All of the sixteen new maps are fun to play and, with a whole new slew of challenges to complete, rewards constantly pop up and keep you hooked with the next little endorphin rush. Like the other Call of Duty games before it, this entry pulls you in with its persistent leveling system and frantic combat. If singleplayer is good, then Modern Warfare 3's multiplayer is fantastic. Moments of emotional weight fell flat as I found it difficult to muster up feelings of sadness about the death of one named soldier after witnessing the countless deaths of hundreds of other Americans. The story is difficult to follow as usual, and while it does wrap up the arc begun by the previous Modern Warfare games, it isn't ultimately all that interesting or satisfying. At several points enemies even appear to completely disregard their own safety if it means they can run past your allies and just shoot you in the face. Still, Modern Warfare 3's campaign suffers from a run of the mill story and the patented Call of Duty monster closet syndrome, a common shooter ailment that occurs when infinitely spawning enemies pour from around corners, doors and stairs without end. The game presents a formidable challenge, as always, on the Hardened and Veteran settings – something that the more hardcore players will want to delve into. You're always given different situations that mix-up the gameplay just enough to keep things interesting. The shooting feels extremely responsive and well-tuned, and the battlegrounds challenge your awareness at all times.

Few games retain the crazy roller coaster pace that this does level after level, with brief moments to breathe set between the next eruption of gunplay. Amazing setpieces serve as backdrops for giant firefights yet again. Modern Warfare 3's singleplayer campaign hits many of the same highs and lows as its predecessors.

This is Call of Duty, and Modern Warfare 3 collects these moments of boom in abundance, presenting them in all their 60 frames-per-second glory. Entire battles are waged before you buildings burn and crumble while a steady flow of explosions batter your senses.

At any given time the screen appears ready to burst with effects and visual madness. Sure, it's not among the very best out there nowadays, but it performs well. Modern Warfare 3 comes to us by way of an older engine, but still looks great.

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