Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

 Xbox 360
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3.5

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 8685 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2,253 out of 8685
  2. Mixed: 954 out of 8685
  3. Negative: 5,478 out of 8685
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  1. ALiEN
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    I Bought MW3 , installed it to my xbox and went straight into the multiplayer
    After 5 hours I removed the disk , put it back in the case and sold it on Amazon.
    This game is MW2 with terrible maps and I mean really terrible maps. There isn't a single map that stands out . I am so disappointed with this half hearted rehash of MW2 , I wasn't a massive fan of BLOPS but it's a hell of a lot    I Bought MW3 , installed it to my xbox and went straight into the multiplayer
    After 5 hours I removed the disk , put it back in the case and sold it on Amazon.
    This game is MW2 with terrible maps and I mean really terrible maps.
    There isn't a single map that stands out . I am so disappointed with this half hearted rehash of MW2 , I wasn't a massive fan of BLOPS but it's a hell of a lot better than this tripe.    … Expand
  2. XQ99
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Its the same as cod 4 and mw2, same engine, same graphics, same structure, same gameplay the lot - there is nothing new about it other then some new maps and new skins oh and the dark green menu now. Story is ok but its all the same, PC version doesnt even work with xbox controller and any resolutions over 1024*768 the game tears and endges become jaggered. Its a full clone, Cloned OldIts the same as cod 4 and mw2, same engine, same graphics, same structure, same gameplay the lot - there is nothing new about it other then some new maps and new skins oh and the dark green menu now. Story is ok but its all the same, PC version doesnt even work with xbox controller and any resolutions over 1024*768 the game tears and endges become jaggered. Its a full clone, Cloned Old Data - now the new meaning for COD !!

    £45 for a new Map Pack - thats all it is;    … Expand
  3. Atinetro
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is a rehashed game, using the same formula that the ground breaking MW1 set in stone. So, with each iteration of the game simply increasing what you can do, giving you more choices and customization, why is this now a negative thing? Fans of the Fifa games will buy each yearly game because they are fans of Football, and whilst it may bug them that not enoughCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is a rehashed game, using the same formula that the ground breaking MW1 set in stone. So, with each iteration of the game simply increasing what you can do, giving you more choices and customization, why is this now a negative thing? Fans of the Fifa games will buy each yearly game because they are fans of Football, and whilst it may bug them that not enough changes have actually been made, they will still purchase it. This game is no different.

    With a game that is, as the User Metacritic score suggests, "Generally unfavourable", why does each and every FPS (with a serious tone) try to emulate the success that Activision and the studios achieve? The industry begs for innovation, and complains when it is not given to them, but when titles come out that give us something new, they fail to sell well at all (Bulletstorm, I'm looking at you). Regardless of whether this game doesn't innovate as much as you would have liked it to, they innovated nearly every aspect of the tried and tested formula with the original MW so, if anything, they deserve a little time to rest and do what they do well; make an addictive multi-player, a coherent single player, and a wealth of customizations.    … Expand
  4. viktorrez
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    I for one love this new installment of the call of duty franchise I've been waiting a long time to finish the fight with makarov and it was an amazing ride graphics are a little more smoother the mw2 which is a nice improvement the weapon progression system is an awesome feature with so many ways to up grade your weapons you will have tons of fun playing with all the new attachments andI for one love this new installment of the call of duty franchise I've been waiting a long time to finish the fight with makarov and it was an amazing ride graphics are a little more smoother the mw2 which is a nice improvement the weapon progression system is an awesome feature with so many ways to up grade your weapons you will have tons of fun playing with all the new attachments and you will find out which loadout works best for your play type but all and all I love the game and I have not put it down since I give it a 10!… Expand
  5. moneytalks45
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Quality title. The same silky smooth gameplay you would come to expect from the series. It's a travesty that there's a ton of people online trying to discredit the hard work of these devs.
  6. voltS5
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    In a word, MW3 is FUN! So far, I've tried Special Ops and multiplayer modes and had a blast. I'd definitely recommend this to anyone looking to play a FUN FPS.
  7. jlebowski0001
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Haha, gotta love the hate. MW is what it is, nothing more nothing less, until the hardware gets better this is good as it's gonna get. Runs at a crisp 60 fps, still looks sharp (much better that BF3 on 360 imo) If you wanna go out and bust your gun vs. a bunch of juveniles this is the game.
  8. elzorrodorito
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Fun game, the developers know their audience. After the departure of so many employees from Infinity Ward including the heads of the studio, I am sure I wasn't alone in wondering if this game would be able to reach the bar set by its predecessors. It may be fashionable to hate on this game, but if you enjoy the genre, if you finished MW2 wanting more, here it is. Multiplayer is moreFun game, the developers know their audience. After the departure of so many employees from Infinity Ward including the heads of the studio, I am sure I wasn't alone in wondering if this game would be able to reach the bar set by its predecessors. It may be fashionable to hate on this game, but if you enjoy the genre, if you finished MW2 wanting more, here it is. Multiplayer is more balanced, single player has been ramped up in the ridiculousness, I like it much, much, more than I wanted to after the less than amicable split between the Activison and West/Zampella. After having played every COD game developed by IW since the original, I was certainly upset that the final chapter of the MW series wouldn't have many of the original guys working on it, but as much as I dislike Activision, they gave this game enough resources to do it justice. It was almost an "all hands on deck" situation it seems. As much as I detest the pace of the release schedule, they have earned a bit of respect from me for not dropping the ball on this game.… Expand
  9. ImPlace
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    It's awesome I suppose! I don't really want to right a review, because I'm awesome. But the game is alright. It has theatre mode (which is awesome) and two bolt action sniper rifles and some new modes and game types. It's actually a really good game.
  10. Heyyy870
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    It's a sad time for all of these trolling anti-call of duty douchebags. Not only is the game the most popular game out there, but the Metacritic user score is swiftly rising as well. Go cry to your mommys and crap in your pants some more, you fanboys are already blown away in the dust.
  11. FatalVisi0n
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    I was dead set for BF3, I was tired of Black Ops MP and all the lag, then I played BF3 Beta, cancelled my BF3 Pre-order and got MW3. I have to admit I was very skeptic at first, the whole Tweedle Dee and Tweedle dumb vs. Activ lawsuit, how could IW come together now and produce a good game with now a new developer thrown in the mix?

    But they did, they didnt make just a good game they made    I was dead set for BF3, I was tired of Black Ops MP and all the lag, then I played BF3 Beta, cancelled my BF3 Pre-order and got MW3. I have to admit I was very skeptic at first, the whole Tweedle Dee and Tweedle dumb vs. Activ lawsuit, how could IW come together now and produce a good game with now a new developer thrown in the mix?

    But they did, they didnt make just a good game they made a great game, I have been a Call of Duty fan since CoD4, and I felt the series circling the drain, but now MW3 has revitalized and brought back life into the series. I really feel bad for the BF3 fanboys who have no life but to post negative about a great game to bring down the score, but for me it's not about the score, I know I love this game, and my friends who play it love it, and you BF3 fanboys, I know you are closet MW3 fans now to    … Expand
  12. Saberwing721
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Don't listen to all of the butt hurt Battlefield fans and other people who think this game is terrible, it is by far one of the best shooters on the market and they have made several positive changes to the game. The new game modes are amazing, kill confirmed being the most addicting. They have changed kill streaks from Modern Warfare 2 to be much less dominant, therefore making a muchDon't listen to all of the butt hurt Battlefield fans and other people who think this game is terrible, it is by far one of the best shooters on the market and they have made several positive changes to the game. The new game modes are amazing, kill confirmed being the most addicting. They have changed kill streaks from Modern Warfare 2 to be much less dominant, therefore making a much more level playing field. I have already put 17 hours into the multiplayer and the game is not getting old for me. It is far and away the best shooter of this year and if you are at all interested in first person shooters this is an easy buy. I know I will get crap ton of "no" for "was the review helpful" but that is just going to be from people who are eternally against the Call of Duty franchise. The game is great, it is well worth the $60 or especially the $100 for the hardened edition, and I highly recommend it.… Expand
  13. theRocknRolla
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Keeps the same familiar formula while still managing to wow you at every turn. Great story telling. Epic single player. Awesome multiplayer. What more could you want from a FPS.
  14. Htownjets
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    MW3 has been lots of fun.. The online play has been exceptional and even though there has been little innovation in the game, there isn't need to fix something that isn't broken.
  15. SquishedGremlin
    Nov 10, 2011
    3
    re-skinned, re-hashed, all been said before. Graphically similar if not the same as MW2, only thing that helps its case is the survival mode, that has earned all three stars I give
  16. Arrancar013
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    The Call of Duty series has revolutionized first-person-shooters in ways that hasn't been seen since the early days of Wolfenstein 3D and DOOM. The innovated controls and the highly addictive game play isn't something that can be denied. Being a Call of Duty fan for some time now I can say that there isn't really anything to improve on which makes it no surprise seeing how this version ofThe Call of Duty series has revolutionized first-person-shooters in ways that hasn't been seen since the early days of Wolfenstein 3D and DOOM. The innovated controls and the highly addictive game play isn't something that can be denied. Being a Call of Duty fan for some time now I can say that there isn't really anything to improve on which makes it no surprise seeing how this version of Call of Duty plays similar to its predecessors. "If it ain't broken, don't fix it!" The majority of the reviews below give negative feed back that claim it's too similar. The only thing I can conclude is that a majority of these "gamers" were expecting something close to EA's Battlefield 3, but I digress. I have followed the Modern Warfare series campaign story since Call of Duty 4. I was a freshman in high school and I am satisfied with the fact all the pieces come together as it comes to an end while I am a freshman attending college in one of the most adrenaline rushed Call of Duty Campaigns I've played as of yet. I can say I've grown with a lot of the characters in Modern Warfare in a way a child may grow with a characters like Mickey Mouse or Buzz Lightyear. It saddens me to have to see them go. With the multiplayer fallback I have I can only say It feels refreshing to jump back into some online Call of Duty. With New Maps, Weapon Perks and so much more, It's like returning to school after a long summer break with some new kicks, pants and t-shirts. The online is as fun as it's always been, and the campaign, as suspenseful as the last. I tip my hat as always to the developers and say thank you for bringing another one for the record books. - "History is written by the victor"
    And the victor is Call of Duty once again. Thank you.    … Expand
  17. RASKELL
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Just bought this game and already I am planning on returning it tomorrow. Everything about the multiplayer is terrible, the spawn system, the maps, the guns EVERYTHING. It is just MW2 all over again, I actually feel as though I have been robbed and conned.
    Nothing new here at all, if you have played MW2 then you have played this.
    Waste of money! Only positive I can say about this game is    Just bought this game and already I am planning on returning it tomorrow. Everything about the multiplayer is terrible, the spawn system, the maps, the guns EVERYTHING. It is just MW2 all over again, I actually feel as though I have been robbed and conned.
    Nothing new here at all, if you have played MW2 then you have played this.
    Waste of money!
    Only positive I can say about this game is that the single player is "ok" but seeing as I and many others only buy this for the multiplayer then it was a waste of money in my eyes. Never buying a call of duty ever again.    … Expand
  18. Sussudio666
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Call of Duty has turned into a real terd. Maybe if they spent some of that marketing money on the actual product it wouldn't be the same reskinned piece of crap every year.
  19. warmsoda
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    It's a 9, but gets an extra 1 on here for the trolling going on. Think about it. Even if you think the game is a "glorified expansion pack," you are complaining about getting a killer deal: 16 multiplayer maps, survival mode, spec-ops mission and campaign, for $60 retail? At DLC prices, that stuff would separately cost $150 at least.
  20. billybob243
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Same textures, same guns, same models, and same animations... This is virtually identical to modern warfare 2. They threw a **** game together. This game is **** **** keep 60 dollars in your wallet and buy a real game that developers actually tried on.
  21. Bugman
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    It's a good game, graphics have been improved, the weapon customization is great, and the story....well, its a story. But the multiplayer is amazing. Everyone says it's a cut and paste and honestly it isn't.
  22. braveman1907
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Great game. I can say that because I actually played it. I like the new point/killstreak system. It really benefits the objective based game type player.
  23. Mephiso93
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    Ce jeu me déçois énormément, pour ceux qui n'ont pas internet surtout ne l'acheter pas car en a peut prés 2H la campagne est fini. Ensuite voila le pire, le mode multijoueur, c'est juste une maps très très petite avec des campeurs planquer partout. La seul raison de l'acheter, est de jouer entre amisCe jeu me déçois énormément, pour ceux qui n'ont pas internet surtout ne l'acheter pas car en a peut prés 2H la campagne est fini. Ensuite voila le pire, le mode multijoueur, c'est juste une maps très très petite avec des campeurs planquer partout. La seul raison de l'acheter, est de jouer entre amis ou pour ceux qui sont accrocs a un point pas possible a l'histoire de MW2 ( j'en connais ), c'est de le prendre car c'est juste un MINI SUITE de ce jeu. De plus, le prix est énorme pour un jeu pareil, c'est carrément du foutage de gueule. Ceux qui disent qu'il est bien c'est surtout les campeurs qui doivent vous attendre déjà.… Expand
  24. codriver
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    ik vind het een goed spel ik kijk er na uit na de volgende cod als je er niet te vrede mee bent verkoop je game dan aan iemand anders en maak dan zelf eens een mooie game
  25. xoep22
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    Game so well enjoyed Mhaksnn felt like I was really well done story of the game creators worked hard to give us a good indication! Good game continue to make more such games is worth the money! Successfully
  26. truuth
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    games **** awful.
    UberMunkE00
    Nov 8, 2011 0 I have played all the CoD video games. This is the most disappointing one after BO and MW2. Looks exactly as CoD 4, with barely any change in mechanics and gameplay. The only good part is the story, but that is easily spoiled because it is so predictable. The graphics are the same as on CoD 4, which came out 4 years ago. Usually I do not care    games **** awful.
    UberMunkE00
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    I have played all the CoD video games. This is the most disappointing one after BO and MW2. Looks exactly as CoD 4, with barely any change in mechanics and gameplay. The only good part is the story, but that is easily spoiled because it is so predictable. The graphics are the same as on CoD 4, which came out 4 years ago. Usually I do not care about graphics but this was just disappointing. I have played about 1h of multiplayer and I am totally sick of it! More campers than ever with a lot of 12 year old kids, way too easy to spawn kill, overpowered weapons etc. I could go on for a whole essay if I would have the energy to. There are a lot of glitches also, of course the game was just released but these are simple, easy glitches that should have been noticed instantly during the beta tests. The maps are all recycled with the same looks as earlier maps, nothing new. I am really disappointed mostly because I waited out in the cold rain for almost 12 hours with my friends and we really were expecting a good game. That this is not. Save your time, go play something else because this is not worth it. At least I can still sell this on eBay for 90% of the money.â    … Expand
  27. neogod1
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    I should have known better when 3/4 of my friends went back to bf3 a day after modern warfare 2.5 came out, but when a friend said he'd sell me his copy for 30 bucks I figured w.t.h. Yep just like everyone says it's a map pack with a few class changes and another disappointing single player. Considering I am frustrated I paid $30 when they normally charge $15 for map packs I can'tI should have known better when 3/4 of my friends went back to bf3 a day after modern warfare 2.5 came out, but when a friend said he'd sell me his copy for 30 bucks I figured w.t.h. Yep just like everyone says it's a map pack with a few class changes and another disappointing single player. Considering I am frustrated I paid $30 when they normally charge $15 for map packs I can't believe they want more money for cod elite, and whatever the hell else they are inevitable going to charge for. Not to be a BF3 fanboy but when I bought my copy of BF3 I received a code for free dlc that is the size equivalent of a new game. I will stick with my extremely gratifying Battlefield series until Activision can come up with something that isn't so cookie cutter and cliche as mw3.… Expand
  28. datdudejohn315
    Nov 11, 2011
    3
    The campaign wasn't that epic like the previews lead on .The Multiplayer wasn't all that hot. The online is to busy with UAV's and air power. There's hundreds of places that people camp in. The maps are huge it just wasn't worth the $65.00 i paid for it, I'm really disappointed with the game. I think Modern Warfare just became Guitar Hero the first 3 were great but they came out with toThe campaign wasn't that epic like the previews lead on .The Multiplayer wasn't all that hot. The online is to busy with UAV's and air power. There's hundreds of places that people camp in. The maps are huge it just wasn't worth the $65.00 i paid for it, I'm really disappointed with the game. I think Modern Warfare just became Guitar Hero the first 3 were great but they came out with to many to fast and made dumb changes. The game is the same old song and dance. The only think i liked was the fact that you got a kill for capping an objective.… Expand
  29. Keeper110
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    I think this game is great! What I don't understand is what everyone is talking about when they same its the same thing over and over again... Sure the graphics look the same, but in order to keep it at 60 fps, they can't improve on them too much more for consoles. They have re-done gun sounds, kill streaks, perks, made 16 new great maps. Call of Duty developed a very good formula forI think this game is great! What I don't understand is what everyone is talking about when they same its the same thing over and over again... Sure the graphics look the same, but in order to keep it at 60 fps, they can't improve on them too much more for consoles. They have re-done gun sounds, kill streaks, perks, made 16 new great maps. Call of Duty developed a very good formula for a first person shooter, and they would be fools to deviate from it. What kind of new innovations should they have made? Maybe they should made MW3 a racing game, or an RPG... Its really easy to say make MW3 different than the rest, but something you never see are good suggestions from people criticizing of what exactly they should have done. The game looks, feels, and plays great. That is the criteria of a good game, and MW3 has it in spades.… Expand
  30. dvilla777
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    Very, very disappointing. Barely any work put into this game at all. Spawn next to an enemy happens far too frequently and I seem to lose connection a whole lot. The game engine has barely improved since CoD4. They seem to sit back, do as little work possible and just rake in the money because it carries the Call of Duty name. That won't last much longer.
  31. callofdutyepic
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    This game is really good i dont know why you guys keep on giving flak for MW3. The game is using the same engine as MW2. if you get past that the game is REALLY GOOD.
  32. phillyphill
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    If they fix the hit detection i may decide to play it again but for now it will sit in its case ill just keep playing battlefield. at least there i can see myself getting killed and now the guy had the jump on me.
  33. Homer250
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    Wow. I assume the people who would grade this highly are all just online enjoying the game. It's tons of fun - nice new wrinkles to MP, new game modes, etc. It's lots of fun for COD fans, and seems accessible to new casual gamers. I don't understand the hate at all. This game is just as much fun as I thought it would be.
  34. Stillsimon
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    Like everyone else is saying this is MW2 with a few updates....... Purchased the game when it came out played it and first people where already raked 30??? What the and 2nd thing is the graphics are so 2 years ago this game should of been updated and not pushed out the User score is correct.
  35. Rangerpunk11bb4
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I don't understand why everyone is slapping down this game? It's a great way to end the story. I tried playing battlefield 3 and it was lacking. We picked up in MW3 right after Soap got stabbed. You then play as Yuri, one of Makarovs men turned to Price and Soaps team after he was shot by Makarov at the Airport mission before you go mow down half of Moscow. You discover this after (Spoiler) the death of Soap. The story is well thought out, the play is typical, however well known, and if you don't give this game an honest look and play, you are missing out. And please, do not judge this game on my words or of the other people who have given a bad review (though I suspect another developer is behind that). Play it and enjoy, have a cigar ready to smoke at the end of story mode so you can take in the full experience.… Expand
  36. villapark75
    Nov 11, 2011
    1
    Garbage, why buy this when you got the same game 4 years ago......talk about flogging a dead horse....
    Same old stuff, nothing innovative and pure lazy on the designers behalf
  37. DarrylShaw
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    Just awful i hate cod - Darryl Shaw jjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjbjhjhjljhiljhlijhijlijijlkjlijljklijlij
  38. champian1122
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    This game is nothing knew from what I've seen of it. I used to be a great mw2 fan and when i watched my roomate playing I thought he was still playing mw2...Same crap different year with these games. Do not waste your money on a 60 dollar map pack. Rent it or buy it wickedly old.
  39. stinger503
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    Easily the best game of the series. And probably the best game of the year. Rather than add some extra graphics or bs like other games might, they instead choose to focus on the story, multiplayer and special ops. The story is thrilling and fun much like the predecessors. The special ops though, wow, just wow. Some of the most fun I've ever had playing split screen.
  40. OfficeNinja
    Nov 11, 2011
    9
    It doesn't reinvent the wheel, but it is more balanced and fun than any of the other COD games. The graphics are much better than Black Ops or MW2 and it is just smoother overall. In my opinion Battlefield 3 looks terrible on Xbox (BF3=30 fps, MW3=60 fps makes a huge difference!) and just has tons of graphical glitches (just youtube it). As a huge MW2 fan, I can say that the changes theyIt doesn't reinvent the wheel, but it is more balanced and fun than any of the other COD games. The graphics are much better than Black Ops or MW2 and it is just smoother overall. In my opinion Battlefield 3 looks terrible on Xbox (BF3=30 fps, MW3=60 fps makes a huge difference!) and just has tons of graphical glitches (just youtube it). As a huge MW2 fan, I can say that the changes they have made to multiplayer have made it much more fun to play (no unlimited noob tubes, no commando, no sniper/shotgun combo). Basically, if you like MW2, you'll probably like MW3. If you don't like COD in general this one won't change your mind. Great game. Buy it, enjoy it and stop hating a quality game that you might not like because of the hype.… Expand
  41. burnt_popsicle
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    Don't let the BF3 fans fool you. This game is fun, and not just a rehash. New modes were added, new weapons and player leveling systems were added. The people who have been reviewing this make it obvious that they haven't really played it. Either their mom wouldn't get it for them, or they just like BF more. That's fine, people should play what they love, but you can't talk about MW3'sDon't let the BF3 fans fool you. This game is fun, and not just a rehash. New modes were added, new weapons and player leveling systems were added. The people who have been reviewing this make it obvious that they haven't really played it. Either their mom wouldn't get it for them, or they just like BF more. That's fine, people should play what they love, but you can't talk about MW3's lack of innovation while you play the same Rush and Conquest modes from 3 BF games ago. Lastly...this campaign to have non-users attack the review score is interesting, but everyone knows most of us didn't get in here earlier because we were playing the game non-stop. Maybe if BF3 was half as fun, you would have been too busy to attack the game.… Expand
  42. hazefire
    Nov 11, 2011
    7
    Ive played all the games, not happy with the lack of true innovation but still playing and enjoying it. I am sure that unless the next version contains large innovative changes this will be the last COD i buy.
  43. YadGadge
    Nov 11, 2011
    8
    I haven't played the single player yet, but multi-player is as fun as ever, sure it's just like the other CoD games but that's to be expected. There's a few issues with lag, the lag compensation in the game feels like it punishes players for having a solid connection. But all FPSs have lag issues, and at least MW3 is still playable (unlike some other recent FPS launch). Maybe someday whenI haven't played the single player yet, but multi-player is as fun as ever, sure it's just like the other CoD games but that's to be expected. There's a few issues with lag, the lag compensation in the game feels like it punishes players for having a solid connection. But all FPSs have lag issues, and at least MW3 is still playable (unlike some other recent FPS launch). Maybe someday when we're all connected to each other with 1tbps connections that issue will go away. I can tell I'll be playing this game a lot, and for a long time.… Expand
  44. ninjacracker95
    Nov 22, 2011
    7
    call of duty Modern Warfare 3 is easily the most anticipated game of this year. However the fact that there are little changes makes me wonder why it is so expensive. The multiplayer is just the same as modern warfare 2, but is even faster paced. It is to fast paced, you never truly know what is going on and you have only time to run around the map and shoot first. Also, the assault riflescall of duty Modern Warfare 3 is easily the most anticipated game of this year. However the fact that there are little changes makes me wonder why it is so expensive. The multiplayer is just the same as modern warfare 2, but is even faster paced. It is to fast paced, you never truly know what is going on and you have only time to run around the map and shoot first. Also, the assault rifles are very overpowered and you will get raped if you dont use them. The maps are average- none of them are amazing. the one bright spot to the game is the special ops mode, where you survive as long as you can against waves of enemies. It was a blast to play with my sister, but i doubt it will stay fun for long to to the repitive nature of the mode. i would recomend to ll people who are thinking about buying the game to rent it first, because the multiplayer is very hit and miss. As i did not play the campaign i am only basing this review over the multiplayer and spec-ops. Overall this game is average, but not terrible. If you liked modern warfare 2, you will most likely like the game. however if you are looking for a groundbreaking expierience full of new things then you should go play another game(SKYRIM!!!!!)… Expand
  45. Derceto
    Nov 12, 2011
    1
    I give this game a 1 for the simple fact that it operates on each respective system. This is possibly the worst depiction of laziness in video game history. Another record Activision can proudly claim. If this game took two years to develop, then Sledgehammer and Infinity Ward should just be abolished. The worst disgrace is the positive reviews and sales just encourage more of thisI give this game a 1 for the simple fact that it operates on each respective system. This is possibly the worst depiction of laziness in video game history. Another record Activision can proudly claim. If this game took two years to develop, then Sledgehammer and Infinity Ward should just be abolished. The worst disgrace is the positive reviews and sales just encourage more of this junk to be released to further destroy what was once one of my favorite hobbies. How the video game market has fallen. Tragedy in the flesh right here.

    ~D~    … Expand
  46. WingusKhan
    Nov 20, 2011
    8
    Im a cod player, battlefield looks good and all just doesnt have the same feel ive gotten so comfortable with. Addictive multiplayer, campaign that does exactly what its always been good at, and spec ops which is alot of fun w/ another person. Am intersted to see something change a little and the mp can be the most frustrating thing ever at times but I feel w/ the other options, cod doesIm a cod player, battlefield looks good and all just doesnt have the same feel ive gotten so comfortable with. Addictive multiplayer, campaign that does exactly what its always been good at, and spec ops which is alot of fun w/ another person. Am intersted to see something change a little and the mp can be the most frustrating thing ever at times but I feel w/ the other options, cod does exactly what i'm looking for… Expand
  47. eagle
    Nov 12, 2011
    0
    Well, i do have to say MW3 is almost same as MW2. But the single player has a pretty good story line, so it got a 5 rating from me. But the rest, like multiplayer are the same stuff. I would rather buy battlefield 3, which has better graphics and gameplay than MW3.
  48. grizchicago1
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    Well to say the least, this IS the best cod ever made. I'm serious. If you're a butthurt BF Fanboy please leave now (No I wont be bashing BF3). MW2 was good... untill people found out that they could have unlimited noobtubes. Black Ops was garbo from the start, people where sitting in corners everywhere with ghost and second chance. In the very beginning of black ops when a person wouldWell to say the least, this IS the best cod ever made. I'm serious. If you're a butthurt BF Fanboy please leave now (No I wont be bashing BF3). MW2 was good... untill people found out that they could have unlimited noobtubes. Black Ops was garbo from the start, people where sitting in corners everywhere with ghost and second chance. In the very beginning of black ops when a person would fall into second chance there would be a frame or two where the player would be invincible. I'm serious see for yourself! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zltypAJfcu0 . Thankfully Treyarch later fixed this but then came along the infamous "Blop Shot" where a person would fall into second chance w/ their primary. Despite Treyarch's multiple attempts in fixing this, none of them worked http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyifsnEsnuY . This plus EVERYBODY sitting in the corner threw me over the edge. Just when I thought all hope was lost, a ray of hope appeared, MW3! Now some people like to be cute and call it "Modern Warfare 2.5 or A patch for MW2." I will be the first to tell you that this is quite the opposite of "Modern Warfare 2.5" Alot of BF fanboys like to use their excuse that they have a beastly state-of-the-art brand new Frostbite 2 engine and we are still running on the same engine as mw2. IW 4.0 (the engine of MW2) was very new at it's time. The IW 5.0 (MW3's engine) may only be a tweaked version of IW 4.0 but there is a noticable difference. The gun sounds have changed and sound sooo much better. The graphics are noticeably better. The weapons are balanced, and unlike previous call of duty's I can get into a gun fight and have a fair chance of winning it. Overall the multiplayer is great!… Expand
  49. Bolts
    Nov 14, 2011
    0
    I was cool with feeling ripped off with mw2.5, i thought i learnt my lesson, never again will they get my money after i shelled out $100aud for what is essentially dlc. then the developers come out online and beg for better rating on metacritic? no sir... this is what you get. people are upset with what you have done activision. learn from it don't beg fanboys to bouy your score
  50. GamerCorps
    Nov 14, 2011
    2
    I have played all the COD games, I don't play BF3 because it does not appeal to me. The new Modern Warfare 3 just seems like a unfinished product. 90% of the buildings you cant go inside, you can't get on top of cars, the maps are too small, and their is crap laying everywhere that you have move around.

    I am very disappointed in this game. The spawning is the worst I have ever seen,    I have played all the COD games, I don't play BF3 because it does not appeal to me. The new Modern Warfare 3 just seems like a unfinished product. 90% of the buildings you cant go inside, you can't get on top of cars, the maps are too small, and their is crap laying everywhere that you have move around.

    I am very disappointed in this game. The spawning is the worst I have ever seen, the minute you get a kill someone who spawned behind you is shooting you in the back, the lag is horrible, I keep hearing something about lag compensation? whatever it is it made the game worse. Their are already 10th prestige lobbies!

    i am reading now how Sledge Hammer Games is begging people that like the game to go to Metacritic and give a good review because their ratings are so low, how pathetic is that? Their are loads of people on the Modern warfare 3 website asking for the developer to give them some feedback about all the issues and what their plans are to fix it, I have yet to see any response from the developer giving any re-assurance to their customers that it is being looked into.

    The reason why people are still playing the game is because it is new and they haven't given up on it yet, but if it doesn't get fixed it will be in that big metal box at Best Buy in front of the checkouts with a $9.99 price tag!

    The reason this game had record sale was because of the millions in crafty advertising, and the paid for critic reviews they get by giving out free game copies.

    I will hang on to my copy in hopes that Sledge Hammer an Activision step up to the plate and fix this, but if they don't, it will be the last product I buy from either of these developers.    … Expand
  51. Afrop
    Nov 14, 2011
    0
    the media hype suggests that this is the most anticipated game of the year, and for me it was just that. now that I have played it, its also the most disappointing. Single player is over in very little time and muliplayer is more frustratingly broken than ever. quick scoping sniper rifles and assault rifles are king, any other weapon is pointless, the lag is shockingly bad and the maps arethe media hype suggests that this is the most anticipated game of the year, and for me it was just that. now that I have played it, its also the most disappointing. Single player is over in very little time and muliplayer is more frustratingly broken than ever. quick scoping sniper rifles and assault rifles are king, any other weapon is pointless, the lag is shockingly bad and the maps are small and cluttered, no doubt the publishers will churn out some rehashed maps from previous games and charge us a fortune for them.
    There is no balance to the game either, in order to win you need to use an assault rifle with a high rate of fire after that nothing else matters. I'd read that a dev from sledgehammer games has been begging for positive reviews, well he needs to as the game is simply not good. MW2 for me was awesome, but when playing MW3 you can tell that its not the same people behind the game.
    the cod series for me has now fallen into the annual sports game rehash category its nothing new or special and am surprised by the press reviews. For a game asking for premium cost, its far from premium value.    … Expand
  52. Meteor
    Nov 14, 2011
    0
    an ok game, but just a re-hash of Mw2, dont see how they justfy the $60 outlay. this is rubbish. Bf3 has it faults many of them but this is maddness. yet stupid people will continue to purchase this crap over and over.
  53. fpsplayer
    Nov 14, 2011
    1
    Now almost everybody know:
    - too short and ridiculous single campaign
    - multiplayer very similar to previous CoDs
    - it should be rather DLC to MW2 instead MW3 title. For me it's waste of money and my LAST call of duty.
  54. MMillar
    Nov 14, 2011
    0
    The game is horrible ... it was promised it be the game of the year ... Following MW2 not Becoming the Worst COD game i've played ... i don't like BF i loved Cod but Activision really screwed up ...I feel the Game Devs didn't really push to try and be ahead of the curve with innovation They just wanted more money outta a game they rolled up out of other games BF/Black:ops/homefront intoThe game is horrible ... it was promised it be the game of the year ... Following MW2 not Becoming the Worst COD game i've played ... i don't like BF i loved Cod but Activision really screwed up ...I feel the Game Devs didn't really push to try and be ahead of the curve with innovation They just wanted more money outta a game they rolled up out of other games BF/Black:ops/homefront into one game than really trying to change the game with improvements like Gears did ... i never really played Gears like i do now with Gears 3 ... it falls short since it doesn't have Multi-weapons and killstreaks ...but i still have fun playing it ...which a game is about ... i can't get enough!!!!! i LOVED MW2 ... i only stopped playing due to the high priced Crappy DLC and modding but i had high hopes for MW3 ... i'm upset i waited for this and wasted money and will never be able to say ... like i do with some games ... IT WAS WORTH IT. -__-… Expand
  55. SimonEverard
    Nov 14, 2011
    6
    On the 7th November I did what many people did and queued up for my copy of Modern Warfare 3 with great expectations. A lot of excitement was in the air and once I received the game I couldn't wait to stick in my xbox and give it a go. The first thing I tried when I started the game was multiplayer. In the multiplayer physics had been improved slightly and things looked a lot moreOn the 7th November I did what many people did and queued up for my copy of Modern Warfare 3 with great expectations. A lot of excitement was in the air and once I received the game I couldn't wait to stick in my xbox and give it a go. The first thing I tried when I started the game was multiplayer. In the multiplayer physics had been improved slightly and things looked a lot more polished. Maps have also been made larger than previous titles which is a welcome change. However, after playing the multiplayer for quite a while now I find myself frustrated and disappointed by the maps. They seem to have made an effort to stop campers and snipers more on this game but with that they have made the matches very frustrating. even when you think you are in a relatively safe area, there are actually 3 or 4 angles where you can be shot from. In addition there are not really any maps that I can call my favorite on this Call of Duty. On Black Ops I had a few (Firing Range, Jungle and Summit) but these maps provide nothing special.

    On the other hand, there are some great weapons in the multiplayer and the new perks and weapons upgrades make it very easy to tailor the multiplayer to your style. The campaign has also disappointed me this time. The storyline is very predictable and the last mission just turns into button mashing for to end the story. I could rant forever about my disappointment about this game but I will summarize. There was a lot that could have been done with the game and in the end it has let me down. Despite this I cannot stop playing. Maybe its down to the £90 I spent on it...    … Expand
  56. redialdj
    Nov 14, 2011
    0
    Well i Loved everything up to mw2. Bf3 now pwns All.

    Except skyrim. Which is amazing.

    In summary mw3 is horrible. Just a cashcow now. Uninstalled and returned
  57. thenothing
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    Gay.

    And I really am Gay - so if I think this game is Gay, it must be really, REALLY Gay. Closest thing it reminds me of is Medal of Honor: Rising Sun on PS2 - you feel like you're being trundled around on a theme park ride, going 'ooh, pretty' (with occasional shooting - which is, hopefully, less like a theme park ride). The shooting mechanics are still solid (not enough variety in    Gay.

    And I really am Gay - so if I think this game is Gay, it must be really, REALLY Gay.

    Closest thing it reminds me of is Medal of Honor: Rising Sun on PS2 - you feel like you're being trundled around on a theme park ride, going 'ooh, pretty' (with occasional shooting - which is, hopefully, less like a theme park ride).

    The shooting mechanics are still solid (not enough variety in weapons though), but on a technical level, this one's a full-on 'Monet' - from far away it's okay, but up close it's a big ol' mess. Those were some very flat, cardboard-y skyscrapers in New York.

    I'm old enough to remember when multiplayer was the yummy side dish which complemented the meaty single player main course. I neither want to be called a 'noob' or be 'pwned'.

    Still, congrats on a well-executed media event (drips with sarcasm)... but can my £40 buy me an actual game next time?    … Expand
  58. GustavoPassos
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    Jogo muito bom, só esta com essa nota por causa de fansboyolas de BF3, apesar de ser um jogo muito parecido com seu antecessor, MW3, é PERFEITO, continua com um multiplayer frenético, e campanha fodastica, espero que essa nota aumente
  59. Erionte
    Nov 14, 2011
    3
    Son muy pocos cambios, la historia es muy predecible y muy corta la verdad mataron esta serie cuando salio el talento de infiniti war , el multi-jugador los cambios se me hicieron pobres los mapas están muy pequeños las armas están desbalanciadas , las special ops creo que es lo unico que vale la pena y todavia quieren que paguemos por elSon muy pocos cambios, la historia es muy predecible y muy corta la verdad mataron esta serie cuando salio el talento de infiniti war , el multi-jugador los cambios se me hicieron pobres los mapas están muy pequeños las armas están desbalanciadas , las special ops creo que es lo unico que vale la pena y todavia quieren que paguemos por el elite olvidalo prefiero un juego de mas calidad… Expand
  60. metalgear85
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    Awesome game! It is shame that battlefield kids have trolled the cod true user average score completely, but everyone really knows that this is truly a master piece. I have played all cod games and this wont let you down either. Don`t fix it what is not broken. Why call of duty should be different than it is? I have seen many game series ruined completely because they have changed them tooAwesome game! It is shame that battlefield kids have trolled the cod true user average score completely, but everyone really knows that this is truly a master piece. I have played all cod games and this wont let you down either. Don`t fix it what is not broken. Why call of duty should be different than it is? I have seen many game series ruined completely because they have changed them too much. If you want great action then cod is for you.… Expand
  61. yu2buku
    Nov 14, 2011
    0
    I love COD and was utterly let down by MW3...its not that I expected anything truly innovative, but I at the very least, I expected to ENJOY the game play. In retrospect, I honestly would have preferred lighting $60 on fire and watching it burn rather than play this crap. This is basically a $60 map pack for MW2 with perks/streaks tweaked a bit...which isn't that big of a deal if itI love COD and was utterly let down by MW3...its not that I expected anything truly innovative, but I at the very least, I expected to ENJOY the game play. In retrospect, I honestly would have preferred lighting $60 on fire and watching it burn rather than play this crap. This is basically a $60 map pack for MW2 with perks/streaks tweaked a bit...which isn't that big of a deal if it weren't for the fact that ALL THE MAPS F'ING SUCK. Whoever made these POS maps should be fired--invisible walls, you can't really climb on anything, way too busy (how many burned out tanks and vehicles can you put in one map?), and too complicated (too many places for the campers to hide). I've never been angrier while playing a COD title and have never heard as many in-game complaints from fellow players as I have in the first few hours of playing this game. Gamestop, here I come.… Expand
  62. Rizz0
    Nov 14, 2011
    0
    This game is everything that was wrong with MW2 and more, the game engine needs an overhaul, hit markers way off, the fact that no-scoping/quick-scoping can still be achieved makes it feel like Activision encourage it. Only one game mode added that's of any value (kill confirmed) and every good point about black ops ripped back out, this is truly Activisions two fingers to their own fans,This game is everything that was wrong with MW2 and more, the game engine needs an overhaul, hit markers way off, the fact that no-scoping/quick-scoping can still be achieved makes it feel like Activision encourage it. Only one game mode added that's of any value (kill confirmed) and every good point about black ops ripped back out, this is truly Activisions two fingers to their own fans, expecting them to pay full price for a 2 year old game and then adding insult to injury by charging for a service they call "elite". Brilliant single player? If you consider mind numbing set piece to set piece and a plot we gave up on after COD4. Save your cash, there's better games (of ALL kinds) out their… Expand
  63. semanas
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    Killstreaks and weapon levels are a good innovation that bring a new feeling to the series! What if it looks a lot like Modern Warfare 2? After all it is its sequel and which COD doesn't look like the one before it? Still, Modern Warfare 2 was an excellent game and I think no one can disagree. So I'm giving Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 a 10 out of 10. Perfect! After all, haters gonna hate.
  64. jasonc
    Nov 14, 2011
    2
    Another year, another MW game. Same old, same old. The gameplay has not changed, the graphics are dated, the story is predictable. The series needs to innovate. This game is not recommended, there are so many games in fall 2011 that your $60 is better spent on.
  65. ryebreadreturns
    Nov 14, 2011
    9
    Those who gave this game a 0 have no integrity and should be banned from this site. This is pretty similar MW1 and 2, but I don't see why that should count heavily against it. I haven't finished the campaign, but there are no major missteps so far. The multiplayer has been cleaned up (no more getting stabbed from 10 ft away) with some nice new features. They added survival mode to the specThose who gave this game a 0 have no integrity and should be banned from this site. This is pretty similar MW1 and 2, but I don't see why that should count heavily against it. I haven't finished the campaign, but there are no major missteps so far. The multiplayer has been cleaned up (no more getting stabbed from 10 ft away) with some nice new features. They added survival mode to the spec ops, which is great. Killing ppl has never been more fun than this. If you're bored with the format, then do the entire world a favor and don't buy it, please. If you love the format, pick it up. End of story.… Expand
  66. romoabel
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    To me its not about the graphics, its about the gameplay, and MW3 has AMAZING gameplay that can keep me playing for hours. The campaign was awesome, multiplayer is enjoyable and I can be sure that im getting every penny's worth on this game.
  67. kissmyash24
    Nov 14, 2011
    3
    i really feel ripped off when I play MW3. I get that we wanted a game similar to MW2 but we did not want THE EXACT GAME. I have been a huge fan of the Call of Duty series since Cod 4 but i think MW3 is a step in the wrong direction. Issues that plagued MW2 can still be found in MW3. The hit detection is god awful, somehow when it appears I am around a corner i still die from gunfire, thisi really feel ripped off when I play MW3. I get that we wanted a game similar to MW2 but we did not want THE EXACT GAME. I have been a huge fan of the Call of Duty series since Cod 4 but i think MW3 is a step in the wrong direction. Issues that plagued MW2 can still be found in MW3. The hit detection is god awful, somehow when it appears I am around a corner i still die from gunfire, this also happened in MW2. The maps in this game are horrible. we wanted smaller maps...not small maps, all buildings, junk and broken cars everywhere with 10000 lines of sight. Lets talk about kill-streaks, i work my butt off to get these high streaks and they are so underpowered and easily shot-down. Air-support is pretty much useless now that point streaks can be earned through shooting them down. I was really looking forward to a NEW call of duty. Instead we got an expansion pack of MW2, new guns, some new crappy maps, and crappy killstreaks. The best part of this game was the campaign. I guess since they just took the MW2 multiplayer and put it in MW3 they had alot more time to focus on the campaign. I have a great analogy, MW3 is like the iPhone 4S, tons of hype for a new game, and something refreshing, but instead you get minor upgrades but the product itself is identical. IMHO save your money, BF3 is not good either. From one cod fan to another, i am truly disappointed.… Expand
  68. theoby
    Nov 14, 2011
    1
    Wow. 0 Creativity in this game. This is a REMADE of MW1 and MW2, same textures, same problems, even same buildings. Im a COD Fan from the first COD came to PC but this is ridiculous. This should be a DLC for the MW2 instead of being lauched as a new game.
  69. xxvmafiaxx
    Nov 14, 2011
    0
    I thought i put in the mw2 disc when i started playing this game, NO DIFFERENCE, Call Of Duty needs a MAJOR rethinking. The game is getting old, i mean comon activision, seriously!!!!!!!!!!!
  70. ninty42
    Nov 14, 2011
    2
    This call of duty is the worst one I've played and I only take issue with the multiplayer component. I have played this game for one week and in this week I have experienced many matches lost due to bullet lag connections to the host being lost. The worst thing in this game is the camping if anything this game allows more camping than the past games there is just to many spots to sit andThis call of duty is the worst one I've played and I only take issue with the multiplayer component. I have played this game for one week and in this week I have experienced many matches lost due to bullet lag connections to the host being lost. The worst thing in this game is the camping if anything this game allows more camping than the past games there is just to many spots to sit and just pick people off with out having to put any effort in. Another thing that feels broken is the re-spawning which places you way to close to the enemies and vice versa effectively stopping you from continuing your kill streak . Despite having 2 studios working on this game you can actually notice the drop in quality now that half of the original infinity ward team has left activision this game was rushed and should of stayed in development for a longer time instead of pushing it out so quickly just to make money. The only thing i feel that this game got right was the the story and the spec op missions which are the only things I play right now because multiplayer is so unplayable. I will be selling this game really soon probably in the next few days and this is the last call of duty I will ever buy because it will never be the same as it once was. I really hope this franchise goes the way of guitar hero and just disappears and people forget about it.… Expand
  71. PH03N1X
    Nov 14, 2011
    1
    Familiar game play mechanics we have seen in previous Modern Warfare titles mixed with recycled graphics has begun to show its limitations in this iteration of the series. We have the giant explosive set pieces that we grew to love in this games predecessors, that used to leave us in awe wanting more, but now we find ourselves bored and weary of this repetitive formula that Activision hasFamiliar game play mechanics we have seen in previous Modern Warfare titles mixed with recycled graphics has begun to show its limitations in this iteration of the series. We have the giant explosive set pieces that we grew to love in this games predecessors, that used to leave us in awe wanting more, but now we find ourselves bored and weary of this repetitive formula that Activision has churned out. The younger generation will find themselves jumping straight into the multiplayer and turning a blind eye to the campaign for a few months to come, and will most likely be satisfied with screeching at other players for their superior play style and on the other hand, shouting 'noob' at the top of their voice when they've secured the game winning kill.

    For the rest of us, however, this is a different story. Where we find ourselves staring at what seems to be just a shameless copy of Modern Warfare 2, whilst complacent Activision and their new counterpart Sledgehammer Games are sleeping in their piles of money, not giving a toss about what the user base wants. I even think Sledgehammer's studio head, Glen Schofield, cry for help was just a stunt to get its loyal fanbase of under 16's to up its metacritic score to help him sleep in his piles of money at night.

    However, I can see some good coming from the biggest entertainment launch event of all time. I can see a revolution, where gamers will eventually stand up to the money making machines and say 'Enough is enough', and demand some innovation and ingenuity from the people that are making billions of dollars from their pockets. Maybe we will eventually see 'reviewers' actually giving a game an honest view based on the pioneering qualities of a game, rather than what the fan base, and studios, want to hear. Maybe we will see studios realising that using the same recycled code and graphics with the same linear storyline over and over, isn't productive (I mean, what else can they be doing with their time?) and needs to stop.    … Expand
  72. andy1828
    Nov 14, 2011
    0
    Picked this up on release after playing Black Ops last night to prepare. Guess what? It was the SAME GAME. So entirely disappointed, I can't believe they hyped up this game to have it be nothing more than a map pack released for $60 that runs worse online. all i have to say: great game!............NAT
  73. milk3333
    Nov 14, 2011
    0
    Modern Warfare 3? Really this should be called Modern Warfare 2.5 because I don't see that many changes at all the only new thing I see here are the new perks and just some new guns thats all. All the maps are boring and nothing special , the A.I is still messed up and retarded and your main character moves like a sloppy drunk douche! The hit detection issues are still there. The graphicsModern Warfare 3? Really this should be called Modern Warfare 2.5 because I don't see that many changes at all the only new thing I see here are the new perks and just some new guns thats all. All the maps are boring and nothing special , the A.I is still messed up and retarded and your main character moves like a sloppy drunk douche! The hit detection issues are still there. The graphics have barely improved at all there are just the same as MW 2. The campaign is still boring and repetitive and I really do not find myself caring for the plot at all it is all the same old boring crap. Ofcourse now you have the online multiplayer with so called dedicated servers, which are more laggy than any online game I have seen for consoles seriously even MW 2 had more dedicated servers. I actually really liked Call of Duty MW 1 because that game did something new and innovative not only for COD but the FPS genre in general but since than Call of Duty games have done nothing for me and have gone completely downhill. Instead of a full complete game this seems like an expansion pack DLC for Modern Warfare 2, it is not worth the money, save your money please… Expand
  74. DarksimX
    Nov 15, 2011
    1
    I'd rate this game higher if they would learn to no put quick scoping into this game. It is cheap when a player can take down 3 people in 2 seconds without aiming down the crosshairs. IMO I'd give a negative score for this alone. Also it's bad enough with noob tubes in hardcore but to add a semi auto launcher is just crap. Please fix these and stop catering to a-holes that can't play aI'd rate this game higher if they would learn to no put quick scoping into this game. It is cheap when a player can take down 3 people in 2 seconds without aiming down the crosshairs. IMO I'd give a negative score for this alone. Also it's bad enough with noob tubes in hardcore but to add a semi auto launcher is just crap. Please fix these and stop catering to a-holes that can't play a game without being cheap. Also what's the point of claymores and Bettie's if you can get around them so easily with a perk?… Expand
  75. wolfman7173
    Nov 15, 2011
    2
    OK, So Modern Warfare 3 comes out to much anticipation. Millions of people pre-order and buy this game in the first few days of release. This game is now the most grossing game of all time. And what did you get for your time and money. Well for most of us we got what we expected. The game is VERY similar to previous renditions. The game is so similar that many of who love the seriesOK, So Modern Warfare 3 comes out to much anticipation. Millions of people pre-order and buy this game in the first few days of release. This game is now the most grossing game of all time. And what did you get for your time and money. Well for most of us we got what we expected. The game is VERY similar to previous renditions. The game is so similar that many of who love the series are very disappointed in the fact so much has improved over the previous releases. You can go into much debate over the positive and negative of each title released. However, much to be said is that there was always things that improved. I would say that COD4 was a breakthrough and even MW2 was revolutionary in many ways. Black Ops brought us the "Currency System" of buying your perks and weapons and for some that was huge and a great add-on. But mainly you saw improvements that have become staples. Examples:
    COD4 - First "Modern" war shooter for the series and really moved the genre forward to that. Think of it this way, how many WWII shooters exist these days. World at War - Introduced us to Zombies and who would have though they would be so addicting. Modern Warfare 2 - Brought us back to the Modern shooter and added some much needed improvements to the game play (Except for Quick Scoping - which is short for "I cant aim")
    Black Ops - This brought us the Wager Matches and who would have thought playing games like Gun Game, Sharpshooter, One in the Chamber and Sticks and Stones would be so much fun. They also started the ability to Split Screen online. This was huge for those with families and multiple people wanting play at the same time.
    Modern Warfare 3 - Kill Confirmed and Team Defend which are nice and have their positives. I think everyone like the campers being gone in Kill Confirmed and Team Defend has its positives when playing with friends. So what else did MW3 bring us. "Survival Mode" - No wait, that is Zombies in the modern war style. "Wager Matches" - No, these came from Black Ops. "Split Screen" - No that was from Black Ops too. "Modern Shooter" - No, this is from several renditions now. So really all we got was two new game modes. Taking the same weapons and adding a few new ones with a little shuffling of the perks does not make a game. It makes an Expansion. Let's look at Multiplayer and see what we have. First of all the Balancing of Weapons is way out of wack. You should not be able to snipe someone from across the map with a LMG in 3-5 shots. That is not possible. You should not have people aiming down the sights and turning a corner and getting a head shot when you were barely spawned and they have no radar or UAV up. Can you say "Aimbot" and cheating? To see MW2 aimbots working with MW3 on release day says they didn't even think to fix them. I can't believe the developers don't surf the websites and download all of the aimbots and think to patch them so they don't work. The maps are the same scene over and over again. A city scene, a bazaar, a city scene, a warehouse, a city scene with a downed helicopter. Really? In the previous releases we have been to the jungle, a ship deck, warehouses, cities, container yards, training setups with plywood, etc. Lets have some imagination again. With the weapons so over powered, the cheats in use so early, bad map designs and bad spawn locations you get very frustrated with the game. I know, so you are doing good in the game and disagree. Well I am a better then average player. I maintain a typical 1.2 Kill/Death ratio in most releases and so far in Modern Warfare 3 I have a .5 K/D. I think there is something wrong in that. The real crazy thing is I have about a dozen friends (Online and in real life) that are similar players or much better and none of them have a K/D over .7 and are complaining about the same things. Some of them have K/D ratios above 3.0. Then take the leader boards for Accuracy in MW3, and explain to me how the first 250+ people have a 100% accuracy. How is that possible? There is nobody that good and they should all be checked for cheating. Since Elite records all games it should be easy to watch the game and see they cheated. Really 30-0 in a TDM game. Is that possible without a hack? Most will say it is not.

    Now you have the developers going on Twitter and asking "Fans" to come to Metacritic and "Boost" the user score. Really? If your product is good you will get a good score. Even if it starts out negative, as those who play it see its good they will balance out the score on their own. But if you have to ask your fan base to boost the score, you know you did something wrong. In my humble opinion, Activision screwed up in letting the two original IW developers go and they got a second rate person to handle the MW3 development team and such they got a second rate product. For me the release was something I looked forward too.    … Expand
  76. El_Capitan
    Nov 15, 2011
    0
    Single player was great, short...but great. Oh, but what about the multiplayer? The golden gem that keeps people buying COD?

    Someone obviously loved using the copy/paste tool because there were hundreds of models littered around the map making the flow of the multiplayer very difficult. Even for a person with a keen eye, it's difficult to keep an eye out when you have obstacles every    Single player was great, short...but great. Oh, but what about the multiplayer? The golden gem that keeps people buying COD?

    Someone obviously loved using the copy/paste tool because there were hundreds of models littered around the map making the flow of the multiplayer very difficult. Even for a person with a keen eye, it's difficult to keep an eye out when you have obstacles every other few cm in your way. The levels were really frustrating as a result of this.

    Stealthing is very hard. I'm not a camper but the UAV's coming in every second and heavy footsteps even when crouching made it very hard to approach an enemy comfortably nested in the corner. Because levelling up takes a long time, you don't get to unlock anything of any benefit until at least around level 40, which is probably about 12-15 hours of game play!

    Until then, you're a deer in the middle of a stampede, you're Simba in The Lion King (you know the sad scene where he is almost trampled). You're fubarred.

    I understand it is a different developer from Black Ops, but gee, they could have at least taken some good ideas. The matchmaking for one, the fact it doesn't constantly spawn you RIGHT IN FRONT OF THE ENEMY and then spawn them RIGHT IN FRONT OF YOU at critical moments! I think I waited about 15 seconds a time to spawn and instantly be killed for about 6 or 7 times in capture the flag at one point!

    Oh, they didn't include locale match making too. It was great when I could play against people with connections closer by, when lag was less frequent and you could see enemies before they saw you. I'm in the UK and I'm guessing mostly Americans play this, which is great for them but not for us Europeans who have to send data to the states and back!

    What's with the support packages as well? Do we really need a UAV called in every few seconds?    … Expand
  77. spartanfox
    Nov 15, 2011
    7
    This game is getting a lot of flak from the community (though some might be because of a fanboy war between MW3 players and Battlefield 3 players) but the game itself is not all that bad. Taken by itself, it actually is a pretty good game. The campaign, given the track record for "modern age" military shooters is passable, albeit short, but isn't likely the main reason people buy the gameThis game is getting a lot of flak from the community (though some might be because of a fanboy war between MW3 players and Battlefield 3 players) but the game itself is not all that bad. Taken by itself, it actually is a pretty good game. The campaign, given the track record for "modern age" military shooters is passable, albeit short, but isn't likely the main reason people buy the game anyway. The multiplayer, being the core reason most people will buy the game, is very similar to MW2, and took out a lot of the things Black Ops had (credit system, the way the killstreaks work), which makes sense given the transition in developers between games. My biggest complaint regarding the maps is many of them are flat, yet have so many corners that it is almost impossible to not just spray and pray around every corner just to protect yourself. I'm assuming that means IW is taking the DLC route to address this with better maps. Still, it doesn't deserve the score it is getting from many, its a competent shooter and deserves a play through if you want some quick action in your FPS games.… Expand
  78. Madeyepadeye
    Nov 16, 2011
    6
    For a game that most people know and love, you will still love this game. If you had fun with the mulitplayer in past cod games you will sure enjoy this; yes the maps are uninspiring and rather small in scale but the action is as fast paced as normal. But For me that is where it stops, it just feels far to much like the same old same, an before people say well what did you expect, IFor a game that most people know and love, you will still love this game. If you had fun with the mulitplayer in past cod games you will sure enjoy this; yes the maps are uninspiring and rather small in scale but the action is as fast paced as normal. But For me that is where it stops, it just feels far to much like the same old same, an before people say well what did you expect, I excepted more; I just excepted it to be worth the 45 pound that people parted with, i'm glad I rented this game because in the end of the day it is a 4 year old game. On the campaign The story is very predictable and the explosions that happen every 5mins are far to over the top and just don't look very good on a engine that is far to dated. The spec ops is far the best part of the game in my eyes.… Expand
  79. shelbstar
    Nov 16, 2011
    10
    Many people are saying that this is just a cut-and-paste game, and I completely disagree. Aside from the new features, the graphics are similar, yes similar, but they are a lot better, the attention to detail is simply astounding. The single player campaign, is rather short, but it is nevertheless amazing. The story keeps you on the edge of your seat and is unpredictable, gripping andMany people are saying that this is just a cut-and-paste game, and I completely disagree. Aside from the new features, the graphics are similar, yes similar, but they are a lot better, the attention to detail is simply astounding. The single player campaign, is rather short, but it is nevertheless amazing. The story keeps you on the edge of your seat and is unpredictable, gripping and quite frankly a great end to the trilogy. Survival mode is a feature that has been added in this year and to be honest, as a big fan of WAW and BLOPS zombies i thought it would try to be too much like that and fail, put simply it's not the same, and it's great in its own right. The multiplayer, obviously without changing massively, has some new perks and guns but to be completely fair is a little of the same, but that in itself has allowed it to be polished to a high standard, it will NEVER be everyone's cup of tea, but then again what will all I know is it's my cup of tea and my favourite multiplayer by far! This game is great in all aspects and I would highly recommend it :)… Expand
  80. tony9000
    Nov 16, 2011
    8
    I'm writing this review in response to a tweet made by Sledgehammer Games to get its fans to raise this user score on Metacritic. I think this game deserves an honest review so Activision knows how some of us truely feel about its Modern Warfare franchise to this point.

    If you don't know anything about the drama going on between Jason West and Vince Zampella vs. Activision, then I suggest    I'm writing this review in response to a tweet made by Sledgehammer Games to get its fans to raise this user score on Metacritic. I think this game deserves an honest review so Activision knows how some of us truely feel about its Modern Warfare franchise to this point.

    If you don't know anything about the drama going on between Jason West and Vince Zampella vs. Activision, then I suggest you do some catching up at IGN.com. Do a search on IGN.com about the lawsuit going on between these two guys (the original creators behind the Modern Warfare series) and Activision to learn more.

    Once you know what's going on in this lawsuit, you will then know that MW3 was not made by the original creators of the Modern Warfare series. Actually its something like 30 of the top developers left Invinity Ward to go work with Zimpella and West over at Electronic Arts. So none of the top talent behind the series worked on MW3.

    So in my opinion this is why we have a game that is no different, if not less, than what came with MW2 (graphics, controls, maps, story, spec ops, etc.). This is why the game brings nothing new to the table.

    I agree with most of the users on this site in that this game is no more than MW2 2.5. I think Activision should have done something different with the this game. They should have realized that there's no way any team could have lived up to Zimpella and West's standard and creativity in such a short period of time.

    What they should have done is made this game a summary of the Modern Warfare series on the these systems. They should have made a game that sort of paid tribute to the series and gotten themselves ready for MW3 on the new systems coming in a few years.

    They could put this game out with all the fixes that annoyed people, included all the map from MW1 and MW2, included all spec ops missions, and just straight blew out of the multiplayer experience, really paying tribute to the entire series. And then maybe had a trailer that announced MW3 for XBOX 720 and PS4. I think doing this would have given Activision the time it needed to find a team that could really put something out that lives up to the standards we all expect from the MW series. But I still give it a good review. You should still buy the game because its still a solid experience and the multiplayer is still good, but not great. The multiplayer does feel a little slimmed down compared to its predecessor but it doesn't deserve a zero. I give the game an 8.0. I will give Activision another chance with the next Modern Warfare. I also can't wait to see what Zimpella and West are up to.    … Expand
  81. Miadant
    Nov 17, 2011
    0
    Still **** .
  82. nematic
    Nov 17, 2011
    1
    Just bad. The more I play it, the more I hate it. Its more or less a bad, rehashed version of all the prior COD games. Save yourself a few dollars and pick up Black Ops, MW 1 or MW 2. Regret ever spending money on this game.
  83. yankeerings
    Nov 17, 2011
    0
    What a huge let down. I don't know what was worse, this game or the ending of "LOST". My friends and I are now playing BF3. Black Ops was way better then this piece of **** game, its just a $60 map pack for mw2. Pure laziness.
  84. Zeren
    Nov 17, 2011
    0
    It's the exact same as the last 3. Nothing has changed, nothing has improved. Here are some words to full up the rest of the review. That wasn't enough? Ok. Here are some more words.
  85. yongkhsg
    Nov 17, 2011
    10
    Modern warfare 3 has done it again...never be disappointed with Call of duty series...the story lines were good , and able to tell the complete stories of MW1 to MW3. The game play was fun too...again with AC130 which is enjoyable...A10, remote control drone etc...the Spec-Ops is full of options and is fun too!
  86. HonestyIsKey
    Nov 20, 2011
    7
    I plan to give an honest review of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, I have seen very in the middle reviews, most are in the extremes of either 10s or 0s, 0 being the more prevalent. My review will be broken down in three branches, one for each of the three main sections of the game. As everyone else giving a review has pointed out, MW3 was built using the same engine was MW2, and because ofI plan to give an honest review of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, I have seen very in the middle reviews, most are in the extremes of either 10s or 0s, 0 being the more prevalent. My review will be broken down in three branches, one for each of the three main sections of the game. As everyone else giving a review has pointed out, MW3 was built using the same engine was MW2, and because of that, the visuals aren't what you'd expect from the third game in series (I'm talking Modern Warfare series, not the Call of Duty series in general) . The graphics do look a bit more polished, but that is most likely do to the artists, then the engine drawing them. Campaign: I just finished the campaign on Veteran difficulty. The campaign in terms of story is by far one of the best I have ever played in the Call of Duty franchise, but that is not to say I couldn't predict it either. On the final missions, the music is so perfectly made for the scene that it boosts up what would otherwise be a lackluster finale to the series. All together though, the campaign took me for a ride that I will never forget, at the end of it, I did actually feel very entertained and amazed. However, the atrocities that has plagued every Modern Warfare game still exists in MW3, by which I mean, enemies will disregard their own safety to rush past your A.I teammates and charge for you, and only you. The enemies know where you are, and if in view will shoot only for you and not at your other A.I teammates. Your A.I teammates aren't intelligent by any means, even on Veteran difficulty they are terrible accuracy. Perhaps the most annoying thing though is the fact that the enemies will infinitely spawn from doors and behind buildings unless you continue to move up, if you sit back you eventually will die from running low on ammo. Special Ops:Special Ops was a new feature to MW2, and it was a brilliant innovation to the series, Infinity Ward and Sledge Hammer Games didn't break the imagine barrier here, they added their own version of Zombies, a Treyarch signature. MW3 has taken that idea and brought it into the Modern Warfare perspective by instead of zombies, it's wave after wave of increasingly difficult soldiers. They added a couple new features like being able to buy perks and artillery, but it isn't anything new to the franchise, it's a mix from Treyarch's zombies and GOW's Horde 2.0 fortifications in my personal opinion. The rest of Spec Ops allows you to either go in alone, or team up with a buddy to do a variety of missions taken from the campaign or specially created for Spec Ops and try and beat them for, both to earn stars (get all stars to get an achievement) and beat times set by your friends. Multiplayer: Obviously if you're buying a CoD game, you aren't just buying it for the story line, you are buying it to play some good old competitive multiplayer. As one reviewer put it, it looks and feels like MW 2.5, and I'd agree, I do feel like I dropped 60 dollars for new maps, that's about it. Sure you do have some new guns and perks, but that doesn't constitute the money I put down for it. They tried to do too much with the maps this time around, their are about five different ways to go to any one spot, or in any one alleyway you may be running down and the the chances that someone isn't waiting for you, or will spot you is low, and it gets aggravating very quickly. Two of my personal problems with the game are, they split up the Sleight of Hand Pro ability from Modern Warfare 2, and put it's base ability and pro ability into two separate perks. They also took out Stopping Power, my personal favorite perk, why I don't know, perhaps to balance the game, but even still the game is very very much unbalanced. There are definitively certain guns that are better than others, and without Stopping Power if it's a bad gun, unfortunately it's a bad gun now, because without extra damage you won't kill anyone. Lag is a problem this time around, I've shot at a guy with the same gun as me, only to hit him first, but still die because my other bullets didn't register. The Strike Packages are terrible and not thought through at all, the Support Package where your kill streaks don't reset on death is a nice idea, but bad implementation. UAV's are CONSTANTLY being called in a match, it's very aggravating, also stealth bombers are apart of the Support Package, I don't understand that implementation either. If the Support Package actually did only Support it'd be nice, but with stealth bombers and advanced UAVs, not using it when you know you can get at least 9 kills a game is stupidity. When you think about it, a new CoD has come out yearly with the same fast paced action formula, so the fact that the latest in the series didn't change much shouldn't be that big of a surprise to anyone. I'm giving it a 7 out of 10, for being what MW2 should have been.… Expand
  87. Zyoret
    Nov 21, 2011
    0
    This got boring 2 games ago.

    The formula hasn't changed it all, it's not evolving at all, it is nothing new, nothing special, nothing significant beyond a fad of young teenage boys. Do not get, do not waste time or money.
  88. Brand82715
    Nov 20, 2011
    8
    MW3 multiplayer plays a lot like MW2. There are some new perks and the weapon proficiency is a nice touch. There isn't as much chaos as MW2 which makes it much more enjoyable. I will say there are a ton of campers in this game which, if you like to rush, can make it frustrating. If you sit back and look at both MW3 and BF3 they are both similar to the prior games. Where do you go fromMW3 multiplayer plays a lot like MW2. There are some new perks and the weapon proficiency is a nice touch. There isn't as much chaos as MW2 which makes it much more enjoyable. I will say there are a ton of campers in this game which, if you like to rush, can make it frustrating. If you sit back and look at both MW3 and BF3 they are both similar to the prior games. Where do you go from there? I own both games and enjoy both titles, but MW3 is more enjoyable to me.… Expand
  89. finchell
    Nov 20, 2011
    8
    Classic Call of Duty engine we have come to love, although a little less innovative then many would like, Modern Warfare 3 is still a lot of fun. The multi-player is really fast paced and feels a lot like CoD 4 with a little freshness.
  90. Dark_Knight1990
    Nov 20, 2011
    4
    I have been a longtime fan of the Call of Duty franchise but this particular game has really disappointed me. I feel like Activision is just milking the franchise for all it is worth and killing it in the process. The formula for Campaign, Spec-Ops and Multiplayer are all the EXACT same as in previous iterations with the exception of the "new" survival mode. That new mode pits playersI have been a longtime fan of the Call of Duty franchise but this particular game has really disappointed me. I feel like Activision is just milking the franchise for all it is worth and killing it in the process. The formula for Campaign, Spec-Ops and Multiplayer are all the EXACT same as in previous iterations with the exception of the "new" survival mode. That new mode pits players against endless waves of AI. But hold on, they didn't even change the engine for Spec-Ops to allow for more than two people to play at once? Its shameful. The lack of innovation and change to one of my most beloved games has me questioning whether or not to buy the inevitable version next year. There is some fun to be had here, don't get me wrong. The multiplayer offers some fun times with friends, but its nothing you haven't seen before. The campaign provides a fitting, although predictable end to the story arc began in Call of Duty 4. These are the only saving graces to this otherwise unremarkable game however.… Expand
  91. MyCriticReview
    Nov 20, 2011
    3
    Presentation
    An average presentation, with the best campaign in the series to date. But the campaign's story, gameplay, and sound are the worse of the franchise.
    Graphics Once again, graphics are one of the highlights of the game, with more detailed textures then ever before in the series. But texture depth and shadowing continues to not be touched even the slightest. Sound The music    Presentation
    An average presentation, with the best campaign in the series to date. But the campaign's story, gameplay, and sound are the worse of the franchise.

    Graphics
    Once again, graphics are one of the highlights of the game, with more detailed textures then ever before in the series. But texture depth and shadowing continues to not be touched even the slightest.

    Sound
    The music score is average for the gaming industry. Weapon sounds are the worst of the series and contain little to no depth. Sound blending is also poor and could use more options in menus. Voice acting is well done.

    Gameplay
    As stated in presentation, the campaign story is not very good, but the environments are varied and detailed. The developers should have taken some cues from the last game of the franchise and removed the action button prompt in cutscenes; it ruins the flow of the game. The multiplayer is well balanced, but contains so many lag related issues it is unplayable competitively. Spec Ops is improved with more missions and survival mode.

    Lasting Appeal
    Fans craving more of the same will be satisfied but with so many lag related issues in multiplayer, the lasting appeal is virtually gone.    … Expand
  92. silverbeard
    Nov 21, 2011
    3
    After reading the "Metacritic" article posted on IGN. I had. No. Must. Do my part to discourage any sequels or prequels to this franchise. I must begin by saying i have not played this game. But i have played and purchased the previous 'Call of Duty' games. I hear all they changed was the "3" on the title. They even cut copied pictures from the previous title onto the jacket. Therefore iAfter reading the "Metacritic" article posted on IGN. I had. No. Must. Do my part to discourage any sequels or prequels to this franchise. I must begin by saying i have not played this game. But i have played and purchased the previous 'Call of Duty' games. I hear all they changed was the "3" on the title. They even cut copied pictures from the previous title onto the jacket. Therefore i give it 3 out of 10. It is the third in the series after all. Do not purchase. I have not. Or next year we will be playing "Call of Guitar Hero: DJ warfare 6"… Expand
  93. 40somegamer
    Nov 21, 2011
    7
    O.K. I really,really wanted to like this game. And concerning the campaign I did. A little short, but man o man what a thrill ride! It's worth a rental for sure. Now on to the multi-player. I'm not gonna go on and rip this part of the game. I mean it works. But for me it's just too much of the same old stuff. I had the game turned up to hear the surround sound and I honestly think many ofO.K. I really,really wanted to like this game. And concerning the campaign I did. A little short, but man o man what a thrill ride! It's worth a rental for sure. Now on to the multi-player. I'm not gonna go on and rip this part of the game. I mean it works. But for me it's just too much of the same old stuff. I had the game turned up to hear the surround sound and I honestly think many of the weapons sound alike. I can have fun with, but I'm just wishing the series would show a little more for the money. It almost seems to me that I paid $60 bucks for a expansion map pack.… Expand
  94. manicMONSTER
    Nov 21, 2011
    7
    This game is nothing special, but its exactly what i expected for a yearly release. Graphics could have been updated but i understand why they were not. I have quit looking for inovation in graphics and processing because i feel we have really reached the limit of the current generation of consols. Its completly unfair to grade a game just on graphics. The game play was everything that iThis game is nothing special, but its exactly what i expected for a yearly release. Graphics could have been updated but i understand why they were not. I have quit looking for inovation in graphics and processing because i feel we have really reached the limit of the current generation of consols. Its completly unfair to grade a game just on graphics. The game play was everything that i look for in a CoD game. The story was solid and ended the trillogy well.
    Live is also always great!    … Expand
  95. Elite1111111111
    Nov 21, 2011
    5
    While it bugs me that this game is just more of the same, it bugs me more than it just feels worse than its predecessors. I was also quite upset to set that the Assassin perk that has an incarnation on just about every call of duty, doesn't work like the Black Ops equivalent. At least on Black Ops, if you had an entire enemy team of ghosts, if you were able to get a Blackbird you wouldWhile it bugs me that this game is just more of the same, it bugs me more than it just feels worse than its predecessors. I was also quite upset to set that the Assassin perk that has an incarnation on just about every call of duty, doesn't work like the Black Ops equivalent. At least on Black Ops, if you had an entire enemy team of ghosts, if you were able to get a Blackbird you would completely obliterate them. I can see now downfall whatsoever to using Assassin on this game, and it just seems like a way too overused perk especially for someone like me who likes to use the support kill-streaks to help out my team. Part of my resentment may also be for the fact I do worse at this Call of Duty than all the others, but I'm sure that's just because I haven't gotten used to it.… Expand
  96. VersusTheMoose
    Nov 22, 2011
    8
    Solid title, nothing revolutionary here but it is serviceable for the many fans out there. The series will need to refresh its approach the next time around, but for now it is the best in the business for what it does. Fast action that awards skill over everything else.
  97. BillySpandex
    Nov 22, 2011
    0
    The franchise has been going downhill since COD MW2. The irony is that COD4 was a breath of fresh air to the Call of Duty games. It moved away from the stale WW2 setting and promised to get us to care about Call of Duty again, and in fact it work, however then Infinity Ward copy and pasted COD MW2 and ever since we've been getting annual COD copy and paste games.

    COD MW3 (or as it should    The franchise has been going downhill since COD MW2. The irony is that COD4 was a breath of fresh air to the Call of Duty games. It moved away from the stale WW2 setting and promised to get us to care about Call of Duty again, and in fact it work, however then Infinity Ward copy and pasted COD MW2 and ever since we've been getting annual COD copy and paste games.

    COD MW3 (or as it should be called COD MW2 map pack 4) is predictable in its staleness, but what's surprising is to what extent game assets were recycled from previous games. This is in essence a very expensive map pack. The fact that this game is so popular does not bode well for the gaming community, and COD MW3 may just herald the beginning of an age of COPY and PASTE gaming.    … Expand
  98. A-Zar
    Nov 22, 2011
    0
    This is the same game that I have been playing for the last 4-5 years. Why can't they make the game a little different instead of making it a yearly franchise? Even if they made the games come out every two years it would be much better.
  99. desensitized43
    Nov 22, 2011
    0
    As someone who got in on the "Ground Floor" with CoD, I have played every single Call of Duty since Infinity Ward split from EA (and the MoH Series). In that time I was impressed by CoD, amazed by CoD2, annoyed by CoD3, before being totally astounded by CoD4: Modern Warfare. That game was fresh, innovative and it grabbed the initiative from the host of WW2 shooters that defined thatAs someone who got in on the "Ground Floor" with CoD, I have played every single Call of Duty since Infinity Ward split from EA (and the MoH Series). In that time I was impressed by CoD, amazed by CoD2, annoyed by CoD3, before being totally astounded by CoD4: Modern Warfare. That game was fresh, innovative and it grabbed the initiative from the host of WW2 shooters that defined that period. Since then, Activision have sucked the life out of this franchise with a number of boneheaded decisions like annualising the series, farming the title out to studios with no connection to the franchise at all, mistreatment of Infinty Ward's creative team who saw the project from "birth" to becoming the biggest game series ever. However, for me atleast, their single biggest mistake was to fail to innovate. This is basically a map pack from COD4, same graphics, same physics, same weapons, same character skins, same structure. I fail to see how they can possibly have spent 2 years and millions/billions of dollars on this game. For that kind of money there should be an entirely new engine for the game to bring this into the modern world. Instead of creating a truly innovative product Activision and whats left of Infinity Ward are happy to take your money, lots of your money and put out a substandard product thats so wide of the mark its silly. Don't waste your time, don't waste your money and for gods sake go and buy Battlefield or Skyrim as they are far more deserving of your money.… Expand
  100. k0re--
    Nov 22, 2011
    0
    maps are crappy, the hit detection is a mess, the lag compensation system **** the game up. the perks are a mess. like it has been developped by a bunch of braindeads
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 81 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
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  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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