Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III vs Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II
The short answer
Modern Warfare III has the better multiplayer; Modern Warfare II has the better campaign. MWIII shipped with remastered MW2 (2009) maps and faster movement that the community preferred. MWII's campaign is the more ambitious of the two and its Special Ops missions are stronger.
What they have in common
Same engine and same core feel, and progression carries between them, which blurs the line considerably.
Pick Modern Warfare III for multiplayer.
The map pool is the strongest in years because it is largely a remaster of a classic one, and the movement changes made it quicker.
Pick Modern Warfare II for the campaign.
More varied missions and a stronger set-piece run. If multiplayer is not the point for you, this is the better single purchase.
Frequently asked questions
Should I play Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III or Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II?
Modern Warfare III has the better multiplayer; Modern Warfare II has the better campaign. MWIII shipped with remastered MW2 (2009) maps and faster movement that the community preferred. MWII's campaign is the more ambitious of the two and its Special Ops missions are stronger.
What do Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II have in common?
Same engine and same core feel, and progression carries between them, which blurs the line considerably.
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