It seems to me there’s this massive misconception going around about Modern Warfare 3. All I hear about it is that it’s a terrible game when the reality is that it’s a AAA, multi-million dollar title that meets the standards that it’s been meant to. The nerd rage going on against the franchise as a whole is unjustified.
Here are the main complaints I see floating around.
- It’s a $60 map pack.
- It’s the same thing it’s always been.
- It’s full of noob tubes/explosives/12 year olds.
Let’s address each of these individually and try to dispel a little bit of the whining.
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It’s a $60 map pack.
Honestly, if you’re saying this, I don’t blame you. Remember, however, that Call of Duty has always been more than arena multiplayer, and this entry has both a campaign with replayability and challenge (intel hunting and Veteran difficulty) and an entire co-op aspect that’s present in both Survival and Spec-ops. Some people never touch the multiplayer, but still spend dozens of hours acing all the content.
Now, consider that map packs are sold for $15, and they always have four maps. MW3 has 16 maps. Your math would be perfectly fine if it wasn’t actually a different experience, but the facts are that MW3 really does add features, and constant balance is taking place, unlike previous installations (Commando perk, anyone?). Nerfs have already hit the most overpowered weapons in the game. “$60 map pack” is a witty, yet inaccurate buzzword that holds no value.
2. It’s the same thing it’s always been.
You’re right. There is no excuse for the fact that the graphics haven’t been upgraded, however, the game is called Modern Warfare 3. Did you expect it to be something other than a sequel to Modern Warfare 2? The franchise has evolved as much as Halo did from Combat Evolved to Reach. This is a pointless complaint.
3. It’s full of noob tubers/explosives/12 year olds.
Statistically speaking, the average age of an xbox player is lower than that of a PS3 or PC player, so tough luck if you’re playing on the 360. Speaking from experience, I can assure you that the average PC player is not so young. You can tell just by watching people play. I can’t speak for the PS3, but I’m sure it’s similar based on demographic usage.
Noob tubes are a non-issue. Fewer people use them than in any previous Call of Duty game. They’ve actually been balanced, and if someone kills you with a direct impact then they probably earned it. As for explosives, the most you’ll ever be blown up is by grenades, claymores, and bouncing betties, and only if you fail to take sitrep. The class system is currently set up to where lethal grenades are lumped in with other explosive equipment.
As you can see, the most commonly employed complaints against Modern Warfare 3 are largely unfounded / irrelevant. The truth is that it is an extremely popular, well-done triple A production that is currently leading the FPS market. With that information, what’s your opinion on MW3?
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