Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

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3.5

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 8685 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 5,478 out of 8685
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  1. GUM360
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    These low user review scores are complete BS - written by people who haters of Activision and/or Infinity Ward and/or the series (and probably get their asses handed to them if they do play). If you played it, you know this is the best MW to date (far better than Blacks Ops) - all around great game, fun to play (no matter your experience level), great variety with co-op mode, intenseThese low user review scores are complete BS - written by people who haters of Activision and/or Infinity Ward and/or the series (and probably get their asses handed to them if they do play). If you played it, you know this is the best MW to date (far better than Blacks Ops) - all around great game, fun to play (no matter your experience level), great variety with co-op mode, intense single player and 16 multi-player maps are all well done. You cannot ignore all the critic review and if you have played it you know the praise it deserves - Haters go away!… Expand
  2. ksimp84
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Although there's nothing "groundbreaking" about the multiplayer, it stays true to what makes Call of Duty great. Hundreds of unlocks, weapon personalization, and customizing your soldier's load outs to fit your play style, thus integrating different people into the series, with a greater chance of success. The campaign was (as usual) action-packed, and enjoyable (albeit short).
  3. chef414
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    I love the new kill streaks and death streaks, the campaign looks great, but is very much like mw2. How ever its still very fun and playable and the graphics are top notch. The on-line is still really fun, but i feel like its harder to get kills or at least your aim needs to be on point like never before, also the new kill confirmed is really fun and is a great alternative to standard TDM.I love the new kill streaks and death streaks, the campaign looks great, but is very much like mw2. How ever its still very fun and playable and the graphics are top notch. The on-line is still really fun, but i feel like its harder to get kills or at least your aim needs to be on point like never before, also the new kill confirmed is really fun and is a great alternative to standard TDM. Over all its still a great game and the online is leagues above battlefield 3 imho.… Expand
  4. DTA_CoolishHero
    Nov 10, 2011
    8
    Alright guys listen up. This game is not so bad but it does have its flaws. The campaign is alright but what it does right is keep you wanting and waiting to see what big set piece is around the corner. Huge set pieces is what the campaign was made for and it does one hell of a job at it. Spec ops is a blast as usual and is great for partnering up with a buddy and the missions are variedAlright guys listen up. This game is not so bad but it does have its flaws. The campaign is alright but what it does right is keep you wanting and waiting to see what big set piece is around the corner. Huge set pieces is what the campaign was made for and it does one hell of a job at it. Spec ops is a blast as usual and is great for partnering up with a buddy and the missions are varied and engaging. But we all know that the multiplayer is what we all bought MW3 for. Yes they re skinned MW and made it their own but the gunplay is not as "tight" as other Call of Duty games. With bullets not registering and assault rifles cant even touch a enemy at far range this game became a mundane shooter. Lag issues and lackluster map design bogs this game's greatness. This can be fixed however with map packs and title updates. But what really drags it down is the maps. These maps are forgettable at best. At least in the other Call of Duty games you remember the maps. Highrise, Vacant, Crash, Overgrown and many other shined in the past titles. Instead we get these cramped, claustrophobic maps that really don't lend to how the games should flow. Now all people do is run which is not a bad tactic but most combat involves running at each other head on till someone gets the lucky bullet. The maps are so lackluster and cramped that I feel like Im a mouse trapped in a maze designed by a 5 year old with the cheese at the end being 10th prestige which doesn't seem to be the best reward in this "maze".
    In closing Sledgehammer and Infinity Ward I applaud you for rising from the ashes of what happened at Infinity Ward. But a little more polish and this game would be great. But its not too late, you have time to fix this via DLC and title updates. This games fate is uncertain but you guys can fix it if you choose. Its a great game you just have to scrape some of the dirt off. This is DTA_CoolishHero signing out. My first game review hope you guys like it.    … Expand
  5. Adventureboy23
    Nov 10, 2011
    7
    Many improvements over MW2. Leaps and bounds ahead of shooters in the past.
  6. BigSlickSlim
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Really like many of the new features in multi-player. Strike packages that can be changed for each custom class. Being able to pick which kill streak you want to use at the time. Campers have been in every game not sure why people would think that would change. Save your predator missile and when a camper kills you drop it on him. Weapon attachments and gun customization has improved.Really like many of the new features in multi-player. Strike packages that can be changed for each custom class. Being able to pick which kill streak you want to use at the time. Campers have been in every game not sure why people would think that would change. Save your predator missile and when a camper kills you drop it on him. Weapon attachments and gun customization has improved. Spawns need some work but that is the case with every new game. Biggest complaint is that the RPD was taken from the game.… Expand
  7. Cesai
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    What can I say about this game. Wonderful, spectacular, cinematic and many more things, can still remember the first time I played Call of Duty was an experience our glorious why I say that Call of Duty is not a simple fps he is the king of all graphs is both recycled or not so I know the game is so wonderful but leaves you with so much that I like to ask more.and biz
  8. Berdredin
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    It seems that quite a few people are spamming the score with bad reviews. I think it is a great game. The sound is pretty amazing, slightly repetitive, but amazing nonetheless. Gameplay handles smoothly, and another great campaign are just some of the things that make is an interesting game to play.
  9. omgurheadsgone
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    Fantastic game. At first I was a bit overwhelmed with the new maps and what not and thought that MW3 didn't live up to my expectations, but after playing for a bit and learning to navigate my way efficiently through the game I can say that I am thoroughly enjoying it. Real shame on the low rating, I truly can't under-stand why. Compared to black ops, this game is absolute gold.
  10. condieshow
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    I have no idea why this game is getting bad reviews. It just seems that everybody just likes to hate on COD because it's successful. Sure it's not the prettiest game but I don't play for graphics alone. I think it's funny that people will just say what ever they want just so they can make something fail. I have played it, the campaign, spec-ops, and a online and everything is great! ItI have no idea why this game is getting bad reviews. It just seems that everybody just likes to hate on COD because it's successful. Sure it's not the prettiest game but I don't play for graphics alone. I think it's funny that people will just say what ever they want just so they can make something fail. I have played it, the campaign, spec-ops, and a online and everything is great! It does need a few fixes, but overall, it is a game that I believe is worth a nine. I don't care if what other people think, if I enjoy it that is all that matters. Haters going to hate!… Expand
  11. AAAmad
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    i rate this game 9/10 because the creators did not make the game great on all platforms especially the wii that had lag shooting. if this was fixed my rating would go to 100/10!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  12. kinny999
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    As with the reviewer below i created this account only to leave my view, or rather his views as they are very similar and the guy below sums up my thoughts bang on.

    "I created a metacritic account just to review this terrible game. The more I play it the more I hate it. I am a long time COD player, played MW, MW2, and black ops all to prestige. The maps and spawning system are terrible in    As with the reviewer below i created this account only to leave my view, or rather his views as they are very similar and the guy below sums up my thoughts bang on.

    "I created a metacritic account just to review this terrible game. The more I play it the more I hate it. I am a long time COD player, played MW, MW2, and black ops all to prestige. The maps and spawning system are terrible in this one though. The maps are all dozens of narrow passages crisscrossing each other so you are constantly getting shot in the side and back, add to that the new spawning system and it is impossible to play this game with any sort of tactics. You cant clear an area and then feel confident the enemies will be ahead of you they will just spawn behind you and come at you from one of 6 different angles. Activision shouldn't have been greedy and fired the people that made these games good. I wont be buying another COD game until something drastic changes"    … Expand
  13. stanblaok73
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Exactly what I was hoping for, love it, best ever of the series. With the new additions, and the fact they are pretty much the only ones who allow 4 player offline splitscreen is a game in itself. I love that they left that in.
  14. weedandbrew
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    super clean and fun as always. Love the subtle yet high-impact changes to multiplayer, and the new gun models look bomb. People who think this a **** job for something done over 2 years just have no idea about the game-development process.
  15. RID3R-27
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    J'emmerde ce qui dise mal de ce jeux ! Je suis un grand fan de ce jeux ! Juste Black ops qui m'a profondément déçu. Après chacun son opinion, le mien est dit..
  16. cineeek
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    I turned the game on a new TV, the graphics in modern warfare 2 is not comparable to modern warfare third Something wonderful. Multiplayer maps are flattering in every detail. Now I know what he meant mw3 author, speaking of the graphics engine, similar to Porsche. I recommend to all
  17. a9z9
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Je vais mettre 10 pour remonter la note, bien que ce soit quasi inutile. Certes le jeu est presque identique a MW2, mais avec des améliorations (niveaux des armes par exemple), le gameplay n'a pas changé, ce qui est, selon moi, excellent. Les graphismes? Quasi identiques par rapport a MW2, et alors? Si les gens l'achètent, c'est pour le gameplay. EtJe vais mettre 10 pour remonter la note, bien que ce soit quasi inutile. Certes le jeu est presque identique a MW2, mais avec des améliorations (niveaux des armes par exemple), le gameplay n'a pas changé, ce qui est, selon moi, excellent. Les graphismes? Quasi identiques par rapport a MW2, et alors? Si les gens l'achètent, c'est pour le gameplay. Et franchement, les graphismes sont parfaitement acceptables. Je ne vois aucune raison de descendre un jeu de cette façon, au final ça montre que vous n'êtes pas les plus malins. MW3 est un très bon jeu, le solo est fou, le multi, pareil. Si vous n'aimez pas, passez, point. Pas besoin de faire une montagne pour ça, au final vous ne faites que vous répéter, enfin c'est marrant au moins ! GG Acti !… Expand
  18. KayLux
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    I went out and got it at the midnight release and played it for a straight 7 hours through the morning and loved it all. I have no idea why people can say the game is that bad. I personally love it more than MW2 which I loved a lot. The SP is even more action packed than the last which was in itself amazing, The new Special Ops are great fun, I've spent many hours play survival mode withI went out and got it at the midnight release and played it for a straight 7 hours through the morning and loved it all. I have no idea why people can say the game is that bad. I personally love it more than MW2 which I loved a lot. The SP is even more action packed than the last which was in itself amazing, The new Special Ops are great fun, I've spent many hours play survival mode with friends, the Spec Ops missions are also great fun. As for the multiplayer I love it also, the new gamemode "Kill Confirmed" is so much fun and ads a whole new dimension to the game, you actually have to think about gaming now instead of just kills! Love it

    All in all, definitely glad I bought this game!    … Expand
  19. JVStan1987
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Another year, another Call of Duty. This year brings about Modern Warfare 3 the sequel to 2009's Modern Warfare 2. Overall the game play is very similar to other incarnations of the Call of Duty series. This incarnation comes with the standard tweaks to multiplayer that you would expect. Yes, this is more of the same but it's still a fun experience.
  20. pwood
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    This is the purest form of Modern Warfare. The one we've been waiting for.
    Here's why.
    First off it's smooth. Super smooth, a 60 frames per second makes this game look crystal clear. A little sharper graphics, that are tough to spot at first, but once you see the first car explode you will know exactly what I mean. Buildings collapse when you hit them with a missile from the chopper,    This is the purest form of Modern Warfare. The one we've been waiting for.
    Here's why.
    First off it's smooth. Super smooth, a 60 frames per second makes this game look crystal clear. A little sharper graphics, that are tough to spot at first, but once you see the first car explode you will know exactly what I mean. Buildings collapse when you hit them with a missile from the chopper, balconies collapse when you man the mini-gun. The water looks real, trees and grass blow as a storm approaches, and I actually stopped more than once to look around at the sky and the sunset. It was that beautiful. Bigger scale. MW was about a few guys in Russia, MW2 was about defending the eastern states in the U.S. MW3 is about the entire world under attack. And you feel it. Cool set pieces for firefights that are multi-level transitional. Not just where you've got guys on the second story (and stay there) and guys down low (and stay there) you've got people running up and down stairs using the environment. One time i saw an enemy running towards me, and I was thinking "what an idiot this dude's gonna get shot in the face, stupid A.I.," only to see him actually running up to a car, he opens the car door, and hides behind it! I was blown away.
    A beef i had with Black Ops was that sometimes it felt like a shooting gallery. You would walk forward it would "trigger" the enemy spawn, they line up in a row, and you kill 'em, and move on. But here i felt like there are people everywhere and all the time! And there's always this rushed feeling of progression, where if you try to camp and kill everybody someone yells, "C'mon we gotta keep moving!" So you didn't feel like you had to kill everyone, but that the mission was more important. A major improvement is the feel and sounds of the guns. They feel great, and I can't tell if it's extra vibration in the controller or what, but it's different. It's crisp. I love breach scenes. i swear I'd buy a game where all you do it breach every room.
    Now before you declare me a CoD fanboy, remember, this is all just the campaign I've been talking about! I haven't even touched the multiplayer or the special ops missions/survival. Those are what will ensure that you will never need to ditch the game just because the campaign is over.
    This game is loaded and if you can put aside the "it's cool to hate on modern warfare" fad that seems to be all the rage, you'll be blown away at this masterpiece. I love Modern Warfare 3 and I don't care who knows it.
    P.S. Airplane level FTW!    … Expand
  21. D0nk3ypunch0311
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Best FPS ever just deal with it all you BF3 fanboys. If it anit broke dont fix it. They kept what was great and added more greatness to it . long live MW3 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  22. Johan_Liebert
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    adorei o jogo,o gráfico é ótimo (pra que mudar a engine?) historia perfeita,chega emociona os jogadores.
    o que importa não é o tempo de jogo e sim a diversão.
    eu amo essa franquia
    nota 1000!
  23. Gmrfrk88
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    I think this game is awesome I don't see why so many people are ripping on it, the weapon customization and leveling system is awesome an they took out all the b.s. perks like commando and danger close and the maps, even though some seem the same just different environment run smoothly and nice and the multiplayer is fast paced and amazing, I think people aren't used to the quickness andI think this game is awesome I don't see why so many people are ripping on it, the weapon customization and leveling system is awesome an they took out all the b.s. perks like commando and danger close and the maps, even though some seem the same just different environment run smoothly and nice and the multiplayer is fast paced and amazing, I think people aren't used to the quickness and die alot that's why they don't like but I'd pick it up for sure, campaign keeps you on your toes and spec ops and survival is challenging, exactly what I was looking for and more in this game… Expand
  24. Em1lio0o
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    A very good game again how much fun it was Call of Duty 4, has the same graphic of a Modern Warfare 3 with minor adjustments, but that does not diminish the good. The multiplayer is more fun and much more variety in weapons and customization. Excellent game.
  25. Bredstick
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    The users reviewing this game don't get it. Yes there is not a lot of innovation to the latest MW but that is to be expected. It's now an annual release with a great formula of success. It follows the same business model of many sports games. In fact one could argue that the success of this franchise has caused the industry to try and get better. Battlefield is trying everything itThe users reviewing this game don't get it. Yes there is not a lot of innovation to the latest MW but that is to be expected. It's now an annual release with a great formula of success. It follows the same business model of many sports games. In fact one could argue that the success of this franchise has caused the industry to try and get better. Battlefield is trying everything it can to catch up to COD. Some so-called hard-core gamers will say it's made for noobs and geared to the masses. Isn't that the point? Anyone can play this game and have fun. The multi-player is as fast pace as ever but with more verticle levels adding a twist to the run and gun. There are more dark corners for the newbies to pitch a tent in then previous games.… Expand
  26. iamhardboiled
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Hey this game is rated high just for the social aspects of this game. Yes its pretty much the samething with added content. But hey it works, except for the on-line lag issues..this game is at least fun.
  27. dopest
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Game is a nice update. What I like about the call of duty series is that it has a similar look and feel but every iteration is a new challenge. The map layouts, how the guns feel and recoil, and how damage is dealt out, among perks killstreaks etc all change with each iteration. I'm not doing nearly as well as I did in Black Ops but I take this as a challenge. Just because the gameGame is a nice update. What I like about the call of duty series is that it has a similar look and feel but every iteration is a new challenge. The map layouts, how the guns feel and recoil, and how damage is dealt out, among perks killstreaks etc all change with each iteration. I'm not doing nearly as well as I did in Black Ops but I take this as a challenge. Just because the game has the same visual cues and sounds as all the other call of duty games DOES NOT MEAN ITS JUST MW2.5 this game is a fun and challenging entry to the series.… Expand
  28. JimboJames2007
    Nov 10, 2011
    8
    Stasismind CosmicDeath MAC7421 RezzaDee casshern09 Dolar. IGNORE people like this, Spamming a 0 score because some other game dares to be made that isn't from their favorite line of games. 5 of those names I listed scored MW3 0 and BF3 10- and that's just the first half of this first page of reviews. I give this game at least an 8- why? Because I like it- what it does, how it does it andStasismind CosmicDeath MAC7421 RezzaDee casshern09 Dolar. IGNORE people like this, Spamming a 0 score because some other game dares to be made that isn't from their favorite line of games. 5 of those names I listed scored MW3 0 and BF3 10- and that's just the first half of this first page of reviews. I give this game at least an 8- why? Because I like it- what it does, how it does it and how it looks doing it. MW3 may have a medium-short length campaign, but it works! The story gets told (and unlike most it seems, I followed it) and unlike the cliche riddled, CoD ripoff of a campaign in BF3 (get real BF fans, something bad happens before the game, you get interrogated/forced to explain it, and just before the end you get out of the interrogation and help 'save the world'? Black Ops people, did that already. And what the hell is with all the 'I'm on a machine gun! OH NO A ROCKET CRAP I BLEW UP AND NOW I'M DAZED ON THE GROUND!" moments? How many times did that happen? And those stupid quicktime events that appear no where else in the game? At least CoD's consistent between single and multiplayer) and told well. Now, having not played the BF3 mutliplayer (and considering this crowd spamming low scored for competing games, I probably won't) I can't speak out against it, but from what I have heard the multiplayer is the only thing BF3 does right. So, kudos there. MW3? That multiplayer is still fastpaced and hectic. Which game would I buy and play? MW3, handsdown. Which game would I play? Both. Unlike the morons spamming 0 scores for games they're too immature to understand have a right to exist, I won't write-off a game just because it's competition to a game I like. Then again, considering how many problems BF3 had when it launched... I think I'll stick with the people who know what they're doing.… Expand
  29. MadCoyoteJoe
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Got the game at midnight love all of it so far. The game is a huge upgrade from the past modern warfare's without getting rid of what we all love. The first maps you get have been pretty good. Do hope to get a few classic maps in the map pack. Love this game!
  30. flashwade
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Why am I supposed to buy this game? For a number? For an higher price? For the ridiculous longevity? Why people should buy a game that already has?
    That's no reason.
  31. Sungoku33
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    S.S.D.D I was a big Modern Warfare fan and I'm really disappointed in this game. Sucky spawn points, overpowered weapons, and the fact that dude is going on twitter whinning about a bad metacritic score fuels the fire even more!
  32. ChrisZ
    Nov 10, 2011
    7
    This does not live up to the hype it should it is sad that such a series as Call of duty its self should go down the toilet this long running series of FPS has finally finished its course. There has a been a Call of Duty game annually since 2005 nonetheless its online multiplayer is repetitive and very much like its predecessors although fun but still repetitive nothing new. Basically whatThis does not live up to the hype it should it is sad that such a series as Call of duty its self should go down the toilet this long running series of FPS has finally finished its course. There has a been a Call of Duty game annually since 2005 nonetheless its online multiplayer is repetitive and very much like its predecessors although fun but still repetitive nothing new. Basically what you have here is Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2.5 so pretty much you already played it and bought it Modern Warfare 2 was were the line ended for Call of Duty, Modern Warfare 2 was really good. Activision is suckering twelve year old kids into thinking this is something new well no its not just new guns and new HUD samething with Black ops this series is dead. The only reason i'm giving this game a 7 is because I have to admit its good ol' Call of Duty but other than that this game series is done.… Expand
  33. bueno
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    o jogo é muito bom a campanha single-player muito melhor do que o black ops o mutyplayer cada vez melhor é um jogo bonito uma historia bem feita.O call of duty está cada vez melhor,a briga entre os melhores fps deste ano esta muito igual e vai ser difícil a escolha do melhor para mim este titulo é um dos melhores.
  34. cheesewaffle1
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    No matter what anyone will ever tell me, try to stray my vision, I stand by this game knowing I love it and everything about it. My decision is final.
  35. xhenri
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Horrible game, cancer destroying the gaming industry.
    Want to play MW3 for cheap? Go pick up a copy of MW2. It's the same exact game.
    Oh wait, new maps. I forgot.
  36. MagnumSpy
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Everyone is going to have their own personal opinion of this game. My opinion is it looks way mors advancedthan Modern Warfare 2 doesn' feel like a rehash of an old game at all. It's multiplayer feels smoother and more robust than Black ops. The game is fun and enjoyableso I give it a 10 for that. The graphics are attractive and there is a ton of eye candy to keep you entertained. I amEveryone is going to have their own personal opinion of this game. My opinion is it looks way mors advancedthan Modern Warfare 2 doesn' feel like a rehash of an old game at all. It's multiplayer feels smoother and more robust than Black ops. The game is fun and enjoyableso I give it a 10 for that. The graphics are attractive and there is a ton of eye candy to keep you entertained. I am not a fan boy I also enjoy the Battlefield series. I feel the two games shouldn't be compared in reviews since both are different games all they share is the same genre being shooters. Modern Warfare 3 is excellent and both single player and multiplayer should be tried by all serious first person shooter fans.… Expand
  37. reese357
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    mw3 is the best cod game so far the single player game is decent the multiplayer rocks and thats why i buy it.cant wait till the next generation of consoles the graphics could use some improving online its fast paced and fun and on fun factor alone i give it a 10 and to me thats what its all about.
  38. Qwips
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    I think this is an awesome game, I for one haven't played any of the other call of Duty game but this has been a great introduction into the franchise 10/10 here !
  39. ljh217
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    It's everything you expect from Call of Duty. You have the campaign, spec-ops and multiplayer. After some hands on time with the multiplayer it'es easier to see that his game is much much better than BLOPs ever was. It's at the very least on par with MW2, although Call Of Duty is clearly a sinking ship and activision need to start looking at reinventing the series.
  40. ThinkingRicky
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    COD modern warfare is by far the greatest entry in video game history, the story makes you feel in the game and the characters you play as and its the finale of the trilogy. The multiplayer is fun and always will be, so many options, challenges and trying to be # 1. this game does deserve a 10 on my list. though i don't know why people hate this game eventually they will buy it or give inCOD modern warfare is by far the greatest entry in video game history, the story makes you feel in the game and the characters you play as and its the finale of the trilogy. The multiplayer is fun and always will be, so many options, challenges and trying to be # 1. this game does deserve a 10 on my list. though i don't know why people hate this game eventually they will buy it or give in to a great game it is. so i totally recommend to people .… Expand
  41. gil1
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    sp is fine, end of the series it looks like, was nice story line from mw1-3.
    multi is super fast, mix of mw1-2 , its ok tho i miss some big maps like afghan or cod1 in mw2 map...
  42. boob82
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Campaign mode for COD MW3 is strong and Multiplayer mode is fun as always. You have a great choice of guns and the maps are robust. I love this game just as much as the other installments.
  43. DarkCarniVol
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Disregard the haters. If you're a gamer and you love FPS games this is a must play. There is a reason COD games are the best selling games around. MW3 has nonstop action and fast paced, addictive multi-player. Some people feel that the multi-player hasn't changed but it doesn't have to. It has been refined to perfection and I would put it up against the BF3s and Halos any day.
  44. Glennab10
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    I love this game , ITS AMAZING im very satisfied with this game i LOVE it , i love multiplayer and how they work on that, this is the best multiplayer game OF HISTORY :D:D:D and also they think about the different types of player ando now i can play with my friends and we enjoy a lot because they are not to good on FPS but they use support pointstreaks and they help me a lott, and i cantI love this game , ITS AMAZING im very satisfied with this game i LOVE it , i love multiplayer and how they work on that, this is the best multiplayer game OF HISTORY :D:D:D and also they think about the different types of player ando now i can play with my friends and we enjoy a lot because they are not to good on FPS but they use support pointstreaks and they help me a lott, and i cant wait to play single player, i have school tomorrow and i cant play, but yesterday i play a lot!!! it was truuly AMAZING , and the survival mode is UMBELIAVABLE , i hope you to continue creating games like this, CANT WAIT FOR TOMORROW THAT ITS FRIDAY TO PLAY FROM NIGHT TO MORNING . By: Glenn Abbott , From: Dominican republic, Im gonna get married with this game… Expand
  45. willic24
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Ok, people are hating on this game and I'm not sure why. Its campaign is short and intense and that was to be expected. The MP is what you've come to expect over the years. They also say there is nothing "innovative" about it. I ask this, what were all of you people who are writing bad reviews expecting? Battlefield? Wait, that's out also. That is a different style of shooter and if youOk, people are hating on this game and I'm not sure why. Its campaign is short and intense and that was to be expected. The MP is what you've come to expect over the years. They also say there is nothing "innovative" about it. I ask this, what were all of you people who are writing bad reviews expecting? Battlefield? Wait, that's out also. That is a different style of shooter and if you like that, play that. I play both because to me, they both have their strong points. MW3 is what I expected to be playing and I'm enjoying quite nicely. So thank you to Infinity Ward and Sledgehammer for your work. Now, can you please get Elite up and running correctly!? That's the only knock I have against MW3.. Oh, one last thing, Survival Mode in Special Ops is a blast with a friend!… Expand
  46. Freik
    Nov 10, 2011
    6
    I was honestly looking forward to this game, me and my friends even had a release party where we spent all night and the better part of Tuesday morning playing Modern Warfare 3. First thing I did was complete the campaign. I think I liked this third installment actually better than the first two, it seemed to make the most sense and seemed the most reasonable out of each part of theI was honestly looking forward to this game, me and my friends even had a release party where we spent all night and the better part of Tuesday morning playing Modern Warfare 3. First thing I did was complete the campaign. I think I liked this third installment actually better than the first two, it seemed to make the most sense and seemed the most reasonable out of each part of the trilogy. After that I moved on to multiplayer, where most of my disappointments where found. Graphically it's almost identical to MW2. Sure there's been some improvements, but there's nothing to write home about. Very disappointed that they couldn't upgrade the graphics engine more. Game play mechanics also feel very much the same as MW2, and while the saying "don't fix it if it ain't broke" may very well apply here, I don't think any game studio striving to have the best title in it's genre should not strive to keep pushing the envelope and continue to experiment with out-of-the-box ideas. There where only a couple new additions to the multiplayer experience that I liked, which include the new killstreak 'modes' (personally love setting it as Support). Survival mode is also a nice touch, but since just about every FPS has it nowadays it isn't that surprising.

    Overall, I don't feel like Modern Warfare 3 is a new game, just something recycled and slapped with a shiny new title. Sure, I'll play it every once in a while, but it's not a game that I'm going to be trying to rush home to play every day. It's a shame to see Infinity Ward let themselves release this game, I know they can do better.    … Expand
  47. Sexbox360
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    I love this game because its a mix of my 2 favorite games cod4 and mw2 the feel and the look. It feels nice and it plays nice. The connection is very nice I usually have 3-4 bars very rarely have 1-2 bars because the servers are great etc.
  48. openlocks
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    MW3 is absolutely awesome. It is the first person shooter I have been waiting for. It takes everything good about MW2 and makes it that much better. Don't be fooled by the user rating for MW3 this game is a 10 out of 10 easily. It has three games packed into one package. There is no online game code like Battlefield 3 (which is just a way for EA to suck every last penny out of your pocketMW3 is absolutely awesome. It is the first person shooter I have been waiting for. It takes everything good about MW2 and makes it that much better. Don't be fooled by the user rating for MW3 this game is a 10 out of 10 easily. It has three games packed into one package. There is no online game code like Battlefield 3 (which is just a way for EA to suck every last penny out of your pocket so when it is time to sell the game it looses it's value worst then a car does). Please try out MW3 it has a great story, special ops is absolutely spectacular and the multiplayer is easily better than it has ever been. There is not one game on the 360 that is a first person shooter that is more polished nor more fun. Take the time to try it out an you will be pleased. When it comes to this war MW3 takes the flag all the way home.… Expand
  49. Silver_spoon
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    I cant say im a fanboy of call of duty and im not going to praise it as such, but this title doesn't deserve all the hate. I never actually played the original modern warfare, but I played all the games before it and all of the games after it, modern warfare 2 was fantastic, black ops was a bit of a let down but I enjoyed it over all, however I think this is a good return to form and imI cant say im a fanboy of call of duty and im not going to praise it as such, but this title doesn't deserve all the hate. I never actually played the original modern warfare, but I played all the games before it and all of the games after it, modern warfare 2 was fantastic, black ops was a bit of a let down but I enjoyed it over all, however I think this is a good return to form and im really enjoying it. it doesn't deserve all the negativity that its received and dev team deserve praise for keeping call of duty up to this good standard, sure things are the same. but aren't most games. same formula for your favorite titles and series, it isn't because they don't know what to do, don't know how to expand it (though they do each new game) its because right now they have a formula that works.… Expand
  50. jeffis2fresh
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    game is as good as I expected. Honestly I would like to see the ability to alter ur classes during the match but the game play and leveling up the guns was an awesome addition
  51. jadenrichmond
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    What everyone is saying about this game is a lie. This game, as many have stated, does not have the same graphics as Modern Warfare 1. Nor does this game have a predictable storyline. What this game has is a refreshing recovery from Black Ops, which was, to a much lesser extent, very much so ridiculed. This is exactly what the gaming community needs and has needed since the release ofWhat everyone is saying about this game is a lie. This game, as many have stated, does not have the same graphics as Modern Warfare 1. Nor does this game have a predictable storyline. What this game has is a refreshing recovery from Black Ops, which was, to a much lesser extent, very much so ridiculed. This is exactly what the gaming community needs and has needed since the release of Black Ops. The multiplayer, contrary to the statements of many, has completely changed its angles on multiplayer gaming, where there were faults, successes were there to fill in the cracks. What we had from Modern Warfare 2 is still there, but we got more. And what everyone said, how this game is exactly the same as Modern Warfare 2, that is only true in the very shortest of aspects. The multiplayer, redefined, unparalleled at this stage in the development of gaming, has not stopped improving. The new game modes it has added have only just begun to express the possibilities of the extremely well-formed map workings. In the future, the only thing I could expect more would be a greater amount of game modes. The campaign, although a tad bit too familiar at times presents the great feel that we have come to expect from an Infinity Ward game, with every bit of thrill and intensity that has always been there. And the Special Ops, playing as a single player seems to be a bit too difficult to obtain certain goals, but as a team, how the darn thing was meant to be played, has the greatest sense of accomplishment to it, just as we have come to expect. When you finally kill the final enemy, when you get to the final objective, you get this over-powering sense of gratification that will be openly welcomed by the open-minded. In my honest opinion, the only true flaw with this game is the amount of criticism it doesn't deserve. This game does not deserve the terrible reviews it has been getting. I hope my review helps to balance out the negatives, and motivate others to purchase this great addition to the world of gaming. Thank you.… Expand
  52. Johnathan_Steel
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    If you like cheap hollywood films, a multiplayer that's so filled with bugs its instantly turned into a fairyland game of pretend in doesn't exist to imaginary honour and will leave a taste all too similar to its predecessor games. Then look no further, I present to you the newest generic fps to hit the market, were sure you're 10 year old kid with a raging hard on for the army like allIf you like cheap hollywood films, a multiplayer that's so filled with bugs its instantly turned into a fairyland game of pretend in doesn't exist to imaginary honour and will leave a taste all too similar to its predecessor games. Then look no further, I present to you the newest generic fps to hit the market, were sure you're 10 year old kid with a raging hard on for the army like all AMuRICUNS should is looking forward to the collecters edition which is jammed packed (just like you're sons ass) with 20lbs of gay men army porn (just for you're darling youth (who totally isnt gay)

    some studies have shown that playing call of duty helps cure kids/adults of the bed wetting problems which so they so desperately need help with.    … Expand
  53. XxSnakekilleRxX
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Normately i made 8 for this game but what they 0 -_-".The campaign is great but short (7hour for 100%) the Multi its very good ,good map just 2 or 3 ugly map.
    The cooperating its very good too but spec ops again :/
  54. itsra1ningmen
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    I can't deny being a COD fanboy, but i love this game. It put a great ending to my favorite shooter trilogy and is continuing to satisfy my multiplayer hunger. Haven't gone into spec ops much, but i did a few with my friend last night and my only complain was that most of the first missions (only unlocked the missions through the level 5 ones) had a majority of them with time limits, thisI can't deny being a COD fanboy, but i love this game. It put a great ending to my favorite shooter trilogy and is continuing to satisfy my multiplayer hunger. Haven't gone into spec ops much, but i did a few with my friend last night and my only complain was that most of the first missions (only unlocked the missions through the level 5 ones) had a majority of them with time limits, this angers me because i got 100% of the achievements on mw2 and for the spec ops, the hardest missions to complete on veteran were any of the missions involving juggernauts, followed closely by missions with time limits. Veteran can be made easy if you take it slow, but time limits make it increasingly more difficult

    Also, for those complaining innovation, what do you want them to do? Anything that Activision innovates you'll just end up **** about being stupid. We all need to learn to be satisfied with something less than perfect.    … Expand
  55. habsfan55
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    this is a amazing game. i have played many call of duty games and this is the best one yet! i dont now why the user score is so low it is a great game for playing alone and a even better one for playing with friends :) you neeeeed to buyy thiss gameee
  56. caviarsteel
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    This game is the pinnacle of my existence. I have never played anything so groundbreaking or so deep in my entire life. It is innovative and unique. You should buy this game.
  57. mix1983
    Nov 10, 2011
    7
    In my opinion, a game that works should get an automatic 5. If it's enjoyable, a 6-8. If groundbreaking and never seen before, a 9 or 10. This game has a bit of all 3. It works, and it should... its the same engine since COD4. As the developer said, the engine's code is spotless because it has been refined so much. This is both good and bad. Good because the engine is as its peakIn my opinion, a game that works should get an automatic 5. If it's enjoyable, a 6-8. If groundbreaking and never seen before, a 9 or 10. This game has a bit of all 3. It works, and it should... its the same engine since COD4. As the developer said, the engine's code is spotless because it has been refined so much. This is both good and bad. Good because the engine is as its peak performance, bad because its the same engine.

    The game gets a 7 in my opinion because the campaign is enjoyable. It, in my opinion is the best of the "trilogy". I played through on Hardened and had to play through again on Veteran. It was an awesome, cinematic, action packed campaign. Short, though.

    The multiplayer is the same old stuff, though. It really is. People are within their rights to refer to it as MW2.5 when it comes to the multiplayer. It's time to take a leap in some other direction IW/Treyarch!

    You'd think with all the money this franchise brings in (9.3 million first day sales) that they could throw a few dedicated servers our way. As long as someone with basic Internet (I'm looking at you DSL for 19.99/mo) can host a match, the obvious issues will never go away.

    So that's it from me. The game works, the campaign is well worth the (short) time. The multiplayer might as well be any of the last few Call of Duty games.

    7/10    … Expand
  58. Clearly2Beast
    Nov 10, 2011
    7
    After three days of playing the game and letting all the hype settle, my "official" review gives MW3 a solid 7, just below BF3 getting an 8.5. While other sites will give MW3 a 8-9.5 out of 10 they review the game based on if you were new to the Call of Duty franchise, but if you've been into the franchise for a while and you load load up MW3 you can't help but have a thought in the backAfter three days of playing the game and letting all the hype settle, my "official" review gives MW3 a solid 7, just below BF3 getting an 8.5. While other sites will give MW3 a 8-9.5 out of 10 they review the game based on if you were new to the Call of Duty franchise, but if you've been into the franchise for a while and you load load up MW3 you can't help but have a thought in the back of your head constantly saying I've played this game for the past 4 years.… Expand
  59. Dipen
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Best with multiplayer...........
    Seriously it should not have this low....
    It does not create graphics details as Battlefield 3 but it does not have mindless waves of trooops in battlefield..
  60. killiana1a
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    Talk about Tony Hawking or Guitar Heroing another series. There is nothing new here that one has not played before in Modern Warfare 2 or Black Ops. Sure, you get updated graphics on a tired Modern Warfare engine and a few new doodads. Yet, nothing game breaking or innovative. This series is going the way of Tony Hawk and Guitar Hero. Two great series who were milked dry by annual releases.
  61. turkmanastan
    Nov 10, 2011
    4
    The good thing that MW3 has going for it is the large array of maps. There are enough maps that you a person shouldn't get sucked into purchasing DLC over the next 12 months. Where the game fails is graphically. The maps work, but they feel very dated. Spec-ops is a great concept, but why is it limited to 2 players? Probably because the developers did not take the time to evolve the game.The good thing that MW3 has going for it is the large array of maps. There are enough maps that you a person shouldn't get sucked into purchasing DLC over the next 12 months. Where the game fails is graphically. The maps work, but they feel very dated. Spec-ops is a great concept, but why is it limited to 2 players? Probably because the developers did not take the time to evolve the game. I have not played the story mode, but Call of Duty is not about the story mode, but the multiplayer experience. It is a shame that gamers can buy Elite and get the locations of enemy spawn points.… Expand
  62. Kenji_de
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    damm i forget the real score ( 5/10 )
    It can be , that the change from IW to Sledgehammer are the problem.
    But for an 1,2 Billions IP this crap ........
  63. Radi0head
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    I have played all the CoD games and decided that I would get MW3 thru my gamefly subscription. As I expected, it is another mundane reproduction of MW with a lackluster campaign that was forgettable by the end. In fact, towards the end of the campaign, I questioned why I was even playing it because it was so boring. Moving on, I went on to multiplayer on live. Same uninventive BS withI have played all the CoD games and decided that I would get MW3 thru my gamefly subscription. As I expected, it is another mundane reproduction of MW with a lackluster campaign that was forgettable by the end. In fact, towards the end of the campaign, I questioned why I was even playing it because it was so boring. Moving on, I went on to multiplayer on live. Same uninventive BS with no substance and the same graphics as past CoD games. The CoD genre is stale and I am so happy that I didn't purchase this game. Off to some other poor sap you go! (Mailed it away today) Hopefully an enraged 12 year old finds it so he can flame people with his mic on live.… Expand
  64. Spinkick9000
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Why is this getting a zero? Simple. No innovation, no score. Good thing I've still got MW2 so I don't waste my time with this. 9.3 Million copies of MW2.5 got sold.
  65. cherrywaves
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    THis game isn't worth 60 bucks. They could have easily released this as an extension pack for mw2, because its the same exact engine, same gameplay, same everything except for a few new multiplayer maps. its just a very lazy attempt to cash in on 60 bucks.
  66. games2love
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    wish i had believed some of the views in metacritic(thought they were all bf3 fanboys).what a dissapointment mw3 is, its like playing mw1. black ops was a much better game. Taking my copy of mw3 into game today to trade in. Anyone looking for a good game go for gears 3. with fifa and now mw3 i feel the 360 is coming to the end of its lifecycle, developers have pushed the current genwish i had believed some of the views in metacritic(thought they were all bf3 fanboys).what a dissapointment mw3 is, its like playing mw1. black ops was a much better game. Taking my copy of mw3 into game today to trade in. Anyone looking for a good game go for gears 3. with fifa and now mw3 i feel the 360 is coming to the end of its lifecycle, developers have pushed the current gen consoles to the limit and have no where else to go. microsoft please bring out a new xbox asap… Expand
  67. adawg1985
    Nov 11, 2011
    6
    They milked the series for everything its worth. Time to start over from scratch. Only bought it because its slightly addictive to play with friends. But honestly its the same ole sh*t.
  68. abdool
    Nov 11, 2011
    1
    First thing I play this game a lot of time it's like modern warfare2 so match doesn't have any thing good just no Difference. The Visualization is same black ops no Difference ether 'I just want ask Activision abut Graphics Engine Why don't make new engine like other Companies ha !!! Is the last game doesn't make A LOT money like 25m copy x 60$=1.5 billion and and half dollars . we loveFirst thing I play this game a lot of time it's like modern warfare2 so match doesn't have any thing good just no Difference. The Visualization is same black ops no Difference ether 'I just want ask Activision abut Graphics Engine Why don't make new engine like other Companies ha !!! Is the last game doesn't make A LOT money like 25m copy x 60$=1.5 billion and and half dollars . we love this title but we are not stopped and we abut this company she like take a money for any thing doesn't Worth Of course not Hell
    no ...    … Expand
  69. Tgreer76
    Nov 11, 2011
    3
    Here is the deal- I loved the jump forward that Treyarch achieved with the gameplay of Black Ops. That is the reason Black Ops did so well too, was the tightness and precision in gameplay. But rather than build on that, Infinity Ward simply took the same game build from MW2, tweaked it a little, improved the graphics, and voila- MW3. You cannot take a step forward in gameplay, the mostHere is the deal- I loved the jump forward that Treyarch achieved with the gameplay of Black Ops. That is the reason Black Ops did so well too, was the tightness and precision in gameplay. But rather than build on that, Infinity Ward simply took the same game build from MW2, tweaked it a little, improved the graphics, and voila- MW3. You cannot take a step forward in gameplay, the most important aspect of gaming period, and then take a step back. That is why I am trading this game in today when I buy Skyrim. That is why this game should not fare as well in sales as Black Ops. Infinity Ward made a game that feels like you should be popping quarters into it, rather than emulate the precision Treyarch achieved. Infinity Ward- I hope you are listening.… Expand
  70. FragmentsOfHope
    Nov 11, 2011
    1
    waste of time. graphics aren't much better. guess ill stick with MW2 and BF3. was looking forward to this but...it just feels like every other COD game. I thought this was going to be a fun, but just feels like a CD stuck on repeat.
  71. nfsdanz
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    I have played modern warfare 2, and i must say that this game is virtually no different!, i am extremely disapointed and think this game is a joke, the men look like plasticine and the animations make the guy look like hes paralysed from the waist down. The graphics are out of date and there is a lack of any innovative new changes. Online is repetitive and the single player campaign isI have played modern warfare 2, and i must say that this game is virtually no different!, i am extremely disapointed and think this game is a joke, the men look like plasticine and the animations make the guy look like hes paralysed from the waist down. The graphics are out of date and there is a lack of any innovative new changes. Online is repetitive and the single player campaign is very short. Wait for it to be in a bargain bin before you even think of buying this game… Expand
  72. KwassaKwassa
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    Not that there is anything wrong with the entire system of how MW works, but if it is exactly the same, why in the hell would you pay 60 dollars for a map pack? And dont bull****, we all know it is the same rehashed game. Campaign, sucks... period. Same TERRIBLE community of fanboys showing undeniable fealty to anything the devs say. 0 out of 10
  73. Shunkan26
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    Ce jeu est une merde c'est un copier coller de modern warfare 1 mais a 70 euros grosse merde du deja vu 600000000fois le solo est ennuyant a mourir les script on les connait tous il était deja présent dans mw1 le jeu est moche c'est de l'arnaque !!!!!!!!!!
  74. averagejo
    Nov 11, 2011
    1
    more than 20 days on mw2, 30 days on black ops ( experienced player )
    i am disappointed with mw3, horrible maps seriously what wer they thinking this game is a downgrade from mw2 imo
    the sound effects are horrible all pistols sound the same all shotguns sound the same infested with (ghost) assasin an unmathced perk in the second class with immunity to cuav and emp seriously wtf boring    more than 20 days on mw2, 30 days on black ops ( experienced player )
    i am disappointed with mw3, horrible maps seriously what wer they thinking this game is a downgrade from mw2 imo
    the sound effects are horrible all pistols sound the same all shotguns sound the same
    infested with (ghost) assasin an unmathced perk in the second class
    with immunity to cuav and emp seriously wtf
    boring killstreaks

    the only good thing about the game was survival    … Expand
  75. Juliapalooza
    Nov 11, 2011
    3
    Ahh, the irony: MODERN Warfare? Perhaps if it was 2007, I would be blown away. But alas! Last I checked, it's 2011 and this installment pales in comparison to the precision, smooth gameplay, realism, and FUN factor of Black Ops. I am well aware of the concept of a series, so I'm not going to slam the fact that it is more of the same. I expected more of the same, but BETTER. ItAhh, the irony: MODERN Warfare? Perhaps if it was 2007, I would be blown away. But alas! Last I checked, it's 2011 and this installment pales in comparison to the precision, smooth gameplay, realism, and FUN factor of Black Ops. I am well aware of the concept of a series, so I'm not going to slam the fact that it is more of the same. I expected more of the same, but BETTER. It simply is not. So disappointed. Trading it in today for Skyrim and will wait for the next COD installment in 2012, most likely to be developed by Treyarch. Oh, and for the record: BF3 sucks, too.… Expand
  76. cochise313
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    I don't understand how this game was in development for two years when it's the same as mw2. This is sad that this game has not changed. I'm happy i got this from gamefly instead of buying it.
  77. thomasf98
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    Modern Warfare 3 is little more than another $59.99 map pack for Call of Duty 4. It's really time that Activision did more than just employing 2 game developers to move building around on maps, change some textures and some minor tweaking of features and then calling it a new game. So lame.
  78. Shotgun45
    Nov 11, 2011
    3
    As a long time fan of the series (and border line fanboy) this game was a huge let down. The campaign was ok at best. The multiplayer is just terrible. Bullet recognition seems to have gotten worse. At least in MW2 when I pulled up on an enemy charging at me I knew that I was going to get the kill. Now it seems that you can be first to spot your enemy running along, first to aim, first toAs a long time fan of the series (and border line fanboy) this game was a huge let down. The campaign was ok at best. The multiplayer is just terrible. Bullet recognition seems to have gotten worse. At least in MW2 when I pulled up on an enemy charging at me I knew that I was going to get the kill. Now it seems that you can be first to spot your enemy running along, first to aim, first to fire, and the first to die with your opponent getting away without a scratch. It's also even easier now to pin your opponents in their spawn. How random is the spawning when your are already in their sights, spawned around the corner from where you just died, or spawning an enemy directly behind you within 5 seconds of running out of the spawn?

    I honestly don't think gamers wanted a lot of change. Which, in a way, is good because this game doesn't deliver in that respect. What a lot of gamers wanted was a game that worked. The series MW series started 4 years ago and seems to be going backwards since.    … Expand
  79. skyrimaugustus
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best game in history of games.
    Absolutely outstanding and nothing like the 2nd or first one.
    Best game in history of games.
    Absolutely outstanding and nothing like the 2nd or first one.
    Best game in history of games.
    Absolutely outstanding and nothing like the 2nd or first one.
    Best game in history of games.
    Absolutely outstanding and nothing like the 2nd or first one.Best game in history of games.
    Absolutely outstanding and nothing like the 2nd or first one.

    Yes.    … Expand
  80. enx
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    Not great - took no risks and kept the same twitchy gameplay. Boring. I enjoyed the previous games (with the exception of blops) but I have moved on to BF3.
  81. Lambchop_vkca
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    Seriously unforgivable what this game is. It's a last minute cash in by idiotic company that doesn't know when to let a game die. Then, to have the audacity to go ask for people to write nice reviews for you? It's sickening. I'm never buying another iw ward game, and certainly not another call of duty. This series should have ended with cod 4.
  82. tekzic
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    Wow 0.0 for failure to try anything new... BF3 all the way for me.. MW is officially dead! Multiplayer feels dusty old and used. Map design is horrid. Most of all i cant stand the little kids on xbox live.
  83. clemheth
    Nov 11, 2011
    1
    I used to love playing COD4, MW2 and Black Ops. There was a variety of multiplayer gameplay: run n gun, flanking, sniping etc. MW3 is just a chaotic mess of close quarters gun spray. you're as likely to kill as get killed. skill doesn't seem to come into it. it's a monotonous, wearying experience. every map is basically the same but with different skins: alleyways and a hill in an AfricanI used to love playing COD4, MW2 and Black Ops. There was a variety of multiplayer gameplay: run n gun, flanking, sniping etc. MW3 is just a chaotic mess of close quarters gun spray. you're as likely to kill as get killed. skill doesn't seem to come into it. it's a monotonous, wearying experience. every map is basically the same but with different skins: alleyways and a hill in an African village, corridors in a european town, tunnels in a construction yard. same design, same gameplay, just different surface appearance. Activision have given us a lazy collection of maps, designed for the lowest common denominator player. Bitterly disappointing. Better off returning to Battlefield 3, which offers better maps, greater gameplay variety, and is all round a more demanding and enjoyable game.… Expand
  84. Moxd
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    This game should be sold at half price. For one, the riot shield is still overpowered and noobs use it on every map. Also why is it that when I fire a rocket at a building, the building holds up to said rocket? Rockets are explosive and explosions usually cause structural damage. For a company with the name "Sledgehammer," this game sure does lack a lot of sledgehammers. Modern Wafer 4This game should be sold at half price. For one, the riot shield is still overpowered and noobs use it on every map. Also why is it that when I fire a rocket at a building, the building holds up to said rocket? Rockets are explosive and explosions usually cause structural damage. For a company with the name "Sledgehammer," this game sure does lack a lot of sledgehammers. Modern Wafer 4 definitely needs more sledgehammers if they expect to see more shallowminded non-gamers dashing out at midnight to buy another copy of the same game with an ever so slightly different cover. Also Skyrim is out in the same week. Go play Skyrim you fools.… Expand
  85. Minoumax
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    Francamente, se repiten. Me parece haber jugado ya a este juego una y otra vez. Si por lo menos el multijugador hubiera evolucionado y traiga novedades frescas e interesantes, pero no es un refrito de todo lo demás con un motor gráfico que envejece. Decepcionado. Ya pueden tomar medidas para el futuro.
  86. GrieverSoul
    Nov 12, 2011
    9
    Many games are released every year with little to no improvement. Games like Fifa, PES, Madden,etc...
    However, Modern Warfare games come out once every 2 years. The improvements made over Modern Warfare 2 are tremendous. The only thing that helds this game back is its graphics. Muddy textures and bad animations. Still, the core of the video games is still the best! Its reponsive and fast    Many games are released every year with little to no improvement. Games like Fifa, PES, Madden,etc...
    However, Modern Warfare games come out once every 2 years. The improvements made over Modern Warfare 2 are tremendous. The only thing that helds this game back is its graphics. Muddy textures and bad animations. Still, the core of the video games is still the best! Its reponsive and fast paced gameplay.

    Modern Warfare 3 is the best multiplayer king. Hate it or love it, you cant deny that.    … Expand
  87. QU4ND2RY
    Nov 11, 2011
    8
    The biggest problem with Modern Warfare 3 is that lots of great changes have been made but none of them are apparent to the consumer. All they see is that the graphics are comparable and the game-play is extremely familiar. These are two very true comments and because they are all that is perceived they tend to overshadow the changes that have been made. Single Player: In true "MichaelThe biggest problem with Modern Warfare 3 is that lots of great changes have been made but none of them are apparent to the consumer. All they see is that the graphics are comparable and the game-play is extremely familiar. These are two very true comments and because they are all that is perceived they tend to overshadow the changes that have been made. Single Player: In true "Michael Bay" form, the campaign is a strand of epic set pieces designed to make your eyes and ears say "What the !@#$." This is getting harder to do since we've been exposed to the same style of presentation for at least two Modern Warfare's before this one. What really resonated with me is that this game ties all the events of previous two games into a coherent and surprisingly good story. The flashbacks and explanation of events happening outside of the players awareness in previous titles was awesome and it made me want to play the other two titles again.

    Spec Ops: The tried and true co-op formula is exactly the same as it was in Modern Warfare 2 except for one major detail which is the addition of Survival. Survival is just plain awesome. I love that the waves of enemies are infinite. I love that we can level up and use all the things that make traditional multi-player awesome like perks, attachments, kill streaks, etc. Survival is also a useful learning tool for players to get used to weapons and other errata of the game without the pressure of performing well against the online masses where stats are tracked and permanent. These two aspects dictate the entire feel and pace of the multi-player games and it's unfortunate because it renders so much in the game useless. Sniper rifles are really just there for show for instance. Multi-player: It's always hard to judge this segment because frankly it takes a long time to figure out the tools and the maps in order to use them efficiently. However, there's two things that I've notice that in my opinion act as the stem for virtually all the problems in the multi-player. First, the maps are significantly smaller than other iterations in the series. I can't tell you how many times I was surprised at how close Domination flags were to each other or how quickly an enemy was already bearing down on me at the beginning of a round. Secondly, even on the larger maps the amount of collusive objects create short lines of sight and make the maps feel and act small. These factors create maps that are chaotic and relentless. Spawn killing is much easier, tactics are less viable, and a lot of the tools and perks are useless because they can't be reliably used in an environment where your lifespan is mere seconds upon spawning. The good things that have changed are aspects that a lot of players probably won't pick up on. A good example is how corners are handled. Many of the corners aren't flat walls with a definitive edge but rather a stack of objects that create an uneven edge. This means players have to gauge their line of sight based on their height in relation to the object and also where the enemy may be coming from. It gives the person approaching the corner a small field of vision on someone who may be sitting around that corner thus making camping a little bit harder. Some corners are completely see-through like glass windows or brush. These provide a murky field of vision on a corner but still leave you vulnerable to damage. These create great risk vs. reward scenarios that the players have to consider each time they approach a corner and I love them.

    Summary: I miss Modern Warfare 1. That's it, what else can I say really? This game is an obvious and predictable evolution of the first Modern Warfare and I feel really underwhelmed playing it. In fact, I must have sat at the menu for 30 minutes wondering why I couldn't convince myself to play multi-player. Instead, I ended up playing Spec Ops all night and I loved it. I guess in contrast to all this I just miss the simplicity and near perfect balance of Modern Warfare 1. Where maps were diverse and sniper rifles were useful. Where gun-play was king and air traffic didn't completely drown out any other sound in the game. And I know this is in high contrast to popular map design but I really miss choke points. Modern Warfare 3 is a great game with liquid smooth game-play and a deep and interesting progression system but in the end, it still isn't enough to make me sell Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare.    … Expand
  88. seannydrama
    Nov 11, 2011
    4
    Pretty much split the baby with my score. The game itself probably deserves about 8 - 9, but the lack of innovation certainly deserves a 1 or 2 (and I can't even say I disagree with 0s). Basically, if you have never played a MW game before, this is a really good game and worth picking up. However, if you have played the rest of the games in the series, you are probably in the camp thatPretty much split the baby with my score. The game itself probably deserves about 8 - 9, but the lack of innovation certainly deserves a 1 or 2 (and I can't even say I disagree with 0s). Basically, if you have never played a MW game before, this is a really good game and worth picking up. However, if you have played the rest of the games in the series, you are probably in the camp that believes this game should have been a $20 DLC, not a full retail game. Good game, but disappointing.… Expand
  89. parlokin
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    First, the 0-5 star reviews are ludicrous. Actual 0-5 star games don't even last on the shelf. MW3 is easily a 9/10 game; for me it is 10/10. It offers an unbelievably smooth, fast-paced and graphically appealing multiplayer experience. The new killstreak formula, gun upgrades, and 16 included maps make the MP fresh and the experience, durable. I wasn't expecting much from the singleFirst, the 0-5 star reviews are ludicrous. Actual 0-5 star games don't even last on the shelf. MW3 is easily a 9/10 game; for me it is 10/10. It offers an unbelievably smooth, fast-paced and graphically appealing multiplayer experience. The new killstreak formula, gun upgrades, and 16 included maps make the MP fresh and the experience, durable. I wasn't expecting much from the single player campaign, but it has been enjoyable. Again, the graphics are wonderful, and set pieces are really majestic; the story is interesting and winding (make sure you pay attention). Finally, unheard of in this class of games, there is another play mode called Spec Ops that included 2 horde-style and mission-style gameplay. These are fun and innovative, and some might enjoy it more than multiplayer. I'm not sure if the BF3 or Halo fanboys are just upset that MW3 is performing so well, or if they are just this immature, but it doesn't make sense that they would waste their time lying on these reviews. This is a great game, and it will last much longer than the ones they are standing behind. Should you be torn between games, MW3 is absolutely the way to go.… Expand
  90. holyman
    Nov 11, 2011
    8
    (This review is not about the modes or the specifics, its about whether its worth $60, there many other reviews here that will offer specifics on the game to you but if your wondering should i spend my $60 on this game then read this review)

    A lot of people have thought this is just some piece of crap game that doesn't deserve to looked at bought and should only be made fun of. To those    (This review is not about the modes or the specifics, its about whether its worth $60, there many other reviews here that will offer specifics on the game to you but if your wondering should i spend my $60 on this game then read this review)

    A lot of people have thought this is just some piece of crap game that doesn't deserve to looked at bought and should only be made fun of. To those who think this is true you are all wrong. Is this a sequel, yes, but is it a crappy game, no. While people complain about no innovation I'm sure that if there was a big change people would be mad. But let's get down to the real business, is this game even worth $60 and many hours of your time, that's your choice, for now i will tell you mine. This game isn't worth $60, maybe $50, probably $40 but not $60. Even not being worth $60, it is a very well made game with good but short campaign, great co-op missions, the awesome zombies like survival, and the famous (whether it be god or bad) multi-player. In my book there are very few games that offer a truly good overall package, MW3 does this but if your only buying for one mode then save your money and buy an older call of duty that has what you are looking for. I hope this can help somebody who is a long time fan who doesn't want to feel cheated because he spent $60 on a game he already played.    … Expand
  91. JoshG19
    Nov 11, 2011
    8
    Call of Duty does and will continue to thrive on one thing, multiplayer. I think overall its a really good game, but i have to agree with the majority, it doesnt feel that different. Is that a bad thing? Depends on who you ask, for me its not that much of a problem because what they do works. My only complaints is it seems that this game has become really tough, especially since in oneCall of Duty does and will continue to thrive on one thing, multiplayer. I think overall its a really good game, but i have to agree with the majority, it doesnt feel that different. Is that a bad thing? Depends on who you ask, for me its not that much of a problem because what they do works. My only complaints is it seems that this game has become really tough, especially since in one shot you could be dead. Also the spawns are really all over the place, maybe even worse than black ops. But as a whole i like the game, and ill probably get use to all the differences in multiplayer as will the rest of the fanbase. I think its time to reinovate COD though… Expand
  92. gbpackersdabest
    Nov 11, 2011
    5
    It is so disappointing to see how certain games do not innovate or do anything new these days. The first modern warfare was amazing compared to any other first person shooter when it first came out. And then after that they didn't do anything new except add new weapons in and thats pretty much it. You have to change things up and video games these days just aren't doing it. Mainly itIt is so disappointing to see how certain games do not innovate or do anything new these days. The first modern warfare was amazing compared to any other first person shooter when it first came out. And then after that they didn't do anything new except add new weapons in and thats pretty much it. You have to change things up and video games these days just aren't doing it. Mainly it is because of all the people out there, they keep on buying these games and as long as these games are selling like crazy they won't innovate, but these critics have to start reviewing these games a lot better. These COD games are all the same and they still get good reviews. I will never buy a COD game until they actually do something new and change some stuff up.… Expand
  93. KoSViper22
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    To begin Why try to fix something is not broken and no i am not a fan boy. this game is fantastic i have been happy and satisfied, the single player is top notch, it sure to hell has a better play through than battlefield 3 or rage it also has a far better finish (no spoilers from me). yes the multi player is similar but that's what you want a game that works plays well and is loads of funTo begin Why try to fix something is not broken and no i am not a fan boy. this game is fantastic i have been happy and satisfied, the single player is top notch, it sure to hell has a better play through than battlefield 3 or rage it also has a far better finish (no spoilers from me). yes the multi player is similar but that's what you want a game that works plays well and is loads of fun to play. the strike package is genius and the map cut out campers which do my head in in previous games. this for me is the best COD game to date and i say more of the same please. IW, sledgehammer keep at it. Love this game and will continue to play… Expand
  94. LUCAS00764
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    O melhor fps que ja joguei até hoje, história envolvente e um multiplayer fantástico.
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  95. DJBKnockin
    Nov 11, 2011
    8
    I think the game is great I have only played Multiplayer so far yet reading comments I doubt any 1 can make a better game lol! We go to MW for Arcade War atleast I know I do! Its not innovating its FPS shoot em up bang bang! Its Modern Warfare its the same systems this isnt x box 720 learn to program games or shut up!
  96. Puglicous
    Nov 11, 2011
    9
    The story is decent and the new survival mode is fun. It is a bit 'more of the same" but they did it well. The story is better than B3's story and at least I can take my party with me into a game and not be thrown into the other team. They did a good job.
  97. Xx7FROST7xX
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    I don't see what everyones problem with this game is. Its exactly what I expected. New maps guns ect it does remind me a lot of MW2 but that game was great why mess with something thats not broke. I personally Love this game I'm sure its gonna give me hours and hours of fun!
  98. NsDLotionOnSkn
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    400,000,000 million first day sales. An Epic campaign and good solid muliplayer the haters are in the minority so go take a walk...Losers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  99. Okrean
    Nov 11, 2011
    7
    To be honest, it doesn't matter how good this game is, it'll sell.

    This is because there are certain things this game does very well, the campaign is a giant Michael Bay movie and the multiplayer really is the same thing you've been playing since COD4, but that's really not such a bad thing. There is an entire category of gamers that fall under the twitchy trigger finger shooter    To be honest, it doesn't matter how good this game is, it'll sell.

    This is because there are certain things this game does very well, the campaign is a giant Michael Bay movie and the multiplayer really is the same thing you've been playing since COD4, but that's really not such a bad thing.

    There is an entire category of gamers that fall under the twitchy trigger finger shooter category, you show them a different game and they will want nothing to do with it. COD is all they want, and for this kind of person this game is probably a wise choice.

    The campaign is fun, the multiplayer I really have lost intrest in. It seems harsh, but it's true, I poured many hours into COD4s and MW2s mutliplayers, I thought they were both great games. Black Ops got boring too fast, but that's not because it wasn't a good game, it was just the same old stuff. MW3, as a multiplayer game has lost my intrest, to be fair the entire COD franchise as a multiplayer series has lost my intrest since I started playing BC2.

    I've not yet brought BF3 so I really can't compare yet, but I would reccomend this game if you are a cod fan. For anyone else, maybe, take your pick.    … Expand
  100. RyanLeichty
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is exactly what the game advertised itself to be, and therefore my expectations were met! I love the game! I was very disappointed with Battlefield 3 for the xbox 360, as the game looks nothing like what you see in the trailers. Battlefield: Bad Company 2 actually looked better in my opinion, on a console that is.
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Critic score distribution:
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  1. Gamer Limit
    Jan 11, 2012
    85
    Ultimately, Modern Warfare 3 feels similar to it's brethren, but that doesn't mean it isn't a great game. The single player element is still exciting, and multiplayer has more options than ever – if you're a fan of Call of Duty, Modern Warfare 3 is a no brainer.
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  2. Game Over Online
    Dec 28, 2011
    84
    Modern Warfare 3, while still an excellent thrill ride in its own right, feels far too similar to MW2 or even Black Ops for my taste.
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  3. Xbox World 360 Magazine UK
    Dec 12, 2011
    88
    I never expected Modern Warfare 3 to go toe-to-toe with EA's juggernaut this year, but it came out of the gates with a tour de force campaign and co-op mode. It loses points with a perhaps too-familiar multiplayer that caters to the juvenile on Xbox Live; though don't be mistaken, Modern Warfare 3 is one hell of a shooter and a highlight for a series that just won't die – no matter how much we wish it bloody would, at times.
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