even more cheaply. Overall score: 2 out of 10    … Expand
  47. SYKOVL
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Great fun game!
  48. Andy51
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    honestly, I love it. addictive multiplayer and a great campaign
    This does not deserve a 2.8 user score and anyone who has played this game would agree
  49. Agrenost
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    like every COD game, just a reskin of the previous & a complete wase of time. if u want a real multiplayer experience play battlefield 3 instead. i want my 70 bucks back.
  50. Mike520
    Nov 9, 2011
    9
    It's getting a bad rep for the wrong reasons.

    Yes the spawning is less than optimal, yes the maps kinda suck, and yes "tubes" are back in (which I never saw why people were pissed about that in the first place; if you don't like it, don't play), but you're not going to find tighter controls, better fast-paced gameplay, or better weapon customization anywhere else. Best in the series?    It's getting a bad rep for the wrong reasons.

    Yes the spawning is less than optimal, yes the maps kinda suck, and yes "tubes" are back in (which I never saw why people were pissed about that in the first place; if you don't like it, don't play), but you're not going to find tighter controls, better fast-paced gameplay, or better weapon customization anywhere else. Best in the series? Maybe not. Honestly I would have preferred MW2's killstreak system than the Strike Packages of MW3, and COD4 and MW2's maps were world-class whereas these are "meh." But hey, I can live with that. If you're here to give it a bad score because someone used a grenade launcher on you or they knifed you from behind or if you just plain suck, then you have no real perspective on the game. Just because you don't like it doesn't mean it's bad. Again, have some perspective.    … Expand
  51. ceximan
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Takes everything good from black ops, mixes it with MW2, adds a few new features and BAM; MW3...amazing. Ton of content, great campaign, brings back spec ops, along with a mode that you fight waves of baddies. I really like that, because I wasn't a fan of zombies. So worth it, game is a ten out of ten.
  52. SycoChris
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    I gotta say i bought BF3 and i love it also i had no hope for this game. But i had to give it a try. So i beat the singleplayer story and did some spec ops and got owned alot online. But after all that i realized i love this game. The story was epic the spec ops is awesome and the multiplayer is better then previous COD's. So for me this is an awesome game. I still love BF3 but now i loveI gotta say i bought BF3 and i love it also i had no hope for this game. But i had to give it a try. So i beat the singleplayer story and did some spec ops and got owned alot online. But after all that i realized i love this game. The story was epic the spec ops is awesome and the multiplayer is better then previous COD's. So for me this is an awesome game. I still love BF3 but now i love MW3 as well.… Expand
  53. Nicoleef
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Stunning single player, amazing evolved multiplayer, elite is usefull but not needed to have a great experience online, i would like better elite features.
  54. nwmn9386
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    Too many good games out for you to waste $60 on this repack of MW2. Professional reviews do their best, but I feel they have to score it well. COD:MW and Madden are the same thing.
  55. smashbro35
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    I'm disgusted with myself for buying this game. NO ONE should be rewarded for this kind of crap it's like someone selling you for full price a car you just bought. Would you do that?
  56. Article_Reader
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    This game is horrible! I can't believe i didn't listen to my cousin, Instead of waiting for Skyrim to release on friday I said to myself "Hey it's modern warfare 3, it has to be good" But I was very disappointed; It's basically the same game just with a new storyline (which wasn't that great) and the same multiplayer with a few new game modes but what I hated about multiplayer was theThis game is horrible! I can't believe i didn't listen to my cousin, Instead of waiting for Skyrim to release on friday I said to myself "Hey it's modern warfare 3, it has to be good" But I was very disappointed; It's basically the same game just with a new storyline (which wasn't that great) and the same multiplayer with a few new game modes but what I hated about multiplayer was the horrendous map design. It's just horrible probably the worst collection of maps in the whole series; As for the graphics lets just say not much as changed it's just the same game with a few new weapons and game modes but with the same paint job

    I'm thinking about selling it to gamestop, I doubt I'll get even half of what I paid for but at least I can spend that money towards a game that is worth getting    … Expand
  57. Hobbinator
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. MW3 was one of the most anticipated titles in years. I didn't get my copy until about 11:00 AM on November 8th, and the was STILL quite a long line at my local Gamestop. Well, after getting home and popping in my copy of MW3, can't tell you how disappointed I was. I can truly say this was the worst effort put in by a game developer for a game with this magnitude. This game is simply the same graphics as MW2, extremely weak story line, and basically nothing has changed on the multiplayer. It amazes me that all the major review agencies, i.e. IGN, Game Informer etc didnt have the grapefruits to give it an accurate review, but I guess at the end of the day its all about $$$$$. And now MW3 game developer Glen Schofield is asking people to go on this site and give it better reviews? Hey moron, how about you make a better game. I hope you will all join me as I go to Gamestop and trade in Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3.… Expand
  58. OrionRunner
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    I have a feeling most of the negative reviews here are from the BF3 Fanboys. I have both games and BF3 is just not my cup of tea. However, I am not going to run over to the BF3 page and give it a 0. I think MW3 has done a lot of things right this time around. The addition of the support kill streaks, makes someone like me who is lucky to have 0.00 K/D ratio feel like they are helpingI have a feeling most of the negative reviews here are from the BF3 Fanboys. I have both games and BF3 is just not my cup of tea. However, I am not going to run over to the BF3 page and give it a 0. I think MW3 has done a lot of things right this time around. The addition of the support kill streaks, makes someone like me who is lucky to have 0.00 K/D ratio feel like they are helping the team. I will never be able to dominate, the game in MP but I still have fun with it. If you like the MP of MW then you will like this game, if you prefer the MP of BF3 then chances are you will not like MW3.… Expand
  59. GhostGemini
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    It feels the same as it's prequel but with much more improvement. All the extra features & class combinations etc makes me want to keep playing it again.
  60. landonricketts
    Nov 10, 2011
    8
    If you like COD, you'll like this game. Like most game three-quels, developers have tightened up mechanics, gameplay, and generally tried to make it the best of the series. Don't expect something totally new, an oddly familiar request of the internets, but rather the culmination of many things that have worked in the past coupled with successful modes borrowed from other successful gamesIf you like COD, you'll like this game. Like most game three-quels, developers have tightened up mechanics, gameplay, and generally tried to make it the best of the series. Don't expect something totally new, an oddly familiar request of the internets, but rather the culmination of many things that have worked in the past coupled with successful modes borrowed from other successful games (survival) As for the plethora of "0's" I'd say it shows a general inability to rate games on a spectrum. Go out and buy the last 3 movie tie in games, play them, then honestly ask yourself if you can give MW3 a zero.… Expand
  61. lulzatron
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    The multiplayer in this game feels way more balanced. Camping is hardly an option because there are usually two or three ways to access an area and noob tubes are less powerful. The only thing negative I will say is that this definitely is not a significant leap from mw2 or black ops. 2 years of development on the game and it feels like a 1 year patch. That said, it's still a great game.
  62. mareo187
    Nov 13, 2011
    10
    I really like this modern warfare than crappy ass cant' win for **** mw2. The game has a gangsta ass story and finally has a multiplayer dat dont allowed cheaters. The only thing they need for the next games is vehicles like cod 3 did.
  63. schnufta
    Nov 13, 2011
    9
    Okay, Just so you are aware, i have played every CoD to date, and BF3, BF bad company1&2. Now For those who are saying "where are the new weapons, this is MW2.5" The game is a sequel, it picks up at the exact point MW2 ended. so how can you introduce a new sloth of weapons? they use the military weapons of the world, and those have not changed much in the past two years. The game, yes hasOkay, Just so you are aware, i have played every CoD to date, and BF3, BF bad company1&2. Now For those who are saying "where are the new weapons, this is MW2.5" The game is a sequel, it picks up at the exact point MW2 ended. so how can you introduce a new sloth of weapons? they use the military weapons of the world, and those have not changed much in the past two years. The game, yes has the same engine, graphics are only a slight improvement. But the replay ability is excellent. The have taken the best from the previous titles, and enhanced those features. The worst, they have tossed out. The campaign is no shorter than the BF3 campaign. and i found it more difficult. I sold BF3 the day after getting MW3. It is fun (bf3) and has great graphics, and very realistic. But the realism downplays the replay ability. It gets boring. CoD MW3 is and improvement. And it was two years ago when IW and Activision released a CoD title. Black Ops had NOTHING to do with these two development teams. I give it a nine, because i have not experienced the "noob tube" effect. (the one annoying feature which drives a player crazy) that ruined MW2 for me. and the game is an improvement from previous titles. It loses the 10 score because they should work on dedicated servers. only flaw in my eyes. I wasnt looking for an entirely new game. i was looking for MW3, the last in the trilogy of MW. Innovative, no. But it is the best CoD title to date.… Expand
  64. Interdependent
    Nov 14, 2011
    9
    Alright, first of all let me say a couple of things:
    1. Most of these negative reviews are Battlefield 3 "fanboys."
    2. The game is NOT similar to MW2 and COD4, look at the graphics. You critics need better glasses. 3. Riots Shield break? What do you expect, Captain America shields? 4. Overpowered weapons? Stop putting it on the weapons and look at yourself. Review: The Good: - Lengthy    Alright, first of all let me say a couple of things:
    1. Most of these negative reviews are Battlefield 3 "fanboys."
    2. The game is NOT similar to MW2 and COD4, look at the graphics. You critics need better glasses.
    3. Riots Shield break? What do you expect, Captain America shields?
    4. Overpowered weapons? Stop putting it on the weapons and look at yourself. Review:

    The Good:
    - Lengthy Campaign
    - Very dramatic
    - Breath-taking scenery
    - New addition of weapons.
    - No JTAG or hacked lobbies (or not that i know of)
    - Spec Ops with a new mode added.
    - Tons of fun for offline players.
    - Improved Graphics
    - Great scripting.
    - Great audio and explosions.

    The Bad:
    - Cliche scenes.
    - Less AI
    - Weak AI movements and reactions
    - Nostalgia from CoD 4.
    - THE ENDING.    … Expand
  65. ccoady
    Nov 15, 2011
    10
    Obviously those "USERS" that give this game a Zero are just bitter Battlefield "FanBoys", or simply have something against COD. Yes, it is just an upgrade from MW2. It ALSO adds in the great features that were in Black ops, like co-op (local) deathmatch where two people can play online from the same system online split screen. The gun SOUND more realistic (especially the sniper rifles)Obviously those "USERS" that give this game a Zero are just bitter Battlefield "FanBoys", or simply have something against COD. Yes, it is just an upgrade from MW2. It ALSO adds in the great features that were in Black ops, like co-op (local) deathmatch where two people can play online from the same system online split screen. The gun SOUND more realistic (especially the sniper rifles) and the power decrease of the Noob-TUBE really decreases the frustration level. The game is probably an 8.5, since the multi-player maps really kind of suck, but the addition of some good spec ops missions and survival mode really make this game massive, aside from the fairly short campaign mode. Infinity ward/Sledgehammer did a good job improving on MW2 under the circumstances of their company basically disbanding. What you get is MW2 with improved features, all the great features of Black-ops, and optimized modes for hours upon hours of gameplay. Compare to game like Uncharted 2 & 3. Uncharted 2 was a GREAT game. So was Uncharted 3. They use the same mechanics, graphics engine and really offer nothing new in gameplay, just a new updated experience. That's what Sequels are all about. Clearly, the negative "USER" reviews outweigh the positive reviews because most that would give positive reviews are busy enjoying the game....All 4 million of them.… Expand
  66. Tom24v2
    Nov 15, 2011
    8
    This is a decent looking game with good gameplay, and good finish to the modern warfare campaign, a fun, replayable co op mode and hours of fun worth of multiplayer. It introduces new gimmicks and ideas. Could have a better connection to multiplayer though.
  67. Justice4L
    Nov 19, 2011
    10
    Let's be honest. Most of these negative reviews are from Battlefield fanboys who have never played this game. Pathetic. The truth is, this is the best COD since COD4, perhaps even slightly better. Great singleplayer, multiplayer and spec ops. This game is similar to MW2, but that is because it is a sequel. BF3 is VERY similar to BC2, which is fine. This game improves on the already great formula.
  68. HarveyD
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    $60 dollars for a map pack, a 3 hour campaign and for hundreds of 12 year olds to tell me a lot of things I didn't know about my mom. I can't believe this game still makes money. This game is quite pathetic, and Infinity Ward is very lucky that most of us don't work for game review companies. Please bring back the old console games that didn't focus on crappy multiplayer and release the$60 dollars for a map pack, a 3 hour campaign and for hundreds of 12 year olds to tell me a lot of things I didn't know about my mom. I can't believe this game still makes money. This game is quite pathetic, and Infinity Ward is very lucky that most of us don't work for game review companies. Please bring back the old console games that didn't focus on crappy multiplayer and release the same game every year. Games that focused on an amazing single player experience, because playing online with console buddies was unheard of.… Expand
  69. Golem25
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    Activision has once again failed to make their latest COD title stand out. Because, frankly, this is the umpteenth time COD 4 has been repackaged, with little to no innovation. The same broken Multiplayer, the same try-hard 4 hour long story, and soon the same overpriced map packs. It is truly a disgrace, the way Activision keeps confirming their greediness, and lack of interest for theirActivision has once again failed to make their latest COD title stand out. Because, frankly, this is the umpteenth time COD 4 has been repackaged, with little to no innovation. The same broken Multiplayer, the same try-hard 4 hour long story, and soon the same overpriced map packs. It is truly a disgrace, the way Activision keeps confirming their greediness, and lack of interest for their customers. This hasn`t bitten them yet, seeing as a lot of COD-players are very, very young. Too young to stand up and say "I will no longer let myself be milked dry like a cow. I will no longer let this company ruin gaming by repackaging the same game over and over again, therefore being a bad example for the rest". And even when the fans are a bit older, they still have ridiculously low standards, considering they like replaying the same broken game, over and over, paying 60 Dollars every year.

    Because of this greediness and laziness, COD MW3 deserves a 0, but I`ll give Infinity Ward and Sledgehammer games 1 point for the effort.    … Expand
  70. KristhianWolf
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    "The game is exactly what was expected. I guarantee that if Activision/Sledgehammer/Infinity Ward changed the game, there would be more people pissing and moaning about how they preferred it before and that they shouldn't have changed what was not broke"
  71. bedsidetrash
    Nov 9, 2011
    7
    User reviews for MW3 and BF3 are really just another virtual battlefield for fans of both games to fight over. Seems like more than a quarter of the user reviews were created by users who registered on metacritic only in order to give one game a 0 and the other a 10. Also a significant portion of well intentioned users forget to move the bar from 10, so often their words don't match theirUser reviews for MW3 and BF3 are really just another virtual battlefield for fans of both games to fight over. Seems like more than a quarter of the user reviews were created by users who registered on metacritic only in order to give one game a 0 and the other a 10. Also a significant portion of well intentioned users forget to move the bar from 10, so often their words don't match their score..

    Meanwhile, both companies give many critics early access to the game with the unspoken agreement that the critic will overlook some of the games' flaws. Nevertheless, critic reviews are somewhat reliable compared to the garbage user reviews.    … Expand
  72. Infrnlmajsty
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    This game is just what its supposed to be, a fast paced online shooter with many kills and deaths. The new Strike packages for kills and point streak is awesome!
  73. PaulerA
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
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  74. EastonReviews
    May 18, 2012
    8
    New review: If you dislike this game TRULY-- I feel bad for you. I understand why, I enjoy this game and I noted my reasons why. But if you want your money back - well, you know what to do. But, for those trolling (90%) you guys are d*cks. Let me tell you how I know, when the Black ops II trailer was released, there were haters with a simple excuse. "1t l00kz stewpid" Are you kidding me?New review: If you dislike this game TRULY-- I feel bad for you. I understand why, I enjoy this game and I noted my reasons why. But if you want your money back - well, you know what to do. But, for those trolling (90%) you guys are d*cks. Let me tell you how I know, when the Black ops II trailer was released, there were haters with a simple excuse. "1t l00kz stewpid" Are you kidding me? Call of Duty is hated for no reason, simply because it is popular. Do your resarch Treyarch is trying very hard in every mode to please you guys, and you continue to 'hate' it. (You secretly like it) so grow the balls to give the franchise some love (at least for Black Ops II) and quit the hate. They are doing something different - If I read reviews when it comes out saying 'i h8 teh future' or 'day did n0t chang der engin' I am going to flip.… Expand
  75. beundertaker
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    this game is such a piece of trash what a waste of $60. I basically paid for the exact same iteration minus a crappy 6 hour campaign last year Plus an even crappier 4 hour campaign. I don't know why I got suckered into buying this game (trash media hype) but can guarantee I'm not falling for this scam again.
  76. Bosniak
    Nov 15, 2011
    8
    This is a review of the spec ops and campaign only, I did not play the multiplayer. I am a fan of many different game franchises such as killzone, uncharted, gears of war, god of war, metal gear solid, battlefield, resistance, halo, crysis, command and conquer, starcraft, and yes, call of duty. However, I did not buy this game. I bought battlefield 3, and I borrowed this from a friend.This is a review of the spec ops and campaign only, I did not play the multiplayer. I am a fan of many different game franchises such as killzone, uncharted, gears of war, god of war, metal gear solid, battlefield, resistance, halo, crysis, command and conquer, starcraft, and yes, call of duty. However, I did not buy this game. I bought battlefield 3, and I borrowed this from a friend. The first thing I did was play the campaign, as I always do. Being a veteran of past call of dutys, I fell right into it and had a great time, the graphics haven't changed much in terms of cell shading and textures, but there is much more scale and the amount of onscreen action almost rivaled killzone 3, and it runs at a nice framerate like all cods and the gunplay is still good. The campaign is simply non-stop adrenaline, and the devs did a nice job of finishing the story. The spec ops missions are a blast. Play them with a friend is the best way to go and the survival mode is simply brilliant. Giving money to your alley, calling in AI allies, and dropping airstrikes, was, in my opinion, a better experience than nazi zombies. In all, it doesn't make that many advances for the genre, but I believe that it is a worthy sequel and that infinity ward and sledgehammer games have a bright future ahead of them. I don't know about the multiplayer, as my live membership is gone and I play on psn, but I would stick to battlefield or killzone or whatever you favor for your online warfare.… Expand
  77. gutobrasil99
    Nov 15, 2011
    10
    This is a great game. Some people are giving this dumb user reviews like 0 and 1, but if you read there review, some of them are just telling you to buy bf3. Some of them which are even dumber talk about mw2!!!! This is a game review, not a whole franchise review dumbasses. You should be only focusing on the game you are reviewing, and not on other games like mw2 or mw1.
  78. mASTERbLASTER1
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    The essence of the COD series has been watered down and has lost it's zing. For those who like boring sequels, this is for you. For those who like BATTLEFIELD 3, you know what I"m talking about.
  79. viziontrumaster
    Nov 15, 2011
    10
    This game is an intense, action packed, and fast paced fps with a few small flaws. Battlefield 3 fanboys are a bunch of insecure B*TCHES using the metacritic user review to feel like their unreasonable and unfair COD bashing is making a difference, while everyone else is playing the game and having fun like gamers are supposed to. That is all.
  80. Burnoooo
    Nov 8, 2011
    5
    Same game five years ago....New Guns, New Maps....no innovation at all since Call Of Duty 4......For all the retard who gave this a 10 please wake up, buy the entire series play one after another and then give a review before you buy your first Call of Duty and give a 10/10 review on how psyched you were the night before.....Time to rest the series to bed....has really gone downhill and iSame game five years ago....New Guns, New Maps....no innovation at all since Call Of Duty 4......For all the retard who gave this a 10 please wake up, buy the entire series play one after another and then give a review before you buy your first Call of Duty and give a 10/10 review on how psyched you were the night before.....Time to rest the series to bed....has really gone downhill and i see Metacrictic is another biest review website, every website has given it 9/10, 10/10, 5/5, etc etc but C'MON! Every Year this game comes out and they add some extra features such as a couple of cool useless killstreaks maybe a customisable red dot sight, A UAV DRONE! (GASP)! ....frankly no...would rather spend my money on Skyrim, Saints Row 3, BF3, Batman or anything else such as a 100 pairs of socks....I have played this game for 5 years now and become more and more dissappointed every year.....Some review i saw said the Spec Ops is worth the full price alone...NO ITS NOT! you could easily complete it within a couple of hours........Single is over the top as usual....Multiplayer is as good as the Call of Duty 4 multiplayer...oh wait! It is the COD4 MULTIPLAYER!.....the only reason i have this game is because most of my friends (the biest fanboy community) all play the game for some reason, but even they are agreeing with me....So its back to Fifa or BF3 for me til Skyrim or Saints Row the Third… Expand
  81. Bendy_V
    Nov 8, 2011
    7
    Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3
    People seem to continue raging about how the game isn't original enough in it's gameplay/graphics etc. Sure this game could be thought of as "MW2.5" but is that really such a bad thing? If they had changed things about the game, you would just get people raging about how it has changed too much! They kept the game similar because the older games WORKED. They    Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3
    People seem to continue raging about how the game isn't original enough in it's gameplay/graphics etc. Sure this game could be thought of as "MW2.5" but is that really such a bad thing? If they had changed things about the game, you would just get people raging about how it has changed too much! They kept the game similar because the older games WORKED. They had a huge fanbase and the multiplayer was good because there were always plenty of players to play games with. Sure, Activision are basically a bunch of money grabbing ****** who just want games pumped out as fast as possible but that doesn't necessarily mean that the game is bad. I found the game to have very fun multiplayer that seemed to be a touched up version of MW1/MW2. Another view that people should be taking on this is that there are many people who don't own MW2 or MW1. These people may want to purchase this game and your negative "It's no different" attitude is putting these people off purchasing it, all because you are under the impression that a game that is very well done must be completely changed just because it is a new title. Look at Halo for example. Halo 3 was a huge success with a large fanbase. With the release of Halo Reach, many people disliked it due to it's huge changes in gameplay. This could have easily happened to Modern Warfare and i can see why they kept it similar. Also, there were many people complaining that the campaign was too short or not good enough. I found it hard to believe that there were people who seemed to buy a Call of Duty game for the campaign. Military FPS campaigns tend to always be well below average in my opinion and if you want a FPS singleplayer game i would recomend playing something like Bioshock and to stop ripping on a game that is almost entirely focused on multiplayer for its campaign.    … Expand
  82. Unbiased
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Forget the kids and or trolls/bf3 fanboys. Its utterly ignorant to rate this game a F***ing 0. The trolls have screwed up the chances for an honest meta critic score. Hell check out any other Modern warfare game on here. MW2 had a 6.0 score according to them. The trolls are out and looking to get stupid. They have succeeded. The game isnt a 10, but I felt I had to try and even theForget the kids and or trolls/bf3 fanboys. Its utterly ignorant to rate this game a F***ing 0. The trolls have screwed up the chances for an honest meta critic score. Hell check out any other Modern warfare game on here. MW2 had a 6.0 score according to them. The trolls are out and looking to get stupid. They have succeeded. The game isnt a 10, but I felt I had to try and even the score. In honesty it could use some innovation. They did stick to the "winning" formula and tried to change it up enough to keep it new. Its a fine line to walk. Damned if you do damned if you dont. If they had changed it up too much, then there would be **** Then, since they apparently didnt change it up enough for some, theres **** Id honestly give this installment a 8.0. Its still a blast, both on and offline. Online I have been having problems with lag or something. I often die before I actually see the person shooting me , then they appear. Ive shot people resulting in MULTIPLE hit markers only for them to drop me in one or two shots...then having the kill cam show me not even hitting them. That is frustrating. But its hit and miss. Overall, ignore the fanboys who get hard ons bashing a game...then boosting battlefield. I honest to god have both games...pre ordered both...battlefield let me down. I loved bad company 2...but BF3 failed me. I could go into detail but wont. Its not the place. MW3 is a good game. Rent it and tell for yourself. Then come back and let the fanboys know they're morons.… Expand
  83. Orbital
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    This game is just amazing ! The campain is short but still, it's awesome. The Spec Ops mode is like something I've never seen before and we can finally find games using matchmaking, you don't need to play with a friend, that was the problem with MW2's Spec Ops. The multiplayer... oh the multiplayer ! It's just genius... There's almost everything I wanted, I never enjoyed playing CoD thatThis game is just amazing ! The campain is short but still, it's awesome. The Spec Ops mode is like something I've never seen before and we can finally find games using matchmaking, you don't need to play with a friend, that was the problem with MW2's Spec Ops. The multiplayer... oh the multiplayer ! It's just genius... There's almost everything I wanted, I never enjoyed playing CoD that much, and I'm honest. I can't believe the negative opinion on this game, people just try to tear it down, they are haters with nothing else to do, don't believe them ! I wanted to give it a 9 score because of the campain, it's too short... but I give it a 10 cause the teams behind the game deserve it =)… Expand
  84. Roweks
    Nov 9, 2011
    6
    The innovation, the spark, it just isn't there. Call of Duty 4 revolutionized the franchise and was the first step in the right direction. Modern Warfare 2 was the ascension to the peak of an impressive summit. Unfortunately, though, this game is kind of like climbing the same summit with a helicopter. The developers did not challenge themselves. Innovation is what attracted everyone toThe innovation, the spark, it just isn't there. Call of Duty 4 revolutionized the franchise and was the first step in the right direction. Modern Warfare 2 was the ascension to the peak of an impressive summit. Unfortunately, though, this game is kind of like climbing the same summit with a helicopter. The developers did not challenge themselves. Innovation is what attracted everyone to call of duty only a few years ago. Activision is fortunate to have such a massive, casual fanbase that will buy their games no matter the quality of the product. They need to use this to their advantage! Take some risks! The people that blindly buy a company's every installment aren't the people writing lackluster reviews for the product. The developers need to realize that it is okay to take a year off to recalculate and mess around with the unknown once again. Call of Duty does not need to continue as the Madden of shooter games. I have trouble reviewing the game on a strictly standalone basis because of the painful familiarity. The positive aspects of the game were emphasized in my glorifying review of MW2. This time around I just have more complaints. 6/10… Expand
  85. Kerrilouise
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    I really don't see how this game is rated so bad, it's absolutely amazing! Everyone who owns the game I know of loves it. The quality and graphics are outstanding and the campaign is great, it's an amazing carry on from mw2 and I personally am in love with the game!
  86. bazinga
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    All of you battlefield fanboys are a joke giving this game a 0 and then turning around and giving battlefield a 10 get lives for real. If you don't like a game whatever but what are you gaining by being a biased fanboy?
  87. stealtheeeeee
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    This game offers everything cod gamers wanted, it runs smoove the campaign was awsome, the spec ops is so fun. the mp is balanced and fast paced, im enjoying this game its great.
  88. Danny41191
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Honestly im tired of all those Battle Field fans coming on here and talking trash over this game all of you battle field fans know well as i do that you all have played cod in the past and have like it yes modern warfare 2 might have been off a bit but, i actually played the game unlike most of the ppl here giving negative reviews and i have to say the campaign is epic as hell, i absolutlyHonestly im tired of all those Battle Field fans coming on here and talking trash over this game all of you battle field fans know well as i do that you all have played cod in the past and have like it yes modern warfare 2 might have been off a bit but, i actually played the game unlike most of the ppl here giving negative reviews and i have to say the campaign is epic as hell, i absolutly enjoyed and found my adrenaline pumping from certain points in the game. Now multiplayer wise everything seems pretty good guns feel great sound real kill streaks r fair and set high so its harder to get, only problem i will say is that i have some connection issues but im sure thats due to many players coming on at once and trying to find a match must **** up the servers and spawn points i think may need to be fixed cuz sometimes i do end up spawning by the enemy but im sure that this can all be fixed through an update.… Expand
  89. texaschainsawjr
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    I picked up the game at the midnight release and I haven't stopped playing it. The graphics got a serious update and the gameplay is as fast and fun as ever. Sorry for having my own opinion.
  90. garygarside
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    MW3 might not be a complete overhaul or innovation, but Infinity Ward and Sledgehammer Games have tweaked and nigh-on perfected the genre for the conclusion of their epic Modern Warfare story arc.

    The level of detail and draw distance that the engine is now capable of is a great accomplishment of the development team, squeezing everything they can out of the current engine whilst still    MW3 might not be a complete overhaul or innovation, but Infinity Ward and Sledgehammer Games have tweaked and nigh-on perfected the genre for the conclusion of their epic Modern Warfare story arc.

    The level of detail and draw distance that the engine is now capable of is a great accomplishment of the development team, squeezing everything they can out of the current engine whilst still ensuring the game runs along at 60fps - a rare achievement of late with publishers and developers trading performance for graphical nirvana. The second campaign mission alone is a perfect example of the scope now available.

    The story, whilst not original, still contains the trademark COD set pieces and action sequences, and bombs along at a consistent rate of knots.

    The MP aspect has seen a few enhancements, with the perks and scoring systems tweaked to offer newcomers and lesser players an opportunity to shine, whilst still rewarding the hardcore elite for their accomplishments. Again this is not a radical overhaul but a pure refinement and the MW3 MP now feels extremely polished the culmination of the games' imprint on online FPS gaming over the last decade.

    To summarise, it's maybe not as original as its prequels or as flamboyant as its competitors but MW3 is a well crafted, fast paced and well put together adrenaline ride that does exactly what you expect it to do well. The MP is refined and, while not massively different to previous versions, takes the greatest online FPS MP experience and makes it better. Great for old and new comers alike, try it - you just might like it.    … Expand
  91. smashed-badger
    Nov 10, 2011
    6
    Single player is very short (beat it in 5 hours 40mins on hardened) and totally throw away. There are too many turret/on-rails sequences and the stealth sections allow for very little improvisation. However no other game can rival its coop and multiplayer modes.
  92. BiologyMadman
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Tight gameplay, some new guns and the return of some CoD4 favorites. Spec Ops continues to be a reason to hold onto this even if you're not that into the multiplayer. Balls-to-the-wall, 80's action movie/Michael Bay plot. Great set pieces, fun toys, and and overall enjoyable experience. The multiplayer returns mostly identical to previous games, although the gunplay is tighter and theTight gameplay, some new guns and the return of some CoD4 favorites. Spec Ops continues to be a reason to hold onto this even if you're not that into the multiplayer. Balls-to-the-wall, 80's action movie/Michael Bay plot. Great set pieces, fun toys, and and overall enjoyable experience. The multiplayer returns mostly identical to previous games, although the gunplay is tighter and the weapons/perks have been further tweaked from BlOps to create a more balanced experience than MW2 without sacrificing the fun of using ridiculous toys. The actual multiplayer engine has been obviously upgraded and tweaked from previous games, creating and overall prettier game. Infinity Ward's terrible netcode does make a return from MW2, but it has been patched a few times so far and gets better each time. If you're a fan of faster paced multiplayer shooters, you should absolutely pick this up. If you want to play a game that's slower paced and has been optimized for the PC at the expense of the console versions, by all means play Battlefield 3. And if you're some sort of weirdo who has nothing better to do with your time than write negative reviews for a game you have admittedly not played, find a new hobby.… Expand
  93. Hardcoregamer12
    Nov 10, 2011
    7
    Ok well first off let me say that I love cod,and still have all of them.I've spent umpteen hours on multiplayer and am seriously addicted to it.
    When I started mw3's multiplayer it all looked familiar and was like slipping into a compfy pair of trainers.
    The first 4 hours of play I just didn't feel the excitement I usually get when I start a new cod game. The graphics are pleasing to look    Ok well first off let me say that I love cod,and still have all of them.I've spent umpteen hours on multiplayer and am seriously addicted to it.
    When I started mw3's multiplayer it all looked familiar and was like slipping into a compfy pair of trainers.
    The first 4 hours of play I just didn't feel the excitement I usually get when I start a new cod game.
    The graphics are pleasing to look at but you can tell we are now reaching the limits of the current consoles capabilities.there are a lot of blocky textures and most Walls for example look very plain and not unweathered.Close ups of vehicles reveal things like door lines looking like they were drawn by hand with a felt tip pen and no ruler.
    The disappointing part for me was checking out all the maps.On the plus side we have sixteen of them which is quite generous,but I found it hard to remember them by name as most of them look very similar to each other.
    The only map that stood out for me is village.It is a medium size map that looks vibrant and is laid out in a way that would keep most types of class happy.The rest however are small and with nothing but lots of close quarters combat.This suits my style of play but the days of kicking back for a relaxing sniper session are gone.
    A nice small addition is the prestige shop.if you prestiged in other cod's you receive a token for each game.there are some genuinely useful things here like receiving double xp for 2 hours,buy an extra class and even a total stat reset.
    Connection wise it's business as usual,with a lot of laggy lobbies.You will often fire at someone only for them to kill you,then on their screen you won't have fired a single shot.But when in a good lobby it flows well.You shouldn't however expect the lag to improve as time goes by as it is what it is,and if we were going to get a lag free cod it would have happened by now.It's not worse than the last 2 games though.In my opinion world at war worked the best for me as I found keeping the search set to local gave me a good connection most of the time.
    I can't comment on the single player as I haven't played through it yet but going on what most people have said it looks pretty good and I look forward to playing it.
    I honestly think most of us,me included have been expecting to much to come from mw3 and therefore feel disappointed,and in some ways rightly so.I also understand why the reviews were held back until launch day.
    Another thing worth thinking about is had they changed the game dramatically to try and make the game different they could have ruined it and it's probably too much of a risk.
    What we have here then is just another shooter and they have just played it safe.Die hard fans like me with still hammer the game through multiplayer but it's no secret that most are a bit disappointed with it.

    I decided to write this review because one of the developers have asked us,the public on ign to come on here as they feel the overall user score is very low and they want people to be honest.So here it is,my personal opinion,a 7 out of 10.    … Expand
  94. jc123
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    if you dont like this then dont buy it an whine about it. Or do so i can get points off you why you cry. This game is good and we all know it so blow me if you say otherwise
  95. philly42
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    This is the best call of duty to date. I took a week vacation to log so long hours. It will not be long enough. The game rocks in every aspect, it you like call of duty or 1st persons shooters, do not miss this game, it is an incredible experience. Answer the call, you will not be sorry.
  96. BlueInq
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    This game is great if you like the Call of Duty series, however if you don't like the series in the first place it is unlikely that this game will change your mind. There are numerous additions and subtle changes to the game from Black Ops and MW2, many of which are excellent. For example the new weapon sway on many guns such as ARs and SMGs when aiming down the sights make engaging atThis game is great if you like the Call of Duty series, however if you don't like the series in the first place it is unlikely that this game will change your mind. There are numerous additions and subtle changes to the game from Black Ops and MW2, many of which are excellent. For example the new weapon sway on many guns such as ARs and SMGs when aiming down the sights make engaging at long range more skillful. The guns kill quicker than on Black Ops and the maps are smaller and more 'crafted' for intense short firefights. The Killstreaks are slightly more complex but less powerful and in objective modes, going for the objective counts to your killstreak.

    The campaign is disappointigly short, much like CoD 4, WaW MW2 and Black Ops campaigns. However this is primarily a multiplayer game and that is where MW3 is strongest. Overall I give it 9/10. It is the game MW2 should have been.

    Overall MW3 is a superb addition to the series    … Expand
  97. Reiko20
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Exactly what I expected. More of the same play mechanics...The game play is just as good as ever, online games are still just as good. The online maps are a bit annoying I will admit..to much crap in your way and slightly more difficult to memorize right away. I have always loved the CoD franchise..but it could have a been a little better..
  98. XxHighCxX
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    So popped in this 63 dollar disk, played the single player threw the morning in 4 hours then went to work. Came home hopped on multiplayer got to level master sargent person rifleman whatever then threw my controller in sickness at the lag, poor graphics, and the constant bullet hose everyone produces. So last resort was spec ops, still I played for 20 minutes and lost interest and tradedSo popped in this 63 dollar disk, played the single player threw the morning in 4 hours then went to work. Came home hopped on multiplayer got to level master sargent person rifleman whatever then threw my controller in sickness at the lag, poor graphics, and the constant bullet hose everyone produces. So last resort was spec ops, still I played for 20 minutes and lost interest and traded out this crap disk for Black Ops for something that holds its value, zombies. So i'm sorry if you bought this disk that is overpriced and holds no value, get it into gamestop soon and you may come out with 25 dollars for something that people take time to make. Might as well just put Modern Warfare 12 and next year it will be Whatever Warfare 13… Expand
  99. gatts2112
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    As a fan of fighting games, im used to re-releases of games i love. I think what the FPS crowd isn't understanding is the value of a more polished version of a game you already enjoy. If i was going to recommend a street fighter game to a new player i'd recommend SSFIVAE not the original SFIV, as you should be recommending MW3 to new players with these reviews, because it's a betterAs a fan of fighting games, im used to re-releases of games i love. I think what the FPS crowd isn't understanding is the value of a more polished version of a game you already enjoy. If i was going to recommend a street fighter game to a new player i'd recommend SSFIVAE not the original SFIV, as you should be recommending MW3 to new players with these reviews, because it's a better version of a game you know is great. In the end, reviewing MW3 like you have been will do one thing. Kill the sales for a company that makes games you love, and possibly ruin the community's chance of getting another, better one. So, grow up, buy it or don't, but if it's the version of the series you would tell a new player to buy because it's the most polished version in the series, then stop screwing over the ppl making it.… Expand
  100. Lambomania
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Call of Duty has been the same piece of garbage every year.
    Yet so many purchase it every year.
    The worst shooter I have EVER played.
    It's EXACTLY like Call of Duty 4.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 81 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
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  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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