The release of the MW3 2023 video game faced a significant amount of criticism. In a matter of fact, it was subjected to a similar ridicule faced by the original MW3, released in 2011.
Since its unveiling and subsequent launch, MW3 has been at the receiving end of countless jokes and negative remarks. The game has not escaped the sharp tongue of acclaimed actor Christopher Judge, who delivered a scathing assessment of the game’s campaign segment during his speech at The Game Awards last December.
The primary point of contention centered on those who believed the game was better-suited as an appendage to the previous year's game title. However, we don’t live in such a timeline, and allegations of a reskinned DLC will, unfortunately, forever taint this title’s reputation.
Interestingly enough, this is not the first time a CoD title has been labeled as a 'reskinned DLC'. The same accusation was previously leveled against the game of the same title a decade earlier.
Recollections of MW3 Controversy
2011 was the year when Infinity Ward and Sledgehammer Games collaborated to launch Modern Warfare 3. This release served as the climactic conclusion to the original trilogy. Despite receiving glowing reviews from critics, fans heavily criticized it, dubbing it as ' MW2.5', since they felt it didn’t bring about enough changes to the formula like the MW2 did for the series.
The MW2, launched in 2009, set the bar exceedingly high for Call of Duty games, contributing several innovative features like Killstreaks, weapon customization and more. These enhancements would eventually become staples of the franchise. Trying to surpass MW2 was a Herculean task and while MW3 made a commendable effort, opinions remained divided.
Twelve years on, fans are expressing similar sentiments towards the newest MW3 version. To drive home this point, a humorous social media post depicts a player using an expo marker to write a three on MW2’s disc, highlighting the perceived similarity between the two titles.
Prevailing Issues with MW3 2023
The debate surrounding the 2023 rendition of MW3 appears more intricate, given aspects like the 'Carry Forward' system and the inclusion of 16 maps from the 2009 MW2 game, which seems to detract from the overall narrative of the game. There were rumors preceding its launch that it was originally supposed to be a DLC, only to be rebranded into a complete title later.
No stranger to controversy, both the MW3 game versions faced their fair share of criticism. The 2011 game release also found itself caught in a review bombing issue when the 2023 version was launched. It seems the connection between the two titles will continue, unfortunately not due to fond memories but reasons rooted in negativity and criticism.