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  1. Nov 10, 2011
    8
    Very good game, however it's currently riddled with bugs, and the initial activation on launch day was a nightmare. Hopefully the bugs are sorted in a patch soon, but other than that the game is very good.
  2. Oct 27, 2012
    9
    It has its flaws. I don't like EAs ethics, DLCs, and the single player is pretty bad, but ultimately I have over 200 hours of playtime and I keep going back to the game. It's fun to play, fairly well balanced, and it is updated far more than any other battlefield was. You're missing out if you're not giving it a try, especially when you can get it now for a fairly cheap price.
  3. Nov 13, 2011
    8
    The game promotes team play, something a similar game seems to stear away from. The single player is really with I'm only giving it an 8, it's there but it short and sweet. The multiplayer is really what this game was made for, and unfortunetly it's noticeable in the single player campaign. The MP has unlocks and "kits" that help you keep playing with goals and customization
  4. Nov 16, 2012
    9
    The game, both single player and multiplayer, is a joy to play. Compared to COD, the multiplayer has a high learning curve but once you start to feel the game, you'll never look back. The premium edition at $40 is an incredible value, with plenty of stunning maps from the included DLC offering something for everyone. I find the vehicule-centric maps are the best, but close quarters mapsThe game, both single player and multiplayer, is a joy to play. Compared to COD, the multiplayer has a high learning curve but once you start to feel the game, you'll never look back. The premium edition at $40 is an incredible value, with plenty of stunning maps from the included DLC offering something for everyone. I find the vehicule-centric maps are the best, but close quarters maps can also be fun from time to time. The only negatives are Origin, which I just ignore, and the lack of proper in-game VOIP, which is not the end of the world if you use teamspeak or whatever. Expand
  5. Apr 11, 2012
    8
    Love it, put nearly 200 hours into this game now, its not perfect, and I really wish DICE had put commander mode in again, but its still a great fun game to play with friends.
  6. Nov 12, 2011
    9
    First off I want to state I didn't buy this game for the single player and from what I read you shouldn't. However, multiplayer is far from lackluster. Amazing graphics and sounds. A game that stresses team work and strategy rather than the same old CoD run and gunning it has turned into with MW3. This game puts you in a real battlefield and you leave wanting more.
  7. Nov 12, 2011
    9
    Awesome graphic ans sound! Beautifull landscape, large game arena, great effects shows that the developers have done a great job! But there are some bugs which I think will fix soon
  8. Nov 12, 2011
    9
    Best graphics, lot weapons and geadgets. 64 player on PC , BIG maps .....An outstanding teamwork based 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.
  9. Nov 13, 2011
    9
    Fantastic multiplayer, exciting though rather short and anticlimactic singleplayer, and fantastic graphics and sound. Yes, there were plenty of game-breaking bugs upon release, but those have since been patched, and now Battlelog works great and keeps track of many interesting stats. Multiplayer has lots to unlock, big, beautiful maps, fantastic hit detection, and glorious vehicularFantastic multiplayer, exciting though rather short and anticlimactic singleplayer, and fantastic graphics and sound. Yes, there were plenty of game-breaking bugs upon release, but those have since been patched, and now Battlelog works great and keeps track of many interesting stats. Multiplayer has lots to unlock, big, beautiful maps, fantastic hit detection, and glorious vehicular battles. Although I'd have much preferred this on Steam, I've had no problems with Origin, honestly. I barely even notice it anymore. The only issue I have is that 64-player battles are incredibly short, chaotic and will sometimes give noticeable network lag. Expand
  10. Nov 13, 2011
    10
    Insanely better than Call of Duty 3. The requirement of aim alone makes it a mile ahead of the competition. Full marks. Really excellent graphics, well optimised for PC.
  11. Nov 13, 2011
    9
    If you buying this game solely for the single player campaign - you will be disappointed, as it's only a cheap copy of the OTHER shooter aka Call of Duty. But if you experienced battlefield series before, you should know that multiplayer is where every single battlefield shines. Sure, the game is not perfect, some minor glitches still laying around waiting for next patch, but it is a greatIf you buying this game solely for the single player campaign - you will be disappointed, as it's only a cheap copy of the OTHER shooter aka Call of Duty. But if you experienced battlefield series before, you should know that multiplayer is where every single battlefield shines. Sure, the game is not perfect, some minor glitches still laying around waiting for next patch, but it is a great fun to play online with up to 31 allies standing on your side. The graphic is beautiful, weapons sound just right, not to mention those huge maps waiting for you to fight in them. No matter you love run and gun, or you like that infamous COD type of camping, the mass amount of unlockable items just suit every type of players. I've played for 40+ hours and never felt repetitive, every single game is a refreshing and joyful experience. honestly, you got to play it to believe it.
    I want to give this game a perfect 10. but single player campaign is a disappointment so I will give this one 9 out of 10.
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  12. Nov 14, 2011
    9
    WOOW! What a beautiful game. I even bought two diff copy's of it. One for PC and one for PS3. Multiplayer is absolutely fantastic. Plenty of guns to unlock and plenty of ways to play. When I don't feel like doing gun fights on my legs I can jump in tank or Heli/plane and do my thing! Single player was good, some people say it's not, but I really liked it. My Mid-high end PC runs this gameWOOW! What a beautiful game. I even bought two diff copy's of it. One for PC and one for PS3. Multiplayer is absolutely fantastic. Plenty of guns to unlock and plenty of ways to play. When I don't feel like doing gun fights on my legs I can jump in tank or Heli/plane and do my thing! Single player was good, some people say it's not, but I really liked it. My Mid-high end PC runs this game stable on mix high/ultra settings with 60FPS. I am very happy with this game! Thank you Expand
  13. Nov 13, 2011
    9
    Great game with some issues that hopefully will be fixed soon! Its worth the money, not like MW3 crap. Multiplayer 9/10, Singleplayer i´ll never play it! Buy it!
  14. Nov 13, 2011
    9
    I like so much this game, both Sp as Mp is fantastic. Realistic weapons and best graphics.
    Portuguese Brazil: Eu gosto muito deste jogo, tanto SP como o Mp é fantástico. Armas realistas e ótimos gráficos.
  15. Nov 14, 2011
    10
    Graphics are incredible, gameplay is phenomenal, this is a true sequel to Battlefield 2, although there are some minor annoyances with the Origin shell, its really not that bad with the few updates that have posted in the last couple weeks, this game dominates COD MW series in multiplayer, no comparison, Where else can you drive a tank, helo, jet, swamp boat straight into battle and notGraphics are incredible, gameplay is phenomenal, this is a true sequel to Battlefield 2, although there are some minor annoyances with the Origin shell, its really not that bad with the few updates that have posted in the last couple weeks, this game dominates COD MW series in multiplayer, no comparison, Where else can you drive a tank, helo, jet, swamp boat straight into battle and not care if it gets **** up, lol. Can't wait for the Back to Karkand release! Expand
  16. Nov 14, 2011
    9
    The best graphics you need. Includes a good campaign and nice multiplayer experience. Needing to start this game through your internet browser is the only downside besides that there are no killstreaks which I would have loved, but since you can see a tank or plane as a killstreak it's no problem. LOVE IT
  17. Nov 14, 2011
    9
    The single player is a vast improvement over bfbc2. The graphics, sound and story are all a great improvement from the previous effort. Like most FPS games the single player feels good but on-rails, more of an interactive movie a fairly enjoyable effort. Not much personal investment in the characters, unlike MOH, which was much more engaging. Multi-player is good, the origin system andThe single player is a vast improvement over bfbc2. The graphics, sound and story are all a great improvement from the previous effort. Like most FPS games the single player feels good but on-rails, more of an interactive movie a fairly enjoyable effort. Not much personal investment in the characters, unlike MOH, which was much more engaging. Multi-player is good, the origin system and it's web based component are not great, but I am sure that will come along with time. I remember hating steam when it was first used. Squad based gameplay is one of my favorite aspects of this particular genre and BF3 delivers on this. Also progressive based gameplay or rush as it is called in bf3 also adds to the challenge. If you are looking for the fast paced aracade FPS games then you are better off playing COD on a console. But if you like to play with your mates in a squad and complete challenges, then BF3 is going to be up your alley. Overall great game, some minor irritations here and there, but defintley woth the money. Expand
  18. Nov 14, 2011
    10
    Although I've selected 10, I really wanted to give it 9,5. I'm not a fanboy of Battlefield, played it for the first time... and totally fell in love. Singleplayer is like 5 out of 10, and co-op is like 7 out of 10. But multiplayer is like 10 out of 5! Such a big maps, such many players, tanks, helis, jets etc. etc. It all makes me believe "hey, I'm really on the battlefield!". It's fun.Although I've selected 10, I really wanted to give it 9,5. I'm not a fanboy of Battlefield, played it for the first time... and totally fell in love. Singleplayer is like 5 out of 10, and co-op is like 7 out of 10. But multiplayer is like 10 out of 5! Such a big maps, such many players, tanks, helis, jets etc. etc. It all makes me believe "hey, I'm really on the battlefield!". It's fun. And having hundreds of bonuses, levels etc. is fun too. In fact, having Battlefield 3 on your PC is fun. Go and buy it. Really. Expand
  19. Nov 14, 2011
    10
    The graphics are pretty stunning. The Frostbite engine, while with a few problems, is overall impressive and fluid. Single player is a short but an entertaining thrill ride, and the overall polish of the game is what I expected. The real sweet is the multiplayer. Massive battles with aerial and ground vehicles on an extremely streamlined system works beautifully. I only have someThe graphics are pretty stunning. The Frostbite engine, while with a few problems, is overall impressive and fluid. Single player is a short but an entertaining thrill ride, and the overall polish of the game is what I expected. The real sweet is the multiplayer. Massive battles with aerial and ground vehicles on an extremely streamlined system works beautifully. I only have some complaints about the whole browser origin system to run the game, as well as the fact that team chat takes up like 1/4 of my screen in multiplayer. Other than that, BF3 is well worth the investment. Forget CoDMW3. This is no direct-port from a previous generation. Expand
  20. Nov 14, 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.
  21. Nov 14, 2011
    9
    Brilliant graphics, the sounds are epic, animations the same. offering a good package of action and fun, enganging massive battles. single player is short but battlefield is designed for multiplayer. Bring the classes revamped, new weapons, and different outfits(camouflages as you unlock it), new perks , many vehicles, and much more. back to karkand will bring the good old epic maps andBrilliant graphics, the sounds are epic, animations the same. offering a good package of action and fun, enganging massive battles. single player is short but battlefield is designed for multiplayer. Bring the classes revamped, new weapons, and different outfits(camouflages as you unlock it), new perks , many vehicles, and much more. back to karkand will bring the good old epic maps and this game will be remenbered for the next decade. The only issues about the game is not even about the game itself but yes about some server side issues and battlelog, I REPEAT IS NOT A GAME ITSELF ISSUE. if you don't have this game BUY IT you wont regret. but remenber this isn't a run-and-gun, this is for team-work and tactical players so if you play run-and-gun be ready to get frustrated quickly. Expand
  22. Nov 14, 2011
    10
    Intense Multiplayer gameplay accompanied by dazzling graphics that are guaranteed to make you drool all over your controller or keyboard. Finally a game that surpasses every single expectation. the gaming monopoly of Call Of Duty had been knocked completely out of the competition.
  23. Nov 14, 2011
    10
    Single-player was bad but who buys BF3 for the single-player? Excellent online play and stat tracking, few bugs here and there but patching is keeping up with what we are finding. MW3 doesn't even compare to the feel of BF3 when your running past a tank as a A-10 flys down onto you strafing it as it blows up next to you!
  24. Nov 14, 2011
    10
    Great multiplayer. Fantastic(but short) cooperative. and medium singleplayer campaign. Amazing graphics. and a perfect audio. Great work DICE, waiting for BF4 or Bad Company 3
  25. Nov 14, 2011
    10
    Game is not perfect but it's not disappointment either unlike Modern warfare 3 this game has potential. I recommend you all to try this game even if you are new. It will take time to get a grip in Multiplayer but you won't regret it.
  26. Nov 14, 2011
    10
    Its a fantastic game. Single player SUCKED though. Not going to lie, BC1 and 2 had at least engaging stories. Unfortunately the destruction isnt all there in the single player and it plays pretty linear. However, you dont buy battlefield 3 for the story byut for the sheer awesomeness of its online. Its absolutel.y beautiful, plays brilliantly with the right equipment and has the soundIts a fantastic game. Single player SUCKED though. Not going to lie, BC1 and 2 had at least engaging stories. Unfortunately the destruction isnt all there in the single player and it plays pretty linear. However, you dont buy battlefield 3 for the story byut for the sheer awesomeness of its online. Its absolutel.y beautiful, plays brilliantly with the right equipment and has the sound effects and visuals that you can expect in combat. (Side note- I was with the 101st ABN in Fallujah and Ramadi Iraq as a infantryman so yes, I know what getting shot at and in some areas, what rpg fragments feel and sound like. Unlike battlefield 3, you wont have to have knee surgery or be incredibly deaf.) This game rocks. It never gets old, it always adapts and changed and is brilliant. I like COD as well so Im not biased but seriously does MW3 just suck after playing ithis?!? Expand
  27. Nov 14, 2011
    10
    Graphics 9.5/10 gameplay 3/10 singeplayer 0/10 multi 2/10 This was to be a shooter and not the adventure.chcesz kupiÄ
  28. Nov 14, 2011
    10
    This game is so nicely made, looks good, feels good, i don't even care about the bugs it started with, hope the patch comes really soon.
    I was COD fan for years, but this one took me by surprise and playing this alot now.
  29. Nov 15, 2011
    8
    The multiplayer is as near perfect as it gets. I personally can't figure out what i would add or take away from it.
    The campaign on the other hand really needs some work. Bad Company 2's campaign wasn't that great either but the great graphics don't make up for the terrible mechanics. Fights get repetitive as enemy's seem to always have the same plan: SHOOT! HIDE! WAIT! SHOOT! DIE! A lot
    The multiplayer is as near perfect as it gets. I personally can't figure out what i would add or take away from it.
    The campaign on the other hand really needs some work. Bad Company 2's campaign wasn't that great either but the great graphics don't make up for the terrible mechanics. Fights get repetitive as enemy's seem to always have the same plan: SHOOT! HIDE! WAIT! SHOOT! DIE! A lot of missed opportunities specifically vehicles! they should of been implemented better and more often.
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  30. Nov 15, 2011
    8
    War. Battlefield 3 brings forth the image of war in its true form, the sound of bullets whizzing passed your ears, sand and dust blocking out the light, the deafness that you suffer after being caught in a mortar strike, this is what awaits you in Battlefield 3. With the powerful new Frostbite 3 engine DICE has brought forth a beautiful looking game, with excellent sound effects thatWar. Battlefield 3 brings forth the image of war in its true form, the sound of bullets whizzing passed your ears, sand and dust blocking out the light, the deafness that you suffer after being caught in a mortar strike, this is what awaits you in Battlefield 3. With the powerful new Frostbite 3 engine DICE has brought forth a beautiful looking game, with excellent sound effects that really hit you when you have your surround on max.

    Singleplayer: So singleplayer has never really been DICES strong point but they still manage to provide an enjoyable experience. Even though you can't topple as many buildings on your foes as you might like to driving a tank and reigning death in a fighter jet sure makes up for it. Overall singleplayer is an enjoyable that experience that for once has the Russians being on the good side!

    Multiplayer: Lets face it this is why you bought Battlefield 3 and to be perfectly honest it's worth every single cent! Whether your a grunt leading the charge to assault the enemy with your M16 or the tank providing valuable heavy weapons support and toppling those pesky buildings with the MCOM stations inside. Battlefield 3's multiplayer has something for everyone. Unlike most other multiplayer focused games *cough* MW3 *cough* Battlefield relies on teamwork, whether its reviving your teammates to keep the ticket counter high or storming capture point B in Operation Metro teamwork is essential for success, no one man armies to be found here.

    Other: Being a game as big as this means that glitches and problems are often found, you can still find the odd leg coming out of the wall, or the person half embedded in the rock, however the real downfall for this game is the crashing problems. This for me personally was only found in the multiplayer section but every 20 - 30mins the game would crash losing all my hard earned exp. however giving time and effort several fixes can be found.

    Overall: A very enjoyable experience, singleplayer could be better but lets face it multiplayer more then makes up for it. The only downside to this game are the numerous crashing problems and people unfamiliar with how battlefield 3 is to be played e.g. People flying helicopters with no gunners or passengers. Singleplayer: 6/10, Enjoyable but could have been done better.
    Multiplayer: 9/10, What makes a Battlefield game so damn good. Enjoyable through out can easily put hundreds of hours into this gane.
    Graphics: 9.5/10
    Sound: 8.5/10
    Overall: 8/10
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  31. Nov 15, 2011
    10
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  32. Nov 15, 2011
    8
    The game looks and plays great. There are some issues, but there seems to be with any of the releases these day. They'll get addressed after a patch cycle or two. The game feels like a return to the days of 1942 and BF2. I've not had any desire to play the single player so I'll not even reference. Battlefield started out as a multi-player franchise, they should just let it stand at that.
  33. Nov 15, 2011
    8
    Very happy with graphics and overall game play. Truly beautiful maps, models and sound. I really wanted to give this game a 10 but in-game communication is horrible. It only shows my "Origin" friends, not my BF3 friends. Why in the world would they make it 2 separate lists? The web-based friends management is beyond bad. In order to see messages I need to refresh my browser. This goes forVery happy with graphics and overall game play. Truly beautiful maps, models and sound. I really wanted to give this game a 10 but in-game communication is horrible. It only shows my "Origin" friends, not my BF3 friends. Why in the world would they make it 2 separate lists? The web-based friends management is beyond bad. In order to see messages I need to refresh my browser. This goes for Chrome and Firefox. Also, no default in-game voice comm? Terrible idea seeing as how squads need to work together in-order to be effective. Too bad this wasn't released through Steam... Expand
  34. Mar 19, 2012
    9
    As a pc gamer it simply makes more use of my pc than any other game. If you judge it by the single-player, you may as well judge a book by it's title. It's a game where if you invest time to learn the maps, it will reward. There are so many things to do in this game besides shooting. If you get bored, put C4 on a jeep and drive into a tank. Use your stealth/suppressors to sneak up and killAs a pc gamer it simply makes more use of my pc than any other game. If you judge it by the single-player, you may as well judge a book by it's title. It's a game where if you invest time to learn the maps, it will reward. There are so many things to do in this game besides shooting. If you get bored, put C4 on a jeep and drive into a tank. Use your stealth/suppressors to sneak up and kill with repair torch. Grab a jet, helicopter or tank. I just can't compare it to any other game including COD games and/or dlc. Expand
  35. Nov 16, 2011
    8
    I have always been a fan of the battlefield series the idea of huge wars with jets flying tanks firing and overall chaos.
    While this is my first delve into the true battlefield trilogy this was a worthwhile venture the game play is brilliant you can really tell how dice have put their heart and soul into this game and it has really paid off the visuals are amazing the sound is immersive
    I have always been a fan of the battlefield series the idea of huge wars with jets flying tanks firing and overall chaos.
    While this is my first delve into the true battlefield trilogy this was a worthwhile venture the game play is brilliant you can really tell how dice have put their heart and soul into this game and it has really paid off the visuals are amazing the sound is immersive and the game play is almost flawless.
    While the campaign has much to be desired we new this wouldn't be a defining feature.
    While I hate how EA handled the release of battlefield the overall game is well worth the money and well worth the wait.
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  36. Nov 20, 2011
    8
    Single player = 6/10 Haven't bothered to finish it yet, not bad just nothing special especially compared to Multiplayer

    Co-Op = 7/10 nice idea, mainly good teamwork just too short especially if trying to unlock everything. Multi = 9/10 Good variety of map sizes more path options for most maps (so its not just a sniper fest like BFBC2) only needs to intergrate teamwork better - not sure
    Single player = 6/10 Haven't bothered to finish it yet, not bad just nothing special especially compared to Multiplayer

    Co-Op = 7/10 nice idea, mainly good teamwork just too short especially if trying to unlock everything.

    Multi = 9/10 Good variety of map sizes more path options for most maps (so its not just a sniper fest like BFBC2) only needs to intergrate teamwork better - not sure how they would do this but maybe give squads specific objectives eg you join a squad to take out objective in rush or certain points in conquest. Rush = almost perfect muliplayer game just need more cohesive team work.

    Graphics = 9.5/10 (needs 3d vision enabled properly but otherwise its the best looking game out there.

    Compared to CODMW3 - if you like teamwork with objectives (or just love great graphics) then BF3 if you like small (read tiny compared to BF3) spray and pray maps that are very intense and are onyl really about the k/d ratio then CODMW3
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  37. Nov 22, 2011
    8
    this game has kept me in suspense for hours i have laughed i have shouted and i have sworn at this game( only reason sworn is because of some of the snipers where you have no clue where they are). this game will keep all of the FPS gamers happy as you will never have the same game twice everytime you go online and play you will learn something new. this game can be incredibly fast or canthis game has kept me in suspense for hours i have laughed i have shouted and i have sworn at this game( only reason sworn is because of some of the snipers where you have no clue where they are). this game will keep all of the FPS gamers happy as you will never have the same game twice everytime you go online and play you will learn something new. this game can be incredibly fast or can slow down while you wait for the on coming storm of the enemy team. Expand
  38. Sep 27, 2019
    10
    a driectx 11 title firt time felt thats it or even refuse to open that time. game remains still best looking modern shooter. guns here so well done. animations 3d visuals some how manage to beat next frostbite titles even like battlefield 4. design of bigger maps like caspian border firestorm to reimagned gulf of oman wake island or biggest bandar desert to closest counter metro to tdma driectx 11 title firt time felt thats it or even refuse to open that time. game remains still best looking modern shooter. guns here so well done. animations 3d visuals some how manage to beat next frostbite titles even like battlefield 4. design of bigger maps like caspian border firestorm to reimagned gulf of oman wake island or biggest bandar desert to closest counter metro to tdm noshal canals one best still. singleplayer felt like so adavence first misson jet mission and night missions effects on lights or reflections everything here look more next gen to today nextgen. 64vs battles with air vehicles to tank qualty enough to be own games even. Expand
  39. Oct 13, 2012
    9
    Amazing game, and endless multiplayer fun. If you are buying for the single player though, definitely pass. The CoD series would be a better choice for single player options. Multiplayer though, this is where it's at.
  40. Mar 30, 2012
    9
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  41. Mar 7, 2012
    9
    It lacks some good sides of previous battlefield installments but grants you an experience with a lot of fun. It was very buggy when its released, DICE fixed the game with last two patches completely (minor bugs remaining). Being co-operative or not is up to the players. You can create parties and join your friend's game. There is good balance between various weapons.

    The game has amazing
    It lacks some good sides of previous battlefield installments but grants you an experience with a lot of fun. It was very buggy when its released, DICE fixed the game with last two patches completely (minor bugs remaining). Being co-operative or not is up to the players. You can create parties and join your friend's game. There is good balance between various weapons.

    The game has amazing visuals and very nice engine and maybe the best sounds I ve ever heard. The weapon en environmental sound effecst are just like in reality. After hours of play, when you go outside , you realize how bf3 mimics the real environmental acoustic effects.

    Great game shortly.
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  42. Mar 7, 2012
    8
    Alright, Battlefield 3.. I commented COD MW3, now it's your turn! What to say.. well, therefore i am NOT any fanboy of any games. Alright.. Battlefield 3 was the first Battlefield i ever played, and i have to say it did not dissapoint me. Very good graphics, Frostbite engine 2 was pretty nice. I preferred Crysis's Cryengine 3, but that is just an opinion. For the gameplay, it feels veryAlright, Battlefield 3.. I commented COD MW3, now it's your turn! What to say.. well, therefore i am NOT any fanboy of any games. Alright.. Battlefield 3 was the first Battlefield i ever played, and i have to say it did not dissapoint me. Very good graphics, Frostbite engine 2 was pretty nice. I preferred Crysis's Cryengine 3, but that is just an opinion. For the gameplay, it feels very realistic. When you crouch, you actually do the movement of crouching, not like MW3. YOu jump from high? You do the movement of hitting the ground. The campaign was short, but very good. The Multiplayer is where this game has it's potential at highnest strenght. Very good gameplay, the UI is crappy though, but that again is an opinion. So overall, i do not give this a 10, because the campaign is short, the Multiplayer UI is disgusting. But totally a better game than the Money Machine MW3. Please, do not get tricked, and buy Battlefield 3. Also waiting on Medal of Honor: Warfighter. Worth your 59,99$ ! The developpers actually made a game worth to spend time on. Thanks for staying true EA! The same with Crysis! EA (Crytek also) But thanks for staying true to your fans! Expand
  43. Mar 11, 2012
    9
    Battlefield 3 is good modern successor to previous episodes. Team work is needed for the multiplayer a lot otherwise you will likely find yoursefl dying often. But when you have your buddies to cover you the games is pushed to the whole new level. Lots of machinery to drive just like the old days.

    Single player is weaker spot of the game in my opinion. I found story rather not interesting
    Battlefield 3 is good modern successor to previous episodes. Team work is needed for the multiplayer a lot otherwise you will likely find yoursefl dying often. But when you have your buddies to cover you the games is pushed to the whole new level. Lots of machinery to drive just like the old days.

    Single player is weaker spot of the game in my opinion. I found story rather not interesting or even boring sometimes.

    All in all Battlefield series was always about multiplayer so 9 is well deserved. The game came out fairly polished without major game breaking features.
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  44. Mar 11, 2012
    10
    Out of nowhere Battlefield 3 came to shake up it's competitors, and it did just that. This has been the long awaited return of the original Battlefield series and it came back with a bang, Whilst it may lack an amazing blockbuster singleplayer like its rival, it allows players to become farmiliar with the game before heading online where the true magic happens. What makes this game uniqueOut of nowhere Battlefield 3 came to shake up it's competitors, and it did just that. This has been the long awaited return of the original Battlefield series and it came back with a bang, Whilst it may lack an amazing blockbuster singleplayer like its rival, it allows players to become farmiliar with the game before heading online where the true magic happens. What makes this game unique is it's use of detail, from destroying buildings, to knifing, to watching ambient scenery, it can have pause moments and you will want to come back for more. What I originally saw from a Brothers in Arms demo video, the use of 1st person acting became a reality, being able to see your own character climb over obsticals gives the player a better sense of immersion and really adds to the level of detail the developers wanted to give players. This game also boasts extremely large maps, weapons and attatchments, and state of the art graphics which can be a bit of a challenge for the older systems, so be warned. The DLC content is also detailed, as for the frist time I've ever seen on a mainstream game, weapons! which really gives the game more life, and the upcoming DLC will see that for many more months to come, I think Dice realised they don't have to release a game EVERY YEAR to win over its audience, a single come back has already done that. I cannot say this enough, but teamwork is a must in this game, rambo just dont cut it and you'll be 6 feet under before you know it. Sure there's a few bugs here and there but Dice are already on top of the situation and a large patch is on its way. An amazing game, and i cant wait for the dlc. To the battlefield! Expand
  45. Mar 15, 2012
    10
    The Best FPS GAME I EVER PLAYED IN MY LIFE!
    HD DESTRCTION.
    TANKS
    JEEPS
    JETS
    HELICOPTERS

    BIG AND SMALL MAPS!

    listen to me. BUY THIS GAME U WILL SO **** LOVE IT
  46. Apr 24, 2012
    10
    I think, Battlefield 3 is the best game in the style of action. At least for me. EA Games have shown that they are able and know how to create high-quality games
  47. Mar 25, 2012
    10
    This is a first person shooter game with an amazing online component. It has several game modes, like team death match, conquest (Flag Capture) and Rush (Detonate some specific targets). It has a lot of weapons and gadgets to unlock. This game is on the elite club in the graphic department. On the negative side, chat quality is awful, you will need to use a third party software for chatThis is a first person shooter game with an amazing online component. It has several game modes, like team death match, conquest (Flag Capture) and Rush (Detonate some specific targets). It has a lot of weapons and gadgets to unlock. This game is on the elite club in the graphic department. On the negative side, chat quality is awful, you will need to use a third party software for chat (like teamspeak..or skype) and the game occasionally can lost the audio in the middle of the battle. Also, there is a substantial number of cheaters playing this game (especially on the PC version), so try to stay in protected servers. Anyway, the PC version of this game is the superior version: up to 64 players can play together in a match, and vehicles are more in here than in the consoles (PS3 and Xbox) version. You don't need a super computer to play this, a $500-600$ (or even cheaper) PC with at least a $90 video card can play this game on medium settings with a descent frame rate. Expand
  48. Mar 26, 2012
    9
    Nice pure graphics with amazing gameplay, what else do you want ? it is the best shooter i ever played and if you are a fan of action shooters you have to play this game
  49. Apr 3, 2012
    10
    this is a fantastic game for the pc. the graphics are awesome and the multiplayer will get you hooked for months and even years to come. blowing jeeps across caspian border will never end. singleplayer is not that good however, and i just think of it as a tutorial on multiplayer.
  50. Apr 5, 2012
    10
    i just finished making an account on metacritic just to type a fair review of this game. first i must say is, this game is ages away from modern warfare 3. im not sure how the game was before they fixed all the bugs because i just bought it like a week ago. but my computer runs it on max settings at 60 fps with no problem whatsoever and the gameplay is incredibly realistic. i was one ofi just finished making an account on metacritic just to type a fair review of this game. first i must say is, this game is ages away from modern warfare 3. im not sure how the game was before they fixed all the bugs because i just bought it like a week ago. but my computer runs it on max settings at 60 fps with no problem whatsoever and the gameplay is incredibly realistic. i was one of the people complaining badly about this game when the beta was out and thought there was no fixing this game. i hated origin and all. but after really checking the origin page out, i see is actually a great idea. im actually on queu for a match right now while i type this and when i can get in, it will just launch on its own. meaning i can do whatever i want with my computer instead of trying over and over to get into a server. i honestly dont see any flaws on this game other than the characters voices when you ask for back up and medic ext. i got this game on ebay for 25 dollars and just because i was so hesistant to try it based on what the beta showed me. but as the game is now, is well worth 60dollars and dice did an excellent job. this is coming from a bf2 fan also. i played all the call of duties and felt it was for kids and i end up selling it back to gamestop a few weeks after buying them. battlefield in the other hand is a mans game and bf3 has no competition right now in my eyes. try this game and i guarantee you wont regret your purchase. just make sure your computer can handle it. im maxing the game out right now at 40-60fps with a alienware m17x r3. i7 2.4ghz(3.5 turbo boost) 4gb 1600mhz ram. gtx 580m. 7200rpm hardrive. Expand
  51. Apr 10, 2012
    10
    Great game, beautiful, new, and one that cares about its buyers(so far). Unbelievable game...been playing it for about 5 hours now and it's wonderful. The multiplayer is bigger and better than all the previous BF games. The shooting mechanics are top notch and the map design exquisite. Pick the game up!
  52. Apr 22, 2012
    9
    The singleplayer campaign was horrifying! but at least the multiplayer shows some promise. The game is very polished but lacking developer attention after release. Battlefield 3 was laggy and sometimes unplayable due to frequent amount of crashing. But in the end, they patched most of the troubles and it's worth every penny! 9/10 -the-epikninja
  53. Apr 21, 2012
    10
    Great game, plenty of weapons, and patches and fixes are being developed, I really enjoyed when vehicles start to beep, this games is like bf2 but even more real! big thanks ti JICE and EA!
  54. Nov 21, 2014
    8
    This game was a 9.5/10, but that was is 2013. Only get this game if you want to play Conquest on the stock maps, there are hardly any servers actually running this game.
  55. Apr 4, 2013
    8
    One of the best military 1st person shooters to come out. Visually stunning, with great textures and lighting. The Gameplay is similar to any other 1st person military shooter though, but only difference is that the game has some nice 'QTE' moments during gameplay action. There are a variety of gameplay as well, like firing cannons from a tank, to playing as a foot soldier, and to doingOne of the best military 1st person shooters to come out. Visually stunning, with great textures and lighting. The Gameplay is similar to any other 1st person military shooter though, but only difference is that the game has some nice 'QTE' moments during gameplay action. There are a variety of gameplay as well, like firing cannons from a tank, to playing as a foot soldier, and to doing special operation missions. The Game is probably more about the Multiplay and its really good. But the Singleplayer mode is just as interesting and gives a good burn time. Overall, an excellent game with amazing graphics and despite the repeated formula of other 1st person military shooters, this game was interesting enough to keep me going and completing it. Expand
  56. Apr 26, 2013
    10
    Single Player: Actually pretty awesome I had a lot of fun playing this game on single player it was rush.
    Multiplayer: Now were getting to the good stuff there is around 30GB of Maps on this game lol, and without going into to much details this game is one of the best FPS games i have ever played. Well done Dice you have earned my next purchase by showing all of us that your not out to
    Single Player: Actually pretty awesome I had a lot of fun playing this game on single player it was rush.
    Multiplayer: Now were getting to the good stuff there is around 30GB of Maps on this game lol, and without going into to much details this game is one of the best FPS games i have ever played. Well done Dice you have earned my next purchase by showing all of us that your not out to steal are money like Activision(don't support them).
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  57. Apr 10, 2013
    10
    Melhor FPS/Simulador de guerra atualmente, não tem nem como comparar com MW3, primeiramente porque estão em categorias diferentes e segundo porque o motor grafico usado no BF3 surpreendente, já no MW3 o mesmo usado no MW2 sem novidades...
  58. Apr 26, 2013
    10
    I love this game, its great. but I have to admit the Single-Player was really boring. So Im gonna give the score to the multiplayer, the graphics are great, the gameplay is balanced, I would recommend this game only on PC, since the 64 players servers, not much problems with the game itself. 10/10 no questions asked.
  59. Apr 26, 2013
    8
    I honestly didn't think that much of the single player. The story is OK it held my attention enough for me to want to complete it however I think it just lacks something..... just doesn't seem to evoke very much emotion from the player or create much attachment to the characters in my opinion.

    Now the multiplayer is a whole different ball game! This game is worth buying for the
    I honestly didn't think that much of the single player. The story is OK it held my attention enough for me to want to complete it however I think it just lacks something..... just doesn't seem to evoke very much emotion from the player or create much attachment to the characters in my opinion.

    Now the multiplayer is a whole different ball game! This game is worth buying for the multiplayer alone!
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  60. May 9, 2013
    8
    Battlefield 3 has a bad Singleplayer with endless Quick Time Events.
    But the Multiplayer is good und the Premium Maps too.
    The Graphics and Sounds are very nice.
    Buy it, if you want to play the Mutliplayer, but not for the campaign
  61. May 5, 2013
    9
    BF3 is an amazing MP accomplishment. Everything the MP does is near perfect. This game is just a blast to play. The shooting mechanics and vehicle mechanics are second to none. I can't stress enough how shockingly fun the gunplay in the game is. It's tight. It's fluid. and it's unforgiving if you don't know what your doing. I was a poor console player for a very long time. I played PS3BF3 is an amazing MP accomplishment. Everything the MP does is near perfect. This game is just a blast to play. The shooting mechanics and vehicle mechanics are second to none. I can't stress enough how shockingly fun the gunplay in the game is. It's tight. It's fluid. and it's unforgiving if you don't know what your doing. I was a poor console player for a very long time. I played PS3 version for about the first 4 months of release and had over 150 hours in the game. Well I got me a 560ti, quad core processor and 8GB's of Ram and haven't looked back since. This game is amazing.AMAZING. On PC. It's night and day the epic ness, the precision the polish. I use to play CS 1.6 competitively and the gunplay in CS- which I considered the best, but BF3 does it better. Every little thing you do to a weapon- adding a foregrip, heavey barrel, optic, laser...... Everything affects it's performance. So cool. The game is such a blast to play. Awesome. Expand
  62. Dec 20, 2015
    9
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  63. May 15, 2013
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's amazing game ever. I like the graphics and interface. Different by other games. But, has many errors on multiplay and High graphic option and Ultra option are not different much. I'm glad to play and buy this game. No regret I got. Gamers have to play this game, and develop this BF3 forever. Expand
  64. May 18, 2013
    10
    the game is just amazing easily the best multiplayer i have played... EVER while the campaign is lackluster it has its perks like an easy way to admire the beautiful graphics that is the frostbite 2 seriously how does DICE do this overral this is a brilliant easily a contender to be one of my best games.
  65. May 19, 2013
    9
    Definitely a must-have game,multiplayer is the most fun experience I have ever seen,visually stunning and gameplay is so good.Only bad side is it's singleplayer,but whatever battlefield is a multiplayer based game and dice did a very good job on it.
  66. Dec 12, 2015
    10
    Gameplay : 10
    Graphics : 10
    Story : 7
    Sound : 10
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    Overall : 10
  67. Dec 24, 2020
    8
    Gameplay: 9, Graphics: 9. Story: 6. This game sucks over 100 hours from me. When i've first play it i was so impress by the amazing gun play and jaw dropping graphics. The gun play are so addicting because the the weapon were so fun to play with combine with the graphics and animations that blew me away despite being a 2011 game, but the story is... it just so bad
  68. Jul 4, 2017
    8
    Battlefield 3 is a fantastic game. Featuring spectacular graphics and physics with the incredible new Frostbite 2 Engine, satisfying and responsive gun-play, and amazing multiplayer, especially on the PC. The sound design was done by the same sound designer behind Limbo, and it shows, because it is very well done. The crack of a sniper rifle, the rattle of machine gun fire across the map,Battlefield 3 is a fantastic game. Featuring spectacular graphics and physics with the incredible new Frostbite 2 Engine, satisfying and responsive gun-play, and amazing multiplayer, especially on the PC. The sound design was done by the same sound designer behind Limbo, and it shows, because it is very well done. The crack of a sniper rifle, the rattle of machine gun fire across the map, and the distinctive sound of a helicopter flying overhead, all of it is just great and immerses you in this war experience that Battlefield is trying to deliver. And while the multiplayer is pretty much perfect, the campaign is very bland. Dice really, sorely needs to get their act together in developing single player experiences, because they've always misfired when they attempt one. Aside from that, Battlefield 3 is an excellent game that anyone who enjoys multiplayer should play. Expand
  69. Aug 15, 2015
    9
    Battlefield 4 is a game that excites people who came from BF3 and even the players of the most recent Battlefield franchise game, Hardline. Even on today's standards the graphics look amazing and the gameplay feels really rich. The additional prices in the other hand are a huge bummer. DLCs after DLCs and of course if you don't want to buy them separately, there is premium for you thatBattlefield 4 is a game that excites people who came from BF3 and even the players of the most recent Battlefield franchise game, Hardline. Even on today's standards the graphics look amazing and the gameplay feels really rich. The additional prices in the other hand are a huge bummer. DLCs after DLCs and of course if you don't want to buy them separately, there is premium for you that costs like 60 bucks. 60 bucks. A price of another game. So if you want all out of the game, you have to pay the price of two games. You might wanna consider that before you buy Battlefield 4. Nevertheless, the game is a multiplayer oriented because the story line is **** and short in the campaign. Why did I give this game 9 out of 10 points ? Because when you pay all the additional prices the game is really good. A lot of equipment, guns, vehicles, 4 different classes and big a variety of maps. Expand
  70. Oct 25, 2015
    10
    Best Battlefield in the series. Since this game it's gone downhill (I Blame EA) I wish that they would re-release this game on the XBOX ONE and PS4 the only way you can get the full experience out of this game is by owning a PC that can run it at max setting which is rare because most PC's can't run this game and the one's that do cost over £700 so you have to be rich to play it.Best Battlefield in the series. Since this game it's gone downhill (I Blame EA) I wish that they would re-release this game on the XBOX ONE and PS4 the only way you can get the full experience out of this game is by owning a PC that can run it at max setting which is rare because most PC's can't run this game and the one's that do cost over £700 so you have to be rich to play it.
    Hopefully one day the talented DICE developers will leave EA and get another publisher because at the moment I can only see this once great franchise going downhill. :L
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  71. Jun 22, 2016
    9
    Best Battlefield after BF2, sadly they pushed out too much Battlefields and the community split up and now almost noone plays this Game anymore. It was really good. Hopefully they learn out of this Game and stop **** up like bf4 and hardline.
  72. May 26, 2016
    10
    This game is life, get it, I'm buying it a second time, this game is my baby. My girlfriend of 2 years said "me or your stupid battlefield game". extremely easy answer, "get out my house bitcch"
  73. Aug 14, 2016
    9
    Really fun game with lots of variants. Although the rush mode isn't as fun as Battlefield Bad Company 2. It improves on almost all aspects that BFBC2 was flawed in.
  74. Jul 19, 2019
    10
    Main evaluation criteria:
    -Story: 8
    -Atmosphere: 10 -Characters: 7 -Graphics and design: 10 -Gameplay: 10 -Sound and Music: 10 -Bugs: 8 -Interface: 10 -Balance (Multiplayer): 9 - Donates influence on the game (Pay to win): 10 Аdditional evaluation criteria (Do not really affect the assessment): -Freedom of choice: 0 -Coop in Story mode: 8 -Multiplayer: 10 -Mods and the
    Main evaluation criteria:
    -Story: 8
    -Atmosphere: 10
    -Characters: 7
    -Graphics and design: 10
    -Gameplay: 10
    -Sound and Music: 10
    -Bugs: 8
    -Interface: 10
    -Balance (Multiplayer): 9
    - Donates influence on the game (Pay to win): 10

    Аdditional evaluation criteria (Do not really affect the assessment):
    -Freedom of choice: 0
    -Coop in Story mode: 8
    -Multiplayer: 10
    -Mods and the ability to change the game: 0

    Scores from 1 to 10, the higher the better

    Singleplayer: 7/10
    Multiplayer: 10/10
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  75. Dec 28, 2016
    9
    Graphics, gameplay, sounds and weapons places this one as the best FPS MMO of the century. Blasting buildings, sky and ground battles, the detail and animation implemented into this game is unbelievable. Once you experience the many maps and vehicles/weapons/radar sensation it becomes a natural source of enjoyment and winning tactical strategies against veterans and badly COD players whoGraphics, gameplay, sounds and weapons places this one as the best FPS MMO of the century. Blasting buildings, sky and ground battles, the detail and animation implemented into this game is unbelievable. Once you experience the many maps and vehicles/weapons/radar sensation it becomes a natural source of enjoyment and winning tactical strategies against veterans and badly COD players who think they can bring COD factors to the battlefield. However if you are deemed too good in custom servers, admins will start kicking/banning you and hate messages will come... Expand
  76. May 15, 2017
    10
    The best FPS of my life.
    Wonderful maps, realistic guns and sound effects, infinite fun and last but not least the GRAPHICS
    Omg Battlefield 3 graphic is amazing for a 2011 game!
    Buy it and you won't regret it.... NEVER!
    and **** you battlefield 1, **** game where everyone can make a good k/d ratio and the maps are awful.
  77. Oct 20, 2019
    10
    Разрушаемость, графон, оптимизация, геймплей - все восхитительно, даже сейчас. Единственный минус - Ориджин, который багает, лагает, не выключается, запускает игры через браузер. Поэтому большинство игроков в батлу - консольщики, только из за 1 программы - Ориджинса, но она максимально отвратительна.Разрушаемость, графон, оптимизация, геймплей - все восхитительно, даже сейчас. Единственный минус - Ориджин, который багает, лагает, не выключается, запускает игры через браузер. Поэтому большинство игроков в батлу - консольщики, только из за 1 программы - Ориджинса, но она максимально отвратительна.
  78. Nov 27, 2017
    10
    Gra której naprawdę wiele się zarzucało ale z perspektywy czasu jest to moim zdaniem najlepsza gra
    wszech czasów na PC!!! Gra warta wydanej każdej złotówki w tamtych czasach :)
  79. Jan 31, 2018
    8
    Wow this game looks **** awesome. Even in 2018. I still can't handle it. Story was cool but the Multiplayer is the core of this game, which is cool as well but there should be more Infantry-Maps like Operation Metro.
  80. Aug 8, 2018
    8
    I only played the single player campaign but the game was good as far as I recall.
  81. Aug 7, 2018
    9
    Years after its release, Battlefield 3 is still a very impressive shooter, both visually and gameplay-wise.
  82. Nov 22, 2018
    10
    Это шедевр, в котором я оставил 2 года своей жизни) Одна из лучших игр
  83. Apr 26, 2019
    8
    what's there to say after all these years? perfection for its time as an online shooter
  84. Mar 17, 2019
    9
    Einzelspieler Review:

    Die Kampagne ist in Ordnung. Grafik super. Gameplay top.

    Mehrspieler Review:

    Der beste Multiplayer den ich je gespielt hat. Bis jetzt ist da kein Spiel rangekommen.
  85. Sep 27, 2019
    8
    Beautiful graphics, interesting game-play, but a faceless plot at the level of a regular American action movie.
  86. Feb 23, 2019
    9
    An interesting plot, interesting multiplayer, all this awaits you in BF3. An interesting implementation of the plot. Very cool multiplayer with a large variety of locations, with good destructible and with a large number of weapons. I put 9 because there are minor flaws
  87. Feb 9, 2021
    9
    Second best installment in my opinion, just after BC2. I have spent a lot of hours, especially playing TDM on Canals :P
  88. Feb 19, 2020
    8
    Este jogo apesar de hoje em dia estar completamente abandonado pela empresa, revolucionou o mercado de games na época, foi um jogo onde demonstrou tantas coisas nunca vistas em jogos de tiro, tenho um grande carinho por ele, pra mim foi o último e mais revolucionário battlefield criado, o que me deixa a desejar no jogo é simplesmente a fanbase, onde limita tudo que tem de bom no jogo porEste jogo apesar de hoje em dia estar completamente abandonado pela empresa, revolucionou o mercado de games na época, foi um jogo onde demonstrou tantas coisas nunca vistas em jogos de tiro, tenho um grande carinho por ele, pra mim foi o último e mais revolucionário battlefield criado, o que me deixa a desejar no jogo é simplesmente a fanbase, onde limita tudo que tem de bom no jogo por achar que dá mais "vantagens" Expand
  89. Sep 2, 2019
    8
    This game is totally awesome!!!! Graphics, Story, Cut scenes and Game play are great.
  90. Dec 18, 2020
    10
    The best part of this game is multiplayer, graphics and physics. This game was truly ahead of its time and still not outdated by any measures.
    Campaign is decent for Battlefield. It was good because it was grounded and realistic, it showed the life of regular marine not some special force badass dudes in steroids trying to save the world.
    This game is nostalgic memory for BF players, a
    The best part of this game is multiplayer, graphics and physics. This game was truly ahead of its time and still not outdated by any measures.
    Campaign is decent for Battlefield. It was good because it was grounded and realistic, it showed the life of regular marine not some special force badass dudes in steroids trying to save the world.
    This game is nostalgic memory for BF players, a reminder of simpler good old times. BF3 is truly the best battlefield game.
    This game still looks good today. BF3 aged like a wine, while MW3 aged like milk.
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  91. Nov 18, 2019
    10
    Best Battlefield game to date :) Everything in this game is awesome, especially visuals and mechanics.
  92. Feb 16, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Недавно прошёл Батлу сюжет просто топ жаль что в 4 части интересного героя как Диму просрали за 5 секунд. Хочется новую часть Батлы продолжение 3 части чтобы рассказали про продолжение и как выжил Дима. Expand
  93. Apr 2, 2020
    9
    His Story Usually Tells The War Between Iran And America. It has a realistic story. Multiplayer Mode is Perfect!
  94. Apr 15, 2020
    8
    I own and played this on EA Origin, and I play exclusively on the single player campaign.

    Right of the bat, it is stupid and ridiculous that you have to be online to play the single player campaign, because the launching the game requires you to sign-in to some EA Battlefield's website, and launch the game from there. The game story is very great and enjoyable. Gameplay and graphics
    I own and played this on EA Origin, and I play exclusively on the single player campaign.

    Right of the bat, it is stupid and ridiculous that you have to be online to play the single player campaign, because the launching the game requires you to sign-in to some EA Battlefield's website, and launch the game from there.

    The game story is very great and enjoyable. Gameplay and graphics are top notch. But I personally hate the quick-time events, spoil the single player experience.
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  95. Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Best game ever made.Best campaign, best multiplayer, best coop ever made (not considering that we're talking about a game that came out in 2011 ). Return to the glorious old days EA please :(
  96. Jul 2, 2020
    9
    Battlefield 3 remains my most played multiplayer game. It wasn't a perfect game by means and too often DICE broke just as much as they fixed with their patches. The game introduced some new maps that went on to be classics and had great gun and vehicle play.
  97. Jul 14, 2020
    10
    What a game.... This and bad company 2 are my favorite battlefield games.
    I don't play campaign, only online and battlefield 3 have the best maps, 24 player that are enough for having fun, the weapons feel good and gameplay even more. Please give us good games..
  98. Jul 21, 2020
    10
    The best Battlefield game in the franchise. With better game mechanics and gun design. It would be unbeatable.
  99. Jul 30, 2020
    10
    playing it in 2020 and still worth playing more than many new games........
  100. Aug 25, 2020
    10
    Great game, still playable in 2020 because of the great graphics. Great story.
Metascore
89

Generally favorable reviews - based on 61 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 60 out of 61
  2. Negative: 0 out of 61
  1. 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.
  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]