Title: Mixed Reactions to Modern Warfare 3 Beta: Some Players Praise New Features, While Others Dissatisfied
Subtitle: Could this be the “year” for good CoD?
By Rory Teale | Published: October 15, 2023 | Updated: October 15, 2023
Modern Warfare 3, the latest installment in the Call of Duty franchise, recently entered its beta phase, and opinions are divided among players. While some are enjoying the new features and changes, others have expressed disappointment and criticism.
Developed by Sledgehammer Games, Modern Warfare 3 is a new version of the original MW3 released in 2011 for classic consoles such as the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. Despite sharing the same name, the beta version introduces significant changes, including the addition of the lethal Breacher Drone.
For longtime fans of Modern Warfare (2019) and MW2 (2022), the beta has been underwhelming. Complaints range from the inconsistent and slow Time-to-Kill (TTK) to the completely altered audio experience. However, not all players feel the same way, as some view these changes as promising signs for the final game.
One passionate fan dismissed the negative feedback on MW3, attributing it to “casuals.” They even suggested that this “may be the year” for Call of Duty. Citing meltdowns on the MW3 subreddit, this player criticized those complaining about movement, high TTK, and audio, claiming they were unable to adapt and lacked awareness due to not investing in expensive gaming headsets.
It seems that this opinion resonates with others in the community. Even on the MW3 subreddit, users noticed the influx of criticism from MW2 fans, describing them as “malding” (a combination of mad and balding). Some argue that the main issue lies in fans not having enough time to adapt to the new playstyle and longer TTK.
“The people who are complaining about the TTK are just not hitting their shots and too used to being able to 2 bullet people,” one player reasoned.
As a major release from Activision, Call of Duty games often face extensive criticism from players, especially during the beta period. This is seen as an opportunity for players to voice their concerns and influence game development. Regardless of whether gamers find MW3 as enjoyable as MW2, Dexerto has provided guides on the best gun loadouts to help players optimize their gaming experience.
The fate of Modern Warfare 3 lies in the hands of the developers, who will carefully consider player feedback during the beta phase. Only time will tell if MW3 can live up to the expectations of fans, and if it will indeed be the “year” for good Call of Duty games.