Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

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3.5

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 8685 Ratings

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  1. ccmclaugh
    Nov 9, 2011
    1
    I will confess up front: I'm a COD fanboy. I've liked every iteration of the game up until now. Sure, none of the previous titles were perfect. But one could nevertheless have a great deal of fun, playing with a variety of gametypes and playstyles. MW3 is not like that AT ALL. It's made exclusively for run-n-gun gameplay. The maps are all tiny and maze-like and you find yourself constantlyI will confess up front: I'm a COD fanboy. I've liked every iteration of the game up until now. Sure, none of the previous titles were perfect. But one could nevertheless have a great deal of fun, playing with a variety of gametypes and playstyles. MW3 is not like that AT ALL. It's made exclusively for run-n-gun gameplay. The maps are all tiny and maze-like and you find yourself constantly spawning behind the enemy or the enemy spawning behind you. This makes my favorite loadout, the sniper, completely useless. If you're not using an SMG or a shotgun and taking your chances at spawn/die/spawn/die suicide runs, then you're not going to get anywhere in this game. And who can play that way for more than 20 minutes without getting fatigued? Add in the poor framerate, poor support for dedicated servers, poor graphics, and so on, and this game fails mightily compared to the others. If you haven't purchased it yet, don't buy it. And if you do feel compelled to buy it, wait until it goes on sale. I hope single player is better because I feel like I wasted $60.… Expand
  2. outlawamir510
    Nov 9, 2011
    2
    This game is just the same thing it has been for 5 years its disgusting and I cant believe I bought it again I keep falling for it and wont fall for it again. The games story is 3 hours and graphics are subpar. Its a game thats only for people who are addicted to it. there is no innovation.
  3. BloodVenom
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    This game is not very good at all. I played Call of Duty: World at War, and it is basically the exact same gameplay as that with little to no innovation...why does Activision have to keep publishing these terrible games, take A FEW YEARS to develop something good? What I say here won't matter though, activision knows people will buy bad games if they release them
  4. DFBHDTS
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Truly appalling. MW1 did something different with the Perk system, back in 2008. Since then this franchise has got lazy. Every other big franchise is innovating and upgrading (Battlefield, Assassins Creed, ME, the list goes on) however COD seems to be too afraid to stray from the formula. Gladly only borrowed the game and didn't give my money to the Money grabbers at Activision. If youTruly appalling. MW1 did something different with the Perk system, back in 2008. Since then this franchise has got lazy. Every other big franchise is innovating and upgrading (Battlefield, Assassins Creed, ME, the list goes on) however COD seems to be too afraid to stray from the formula. Gladly only borrowed the game and didn't give my money to the Money grabbers at Activision. If you want a truly unique MP experience. Spend your well earned cash on BF3.… Expand
  5. ChiBlackOps
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    I remember when a sequel creating something new and innovative. I remember when developers were judged based on innovation in addition to the quality of the game. Mw3 is a structurally solid game, and why shouldn't it be, it is the same formula since call of duty 4.graphically and strategically. I accepted MW2, because it added alot to the game. MW3 HOWEVER IS NOTHING MORE THAN MW2 WITH AI remember when a sequel creating something new and innovative. I remember when developers were judged based on innovation in addition to the quality of the game. Mw3 is a structurally solid game, and why shouldn't it be, it is the same formula since call of duty 4.graphically and strategically. I accepted MW2, because it added alot to the game. MW3 HOWEVER IS NOTHING MORE THAN MW2 WITH A SLIGHT MAKEOVER. I AM PISSED YOU CHARGED ME $60 FOR IT!!!!! There is nothing new here, If you are looking for a fresh experience then look somewhere else , maybe buy an indie game. If you are looking for the same familiar multiplayer you love from the series , than just save your money and go back to black ops.… Expand
  6. RogueDefector
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    I decided to go to a midnight opening so I could get my hands on MW3, my friends thought I was stupid as they kept on saying that it will be exactly like previous versions, I kept on saying to them that it looked awesome and it would be different.
    After playing on multiplayer for a few minutes, I realised that it was a waste of money and a waste of queueing time, it shouldn't of been a    I decided to go to a midnight opening so I could get my hands on MW3, my friends thought I was stupid as they kept on saying that it will be exactly like previous versions, I kept on saying to them that it looked awesome and it would be different.
    After playing on multiplayer for a few minutes, I realised that it was a waste of money and a waste of queueing time, it shouldn't of been a full release, it should of been an expansion. Yes there are a few things that are different and interesting but a lot of it is just the same old stuff that is in previous versions. The only section that I slightly enjoy is the Spec Ops, the only downside on that though is you can only play with one other person. I'd like to be able to play with up to three other people.    … Expand
  7. Dubski
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    I feel like activision is afraid of taking risks on making a good product so they just keep doing the same thing over and over again and that is the biggest risk of all. I would say save yourself the money, if you still own modern warfare 2 and weren't tired of playing it just pop that in and go to town.
  8. Justin_Sane
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Extremely sad they would put out an expansion pack and charge full price for it. same exact game, new levels, slightly changed mechanics. when are they going to do the series justice?
  9. YEAHMANWORD
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    My first impression I seriously wanted to return the game. After putting in 20 hours I've warmed a little too it but there's still some lingering and troubling doubts.

    I guess I could diagnose my discontent by saying my expectations were not met from the beginning. I feel robbed of my money. That is the point I think were my opinion of it starts to cascade. It is a polished MW2. Not a new    My first impression I seriously wanted to return the game. After putting in 20 hours I've warmed a little too it but there's still some lingering and troubling doubts.

    I guess I could diagnose my discontent by saying my expectations were not met from the beginning. I feel robbed of my money. That is the point I think were my opinion of it starts to cascade. It is a polished MW2. Not a new game worthy of a new title. Everything in the game is stale and unoriginal and a let down for an enthusiast of all the COD titles and FPS shooters. MW3 is a good game. But not the great game that the new Infinity Ward could have produced. Now for some nit-picking on my part- Multiplayer level design resembles Nuke Town on every single map. It concentrates the players in choke points with very few vantage points. There is no strategy except for killstreaks and perks which eliminates any objective for playing a game type. The wide fluctuation of connectivity between players is also dismal and favors frustration. Half the time I have a killer connection. Half the time there is a 2 sec delay. I have a consistent    … Expand
  10. Sol-idsnake
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    The FACTS are, that call of duty Modern warfare dissapoints massively online. I recommend this game if you are under 13. Anyone older will be able to remember much better games in the series, infact in almost any series. The single player is exciting and is worth playing as long as you know whats happened previously. MULTIPLAYER: I was truely shocked when I played multiplayer, by far, theThe FACTS are, that call of duty Modern warfare dissapoints massively online. I recommend this game if you are under 13. Anyone older will be able to remember much better games in the series, infact in almost any series. The single player is exciting and is worth playing as long as you know whats happened previously. MULTIPLAYER: I was truely shocked when I played multiplayer, by far, the most unbalanced Call of Duty I have ever played! Im skilled at call of duty, i can play all roles, use all weapons, but in this, If I move, I die, and not from rifle rounds or smg rounds, but because some idiot in a bush shot explosives at me, absoloute rubbish! Honestly save yourself the bother, just buy one of the good games this year, Dead Island, Arkham City and Battlefield have all been fantastic!… Expand
  11. huntinguy
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    Amazing how a franchise is able to make so much money by releasing such horrid games. There story is awful and doesn't give you any sense of realism or emotions, But COD is about their online, that's what makes their games good and unique right? Nope, this is a 60 dollar DLC a complete rip off if you own any other COD then you own this one.
  12. vanillasky
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Video Game Industry needs creativity, innovations, surprises;
    Call of Duty : Modern Warfare 3 represents Fast Food Game served every year with the same sauce.

    If we want to raise videogame to art, it's the time to think different : Stop just making money and explore unknown lands of gaming....
  13. cheater21
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    If you're reading this, you're like me. You understand what so many people can not. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, is the same old **** I'm not here to tell you about how much better Battlefield 3 is (it is) than MW3, but, take my advice as a warning. If you buy this, Skynet wins. Listen, We've all played CoD before. Be it, 4, MW2, Black Ops, what ever one, we've played them. If you haveIf you're reading this, you're like me. You understand what so many people can not. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, is the same old **** I'm not here to tell you about how much better Battlefield 3 is (it is) than MW3, but, take my advice as a warning. If you buy this, Skynet wins. Listen, We've all played CoD before. Be it, 4, MW2, Black Ops, what ever one, we've played them. If you have ever spent $60 on one of these games, you will understand a few things. The singleplayer, is a short, albeit well done, action thrillride on steroide while having a herpes flare up. Its angry, its mean, it's "America." Besides all of the Achievements/trophies, the game has little replay value. Survival, although it may be fun at first, is the same "Horde" game mode, we've been playing since Gears of War 2. I swear to God, every game has it. Gears of War 2, 3, Uncharted 2, 3, Halo Reach Battlefield: Bad Company 2 (Onslaught DLC), Left 4 Dead, 2, Counter Strike (Mods),Call of Duty: 4 (PC), World at War, Black Ops, THE LIST GOES ON. So, "Survival" mode, not getting any points for Creativity or Originality. Now, the Multiplayer, OH the multiplayer. I myself have played more Call of Duty multiplayer that any one person would need to. I have experience in this game, and other FPS's and I can honestly say, that this game has the same terrible mechanics, spawns, weapons and problems as all other call of duty games. Lastly, CoD Elite is behind the times. Bungie.net, Battlelog.battlefield.com, and other stat tracking services do the same or better things as Elite, but for free. All in all, if you've never played a CoD before, you might want to consider it, because there is some fun to be had. Everyone else, you're a fool if you buy this.… Expand
  14. XoX1de
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    I have played both BF serie and COD, both have been impressed me, but the latest one: MW3, its just another MW2. Even the error code message says it's modern warfare 2... I liked MW2 single player, but I hated the arcade style pif piuf piuf multiplayer. So here's the story, I played MW3 and to be honest, they rob your hard earned 60$... its not a new game, its simply a new patch. anI have played both BF serie and COD, both have been impressed me, but the latest one: MW3, its just another MW2. Even the error code message says it's modern warfare 2... I liked MW2 single player, but I hated the arcade style pif piuf piuf multiplayer. So here's the story, I played MW3 and to be honest, they rob your hard earned 60$... its not a new game, its simply a new patch. an expansion pack... Would you justify to pay 60$ for a new patch instead of a new game? I rather not. Activision Devs did not make same effort compare to the Dice Devs. Dice created BF3 as a new game with brand new engine, everything is a refresh, so BF3 worth 60$ price tag, but not the MW3 which they had simply reskin the texture and rescript the single player. So here's my conclusion, my money is wasted on the COD:MW3. I'll stick with BF3 until the next MW4 vs BF4.… Expand
  15. Shady44
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Pourquoi ils m'ont mis MW2 dans ma boite de MW3 ? ah non c'est bien le 3 étrange qu'il n'y est donc aucune nouveauté et que les maps recycle les bâtiments , et leurs dispositions des anciens épisode on voit le travail bravo . Ce jeu nous prends sévèrement pour des pigeons il faut que les gens ouvre les yeux , ilPourquoi ils m'ont mis MW2 dans ma boite de MW3 ? ah non c'est bien le 3 étrange qu'il n'y est donc aucune nouveauté et que les maps recycle les bâtiments , et leurs dispositions des anciens épisode on voit le travail bravo . Ce jeu nous prends sévèrement pour des pigeons il faut que les gens ouvre les yeux , il n'y a aucune nouveauté le solo se torche en 5h et le multi est toujours aussi kikoolisant . Juste pathétique et le pire c'est que les ventes sont excellente et que a coter sort la merveille qu'est Skyrim , qui lui va passer inaperçu .… Expand
  16. Seraphias
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Yeah... This is pretty much the exact same than the last 2, not much of an improvement at all and really dissappointing. I cant believe I actually WASTED my money on this. definately trading this in for a new game or just going to try get a refund. Not buying anymore of the series after this, im done. No where near worth the money, this game simply got promoted way too much and the hypeYeah... This is pretty much the exact same than the last 2, not much of an improvement at all and really dissappointing. I cant believe I actually WASTED my money on this. definately trading this in for a new game or just going to try get a refund. Not buying anymore of the series after this, im done. No where near worth the money, this game simply got promoted way too much and the hype got its player base, mainstream trash.… Expand
  17. reyman
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    This is the worst game ever!!! It's basically a waste of money, and time!!! I don't now how anyone can write a positive review of this. I hade huge ecpectations, but it sucjed. Activision is just squeezing the lost drop of money out of this franchise. Don't help them do it!
  18. ez12
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
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  19. mirroredrecovry
    Nov 12, 2011
    0
    I first want to say, that I liked Modern Warfare 2, it was al-right and addictive. I hated Blacks ops, really stinks as bad as BO (Hence the acronym?) Modern Warfare 3 is nothing new. Its the same cookie-cutter shape as the last 3 (or 4?) years now. The Call of Duty series just needs to be laid to rest before it loses all of what's left of its dignity as modern shooter.
  20. bobax
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    mw2.5 ce une blague sens deconné il aurai pu faire mieux avec l'argent qui ce font ce du recyclage avec des mp de mw1 Ont joué MW3 ligne pendant quelques heures maintenant et il m'a surpris qu'un jeu que je n'étais pas impatient de, tout, était encore capable de ... me décevoir. Avons vu beaucoup de cartes et je n'ai pasmw2.5 ce une blague sens deconné il aurai pu faire mieux avec l'argent qui ce font ce du recyclage avec des mp de mw1 Ont joué MW3 ligne pendant quelques heures maintenant et il m'a surpris qu'un jeu que je n'étais pas impatient de, tout, était encore capable de ... me décevoir. Avons vu beaucoup de cartes et je n'ai pas senti une présence d'une carte classique. Exécution fait de vous tortiller comme un canard ivre, rechargement est beaucoup plus rapide que de passer des armes. La morue chose "avait pour plaire» a été un jeu rapide couramment hein?… Expand
  21. izzi
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    Same game as the previous couple. No real changes. No team needed just run around pointlessly. Never any tension in the games which is very disappointing cause the game mechanics are smooth.
  22. Drozd
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    I remember a time when in order to get a score of 8 and up a game had to bring innovation from the past titles in the series. Nowadays all you need to do is slap a Call of Duty title on it and reuse as many resources as you can from the past games.

    If you want to be out 80 dollars and left with a feeling of disappointment when you realize all you did was buy an MW2 expansion pack then go    I remember a time when in order to get a score of 8 and up a game had to bring innovation from the past titles in the series. Nowadays all you need to do is slap a Call of Duty title on it and reuse as many resources as you can from the past games.

    If you want to be out 80 dollars and left with a feeling of disappointment when you realize all you did was buy an MW2 expansion pack then go ahead and buy this game.    … Expand
  23. BigT1106
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    If you ever wanted an expansion pack for MW2 but really wanted to pay full price for it look no further than Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3. The single player is painfully short with another ho hum grey and brown world filled with chest high walls and if you've played any multiplayer FPS in recent years you've played this one. Activision recently announced that the CoD series is going toIf you ever wanted an expansion pack for MW2 but really wanted to pay full price for it look no further than Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3. The single player is painfully short with another ho hum grey and brown world filled with chest high walls and if you've played any multiplayer FPS in recent years you've played this one. Activision recently announced that the CoD series is going to a yearly release model so look forward to less and less new features as this once great series slides down the slope of overpriced mediocrity.… Expand
  24. romanzolanski
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Not what I was expecting at all, waste of money. For starters Elite has been nothing but a hassle and I regret talking my friends into getting it. I was told I'd receive exclusive content, that I have yet to see. Still wondering why I was not handed a field journal as promised. All in all, they took the same tired game, small maps, and PC like graphics and threw in a bunch of nonsenseNot what I was expecting at all, waste of money. For starters Elite has been nothing but a hassle and I regret talking my friends into getting it. I was told I'd receive exclusive content, that I have yet to see. Still wondering why I was not handed a field journal as promised. All in all, they took the same tired game, small maps, and PC like graphics and threw in a bunch of nonsense bells and whistles. I have no desire to fly a recon helicopter around the map as a kill streak. I will be trading the game in and requesting a refund for Elite. Then and only then will I return to playing Battlefield 3.… Expand
  25. Tom_ash
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Once again another cookie cutter sequel, this game has no shine to it, it is simply the same garbage that's churned out each year by activision. I urge you deeply not to buy this game!!!! Worst money I've spent in years! Buy skyrim though.... :D
  26. Shadowmind
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    12 Hours of single payer game play. Holds true to the COD franchise's lack of content from the past 3 installments. Though those 12 hours of gameplay was more compelling than Black Ops, I still feel incredibly cheated out of $60. Online play is no better than Black Ops. Not just graphically, but the levels almost look like the same levels as BO... Laggy servers, gives laggy movements and12 Hours of single payer game play. Holds true to the COD franchise's lack of content from the past 3 installments. Though those 12 hours of gameplay was more compelling than Black Ops, I still feel incredibly cheated out of $60. Online play is no better than Black Ops. Not just graphically, but the levels almost look like the same levels as BO... Laggy servers, gives laggy movements and firing ingame. Then, they try to sweeten us up with their "Elite" service, but only to find out it will cost you ANOTHER $50. Come on Sledgehammer, can we get a reach around when you're giving us the hammer??? I would say avoid this one... But we all bought it sight unseen already.... Oh well.… Expand
  27. codfan234
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    Absolutely disappointed in this game. It is nothing but a recycled game with the same stuff from mw2. Its amazing that activision continues to rob people of their money by creating the exact same crap and charging people 65 dollars. MW3 is basically mw2.5. It is so similar that it feels like your playing mw2. People continue to throw their money away because of the name call of duty.
  28. Orroo
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    Massively disappointed with this game. To get straight to the point, I picked the game up on tuesday, and I am trading it in at Game today for Skyrim.

    Although some of the features of the previous game have been "tweaked", I find that the overall multiplayer experience is nowhere near as good as black ops. The gameplay is still quite borked, and every map is the same "run and gun"    Massively disappointed with this game. To get straight to the point, I picked the game up on tuesday, and I am trading it in at Game today for Skyrim.

    Although some of the features of the previous game have been "tweaked", I find that the overall multiplayer experience is nowhere near as good as black ops. The gameplay is still quite borked, and every map is the same "run and gun" style with very little variety between maps.

    As for the single player aspect - a 3.5 hour campaign is a bit of a joke for a £40 game, don't you think?    … Expand
  29. Mikonomi
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    its always the same no new concept. its like im play modern warfare one or modern warfare two. where are the new ideas? this is a copy and paste game
  30. Wazler
    Nov 11, 2011
    1
    This review is for you Sledgehammer. You ask to people to give a good mark, but Modern Warfare 3 is a poor game ! You should use your talent for another that Activision ;)
  31. Okguisamsrsnao
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    MW 2.5. This was not worth $60, rather, it felt like a DLC. I feel as though I wasted my money when I could have simply stuck with the older Modern Warfares, which were the EXACT. SAME. Small variances do not justify a new 60 dollar price tag.
  32. CanardPCnet
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    The sentence of ACTIVISION:

    "Normally I do not do that, but if you like MW3 go to Metacritic.com and support Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3. His note is suspiciously low. Be honest, but help us if you agree."

    MW2.1 is a joke!
  33. vernomatic
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    All maps are very small and similar, spawning is broken, guns are overpowered and sound like a 90's arcade shooter. No real reason to use one gun over another. Crap pure crap
  34. acidstormy
    Nov 11, 2011
    1
    Having been a loyal consumer of the COD franchise, im finally done with it all. the ONE rating is solely for the thought the game devs put into the campaign. The multiplayer is what made the new string of COD games such a hit. Unfortunately they failed to change the game mechanic wise (i.e. Instant knifing, inaccurate hitboxes, dropshots). What i would have expected after all of theHaving been a loyal consumer of the COD franchise, im finally done with it all. the ONE rating is solely for the thought the game devs put into the campaign. The multiplayer is what made the new string of COD games such a hit. Unfortunately they failed to change the game mechanic wise (i.e. Instant knifing, inaccurate hitboxes, dropshots). What i would have expected after all of the other games is improvement. What many get from this multiplayer are small unthoughtful maps, same grahpics as previous games, and a ball of frustration. Most of the maps are EXTREMELY small and after the first 3 or so minutes, people start spawning near each other and its all very confusing.. you kinda ask yourself , "wait, me and this guy cleared out this area, and then we both got taken out by some guy who just spawned in an area we cleared" This game is a major disappointment. I really do not know why all critics give this game such high review. These game critics do not have taste, because this game is not up to par. Other sequel games out there improve their game each time, but since cod4 the skins of the gun look the same, the map texture looks the same. Little has improved, but i've spent $60 for COD too many times.… Expand
  35. ConvictJones
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    Nothing has changed about this game since Cod4. Beat the campaign in one night. Played online for 5 hours then sent it back. This games graphics looks like **** compared to most other shooters. No matter how much you try to cover up the games **** bit-map shading by using dynamic light, it still looks like a game from 2005. If you want to play a good game for 60$ you can find it elsewhere.
  36. ARMoRHYPE
    Nov 12, 2011
    4
    The step up from World at War to Black Ops was immense; the entire game felt different, unique and innovative. MW2 to MW3 however does not; the HUD is almost identical so is the Visuals, even most of the most. Treyarch have done wonderful things with Call of Duty; Infinity Ward struck lucky with MW1 and have never really built a solid superior game to continue their momentum, this show in MW3.
  37. Diggo11
    Nov 12, 2011
    0
    Disappointing. Modern Warfare 1.5 rehashed, campaign waaay too short, multiplayer a tactical clone, essentially no graphical improvements, usual technical difficulties (this time hackers more than crashes). Once again a failure of Activision/InfinityWard to produce anything but an overpriced spray-at-the-feet repeat; if you're considering buying it then go save yourself a few bucks and optDisappointing. Modern Warfare 1.5 rehashed, campaign waaay too short, multiplayer a tactical clone, essentially no graphical improvements, usual technical difficulties (this time hackers more than crashes). Once again a failure of Activision/InfinityWard to produce anything but an overpriced spray-at-the-feet repeat; if you're considering buying it then go save yourself a few bucks and opt for MW1/BO instead.… Expand
  38. BlueDog7
    Nov 13, 2011
    0
    I really used to enjoy the call of duty games, but unfortunately this one isn't any different from the previous ones. I purchased the game on the morning of the release and as I went online I noticed most of the players were at level 30 or higher. Some in fact at level 60! WHAT IS GOING ON, HOW DOES THIS HAPPEN 10 HOURS FROM THE RELEASE! This is really annoying. Also this has theI really used to enjoy the call of duty games, but unfortunately this one isn't any different from the previous ones. I purchased the game on the morning of the release and as I went online I noticed most of the players were at level 30 or higher. Some in fact at level 60! WHAT IS GOING ON, HOW DOES THIS HAPPEN 10 HOURS FROM THE RELEASE! This is really annoying. Also this has the same gameplay and even thou I did pretty well online I feel disappointed all and all.… Expand
  39. WrathOfKhan
    Nov 13, 2011
    2
    I loved Modern Warfare 2. I loved Black Ops and all the changes it brought. But, i HATE Modern Warfare 3. Its basically a map pack. Pros: large maps, great graphics, easier to kill people (i.e. doesn't take a full clip), new game modes like the tag game, nerfed snipers. Cons: too many sub menus. they aren't intuitive. Doesn't have dedicated server so I've been notice lag again.I loved Modern Warfare 2. I loved Black Ops and all the changes it brought. But, i HATE Modern Warfare 3. Its basically a map pack. Pros: large maps, great graphics, easier to kill people (i.e. doesn't take a full clip), new game modes like the tag game, nerfed snipers. Cons: too many sub menus. they aren't intuitive. Doesn't have dedicated server so I've been notice lag again. And if you're the host, you're at a disadvantage. the perk packages are confusing and aren't straight forward. I loved Black Ops and how you could create your own character in the manner you wanted. The purchase system rocked - as did the wager matches. The maps are too busy which makes it hard to pick up players. I hate the new system in non-hardcore that doesn't let you see what team someone is on unless they are close. That's what hardcore is for. They are allowing knifing across the room again. and finally, the environment isn't destructible. after playing BF3, that is one of the things I loved. it keeps the game changing and never stagnant. it also helps keep campers from staying in the same spot since you can blow the hell out of it.

    overall, MW3 was a big disappointment. I usually LOVE call of duty games but this felt like nothing more than a map pack with a step backwards from Black Ops because of the confusing menus, undoing the purchasing system, lack of combat training to get to know the maps, and overall feel of the game.

    after this, I'm moving to battlefield 3. it's a far superior game. Call of duty, you suck now. You could have come out with an amazing product and built on the success of black ops. but you struck out.

    things they can do to improve: get dedicated servers, get destructible environment, bring back the the purchase system    … Expand
  40. TheHaus25
    Nov 15, 2011
    2
    Not what I was looking for. I found this to be the most dumbed down COD experience yet. The changes made to the perk and killstreak systems are cool at first but after the paint wears off, you realize it's the same old car underneath. Multiplayer just doesn't feel right and doesn't run as smooth at MW2.

    I guess what can you expect with the core staff of IW leaving. They played it too    Not what I was looking for. I found this to be the most dumbed down COD experience yet. The changes made to the perk and killstreak systems are cool at first but after the paint wears off, you realize it's the same old car underneath. Multiplayer just doesn't feel right and doesn't run as smooth at MW2.

    I guess what can you expect with the core staff of IW leaving. They played it too safe this time and yes the casuals and mindless who just buy this game every year because they see a commercial on sunday will buy it, but the people realize what's going on are waking up.    … Expand
  41. Skepticalbear
    Nov 15, 2011
    0
    Ctrl C + Ctrl V... Call of Duty 1.3... same old game, same old stuff. Developers begging for good ratings on Metacritic just shows how much they know it sucks. It's not even like the Multiplayer maps are any good, although they were made by Sledgehammer so no surprise! Stay away.
  42. Kruse
    Nov 15, 2011
    1
    The single player is fun, but the multiplayer is more or less the same stuff. No real innovation from MW2 (at least Black Ops added in some unique features). The multiplayer maps are dull and poorly designed.
  43. zgillet
    Nov 15, 2011
    3
    I'm mainly giving this bad review to piss off the elitist professional reviewers that are **** about the user score on here.

    This score is indicative of gamers being tired of the same old thing.
  44. JJnSWhiskyGirl
    Nov 15, 2011
    3
    This game is basically MW2 with a few added bells and whistles (that might I add are not worth $60, and then if you don't pay the extra $50 for the Elite service you are wasting even more money). The quick scoping on this game seems to have been made easier, which I personally find annoying. I would have liked it to be more challenging. The campaign is pretty good, but it's not worthThis game is basically MW2 with a few added bells and whistles (that might I add are not worth $60, and then if you don't pay the extra $50 for the Elite service you are wasting even more money). The quick scoping on this game seems to have been made easier, which I personally find annoying. I would have liked it to be more challenging. The campaign is pretty good, but it's not worth buying the game for it.
    I'm sticking to COD and returning both of my copies today, and trading them in for Skyrim. What a waste of our hard earned money!    … Expand
  45. GurnB
    Nov 15, 2011
    2
    This release would have been better served as DLC content. The IW/Treyarch engine is getting fairly long in the tooth. The series, like several others, should take a year off once in a while and not feel obligated to release a rehash just for the purpose of cashing in.
  46. yamon56
    Nov 18, 2011
    2
    MWF2 in a "new and improved" package. Give me a break. I didn't buy the game for the multiplayer as I prefer team based gaming you get from Battlefield. If you're going to cry about how large the maps are and how you can't get 20 kills in 5 seconds, then we don't want your lame ass playing anyway. I bought Black Ops and never finished it. Prolly won't finish MWF3 campaign either.MWF2 in a "new and improved" package. Give me a break. I didn't buy the game for the multiplayer as I prefer team based gaming you get from Battlefield. If you're going to cry about how large the maps are and how you can't get 20 kills in 5 seconds, then we don't want your lame ass playing anyway. I bought Black Ops and never finished it. Prolly won't finish MWF3 campaign either. MWF3..meh. I have more fun playing with my inflatable sheep.… Expand
  47. crushilista
    Nov 19, 2011
    4
    What do you get when you take a great thing, dilute the hell out of it over the series of about 3 more games, then charge for it the same price as the original great? MW3. I give this a four and not a zero because a zero is just kind of ridiculous. If a game starts up at all, it at least deserves a one. The main reason this gets a four is, it's not just kicking a dead horse, it's kickingWhat do you get when you take a great thing, dilute the hell out of it over the series of about 3 more games, then charge for it the same price as the original great? MW3. I give this a four and not a zero because a zero is just kind of ridiculous. If a game starts up at all, it at least deserves a one. The main reason this gets a four is, it's not just kicking a dead horse, it's kicking it's ashes at this point.… Expand
  48. PlayerReview
    Nov 19, 2011
    0
    MW3 shows evidence that Activision and IW have been severely impaired by the loss of Camp, Zampanella and the better half of IW's staff. It appears as though the rest of subsequent COD releases will suffer from "Treyarch Syndrome" which includes a lack of innovation and a franchise greed driven by the publisher, Activision. I would boycott Activision and EA, however, they own much of theMW3 shows evidence that Activision and IW have been severely impaired by the loss of Camp, Zampanella and the better half of IW's staff. It appears as though the rest of subsequent COD releases will suffer from "Treyarch Syndrome" which includes a lack of innovation and a franchise greed driven by the publisher, Activision. I would boycott Activision and EA, however, they own much of the gaming world so I would be left with few games to play. Kudos to Bethesda and Rockstar for keeping their integrity (so far) in publishing only reputable developers and for their active involvement in developing themselves.

    R.I.P. Infinity Ward
    Shame on Activision    … Expand
  49. Netmaster
    Nov 20, 2011
    2
    Well to be honest, the game itself provides the entertainment that hardcore Call of Duty fans look for in their First Person Shooters. The fast paced action and entertainment is present throughout the game. However, this critically acclaimed game lacks any ingenuity. The single player campaign is the only difference between this installment of the Modern Warfare series and itsWell to be honest, the game itself provides the entertainment that hardcore Call of Duty fans look for in their First Person Shooters. The fast paced action and entertainment is present throughout the game. However, this critically acclaimed game lacks any ingenuity. The single player campaign is the only difference between this installment of the Modern Warfare series and its predecessors. At most, this game could be an expansion map pack or some other form of Downloadable Content. Only a few new guns and no new gameplay styles have been introduced, thus providing a subpar sequel to the series.… Expand
  50. justinsane4
    Nov 21, 2011
    2
    It continually gets worse and worse, and Modern Warfare 3 is no exception. It is by far the worst installment in the entire Call of Duty franchise, even more disappointing than Black Ops. There's really not even a reason to go into detail about it. Nearly every aspect has taken a dive compared to Black Ops and Modern Warfare 2. It's more of the same, and even less impressive.
  51. Xbox360Critic
    Nov 21, 2011
    4
    MW3 had its work cut out trying to be half as good as its brother MW2 and it did not try as hard as it should have the multiplayer is not half as addicting as MW2 and gets boring after 1 to 2 hours of gameplay the maps are horrific and the campaign is twice as bad within five minutes it seems like you have been playing for hours. all in all it is a waste of £40 - Xbox360Critic
  52. tonypotter
    Nov 21, 2011
    1
    mw3 doesnt feel the same without its 2 co founder. i was dissapointed and did not find the game satisfying. every year would be the same thing again and again
  53. Har
    Nov 21, 2011
    0
    If you are looking for a FPS game this year choose BF3. This game is simply a cut and paste of MW2. Unfortunately, COD will ride this one trick pony until the end. Please spit out another COD in Nov and add 3 guns. Can't wait!
  54. B1C_BO1
    Nov 22, 2011
    0
    If you want the same single player, the same multiplayer, the same extra modes and the same engine as what was available 3 years before, and $40 cheaper, by this game, but if not, be sane and by a different game like battlefield 3 for a fps, or big rigs for a racing game
  55. neuroneinfuga
    Dec 1, 2011
    3
    After spending a couple of days playing the game I can say without any doubt that this could be considered an expansion of Modern Warfare 2, The game is solid, the Campaign is ok and the reviewed perk sistem is a nice addition. Is that enough? I don't think so, year after year we hear about how the call of duty series obliterates record after record in sales. This game in one week hasAfter spending a couple of days playing the game I can say without any doubt that this could be considered an expansion of Modern Warfare 2, The game is solid, the Campaign is ok and the reviewed perk sistem is a nice addition. Is that enough? I don't think so, year after year we hear about how the call of duty series obliterates record after record in sales. This game in one week has profited more than 700 milion dollars, with that much of a profit I think Activision could invest a little more in innovation, making better graphics, bigger maps, adding new variables like ambient distruction or just putting out servers so that we don't lag anymore!
    Another trend that started lately is the lack of free space in a map, why put sniper rifles when there isn't a map built for it, I like snipers, if they're good they help a lot and if they're bad are fun to kill, but bit by bit maps are getting smaller and more crowded every year, with fewer lines of fire, making playing as a sniper impossible.
    My rating for this game is 3, because with all the profits this game could have been so much more than an expansion of it's predecessors    … Expand
  56. Tnolfi1
    Dec 3, 2011
    6
    This is an honest review of the game. While the campaign is fun it is only five hours long with little replay value. Multiplayer is fun for a few hours but then it becomes super repetitive and frustrating. The series was once fun but it honestly an average experience now. I can't really even justify a score above a 7. But don't pay attention to all the 0s. This game is certaintyThis is an honest review of the game. While the campaign is fun it is only five hours long with little replay value. Multiplayer is fun for a few hours but then it becomes super repetitive and frustrating. The series was once fun but it honestly an average experience now. I can't really even justify a score above a 7. But don't pay attention to all the 0s. This game is certainty above a zero, but not close to amazing.… Expand
  57. Jinzor
    Nov 11, 2011
    3
    The review I was going to write was going to be longer than 5000 characters, so I am just going to list the positives and negatives of this game.

    Positives:
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  58. raoulduke
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    MW3 takes the winning cod4 formula and dumbs it down further even than MW2, which is actually impressive given that MW2 was designed for people with the attention span of an amoeba. The developers consistently pander to the lowest common denominator of shooter fan, no skill required, no learning curve just mindless run 'n' gun action. Tiny flat maps, complete counters to the smarter playMW3 takes the winning cod4 formula and dumbs it down further even than MW2, which is actually impressive given that MW2 was designed for people with the attention span of an amoeba. The developers consistently pander to the lowest common denominator of shooter fan, no skill required, no learning curve just mindless run 'n' gun action. Tiny flat maps, complete counters to the smarter play styles, ridiculous aim assist (Why bother aiming? That might give you a sense of satisfaction, just let the game aim for you), a story which is an insult to the intelligence of anyone who has played through all the games (Though I don't think the average fan has the necessary intelligence to recognize the insult) and so on and so forth. Probably a lot of fun, if you've had a partial lobotomy or you just seem like you have, otherwise this probably isn't the game for you.… Expand
  59. jhoncarmack
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    This is what I call a cancer of the gaming industry today. Today the guys only think about to shoot all the time, and Activision is not stupid, she knows it sells, and the idiots buy it, a recycled game with an old engine.
  60. dsa88
    Nov 10, 2011
    3
    I'll make this simple. What is MW3?

    Take MW2, make guns kill twice as fast, and make all maps small. That is MW3.

    The maps are the biggest issue. They are small, cramped, cluster**** maps. There is no strategy other than hoping that you see the other guy first.
  61. tick509
    Nov 10, 2011
    6
    MW3 is a solid game, but given all the hype I expected more. The graphics are probably the best thing about the game, but great graphics don't guarantee a great game. I like the single player campaign, but the AI could be much better. Mutliplayer has been disappointing.
  62. Unimatix
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    Like many others before me this is MW 2.5, same old same old! Time for Activison to scrap the formula and give gamers something fresh - think of some new ideas for multilayer just don't steal from other games, not surprised after the infinity ward clear out, Respawn will deliver the true COD successor
  63. Rhodesy
    Jun 10, 2012
    2
    The single player game is fun for 6 hours. Then it went back to the rental people. I'm glad I didn't buy it, it's like when I buy junk food once a year. OK for a short time, but then leaves a bad taste in the mouth.
    The multiplayer is knackered. Bad hit detection, too easy on noobs, no innovation. This has turned into a cash cow and the devs don't care about the consumers. Simple as that
  64. infwonder
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    They should have done better when they knew they will be facing challenges from BF3, and yet they simply made a game that's extremely similar to their previous title and ask people to buy it? Now even ask user to give them higher rating? Shame on them!
  65. nio123
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    its a copy and paste of mw2 there is hardly anything new and the graphics terrible waste of money if people stop giving the game such good reviews maybe activision would make a new series of games
  66. DIStroyinmasses
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    More and more each year, the publisher start to care less about the hardcore gamer (who got them here in the first place) & more about $ signs. This is Modern Warfare 1.9, everything is the same as Modern Warfare 2 apart from weapons , which still kinda feel the same but just look different. The maps are new but worse in my opinion.
  67. fnord
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    I grew up in the 80's and I used to love Police Academy movies, then they released Police Academy 4 - Citizens on Patrol, which tried a bit too hard, but was still entertaining. As a stand alone product, it would have probably been taken much better, but us fans were hoping for a lot more. After that, there was absolutely no point to those movies, except to make money.

    BLOPS was a lot    I grew up in the 80's and I used to love Police Academy movies, then they released Police Academy 4 - Citizens on Patrol, which tried a bit too hard, but was still entertaining. As a stand alone product, it would have probably been taken much better, but us fans were hoping for a lot more. After that, there was absolutely no point to those movies, except to make money.

    BLOPS was a lot like police academy 4 - the start of on the fence, derivative, 'lets do this for the money' kind of stuff. Even if the COD series hadn't been to vietnam before, others had (many years before) and they'd done it better. And now we have MW3. Which, is entertaining for sure. A solid COD game. And its always nice to get new maps for multipalyer. And if MW3 had only been the 5th game in the series and the year had been 2009, then I'm sure it would have been considered one of the greatest FPS's of all time. But its not. Its been 2 years since MW2 and we the same thing with slightly different environments and new singleplayer. Imagine if Apple re-released the i-phone 3 in 2011 with 2 new case colours...

    I've got enough COD games in my closet andd on't get me wrong, I love dusting them off occasionally, but this game is the 7th in the series and it brings nothing. In my opinion, its time for the series to die.    … Expand
  68. TheRatedD
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    This game is just more of the same. I couldn't stand the singleplayer. It's like I had already played everything in there before and they ran out of ideas (shocking right?) and they even took the idea of the no gravity section from Killzone 3. Go buy Uncharted 3 instead of this steaming pile of dog dump.
  69. TyrannoTaurus
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Modern Warfare 3 is all about multiplayer refinement and contains one of the best single player campaigns you will ever play. Simply put, the multiplayer is addictive, fair and far more polished than any COD before it. The campaign is solid and packed full of fun. If you enjoy ACTION, you will enjoy this game. If you enjoy a sluggish, sub-standard campain, spending hours of your lifeModern Warfare 3 is all about multiplayer refinement and contains one of the best single player campaigns you will ever play. Simply put, the multiplayer is addictive, fair and far more polished than any COD before it. The campaign is solid and packed full of fun. If you enjoy ACTION, you will enjoy this game. If you enjoy a sluggish, sub-standard campain, spending hours of your life trying to get your friends into matches, and trolling Metacritic to make a game look bad because doing so makes your sad, sad existence somehow bearable ....stick with the competition.… Expand
  70. gamer666
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    complete garbage, same as mw2... and again the ps3 version receives a very inferior port, where they put the millions of $ they profit every year?
    Activision is such a lazy producer
  71. sollaan
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Robert Bowling, you have created a half arsed piece of crap, start listening to what the FANS WANT, not what you think we want you ungrateful ass, we the fans made what call of duty is today.
    I must say the single player is good, but fairly mediocre. But what we all were expected to be brilliant was the multiplayer. you filled us the PC gaming community with hope of dedicated servers, but    Robert Bowling, you have created a half arsed piece of crap, start listening to what the FANS WANT, not what you think we want you ungrateful ass, we the fans made what call of duty is today.
    I must say the single player is good, but fairly mediocre. But what we all were expected to be brilliant was the multiplayer. you filled us the PC gaming community with hope of dedicated servers, but end up screwing us over again with this pathetic P2P hosting. It gives the players awful latency spikes. quit pretending that this game is the it all and end all. you seriously have to make up with us the gamers and start listening to the community, hey start by making the ranked servers accessible on dedicated servers.    … Expand
  72. Dannypan
    Nov 10, 2011
    4
    An unpolished, unrefined, unfun instalment of Call of Duty. Unfortunately, it has an extremely dull plot, which can be finished in a few hours, with no revolutionary graphics or changes to the series or FPS genre. Only the multiplayer redeems itself slightly and even then, it's nothing new.
  73. MisterEcks
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    I've been playing CoD since CoD 2. They were all great, fast-paced games that my friends and I loved playing. MW3 is an unfortunate disappointment. It's just a rehashed version of MW2 made to obtain as much profit as they can due to the fact that they know everyone will buy their game, regardless of content. Nothing new or innovative here. CoD4 was revolutionary, MW2 was a great sequelI've been playing CoD since CoD 2. They were all great, fast-paced games that my friends and I loved playing. MW3 is an unfortunate disappointment. It's just a rehashed version of MW2 made to obtain as much profit as they can due to the fact that they know everyone will buy their game, regardless of content. Nothing new or innovative here. CoD4 was revolutionary, MW2 was a great sequel (minus all the multiplayer exploits), but MW3 is just insulting to fans. Go buy BF3 instead if you want a nice change.… Expand
  74. Frosty92090
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    For a game that feverishly claims to be the most anticipated title this year, nay, the greatest title of all time, this failed to meet my all already low expectations. The main feature that Infinity Ward relied upon to sell the game, the multiplayer, is still the same as it was when it was implemented in Modern Warfare 2, with a few slight changes and new perks. Not only that, they've alsoFor a game that feverishly claims to be the most anticipated title this year, nay, the greatest title of all time, this failed to meet my all already low expectations. The main feature that Infinity Ward relied upon to sell the game, the multiplayer, is still the same as it was when it was implemented in Modern Warfare 2, with a few slight changes and new perks. Not only that, they've also copied the weapon system from Battlefield 3, despite the fact that MW3 claims to be the greater game. Shameless unbalance, lazy and horrible map design and possibly the most immature community to date (I thought this game was an 18? What are little kids doing on it?). Luckily I wasn't sucked in by the same hype that's been everywhere lately, despite Activision's shameless attempt of trying to gain publicity by leaking the video of the girl getting blown up, and as such I didn't expect much from this game, I was still disappointed however, and feel the only good part of this game is the fact it's the last one in the series. But knowing IW and Activision they're try and shovel 5 more games with less character and gameplay than the last.â… Expand
  75. Blazin2k12
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    There is zero difference to MW2, the game is simply bland and cliche, everything is recycled and you can only release the same game so many times before it just gets stale, the graphics are simply awful, the story is cliche and it as a package just feels incredibly outdated. Time for a new engine.
  76. mrkbizzle
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    this game sucks and im glad real gamerz are speaking up and not letting the control go over to big wigz who think they can popularize a war game making it seem as if youre not with the times or youre not popular or you aint cool if you dont buy n play modern warfare. Its the same game wrapped in a different box trick that theyve been pulling since its first days on the pc. Same 60fpsthis game sucks and im glad real gamerz are speaking up and not letting the control go over to big wigz who think they can popularize a war game making it seem as if youre not with the times or youre not popular or you aint cool if you dont buy n play modern warfare. Its the same game wrapped in a different box trick that theyve been pulling since its first days on the pc. Same 60fps graphics, same level of detail, same types of weapon control scheme, same old corrider style shooter. There is no innovation whatsoever and I believe this company knows real gamers will notice and I believe that is part of what is happening here on metacritic with these MW3 Low user ratings. Leave the power in the hands of gamers and do yourself and the rest of the gaming community a favor. DO NOT BUY this game. Im sure it has great qualities, im sure its fun, but it's the same thing over and over again and I cannot believe how gullible non gamers can be. Last werdz: This GAME SUX DUE TO NO INNOVATION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! play the original COD from the early 00's and youll see what i mean… Expand
  77. badt
    Nov 10, 2011
    3
    yes am a bf3 fan boy, but this is not compared to mw3 in any way. Its just a bad, boring game. After 2 hours i traded it in. Campaign too short, on-line is painful, but the other modes are fine but never seen myself going back after one full run-though. MW3 = Money Wasted 3
  78. LoneStarGamer
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Call of Duty is the same game every year with just a new campaign which is real short and haves reused elements from the previous Call of Duty games and just a few new features added to the multiplayer component which never takes a dramatic leap from the previous "cut and paste" Call of Duty game, unlike the amazing creators at Dice which is more focused on quality rather than profits. TheCall of Duty is the same game every year with just a new campaign which is real short and haves reused elements from the previous Call of Duty games and just a few new features added to the multiplayer component which never takes a dramatic leap from the previous "cut and paste" Call of Duty game, unlike the amazing creators at Dice which is more focused on quality rather than profits. The point of my review is to allow people to know that they are being fooled into buying the same game every year for a high price from a company who keeps milking a large franchise for only profits and not to give their loyal customers a quality product, it explains why Modern Warfare 2 is still $60 at retail stores. Plus the CEO of Activision even announced a new Call of Duty for 2012, talk about milking the cow!

    So if you want to keep buying a low quality product from a company that only cares about money then go ahead, just know that you are being fooled!    … Expand
  79. Dufase19089
    Nov 10, 2011
    5
    MW3 was clearly a 60 dollar mappack to MW2 and it borrowed heavily from Black Ops. It's great in it's own right- the fact that people would annually dish out 60 dollars for the same rehashed game, and, all in all, it is good, basic, arcade fun. It will sell over 10 million. It's easily accessible, and that is its strength. If you want a newer version of COD4 (basically more sh!t to use)MW3 was clearly a 60 dollar mappack to MW2 and it borrowed heavily from Black Ops. It's great in it's own right- the fact that people would annually dish out 60 dollars for the same rehashed game, and, all in all, it is good, basic, arcade fun. It will sell over 10 million. It's easily accessible, and that is its strength. If you want a newer version of COD4 (basically more sh!t to use) this is the game for you. If you are waiting for a good COD game...stick with mw2.… Expand
  80. Coreman53
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Pointless, derivative, rehashed. Instead just buy Black Ops. It's cheaper and literally the same thing. All of you anal agonized peasants that argue this game is good need to take into consideration it's past 3 clones. When you consider the fact that this is the same game, you have to admit that this doesnt really merit a purchase.
  81. Double979
    Nov 10, 2011
    5
    I came here because Sledgehammer Games' Glen Schofield wants more honest reviews, here's mine:

    The Single player has some of the best action I've ever experienced in a game, the story is still ridiculous and the pointless/heartless "vacation" scene was a desperate and lame attempt at having that "controversial moment" that gets plugged into each CoD so it can make the evening news, Bad    I came here because Sledgehammer Games' Glen Schofield wants more honest reviews, here's mine:

    The Single player has some of the best action I've ever experienced in a game, the story is still ridiculous and the pointless/heartless "vacation" scene was a desperate and lame attempt at having that "controversial moment" that gets plugged into each CoD so it can make the evening news, Bad form IW. The guns sound awful, every time I shot the M4 it made me want to shake my head. The way bad guys get treated in cut scenes will make you smile, but that's about it.

    Multiplayer looks and feels like MW2. Hit detection is awful, I can't count how many times the kill cam does not match what happened. Shame on Activision/IW for taking all this money they make and not getting dedicated servers."New" Strike Packages and Maps make it seem different I guess. If you are not tired of CoD, then you will like it. If you've moved on, this will not bring you back.

    Personal Opinion: Like CoD4, I bought it for the SP. Unlike CoD4, I was not pleasantly surprised at the MP. MW2 turned me away from the Franchise and toward BFBC2, Black Ops brought me back in for a month until I saw there error of my ways and went back to BC2. Feeling Disappointed in how the Console version of BF3 turned out (I have PC version, too) I was kind of hoping MW3 would reel me back in, but about a couple hours of MP made me realize how tired of this I am, and how good BF3 really is, even on 360. I was actually playing BF3 on 360 the same night MW3 was released.    … Expand
  82. Friar
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Same game as Black Ops and MW2. Not worth paying for essentially a reskin with new maps. Terrible single player, same old multiplayer, only now we get the pleasure of paying for CoD Elite. Now the dev is begging for better user ratings. (http://www.gamefront.com/glen-schofield-wants-your-help-boosting-modern-warfare-3s-low-metacritic-user-score/) Ha. MAKE A GAME FIRST, NOT JUST ASame game as Black Ops and MW2. Not worth paying for essentially a reskin with new maps. Terrible single player, same old multiplayer, only now we get the pleasure of paying for CoD Elite. Now the dev is begging for better user ratings. (http://www.gamefront.com/glen-schofield-wants-your-help-boosting-modern-warfare-3s-low-metacritic-user-score/) Ha. MAKE A GAME FIRST, NOT JUST A RESKIN. DO NOT BUY THIS CRAP.… Expand
  83. JustInsane360
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    Just Like the annually released sports games, this is nothing new. Game has been the same for the past 5 years. The Single player was decent but too easy on Veteran. MW1 and COD2 were way tougher. Multiplayer was okay, way to fast paced. Slow it down Activision! Halo isnt even this bad. Frame rate was good. Sorry But going to social network sites to ask fanboys to help out your rating onJust Like the annually released sports games, this is nothing new. Game has been the same for the past 5 years. The Single player was decent but too easy on Veteran. MW1 and COD2 were way tougher. Multiplayer was okay, way to fast paced. Slow it down Activision! Halo isnt even this bad. Frame rate was good. Sorry But going to social network sites to ask fanboys to help out your rating on Metacritic is sad! Really Activision? I used to be a fanboy until you ruined this franchise after MW2. FML...I bought the Hardend edition too!… Expand
  84. MrCritical
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Not anything new really. They have just taken somethings form other CoD and bunched them together. Somesay that there are new thing but if you think about the developers have taken it from other games. A new engine and dedicated servers would make the game better and they should try to make it less "arcade-ish". Don't enjoy the maps at all and Survival mode is so blend. The franchise isNot anything new really. They have just taken somethings form other CoD and bunched them together. Somesay that there are new thing but if you think about the developers have taken it from other games. A new engine and dedicated servers would make the game better and they should try to make it less "arcade-ish". Don't enjoy the maps at all and Survival mode is so blend. The franchise is dead to me. Come up with something new god damit!… Expand
  85. TheSoloSlayer
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    There was a time when games were praised for their originality and innovation. Call of Duty has lowered the bar. The storyline sucks as does the gameplay.
  86. beasco
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Save yourself some money and get modern warfare 2, or better yet purchase battlefield 3. This game only feels different to modern warfare 2 not better, same game just somewhere else. To be honest it feels like a retaliation release to battlefield, something that was rushed and wasn't particularly well thought through.
  87. Duffy
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    Like has been said many times before, a 60$ map pack. I suppose it was only inevitable that this game would disappoint. It was never going to live up to the hype, without bringing something new and innovative. Sadly, it does neither. Couldn't afford both BF3 and MW3, looks like I made the wrong decision. Going to go trade this thing in and see if I can get a good deal on BF3.
  88. zarathoostra
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    I just changed my review text (not the score) to reflect that the producers of this game have posted an article pleeding people to give it a 10 on metacritic to raise its score. that is bs.
  89. peepers86
    Nov 10, 2011
    6
    The game isnt completely bad i think the graphic's took a step back and the maps are not amazing but the game overall is still pretty decent. Its probably gonna take a few weeks for them to work out all the kinks in there servers but its still a good game.
  90. SpencePo
    Nov 10, 2011
    6
    It's a decent game, I don't see why people hate it. Sure it's the same every year but so is virtually every sports game out there if they can create an annual game that everyone loves why can't Call of Duty? Overall I enjoyed this game although not as much as previous COD's. The graphics are decent if seeming more and more dated each year. Audio is competent if not amazing. The gameplay isIt's a decent game, I don't see why people hate it. Sure it's the same every year but so is virtually every sports game out there if they can create an annual game that everyone loves why can't Call of Duty? Overall I enjoyed this game although not as much as previous COD's. The graphics are decent if seeming more and more dated each year. Audio is competent if not amazing. The gameplay is as great as it has always been with a fast and frenzied play style. The single player is enjoyable if like other COD's even though you'll probably forget about it not long after you've played. The Multiplayer like always is where it's at and like other Call of Duty's it's a blast. My only real complaint is that not enough is new in this installment and almost not deserving of the 3 as this feels like an expansion rather then a new game. If you love COD buy this if not, go troll some other game that you obviously spent no real time on and went in with a complete bias against it.… Expand
  91. Rjasper49
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    I picked this up for a midnight release. Truthfully I wasn't expecting anything greatly knew, but man did they just copy and paste this one. I am terribly disappointed in IW and Sledgehammer for this. This is exactly Modern Warfare 1, just a different title. Terrible buy on my part, don't buy this game.
  92. Bohannon
    Nov 10, 2011
    3
    This feels like a rehash of a game that has been sold under different names, over and over again. A 5 hour campaign, different maps, slightly different guns and perks sounds like DLC to me - however being sold at the full retail value of a new game. No thanks.
  93. CallofDLC
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Modern Warfare 3? Really this should be called Modern Warfare DLC for MW2 because I don't see that many changes at all the only new thing I see here are the new perks and just some new guns thats all.
    Map of call of duty 4
    Just the same game with other map ...
  94. dunsy22
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Terrible game, I feel ripped off. Might as well just call it modern warfare 2 with new, cagey maps. Completely lacks any strategic emphasis. Its a reflex race. Im going back to BF3
  95. Darkaisa
    Nov 20, 2011
    1
    Modern Warfare 3 is pretty much the same game as MW2, and quite similar to MW1. The graphics are similar to MW2, the gameplay is essentially unchanged, and there's nothing else to speak of that is different. That doesn't mean the game is unplayable. To the contrary, its a smooth FPS, but entirely mechanistic: you might as well be shooting pop-up targets in between cutscenes. The graphicsModern Warfare 3 is pretty much the same game as MW2, and quite similar to MW1. The graphics are similar to MW2, the gameplay is essentially unchanged, and there's nothing else to speak of that is different. That doesn't mean the game is unplayable. To the contrary, its a smooth FPS, but entirely mechanistic: you might as well be shooting pop-up targets in between cutscenes. The graphics are pretty bad. I don't know why its so hard to simply produce high quality textures and graphic components and then downscale for the obsolete consoles, but it seems that this game takes the opposite approach: which is why a graphics card that you could buy for $50 four years ago (the Nvidia 8600) is still the required card. Despite what the "recommended" stats might suggest, there's no more eye candy for those with a better system- just higher framerates for those who see 60 frames per second and up. This wouldn't be such an issue if the gameplay or story was involving, but its not. Overall, a mediocre if competent clone.â… Expand
  96. TripSe7en
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    Man do I feel bad for the horse. IW should be ashamed of themselves for beating that damn horse to death. Glad I rented this craptastic game and didn't buy it.
  97. Seattlebob
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    same as my pc review and now they are asking fans to make their score higher so that makes me mark my score even lower becasue of that. I think it's crap that they keep making the same game over and over just like starwars.
  98. zaken1235
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    What should have been a DLC campaign, and DLC maps has instead been released as a full fledged game for $60. If you had played the previous titles expect no different, LITERALLY. The same enviroments have been reused and the same textures and scenarios have been reused as well, and the game's engine hasn't changed since WW Nam. It is LITERALLY the same game. It is insulting that ActivisionWhat should have been a DLC campaign, and DLC maps has instead been released as a full fledged game for $60. If you had played the previous titles expect no different, LITERALLY. The same enviroments have been reused and the same textures and scenarios have been reused as well, and the game's engine hasn't changed since WW Nam. It is LITERALLY the same game. It is insulting that Activision thinks that people should pay for this 4 hour DLC and mappack combo, just insulting. If you want a different MW game, just follow the Madden Rule: wait three years between installments for a different game.… Expand
  99. RighteousSteel
    Nov 10, 2011
    3
    Feels like CoD 4 and MW2 hashed into one game. That being said, if you don't mind spending $60 for another Call of Duty game, go ahead and buy it. There are still the same problems from MW2 multiplayer: camping, noob-tubes, small underage kids, ridiculous snowball killstreaks, and bad spawning sites. However, the campaign is a bit better than MW2 and harkens back the CoD 4 campaign manyFeels like CoD 4 and MW2 hashed into one game. That being said, if you don't mind spending $60 for another Call of Duty game, go ahead and buy it. There are still the same problems from MW2 multiplayer: camping, noob-tubes, small underage kids, ridiculous snowball killstreaks, and bad spawning sites. However, the campaign is a bit better than MW2 and harkens back the CoD 4 campaign many times. I like this game for the single-player campaign ONLY, which you can complete in about 6 hours. Just RENT it, do NOT buy it unless you want to pay for a bunch of new maps. Also, do NOT buy Elite, it is a waste of money, as well as the new "maps" which will most likely be re-releases of previous maps.… Expand
  100. Xxrvbgrifxx
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Call of duty is a huge game millions upon millions of purchases. But this games best aspect is its infamous title. Cheap thrills on an old engine with the same child infested multiplayer of cod modern warfare 1&2 and black ops. This game doesnt continue the interesting story of Modern Warfare 1&2 and I am incapable of taking any game seriously from infinity ward. Half of their foundersCall of duty is a huge game millions upon millions of purchases. But this games best aspect is its infamous title. Cheap thrills on an old engine with the same child infested multiplayer of cod modern warfare 1&2 and black ops. This game doesnt continue the interesting story of Modern Warfare 1&2 and I am incapable of taking any game seriously from infinity ward. Half of their founders abandoned this sinking ship of a franchise, why shouldn't everyone else do the same?… 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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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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