Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3’s poor reception shouldn’t surprise anyone
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3finally releases today (November 10), but unfortunately, there’s not as much excitement for this next installment.
Many of the reviews forCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 3that have already come out aren’t the most flattering. Ourfirst impressions ofModern Warfare 3’s campaignwere cautiously optimistic, pointing out that the new focus on Open Combat Missions (OCMs) means that there’s greater replayability.
Other than this, there have been multiple other reviews that took a more negative stance.GameSpotgave it a five out of 10 rating, whileIGNsaid that the campaign “feels hastily put together.” However, it remains to be seen just how wellModern Warfare 3holds up compared to previous titles in this iconic franchise.
Many are pointing towards the development process as a reason why the campaign has fallen flat to so many.Bloombergclaims thatModern Warfare 3was made in less than a year and a half, according to a source who could not be identified as they were not authorized to speak publicly. This short schedule allegedly proved to be stressful for the developers.
Bloomberg also stated that some staff at Sledgehammer had to work overtime late into the night or on weekends to finish the project. While an Activision spokesperson denied thatModern Warfare 3was initially meant to be an expansion, Bloomberg added that Sledgehammer studio head Aaron Halon suggested there may have been a possibility that developers became confused on this matter as it’s “a new type of direct sequel” to the previous game.
The production is all said and done now, so all that is left is for players to decide whether this next title holds up. You can purchaseModern Warfare 3onXbox Series X,PS5, PC,PS4, andXbox Oneright now.
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