Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

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3.5

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 8685 Ratings

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  1. Sheltonator
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    What a fantastic game! Forget the negativity, it deserves so much more. Fair enough it looks similar to previous games, but so what, that's the nature of this business, building on the good stuff, and making it better! The game is a dream to play with loads of great new features and modes. Absolutely brilliant!!
  2. ToastyMarcov
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    More of the same... Those who control the release of CoD should stop selling these games for full price and should sell them as an expansion pack because that is what it is. This is not worth the $60 they ask you to pay...
  3. zpoc
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    an iteration of the series rather than a dramatic innovative release (much like gears of war 3, uncharted 3, god of war 3 etc, etc), the game still shines as both an exciting, over-the-top action game in its single player campaign, and as an addictive multiplayer suite. disappointment with the lack of a new game engine (still using a slightly updated version of MW1's engine from 2007) isan iteration of the series rather than a dramatic innovative release (much like gears of war 3, uncharted 3, god of war 3 etc, etc), the game still shines as both an exciting, over-the-top action game in its single player campaign, and as an addictive multiplayer suite. disappointment with the lack of a new game engine (still using a slightly updated version of MW1's engine from 2007) is understandable, but the 60 frames per second framerate it provides still puts it above other competitors in that regard. some people wont care, but for those of us that do, those 60fps add a level of fluidity rarely found in console games.

    the argument of iteration vs innovation is a valid one - at the end of the day, both are worthwhile pursuits, and it's clear that activision is playing it a little safe by introducing small changes (my favorite being the ability to level up guns) rather than introducing drastic overhauls. the original MW game was such a huge breakthrough you can hardly blame them for sticking close to it's playbook, but that said, if you didn't like it then you're not going to like it now. but for those of us who enjoy it, MW3 is just about what we'd hoped it'd be.    … Expand
  4. rancid2001
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Truly the most polished game to date. Excellent single player with even more epic set pieces. Great Multiplayer which has improved in many areas. Spec Ops is the crowning achievement this time around with an amazing amount of depth and fun to be had. Overall outstanding game which I will be playing till the next one arrives. Well done to everyone involved.
  5. flubberbrat
    Nov 12, 2011
    0
    congratulations Robert Bowling for taking everything good about the multiplayer for MW2 and Black Ops and totally screwing it up. All of the bugs of MW2 and NONE of the features or configurables of Black Ops. Well done. Totally broken multiplayer experience. A round of applause, please, for the man that could take a winning recipe and actually screw it up and get away with it.
  6. FightClubFIEND
    Nov 12, 2011
    9
    Let me get this straight 90% of these reviews are from people who have not played the game, and were ready to write false reviews as soon as it turned 12:00. I am someone who has actually played this game, so my thoughts are valid. I was weary going into this game because MW2 was kind of a mixed bag, and from what i had heard the 2 games were very similar. When I actually played the game iLet me get this straight 90% of these reviews are from people who have not played the game, and were ready to write false reviews as soon as it turned 12:00. I am someone who has actually played this game, so my thoughts are valid. I was weary going into this game because MW2 was kind of a mixed bag, and from what i had heard the 2 games were very similar. When I actually played the game i was sold, the campaign is great, the spec ops mode i fantastic, and the mutliplayer is the most balanced and enjoyable of the series. COD is mainly a multiplayer game though so i will focus on that. None of the guns are overpowered, the perks all have there ups and downs, and the new strike packages allow every breed of player to have a good time. Now this is not a perfect game though, the campaign once again skims on character development, and the multiplayer maps are a little small for my liking, but by no means do these things overpower the great qualities of this game. Soooooo..... unless you have actually played this game, DONT WRITE A **** REVIEW FOR IT!… Expand
  7. graingermouse
    Nov 13, 2011
    10
    love the game, much more playable for your average Joe, like me, played most of all the series, and this rates as the best for me, smooth realistic graphics, if a little dark, but has me aching to play when my sons on the xbox. multiplayer is ace love the maps, some good compact maps and nice big maps. the reward system is great, as not being the most capable of players, im getting rewardslove the game, much more playable for your average Joe, like me, played most of all the series, and this rates as the best for me, smooth realistic graphics, if a little dark, but has me aching to play when my sons on the xbox. multiplayer is ace love the maps, some good compact maps and nice big maps. the reward system is great, as not being the most capable of players, im getting rewards which on MW2 i had not achieved.
    the players slating it for not being massively different to MW2- well what do you expect, if Jaws 2 had all different cast and locations would it be Jaws still? no so grow up and be realistic about what you expect.    … Expand
  8. clintius
    Nov 13, 2011
    10
    All you game freaks that are giving bad reviews have way to high expectations. The game is extremely entertaining, just what you would expect from it. Survival mode is fun, especially when playing with friends. Game is fun and worth it.
  9. kais
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    I cant understand why there are so many 0's on here. Sure, many of the aspects of the game remain the same but it does not change the fact that MW3 is still just as addictive as the other games in the series. If people were expecting drastic change from what we have seen before then they are shortsighted to say the least. Why change a winning formula? On the whole this game has hours ofI cant understand why there are so many 0's on here. Sure, many of the aspects of the game remain the same but it does not change the fact that MW3 is still just as addictive as the other games in the series. If people were expecting drastic change from what we have seen before then they are shortsighted to say the least. Why change a winning formula? On the whole this game has hours of entertainment and the multiplayer is at the heart of it, while spec ops will also provide useful co-op with old and new friends alike.… Expand
  10. Lovable
    Nov 14, 2011
    0
    same graphics, same **** seen it once ok, seen it twice mehhh, seeing it the third time?! FCK OFF INFINITY WARD, stop making games if you cant even improve from the previous 1, jeez fcking morons .
  11. premium_sauce
    Nov 19, 2011
    10
    I'm actually going to write a review against all negative critics. I have been playing COD franchise since COD1. I bought all COD but this time I thought it is time to switch to BF3. After watching both reviews on GT, BF3 scored 9.2 and MW3 scored 9.3. That little 0.1 made me change and I decided to buy MW3 instead. So why am I giving a 10/10 for MW3? Here is why: COD4 was a huge successI'm actually going to write a review against all negative critics. I have been playing COD franchise since COD1. I bought all COD but this time I thought it is time to switch to BF3. After watching both reviews on GT, BF3 scored 9.2 and MW3 scored 9.3. That little 0.1 made me change and I decided to buy MW3 instead. So why am I giving a 10/10 for MW3? Here is why: COD4 was a huge success and I have to say it was really my first FPS I got addicted with and played COD4 for 1500 hours. COD4 was great and finally a GOOD welcoming change after CSS, Quake, Wolfenstein and TF engines. I remember though at that time people wanted to go back to WW2 style. So Treyarch decided to make WaW which ended up to be a pure disaster. Finally MW2 came out! Although it was a great game, lack of dedicated servers on PC did not make me want to play MW2 a lot. Therefore Treyarch then decided to release BLACK OP re-installing previous dedicated servers. I have to disagree with 85% of negative critics posted here. It is true that MW3 resembles a lot to MW2 but who cares? seriously? I know the franchise has been releasing a game every year? Get it over it lol again who cares? If they want to make money let them be! MW3 is, to me, an awesome game. I started it and I got addicted instantly. MW3 combines all previous years of experience this franchise has gained from COD4, WaW, MW2 and BLACK OP. Guns are really good, I haven't tried all of them yet - but so far rifles are well balanced. SMGs are SMGs. Melee got nerfed slightly to make it more realistic and finally many perks have been reviewed, changed and unlike in BLACK OP, akimbos are now only secondary guns. I am relieved to not see P90 akimbos anymore. As you would expect, MW3 maps are truly well designed. Although there are a lot of openings - you can't really "own" a map as MW3 is based on fast-pace style. It is good (gives new players the opportunity to kill and respawn is almost instant) and bad (for veteran players, it can be sometimes very frustrating - veterans can be killed from any corners) I am also very happy that Infinity Ward has introduced a whole new system in MP that allows you to level up a gun. I also enjoy new perks that can make you invisible to Air Support/Choppers. Finally, perhaps it is only me but I feel like MW3 really learnt from MW2 mistakes and Auto matchmaking on MW3 is fairly solid. The engine is really consistent. New modes such as Survival and Co op mission are really great! See I never really liked Co op mission. But MW3 made me change my opinion! Also if you are a "zombie-fan-kid" like I was in BLACK OP, you will love the survival mode Infinity Ward has introduced in MW3. In addition to people's critics: 1. No real innovation? I don't think so, I think there is when it comes down to perks, guns etc. Although it is minimal it doesn't really bother me like most raging kids. 2. Another cash? LOL so what? seriously who cares? 3. Bored of Campaign? At first I was very excited about MW3 SP, but the more you play the more bored you get. Why? Because you try to finish the game in 7 days. I'm pretty sure if you space out your gameplay you won't find Campaign as boring as most people think. It took me 8hrs to finish Campaign on Veteran mode. 4. MP is exactly the same as in MW2? Yea pretty much and I'm happy about it. BLACK OP wasn't much for me. Im more an Infinity Ward fan… Expand
  12. Prajwal
    Nov 20, 2011
    8
    Great Game. Some parts are still the same from MW2 but the killstreak system has changed, the ranking system, and you have some new modes added. Campaign is really fun and exciting. Full of intense action parts. Great ending to the series story. The spec ops and survival are great. I loved them.
  13. DALY247
    Nov 28, 2011
    9
    Haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa! Sucks for all you losers who paid 60 bucks for a game you hated. Try reading some fan feeback first, or maybe RENT it. Tards.
  14. CaptainSalty
    Dec 2, 2011
    9
    Interesting that everyone is so quick to bash the graphics and the linear design of this game when all shooters are like this. I didn't see any drastic increase in graphics from World at War to Black Ops, but nobody seems to be hung up on that. Modern Warfare 3 is an excellent new edition of the Modern Warfare series with new environments and an interesting storyline, however predictableInteresting that everyone is so quick to bash the graphics and the linear design of this game when all shooters are like this. I didn't see any drastic increase in graphics from World at War to Black Ops, but nobody seems to be hung up on that. Modern Warfare 3 is an excellent new edition of the Modern Warfare series with new environments and an interesting storyline, however predictable at times. I will admit that I was a little disappointed that there seems to be less sniper missions than ever before (those were always my favorite) but that aside, the game is awesome. Special Ops missions are really fun, and survival mode is pretty cool too, though I haven't fully sampled all the different levels. In short, if you don't like this game, chances are you don't like shooters in general. There is nothing unlikeable about this game, and the complaint that there are no new mechanics to the game-play only attests to how polished the first Modern Warfare was when it came out. I'd like to point out that Black Ops actually took a lot of the same mechanics that Modern Warfare used, so it's not really fair to bash Modern Warfare 3 for using the same mechanics that it used in Modern Warfare seeing as how the mechanics were (and in my opinion, still are) so advanced when they were first introduced. I do wish they incorporated the running dive that Black Ops had though.… Expand
  15. RuthlessZA
    Dec 20, 2011
    1
    Fairly enjoyable but they keep making the mistake of making the last chapter irritating hard, decide what is veteran and stick with it. Played Battlefield 3 and that got a rating of 8 from me
  16. Xolo187uk
    Dec 20, 2011
    0
    They literally LITERALLY did not change a thing from MW2. Same weapons. Same streaks. Same perks. Same graphics (not even joking) Same **** cluttered maps with random fire on the streets. Autoaim is SO strong even on multiplayer that you can aim 10 inches away from someone and it'll still hit them. Same audio down to the rank up music. Even the same **** tags and loading screens. THE SAME.They literally LITERALLY did not change a thing from MW2. Same weapons. Same streaks. Same perks. Same graphics (not even joking) Same **** cluttered maps with random fire on the streets. Autoaim is SO strong even on multiplayer that you can aim 10 inches away from someone and it'll still hit them. Same audio down to the rank up music. Even the same **** tags and loading screens. THE SAME. ****. LOADING SCREENS. Blackops wasn't this **** rehashed even. It is seriously just MW2 with a new story, and honestly did you even play for the story?… Expand
  17. sandpenguin
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    Amazing campaign and best multiplayer in the generation. The 3rd in the Modern Warfare saga, the best one. This game destroys BF3 and makes it look like a girlie game.
  18. Adam7651
    Nov 8, 2011
    9
    I don't get what all the hate is on the game! it's amazing yeah it has its problems no game is 100% perfect Multi player is addictive, spec ops is well amazing and im sure you can guess what the single player is, yup, amazing although the flaws are pretty much with the single player its not as bad as the sub par BF3 single player and don't get me wrong BF3 was beautiful but this game is aI don't get what all the hate is on the game! it's amazing yeah it has its problems no game is 100% perfect Multi player is addictive, spec ops is well amazing and im sure you can guess what the single player is, yup, amazing although the flaws are pretty much with the single player its not as bad as the sub par BF3 single player and don't get me wrong BF3 was beautiful but this game is a must buy.… Expand
  19. kiramelo5454
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    I can not put into words how repeatative and boring this series has gotten! Everything is being re used, same formula same everything. Now someone might say to me if it aint broke dont fixer it. well let me tell u this is the 5th game of the same shi* nothing has changed nothing i think i saw the same building model from cod4 so save your money! this is the same as the rest of the gamesI can not put into words how repeatative and boring this series has gotten! Everything is being re used, same formula same everything. Now someone might say to me if it aint broke dont fixer it. well let me tell u this is the 5th game of the same shi* nothing has changed nothing i think i saw the same building model from cod4 so save your money! this is the same as the rest of the games that came before it if u wanna play this play black ops or mw2. I dont know how legit reviews can give a game like this 9.5 or even an 8.5 this a an fing 5.… Expand
  20. idbell
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    Got home from an awesome midnight launch to read dozens of zero rated reviews (including one guy who said already he'd finished the single player on veteran in only 6 hours but it was only 1:30am at that time - an hour and a half after release). Amazing how many ppl claim to have finished the game within an hour of it's release. Right. And they give it a zero. All I can say is thatGot home from an awesome midnight launch to read dozens of zero rated reviews (including one guy who said already he'd finished the single player on veteran in only 6 hours but it was only 1:30am at that time - an hour and a half after release). Amazing how many ppl claim to have finished the game within an hour of it's release. Right. And they give it a zero. All I can say is that after playing for several hours now, that this will be the disc in my 360 for 95% of the time until the next COD. It is that good. (Okay maybe I will swap it out for a bit more for GTA 5 when it is released - LOL).
    I thought MW2 was a 10, I thought Black Ops was an 8.5, and MW3 is a 10 again.
    It's pretty clear that when the pro reviewers are mostly all giving it very high marks, the users giving it a zero within minutes of it's release are as credible as the claims they are making about finishing it as quickly.    … Expand
  21. zotune
    Nov 29, 2011
    7
    The BF3 campaign is a joke compared to the story of the Single Player in this MW3. Sure the Frost Bite 2 engine is new and shiny, but it runs poorly on consoles and the game lacks creativity both artistically and in terms of game play. And DICE goes on about the limitations of consoles, yet Naughty Dog proves them wrong by outshining them on PS3 graphically with Uncharted 3, evenThe BF3 campaign is a joke compared to the story of the Single Player in this MW3. Sure the Frost Bite 2 engine is new and shiny, but it runs poorly on consoles and the game lacks creativity both artistically and in terms of game play. And DICE goes on about the limitations of consoles, yet Naughty Dog proves them wrong by outshining them on PS3 graphically with Uncharted 3, even impressing some PC gamers - I'm sure. I was bored quite abruptly with Battlefield 3, the Single Player campaign was dull and the story was too similar to Black Ops' - the only thing I found any enjoyment in was playing Co-Op with a friend. On MW3 I was actually more impressed with the Presentation than I was expecting, especially considering that everything was running at 60 FPS around the even most intense moments. The rating here is unfair, it's become a trend to hate on something that's popular, and I can't say I'm surprised. There is so much content in this game, and so many hours of enjoyment. In regards to Single Player it ties up the story of the Modern Warfare trilogy, otherwise it's more of the same with lots of improvement, which is not a bad thing really. EA has treated their customers poorly by limiting their game to certain stores, and has said that they are going to ruin the Call Of Duty franchise once and for all like they did with Guitar Hero. So I'm not sure the haters of CoD know who they are following here, because this kind of attitude is damaging to the industry as whole.… Expand
  22. JoeAdamsIV
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    Great game! I bought BF3 on launch, and I loved it. Then when MW3 came out, I decided to go buy it, I was not disappointed! Keep in mind this is the first Modern Warfare game I have purchased. The campaign was amazing, online is spectacular, and spec ops is sweet, especially survival mode.
  23. Dufflad
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Ok, I got this expecting just another Call of Duty game and was really happy with the final product. After Black Ops, I wasn't to pleased with the series, but Infinity Ward didn't make Black Ops, so I thought I would give CoD another shot. Being a fan since Finest Hour, it's been great watching the series erupt into what it is now (Devs can thank me later) and it deserves a lot of theOk, I got this expecting just another Call of Duty game and was really happy with the final product. After Black Ops, I wasn't to pleased with the series, but Infinity Ward didn't make Black Ops, so I thought I would give CoD another shot. Being a fan since Finest Hour, it's been great watching the series erupt into what it is now (Devs can thank me later) and it deserves a lot of the money, not so much the hype though, no game deserves this amount of hype imo. However, the campaign is great, the multiplayer is just as good as ever, if not better, and Survival mode is sweet if you have friends unlike me. Their only mistake is not putting much work into it so it seems. It's not hard to do what the Call of Duty series does nowadays compared to a game like... oh say.. skyrim. But Comparing the two is just moronic. I personally can't find anything wrong with this game that wasn't wrong with either of the other modern warfares. So, as a FPS, this game has exceeded my expectations as always and will be the only FPS in my library for a while. Sorry Battlefield fans, BF3 disappointed me.… Expand
  24. Ins3ktz
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    What a terrible game.

    I thought the series was bland and boring from the start, but this? This takes it to a new dimension of failure.

    Congratulations Infinity Ward, you've created the only shooter in history that is worse than your previous work, MW2.
  25. Deadshock
    Nov 9, 2011
    7
    Wait, what's this? Someone who actually played the game? Whoa, that's pretty rare considering all the BF3 fanboys and CoD haters on this site. Still, I'll be the first to admit that Modern Warfare 3... isn't perfect. But, it's no where NEAR as bad as half the user reviews are making it out to be. Sure it may be a little repetitive in certain aspects but, its that same form of repetitiveWait, what's this? Someone who actually played the game? Whoa, that's pretty rare considering all the BF3 fanboys and CoD haters on this site. Still, I'll be the first to admit that Modern Warfare 3... isn't perfect. But, it's no where NEAR as bad as half the user reviews are making it out to be. Sure it may be a little repetitive in certain aspects but, its that same form of repetitive run-n-gun gameplay that attracts people to it each year. The campaign doesn't bring anything too new to the table, but thats doesn't take away from the fact its a fun story to play through filled with some exciting (although, predictable) set piece moments. In terms of co-op, I actually enjoyed spec ops more here in MW3 more than in MW2. At least in MW3 they actually feel like missions rather than challenges or something. Finally, there is the multiplayer, which is what the majority of buyers buy Call of Duty for. Odds are if you enjoyed MW2's multiplayer, your going to enjoy MW3's. The money system from Black Ops is gone, so your back to having to work to get all the attachments/camos for the guns. The maps sometimes feel cramped or too large, but still deliver the action that your used to. In short, MW3 doesn't change anything. But thats not a bad thing, because as the saying goes "If its not broke, don't try to fix it." To some of you it may seem that Activision is just selling the same product over and over again repackaged. In response, I say welcome to capitalism.… Expand
  26. HRLRanger
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Game is exactly what i thought it would be, best call of duty to date. Really liking the new upgrades, survival mode and other weeks they made. Dont know what all the hate is about this is the 8th COD and they've improved it just like the did all the other ones. They've never done a complete overhaul in the game just build from it
  27. BigBossDT
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Im giving it a 10 to help boost it from these ridiculous 0's
    It deserves at least a 7 or 8 and for the other characters??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
  28. maletone
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Great game with awesome gone play and diverse kill streaks...Looking forward to the new map packs! The assault strike packages can be to powerful at times...especially the EMP. But great addition to the series
  29. finchslu
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    This game improves on everything that made the game great in the first place while adding many new features that help this entry in the series shine. I have had my complaints with Call of Duty games before and after sinking a few hours into each of MW3's modes I can say that it is without a doubt the most balanced and refined experience any of the Call of Duty games have ever delivered.This game improves on everything that made the game great in the first place while adding many new features that help this entry in the series shine. I have had my complaints with Call of Duty games before and after sinking a few hours into each of MW3's modes I can say that it is without a doubt the most balanced and refined experience any of the Call of Duty games have ever delivered. The campaign is a non-stop adrenalin rush that keeps moving you from one crazy set piece to another. In multiplayer the game feels better than it ever has before with new point streaks and strike packages to help give the game a sense of balance that was sorely missed in MW2. Personally the highlight of the game comes in the new Spec-Ops survival mode. This new mode highlights what makes Call of Duty such a great gaming experience; online or split-screen co-op, fast past gun fights that increase in difficulty and a leveling structure similar to the online multiplayers offering allow this mode to become a very satisfying and addicting treat that will let players enjoy MW3 for a very long time.

    AND It really is a shame what people are doing here by rating the game low simply because THEY do not care for Call of Duty at all. Most of the bad reviews have come from people who never actually played the game. I saw an article on IGN.com about how bad these reviews have been from users so i thought i would give my honest opinion on what i thought of the game and how i felt about the sad trolling and/or blatant misinformation that has been posted about this game. This one's for you Glen Schofield! thanks for helping make a great game.    … Expand
  30. smitysmit
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Great game great multiplayer, the people that give it very low scores have never played it and have nothing better to do than rate a game down they haven't played. The people playing are having too much fun on the game to come on here and rate it. IMO this is the best cod since cod 4.
  31. RightTheWrongs
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Im only here to give it a 10 because I'm fed up with losers and these so called hipsters who thinks its awesome to bash something popular. I honestly wouldn't give MW3 a 10, probably a 7 if im honest, but this needs to be done to level it a little bit. I urge everyone else to do the same. It's never been cool to mark popular stuff down and it never will be. People need to wake up and smellIm only here to give it a 10 because I'm fed up with losers and these so called hipsters who thinks its awesome to bash something popular. I honestly wouldn't give MW3 a 10, probably a 7 if im honest, but this needs to be done to level it a little bit. I urge everyone else to do the same. It's never been cool to mark popular stuff down and it never will be. People need to wake up and smell the coffee. The bunch of losers.… Expand
  32. Leondark
    Nov 13, 2011
    5
    Now, being honest, this map kick ass, its even better than first strike!(black ops) and the other map packs, so, this game should be called MW2 2.1,as a sequel its fail, but as a map pack it kick ass!
  33. Speed_Kinduci
    Nov 13, 2011
    10
    Superb single player (far superior to BF3's single player imo), great multiplayer with just enough additions etc to move the series on sufficiently. what more can you ask for. Many people will/have slated it against BF3 but in all honesty they are distinctly different games. MW3 is all about quick fun & close quarters combat, where as BF3 is more about epic scale battles. both are howeverSuperb single player (far superior to BF3's single player imo), great multiplayer with just enough additions etc to move the series on sufficiently. what more can you ask for. Many people will/have slated it against BF3 but in all honesty they are distinctly different games. MW3 is all about quick fun & close quarters combat, where as BF3 is more about epic scale battles. both are however great games.… Expand
  34. SkyeCloud
    Nov 13, 2011
    10
    I am in love with MW3. The campaign was interesting and tied in bits from the original modern warfare WHICH EXCITED ME as a huge fan of the series! If you dont understand the story and have not played the first one...it will be hard to At first I was afraid that they would get rid of the Special Ops missions but they were brought back along with survival! (which I also enjoy) TheyI am in love with MW3. The campaign was interesting and tied in bits from the original modern warfare WHICH EXCITED ME as a huge fan of the series! If you dont understand the story and have not played the first one...it will be hard to At first I was afraid that they would get rid of the Special Ops missions but they were brought back along with survival! (which I also enjoy) They tweaked the game a bit... which I EXPECTED. If you are a person that plays multiplayer and usually forgets about campaign and the other modes...then yea...you arent going to get much! and you should expect that by now! I didn't even understand the jump between Call of duty 4's multiplayer and MW2's. But anyway...I just do not understand what was expected from the game overall. People always loved modern warfare for what it was..WHY would they change it completely? Obviously they added perks here and there...modes and guns etc. They didn't show us anything terribly new in the first place...The game works like it is supposed to, feels great like it always has..and continued the campaign. I remember when people complained that Black ops wasn't as good as MW2...now MW3 is similar to MW2..what's up? That's what everyone liked. I was afraid that the game would not have been created!..I was also afraid that it would not feel as smooth as MW2 but they pulled together and got it done! I'm happy for sledgehammer and infinity ward for creating this excellent game. Either way..for such a BIG franchise, if they change it too much, people complain...then if they don't change enough..they complain.… Expand
  35. Bwoobs
    Nov 8, 2011
    9
    Call of duty is call of duty. I don't think people understand that. It's the best selling series in history for a reason, it's unbelieveable. The campaign so far is epic, spec ops is addictive as f*ck, multiplayer is still the same great formula with little changes that make the game so much better. You will get frustrated sometimes but remember, IT IS JUST A GAME!!! And that probablyCall of duty is call of duty. I don't think people understand that. It's the best selling series in history for a reason, it's unbelieveable. The campaign so far is epic, spec ops is addictive as f*ck, multiplayer is still the same great formula with little changes that make the game so much better. You will get frustrated sometimes but remember, IT IS JUST A GAME!!! And that probably means the people in the lobby are better than you, not cause the game sucks… Expand
  36. Travie
    Nov 8, 2011
    7
    If you enjoyed MW2 you like MW3, but from the last 5 hours or so I'd say that there is nothing new to see here. The new 'features' are unfortunately just gimmicks. If a company just churns out the same game every year they can at least have the decency to price their product appropriately, say in the 30 dollar, 20 euro range. With that said, its still a solid game and fun to play so itIf you enjoyed MW2 you like MW3, but from the last 5 hours or so I'd say that there is nothing new to see here. The new 'features' are unfortunately just gimmicks. If a company just churns out the same game every year they can at least have the decency to price their product appropriately, say in the 30 dollar, 20 euro range. With that said, its still a solid game and fun to play so it gets a solid 7/10.… Expand
  37. Bvonk
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    Great game, COD the way i like it. If you dont like other cod games then you wil not like this one but for me it is perfect. One of yhe best game of the year.
  38. u780
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    Wow /v/, you seem pretty angry. But that's okay, because I'm having fun playing my brand new installment of cod with my friends, and HAVING FUN. MW3 gets a 10 because it's better than skyrim, and i'll give skyrim like a 4, but everyone else says it's worth a 10, so mw3 must be a lot better than a 10, but I can only give a 10.
  39. alwaysacritic
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    Modern Warfare 3 is the best yet in the series. It really improves upon and perfects the pure fun formula of the series. Must buy for gamers and non-gamers alike.
  40. jaketyler48
    Nov 8, 2011
    6
    Short and sweet, CoD MW 3 suffers from the sports game syndrome. A new season new game or is it? As with sports games annually they get a few tweaks and roster updates! Same is the case here. If you liked MW and MW 2 then you will like this game. Its up to you if its worth the 60 asking price! The campaign was good (6- 8 hrs) the multi player is more of the same.The MW series is startingShort and sweet, CoD MW 3 suffers from the sports game syndrome. A new season new game or is it? As with sports games annually they get a few tweaks and roster updates! Same is the case here. If you liked MW and MW 2 then you will like this game. Its up to you if its worth the 60 asking price! The campaign was good (6- 8 hrs) the multi player is more of the same.The MW series is starting to show its age. Its a fun game in its own way. But its just a New year new maps and some tweaks. Activsion better hold off for a yr or two and bring something new to the table. with the next instalment!… Expand
  41. Seyfarth
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    Unbelievable that anyone would give this game a zero. I sense some shenanigans here.
    This game is consistent with the quality we have come to expect from Call of Duty, and it is not only a progression of the franchise but also a new benchmark for the industry. It is an undisputed masterpiece.
  42. JookyDFW
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    I'm giving this a 10 to offset all the haters but it's probably more like a 7 or 8. I am giving a lower score because they did not use the best features of black ops: rotating challenges and "buy your gear and perks" model.

    To all the people who say the campaign blows I'd like to let you in on something. THIS IS MULTI-PLAYER GAME. If you're buying this game for the campaign please save    I'm giving this a 10 to offset all the haters but it's probably more like a 7 or 8. I am giving a lower score because they did not use the best features of black ops: rotating challenges and "buy your gear and perks" model.

    To all the people who say the campaign blows I'd like to let you in on something. THIS IS MULTI-PLAYER GAME. If you're buying this game for the campaign please save your money and stop writing the crap reviews saying the campaign sucks. We know this already.

    The game is very similar to MW2. So if you like MW2 you will be happy. This is my impression after 2 hours of play on several maps. The map complexity and detail is much improved over black ops with several good sniping lanes and multiple tiers for height advantage. I played over 250 hours of black ops and I think the hit detection is much better. The new "kill confirmed" game mode is interesting. In this mode you have to collect a dead player's dog tags to score points for the team. You can also collect your teams dog tags to keep the other team from scoring points.    … Expand
  43. asdaa
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This series has had its day. Time to hang it up. There is nothing innovation going on anymore with Modern Warfare. The multilayer is still solid enough to have a good time with your on line buddies, but eh hh... lets move on. .… Expand
  44. 5Stars-of_huge
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    is this an update? yes, but a great ! the mp ist fantastic. the best i ever played at cod mw ! fast gameplay meets big maps. the weapons looks amazing.
  45. Thumpdaddy
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Don't understand people this is by far the best MW yer. SP is off the chart. MP seems more balanced with support packages. Being able to level up your gun gives you another thing to do. Survival mod is just plaing fun, throw Spec Ops you have a better package all around.
  46. Moondown
    Nov 8, 2011
    8
    I don't get it. Anyone who bought this game and expected something different is a moron. At this point, COD is not going to change. If you thought you were going to boot up the disc and your character was going to be a small furry wolf shooting skittles and skipping on clouds, you're an idiot. The ground rules for COD are set a this point. You're going to kill people. You're going toI don't get it. Anyone who bought this game and expected something different is a moron. At this point, COD is not going to change. If you thought you were going to boot up the disc and your character was going to be a small furry wolf shooting skittles and skipping on clouds, you're an idiot. The ground rules for COD are set a this point. You're going to kill people. You're going to have perks. You're going to have killstreaks. You're going to play game modes designed to kill people, to hold flags, to capture flags, or to blow stuff up. Sure there will be little wrinkles in each release, but at this point COD is less like a video game and more like a sport-- like football or basketball. The variety comes not in the changes to the rules, but in changes in the people you play against. Activision will not, and should not, dramatically reinvent this game every year. So IMO, the best you can do as a legitimate critic is to rate the game based on how the game plays, based on map design, and based on overall execution. Half these "zero" reviewers didn't even need to buy the game to complain about the things they're whining about, so they're not doing anyone a service with the reviews. If you don't like COD, just don't buy the game ever again and shut up.

    So after all that, I'll say that the game appears to be an improvement over Modern Warfare 2. Gone are many of the player abuses from that game-- the constant grenade launching, commando knifing, etc. Only time will tell if new abuses will arise and how responsive Infinity Ward will be to fixing them. I like the addition of weapon proficiencies, where they have moved some of the weapon specific perks from previous installments. It's too early to tell what the full impact of the new killstreak system will be to gameplay, but the game does seem more frantic because so many killstreaks are active. That could hurt the quality of play in the long term. But the variety of having assault, support, and specialist killstreaks will also keep the game fresh so it's a balance. None of the new game types (kill confirmed, etc.) will supplant favorites like TDM or Domination but they do provide some interesting variety. The maps in this game are small, making this one of the fastest paced COD games, but it will take in the game to give a fair review of the map design. But for right now, I'd say this game is an 8 of 10.    … Expand
  47. Eliut
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    if it is not broke do not fix it, this is the same COD that everyone loves with more surprises and support options, just keep being the best. not complain that you are putting 0, I think they are frustrated lovers Battlefield.
  48. chommy
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    For the longest time, I forgot that I was playing MW3 and thought I was still playing MW2. New weapons + nothing else new does not = worthy sequel. Seriously, the developers cut and paste exact buildings and structures from past CoD games onto this one.
  49. mkconway
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    I picked up the game on release day and have had a blast playing it since. MW3 definitely follows the same patterns that it followed in previous games however in my opinion that is a good thing. The single player is an edge of your seat cinematic thrill ride much like the previous two Modern Warfare titles. The multiplayer takes what was great in the first two games and refines andI picked up the game on release day and have had a blast playing it since. MW3 definitely follows the same patterns that it followed in previous games however in my opinion that is a good thing. The single player is an edge of your seat cinematic thrill ride much like the previous two Modern Warfare titles. The multiplayer takes what was great in the first two games and refines and tweaks the formula. There is a fair number of multiplayer maps ( I counted 16) and they are well designed. The devs also made improvements to the Spec Ops mode which further increases value you are getting for your money. I would recommend this game to anyone who is thinking about getting it. I am not sure where all of these bad user scores are coming from. If you have enjoyed the Modern Warfare titles in the past, you will enjoy Modern Warfare 3. If you haven't liked the previous titles, then don't buy this one. There are a ton of other options out there for you including Battlefield 3 which is also an awesome game.… Expand
  50. c0mmander
    Nov 8, 2011
    6
    Very short one this time just highlighting key points.
    Graphics: 6.5 - Certainly not the best on the console anymore, somewhat dated but new engine makes things a bit more sleek.
    Presentation: 6 - Quite well presented but there is a lot of room for improvement again. Gameplay: 7 - Keeps the gameplay fresh with the addtion of new modes and some additional features but nothing    Very short one this time just highlighting key points.
    Graphics: 6.5 - Certainly not the best on the console anymore, somewhat dated but new engine makes things a bit more sleek.
    Presentation: 6 - Quite well presented but there is a lot of room for improvement again.
    Gameplay: 7 - Keeps the gameplay fresh with the addtion of new modes and some additional features but nothing groundbreaking in the slightest
    Lasting Appeal: 7 - Depends on the player, personally the series has become to formulaic and needs a fantastic reboot to help the series make that groundbreaking step of modern warefare this is also applied to why graphics gets a 6.5 its not far enough from nodern warare 2. This game is very frustrating to any fan of the series as it does not innovate but simply reiterates the series formula activision fail to take a risk and end up paying for it through the fans critical analysis of the game.    … Expand
  51. pyromcr
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    Where do I start on this game. The campaign is just as stupid as every other COD but the real reason people buy COD is for the multiplayer. Well, if you thought MW2 and COD4 had bad multiplayer, STAY AWAY! This is the WORST multiplayer I have seen in a game in a long time. The hitboxes are the size of a car and it seems like the enemy team is calling in EMPs every 5 seconds. I sold thisWhere do I start on this game. The campaign is just as stupid as every other COD but the real reason people buy COD is for the multiplayer. Well, if you thought MW2 and COD4 had bad multiplayer, STAY AWAY! This is the WORST multiplayer I have seen in a game in a long time. The hitboxes are the size of a car and it seems like the enemy team is calling in EMPs every 5 seconds. I sold this game back in about 4 hours, it took three hours to beat the terrible single player and I was enraged after a hour of multiplayer. THIS IS THE WORST COD GAME EVER MADE!… Expand
  52. CarlTheHuman
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    OK guys, honestly, does this game deserve such crappy User Scores? Or is this just a huge bandwagon of hatred to this tried and true series? Yes, I am so shocked by this backlash that I'm writing my first review ever for this site. No game deserves such low scores, unless it was an unfinished product. Are you people telling me that this is the same quality game as Rogue Warrior? IOK guys, honestly, does this game deserve such crappy User Scores? Or is this just a huge bandwagon of hatred to this tried and true series? Yes, I am so shocked by this backlash that I'm writing my first review ever for this site. No game deserves such low scores, unless it was an unfinished product. Are you people telling me that this is the same quality game as Rogue Warrior? I swear this is the biggest bandwagon on the Internet. I just wish people would stop such childish things. BATTLEFIELD AND CALL OF DUTY CANNOT BE COMPARED. Yes, they are both modern shooters with pretty graphics and good gameplay. Outside of that, though, there are NO notable similarities. COVERS MULTIPLAYER AND SPEC OPS ONLY

    Anyways, the game is still just as good as previous iterations. The series has decayed over time, and what felt fresh and exciting in Call of Duty 4 feels generic in 2011. Despite this fatigue, it's just as addictive as ever. I'm already level 25, and it has barely been two days since it was released. The Spec Ops mode was fantastically addictive as well, and is the freshest and most fun part of the whole package. I've played the first few levels of single player, but haven't beaten it so I wouldn't want to talk about that aspect without completing it. All in all...buy this game if you are a casual shooter fan. If you are a hyper competitive multiplayer gamer, and find Battlefield 3 too "open" for your tastes, pick this up as well. I'd normally give this an 8.75, but since this scale wouldn't allow anything besides full numbers, and this terrible and suspicious backlash, I'm giving it a 10. I know it won't affect the score, I just want to point out the hard work people put into making this fun game and hopefully knock some sense into these idiots.    … Expand
  53. xGamesFTWx
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    This game has a suspiciously low meta critic and its because of BF3 fanboys trolling like they always do. Anyway, i love MW3. I disliked black ops but MW3 is better on every front. I have played this COD for over 15 hours in the last 2 days. Its very fun.
  54. George06
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Have been playing mw3 and I am very disappointed The online play is craP what a waste of money I have found in the game that they recycle buildings I found a building that was on cod 4 online play and mow that exact building is in mw3
  55. DanteRotterdam
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    It is stunning to see how much kids are being used as a marketing tool by game developers nowadays while having the idea that they are actually voicing their own opinion. When you have been gaming for a few decenia like I have this is a very troubling development to observe and I hope it is one that will end soon, however I am fearful the opposite might actually be true and this is justIt is stunning to see how much kids are being used as a marketing tool by game developers nowadays while having the idea that they are actually voicing their own opinion. When you have been gaming for a few decenia like I have this is a very troubling development to observe and I hope it is one that will end soon, however I am fearful the opposite might actually be true and this is just the beginning of an actual movement of marketeers influencing kids into thinking they have but one choice when it comes to a certain type of game. Every big release seems to be positioned opposite a different game of the same genre and even before they have been released a battle of words ensues on the internet as to whose game is better, more advanced or prettier and of course the ever present used-so-often-it-lost-all-its-meaning "fanboy" crops up in every other sentence. What you guys need to realize is that you are not fighting your own battle, you are actively involved in the marketing of a product and are willfully doing the job someone normally gets paid to do. You are not living in world where you need to chose between drinks, books, games, etc. You do not live in an either/or world. You can drink Coke AND Pepsi, you can wear Levis AND Dockers, you can eat Big Macs AND Whoppers, you can read Harry Potter AND War and Peace, watch The Shield AND The Wire, you can play Dark Souls AND Skyrim, CoD AND BF, etc. It is baffling to read 'reviews' on this site and at the same time be 100% certain the persons who wrote them did not play the game they're reviewing for 1 second but are actively repeating the same lines that have been said over and over again for hundreds of such 'reviews' in a row. The actual lines put into their mouths by the "other company" trying to outshine their competitors. I want metacritic to reflect the opinion of people playing a game and providing me with insight into their experience again, just as it used to be. What I do not want is to read hundreds of nerd-rage fuelled marketing stooges supporting one developer or another not being aware that their fueling of the fire is actualy equivelant to putting money in their pockets. Stop it, now!… Expand
  56. blackandblue85
    Nov 10, 2011
    8
    I'm going to give this game an HTG (honest-to-goodness) review. Even though I never played MW3, it looks like another good game. I mean, Mario makes the same POS (piece of s**t) every time he makes a game while Sonic the Hedgehog busts his butt trying to make a good game. Anyways, why fix what is not broken??? The only thing I hate about COD is the multi-player. Get rid of the "camp spots"I'm going to give this game an HTG (honest-to-goodness) review. Even though I never played MW3, it looks like another good game. I mean, Mario makes the same POS (piece of s**t) every time he makes a game while Sonic the Hedgehog busts his butt trying to make a good game. Anyways, why fix what is not broken??? The only thing I hate about COD is the multi-player. Get rid of the "camp spots" and make it a fair game. Fanboys are poison to the game industry and they can die a slow, painful, death. As soon as get some money, I will be sure to add this to my collection of games.… Expand
  57. joshua1091
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Single player campaign is quite short, but has some very awesome, action packed moments.
    Multiplayer mode is awesome, and is sure to keep me engaged for the months to come.Thanks to the revamped killstreak system, even im getting kill streaks(or just, 'Streaks')!!! multiplayer mode is fun to play, and retains the style and feel of previous MW games. It also utilizes gun play to maximum, by    Single player campaign is quite short, but has some very awesome, action packed moments.
    Multiplayer mode is awesome, and is sure to keep me engaged for the months to come.Thanks to the revamped killstreak system, even im getting kill streaks(or just, 'Streaks')!!! multiplayer mode is fun to play, and retains the style and feel of previous MW games. It also utilizes gun play to maximum, by removing some brutal kill streak rewards from the previous games, and makes the game more fun to play by removing the unfair perks.
    Special ops is really good. The Survival mode is quite challenging and will definitely meet the needs of quirky..trigger happy, adrenalin junkies.
    Must buy for anyone looking forward to some game that could keep you busy for a long time!!!
    Presenting you the fairest game so far in CoD history [never had a chance to try the multiplayer modes of CoD 1-3].    … Expand
  58. pluslei
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Confirmed for copy pasta textures, copy pasta sounds, copy pasta game-play, copy pasta engine, copy pasta guns, copy pasta models, more 12 year old children, linear campaign.

    COPY PASTA THE GAME.
  59. pete_truncheon
    Nov 13, 2011
    10
    What a brlliant game. An excellent follow-on from the storyline of MW2, MW3 continues the world vs. Makarov campaign allowing you to play as various characters as in the last. The attention to detail in the implementation of amazing graphical effects in the campaign (especially the rain) pushes the Xbox to its limit. Multiplayer is great as per usual (although shame about losing HardcoreWhat a brlliant game. An excellent follow-on from the storyline of MW2, MW3 continues the world vs. Makarov campaign allowing you to play as various characters as in the last. The attention to detail in the implementation of amazing graphical effects in the campaign (especially the rain) pushes the Xbox to its limit. Multiplayer is great as per usual (although shame about losing Hardcore CTF from the game modes).

    For all those complaining the multiplayer is the same as MW2 but with new maps what did you expect? The Xbox 360's hardware can't get any better, the CoD games are popular and keep breaking records every time they are released so they must be doing something right, and you'd be pretty annoyed if they changed everything this time round - for example if FIFA 2012 was released as a rugby game you'd be outraged!    … Expand
  60. thegrave
    Nov 15, 2011
    9
    I think it's hilarious that people who give this game a zero start their reviews out with "I played it all night for 12 hours and think it sucks". I'm sorry, but they don't know what a zero rating game is. I for one can't play a terrible game for hours on end. If you realize that you play this game a ton, there is a good chance that it's really good as the entertainment product that itI think it's hilarious that people who give this game a zero start their reviews out with "I played it all night for 12 hours and think it sucks". I'm sorry, but they don't know what a zero rating game is. I for one can't play a terrible game for hours on end. If you realize that you play this game a ton, there is a good chance that it's really good as the entertainment product that it is. Why is this game at least a 8-10 rating? Because at the end of the day, it's still the best online shooter along with BF3. I personally own both and enjoy them both for different reasons. Does MW3 lack innovation? Is it to similar to past CoD games? Here's your answer, you didn't buy robot cop zombie strippers the game. You bought MW3, that stands for Modern Warfare 3, which will in fact have guns and gunfights. Don't be surprised if you turn it on to not find any dragons.… Expand
  61. chotzy
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    do u people think anyone cares whaqt u have to say u are the idiots that watched the footage and seen the game play months before the game came out and you still gave the $50 to activision. you dumbasses are probabbly the same people who bought battlefield 3 and thought it was an-amazing game even though its still loks the exact same on console as battlefield 2 did. either way moderndo u people think anyone cares whaqt u have to say u are the idiots that watched the footage and seen the game play months before the game came out and you still gave the $50 to activision. you dumbasses are probabbly the same people who bought battlefield 3 and thought it was an-amazing game even though its still loks the exact same on console as battlefield 2 did. either way modern warfare 3 sold 9 million copies in the first 24 hours so do u really think any one cares about the troll reviews on here. and i love the way u complain about it being like mw2 but give no good ideas on how to improve it your like those sad occupy wall street bastards who complain that theres a problem but have no solution… Expand
  62. BubblegumImp
    Nov 14, 2011
    8
    Linear campaign with explosions straight out of a Michael Bay summer blockbuster? Check. Competitive multiplayer with unlocks, perks and kill streaks? Check. The game even runs on the same engine as its predecessors. So why does it deserve a positive score? The answer is simple: it's fun. Deducting points for a lack of innovation is warranted, but to ignore the fact that MW3 is a veryLinear campaign with explosions straight out of a Michael Bay summer blockbuster? Check. Competitive multiplayer with unlocks, perks and kill streaks? Check. The game even runs on the same engine as its predecessors. So why does it deserve a positive score? The answer is simple: it's fun. Deducting points for a lack of innovation is warranted, but to ignore the fact that MW3 is a very solid game would be a disservice to yourself as a gamer. It might not wow you the way COD4 did, but this remains a very good shooter.… Expand
  63. Snipestrifer
    Nov 10, 2011
    5
    An honest review of the game to be honest. It's certainly better than MW2, which was an abyssmal mess, but this game has nothing on Black Ops. The maps look different but layout and structure is the same, making the large varitey of guns pointless as only smgs and assualt rifles will be used due to the tiny map sizes. Quick-scoping is back. It can F*** off in my opinion. It was always aAn honest review of the game to be honest. It's certainly better than MW2, which was an abyssmal mess, but this game has nothing on Black Ops. The maps look different but layout and structure is the same, making the large varitey of guns pointless as only smgs and assualt rifles will be used due to the tiny map sizes. Quick-scoping is back. It can F*** off in my opinion. It was always a terrible addition to the game and it should never have been brought back. Maps are alright but as a whole they are poor due to the total lack of variety. The story is very good though, and is the only reason this game gets a five. The other half (Multiplayer) is a big fat zero due to easily exploited flaws in the system and total inability to bring together teams and reward them for working together. As for Spec Ops, it's still two player only (What the hell Infinity Ward) and survival is a less entertaining re-hashed zombies mode. That's about it. I'll probably be trading in this lame game soon and will be getting Battlefield 3 and see if that's any better.… Expand
  64. cleggy7
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    The most overhyped piece of trash I've ever played. Every Call of Duty game has been identical since 2007. The developers make very little effort to make the games exciting and this is no exception. If you already have MW2 or any other COD game for that matter, you certainly don't need this. There's absolutely nothing new on offer. Avoid like the plague.
  65. KenyanSandBoa
    Nov 15, 2011
    8
    I've played every COD that has been released, and I can see where people feel this is more MW2.5 than MW3. Some of the maps have that "I've been here before" feel to it, so some of the interaction feels a bit rehashed. The campaign is pretty standard as far as COD goes...very Bay-esque, but a fun time killer when you don't feel like multiplayer. There are some changes that I really doI've played every COD that has been released, and I can see where people feel this is more MW2.5 than MW3. Some of the maps have that "I've been here before" feel to it, so some of the interaction feels a bit rehashed. The campaign is pretty standard as far as COD goes...very Bay-esque, but a fun time killer when you don't feel like multiplayer. There are some changes that I really do like, and I feel deserve praise. I like the fact that your weapons level up separately from you character, so you don't have to tie up a perk slot to have multiple attachments. I find surpressors a MUST in COD...and the fact that I can add range to my surpressed UMP45 is a HUGE perk in my mind. The addition of the "Specialist" and "Support" strike packages is good for a change of pace...and I do find myself tinkering with them depending on my gameplay. Overall this game is very fun to play, and that goes a long way in my review, but this game is nowhere near perfect...8.0.… Expand
  66. ExamplePrime
    Nov 8, 2011
    6
    Lets do this logically
    Story: Completed at a friends in a staggeringly short period of time. This is the short of campaign I expect from indie games releasing a game 'Episode'. Massively cliche, bad dialogue and horrifyingly dull and repititive. Micheal Bay, one adrenaline rush to the next. Unrealistic rushes too. 4/10 (For nice set pieces)
    Gameplay: Exactly the same as when COD4 did it    Lets do this logically
    Story: Completed at a friends in a staggeringly short period of time. This is the short of campaign I expect from indie games releasing a game 'Episode'. Massively cliche, bad dialogue and horrifyingly dull and repititive. Micheal Bay, one adrenaline rush to the next. Unrealistic rushes too. 4/10 (For nice set pieces)
    Gameplay: Exactly the same as when COD4 did it right. Barely a thing changed except now its quicker to reload than switch weapons which is a mess really. Its repititive at best but not much faults Really. 7/10
    Gamestyle: The game is focused around close combat, reflex based snap shooting. It is basically one adrenaline rush after another (that phrase is getting repititive). Its not competitive in any way and doesn't really add anything. 5/10
    Graphics: Nothing fantastic. Nothing horrible. But at times it seemed glitchy and some of the cutscenes seemed unrealistic (planes flying through stuff). Its not awful but its far from perfect. 7.5/10
    Multiplayer: Much like the gameplay but I just wanted to mention how little the maps seemed to have changed and appear to be simple rehases. A lot of work has gone in however to make sure that there is no part where you have long vision and firing possibilties to prevent strategy 5/10    … Expand
  67. norussia95
    Nov 8, 2011
    9
    The games is awesome, even old engine looks pretty nice, only with multiple i was disappointed but its no matter because... just buy it and play it! and BF3 fans stop please trolling!
  68. SCAR-L
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    The graphic still better than the other shooter and continues to be a very fast paced game. You wont be disappointed and you will find over a 1,000,000 players every night. Now 1,000,000 that really tell you the AAA game you will play. Enyoy!
  69. DeadGecko
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    There might be much of the same here for MW3 but it delivers. The game is hands down fun no matter who you are. All the new tweaks hit where it counts and the new game types are great such as kill confirmed. Brings out all the campers ;-)
  70. BigCat369
    Nov 13, 2011
    9
    you cant get a game as reliable as call of duty. it is a garaunteed good time whether by yourself or with friends. Sledghammer changed it up and i believe that they took the best of call of duty 4 and modern warfare 2 and combined them. they have made me a believer. i would have liked bigger maps, and more updated graphics. small complaints which is why it did not recieve a 10 from me
  71. TwoLegit1m4te
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Of course this game feels like an expansion. It is the third modern warfare and leads off where the other games left us hanging. Singleplayer takes you on a new and epic journey with a great story. The addition of survival was perfect. It adds to the ecitement of mw3. Online is better than ever before. The maps are compact and absolutely stunning. There laid out in a way that makes forOf course this game feels like an expansion. It is the third modern warfare and leads off where the other games left us hanging. Singleplayer takes you on a new and epic journey with a great story. The addition of survival was perfect. It adds to the ecitement of mw3. Online is better than ever before. The maps are compact and absolutely stunning. There laid out in a way that makes for loads of double and triple kills. With the new strike packages anybody can do well. Also kill confirmed is slowly becoming one of the best additions any game as ever made.… Expand
  72. mikemann413
    Nov 10, 2011
    8
    All of you picky nerds giving this game lower than an 8 proves that your expectations were obviously to high for a game that is as predictable as mw3. This game may not be perfect and the call of duty franchise is definitely growing stale, but for what it is it is a great game . So all of you corny nerds who paid 60 bucksand prob went to the midnight launch, Shut The F*** Up!
  73. iDarkHusky
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Great game. people knew it's CoD and wasn't going to change much yet still going to complain, in the end it's your fault for hyping yourself up so much it is fun though.
  74. saintin818
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Great game, great multiplayer and spec ops is a lot a fun. They did a great job on the game all around. New perks and kill-streaks are a big improvements.Wow there are a lot of haters!! I do have a question for all the people who bought this game after not liking the others. Are u retarded?
  75. PwnyYayo
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    MW3, and it's previous entries in the series, are like playing an over-the-top Michael Bay action movie. Shotty story? Who cares, we just want to blow things up. And the multiplayer is a proven formula - no matter how frustrating it can be to continually die at the hands of 14-year olds - we keep playing. Sure there are only minor tweaks since MW1 and 2, but you don't see sports fansMW3, and it's previous entries in the series, are like playing an over-the-top Michael Bay action movie. Shotty story? Who cares, we just want to blow things up. And the multiplayer is a proven formula - no matter how frustrating it can be to continually die at the hands of 14-year olds - we keep playing. Sure there are only minor tweaks since MW1 and 2, but you don't see sports fans hating on yearly updates of sports games. As long as we - the consumers - continue to consume the Call of Duty series, Activision will continue to publish them. Last I checked, something like 4+ million people had logged on in the first day - on Xbox alone. Remember that the 360 is over the hill and it gets harder to push the limits of an aging system. Is it a 10? Probably not, but it's close and definitely the best of the series. People who purchased and enjoy the game for what it is (a mindless, yet highly addictive and well-polished action arcade shooter) need to help balance out all the negativity surrounding this release. Because one thing it is not: a 0.

    Clearly haters (and Battlefield fans) gonna hate.    … Expand
  76. Ashleydenee
    Nov 10, 2011
    7
    Perhaps it's because I've never played another Modern Warfare game but thus far I am thoroughly enjoying the game. The guns, killstreaks, and class combinations are fantastic. I look forward to playing more.
  77. SMALLy
    Nov 12, 2011
    10
    MW3 is the game ive been waiting for all year, im not disappointed, really happy with the game, im a big fan of if it aint broken dont fix it, they have made a great game even better, i think its more than just MW2.5, ive bought the console & the hardened edition of this behemoth of a game.
  78. Cicatrix1307
    Nov 13, 2011
    6
    Now, I'm an old gamer (not too old) and I like COD, but it does annoy me when it comes to the hype of many games - sometimes they do live up to it but unfortunately in the case of MW3 (in my opinion) this is not the case. I have played the game (even bought the extortionate hardened edition - for elite access, but I guess that's for another gripe later if they ever get the service up andNow, I'm an old gamer (not too old) and I like COD, but it does annoy me when it comes to the hype of many games - sometimes they do live up to it but unfortunately in the case of MW3 (in my opinion) this is not the case. I have played the game (even bought the extortionate hardened edition - for elite access, but I guess that's for another gripe later if they ever get the service up and running) and where it is a very good and compelling campaign it helps to finish the story - isn't that what we've een waiting for?

    I was looking forward to the Spec Ops side of the game - my favourite part if I'm honest and it hasn't let me down, it's challenging in places but not too much that I wanna throw the controller at the screen.

    The biggest let down is (wait for the screams of derision) - multiplayer! Go ahead, scoff!!!

    The reason I say it's a let down is that the illustrious makers have (again in my opinion) spent more time on the scenery rather than actual gameplay - too much on scenery, maybe that wouldn't be a problem if I could walk over a stone on the ground without being able to move (other than moving left or right to walk around it!).

    Let's also just take a moment to mention weapons - now I'm no expert (only in my own head) but as far as I am aware a shotgun (no matter what kind) doesn't need nor can or should it be fitted with a silencer not to mention the fact that it is not a SNIPER RIFLE and therefore CANNOT kill from great distance with one shot - hell, in accordance with COD a .50 calibre sniper rifle needs at least 3-5 shots to put a man down!

    Hey, it's not just COD that falters with the weapons but that's just the way I feel after all the hype and the wait for such a poor show of what should have been a fantastic game. Thanks if you have waited until the end to berate my opinion - guess I'm off to play some BF3.    … Expand
  79. TauReanz
    Nov 13, 2011
    9
    The Game is Phenomenal! Users are saying stuff like 'HaCkers GamE of year ROFL' if there is a hacker in your match, LEAVE! Dont give it a 0 for hackers almost every game has hackers and IW are doing a good job with the hackers. MW2.5 is bull.MW3 is individual the mw2 engine is a amazing engine and that dosent matter. A completely new story with far more exiting events? Yeah, i can see theThe Game is Phenomenal! Users are saying stuff like 'HaCkers GamE of year ROFL' if there is a hacker in your match, LEAVE! Dont give it a 0 for hackers almost every game has hackers and IW are doing a good job with the hackers. MW2.5 is bull.MW3 is individual the mw2 engine is a amazing engine and that dosent matter. A completely new story with far more exiting events? Yeah, i can see the 2.5 in that. I love how people are complaining about multiplayer same gamemode, same multiplayer as all the other games and you dont go to all the other cods and start whining? Stop hitting MW3 hard guys, its a great game!… Expand
  80. UnSkilledCheck
    Nov 13, 2011
    8
    having played both modern warfare's before this one i found that this new installment to the series was a fine way to end the trilogy and has only set the bar higher for Battlefield to try and top it.
    the multiplayer is again excellent and the new additions of kill confirmed, team defender, juggernaut, infected, drop zone plus one in the chamber and gun game from Black ops made this much    having played both modern warfare's before this one i found that this new installment to the series was a fine way to end the trilogy and has only set the bar higher for Battlefield to try and top it.
    the multiplayer is again excellent and the new additions of kill confirmed, team defender, juggernaut, infected, drop zone plus one in the chamber and gun game from Black ops made this much better then MW2. Spec ops is even better this time and the survival mode seems to be really fun even if it did rip of Gears of War's horde mode. people its the third game in a trilogy ALL BETS ARE OFF ON WHAT TO EXPECT AND DON'T BLOODY CRY ABOUT IT IF YOU DIE 50 MILLION TIMES IT JUST MEANS YOU SUCK AT THAT MODE    … Expand
  81. GrimCreeper2000
    Nov 15, 2011
    10
    Mw3 blows Battlefield 3 out of da water wit da grphics errythngs bttr, hppy dey brought spec ops bck nd da campaign is brilliant loved it so all u h8rs yall can kp yallz h8 4 it 2 urslvs cuz u prlly aint beat da game on vetran fckn pssys
  82. LolTurdFerguson
    Nov 15, 2011
    10
    And I thought Black Ops Multiplayer was broken. This is just ridiculous. Had to delete CoD Elite just to get the Xbox Live menu to load properly. I was never even able to log into Elite (good thing I didn't pay for it!). Laggy bullet detection, knifing only works occasionally (and only if you knife the air behind your enemy), horrible spawns (I frequently get spawned into enemyAnd I thought Black Ops Multiplayer was broken. This is just ridiculous. Had to delete CoD Elite just to get the Xbox Live menu to load properly. I was never even able to log into Elite (good thing I didn't pay for it!). Laggy bullet detection, knifing only works occasionally (and only if you knife the air behind your enemy), horrible spawns (I frequently get spawned into enemy crossfire), the list could go on forever. The campaign is decent, but nothing to brag about. Now I'm regretting my purchase. I should have bought Skyrim instead. =… Expand
  83. Prod1gy94
    Nov 18, 2011
    10
    This game is by far the best game of 2011. There's a lot of people that are going to hate on this game for god knows what reason but when it gets down to it, the graphics are amazing, the game play is unbelievable, the spec ops missions are just as good if not better than ever and the on-line play is amazing. I would highly recommend this game to anyone that was interested in first personThis game is by far the best game of 2011. There's a lot of people that are going to hate on this game for god knows what reason but when it gets down to it, the graphics are amazing, the game play is unbelievable, the spec ops missions are just as good if not better than ever and the on-line play is amazing. I would highly recommend this game to anyone that was interested in first person shooters and i have no hesitation in giving this game a 10 out of 10 for its fantastic game play and creativeness.… Expand
  84. ste88883
    Dec 19, 2011
    6
    I love the series. This is a decent game. But developers should not expect high scores if they don't push the boundaries, especially when the series has made tens of millions in profit. Nothing new here.
  85. crymouth
    Dec 29, 2011
    9
    This game is seriously not as bad as some are making it out to be. I just finished the single player and it is simply fantastic, that alone is worth the money as it really does the series justice. The graphics are also really good, maybe not as much light vs dark as BF3 but very good none the less. The MP while probably the biggest let down is also not really that bad - I though muchThis game is seriously not as bad as some are making it out to be. I just finished the single player and it is simply fantastic, that alone is worth the money as it really does the series justice. The graphics are also really good, maybe not as much light vs dark as BF3 but very good none the less. The MP while probably the biggest let down is also not really that bad - I though much prefer BF3 however MW3 is still fun to play with Kill Confirmed definitely a highlight. If you played the first two then it is a must to get this just to finish the story. I promise you will not be disappointed. I am giving this a 9 based on the Single Player campaign which really is good. If this was just for MP I would give it a 6 or 7… Expand
  86. Alvagore
    Nov 14, 2011
    3
    Do not buy this game, is more of the same, stick on MW2 or Black Ops.
    the only thing of this game that worth is the single player, for that i give it a 3.
  87. Roy9030
    Nov 14, 2011
    0
    I thought MW2 was as low as an FPS game could go but then they come out with this outdated garbage that could be confused with MW2 DLC. Then they go to the extent of tweeting a request, actually it sounded more like begging, for their fanbase to rate this game higher on Metacritic because it's receiving low ratings... maybe it's low because it sucks and deserves every 0 here. **** campaignI thought MW2 was as low as an FPS game could go but then they come out with this outdated garbage that could be confused with MW2 DLC. Then they go to the extent of tweeting a request, actually it sounded more like begging, for their fanbase to rate this game higher on Metacritic because it's receiving low ratings... maybe it's low because it sucks and deserves every 0 here. **** campaign (as usual) and the same cookie cutter multiplayer with unbalanced gameplay, don't buy this game.… Expand
  88. KraniumKrusher
    Jan 6, 2012
    7
    I first want to say, giving this game anything under a 5 is purely hatred towards the game, and holds zero credibility. With that being said, the COD formula is tried and true. This has been the highest selling franchise in XBOX history, and for good reason. However, playing MW3 and MW2 is hard to differentiate. MW3 is the more balanced game, and may be the most balanced COD title toI first want to say, giving this game anything under a 5 is purely hatred towards the game, and holds zero credibility. With that being said, the COD formula is tried and true. This has been the highest selling franchise in XBOX history, and for good reason. However, playing MW3 and MW2 is hard to differentiate. MW3 is the more balanced game, and may be the most balanced COD title to date. The game has a bit more detail as far as graphics go. Less explosive damage is a welcome addition to MW3, as well as no commando. Nice weapon balance (apart from the Type 95, and the Striker). On a negative note, the maps are crap. They're the campiest maps ive ever played, and they are flat out boring aside from hardhat, village & dome. Lack of innovation, & poor map design drops my rating for this game to a 7. This franchise will slowly start to fade away if they stick with the trend of staying with the exact same formula.… Expand
  89. crotchduster84
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    wow i'm so glad i didnt buy this game i played it last night at a friends house. i havent enjoyed a cod game since cod3 with this game which is a spin-off of a spin-off which is the same crap and nothing refreshing about the game i think its money well spent that i bought battlefield the day it came out because it was refreshing, but it was no bad company i did go in open-minded but not towow i'm so glad i didnt buy this game i played it last night at a friends house. i havent enjoyed a cod game since cod3 with this game which is a spin-off of a spin-off which is the same crap and nothing refreshing about the game i think its money well spent that i bought battlefield the day it came out because it was refreshing, but it was no bad company i did go in open-minded but not to high and got what i ordered another carbon copy repeat.… Expand
  90. Francymike91
    Nov 14, 2011
    0
    MW2 costs $30 less than this recycled game and there is no difference at all, you should go for that. I regret a lot to have bought this thing. Good job Infinity Ward (sarcasm).
  91. Jamus
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    Game is bad, same old crap. Games like this don't deserve the funding. Go support a dev who has new fresh ideas. If you support crap you're going to keep getting it. Vote for your games with the money you spend. Kids won't get it but anyone old enough to understand or give a damn, do something about it. Don't be a fricken drone.
  92. Accuracy
    Nov 14, 2011
    1
    This game is a joke seriously, it's giving the video game industry a stereotype that this is all gamers play. This game is overshadowing better titles that actually feature innovation, and creativity. This game is the same repackaged **** over and over again. This isn't a game, it's DLC.
  93. Chillybilly
    Nov 9, 2011
    5
    The single player campaign was great, exactly what I expected (non stop roller coaster ride of over the top action and absolutely ridiculous situations).

    The Multiplayer on the other hand was exactly what I feared. If you enjoyed the MP for MW2 then you'll love this, because honestly, it's pretty much the same. Sure they added in some new perks and you can level your gun up now (neat?)    The single player campaign was great, exactly what I expected (non stop roller coaster ride of over the top action and absolutely ridiculous situations).

    The Multiplayer on the other hand was exactly what I feared. If you enjoyed the MP for MW2 then you'll love this, because honestly, it's pretty much the same. Sure they added in some new perks and you can level your gun up now (neat?) but it looks and feels EXACTLY like MW2. The maps aren't exactly anything to write home about either. They all seem too small, too cramped and too maze-like. If it wasn't for the fun I had with the single player portion I would have rated this lower.    … Expand
  94. xZippy
    Nov 12, 2011
    5
    I absolutely loved the first Modern Warfare, and the second was alright. Black Ops wasn't the most original CoD, but there was still things I liked about it, as you could tell Treyarch was really trying to step out of Infinity Ward's shadow. Modern Warfare 3 didn't disappoint me, but it made me feel a little empty. Even as I'm writing this review, commercials keep talking and boastingI absolutely loved the first Modern Warfare, and the second was alright. Black Ops wasn't the most original CoD, but there was still things I liked about it, as you could tell Treyarch was really trying to step out of Infinity Ward's shadow. Modern Warfare 3 didn't disappoint me, but it made me feel a little empty. Even as I'm writing this review, commercials keep talking and boasting about the game. The game doesn't seem good enough to receive THAT much praise and attention. The campaign is alright, and I enjoyed the Special Ops more due to being able to find players randomly on it instead of MW2's crappy "you have to invite a friend!" system. The multiplayer is even laggier than before and makes it almost unplayable - mixed in with elitist kids who only experience the highlight of their lives by running around with UMP's and the Steady AIm perk.… Expand
  95. Xsplicit
    Nov 10, 2011
    3
    The first thing that struck me playing this game was just how shamelessly similar everything was to Call of Duty 4.. and 5.. and 6.. and 7 for that matter as well. This goes beyond simply re-using the same 13 year old quake 3 engine; the art direction, textures, weapons and environments all seem to have been re-used. The only innovation amounting to a slight reskin in a different colour.The first thing that struck me playing this game was just how shamelessly similar everything was to Call of Duty 4.. and 5.. and 6.. and 7 for that matter as well. This goes beyond simply re-using the same 13 year old quake 3 engine; the art direction, textures, weapons and environments all seem to have been re-used. The only innovation amounting to a slight reskin in a different colour. While this might allow Activision to churn out a game every year, it's gotten to the point where the franchise feels stale and tasteless. There were times I wondered if the level designers competed with each other over how many explosions and collapsing buildings they could cram into each level, and it's clear to see the drop in quality after Activision prudently fired the majority of Infinity Ward's developers. Setting aside the linear on-rails progression, the casual hand-holding and the 4 hour completion time - I can deal with those annoyances, as long as the game is fun and engrossing. Unfortunately Call of Duty 9..or whatever number they're on now isn't. Throw in the weak, unrealistic gun sounds, the whack-a-mole rudimentary AI, unremarkable missions and the generic 'America saves the world all over again' storyline and you're dealing with quite a turd. How reviewers are giving this game a perfect 10/10 is honestly beyond me, and why this game (and this game alone) retails at 10% above the price of every other game confounds me even further. I would honestly rather play through the original Call of Duty again. At least that game provided an emotional attachment, as it wasn't based on pure fabrication.… Expand
  96. AMC13
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    Campaign was absolutely epic and the ending is excellent. Spec Ops survival mode is immensly fun and the missions are very fun. The multiplayer is absolutely amazing with the completely overhauled and brand new killstreak rewards and new pointstreaks. Only complaint is the campaign being a bit short.
  97. Number11
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    You cannot be serious.
    Fans of the series have been anticipating this game for quite a while, and those fans have gotten is a heap of lackluster crap with nearly the entirety of it being a recycled MW2.
    This is not a game, it's a garbage can with "MW" written on it.
  98. Dyslexicon
    Nov 9, 2011
    2
    I've been playing COD multiplayer ever since they changed the game with COD4 MW. I then played MW2, Black Ops, and MW3 now. Well, I can't help but feel like I wasted way too much money on the hardened edition. Unless their new maps coming through DLC are a lot better than the ones they've included on disc, then this game has problems with me. Not to mention there's no real worthwhileI've been playing COD multiplayer ever since they changed the game with COD4 MW. I then played MW2, Black Ops, and MW3 now. Well, I can't help but feel like I wasted way too much money on the hardened edition. Unless their new maps coming through DLC are a lot better than the ones they've included on disc, then this game has problems with me. Not to mention there's no real worthwhile changes to discuss. The new killstreak system isn't that drastic a change, and doesn't do much to change the game. It only slightly adjusts the individual users experience with the game. I hate to say it, but Black Ops was the better game for many reasons including: Better maps, better modes, and an overall fresher take on the series. If anyone out there needs to know what shooter to pick up this holiday season, then my honest answer is Battlefield 3. They delivered a smart, and deeply rewarding multiplayer component this year that improves over its predecessors in every way. It's also worth mentioning that the community behind BF3 is much more mature and tolerable on the whole when compared to the 'typical' **** hole COD player. I'm giving it a 2 because the survival mode is entertaining. Of course, we've all played horde modes before, and that modes fun will not last forever. At the end of the day, this game just didn't try hard enough. The teams responsible were spread too thin, and in my opinion, they rushed the product out for holiday release and wasted the potential it could have been with more time and thought.… Expand
  99. netgem21
    Nov 21, 2011
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Building on a tried and tested formula, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is the strongest Call of Duty yet with a deep multiplayer and crafted campaign. With plenty of twists and turns along the way, the 3 game story arc certainly pays off - but doesn't leave much room for a sequel. But the highlight is Spec-Ops, particularly Survival mode - the ultimate Horde mode.… Expand
  100. k-bake-
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    I have nothing against this game. It's built for fun and that's what it delivers. But It's just sad that they take a great game, change the maps and some guns and a new campaign and slap a "3" on the box and people go nuts. The CoD franchise ended for me when major star players left Infinity Ward after MW2. That's when the series started to get milked for all it's worth, much like whatI have nothing against this game. It's built for fun and that's what it delivers. But It's just sad that they take a great game, change the maps and some guns and a new campaign and slap a "3" on the box and people go nuts. The CoD franchise ended for me when major star players left Infinity Ward after MW2. That's when the series started to get milked for all it's worth, much like what Activision did with Guitar Hero and Tony Hawk series. The only problem with this series is that it's based on a very popular genre, the FPS. Once people start getting annoyed of shooting, there is really nothing to turn too. The market is already flooded with FPSs and I'm afraid we are at the spike in terms of intrest in FPS games because of it. And thanks to Activision and their CEO who doesn't even play games himself, we could see an end of a great genre, much like what happen to platformers 10 years ago.… Expand
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#13 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2011
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#1 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2011
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#13 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2011

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Metascore
88

Generally favorable reviews - based on 81 Critic Reviews

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