Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

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Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 8685 Ratings

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  1. pingu53
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    What the **** did you all expect? a new and original game? you idiots will keep buying this **** and these guys will keep bringing em out because people are dumb and will pay Ã
  2. SacredJefe
    Nov 8, 2011
    4
    Modern Warfare 3 is the exact same game as Modern Warfare 2. That's not to say it's a bad game. In fact, that's far from the truth. MW3 is a fine game that will appeal to the same people who enjoyed MW2. However, there is not enough content in MW3 to justify it being released as an entirely new game in the franchise. Very little has changed from MW2 and the original MW. The graphics,Modern Warfare 3 is the exact same game as Modern Warfare 2. That's not to say it's a bad game. In fact, that's far from the truth. MW3 is a fine game that will appeal to the same people who enjoyed MW2. However, there is not enough content in MW3 to justify it being released as an entirely new game in the franchise. Very little has changed from MW2 and the original MW. The graphics, impressive in 2007, are lack-luster and dated now, kill-streaks are still too big a part of the game (as they have been ever since MW2), there isn't enough emphasis on gun-on-gun gameplay, and the single-player is the shortest in the series (which is a shame considering I am someone who has enjoyed the storyline in the franchise). Simply put, MW3 adds barely anything new to the franchise and everything IW and Sledgehammer did add could have been patched or added into MW2.… Expand
  3. talos707
    Nov 8, 2011
    6
    for real, this is the worst game i've ever played. Not only is it a copy paste of mw2 and mw, it is a sheer insult to the intelligence of the human race. The amount of mindless people buying activision's crap is ASTOUNDING. I can no longer trust the reviews of any site. Just play cod 2, it was better than this garbage.
  4. tanay
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    the game is not bad but the xbox 360 cannot handle the game.
    poor graphics on xbox360,and poor gameplay also.
    when i have played this game on ps3, i was really thrilled.
    online is not as good on xbox live than on psn.
    Looks like call of duty has gone with the wrong lead platform.
    PS3 it should have been.
    xbox 360 really sucks to the core
  5. peck1234
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    Boring story, graphics are just TERRIBLE muddy looking. SAVE YOUR $$$. Nothing more than a simple Michael Bay Film. This game is absolute garbage. The campaign just felt absolutely forced and was completely forgettable by the end of it. Spec Ops is trash because zombies in WaW and Black Ops was just so much better.
  6. girafffy
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    This game is so bad that I signed up for an account on this website just to write a negative review for it. As someone who loved Cod 2 and Cod 4, this was a major disappointment. I thought I would give the Cod series one last chance after **** MW2 and Black Ops, but this is literally the same game as MW2. It's way too fast passed, to the point where the only way to get a high killstreakThis game is so bad that I signed up for an account on this website just to write a negative review for it. As someone who loved Cod 2 and Cod 4, this was a major disappointment. I thought I would give the Cod series one last chance after **** MW2 and Black Ops, but this is literally the same game as MW2. It's way too fast passed, to the point where the only way to get a high killstreak is by camping in a corner. In addition to that, the game has become even more about who sees the other player first/ who has the better connection. There's hardly any skill involved. I wish the Cod 4 servers never got **** up; that game was far superior to any title after it.… Expand
  7. eightinches
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    yep it's my first review. so what. i played cod since cod 3 and i can say this is by far the worst i've ever played. why? well coz it's not a new game. it is modern warfare 2. they took out all the good things that black ops had going for it. the hit detection is not good (no surprise) and i know a lot of IW fanboys will be disapoint with that. one thing i can say is thatyep it's my first review. so what. i played cod since cod 3 and i can say this is by far the worst i've ever played. why? well coz it's not a new game. it is modern warfare 2. they took out all the good things that black ops had going for it. the hit detection is not good (no surprise) and i know a lot of IW fanboys will be disapoint with that. one thing i can say is that prestiging is pointless coz you need to reach really high levels just to get your guns to function properly. switching out to secondary guns is tedious. the maps are done pretty poorly imo and cod elite is going to promote spawn camping. why? coz you can study the spawns. WTF right? what a useless thing to add to a game. it's just going to make the game more unfair as will the stacked killstreaks. running is very akward and the shotguns suck. spec ops is no where near the level of zombies despite it being more complex. i played the game for 8-9 hours and honestly i can say i will stick with black ops. might even return it unless they patch some stuff out in upcoming weeks.… Expand
  8. throwawaypl0x
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    This game... this game is more like an expansion pack than a sequel. Really. So few new features, bland maps, recycled weapons and content, a mildly updated engine from years ago, etc. After seeing what it has to offer, I wouldn't even sell this game for more than $10 as I'd be living with a guilty conscious that I just completely ripped off the buyer. Take a hike MW3, your run in theThis game... this game is more like an expansion pack than a sequel. Really. So few new features, bland maps, recycled weapons and content, a mildly updated engine from years ago, etc. After seeing what it has to offer, I wouldn't even sell this game for more than $10 as I'd be living with a guilty conscious that I just completely ripped off the buyer. Take a hike MW3, your run in the market should have ended long, long ago.… Expand
  9. ShottyMcLagcamp
    Nov 9, 2011
    6
    I have owned every COD since COD 2. I don't own this one and have only played it for a few hours over a friends. To be blunt COD4 and WAW were VERY good games. But after that MW2 and BLOPS were all the same game. I get it "if it aint broke dont fix it". But even sports games that are the same thing every year know that you need to ADD something to keep your fan base. And thats after theyI have owned every COD since COD 2. I don't own this one and have only played it for a few hours over a friends. To be blunt COD4 and WAW were VERY good games. But after that MW2 and BLOPS were all the same game. I get it "if it aint broke dont fix it". But even sports games that are the same thing every year know that you need to ADD something to keep your fan base. And thats after they get roster changes and natural changes. Why cant MW3 add a custom player, custom factions, war mode, more players, vehicles (WAW) ANYTHING! But the game still isnt unplayable. But I feel most of the reviews are 0s because people felt like they were robbed.… Expand
  10. Eralyax
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    This game is a big joke! 60â
  11. Raficoo
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    to sum it up all in one word: MW2.5
    The only thing that has been added to the game was a new campaign, some weapons and a "weapon-progression" system. The graphics is still the same, lame old repetitive sounds from MW2(just new for the weapons) and still the same ol Run-n-Gun idea from COD 4.
  12. Vll
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    Been playing for five hours. I'm sure they will respond by making a brilliant innovative game next time, but with this release COD has got stale for mine
  13. Skinshifter
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    Resumed in 3 words. Copy-paste game. Is a waste of time and money having a game which has not been improved. Sorry to the fanboys of COD, but Infinity can not beat EA and DICE online entertaiment, you gotta recognize it.
  14. MotoNack
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    As it says right in the games description, "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is a direct sequel to the previous game in the series, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2." It really is a direct sequel, and that is putting it lightly. This game is all about staying tried and true with popular belief. If you own Modern Warfare 2, then you should feel like your picking up right where you left off asAs it says right in the games description, "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is a direct sequel to the previous game in the series, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2." It really is a direct sequel, and that is putting it lightly. This game is all about staying tried and true with popular belief. If you own Modern Warfare 2, then you should feel like your picking up right where you left off as this is basically an over the top DLC, with no innovative content to be seen. If you like playing the same game since 2007, be my guest.… Expand
  15. Broofist
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    What happened to fps games? Are the critics playing the same games we are? I was disappointed with bf3 on the pc last week because of the terrible interface and dumbing down of gameplay. MW3 just didn't change anything except making you play on crappier maps. Not sure which one is screwing its' customer's harder. Wait for this to go down in price. Like way down. And seriously whereWhat happened to fps games? Are the critics playing the same games we are? I was disappointed with bf3 on the pc last week because of the terrible interface and dumbing down of gameplay. MW3 just didn't change anything except making you play on crappier maps. Not sure which one is screwing its' customer's harder. Wait for this to go down in price. Like way down. And seriously where are the real critics in this industry. It's just sad. Just because trailers are epic? You need to sit down and actually play these games out.… Expand
  16. RogueMaverik
    Nov 9, 2011
    4
    MW 3 is, like most say, nothing more than MW 2.1. Though it has the familiar feel of past CODs, which makes it easy to jump right into multiplayer, it also feels to familiar. It's good for a game to be similar to the past installment, yet this game is nothing but the last game. Its a double-edged sword. The multiplayer is the same old thing. Nothing more to say. Play MW 2 but add differentMW 3 is, like most say, nothing more than MW 2.1. Though it has the familiar feel of past CODs, which makes it easy to jump right into multiplayer, it also feels to familiar. It's good for a game to be similar to the past installment, yet this game is nothing but the last game. Its a double-edged sword. The multiplayer is the same old thing. Nothing more to say. Play MW 2 but add different maps and a couple new guns, that's all it is. At this point the only thing keeping the series alive is the new update to Spec Ops which I found very enjoyable, yet not enjoyable enough to prevent my eyes from bleeding over this so called "story". The story is nothing more than a Michael Bay movie with the production fees equal to the of the cost of Bill Gates house. And I'm talking about his house that makes NASA look like preschoolers playing with some Legos. The story doesn't waste anytime in shoving you straight into battle. You walk down some streets, shoot some guys, explosions, repeat. By the time you get through a few more levels a "big" plot point occurs which is supposed to "shock" the gamer. It doesn't. The characters are very stiff in every way, which doesn't help the story at all. When characters are supposed to feel sorry, they sound the same. When there supposed to feel relieved, they sound the same. I'm looking at you Price. All in all, no matter how much we hate it, the odds of the CoD series dying soon is about as likely as Activision admitting they have enough money and they don't need anymore.… Expand
  17. billybob52
    Nov 9, 2011
    4
    Campaign is great the best of the series. BUT WHAT WERE THEY THINKING WITH THE MULTIPLAYER?. The music is pretty good with the game but the graphics are terrible! EXACTLY THE SAME AS MW2! Spec ops is the same old same old and the survival mode is okay but nowhere near as good as zombies. And its only for 2 people. They added next to nothing for the multiplayer and i had to check to makeCampaign is great the best of the series. BUT WHAT WERE THEY THINKING WITH THE MULTIPLAYER?. The music is pretty good with the game but the graphics are terrible! EXACTLY THE SAME AS MW2! Spec ops is the same old same old and the survival mode is okay but nowhere near as good as zombies. And its only for 2 people. They added next to nothing for the multiplayer and i had to check to make sure i didn't put in the modern warfare 2 disc by accident. But seriously though this game does not deserve a 0. I greatly enjoyed its campaign. BUY BATTLEFIELD 3 INSTEAD! Battlefield 3's multiplayer is much better but its campaign cannot compare to this. If you want campaign buy this if you want multiplayer buy Battlefield 3.… Expand
  18. kasteno_
    Nov 9, 2011
    1
    I'll be generous and give this a 1! It blows, I started playing CoD when MW2 came out, I loved it, BO came out, same thing. I then made the mistake pre-ordering this garbage and liking the CoD 4 copy I got with it better...I played on Pipeline in CoD 4, in the Africa Mission in MW3, there are 3 or 4 recycled buildings. There is absolutely NO innovation whatsoever. This is truly MW 2.5 ifI'll be generous and give this a 1! It blows, I started playing CoD when MW2 came out, I loved it, BO came out, same thing. I then made the mistake pre-ordering this garbage and liking the CoD 4 copy I got with it better...I played on Pipeline in CoD 4, in the Africa Mission in MW3, there are 3 or 4 recycled buildings. There is absolutely NO innovation whatsoever. This is truly MW 2.5 if anything. This game is now the dog for Activision, losing the original developers [insight] for Infinity Ward was Activisions biggest mistake. Now all they care about is the money since fat, 10 year old kids will be buying it and insulting complete strangers with their "MAD 360 No-Scope." DO NOT BUY!!… Expand
  19. TrianglechokeVt
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    This game represents everything that is wrong with gaming today.Bought the game and was let down in no time,i'm glad that others can see it too for what its worth.People can say what they will about everyone being fan boys or trolls,take your pick.At the end of the day its the utter truth that game is copy and paste of previous titles that were sub par.Go spend your money it this crapThis game represents everything that is wrong with gaming today.Bought the game and was let down in no time,i'm glad that others can see it too for what its worth.People can say what they will about everyone being fan boys or trolls,take your pick.At the end of the day its the utter truth that game is copy and paste of previous titles that were sub par.Go spend your money it this crap economy on games that company's still care about.Halo is constantly slept on and in every way is a more polished product,always has been,hopefully always will be now that 343 is taking over etc..etc. This game sucks and is clearly meant for the people who have no care about quality or blood sweat and tears that are put into games period.… Expand
  20. Zsolt
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    Roommate recently bought this game and I can;t help but think that it is the most expensive map pack ever. I feel bad for my friend I hope he can return it.
  21. modernborefare
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    This game is about as entertaining as driving a rusty nail through my genitalia. I.E. it isn't called modern borefare for a reason. Seriously don't recommend the game.
  22. sealsixgaming
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    If you expected a completely redefined graphics Engine, completely new Gameplay and completely new story, you should only blame the publisher (Activision) and the customers demand for the product. With the 2 year development cycle, it is great with what they accomplish which is Gameplay tuned to a fine point with a story that's linear to great action blockbusters. With the release ofIf you expected a completely redefined graphics Engine, completely new Gameplay and completely new story, you should only blame the publisher (Activision) and the customers demand for the product. With the 2 year development cycle, it is great with what they accomplish which is Gameplay tuned to a fine point with a story that's linear to great action blockbusters. With the release of Half of their studio following the departure of the former founders of Infinity Ward I am not surprised with what has been accomplished. Overall the Game is MW 2.5 and it was expected from the beginning, a continued story, and a redefined multiplayer experience that does justice to what MW2 was supposed to be. If you expected more then you do not fully understand what Activision is about and expected the wrong thing. From what I have experienced I am enjoying it and plan to continue enjoying it and hope all others can get past the same old "formula" that they use and just enjoy the game. Get over it, I play battlefield 3, Gears 3 and love them all...Have fun and play all games.… Expand
  23. moemurdee357
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    This the same game i bought when i purchased modern warfare 2 little changes have been made. They are using the same engine there are no innovations in this game. In fact its worst you dont have the freedom to pick wat ever killstreaks u want its set by classes and the worst part is that they took out 3rd person team tactial an addition to the game that really set it apart from otherThis the same game i bought when i purchased modern warfare 2 little changes have been made. They are using the same engine there are no innovations in this game. In fact its worst you dont have the freedom to pick wat ever killstreaks u want its set by classes and the worst part is that they took out 3rd person team tactial an addition to the game that really set it apart from other shooters. A total dissappointment!!! Thanks infinityward and sledgehammer for rerapping modern warfare 2 and tricking ur fans into buying the same product twice… Expand
  24. ZANGE7SU
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    call of duty 4: modern warfare with new maps.
    same engine same weapons same modes with the exception of survival mode that is zombies but with human enemies.
  25. mnl1121
    Nov 9, 2011
    1
    It really is sad where the COD franchise has went. It was great and fun with COD4 and MW2 was fairly good. Then it just went downhill. The greedy guys at Activision really killed the franchise when they decided to release it year after year (yeah its sad, they are all laughing all the way to the bank).

    Just because it sells so much and everyone from an 80 year old to a 10 year old plays    It really is sad where the COD franchise has went. It was great and fun with COD4 and MW2 was fairly good. Then it just went downhill. The greedy guys at Activision really killed the franchise when they decided to release it year after year (yeah its sad, they are all laughing all the way to the bank).

    Just because it sells so much and everyone from an 80 year old to a 10 year old plays it doesn't mean it is good. COD is the reason why other companies are failing to bring innovation. Sequels used to mean innovation. Thats the case anymore. This is a sad time for the gaming industry.    … Expand
  26. butternut86
    Nov 9, 2011
    3
    Call of Duty 4 Modern warfare was an amazing game. I loved it. It was a ton of fun with great multiplayer. Modern Warfare 2 was similar to COD 4, but still pretty good. This game is a carbon copy of the COD games that came out before it.

    Activision doesn't bother to make a new game engine. It continually copies the same game year in and year out. I'm tired of spending 60 bucks for a    Call of Duty 4 Modern warfare was an amazing game. I loved it. It was a ton of fun with great multiplayer. Modern Warfare 2 was similar to COD 4, but still pretty good. This game is a carbon copy of the COD games that came out before it.

    Activision doesn't bother to make a new game engine. It continually copies the same game year in and year out. I'm tired of spending 60 bucks for a carbon copy of a game I played last year. I said to myself I would never buy a COD game again after Black ops. I'm tired of being fooled by activision. I DID play this game at my friends house. A lot of my friends are still under Activisions spell. They don't realize they are getting ripped off. The game is essentially the same as Modern Warfare 2. The campaign is the same, and so is the MP. The survival mode is new, but nothing special. PEOPLE NEED TO STOP BUYING COD GAMES SO ACTIVISION WILL MAKE A NEW GAME ENGINE!!!!

    If people keep buying COD games that reuse the same engine, Activision will keep making a carbon copies of their games. We need to send Activision a message and teach them a lesson that we won't fall for their money hungry tactics anymore. From this moment forward, promise yourself that you wont:

    Buy a Carbon copy of a COD game. DON"T BUY NEXT years COD!!

    You wont pay 15 dollars for four maps

    You won't wait online at midnight to buy a rehashed game

    The list can go on and on.. but the bottom line is, Activision will keep using their customers if they keep buying this crap. Stand up and don't take it anymore. As gamers, we deserve better. Activision hasn't changed their engine since 2007. Thats complete garbage.    … Expand
  27. BoostedTerp
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    Don't reward lazy development. This is the same game as MW2, which is the same game as MW1. Nothing will change until the lemmings stop buying this every single year.
  28. Vanguardus
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    This game is the same thig has COD MW2, if you already have it, there is no need to buy this one.If you played one, you've played them all. Same thing. Its really sad actually. I had no expectations and i was disappointed
  29. TimothyThe3rd
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    Activision is the worst thing to happen to the planet since Disney Channel. I think I'll stick with Arkham City, Gears of War 3, and Uncharted 3. Thank god I rented this and didn't waste my money on a $60 package of DLC.
  30. Haristo
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    5 HOURS ! this game has 5 HOURS ! and surely the worst 5 hours you'll ever get in a video game this year. this incoherent ridiculous scenario written by a 10 YO child fusing Michael Bay and Rolland Emmerich styles is just cliché and boring. The scenario suck asses and makes the missions dull, even though they already are because there's no innovations whats'o'ever in this5 HOURS ! this game has 5 HOURS ! and surely the worst 5 hours you'll ever get in a video game this year. this incoherent ridiculous scenario written by a 10 YO child fusing Michael Bay and Rolland Emmerich styles is just cliché and boring. The scenario suck asses and makes the missions dull, even though they already are because there's no innovations whats'o'ever in this game. The weapons are stupid and silly. the WTFest I've got is an Automatic SNIPER with two scopes on it, which doesn't make any goddamn sense. I won't talk about the multiplayer because it is EXACTLY THE SAME AS MODERN WARFARE 2, which was EXACTLY THE SAME AS MODERN WARFARE 1. In fact, this is the exact same game, with a different (and **** and MW2's story was crap) scenario, a direct sequel nonetheless. Character Development as its stupidest : Russians and bad guys has beards, frenchies has accents and are cowards, Americans are gawds sent to free everybody from teh bad guyz... avoid this piece of garbage like pest. I'm glad I've borrowed it instead of renting it or buying it, I'd rather to wipe my ass with a 100$, then junk it, than buy this game with it.… Expand
  31. UltimateZero
    Nov 9, 2011
    1
    For starters, I LOVE MW 1&2! As for MW3, I have never been so disappointed with a game purchase in my life. Other detractors of this game will tell you that this is the same game as MW2 with new box art etc. BELIEVE ME when I say. This is NOTHING like MW 1&2, and not in a good way. MW3 is in every way a HUGE step backwards from everything established with the first 2 games of the series.For starters, I LOVE MW 1&2! As for MW3, I have never been so disappointed with a game purchase in my life. Other detractors of this game will tell you that this is the same game as MW2 with new box art etc. BELIEVE ME when I say. This is NOTHING like MW 1&2, and not in a good way. MW3 is in every way a HUGE step backwards from everything established with the first 2 games of the series.

    IMO, I felt W@W & Black Ops were rushed, unfinished, unpolished, & poorly made, & all the negatives that were in those two games, have resurfaced in MW3, and then some. A whole lot of and then some. I'm not going to go into all the problems, but trust me. It may look like a MW game, it may sound like MW, heck, it may even smell like MW, but this trash doesn't deserve to hold the title that has come to represent an overall excellent gaming experience as far as FPS go. Once you get into this game & checking under the hood, You'll see things don't work like they should. So, so many things are just "off" and broken.
    Everyone is intitled to their opinions, but to all game reviewers that have said "This is the best Call of Duty yet." I'm sorry but either you're Full of Poop, got paid for your endorsement of this game, or have never played a video game before in your life. Yeah, I'm attacking journalistic credibility I'm so P.O. right now.

    I've never bothered to write a review about anything, but I am so letdown, so regretting that I bought this garbage, & so disheartened with the C.O.D. series at this point, I have to say something & hope someone will listen. I know a lot of people worked hard to make this game, but bottom line, obviously the heart & soul of the IW crew that made Call of Duty: Modern Warfare such an event in the gaming world, left due to the fallout with Activision, and they took with them the know how & quality of the series. As well as my interest & desire to play another Call of Duty game. I will NEVER buy another Call of Duty game. EVER! I WANT MY MONEY BACK!    … Expand
  32. Jah2222
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    Wow!!!! Can you say " watered down " ??? When does modern warfare 3 come out? Because this is modern warfare 2.5 with worse maps... Nice copy and Paste job!! Less is more sometimes!!!
  33. Fruitpunch
    Nov 9, 2011
    6
    Even though there is a new Call o Duty every year I usually get excited and can't stop playing for the first few days. Yet as soon as I started playing after waiting for an hour in line I yawned. I thought it just needs more time until I get used to it but no. The excitement, the fun I felt with previous titles that really haven't changed since MW1 is gone. I still enjoyed the campaign soEven though there is a new Call o Duty every year I usually get excited and can't stop playing for the first few days. Yet as soon as I started playing after waiting for an hour in line I yawned. I thought it just needs more time until I get used to it but no. The excitement, the fun I felt with previous titles that really haven't changed since MW1 is gone. I still enjoyed the campaign so I'm giving it a 6 but when I want fun challenging multilayer I put in BF3. Call of Duty is played out.… Expand
  34. paperjon
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    I have never felt so ripped off in my life, this game feels and looks old. If you already own Mordern warfare 2 then dont buy this which is basically modern warfare 2.01. Copy and paste story dated engine. This game is out selling everything in a year which is filled with so many good games, honestly even if your a Call Of Duty fan dont buy this its nothing new.
  35. Remzhaffeyle
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    Rediculous scumbags resold same game over again. This is a perfect example on how greed is ruining this country. Rip off every person by reselling the same product secretly and charging 50 bucks for the add on crap? 15 for a map pack that's reskinned old maps? Seriously?
  36. brunnels
    Nov 9, 2011
    1
    I have owned every call of duty since the very first release. I must say this franchise has really fallen. I dont know what the bigger joke is, that the developers think they can get away with releasing a 60 dollar map pack, or that kids are so naive these days to buy 60 dollar map packs. After this i wont be returning to the Call of Duty franchise until the developers get their headsI have owned every call of duty since the very first release. I must say this franchise has really fallen. I dont know what the bigger joke is, that the developers think they can get away with releasing a 60 dollar map pack, or that kids are so naive these days to buy 60 dollar map packs. After this i wont be returning to the Call of Duty franchise until the developers get their heads out of their rear ends and make an actual fresh game.… Expand
  37. iaarong
    Nov 9, 2011
    2
    I would never normally do this but MW3 is more of the same. Single player is repetitive and not worth wasting time to finish. Multiplayer is the same run and gun around like an idiot. It does something like run, run, die, shoot, run, die, die, die, shoot. I feel like I have no control of what's happening around me. Same look, same feel, same game. Waste of $60.00.
  38. Woppet
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    Exact same **** as last year. Should have been released as DLC not another game.
    Activision are driving this franchise into the ground the same way they did with guitar hero.
    You can't just keep repackaging the same game and expect gamers to be non-the-wiser.
    Your days of fooling people are up Activision, even hardcore fans are beginning to see through you.
  39. chaos4499
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    This is pretty much the same experience that you have been experiencing since COD4. The engine is really showing its age and the gameplay has become extremely stale because it is the same experience all over again. Also, art pallet consists of nothing but bland browns and greys. If you are a die hard fanboy then, naturally, you will love MW3 but otherwise I am sure you can find somethingThis is pretty much the same experience that you have been experiencing since COD4. The engine is really showing its age and the gameplay has become extremely stale because it is the same experience all over again. Also, art pallet consists of nothing but bland browns and greys. If you are a die hard fanboy then, naturally, you will love MW3 but otherwise I am sure you can find something else better worth your $60.… Expand
  40. ChorleyDom
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    I've been playing COD since Call of Duty 3, and this is by far the worst edition of the game I've ever played.
    The maps are tight and enemy spawning comes from all angles, so expect to be shot in the back a lot. Any element of skill has been replaced with explosives - that's in both single and multiplayer. The game only gets points for me with it's survival mode - stolen from Treyarch's    I've been playing COD since Call of Duty 3, and this is by far the worst edition of the game I've ever played.
    The maps are tight and enemy spawning comes from all angles, so expect to be shot in the back a lot. Any element of skill has been replaced with explosives - that's in both single and multiplayer. The game only gets points for me with it's survival mode - stolen from Treyarch's zombie mode.
    The game is dated in every way - graphics, design and playability. It's a massive fail.    … Expand
  41. ebeytin
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    I cannot believe the hype for a game that is basically the same thing over and over again. Sorry but I played this game 3 years ago, nothing new. Graphics are dated, I have seen better, sounds are just pathetic and don't get me started on the horrible campaing mode. Save your cash if you already have Cod 4, you will not miss out on anything.
  42. T4GARRETT
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Be advised if you not a massive fan of MP this is rental. Very short campaign locations different but little else. This is an insult to anyone looking for a decent single player experience. MW1 was the pinnacle I'm afraid. Also I'm informed by friends elite does not work.

    This lazy development process needs to be stopped. My advice is rent to find out if it is for you or not but with other more worthy games out there such AC, Skyrim and Skyward sword to name a few this poor effort is an afternoon rental at best.

    Same sh*t different number after the name.    … Expand
  43. bigsby_major
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    You're paying Ã
  44. Topher
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    I'll keep it short and simple.
    After playing MP for two days i can truly say that this is an amazing addition to the COD series.
    Spec ops is definitely more interesting this time around. Survival mode is brutal.
    I haven't been n00b tubed once... which is pretty sick! haha
  45. theGEOFFERNATOR
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    I have never written a review on Metacritic before. I'm doing this in response to the recent plea from Sledgehammer Games' Glen Schofield.

    Looking at the majority of the negative reviews, there is definitely something fishy going on. For example: one said reviewer also gave Battlefield 3 10/10 twice!!?! and MW3 0/10! and there are many other accounts of similar happenings, just check a    I have never written a review on Metacritic before. I'm doing this in response to the recent plea from Sledgehammer Games' Glen Schofield.

    Looking at the majority of the negative reviews, there is definitely something fishy going on. For example: one said reviewer also gave Battlefield 3 10/10 twice!!?! and MW3 0/10! and there are many other accounts of similar happenings, just check a few user's other reviews if you have the time. I have been playing Call of Duty since COD3 on the 360, I also own a PS3 and have played a lot of MW2 and Black Ops on both platforms. For me (as I'm sure it is for most) it is all about the multiplayer, though I have some fond memories of hiding in my Ghillie suit in MW1. In my opinion, there is simply no other multiplayer experience like it. It is the closest thing to digital crack. The gameplay is very tight and fast paced, and it feels so satisfying when you are doing well (also terrible when you are on the back foot, this is part of the magic) With the leveling, the challenges, and the accolades, it feels like you are being rewarded every time you play. It's a great feeling the first time around, but there is a sense of diminishing returns after you prestige. Not to worry, because the gameplay is so much fun. I have played 11 hours of online MW3 already and had many unforgettable moments that will stick with me. The new maps are awesome. Kill Confirmed is a great new multiplayer mode, which is so addictive now when I play any other mode I am already conditioned to look for the tags. I have a few criticisms: I have already noticed a few lag switchers in game, but I promptly saved a video from the theatre of their antics, and reported them. I hope that Infinity Ward/Sledgehammer Games will deal with them accordingly. The fact that Elite wasn't working on launch date was a big fail. Yes the game engine is old now, but it runs at 60fps and is smoother than a baby's buttocks.

    Despite any shortcomings, I support this game and the developers who put all their hard work into it. I just hope lots of other fans come out of the woodwork and say their piece.    … Expand
  46. iJnani
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    This is obviously MW2 with some new perks/weapons and maps. The graphics are horrible. Words alone just cannot describe how bad this game is so i'll leave it to this.
  47. DJ_HMS
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Having played all previous iterations of Call of Duty I can confirm that Modern Warfare 3 is the best of the bunch! The only potential negative I have for you is that the campaign is fairly short (though the time it takes to complete increases dramatically when playing on a more difficult setting!), but it is gripping and enjoyable. Add to this a large suite of multiplayer modes, 2Having played all previous iterations of Call of Duty I can confirm that Modern Warfare 3 is the best of the bunch! The only potential negative I have for you is that the campaign is fairly short (though the time it takes to complete increases dramatically when playing on a more difficult setting!), but it is gripping and enjoyable. Add to this a large suite of multiplayer modes, 2 offline/online co-op modes, CoD Elite, video replays, perks, XP, the promise of 20 pieces of DLC... and you've got some serious entertainment on your hands! (Please ignore the haters - for some strange reason they want you to miss out!) I cannot recommend this game highly enough, 10/10!… Expand
  48. assassin166
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Positives: Spec Ops mode is fantastic, and where I've spent most of my time so far.
    Multiplayer is the same old, same old.
    Single player is better than BF3 single player imo.

    Negatives:
    The overwhelming impression that 'subscriptions' etc.. are just there to make more money...
    Multiplayer is the same old, same old.
    Single Player is too short.
  49. thedubster
    Nov 10, 2011
    8
    Simply put, if you liked MW2, you will like MW3 - as so many have said before me, there is very little innovation apart from a few gun changes, perks, kill/pointstreaks and the addition of Survival mode. The hype surrounding the release and the associated media content must surely mean there were no surprises to be found here. The SP is as crazy and gungho as ever, the Spec Ops are anSimply put, if you liked MW2, you will like MW3 - as so many have said before me, there is very little innovation apart from a few gun changes, perks, kill/pointstreaks and the addition of Survival mode. The hype surrounding the release and the associated media content must surely mean there were no surprises to be found here. The SP is as crazy and gungho as ever, the Spec Ops are an interesting distraction and the MP is the same as before, but done better. Survival brings a new, fun dimension but it would have been more fun with a party of 4 - but then COD never did teamwork very well.

    No it doesn't do vehicles, no it doesn't do revives or resupplies. But what it does, it does very well    … Expand
  50. xxpurerushxx
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Many of these users that rated this game a "0" sound very much like Battlefield fanboys to me. Most of their criticisms are the "small maps","lack of vehicles", and "lack of destruction". If you want those things play Battlefield and stop hating on a game because it outsold yours. Honestly I have been playing COD since the original and it has consistently set the bar for first personMany of these users that rated this game a "0" sound very much like Battlefield fanboys to me. Most of their criticisms are the "small maps","lack of vehicles", and "lack of destruction". If you want those things play Battlefield and stop hating on a game because it outsold yours. Honestly I have been playing COD since the original and it has consistently set the bar for first person shooters especially for console players. I would have purchased this game even if it had no single player campaign at all. I find it extremely hard to play single player when the multiplayer is this addictive. In my opinion a game would have to be completely broken and unplayable to warrant a "0" rating and this game is far from that. The shooting mechanic is still the best on the market and firefights are always frantic and exciting. Personally I love the close quarters combat. There is no better feeling than turning a corner, catching a glimpse of 2 enemies heading your direction and having the skills to get both kills when they have the upperhand. So Im sorry to all the users on here that played MW3 for a couple hours online, got slaughtered by me, lost all self esteem and rated this game a "0". The multiplayer is top notch but I wish they would have incorporated 4 players into Survival Mode. Also I'd hoped that playing Survival Mode would help to rank me up in multiplayer but they are 2 separate things. If there were some kind of reward to playing Special Ops that would carry over to your multiplayer that would be great. Other than those issues this game is awesome and there is no reason to not buy this game RIGHT NOW!!!!!… Expand
  51. Firyat
    Nov 10, 2011
    5
    Okay, so let's be totally reasonable. This is NOT a bad game. Not at all. If you've never played a Call Of Duty game before, this is one for you.

    Now, if you have (specifically Modern Warfare 2), skip it. I am shocked to see how a franchise with a big name can do this to itself. How can you do this? How can you just repeat something without even trying to bring in ANY sense of    Okay, so let's be totally reasonable. This is NOT a bad game. Not at all. If you've never played a Call Of Duty game before, this is one for you.

    Now, if you have (specifically Modern Warfare 2), skip it. I am shocked to see how a franchise with a big name can do this to itself. How can you do this? How can you just repeat something without even trying to bring in ANY sense of innovation?

    I would have loved to have something nicer to say about this game, but unfortunately, I don't.    … Expand
  52. Eljo
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Excelent game!
    Modern Warfare 3 is more of the same in the series. If you have had fun with the mulitplayer with your online buddies in the past this should be no different.
  53. pakcerfan
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Seriously??? I'm guessing most of the "reviews" on here are coming from people that haven't even played the game. I've played every COD game and each of the Battlefield games released for the 360. I couldn't get both games this year so had to pick just one. The beta for BF3 convinced me to go with MW3 (not to mention most of my friends were getting this game).

    I've got about a    Seriously??? I'm guessing most of the "reviews" on here are coming from people that haven't even played the game. I've played every COD game and each of the Battlefield games released for the 360. I couldn't get both games this year so had to pick just one. The beta for BF3 convinced me to go with MW3 (not to mention most of my friends were getting this game).

    I've got about a dozen hours into the MP and feel that it's very comparable to MW2, but with some interesting (but good) changes and better graphics. I realize a lot of people are complaining that it's similar to previous installments. My response is, "yeah, and??". They're supposed to be similar. You can't make sweeping changes to the game and expect to keep the core audience. This particular formula has made COD the king of the hill of first person shooters. If it ain't broke, don't fix it!

    The campaign to this point (about 5 hours in) isn't great but is definitely a step up from MW2. I'm playing through on veteran and am thoroughly enjoying myself with it. As with all COD campaigns, the gameplay and shooting is phenomenal. I find myself not overly interested in the storyline, but if I want a story, I'll read a book. I play games for gameplay and fun, and this campaign delivers on both accounts.

    My favorite part of the game is definitely spec-ops. I've got about 15 hours into survival mode and am overly impressed. This (imo) is what makes this worth the purchase. As I mentioned earlier, I've been playing COD forever and don't really care too much about the MP any longer. This mode, however, will keep me wanting more. Single player or coop (coop is defintely more fun). I haven't even had time for the spec-ops missions yet, and I really enjoyed them in MW2.

    Overall, this game is about a 9.25 for me. It's not an all time great, but is worth the price of admission. I can't speak of BF3, which a lot of people seem to be whining about on here, but I can't imagine it offers more as a whole. I really think it's a shame that there are so many degenerates posting reviews on a game. A zero, really? A 2, really? Even if you hate COD, rating it as a 6 or 7 will get your point across. But marking it a 5 or under is just plain hating and has no business here. A lot of us read the user reviews on sites like Metacritic to guage whether or not we should get a certain game, and the dumba$$es marking the score down are doing all of us a disservice. Please grow up!    … Expand
  54. bucktheman
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    if you like fast paced fun action then you will love this maybe it is the same but it is the same fora reason that is because it is awesome go cod mw3
  55. MJohn198
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    This game is awesome. I can't believe how much trolling you BF3 boys are doing. Get over it. People love MW. Really giving it a zero? You are a pathetic waste of a gamer. If you were honest and gave it a real score such as a 5-6 if you think it's mediocre rather than a zero then your arguement would be more valid. As it stands you are just talking trash about a game that will undoubtedlyThis game is awesome. I can't believe how much trolling you BF3 boys are doing. Get over it. People love MW. Really giving it a zero? You are a pathetic waste of a gamer. If you were honest and gave it a real score such as a 5-6 if you think it's mediocre rather than a zero then your arguement would be more valid. As it stands you are just talking trash about a game that will undoubtedly outlast yours. Get a life trolls!!!… Expand
  56. kenny2993
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    I don't see why this game is getting bad reviews. It's just a bunch of Battlefield 3 fan boys complaining about how the game isn't more realistic and is too similar to MW2. STOP. That's what makes COD work and why it is so fun and addicting. It doesn't need to change anything because it has so much that works for it that to change it would screw up the essence of what COD is. BF3 is aI don't see why this game is getting bad reviews. It's just a bunch of Battlefield 3 fan boys complaining about how the game isn't more realistic and is too similar to MW2. STOP. That's what makes COD work and why it is so fun and addicting. It doesn't need to change anything because it has so much that works for it that to change it would screw up the essence of what COD is. BF3 is a great game as well and i love it but i picked up MW3 and played the campaign and it is awesome the combat is enhanced and the level design is so much more fluid. Yes the guns are the same but that doesn't matter because they practically are the same in any game you can play, Activision CAN'T create new weapons simple as that. Finally Multiplayer, amazing simply amazing. NO matter what online game you play you WILL have campers and glitchers its a fact of life but the game is still fun. My old favorite demolition returns and i have been addicted to Kill confirmed. I really like the new killstreaks and have yet to really experiment with them but from what i have seen they are awesome just like this game. BEST IN THE SERIES… Expand
  57. ChaoticVizuals
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    This game is flat out awesome. It doesn't mean it's everyones tastes, but if you've loved any COD game, this one is even better. Classes are way more customizable, level design is very fresh and new with way more cover. New game modes are amazing.
  58. Lurkin_Lizzard
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    After trying the new multiplayer in MW3, I absolutely love the changes to the Kill streaks (point streaks now), and the new maps seem like they will have legs, along with being fun to play. Now having levels for your guns is cool, and the way you can add perks to your guns is great aswell. For the people who were expecting big changes and "innovation" need to get a job for 3M, as evolutionAfter trying the new multiplayer in MW3, I absolutely love the changes to the Kill streaks (point streaks now), and the new maps seem like they will have legs, along with being fun to play. Now having levels for your guns is cool, and the way you can add perks to your guns is great aswell. For the people who were expecting big changes and "innovation" need to get a job for 3M, as evolution is the name of the game here and the multiplayer here is sublime. Movement is crisp, the only draw back i found is the subtraction of the diving to prone. Absolutely love the game thank you so much for not drastically changing the game(MW series) I Love so much -Lurkin Lizzard… Expand
  59. Louie17
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    The best thing about this is the multiplayer. It is faster and feels better than all the previous Cod games. The maps are really good with plenty of opportunities to kill. The best part about multiplayer has to be the strike packages. If you don't have high kill/death ratios (like me) then the support strike packages is great for you! And kill confirmed and team defender, two newThe best thing about this is the multiplayer. It is faster and feels better than all the previous Cod games. The maps are really good with plenty of opportunities to kill. The best part about multiplayer has to be the strike packages. If you don't have high kill/death ratios (like me) then the support strike packages is great for you! And kill confirmed and team defender, two new multiplayer game modes, are really fun too!!! For the price, it is definitely worth it!!! The multiplayer is something fast and fun that will keep you playing for months!!… Expand
  60. Polarity
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    The Campaign is short, but the story is still really good. It helps introduce the variable weapon types and game play needed to get players ready for online play. The changes to the online class customization, support options and ladder ranking is really solid. All around great sequel to MW2.
  61. ppiro
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    This is by far the best call of duty game to date. It's multiplayer experience is arguably the best in any shooting game. I like the larger maps and how they attempted to make it more team based. I also greatly appreciated the addition of strike packages because of the variety that they add. It definitely is an innovative game in the genre of first person shooters. I also like howThis is by far the best call of duty game to date. It's multiplayer experience is arguably the best in any shooting game. I like the larger maps and how they attempted to make it more team based. I also greatly appreciated the addition of strike packages because of the variety that they add. It definitely is an innovative game in the genre of first person shooters. I also like how attachments and how various other upgrades are unlocked as well.… Expand
  62. BigK
    Nov 10, 2011
    7
    I'm a big fan of the CoD series. This one is a solid installment. I miss combat training mode from Black Ops; great fun when you get tired of random human players and online lag issues ruining. The survival mode is very cool, but why only 2 players?? It's fun like the GoW3 Horde Mode, but only allowing 2 players makes it hard to play with friends, unless of course you only have 1 friend!I'm a big fan of the CoD series. This one is a solid installment. I miss combat training mode from Black Ops; great fun when you get tired of random human players and online lag issues ruining. The survival mode is very cool, but why only 2 players?? It's fun like the GoW3 Horde Mode, but only allowing 2 players makes it hard to play with friends, unless of course you only have 1 friend! :-) Graphics and sound are the same, high quality we expect, but no obvius improvements. On multiplayer, I have had a number of times where the hit box seems to be off, i.e., the other guy was aiming close to me but not at me (based on the killcam replay) but I died -- very frustrating. Can't give this game more than a 7 due to lack of innovation, dropping combat training and limiting survival to 2 players.… Expand
  63. DMB4SheZ
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Another solid entry in the MW franchise. It seems that they have really tweaked the multiplayer and eliminated everything you hate about the last few games. The new kill streak system is really nice as well. My only problem with the game so far is that the campaign was not as exciting as the last few games. Still worth playing to finish the story though. Even if you don't like thisAnother solid entry in the MW franchise. It seems that they have really tweaked the multiplayer and eliminated everything you hate about the last few games. The new kill streak system is really nice as well. My only problem with the game so far is that the campaign was not as exciting as the last few games. Still worth playing to finish the story though. Even if you don't like this game it is not a "0" so skip over the BF3 fan boys comments on here.… Expand
  64. Grababi
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Always the same, **** game. Ridiculous price, practically non-existent single player... guys, you should change job. I hope this will be the last CoD.
  65. Gopherbeans
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Wow, this is the same game they released 4 years ago. lets see ....crappy single player, but great multi-player... I only play single player games and games that only take 4 hours should be downloadable for $15. so for $60. this game sucks.
  66. cwbrady
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    I was expecting a game to entertain me my kids. I got what I paid for. The campaign is like being in a 10 to 12 hour long block buster movie. I'm not a big online player so I appreciate the survival mode where I can sharpen my skills without dieing every ten seconds.
  67. cutigers3405
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Not sure why all the hate for this game. People complain about how similar it is to the last COD, but yet each year COD sells more copies than the previous entry. Why? The answer is simple: the multiplayer is downright addicting. MW3 has the same formula for multiplayer, but adds some fun changes such as Strike Packages. Outside of multiplayer the game has a solid campaign and twoNot sure why all the hate for this game. People complain about how similar it is to the last COD, but yet each year COD sells more copies than the previous entry. Why? The answer is simple: the multiplayer is downright addicting. MW3 has the same formula for multiplayer, but adds some fun changes such as Strike Packages. Outside of multiplayer the game has a solid campaign and two great modes in Spec Ops and Survival. There is enough here to keep you busy for hours and hours. For me, MW3 is a great entry in the series and if you love COD, there's no reason you wouldn't enjoy this one.… Expand
  68. NuGhost
    Nov 11, 2011
    9
    Look at the profile of most of the people that have rated this game a zero and you will see this is the only thing that they have rated. Stupid people think that by getting on here and rating it low that they may slow down the Call of Duty juggernaut. Hey haters guess what? Call of Duty is popular for a reason, you idiots! Huge set piece moments in the campaign that follows the eventsLook at the profile of most of the people that have rated this game a zero and you will see this is the only thing that they have rated. Stupid people think that by getting on here and rating it low that they may slow down the Call of Duty juggernaut. Hey haters guess what? Call of Duty is popular for a reason, you idiots! Huge set piece moments in the campaign that follows the events set up by the first Modern Warfare. Including characters that you know and love (battlefield has absolutely 0). Call of Duty's action and gunplay is smooth as butter where as other shooters have stiff action and questionable weapon actions. The Modern Warfare series has been setting the standard for online CONSOLE multiplayer for some years now, and thus far their competition has come up wanting.… Expand
  69. Sebulba_Th3_Dug
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    I agree with NINJA below... The call of duty franchise is the way it is for a reason. MW3 is a huge improvement from the previous releases. The campaign's graphics and story line were an improvement and the multiplayer exceeded expectations... the only issue I have is the lack of ability to dive to prone and that ELITE is all jacked up... but it is a fantastic game!!!
  70. joshforce
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Anti-Call of Duty fanboys are getting really out of hand. It's getting to the point were many people will decide they hate a Call of Duty game, simply because it has the title Call of Duty. I would wager that the majority of people on here giving the game terrible reviews decided they hated MW3 before they even played it. I think the game is exceptional. I agree it is more of the same, butAnti-Call of Duty fanboys are getting really out of hand. It's getting to the point were many people will decide they hate a Call of Duty game, simply because it has the title Call of Duty. I would wager that the majority of people on here giving the game terrible reviews decided they hated MW3 before they even played it. I think the game is exceptional. I agree it is more of the same, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. If it's not broken, don't fix it. I've been waiting a long time for a game to create a WW3 scenario.… Expand
  71. snacko12
    Nov 16, 2011
    7
    you asked for similar gameplay and got it, there is flaws with this game but overall they delivered whst the fans asked for, no reason to bash on this game so bad its alright
  72. robred82
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    CoD Modern Warfare 3 is basically like Modern Warfare 2 but with a little bit better graphics and a the story continues. It's a great story and I really enjoyed it, so if you liked MW2 you should get MW3 too. It is much better than Black Ops! And what Ninja said is absolutely true. Never change a winning team! So why changing a game that works absolutly perfect? Everybody loved MW2 so whyCoD Modern Warfare 3 is basically like Modern Warfare 2 but with a little bit better graphics and a the story continues. It's a great story and I really enjoyed it, so if you liked MW2 you should get MW3 too. It is much better than Black Ops! And what Ninja said is absolutely true. Never change a winning team! So why changing a game that works absolutly perfect? Everybody loved MW2 so why should they change anything??? I bought MW3 because it is like MW2! If you don't like that just don't buy it and wait for a different CoD title or get CoD Elite! That are my thoughts about this.… Expand
  73. Sierra087
    Nov 11, 2011
    9
    The tradition of excellent storytelling that began with the first Modern Warfare is continued along with an engrossing multiplayer that's only been improved. With the addition of Survival mode and the return of Spec Ops this is a complete package that promises to entertain.
  74. McNair2k
    Nov 11, 2011
    9
    Great good campaign, better multiplayer very balanced but the ump45 and the type 95 seem to be over powered probably the best cod to date far superior black ops
  75. bandanaunion
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    People are wrong to say that this is just like mw2. That game and cod4 were great games. Played them both a lot. When I brought this game home and loaded it up I went into shock as I could not believe what I was playing. All the colours are pale grey or orange, and the graphics bleed and pixelate. The soldiers do not even look like soldiers, they look like R2D2. They're way too tall andPeople are wrong to say that this is just like mw2. That game and cod4 were great games. Played them both a lot. When I brought this game home and loaded it up I went into shock as I could not believe what I was playing. All the colours are pale grey or orange, and the graphics bleed and pixelate. The soldiers do not even look like soldiers, they look like R2D2. They're way too tall and skinny and dressed in sci-fi gold uniforms. They waddle around like cheap action figures and it looks nothing like human movement. The guns shoot like laser guns and sound like powerless laser guns. And not a bit of recoil on the weapons.

    And the maps. Maybe the most important part. The previous 2 installments had some great maps, if there were weak maps they certainly were not broken. And they contained some element of modern design, within cities or landscapes where modern warfare would occur. They were not very realistic maps but contained thoughtful design. The maps of mw3 could not have been a map pack, they are terrible, it is a completely different game. The maps are a random assortment of pipes and corridors. There is no scale to the soldiers and the corridors are nothing like anything you'd ever imagine for modern warfare. Every map is exactly the same. Take the smallest black ops map, add 4 more corridors for every three, and make sure it is a random assortment of industrial junk. There is no thought to the maps whatsoever and no skill involved in the game because of it.

    This game is like stepping back into time to poor Halo knockoffs. There is nothing resembling Modern Warfare here. For those that complain of BF3 fanboys, well, the point is obvious. BF3 offers the best multiplayer gameplay since Left 4 Dead. As for a modern warfare game BF3 offers human soldiers, scaled environments, balanced maps, strategic structuring of teams, and vehicles. MW3 offers R2D2 warfare, no strategy, and consumerism. It is obvious which game is better, and there must be comparisons to BF3 because it is the best warfare multiplayer to date. MW3 only gets such great reviews because of Wall Street business tactics. It's an absurd joke on all of us who spent money on this game. I should have purchased Man vs Wild or something.    … Expand
  76. 360king
    Nov 11, 2011
    9
    Simply outstanding. Great balance between Modern Warfare 2 and Black OPs. The maps are the best yet and keeps you coming back for more. Loving ever minute of it, and that's just the multiplayer. Single player is short but sweet and spec ops will keep you going do hours on end, facing endless waves of juggernauts and choppers. Tremendous sequel
  77. Firebushking
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    This game is another great chapter in the call of duty universe. New weapons, new modes, and the campaign rocks as usual...no first person shooter beats the "WOW' value this game provides. Same great graphics engine that has been used for the other games, and it still looks better than BF3's new frostbite engine. I don't understand these reviews some people are writing...there isn't aThis game is another great chapter in the call of duty universe. New weapons, new modes, and the campaign rocks as usual...no first person shooter beats the "WOW' value this game provides. Same great graphics engine that has been used for the other games, and it still looks better than BF3's new frostbite engine. I don't understand these reviews some people are writing...there isn't a better mutliplayer system out there. There is a reason this is the highest grossing war game out there. Stop hating, enjoy the game....and if you don't enjoy it don't buy it in the first place. I gave BF3 a chance because I wanted to like it, but they just compare to the mutliplayer system provided by COD. Too each his own. Peace.… Expand
  78. kstephens330
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    After playing this game, i cant see what all the negative scores are for.. this game carries on from MW2 and it does this amazingly! the multiplayer is fast paced (which i like) and easy to play but not easy to master due to competition! The best part of the multiplayer is that they have nerfed the "noob tubes" that was the worst part in any call of duty game
    .
    overall this game could    After playing this game, i cant see what all the negative scores are for.. this game carries on from MW2 and it does this amazingly! the multiplayer is fast paced (which i like) and easy to play but not easy to master due to competition! The best part of the multiplayer is that they have nerfed the "noob tubes" that was the worst part in any call of duty game
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    overall this game could possibly have been better but i would still score a 10/10.

    Great ideas, great add-ons, Fantastic game    … Expand
  79. licookiesli
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    I'm sad to see people complain about a game this way. What would you say about other franchises like Halo and Gears of War. Halo 2 all the way to Reach have never changed and Gears never slightly polished their graphics but had horrible online until their third and final instalments. The formula works, and obviously its similar if it bares the same name. MW3 is an improvement over MW2 andI'm sad to see people complain about a game this way. What would you say about other franchises like Halo and Gears of War. Halo 2 all the way to Reach have never changed and Gears never slightly polished their graphics but had horrible online until their third and final instalments. The formula works, and obviously its similar if it bares the same name. MW3 is an improvement over MW2 and BO. They adjusted things that went wrong in their previous instalments. If they would have changed MW3 anymore it would have been a different game. When I bought it i knew it would 'feel the same'- but that's what I want! Everyone complaining, don't tell me you didn't watch gameplay footage and trailers before buying the game, you all knew what to expect. Your bad internet connection in relation to servers is not a reason to give the game a low score. Furthermore if you do not like FPS games to begin with, don't tarnish the titles name since you have a hard time with the point and shoot mechanic- not for this game, but for all future FPS games. I play Final Fantasy to save the world, I play Halo to jump around, Gears to blow people up, and CoD because its CoD! Lastly, remember that its always gameplay over graphics.… Expand
  80. xxsuperdonkeyxx
    Nov 11, 2011
    9
    The game is extremely entertaining on all of it's modes. Graphics are amongst the best out there considering is not a new engine. Great game and I can honestly say that I'll be playing it non-sop all year long.
  81. Aesthetic
    Nov 11, 2011
    9
    I don't understand all of the hate. I understand that there isn't a new engine and the graphics aren't mind blowing, but if you cannot see improvement in the visuals over MW2 you are blind. The multiplayer has been refined and balanced to make it the most enjoyable CoD mulitplayer to date. And spec ops survival, in my opinion, is better than zombies because enemies shoot back. SurvivalI don't understand all of the hate. I understand that there isn't a new engine and the graphics aren't mind blowing, but if you cannot see improvement in the visuals over MW2 you are blind. The multiplayer has been refined and balanced to make it the most enjoyable CoD mulitplayer to date. And spec ops survival, in my opinion, is better than zombies because enemies shoot back. Survival would have been better with four player support. The story wasn't mind blowing, but it was a solid first person shooter campaign; a lot better than the Battlefield 3 campaign. I play all types of games. I am not a Call of Duty fanboy. I own Battlefield 3 as well. I have more fun playing MW3 multiplayer than anything else I own currently. I feel that it is a solid game with great gameplay.… Expand
  82. DrToboggan
    Nov 11, 2011
    9
    You mad, Battlefield 3 fan-wieners? I'm sorry, but if you take video games so seriously in your life that you feel the need to bash the opposing game endlessly on a public review site, you need to get a new hobby, or realize that your life has no sustinance, and go outside for once and maybe talk to actual human beings. The same goes for CoD fanboys that played their first few games, diedYou mad, Battlefield 3 fan-wieners? I'm sorry, but if you take video games so seriously in your life that you feel the need to bash the opposing game endlessly on a public review site, you need to get a new hobby, or realize that your life has no sustinance, and go outside for once and maybe talk to actual human beings. The same goes for CoD fanboys that played their first few games, died a lot, and felt the need to displace their rage on here. You all need to grow up, drop your laughably pitiful elitist attitudes, and stop trying to compare two shooters that are virtually incomparable.

    Now, with all that out of the way, this game honestly deserves the critic rating it got. The way that sledgehammer changed the way you get unlocks for guns, and the addition of gun perks for guns is truly one of the things that makes this game shine. I loved the unlocking aspect of MW2, i would grind through all the unlocks for guns in MW2 because it was fun, and rewarding. MW3 just amplified this aspect, and it makes the game extremely rewarding, and gives it an extremely high replay value through all the prestiges. As for the gameplay, it feels almost identically to modern warfare 2 in the character movement aspect, and as for the guns, it feels familiar, but not the exact same. Guns now have more recoil than MW2 had in all aspects, even if you put kick on any gun, there is still no gun that could be considered anything near a MW2 ACR laserbeam. The maps of the game are smaller, which makes for some insane action. Granted, there are some more gameplay styles that can be used for larger maps, but the smaller maps almost turn this game into a full on twitch shooter, with extreme fast paced action and frantic spawn switching. The spawns in the game right now are a little on the crazy side, but does anyone remember the insane spawning problems black ops had on release? Who says sledgehammer won't fix this like Treyarch did? C'mon people, the game hasn't been out for a week yet and you've yet to see how supportive Sledgehammer is going to be. I'm sure they're going to add in tweaks, and they'll only make the game more refined, and more enjoyable.

    All in all, the game has great composure, and sure, there's some stuff to work on. But there's no extremely pressing imbalance issues or anything. The game is still all-round fun, fast, and rewarding, just like a Call of Duty game should be.    … Expand
  83. elchapoguzman
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    AORA si pendejo soi el pinche chapo guzman me los cojo a todos y los mando a levantar PUTOS! este juego es la vergaaa!!! y no esten chingando al que no le guste se chinga! chupenmela .l.
  84. tsplichal
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    Random thoughts in no particular order: This is the best Call of Duty by far. I have logged 24 hours of game play and absolutely would recommend the game. There is a good mix of small, medium, and big multiplayer maps. The graphics are much improved over Black Ops. The weapons in MW3 are fun to use and level up. You no longer have to worry about unloading half a clip into a guy andRandom thoughts in no particular order: This is the best Call of Duty by far. I have logged 24 hours of game play and absolutely would recommend the game. There is a good mix of small, medium, and big multiplayer maps. The graphics are much improved over Black Ops. The weapons in MW3 are fun to use and level up. You no longer have to worry about unloading half a clip into a guy and have him lunge twelve feet to stab you. It seems much more realistic with only a few bullets needed to register a kill, almost like a mix between hardcore and regular game modes on the previous versions. I have not played the single player mode yet, but I am sure that I will enjoy that also. Buy the game or shut up already.… Expand
  85. MLGArcane
    Nov 11, 2011
    9
    The people who have been writing these negative reviews are trying to play devil's advocate hardcore. Sure, I was disappointed that the game was extremely similar to MW2, but is that really so bad? MW2 was an amazing game, on top of that, the only similar thing is graphics... You have to realize that the graphics of this generation can't get much better. This has been one of the longestThe people who have been writing these negative reviews are trying to play devil's advocate hardcore. Sure, I was disappointed that the game was extremely similar to MW2, but is that really so bad? MW2 was an amazing game, on top of that, the only similar thing is graphics... You have to realize that the graphics of this generation can't get much better. This has been one of the longest generation's of gaming, the graphics are starting to get very limited and we won't see big improvements until the next generation of consoles. MW3 does still introduce some new things that make the game a bit new, and fun. MW3 definitely doesn't deserve anything below an 8.0. Anyone who rates it lower are people that have these wild ass expectations that every game is going to introduce a new fashion the the video gaming world when in reality... that's not going to happen often. MW3 is a great addition to the series, I get a good amount of enjoyment out of it, as should any fan of MW1 and MW2. Please don't listen to some of these people on here, cheers and happy gaming!… Expand
  86. Paicer96
    Nov 15, 2011
    9
    What is wrong with all of you haters??? Rating a game depends on the game, not the expectations, and for those of you that did, it's kind of sad that you put down the review as lower than a 3, when obviously the game is better than that. No games get a zero! MW3 is a top tier shooter that is very fun and action packed, for those of you that are so biased that you give this game lower thanWhat is wrong with all of you haters??? Rating a game depends on the game, not the expectations, and for those of you that did, it's kind of sad that you put down the review as lower than a 3, when obviously the game is better than that. No games get a zero! MW3 is a top tier shooter that is very fun and action packed, for those of you that are so biased that you give this game lower than a 3. For those of you looking at the reviews thinking about whether to buy this game or not, ignore the user review scores, these are biased Battlefield fanboys who can't help but diss the competitors because they know the other game is awesome. You people are sad, just the fact that you are so compelled to diss something that has never done anything to you is pretty damn lame.… Expand
  87. breakingmad
    Nov 12, 2011
    8
    A game with an exciting campaign mode and new and inventive on-line game play. MW3 keeps you on the edge of your seat during campaign mode with its breathtaking action sequences and sharp shooting. While the on-line mode is more challenging and intense than its predecessor, it tends to lag from time to time which makes things slightly more difficult. All round a good game with no major flaws.
  88. LeviA
    Nov 12, 2011
    10
    Excellent Game. It is not MW2. But it is similar. Lets face it, that is what we are looking for when we buy COD. We are not expecting something brand new, because we buy COD because we loved the previous, because of the game. Therefore this should be similar.
  89. KFM
    Nov 12, 2011
    5
    First off I'm not going to start complaining about lack of innovation or that the game is a rehash. I have been a Call of Duty fan for a couple of years now with plenty of days spent playing MW2 and Black ops, both of which did have their problems but overall I enjoyed, the single player campaign of MW3 was fun and everything you would expect from a Call of Duty campaign but theFirst off I'm not going to start complaining about lack of innovation or that the game is a rehash. I have been a Call of Duty fan for a couple of years now with plenty of days spent playing MW2 and Black ops, both of which did have their problems but overall I enjoyed, the single player campaign of MW3 was fun and everything you would expect from a Call of Duty campaign but the multi-player is what I really bought the game for. The game seems to improve on the multi-player I am accustomed to as well bringing the balance MW2 needed as well is getting core mechanics right which is what Black Ops needed; but where the game falls flat for me is the maps. I don't like the new direction of the maps they all seem very similar and feel like an ant tunnel. They just seem like mindless running about with no strategy or structure and there seems to too many routes and entrances to any position and there is a serious lack of the verticality MW2 maps brought to the table. The spawns only exacerbate the situation and are at times extremely poor. For some reason they also seem to have backtracked on the scaling; poor scaling of objects, buildings, doors, and character models can be frustrating. The dislike of almost all the maps is an irredeemable factor for me and no amount of map packs can fix that which is very unfortunate because the game could of been the best one yet. This is also the first time I bought the hardened edition which only makes it worse.… Expand
  90. z3n_irrelevant
    Nov 13, 2011
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I don't like smearing a game like this. But honestly, early previews suggested nothing exciting about this game, and the biggest aspect of its appeal to me was its story; and while I have enjoyed my time with it playing with my friends, and I have a modicum of fun with it, I certainly agree that there is nothing here which hasn't been done before, specifically in Modern Warfare 2. This game needs to be the last time Activision rests on its laurels, lest next year be the Guitar Hero Warriors of Rock/ Tony Hawk Ride of this series. People say its the Madden of shooters, and this years is that in spades. While I haven't finished Campaign yet, so far its been a largely predictable bit of set pieces, retreading the same old gameplay "variety" we've had since Modern Warfare is a bit trite. I started the story on veteran and have had little difficulty at all moving through it. The story seems ridiculous the more I think of it -- the notion that all of the world would go to war over one American body found at a terrorist attack? We couldn't disavow this guy? All the footage of the four OTHER guys, one of which, at least, Russian? (Don't get me wrong, I felt that sequence in the airport was very powerful, and a great device for the story, and the consequences were handled well enough too. I felt something seeing suburbs burning as Ramirez.) But I digress. So I will say lastly for the story so far is that the sequence which has been most controversial so far, was not at all necessary, and is rendered less effective even for how out of place it is, as there are no other children in the story, or any where. So I feel this fell flat, to be frank, like they only included it to A) Try and cram drama forcibly down our throat, or B) Tried to cram controversy down our throat. This game plays solidly, and has plenty of bro worthy moments, but no more or less than any other Call of duty ever has in its online play. THis is fine. And the fact that millions have bought it, thats fine too. But it is sad, in a way. As you see I feel this game was mostly phoned in, and if you feel like Professional reviewers were paid off , I feel similarly. The spec ops mode is unorginal, but I had fun with MW2s, and I enjoy survival, as well. I will continue to play Multiplayer, just to hang and compete with friends. But I will not pay another dime for dlc, I will not get Elite. The changes I can note are only two fold: Grenade launchers don't kill in one shot, and strike packages. This was overhyped. Halo 2, was hyped about right, maybe a lil bit over. But not as much.… Expand
  91. locomotive
    Nov 13, 2011
    0
    ignore my previous post... accidently gave a 10.should have 0 instead

    here we have 3.1 user score. lets make it even lower with facebook and with other site as well. this is modern warfare 2.5 facebook account.. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Modern-Warfare-25/261512393895588 i like.....
  92. sickone111
    Nov 13, 2011
    0
    Modern Snorefare 3... Same damn game as all the others. If you truly are not sick of this formula by now by all means play the game but truly it's the same game reskinned. Terrible if you ask me.
  93. sticmann
    Nov 14, 2011
    0
    The game uses the same formula as many previous call of duty titles, which gamers and critics alike are becoming bored with. Infinity Ward and Treyarch need to step up the game next year or gamers will move on. Had enough of these games and peoples obssession. Done with the review its a shame to see big budget repetitiveness games like these overshadow quality titles out there.
  94. Bolo
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    This game suffers from 'we must get something out in 2011... regardless'; The campaign feels very much like a re-hash just to get something out after the melt down in IW. If there is ever going to be an MW4 then IW needs to put much greater effort into the whole story line with more creative ways of completing it. I'm a big fan of CoD multiplayer, however the big fail here is the maps....This game suffers from 'we must get something out in 2011... regardless'; The campaign feels very much like a re-hash just to get something out after the melt down in IW. If there is ever going to be an MW4 then IW needs to put much greater effort into the whole story line with more creative ways of completing it. I'm a big fan of CoD multiplayer, however the big fail here is the maps.... they are just crap, not a patch on the maps in the previous MW releases or black Ops for that matter. Also I am surprised and disappointed that they have not added some of the cool features in Black Ops, like being able to upgrade your weapons with COD point, custom emblems on your weapons.... and the training option... I am strongly considering not buying any future content, as I don't want crap maps. If anyone from IW/SH read this then consider a map design competition, I think this was done for MW on the PC.... And If you want to re-engage the users - release a best of map pack for free....… Expand
  95. Kelsar
    Nov 14, 2011
    0
    This should be a map pack, not an actual game. Nothing new, Easy enough for pre teens who rage about not being able to play rambo on BF3. I feel sorry for the people who bought the elite version of the game, Glad i was able to play it before buying it.
  96. rwentz003
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    People except a sequel to be a complete remake of the previous version, but why would you ruin one of the most sold games in history? This game is a perfected version of MW2, they perfected the feel of the game, everything from the way the gun is held in the hands to the way your body will react when you are run into by a teammate. It is a great game which anyone can play and will play forPeople except a sequel to be a complete remake of the previous version, but why would you ruin one of the most sold games in history? This game is a perfected version of MW2, they perfected the feel of the game, everything from the way the gun is held in the hands to the way your body will react when you are run into by a teammate. It is a great game which anyone can play and will play for hours at a time.… Expand
  97. Genyamamoto
    Nov 14, 2011
    0
    Same twitch shooter which is just an expansion of MW3. As good as broken. Maps are ridiculously small giving players an average of less than 25 seconds of alive time. A very poor excuse to a competitive FPS game. Also call of duty "elite" is also broken.
  98. slatinator
    Nov 15, 2011
    7
    This is the best Call of Duty game ever, but that's all it is. it's graphics seems even less than mw2, like a mix of black ops and mw2. The explosions are lame. The story was amazing but it was still lacking. The multiplayer is addicting as ever. but this just doesn't deserve game of the year.
  99. JayHawk_III
    Nov 14, 2011
    2
    After reading the reviews & watching game play on YouTube I have a hard time disagreeing with the massive negative comments. This game hasn't changed at all, it graphics are the same as all the other COD games pryor. It would be more embarrassing for me to have this games achievements on my list, than it would having Viva Pinata's. At least with Viva Pinata I would probably be entertainedAfter reading the reviews & watching game play on YouTube I have a hard time disagreeing with the massive negative comments. This game hasn't changed at all, it graphics are the same as all the other COD games pryor. It would be more embarrassing for me to have this games achievements on my list, than it would having Viva Pinata's. At least with Viva Pinata I would probably be entertained with something new... The only way I would even consider purchasing this game is if the world ran out of toliet paper & I needed to use the instruction manuel to clean myself...… Expand
  100. Aristane
    Nov 14, 2011
    2
    i dont know about the rest of you but i'm getting tired of devs just repackaging a game with upgraded graphics and charging full price for what amounts to just a multi player. what ever happened to an engaging story that made you feel something for the characters.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 81 Critic Reviews

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