Battlefield 3: Back to Karkand

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User Score
7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 174 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 111 out of 174
  2. Mixed: 36 out of 174
  3. Negative: 27 out of 174

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  1. rfz88
    Mar 9, 2012
    0
    These maps, sure they are well made but they should definately have been included in the base game. BF3 on launch had 9 (NINE!!) multiplayer maps... ffs, this is even less than had. This way, there is no way they can justify this DLC. Despite how good it might be. 9 maps is not close to enough content, Even with B2K "expansion" (its _NOT_ an expansion, its small map pack DLC ffs!)These maps, sure they are well made but they should definately have been included in the base game. BF3 on launch had 9 (NINE!!) multiplayer maps... ffs, this is even less than had. This way, there is no way they can justify this DLC. Despite how good it might be. 9 maps is not close to enough content, Even with B2K "expansion" (its _NOT_ an expansion, its small map pack DLC ffs!) it is still not enough.. Not to mention that EA forces us to use Origin once more (yes i know they will do this for all upcoming releases, but i hate it i will point that out as long as they force us to use it.) and "Back to Karkand" dlc was a Day 1 dlc. It was developed AFTER the initial game.


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  2. Woopya
    Dec 13, 2011
    0
    Quite simple really. I own the expansion, my account recognizes me as an expansion owner, but the game will not let me play on any expansion servers. Therefor, until i can play the game for which I paid good money, they get a zero. Origin and EA are really ruining what is such a fun game in BF3.
  3. HET35
    Dec 13, 2011
    0
    1.graphics=really bad,high contrast,blue filter,blinding lights,color "art' style headbob and other constant screen shakes=headache,eye strain,epilepsy 2.a lot of 3d spoting visual in the game=it feels like you are a robot .MP=worse then SP mouse problems,basic functions missing from the game,no in game menu,you start the game with browser no ping in the game cant set different sensitivity1.graphics=really bad,high contrast,blue filter,blinding lights,color "art' style headbob and other constant screen shakes=headache,eye strain,epilepsy 2.a lot of 3d spoting visual in the game=it feels like you are a robot .MP=worse then SP mouse problems,basic functions missing from the game,no in game menu,you start the game with browser no ping in the game cant set different sensitivity for vehicles etc. bad maps no blood,gore,when you kill someone they just drop down bolt snipers nerfed,added cod style hold breath,scope sway ugliest scopes ever small scopes,just watch bc2 and then bf3=tunnel vision in bf3 prone=more campers OP spray guns broken knifing you want like this game if you like cod,cs,bf2,bc2 or any other fps game and constant crashes also… Expand
  4. Rcoop
    Mar 4, 2012
    0
    This should be a console-only affair. DICE bleats at how much they care about PC gaming. Only to produce this 'consolized' version for the PC. No Lean/prone? WTF?! Very poor gameplay.
  5. east_stand
    Mar 27, 2012
    0
    Untill you bring us back the previous way to play the game is COMPLETELY useless!!! Guys don't let you be blackmailed by the game dev. Simply because the wake-up one day and thought:"Oh, lets make some more money, from the gamers!!!" Great game, ruined by its creators!!! TRAGIC!!!
  6. Morso
    Feb 8, 2012
    4
    Pretty mediocre, all things considered. Not only is the install folder all kinds of screwed up (Battlefield-something instead of 'Abcd'), but they're saying it's an intended feature, too. I'd rate it higher but the problems listed before tax the score to just six.

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#17 Best PC Game of 2011
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#100 Most Discussed PC Game of 2011

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Metascore
86

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. PC PowerPlay
    Mar 1, 2012
    90
    So good that it's become the only way to play Battlefield 3. Buy this now, and enjoy a bit of nostalgia in a new light. [March 2012, p.56]
  2. PC Gamer
    Jan 26, 2012
    84
    These four fantastic maps are pricey, but they're more than just a nostalgic throwback. They present Battlefield 3 at its best. [Mar 2012, p.74]
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  3. Gamereactor Denmark
    Jan 23, 2012
    90
    Back to Karkand is a wonderful map pack that highlights the best parts of Battlefield 3 and the series in general. If you like the game, you shouldn't miss out on this DLC pack under any circumstances.
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