Battlefield 3

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7.6

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  1. Yoshiwol
    Nov 15, 2011
    10
    The singleplayer is very well made regarding graphics and story, there are some awesome quick time elements, unfortunately the A.I. is not excellent and the areas in which you fight are often enclosed making it like a shooting gallery. For the most part it is very linear, which makes it lack a depth in the gameplay that I find necessary in this age of games. However, the co-op mode is aThe singleplayer is very well made regarding graphics and story, there are some awesome quick time elements, unfortunately the A.I. is not excellent and the areas in which you fight are often enclosed making it like a shooting gallery. For the most part it is very linear, which makes it lack a depth in the gameplay that I find necessary in this age of games. However, the co-op mode is a great inclusion and I find the co-op missions really fun, all depth returns when you can play missions with a friend - and the fact that the missions have a separate story running throughout and are all completely different scenario's is ideal. And then of course there is the MP, while not a perfect bug free experience it is without a doubt the most robust and statisfying first person shooter experience on any platform. Tonnes of unlocks, tonnes of weapons and vehicles including jets, 64 player combat et all. Alongside that, Battlelog is a great addition, it's in it's fledgling stages at the moment and there are issues but it is greatly powerful and these things are all being addressed by Dice.

    Alongside that, because I preordered BF3 (For £30) I am getting Back to Karkand for free, the first DLC, with another 4 maps, 3 vehicles and 10 weapons. All in all, the game is remarkable, while not perfect it undoubtedly deserves a 10 for really stepping up what is expected of you in an FPS.    … Expand
  2. HellaGhost
    Nov 15, 2011
    9
    Great game, I wish they would make all buildings destructible though. The guns are great and real sounding. I love how the falling debris can actually kill you. Also I wish they had more players skins to choose from, not just change their color. Also hopefully make a game option of more realism that would cater to hard core gamers like me he enjoys more realism like ( no re-spawning,Great game, I wish they would make all buildings destructible though. The guns are great and real sounding. I love how the falling debris can actually kill you. Also I wish they had more players skins to choose from, not just change their color. Also hopefully make a game option of more realism that would cater to hard core gamers like me he enjoys more realism like ( no re-spawning, you could bleed to death with fatal wounds, there's limping animation when shot and healing takes longer to do). EA and DICE definitely heading right direction though. Because most gamers don't get that there is thrill in excitement knowing you can die when you make the wrong move and not just run and gun. When you survive and win there is a joy and accomplishment feeling to it. War game is all about surviving, winning objectives and killing the opposition. I know most might not enjoy the degree I'm willing to take a video game realism but all of us are entitled to our own opinion.… Expand
  3. spirit_warrior
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    BF3 isn't perfect but they do a great job with this game.
    The graphics are awsome on PC, Battlelog ys the best web statistics I ever seen.
    Singleplayer are intense and with many moments of adrenaline.
    The best of this game is Multiplayer
  4. k00lGuY
    Nov 15, 2011
    9
    I upgraded my whole system just to run this game to the fullest and I was not disappointed by how awesome this game looks. I am not satisfied with the single player campaign its just another cliches seen already and its nothing original. The single player was short but sweet and action packed, The multiplayer is where this game shines, the run n gun action will depend on the map chosenI upgraded my whole system just to run this game to the fullest and I was not disappointed by how awesome this game looks. I am not satisfied with the single player campaign its just another cliches seen already and its nothing original. The single player was short but sweet and action packed, The multiplayer is where this game shines, the run n gun action will depend on the map chosen but for the most part its not an urban war its a battlefield, jets, tanks, helicopters, jeeps. and you running into cross fires.… Expand
  5. WhiPp3t
    Nov 15, 2011
    9
    The King is dead, long live the King.
    I am of course referring to COD:MW3 being deceased. Finally the Battlefield series can emerge from CODs shadow and be (for PC at least) the first person shooter of choice.
    And I'm saying that as a COD fan. BF3 sets a new standard with a fantastic next generation game engine, MW3 by comparison looks old and tired.
    It's time to move on.
  6. Andres3d
    Nov 15, 2011
    9
    Si quieres vivir la autentica guerra a flor de piel sin salir de tu casa, este es el juego que deberías tener.... Sonido espectacular, ambientación fenomenal. No doy 10 ya que en SP hay 5 enemigos y vas con 30 amigos, los 5 enemigos te disparan a ti, así estés atrás del todo o escondido. Aunque también en el MPSi quieres vivir la autentica guerra a flor de piel sin salir de tu casa, este es el juego que deberías tener.... Sonido espectacular, ambientación fenomenal. No doy 10 ya que en SP hay 5 enemigos y vas con 30 amigos, los 5 enemigos te disparan a ti, así estés atrás del todo o escondido. Aunque también en el MP hay varios problemas de conexión, lo único que no me gusto fue el BATTLELOG, que la cagaron feo con eso, hay que salirse del BF3 para cambiar de servidor, de verdad que lo arruinaron con esa estúpida idea.… Expand
  7. Demon_82
    Nov 15, 2011
    9
    A great all around game. It has some small technical issues, to be addressed in future patches, but the multiplayer is really fun and rewarding and the graphics quality is one of the best I've seen. The multiple options that you're given with the unlocks for weapons and vehicles, the vehicles themselves, and the bonus for team and squad work add to it, only lacking the figure of the teamA great all around game. It has some small technical issues, to be addressed in future patches, but the multiplayer is really fun and rewarding and the graphics quality is one of the best I've seen. The multiple options that you're given with the unlocks for weapons and vehicles, the vehicles themselves, and the bonus for team and squad work add to it, only lacking the figure of the team commander that was in Battlefield 2. It also has a short but nice single player campaign, that gets to hook you to play to the end.… Expand
  8. G00SEy
    Nov 15, 2011
    9
    This game isnt perfect by any means, but has amazing potential, the frostbite 2 engine is fantastic. Sound, Graphics, the effects ALL top notch. This game doesnt cater to the run and gun arcade style, CoD shooters, but in its own right is one amazing game. Spending equal time with both, I would easily give the nod to BF3, as they are pushing limits and being innovative, which is all thatThis game isnt perfect by any means, but has amazing potential, the frostbite 2 engine is fantastic. Sound, Graphics, the effects ALL top notch. This game doesnt cater to the run and gun arcade style, CoD shooters, but in its own right is one amazing game. Spending equal time with both, I would easily give the nod to BF3, as they are pushing limits and being innovative, which is all that matters to me. Even their Back to Karkland dlc will include 'better' destruction and features. Great to see that they are doing visual upgrades with there ex-packs.… Expand
  9. stele999
    Nov 15, 2011
    10
    A true sequel to DICE's Battlefield 2 - People may be upset with the fact that the single-player was not up to par with most campaigns in other games (and in my opinion, it was) - but Battlefield has and always will be a multiplayer game and for people to rate this game down simply because the single player wasn't as good as they hoped is moronic and ignorant
  10. Chevie
    Nov 15, 2011
    10
    It's a great game, incredible experience, and incredible multiplayer y Campaign.I'm enjoying it more than I ever did with COD.
    amazing gameamazing gameamazing gameamazing gameamazing game
  11. GridironCJ
    Nov 15, 2011
    9
    Battlefield 3 is simply the most realistic multiplayer experience of this generation. While it suffers from graphical glitches and the use of Battlelog, it still provides enough to be considered one of the best games this year. The singleplayer is clearly not the main event here, but it isn't as bad as many other reviewers say. It's far more realistic than Call of Duty, but it does notBattlefield 3 is simply the most realistic multiplayer experience of this generation. While it suffers from graphical glitches and the use of Battlelog, it still provides enough to be considered one of the best games this year. The singleplayer is clearly not the main event here, but it isn't as bad as many other reviewers say. It's far more realistic than Call of Duty, but it does not provide anything groundbreaking. That's fine though, as there really isn't much you can do to innovate a military shooter's campaign than to make it more realistic in terms of AI, environmental effects, and character physics. It's silly, because certain games dubbed "single player only games" can get away without having multiplayer, so it should only be fair to let multiplayer-based games get away with that too. Including a single player that isn't horrible should be considered a nice addition rather than a piece of garbage. The multiplayer, being the main attraction here, is clearly in a league of its own. The multiplayer features dynamic environments that can completely affect the way you play the game. For example, the sun in your eyes could prevent you from getting a kill, just like in reality, or hiding behind a thin wall may provide dangerous, as it can crumble at the hands of gunfire or explosives, leading to your demise. The weapon customization is moderately deep, which is a huge improvement over anyone who has been playing the Bad Company series. There are plenty of awards and unlocks to keep you coming back for more as well. One of the most appealing features of this game is the realism in the physics. Your gun has recoil (Call of Duty fans should google the definition), you can't just "sprint" up ladders, wind keeps your parachute from descending in a straight line, bright lights can blind you, the list goes on and on. This is a game designed with realism in mind and is not intended for fans of arcade shooters (Halo, Call of Duty, etc). Also, as it should be obviously apparent, the game has the best graphics in the business.

    The flaws are certainly not burdensome to the point where the game is ruined, as I gave it a 9, but they do keep it from being a perfect game. Battlelog was clearly an idea that should have never left the drawing board and there are too many graphical glitches that keep the multiplayer experience from being exceptionally sharp. Other than that, Battlefield 3 is a great game and certainly wins the "war" against a non-improving Call of Duty MW3.    … Expand
  12. Tanques
    Nov 16, 2011
    9
    great multiplayer, not so good campaign, but still a great game. amazing graphics and sound. 9/10 absolutely best FPS game of the year.
  13. xnexus
    Nov 16, 2011
    9
    Simply the best shooter for the PC bar none. Campaign is short, and lacks depth, if you are looking for a great story check out Call of Duty. If however you crave multiplayer action look no further, this is simply the game to have. Smaller Team Deathmatch, large 32 vs 32 conquest maps, Vehicles or infantry online, this game has it all. Some don't like the social network server browser, (ISimply the best shooter for the PC bar none. Campaign is short, and lacks depth, if you are looking for a great story check out Call of Duty. If however you crave multiplayer action look no further, this is simply the game to have. Smaller Team Deathmatch, large 32 vs 32 conquest maps, Vehicles or infantry online, this game has it all. Some don't like the social network server browser, (I happen to although some of my friends don't), which looks like a facebook interface, but it quickly finds matches for you and quickly gets you into the action.… Expand
  14. Biertje
    Nov 16, 2011
    9
    Lovely game! Of course, it's not perfect, but it takes the best from its predecessors and creates the online gaming experience of the year. Frostbite 2 really made this game beautiful. The main reason why I won't give it a 10 is because of the not so excellent quality of the client. It regularly crashes or gets stuck. Still, the game proves to be entertaining. Without a doubt the bestLovely game! Of course, it's not perfect, but it takes the best from its predecessors and creates the online gaming experience of the year. Frostbite 2 really made this game beautiful. The main reason why I won't give it a 10 is because of the not so excellent quality of the client. It regularly crashes or gets stuck. Still, the game proves to be entertaining. Without a doubt the best shooter of 2011.… Expand
  15. IKnoGoodGames
    Nov 20, 2011
    9
    Battlefield 3 has done the biggest jump from its previous game I can imagine. Battlefields graphics were pretty normal like any other game until battlefield 3... and then it all got serious. BF3s graphics are really demanding if you want to run everything on ultra setting but I can tell you, Its bloody worth it! The campaign is the real deal, and will never get boring. The online on theBattlefield 3 has done the biggest jump from its previous game I can imagine. Battlefields graphics were pretty normal like any other game until battlefield 3... and then it all got serious. BF3s graphics are really demanding if you want to run everything on ultra setting but I can tell you, Its bloody worth it! The campaign is the real deal, and will never get boring. The online on the other hand is exciting, a brilliant experience and the best multiplayer I have every played. This game is worth every penny and will last you for ages and ages if you are a battlefield fan like me. The only reason i have de-ducted 1 score point from the 10 is because it gets slightly frustrating being constantly hit and killed by mortar's but then that might just be me :D So if your looking for an adrenaline rush with a side order of awesomeness then BF3 is the game to get!… Expand
  16. aphex187
    Nov 20, 2011
    9
    Hell it ain't a patch on BF2 but for what's available in the FPS genre this is the best game out there atm and i've played em all ;)

    Downsides - No VOIP, still a few glitches and crashes that need addressing, flag placement on CQ needs to be pushed out more plus more flags added!
  17. H1TMAN930927
    Nov 20, 2011
    9
    Campaign is much better than Bad company 2, Graphics and effects are amazing! Strong and very addictive multiplayer. People complain about the interface being a web browser, it doesn't really bother me that much, as i didnt pay for a nice interface, i payed for a good game! and that's what i got! (PS: Infinity ward and activision will never get my money ever again since Fail Ops!)
  18. CptSeasick
    Nov 20, 2011
    9
    This game is pure awesomenes in all categories! In the MP you can do just anything you want to. Fly some jets or help your team with some ground support with a helicopter. Or take out your heavy armor and destroy your enemy with a M1 Abrams tank. The choice is yours! You can do ANYTHING you want to. Plus you get total breath taking graphics and also pretty good realism! It's just amazingThis game is pure awesomenes in all categories! In the MP you can do just anything you want to. Fly some jets or help your team with some ground support with a helicopter. Or take out your heavy armor and destroy your enemy with a M1 Abrams tank. The choice is yours! You can do ANYTHING you want to. Plus you get total breath taking graphics and also pretty good realism! It's just amazing how good this game is even if it is still a bit unstable. Therefore only a 9/10.… Expand
  19. Daniel_Yergin
    Nov 20, 2011
    9
    If their is a FPS game you should be playing this year with amazing graphics, satisfying single player campaign, astounding multiplayer Maps, and versatile gameplay, get yourself Battlefield 3 you won't regret it!
  20. Bixter
    Nov 20, 2011
    9
    Lots of great fun.The maps are great, love the graphics and sound. The game play isnt run and gun or spamming nades so as a COD player this took a little getting used to. I gave it a 9 because the single player stinks but I didnt buy this for the single player mode. Origin is fine and I havent had any game issues at all.
  21. joshyman
    Nov 21, 2011
    9
    What a great game. Ships with 9 huge, diverse maps. Excellent gunplay. Great vehicle controls. Beautiful grapihcs. Best sound engine on the market. Whats more to love? Oh yeah, battlelog is sick. Don't listen to everyone gripe about it. Its really innovative, and tracks ALL your stats, the friends list is cool, and its just got a nice polish to it. The facebook esk profiles and stuff isWhat a great game. Ships with 9 huge, diverse maps. Excellent gunplay. Great vehicle controls. Beautiful grapihcs. Best sound engine on the market. Whats more to love? Oh yeah, battlelog is sick. Don't listen to everyone gripe about it. Its really innovative, and tracks ALL your stats, the friends list is cool, and its just got a nice polish to it. The facebook esk profiles and stuff is cool too.


    the whole game is great, single player included. I loved it all, and will continue playing for a long time.    … Expand
  22. rrtyu
    Nov 21, 2011
    9
    Battlefield 3 is now doubt a big game and it can deliver.

    Graphics: 10 these are some of the best graphics seen to date. Gameplay: 8.5 the gameplay is mostly the same but jets 64 multiplayer and unlock system do help it. Singleplayer: 7 the single player fails from scripted action and not very intense. Multiplayer: 9.5 very well thought out multiplayer and stays true to the teambased    Battlefield 3 is now doubt a big game and it can deliver.

    Graphics: 10 these are some of the best graphics seen to date.
    Gameplay: 8.5 the gameplay is mostly the same but jets 64 multiplayer and unlock system do help it.
    Singleplayer: 7 the single player fails from scripted action and not very intense.
    Multiplayer: 9.5 very well thought out multiplayer and stays true to the teambased battlefield series a few bugs and glitches due take away from the experience.

    Overall: 9.0 it is a good game but the singleplayer and bugs due take away from the experience. but at it's core battlefield 3 is a multiplayer game and thats what the score should be based on. it is a must have for any battlefield fan.
    .    … Expand
  23. Marklar
    Nov 21, 2011
    9
    This game is incredible. One of the best Multiplayer experiences out there. Sound effects are stunning! The feeling of the guns are spot on. Only complaints I have:
    1)Very Good Campaign, Not incredible though.
    2) I liked more the Full Destructibility that Bad Company 2 offered.
    Still, This game is a must for FPS fans!
  24. 12GaugeShotty
    Dec 3, 2011
    9
    The graphics are amazing even on medium settings and the combat plentiful and fun. The only major drawback are that the jets are quite worthless compared to the original Battlefield 2. EA has done a great job on this. Two thumbs way up!
  25. ttrlabs
    Dec 4, 2011
    10
    Let's face it, when you have a game this popular vs another, certain game that is popular, a lot of people that like the opposing games are going to go to that games reviews and say no to all the good reviews, ands yes to all the bad, even if the bad review was sincere. Battlefield and Call of Duty fans have been doing this forever to each other. So I don't recommend looking up reviews forLet's face it, when you have a game this popular vs another, certain game that is popular, a lot of people that like the opposing games are going to go to that games reviews and say no to all the good reviews, ands yes to all the bad, even if the bad review was sincere. Battlefield and Call of Duty fans have been doing this forever to each other. So I don't recommend looking up reviews for these games, but rather check them out yourself. Mt personal opinion is this game is this: it is a masterpiece. The only problem I have is with the recent patch, the first for the game. It made aircraft and helicopters super weapons. It takes ~3 rockets to kill them, but they can kill you with one bullet. I pray that they fix this error. Other than that, thumbs up from me.… Expand
  26. Etheldreda
    Dec 12, 2011
    9
    EA as a company doesn't seem to have the best reputation. Battlelog is also weird, because it's the first of it's kind. If you overlook all this weird stuff that EA pulled and just look at the game itself, then it is a good game.
  27. Crash129
    Feb 24, 2012
    9
    First the good things:
    - Unbelievable Sounds
    - Graphics are good, but not very good
    - Vehicles
    - Platoons (Clans)

    But this game has a few bugs... If EA/Dice fix them, it would be a better game
  28. reaidstar
    Aug 19, 2012
    9
    THIS IS A FULL REVIEW, SO ONLY READ THIS IF YOU ARE REALLY INTERESTED IN THIS GAME:

    DICE built Battlefield 3, using the new Frostbite 2 engine from the ground up, DICE has never been the one for story script, and Single Player has a weird cliche with Black Ops. Single Player has a minimal 3 hour campaign, the only upside to the Campaign is the Cinematics. They look almost realistic and    THIS IS A FULL REVIEW, SO ONLY READ THIS IF YOU ARE REALLY INTERESTED IN THIS GAME:

    DICE built Battlefield 3, using the new Frostbite 2 engine from the ground up, DICE has never been the one for story script, and Single Player has a weird cliche with Black Ops. Single Player has a minimal 3 hour campaign, the only upside to the Campaign is the Cinematics. They look almost realistic and it shows the real power of the Frostbite 2 engine. Now, Battlefield 3 is the first game on the Frostbite 2 Engine, so you will expect frequent bugs, but very rarely game-breaking. DICE is constantly doing maintence, and frequent updates to tweak and improve gameplay. Most people will hate it, and just give up on it because "they dont get any time on it". If you buy the game currently, expect a whooping 5GB of download. Of course some people won't care, but people on a fixed internet bandwith watch out, but besides that, you're running off the Web Browser with the PC Version, after a while you get used to it and actually enjoy it. It's got a lot of features to enhance your experience. I've actually measured it and concluded that 1 hour on Battlefield 3 is approx. 50MB, so after patches, it gets good.

    Multiplayer is where it's all at. Single Player is very liner and scripted, Multiplayer is the exact opposite. Lots of varying weapons: 8-Primary, -Secondary (Sidearm),
    -1st Gadget (Rocket Launcher, Medi-Kit, Ammo-Pack), -2nd Gadget (Repair Torch, Defibrillator, C4 Explosive) -then a perk (Ammo, Grenades, Sprint)

    There's also four unique different classes:
    Assault (Same as BFBC2, But now has Medi-Kit)
    Support (BFBC2's Medic, Now has Ammo-Pack)
    Engineer (Same as BFBC2)
    Recon (Same as BFBC2, but without explosives and added sensor gadgets)

    Every gun has their own attachments, and the list goes on.

    Vehicles are varied, and their are also a lot of perks coming with it. Tanks, IFV's, Jets, Heli's. PC is recommended since Console is pretty much handicapped, PC has a maximum of 64 Players while 24 for Console, controllers are considered a bit bugged and unreliable and the maps are reduced in size.

    The only downside is that lag is common, you might find a few servers with little to no lag if you look properly. There is also very good players, so you will get trampled on your first few games, and there is also no VIOP, so consider getting Skype or something if you want to play with friends.

    Co-Op is something to do with friends, its a bit boring, but it's something if you're sick of Multiplayer. Co-Op seems like something whipped up in the last second, but is very good on one mission to learn how to fly a heli. There is Matchmaking for Co-Op, but you cant talk to them directly and they leave most of the time.

    Overall it's a very meaty game for war-crazed gamers. There is a lot of problems with DICE's Battlefield Premium asking for $50 for all the DLC's, while they cost $15 each. But that's for another time.

    Overall it's 9/10, people love it, people hate it. The community can sometimes be jerks, but you will find some good guys.

    I suggest getting it.    … Expand
  29. hongkong97
    Aug 31, 2015
    9
    i love this game. love it!!!!! its better than mw3 and gears 3. sure the campaign is dumb but the mulitplayer is fantasic. the sound design the graphics. everything is amazing. and coop too. but campaign is kinda boring to play.
  30. Proton45
    Apr 19, 2019
    9
    Battlefield 3 is one of the last good Battlefield games. I had about 200 hours of gameplay in the multiplayer.
  31. Atesz
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Single player i didn't realy like, CoD black ops copy.
    Multiplayer and Co-op is awesome!
    Worth the money, and back to karkand DLC Will be great too. You can spend like 800-1k hours in the game... alot of badges, rewards, stars.
    9 out of 10
  32. Pyro88
    Nov 9, 2011
    9
    I originally wasn't even going to pay any heed to this game but a friend kept insisting it was going to be a great game. He ended up showing me the Paris trailer and it sold me. After that the beta came out and I enjoyed it despite the buggy state that was to be expected of a beta game. After buying it I am absolutely in love with this game and satisfied. The single player game is likeI originally wasn't even going to pay any heed to this game but a friend kept insisting it was going to be a great game. He ended up showing me the Paris trailer and it sold me. After that the beta came out and I enjoyed it despite the buggy state that was to be expected of a beta game. After buying it I am absolutely in love with this game and satisfied. The single player game is like most fps games. Short (5 hours or so) and almost forgettable. I'm not saying it's bad because it's not. The story was decent, the visuals were good, the combat got a little predictable after awhile but still fun. I did enjoy it but give it a few months and I won't really remember the story. The co-op was a good idea. I would really only play this with a friend but I wasn't as fortunate. If I'm a not getting paired up with a moron who stands in the wide open getting gunned down only for me to save him it's a very solid addition. All of the co-op missions are unique. Some are just out right run and gun. Some are about protecting vehicles. One of them you and your teammate are in a helicopter and have to protect a squad of infantry and in another you and your teammate are snipers moving from point to point to cover a squad. You also earn points that go towards unlocking guns for multiplayer and dog tags so their is a reward to playing it too. The multiplayer is where this game shines as one would expect for an fps. It's a faster paced fps so their will always be action around every corner. Quite a few different game types for everyone to enjoy. You progress through ranks, rank up the class you play, unlock guns through your rank and class, and also unlock around 19 different upgrades for every guns that help out in various situations. The destructible element of the game makes things interesting. Are enemies camping inside a building and mowing down your teammates? Get in a tank or switch to an engineer and blast the wall out so they are in the wide open. One thing that usually makes or breaks the multiplayer for me are the maps. Dice took a lot of time on these maps. Most of them are well done to the point that I don't have a preference as to which one I'm playing anymore. The levels have several close quarter areas which i personally enjoy and some longer range engagements that are good for snipers or vehicles. Visually that game is great. Dice pushed forward forcing the next gen of PC hardware to come out. The large maps are gorgeous. The lighting effect are the best I've seen so far in a game. The texture mesh on the uniforms of the soldier's is very realistic if you scope in on it. The smoke and fire in the game is very really. Couldn't have ask for a game that was easier on the eyes than this one. As much as I like this game I have a couple of complaints. This game on the PC version requires about 9 other programs to run it. You need origin, punkbustera, punkbusterb, a web browser open, sonar, BF3 and maybe a few others. It's a memory whore. You can't have any communication in co-op unless playing with a friend. That includes typing. You also can't talk on a multiplayer server, not even in a squad. I also am not a fan of launching it from a browser. I like the traditional way of firing a game up and going to a server list. That way I can just alt tab and come back to this game. The battlelog page was very buggy but it was mostly fixed. Missing dogtags and various stats. Also something to be aware of a lot of people are experiencing random crashes quite often even with high end hardware so beware. I personally don't have this problem. I've also seen that the customer support sucks, some of the support people end internet chat sessions or tell the customer to contact amazon.com when they clearly could easily fix the problem. I will give dice credit they are working hard on bugs and I am seeing improvements quickly. They are also listening to customer feedback on a 3rd party website and actively participating in answer question inside the community and working to implement new things or fix problems. I highly recommend this game to anyone who likes faster paced fps to anyone. They have so many different game types to cater to everyone. I myself like the more basic team deathmatch because I'm an old school counter-strike player and not that big into vehicles. I recommend this to cod players (even the bitter ones). I don't know why everyone out their thinks they have to play one or the other or pick a favorite. Bf3 is a solid game and is pushing forward the limits of gaming. I wasn't expecting much from this game as I'm not the biggest fan of EA but I am a very satisfied customer. $50 bucks well spent.… Expand
  33. marsx
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
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  34. Diosys
    Apr 14, 2013
    8
    Hey look another Battlefield game. Its a solid multiplayer game. The campaign wasnt well told, but I wouldnt call it the worst story ive played in a game. Its not perfect, there is plenty of inbalance and rather stupid tactics, but its forgivable for a solid multiplayer experience.

    One of the maps is absolutely horrible, but if you get the game ill let you figure out which map it is.
  35. netstorm
    Dec 5, 2011
    10
    Best FPS game currently out, destroying MW3. Graphics are great, the sounds are great, and overall a polished game. Hopefully this will push other gaming companies to put out higher quality products as well. Great job EA, and Dice.
  36. bsonov
    Dec 1, 2012
    10
    the best on-line shooter ever. if u see the estimate less than "9" - it's the result of COD-kids fleshmob and other noobys. I'm playing it from release and every time I play it with great interest.
  37. VergilAF
    Nov 22, 2011
    8
    In my opinion the best battlefield ever created. The physiology of weapons is very good and reproduced faithfully to reality. The type of battle is very realistic, very similar to a real battle, this brings the game to be highly addictive. As for the graphics it is good but in my opinion is much improved. For fans of the FPS genre, a must-have title.
  38. MrFancyPants
    Nov 9, 2011
    9
    They really pushed the limits with BF3 and it shows. The new engine looks absolutely outstanding, the gameplay is fun and complex, and it works out of the box better than any of DICE's previous games. Its also uses DICE's new Battlelog feature which features a web based browser interface for viewing all of your stats, friends list, joining games, etc. Basically Origin = Steam. However,They really pushed the limits with BF3 and it shows. The new engine looks absolutely outstanding, the gameplay is fun and complex, and it works out of the box better than any of DICE's previous games. Its also uses DICE's new Battlelog feature which features a web based browser interface for viewing all of your stats, friends list, joining games, etc. Basically Origin = Steam. However, there are still quite a few bugs and issues with balance (tac lights blind you from 50 yards in noon day sun), and Battlelog needs some polish.… Expand
  39. Woopya
    Nov 13, 2011
    10
    I am just a normal guy who likes playing good games. I like all types. However, for those times when I want an action game I cannot imagine a better scratch to my itch than this game. Like all new releases, there are a couple minor bugs, however do NOT believe the reviewers who claim these bugs somehow make this title an incomplete or beta release. Its is a superb game. The multiplayer isI am just a normal guy who likes playing good games. I like all types. However, for those times when I want an action game I cannot imagine a better scratch to my itch than this game. Like all new releases, there are a couple minor bugs, however do NOT believe the reviewers who claim these bugs somehow make this title an incomplete or beta release. Its is a superb game. The multiplayer is a thing of perfection.… Expand
  40. SpartacusBadBoy
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    Epic, is truly the right word to describe this game. You feel like you are in a war zone. The smoke effects are one of the best I've ever seen in a game and how the sunlight causes you to squint your eyes due to the brightness feels so realistic. Another great detail that I thought was cool was the glare given off from a sniper scope in the bush, allowing me to counter snipe him just inEpic, is truly the right word to describe this game. You feel like you are in a war zone. The smoke effects are one of the best I've ever seen in a game and how the sunlight causes you to squint your eyes due to the brightness feels so realistic. Another great detail that I thought was cool was the glare given off from a sniper scope in the bush, allowing me to counter snipe him just in time (this was in MP (Multiplayer) mode). I thought the Facebook style main page was great way to manage, contacting your friends and checking your stats against your mates (i think in mw3 you have to pay for this added feature).I don't know if this game will dominate MW3 but I have made up my mind just to buy this game alone. Perhaps maybe when Steam has a big ole sale and slashes the price down by half, then I'll purchase MW3 just to finish SP mode (Single player) and have a crack at the MP mode because one thing that I'll miss is the SND mode (Search and Destroy). But driving a tank with your buddy and crushing your enemies with it, so much fun! I also like the squad base mechanics of the game. You work as a team and you will be ranking up and unlocking all those fantastic goodies in no time (game play tips: http://pc.gamespy.com/pc/battlefield-3/1210757p1.html ) . The SP mode has some great action pace sequences and some great memorable moments where you are left saying WOW! In the MP mode the load times take a bit longer to get into the game but all good things come to those who wait (maybe i need to upgrade my pc). I have noticed at times there are sound effects that are missing from both the SP and MP mode but its nothing major that a patch wouldn't fix. Now I played about 815 hours on MW2 since its release back in Nov '09 (most time ever spent on a FPS game) and if i beat that benchmark in less time, then I sure made a good decision going with BF3. No doubt MW3 will be a great game as well but if you have limited time (or budget) to play 1 game, then let it be BF3.… Expand
  41. DigitalVeil
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Game is stunning all around. Already logged about 20 hours into multiplayer and I feel like I've barely scratched the surface. Job well done DICE. Job well done.
  42. Sashimig
    Nov 9, 2011
    9
    the launch was stressful origin+battlelog can be irritating but it's a real bf! nowhere else you can have that feelibg of war,teamplay is nice, progression and unlocks are well tuned.not the cod arcade crap where fights are only camping times....
  43. SyncV2
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    An outstanding teamwork based battlefield simulation, complete with tanks, jeeps, jets and helicopters. Single player campaign is great with stunning visuals and intense action in the air land and tank. A definite buy in my books.
  44. Selarne
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Played the beta for the game, and have been playing the game since release. I haven't yet started the SP (saving that for a rainy day/a day without internet), but the multiplayer is fantastic. The customisation availiable is astonishing and enables a massive range of builds over four different "classes". The graphics are fantastic if you have a good computer (mine isn't top of the rangePlayed the beta for the game, and have been playing the game since release. I haven't yet started the SP (saving that for a rainy day/a day without internet), but the multiplayer is fantastic. The customisation availiable is astonishing and enables a massive range of builds over four different "classes". The graphics are fantastic if you have a good computer (mine isn't top of the range but still runs on high/ultra without a problem). The actual gameplay is great, from conquest to rush and even team deathmatch there are plenty of game types to keep you interested. What sets this game apart from other FPS is you actually feel like you're on a battlefield.… Expand
  45. Yllems
    Nov 8, 2011
    9
    Overall, a very good game. There's too much great about the game to name everything but there are a few things that have to be said. They fixed the knife kills from bc2 so you have to sneak up on someone to pull it off and the short knife kill cut scene and dog tag collecting is enormously fulfilling. The rockets (rpgs), while still annoying, won't instagib you like in bc2. The in gameOverall, a very good game. There's too much great about the game to name everything but there are a few things that have to be said. They fixed the knife kills from bc2 so you have to sneak up on someone to pull it off and the short knife kill cut scene and dog tag collecting is enormously fulfilling. The rockets (rpgs), while still annoying, won't instagib you like in bc2. The in game party creation is pretty useful and it's nice not to have to give out vent or teamspeak info all the time. The jets are pretty sweet, though you really need a joystick to be able to pull off some fancy dog fighting. The coop missions are pretty fun and an interesting addition, though they really pale compared to the general multi-player. There are only a couple points that I have a hard time with. The IRNV scope is so overpowered it's sick, being able to see people through brush is just too big of an advantage to go with any other scope. The parties mentioned above only hold 8 people, so, while useful, not very practical if you're playing with a bunch of friends or a clan. One thing I loved about bc2 was how destructible everything was, while bf3 is still super destructible, there are random bits in the environment that you just CANNOT destroy. Watch out for signposts in tanks... seriously... The great way outweigh the bad or frustrating, thus my 9. Though there are issues, it's nice to see they're at least still improving the game and listening to feedback. (can queue up in servers now)… Expand
  46. Paradoxed
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    The best new FPS this year, hands down. The campaign is more or less a spectacularly better looking version of a Call of Duty campaign. There is little to story or plot cohesion, but if you did not find this a problem in CoD, you won't here. Visuals are stunning, as if I need to tell you. The multiplayer experience, vehicles in all, is as good as one can hope for.
  47. HELLBOUND
    Nov 8, 2011
    8
    Overall, Battlefield 3 is a good game. It repairs the flaws of the bad company series while upgrading on the good things, however, there's still some good with bad.
    While destroying a tank, chopper, or jet won't always render you a kill, it's also nice that the pilot of the vehicle has a chance to escape before death.
    The graphics are amazing even in multiplayer(where the bad company    Overall, Battlefield 3 is a good game. It repairs the flaws of the bad company series while upgrading on the good things, however, there's still some good with bad.
    While destroying a tank, chopper, or jet won't always render you a kill, it's also nice that the pilot of the vehicle has a chance to escape before death.
    The graphics are amazing even in multiplayer(where the bad company series seemed to have dumbed itself down a bit). The explosions are almost realistic and the destruction of buildings is almost jaw dropping to watch, yet feel a bit limited compared to the destruction in bad company series, in that it's much harder to blow a wall out. That said, it's also a bit more realistic in that aspect. The bullet drop and having to lead targets makes the combat aspects of the game more enjoyable for players like me that understand you're not gonna shoot the guy running across your screen half the map away in the head if you try shooting where he is instead of where he'll be. My issues with the game fall under seperate aspects. The coop. is weak at best, and the campaign feels a bit cod'esk in it's linear playstyle, yet it's still less linear than cod, but more so than the bad company series, still, having a campaign at all in a series that with 1942, vietnam, bf2, and 2142 never had a campaign, it's nice to see they put themselves in that realm and did so in a way to make them a strong competetor against the fps giant that is the cod series.
    With multiplayer my issues aren't with graphics, physics, or anything like that, but fall more in line with the guns and sites themselves. For instance a sniper will have to compete with bullet drop, where as a player with an assault rifle, shotgun with slugs, smg, or lmg seem to have much less issues with bullet drop. The sniper must aim above you to hit you at a certain distance, yet that guy with the saw can aim staight at you from the same distance and still hit you. it's almost rediculous how accurate weapons like saws and 240s are yet weapons like m4s and m16s are less accurate, which in my experience is just the opposite, bipod or not. Then you come into sites such as the unlocked site for each weapon which is labelled as a night vision sight, yet gives you the view of a thermal site, but yet is still blinded by flashlights and laser pointers the way and actual night vision site would be. It's a bit confusing. Perhaps one of the patches that dice releases should fix the bullet drop of non-snip weapons to be realistic, and perhaps they should give night vision sites the green hue of actual night vision and perhaps add thermal as another site that isnt' blinded by lights and lasers. Oh, and what's up with being blinded by flash lights in broad day light, while standing out in the sun??? Anyone else catch that??
    Overall though, battlefield 3 is quite an enjoyable game besides the campaign and coop. As a matter of fact, I can't bring myself to keep playing the same old boring coop rounds over and over again in order to unlock all those weapons. The only one of them that really seems worth it anyway was the rex.
    Apart from that, I've already pulled several hours out of the game, and still have yet to make a dent in the amount of weapons, gadgets, perks, and vehicle unlocks their are in this game.
    So i'm knocking off half a point for each of the issues that I have with it. -0.5 for bullet drop on non-snip weapons(not realistic), -0.5 for sites and accuracy of weapons(not realistic), -0.5 for a short campaign(though it's suprising to me for a battlefield to even have a campaign), -0.5 for the weak at best coop.
    Overall 8.
    I enjoy it quite a bit, and with the back to karkand map pack we're not only getting 4 new maps, but 3 new vehicles(probably tied specifically to these maps), and 10 new weapons. Lets just hope they bring back the sip line from the battlefield 2 expansion. That would put a whole new twist on a game like this.    … Expand
  48. Whiskey990
    Nov 13, 2011
    8
    Great improvement in graphics, along with utilization of multi-core technology. Seems like everyone can choose their play style and get exciting kills...from the sniper camping on the super-ultra-distant hill facing point B, or the mine-laying bafoon who keeps killing the same guys tank over and over again. Leveling is slow enough to encourage long play...my only gripe is it has gottenGreat improvement in graphics, along with utilization of multi-core technology. Seems like everyone can choose their play style and get exciting kills...from the sniper camping on the super-ultra-distant hill facing point B, or the mine-laying bafoon who keeps killing the same guys tank over and over again. Leveling is slow enough to encourage long play...my only gripe is it has gotten seemingly more difficult so I question the higher unlocks and balancing...… Expand
  49. ionside
    Nov 8, 2011
    8
    Why they felt the need to add a SP campaign, who knows. The Co-op campaigns are a great idea however. Origin is a bit buggy but the battlelog is a good idea and useful when comparing yourself with other player stats and organising party plays.
    I have great memories from bf1942 (desert combat mod) and bf Vietnam, too early to tell if bf3 will bestow such good times. It's a lot of fun!
  50. Amarula
    Nov 8, 2011
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Multiplayer is awesome. However lack involvement in the singleplayer story. Here the fame of the series and did not create expectations dashed. Perfect!… Expand
  51. spongythebk
    Nov 9, 2011
    9
    well this game thats all i can say even with lacking single player the multiplayer boosts this up to amazing 9 for me. if your a shooter fan get this game i found work my butt off to get new unlocks was a very rewarding experience and provided hundreds of hours of gameplay. get this game shooter fans you be more then happy with your buy.
  52. titaniumpen
    Nov 9, 2011
    9
    Best graphics in the genre (perhaps not as good as Crysis 2). Good gameplay. The conquest brings back the feel of BF2. Team deathmatch is fun, though it doesn't belong to BF3. The only thing I hate is battlelog. Good for tracking stats. But using it to launch the game! No!
  53. rocknew16
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Incredilble, this is a best shooter of thi year. the singler player could be more longer, but the multiplayes is the fantasti point of this game!!!!!!
  54. Fuby
    Nov 9, 2011
    8
    I must say BF3 has come through with a very good update from BF2.. The first Campaign game I enjoyed without feeling a repetitive play time although a bit short. Online multiplayer has some choke point maps but overall a very well executed game. My only complaint is installation with Active X plugins and way to many stats that will be exploited and ruined. Graphics are amazing and onlineI must say BF3 has come through with a very good update from BF2.. The first Campaign game I enjoyed without feeling a repetitive play time although a bit short. Online multiplayer has some choke point maps but overall a very well executed game. My only complaint is installation with Active X plugins and way to many stats that will be exploited and ruined. Graphics are amazing and online seems true to pings. The flying machines could be refined a bit for a better feel of flight. Alot of the statics in the game you have seen before but overall, the 2nd best FPS game out there at the moment. Best in class for modern warfare.… Expand
  55. Magikhat
    Nov 9, 2011
    8
    Fun game with some problems.
    Pros: 1. Okay single player. Jet mission puts you as a co-pilot.. fun to see that point of view
    2. Graphics are really good 3. Multiplayer is fun Cons 1. Random Spawn is very annoying when you spawn right next to enemies every minute. 2. Some noobs sit at spawn points and kill you the second you deploy 3. Flashlights too bright 4. Deploy button does not work    Fun game with some problems.
    Pros: 1. Okay single player. Jet mission puts you as a co-pilot.. fun to see that point of view
    2. Graphics are really good
    3. Multiplayer is fun

    Cons
    1. Random Spawn is very annoying when you spawn right next to enemies every minute.
    2. Some noobs sit at spawn points and kill you the second you deploy
    3. Flashlights too bright
    4. Deploy button does not work sometimes in muiltiplayer. You hit the deploy button about 100 times and then it finally goes
    5. Cannot change teams, cannot customize character while you wait for the next round to load
    6. Annoying that every weapon comes with 0 accessories and you have to fight with the crappy weapon for a long time to unlock sights ,etc
    7. Takes forever to unlock a gun that can kill someone quickly
    8. Some maps are too small for team death match
    9. Some of the maps suck

    I think that kills should pay more than 100 points

    EA

    FIX SOME OF THESE PROBLEMS PLEASE.. Make a great game even better
    Cannot wait to play back to karkland.. looks like so much old time fun    … Expand
  56. Abingor
    Nov 9, 2011
    8
    The campaign plot is not so good but the Multiplayer section is definitely awesome. But I think EA can build a training scene for noobs so they know how to use those jet fighters and vehicles instead of wasting those tactical advantages like crap. Frostbite 2 - Huge leap on the graphics effects. EA finally ditched Windows XP/DirectX 9 support, I'd say this is very brave and great act.
  57. CausticTies
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Great game. Addicting multiplayer and co-op. Graphics are shiny and nice, gameplay rich in traditional BF values. Think I'm lying? check out my stats: http://bf3stats.com/stats_pc/causticties Will be playing for a long long time.
  58. clubber91
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Just a slap in my face when I launch the beta the first time, this game is .... they're is no word to express my feeling. You make us wait but you do it well, this game is a MUST HAVE !!!!!!!!!!
  59. LostGemini85
    Nov 9, 2011
    9
    I am reviewing this game based on multiplayer only as that is the only part of the game I have played. Which is to be honest the only part I really care about considering that il put in easily 500+ hours into. This game overall is amazing, there are certain things that are not perfect. Alot of the maps do have alot of choke points but they themselves are useful to grind weapons that I doI am reviewing this game based on multiplayer only as that is the only part of the game I have played. Which is to be honest the only part I really care about considering that il put in easily 500+ hours into. This game overall is amazing, there are certain things that are not perfect. Alot of the maps do have alot of choke points but they themselves are useful to grind weapons that I do not like using. The graphics are THE best I have ever seen for this genre bar non. The unlock system is great, not perfect but certainly the best out there. I think they could of removed a few for some classes and added ones more suited for it (AKS-74U with 8x rifle scope).… Expand
  60. redletterday94
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    i honestly dont know what some of the critics are saying about the single player campaign, but i find it to be pretty amazing. it reminds me a lot of the game "BLACK", but that's not the point. the point is that the campaign is not as bad as they say. the multiplayer is absolutely amazing, especially with the jets on some levels. of course it's a little difficult to get weapons for iti honestly dont know what some of the critics are saying about the single player campaign, but i find it to be pretty amazing. it reminds me a lot of the game "BLACK", but that's not the point. the point is that the campaign is not as bad as they say. the multiplayer is absolutely amazing, especially with the jets on some levels. of course it's a little difficult to get weapons for it because you only start out with machine guns, but it's still pretty cool to fly a jet. this game is definitely among my favorite games of the year.… Expand
  61. RapidFireReaper
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Man this game blew me away from the start. One of if not the best nultiplayer experiance iv had on PC yet. Everything i wanted in a game and more. THANK YOU DICE!
  62. shadowchaos
    Nov 9, 2011
    9
    Love this game, the stunning graphics and realism never fail to amaze me. Loved BC2, and going to enjoy playing this game more as well. Even if I have to use **** origin...
  63. Kaehl0311
    Nov 9, 2011
    9
    The improved engine this game runs on is amazing. If your PC can handle it, this game is beautiful. I don't think there's anything else out with graphics as good as this. The multiplayer is spectacular (and I'm not huge on multiplayer). The only reason I'm giving this a 9 instead of a 10 is because the campaign was slightly disappointing, but still fun for a playthrough or two.
  64. Bootscv
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    If your rig can handle it, it is the best damn piece of eye candy known to gamerkind. The technology behind this game is amazing; every bullet fired has significant weight behind it thanks to amazing sound and recoil physics. Killing an enemy with gunfire is challenging and rewarding because of its difficulty and realism. The vehicles are excellent, and team based play is top notch.If your rig can handle it, it is the best damn piece of eye candy known to gamerkind. The technology behind this game is amazing; every bullet fired has significant weight behind it thanks to amazing sound and recoil physics. Killing an enemy with gunfire is challenging and rewarding because of its difficulty and realism. The vehicles are excellent, and team based play is top notch. Persistent unlocks make me want to grind skills like an RPG game...or rather, to just grind the RPG. What can I say? it's battlefield.… Expand
  65. Jmack90
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Better than MW3.... Hell yes it is! Even though I must admit i'm a fan of the Battlefield series and that i'm bored of Call of duty's multiplayer. This game is still as fresh as ever and even though the campaign fails to deliver anything new, It's multiplayer should be enough to keep you coming back for more.
  66. Dramatika
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Excellent multiplayer and decent single player campaign, awesome graphics and the most realistic sound of any shooter to date. This is a great game that has awesome lasting appeal.
  67. m8ey
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    SP was Ok but short - a good lead in to how to use weapons etc. Multiplay is awesome and fast paced - takes a while to stop getting whcked so fast but then a whole heap of fun - highly recommended!!
  68. BiggieJohn
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    it's another battlefield, although they did compress some things to make it more similiar to cod which i hate, but it still has the vehicle mayhem i love.

    they did lie about frostbite 2.0 though, they promise full scale destruction and gave us less than bc2.
  69. Swolern
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Absolutely gorgeous! I built my first PC ever just for this game! Now my outdated consoles are just collecting dust. Thank you Dice you really changed the mind of a strictly console COD fanboy.
  70. Yorrrrrr
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Oh my God, amazing multiplayer!. Fun, deep, rewarding. Graphics and effects are very nice, sound is beyond anything I've heard in a PC game, playability is the best ever in a Battlefield game. Campaign is good, not groundbreaking but sufficient as an add-on for a flagship multiplayer game. And the game will only get better with future DLC. Online FPSs aren't actually better than this!
  71. Cruiseshipfan
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    One of the best game I have played. Sure it has bug but that because its a brand new engine. It just feel like a perfect game that is really enjoyable.
  72. dylanland234
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Campaign was so so, but this ludicrously deep multiplayer had me tied by the noose. The realim, and smoothness running even on low settings, Battlelog is awesome. I love being able to have that much detail in a profile.
  73. coolcow6
    Nov 9, 2011
    8
    Battlefield 3 is a great game i think, but like every other game, it has its downfalls. The campaign is alright. it's pretty cliche but it's definately the best in the battlefield franchise. the co-op is short, and kind of repetitive and doesn't give you the feeling of being a soldier in a war, but rather a supersoldier just because its you and 1 partner doing all the killing. TheBattlefield 3 is a great game i think, but like every other game, it has its downfalls. The campaign is alright. it's pretty cliche but it's definately the best in the battlefield franchise. the co-op is short, and kind of repetitive and doesn't give you the feeling of being a soldier in a war, but rather a supersoldier just because its you and 1 partner doing all the killing. The multiplayer of course is the highlight. more customization than any other battlefield game, with some pretty cool stuff. The only bad parts with the multiplayer is the tactical flashlight, spawn system, and expecting gamers to play as a team. the tactical flashlight doesn't just blind your opponent/team mate, it makes it so that you can't see ANYTHING on your screen whatsoever. the laser sight is fine, it doesn't really give me a problem. I have found myself either spawning right in front of an enemy, or in one case i had, behind 3 enemies trying to flank a flag. Also, it's great that you need to use team work to win, it definately adds a great feel of camaraderie to the game, but DICE expected EVERYONE to play as a team. just today i spawned at my deployment on firestorm. I saw someone climb into the attack helicopter so i ran to be his gunner, he took off with his gunner seat still empty. i then turned to our transport helicopter...same thing. the guy jumped in and took off, even with me shooting the helicopter to get him to stay.

    So yes, it does have some problems but i think the pros far outweigh the cons in this game.    … Expand
  74. zakhar
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Battlefield 3 is the best tactical shooter available for PC, hands down. In addition to the fluid and very entertaining team-based multiplayer of the whole Battlefield series, Battlefield 3 offers the new Frostbite 2 engine with awesome graphics and visual effects, improved network code and astonishing sounds, new huge maps with new vehicle types, new realistic weapons and the newBattlefield 3 is the best tactical shooter available for PC, hands down. In addition to the fluid and very entertaining team-based multiplayer of the whole Battlefield series, Battlefield 3 offers the new Frostbite 2 engine with awesome graphics and visual effects, improved network code and astonishing sounds, new huge maps with new vehicle types, new realistic weapons and the new Battlelog with a social aspect to it.… Expand
  75. BeatIt
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Much better experience than consoles. The buggy Origin authentication requiring a patch called Punk Buster was a big turn off. Faster frame rates, higher textures, and an overall true battlefield experience with 32 vs 32 players makes this game a real winner in my book. The flash light use is unrealistic.
  76. mNoob70
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    I have a hard time being good at BF3, but that is my lack of skills. I don't give up easy, and together with the reward system I find it fun to keep playing improvingmy gameplay. I believe you will be disappointed playing BF3 if you want fast kills. My first game in Caspian Border I walked for ages and got shot by a sniper, very frustrating. But I'm doing much better now after 10 hoursI have a hard time being good at BF3, but that is my lack of skills. I don't give up easy, and together with the reward system I find it fun to keep playing improvingmy gameplay. I believe you will be disappointed playing BF3 if you want fast kills. My first game in Caspian Border I walked for ages and got shot by a sniper, very frustrating. But I'm doing much better now after 10 hours more playing,

    On my hardware the game runs smooth, graphics are very good as well as sound. Occasionally the game crashes during startup, that sucks. Single player is okay, but not the reason why I bought the game. Overall very good game for me, and my style of playing,    … Expand
  77. Robert_Trolling
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Fantastic game. Addictive Multi player. There are a few bugs but there is a patch on the way. Worth buying on PC for the awesome 64 player battles and an awesome single player. Best game of 2011
  78. NotKrankor
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Tout d'abord, je précise que je ne note ici QUE la partie multijoueur. Sachez, gentlemen, qu'un Battlefield est un jeu MULTIJOUEUR. Voilà. Point. On n'achète pas un Battlefield pour son solo. Si on veut du solo on achète le dernier Modern Nulfare et on reste dans son coin à faire des pâtés avec sonTout d'abord, je précise que je ne note ici QUE la partie multijoueur. Sachez, gentlemen, qu'un Battlefield est un jeu MULTIJOUEUR. Voilà. Point. On n'achète pas un Battlefield pour son solo. Si on veut du solo on achète le dernier Modern Nulfare et on reste dans son coin à faire des pâtés avec son petit seau en laissant les grands jouer entre eux.

    Fermons cette parenthèse.
    Battlefield 3, suite logique du 2 (les Bad Company étant des genres de spin-off plus ou moins officiels), est BANDANT. BANDANT. BAN-DANT. C'est sans aucun doute le meilleur de la série, et j'irais même jusqu'à balancer "le meilleur jeu multi depuis des années". Tous les mécanismes de la série Battlefield ont été revisités et améliorés. Tout est comme avant mais en mieux.

    La maniabilité est incroyable : les commandes sont simples et pourtant diablement poussées. Le système de progression incite à passer vos journées sur le jeu, à tel point que ça en devient indécent. L'ambiance est réaliste. Tout est dans le détail. Les graphismes (splendides !) envoient du pâté à la vitesse du son, et le son justement est tout bonnement hallucinant. Les balles sifflent, claquent, cratapètent, tactactactac, papapapapan, les roquettes sifflent à vos oreilles, les obus explosent, boum badaboumn les éclats impactent les murs, les maisons s'effondrent, les jeeps font vroum, les tanks tankent, les avions volent et font FIIIIIIOUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU, à    … Expand
  79. RazgrizG
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Great multiplayer, but flops on single player. The story line feels like run out of a mill, leave nothing to be excited about. ON the multiplayer, it put players to work together to achieve a goal, unlike most of the FPS games where you can just run and gun.
  80. mattabaster
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Battlefield returns with a stong mulitplayer and a surprisingly fun but unoriginal campaign.
    SINGLE PLAYER:
    The campaign is the first step by DICE to tell a serious campaign, ignoring the comical adventures from Bad Company it goes for the dark and gritty tones which is helped from the new Frostbite engine which gives some of the best graphics I have ever seen. The campaign takes from    Battlefield returns with a stong mulitplayer and a surprisingly fun but unoriginal campaign.
    SINGLE PLAYER:
    The campaign is the first step by DICE to tell a serious campaign, ignoring the comical adventures from Bad Company it goes for the dark and gritty tones which is helped from the new Frostbite engine which gives some of the best graphics I have ever seen. The campaign takes from Black Ops the CIA interrogating a soldier and the nuclear threat from Modern Warfare and comes out, unoriginal but very fun while it lasts. I had a few moments where I verbally out loud said "Oh **** when a scripted event happened, one moment involves a Russian Jet Fighter taking strafing runs at your squad as you run from cover to cover trying to predict its path. This excitement I got out of the game is helped from the incredible sound which, with a surround sound system engulfs you in the action. The game has many quick time events, which only involve very few keys which seem to be so easy your just pressing the key to make the game know your its **** You drive very few vehicles in this single player which is disappointing since there are no tutorials on how to fly choppers and jets, leaving most people to jump into the multiplayer only to crash into the ground immediately. Id give the campaign a 7, due to some exciting set pieces that really got me involved.


    MULTIPLAYER:
    Battlefield is a multiplayer game, and this is wear it really gets going. Multiplayer matches are large, frantic and fun. There are no campers hiding by objectives due to the balance of spotting, destructible environments and Vehicles leveling out the battlefield and keeping things even allowing snipers who sit on the hills surrounding some maps to have to keep mobile not to get caught. This doesn't mean it comes with out frustration, when you make a class, you have the option of attaching sights and other things to your weapon, only for it to be erased when you change teams and also, a poor map and intrusive chat log clog the screen, but these are nagging issues easily tackled with a update or two. I found the battles epic, sounding amazing (with myself ducking when a rocket came whizzing past my players head) and looking amazing too. The maps are great with a good variation to the large deserts of Operation Firestorm to the Basejumping of one map. Yes, base jumping in multiplayer. I will give the multiplayer a 9 with me having the most fun I have ever had in a shooter online.    … Expand
  81. cygwin
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Awesome sp, some bugs and issues are still plaguing some ppl but they should get fixed overtime. If you played open beta and liked it, you will love final release.
  82. Vedranius
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    What to say... Best FPS of the year! Best MP of the year too! But, still... There are little tweaks in the game that needs to be update, and yeah DICE already said they are working on it! Battlelog thing maybe isn't that good, and crashes the game, and have some bugs, but as I said EA, DICE and Origin are already working on a new patch!
    SP maybe isn't that good, but MP just pwns!
    From    What to say... Best FPS of the year! Best MP of the year too! But, still... There are little tweaks in the game that needs to be update, and yeah DICE already said they are working on it! Battlelog thing maybe isn't that good, and crashes the game, and have some bugs, but as I said EA, DICE and Origin are already working on a new patch!
    SP maybe isn't that good, but MP just pwns!
    From flying jets, helicopters, tanks, jeeps, to brutal strategy fighting, thinking, captioning points, rushing, unlocking all the stuff you can, just amazingly brings you back into game for more and more and more!
    Also, upcoming DLC - Back To Karkand, will show us what really Battlefield is!
    Big maps, enchanced destructions, new weapons, vehicles, just in the style of DICE!
    Also, on DRMB's podcast, someone mentioned that would be nice if DICE make an BF3 - WW2, so to see a World War in the Frostbite 2 look, and maybe, who knows we see the expansion for it!
    From now on, as DICE said, Frostbite 2, and BF3 which uses it's engine, which is so big and powerful, we can expect just everything!
    Maybe there aren't mods from third party devs, but who knows, when people get better PCs, and DICE realize that it's time to give developers a mod making availability, this game will pwn even more!

    So, I'll talk more about MP style and feeling:

    CONQUEST MODE: PTFO, PTFO and PTFO! Help your team, help your squad, learn new routes, stick with squad/team, or go with your squad to capture the point, but be prepared for EVERYTHING!
    Use vehicles! Destroy vehicles!
    Try every weapon, unlock all of the weapon upgrades of weapon you really like! ;)
    Play the class that suits best for you, and you really like it!
    If you are unlocking, and getting used to the class, CONQUEST is maybe a good choice, cuz everything is in CONQUEST, from RUSH, TDM to learning strategy and how to work as a player of that class!
    If you are n00b at some class, stick with the team/squad, and assist them!
    If you are medic, REVIVE them, no matter what! Yeah yeah, somebody will say DRMB, but, you got points for every revive, but still, be sure not to revive dead soldier, and to be dead again

    RUSH:
    Fast, brutal fight!
    FFS! if not PTFO, you lost
    Don't go for your damn K/D, K/D doesn't matter at all! Only if you are defending!
    PTFO, if your's M-COM is armed, DISARM it! :)

    Using of weapons and attachments in RUSH:
    maybe some of you already know that tac-light is kinda OP in BF3 (getting nerf in upcoming patch), so in some situations is very good, but be sure to not show your position to the enemy with it... Same with the laser attachment!
    Use supressor! :)
    Use IRNV! This attachment is just like AIMBOT from DICE :D M416/SCAR-H/M249 or any other accuracy good weapon + IRNV + SUPRESSOR + AMMO = pWNS!

    TDM:
    For someone yei, for someone nei...
    But, if you like 1 on 1 fight, or 1 vs 32, or 32 vs 32, or just aggressive, adrenaline fight, with many spawn camps, spawning behind you, or spawning in front of your enemy, and such, go for it! :D
    Must say, it's fun to play, it's OK for weapon unlocking, and to test all weapon, gadget, attachment combinations! Try it out!

    Conclusion:

    PROs:
    - awesome graphics and audio, which is almost as real as you are there (must have 5.1, 7.1 set!), sound of bullets (every bullet sounds different, depending on weapon, gadget, supressor...), explosions, walking, running, flying jets, just EVERYTHING!
    - ranks, and all is about unlocks, which will just say to you COME BACK, I need to unlock more, what's coming next, oh, must play it!
    - TEAMPLAY! - yeah, this game (compairing to CoD) is really teamplay/squad oriented, if you don't play as a team, or you don't take objectives with your whole team, you just LOST! So, help your TEAM! ;)
    - Prone! Added again, from BF2, very startegically, and maybe someone will say it's a camping thing, but it isn't, when someone see's you, you are dead, no matter what... But still, prone is awesome for taking objectives, for hiding, also be sure to check prone enemy with some bullets to see is it dead, or prone :D
    - Vehicles, jet flying is so amazing, and so realistic, that everyone want to fly jets! Unlocking stuff for jets adds the another lvl to this game, which will set you for hours and hours in the **** trying to destroy enemy jets, helicopters, tanks and such!
    - Classes! Different from BFBC2, but, very nicely done!
    - Bullet drop!
    - Health regen.
    - Hardcore mode
    - You must buy this game! ;)

    CONs:
    - Battlelog bugs, but still, guys from DICE are working on it every single day! - Some ingame things, like spawns, tac-light, OP weapons, but that's still being updated - For new players, it'll be hard to start, and for CoD player (they'll just die) xD j/k - and maybe a PC optimization, but still, this game needs some of PC juice, and that's normal! Cya on BattleField! ;)    … Expand
  83. skaterhavoc
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    I love this game it is not stupid simple like halo it it requires actual skill and team work unlike CoD and if they work this one like the rest oit their games it will have a long life with lot of DLC that will actually be worth paying for unlike the crap that comes out DLC wise for CoD
  84. bopeSpartacus
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Very good game, if you want to play a war game, buy BF3. For me is the best war game. Very nice graphics and destruction of buildings is very real. I play only in multiplayer and is nice.
  85. pepodmc
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    this game has great, great graphics, it´s a fun game, a good campaing , and there are a lot of things like animations and stages that are really , really good.....
  86. ManOfLittleWord
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    This IS the pinnacle of multiplayer gaming experience. Combining destructible environments, gigantic scaled maps, stunning graphical effects, vehicle warfare and a PERFECT blend of balancing the different classes to form a gaming environment that actually requires teamwork, this game is absolutely a masterpiece.
  87. FireKnight31
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Since the days on BF2 I've been waiting to see that big number 3 at the end of the classic Battlefield font when looking at a store for new games to play. I was so happy to see the first teaser I nearly exploded with joy and as time moved on I only got more excited with each new trailer showing off the lovely Frostbite 2 engine this game would be made on. It all looked so promising, butSince the days on BF2 I've been waiting to see that big number 3 at the end of the classic Battlefield font when looking at a store for new games to play. I was so happy to see the first teaser I nearly exploded with joy and as time moved on I only got more excited with each new trailer showing off the lovely Frostbite 2 engine this game would be made on. It all looked so promising, but soon my "fanboyism" was put aside to look at this logically.

    Having gone through DICE game launches before I knew it was bond to go bad cause a game like this, with a brand new engine, is bond to have a few bugs. Well with the launch of the Beta i got a some taste of the game. I was happy to a point when the game actually managed to damage my CPU. Needless to say I was shocked, but it was easily looked over as I was already looking into replacements before the beta.

    The Beta Game itself was broken, bugged, and for the most part a Beta. The main idea of it was to stress test the servers that would be used on PC. This I understood well and looked over many issues while still pointing them out so they would get sorted before release.

    Release Day. My Computer ready with shiny new parts, an upgrade to the OS, and the game installed. So far not bad. Origin annoyed me a little, but I wanted to get to the game so I looked past it for the time being. I clicked on the exe and....Firefox opened to BattleLog. OK not a total surprise I pretty much expected it to do that after playing the Beta. I set up my profile, find a few old friends, join my platoon, and then straight to the server browser. Sadly however that was also still on BattleLog. This is getting annoying. I was hoping for an in-game browser, but oh well.

    After getting in game I notice right away the difference between Retail and Beta. The game is beautiful! Even on the lowest possible setting. Gameplay was smooth, the weapons looked awesome, and acted like I'd expect them to. The map Caspian Border is such an awesome place and looks to have that classic Battlefield feel......to a point.

    Like most maps in this game I've played on(all of them) it's flag points for Conquest(which for most BF2 vets is the go-to game mode) are WAY to close to each other. Getting to each one is nothing more then a hope, skip, and really that's it. No jump. Although I loved the map I was kind of sadden to see this. I was hoping for a classic BF feel in the maps. If I needed to get from point to point in BF2 I needed a Jeep, Tank, or Chopper to get me there as fast as possible. In BF3 I can sprite there just fine, no need to waste the chopper on transport I'm fine on foot.

    After a few matches I went back to BattleLog to see how the state tracking is. So far it hasn't given me a single problem. I love that I don't have to go search for a random 3rd party site to see my states out-of-game. BattleLog itself isn't a bad idea. I like having the forums, stats, friends list, and the Battle Feed which shows off how good my friends are.

    I however don't like that I'm forced to launch the game through BattleLog. I'm not happy with this being the "Future of Gaming" when an In-game menu is something all games should have. Gimmicks like this are what makes or breaks the game for some people. It also doesn't help that we also need Origin to play even when it doesn't nothing for the game. Origin and BattleLog don't even work together. Its a waste of space on my computer and just flat out annoying.

    ON top of these things the game itself is still bugged in a few ways. Not all issues from the Beta were completely fixed or removed. The in-game Chat Box is too big, The Tactical Flash Light is as bright or brighter then the sun, and I still can check my ping while in-game which for an OCD ping checker like me is very VERY annoying.

    In closing I'd like to say that despite the problems, and annoyances. The game is fun. I can't say if it's a complete Battlefield game or not, but I can say I will most likely be enjoying this game for a long time. Sooner or later a Patch or two will hit and like with all other Battlefield before. Problems will be fixed. I trust DICE that much at least.    … Expand
  88. user
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    The most beautiful game on the planet, it has very realistic engine and its a real warfare not like mw3, look at the graphics man its awesome, you can drive you can shoot you do what you want in this game, ea invest a lot of money in this game so that is the reason i support this game, activision mw3 uses old engine and old games sold for a price of new
  89. bjaronik
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    I just crashed a jet into a sniper who was spawn sniping.....................................................do I need to say more? Buy Battlefield 3!
  90. Leemz
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    This is without a doubt the FPS of the year and sets the standard for the next fps games to come. The multiplayer is such a joy and has the "addiction" factor. For someone who played a LOT of Bad Company 2 I was afraid it would the same but I was happily surprised that it wasn't. The game play feels like a hybrid between BC2 and BF2, just perfect. I would give this game a 10/10, but theThis is without a doubt the FPS of the year and sets the standard for the next fps games to come. The multiplayer is such a joy and has the "addiction" factor. For someone who played a LOT of Bad Company 2 I was afraid it would the same but I was happily surprised that it wasn't. The game play feels like a hybrid between BC2 and BF2, just perfect. I would give this game a 10/10, but the browser interface needs a little bit of work. I'm not even going to go into the Single player experience as NO ONE cares about that.… Expand
  91. Kurze
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Think of the single player as a tutorial system and this game makes a lot more sense. Fundamentally Battlefield is always about the multiplayer, and this has a fantastic multiplayer system. Most of the criticism has to focus on the awful Origin, but blaming that on Battlefield would be like blaming Left 4 Dead on any issues Steam had.
  92. Octagon
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Great game. Single player is garbage, it's linear and on rails. DICE should of put all resources into multiplayer. Anyway, multiplayer is amazing, great mix of maps, although some maps aren't good, amazing sounds, awesome graphics, many approaches to playing the game.
  93. raed1996
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    DICE has just made one of the best online military shot em ups out. And, thanks to the revolutionary Frostbite 2 game engine, it is the prettiest way to do battle - as long as you play it on a PC rather than a console
  94. Zmaster
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Multilayer is amazing, the game has no bugs, runs perfectly and looks amazing. This game is the best game ever made and will be forever. You never get bored with the amount of ways to play on each map. This game deserves a 10000/10. If you don't have this game then you are a massive noob.
  95. evilneil
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    BF3 is epic in every way, it combines what made BF2 the best PC game of all time and adds on that, with tons of new stuff, awesome maps, amazing graphics and sound, and that BF game play that we all love and bringing back 64 players the way it was meant to be played.. BF3 is the only military FPS you should drop a dollah on...
  96. iceburn91
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    THE BEST GAME EVER MADE!!!!!!!!!!!! SUPER SP AND MP SUPER ACTION!!! YOU REALLY FILL WAR!!!!

    MAC7421 FCK YE! Top notch graphics, beautiful enviroments, excellent and realistic sound effects. And a really superb, fun, action packed and strategy based gameplay with really good single player and co-op modes and just an awesome multiplayer mode with so much freedom of choice and tons of    THE BEST GAME EVER MADE!!!!!!!!!!!! SUPER SP AND MP SUPER ACTION!!! YOU REALLY FILL WAR!!!!

    MAC7421 FCK YE!
    Top notch graphics, beautiful enviroments, excellent and realistic sound effects. And a really superb, fun, action packed and strategy based gameplay with really good single player and co-op modes and just an awesome multiplayer mode with so much freedom of choice and tons of unlockables, make Battlefield 3 one of best first person shooters available in the market right now and makes it a must buy for any fan of the FPS genre.    … Expand
  97. Friar
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    This game has been worth the wait. I love the new Frostbite 2 engine. It is simply stunning. Amazing visuals and the destruction is AWESOME. Single player is fun, but does provide a challenge. Unfortunately its a shooter on rails, not free roaming, but who buys a Battlefield for SP anyways. Multi players is insane. Great squad based gameplay, well designed maps, overall its fun andThis game has been worth the wait. I love the new Frostbite 2 engine. It is simply stunning. Amazing visuals and the destruction is AWESOME. Single player is fun, but does provide a challenge. Unfortunately its a shooter on rails, not free roaming, but who buys a Battlefield for SP anyways. Multi players is insane. Great squad based gameplay, well designed maps, overall its fun and simply entertaining. Co-op is interesting. I had more fun in this than the single player. I was expecting just being able to go through the SP with a buddy, but Co-Op is it s own mini-series. Very interesting concept. However, it seemed under developed, almost as an afterthought (or an extra game mode to stick on the box). I hope this will be expanded later on with DLC or expansions. This game is definitely going to be around for years, like BF2. I debated dockeding a point because of the terribly low ceilings for the jets in some maps. I have a feeling this has something to do with being able to support the consoles, and I hope it gets patched out of the pc version - so if your a flyer, you've been warned. And there is no default ingame voice for squads. You have to set up a party in Origins to use voice, if your not in a squad with clannies utilizing TS/Vent. I would definitely recommend buying this game.… Expand
  98. ETisME
    Nov 10, 2011
    8
    The single player really what is pulling the score from a 9. The multiplayer is as expected, AMAZING. From the top notch lighting effect, combined with the awesome sound effect, even for a non-fps fan like me, it is a real treat. Rarely any games have impressed me so much that can get me interested in game type that I don't relaly play much.
  99. Bastion
    Nov 10, 2011
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I will start off with the single player and move onto the multi player.
    The story is very standard. The main bad guys are quite generic and the locations are, for the most part, uninspired. The gun play is quite good, you need to use some tactics if you are to survive and there are a few scripted sequences which liven things up a little. I have a few problems with the mission design because some missions seemed like they were ripped right out of other games. The most obvious of these "borrowed" missions, as I will call them, is one called 'Night Shift'. In said mission, you start off as a marksman who must first make his way through a city, following orders from a senior so that you don't get caught by enemy patrols, to a vantage point which you provide covering fire from. This mission, to me at least, felt just like I was playing the mission "All Ghillied Up" from Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare. The similarity only got stronger towards the end of the mission, where you back yourself into a corner, lay claymore mines all around yourself and then have to protect a wounded ally from enemy fire. After a certain amount of time, you then have to run out, through enemy fire, to your extraction helicopter which is waiting outside. This is almost an exact replica of the mission which directly succeeds "All Ghillied Up", which is called "One Shot, One Kill". However, Night Shift is a very good level and I had a lot of fun playing it, so this likeliness serves more as an annoyance to me than a game stopper. I think where the single player shined for me was the protagonists that you play throughout the game. There are I think four in total, two of which only appear for a single mission each. These protagonists have very cleverly designed and incredibly immersive vehicle missions. One a mission where you are in a Jet Aircraft and one a where you take the machine gun and main gun in an M1A2 Abrams Main Battle Tank. These missions are defiantly the most memorable and, in my opinion, the most fun. The other two protagonists are an American and a Russian, I will not go into their missions specifically, but I will say that the use of the Russian protagonist to make, what I thought was, a subtle and incredibly relevant comment on the readiness of American security services to blame the Russians for a travesty that they did not commit. I enjoyed the Russian protagonist's missions immensely, not just for this reason, but also because they had the most variety and most interesting locations.

    The campaign is good, not great, so how does the multi player, arguably the pillar of the Battlefield franchise, stand up to the test?

    Disappointingly. It is not bad by any stretch of the imagination, I have poured hours into this multi player, including the beta, and I intend to continue doing so. Now I have not played Battlefield 2 so I make a massive assumption in saying that Battlefield 3 multi player feels more like the most recent Medal of Honour than it does a proper Battlefield game. Now I love both Battlefield Bad Company 2 and Medal of Honour, so either way, I enjoy the multi player. I was, however, hoping for more intense, explosion ridden, cover debris covered, team focused multi player. This, unfortunately, is not the case. There are hardly any opportunities to show off Frostbite 2's lovely destruction physics and the game seems more focused on run-and-gun game play. This is a shame as I was hoping for an experience more like that of Bad Company 2. Now that I have had my little rant, I can tell you that the multi player for Battlefield 3 is outstanding. The intensity is still there, something I feel Medal of Honour lacked, the team play, while not as focused as before, is still there and still rewarding you for helping your team by providing them with ammo or health, reviving them or providing a forward spawn point for them etcetera.

    In conclusion, I love this game, I think it was well worth my time and money and I can almost guarantee it will be worth yours as well. I do not think the games flaws, of which, admittedly, there are many, get in the way of the fun at all. I give the game a hearty eight and eagerly await DICE's next instalment.    … Expand
  100. AmigaFan
    Nov 10, 2011
    8
    Beautiful update to the BF series, but there are problems to be fixed.
    Some of the inital maps are excellent, but many feel too bottlenecked, and closed in. The addition of a few extra expansive maps such as Harvest Day and Heavy Metal would be appreciated.
    Weapon selection is excellent, and it's nice to see EA make sniping more challenging again. Once glitches are fixed and new maps come    Beautiful update to the BF series, but there are problems to be fixed.
    Some of the inital maps are excellent, but many feel too bottlenecked, and closed in. The addition of a few extra expansive maps such as Harvest Day and Heavy Metal would be appreciated.
    Weapon selection is excellent, and it's nice to see EA make sniping more challenging again.
    Once glitches are fixed and new maps come out on DLC, this is a definite keeper    … Expand
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#8 Best PC Game of 2011
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#6 Most Discussed PC Game of 2011
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#5 Most Shared PC Game of 2011

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 61 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 60 out of 61
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 61
  3. Negative: 0 out of 61
  1. Computer Games Online RO
    Mar 7, 2012
    86
    It's all a matter of taste, after all. They each provide a certain type of entertainment – when talking about Battlefield 3, it involves a bigger game, more open in its possibilities and more spectacular. But on a longer timeline, less frantic and with fewer Bruce Willis scenes than the mass appeal beast it set itself to dethrone.
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  2. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jan 20, 2012
    80
    No, Battlefield 3 is not the best game of today. But good looking – definitely. It also has an absolutely addictive multiplayer. Who needs more? [Dec 2011]
  3. PC PowerPlay
    Dec 4, 2011
    90
    Both a triumphant leap forward and a return to form for the Battlefield series. This is the best multiplayer shooter on PC. [Christmas 2011, p.58]
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