Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

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3.5

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 8685 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 5,478 out of 8685
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  1. adam1121
    Nov 14, 2011
    2
    I may have only played the game's multiplayer, but let's get serious here. Why do 90% of people buy this game? For the multiplayer. I'd say that the multiplayer can be split into two parts: the weapons, upgrade system, and gameplay and the maps and servers. I am overall pleased with the weapons and the killstreaks and such, although they do seem a bit worse than the MW2 system, so i giveI may have only played the game's multiplayer, but let's get serious here. Why do 90% of people buy this game? For the multiplayer. I'd say that the multiplayer can be split into two parts: the weapons, upgrade system, and gameplay and the maps and servers. I am overall pleased with the weapons and the killstreaks and such, although they do seem a bit worse than the MW2 system, so i give those a 5. The maps and servers however are terrible. The lag is tremendous because there are no dedicated servers and the maps are the worst of the past 4 COD games. They are flat with no multi-level fighting and awfully cluttered. Overall they are a disaster and receive a 0, therefore this game rates a 2 on my scale because it doesn't deserve to be rounded up.… Expand
  2. Badeyes
    Nov 14, 2011
    9
    Yes This Is A Good Game But I Gave It A 9/10 Because Of The Multiplayer. the Multiplayer Is Good But One Thing That Pisses Me Off Is The Damage It's Like You Die Fast Like FFA is Almost Like Hardcore You Die In Like 3 Bullets. I'd Give It A Better Review If They Nerfed THe Damage. make It Like Black Ops Where A Half A Clip Kills Not 3 Bullets Like Yo It's A Game Don't Have To Make ItYes This Is A Good Game But I Gave It A 9/10 Because Of The Multiplayer. the Multiplayer Is Good But One Thing That Pisses Me Off Is The Damage It's Like You Die Fast Like FFA is Almost Like Hardcore You Die In Like 3 Bullets. I'd Give It A Better Review If They Nerfed THe Damage. make It Like Black Ops Where A Half A Clip Kills Not 3 Bullets Like Yo It's A Game Don't Have To Make It Realistic. peace I'm Out :)… Expand
  3. Baked831
    Nov 15, 2011
    0
    Game is Call of Duty. Nothing new. Mainstream **** Look at other game sequels, flourishing with new forms of innovation that bring to a title. This game has turned into something very similar to TV shows. The first few were good, gets pretty crappy afterwards.

    Played out.
  4. ggabenavarroo
    Nov 15, 2011
    0
    This is MW 2.5. For years now the call of duty franchise has been shipping out the same game year after year and making millions off it while games like Battlefield 3 put so much work into their games only to be outsold by a game we've all been playing since 2008.
  5. mikeintosh
    Nov 15, 2011
    2
    It is difficult to recommend this game if you own virtually any recent version of the CoD series. Game play and graphics quality is virtually unchanged. The single player campaign is somewhat better than previous versions, it is not the greatest FPS story or campaign.

    The new survival mode is interesting but directly comparable to zombies on CoD Black Ops. Otherwise online play is    It is difficult to recommend this game if you own virtually any recent version of the CoD series. Game play and graphics quality is virtually unchanged. The single player campaign is somewhat better than previous versions, it is not the greatest FPS story or campaign.

    The new survival mode is interesting but directly comparable to zombies on CoD Black Ops. Otherwise online play is largely unchanged except for the maps.    … Expand
  6. EpicAcidic
    Nov 15, 2011
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Modern Warfare 3 is claimed to be the "Most anticipated game in history", as i recall from the launch trailer, yet, for some this may be true, but for others, it is not. The single player campaign has always felt engaging like the multi-player but with more control, like difficulty and pausing. The story is both a triumphant and tragic tale of where everything is lost, all to defeat a single man, and feels like a powerful conclusion to the story of Price and Co. The multi-player, however feels neither powerful, nor triumphant when victory is achieved, and the progression in multi-player feels unusually fast paced, and undermines many unlocks gained (apart from Gold camouflage of course, ha ha). The multi-player, however IS a great step-up from Modern Warfare 2's formulae of multi-player, promoting more "Gun-on-Gun action", for example. And whilst this is true, the sky seems just as saturated with point-streaks as any other CoD, making some Perk choices such as Blind Eye a must for an Anti-air class needed to prevent most targets from mowing down the team, or just your self in the the case of free-for-all. The strike packages are a great addition, but feel a bit too rewarding for some tasks, such as the support class granting an EMP after 18 point-streak, which may seem like a lot, but for the player with an overpowered class, the reward is always within reach. Overall, the multi-player feels like some changes are needed and some things simply removed. Some maps, for example, feel too small, and some feel too easy to exploit. While the multi-player is not the best, it still provides many hours of game-play, especially with friends, which, feels like the best group to play on-line with. The single player, while epic in its scenes and story, felt marginally brief for a first time play-through to simply absorb the story. The Spec-Ops, by the way is just as great as its predecessor and the survival is a neat addition, as well as the levelling system, making progress more worth the time.

    Overall, as a package, MW3 delivers to most, but not all. The Campaign is for a great story of a roller-coaster ride, Spec-ops for the dynamic duos of buddies who enjoy working together (or alone if desired) and the multi player is, as usual, the instant jump-in action station people hunger for.    … Expand
  7. IVY_JO3
    Nov 15, 2011
    9
    i enjoy this game allot, i know later on in the year once all the ELITE issues are fixed, this game is going to be amazing! i have followed this game since the first title, i enjoy everything about it! yes there are flaws but thats what makes a game a game.. i will continue to support the COD franchise because at the end of the day, it has gave me multiple hours, days, months & YEARS of fun!
  8. dantt9
    Nov 15, 2011
    9
    It's polished, servers run well, looks great. I think the tweaks made to this iteration of the COD series really make the MP a bit more hectic and involved. The new Spec Ops survival mode is tons of fun with a buddy and the mission based spec ops is great too. My only gripe is the lack of hardcore modes, seems to be missing a few that made it into the softcore modes.
    Definitely try the    It's polished, servers run well, looks great. I think the tweaks made to this iteration of the COD series really make the MP a bit more hectic and involved. The new Spec Ops survival mode is tons of fun with a buddy and the mission based spec ops is great too. My only gripe is the lack of hardcore modes, seems to be missing a few that made it into the softcore modes.
    Definitely try the game, and decide for yourself. Don't settle for anothers jilted opinion.    … Expand
  9. Hellion_oD
    Nov 15, 2011
    5
    I have no choice but to rate this game a 5, because it just seems to be in the middle of the road. For one, it looks identical to MW2 and plays identical to MW2. There are a few new perks, a few new guns, and a new killstreak system (strike packages) but other than that we are talking identical game. The emblems and titles are all identical from MW2, which is a bit odd. It just seems moreI have no choice but to rate this game a 5, because it just seems to be in the middle of the road. For one, it looks identical to MW2 and plays identical to MW2. There are a few new perks, a few new guns, and a new killstreak system (strike packages) but other than that we are talking identical game. The emblems and titles are all identical from MW2, which is a bit odd. It just seems more like MW2.5 than MW3, hard to understand what they spent the last 2 years working on. Don't get me wrong though, aside from this it is still a great game. I have fun playing, but of the last 4 COD games, my favorite is still Black Ops personally. MW was a revolutionary game, and they've copied that success for every single game since - it just seems like it's time for something new. What ever happen to innovation?… Expand
  10. Krankstar2K
    Nov 15, 2011
    4
    Why a 4 .. The multiplayer is said to be all the best put together , however in comparisson to MW2 the levels feel very generic . What happened to awesome levels like Terminal , Estate , Afghan .. pretty much all the MW2 lvls without the expansions were pretty great .. they had places to hide and be "tactical".. MW3 maps are trash , not fun .. they all have the same feel .. everything hasWhy a 4 .. The multiplayer is said to be all the best put together , however in comparisson to MW2 the levels feel very generic . What happened to awesome levels like Terminal , Estate , Afghan .. pretty much all the MW2 lvls without the expansions were pretty great .. they had places to hide and be "tactical".. MW3 maps are trash , not fun .. they all have the same feel .. everything has invisible walls .. even bushes. This game really just feels like a expansion with tweaked multiplayer. I spent alot of time on MW2 , and even WaW and BOps , however am having a very difficult time forcing myself to play it. The single player is of course sort of neat .. but mainly only because of the special wow moments of the destuction happening in the background such as the falling of the eiffel tower. None of course is really interactive. The rest of the game is just shoot and take down a swarm of unrealistic AI enemies which are set to come when your player reaches a point or until to reach a set point to make them stop and continue with the story. Then as if a 60 Dollar price tag wasnt enough .. you can purchase a 50 dollar 1 year membership to basically get the expansions when games like Battlefield will have the first expansion and its free which is releasing in December. So just for the basic version plan on dishing out 110.00 Bucks to play everything. Modern Warfare 3 is a okay game .. however you can see the difference in quality from when Infinity Ward was truley a sole company and when the leftover Infinity Ward and SledgeHammer games get toghether and put out a "sequel"… Expand
  11. Crisrael
    Nov 16, 2011
    1
    But what is it? I do not fool me again again! Every year, take a game and the only thing they change is the subtitle, nothing but care about money. But who cares about the users? right?
  12. 360realreviews
    Nov 16, 2011
    9
    To tell you the truth the game really is not as bad as people say it is. You have to get used to it and let it be what it is. Just because it's just like MW2 doesnt mean you have to rank it so low. I love every minute of live that i play and im pretty sure once i get to the campign, i'll love it to. I'm not saying MW3 is better than Battlefield 3, cause to tell you the truth, theTo tell you the truth the game really is not as bad as people say it is. You have to get used to it and let it be what it is. Just because it's just like MW2 doesnt mean you have to rank it so low. I love every minute of live that i play and im pretty sure once i get to the campign, i'll love it to. I'm not saying MW3 is better than Battlefield 3, cause to tell you the truth, the graphic's are the same on MW3 as MW2 but Battlefield 3's graphics are outstanding! That doesnt mean you have to rank MW3 so low, it's still a fun game. i Give it a 9 for one reason only, i'm still impressed by it's big community and online gameplay!… Expand
  13. naturedbadboy1
    Nov 16, 2011
    9
    Firstly you have to give the game a chance the more time you play the more you appreciate whats new about mw3.The campaign is very good except if soap didnt die but not a problem as their other new characters along with veteran capt price.spec ops and other game modes have been added and keep you entertained so i dont understand people complaining.Its like all cod games improving each newFirstly you have to give the game a chance the more time you play the more you appreciate whats new about mw3.The campaign is very good except if soap didnt die but not a problem as their other new characters along with veteran capt price.spec ops and other game modes have been added and keep you entertained so i dont understand people complaining.Its like all cod games improving each new release new changes which keep you playing just enjoy as new dlc coming to keep going till the next call of duty.Give the game a fair chance as same complaints about blackops last year,which was my favourite game, at this moment in time no other game can match mw3 until blackops2 next year.Keep it up Activision,Infinity ward,Sledge hammer,Treyarch,haters gonna hate let em burn release the napalm.… Expand
  14. HardcoreC4
    Nov 17, 2011
    10
    We are at the pinnacle of FPS games, we are really seeing some neat stuff right now, enjoy it! Modern Warfare 3 is the complete package, anyone who has played it with half a brain would know that this game is an excellent investment. Multi-player is the best of the COD series, Spec ops is truly amazing, and the single player is worth a play through, only takes four hours. It is anWe are at the pinnacle of FPS games, we are really seeing some neat stuff right now, enjoy it! Modern Warfare 3 is the complete package, anyone who has played it with half a brain would know that this game is an excellent investment. Multi-player is the best of the COD series, Spec ops is truly amazing, and the single player is worth a play through, only takes four hours. It is an experience all its own. Comparing FPS games nowadays is not fair, they are all awesome! After a hard day of MW3, I will fire up BF3 and smoke some people, jump into Halo, and guess what it makes me better at Call of Duty. Don't miss out on a really cool game just because some troller wants to put it down. Get it! Play it! Love it! Be a FPS fan, not a franchise fan.… Expand
  15. Diacratical
    Nov 17, 2011
    9
    I am no "Critic" so I will just be putting across my personal opinion on this game. Quite frankly, I believe the game does not need to be changed. It's definitely a damn sight better than Black Ops was, and looking back, that was a good game. Despite all the hate it got. I feel people are now just looking to "hate" on the community, the game, and the franchise. Where have all the fansI am no "Critic" so I will just be putting across my personal opinion on this game. Quite frankly, I believe the game does not need to be changed. It's definitely a damn sight better than Black Ops was, and looking back, that was a good game. Despite all the hate it got. I feel people are now just looking to "hate" on the community, the game, and the franchise. Where have all the fans gone? It is not a bad game, and never will be.… Expand
  16. Skooshbag
    Nov 17, 2011
    9
    ok, mebbe it's more like MW2.75 than MW3. theres some nice changes to the class setups and kill packages. it's certainly worth more than all these 0-5 ratings ppl are giving it, (99% of whom I suspect are BF fans) Put it this way, MW3 is STILL better than BF3
  17. thezeppo1138
    Nov 20, 2011
    10
    I'm speaking up for Sledgehammer. I think this game is great. I was worried when Infinity Ward split up that this game wouldn't hold up with the other two, but it does. I don't know what's going on here with this spiteful backlash but for some reason it doesn't surprise me. The Modern Warfare community is the only thing that drives me from the multiplayer. Most of the people online areI'm speaking up for Sledgehammer. I think this game is great. I was worried when Infinity Ward split up that this game wouldn't hold up with the other two, but it does. I don't know what's going on here with this spiteful backlash but for some reason it doesn't surprise me. The Modern Warfare community is the only thing that drives me from the multiplayer. Most of the people online are just vile and immature. It's just a game. If you don't like it fine, but there is no need to act like whiny victims. You people remind of the idiots I see at the bar getting in fist fights over sports. Just f**k and get it over with.… Expand
  18. HerbalHailstorm
    Nov 20, 2011
    8
    Call Of Duty Modern Warfare 3 is exactly what you should expect from a COD game. If you go in thinking that it's gonna be anything more then what it has been then you're sadly mistaken. That being said, this is a solid addition to the COD franchise. For a yearly release they are still mixing it up. Look at Madden, minor graphical tweeks with a few minor additions. COD is pushing forward inCall Of Duty Modern Warfare 3 is exactly what you should expect from a COD game. If you go in thinking that it's gonna be anything more then what it has been then you're sadly mistaken. That being said, this is a solid addition to the COD franchise. For a yearly release they are still mixing it up. Look at Madden, minor graphical tweeks with a few minor additions. COD is pushing forward in the FPS world. Small steps are whats keeping this franchise from reinvigorating the FPS genre, but as a whole this is still a playable game, and by no means is it awful. Before Modern Warfare, we had WW2 games that were being played out. Were they terrible? No, but we were growing tired of playing the same thing over and over. It's much the same case here. Modern Warfare 3 is a COD game, and if you've loved the past games, you will love this one. I understand the gripes of people wishing for a brand new experience, but until this game turns into Future Warfare, or Musket Warfare, I think it's safe to say that the core experience will remain the same for at least a few more years. This game is worthy of an 8, solid gameplay mechanics, solid graphics, an accessible multiplayer experience. All of these things are taken for granted in the overcrowded genre.… Expand
  19. texasallstar
    Nov 20, 2011
    0
    I have given this a 0 because of the complete lack of innovation in the cod series. This is completely ridiculous. I can not believe that they have still not changed anything. Especially when it comes at the same time battlefield 3 breaks records. How does cod respond, with the exact same game they have shipped us 4 times in a row. This game is for idiots, its completely retarded. Here isI have given this a 0 because of the complete lack of innovation in the cod series. This is completely ridiculous. I can not believe that they have still not changed anything. Especially when it comes at the same time battlefield 3 breaks records. How does cod respond, with the exact same game they have shipped us 4 times in a row. This game is for idiots, its completely retarded. Here is your score 0… Expand
  20. drb1992
    Nov 20, 2011
    10
    If you liked previous CoD games, you will love MW3. MW3 has some very nice improvements over previous titles. Such as, strike packages, gun proficiencies, and the prestige shop.
  21. Aarvex
    Nov 20, 2011
    8
    First off, the game isn't bad. The game is just not what is expected in the world 4 years after COD4. I really would like to be able to give the game a 7.5 but I think an 8 is deserving to help against the nonsense spouted against it by BF3 fan-boy noobs. If you played COD4, MW2, or Black Ops and liked them you will also like this games multiplayer. It is old and would actually warrant meFirst off, the game isn't bad. The game is just not what is expected in the world 4 years after COD4. I really would like to be able to give the game a 7.5 but I think an 8 is deserving to help against the nonsense spouted against it by BF3 fan-boy noobs. If you played COD4, MW2, or Black Ops and liked them you will also like this games multiplayer. It is old and would actually warrant me giving this game a 6 or so but then there is campaign. The campaign is probably the most engaging FPS campaign (not counting Portal 2) that I've played since Halo:Reach and is the best campaign out of all of the Call of Duty games.… Expand
  22. Redfelcon
    Nov 21, 2011
    9
    Lets get this out of the way so we can focus on MW3. If your not playing Battlefield 3 on PC then zip it.
    Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is Modern Warfare and Modern Warfare 2. Boo hoo get over it did you really think it would be anything other? In story its nice to see the wrap up and felt like an old 90s Hollywood blockbuster I didn't mind much. It will never be as epic as MW, but hey I    Lets get this out of the way so we can focus on MW3. If your not playing Battlefield 3 on PC then zip it.
    Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is Modern Warfare and Modern Warfare 2. Boo hoo get over it did you really think it would be anything other? In story its nice to see the wrap up and felt like an old 90s Hollywood blockbuster I didn't mind much. It will never be as epic as MW, but hey I doubt you would know the difference. The greatest strength to MW3 would be kill confirmed get ready for the run and gunners. You can't do much to FPS other then provide a epic story, I doubt MW will be that epic when trying to be grounded realism " I said trying gosh' . What MW3 is good at is being MW and in the end this will satisfy the casual gamer. If you want anything more then what MW3 is, I would look elsewhere there's only one other choice.    … Expand
  23. Celestia
    Nov 23, 2011
    8
    Did Modern Warfare 3 bring anything new to the table? No. However the game is still a blast to play on online with friends. The campaign in my opinion was better than Modern Warfare 2's campaign but doesn't stack against Modern Warfare's campaign. Spec Opps is still fun to play as ever and killstreaks aren't as abused in multiplayer. I give an 8 to the game because the core mechanicsDid Modern Warfare 3 bring anything new to the table? No. However the game is still a blast to play on online with friends. The campaign in my opinion was better than Modern Warfare 2's campaign but doesn't stack against Modern Warfare's campaign. Spec Opps is still fun to play as ever and killstreaks aren't as abused in multiplayer. I give an 8 to the game because the core mechanics are still fun as ever(If you enjoy COD you'll enjoy Modern Warfare 3) but i deduct two points for the lack of innovation, and slightly dated graphics. Overall a fun game.… Expand
  24. WeCameInThrees
    Nov 22, 2011
    7
    I have been playing Call Of Duty since 2001. They are technically brilliant games and Call Of Duty 4 was the game that singlehandedly reinvented the first person shooter genre. It is tremendous fun to play and I loved it. Modern Warfare 3 is, although fun, staying relatively safe in terms of innovation, keeping the same gameplay and graphics engine from Modern Warfare 2. This is however,I have been playing Call Of Duty since 2001. They are technically brilliant games and Call Of Duty 4 was the game that singlehandedly reinvented the first person shooter genre. It is tremendous fun to play and I loved it. Modern Warfare 3 is, although fun, staying relatively safe in terms of innovation, keeping the same gameplay and graphics engine from Modern Warfare 2. This is however, no bad thing. The gameplay is ridiculously smooth, the story plays out like a Michael Bay film and the music suits the action well. The only reason it isn't receiving a higher score is its lack of innovation.… Expand
  25. YoChalz
    Nov 22, 2011
    0
    This game seriously brings nothing new to the table for Call of Duty, it's almost as if it's an expansion from MW2. At least the transition from Modern warfare to MW2 had new innovation but, when you look at the transition from MW2 to MW3 you see nothing new. Don't get me wrong, CoD is a solid shooter but, being a sequel and looking at the overall game you're paying 60 dollars for, itThis game seriously brings nothing new to the table for Call of Duty, it's almost as if it's an expansion from MW2. At least the transition from Modern warfare to MW2 had new innovation but, when you look at the transition from MW2 to MW3 you see nothing new. Don't get me wrong, CoD is a solid shooter but, being a sequel and looking at the overall game you're paying 60 dollars for, it isn't worth it and Infinityward/sledgehammer should be ashamed that they even released a mockery like this to the gaming industry. The Graphics are poor being the second sequel, the game play is dull and repetitive, the story is so cliche and feels like you could see whats coming from a mile away. They haven't fixed any of the problems that were apparent in the last two games and I feel like they never will. This game is no 9.5 (ign) and it sure as hell isn't an 8-7-6 either. This game at the most is a 5, but it deserves a 0 for the lack of an attempt to make a good game. What made Halo's multiplayer so good? Innovation, how about you take a look at your rival Bungie for once IW/Sledge', you might make a great game like you did with CoD4.… Expand
  26. Pledger78
    Nov 22, 2011
    8
    I am neither a fanboy or hater of COD, just a gamer who can appreciate plain dumb fun when it's presented. Thats what MW3 is, and thats what it does well. As much as I'm enjoying Skyrim, its nice to take some respite and unplug my brain for a while with some white knuckle set pieces and satisfying gunplay. Great fun and to be honest, if you buy MW3, you know exactly what youre getting.
  27. TruGamingHD
    Nov 23, 2011
    10
    Hands down the best release in the Call Of Duty franchise since Call Of Duty 4. A lot of reviews are giving MW3 bad spotlight, but play the game for yourself and you will see that most of these awful reviews are just upset BF3 fan boys.

    MW3 is a top notch first person shooter. It has all of the key components that set COD apart from the other FPS games out on the market (arcade style fps    Hands down the best release in the Call Of Duty franchise since Call Of Duty 4. A lot of reviews are giving MW3 bad spotlight, but play the game for yourself and you will see that most of these awful reviews are just upset BF3 fan boys.

    MW3 is a top notch first person shooter. It has all of the key components that set COD apart from the other FPS games out on the market (arcade style fps with fast paced action) - those who don't enjoy that type of shooter - don't need to be playing MW3. If you want realism, go play BF3. If you want to have fun play MW3. It's a good game, trust me. It is well worth the money I spent to play it. I can't wait for the map packs.    … Expand
  28. chris23433
    Nov 24, 2011
    10
    I didn't expect this game to be a whole lot and i think i was right in my assumption. The campaign is great tying up the story rather nicely, although i will admit that the majority of the set pieces have been done before in other cod games. The spec ops is fun along with the brand new survival mode which is tons of fun. The multiplayer is just awful in my opinion, the weapons, perks, andI didn't expect this game to be a whole lot and i think i was right in my assumption. The campaign is great tying up the story rather nicely, although i will admit that the majority of the set pieces have been done before in other cod games. The spec ops is fun along with the brand new survival mode which is tons of fun. The multiplayer is just awful in my opinion, the weapons, perks, and the new strike packages are great additions to the series but don't make up for the lack of features that were in black ops such as the wager matches, emblem customization, and player cards. Also, i hate the maps in black ops but i would gladly play any of the black ops maps instead of **** awful mw3 maps. They said that making them smaller would reduce camping **** the way they made the new maps only further encourage camping which ruins the gameplay experience. Also, the lag compensation and hit detection is worse than black ops which i thought was as bad as it could get, guess i was wrong. Anyways to wrap this up i give this game a 7 out of 10. The multiplayer is awful but the enjoyable campaign and absolutely addictive spec ops cooperative mode do bring the game up.… Expand
  29. cowSgolVlO0
    Nov 25, 2011
    10
    it is a Call of Duty game people calm down. There will always be no scoping drop shots and camping. You cant take that out of the game. Once again it is a GAME. 10 out of 10. Infinity ward and sledgehammer have out done them selves with MW3 I love the multiplayer and campaign, good graphics aswell.
  30. Thatkoolkid
    Dec 3, 2011
    8
    guys stop whining about the price of the game. its a good game and a little like the MW2. you need to get over the price and rate the game in general. it has a good campaign and survival mode is awesome. so stop whining about how the graphics look the same, you were expecting better, stop being noobs and rate the game in general.
  31. Noobkroyer
    Jan 1, 2012
    10
    Just awesome! i could keep writing all day about how awesome this game is, but noone even reads those reviews, i think they made a good game, and chaged what had to be changed and improved the gameplay.
  32. StevenHatch
    Mar 15, 2012
    10
    Game of the year... No! Game of the Century! This game is the best thing you have or will ever play in you entire exsistance as a human being. It truly is the pinnacle of gaming and with out this there would be no halo or gears or even mass effect. So buy this game, thank me later!
  33. podriscoll27
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    Not much of an improvement on MW2. Should've been called Modern Warfare 2 and a Half........

    With their resources! Their talent! Their knowledge! This is a shameful dissappointment from Infinity Ward. Fvckin Idiots!
  34. Donpedro
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    Well, everyone who actually played the game agree, that this is a very good game. But they also agree, that this is kind of a DLC to MW 2. 60$ for a DLC? That's why i give this game a 0.
  35. deadwooddanimal
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    This game is amazing, much better than Black Ops or mw2. I hated Black Ops, which turned me off from the series, and I only played a couple hours of #2. But every aspect of this game blew away my expectations, and it has been one of the most fun shooters I have ever played!
  36. poklane
    Mar 24, 2015
    7
    Average, that's all, this game is the definition of average. The graphics aren't improved at all from MW2 and Black Ops. The story is quite good if you like a rollercoaster, co-op is awesome with friends but MP is horribly unbalanced with no proper developer support.
  37. jaysenmellow
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    People can either listen to a bunch of angry fan boys for a franchise being popular or you can listen to people who actually play games and review them for a living. Sure this game feels like more of the same but if it aint broke dont fix it. The game is meant to be fast paced and addicting. And it does just that. However it also feels like more of a complete package. A good not greatPeople can either listen to a bunch of angry fan boys for a franchise being popular or you can listen to people who actually play games and review them for a living. Sure this game feels like more of the same but if it aint broke dont fix it. The game is meant to be fast paced and addicting. And it does just that. However it also feels like more of a complete package. A good not great campaign. And co op modes that can be really fun. Even if you dont like call of duty you cant deny that they still can make a solid game after so many years . the question is where does it go after this and after MW will call of duty ever be the same again?… Expand
  38. PalStall
    Nov 10, 2011
    8
    People who wrote negative reviews are only upset because their stupid game "Battlefield 3" didn't came up to their expectations .. and they want to destroy this game's reputation too.. EVIL.
    Modern Warfare 3 is an amazing Cinematic experience and you will enjoy every moment playing it both in single player and Multiplayer modes, the game is so much fun and deserves to be at the top, but    People who wrote negative reviews are only upset because their stupid game "Battlefield 3" didn't came up to their expectations .. and they want to destroy this game's reputation too.. EVIL.
    Modern Warfare 3 is an amazing Cinematic experience and you will enjoy every moment playing it both in single player and Multiplayer modes, the game is so much fun and deserves to be at the top, but people are just jealous.
    This is a must buy, especially if you played the previous 2 parts of it and you want to complete the amazing story.
    Some people was expecting some change change but the game is already perfect, it doesn't need change, when the developers see that its outdated i'm sure they will come up with a new engine and better graphics and so on..
    Thank you Infinity Ward and Sledgehammer games for this amazing experience.    … Expand
  39. blbeezie
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    first of its only 935 negative reviews out of 2 million plus players. second off, this game rocks! to all those that bash this game, maybe this game should bash you. You are expecting this game to completely revamp what makes this game so successful. yes its the same game but with a few additions, but Madden is the same game too every year with a few additions. why fix it if it isn'tfirst of its only 935 negative reviews out of 2 million plus players. second off, this game rocks! to all those that bash this game, maybe this game should bash you. You are expecting this game to completely revamp what makes this game so successful. yes its the same game but with a few additions, but Madden is the same game too every year with a few additions. why fix it if it isn't broken. this game is a must have for all you cod players that are ready for a new feel while staying in the boundaries of what makes this series so GREAT!!… Expand
  40. BWice
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Great game. I know it is more of the same but that is not really a bad thing. If you have enjoyed the other parts you'll like MW3 too. At least I do
  41. chmccoy7
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    I liked almost ever aspect of the game. It seemed to me a fitting end to the trilogy.

    To be fair there was very little actual innovation in this. But then again, the title has a 3 in it. What should you expect. The graphics and physics were clean and made sense. The AI's could use a little work in my opinion, but they are still superior to most games. Multi player is a blast. My only    I liked almost ever aspect of the game. It seemed to me a fitting end to the trilogy.

    To be fair there was very little actual innovation in this. But then again, the title has a 3 in it. What should you expect.

    The graphics and physics were clean and made sense. The AI's could use a little work in my opinion, but they are still superior to most games. Multi player is a blast. My only wish is that they could keep you tied to players that are the same rank, or maybe had a training mode. I felt like I was tossed out to the wolves when I played MP.    … Expand
  42. Tubular
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Exactly the game that I was looking for. Being a COD fan I went into this looking for an updated version of MW2 and that is exactly what I got. Between the 3 play modes I spend a lot of time with this game and so far am enjoying every minute of it.
  43. DoTheBender
    Nov 8, 2011
    9
    It's a sad thing that Battlefield fans call themselves the mature fans, but here they are reviewing a game they haven't even played yet simply for the hate. It doesn't matter, sales records will be shattered and these people can't do a single thing to stop it. It's a sad thing when people believe the things they like are much more superior to the things others like. Modern Warfare 3 is anIt's a sad thing that Battlefield fans call themselves the mature fans, but here they are reviewing a game they haven't even played yet simply for the hate. It doesn't matter, sales records will be shattered and these people can't do a single thing to stop it. It's a sad thing when people believe the things they like are much more superior to the things others like. Modern Warfare 3 is an upgrade to the previous versions, yes it plays the same with the same style of play, but so does the Battlefield series. People are so ignorant that they bash a game and then become oblivious to the game they follow that does the exact same things. It's people like this that give gamers a bad reputation on the eyes of others. The campaign is great and although it repeats similar scenes as seen in the previous games, it is still great to play through it. The visuals have been upgraded slightly from the previous generations and everything looks great. The sound effects have not received a similar upgrade and the it doesn't sound as great when compared to sound effects of other games, but it's no big deal. Although most people buy the game for the multiplayer, no oone can skip out on this. It's a great campaign that continues the story line that was established by its two previous predecessors. The campaign is where the true action is at. The multiplayer menus bring back a reminiscent feeling of the first Modern Warfare in which slightly the same. There have been a few multiplayer modes added to the already large variety of playlists. The action is quick and fun and the new additions of killstreaks and team streaks add a lot more strategic value to the game. The game automatically becomes a lot more fun when you establish a team with friends and you tackle the challenges of multiplayers in a much more coordinates manner. Modern Warfare 3 is a great sequel with new additions, tweaks, multiplayer changes, and a great campaign it is worth the buy.… Expand
  44. shadow822
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    Appalled by review scores. Battlefield gets ripped on the fact that they added a singleplayer mode to what is essentially a multiplayer only game, just as an addition to add value to the game, yet Activision gets away with this crap every year. It's all about the money, and they're making a lot of it.
  45. OllieJ
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is a huge improvement from Modern Warfare 2. Spec Ops has gotten better, the new Survival mode is fun and addicting, the Singleplayer Campaign is very good, and very fun, I enjoyed the story the most out of them all.

    The multiplayer is great, it's been improved a lot since Modern Warfare 2, it's very balanced, fast-paced and it's the way a Call of Duty    Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is a huge improvement from Modern Warfare 2. Spec Ops has gotten better, the new Survival mode is fun and addicting, the Singleplayer Campaign is very good, and very fun, I enjoyed the story the most out of them all.

    The multiplayer is great, it's been improved a lot since Modern Warfare 2, it's very balanced, fast-paced and it's the way a Call of Duty mutliplayer should be.    … Expand
  46. Stoob
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Awesome game, without a doubt the best call of duty to date. The multiplayer is also the best yet. The graphics running at 60fps look great, unlike another fps i can think of! Dont listen to the negative reviews they are just the call of duty haters who probably havent even played the game.
  47. xxlantzxx
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    love it! Best in trilogy smoother, less glitches. Perks are more balanced as are the kill streaks. Only problem is the sniping quick scope is to powerfull but im sure they will nerf it soon.
  48. asianjabba
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    i'm not hating on this game and i know this game is a lot like modern warfare 2 but with upgraded stuff. and you know what? who cares? because everything is done SO well and the action is as intense as you can think of in a game. so don't hate on this game. i wouldn't hate on BE3 eventhough i dont play it. to each their own.
  49. hk1200
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    A lot of people are rating it low either because they're bad at the game, they haven't played it, or they're following what's being said on the internet. It's not a bad game, by any means. I'm not sure what everyone was expecting, it's Modern Warfare 2 without all of the things that made it a bad game. The campaign was solid and the multiplayer is really fun. Don't bother with the userA lot of people are rating it low either because they're bad at the game, they haven't played it, or they're following what's being said on the internet. It's not a bad game, by any means. I'm not sure what everyone was expecting, it's Modern Warfare 2 without all of the things that made it a bad game. The campaign was solid and the multiplayer is really fun. Don't bother with the user reviews, since most of the people think they're some sort of internet bad a**es. Graphics are improved slightly, gameplay has been fixed from Modern Warfare 2, and the campaign is solid. Spec Ops is also a lot of fun. I give it a 9/10… Expand
  50. jaykayd
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    I'm pretty happy with this game. In all honesty, I would probably rate it a 7.5 / 8, but because there are so many idiots on here giving a decent game a zero rating, I'm adding a couple points to make up for it. Granted, there are a few things that could be fixed, but I'm not sure where all these zero ratings are coming from. People keep saying it's just a mild update of MW2, but I justI'm pretty happy with this game. In all honesty, I would probably rate it a 7.5 / 8, but because there are so many idiots on here giving a decent game a zero rating, I'm adding a couple points to make up for it. Granted, there are a few things that could be fixed, but I'm not sure where all these zero ratings are coming from. People keep saying it's just a mild update of MW2, but I just played MW2 last week and this one is significantly better. It's only slightly better than Black Ops -- which I didn't like as much as MW2 when it first came out, but ended up playing more than any other COD. The best part about this game is that it's smooth... if you like to move around a lot, it's easy to stay focused without everything being a blur. Also, the weapons are not bad at all-- it drives me nuts when all the weapons feel the same, but these have distinct personalities... you will instantly notice the difference between an M16 and AK47 (the COD games have always been pretty good at that though). And I'm loving the maps... the layout, the size, the atmosphere... it's mostly top notch (with just a little complaint, below). Connectivity and matchmaking have been very very good. It's a BIG improvement on MW2 and a slight improvement over Black Ops. Out of about 100 games, I only had a few that were "two-bar" connections. If you see that you have a two-bar connection, leave the lobby at the end of that match and join a different one... you will struggle.

    So here's the bad: Maps have a lot of crap in them... stuff that ruins your flow and is easy to get stuck on. Also, if you run into a team that knows what it's doing and you just have strangers on your team... well, good luck. I'm not sure if it's just that there are a lot of people new to the COD series playing, but it seems like the gap between good players and new players is really really wide. In situations like that, if you like to play the objective like I do, then it's pretty much something you'll have to sacrifice in order to stay alive. On that point, checking lobby leaderboards to see teammate/opponent skill has become a guessing game. Black Ops had the points-per-minute stat which really told you how much of an effect someone would have on the game, but now it just lumps overall kills (which would be more helpful if we could see deaths at the same time) along with overall score and other useless facts. Headquarters is a bit more frustrating also... you won't get points for helping capture the headquarters (ok, well you get 10 or something), but only the first person there gets credit, which is just stupid. Even if I'm usually the first person there, my teammates need incentive to help me take it. Lastly, the guys that I usually play with are all hurting in the kill/death area, for some reason. A lot of 2+ k/d ratio guys are struggling to stay above 1 right now, which puzzles me. I'm the biggest rusher out of all of us, but my k/d has just stayed about the same. Perhaps that'll change... we'll see.    … Expand
  51. chezzworth
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    So many people hating on this game. It may LOOK the same, but it FEELS completely different. IW knew they had something amazing with MW2, they just didn't execute it to it's full potential due to a few missteps. Why not take it, polish it, make it excellent, and at the same time, add plenty of new features that people just like to overlook simply because it looks the same as MW2. PeopleSo many people hating on this game. It may LOOK the same, but it FEELS completely different. IW knew they had something amazing with MW2, they just didn't execute it to it's full potential due to a few missteps. Why not take it, polish it, make it excellent, and at the same time, add plenty of new features that people just like to overlook simply because it looks the same as MW2. People say the graphics haven't been enhanced at all. However, if you actually take notice to things other than sharpness of picture, then you will notice an upgrade on the graphics engine. The online is the bread and butter of this series. MW3 has a phenomenal multiplayer system. By far, the most balanced of the series since cod 4. No overpowered killstreaks or air support. Explosives have been significantly reduced while not being rendered completely useless, and above all, no constant grenade launchers flying across the map. Bravo IW & Sledgehammer, I will be playing this game for many months. Don't let the negative comments from angry little kids affect you, you have made a great game. So what if the interface is similar. The maps could not be more different from MW2. This makes for a completely different FEEL.… Expand
  52. TAK
    Nov 13, 2011
    10
    Great single-player that wraps up the first two Modern Warfare games beautifully. Spec-Ops mode is the same as MW2, and probably won't be played as much. Survival is a great and late addition to the series and it surprisingly works well with the COD franchise (that isn't the beloved Zombies mode). Now multiplayer, it's strange, I really like it in this game as much as I did in COD4. KillGreat single-player that wraps up the first two Modern Warfare games beautifully. Spec-Ops mode is the same as MW2, and probably won't be played as much. Survival is a great and late addition to the series and it surprisingly works well with the COD franchise (that isn't the beloved Zombies mode). Now multiplayer, it's strange, I really like it in this game as much as I did in COD4. Kill Confirmed is a great game mode and the set up of Create A Class isn't overwhelming as Black Ops. If you're a diehard fan of the series pick this up! If not, then don't be surprised that this is still COD 1 in modern day.… Expand
  53. GhostBox223
    Dec 22, 2011
    10
    I love how the bf3 fanboys come to troll like this changes things for them, bf3 will remain to be garbage no matter what you say, with that said,besides the shooting from head and lag issue that is being worked on now the game is solid! Ricochet has been added and they are doing lots of updates, i am elite premium and the fact that it kicked off with a hitch was nothing compared to meI love how the bf3 fanboys come to troll like this changes things for them, bf3 will remain to be garbage no matter what you say, with that said,besides the shooting from head and lag issue that is being worked on now the game is solid! Ricochet has been added and they are doing lots of updates, i am elite premium and the fact that it kicked off with a hitch was nothing compared to me buying bf3 and not being able to play PERIOD! sounds are amazing( no bf3 pellet guns here) and of course in any single game with every person that plays...if you are good at it then you enjoy it...to a extent then comes in personal preference.I dont constantly get spawned,no scoped(thank god),or teams that stay a mile apart i play to be in gunfights not rush a half mile to die from some 9 yr old prone in the corner of the map, horrible horrible bf3 players blend waaayy too much it is very hard to distinguish although i did love the story and location of bf3 i felt like i was in black hawk down or somethin..MW3 movement is smooth graphics are clear and gametypes(new) and regular are everything i expected..if i wanted bf3 i should have kept my MEDAL OF HONOR!! mw3 is exactly what it should be... same steak different sauce!!… Expand
  54. metalhead980
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Easily the best CoD game ever created. excellent solo campaign, addictive co-op in spec ops survival/missions and the best fps multiplayer ever created in my lifetime.
  55. spartacus215
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    I got the game at 10am on Tuesday and I must say I love it. I beat the campaign and yes it was a tad short but I felt it was the best SP campaign since COD 4. I loved the conclusion. I've played spec ops and MP and I'm loving both of them. I have read and skimmed a few reviews on here and there ratings and its just stupid I must say. This is a great conclusion to a serious that started inI got the game at 10am on Tuesday and I must say I love it. I beat the campaign and yes it was a tad short but I felt it was the best SP campaign since COD 4. I loved the conclusion. I've played spec ops and MP and I'm loving both of them. I have read and skimmed a few reviews on here and there ratings and its just stupid I must say. This is a great conclusion to a serious that started in 2007 for the modern warfare game franchise. There are people that are gonna hate if that's the case go and play BF3 then and stop crying...… Expand
  56. Krazekami
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Shield. Enough said. Plus more options this time around to be a team player. A very high risk, high reward multiplayer game which can be frustrating at times, but I love it.
  57. RegularJohn1986
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    The story mode: Quiet a short playthrough, although not if you are getting all of the achievements/trophies, usual fast paced action adventure and a great way to complete the trilogy.
    Multiplayer: Looks stunning, great action, well thought out leveling systems.
    Great game
  58. thegamer67
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Good game, people knew it was going to look the same as MW2. They said that it was going to use the same engine, they added quite a bit of stuff and I ca say it is going to keep me busy for quite a while!
  59. StrickBan
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    It's funny how BF3 fans give it a 0 even when they haven't played the game. Are you mad that it got 90 on CRITIC REVIEWS while your game got 86? That shows which game is better. Anyway, game actually looks like MW2 but that's no problem, that game had beautiful graphics. Great Survival mode and Spec ops also. Campaign wasn't as great as COD4 and MW2 but it was really good. MP has beenIt's funny how BF3 fans give it a 0 even when they haven't played the game. Are you mad that it got 90 on CRITIC REVIEWS while your game got 86? That shows which game is better. Anyway, game actually looks like MW2 but that's no problem, that game had beautiful graphics. Great Survival mode and Spec ops also. Campaign wasn't as great as COD4 and MW2 but it was really good. MP has been really improved.… Expand
  60. adamleeaustin
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Loved story and specs ops so far some good extras on multi player but what you would expect from online, just wish the world was a bit more alive like bf3 but it's still great 9/10
  61. DrostKai
    Nov 8, 2011
    9
    People are saying the game sucks, but they don't even played it.
    I mean, some reviews here are like "Ohh, I played it on the store, or I saw some videos...." Stop this cr4p!
    The game is amazing and super funny. The campaign isn't that great but guys, it's a multiplayer game, stop complaining about graphics and engine because the game is the best COD ever made and probably better than    People are saying the game sucks, but they don't even played it.
    I mean, some reviews here are like "Ohh, I played it on the store, or I saw some videos...." Stop this cr4p!
    The game is amazing and super funny. The campaign isn't that great but guys, it's a multiplayer game, stop complaining about graphics and engine because the game is the best COD ever made and probably better than Battlefield 3.    … Expand
  62. grifreaper
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    This game is super fun...improves on so many things from previous call of duty's. I'll be playing this game all year. If you like this game too, please give it a good review...There seems to be an anti-COD campaign going on here.....9 million pre-orders? Give this game some love fans!
  63. FuzzyChimp
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Its nothing new, it's nothing you haven't seen before but what it is, is more of the same polished enjoyable fps action. People complain that the single player campaign is short? It contains enough jaw dropping set pieces and tight gameplay to make it well worth a play through. Let's be honest anyway, no one really buys cod for the single player and the developers know this. TheIts nothing new, it's nothing you haven't seen before but what it is, is more of the same polished enjoyable fps action. People complain that the single player campaign is short? It contains enough jaw dropping set pieces and tight gameplay to make it well worth a play through. Let's be honest anyway, no one really buys cod for the single player and the developers know this. The multiplayer on offer is familiar to anyone who's spent time with previous mw games, but with enough tweaks to keep it all fresh. Ignore the trollers and hysterical drama queens. Yes you know what you're getting with it, but what you are getting is just about as good as it gets! Oh, and as for the complaints about the visuals, the hardwares 6 years old people! You can't surely expect each new release to be visually spectacular anymore!… Expand
  64. Harry95
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    This game is outstanding! Do not listen to all the butt hurt Battlefield fanboy **** who bash this game. They are just pissed because there game was hailed as the "COD KILLER" and it was a **** flop. FROSTBITE 2... WOW nice tactical destruction and the graphics are same as the previous game. MW3 is incredibly fast paced and a buzz to play with mates. If you want a really boring slow gameThis game is outstanding! Do not listen to all the butt hurt Battlefield fanboy **** who bash this game. They are just pissed because there game was hailed as the "COD KILLER" and it was a **** flop. FROSTBITE 2... WOW nice tactical destruction and the graphics are same as the previous game. MW3 is incredibly fast paced and a buzz to play with mates. If you want a really boring slow game that requires you to sit in a bush for 15 minutes to get a kill then play BF3. Quite frankly these low user scores sicken me as it demonstrates how immature the gaming industry has become. You will not be disappointed by the game in the least. PICK IT UP.… Expand
  65. NewJFusi0n
    Nov 10, 2011
    6
    I fell in love with the first two Modern Warfare's, and whilst the second showed a resemblance to the first there were marked differences and it still possessed a good campaign which really got me involved and attached to the characters. As for Modern Warfare 3, well it just didnt have that same thrill to play, The campaign was a little indecisive, It just didn't deliver the same characterI fell in love with the first two Modern Warfare's, and whilst the second showed a resemblance to the first there were marked differences and it still possessed a good campaign which really got me involved and attached to the characters. As for Modern Warfare 3, well it just didnt have that same thrill to play, The campaign was a little indecisive, It just didn't deliver the same character connection as MW1, and when seeing a memorable character die, just didn't have a good enough emotional impact in my opinion. The middle through to the end of the campaign felt quick, rushed and a bit of a let down compared to the other MW games, the multiplayer is still addictive, but with not enough guns, and an out of date engine it just could have been so much better...… Expand
  66. SaeJin
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Better than I thought, when Infinity Ward slumped, I had no real faith in the game, but after playing it for several hours, all I can say is wonderful, the multiplayer is beautiful and the campaign keeps you hooked and surprises you all the time.
  67. Rhino63
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    The game is great. My only complaint is the continuous stream of enemies that attack in some areas. It is an improvement on MW2 building on previous success.
  68. tayden10
    Nov 12, 2011
    10
    So all you dumbasses that are the Roger Eberts of gaming are all wrong and stupidly critical. Wat are you expecting, some kind of transwarp to Iraq in in which you can respawn?

    MW3 is addicting and fun, bottom line. I can't wait to get on to rank up. Maybe it's somewhat a rehash of MW2 but they taken all the elements and improved upon them. Stop being so nitpicky and trying to tear    So all you dumbasses that are the Roger Eberts of gaming are all wrong and stupidly critical. Wat are you expecting, some kind of transwarp to Iraq in in which you can respawn?

    MW3 is addicting and fun, bottom line. I can't wait to get on to rank up. Maybe it's somewhat a rehash of MW2 but they taken all the elements and improved upon them.

    Stop being so nitpicky and trying to tear apart the Titanic of FPS. They delivered on this sequel and I'll keep playing until MW4.

    I've sold Battlefield 3, Homefront and all the other wannabe FPS that want to be Modern Warefare.

    This is a solid 10 out of 10. Are there elements I wished that were different? Sure but I'm not a nit picker.

    It's funner than hell and I'll be back tonight to rank up.

    Get real to all the other whiners and haters out there. Get a life and quick moaning about something you're jealous of.    … Expand
  69. Wolfmother
    Nov 25, 2011
    10
    One of the biggest problems were the maps. When MW3 advertised that you would be fighting around all of Europe, I was expecting Europe. Some parts look like Europe, but you might as well call them a different place and we would buy it. The novelty of playing in Europe is fighting in famous areas. Why not fight in the Eiffle tower or something? Black ops had much more creative maps. A SpaceOne of the biggest problems were the maps. When MW3 advertised that you would be fighting around all of Europe, I was expecting Europe. Some parts look like Europe, but you might as well call them a different place and we would buy it. The novelty of playing in Europe is fighting in famous areas. Why not fight in the Eiffle tower or something? Black ops had much more creative maps. A Space shuttle launch, a atomic bomb test site. These maps are absolutly nothing. Nothing special at all, no variety. That was the worst of them all. Metal gear evolves dramatically with each jump. This will forever be the stump in COD's evolution process.… Expand
  70. Jobadkins
    Dec 30, 2011
    10
    Has anyone ever hear"if it isn't broke then don't fix it?"Well There first two games were nothing short of amazing and gaming at it's best.The third game just tweaks little things and adds a ton of new content to make this the best in the series and when I say that i also mean Black ops.This game goes above and beyond any war game ever made and in my opinion it was the third best game madeHas anyone ever hear"if it isn't broke then don't fix it?"Well There first two games were nothing short of amazing and gaming at it's best.The third game just tweaks little things and adds a ton of new content to make this the best in the series and when I say that i also mean Black ops.This game goes above and beyond any war game ever made and in my opinion it was the third best game made in 2011.This was the best shooter, though, made in 2011.There formula was perfection well they tweaked perfection and came up with a game that eclipses ALL of the war games ever created and a game that will be played 10 years from now.Just look how there is still 3000-7000 people playing the first COD modern warfare and that was made back in 2007.This game just went beyond my expectations and I LOVE IT !… Expand
  71. nicky69
    Nov 10, 2011
    7
    Some of the scores for this are are plain stupid.A 0 out of 10 is ridiculous,as it's implying the game is bad in all areas which it is not.I don't think it's worthy of a 10 as it has a very short single player campaign,and to be fair it feels more like a tiny update to MW2.The multiplayer for me is what lets this game down.The maps are very claustrophobic,and not one of them is any goodSome of the scores for this are are plain stupid.A 0 out of 10 is ridiculous,as it's implying the game is bad in all areas which it is not.I don't think it's worthy of a 10 as it has a very short single player campaign,and to be fair it feels more like a tiny update to MW2.The multiplayer for me is what lets this game down.The maps are very claustrophobic,and not one of them is any good for sniping which compared to MW2 is very disappointing to say the least.And my god the camping in this game is a joke at times,i thought it was bad in black ops,but MW3 has outdone it in that department.Players hiding in dark corners in rooms or crouched down behind skips just frustrate the hell out of me.Spec ops is a good challenge,and theres fun to be had playing it with a friend.But overall as a complete package MW3 slightly disappoints me as i was expecting it to blow me away.MW2 was awesome but MW3 is just an ok game for me,graphically its good and it plays well,but it just feels like it's lacking due to the short campaign and poor multiplayer maps.If your a fan of the series then sure go ahead and buy it,but i would wait a while as £45 is alot for a tiny update.If i was to say anything to Activision Infinity Ward and Sledgehammer it would be this,please make the multiplayer maps more open as they all feel very claustrophobic and are poor for sniping.And for me getting rid of lightweight and commando was a big no no from me,anyone could use those perks so what the hell was the problem?...........Overall i rate this game a 7.5 as it's decent but not amazing!… Expand
  72. Owlan
    Nov 10, 2011
    8
    So let me give you an unbiased review. So far, I am thoroughly enjoying this game. The campaign is visually-stimulating, grand in scale, and highly immersive. Spec Ops, accounting for the new addition of Survival mode, is probably worth close to $60 to most FPS fans in and of itself. Multiplayer sticks with the tried and true (and extremely fun) formula, but there are enough changesSo let me give you an unbiased review. So far, I am thoroughly enjoying this game. The campaign is visually-stimulating, grand in scale, and highly immersive. Spec Ops, accounting for the new addition of Survival mode, is probably worth close to $60 to most FPS fans in and of itself. Multiplayer sticks with the tried and true (and extremely fun) formula, but there are enough changes and improvements to keep it fresh for another year. Yes, I have been a fan of CoD since CoD4, and there is nothing wrong with that. Yes, I would probably pay $60/year for new maps, perks, killstreaks, weapons, etc., and there is nothing wrong with that either. That doesn't mean I can't be fair and objective in my analysis of the game, a tactic that seems to be lost on some of the previous simple-minded reviewers. But, there are other changes and additions and improvements to this game that make it well worth the money. This game is very enjoyable if you get over yourself, mature past the emotional age of 16, and realize that Activision quite obviously has a very successful formula that they're not willing to stray TOO far away from. If you're that shallow that you expect a COMPLETELY different game with every installment (as many other less successful franchises are forced to create), maybe you should try a different title. It's not difficult. BF3 fanboys can go sit on a railroad spike. Your mere presence here is all the indication the world needs that the Battlefield franchise is nowhere near where it wants to be or where CoD is and has been for 4-5 years. As made evident from their reviews, If I were to total up the IQ of all the reviewers that have left a score of '0' on here, I would come up with a number not much greater than the rating they gave the game.… Expand
  73. Laziruz
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    How do you rate this game a zero? Seriously.. the game does what it's meant to do.. entertain. I don't enjoy multiplayer games all that much, but CoD happens to be one of the few games that I do enjoy. Battlefield 3 was just as enjoyable. This whole CoD vs BF thing is so beyond stupid. Both games are great, I own them both and play both regularly. Honestly, I enjoyed Uncharted more thanHow do you rate this game a zero? Seriously.. the game does what it's meant to do.. entertain. I don't enjoy multiplayer games all that much, but CoD happens to be one of the few games that I do enjoy. Battlefield 3 was just as enjoyable. This whole CoD vs BF thing is so beyond stupid. Both games are great, I own them both and play both regularly. Honestly, I enjoyed Uncharted more than either game, but they are both equally enjoyable. Call of Duty, like it or not kids, is the game of this generation. You don't like it, then don't buy it. Six Million copies sold in one day does not happen to games that are zeros (though they certainly don't deserve a 10 by copies sold alone). This is a great game, a great series.. if you don't like it.. then don't buy it. =)… Expand
  74. failedagain
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    Bad game is bad.

    Why are they chargin £50 for this? The same rehashed crap that was released years ago. £50 for a terrible map pack, not to worry they will release some more packs in a few weeks costs £15.
  75. BlimBlamer
    Nov 15, 2011
    4
    Although Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is without doubt a very good game, it feels more like a expansion than a full game. It's basically Modern Warfare 2 with a new campaign and new multiplayer maps, graphically nothing has changed, in short: it lacks innovation. While that's good for the hardcore CoD fans, it's disappointing to the rest, that such a "cheap" game still turns out to beAlthough Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is without doubt a very good game, it feels more like a expansion than a full game. It's basically Modern Warfare 2 with a new campaign and new multiplayer maps, graphically nothing has changed, in short: it lacks innovation. While that's good for the hardcore CoD fans, it's disappointing to the rest, that such a "cheap" game still turns out to be one of the most successful games of this year...of course many sales are accounted to the good name and reputation of "Call of Duty" and more soever "Modern Warfare" and "Infinity Ward". I say Activision has to step up it's game and stop with the annual cheap CoD sequels and make something worth our money. If I were a gamer, not sure whether to buy MW3 I'd go and buy MW1, which is cheaper, had it's original creators working on it and has less problems than MW3.
    Many people like to say: Why improve on something that is already good?
    To that I say: There's always room for improvement, no game's perfect.    … Expand
  76. solid_snake3656
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    Well not a whole lot has changed from the previous COD's, besides a couple new mp modes. Thankfully I picked up both, cod mw3 and bf3, but it looks like i'll stick with bf3.
  77. SochitheJackal
    Nov 10, 2011
    8
    The best Modern Warfare to date, an incredibly polished single-player experience, a very-welcomed "survival mode" in Spec Ops, and very smooth multiplayer makes this my favourite Infinity Ward entry in the series.
  78. AmazinKazin
    Nov 17, 2011
    10
    Shouldn't people have known that this game wasn't a huge improvement from MW2. Well I knew that before the release so I knew that it wouldn't be revolutionary and extremely incredible. With that knowledge I looked at this game different, and didn't have my hopes as high as they usually would be for a COD game. With that said, I think the gameplay is a lot like MW2 but much, much moreShouldn't people have known that this game wasn't a huge improvement from MW2. Well I knew that before the release so I knew that it wouldn't be revolutionary and extremely incredible. With that knowledge I looked at this game different, and didn't have my hopes as high as they usually would be for a COD game. With that said, I think the gameplay is a lot like MW2 but much, much more BALANCED. Balance is the key to a multiplayer game and MW3 does a great job with it. The maps do suck but other than that, there is so much depth in the game. Don't forget about Survival Mode because it is also really good, but doesn't compare to Zombies. People need to stop critiquing the game for being the same, "What more can they put in?" I would give it a 9.5 if that was possible. And the free version of Elite is a must-have.… Expand
  79. TimothyVillar
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    I've been an avid player of FPS shooters for a while now. This game is utterly atrocious. After playing some Black Ops (which I mildly enjoyed, if that at all. I was in it for the zombies, but nevermind that) in preparation I was perhaps a tad excited for MW3. I don't think CoD's multiplayer has been entertaining ever since they initiated it in CoD3, but maybe this time it would be decent,I've been an avid player of FPS shooters for a while now. This game is utterly atrocious. After playing some Black Ops (which I mildly enjoyed, if that at all. I was in it for the zombies, but nevermind that) in preparation I was perhaps a tad excited for MW3. I don't think CoD's multiplayer has been entertaining ever since they initiated it in CoD3, but maybe this time it would be decent, good, maybe even fun. I plopped it in and... Well it's garbage. Complete and total garbage. In fact calling MW3 garbage is insulting garbage, because garbage is better than MW3.
    I'll start out with the multiplayer. After playing some story mode to get use to the controls to see if they were any different (not really) I went in and started playing some multiplayer. It's the same thing I've been playing for a good couple years, except somehow worse. The killstreak turned pointstreak system is idiotic and I was skeptical at it's unveiling, but seeing it in action truly made me cringe.
    Each option is bad, one being overpowered (you don't lose points after death), one ho hum (the traditional kill streak system, but more boring), and the other idiotic and inconceivable (you gain perks every kill, HOW THOUGHT OUT).
    I could go on how imbalanced the system and game is but it would be more of the same. This game is disgustingly terrible and a waste of money. Please save your hard earned cash (or your parent's, in that case, you will probably LOVE this "game") for something else. Or maybe just burn it, it's a better way of throwing away money.    … Expand
  80. MisterElectric
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    This game is utterly terrible, it's jingoistic, ugly, barely different from its equally terrible predecessors, and an overall wretched mess. I wish I hadn't purchased it. I'll be returning my copy shortly for some trade-in credit, with a good 20 dollars still lost. Never again.
  81. ryanb213
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    terrible. same old same old garbage. wake up players. I bought this title with the intention of getting a game that was worth $60. Turns out that it was just a waste of money. Activision should have just released this game as DLC for MW2, because thats basically what it is. Don't waste your money with this game.
  82. iShank
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    Same old stuff, same $60 price tag, different name. Enough said. Didn't expect much, didn't get much. Campaign is pretty good, better than the BF3 campaign, but the BF3 MP destroys the MW3 MP.
  83. Mutto
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    MW3=MW2. Same shirt different day. I feel really sorry for the developers on this one because a lot of gamers will be upset about paying $65 for a 5 hour campaign and recycled multiplayer.
  84. ScottosMaximos
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    First things first: I don't buy these games for 'campaign' or 'singleplayer' as I like playing against humans as opposed to bots. And I was actually very disapointed with MW3: The Muiltiplayer maps are all small and not as well thought out as Black ops or MW2 (I know nuketown was popular but only because it was the only small one which reminded people of unreal tournament) and its lessFirst things first: I don't buy these games for 'campaign' or 'singleplayer' as I like playing against humans as opposed to bots. And I was actually very disapointed with MW3: The Muiltiplayer maps are all small and not as well thought out as Black ops or MW2 (I know nuketown was popular but only because it was the only small one which reminded people of unreal tournament) and its less tactical and more constant running. Secondly all the good changes which were made to blackops are lacking (like when you knife someone from behind) or dive! its also a shame thue 'design your own emblem' didn't transfer across from black ops to mw3. The game is lacking is detail of after game stats in things like domination. How many did we capture? and finally, the graphics and realism now appear dated in comparison to Battlefield 3 (which is surprising considering they stole the 'weapon level up' idea from the battlefield games) - destructable landscapes might bave been good!

    IF it wants to be kill kill kill based as opposed to objective based then why didn't it have a gears3 or Halo (Horde) type mode ?! Such a shame!    … Expand
  85. asneakyfatcat
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    I don't have words to describe the lack of effort put into this game, but I will try. Activision managed to recycle all of the structures and assets from previous games like it is some kind of virtual garbage dump. The engine is the exact same as Modern Warfare 2, they were so busy laughing to the bank that they even forgot to change the crash messege on the PC from MW2 to MW3. ThisI don't have words to describe the lack of effort put into this game, but I will try. Activision managed to recycle all of the structures and assets from previous games like it is some kind of virtual garbage dump. The engine is the exact same as Modern Warfare 2, they were so busy laughing to the bank that they even forgot to change the crash messege on the PC from MW2 to MW3. This game was not made for gamers, its only purpose is making a profit and creating brainwashed fanboys by churning out a game every 6 months so they do not have time to think. The critics clearly have not played the other games, or activision paid them off for good reviews. And don't even get me started ob the story *shudders*. The storyline is the same in every game, with no creativity or effort, and it is five gruling hours. This game is basicly a $60 map pack for MW2 (I loved that game, but after black op's came out I began to see the big picture). I would rather ride a public detroit buss around for 5 hours instead of playing this abomination, hell I would rather grind this game up and snort it instead of playing this game, at least a trip to the hospital will be exciting. Do yourself a favor, save your money and go buy a game that is worth your money such as used copy of MW1 or MW2, mass effect 1+2, skyrim, Ect. Oh, did I mention that that was only the single player? Don't even get my started about all the butthurt racist 12 year olds that you will be playing with, and all the extreme to the max try hard's. Im not even going to mention the small cramped maps and the spawning problems, it makes me feel like I am homeless and living in a cardboard box, from which I cannot escape. Also Soap and all the main charecters die (there I just saved you 5 hours of pain and suffering).… Expand
  86. Joeyride
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    a bunch of followers and twelve year old kids thinking their cool. such a gay game... it would be a good game if it was the first cod ever, nothing like BF3 of course but wow its lack of vehicles and destruction is depressing
  87. Hammertime
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    Ok we all know CoD games have come out annually since MW, and we all know we cant expect much innovation even though there is a 2 year development cycle for each game. Treyarch does nothing to add to the series except resking the previous iteration. Usually MW is where we get the biggest step in innovating the series. But this one doesnt even pull from black ops yet pulls from MW2 and justOk we all know CoD games have come out annually since MW, and we all know we cant expect much innovation even though there is a 2 year development cycle for each game. Treyarch does nothing to add to the series except resking the previous iteration. Usually MW is where we get the biggest step in innovating the series. But this one doesnt even pull from black ops yet pulls from MW2 and just adds a few new guns/perks and maps, back in the day this used to be called an expansion and was usually around 20 bucks. For instance CoD:United Offensive, they added a great campaign (probably the greatest in the CoD franchise) and that lasted around 10 hours. They also added a full game worth full of maps. Newer weapons and they added vehicles, all of that for 20 bucks and that was 2 fold more content that the full MW3 game priced at 3 times the ammount of UO.… Expand
  88. los128
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    I am glad I rented this game. There is barely anything new except for updated graphics little to no innovation in multiplayer, and seriously still no vehicles in multiplayer. Halo and battle front are innovative. I think they need to look at skyrim and see how much they did to make it different.

    To sum it up this US mw 2.5 with a 60 price tag. Nice new graphics little to no innovation in    I am glad I rented this game. There is barely anything new except for updated graphics little to no innovation in multiplayer, and seriously still no vehicles in multiplayer. Halo and battle front are innovative. I think they need to look at skyrim and see how much they did to make it different.

    To sum it up this US mw 2.5 with a 60 price tag. Nice new graphics little to no innovation in multiplayer.    … Expand
  89. XIGRIMxREAPERIX
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    The best 60$ coaster! Trust me if you need a good coaster for your pop while your playing a better game buy this. This game was not made 100% by IW. IW lost 1/2 their people so had to hire sledgehammer games to help them out.. Now COD has changed a lot over the years. However in my opinion its been for the worse. I could go on and on about the problems of the other games. However imThe best 60$ coaster! Trust me if you need a good coaster for your pop while your playing a better game buy this. This game was not made 100% by IW. IW lost 1/2 their people so had to hire sledgehammer games to help them out.. Now COD has changed a lot over the years. However in my opinion its been for the worse. I could go on and on about the problems of the other games. However im righting about this game. Heres my take. They made the MP maps bigger in doing so graphics seemed to go down. game is still horribly unbalanced. campaign is the same. Run around killing waves of bad dudes. I give it a 0 well b/c this game did nothing to better the series or the game industry.… Expand
  90. xXxXZ3R0XxXx
    Nov 9, 2011
    1
    First off I would like to say this is nowhere a fanboy review against Call of Duty; played the original on PC, loved CoD 3 when everybody was ripping on it, supported CoD4 when everybody was saying Halo was going to be GOTY, played both WaW and CoD4 betas when they were closed to the public. That being said, one the successes that CoD has influenced on the FPS genres was lead by theFirst off I would like to say this is nowhere a fanboy review against Call of Duty; played the original on PC, loved CoD 3 when everybody was ripping on it, supported CoD4 when everybody was saying Halo was going to be GOTY, played both WaW and CoD4 betas when they were closed to the public. That being said, one the successes that CoD has influenced on the FPS genres was lead by the innovation the development team creates. Yet this year, even with bringing two new development teams to the mix, very few new game mechanics were brought into the game. Like a lot of people are saying how MW3 is just a map pack for MW2, the only real "new" aspect of the game is new maps and weapons. Weapon proficiencies is just a perk slot you earn for a specific gun and kill streaks are still the most emphasized attribute, more than playing the game mode. With all the drama involving IW you would think they would have dished out something spectacular this year. If you liked MW2, this game will keep you moving forward. Otherwise, this shall go down as one if not the biggest game let down ever. Sorry IW, I love ya but you don't get my vote this year.… Expand
  91. OtissoR
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    This game is terrible. Looks like everyone else beat me to it and said it's the same damn game. The graphics are the usual CoD, game play is the same. Singleplayer is a forced pile of crap which is predictable as hell. The multiplayer maps just totally blow. The weapons perks and unlocks seem to have regressed from Black ops. I don't recommend this game unless you're a 12 year old kid whoThis game is terrible. Looks like everyone else beat me to it and said it's the same damn game. The graphics are the usual CoD, game play is the same. Singleplayer is a forced pile of crap which is predictable as hell. The multiplayer maps just totally blow. The weapons perks and unlocks seem to have regressed from Black ops. I don't recommend this game unless you're a 12 year old kid who has not played the previous CoD's. Total fail game. Battlefield 3 is the way to go.… Expand
  92. ChuGNutS
    Nov 10, 2011
    3
    Its a MW2 expansion pack. End of. XP/ranks/kill streaks = the decline of skill in FPS and the 'run round like a noob' 'spawn die spawn die spawn die' mentality that ruins this game. No tactics No skill its an arcade game that doesnt come close to the likes of Counter Strike.
  93. xxroachxx
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    lame game is lame and still the same it was 2 years ago / quickscoping brought back for the kids/
    aim assist ? might as well call it auto aim l1 snaps onto to any living thing/
    no skill needed/
    lol BO was better but people complained because they hated balance this game needs to go back to its root cod4/cod2 and make it simple and competitive

    rather than this **** they are putting out
  94. Kizza123
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Fantastic game, ignore the haters trying to trash the review score by giving it a 0.. You cant give 0 if it has something you dont like. Online is amazing, smooth and the new features are creative and make gameplay alot more fun.
  95. jasonq
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    COD MW3 is the best multiplayer game in the series. The gunplay is easily the best on any console first person shooter. It runs at a very smooth 60 frames per second ans has little to no lag. This is very much an improvement over Blops. Ignore the trolls and haters this game is as fun as ever.
  96. Tactica
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Wow, this did not turn out at all like I expected. I didn't want to believe it was just more of the same even though the signs were deffinately there. The franchise that has rules the FPS genre for years now has finally turned into nothing but a cash-milking machine.

    It pains me a little to say this, but... It is going back to the store.

    I can now (sadly) call myself a FORMER CoD fan.
  97. Consoleportfail
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    How are people still playing this horrible, horrible series. Same old pile of crap they release year in and out. And now they want to rip you off for another $60 for their elitefail service. Vote with your wallet; crush the turd that is the call of duty series.
  98. umop_apisdn
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    More of the same video game got old after the last one. How about trying some innovation for a change? I didn't actually pay money for this, and I certain I won't. I've had enough mediocre crap being sold for 60 dollars.
  99. DrVagax
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    Just like my expectations... Nothing more then new weapons and new maps, i was waiting for a long time to seek out for a fresh new start and i already thought this would obviously not be the game.
    No the point
    Multiplayer experience most ways exactly the same other then some new weapons and maps. Single player has no in-depths of the true story and this is just the weakest excuse ever to    Just like my expectations... Nothing more then new weapons and new maps, i was waiting for a long time to seek out for a fresh new start and i already thought this would obviously not be the game.
    No the point
    Multiplayer experience most ways exactly the same other then some new weapons and maps. Single player has no in-depths of the true story and this is just the weakest excuse ever to rerelease MW 2
    By just putting a 3 on it with a different Box art, you might heard this all before and its true, its all the same stuff you have been playing in MW 2, even the engine!
    Do yourself a favor and buy Battlefield 3 or MW 2/Black-Ops and do not buy this expansive garbage    … Expand
  100. ma3ed
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    very short campaign and a poor multilayer. Why would someone pay 60 bucks to play this?
    To sum it up. Terrible game. Terrible fanbase. Terrible Devs. Terrible company. Simply dont get this game.
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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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