Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

I am one of those people who is judging this based on the campaign alone. The online is good as always. The story modes in the MW series have always been interesting, and the backdrops are breathtaking. Some of the scenes with the the US Marines and Army are really cool, and the whole nuclear war, conspiracy theory thing is enough to make you think. While this campaign was a bit longer than MW2's, it still felt kinda short (I probably beat it in around 13 hours).It also isn't the great ending and climax that one may want. There are also the same old endless waves of enemies, who will completely disregard their own safety to try and kill you. But overall, its a great ride, and if they made it into a movie it would be amazing (as well as cost near a billion dollars)...

MW3 is probably the weakest game in the trilogy, but is still a pretty good game. After the first two MW games. expectations for this game were through the roof and that was probably one of the reasons people overreacted a bit when it came out, admittedly this game isn't as strong as it's predecessors but is still a good game, the campaign is short and unfortunately it doesn't have as many memorable set pieces as the previous games, with only two of them being stand outs for me, the score is good but again not as good as the previous ones, gameplay is the standard stuff, not many changes from MW2, the story is actually better than MW2 in my opinion, with the stakes actually feeling pretty high and the game has a pretty satisfying conclusion. Even though MW3 was weaker than what came before, I would still recommend this game solely to see how this particular storyline is concluded.

Although the single player campaign only lasts about 10 hours, it is well worth it! Each mission is fast paced and leaves little time for a breather. You will find yourself wanting to replay certain levels (such as the presidential plane dive bombing whilst you're trying to neutralise certain hijackers).The storyline carries on from MW2 and is just as brutal as its predecessor. As usual the acting is as good as you'll get in a game,such as William Fichtner and Kevin Mckidd.

The multiplayer again stands on its own and introduces new maps, new guns, new rewards and a couple of new game modes! Playing for 1 match or 10 you'll still feel like you've achieved something. You'll be so caught up in the game that when you hear the achievement sound it'll keep you thinking what else have i done? There are a few tweeks here and there to the old style that you'll be used to but all for the best.

The only criticism i can give this game is that there is no space for sniping within the maps that i can find. However that could easily change with DLC in time.

All in all, a brilliant sequel to juggernaut of a series.

When Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 was released in 2011, it immediately divided players into two camps. Some began to scold the game for its predictability and "chewing over" past ideas, while others enjoyed the proven formula with cinematic explosions, machine-gun bursts and the pace of battles. I definitely ended up in the second camp. Yes, the MW3 did not invent anything very new, but it masterfully "rode on proven wheels."

The plot continues the events of "Modern Warfare 2" and picks up the story right from the moment where the last part ended. The world is on fire, World War III is breaking out, and the United States, Europe, Russia, and the Middle East find themselves at the epicenter of a global conflict. The location changes every 10 minutes: One minute we're fighting off Russian troops in New York, the next we're running through the streets of Paris, and then suddenly we're in London.

The main characters are already familiar faces: Captain Price, Yuri, Cope (what a stupid name) and, of course, the main villain is the treacherous Vladimir Makarov. At some point, the plot turns into a personal vendetta, and, as usual, we, driven by a thirst for revenge, go through blood and battles to get to the main villain. The story is full of epic moments. All this is served in a typical style for the "Call of Duty" series - a minimum of time to contemplate the world around, a maximum of explosions and unexpected turns.

The gameplay in MW3 is the same polished mechanics that have long made the series a hit. Hurricane shootouts, spectacular missions, escapes from collapsing buildings - all this works flawlessly.

Did I like the shooting system? Yes. The shooting is juicy, the weapon feels heavy and powerful, and each shot "reverberates in the hands" (and speakers) with a characteristic crunch of metal. The enemies are behaving quite aggressively, and the hero needs to fight for his life with all his might.

But, of course, we must not forget that this is a "Call of Duty", so we can forget about the tactical approach. There is no need to think through complex strategies here - the main thing is to recharge in time and not forget to hide behind shelters.

What are the locations? I would call this an adventure like a bullet-ridden trip around the world. One of the main advantages of the game is its variety of locations. New York, Paris, London, Berlin - you will be able to visit the hottest spots on the planet. The streets of megacities are blazing colorfully with the fire of war, destroyed buildings are crumbling like houses of cards.

I especially remember the scenes in London and Paris. The London mission, where you have to fight with all your might, cross the subway tunnels, looks like a scene from a Hollywood action movie. And in Paris, one of the most spectacular moments of the game takes place - the collapse of the Eiffel Tower. If after that someone says that "Modern Warfare 3" does not know how to surprise, then I do not know how to impress them.

Graphics in MW3 are the case when everything is done with high quality. Yes, the engine is slightly outdated, but the developers have made the most of it. The explosions are juicy, the surroundings are clear, and the lighting looks nice.

But the main thing is the staging. Everything here is built on entertainment: the cameras shake at the right moments, the characters dramatically fall, the enemies effectively "knock the doors off their feet," and the buildings collapse according to the laws of Hollywood. It's not just a shooter, it's an interactive action movie where the player is literally bombarded with epic scenes.

"Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3" is a classic example of a game that takes not novelty, but high-quality performance. Yes, the formula hasn't changed much from the previous parts, but I personally don't need it. When I launch Call of Duty, that's exactly what I want: drive, cinematic scenes, dynamic gameplay, and epic shootouts.

Of course, you can find fault with the fact that the game is following the beaten path and does not offer fundamental innovations. But why break something that works? Personally, I enjoyed MW3 - it's a strong, entertaining action movie that gives exactly what you expect from it.

8 out of 10.

If you are sick of MW2 (Modern Warfare), then don't buy MW3, its not the game for you. There are new maps (there are some nice maps but the rest are avg), new guns (smg seems to be the popular gun) and new game modes ( kill confirm is like a blitz of people running around like headless chickens) and a new kill streak system (improvement) but not much innovation in terms of graphics, single player campaign (4 hours game time to complete) and game play is more or less the same. The developers of the game have stuck with the same formula that made mw1 and 2 so popular but they have refined and made certain tweaks to the Multiplayer arena that fan boys will love. As for me I didn't buy this game (I played on a friend's PC) as i knew what to expect already from all the you-tube vids out there. I was already disappointed with Black Ops so i decided to put a hold on getting mw3. Will get this game on Steam when there is a sale but for fans who have played more than 800 hours on mw2 and still want more, then mw3 is the game for you.