Battlefield 3: Aftermath

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7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 85 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 14 out of 85
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  1. beergogglesftw
    Dec 6, 2012
    8
    Its no "Back to Karkand" but it is my 2nd favorite DLC from Battlefield 3.

    For this DLC, I feel they took the ideas from the smaller vanilla maps like Seine Crossing, Grand Bazaar, and Operation Metro... and perfected it. The maps are medium sized without a lot of "open space." But unlike the smaller vanilla maps... these maps do not contain all of the hallway/doorway choke-points.    Its no "Back to Karkand" but it is my 2nd favorite DLC from Battlefield 3.

    For this DLC, I feel they took the ideas from the smaller vanilla maps like Seine Crossing, Grand Bazaar, and Operation Metro... and perfected it. The maps are medium sized without a lot of "open space." But unlike the smaller vanilla maps... these maps do not contain all of the hallway/doorway choke-points. Unlike the "Close Quarters" DLC, it doesn't have the small labyrinth feel with too many flank routes. They do that to try and be "chaotic" but I feel "Close Quarters" is just for a dumbed down run-n-gun experience. Aftermath offers the BEST Close Quarters infantry experience in Battlefield 3. Scavanger mode is a fun game mode. Its got that campy, play with friends... not to be taken too seriously feel to it... that's similar to how I feel about Gun Master mode... but I prefer Scavanger Mode. More fun because there's less requirement to use weapons you do not enjoy using, but sometimes you have to. I gave it an 8, because its not "Back to Karkand" calibur. While good, the maps offer little variation. Maybe some open space and air vehicles would have been a good choice for ~2 of the maps to change it up a bit.    … Expand
  2. Dendari
    Sep 20, 2014
    8
    If you want a good infantry experience this is the expansion pack for you. The maps aren't very open but you'll find quite a lot of flank routes which you can use.
  3. Sabbelman
    Mar 3, 2013
    8
    Don't buy this. The gamplay is good but one thing that destroyed it for me is the publishing company EA. If you want Battlefield to be destroyed by the greed of this company go ahead and buy it otherwise spend your money to help someone who really deserves it. For example an Indie dev studio or Valve but don't fund them. I regret buying this.
  4. jangers
    Jan 18, 2014
    9
    New 4 city maps are very good, New game mode unexpectedly good. New transport vehicles are well made. This dlc brings us new weapon to unlock - Crossbow, which is piece of sh*t. Summarizing aftermath is a successful expansion. I like it !
  5. powersackers
    Dec 4, 2012
    10
    Aftermath DLC for PC takes BF3 up a notch; most noticeably by the inclusion of 4 new maps that are the best produced in BF3, and up there with the best Battlefield Series maps. They are medium sized maps that are maybe slightly smaller than Karkand, but much bigger than Grand Bazaar. Helo's, Tanks and new transport vehicles are also included. The new CrossBow weapon is a novelty - butAftermath DLC for PC takes BF3 up a notch; most noticeably by the inclusion of 4 new maps that are the best produced in BF3, and up there with the best Battlefield Series maps. They are medium sized maps that are maybe slightly smaller than Karkand, but much bigger than Grand Bazaar. Helo's, Tanks and new transport vehicles are also included. The new CrossBow weapon is a novelty - but once you unlock the various bolt ammo - it adds functions to your 4 kit loadouts that they would otherwise not have while only taking an equipment slot and not having to be your primary weapon. Playing the new game mode "Scavenger" is a fun way to unlock it. Scavenger allows you do "find" weapons on the map or you must use only your kits pistol and knife. The weapons range from lvl. 1 PP-2000 to powerful M-Tars and AKs. The CrossBow can be found. Otherwise scavenger is simply a Conquest. In closing this DLC is what DLC should be all about. Keeping a game fresh and fun nearly a year after release. BF3 Aftermath is something EA/Dice should be proud of.… Expand
  6. loki-sf
    Dec 6, 2012
    10
    Reminds me of the movie black hawk dawn down. Urban warfare with firefights breaking out at street corners and torned buildings. Playing it reminds me of the first time I saw battlefield 3 trailer :)
  7. MadDad
    Dec 24, 2012
    10
    I my oppinion clearly the best Battlefield 3 dlc. All 4 new maps are great fun and offer the good old battlefield feeling. You really feel being in War. Open urban warfare you enjoy whistling bullets, heavy explosions and hurry to the next hideout. Team communication makes coordinated approaches delightful and effective. I am loving it....(TM). ^^
  8. siveZ
    Dec 5, 2012
    10
    By far, this is the best Battlefield 3 expansion pack. Back to Karkand was just a classic maps port - i can't adequately judge it. I really disliked Close Quarters for Call of Duty styled gameplay. Armored Kill did not bring anything really new - just a bunch of big maps to say "yay, we're still loving classic Battlefield". Aftermath sets the new direction of further development,By far, this is the best Battlefield 3 expansion pack. Back to Karkand was just a classic maps port - i can't adequately judge it. I really disliked Close Quarters for Call of Duty styled gameplay. Armored Kill did not bring anything really new - just a bunch of big maps to say "yay, we're still loving classic Battlefield". Aftermath sets the new direction of further development, improvement and increasing variety if gameplay without merging and stealing ideas from Call of Duty. Highly recommended for everyone looking for brand new and original Battlefield moments.… Expand
  9. UndrunSigna
    Jan 8, 2013
    8
    After the disappointment of Armored Kill (at least for me) Aftermath was a breath of fresh air. With some really great map designs, and a new unique game mode, Scavenger, it's something that will keep me entertained for a while, well until End Game shows it face. I would definitely recommend Aftermath over the other DLC, unless you already have premium
  10. deb0
    Dec 7, 2012
    1
    Aftermath is simply another set of new maps with a few new vehicles. This content could have easily been available during the release of the game. Camping, spawncamping, cheating, lag are rampant issues that still haven't been fixed.

    Oh, btw, you have friggin crossbow now. While everyone is using modern weaponry, you can be an archer. Wow.
  11. BadEnglishGuy
    Dec 18, 2012
    1
    Any normal person clearly understands that a few new maps and crossbow can't cost so much as this DLC does. And what a normal player would be learning how to shoot from that crappbow while normal weapons are available. That is boring (like Duty Calls).
  12. MatDerKater
    Mar 23, 2013
    5
    Promising in theory, lame spam fest riddled with campers in practice. These maps are perhaps a bit better and more interesting than some of the vanilla BF3 city/infantry maps, but are a very distant 2nd to the Back to Karkand maps. For my money, these maps are not really representative of what Battlefield has traditionally been all about, but are perhaps indicative of what Battlefield isPromising in theory, lame spam fest riddled with campers in practice. These maps are perhaps a bit better and more interesting than some of the vanilla BF3 city/infantry maps, but are a very distant 2nd to the Back to Karkand maps. For my money, these maps are not really representative of what Battlefield has traditionally been all about, but are perhaps indicative of what Battlefield is to become. Whilst I don't enjoy these maps, I know that lots of people do for some reason. Probably, if you enjoy playing 64 player Metro Conquest, spamming rounds, rockets, grenades etc into choke points, and racking up brownie points in the most mind numbing manner on the most mind numbing, yet most popular BF map ever (Metro), then this expansion pack could definitely be for you.… Expand
  13. XzRecolz
    Jul 31, 2013
    10
    I must say, before the DLC's came out, I absolutely hated Battlefield 3. Small maps or maps with too much buildings, almost no vehicles on most maps... I also hated the DLC's. Since I bought Premium, I played all of them. But Aftermath is something different. I really enjoyed it. Scavenger was great and fun, and the maps were large and beautiful. This DLC revived Battlefield 3. Unlike theI must say, before the DLC's came out, I absolutely hated Battlefield 3. Small maps or maps with too much buildings, almost no vehicles on most maps... I also hated the DLC's. Since I bought Premium, I played all of them. But Aftermath is something different. I really enjoyed it. Scavenger was great and fun, and the maps were large and beautiful. This DLC revived Battlefield 3. Unlike the "This is how Small Maps really should be, CoD" DLC, the "Gunship ruins everything" DLC, "Just ported some maps, nothing special" DLC and "Base raping on the enemy base so they can't get the flag" DLC.… Expand
  14. nurfedx
    Nov 19, 2021
    8
    The last Playable and decent Battlefield game of the series. Everything afterwards is a dumpster Fire!
  15. Khazar2
    Feb 26, 2021
    10
    Disclaimer: Due to the behavior of premier servers, buying BF3 DLCs individually doesn't allow you to play on them even if you own the DLC of the map that is currently in rotation. In other words, none of the DLCs are worth buying over premium. If you want a specific DLC, get premium or don't bother getting it at all.

    Definitely the best DLC that introduced 3 new vehicles, the XBOW, and    Disclaimer: Due to the behavior of premier servers, buying BF3 DLCs individually doesn't allow you to play on them even if you own the DLC of the map that is currently in rotation. In other words, none of the DLCs are worth buying over premium. If you want a specific DLC, get premium or don't bother getting it at all.

    Definitely the best DLC that introduced 3 new vehicles, the XBOW, and 4 new earthquake-struck urban maps. Despite all of them taking place in an earthquake struck city, the diverse amount of gameplay that these levels facilitated is amazing. Destruction was toned down in order to provide the maps with a level of detail never before seen (or after).

    New vehicles: the Phoenix & Barsuk are two of the new vehicles that feature a driver and two gunners (an MG and a grenade launcher). They are part of the post earthquake theme and appear to have been created using their respective faction's MRAP. The 3rd vehicle is the most unique and powerful, the RHINO whose driver and gunner are the same. It's heavily exposed but has a lot of firepower.

    XBOW and Scavenger: The XBOW is the new all-class gadget firing 4 different types of bolts unlocked via assignments. It's everything you want in a gadget: not as good as the other kit specific gadgets but not useless. Scavenger is the new game mode that combines Conquest Domination from the CQ DLC and Team Slayer from Halo.

    Maps: Aftermath has the best urban map design of any Battlefield game ever. Despite all maps having the same theme, they facilitate diverse gameplay and are very different from each other on a technical level. Markaz Monolith and Talah Market make my top 10 best BF maps of all time and Azadi Palace makes my top 15. The only map that has any notable flaw would be Epicenter which is still excellent but is prone to spawn trapping.    … Expand

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85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. Pelit (Finland)
    Feb 21, 2013
    92
    Second best of the Battlefield 3 add-ons. [Feb 2013]
  2. Games.cz
    Feb 18, 2013
    80
    A DLC surprise for Battlefield 3. The Iranian environment devastated by an earthquake has created an excellent map pack along with an entertaining new mode and a nicely inventive crossbow. This DLC proves that Battlefield 3 has still things to offer, it is not depleted yet.
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  3. CD-Action
    Feb 6, 2013
    75
    At first I was a little disappointed by small number of new weapons introduced in Aftermath. However it turned out that one of them – the crossbow – is a very versatile piece of equipment and can replace a whole bunch of other toys. I might have pictured this DLC differently but after all I got hooked for long hours. [CD-Action 02/2013, p.60]
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