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. vtolegend
    Dec 13, 2011
    10
    I had originally given this game a 9, but after constant glitches and bugs, and patches that screw something else up, I'm now giving it a 2. Terrible.
  2. JamieMadrox85
    Nov 20, 2011
    8
    The single player aspect of the game, while predictable, was miles better than battlefield 3's. Battlefield 3's campaign just ended up feeling awkward most of the time with rampant unnecessary QTEs. There were actually very few in MW3 by comparison. The action set pieces of mw3 i feel were pretty well done, though there were only a couple of parts in the game that you might actuallyThe single player aspect of the game, while predictable, was miles better than battlefield 3's. Battlefield 3's campaign just ended up feeling awkward most of the time with rampant unnecessary QTEs. There were actually very few in MW3 by comparison. The action set pieces of mw3 i feel were pretty well done, though there were only a couple of parts in the game that you might actually remember post-finishing the game. On the other hand the multiplayer is basically what you've come to expect from the call of duty series. It still plays great but there isn't a "ton" of new things to check out. Which is basically my only real problem with the game-the lack of new stuff.… Expand
  3. CAPTAIN_DACADO
    Nov 20, 2011
    7
    Like most user's come to comment... unfortunatley modern warfare 3 doesn't differ much from its prequal modern warfare 2... regarding innovation through the campaign or multiplayer aspect. though the game is enhanced with a new gameplay of survival... which borders kinda along the line of zombies from treyarchs black ops series. no doubt you will waste alot of hours playing modern warfare,Like most user's come to comment... unfortunatley modern warfare 3 doesn't differ much from its prequal modern warfare 2... regarding innovation through the campaign or multiplayer aspect. though the game is enhanced with a new gameplay of survival... which borders kinda along the line of zombies from treyarchs black ops series. no doubt you will waste alot of hours playing modern warfare, and not all will fill totally disappointed with the outcome... but for me personally the one thing that made this game average, was the lack of system link and being able to cram rooms of competitive friend together without needing to fall victim to a great marketing scam of having to be online... what ever happened to lan gaming and getting together to pown your friend arse...? ok so system link is possible but due to pure laziness of programming or even conflict of frame rates its only 1 player per screen... shame it doesn't mention that on the box when its says 2- 18 players... anyone got 18 xbox's and tv 's to hook up?
    as for the campaign it does succeed in endless action trying to envigorate into the storyline. but with great dissappointment like most gamers after the campaign you may just end up like me feeling ripped off and wonder why you queued up first thing for it's release paying for such expense when it is clear false advertisement and the same marketing scam we have come to known for many years that is call of duty.    … Expand
  4. Tonyisserious
    Nov 20, 2011
    0
    I've told myself many times, no game deserves zero. I've played video games since I was an infant, and since being an infant, I've seen the gaming industry go through a revolution. The gaming industry moves faster than in terms of innovation, than any other medium in the WORLD.

    To me, that is amazing. So I'll begin, with saying I did not have to pay money for this game, I borrowed it    I've told myself many times, no game deserves zero. I've played video games since I was an infant, and since being an infant, I've seen the gaming industry go through a revolution. The gaming industry moves faster than in terms of innovation, than any other medium in the WORLD.

    To me, that is amazing.

    So I'll begin, with saying I did not have to pay money for this game, I borrowed it from a friend, so its not like I'am upset that I got ripped off.

    There has only been one game series that I've ever seen before, that completely screwed up every game in their series after the first one. And that game is Halo. Halo one is great game, for us PC fanboys (I used to be) it'll always have a place in our hearts. Then Halo 2 came out, I grabbed that game opening day, and never once in my entire life have I ever been so disappointed by a inanimate object.


    But you know what the difference between Halo, and Call of Duty is?

    Bungie (the company behind Halo) actually tried.

    Bungie actually tried to make a game that would CRUSH, their previous one. And you can see it in every aspect, even if you hate halo 2 and every one after it like I do, you can't help but appreciate the technology they've created, and what they've done.

    We are getting to a point now, where third party gaming companies (those games the mainstream doesn't buy) after innovating more than Activision. And yes, I know Bungie is a developer, and Activision is a producer. But the difference, is that Bungie's producer tells them "Make a great game", Activision tells their developers "It releases next november".

    So you can't help but assume the game it already going to be terrible. But no matter I gave it a chance.
    I myself am I fan of multiplayer, I hate single player everything, so for the benefit of the score of this game, I will not rate the single player. In my opinion, if you are buying this game for the single player, you need psychological help.

    Anyways, lets take a look.
    MAPS:
    Okay, so in standard call of duty fashion, excluding Call of Duty 4 all the maps are designed in a "circle" fashion. Which means that all the players are basically running around the map in a circle all the time.

    What does this mean for gameplay? It means that no matter what your style is, you will get shot in the back, all the time. Not only that, but the cover is completely useless being that the guns do not have any recoil. Even if you can't be seen by your enemy, they can easily shoot you through a wall.

    Not only that, but I don't know if this has been a common problem. But probably one of my biggest pet peeves in a game, is giving me the option of spawning into the game, I press that button, and guess what happens? I die.

    Its extremely easy to figure out the spawns, and sit in a position where you can spawn kill all match.

    Thats called poor design, and the only difference between this game and Call of duty 4, is some guns have recoil in cod4, and some of the maps are designed so you aren't continuously shot in the back (though not all).

    GAMEPLAY:
    Oh god, can we skip this one? NO?!

    Basically here is what makes Call of duty so addictive, here is why people buy it, and if you like the sound of this, YOU SHOULD BUY THIS GAME. Not rent, you should buy. You will love it I promise.

    Best feature about call of duty (in my opinion) is turning on your system of choice, and getting into a game as fast as your system turned on.

    But as soon as I notice this great feature, I just as quickly realize my most hated part of a call of duty game.
    The gameplay.

    Its designed, the sprinting, the movement, the recoil on the weapons, the attachment for the weapons, how much it takes for you to die; this is all designed you make you feel like you are the in game version of Jesus Christ.

    Let me explain;

    Now lets say, you are absolutely TERRIBLE at first person shooters, call of duty is a perfect first stop IF you know nothing about video games, and what it means to put care into a game. You will do GREAT in call of duty, you will be SO proud of yourself, want to know why?

    Because of the poor map design, followed by all those things above, you will no matter what enter a scenario, where you will slaughter your enemies, in what way exactly I have no idea. But you will do so well for just a brief 10 seconds, and that for most people is reward enough.

    SOUND: **** just **** sorry. They have so much money they can afford the biggest names to make an INSANE soundtrack. Not only that, in not one single call of duty game in the history of call of duty have they ever used real gun sounds for all the guns. Meaning you have an MP5k, that actually makes the sound of an FN P90. Which for most, who cares? But for gun dorks like me, its a big deal. GRAPHICS: Call of duty 4? HOW OLD IS THAT GAME, WHY USE THE SAME ENGINE?! INNOVATION: I made this last category as a punchline for my Review.    … Expand
  5. T1d3
    Nov 20, 2011
    10
    The game is simply amazing I feel they tie up the story nicely all the while introducing new characters along with the ones from the previous installments. Multi-player is terrific they really got back to the basics of what made the game fun. overall a 10/10 in my books
  6. Linkachu
    Nov 20, 2011
    0
    It sucks, nuf said. Its just a copy of every other shooter out there. I can't believe Activision is making billions of dollars of of this, it just isn't fair to good games.
  7. PhxBrother88
    Nov 20, 2011
    0
    Ill keep it simple, Same old same old. I actually am going back to playing the old MW games cause the levels are better, I mean really? It seems like they just threw a bunch of old map designs they had lying around......ugh no comment Giving it a 0 for 0 effort to make something new!
  8. HTML_iLegendary
    Nov 20, 2011
    7
    Here is your unbiased opinion on the game:
    I'll admit, I went into this game with a heap of skepticism after reading about it in Game Informer, but bought it at midnight anyways. I couldn't have been more disappointed, despite the fact taht I knew what I was getting into. The game feels like Modern Warfare 2.5, with just a few changes to the multiplayer. The new killstreak system is a cool    Here is your unbiased opinion on the game:
    I'll admit, I went into this game with a heap of skepticism after reading about it in Game Informer, but bought it at midnight anyways. I couldn't have been more disappointed, despite the fact taht I knew what I was getting into. The game feels like Modern Warfare 2.5, with just a few changes to the multiplayer. The new killstreak system is a cool new edition, but because of how easy it is to get a UAV, you are almost forced to use Assassin as your second perk. I was also disappointed to hear the same soundtrack. When I leveled up for the first time, and heard that same exact guitar sound, I couldn't help but groan. The graphics are one of the most frustrating things in the game. It's ridiculous that a game that proclaimed itself the most anticipated release of the year to not even be on par with some of the year's best graphics (ie. Skyrim or Battlefield). So why is it rated a 7? I will be completely honest. The fact that everyone bought this game, including the people on my friend's list, makes this game fun. That is honestly why I don't find myself playing Battlefield more, seeing as it is easily a better game. Oh, and I cannot be proclaimed a fanboy. Battlefield 3 was the first in the series that I had actually bought, while I had bought the past 3 COD titles. So, in other words, I used to be a COD fan. I even used to care about my K/D ratio, but since I don't even like this game, I spend the majority of the time pissing people off in Search and Destroy. I honestly think that people's 0 ratings are justified, because you need to counter out the people who ridiculously rated it a 10. Also, shame on the "professional critics" who rated this game 100 out of 100. You cannot call yourself a gamer and not see all the flaws in this game. This game lacks innovation, and is just a copy/paste of other successful games. Go play a private match and tell me where they got the ideas of Infection, Gun Game and One in the Chamber. Survival is the same, but I won't fault them since every FPS seems to be getting some kind of survival mode. However, this survival mode is a bit lame, seeing as you play on multiplayer maps, rather than maps created exclusively for this game mode, like Nazi Zombies was. If this was the first in a series, this would be a terrific game, and one I would recommend everyone buy. However, seeing as this is the 3rd Modern Warfare release, I see no reason why this game is heralded by so many people.    … Expand
  9. stompingllama
    Nov 20, 2011
    0
    bad game...............................................................................................................................................................................................................
  10. Masterb24
    Nov 20, 2011
    8
    Call of Duty has always produced great games. I played the original COD on the PC and slowly migrated to the Xbox, playing every COD along the way. I don't understand why there are so many negative scores for this game. It's Call of Duty. You should know exactly what you are getting by now, which is a satisfying single player experience, along with a great and deep multi-player. All ofCall of Duty has always produced great games. I played the original COD on the PC and slowly migrated to the Xbox, playing every COD along the way. I don't understand why there are so many negative scores for this game. It's Call of Duty. You should know exactly what you are getting by now, which is a satisfying single player experience, along with a great and deep multi-player. All of these people saying that they didn't do anything different, the graphics are the same, the game is similar to modern-warfare and mw2, they are right. But there is one thing that every Call of Duty game is as well: fun. When you buy a Call of Duty game, you know you are going to have fun whenever you play it, and that is exactly what you get with MW3. Battlefield 3 is the same as Bad Company 2, Skyrim has more noticeable changes but the formula is the same, Gears 3 is basically the same game with some additions, and all of these games are good too, so the poor user reviews don't make any sense. Return the game and quit complaining while the rest of us will be playing in some awesome online warfare. Haters gonna hate.… Expand
  11. Revolt
    Nov 20, 2011
    8
    First off, let me say that everyone that gives this game a poor score is because they don't think about why they don't like it. They all say "It's the same thing everytime" That is somewhat true. The main reason though is that many hardcore fans put so much time into the Call Of Duty before this is that they get bored. I believe this is a great game, but not the same kind of great when IFirst off, let me say that everyone that gives this game a poor score is because they don't think about why they don't like it. They all say "It's the same thing everytime" That is somewhat true. The main reason though is that many hardcore fans put so much time into the Call Of Duty before this is that they get bored. I believe this is a great game, but not the same kind of great when I bought my first Call Of Duty, COD 4. I got it right before MW2, so I didn't put so much time into it until months after I got MW2. But COD 4 got me used to Call Of Duty. I wasn't so competitve during COD 4 or MW2, I mainly had fun and just messed around. But then Black Ops came out and I waited for Midnight Release. I swear everyday after school I would come home and play it, and I was extremely competive. (K/D and winloss) During the summer I hit 15th prestige and anxiously awaited MW3. Truth is, I have no motivation to play this game. I like to win, but why be so competitive that when the next game comes out no one cares about the last one. So basically, the multiplayer is the same thing that brought me into MW3, while attracting new people. The campaign story is great, but ending is sorta dissapointment. If you are new to Call Of Duty, this is deff. a fresh game.… Expand
  12. greenpaint
    Nov 20, 2011
    0
    copy and past game same every year, feels exactly the same as playing black ops. the game takes no skill and they use many of the same animations and sounds over and over again. literary gets boring after playing two matches online. if you actually find this game fun and play it for hours on end you must literally have **** for brains, the worst most over-hyped game ever made don't evercopy and past game same every year, feels exactly the same as playing black ops. the game takes no skill and they use many of the same animations and sounds over and over again. literary gets boring after playing two matches online. if you actually find this game fun and play it for hours on end you must literally have **** for brains, the worst most over-hyped game ever made don't ever waste money on this.… Expand
  13. Blu-Ace
    Nov 21, 2011
    10
    It's the best FPS you can get right now on consoles. Stellar package, fantastic multiplayer, and it's better than that laggy 30fps BF3. Seriously BF3 is garbage on consoles.
  14. kobebeanbryant
    Nov 21, 2011
    0
    i'm rating this game a 0 because i think it's hilarious that people actually care about user ratings. who cares what users have to say? just look at the sales numbers and unless u go to a community college, u can figure out that people love this game. critics still rave about this game. and quite simply, cod is the best fps franchise out there right now. it's hard to innovate every yeari'm rating this game a 0 because i think it's hilarious that people actually care about user ratings. who cares what users have to say? just look at the sales numbers and unless u go to a community college, u can figure out that people love this game. critics still rave about this game. and quite simply, cod is the best fps franchise out there right now. it's hard to innovate every year when cod4 set the bar extremely high in 07… Expand
  15. Drew1991
    Nov 21, 2011
    0
    To be honest I expected more form this sequel. I personally feel let down, there could have been a better campaign. The campaign had to many over the top actions sequence that left a bad taste. Multiplayer could have been so much better. I feel as if this game was more of a content dump then a true sequel. Don't get me wrong survival is really nice addition to the game. Have that said oneTo be honest I expected more form this sequel. I personally feel let down, there could have been a better campaign. The campaign had to many over the top actions sequence that left a bad taste. Multiplayer could have been so much better. I feel as if this game was more of a content dump then a true sequel. Don't get me wrong survival is really nice addition to the game. Have that said one game mode can't save this game from being bad. The multiplayer in this game is getting stale. I feel at this point they rushed the product out before making big changes/fixes. I guess Activision know if they put the name "call of duty" on any of there products people will buy.… Expand
  16. craziirob111
    Nov 21, 2011
    1
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  17. lndcobra
    Nov 21, 2011
    0
    This is not a new game, its almost identical to MW2, just different maps, and couple extra weapons and killstreaks! They didnt fix any of the issues that MW2 had! No kick vote, player/lobby matching is so bad still, spawns are ridiculous! and full of bugs
  18. cblackwe
    Nov 21, 2011
    1
    Now, let me start off by saying I don't personally own this game. 'How can you write a review then, if you don't own it?!' Well I have played it for multiple hours on a close friends system, so my knowledge of the game is there. However, the reason I did not purchase this game was because unlike all the other saps who got suckered into the hype of this being another 'Call of Duty' game, INow, let me start off by saying I don't personally own this game. 'How can you write a review then, if you don't own it?!' Well I have played it for multiple hours on a close friends system, so my knowledge of the game is there. However, the reason I did not purchase this game was because unlike all the other saps who got suckered into the hype of this being another 'Call of Duty' game, I realized after playing MW2 and Black Ops that the games never change. EVERY SINGLE MW game is nearly and exact replica of its predecessor. Same mediocre campaign, same multi-player with a crappy HUD, and same poor excuse for a 'Spec Ops' mode. It almost pains me to know how many people got suckered into buying this, but then again, not everyone is as smart as me I suppose. On a more serious note, the Call of Duty twitter page tweeted a couple days ago saying "#MW3 is the most played game on Xbox Live right now, and 3 of the other top 20 played games are in the Call of Duty franchise." Really? Really? Ouch, cut me deep COD, cut me deep. As many times as I have asked my friend to return COD for a better game or at least his money back, he refuses to do so. It is this type of fan base that will keep the COD games alive unfortunately. Here's to a lifetime of the same game over and over again!… Expand
  19. IDontKnowWho
    Nov 21, 2011
    3
    COD 4 was a good game. It had every aspect for a good few years. The problem with the sequels is that there is not much to update or add. MW2 was good as well but i though that the game play was getting repetitive. Its basically COD 4 with new guns and a new campaign. At this point infinity ward is having a 4 year hangover thinking that as long as it has the Modern Warfare name, it willCOD 4 was a good game. It had every aspect for a good few years. The problem with the sequels is that there is not much to update or add. MW2 was good as well but i though that the game play was getting repetitive. Its basically COD 4 with new guns and a new campaign. At this point infinity ward is having a 4 year hangover thinking that as long as it has the Modern Warfare name, it will sell. I am not the only one thinking about leaving COD for Halo or Battlefield. The campaign was disappointing because it was highly predictable. The multiplayer has become boring. Plus since there was a minimum change in mechanics, the best players are still the best and there is no chance for new players to play and enjoy it. There is absolutely no reason to pick up this game or the next to come if it will be the same year after year.… Expand
  20. ploeg8393
    Nov 21, 2011
    3
    Shouldn't this be MW2.1?

    The critics are obviously a bunch of idiots that got paid to review the game highly. The campaign was disappointing, i can't even remember any of the missions, none stand out. The multiplayer brings back the problems of MW2 like quick scoping, bad spawning and sniping across the map with a pistol. It doesn't help that the maps are the size of a cubical but have    Shouldn't this be MW2.1?

    The critics are obviously a bunch of idiots that got paid to review the game highly. The campaign was disappointing, i can't even remember any of the missions, none stand out. The multiplayer brings back the problems of MW2 like quick scoping, bad spawning and sniping across the map with a pistol. It doesn't help that the maps are the size of a cubical but have 2 or 3 levels to hit your form across the map.

    Black ops is a far superior game than 2 or 3. I am trying my hardest to say that i like this game but i think i am in denial.    … Expand
  21. youngs91
    Nov 21, 2011
    0
    If you take a game from 5 years ago and release it today, it will not hold up to today's standards. MW3 is exactly that. It is another version of COD4 but in my opinion worse, because the few things in COD4 that made it seem fresh and unique no longer have that feeling. Also, the creative and memorable and original maps from COD4 have now been replaced with bland forgettable maps that seemIf you take a game from 5 years ago and release it today, it will not hold up to today's standards. MW3 is exactly that. It is another version of COD4 but in my opinion worse, because the few things in COD4 that made it seem fresh and unique no longer have that feeling. Also, the creative and memorable and original maps from COD4 have now been replaced with bland forgettable maps that seem like the developers made as a chore. "Oh lets just change the maps so we can call it a new game, and change as little else as possible." EXACT same menus. EXACT same interface. EXACT same leveling. The list of improvements or even changes is much much shorter than the list of things that are exactly the same. COD is not a sports franchise! You cannot release the same game every year and expect people to like it. I feel like I wasted my money and have no faith in these developers anymore. And yes, zero is a fair score because that is how much effort the developers put into this game. Zero.… Expand
  22. W4YN3
    Nov 21, 2011
    2
    The only good thing about this game is its campaign and even that has pointless scenes in it that have no purpose in the plot of the campaign as a whole, the multiplayer is just a copy over from MW2 but everytings been made a lot shinier. they knew they couldnt release another Game without adding something a little different so they added Team defender and Kill confirmed which for a twoThe only good thing about this game is its campaign and even that has pointless scenes in it that have no purpose in the plot of the campaign as a whole, the multiplayer is just a copy over from MW2 but everytings been made a lot shinier. they knew they couldnt release another Game without adding something a little different so they added Team defender and Kill confirmed which for a two year development cycle goes to show how much they know this game will sell no matter what they do. In 2 years we have a mid length campaign and 2 new games modes which dont require very much skill in thinking up, this game has just gone down hill from MW, greed has killed the franchise. but is you like the Modern warfare campaign then be sure to pick the game up it still is a decent campaign but is it really worth £45 i dont think so.… Expand
  23. carmichael74
    Nov 21, 2011
    0
    Its time that Call of Duty does a complete revamp of there system. Not having party chat in all available games modes online or even 4-player co-op on survival mode and even spec ops mode is completely
    unacceptable at this point in the game. Every year gamers are treated to a new release of the franchise with limited changes and upgrades to the game. Although i do enjoy playing the game    Its time that Call of Duty does a complete revamp of there system. Not having party chat in all available games modes online or even 4-player co-op on survival mode and even spec ops mode is completely
    unacceptable at this point in the game. Every year gamers are treated to a new release of the franchise with limited changes and upgrades to the game. Although i do enjoy playing the game for a week or 2 it quickly loses its pizzaz. Im hoping that Activision can invest some of its billions of dollars into changing the future of the game for the best.    … Expand
  24. 3Bit
    Nov 21, 2011
    0
    Game is no different from modern warfare 2, seriously this is an expansion pack DLC. Very stupid of activision to use some of the same buildings, items etc. As mw2.

    I gave up on cod after the fourth one, was always a Halo and BF fan anyways.
  25. RavingChimp
    Nov 21, 2011
    1
    There is a lot of hype surrounding this release however for the first time since COD4 I didn't buy into it. Rather than purchase this I picked up a friends copy with a plan to complete the campaign over the weekend and have a few goes on Multiplayer. I'm glad I didn't spend £40 on this.. Campaign is dull (to the point I didn't even bother to complete it) Multiplayer had someThere is a lot of hype surrounding this release however for the first time since COD4 I didn't buy into it. Rather than purchase this I picked up a friends copy with a plan to complete the campaign over the weekend and have a few goes on Multiplayer. I'm glad I didn't spend £40 on this.. Campaign is dull (to the point I didn't even bother to complete it) Multiplayer had some of the worst maps I have played in any FPS.. I thought they made a big deal about how they were trying to remove campers etc from the game.. so they made each map like a maze and provided plenty of dark places to lie on the floor and wait for passing trade.

    Compared to some other titles which have just come out this is a weak, poor game. Cashes in on previous success.    … Expand
  26. MiniDanTheMan
    Nov 21, 2011
    8
    This game is not perfect, nor innovative. But it builds on a series which I had followed and loved since Call of Duty 2. The campaign is excellent, if a little predictable. The improved Spec Ops mode is fun with friends and has the potential for many hours of gameplay. The multiplayer is very familiar but builds on the MW2 multiplayer which I know and love. To all that have given the gameThis game is not perfect, nor innovative. But it builds on a series which I had followed and loved since Call of Duty 2. The campaign is excellent, if a little predictable. The improved Spec Ops mode is fun with friends and has the potential for many hours of gameplay. The multiplayer is very familiar but builds on the MW2 multiplayer which I know and love. To all that have given the game a 0, I don't think that the lack of innovation should warrant this. Sure, I would have loved if the engine had been upgraded and so on, but I will continue to play the game regardless of this aspect. Do I think this game deserves a 10? No. But Infinity Ward have delivered a game which I have enjoyed and will continue to enjoy for months to come.… Expand
  27. GerOhMyGosh
    Nov 22, 2011
    5
    Disappointing in many ways. It was hard to get through the game as it felt as if it were the same game over. It's more of a MW2.1 Even if you enjoyed the previous games, it's more of a burned out feeling at this point as it does nothing to improve on older games.
  28. iFury
    Nov 22, 2011
    0
    Congrats on screwing over fans.
    These games have just been CODMW1 rehashes ever since.
    Still using the same 1999 Quake 3 engine with just modifications.
    Time to move on. Remake the game, get a real engine.
    They all play the same, look the same. Everything about every COD now are the same. Sadly the only good ones were COD:2 MW1.
  29. Moe_Fugga
    Nov 22, 2011
    6
    * Headnote- I refer to the "physics and mechanics" as the feel of game as well as gun damage/range/knockdown system*

    I am a long time player of the Call of Duty series. We'll start off with Call of Duty 4 for times sake. Brilliant. Utterly and thoroughly brilliant. Mechanics, physics, perks system, guns, damage, levels, and every other aspect of the game was flawless. I still play it to    * Headnote- I refer to the "physics and mechanics" as the feel of game as well as gun damage/range/knockdown system*

    I am a long time player of the Call of Duty series. We'll start off with Call of Duty 4 for times sake. Brilliant. Utterly and thoroughly brilliant. Mechanics, physics, perks system, guns, damage, levels, and every other aspect of the game was flawless. I still play it to this day if I can find a loby that isn't full of hackers. World at War... it was good. It wasn't COD4, but it worked as a refreshing take on the game. Treyarch, however, has never lived up to the standard that was set by Infinity Ward (MW1 and 2 Era). Modern Warfare 2... **** EPIC. This game refined COD4 and enhanced the game to the next level. Everything that was good about COD 4 was even better in MW2 including the better graphics/environment. Plus, the best thing about this game was that it rewarded players for being good. Yes the noob toobs, and rockets were annoying, but you could still manage. It seemed that IW was telling the players that "If you can't play with the big dogs, go play Mario Kart". There was no "leveling out the playing field" or any trash like that. Me and my buddies would party up and **** on kids all night. And that is the way it was. Perfect. Black Ops (or Wack Ops IMO).... total **** Just as MW2 hit the nail on the head, so to speak, Wack Ops missed and hit their thumb, time after time. This game leveled out the playing field because Treyarch felt sorry for the kids who got **** on in MW2. Every gun was the same. No matter whether level 56 or 6 you could do just as good as the next as far as having a good gun because they were all alike. Camping was rewarded because the maps were full of camping spots and a camper could hide behind a rock or dumpster and kill as many people as a runner with actual skill. And the mechanics/physics were just **** Characters felt wierd knifing, reloading, and moving. Treyarch essentially **** up big time as far as skilled players were concerned. Now, why we are here. Modern Warfare 3. Let me say this; Activision, when you lost the original Infinity Ward dev team, you lost everything. They knew what it was to make a good game. When you try to bring "innovation" into gaming you usually **** it up for the majority of your followers. What you needed to do was re-vamp the graphics, make new and original levels (not cut and paste), and basically do what EA did with Battlefield. Keep the same game in tact, but REFINE it. MW3 is pretty good don't get me wrong. I like the feel of the game, I like the new game mode ideas, and I like the weapons system. The weapons mechanics and physics and unlock system is just as good as MW2. The MAJOR gripe that I have is the perks system. In a multiplayer game designed around perks and player/gun enhancements.... the perks and gun enhancements are PRETTY IMPORTANT. You took what MW2 had and you took out what YOU thought were the BAD perks. You did not come up with anything new and creative, but you took Basic mechanics out of the BASIC game (like moving fast while looking down the sights and acquiring targets at a further range) and made them perks. All the while you divided up good perks and pro perks to make the game more leveled. Sleight of hand and faster ads should have never been split up. Invisibility to radar AND airstreaks only makes sense. Not one perk for each. It seems as if you were in such a bind to come up with new ideas that you took a Shelby GT500, removed the engine, and put in a 4 cylinder in order to claim that you get better gas mileage with this years model. You did nothing except make it worse and tried to pass it off as being MIND-BLOWINGLY innovative.
    Activision, don't let Treyarchs views cloud the Modern Warfare series because that is what it fells like is happening. Don't "innovate" the game. Just make it better. Fine tune it. You don't have to replace the engine and transmission in a car to make it faster. Use what you have and build off of that. Go back to MW2 and fine tune the following;
    1. Graphics
    2. NEW environments/levels
    3. Guns and unlock system (MW3's has a good balance)(Maybe some cool new guns wouldn't hurt)
    4. Explosions - Lets face it. Grenades, rockets, and mines do more damage and rightfully should. Take it back to MW2 days.
    5. PERKS!!! LEAVE THEM ALONE!!!

    Do this and I guarantee that I would be back to your game. Until then.... I'll be on Battlefield 3. A truly better game.    … Expand
  30. pauljohnson
    Nov 23, 2011
    10
    Graphics exactly the same as when the fourth installment was released. All the maps are the same recycled, predictable settings that we'd come to expect from a brainless action shooter. The story is also the same repetitive storyline, just recycled over again to produce something only slightly different. This has the same problems as its predecessors; sloppy movement, annoying AI,Graphics exactly the same as when the fourth installment was released. All the maps are the same recycled, predictable settings that we'd come to expect from a brainless action shooter. The story is also the same repetitive storyline, just recycled over again to produce something only slightly different. This has the same problems as its predecessors; sloppy movement, annoying AI, predictable storylines and settings, a campaign that is far too short and does not hold up against a second run through. Oh, and the same, wooden characters who shout generic military lines like "Hehehe, this'll get the bastards", and "Light' em up!"

    Exactly what I was expecting from Call of Duty now, just a churned out, thoughtless, soul sucking piece of **** designed only to brainlessley entertain you, but even then it falls short on its second play through.    … Expand
  31. MattDM
    Nov 24, 2011
    9
    Surely if it aint broke don't fix it is applicable here!? Excellent single player, multiplayer that will be played to years (or until the next one). Not breaking new ground but not everything has to!
  32. Battle_P0pe
    Dec 10, 2011
    0
    I had the misfortune of playing this at my friends house, and I didn't think it was possible to make a game worse than Modern Warfare 2; Infinity Ward proved me wrong. To start, the campaign is lackluster as usual, with no real plot of depth. just a bunch of flashy explosions and a maybe a chase scene or two. The characters are 2D, with no real personality or anything to make themeI had the misfortune of playing this at my friends house, and I didn't think it was possible to make a game worse than Modern Warfare 2; Infinity Ward proved me wrong. To start, the campaign is lackluster as usual, with no real plot of depth. just a bunch of flashy explosions and a maybe a chase scene or two. The characters are 2D, with no real personality or anything to make theme memorable or likable. The plot is predictable, boring, and awful as a whole. I predicted everything that would happen, such as Soap dying and Makarov dying, so there are no real plot twists or anything to keep you interested in playing. The Multiplayer itself is a train wreck. It's like they took Modern Warfare 2's horrendous multiplayer, and combined it with the worst aspects of Black Ops' multiplayer, Poor hit detection registry, unbalanced guns, poorly designed maps, quickscoping being supported, and to top of this bullsh*t sundae, a spawning system so bad it puts Modern Warfare 2's spawn system to shame. You can LITERALLY spawn right next to an enemy, walk two steps and die immediately ( this happened to me three times in a row. No **** the weapon leveling system is frustrating, and you don't have the same degree of customization that Black Ops' had. The new survival mode is simply an attempt to emulate Halo's firefight, or Gears or War's horde mode, and got boring almost immediately. It's indescribably easy, and nothing really interesting about it.

    It also goes without saying that the graphics are outdated, and the sounds are awful. All in all, stay as FAR away from this travesty of a game as possible.    … Expand
  33. Bollemannen
    Nov 25, 2011
    10
    Its funny how there are more BF3 fanboys hating on MW3 here, then there are BF3 fanboys liking their own game. This clearly shows how much they want their retarded game to look good in compared to MW3. Its amazing how good the game is after all the bad things Infinity Ward has gone thru the last 2 years. But the story in MW3 was kinda short but really action-packed and awesome. Spec Ops isIts funny how there are more BF3 fanboys hating on MW3 here, then there are BF3 fanboys liking their own game. This clearly shows how much they want their retarded game to look good in compared to MW3. Its amazing how good the game is after all the bad things Infinity Ward has gone thru the last 2 years. But the story in MW3 was kinda short but really action-packed and awesome. Spec Ops is Greaat! Multiplayer is similar to the one in Mw2, but its the way i like it.… Expand
  34. GraemeX
    Nov 26, 2011
    9
    I find it interesting that a lot of people have given this game a low score for it's similarities to the previous games in the Call of Duty series, for me that's one of it's best selling points! It's like going to see thelatest Harry Potter or Twilight movie, same characters, same setting, same general direction and outcome, but I don't hear people complaining that those movies are allI find it interesting that a lot of people have given this game a low score for it's similarities to the previous games in the Call of Duty series, for me that's one of it's best selling points! It's like going to see thelatest Harry Potter or Twilight movie, same characters, same setting, same general direction and outcome, but I don't hear people complaining that those movies are all alike. Either a lot of people who make these points haven't bought the game, or have bought it thinking thye were going to get something totally new and unique (who would be that stupid, really? These are the same complaints people had with Modern Warfare 2 and Black Ops, you'd think people would have learned by now)

    I love this game, I really do, sure I bought it out of peer pressure because all my Black Ops playing buddies were buying it, but I don't care, I'm having so much fun playing with them in the awesome multiplayer modes. A lot of people are dissing the gameplay and blaming it on an engine from 1999, sure they used a heavily modified engine from 1999 for their 2005 game Call of Duty 2, but since then it's went through many more iterations, Modern Warfare 2 used IW4.0 engine and this one is using IW 5.0, cleverly titled as MW3 Engine, so to say it runs an outdated engine from 1999 is the absolute height of ignorance, and frankly I'm just dissappointed in anyone who uses this as a critical point.

    As for the single player, it does leave something to be desired, I found it to be fun, while a little controlling in direction and linearity this is sadly unavoidable as it needs to be like this to keep the fast paced feel of urgency going in the story, you never stop moving, your adrenaline is always pumping and there's never much time to rest, some poeple like that and some people don't, I enjoy it but It's not a huge selling point.

    Another great game in another great franchise of games from one of the best publishers around, yes they're evil, yes Bobby Kotick is satan in a suit, but damn this is one hell of a fun game, and I will be playing it a lot over the next year.

    Ph'nglui mglw'nafh Koticklhu Activision wgah'nagl fhtagn    … Expand
  35. vfalpha
    Nov 26, 2011
    10
    Modern warfare 3 is a great game no matter what internet trolls say. Yes, it was very much like MW2 but MW2 was also a great game. Also, much more content was added (better weapons, different maps, different spec ops missions, good story, etc.). Just because it doesn't have something really great and unique about it doesn't mean its a bad game. They made a great game better, so thatModern warfare 3 is a great game no matter what internet trolls say. Yes, it was very much like MW2 but MW2 was also a great game. Also, much more content was added (better weapons, different maps, different spec ops missions, good story, etc.). Just because it doesn't have something really great and unique about it doesn't mean its a bad game. They made a great game better, so that doesn't make it a bad game at all.… Expand
  36. evinho
    Nov 26, 2011
    10
    adorei o jogo muito bom, não achei mais do mesmo não, e entendi muito bem a história nota 10 mesmo, quem disse que e mais do mesmo,e por que ta torcendo que o batlefild fika igual a esse, não tem melhor não , podem jogar.
  37. OpticsWarfare64
    Nov 29, 2011
    8
    Wow you guys are actually giving this game a 0/10 you guys are pathetic or just trolling anyway mw3 is a good game but falls short with similarities from past games. The story in modern warfare 3 is quite fun actually but the campaign moments are a rehash from past game scenarios from cod4,black ops, mw2 and is short 5-6 hours for me but fun and engaging unlike bf3's campaign. The spec opsWow you guys are actually giving this game a 0/10 you guys are pathetic or just trolling anyway mw3 is a good game but falls short with similarities from past games. The story in modern warfare 3 is quite fun actually but the campaign moments are a rehash from past game scenarios from cod4,black ops, mw2 and is short 5-6 hours for me but fun and engaging unlike bf3's campaign. The spec ops survival mode is the newest feature in mw3 but other ignore it facing waves of enemies is fun with a friend and mission mode is longer and keeps you active unlike bf3's coop STOP HATING bf fanboys >:( also the multiplayer is great with new modes in which others fail to see while bf3 has modes from all of which are from bc.2 with 9 maps sad, but the multiplayer in mw3 is fun. Now the only problems I have with the game are recycled engine from cod4, A.I. isn't that great, and feels like past games but still is fun haters gonna hate :/… Expand
  38. logicrulez
    Nov 26, 2011
    7
    I gave MW3 a 7 cause it's so damn fun to play. I also gave it a 7 cause the graphics engine needs a refresh real bad, looks like I'm playing an expansion pack of Black Ops. The biggest disappointment is the graphics, everything else is on point. Fire the guy that said "We should use the same graphics engine from last year" Don't change the game play just upgrade the graphics and MW3I gave MW3 a 7 cause it's so damn fun to play. I also gave it a 7 cause the graphics engine needs a refresh real bad, looks like I'm playing an expansion pack of Black Ops. The biggest disappointment is the graphics, everything else is on point. Fire the guy that said "We should use the same graphics engine from last year" Don't change the game play just upgrade the graphics and MW3 metacritic score will rise.… Expand
  39. gameon1973
    Nov 27, 2011
    4
    MW3 is a great game! As was MW2 before. And before that, MW1. There are some tweaks and changes, but basically it's the same game all over and over again. So unless you're into the short single player campaign, there's no reason to pick this one up if you own any of the previous in the series.
  40. VictorRay
    Jan 16, 2012
    8
    The Call of Duty franchise has gone through steady improvements and updates since the release of Modern Warfare, and while it is formulaic, the Call of Duty formula is one that works, more or less. The campaign feels, as it has in past games, not much like 'real' warfare, with allies that move on without you through hordes of enemies with poor AI. Multiplayer is fun as ever.
  41. SirEddieCook
    Jan 27, 2012
    9
    Delivers a polished tactical experience, and little else. This is the best Modern Warfare controller we've seen yet. And yet, the story isn't overly compelling. The innovation is lacking compared to the FPS Genre or even previous Modern Warfare games. Even the multiplayer isn't as thrilling as MW2. However, it's still fun and filled with exciting production values and spectacular scale.
  42. forsakentitin
    Nov 27, 2011
    10
    this game is beautiful you cant´s say other thing, is a perfect game with a perfect story and a perfect gameplay but you are fans of B3 i think, i don´t agree with you
  43. ChargdByRedBull
    Nov 28, 2011
    10
    Ok, my honest opinion, to all those people who hate the game, just cause you hate how it plays, doesn't mean it's not a good game. The mechanics, spawns, and maps may need some tweeks and changes, but it's a new game. Don't look at what it is, but what it could be. Black Ops was crap at first, and given a few months Treyarch had the game up to par. The strike package system gives youOk, my honest opinion, to all those people who hate the game, just cause you hate how it plays, doesn't mean it's not a good game. The mechanics, spawns, and maps may need some tweeks and changes, but it's a new game. Don't look at what it is, but what it could be. Black Ops was crap at first, and given a few months Treyarch had the game up to par. The strike package system gives you more variety with killstreaks, and the balance in this game is quite good, I can do just as well with the M4, MP5, or a sniper rifle as I can with any of the guns unlocked at higher levels. The prestige token's are another good investment, allowing you to unlock things as you see fit, such as permanently unlocking a weapon, or giving yourself another custom class. Overall, yeah this game has some issues. It's new, they can't find everything wrong with the game during development because it's not being played on such a large scale. But for all gamers from casual to hardcore, well worth the $60 investment.… Expand
  44. tastybowl
    Nov 28, 2011
    8
    I think this game gets a lot of stick. Yes it is fairly similar to MW and MW2 but is that such a problem? Every says how much they love MW and MW2 so they try keep that winning formula that you loved so much, and you hate it? Without blowing my own trumpet or anything but I am fairly good at call of duty and the killstreaks on MW2 and even MW dominated the games, it was just chopper gunnerI think this game gets a lot of stick. Yes it is fairly similar to MW and MW2 but is that such a problem? Every says how much they love MW and MW2 so they try keep that winning formula that you loved so much, and you hate it? Without blowing my own trumpet or anything but I am fairly good at call of duty and the killstreaks on MW2 and even MW dominated the games, it was just chopper gunner after chopper gunner. So they have balanced that out now so killstreaks don't ruin matches. They have also given all the run and gunners the support streaks which I think is a good idea. My only problem with the game is the whole lag compensation thing. I often find myself hosting games and if I play late night then the Americans get such a huge advantage over me. I can run round the corner and shoot twice but when I look at the killcam I haven't fired once. I haven't played the campaign myself but I have heard it is too easy. But at the end of the day, how many people buy the game for single player? Exactly, it's all about the multiplayer.… Expand
  45. wpcarter711
    Nov 28, 2011
    10
    http://www.ign.com/videos/2011/11/28/ign-au-modern-warfare-3-song
    I hope you haters enjoy this game, because I have know idea how you people could hate this game, you all must love Battlefield 3 so much, wait a minute, most of you gave Battlefield 3 a 10. Don't worry everyone, it's all good, just got some Battlefield 3 fanboys who knows Call of Duty is a better game.
    **** you and the M1    http://www.ign.com/videos/2011/11/28/ign-au-modern-warfare-3-song
    I hope you haters enjoy this game, because I have know idea how you people could hate this game, you all must love Battlefield 3 so much, wait a minute, most of you gave Battlefield 3 a 10. Don't worry everyone, it's all good, just got some Battlefield 3 fanboys who knows Call of Duty is a better game.
    **** you and the M1 Abrams you all rode on.    … Expand
  46. wareagle9697
    Nov 29, 2011
    2
    People are comparing MW3 to MW2, and they are wrong. It is actually closer to Black Ops, but with modern weapons and kill streaks. The story mode has stunning graphics and was awesome, yet short. The whole issue lies in the multi-player aspect. Which is, let's face it, the reason why most people play the Modern Warfare series. The maps were made to help eliminate "camping". Which itPeople are comparing MW3 to MW2, and they are wrong. It is actually closer to Black Ops, but with modern weapons and kill streaks. The story mode has stunning graphics and was awesome, yet short. The whole issue lies in the multi-player aspect. Which is, let's face it, the reason why most people play the Modern Warfare series. The maps were made to help eliminate "camping". Which it actually didn't. It made it SO much worse.
    I stopped playing Black Ops for same three reasons I have dissappointingly found now in MW3: One, the graphics were subpar to Modern Warfare 2. I realize the setting was of course during the "Cold War"- Vietnam Era. But when you've playing MW 2, Black Ops is really second rate. Two, the non-stop camping. The maps created an environment completely tailor made for people to hide behind barrels and crates, hide in corners, lay on the ground down hallways; things that are truly irritating to people who can actually shoot. Two- thirds of every kill cam I observe is someone hiding behind something, already aiming down sight, and waiting for someone to run by unsuspectedly. Things of this nature rarely occured in MW2 because the maps were wider open, and with less obstacles to hide behind, making the game much more enjoyable for EVERYONE. The maps on MW3 completely represent the same exact problem in Black Ops. So whomever designed these maps with LESS camping in mind, COMPLETELY dropped the ball and obviously doesn't play the game enough to know what "camping" is. And third, the internal problems that are NEVER really addressed; hacking and glitching. I have spawned in front of 3 of the opposing team. I have had 3 of the opposing team spawn in front of me. WTH?! I have knifed someone who has disppeared, and actually knifed me from behind. ??? I have emptied a magazine into someone and not get a hit marker, but knifed them after the fact and kill them. WOW. And now, there are already people with " L2+R2+L2+R2" clan tags, already modding the game? WOW. Really? So overall, the series is no longer fun for me. I waited a year to play a newer version of Black Ops, when I could have purchased Battlefield 3 and tried EA's series out. I do not see Infinity Ward's work in MW3 at all. It looks as if Activision just purchased their logo to put on the game. I will defintely not anticipate any other installment of thr COD series, and be VERY cautious of my next purchase. I read that COD game designers are concerned at their poor reviews and are blaming competitors dilluting the actual opinion. Here is a message for Activision: I am not working for your competitior. Your game is almost unplayable in multi-player (ask anyone about the campfest you've created) and glitches mercilessly. Listen to your fans and stop making excuses on your poor ratings. Your game blows.    … Expand
  47. ashleyfan1
    Nov 29, 2011
    8
    campaign is vastly improved over mw2, a slightly longer length but a much more believable story, multiplayer is the same but still addictive only thing is graphics could be improved other than that overall a decent game and this review is coming from someone who is not a fan of the series
  48. anomalyone
    Nov 29, 2011
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. First I snuck into a fortified European castle and planted C4 charges all around it. Next, my partner took out the lights in a security depot while I donned night vision goggles and swept the building. After that we blew our way into the walls and shimmied up to eavesdrop on a conversation. We were sighted and chased out, only to be saved by a long fall off a large cliff, which we drove off of willingly while explosions exploded around us. On paper it sounds like an amazingly interesting, action-packed experience. Sadly, it really isnâ… Expand
  49. IcyGames
    Nov 29, 2011
    10
    The MW2.5 claim is quite false. The game might not be a breakthrough for the CoD series, but it certainly is the best one since CoD4. If you are new to the CoD series, this is going to be a fun start. If you're used to the CoD series and looking for something totally new, then this isn't what you're looking for. And if you liked previous titles and are just looking for somethingThe MW2.5 claim is quite false. The game might not be a breakthrough for the CoD series, but it certainly is the best one since CoD4. If you are new to the CoD series, this is going to be a fun start. If you're used to the CoD series and looking for something totally new, then this isn't what you're looking for. And if you liked previous titles and are just looking for something refreshing, you're going to feel right at home. And if you're sceptical about wether to buy the game or not, then definitely don't listen to the people who rate the game '0' or '10'. Listen to a professional who knows what she/he is doing, not a fanboy.… Expand
  50. DrOhReally
    Nov 29, 2011
    9
    I'm sick of people bashing this game, it's nowhere near as bad as some make it sound. This review is purely to offset the negative reviews and make the score a little bit more fair. Call of duty began it's life as a single player action game and has never disappointed since, the story of MW3 is a direct continuation of 2 previous modern warfare titles and like a series of good books itI'm sick of people bashing this game, it's nowhere near as bad as some make it sound. This review is purely to offset the negative reviews and make the score a little bit more fair. Call of duty began it's life as a single player action game and has never disappointed since, the story of MW3 is a direct continuation of 2 previous modern warfare titles and like a series of good books it keeps you interested and wanting to know what happens next. The gameplay feels a lot like a movie than a war simulator and I believe it is for the better because when it boils down the experience I would much rather jump into the action guns blazing than sit in a fox hole for hours stalking a target bored senseless, having said that at some points you are stuck following your "guide" which kinda takes away from what has been crafted. The ending is also rather predictable and disappointing seeing how this is the conclusion to the epic story.
    I have seen a lot of people complain how the graphics have not changed since modern warfare 2 and my counter argument is do the graphics need to change? Modern Warfare 2 graphics were ahead of it's time as it is hold the strawberry jelly and look where it got the game, lax balancing and glitches through out have spoiled the experience for me personally. That is precisely why Infinity Ward was not going to make the same mistake twice, instead of the next next gen graphics crammed into aging consoles they have focused on the optimizations and post release bug-fixes which are being carried out outstandingly. Every new game will have glitches on release and with such a ridiculous audience every bug will be found and with a good support team they will not stay unpatched for long (don't forget IV has to jump through hoops to deploy patches on SONY and Microsoft consoles respectively).
    And finally multiplayer, after several weeks of me owning and playing the game I have to say my ONLY gripe with this game is the lag, come on Infinity Ward (yes I'm talking to you) get some goddamn servers. Dedicated servers was one of the most requested features from modern warfare 2, it's nice how you tend to the bugs and glitches, but all of that means nothing if every time I join a game it feels like a rabid shotgun fest AND the killcams never match what I see, just saying. I would give this game 8/10 but there are alot of unfair reviews so I'll have to give it 9 just to offset the score :/    … Expand
  51. JIG_SAW_087
    Nov 29, 2011
    8
    Really good game, people just want something to complain about. Campaign was well designed but at moments its felt a little James Bond-ish and was easily beaten in around four to five hours, and I feel that the story could have been a little more interesting like Black Ops but was very exciting. Spec ops has returned and with it the new survival mode which has its own leveling system whichReally good game, people just want something to complain about. Campaign was well designed but at moments its felt a little James Bond-ish and was easily beaten in around four to five hours, and I feel that the story could have been a little more interesting like Black Ops but was very exciting. Spec ops has returned and with it the new survival mode which has its own leveling system which is fun but I feel as though it should have been Four players instead of two. The multiplayer is back and better than ever, This time around the game has a more balanced flow unlike MW2 where certain perks ruined the game for me. The new level up your gun system is also a great improvement its removes much of the grind from Cod 4 & MW2 and promotes active use of your guns, The 16 in game maps are great and have a wide variety of small to large maps and they have a better flow to them like in Cod 4. A very nice addition to the game is the custom games in private match with team Juggernaut and king of the Hill and of course infection, really with they made a playlist in multiplayer for this that doesnâ… Expand
  52. konadoggeh
    Nov 29, 2011
    8
    Although i can never HATE call of duty, and MW3's campaign and spec ops are really fun, multiplayer is disapointing. Its not bad or unplayable, not by a long shot but, its very bland. Always being at 60 FPS is nice, but it makes lag that much more noticeable. Not a bad game, just a little disapointing.
  53. Halkenguard
    Dec 11, 2011
    0
    THisis the worst game I've ever played. Call of Duty stopped being fun after the fourth. I also love how they've never tried to improve their old, crusty engine that does not preform up to the specs of any game in this catagory.
  54. LGR
    Nov 29, 2011
    8
    People may say every Call of Duty game is the same and even though that may be true, they can still prove to be a fun experience. One thing about the game that always attracts in was the multiplayer. With more addicting features like prestige tokens and new perks and challenges this game has proven to be a very great game. I was dissiapointed by the spec ops after all the hype it got andPeople may say every Call of Duty game is the same and even though that may be true, they can still prove to be a fun experience. One thing about the game that always attracts in was the multiplayer. With more addicting features like prestige tokens and new perks and challenges this game has proven to be a very great game. I was dissiapointed by the spec ops after all the hype it got and survival mode didn't prove to be anywhere near a Nazi Zombies replacement. As for weapons not much has changed except the machine pistols, sub machine guns, and a couple of riot shield additions. One addition I find VERY useful is the strike packages which is a game changer for multiplayer. If used effectively it can lead to a successful performance for you KD people. Lastly, is the story which proves to be awesome but is very predictable much like the ending and cutscenes.… Expand
  55. PsychoCritic
    Nov 29, 2011
    8
    The Modern Warfare trilogy comes to end. I've got to admit, I was excited about MW3, as I had enjoyed the past two games very much. MW3's Multiplayer completely redeems MW2's chaotic unbalanced lag fest. The Killstreaks are balanced, the weapons are fun, and the system is extremely rewarding. Multiplayer is a blast! Along with Multiplayer comes cooperative Spec Ops. The traditionalThe Modern Warfare trilogy comes to end. I've got to admit, I was excited about MW3, as I had enjoyed the past two games very much. MW3's Multiplayer completely redeems MW2's chaotic unbalanced lag fest. The Killstreaks are balanced, the weapons are fun, and the system is extremely rewarding. Multiplayer is a blast! Along with Multiplayer comes cooperative Spec Ops. The traditional Missions return, offering a variety of challenges, and a new Survival mode has been added. Survival mode is incredibly addicting. You can order Predator missiles, buy new guns, and even call in AI controlled soldiers to help you out. Although sadly you may only have ONE friend play with you, which is a major letdown. And there of course is the campaign. I was throughly impressed with the MW2 story and looked forward to the sequel. The campaign started out strong, but then the story took a turn for the worse and became hugely disappointing in the end. I was heart broken for weeks. Over all Id say 2/3 of the game is fantastic, a great entry for the Call of Duty franchise.… Expand
  56. TaketheBait
    Nov 29, 2011
    8
    I don't get why people get so angry, it is a good game. Yes its the same engine but that's kind of expected at this point, and more importantly this **** sells. It's like the transformers of movies big , loud , awesome looking, but its not breaking any new ground. Also if this affected the amount of money you guys made what you rather be Overrated or under payed?
  57. Antares
    Nov 29, 2011
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Does it innovate much? Quite a bit, but not enough. Is it still fun, of course!

    If I were green to the Modern Warfare franchise, I would have rated this higher, however, I am not. This game has gotten pretty stale imho. Infinity Ward, your new killstreaks, perks and gametypes may be new but it doesn't change much for it to be considered something amazing.

    Story: To be fair, time was spent on this, so I'll give it a go. The story is a globetrotting adventure that takes you everywhere from New York to India. While the amazing set pieces may blow you away, the story however, is pretty crappy. The amount of death and destruction has pretty much made me care less when some of the characters die. Frankly, I replayed MW2'sand COD4's campaign a few times, but I don't really care for this one.

    Gameplay: Slick, tight and well controlled. It's just how a quasi-realistic FPS is supposed to be.

    Multiplayer: Ah the draw of the game. I'll be fair again and I'll announce some of the changes. New perks, new weapons, new equipment (tatical and lethal), weapon proficencies, strike packages blah blah. IT is quite a large amount that was added. But then again, it doesn't really reinvent itself to be groundbreaking. The game is somewhat harder than before and quickscoping at close range seems to diminish in frequency. Also, it seems that they have tweaked the guns so that they are effective at their respective ranges only. Rifles are for medium, SMGs for short and snipes for long range. Picking something unsuited for your range type will leave you somewhat out gunned. Also, a new breed of overpowered weapons seemed to emerge. (Type 95s and akimbo FMG9s). However, with all those changes, you'll find that playing it would induce a "been there done that" feeling.

    Sound: Nothing to complain about, the soundtrack is well composed and brings about the mood of the game. Voice acting isn't really bad, just fine. I do miss Sergeant Foley's constant "RAMIREZ!" soundbites though.

    Community: :'(    … Expand
  58. EyeM4st3R
    Nov 30, 2011
    0
    Es una perdida de tiempo este juego, no ha mejorado nada respecto a las versiones anteriores, graficos mediocres sonido de armas genericos muy pobres y sin servidores dedicados en consolas, teniendo la comunidad de usuarios que tiene este juego en consolas y que a un no decidan poner servidores dedicados me parece una falta de respeto a los fan de este juego ya que solo les importa venderEs una perdida de tiempo este juego, no ha mejorado nada respecto a las versiones anteriores, graficos mediocres sonido de armas genericos muy pobres y sin servidores dedicados en consolas, teniendo la comunidad de usuarios que tiene este juego en consolas y que a un no decidan poner servidores dedicados me parece una falta de respeto a los fan de este juego ya que solo les importa vender y vender y no les importa nada su comunidad, este juego mas que mw3 es mw2.5.… Expand
  59. keilboring12
    Nov 30, 2011
    0
    not enough health completly ruins mutiplyer and makes it a game of who saw each other first. dont buy, buy cod 4 for a decent cod, its not a complete remake of the others but is still disapinting enough
  60. walrus131mauler
    Nov 30, 2011
    10
    people rating the game a ten or a zero is just not right if you rate it a ten then you are a fanboy or you are trying to boost the rating if you rate it a zero then you are a troll im giving it a fair review barely any improvements over past games if you didnt like it then this game wont change your mind.
  61. ttrlabs
    Dec 4, 2011
    0
    Well damn! Looking at the score, I don't think many will disagree with me that IW are a bunch of money grubbers. They made a giant dlc for mw2 with recycle weapons, and boring levels. they don't stop there, oh no! They made CoD Elite, said to enhance your experience, and slapped a price of $50 on it!!! WTF?! I can't believe that! People were even dumb enough to buy it! Bottom line: IWWell damn! Looking at the score, I don't think many will disagree with me that IW are a bunch of money grubbers. They made a giant dlc for mw2 with recycle weapons, and boring levels. they don't stop there, oh no! They made CoD Elite, said to enhance your experience, and slapped a price of $50 on it!!! WTF?! I can't believe that! People were even dumb enough to buy it! Bottom line: IW suck, they're money hogs, and anyone who buys this crap is a stupid consumer! I think we know who won the BF v CoD war. Battlefield. Don't believe me? There is proof all over the Internet! Disliking this comment means you were one of those stupid consumers, because all this information is legit and proven.… Expand
  62. bigmack1023
    Dec 4, 2011
    0
    After preordering and seeing all the stuff that was added I really thought this was going to be an amazing game. Boy was I wrong. The campaign might be alright haven't played it. But I didn't buy this game for campaign I bought it for multiplayer and it is ONE OF THE WORST EXPERIENCES of my LIFE. There are no layers to the maps making them quite boring and all too similar. But that isn'tAfter preordering and seeing all the stuff that was added I really thought this was going to be an amazing game. Boy was I wrong. The campaign might be alright haven't played it. But I didn't buy this game for campaign I bought it for multiplayer and it is ONE OF THE WORST EXPERIENCES of my LIFE. There are no layers to the maps making them quite boring and all too similar. But that isn't even the worst of it what makes this game such a flaming pile of **** is the servers giving host unfair advantages and the HORRIBLE spawn system that they told us they were working on from MW2 and Black Ops but instead went backwards. Save yourself the money and frustration and pass on this PILE OF FLAMING **** Unless they fix the server and spawn issues I will never play this game again.… Expand
  63. Vode
    Dec 5, 2011
    0
    First off: This game isn't that bad! I gave it a zero because i think the SP is way to short and I would like to see this trend of half-assed SP experiences change...
  64. 3rik
    Dec 5, 2011
    0
    same game ,why would i pay again for mw2 ? disapointed.....i know that fan boys just don't care , but i want the game to get better , i don't want to get the same old thing every time i buy it , and plus they are even recycling building from the older games, guys come on ......
  65. RoflingOfficer
    Dec 5, 2011
    3
    All this game is is a map pack for Modern Warfare 2. The gameplay is identical to every other Call of Duty since World at War, the interface is identical to Modern Warfare 2 and the Multiplayer is awful. It is totally broken and imbalanced, even though it is a FPS most of your kills won't come from shooting people, just throwing your killstreaks at them. The maps themselves are brown andAll this game is is a map pack for Modern Warfare 2. The gameplay is identical to every other Call of Duty since World at War, the interface is identical to Modern Warfare 2 and the Multiplayer is awful. It is totally broken and imbalanced, even though it is a FPS most of your kills won't come from shooting people, just throwing your killstreaks at them. The maps themselves are brown and boring as usual, I got no joy from playing any of the maps. The weapon level system is an appalling idea, as you may want a certain attachment straight away but it'll take you 12 levels to reach, even though it's almost identical to the one you got at level 2. The campaign leaves a bad taste in my mouth; it might as well be on rails. Every action you take is rigidly fixed by what the game has decided, and if you do anything different you lose the mission. The story is basic and feels like it was imagined by a 12 year old. The only redeeming feature is Special Ops, where there are some genuinely enjoyable missions. The Survival mode is just a better version of the **** Zombies mode from Black Ops, but that isn't to say it isn't fun. Battlefield 3 is much better than this crap, don't even think ONCE about getting this.… Expand
  66. nomorelive
    Dec 5, 2011
    2
    First off: to be fair, the game standing alone is undeserving of a two out of 10 review. The graphics and frame rate and story I imagine are worth at least a five or six out of 10.

    The reason why the users (including myself) are giving the game such a low score is because this game is just another ploy at cashing in on the CoD franchise. There is so little innovation in the game that you    First off: to be fair, the game standing alone is undeserving of a two out of 10 review. The graphics and frame rate and story I imagine are worth at least a five or six out of 10.

    The reason why the users (including myself) are giving the game such a low score is because this game is just another ploy at cashing in on the CoD franchise. There is so little innovation in the game that you would have to be a fool to think otherwise.

    I should have simply kept Modern Warfare 2 (I would have if the game wouldn't have been so broken and made me so angry that I decided to trade it in [did I tell you yet that all of the same problems from Mw2 are in MW3???]. I could have had the SAME EXACT experience with it or Black Ops without spending another 60 dollars (not counting the elite pack, and the new DLC which is sure to follow...and weren't they talking about charging players a monthly fee? lol yeah good luck with that now infinity ward).

    This game (along with a few other recent games released for the 360) has actually done me a favor: other than losing the initial money paid for buying these re-hashed cash cows, these games have convinced me that buying these games at full price is the easiest way for me to waste my money in these current tough times. I'm NEVER buying a game at initial release ever again. I should have already learned my lesson from some of the other big name games released lately that re-hashed the same product with a new name and new plastic enveloping the case.

    Peer-to-peer connection is absolutely revolting, particularly in a First-Person-Shooter (FPS) leaving someone with a disadvantage in 99% of the games in which I play. FPS were never designed to be played with such considerable amounts of lag. Someone will kill you, and while in your character's eyes you emptied 10 rounds into the enemy, in their eyes you didn't even fire a shot....

    ..simply unacceptable.

    There is simply too little innovation in the game to warrant it being a new release. This may have been a financial success for the creators but I can assure you that they will not be as lucky next time (probably a year from now hah) around. I don't know what all of these reviews will do for the popularity of the franchise, but I can promise you that players will not be quite as apt to rush out and buy the next piece of half-developed product. I know that I won't.    … Expand
  67. dirtykrew
    Dec 5, 2011
    0
    This game is terrible! first of all the graphics are the exact same as MW2. the creators of the game were extremely lazy. the building structures are the same as COD 4. and as for the gameplay on multiplayer it is the worst ever. i have never seen so many campers in my life. you can literally run around the map every game to be killed by someone sitting in a corner with a heartbeat sensor.This game is terrible! first of all the graphics are the exact same as MW2. the creators of the game were extremely lazy. the building structures are the same as COD 4. and as for the gameplay on multiplayer it is the worst ever. i have never seen so many campers in my life. you can literally run around the map every game to be killed by someone sitting in a corner with a heartbeat sensor. my recommendation would be to drop the heartbeat sensor, noob tubes, and riot shield. get rid of all the maps because they are trash and only run on dlc's. also the killstreaks are way to over powered. they need to drop support because you could do really good in a match and it takes absolutely no skill. This is the worst cod game i have ever played do not waste your money on this game. The creators were very lazy and they should not be rewarded for that!… Expand
  68. Lazzq123
    Dec 6, 2011
    3
    Campaign was good, but the multiplayer is disappointing. It doesn't have anything new that will keep me playing this game thought. Some things in multiplayer are fixed, but it is too late now. Many people are already bored playing cod, and i don't understand why someone would still play it. But anyway, this is a decent arcade shooter that fits for everyone.
  69. svush
    Dec 6, 2011
    1
    same **** nuff said. llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll
  70. elbuenbarry
    Dec 6, 2011
    3
    Modern Warfare 3 seems to be DLC from Modern Warfare 2. Short and boring campaign. Multiplayer = Campers. Antique graphics. Generic sound. I got prestige 10 th. in Modern Warfare 2 but this game is most disappointing one. Modern Warfare 3 is so boring if you played Modern Warfare 2 a lot.
  71. Recoil86
    Dec 7, 2011
    0
    Ok once again we have another COD release from the annual November shooter which aside from the gameplay has become akin to any annual sports title release now COD has more in common with a sports title then it's FPS roots would have you believe.

    Let's go back a few years COD4 an amazing game almost bug free great hit detection for it's time and maps that were well thought out the game    Ok once again we have another COD release from the annual November shooter which aside from the gameplay has become akin to any annual sports title release now COD has more in common with a sports title then it's FPS roots would have you believe.

    Let's go back a few years COD4 an amazing game almost bug free great hit detection for it's time and maps that were well thought out the game looked and sounded amazing at the time and was relatively balanced. Now fast forward to MW3 since COD4 we have had many releases under the COD name each not surpassing COD4 in fact popular opinion each worse then the next now we have a dated game looks old has the same hit detection as COD4 except now that's full of bugs the maps are like new badly designed skins the weapons feel terrible and I had better SFX on my old OG gameboy!

    IF as we all know is basically on it's last legs and so is COD as a series    … Expand
  72. SpaceCoyote
    Dec 7, 2011
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I gave it about a month before I wrote a review, and sadly, I'm disappointed. The current set of maps limit the ability to hide and snipe as you were able to in previous games. Lines of sight are limited by buildings, and there aren't many great places to blend into the scenery with a ghillie suit. This forces players to play a more mobile game, favoring spraying bullets over accuracy and patience. For single player, the story was different than what I would have told, but still plays out as an ok action-movie type plot, with nothing particularly special. *SPOILER* The family scene in London offers no emotional gravity. You can see the end coming as soon as the scene starts, and the player is removed from the situation rather than actively involved as in No Russian.

    Finally, I use Call of Duty Elite as much as I would use Horse Armor from Oblivion. Except that Horse Armor accurately appeared on the horse whereas Elite incorrectly tracks stats, attributing kills from weapons I've never picked up and miscalculating accuracy on my primary weapons. My disappointment is compounded by the so-called "prizes" offered for the competitions available. Digital Badges aren't prizes, they're unlockables. I paid extra for the chance to win something cool and unique, and instead I essentially get an Achievement.

    Hopefully the map-packs will encourage a variety of play-styles, and hopefully Elite will become better utilized.    … Expand
  73. payne020
    Dec 8, 2011
    1
    where's the new? activision again releases next cod to count the many form it, it is the most important thing for them; I won't buy this game cause I prefer cs (multi) and longer campaign time, it's ridiculous you can through it in about 5 hours, screw this ****
  74. Nate6505
    Dec 9, 2011
    2
    Being a huge Call of Duty fan since the start I preorded this game immediately upon hearing its release. The first weeks of game play was fun and entertaining my only complaint being the small maps and cover-points everywhere which did not change how I felt about it. Noticing i was consistently running 3 bars in every lobby I made the decision to upgrade my internet to further enjoy myBeing a huge Call of Duty fan since the start I preorded this game immediately upon hearing its release. The first weeks of game play was fun and entertaining my only complaint being the small maps and cover-points everywhere which did not change how I felt about it. Noticing i was consistently running 3 bars in every lobby I made the decision to upgrade my internet to further enjoy my gaming experience...big mistake. I don't fully understand the lag compensation deal but I consider myself a above-average player and find myself losing run and gun confrontations by milliseconds to most players forcing me to camp. Kill-streaks are damn near impossible under these conditions and getting rocked in most lobbies barely breaking even kinda sucks, I recently bought Battlefield 3 and have experienced no issues connection wise (vehicles suck but a point needs to be made). If they don't release an update fixing this lag comp bull soon I'm not sure if I will bother playing it again after investing in most of their releases, buying elite, all previous map packs, and upgrading my internet.… Expand
  75. Seska
    Dec 11, 2011
    1
    Having been a long term Call of Duty fan I found MW3 a total disappointmen.After all the promises the developers made about listening to the fans and fixing what the fans said was wrong with previous games,I thought that if they had listened and corrected the issues with previous games this one would have been absolutely awesome.Unfortunately the Developers did not live up to theirHaving been a long term Call of Duty fan I found MW3 a total disappointmen.After all the promises the developers made about listening to the fans and fixing what the fans said was wrong with previous games,I thought that if they had listened and corrected the issues with previous games this one would have been absolutely awesome.Unfortunately the Developers did not live up to their promises.Oh sure they have introduced a few nice changes such as weapon upgrades and the new kill streak rewards system.But what about the things that really annoyed gamers,such as constant Host Migrations and server time outs?And the always present Lag that we experience in about 75% of games.And the Most annoying of all is the non-existing hit detection.I am very frustrated at going head to head with other gamers and losing after putting half a clip of ammunition in his head and he opens fire and shoots me once in the foot and I drop dead.I think the developers need to work on the real issues for the next game,I would be happy to wait a couple of years for the next installment rather than get another sub-standard game each year.Come on Activision give us what we really want....The best ever Call of Duty game with all real issues fixed.… Expand
  76. TastyCorn
    Dec 11, 2011
    0
    Still the same broken, rehashed mess as MW2 and Black Ops, with minute changes that don't justify calling this game a full-fledged sequel. It's amazing how a developer can release a sequel with graphics that are horribly outdated(7-year old engine), a few minor tweaks and few new guns and stick a "3" on it. Considering how many copies of this series is sold, these games should have HUGEStill the same broken, rehashed mess as MW2 and Black Ops, with minute changes that don't justify calling this game a full-fledged sequel. It's amazing how a developer can release a sequel with graphics that are horribly outdated(7-year old engine), a few minor tweaks and few new guns and stick a "3" on it. Considering how many copies of this series is sold, these games should have HUGE budgets, so its inexcusable and insulting that NOTHING has changed. Here's how the development of Call Of Duty games work: 1.CTRL-C, then CTRL V.
    2.Place the number that comes next in the title.
    3????
    4.PROFIT!    … Expand
  77. mikeclark1982
    Dec 12, 2011
    0
    you would have a better time masturbating to a horse violate a human than play this. simple as that. i bought it and traded it in 2 days later. it is THAT bad. good job activision! i had SO much fun trading this in.
  78. MORTAL_ST0RM
    Dec 12, 2011
    0
    I've played cod 4 and black ops (my favorite) so i though what the hell i'll play my friends copy (since i bought skyrim and bf3) I played the multiplayer... you have to level up your weapons? really? so i turn a corner i get quick scoped my first death... wow.. i was alive 3 seconds... so then i spawn with a shotgun I shoot a guy 4-5 times and he insta kills me with his super bb gun...I've played cod 4 and black ops (my favorite) so i though what the hell i'll play my friends copy (since i bought skyrim and bf3) I played the multiplayer... you have to level up your weapons? really? so i turn a corner i get quick scoped my first death... wow.. i was alive 3 seconds... so then i spawn with a shotgun I shoot a guy 4-5 times and he insta kills me with his super bb gun... im going back to skyrim :) and bf3... and if i feel like cod i go back to black ops zombie nazis ftw...… Expand
  79. Avoryx
    Dec 13, 2011
    10
    This game is amazing.
    The campaign is good, but i wish it had coop campaign.
    The multiplayer is pure gold, the best a call of duty has ever had.
    My wife and I play it nightly, and it's a great time.
    The elite hiccups have been a little bit of a pain, but now that it's working i love it.
  80. Buddy_Love
    Dec 13, 2011
    9
    I am sorry to disagree with many of the fans of the Call of Duty franchise. I personally hated modern warfare 2. It seemed there where too many glitches and camping spots for anyone to actually play the game online. Most games consisted of a team locking down or hiding in a spot until the other team stumbled upon them. With modern warfare 3 the playing field has been leveled, you cantI am sorry to disagree with many of the fans of the Call of Duty franchise. I personally hated modern warfare 2. It seemed there where too many glitches and camping spots for anyone to actually play the game online. Most games consisted of a team locking down or hiding in a spot until the other team stumbled upon them. With modern warfare 3 the playing field has been leveled, you cant just camp in one spot the game you actually have to move around and reposition yourself to keep from dying. I personally love the game and play everyday. One of the greatest features is the elite add on, I can play online against other players and see how I stack up against them. I know the leaderboards all get hacked and the numbers mean nothing but at least with the tournaments you can see how everyone else is doing and booster have been called out for their cheating. I REALLY ENJOY THIS GAME!… Expand
  81. Minetastic
    Dec 13, 2011
    7
    An expected and not not surprising sequel in the COD series. Better than black ops. The gameplay feels a bit to much like MW2. The maps are a lot better and not as many spots to camp. Far less broken then MW2. Overall a good game.
  82. specae
    Dec 14, 2011
    9
    do you want to know why the call of duty franchise is so successful? is it because of the massive changes they make to the core gameplay every year? no. Is it because they don't change the same core gameplay that has been tried and proven to win over fans for the past few years? yes. fundamentally, MW3 is no different from its predecessors, but it's the small additions (and there aredo you want to know why the call of duty franchise is so successful? is it because of the massive changes they make to the core gameplay every year? no. Is it because they don't change the same core gameplay that has been tried and proven to win over fans for the past few years? yes. fundamentally, MW3 is no different from its predecessors, but it's the small additions (and there are plenty ) that make the difference here. overall, it is a quality game that is definitely worth the purchase if you want to be deeply ingrained in a quality multiplayer experience.… Expand
  83. CatchFire
    Dec 15, 2011
    7
    Okay, so let's face it, no Call of Duty, whether this one or Call of Duty 73 is EVER going to be as good as Modern Warfare, the original and the best. People giving negative reviews should remember one thing though; they bought the game and complained about it, but are they going to bring it back? No. No they won't, because whether MW3 is or isn't MW1, it is still an ABSOLUTELY FANTASTICOkay, so let's face it, no Call of Duty, whether this one or Call of Duty 73 is EVER going to be as good as Modern Warfare, the original and the best. People giving negative reviews should remember one thing though; they bought the game and complained about it, but are they going to bring it back? No. No they won't, because whether MW3 is or isn't MW1, it is still an ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC game in it's own right. Having played through the story earlier, I have no say I was completely in love with the set design; the graphics and locations are impressive. Yes, Battlefield 3 is better in that area, but I'd sacrifice graphics for gameplay every day of the week. The missions you complete in the story are all too familiar (AC-130, Stealth, Breaches), but as the old saying goes, "Why fix what isn't broken?" Now, I haven't had a chance to play Spec Ops as of yet, but having asked a few friends, they really enjoy the Survival mode, something I'll admit I'm looking forward to. In terms of Online Multiplayer, it's the same game as the previous two titles, and that is a good thing. Sure, there are problems. Sure, some weapons need to be nerfed. But weapons in this game feel "right". They shoot as you want them to, as they are expected to. Kills are satisfying, as they were in MW1 (With that R700 ACOG we all know and love). No, it's not as good as MW1, but damn sure is this game better than Black Ops, and, if you don't compare it to MW1, one of the games of the year. A little unhappy about the scene with the couple and their little daughter in London; that half-a-second turn of events put the entire "No Russian" mission to shame. I've never had an issue with anything in a game, but kudos to Infinity Ward for making a genuinely moving piece of horrifying gaming that made me very, very uncomfortable.… Expand
  84. TarintinoCodFan
    Dec 16, 2011
    10
    If you own an Xbox360, or any other console, then it should be made a crime to not own MW3. It has an epic campaign, which is considered too short, but if they extended it, then it would be boring. The multiplayer is the best yet. Forget Battlefield, sales show MW3 is the remaining champion in gaming. Oorah.
  85. diehard-gamer
    Apr 24, 2012
    10
    MW1 was the game I bought an Xbox360 to play.MW2 and 3 were pretty much the same game with different maps. I don't play online much as all the geeks online don't do much other than swear at each other, so the single player game is quite important to me. Its not bad. Its too short and a bit too 'supersoldier' - but aren't all the shootemups these days? Basically, if you liked MW1 and 2MW1 was the game I bought an Xbox360 to play.MW2 and 3 were pretty much the same game with different maps. I don't play online much as all the geeks online don't do much other than swear at each other, so the single player game is quite important to me. Its not bad. Its too short and a bit too 'supersoldier' - but aren't all the shootemups these days? Basically, if you liked MW1 and 2 you'll like this. So to end with a question for the developers. We have single player story mode, we have online multiplayer mode - why never any modes with battlemaps, two sides, a single player and loads of bots?… Expand
  86. MRSuperxboxdude
    Dec 17, 2011
    10
    Mw3 is a game witch you all hate, but i personly it because it has some of the best multiplayer of all time, campaign story has ended the mw trilogy and survial mode is addicting and fun. This is the best COD and is the best reason to play fps
  87. manjiquaker
    Dec 21, 2011
    3
    The story mode is the same old same old. If you buy for that then I would rate it an 8. Multiplayer plays very much like black ops which did NOT play like MW2 or MW for that matter. You will struggle with net latency issues as you watch yourself die in kill cams where what you did was not what it shows. The new weapons are cool and all but once you prestige 1 time the game is very ho-hum.The story mode is the same old same old. If you buy for that then I would rate it an 8. Multiplayer plays very much like black ops which did NOT play like MW2 or MW for that matter. You will struggle with net latency issues as you watch yourself die in kill cams where what you did was not what it shows. The new weapons are cool and all but once you prestige 1 time the game is very ho-hum. You basically have to pick a couple weapons and use them the entire time if you would like to max them out. Respawning drops you into a lot of situations where you get spawn killed. Also the usual "drop you into a match where you are on the losing team and the other team needs 2 kills to win" scenario is still very common. If COD games send your blood pressure through the roof maybe pass on this one or get you doctor to give you some xanax. I rate i low because I will probably sell it in the next few days. Maybe activision should have kept Infinity Ward in tact.… Expand
  88. mako_psy
    Dec 22, 2011
    4
    The problem with Modern Warfare 3, is that it's essentially Modern Warfare 2.5. No one wants to wait a year, pay full retail price, only to be given a game that's near enough no different to its predecessor. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy playing the games, but the franchise has become a little too generic - and yet people will still buy into the vast amount of advertising spent on thisThe problem with Modern Warfare 3, is that it's essentially Modern Warfare 2.5. No one wants to wait a year, pay full retail price, only to be given a game that's near enough no different to its predecessor. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy playing the games, but the franchise has become a little too generic - and yet people will still buy into the vast amount of advertising spent on this game. Save your money, wait for something original.… Expand
  89. GreyKnight597
    Dec 25, 2011
    10
    This is just in spite to all of people who are bashing on this game. Are you guys seriously this pissed off a game? I can't believe that after all the time you had to research this game some of you still bought it and are now complaining. I wouldn't mind if people didn't like this game but I can say that the ONLY reason people are this angry towards Infinity Ward is because of CoD: BlackThis is just in spite to all of people who are bashing on this game. Are you guys seriously this pissed off a game? I can't believe that after all the time you had to research this game some of you still bought it and are now complaining. I wouldn't mind if people didn't like this game but I can say that the ONLY reason people are this angry towards Infinity Ward is because of CoD: Black (crap) Ops. Treyarch provided "relief" to the FPS community that in my opinion was utter crap. Sure Modern Warfare 3 didn't push the limits but when you're trying to end a franchise there is little you can do. People complain at how the MW3 graphics look just like CoD4. Have you seen Crap Ops? It's horrendous. Even the cinematic scenes were so bad that i'd put it on par with PS2 games that had really nice graphics for it's time. MW3 at least had the decency to make smooth out the edges, the ambiance is the same sure but the character models are great to look at. I just wished they kept third-person so I could enjoy them.

    As for multi-player, they fixed everything that the whiners back then were **** about and these babies still cry. It goes to show you that the FPS community has taken a lot of steps back since CoD4 and I still put the blame on Crap Ops. MW3 took out things gamers didn't like such as one man army and the strength of grenades. What did Craps Ops do? Put money in their multi-player and player cards. It is hilarious how Treyarch was "shocked" that players would make offensive images with the playercards. I wish I could believe they were oblivious but I think they were that dumb.

    MW3 at least fixed that moronic idea of CoD bucks and made you level up your gun rather than having money. Having to manage your money and your XP was just dumb as hell. At least with the gun leveling system gamers could actually focus on gun challenges and get a rewards for doing so.

    Another thing which isn't a fix but i'm happy they kept were gun physics. People say the gun physics are terrible and it sound effects are awful. Two things the sound was fixed to not give people with turtlebeaches an ungodly advantage over everyone else. And second the physics are as good as any FPS should be. In Crap Ops the bullets would literally go at the speed of light, sure bullets are fast but not to a point that it will hit someone instantly.

    I read from a user about how this game didn't have zombies. I'm sorry if Infinity Ward doesn't like being a scam by ripping of another developers idea. Plus they revamped the Spec. Ops mode PLUS a survival mode. Like it or not I give IW a thunderous applause for at least trying something different which couldn't be said about the zombies in Crap Ops that only added more strange and annoying features to zombies, because I love some ghost stealing my crap or even zombie monkeys. Regardless zombies is far from any other zombie game. If you want to play a game about zombie then get a game about zombies. They're take is so bland with zombies just overrunning you. Nazi zombies stops being a fun game mode and turns into a game where you make a well-drawn out plan with no room for error that ends up in a botched attempt as you yell at the one guy who screwed up.

    I could go on for ages but there's a character limit so i'll touch on my final point, single-player. Single player is amazing plain and simple. IW did a marvelous job in taking the story of CoD4 and linking it all together focusing on the face of evil, Makarov. Makarov is by far one of the greatest villians and even if you don't like the game or the story you could analyze Makarov by himself and say he was a BAMF. It definitely blew Crap Ops out of the water. What was the villian in that game? The stereotypical communist jerk-off who brainwashed people? Seriously brainwashing? That so cool that Treyarch implied that you were the shooter on the grassy knoll, oh come on! That is one of the dumbest ideas i've seen and that's just in the first game. I'm an atheist but I pray to god to make sure another abortion like the single-player of Craps Ops never appears again. In conclusion MW3 is a good game (not the greatest!) and only gets a 10 from me because some people are so sensitive like the little 12 year old kids they make fun of online and gave this game a zero for no legitimate reason other than their stubbornness. If Crap Ops had never existed and MW3 came out right off the bat you people would have loved this game. Maybe in a parallel universe Treyarch never existed and I count those people lucky and bless them and all the other people who take a stand against the mindless masses. If you want to fight about it then bring it on, and i'm not talking about internet fight. I want a real fight because if you're gonna talk this much trash then get ready to fight for what you believe in, but I guess you guys are cowards    … Expand
  90. KingMJE
    Dec 27, 2011
    9
    I see alot of these review's one saying that the game's graphics aren't improved but with an HDMI 1080p this game looks amazing for a console from 2005. another one says the game doesn't bring anything new which it definatly does and "if it ain't broke don't fix it" which is definatly the case here, the new point streaks are way more balanced than the single type before. the only reasonI see alot of these review's one saying that the game's graphics aren't improved but with an HDMI 1080p this game looks amazing for a console from 2005. another one says the game doesn't bring anything new which it definatly does and "if it ain't broke don't fix it" which is definatly the case here, the new point streaks are way more balanced than the single type before. the only reason i'm giving this game a 9 though is because of how unrealistic some of the guns are, i mean i see for balance sake what they did, but it's disheartening only being able to get a hit-marker 5 feet away from someone and taking 2 shots to kill them unless you shoot your gun literally point blank in their face, and this is coming from someone that's actually regularly shot shotguns in real life.… Expand
  91. ekrolo2
    Dec 27, 2011
    8
    I in all honest cant give this game anything lower then a 8/10, people on this site just give this game 0s only because its the cool thing to now and make arguments that you could use against just about every other developer out there (rehashing the same engine, the same gameplay, same story and selling it with a new multiplayer, thats about every shooter thats come out and ever will comeI in all honest cant give this game anything lower then a 8/10, people on this site just give this game 0s only because its the cool thing to now and make arguments that you could use against just about every other developer out there (rehashing the same engine, the same gameplay, same story and selling it with a new multiplayer, thats about every shooter thats come out and ever will come out), sure this game doesnt do anything new but the campaign is longer then the previous entries and its a lot of fun to play and it gives a great ending to the trilogy, the challenging spec ops mode is back offering you 2 player co-op and a new survival mode that has its own ranking system and its own shop to buy new weapons, equipment and perks with a ever increasing number of dangerous enemies (plus some special ones to keep repetition from creeping up to quickly), multiplayer or the over priced DLC as you 6 year old fanboys like to call it has made only slight changes but those changes force you to actually work with your team and complete game objectives and not just kill people in every match. This is still the great cod fun you probably still love but the out dated graphics and a too familiar feel to bring the game down, but come on guys actually play the game and voice your real opinion and dont bash this game simply because its the cool thing to do right now… Expand
  92. PcTran
    Dec 28, 2011
    7
    Let's not be blinded by all the negative feedback. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is a good game. It's not a industry changing game but it is a good game. The story is worth experiencing. The multiplayer is addicting but the formula is little different from Call of Duty 4 which is 4 years and 4 games later. The survival isn't anything that hasn't been seen before. But this is a good game.
  93. xReconneo
    Dec 28, 2011
    0
    I have played the CoD games since CoD 2. If I had to say the most disappointing game in the CoD series, it would be this game. When I first got it off Amazon for $59.98 (yes lol I saved one cent), I was a bit skeptical. Before I got it, I saw MW3 gameplay and many gamers said "This game looks like MW2 or CoD 4". However, Assassins Creed Revelations looks like the previous games but it isI have played the CoD games since CoD 2. If I had to say the most disappointing game in the CoD series, it would be this game. When I first got it off Amazon for $59.98 (yes lol I saved one cent), I was a bit skeptical. Before I got it, I saw MW3 gameplay and many gamers said "This game looks like MW2 or CoD 4". However, Assassins Creed Revelations looks like the previous games but it is very enjoying. Anyway, when I put the game into the disk, I was shocked. I was greeted by the startup screen: the same exact one in CoD MW2. I played the storyline a bit, and then I played the Multiplayer. The story was so easily predictable. Even the trailer gives out some spoilers! The first thing I was greeted by in Multiplayer was a 5 year-old screaming. He then argued with his mother about playing the game. Ugh, kids these days. I then chose the gun I wanted and then, BAM! I was spawn-camped by a level 56 gamer. I then left the game and I was looking for another game. I found a game and I noticed a guy magically headshotting my team. I then realized the game is horrible. When I left the game, I noticed something. I saw CoD Elite. Paying more for a game? WTF?!? Anyway, this game is horrible. It is MW2.5. Not MW3. Looks like I'm going to turn in this game for a BF3.… Expand
  94. PuddiKing
    Dec 29, 2011
    0
    This game is played by little fat kids who like to suck there daddys dick all night. This **** **** hole of a piss stained game eats **** **** you **** kids you **** swallowers and dickfaced pigs
    This game is for wee little babies who **** their dacks and rub poo poo all over their mommys **** THIS GAME IS CRAP
  95. RichardFR12
    Dec 29, 2011
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is one of the best games of 2011, although BF3 has nicer graphics, i think MW3 is a better game with a bigger fan base. The maps are less opener than in Black Ops. The battles are more semi-close and close combat.… Expand
  96. xMozzee
    Dec 29, 2011
    0
    As a gamer from a young age, (3 years old) i can say that i have lived through the rise, and first fall of gaming, the fall being due to millions of people buying sellout games such as this. People who buy this game are putting passionate game developers out of business,and preventing us 'real gamers' from having games made with the creativity and care that we crave.
  97. EvilProphet
    Dec 29, 2011
    9
    Okay, so we have a bunch of angry people saying they didn't change anything... okay they put perks in the game from MW1, they added new kill streaks, my only problem with this game, is the how short the campaign is... the Multiplayer in my opinion, is gold, not only do you rank up but your guns rank up as well. Despite the setbacks with the layoffs and the firing of 2 major people thatOkay, so we have a bunch of angry people saying they didn't change anything... okay they put perks in the game from MW1, they added new kill streaks, my only problem with this game, is the how short the campaign is... the Multiplayer in my opinion, is gold, not only do you rank up but your guns rank up as well. Despite the setbacks with the layoffs and the firing of 2 major people that worked on MW2 I think IW out did themselves, with MW3, I will admit it isn't perfect, but then again, what is… Expand
  98. halbs1976
    Dec 29, 2011
    0
    This game sucks. The coop missions weren't very good, average at best. The campaign was just ok. The multiplayer is horrible. They have really screwed something up with the lag. I can't stand playing this game. Due to the multiplayer issues, it's hands down the worst COD game. I can play any of the other games without issue, but the second I start playing MW3 it's like I'm on dial up. IThis game sucks. The coop missions weren't very good, average at best. The campaign was just ok. The multiplayer is horrible. They have really screwed something up with the lag. I can't stand playing this game. Due to the multiplayer issues, it's hands down the worst COD game. I can play any of the other games without issue, but the second I start playing MW3 it's like I'm on dial up. I have no idea what they spent their time working on for this game. Pretty much nothing has changed. What a joke.… Expand
  99. YodasCane
    Dec 30, 2011
    2
    My meager comment will likely change nothing but Call of Duty needs to realize that a formula which worked years ago should undergo change after multiple installments. Modern Warfare 3 almost feels like DLC for the sequel, not a new game. Combine that with adding nothing to the MW games' villain, Makarov, and a multiplayer which has changed in only slight ways and you have every reason toMy meager comment will likely change nothing but Call of Duty needs to realize that a formula which worked years ago should undergo change after multiple installments. Modern Warfare 3 almost feels like DLC for the sequel, not a new game. Combine that with adding nothing to the MW games' villain, Makarov, and a multiplayer which has changed in only slight ways and you have every reason to save your money and keep Modern Warfare 2, or as it is known more popularly as, Call of Duty 4: Chapter 2.… Expand
  100. theHarbinger
    Dec 30, 2011
    7
    Clearly this is not a major improvement in this title.. Seriouly, the guns in MW2 like F2000 and some other guns were not present... Its a good game, but lack of new innovation.. I was expecting a longer campaign but apparently it was short... One thing tht I love the most was they introduce 'Survival' in Spec Ops which I think besides the multiplayer will hook you hours and hours... It'sClearly this is not a major improvement in this title.. Seriouly, the guns in MW2 like F2000 and some other guns were not present... Its a good game, but lack of new innovation.. I was expecting a longer campaign but apparently it was short... One thing tht I love the most was they introduce 'Survival' in Spec Ops which I think besides the multiplayer will hook you hours and hours... It's a good game but unfortunately it gets bored after sometimes as there was no 'huge' innovation to the game.. I don't see why people hated it so badly maybe they are just BF3 fanboys or CoD haters.. and hell yeah, the price was worth to argue bout.. Overall, whether you're new to CoD series or a vet.. You must get it..… Expand
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#13 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2011
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#1 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2011
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#13 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2011

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88

Generally favorable reviews - based on 81 Critic Reviews

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