Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

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3.5

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 8685 Ratings

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  1. creptor
    Dec 26, 2011
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is amazing. I love the story so much. I actually got sorta sad when soap died. and survival was really fun. I like survival way better than zombies! Multi-player is really fun too. I wish they included the money system from black ops. But kill confirmed made up for the wager matches though.… Expand
  2. BoTheMastaOfAll
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    The only good thing about this game so far is that because I got it at Wal-mart, I was allowed to return it. Played this game before so many times. It only has a couple of changes, but they suck. Can't even pick my own killstreaks, and they did away with the money system in Blackops. If you like to pay for things twice, this game is for you.
  3. aadms
    Feb 12, 2013
    6
    I'm basing this score on buying this game for around twenty dollars and the percieved value of enjoyment I got out of this. I learned awhile ago not to buy these shooter games for the full $60 because I found out that I really don't enjoy playing multiplayer. So this score is also reflected mainly on the single player experience. Ahem....That was incredibly short even for a ModernI'm basing this score on buying this game for around twenty dollars and the percieved value of enjoyment I got out of this. I learned awhile ago not to buy these shooter games for the full $60 because I found out that I really don't enjoy playing multiplayer. So this score is also reflected mainly on the single player experience. Ahem....That was incredibly short even for a Modern Warfare game. The final game to what turned out to be an over-the-top storyline trilogy was over before it even began. It didn't even take me four hours. I still run around like a chicken with my head cut off getting barked at for going the wrong way, or taking my time taking out a tank, or whatever,...and its still a fun first person shooter. Lots of increadible destruction graphics, struggling to get out of debris or from falling from dizzying heights. Again, the story line is over the top and doesn't make much sense or have any realism to it, but it is interesting as any Darkhorse comic out there that ask us to suspend disbelief. Fun game and worth it for twenty dollars, no more, but still could have fleshed out the storyline and should have made it a bit longer than 3 and a half hours.… Expand
  4. TheChaser1985
    Jul 31, 2013
    9
    What a big surprise, there are 5,149 haters, fan boys and players that just SUCK at the game. At the VERY LEAST, this game is a 6. At the most, for people who are good at COD and for people who enjoy such a solid and easily controllable engine with balanced weapons and good maps, this game is a 9. This game is what Modern Warfare 2 SHOULD have been. Specialist is wonderful for those whoWhat a big surprise, there are 5,149 haters, fan boys and players that just SUCK at the game. At the VERY LEAST, this game is a 6. At the most, for people who are good at COD and for people who enjoy such a solid and easily controllable engine with balanced weapons and good maps, this game is a 9. This game is what Modern Warfare 2 SHOULD have been. Specialist is wonderful for those who HATE being on an uneven ground against other players. Support is great for those who suck and assault great for campers. This game caters to all. The single player wasn't the best, but it finished the trilogy nicely and had good action.… Expand
  5. Stulofty
    Nov 12, 2011
    9
    I have been playing since CoD 4 and this is the most all round best finished one yet. It hasn't changed the graphics engine and the core style but why change something that works?
    With the addition of Survival mode in Coop along with the Spec ops missions, campaign and multiplayer you can be playing this game for a long time and still have something left to do.
    Refinements in the    I have been playing since CoD 4 and this is the most all round best finished one yet. It hasn't changed the graphics engine and the core style but why change something that works?
    With the addition of Survival mode in Coop along with the Spec ops missions, campaign and multiplayer you can be playing this game for a long time and still have something left to do.
    Refinements in the multiplayer have allowed more balance, allowing for less killstreak spam and being locked down by campers. This is probably the best game in the series that doesn't offer much new, just a more polished version of what you already like.    … Expand
  6. jst68
    Nov 14, 2011
    5
    This is essentially CoD Black Ops with a different storyline. It plays smooth and the single player experience goes from one "over the top" moment to another. However, that is pretty much all it has going for it. Gaming atmosphere is ok. Story is pretty bad. Graphics are average and pretty bad in comparison to BF3. Not sure how the magazines are doing their reviews if they don't see that.This is essentially CoD Black Ops with a different storyline. It plays smooth and the single player experience goes from one "over the top" moment to another. However, that is pretty much all it has going for it. Gaming atmosphere is ok. Story is pretty bad. Graphics are average and pretty bad in comparison to BF3. Not sure how the magazines are doing their reviews if they don't see that. On the technical side MW3 is far behind BF3. I especially like BF3's environment damage, but they also make good use of elements like smoke and light to add new tactical options. Multiplayer has turned into a circus for players not meeting the age requirement of MW3.… Expand
  7. yarr
    Nov 14, 2011
    5
    I didn't buy this game, and I'm sure I on't buy it. I played at a friends house for extended playtime and found that while the gameplay and mechanics were fluid, it felt recycled. I found the most redeeming portions of the game to be in Single Player and "Survival" modes. These for me offered the most that I got out of this package. The multiplayer felt fluid, but all too familiar. ForI didn't buy this game, and I'm sure I on't buy it. I played at a friends house for extended playtime and found that while the gameplay and mechanics were fluid, it felt recycled. I found the most redeeming portions of the game to be in Single Player and "Survival" modes. These for me offered the most that I got out of this package. The multiplayer felt fluid, but all too familiar. For these reasons I just don't see myself purchasing it.… Expand
  8. VETJasper
    Nov 13, 2011
    0
    This formula was old with MW2, and you guys are seriously trying to pass of another one. Maybe you could try something new, you know, like your competitors. Same graphics, same mechanics, same game.
  9. Waddy101
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    It's the same COD formula you know and love just with a whole new outlook on it. My suggestion, Buy it.
    People say it's the same thing every year but if that's true, isn't every sequel? Ignore them and play it for yourself, if you don't like it fair enough.
  10. drlowdon
    May 2, 2020
    6
    Each new Call of Duty release has now become a truly global event as the hype machine builds towards its launch. Anyone who is a fan of the franchise will be getting exactly what they expect for their money. The campaign is as action packed as ever but even at just four hours long it became a bit of a chore to play through as it offers little that hasn’t already been seen in previousEach new Call of Duty release has now become a truly global event as the hype machine builds towards its launch. Anyone who is a fan of the franchise will be getting exactly what they expect for their money. The campaign is as action packed as ever but even at just four hours long it became a bit of a chore to play through as it offers little that hasn’t already been seen in previous entries in the series. Other criticisms that could be levelled at any Call of Duty game, such as an over reliance on scripted events and sections with infinitely respawning enemies, also still apply here. On occasions it is easy to get wrapped up in everything that is going on but for me these instances were the exception rather than the rule.

    Online multiplayer has also changed very little aside from a few new perks. The maps themselves are however rather disappointing this time around, none of them are downright poor but none could really be considered a true classic in the same way as Crash or Overgrown from previous games. In fact there is a distinct lack of variety in the maps with none really offering the opportunity for sniping or long range combat (although some may see this as a good thing I suppose). The Special Ops missions from Modern Warfare 2 also return and provide a good selection of challenging co-op game. In the end, despite the fact that the formula is now starting to wear a little thin, it seems as though the majority of people aren’t disappointed with Modern Warfare 3 as sales yet again reached record numbers.    … Expand
  11. archrival
    Nov 12, 2011
    10
    All of the Call of Duty titles play very similarly, in fact there is very little difference in the way it plays going way back to the original Call of Duty. Why are people only just figuring this out? Is that a bad thing? Hell no! The game has been tweaked and tuned to perfection along the way. There is a reason why it's the #1 Franchise. Love it or hate it. MW3 runs brilliantly on allAll of the Call of Duty titles play very similarly, in fact there is very little difference in the way it plays going way back to the original Call of Duty. Why are people only just figuring this out? Is that a bad thing? Hell no! The game has been tweaked and tuned to perfection along the way. There is a reason why it's the #1 Franchise. Love it or hate it. MW3 runs brilliantly on all ports and add's some neat features to keep the fans happy. Not to mention the gritty campaign we have all come to appreciate from all of the Call of Duty titles. It's not perfect, dedicated servers and added pc features such as FoV etc would have been nice. However I'm going to give this a 10 to compensate for all the thoughtless 0's I'm seeing. Good job Infinity Ward and Sledgehammer! I look forward to your next installment.… Expand
  12. KAS--Will
    Jan 6, 2012
    6
    In 100% honesty, between Battlefield 3 and Modern Warfare 3, they both suck, and the earlier games in the franchise could do you better... FAR better. Modern Warfare 3 lacks "fun", IMO. Too many people are competitive, and for some reason camping is far more present in this installment than in the previous COD's. The Singleplayer, was the biggest disappointment. I prefer BattlefieldIn 100% honesty, between Battlefield 3 and Modern Warfare 3, they both suck, and the earlier games in the franchise could do you better... FAR better. Modern Warfare 3 lacks "fun", IMO. Too many people are competitive, and for some reason camping is far more present in this installment than in the previous COD's. The Singleplayer, was the biggest disappointment. I prefer Battlefield 3's, solely because Battlefield 3 ripped of COD4, which was a decent story to unravel. MW3, you just kill Makarov, and for some reason, the developers wanted to kill off all the main characters on the way, which is lazy story telling IMO. But nobody plays this for the Singleplayer, and if you did/were going to get this for that (like I did); trust me, it's crap. The multiplayer will make you want a COD older than Black Ops, and the only good thing that keeps this game "average" IMO, is the Spec Ops Survival mode.… Expand
  13. McFinnegan
    Nov 18, 2011
    5
    This game is mostly recycled from MW2. The things it does add are welcome additions, but you will find yourself doing the same thing you've been doing in every other call of duty, namely: Looking down the sights of your gun to kill people. The parts where the campaign changes that make it fun (and are memorable), but the multiplayer still seems too familiar. The weapon proficiencies andThis game is mostly recycled from MW2. The things it does add are welcome additions, but you will find yourself doing the same thing you've been doing in every other call of duty, namely: Looking down the sights of your gun to kill people. The parts where the campaign changes that make it fun (and are memorable), but the multiplayer still seems too familiar. The weapon proficiencies and pointstreak stuff make for better customization, but you can go back to MW1 to get the same shooting experience. Graphics, well, still the same system as MW1. Good, but we've seen it before. One of the complaints I've always had with the series is that the scenery rarely wows me. I guess it's partly because reality is boring (compared to stuff like halo reach, which makes amazing setpieces). Everything just seems to blend into one big "blah". Regardless, it's still a fun game. May not be worth your $60 if you are satisfied with the previous Modern Warfares, but it does use a fast and furious system that is fun, even if it's exactly like previous iterations.… Expand
  14. TheFezzan
    Nov 11, 2011
    9
    Having completed single-player and played quite a lot of the other modes I do not understand why there are so many negative reviews, this game is fantastic.
    There are some flaws however such as the campaign which isn't long and te story isn't interesting what-so-ever also survival tends to get boring for me however I can see many people enjoying and spending a lot of time wit this mode.    Having completed single-player and played quite a lot of the other modes I do not understand why there are so many negative reviews, this game is fantastic.
    There are some flaws however such as the campaign which isn't long and te story isn't interesting what-so-ever also survival tends to get boring for me however I can see many people enjoying and spending a lot of time wit this mode.
    The multiplayer and spec-ops are totally different as they are very, very, very good and will give you reason to play this game over and over again.
    Despite some flaws with the graphics and campaign this is an excellent game    … Expand
  15. TheWarzoneXL
    Nov 8, 2011
    7
    Modern Warfare 3 is the sequel to the 2009 game 'Modern Warfare 2'. It picks up exactly where MW2 left off with Russia attacking the United States and Captain Price and Captain Mactavish escaping Afghanistan after "murdering" General Shepherd. The story take you on a roller coaster ride around the world including places such as New York, Siberia and Somalia. You play as multipleModern Warfare 3 is the sequel to the 2009 game 'Modern Warfare 2'. It picks up exactly where MW2 left off with Russia attacking the United States and Captain Price and Captain Mactavish escaping Afghanistan after "murdering" General Shepherd. The story take you on a roller coaster ride around the world including places such as New York, Siberia and Somalia. You play as multiple characters that are a part of the infamous 'Task Force 141', a US Army Delta Force operative, A member of the Special Air Service (SAS), and as a presidential bodyguard. The single player is heavily scripted, but it is extremely entertaining throughout. One moment in particular puts you in an AC-130 gunship as one moment, and then fly's you down to the ground to play in your traditional FPS perspective. If you're not really interested in the single play campaign, MW3 and a huge multiplayer and cooperative suite bursting at the seams with content. You and a friend can team up and the the traditional 'Specs Ops' missions that were featured in Modern Warfare 2, or you can play the new 'Specs Ops Survival' mode. Survival mode puts you a multiplayer map of your choosing against wave after waved of heavily armed combatants. You can weapons to use (which you can also upgrade), close air support (airstrikes, A.I controlled Delta Force Squad), and explosives (C4 packs, claymores).

    But what you're probably here for is the multiplayer.

    The multiplayer features your traditional 'Call of Duty' staples including create a class, kill streak rewards and perks. Create and class allows you to customize your own load out to take into battle. You can choose what weapons to take in to battle, and also allows you to choose perks, which are special abilities that you can unlock and use on your multiplayer character. The kill streak rewards are now known as 'Strike Packages'. There are three types of 'Strike Package', assault, support, and specialist. The assault package includes the traditional kill streak rewards such as predator missile and AC-130 gunships, and they reset upon your death. The support package includes defensive rewards such as UAV's and recon drones. The most interest 'Strike Package' is the specialist package. The specialist package allows you to trade in your traditional rewards in for perks. A decent player can earn every perk in the game, and dominate with them.

    Now for the final part of my review, the balancing. Modern Warfare 3 was promised to be the most balanced 'Call of Duty' game to date, and I have to disagree. Weapons do way to much damage and the map still cater too much to camping. The maps have bad flow which causes things to not go as you would want them to go. People can still spawn right behind you and stick a knife in your back, not something you want to happen in a multiplayer game.    … Expand
  16. Krokan
    Nov 13, 2011
    1
    The same graphics, the same sounds,the same old gameplay, worst of all weapons have no character at all. I played MW1 after this game and believe me the first game feels better. Dont listen to the critics, they are obviously hungry for Activision's advertisement money. Stay away from this game unless you havent played MW1 and 2 before. I still cant believe the praise this junk is gettingThe same graphics, the same sounds,the same old gameplay, worst of all weapons have no character at all. I played MW1 after this game and believe me the first game feels better. Dont listen to the critics, they are obviously hungry for Activision's advertisement money. Stay away from this game unless you havent played MW1 and 2 before. I still cant believe the praise this junk is getting from critics.… Expand
  17. Minderrx
    Dec 23, 2011
    1
    same as mw2
  18. ChrnoTodd
    Nov 20, 2011
    0
    everything else is the same as all call of duty MW , CoD MW2, CoD WoW and CoD BO. This CoD iS THE SAME with another name. Activision, in one generation you make a CTRL + C CTRL + V of the same game and change the same.
  19. TobiasBrown
    Nov 9, 2011
    9
    The Modern Warfare series has truly evolved into a game series of its own and Modern Warfare 3 is proof of this. The stages are larger and more detailed than they ever have been in a Call of Duty game and the multiplayer experience is far more polished and balanced than MW2's online offerings. This is a game worth picking up.

    The single player campaign is the first stop I make for every    The Modern Warfare series has truly evolved into a game series of its own and Modern Warfare 3 is proof of this. The stages are larger and more detailed than they ever have been in a Call of Duty game and the multiplayer experience is far more polished and balanced than MW2's online offerings. This is a game worth picking up.

    The single player campaign is the first stop I make for every Modern Warfare game. The game is a visual and aural delight; at times I found myself taking a break from the battle around me just to appreciate the finer details the developers worked in. The sound design has improved immensely since the last installment, too. Guns pop with satisfying force, the voice actors put on a convincing show, and explosions distort sound more realistically than ever.

    However, I will admit that this is not the strongest single player experience in the Modern Warfare franchise. It is everything I expected it to be, but nothing more. Joining the cast are several forgettable new characters, which is a shame considering the legacy of memorable (and occasionally infamous) characters in the previous MW games. Rarely did I find myself invested in the story, which suffers from pacing issues and fatigued plot devices. I did find some parts of the game pleasantly tense, but the campaign is predictable and shallow otherwise. MW3 definitely feels like the third in a trilogy in this regard, rather than a narrative that can stand on its own two feet.

    Thankfully MW3 finds its footing elsewhere. Spec Ops has been rethought and restructured and it plays great. The addition of online play is a welcome feature and the loose tie-ins with the campaign mean that even those playing solo have something to enjoy.

    Of course, the real meat and potatoes of any CoD game is its multiplayer offering. MW3's multiplayer is the most polished and feature-packed entry to date, outclassing last year's Black Ops in nearly every way imaginable. The developers worked to make the online mode a more balanced game and their effort paid off. Weapons are better adjusted, maps seem more focused, and the new strike packages provide players a whole slew of new battle tactics. Gone are the days when campers owned the game, which is refreshing considering this has been an issue for almost half a decade now. New game modes and a larger variety of weapons ensure that the newest installation in the CoD franchise feels fresh.

    Infinity Ward and Sledgehammer have crafted the best CoD package yet. Pick this game up and give it a go. You might be surprised at not only the volume of the content, but its depth as well.    … Expand
  20. kOmaster476
    Mar 24, 2012
    7
    On November 8th 2011 a game released and it changed the world. The game I'm talking aboutt is Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3. The series is known primarily for its competitive multiplayer and its lackluster single-player. Many of us are hoping for a change in the formula but lets see if we got one.

    I will start first with the single player. This campaign is similar in its approach as    On November 8th 2011 a game released and it changed the world. The game I'm talking aboutt is Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3. The series is known primarily for its competitive multiplayer and its lackluster single-player. Many of us are hoping for a change in the formula but lets see if we got one.

    I will start first with the single player. This campaign is similar in its approach as mw2, lots of crazy action moments and shallow characters. The campaign is short and takes about 4-5 hours to beat and subpar story and character development. The campain has you taking over many different characters from different military organizations and you are battling in many different fields of war such as NYC and France. The story takes place directly after the events of mw2 so it is reccomended to play mw2 first if possible. I dont want to go too much into detail with the single-player as I dont want to reveal too much. So basically if you buy this game it will do you no harm to go through the single-player just exspect to see lots of explotions and action scenes with a forgetfull COD story.

    The newest addition to the COD series is a new spec-ops survival mode which has you taking on infinate waves of increasingly difficult enemies. The mode allows you to purchase weapons with custom attachments, equipment such as c4 and frags, and also riot shield teams and perks all bought with in-game currency you earn for getting kills and completing wave challenges. What is good about spec ops is there is now online matchmaking so you will always have someone to play with. There is also a new spec-ops rank completly seperate from your competitive rank that allows you to have the oppertunity to buy better gear in-game. The mission mode has returned in mw3 letting you and one friend take on a number of different missions where you also gain xp for you spec-ops rank. Together both the mission and survival spec-op modes add days of exciting content to a game that already has alot of content.

    Now to disscuss the thing that many of you will be spending days, maybe weeks playing, the competitive mulitplayer. There are 80 levels per prestige level and there are 10 presitge levels giving us tons of hours of replay value. There are alot of new additions to the competitive and they all make the core experience of online vary depending on how you like to play. Instead of just selecting killstreaks like in mw2, in mw3 you have to choose your strike package whice lets includes assault which is for gamers who like offensive killstreaks. There is the support package that is for the gamers who want to support their team with UAV's and other items.One thing that makes the support package different is the kills you get stay even if you die making it ideal for inexperienced players. Completing an objective also adds to your killstreak. The final strike package is the specialist package ideal lone wolves and kills are rewarded with additional perks. You may choose a seperate strike package per custom class. When you presitge you gain a prestige token which you can use to purchase additional custom classes, or unlock gear straight from the start. This makes each time you prestige more unique. There is also alot more gear you can take with you instead of flashbangs, now you can take trophy systems and other gear. A new major addition is weapon levels which is how you unlock new attachments for you guns. It is a seperate level for each gun that levels up by getting kills with it, and at each new level you unlock attachments, camo, or weapon proficiency like less recoil or faster melee. Please note that this is a COD game and in most occasions suffers from extreme balancing issues and a very large hit box. The shooting mechanics are good and the graphics are on the lower end of the spectrum compared to its major competetors. The game also feels too noob friendly and extremly easy to excell in. The game is also filled with many people who like to camp and cheat. There is also an attachment for the m14 assault rifle that is semi attomatic but makes it have less recoil when using a rapid-fire mod. The game is fun online and it had alot of value but if you were expecting a change in the formula, its not here. The game is unblanced in its core and the series needs an overhaul. Activision needs to change the series because it is killing itself. It may be good enough for the casuals but the hardcore are losing interest. You need to change the series like you did with COD4 or else it will be too late. The world is waiting for change, please Activision, dont make us wait any longer. With Black Ops 2 blow us away because this game just didnt.    … Expand
  21. aqurban
    Nov 27, 2011
    10
    If Modern Warfare 3 reeks the smell of disappointment to you, then go play Battlefield, it might suit your selfish and disparate need for long runs, but if you're a gamer who thinks outside the box, Modern Warefare 3 is enhanced in so many different ways, casual gamers won't even notice. Graphics are improved but only that the experience won't feel any different, a lot more colorful andIf Modern Warfare 3 reeks the smell of disappointment to you, then go play Battlefield, it might suit your selfish and disparate need for long runs, but if you're a gamer who thinks outside the box, Modern Warefare 3 is enhanced in so many different ways, casual gamers won't even notice. Graphics are improved but only that the experience won't feel any different, a lot more colorful and intact. Frame rate not noticed yet was obviously increased along the more responsive controls and character animation. Multiplayer takes you deeper into the most competitive online experience with the new set of weaponry and strategic tools and the new adaptation of the most addictive Zombie kill fest, the Survival mode, is nothing short of challenging and sheer fun.… Expand
  22. JorgeNazaret
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    buen juego!
    nada que decir
    cumple su prometido, no prometen nada que no haga =)
    larga vida mw3
    quizas en una proxima generacion de consolas podamos pedir algo mas, para que pueda seguir manteniendo esos fluidos 60 fps que no los cambio por nada!
  23. InsaneDC
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    I rated this an 10 for a couple reasons:

    a) So many people bashing one **** game's Metacritic score is a pathetic waste of a paragraph. If you want something changed about multiplayer, see the official forums. If Spec Ops wasn't to your liking, well you're a **** moron. And if it's single player, well grow up and buy a real game. This was a multiplayer purchase first and foremost. If you    I rated this an 10 for a couple reasons:

    a) So many people bashing one **** game's Metacritic score is a pathetic waste of a paragraph. If you want something changed about multiplayer, see the official forums. If Spec Ops wasn't to your liking, well you're a **** moron. And if it's single player, well grow up and buy a real game. This was a multiplayer purchase first and foremost. If you didn't realize that when you bought it, I really do feel bad for you.
    b) The little tweeks that make CoD come out year after year, the reason they keep making as much money as they do is because the fanbase is there. Hell for a radically different example, look at Halo. Halo has not **** changed at all over the 10 years it's been out. Shield, healthbar, death. And hell, they're upgrading the pistol to its original form here soon! They're reverting back to the old ways and that particular fanbase is PAYING to play that!? Seriously though, CoD comes out with a different game every year. If you're expecting big, radical changes, you're into the wrong game series.
    c) As someone who took a year off after MW2 came out because I hate **** Treyarch and because 3 months after MW2 came out the Tac Nuke was being overused in my typical gametype, Hardcore TD, I **** love this game. This game took what was good from MW2, mashed it with what originally worked in MW1, and put it in a nice little bow where they improved upon the hit boxes online as well as the 60FPS frame rate.

    To all you who are mass producing the 0 grade, you're review should be thrown out because it serves no purpose but to bastardize a great game. Wanna make a statement next time a CoD game comes out? DON'T **** BUY IT AND STAY OFF THE **** SERVERS.    … Expand
  24. SmileyFrank
    Dec 12, 2011
    1
    Wow. This is the exact same game as mw 1 and 2.
    The only new thing is survival mode, which is pretty fun, found myself playing it for awhile, that's the only reason this is a 1 instead of a 0. The campaign is meh. The multiplayer............ It's the same exact gameplay as the other games, i don't know why people keep rating these games so high, the only cods I liked was 2,3,4, and 5    Wow. This is the exact same game as mw 1 and 2.
    The only new thing is survival mode, which is pretty fun, found myself playing it for awhile, that's the only reason this is a 1 instead of a 0. The campaign is meh. The multiplayer............ It's the same exact gameplay as the other games, i don't know why people keep rating these games so high, the only cods I liked was 2,3,4, and 5 because of zombies mode. Since then, they have been the same gameplay. Also, why can cod get away with this when ac can't? Assassins creed rev. got pretty low cause they didn't add that much, at least they added something! As far as I know this game (apart from survival mode or w/e it's called) has not changed AT ALL, the graphics are the same, most guns are they same, the gameplay is NO different. Don't waste your time with this game. Get a game that's good, like ac rev, skyrim (my first choice), or saints row.    … Expand
  25. KyleCrase15
    Nov 12, 2011
    10
    I honestly don't see how anyone can say that this is the same game as MW2. Improved graphics, new story, new modes, new guns, new leveling system for weapons, strike packages, new killstreaks, new maps, need I keep going? Id like to hear one thing about this game that is exactly the same as MW2. Besides, saying this game is similar to MW2 is a compliment in my opinion. I am a fan of CODI honestly don't see how anyone can say that this is the same game as MW2. Improved graphics, new story, new modes, new guns, new leveling system for weapons, strike packages, new killstreaks, new maps, need I keep going? Id like to hear one thing about this game that is exactly the same as MW2. Besides, saying this game is similar to MW2 is a compliment in my opinion. I am a fan of COD and BF myself. They are both great games but I am tired of all the hardcore BF fans coming here just to hate on this game. EVERY negative review mentions BF in some way. It is obvious that all the negativity is coming from supporters of BF which is a very biased and unfair way to judge a game. The fact is, this game sold 6.5 million copies in the first 24 hours and id bet most of those people love this game and are probubly playing it right now. This game is a great addition to the series and will always be loved weather some people want to hate on it or not. Maybe if BF3 was more fun, some of you would be playing it instead of coming here to hate on MW3....… Expand
  26. trachy
    Nov 9, 2011
    9
    This is what I expected it to be. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 with some much needed tweeks. This is a very solid game. After all, why change the things that weren't broken in the first place. However, it is probably not worth getting at the full retail price. Buy it on sale and it will be money well spent.
  27. Pherball66
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    If it's not broken, don't fix it........excellent game so far. I have only played through about half so far but it is cod all the way. There are people that love run and gun games and this series is the best there is for that.
  28. MindSpaz
    Dec 29, 2011
    3
    This game is nearly EXACTLY like MW2, in every aspect. The online game play has only been slightly tweaked since the previous game and the overall game feels rushed and un-finished. The single player game play is once again, exactly like MW2, it feels rushed and boring. It's a lot of the same and there is not much to say. MW3 feels like a cash in to make some extra cash, because they knowThis game is nearly EXACTLY like MW2, in every aspect. The online game play has only been slightly tweaked since the previous game and the overall game feels rushed and un-finished. The single player game play is once again, exactly like MW2, it feels rushed and boring. It's a lot of the same and there is not much to say. MW3 feels like a cash in to make some extra cash, because they know that their players are going to buy their game. I cannot finish the single player because the levels are not fun, and they feel like a task that I NEED to complete just for the achievements. Same exact thing with spec ops mode, I feel like I need to beat all the levels just for that achievement score. Nothing more. Also, I am aware most of the people working on the game got laid off, and I feel sorry for those people, but, to put it simply, there are crews of 10 or less people who make much better games, in a shorter amount of time. It can't be that hard to put a new skin on MW2, because that's what this game is.… Expand
  29. Zkaar
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    They've promised a lot and gave us nothing. Call Of Duty series was over when Black Ops released, and now they do this? Same graphics of a Super Nintendo, poor physics, 2h30 of singleplayer, the plot involves russians trying to bomb somewhere, as always, and the multiplayer has a lot of lifeless people, lag and poor maps. Also Activision/Infinity Ward sent out a lot of giant bags of moneyThey've promised a lot and gave us nothing. Call Of Duty series was over when Black Ops released, and now they do this? Same graphics of a Super Nintendo, poor physics, 2h30 of singleplayer, the plot involves russians trying to bomb somewhere, as always, and the multiplayer has a lot of lifeless people, lag and poor maps. Also Activision/Infinity Ward sent out a lot of giant bags of money to the critics so they would do a good review. C'mon, how can critics rate it 10/10 and the people that played it rate it 2/10?… Expand
  30. A_Modest_Coat
    Nov 8, 2011
    8
    HAHAHA, honestly people? This game is definitely better than a 0. I am a fan of the three major online games: Halo, Modern Warfare and battlefield...all three of these games engines have changed VERY little except improved graphics and maybe some new weapons, so stop writing reviews saying that this game is crap. This game is great, just like battlefield. If you are giving it a 5 or lower,HAHAHA, honestly people? This game is definitely better than a 0. I am a fan of the three major online games: Halo, Modern Warfare and battlefield...all three of these games engines have changed VERY little except improved graphics and maybe some new weapons, so stop writing reviews saying that this game is crap. This game is great, just like battlefield. If you are giving it a 5 or lower, then you have something personal against the game as in being a battlefield fanboy and it is not a true review...yes, this game has flaws with the spawning system and i wish they had improved the graphics and gameplay quite a bit more, but nonetheless it is a good game and worth it. I recommend getting this game because the campaign continues the great storyline, spec ops is still awesome and online gameplay and leveling system is good...not great, but good....this game is especially good considering what has happened with infinity ward. This game deserves between a 75 and a low 90.… Expand
  31. jw43jw
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Game is fantastic, campaign had amazing set pieces, while the multiplayer was the best rendition in the entire series. Survival mode is a great touch, and the best GoW Horde mode iterations I've ever seen.
  32. Bleeeee
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    EXACTLY the game I thought it would be. Story's fun for a day, but the Spec Ops and Multiplayer modes are what it's all about. Personally, I skipped MW2 because I was tired of realistic FPS's. Maybe it's because I skipped MW2 that I don't mind MW3 being seemingly the same game. But when it comes down to it, I enjoy my time spent with MW3.
  33. Sachi
    Nov 26, 2011
    9
    Although Modern Warfare 3 is not much different from the other two Modern Warfare games, it is still a great game that is worth playing, I do not see why people give it a zero just because it's unoriginal and that is just absurd because either they just hate Call of Duty and give it a 0 on purpose (Something that makes me really mad because they were not looking at the game's aspects atAlthough Modern Warfare 3 is not much different from the other two Modern Warfare games, it is still a great game that is worth playing, I do not see why people give it a zero just because it's unoriginal and that is just absurd because either they just hate Call of Duty and give it a 0 on purpose (Something that makes me really mad because they were not looking at the game's aspects at all) or they are left wanting (understandable but not a good enough reason to give the game a zero) . Modern Warfare 3 is a great game that has some new things to offer that will keep you entertained for more time. The graphics are good, they may be no where near as good as Uncharted 3's or Arkham City's but still nice. The voicework and explosions are great as always and the playability has always been great. The plot for the campaign is not that great this time around as it has always been so I was dissapointed in the plot but the multiplayer is as fun as always and Spec Ops is even better with Survival mode so the whole thing is still fun to play. The flaws are that there is not much that makes MW3 different frm MW2 other than the campaign and Spec Ops and multiplayer additions and the campaign has some wears and tears that does not make it as interesting or as enjoyable as the plots of the other two games but this is minor compared to the rest of the package. Overall, Modern Warfare 3 is a great game that is worth playing, if you are new to the series you will love it but is you've played the other games you will be somewhat dissapointed at the lack of new content but you should still play the game though. MW3 is one of the great games in 2011 that should not be missed. Breakdown for "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3": Presentation: 8, Graphics: 9, Sound: 9.3, Playability: 9.5, Lasting Appeal: 9, Verdict: 9 out of 10 "Amazing".… Expand
  34. Trebor_UK
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    All I have to say is, DO NOT BUY THIS GAME!

    It is a complete copy and paste of MW2, with worse graphics in some areas. Seriously, I've played all Call of Duty games and this one has got to be the biggest disappointment of the year. The Graphics, physics, and gameplay suck! The Single Player is like a typical Michael Bay movie, just cliche after cliche and it spams you with lame    All I have to say is, DO NOT BUY THIS GAME!

    It is a complete copy and paste of MW2, with worse graphics in some areas. Seriously, I've played all Call of Duty games and this one has got to be the biggest disappointment of the year. The Graphics, physics, and gameplay suck!

    The Single Player is like a typical Michael Bay movie, just cliche after cliche and it spams you with lame special effects like a building coming down. The story is weak too. The MP is the same as MW2 aswell. The game is exactly the same as MW2 just rehashed....no variation at all. Overall the game does nothing new, and is a lazy copy paste, so save your money and do not buy this.    … Expand
  35. Restart
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    I can promise you more than half of the red ratings are from BF3 fanbois. They probably haven't even played the game. So if you want to get that COD4 feeling again, buy this game and try it out. Ujelly fanbois?
  36. MrArmageddon17
    Sep 7, 2012
    8
    This is a solid shooter. Did it change what a shooter could be? No, but did any game this year? No again. As far as it goes it is very much the same old formula. A few new things added in as well as a large amount of maps released after was nice. Fast adn frantic it is the CoD that we love. The addition of the point streaks was a nice touch although some of it was easily exploitable. NotThis is a solid shooter. Did it change what a shooter could be? No, but did any game this year? No again. As far as it goes it is very much the same old formula. A few new things added in as well as a large amount of maps released after was nice. Fast adn frantic it is the CoD that we love. The addition of the point streaks was a nice touch although some of it was easily exploitable. Not losing the streak after dying in the support class lead to many games of domination with EMPs up for 3 to 4 minutes at a time. They should have the objective scores on the score board not just kills and deaths. In some games modes they really mean nothing and therefore are a pointless stat to have. The hate on for this game is basically because it has become popular and when things become popular people have to hate on them. If you enjoyed the other CoD MW games you'll enjoy this one. Nothing ground breaking but still lots of fun.… Expand
  37. ivansmile
    Oct 1, 2012
    10
    good game, irregular conexion and killstreaks too much... 10 to compensate bad score
    great sequel but no innovation and seem an expansive to mw2. but the game isn't for 3,2 user score
  38. Ecto1
    Nov 9, 2011
    5
    Well, its fun and all, but it is more of the same that should have been an expansion pack and not a full retail game. What I dont understand is that (at the moment of writing this) the reviewers prais it for being the same, and then give low scores to gears 3 and uncharted 3 for being more of the same...
  39. Anton9090
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    This game supposed to be new & balanced yet i haven't seen any thing that's new or balanced. Its the same old formula over and over again. Dont waste your time on buying this crap. It's a copy paste of the same game.
  40. cis190
    Dec 5, 2011
    0
    This game is crap they re-make the game over and over again and when I bought it I thought it was actually going to be something new!!! I'm a idiot, everything is from the game before it!
  41. Francofone
    Nov 8, 2011
    7
    it's pretty much the same thing you've grown accustomed to seeing in a CoD game. Innovation and huge improvements are at a minimum. It appears to be a battle of who can have the shortest campaign in a FPS because each installment downgrades the importance of a SP in a MP themed game. To each their own in that regard.
  42. theranger555
    Nov 8, 2011
    7
    let me get this straight modern warfare 3 is nothing new which in a way is good the single-player is longer than modern warfare 2 but the story still confuses me its the normal mash up of spectacular set pieces lots of good gun-play and the variety of locations the multi player though is what modern warfare 3 is all about few new game modes like confirmed kill where to get points forlet me get this straight modern warfare 3 is nothing new which in a way is good the single-player is longer than modern warfare 2 but the story still confuses me its the normal mash up of spectacular set pieces lots of good gun-play and the variety of locations the multi player though is what modern warfare 3 is all about few new game modes like confirmed kill where to get points for your team you have to kill someone and take the dog-tags of them the maps are new and diverse ranging from Paris to south america the guns are more a less the same and the sounds for the weapons are the same as in modern warfare 2 spec-ops is the most fun ive had on the game yet there's survival and mission lets say you get a big roast the multiplayer is the big juicy steak and the single player is the flavoring on top
    if you want to get this game i'd suggest to rent it out first    … Expand
  43. fuzzy_panda
    Feb 17, 2012
    7
    I am going to be reasonable here. I have finished the singleplayer, which is ok. Nothing too surprising, but polished and had some surprisingly touching moments. Multiplayer, however, is where this fails. It is amazing how identical it is to modern warfare 2. I scoffed at first at the "mw2.5" title that some gamers have given it, but after playing for about 20 hrs of the multiplayer, thatI am going to be reasonable here. I have finished the singleplayer, which is ok. Nothing too surprising, but polished and had some surprisingly touching moments. Multiplayer, however, is where this fails. It is amazing how identical it is to modern warfare 2. I scoffed at first at the "mw2.5" title that some gamers have given it, but after playing for about 20 hrs of the multiplayer, that title is well deserved. It is still a competent game, but the lack of innovation is overwhelming. This is a solid game, but definitely not exceptional… Expand
  44. ArgoLol
    Nov 8, 2011
    7
    MW3 is somewhat of a letdown, at the same time a great experience. There are generally not much changes to this game, which makes me think IW barely put effort to this final chapter in the MW series. The graphics are the same as the previous 4 games, with almost identical gameplay and multiplayer, which makes you think that you're paying 60 bucks for a DLC. Fortunately, the multiplayer,MW3 is somewhat of a letdown, at the same time a great experience. There are generally not much changes to this game, which makes me think IW barely put effort to this final chapter in the MW series. The graphics are the same as the previous 4 games, with almost identical gameplay and multiplayer, which makes you think that you're paying 60 bucks for a DLC. Fortunately, the multiplayer, even if identical, is still nice, with new rules like dog-tags (no more campers). I personally think that it is even better than Black Op's multiplayer, and a little less broken. The single player is fun too, but the story isn't much to remember. The ending (don't worry, I won't spoil) is satisfying, but is also the worst out of the 3 MW games. The gameplay has somewhat of a twist to it with new settings and such, like NY, but nothing that blows your mind. I do think the single player is better than Black Ops, though, not looking like a Michael Bay movie during the COLD WAR. Co-op is, as always, fun, but I really enjoy the new survival mode, because playing with your friends on xbox live (or psn or steam) is that much fun. Overall, if you are tired of the CoD gameplay, than skip this title, but if you are a CoD fanboy or a newcomer to the franchise, pick this up, because its not that bad.… Expand
  45. Rogue_Dingo
    Nov 8, 2011
    8
    This fantastic amount of "mob-rage" for CoD is astounding, with most people complaining of the game resembling each previous iteration, with no new innovation, as though it were truly the case that gamers always clamor for innovation. In contrast, let's look at the average review score of some other franchises that rarely change their formula, shall we? For instance, Dynasty Warriors,This fantastic amount of "mob-rage" for CoD is astounding, with most people complaining of the game resembling each previous iteration, with no new innovation, as though it were truly the case that gamers always clamor for innovation. In contrast, let's look at the average review score of some other franchises that rarely change their formula, shall we? For instance, Dynasty Warriors, which has barely changed at all since it first arrived on the PS2, holds around an 8-9 user review score. This same score is held by the Harvest Moon/Rune Factory/Innocent Life games, all eight billion versions of them. It's absolutely ludicrous the amount of force-fed hate that spews out of some of these "reviews," honestly. MW3 has not made huge advances over the original formula, and why should it? It would be fiscally irresponsible for Activision to let such a money-maker change the formula, anyway. CoD smashes sales records every year, and that speaks so much louder than 645 generic, **** reviews. It's not reinventing the wheel, because the wheel works just fine the way it is.… Expand
  46. phenomrock11
    Nov 8, 2011
    8
    People let there feelings get in the way when they "review" this game. If MW3 came out 2 years, it would have won GOTY with ease. Problem is though, it is now the third game in the series that uses the same game engine. You can tell the graphics are nothing like what we've seen this fall season, with the likes of Uncharted and Arkham dominating in that aspect. But COD nails what it knowsPeople let there feelings get in the way when they "review" this game. If MW3 came out 2 years, it would have won GOTY with ease. Problem is though, it is now the third game in the series that uses the same game engine. You can tell the graphics are nothing like what we've seen this fall season, with the likes of Uncharted and Arkham dominating in that aspect. But COD nails what it knows best, with its multiplayer. It gonna have u going back to it all the time, no matter who you are. The single player campaign isn't half-bad, with its moments, but at the end its something we've come to expect. I think most people are upset that they are shelling out 65$ for a similar game. But i would rather do that, then waste it on a **** game that had this huge hype. COD did not live up to the hype because it simply could not. the new developers had to play it safe and the small tweaks are welcomed. overall, its a fun game that we will all enjoy. but it will be nothing where we stop and say, "wow that was a fantastic game."… Expand
  47. ctheb2
    Nov 8, 2011
    7
    The game is very similar to MW2. Which isn't necessarily all bad. Of course they're going to use the same mechanics, and try to produce the same game play. It works. It's fun. Yes, multiplayer is frustrating at times. But that's true of almost any game. Yes the graphics look exactly like MW2. but MW2 didn't have bad graphics. It's definitely not perfect. But its not nearly as terrible asThe game is very similar to MW2. Which isn't necessarily all bad. Of course they're going to use the same mechanics, and try to produce the same game play. It works. It's fun. Yes, multiplayer is frustrating at times. But that's true of almost any game. Yes the graphics look exactly like MW2. but MW2 didn't have bad graphics. It's definitely not perfect. But its not nearly as terrible as fanboys and bitter players are making it out to be.… Expand
  48. McLongfellow
    Nov 8, 2011
    5
    I stuck this review here in the yellow so it could hopefully not get lost in the mix, essentially i'm only here to comment on the fact that DICE and EA are clearly making hundreds of fake accounts to sabotage a game unfairly, this is poor business tactic and frankly shows desperation, but gamers tell it like it is 6 millions untis sold MW3, 1 millions units sold BF3, so the proof is in theI stuck this review here in the yellow so it could hopefully not get lost in the mix, essentially i'm only here to comment on the fact that DICE and EA are clearly making hundreds of fake accounts to sabotage a game unfairly, this is poor business tactic and frankly shows desperation, but gamers tell it like it is 6 millions untis sold MW3, 1 millions units sold BF3, so the proof is in the pudding, this is a great game with a fantastic multiplayer, don't buy into the fake reviewers because 99 percent have only reviewed this one game. This is my first review on metacritic and i did it because of the abhorrent behaviour of EA, what a bunch of skunk sucking bastards.… Expand
  49. TheGreatMr666
    Nov 9, 2011
    8
    I have not much of the game but it looks to be the some same **** different day. I have give good points on one which every really should have and that is a good story. The online for this game has not gone far from its grandfather golden eye tho so not much be said for it. I don't think it will win game of the year but it will be and the top 5 and its worth playing I just don't know ifI have not much of the game but it looks to be the some same **** different day. I have give good points on one which every really should have and that is a good story. The online for this game has not gone far from its grandfather golden eye tho so not much be said for it. I don't think it will win game of the year but it will be and the top 5 and its worth playing I just don't know if the 60 buck is really justified.… Expand
  50. crashz
    Nov 16, 2011
    8
    I dont know whats wrong with some people here, but I and many other bought the game because its like MW2!!! But now everythink is even better now, sure its not perfect but which game is?
  51. 0verl0rd
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    Battlefield 3 is far more superior to any Call Of Duty game in every way. It really makes me sad to see people are still feeding the biggest cashcow of all time. Skyrim I can tell you is probably one of the best games Iâ
  52. rojaz
    Nov 9, 2011
    4
    Single player I would give 10/10. Perfect, no bugs, interesting story. Difficult on veteran so will get my hours out of the single player. However After I finish SP stories I rarely go back and head to multiplayer.

    This is where the game just doesnt do anything for me. If I had never played a single COD game online before I'm sure I would love it, everything that was great about the older    Single player I would give 10/10. Perfect, no bugs, interesting story. Difficult on veteran so will get my hours out of the single player. However After I finish SP stories I rarely go back and head to multiplayer.

    This is where the game just doesnt do anything for me. If I had never played a single COD game online before I'm sure I would love it, everything that was great about the older COD is still present and is great. But thats the problem, its just the same as the last few iterations. I want something new something fresh.

    Battlefield 3 seems to be doing this. However this might be because I never played the Bad Company games. The last one I had was MC2.    … Expand
  53. SJitz11
    Nov 9, 2011
    8
    The franchise is COD..... gameplay and style has been the same since Adam and Eve.
    Same old multiplayer.............
    I didn't expect it to change......cos its COD.....Ridiculous Veteran AI that pull off insanely accurate kills, grenade spamming like its going out of fashion, stupid friendly AI that always take up your cover position..... but once you finish the campaign you get a    The franchise is COD..... gameplay and style has been the same since Adam and Eve.
    Same old multiplayer.............
    I didn't expect it to change......cos its COD.....Ridiculous Veteran AI that pull off insanely accurate kills, grenade spamming like its going out of fashion, stupid friendly AI that always take up your cover position..... but once you finish the campaign you get a feeling of accomplishment. sense of having some sort of skill to beat the game on hardest. spec ops cool too. multiplayer is not mind blowing.... Bottom line though .....................it is FUN to play 8/10    … Expand
  54. PickleStiff
    Nov 9, 2011
    6
    I think Im done with the COD series. My biggest grip is the maps, after playing BF3 these maps feel like tiny mazes and there is no strategy except for run in circles and shoot. The single player is pretty good, I dont care what others are saying the graphics are excellent just like the previous titles but the guns sound like crap. MW 1 and 2 to me are two of the best games in history butI think Im done with the COD series. My biggest grip is the maps, after playing BF3 these maps feel like tiny mazes and there is no strategy except for run in circles and shoot. The single player is pretty good, I dont care what others are saying the graphics are excellent just like the previous titles but the guns sound like crap. MW 1 and 2 to me are two of the best games in history but 3 is not even close. The online maps are truly frustrating, I played for 4 hours and every map felt like I was constantly getting shot from behind.
    I noticed they still haven't found a cure for the lag problem too. Too many times I would go down with one shot to the body while I fired off 2 or 3. I dont know how they managed to make these maps so small but yet so confusing with no breaks, the previous games had a variety of wide open to close quarter combat, this one is all the same mess. I'm going back to BF3 tonight,, after playing both these titles back to back BF3 is hands down a better game. When I'm tired of BF3 I will go back to MW2 which was the last great game of the series.    … Expand
  55. djbooks
    Nov 9, 2011
    5
    ....and here is where I come in. I play Halo. The biggest difference between Halo and the Call of Duty series is, imo, Halo is more arcade and Call of Duty is more simulation. Have I played MWF3? Yes and it really is more of the same...imo. Another difference between the two is that my game doesn't ship EVERY YEAR, which may be why your game is more of the same. Here's an analogy...your....and here is where I come in. I play Halo. The biggest difference between Halo and the Call of Duty series is, imo, Halo is more arcade and Call of Duty is more simulation. Have I played MWF3? Yes and it really is more of the same...imo. Another difference between the two is that my game doesn't ship EVERY YEAR, which may be why your game is more of the same. Here's an analogy...your publisher and developers are just regular USDA Beef, while my publisher and developer is like Kobe Beef...finessed, well fed, groomed and NOT RUSHED TO THE TABLE!… Expand
  56. Gordein
    Nov 9, 2011
    4
    To begin with, that I bought all releases of this series of games, and each new made â
  57. AMuffinMassacre
    Nov 9, 2011
    6
    I have always enjoyed the Modern Warfare series. But even though it was clear that Infinity Ward was just making this to put a vacuum to our wallets again, I was still willing to look past that and enjoy this game. I knew I would be a little disappointed by the lack of graphical improvement, but to my surprise the thing that was most disappointing was the maps. I remember I always had myI have always enjoyed the Modern Warfare series. But even though it was clear that Infinity Ward was just making this to put a vacuum to our wallets again, I was still willing to look past that and enjoy this game. I knew I would be a little disappointed by the lack of graphical improvement, but to my surprise the thing that was most disappointing was the maps. I remember I always had my favorite maps in the other Modern Warfare entries, but playing this one I don't have that feeling of "Yes!!! I love this map!". I don't have a single map I look forward too. It seems like they designed by the team who made the black ops maps (which is obviously a negative comparison). The maps don't have that sense of balance that MW2 had, these maps almost encourage corner camping with their design. The gun play I really do enjoy, but what good is gun play when the map you are shooting your guns on is just a cluster f*%$ of poor level choke points, elevation, and poor spawning. I have had over 10 games where I have been spawn camped by the other team, had people spawn directly behind me or in front of me, or been spawned right by the guy who just killed me. I'm sure the spawning can be patched, but maps can't be. Not everything in the game is bad though, the guns, perks, and attachments are still enjoyable if a little stale.… Expand
  58. TheRickster
    Nov 9, 2011
    5
    Single Player Campaign Review only:

    The Modern Warfare story arc was for me, very good. So I was eagerly awaiting the release of Modern Warfare 3 to see how the entire series would be wrapped up. I picked up my copy yesterday and prepared for a good 5 to 6 hours of game play. 3.5 hours later the campaign was over. While MW3 wraps up the story arc nicely it, the game was just way too    Single Player Campaign Review only:

    The Modern Warfare story arc was for me, very good. So I was eagerly awaiting the release of Modern Warfare 3 to see how the entire series would be wrapped up. I picked up my copy yesterday and prepared for a good 5 to 6 hours of game play. 3.5 hours later the campaign was over. While MW3 wraps up the story arc nicely it, the game was just way too short. The originality is gone. It seems that the departure of the key figureheads at Infinity Ward inspired panic throughout the company, and I am going to guess that also stalled development of MW3 for months. So what we get is a game that feels as though it was rushed out the door. The "oh **** we only have a year to get this game out of the door is evident in the game design. All of the ideas it seems from past iterations of the Call of Duty franchise's are used. There were times in the game that I got game play deja vu after slogging through the campaign. When that deja vu did come (and it happened quite often) I was thinking, "I have done this before in some other CoD game." Overall the Modern Warfare campaign wraps up nicely, the shooting is top notch, but I can't shake the feeling that paying $59.99 for a game with a 3.5 hour campaign was too much money.    … Expand
  59. RoccosRant
    Nov 9, 2011
    8
    I'm really surprised this many pathetic trolls have came by to skew the ratings. So many morons on this site trying to compare it to BF3, you can't, they are almost two completely different games. COD is more fast paced and manic. BF3 is strategic and grand scaled. Neither of these games are bad. MW3 is a COD game, if you like COD, you'll love this game. They have taken everythingI'm really surprised this many pathetic trolls have came by to skew the ratings. So many morons on this site trying to compare it to BF3, you can't, they are almost two completely different games. COD is more fast paced and manic. BF3 is strategic and grand scaled. Neither of these games are bad. MW3 is a COD game, if you like COD, you'll love this game. They have taken everything with MW2 and made it better, not completely different, but still, better. Either get a life and go troll another site or be fair in your assessment. I find it hard to believe even half of these "0 out of 10" posters even played the game.… Expand
  60. Xexion
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    How can you rate a game as a 0? When it is not a game.
    The game adds relatively nothing new:
    An over-the-top Michael Bays campaign (anywhere from 6-10 hours of gameplay) New Spec-Ops missions New Maps (albeit reusing assets from even COD4) New Weapons This isn't a game, this is an expansion to MW2. When you innovate too much in a sequel, you can lose players by not keeping the experience    How can you rate a game as a 0? When it is not a game.
    The game adds relatively nothing new:
    An over-the-top Michael Bays campaign (anywhere from 6-10 hours of gameplay)
    New Spec-Ops missions
    New Maps (albeit reusing assets from even COD4)
    New Weapons

    This isn't a game, this is an expansion to MW2.
    When you innovate too much in a sequel, you can lose players by not keeping the experience of the previous game
    When you don't innovate, your essentially selling the same thing two years later for $60.
    TLDR; let me copy from MW2 like MW3 is:
    SSDD (Same S**t Different Day)    … Expand
  61. DaveP
    Nov 9, 2011
    6
    Call of duty follows the if it aint broke don't fix it method,Although i found it fun i had many "i have seen this map before" thoughts. The story is predictable and the "explicit content" seems more like a unnecessary marketing ploy than a part of the story. the multiplayer progression is great and the co-op missions (especially the survival ones) keep me entertained. All in all its aCall of duty follows the if it aint broke don't fix it method,Although i found it fun i had many "i have seen this map before" thoughts. The story is predictable and the "explicit content" seems more like a unnecessary marketing ploy than a part of the story. the multiplayer progression is great and the co-op missions (especially the survival ones) keep me entertained. All in all its a game that you should pick up as a fan but doesnt really bring anything new to the table to set itself up as a top dog in shooter season 2011.
    +fun,addictive
    +easy to pick up and play
    ^not a severe learning curve
    -repetitive
    -old engine
    -predictable story    … Expand
  62. DevoutestDoor
    Nov 9, 2011
    6
    The game feels repetitive at times during campaign. The campaign feels boring most of the time. The guns are almost the same but there are some additions, like the XM25, which make the gameplay feel different. Online game modes are amazing. The maps, both online and offline, are average but improvements can be made. The game isn't worth the $55-$65. It's worth more like $45.
  63. robbieq
    Nov 9, 2011
    1
    Whilst it is not fair to say that MW3 is exactly the same as MW2, it's pretty much as close as humanly possible. Everything sounds, plays and looks the same. It's a re-release! I know you can't expect every game to be completely different from it's predecessor, but you would want developers to add something new. Yes, there are new game modes, but let's face it, no one will play them. TDMWhilst it is not fair to say that MW3 is exactly the same as MW2, it's pretty much as close as humanly possible. Everything sounds, plays and looks the same. It's a re-release! I know you can't expect every game to be completely different from it's predecessor, but you would want developers to add something new. Yes, there are new game modes, but let's face it, no one will play them. TDM and FFA and Domination will reign supreme and it will be the exact same experience all over again. Shame on you Infinity Ward.
    You had our hopes so high.    … Expand
  64. chilopirrin
    Nov 9, 2011
    8
    it is funny how much people review the game with low numbers, and even that, the game has been sold 9 or 10 millions of copies already, i bet that the most part of the "0" reviews are from people who doesn´t own the game yet
  65. squiggly
    Nov 10, 2011
    4
    same guns no hardcore freeforall best part of game is playing the campaign what were they thinking after all that hype ill keep playing black ops it looks just like number 2
  66. DDante
    Nov 9, 2011
    7
    It never ceases to amaze me how people here score the game 0 - yet stay up all night playing it after going to the midnight launch. Seriously if you're that dedicated then you know all about the COD world and you know what to expect in this game. So just WHAT were you expecting?? Its COD - so there's going to be an over the top FPS campaign and a solid FPS multi-player. No?

    So far I've    It never ceases to amaze me how people here score the game 0 - yet stay up all night playing it after going to the midnight launch. Seriously if you're that dedicated then you know all about the COD world and you know what to expect in this game. So just WHAT were you expecting?? Its COD - so there's going to be an over the top FPS campaign and a solid FPS multi-player. No?

    So far I've enjoyed the game (campaign and multi-player), yes it didn't wow me like the first MW did - but I'm not buying this game expecting a revolutionary experience - I'm buying this game expecting a solid all-round FPS and in that MW3 delivers. If you take away all the anti hype and (Battlefield?) fanboyism which is driving these low user scores - anyone would see - no one in their right mind could give this game a 0?? That's just crazy. I'd bet half of these negative reviews are the ones that have already prestiged a couple of times over and will be still playing online this time next year. Look at all the other AAA sequels and name me one that doesn't copy the core game play mechanics from the original (Halo, Gears, Bioshock, Battlefield, Elder Scrolls etc etc.....). A fair score for this game is 7-8. Yes COD is Activision's cash cow - if you have a problem with that then give Activision a 0.    … Expand
  67. anon12
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    This game supposed to be new & balanced yet i haven't seen any thing that's new or balanced. Game feel like cod4 on crack **** maps are to small, hardly any new guns. If you have any cod game and want buy mw3 do your self a favor and save your money. Biggest disappointment of the year!! (please don't buy this game)
  68. lolzorbots
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    ok guys. before you look at the low user score and go WTF i thought it would be good! it is a good game. theres a reason the critic score was really high. of course this game has over a million fans, its not surprising a thousand or more would come here to rant about how they were dissapointed or don't like it, didn't meet whatever their standards were, etc. but the other 998,000+ otherok guys. before you look at the low user score and go WTF i thought it would be good! it is a good game. theres a reason the critic score was really high. of course this game has over a million fans, its not surprising a thousand or more would come here to rant about how they were dissapointed or don't like it, didn't meet whatever their standards were, etc. but the other 998,000+ other fans out there that do enjoy the game are too busy playing it to come here to write about how much they love it. please understand how biased this user critic review score is, only the haters would come here to post bad stuff. This would only be an accurate account if every single CoD MW3 player out there posted their opinion. but there are exponentially more CoD lovers than haters. so yeah. please dont let this section/user rating sway your opinion if you were going to buy this, its incredibly off.… Expand
  69. vatuveiexpress
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    i have played this game many times before and the in game play is absouloutley hrrible! it really needs to get an upgrade as mw2 was about twice as good! i am a huge cod fan but battlefield just takes the cake for me at the moment
  70. Jacksonator
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    MW3 is really bad and lacks any improvements from MW2. Copy & paste is the short version of many reviews. Battlefield is by FAR the superior game. Don't get me wrong, i have played all the cod games and loved all of them except this and WAW. But bf3 is superior in every way and mw3 is a waste of money and time.
  71. Monkey74
    Nov 9, 2011
    2
    I have been a gamer from the very start of Games. I grew up watching Games progress and start to Pair with my imagination. I also have been playing COD from the start and have been a die-hard fan as well. MW3 has let me down, there is a old add-age " you can put lipstick on a pig, but it is still a pig"! From horrible spawn points to new words for old classes this game has done little toI have been a gamer from the very start of Games. I grew up watching Games progress and start to Pair with my imagination. I also have been playing COD from the start and have been a die-hard fan as well. MW3 has let me down, there is a old add-age " you can put lipstick on a pig, but it is still a pig"! From horrible spawn points to new words for old classes this game has done little to evolve and further position the COD franchise for the future. Seeing a score of 90 from a critic seems way to high, perhaps if fans like us speak up companies will strive hard to meet our needs as Gamers!!… Expand
  72. Manddrakke
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    10 This is actually a 9, I read reviews for no reason of some fan-boys BF3 so I decided to write this review. Not a perfect game but...,campaign very good and a multiplayer consistent .

    A very good shooter should be part of the collection.
  73. Buzzsaw811
    Nov 9, 2011
    8
    Here is the deal, you people are expecting too much. This is the same game that we have been playing for years with slight differences. This is a game that has not changed much over the years. They took out the dive move that I loved so much from Black Ops, but why should they change it? It has been the best FPS for the last few years and how could it get any better? Have you playedHere is the deal, you people are expecting too much. This is the same game that we have been playing for years with slight differences. This is a game that has not changed much over the years. They took out the dive move that I loved so much from Black Ops, but why should they change it? It has been the best FPS for the last few years and how could it get any better? Have you played Battlefield 3? I think that it is a great game also but it might be even buggier than this game. All in all this franchise has become the Madden NFL to the FPS genre. Take it or leave it, it is a roster update with slightly better graphics and more maps. I personally think that this is just fine and I will play this game and prestige my heart out. I think that it is a fine game and that the only way they could innovate or make this game and genre better is if the technology gets better. Until then, if you don't like it then why did you buy it?… Expand
  74. mupet0000
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    Modern Warfare 3 has disappointed me a lot. I've been a fan of COD since the original and I have enjoyed each game release with WaW probably being my least favorite until this came out. MW3 feels like MW2 with different maps and I find the multiplayer to be worse, I don't like the way the kill streaks work and I don't like the maps. The Single player is extremely short and completelyModern Warfare 3 has disappointed me a lot. I've been a fan of COD since the original and I have enjoyed each game release with WaW probably being my least favorite until this came out. MW3 feels like MW2 with different maps and I find the multiplayer to be worse, I don't like the way the kill streaks work and I don't like the maps. The Single player is extremely short and completely forgettable. The only thing decent about this is the Spec Ops but I find MW2's was better.… Expand
  75. DTM3000
    Nov 9, 2011
    1
    This game has not been innovated on since COD 4, I used to be the biggest COD fan during the original modern warfare days, but the game has consistently gotten worse and has continued to dissapoint. Black ops had a glimmer of hope in it, but then MW3 took all the good things from black ops out...WTF??? (dolphin diving, currency system, wager matches) They also attempt to copy gears ofThis game has not been innovated on since COD 4, I used to be the biggest COD fan during the original modern warfare days, but the game has consistently gotten worse and has continued to dissapoint. Black ops had a glimmer of hope in it, but then MW3 took all the good things from black ops out...WTF??? (dolphin diving, currency system, wager matches) They also attempt to copy gears of wars popular horde mode but its uninspired and boring. Overall the game is severely lacking and is one of the worst in the series, do yourself a favor and steer clear of this game and pick up any previous COD game, its the same game for lower price.… Expand
  76. Veneox
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    To all the retards that have been giving this game a 10. It is a shooter. No shooters especially a copy and paste one should get higher than an 8. Fallout 3 is what a shooter should be.

    MW3 is just mindless shooting and running for people new to games. No innovation. 0/10 for lack of anything good.
  77. BloodSaint
    Nov 20, 2011
    0
    Looking at the critics score it is so simply obvious that craptivision bribed almost everyone of them. Don't support a game with ZERO innovation and the most out dated graphics for a modern game. Story is so cliche and predictable and PLEASE we are all sick of the Russians plot. Many glitches and clunky shooting with old maps 'copy and pasted' just destroys this game. DEFINITELY NOT RECOMMENDED.
  78. MIDACUS
    Nov 9, 2011
    8
    Activision needs to ease up on the Call of Duty series. You can't bring out a game every year and expect to keep it fresh. Don't get me wrong its still a great game but people are DUTY'D OUT! I'm just glad I have BF3, Halo, MW3 and others to keep my freshness level up.
  79. dudescript
    Nov 9, 2011
    9
    PROS: Campaign is hugely enjoyable. Multiplayer is balanced better. Technical quality of graphics is noticeably better. CONS: Strangely, did not include Combat Training mode from Call of Duty Black Ops, which was terrific, especially for less skilled players. The new Survival mode, which is similar to Combat training, is limited to two players. Reducing the number of players doesn'tPROS: Campaign is hugely enjoyable. Multiplayer is balanced better. Technical quality of graphics is noticeably better. CONS: Strangely, did not include Combat Training mode from Call of Duty Black Ops, which was terrific, especially for less skilled players. The new Survival mode, which is similar to Combat training, is limited to two players. Reducing the number of players doesn't make sense. Also strangely, neat modes from Black Ops that are carried over to MW3 (like Gun Game, One in the Chamber) are limited to private games and do not have matchmaking. Weird design choices.… Expand
  80. VanAcaelus
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    A glorified map-pack. There hasn't been any significant improvements made since MW2. This game is the product of Activision's greed not an attempt to improve the series as a whole. Sure, it raps up the story but that's about its only redeeming quality.
  81. kraMmyyy
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Anyone who cries about a need for a new engine is really idiotic and has clearly never played the game. They updated every engine there is. The people who make the game (Infinity ward and sledgehammer) once said and i quote "We are not shipping an engine,we are shipping a game" - Glen Schofield Co-Founder of sledghammer. I think they had the right mentality creating this game. Thats whyAnyone who cries about a need for a new engine is really idiotic and has clearly never played the game. They updated every engine there is. The people who make the game (Infinity ward and sledgehammer) once said and i quote "We are not shipping an engine,we are shipping a game" - Glen Schofield Co-Founder of sledghammer. I think they had the right mentality creating this game. Thats why battlefield was bad, they over stressed the fact they took 5 years to create a new engine, but the gameplay was bad. MW3 is by far the best call of duty yet.… Expand
  82. jaydeezii
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    Bought the game at midnight release, me and my friends were very keen on MW3 because MW2 was just so good and we were hoping a sequel would push the benchmark higher. Needless to say, we were incredibly disappoint - the game was very similar to MW2 and took a step back in many ways. Why would a company sell a half-assed game? I have no idea but its an insult to gamers, they expect us toBought the game at midnight release, me and my friends were very keen on MW3 because MW2 was just so good and we were hoping a sequel would push the benchmark higher. Needless to say, we were incredibly disappoint - the game was very similar to MW2 and took a step back in many ways. Why would a company sell a half-assed game? I have no idea but its an insult to gamers, they expect us to mindlessly buy every game of the franchise without even adding any innovation. I feel like I wasted my money. BF3 is much better.… Expand
  83. Jayzz911
    Nov 9, 2011
    8
    A Fairly good online shooter with a few problems at launch like everyone else. The campaign i personally found to be a blast, The multiplayer is solid but is going through some launch troubles, like the voice chat is messed up, and elite is having alot of issues. Then again it isn't the first bigname fps to have some launch troubles within a month? (you know who you are) The MP feels alotA Fairly good online shooter with a few problems at launch like everyone else. The campaign i personally found to be a blast, The multiplayer is solid but is going through some launch troubles, like the voice chat is messed up, and elite is having alot of issues. Then again it isn't the first bigname fps to have some launch troubles within a month? (you know who you are) The MP feels alot more balanced than previous installments in the series.
    overall a game with solid MP and a decent story mode. PS: Spec ops is awesome    … Expand
  84. COdietsch
    Nov 9, 2011
    7
    I just started the "Scorched Earth" part of the campaign. I am losing interest in the Call of Duty, Black Ops! I sold it... I have totally enjoyed the campaign, awesome. Visuals are crazy and the gameplay response is excellent. I played some online yesterday and thought the dog tags play was ok, I cannot comment on the rest but why can't this franchise create a multiplayer with the sameI just started the "Scorched Earth" part of the campaign. I am losing interest in the Call of Duty, Black Ops! I sold it... I have totally enjoyed the campaign, awesome. Visuals are crazy and the gameplay response is excellent. I played some online yesterday and thought the dog tags play was ok, I cannot comment on the rest but why can't this franchise create a multiplayer with the same fantastic affects the campaign has. And why did they quite using vehicles in the multiplayer after Call of Duty 2. I don't have any intentions of buying the game, I just rented it for a week. Next week I will start playing BF3, already bought it. Here's a thought, bigger maps, vehicles and use some maps that are in the campaign... awesome set pieces. I know guys who only buy for the multiplayer. Come on MW.... get with it. Too, bad really the campaign is awesome.… Expand
  85. WoodJD94
    Nov 9, 2011
    5
    This game is getting too many bad reviews. Now I thought that I would be the last person to come to Call of Duty's aid, but here I am. I can easily name 5 people who claim to hate Call of Duty but still go out and buy every sequel that comes out, and that is why I'm here. Every one complains that it is more of the same, but that is a pattern that has continued for the last four years,This game is getting too many bad reviews. Now I thought that I would be the last person to come to Call of Duty's aid, but here I am. I can easily name 5 people who claim to hate Call of Duty but still go out and buy every sequel that comes out, and that is why I'm here. Every one complains that it is more of the same, but that is a pattern that has continued for the last four years, what would make anyone assume that this was any different. Most of the people who gave this game a zero probably still go home and play it every night, and that is what makes it so successful. While it introduces nothing new, the gameplay is still solid and manages to top the charts with each successive title. Nothing about this game deserves a zero.… Expand
  86. Hawk519
    Nov 9, 2011
    8
    Kill Confirmed and Team Defender are a nice new twist to the usual CoD multiplayer. The single player storyline, while complained as being 'more of the same' caps off the arc in a good way without leaving any dangling storylines, everything gets wrapped up nicely. The spawning in multiplayer (Team Defender specifically comes to mind) is more of a pain and I hope it might get a patchKill Confirmed and Team Defender are a nice new twist to the usual CoD multiplayer. The single player storyline, while complained as being 'more of the same' caps off the arc in a good way without leaving any dangling storylines, everything gets wrapped up nicely. The spawning in multiplayer (Team Defender specifically comes to mind) is more of a pain and I hope it might get a patch somewhere, but the tighter multi-level maps make spawning hard anyways.… Expand
  87. Chriser
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    I enjoyed it. Really. I have no idea why people are bashing this game. People judge this game before they even play it. It exceed my expectations quite a bit.
  88. agmere
    Nov 9, 2011
    9
    The game is pure fast paced arcade action and for those who love the series multiplayer, this is surely the best incarnation. Graphically the game is similar to MW2 but it's very polished as always. My one complaint so far is that it takes a while to unlock certain guns and perks in multiplayer that should be available much sooner. Weapon proficiency helps that problem though, slightly.The game is pure fast paced arcade action and for those who love the series multiplayer, this is surely the best incarnation. Graphically the game is similar to MW2 but it's very polished as always. My one complaint so far is that it takes a while to unlock certain guns and perks in multiplayer that should be available much sooner. Weapon proficiency helps that problem though, slightly. But overall, it is a Call of Duty game. It's not a war simulation or realistic but it is fun and that is what counts.… Expand
  89. canadon1990
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Super smooth and fun gameplay. I love it. Best game of the year, along with skyrim. Haters gon'hate. This is a beautiful addition to the franchise. I have played all call of duty games since the first. And all battlefield games since the second... They are two different games. One is fun, the other realistic. When I game I want to pick up the controller and have fun. Mw3 allows this.
  90. cftheking
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    This game is what i was looking for. A great multiplayer. its not the best out there but its great. and fyi neither does bf3 have the best multiplayer. the campaign was epic. loved it. spec ops has improved a whole lot. all you bf3 **** riders need to stop hating. your game has a great multiplayer just like mw3 but the rest of the game sucks. you may not like cod but that doesnt mean itsThis game is what i was looking for. A great multiplayer. its not the best out there but its great. and fyi neither does bf3 have the best multiplayer. the campaign was epic. loved it. spec ops has improved a whole lot. all you bf3 **** riders need to stop hating. your game has a great multiplayer just like mw3 but the rest of the game sucks. you may not like cod but that doesnt mean its not a great game. i hate assassins creed but it is a great game just not to me. so quit dick riding.… Expand
  91. LilleyJnr
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    This is a great game! I don't understand the backlash. I mean if you don't like it then don't buy it. Simple as! But don't mark it down just for the sake of it! That's wrong and unfair to the people who worked on it!!!
  92. OG24
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Best COD yet definantly way better than black ops which i also liked alot. the game runs way smoother than black ops and is the most balanced cod yet.
  93. diggie118
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    i love this game. It just rocks!! MP just sucks you in. You keep telling yourself one more game then again saying one more game. One more level lets try this gun. Its just so addictive and fun and I just LOVE this game play it with an open mind and you will love it too!!!!
  94. Superman794
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    It's legit what you were waiting for. Frame rate still fantastic, new multiplayer options and a fantastic spec ops mode. Close combat at it's finest
  95. CosmicDojo
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    I don't care what other people say about this game-"its the same" "its no different" "its just and expensive map pack"-there is a particular reason why this game has (almost) the same visuals as the previous titles, that's because this game runs at a solid 60 fps on both consoles and the PC, what is the big deal with 60 fps you say?..well 60 Frames Per Second allows smooth game play andI don't care what other people say about this game-"its the same" "its no different" "its just and expensive map pack"-there is a particular reason why this game has (almost) the same visuals as the previous titles, that's because this game runs at a solid 60 fps on both consoles and the PC, what is the big deal with 60 fps you say?..well 60 Frames Per Second allows smooth game play and better fast paced experience, and more over no other fisrt person shooter allows you to easily play with your friends and have a fun time..so what if this game looks and feels like the previous tiles..if it can achieve what other titles in the series coudn't-balanced gameplay-then its worth every penny.… Expand
  96. Mayrujaan
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    wow! another best game in MW series. superb gameplay. a better single player campaign & a best spec ops mode. multi player was upgraded and this game has no glitches as BF3. but it is not better in graphics. BF3 won the graphics. the best single player campaign provides a best gameplay. spec ops is fun 2 play with our mates. but now they hav 2 change their engine. I love their additionswow! another best game in MW series. superb gameplay. a better single player campaign & a best spec ops mode. multi player was upgraded and this game has no glitches as BF3. but it is not better in graphics. BF3 won the graphics. the best single player campaign provides a best gameplay. spec ops is fun 2 play with our mates. but now they hav 2 change their engine. I love their additions but it is not an innovation. MW3's story,cooperative missions,singleplayer > BF3's story,cooperative missions,singleplayer. but BF3's multiplayer > COD'S multi player. But BF's multiplayer was affected terribly by its glitches… Expand
  97. Timneodante
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Excellent, superb game! The best one so far! Much more stable online component than Black Ops. Yes it's similar to past games but that's EXACTLY why i love it! The controls are faster, smoother and tighter than they've ever been before. New guns, new perks, new point streaks and new maps will keep me hooked for months. This is the first COD i've bought on launch day and i'm glad i did.
  98. acidbrn
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Personally I'm not a big fan of the Call of Duty series but every year I pick it up. Most of the time the game is borderline great, but could never seem to get past that mark. Modern Warfare 3 does just that. The adrenaline packed story really pushes the boundaries for the series. SledgeHammer Games and Infinity Ward have really out done themselves.

    Every level is well thought out and    Personally I'm not a big fan of the Call of Duty series but every year I pick it up. Most of the time the game is borderline great, but could never seem to get past that mark. Modern Warfare 3 does just that. The adrenaline packed story really pushes the boundaries for the series. SledgeHammer Games and Infinity Ward have really out done themselves.

    Every level is well thought out and varied requiring you to keep on your toes. Enemies react and flank your position meaning you can never have your back turned for any period of time which makes healing a nerve racking experience if you haven't gotten a check point.

    The difficulty of the game on veteran was a little disappointing considering the shortness of the campaign. I was able to beat the game in roughly 6-8 hours and had I played through on easy you'd be looking at a 4-5 hour game. Modern Warfare 3 is the one to beat. Next years Call of Duty better aim high.    … Expand
  99. MKlondikeZ
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    The campaign's good, the multiplayer is great. If you like MW2 you'll like this. I'm pretty sure a bunch of Battlefield fanboys tanked the score. Yeah the online isn't much different with this one but Kill Confirmed mode in particular is a pretty great addition
  100. seeyquill
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Thought the BF3 fanboys would stop the troll. they did not. Well this game is a step up! While it might be the same engine, maps have been fixed, you rarely see noobtubers, nor campers. Maps are fluid and it feels as if you gotta move to get into the action or you will die. you no longer need to do walk for minutes to find an enemy. New game modes too. I play both so don't call me aThought the BF3 fanboys would stop the troll. they did not. Well this game is a step up! While it might be the same engine, maps have been fixed, you rarely see noobtubers, nor campers. Maps are fluid and it feels as if you gotta move to get into the action or you will die. you no longer need to do walk for minutes to find an enemy. New game modes too. I play both so don't call me a fanboy. Its great, but it could be better.… Expand
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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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