Battlefield 3

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  1. DeuzYT
    Sep 22, 2020
    10
    Лучший Battlefield!! Самый крутой геймплей во франшизе. По сей день удивляет, рекомендую!!!
  2. Pusichka
    Oct 6, 2020
    10
    Великая игра. когда то дайс делали игры а не симуляторы толерантности. в неё много играют и по сей день. не буду писать что на момент выхода в 2011 он просто ВЗОРВАЛ игровую индустрию сделав не больше не меньше революцию в жанре онлайн стрелялок. ставь лайк если словосочетание каналы ноушехра вызывают у тебя ностальгию
    за 1500 рублей мы получали в то время полную игру со всеми    Великая игра. когда то дайс делали игры а не симуляторы толерантности. в неё много играют и по сей день. не буду писать что на момент выхода в 2011 он просто ВЗОРВАЛ игровую индустрию сделав не больше не меньше революцию в жанре онлайн стрелялок. ставь лайк если словосочетание каналы ноушехра вызывают у тебя ностальгию
    за 1500 рублей мы получали в то время полную игру со всеми дополнениями и со всем контентом и НИКАКИХ боевых пропусков . 5 по моему дополнений были включены. каждое дополнение в наше время по качеству сравнимо с отдельной игрой. каждое дополнение РЕАЛЬНО сделано для игроков, они все разные, бек ту карканд это карты из прошлой части, арморед килл с танковыми баталиями квадриками и супер красивой ночной картой.... енд гейм с революционным и супер режимом захват флага где на мотике надо украсть фраг и довести его до своей базы как это было весело когда за тобой охотится ВСЯ вражеская команда а ты от них уезжаешь... зимняя карта тоже была супер и где типа было землятресение (афтермаф). кроме того в КАЖДОМ дополнении было супер много новых пушек и техники короче мне лень писать
    Эта игра напишу еще хоть 100 раз произвела революцию в онлайн играх, графика обогнала своё время на 8 лет где то (она не выглядит сегодня хоть какой то старой. а на момент того времени у меня просто челюсть отвисала. колфдюди сделала продукт примерно того же качества только в 2019) . не было женщин на поле боя с крюком вместо рук не было никакой лишней фантастики. мы часами долбились в метро мы проливали кровь на тегеранском шоссе мы умирали от скиловиков на самолётах у нас бомбило от челов которые спавнились на кране в каналах ноушехра спрыгивали и с парашута сбрасывали си 4 взрывая нас мы просто наслаждались каждой минутой в этой игре.
    таких же эмоций я не получал больше ни от одной игры, похоже что это бывает лишь единожды. огромное спасибо и игрокам которые например делали частушки в стиле батлфилд
    в следующем году наверняка выйдет новая часть бф но я примерно представляю что там будет и поэтому ничего не жду.    … Expand
  3. kimi1775
    Nov 9, 2020
    9
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  4. NDrake3000
    Dec 19, 2020
    10
    The best game in the entire Battlefield franchise, a very good campaign, a majestic soundtrack, some impressive graphics with many details, a complete epicity, the only thing was that I found 2 bug, but it does not matter since the campaign and the music is outstanding, etc. So I'm not going to judge that two bugs at all. Very Good Work DICE !!!
  5. serjant002
    Jan 10, 2021
    10
    Отличная игра. Атмосферная. Эпичная. Сюжет захватывающий, мультиплеер потрясающий,
  6. Langos
    Dec 12, 2011
    10
    A sketchy launch (like most massive EA launches) and then more bugs were introduced with a first patch, things looked bleak and I many players spent their time on other games instead. Then came the second patch fixing all kinds of bug, nerfing, tweaking, fixing and adding lots of stuff and all of a sudden the game had pretty much all the things it lacked at launch. Battlefield 3 was fun toA sketchy launch (like most massive EA launches) and then more bugs were introduced with a first patch, things looked bleak and I many players spent their time on other games instead. Then came the second patch fixing all kinds of bug, nerfing, tweaking, fixing and adding lots of stuff and all of a sudden the game had pretty much all the things it lacked at launch. Battlefield 3 was fun to play even after the initial shock and awe of the launch! Now; Battlefield 3 is a solid FPS, well taken care of by it's developer DICE and with tomorrows release of Back To Karkand maybe even the most sceptical Battlefield 2 fans will once again enter the Battlefield. All-in-all a fantastic game, beautiful unrivalled graphics and sounds, depth and quasi-realism-arcade-madness!! THE MUST PLAY GAME OF 2011/2012!!… Expand
  7. SacredJefe
    Nov 8, 2011
    9
    I came into the Battlefield series fairly recently with Bad Company 2. I was never that great at it, but it was a ton of fun to play and it was a great break from the other primary FPS game I played, Call of Duty. Battlefield 3 pretty much improves everything from Bad Company 2 and is a fantastic multiplayer game. Now, unfortunately the single player is pretty dull and heavily scriptedI came into the Battlefield series fairly recently with Bad Company 2. I was never that great at it, but it was a ton of fun to play and it was a great break from the other primary FPS game I played, Call of Duty. Battlefield 3 pretty much improves everything from Bad Company 2 and is a fantastic multiplayer game. Now, unfortunately the single player is pretty dull and heavily scripted and is very linear, but the Battlefield franchise has always been about multiplayer, and this game definitely delivers on that front. Some hardcore Battlefield 2 fanboys are upset about changes from that game into Battlefield 3, but in all honesty this game looks amazing and feels amazing. If you are looking for a new multiplayer FPS game to satisfy you, look no farther. If you are already a Battlefield fan, this game is up there with the best in the series. Battlefield 3 goes above the call of duty.… Expand
  8. Holly18
    Nov 13, 2011
    10
    Graphics: 9.5

    Sound: 10

    Gameplay: 9.5

    Presentation: 9

    Lasting appeal: 10

    OVERALL: 10

    Battlefield 3 offers an unforgettable, world-class multiplayer. Great visual and the single-player campaign is great.
  9. o-k
    Nov 20, 2011
    10
    i played it on ps3 and was amazed. i played it on pc with everything on super sexy and i crapped my pants. then i heard it on surround and i crapped them again.
  10. Ztride
    Jan 19, 2012
    8
    A great overall game, with superb visuals and sound. The recoil and feel of weapons along with the animation is also perhaps the best up to date in any multiplayer FPS I've played. However, the mainstreaming (read: CODilization) of the series is annyoing, there are too many similar uninteresting weapons, no mod support, very few maps, players have too much health, minimap shows firingA great overall game, with superb visuals and sound. The recoil and feel of weapons along with the animation is also perhaps the best up to date in any multiplayer FPS I've played. However, the mainstreaming (read: CODilization) of the series is annyoing, there are too many similar uninteresting weapons, no mod support, very few maps, players have too much health, minimap shows firing enemies (even in hardcore). Would have been interesting if they added a health system similar to Red Orchestra 2. And the series hasn't really evolved lately, it looks and plays better then ever before, but it is basically the same sort of content that was back in 1942, 64 player conquest maps (altough TDM & SQM is also fun). There is so much room for creativity, but no, BF3 is just BF2 streamlined and made prettier.… Expand
  11. R_O360
    Dec 26, 2011
    8
    Battlefield 3 is an amazing online competitive experience. I have to say, hands down the best multiplayer FPS on the market. Graphics are somewhat overrated but still very impressive. The real stand out technical feature is not the graphics however, it is the SOUND. The sound in this game is absolutely amazing. The campaign is short but still very entertaining and epic with some veryBattlefield 3 is an amazing online competitive experience. I have to say, hands down the best multiplayer FPS on the market. Graphics are somewhat overrated but still very impressive. The real stand out technical feature is not the graphics however, it is the SOUND. The sound in this game is absolutely amazing. The campaign is short but still very entertaining and epic with some very varied and challenging missions. Co-op offers seperate missions and equally diverse and unique challenges.

    The one glaring issue with this game is the 'Battlelog' system. It is clearly EA pushed experimental garbage and makes actually playing this amazing game a pain in the ass. However, this game deserves to be played despite it's atrocious browser based menu system.    … Expand
  12. Korro
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Ok, the single player is a joke, but you don't buy BF3 for the single player. The multiplayer is amazing. The maps are awesome and the classes are well balanced. Whats great about BF3 is that it actually rewards teamwork and tactics. Also don't be scared of the graphics requirements... runs surprisingly good on pretty low end systems.
  13. 182crazyking
    Jan 1, 2012
    8
    A lot of people are really hating on this game, and I can sort of see why. The single-player is basically another "shoot-shoot-shoot-cover-tank setpiece-shoot" game, sort of like Call of Duty. However, what it lacks in innovation it makes up for with fun gunplay and very tactical gameplay. The multiplayer, on the other hand, is what makes the game for some and breaks for others.
    To start,    A lot of people are really hating on this game, and I can sort of see why. The single-player is basically another "shoot-shoot-shoot-cover-tank setpiece-shoot" game, sort of like Call of Duty. However, what it lacks in innovation it makes up for with fun gunplay and very tactical gameplay. The multiplayer, on the other hand, is what makes the game for some and breaks for others.
    To start, the games battlelog.com client is just ridiculous. It's like a main menu, but in your web browser and thus absolutely pointless. It's great that it controls the entirety of BF3, which is something I hated about the new Call of Duty games (having to launch a different player for multiplayer) but when you have to "launch" your web browser from Origin and then launch the game from your browser, it gets really dumb really fast.
    Also, in the multiplayer is a very steep learning curve. You'll find yourself getting very few kills and many deaths for the first few games you play, getting shot instead by people you can't see or getting blown up by missiles because you have no IR Flares.
    Once you get past this curve, though, you'll find a very deep and extremely fun tactical shooter. PC players have an advantage over console players in that the warzones can be up to double the size of console games, and of course a filtered server browser. Managing bullet drop with sniper rifles is easy to learn but very hard to master, and mechanics such as flying jets or helicopters have similar skill requirements (If you expect air vehicles to go forward with W, you are sadly mistaken, friend).
    In short, if you are the type of person who enjoys a lot of simple, frantic gunfights and being a one-man army, then Battlefield 3 is the wrong game for you. But if you can put time into the game, you'll find a multiplayer experience pretty much incomparable to Call of Duty.    … Expand
  14. ElRobbie
    Nov 8, 2011
    9
    With a broad style of multiplayer choices, from CQB, to maps so large you may get lost, Dice delivers a fresh, upgrade from it's predecessor, Battlefield: Bad Company 2. Again, DICE sets the standard for multiplayer shooters, with tons of new features, and a completely revamped engine. A short, staged, singleplayer campaign could be its delta, but whether your sitting in the front of anWith a broad style of multiplayer choices, from CQB, to maps so large you may get lost, Dice delivers a fresh, upgrade from it's predecessor, Battlefield: Bad Company 2. Again, DICE sets the standard for multiplayer shooters, with tons of new features, and a completely revamped engine. A short, staged, singleplayer campaign could be its delta, but whether your sitting in the front of an A10-C, or confronting enemy armor in your Abrams, it can be be an absolute THRILL to play. With an unbeatable multiplayer experience you can't get from any other shooter, DICE and EA stay on top in the first-person shooter category.… Expand
  15. Kraut
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    This game is simply amazing. Graphic, animations, gameplay, vehicles, everything is spot on, way to go DICE, show those IW turds whose boss. Only complaint is the GODAWFUL UI, not DICEs faults, its ALL EA.
  16. MonkeyHood
    Nov 8, 2011
    9
    The game is very fun. Singleplayer is worse than BF:BC2 somehow in terms of fun but the story is ok.

    Multiplayer is a blast. It usually requires some degree of teamwork, but when both teams are cooperating, it's a visceral experience. Even when I lose, the game is still fun (if there's teamwork). Visuals: I just meet the minimum requirements but it still looks AMAZING! Audio:    The game is very fun. Singleplayer is worse than BF:BC2 somehow in terms of fun but the story is ok.

    Multiplayer is a blast. It usually requires some degree of teamwork, but when both teams are cooperating, it's a visceral experience. Even when I lose, the game is still fun (if there's teamwork).

    Visuals: I just meet the minimum requirements but it still looks AMAZING!
    Audio: Wow, just wow. No way around it. Love the sound.
    Network: 8/10 times it works just fine. Double restart of servers crashes our server and there's random server crashes. Overall though, completely stable.

    Good job DICE!    … Expand
  17. Edwins88
    Nov 5, 2011
    9
    Hello gamers!

    After I played hours and hours I can finally give a rating that represents the game in a pure game related rating without taking Ea´s failed origin Eula in to account. The Battlelog as it is have a very fast response and is bringing you all you want without much waiting time so it isnâ
  18. ssjscottt
    Nov 6, 2011
    10
    It's a shame that games HAVE to release a single player campaign nowadays... people demand it. It wasnt horrible, but the entire single player is beside the point.... what % of your time on this game will be fore the single player? the multiplayer is awesome, not revolutionary, just pure awesome.
  19. aw1
    Oct 31, 2011
    10
    I'm playing on pc on ultra settings. This is the best fps ever. This game has the best visuals I have ever seen in a computer game. I just can't believe it what I'm seeing it is so good. I love that you die so quickly. It is so real. ....I DO NOT get all the complaints about this game... I really don't. Ok, I need to go back to the battlefield...
  20. Icarusmk2
    Nov 2, 2011
    10
    Graphics: 10/10
    - The graphics in Battlefield 3 is definitely the one to beat in 2011, nothing else that has been released to date comes close. Frostbite 2 engine is amazing. Not only are the maps huge (* compared with Battlefield Bad Company 2), they are quite varied.
    Sound: 9.5/10 - Its awesome! Nothing like hearing the sounds of bullets whizzing by your head, deafening explosions that    Graphics: 10/10
    - The graphics in Battlefield 3 is definitely the one to beat in 2011, nothing else that has been released to date comes close. Frostbite 2 engine is amazing. Not only are the maps huge (* compared with Battlefield Bad Company 2), they are quite varied.

    Sound: 9.5/10
    - Its awesome! Nothing like hearing the sounds of bullets whizzing by your head, deafening explosions that sounds like it would really knock you down. DICE has out done themselves again.

    Gameplay (Single Player): 7/10
    - The single player campaign, in particular the story is a bit out of place. If you are buying the game just to play the single player, look elsewhere.

    Game play (Multi Player): 10/10
    - It amazing, this is the very reason why you would want to buy Battlefield 3 in the first place.

    Game play (Co Op): 8.5/10
    - Its fun, but the fact that you only get 6 ~5-10 min long missions, its more of a diversion rather than the meat of the package.

    Online Services: 8/10
    - BF3's online services is detailed and has amazing depth. The only issue I've had with it was trying to get into games with friends as parties...

    Replay Value: 10/10
    - Give the history of the Battlefield series, we can expect tons of top quality mods to be coming out within the next year or so, this in addition to the amazing mappers out there should definitely extend the shelf life of BF3

    Total: 9.5/10    … Expand
  21. zyzeast
    Nov 2, 2011
    10
    I had high hopes for BF3 ever since i saw the sneak peak trailer, and after playing the game several hours a day everyday since it came out, I can honestly say it delivered, and delivered more than I hoped for. The classes are balanced, weapons feel great, vehicles are fun and not overpowered, and the graphics are simply stunning. If you do not have a top end system to play this game thenI had high hopes for BF3 ever since i saw the sneak peak trailer, and after playing the game several hours a day everyday since it came out, I can honestly say it delivered, and delivered more than I hoped for. The classes are balanced, weapons feel great, vehicles are fun and not overpowered, and the graphics are simply stunning. If you do not have a top end system to play this game then you are doing yourself an injustice, it's just so absolutely gorgeous on max setting. I've always been a loyal CoD fan, I've reached max prestige on both MW2 and BLOPS, but I am pretty sure I won't be getting MW3 because it doesn't seem to contain anything new and exciting compared to the previous 2 games.
    Now let's move to the "cons", first there is Origin, something everyone seems to absolutely hate, i didn't like it at first either but after being forced to use it for a while I am starting to get a hang of it and found it to be not bad at all, once they fix all the bugs with it, it just might be a decent program. Then there is the single player, DICE tried pretty hard to make the single player more modernwarfare'ish, but didn't quite reach their goal. I don't think it's bad by any means but i doubt I'll finish it unless my internet goes out or something. People reviewing this game based on single player's quality is just silly. 99.99% of the time spent in this game will be spent in multiplayer, no one expected DICE to deliver a decent single player experience and I think they did ok with BF3. Multiplayer is what battlefield is about, and your reviews should reflect that.
    Overall if you want the best multiplayer experience, then this is THE game to get, just make sure you get it on the PC :)    … Expand
  22. MindStun
    Nov 2, 2011
    10
    Truly great. Single player teaches the ropes and then multiplayer teaches you show to be breathless.

    Tense, deep game play. Pretty does even come close. Sound literally blows you away. DICE rolled a 6.
  23. JasonLasse
    Nov 4, 2011
    10
    This game ... is AWESOME. Maybe if you're a cod fanboy, you won't like it. But if you're a real Battlefield gamer, then THIS IS the game for you! It's like BF2 with more awesomeness.
  24. MaSs1ve1
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    The single player portion of the game,was common,ununique,scripted,and basicly nothing special

    The multiplayer-is legendary,so much fun,you just stick to the chair,and can't get up,even though sometimes the game crashes and i have to re-enter it,it still one of the best games I have ever played,and since the multiplayer is the part that you play most of the time,ill give the game a 9. By    The single player portion of the game,was common,ununique,scripted,and basicly nothing special

    The multiplayer-is legendary,so much fun,you just stick to the chair,and can't get up,even though sometimes the game crashes and i have to re-enter it,it still one of the best games I have ever played,and since the multiplayer is the part that you play most of the time,ill give the game a 9.
    By the way,the co-op is also very very good its a shame that the did only 6 missions,but they are fun,i hope they will add some in the future.    … Expand
  25. gMcizzLe
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Battlefield 3 is incredible innovation. It may not be as polished as MW3 but you have to realize that in just a few years, DICE has made a cutting edge dx11-native engine from scratch along with a deep multiplayer game with endless replayability - that is quite an achievement. Lets compare MW3 - Same engine, reused textures, reused sounds, and 1 maybe 2 new game modes in two yearsBattlefield 3 is incredible innovation. It may not be as polished as MW3 but you have to realize that in just a few years, DICE has made a cutting edge dx11-native engine from scratch along with a deep multiplayer game with endless replayability - that is quite an achievement. Lets compare MW3 - Same engine, reused textures, reused sounds, and 1 maybe 2 new game modes in two years development. It makes me laugh even comparing these two, they aren't even in the same universe. I pre-ordered both BF3 and MW3, and as I was playing BF3 in the week prior to MW3 I was wondering how the two would compare. Well, lets just say going from BF3 to MW3 is like going back in time 5 years. The only disappointing thing in BF3 is the single player, which is very generic and not as good as MW3, but BF has always been a multiplayer game so I see single player as a throw in. I would give BF3 a 9.5/10 overall, but I will give it a 10 here to offset all the morons who have… Expand
  26. SnowSlice
    Nov 8, 2011
    9
    I absolutely LOVE Battlefield 3. It's gameplay on Multi-player is astounding, and I trust DICE to fix the issues that some other people may be having problems with. I LOVED the single player campaign, but the only reason I'm giving the game a 9 and not a 10 is because I didn't like how quickly the campaign seemed to end. In many ways however they make up for it with the addition ofI absolutely LOVE Battlefield 3. It's gameplay on Multi-player is astounding, and I trust DICE to fix the issues that some other people may be having problems with. I LOVED the single player campaign, but the only reason I'm giving the game a 9 and not a 10 is because I didn't like how quickly the campaign seemed to end. In many ways however they make up for it with the addition of Co-Op which almost follows the story of the Single player. It's definitely worth the $60 I paid for the game, and the re-play value is ridiculously hight.… Expand
  27. iShank
    Nov 8, 2011
    9
    Awesome game. Totally one of my favorites, along with CS 1.6 and TF2. Recommend this game to anyone who has a good enough PC to handle it. Game is glitchy and randomly minimizes every 20 minutes. That's why I'm not giving it a 10.
  28. kalv
    Nov 8, 2011
    9
    Great game, graphics are amazing but what stands out is the sound. Best gunshot sound I ever heard in any game. Campaign is not as bad as some reviewers are saying, but I enjoyed it. Only downside is battlelog and the long load times. If there was no battlelog I would give this game a perfect score.
  29. xXBornOfFireXx
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    I gave this game a 10 to balance out some of the "0" and "1" reviews this game is getting, which it obviously doesn't deserve. While I agree that Origin is a terrible program, it is worth it to play this excellent game. Campaign may be a bit meh, but there was no campaign in Battlefield 2 at all, so the multiplayer is where Battlefield 3 shines. Sound is superb; you know how in some gamesI gave this game a 10 to balance out some of the "0" and "1" reviews this game is getting, which it obviously doesn't deserve. While I agree that Origin is a terrible program, it is worth it to play this excellent game. Campaign may be a bit meh, but there was no campaign in Battlefield 2 at all, so the multiplayer is where Battlefield 3 shines. Sound is superb; you know how in some games you hear gun cackling in the background of a city or something and you know it's just a programmed in sound on loop? Well on this game, that gun cackling is actually a player in the game firing their weapon. Every sound heard is a real player interacting with the environment, eg. a jet flying over, explosions going off, etc. This is evident if you go into an empty server you hear nothing. The graphics are also superb, and although I found the destruction engine a slight bit disappointing, I still love the fact you can roll through a building with a tank surprising those sneaky snipers camping inside. I played Battlefield 2 a lot and I know Battlefield 3 has some features missing from it that I would personally like to see implemented, such as commander mode, and two of the maps do seem to be a bit too linear, with major bottlenecks, but that's only two. All the rest seem fine to me. Oh, and the mortar is a completely ridiculous weapon. Saw some guy camp out at his spawn with it the whole game and ended up with a score of 32-0. Problems aside, there is much fun to be had with this game, and I'm sure if we give it time most of the problems wil be sorted out.… Expand
  30. MorganH76
    Nov 8, 2011
    9
    Single player is not too good, but it is better than the 3 hour MW3 campaign.

    Online is where it is at for Battlefield and this is sensational. A few server issues early on, but that can be forgiven as a lot of new games also suffer from this in the first few days. Now the online is a lot more stable and is excellent. Great graphics and sound and the guns feel sensational and feel like    Single player is not too good, but it is better than the 3 hour MW3 campaign.

    Online is where it is at for Battlefield and this is sensational. A few server issues early on, but that can be forgiven as a lot of new games also suffer from this in the first few days.

    Now the online is a lot more stable and is excellent. Great graphics and sound and the guns feel sensational and feel like they have a real "weight" to them. Hitboxes are also much improved from BF2 and BC2.    … Expand
  31. TicklishRocket
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    Amazing. Graphics and Audio are out of this world. Buy this, no. Buy this twice! Seriously, This sets my expectations really high for Dice. Although multiplayer has a few bugs and issues that need to be addressed. Give Dice a month, and you will have a game that is really balanced and a overall great experience.
  32. Mtizzle
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    The game was awesome . I don't understand the hate on the single player as I found it fun, enjoyable and beautiful. Battle log is handy and for me works really well. The multiplayer is extraordinary and has been and will give long hours of non stop enjoyment..
  33. Valdrox
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    How many times has the debate been "Battlefield or Call of Duty?" Well I'll tell you that the answer is Battlefield 3. If you're looking for quality, polish, you need never look further than Battlefield. I had stood on the line when it was Bad Company 2 vs Modern Warfare 2. I gave a few days to each, and decided at the end of the day, Battlefield was the better game for my dollar.How many times has the debate been "Battlefield or Call of Duty?" Well I'll tell you that the answer is Battlefield 3. If you're looking for quality, polish, you need never look further than Battlefield. I had stood on the line when it was Bad Company 2 vs Modern Warfare 2. I gave a few days to each, and decided at the end of the day, Battlefield was the better game for my dollar. With the near simultaneous release of Battlefield 3 and Modern Warfare 3, I figured this would up the ante. And then I watched the trailers and gameplay, and it became clear then, MW3 was treading familiar territory. Instead of stepping up their game and remaining a contender, they folded. I waited for MW3 to release to confirm my suspicions before filing my own review.

    Since MW3 doesn't have critic reviews for PC yet, I'm comparing the XBOX 360 reviews:

    Critics: BF3: 84 MW3: 90
    Users: BF3: 7.0 MW3: 2.6

    Let's hear it for bias! Who are these critics, supposedly reviewing these games? I'll admit, 7.0 is pretty low. BF3 90% of criticisms: Singleplayer: short/easy/linear. Don't like Origin and the launch from browser format. No squad voice communication. CoDesque.

    Are these valid? Single player I found enjoyable, but not groundbreaking in the least. I don't care for Origin, but don't mind it for BF3, the one game I will ever use it for. It would've been nice to have voice for squads, a missed opportunity. Game breaking? Not in the least. And no, I see no reason to compare this game to CoD in any meaningful way, no reason to take shots at it on that regard alone.

    Now let's look at MW3 criticisms:

    Exactly the same as MW2 and Black Ops. Same perks, streaks, weapons, gameplay, graphics as the previous iterations.

    Huh, well if the users found this so horrible, what did the critics think?

    "It's hard to believe Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 has finally arrived let alone lived up to all the hype surrounding it. "
    "Modern Warfare 3 is a shining example of refinement and improvement."

    Could this be their serious take? Possibly. The positive reviews from users do mostly acknowledge that it isn't treading new ground, but that it refines what the series has always done. But personally, for value, that's what I'd expect from an expansion or DLC, not a new, full retail price game.

    Conclusion:

    Battlefield 3 multiplayer is what sets it apart. The sights and sounds of war are unparalleled. The environmental destruction, while it isn't perfect (no game has achieved that yet) goes a long way to immersing you in the combat. Each map is unique from the others in look, feel, and tactics. The combat feels cinematic and intense. Vehicle combat, which I typically have not cared terribly much for in prior BF games, I thoroughly enjoy. It is not a perfect game. It seems everyone expects the next big thing to be that. In the world of military shooters, which try to mimic actual combat, it is particularly difficult to hit. But BF3 has taken an ambitious approach, providing a high quality experience. The best graphics on a shooter to date, coupled with fantastic attention to detail and realism from sound, and destructible environments that change the face of the battlefield as you go.

    Battlefield 3 has upped the ante in every department, something which it's competition has failed to do. My hopes are high that CoD will deliver the next time around, but until then, Battlefield 3 reigns king.    … Expand
  34. iSwagged
    Nov 12, 2011
    10
    Best FPS to date, fun as hell. Very strategic way of engaging the enemy keeps you on your toes. Also vehicles and aircraft are the cherry on top. Slightly difficult learning curve but eventually you get used to it. Recommend to anyone who likes FPS and was disappointed by COD
  35. Stevros
    Nov 21, 2011
    10
    Amazing graphics, realistic and accurate gameplay, absolutely mind blowing sounds. Forget the single player thats not what this game is about. This game has Choppers, tanks, helicopters, jeeps, anti aircraft vehicles, mortars. The game is so immersive, you really feel like you are in battle, and the team based play is fantastic. An absolutely incredible game!!!
  36. Zychi
    Nov 19, 2011
    10
    I pre-ordered this game on the date it was made available for pre-ordering. I have been playing both battlefield and COD games, and I'd have to say that this beat MW3 by a long shot due to the efforts that have been put in by the team that developed BF3. I don't care if people say that it's the gameplay that matters, and not just the graphic details. BF3 IS FUN, and the new game engine isI pre-ordered this game on the date it was made available for pre-ordering. I have been playing both battlefield and COD games, and I'd have to say that this beat MW3 by a long shot due to the efforts that have been put in by the team that developed BF3. I don't care if people say that it's the gameplay that matters, and not just the graphic details. BF3 IS FUN, and the new game engine is just to show the works the developers put in to make the game better! MW made its debut on the same line also with new graphic engine, and it was the best looking game at the time it was release. But it seems that comparing to the efforts that we can see between the developers team. BF series is starting to take the lead in the FPS genre sooner or later.… Expand
  37. Randizzledante
    Nov 20, 2011
    10
    I legitimately thought the game was very good. Way better than the garbage that was BC2. However, I wasn't going to give it a 10 until IGN insisted on writing TWO full articles crying about "Metacritic trolling." Sorry not everyone agrees with you, IGN.
  38. camoguy
    Nov 21, 2011
    10
    Battlefield has gone a long way from it's early days. Back then, the developers were not at odds with other francises for marketshare, and there were no investor meetings. I blame corporate greed for the decline of this series. You have lost a follower
  39. Realirony
    Dec 30, 2011
    9
    Campaign was just a good time waster. The story was "ok" but it wasn't a hollywood production style story-line. But I wouldn't expect a game who's flagship is its Multiplayer to focus so much on a solo campaign that most would just play once then shelf for the rest of their BF3 career. The co-op maps deserve one go around just to unlock those guns you may want and to see the levels thenCampaign was just a good time waster. The story was "ok" but it wasn't a hollywood production style story-line. But I wouldn't expect a game who's flagship is its Multiplayer to focus so much on a solo campaign that most would just play once then shelf for the rest of their BF3 career. The co-op maps deserve one go around just to unlock those guns you may want and to see the levels then you shelf those as well. But the multiplayer, oh man the multiplayer; that is where you will spend your BF3 life. 64 player large conquest maps is what makes this game amazing. Dog fights between jets high above you, choppers buzzing the roof or silo you are recon-ing from, and tanks/jeeps/IFVs whizzing past you as your infantry trudge out onto the battlefield; these things will nearly distract you from the fact that you are about to be shot at and you are going to need to find some cover. If you are just playing Public servers and not really communicating with your squad or team then the game will feel a bit sluggish and more like a kill-fest rather than a tactical game. But if you get a group of buddies and actually comm with them then this game takes on a whole new light. Multiplayer has so many unlocks, so many vehicles, and so many things that can happen that you will keep coming back way past hitting max level (which will take you a suspected 400 hours to accomplish in full). The moments you encounter in this game aren't called "Battlefield Moments" for nothing. This franchise and game has spawned its own terminology in regards to the epic scale of "holy sh*t" moments and "omg did you see that?" Pick this title up and you will not regret it… Expand
  40. Erelyes
    Dec 28, 2011
    9
    BF3 is all about immersiveness and freedom. The graphics engine is at least a year ahead of anything else and will cater to machines with horsepower, as well as those less powerful. Maps are generally massive; some are really open, some are more confined. You can choose to snipe or assault; use airborne or land vehicles; there really is something for everyone, and always something new toBF3 is all about immersiveness and freedom. The graphics engine is at least a year ahead of anything else and will cater to machines with horsepower, as well as those less powerful. Maps are generally massive; some are really open, some are more confined. You can choose to snipe or assault; use airborne or land vehicles; there really is something for everyone, and always something new to try.

    The bad? Single player is a token effort. For multiplayer you are forced to have both Origin and Battlelog running to play, which is short-sighted by the devs. The game is not perfect, there is the occasional minor design quirk or bug, but nothing gamebreaking. But in short, if you have any game on your 'to buy' list at all this year; BF3 has to be it.    … Expand
  41. dvart
    Dec 30, 2011
    9
    Battlefield 3 was part disappointment and part improvement. The game now lets you prone, which is one of the most useful things you can do in the multiplayer. But, one of the biggest disappointments of this game is that you have to unlock the defibrillator, really? In BFBC2 you had all the necessary equipment to play and level up fairly. But a Support (not Medic) is completely uselessBattlefield 3 was part disappointment and part improvement. The game now lets you prone, which is one of the most useful things you can do in the multiplayer. But, one of the biggest disappointments of this game is that you have to unlock the defibrillator, really? In BFBC2 you had all the necessary equipment to play and level up fairly. But a Support (not Medic) is completely useless without the defibrillator. Sure you can still level up by healing people but you can't get as much XP that you would by reviving people. I'm rating this game based on BFBC2, which if I had rated it at the time I would have given it a 10/10. So unfortunately I wont be playing BF3 anymore, but it was fun for the +20 hours I played it. I'll be going back to BFBC2. If you have bought BF3, keep on playing it, I still gave it a 9 for a reason. The graphics are some of the best I've ever seen, sound design is even better than BFBC2, which was incredible, The overall controls are the same. Jets are some of the best reasons to get this game, unless you're a terrible pilot. If you're a fan of BF2, the Back to Karkand maps are THE reason to get this game. And for the single player? Didn't even bother, it wasn't the reason I bought this game. I did play the Co-op with a friend, and it was surprisingly fun, especially the helicopter mission.… Expand
  42. preddk
    Jan 5, 2012
    9
    Great game singelplayer was a bit of a let down but BF3 is made for multi no doubt about that
    its a fast action building collapsing nade flying rpg ripping game i like it THANKS DICE
  43. Beylie
    Nov 20, 2011
    8
    I actually bought this for the single player as I've never played anything online. I started the single player which was good, but not great. I thought I'd give the multiplayer a go and man, I haven't looked back. I'm blown away by the amount of fun I'm having! The game is well designed, balances, looks and sounds great and although not the easiest to master, a challenge, unlike COD.I actually bought this for the single player as I've never played anything online. I started the single player which was good, but not great. I thought I'd give the multiplayer a go and man, I haven't looked back. I'm blown away by the amount of fun I'm having! The game is well designed, balances, looks and sounds great and although not the easiest to master, a challenge, unlike COD. Highly recommended!… Expand
  44. Snowmew
    Nov 2, 2011
    9
    It is really sad that people are taking one look at Origin and rating 1/10. I would hazard a guess that few actually own the game at all. Yes, Origin is bad. Very bad. Horrendously bad. But the first rule of reviewing is to leave the delivery out of it. Never bomb a review because the delivery service **** up. Yes, it's the same company, but if you want to review Origin, go review Origin.It is really sad that people are taking one look at Origin and rating 1/10. I would hazard a guess that few actually own the game at all. Yes, Origin is bad. Very bad. Horrendously bad. But the first rule of reviewing is to leave the delivery out of it. Never bomb a review because the delivery service **** up. Yes, it's the same company, but if you want to review Origin, go review Origin. After all, once BF3 is installed, it generally stays out of your way. Here, we review Battlefield 3. That being said, this game is not what I was expecting. It takes a lot from Bad Combat 2, yes, but it is certainly not a clone of it nor BF2. The in-game UI is simple and effective, the spawning options keep the old "Battlefield Sprint" to a minimum, and the customization options are easy to access and switch quickly during a round. The balancing is great for classes and weapons, not so great for some maps (Metro and Canals are the biggest culprits here). Leveling up is genuinely rewarding and easy to follow. The controls are dead simple. And above all, the graphics are amazing and well-optimized. Even on low settings, the game looks fantastic. As for the singleplayer, yes, it's lackluster. But most Battlefield games are not focused on singleplayer. It's basically a tutorial on how to play the game - it walks you through a lot of gun and vehicle options, and you learn how to control them in a safe environment. Sure, the story's bad, but if you're buying any Battlefield game for singleplayer (or, for that matter, any FPS) you're making a huge mistake. Co-op is better; while the story is virtually non-existent, it's still fun to play with a friend without dealing with respawning. Multiplayer is definitely where the game shines. Battlefield has always had top-notch team-based gameplay, and BF3 is certainly no exception. Glitches? I've seen a few, yes, but who hasn't in any FPS game? The basic gameplay mechanics work very well, glitches are mostly just cosmetic and excusable. I have only had the game crash once, and it was because Windows blew up. Battlelog is not as bad as people make it out to be; it is useful in a lot of ways, and while I do agree that having to use a website is a pain, you get used to it after a while. Adding friends to games is easy, especially in platoons, and generally lands you in the same squad on the same team. Get yourself a Teamspeak server, some friends, and BF3 is really a great game. Why 9/10? The singleplayer was bad, yes, but it's such an insignificant part of the game - basically just a tutorial - that it doesn't impact the rating that much. Origin was a giant mistake, sure, but it's only in installation and, from what I can tell, this Metacritic page isn't about Origin. The bottom line is this game is definitely one of my favorite FPS games of the past decade - maybe, just maybe, edging out BF2.… Expand
  45. MrMT
    Nov 6, 2011
    9
    6.8 user score? I wonder why? The multiplayer on this game is really tremendous; just like its predecessor, I just know I will enjoy this for a long time to come. Slightly miffed that I didn't notice the whole preorder for free maps thing... and then downloaded on origin for a bad deal on the pc (you can still get the free maps if you buy for consoles in gamestop - go figure; use EA's6.8 user score? I wonder why? The multiplayer on this game is really tremendous; just like its predecessor, I just know I will enjoy this for a long time to come. Slightly miffed that I didn't notice the whole preorder for free maps thing... and then downloaded on origin for a bad deal on the pc (you can still get the free maps if you buy for consoles in gamestop - go figure; use EA's service to get stiffed). But the game itself, for what you buy it for - the great multiplayer maps - is top top notch.… Expand
  46. Arkveveen
    Jan 17, 2012
    9
    If you ever wanted to feel what true "war" feels like, then Battlefield 3 is your cup of tea. It does all this without throwing away that arcade-style feel of other fun multiplayer shooters like Call of Duty or Bad Company 2. Battlefield 3 is intense, addictive, and completely worth putting countless hours into the multiplayer. The singleplayer, however, is somewhat underrated to me butIf you ever wanted to feel what true "war" feels like, then Battlefield 3 is your cup of tea. It does all this without throwing away that arcade-style feel of other fun multiplayer shooters like Call of Duty or Bad Company 2. Battlefield 3 is intense, addictive, and completely worth putting countless hours into the multiplayer. The singleplayer, however, is somewhat underrated to me but mediocre at best. It has its awesome moments here and there, but fails to deliver an emotionally gripping story that war movie lovers (Blackhawk Down, The Hurt Locker) like myself crave. The game's launch was also incrediblly buggy and rushed, with at least two of the maps having quite a few problems in terms of balance. However, patches have long since killed bugs, crashing issues, and rampant screen flickering. I would of given this game a 8 early on, but the numerous updates as well as the Back to Karkand expansion pack make this intense, visceral experience of a game completely WORTH every penny! Go buy it now!!… Expand
  47. HunterZero
    Nov 8, 2011
    9
    So this game is getting rubbished for its single player campaign... Fair enough, at around 4 hours, it's too short, and the characters, plot and presentation are cliche. You'll suffer several cheap deaths, and the quicktime events are jarring and annoying. But considering Battlefield 2 didn't even have a single player mode, it's a bonus that there's even a single player campaign includedSo this game is getting rubbished for its single player campaign... Fair enough, at around 4 hours, it's too short, and the characters, plot and presentation are cliche. You'll suffer several cheap deaths, and the quicktime events are jarring and annoying. But considering Battlefield 2 didn't even have a single player mode, it's a bonus that there's even a single player campaign included here at all. What the campaign lacks in innovative story, it makes up for in atmosphere. There are some truly impressive moments during the single player campaign where the game nails the atmosphere of running into a warzone, but unfortunately it just doesn't capture this feeling all the way through. Several times at the start of a level you'll be presented with some huge vista, only to be funneled into a corridor level with few options for exploration and deviation. Thankfully, the online multiplayer is the meat of this game, and in this area, the game does not disappoint. There are a half dozen coop missions that parallel the main campaign, and these are fun for a play through or two with a friend. But the online deathmatch modes are where it's at. The maps are HUGE, and there are plenty of unlocks and awards to keep a player busy for many hundreds of hours. The gunplay feels good, the vehicles are fun, and there are some great game mechanics, such as suppression fire, and the ability to use smoke as cover or flashlights to blind an enemy, and tactical environment destruction. It's a technical masterpiece too, although I do wish there was an option to turn off the 'dirty camera lens' effects. Special mention has to be made of the sound in this game, the sound effects are spot-on. The bad points of the game - It's a jewel of a game wrapped up in a turd: Battlelog, and Origin. The install process is annoying. You have to have Origin installed, and if you install Origin off the DVD, it has to update immediately and restart before you can continue. Plus it requires installing a 500MB patch, then two web browser plug-ins for Battlelog, and you have to have the latest graphics drivers. Once through the pain of installation, Battlelog is tolerable for finding servers and friends, but feels like an ugly third party add-on matchmaking service. Is it too much to ask for a server browser that is well integrated into the game? The other annoyance - there's no LAN play, and this could be a deal breaker for some. Dice have hinted this might be patched into the game later, but don't hold your breath. It would be nice to be able play the multiplayer maps offline against 'bots, and on a LAN in coop with friends, like you could in Battlefield 2. If you can put up with the hassle of Origin and the Battlelog interface though, there's plenty of fun to be had here. Just don't buy this game for the single player only, you will be disappointed.… Expand
  48. tigerchips
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    As a singleplayer game this game is fairly average. It could have done with a better story, instead, it spends most of it's time in a interrogation room, not very exciting. I still enjoyed it though, i'm not keen on SP anyway.

    This franchise isn't about singleplayer, so i'm not basing my score on that. As a multiplayer game it's unbeatable, well, you will know what i mean if you've ever    As a singleplayer game this game is fairly average. It could have done with a better story, instead, it spends most of it's time in a interrogation room, not very exciting. I still enjoyed it though, i'm not keen on SP anyway.

    This franchise isn't about singleplayer, so i'm not basing my score on that. As a multiplayer game it's unbeatable, well, you will know what i mean if you've ever played a BF game before. Vehicle combat is brilliant, lots of fun to be had with jets and tanks, and the anti-air vehicles (currently OP'd). Everything seems to be balanced with most vehicles as long as you have the right unlocks. Infantry wise, some of the unlocks might be OP'd, one being the IRNV (infra red scope), and another, the mortar. I'm not so sure the vehicle disablement feature works well but it's a new edition to the battlefield franchise and i welcome the change (it's optional depending on the server you join anyway). It doesn't work well with jets as i can never get a kill with one.

    If i am to nit pic even further... the spawn system is bugged, the squad and spawn screens should have been better implemented, like in BF 2142. Jumping over obstacles doesn't always work as it should. It's a real shame not to see a proper BF intro but the implementation of battlelog is very much welcome as long as Dice sorts out all the bugs with it. The Commo Rose (Q button) needs to be patched asap.

    I would have liked a few better modes instead of the usual Rush, TDM, and Conquest modes. Something like a Titan mode which can be found in 2142. Co-Op is a welcome edition, although i haven't played it much.

    The game looks and sounds absolutely stunning. I didn't notice the low res textures that IGN pointed out, maybe they were looking at the monitor with a pair of pink frilly binoculars, or maybe i was reading a review of the console version? The sound is slightly better than BC2, which is really good.

    Overall, it's one of the best FPS out there. I won't give it a ten because of the bugs and a few other things, but i'm sure the new patch will fix those.    … Expand
  49. AkarnisGath
    Nov 8, 2011
    9
    Awesome game. While I didn't exactly have high hopes because of the nature of the industry, this certainly exceeded my expectations. *FINALLY* graphics being advanced beyond the four year-old Crysis! This is good news for the industry. And it is designed for PC, allowing creativity to be made for objective and cooperative based gameplay, good graphics and a large number of players. NoAwesome game. While I didn't exactly have high hopes because of the nature of the industry, this certainly exceeded my expectations. *FINALLY* graphics being advanced beyond the four year-old Crysis! This is good news for the industry. And it is designed for PC, allowing creativity to be made for objective and cooperative based gameplay, good graphics and a large number of players. No reason to play MW3 at all since this exists. If you liked BC2, expect your mind to be blown by a FAR better game with all the stuff you still loved… Expand
  50. Skytop
    Nov 8, 2011
    9
    Unlike most of the negative reviews here, I am reviewing THE GAME. Not the horrible Origin service, or the Battlelog. Let's start with Single-Player: The storyline might be generic, but it is a well-executed one that does make sense, and has some pretty good voice acting at times. Some moments were executed well. One certain execution of a character was a real punch to the gut, even moreUnlike most of the negative reviews here, I am reviewing THE GAME. Not the horrible Origin service, or the Battlelog. Let's start with Single-Player: The storyline might be generic, but it is a well-executed one that does make sense, and has some pretty good voice acting at times. Some moments were executed well. One certain execution of a character was a real punch to the gut, even more so than "The Coup" from Call of Duty 4. Another scene really is a shock to players, I'm not going to spoil any more. But this game really did pull off some great set-pieces. For the gameplay, if you played CoD you know what to expect, One mission does give you full control of a tank, but sadly that is the only mission that gives you full control of a vehicle. The gunplay however, feels responsive, and thanks to the Frostbite 2 engine, Is complete eye and ear candy. Bullets whiz past you, Rockets deafen you as you hear chunks of debris fall the the ground, and guns sound realistic. The graphics are beautiful as well, and the campaign takes about 8 hours to complete. The Quick Time events I did not have a problem with, They at least give you some form of interactivity in the cutscenes, unlike CoD, where you just sit and watch. One quicktime event with a rat gives you one of the funniest death scenes ever.

    Multiplayer: I have NEVER had THIS MUCH FUN in an Online FPS EVER. This Multiplayer in this game cannot be missed. The game gives you a ton of Variety, From 64 Player Conquest, to 32 player Rush, to 16 Player Deathmatch, This game has something for everyone. The maps all feel different, From Wide Open Deserts and Forests, to tight Subway Tunnels and Alleyways. Rush can give you tons of variety in a single map, for example, Operation Metro starts out in a wide open Park, Long range combat, Counter Sniping, and flanking, Then you drop into a subway, giving great close quarters battles, and really requiring you to push on with your team, to a slightly wider Ticket Area, where you have to flank while teammates lay down Suppression fire, Out into the beautifully designed City, Where pieces of buildings crumble down, Meaning Snipers are not much of a problem if you have explosives. 64 Players is intense. Jets fly above you, Helicopters crash down, Tanks roll across the desert. Rockets and bullets fly all around you. This game cannot be missed when it comes to Multiplayer. Online FPS of the year, without a doubt.    … Expand
  51. siveZ
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Yes, this game has many bugs and flaws, but I give it 10/10 and excuse all the troubles. And now explain why:
    1) Battlelog - yes, it's very controversial, but it is a whole new method of playing the game, this is definitely a next step in the development of games, though very risky.
    2) The game does not stay in one place, as "some competitors" - it brings new things in the game, making it    Yes, this game has many bugs and flaws, but I give it 10/10 and excuse all the troubles. And now explain why:
    1) Battlelog - yes, it's very controversial, but it is a whole new method of playing the game, this is definitely a next step in the development of games, though very risky.
    2) The game does not stay in one place, as "some competitors" - it brings new things in the game, making it quite different, but keeping the old spirit and awareness.
    3) This is primarily a PC game, then, to begin a series of games from DICE. Again, "some competitors" sold themselves to console vendors for profit.    … Expand
  52. Korkenzieher
    Nov 3, 2011
    8
    Strange story, fantastic graphics, ultimate sound... average single player mode, but the best multiplayer. I short words: buy if you prefer multiplayer. For singleplayer gaming is better stuff on the market.
  53. MatPK
    Nov 6, 2011
    9
    This is a great game, the battlefield simulator I have played. However it takes some time to have fun. At first I can't see the enemies, get shot from from God knows where and get frustrated. After a while you understand that you can not just run and jump around the map but need to look around, take cover and plan what you. After you get better it is really great. The only thing I wouldThis is a great game, the battlefield simulator I have played. However it takes some time to have fun. At first I can't see the enemies, get shot from from God knows where and get frustrated. After a while you understand that you can not just run and jump around the map but need to look around, take cover and plan what you. After you get better it is really great. The only thing I would change is to make enemy spotting bit easier, as it is now it is to tempting to hide and camp.… Expand
  54. The14th
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    I had to wait 6 years for this game, and I can honestly say it was worth the wait. For all the talk of hiccups, I've been able to play reliably other than a server bump (can find that in any game) and some initial problems with the graphics engine. The biggest problem I've had is getting into the servers I want, unfortunately server queues are turned off as they interacted weird with theI had to wait 6 years for this game, and I can honestly say it was worth the wait. For all the talk of hiccups, I've been able to play reliably other than a server bump (can find that in any game) and some initial problems with the graphics engine. The biggest problem I've had is getting into the servers I want, unfortunately server queues are turned off as they interacted weird with the matchmaker.

    I haven't gotten around to the single player yet, so I can't really make many statements on that other than I'm glad it's not the acid trip that the MW plot has turned into. I'll gladly take something somewhere near reality instead of following up on Red Dawn '09 (seriously, I hated that movie to begin with and then they re-did it in a video game TWICE!). I have always thought BF needed some sort of real single player mode, if only to ease new players into the controls and gameplay.

    Co-op is a blast, difficult as hell sometimes but very fun. I do recommend playing with somebody you know, as communication is fairly important in some of the missions. I liked that they provided a variety of scenarios to play, offering a bit more variety than a -> b run-and-gun. The score system and different difficultys add replay-ability, if only to help a friend unlock the co-op weapons for MP. I really hope they are planning to add more in later.

    The heart of the beast, Multi-Player mode proper, remains at it's core the same. Conquest is still considered the primary game mode, offering the structure of take-and-hold objective-based gameplay we've all come to expect from the series. Rush is making a return from the Bad Company series, and for players new to objective-based play (or just feel like shooting anything that moves for a while) they've even added in the all-time classic Deathmatch for the first time in a BF game.

    Now some people weep over the loss of the commander position (and all the drop and strike powers it had), but I for one believe the game is better off. Previously, a lot of power was held by one player who was randomly placed into that job at the beginning of a round (well not completely random, but...). This guy could either be a boon or a weight on the team's neck, especially if he wasn't paying enough attention to the map or just felt like screwing around. Game balance must have been difficult to aproach with such an unpredictible element to the game. So starting in BFBC2 they ripped the position out and handed the old powers down to the players as kit, a trend that continued into BF3.

    Speaking of kit, unlocks are fairly streamlined but still have a bit of depth to them. Expounding on previous versions of the system, not only does each kit have their own unique gear to unlock but each vehicle group now does too. Additionally, weapon mods are no longer unlocked generally by the class but are instead rewarded on a gun-by-gun basis. I think these are strong moves for two reasons. One, it makes the player feel rewarded for more specific actions while playing. And more importantly two, it keeps the better unlocks from being easily gainned (a delay for balance in a way).

    The classes have been re-organized again, though not quite as drasically as when they consolidated the 7(?) older classes. Assault has gone back to 2142 in being the medic with under-slung weapons for their rifles. Support got back the ammo crates, stole C4 and claymores from recon, got a mortar (the current "artillery strike"), and use LMGs with the newly-functional bi-pods. Engineers remain mostly unchanged with anti-armor rockets/missiles/land mines, a vehicle repair tool (with an RC version), and switching PDWs for carbines. The ever shifting Recons still have sniper/marksman rifles, but now have a deployable motion sensor, the squad spawn beacon, a vehicle marker light, and a motion-sensor equipped RC drone. All four classes still feel like a cohesive package, each one having plenty of toys to play with.

    This has been a bit rambling, and is not a "true review", but I just wanted to address the general shifts in gameplay in the new BF. I can't really get enough of the game, and I am thankful Back to Karkand is coming out at the end of the semester. If you still haven't bought the game, then you're probably lucky in missing the typical launch bugs. If I was smart, I'd wait until after the first patch cycle for every new game before I buy. But I just had to get back on the battlefield.    … Expand
  55. iminay
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    The best looking FPS to date. A good mix of Battlefield 2 classic feel, and the up to date combat feel of Bad Company 2. Battlelog gives you FREE stat tracking too !
  56. earlkran
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    excellent shooter, light years ahead of cod excellent graphics excellent gameplay an unparalleled experience imho. get this now before it sells out. i cant find any flaws in this game
  57. luap24
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    Best Game Ever!! too realistic the maps are huge you can destroy almost everything , lots of knife animation when killing.Jets, tanks,mortar,chopper,boat,amphibious transport., etc.. this is 99999999999999999999999999 times better than MW3..oh yeah by the way MW3 fan-boys, did your mom already make you a sandwich before playing :D... trolololololol
  58. Ghastly
    Nov 8, 2011
    8
    Overall a great game. The single player is laughably terrible, but who buys this game for the single player? Multi is improved in a number of meaningful ways, my only criticism would be the downgrading of destructible terrain.... there was far more in BFBC2. Infantry combat is the biggest improvement, with suppression effects and new attachments like flashlights truly changing theOverall a great game. The single player is laughably terrible, but who buys this game for the single player? Multi is improved in a number of meaningful ways, my only criticism would be the downgrading of destructible terrain.... there was far more in BFBC2. Infantry combat is the biggest improvement, with suppression effects and new attachments like flashlights truly changing the dynamics of combat and allowing for more tactical variety. Please try this game and MW3 before you buy MW3... I already took my copy of "modern" (is that synonymous with rehashed?) warfare back to gamestop.… Expand
  59. LieuRob
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Ok...
    I dont like fanboys, im not one, but some of the reviews of BF3 are defintely written by them.
    Do not be deterred if someone says that its horrible. Its not. THE CAMPAIGN: Eh... good. Not perfect, but if you let yourself enjoy it instead of going off your nut about how unrealistic it is, its amazingly fun. Its a good attempt at a combination of over the top and realism, but its    Ok...
    I dont like fanboys, im not one, but some of the reviews of BF3 are defintely written by them.
    Do not be deterred if someone says that its horrible. Its not. THE CAMPAIGN:
    Eh... good. Not perfect, but if you let yourself enjoy it instead of going off your nut about how unrealistic it is, its amazingly fun. Its a good attempt at a combination of over the top and realism, but its confused in what it wants to be. Stay true to BF BC2 style, or try to take in some people off COD. It tried, admirably. Its setpieces are amazing, if a little forgettable. But you wont.

    FROSTBITE 2:
    If I hear another tard saying that they cant run it fast on a intel gpu ill shoot something. This is a true PC game, so make sure you have the power before turning it to ultra. It can properly scale it for you. Update your drivers, youll have a blast. It looks amazing, it will not dissapoint. DICE has gone that extra leap in the sound and visuals.

    MULTIPLAYER:
    Brilliant. Everything that Bc2 did well its built on. Its impossible not to have fun if you get in the groove, but it can be a little annoying if you have that string of stupid revives or respawns that give you a ill feeling. Instead of tring to be COD it outdid it in its own niche. Youll find yourself in an adrenaline rush as you and your teammates systematically blow thru walls and shoot **** Its amazing, totally immersive. Not the (unfortunately) terrible arcade and stale multiplayer filled with 12 year olds in MW3. I wrote a review for that.... it was ghastly. Either way, its an amazing game with room to grow; its still near perfect now, but look at BC2; it was the best multiplayer in 2010 after DICE patched it and added a few things.

    FINAL VERDICT:
    Er, 10, obviously!
    Id like to try and convince you that im not a fanboy, but the assumption of a 10 is that I am.
    im not. But I feel like this game is probably the best SHOOTER ever made. The effort and workmanship is astonishing. Its reviewer score is much more relevant to its actual game status and not the user score ruined by people who are COD fanboys or expect it to be COD. Buy it. Enjoy.    … Expand
  60. xmtalley
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Yeah battle log sucks, yeah it has bugs, yeah it pisses me off when I randomly crash to desktop, BUT, this still beats that MW2.5 crap and it's still hella fun. Once they fix all of the things that are wrong and nerf the super nova it will be great.
  61. GameDev11
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Single-player is a little cliche and short, but Multi-player will blow you away. The selection of vehicles is vast, and the generally all the maps are favorable.
  62. jhmvr
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    good singleplayer as it being there is good because it's more of a multiplayer game and you do different things through it like plane and tank. Sound is perfect. Graphics are perfect. Multiplayer is great. Has some issues yes but nothing a patch can't fix.
  63. Nuke1st
    Nov 20, 2011
    9
    This game, firstly, is amazing. The graphics are spectacular and the multiplayer is great, as usual. However, The reason I am not giving this game a 10/10 is because it falls down in the singleplayer, it feels as if I'm being babied through it and its all very rushed, there is no emotion despite DICE trying their hardest to create it. As for the multiplayer, their are a few bugs and IThis game, firstly, is amazing. The graphics are spectacular and the multiplayer is great, as usual. However, The reason I am not giving this game a 10/10 is because it falls down in the singleplayer, it feels as if I'm being babied through it and its all very rushed, there is no emotion despite DICE trying their hardest to create it. As for the multiplayer, their are a few bugs and I don't believe it has the same gameplay as BF2, the maps feel smaller and teamplay isnt as encouarged as there is no commander function or useful drops like Artillery, vehicles, supplies and UAV's. Iwould honestly give this game an 8.5, but there is no way I can rate it like that.… Expand
  64. BrokenBells
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    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 aTop 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
  65. vVREDVv
    Dec 19, 2011
    9
    il have to be honest, if your looking for a nice single player game your out of luck the SP is a total pile of crap, the MP isnt much of an update from previous games but is still fun as hell and the vehicles are amazing in it i enjoy this a great deal. Now i have to say dice did a good job ea did a piss poor job they shoved sake of **** spy ware and we have NO choice in the materil have to be honest, if your looking for a nice single player game your out of luck the SP is a total pile of crap, the MP isnt much of an update from previous games but is still fun as hell and the vehicles are amazing in it i enjoy this a great deal. Now i have to say dice did a good job ea did a piss poor job they shoved sake of **** spy ware and we have NO choice in the mater (although at least they got the ea accounts sorted out >… Expand
  66. IriathZhul
    Jan 21, 2012
    9
    Disclaimer: I actually think this game deserves a 9--I'm not just giving it one to counteract the obvious "revenge-reviewing" by fanboys. Anyways, the game loses 1 point off the score for having one of the worst singleplayer campaigns I've ever seen in a game. It's pretty, yes, but so is the multiplayer. Fortunately, it's okay that the campaign is bland and monotonous because BF3 is allDisclaimer: I actually think this game deserves a 9--I'm not just giving it one to counteract the obvious "revenge-reviewing" by fanboys. Anyways, the game loses 1 point off the score for having one of the worst singleplayer campaigns I've ever seen in a game. It's pretty, yes, but so is the multiplayer. Fortunately, it's okay that the campaign is bland and monotonous because BF3 is all about the multiplayer.

    With a game like this, it's easier to describe what's wrong--anything I don't mention you can assume is awesome. So with the multiplayer...your biggest problem might just be the sheer intimidation factor. There is so much to do and so much pressure from your teammates to pitch in that you might wish for the clean individualism of Call of Duty. But fear not--this is your game. Experiment. Try different classes. Try different vehicles. Jump in that chopper and crash into the mountainside because it will look really cool when you do it. Buy this game.    … Expand
  67. Mivix
    Jan 12, 2012
    10
    Awesome Shooter! Definitely the best on the market in 2011. Quality of the game is in multi player, which is not very innovative, but very addictive and fun. Single player on the other hand is very poor and pretty short. Not that the missions are not fun, but it is bugged as hell. Also there is a big amount of scripted scenes, which I do not like. Co-op is fine, missions are fun withAwesome Shooter! Definitely the best on the market in 2011. Quality of the game is in multi player, which is not very innovative, but very addictive and fun. Single player on the other hand is very poor and pretty short. Not that the missions are not fun, but it is bugged as hell. Also there is a big amount of scripted scenes, which I do not like. Co-op is fine, missions are fun with friends, only back-draw is that there are only a handful of missions. In conclusion 10/10 (if you do not care about multi player, well it is like 3/10)… Expand
  68. Ryanpal16
    Feb 11, 2012
    8
    Battlefield 3 is a great shooter. It has grade A graphics, realistic sound effects, and true-to-form large-scale multiplayer firefights that span acres of virtual land. The multiplayer offers many customization options and a wide array of guns that will keep many people busy for weeks on end. The singe player leaves much to be desired, however. The story is very bland, generic, and short.Battlefield 3 is a great shooter. It has grade A graphics, realistic sound effects, and true-to-form large-scale multiplayer firefights that span acres of virtual land. The multiplayer offers many customization options and a wide array of guns that will keep many people busy for weeks on end. The singe player leaves much to be desired, however. The story is very bland, generic, and short. It does many things better than other shooters out there, but nothing particularly innovative or special. It doesn't have to. I recommend this game to the shooter fans out there who want realism in their play.… Expand
  69. OwnedU2Fast
    Dec 4, 2011
    10
    Just saying everybody who gave it BELOW an 8 or even a 7 is an idiot, troll, fanboy who probably hasn't really even played the game. The points chrisjuggly provides are invalid. He says that after "the dust has cleared people will realize that it sucks. He is a troll, games that a dedicated for reviews scores of a 1 or below include: Hulk Hogan's Main Event, and Big Rigs: Over the RoadJust saying everybody who gave it BELOW an 8 or even a 7 is an idiot, troll, fanboy who probably hasn't really even played the game. The points chrisjuggly provides are invalid. He says that after "the dust has cleared people will realize that it sucks. He is a troll, games that a dedicated for reviews scores of a 1 or below include: Hulk Hogan's Main Event, and Big Rigs: Over the Road racing. Now, onto my review. I know what people say about the campaign, but I personally loved it. The deaths were not expected, but were actually believeable. The main story might've been a little cliched, but what happened in the game itself was different than what was done before. Now, the score: The score is absolutely amazing, and after I right this, I will proceed to buy it off of iTunes. The music isn't always blaring in your ears, but when it is playing, it really compliments the game. The mulitplayer is one word: competely expectation- shattering. I was maybe a little scared about how Battlefield 3 would be, but all my doubts were put to death. The multiplayer is amazing. You can't wait to get your next unlock, and DICE doesn't shove a new unlock down your throat every game, conquest NEEDS teamwork, and so does rush, which seperates battlefield from other FPS games. Btw, jkneuper, I'm sorry, but you are an idiot. Squad voice chat is by no means a reason to reduce a games review score by 8 pts. You can communicate with them with text chat by pressing L, or have them be your friends (unless you don't have any :P) and join their party, or Ventrilo or Teamspeak. I have played Battlefield since the beginning and it is amazing to see how it has grown. The sound is absolutely amazing, and as are the graphics if your pc can support it. Best graphics I have EVER seen in an FPS, and best sound. I truly recommend this title to anybody who likes FPSs. It blows the competition away.… Expand
  70. donaramu
    Sep 19, 2019
    9
    Other than it having some hit reg problems(mainly fixed now), this is a great game. I still play it in 2019. One of the best BF games ever. Better than everyone that has come out after.
  71. MikePembo951
    Jan 15, 2012
    9
    Amazing.... put simply: amazing.
    BF3 completely obliterates the FPS competition with this incredible, fresh multi-player experience, unbeatable graphics for an FPS, run by a great engine that uses the FULL potential of gaming PCs. DICE has put so much effort in to this game, and is currently my favourite fps game
  72. Lelouche
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    When I first got the game I was initially very annoyed because I could not get Origin to work but I'm not going to take away from BF3 because of Origin's failings. I found it a little odd at first because BF3 starts out in your Internet browser in BattleLog. That is where you pick what server you want to play on and your profile. I got into the game and the graphics and sounds wereWhen I first got the game I was initially very annoyed because I could not get Origin to work but I'm not going to take away from BF3 because of Origin's failings. I found it a little odd at first because BF3 starts out in your Internet browser in BattleLog. That is where you pick what server you want to play on and your profile. I got into the game and the graphics and sounds were AMAZING. As realistic or better than I could ever have imagined. The 64 player multiplayer is probably about as close to an actual battlefield that you can have without actually going into combat. You WILL need a very high end computer to reap the full benefits of playing BF3. A lot of the people having problems with BF3 is because their computer isn't very good. The only complaint I have is that they did not add in wind but they added in gravity to the trajectory of projectiles but that would probably make it even harder to run for lesser machines.… Expand
  73. Yogotiss
    Nov 8, 2011
    9
    I am absolutely amazed by this game. Even though there are a lot of bugs to be fixed I can still see the potential in this game. The destruction, team work, and vehicles are mind blowing. Coming from a COD Fan Boy I must say I love Battlefield 3!
  74. toledos
    Jan 4, 2012
    10
    NOTE: THIS REVIEW IS ABOUT BATTLEFIELD 3 IN IT'S CURRENT STATE (WITH BACK TO KARKAND).

    I will admit upfront that I am a longtime Battlefield fan. I have owned and sunk many hours into every Battlefield ever made (including modern combat). I will also admit that I am not a fan of Call of Duty. I enjoyed all of the games up to Call of Duty 4, but after that, it became too fast paced and    NOTE: THIS REVIEW IS ABOUT BATTLEFIELD 3 IN IT'S CURRENT STATE (WITH BACK TO KARKAND).

    I will admit upfront that I am a longtime Battlefield fan. I have owned and sunk many hours into every Battlefield ever made (including modern combat). I will also admit that I am not a fan of Call of Duty. I enjoyed all of the games up to Call of Duty 4, but after that, it became too fast paced and competitive to enjoy.

    Now, with that out of the way, I am NOT going to base this review on whether Battlefield is better than Call of Duty, nor will I base it on the previous Battlefield games. This review is meant to help someone who does not care about either franchise make an informed purchasing decision.

    Graphics (9/10): The graphics in this game are beautiful. While they are not the most beautiful I have ever seen, they do an amazing job of making you feel integrated into the game world. I love the fire effects, I love the detail work, I love the shaders. However, they decided to put a blue-ish tinted filter on. It may not be noticeable at first, but eventually you will be all like, "Hey! Everything in this game is blue!" there was a great article explaining all of the post processing they did, and the blue is supposed to evoke emotion while playing (or something). However, my biggest complaint about graphics would have to be the sun glare. If you are facing the sun or trying to shoot at a helicopter in the air, you will be almost completely blinded by the sun glare. I would have given graphics an 8/10, however the fact that DICE created a whole new engine and made revolutionary graphics for the first time in years gives them that extra boost. Do research into a new GPU if you haven't already, this game is demanding.

    Sound (10/10): The sound in this game is excellent. From rounds whizzing past your head, the crack of stray bullets striking the concrete, or even the echoes of your gunfire being reverberated off of the distant scenery gives this game an intense atmosphere. Vehicles sound like vehicles. Guns are loud and thick. helicopters have different effects depending on where you are in relation to them. I could go on and on about the sound because the sound, in my opinion, is unrivaled. If you were considering buying a sound card for this game, do it. And buy surround sound too.

    Multiplayer gameplay (8/10): Since the campaign and the multiplayer are so drastically different, I am splitting them into two separate parts. The multiplayer is fantastic. In cooperative, there are 6 missions for you and one other person to play through. In multiplayer, there are APCs, tanks, helicopters, jets, jeeps, anti-air, boats, and even forklifts. Even if vehicles are not your thing, the infantry combat feels very effective with 4 diverse classes. The game has a variety of game modes including rush, conquest, team deathmatch, squad deathmatch, and squad rush. In all, I am impressed with the multiplayer. However, there are some significant flaws which the developers have failed to take care of (as of yet). For one, there is no balancing mechanism. I understand that dedicated servers dominate the list, but there needs to be some kind of balancing mechanism present. I cannot count the number of times I have been put on a team who is losing 15 to 300. It gets very frustrating as one team will just plow the other round after round after round. Also, there is no spawn protection. I know that many people do not like the idea of spawn protection, but eventually after spawning and being immediately killed before even having the chance to move, they will warm up to it. There are a few more flaws involved, but those are the most glaring.

    Single-player gameplay (4/10): If you are considering dropping the $60 on this game just for the single-player - Don't. The campaign was O-K. Sometimes I really enjoyed it, other times I wanted to pull my hair out. There is no reward or recognition for completing the campaign. The story was somewhat confusing, and the characters were very uninspired. If anyone has any military or LE background, the techniques the (spoiler) interrogators use are glaringly wrong. Just skip past it. Interface (6/10): If you are purchasing this for the PC, you will HAVE to use Origin, and you will HAVE to use Battlelog (a website from which you launch the game). Why the developers thought this was a good idea is beyond me. At first it seemed impossibly evil, however it is beginning to grow on me. In-game the interface is somewhat clunky, but acceptable. DICE has already made adjustments improving the interface with patches, but they have a ways to go.

    Overall: Ignoring the single-player entirely, this game receives an 8.25/10. The multiplayer is fun, the graphics are beautiful, the sound is eerily realistic, and there are many things to unlock. If you are looking for a new FPS experience, this is the game for you. And for the BF fanboys: This is not BC3; this is not the BF2 sequel. This is BF3.    … Expand
  75. stax345
    Nov 3, 2011
    9
    First of all, I must say this game is great. I have played for something like 20 hours in wich I have done the entire co-op campaign, it was fun to play with a friend and it gives you some guns for playing, It can be annoying to have to replay the same missions but if you do it, you will have an edge on other players.But the real strength is the multiplayer and it`s incredibly addictive IFirst of all, I must say this game is great. I have played for something like 20 hours in wich I have done the entire co-op campaign, it was fun to play with a friend and it gives you some guns for playing, It can be annoying to have to replay the same missions but if you do it, you will have an edge on other players.But the real strength is the multiplayer and it`s incredibly addictive I just can`t stop playing, I`m always discovering new guns, trying others, etc. The destruction is also very cool to see and to get rid of camper. The vehicles are fun to control altough it takes some time to get used to the helicopters and jets wich is not necessary a weakness. I must also admit that I have not played a second of the singleplayer and I will probably not soon, maybe I will one if I`m bored of playing online and I want to get the trophies but I have never cared about a battlefield campaign because it`s definetly not the best element in the game. Finally, I highly recommend you this game but I`m more or less puzzled about the other reviews, so just rent it before to be sure.… Expand
  76. Wizzer
    Oct 23, 2017
    9
    Buy this for the multiplayer - it is, by far, the best multiplayer experience out there.

    BF3 improves a lot on BF2, but you will have to learn your skills again as the game is quite different.

    Netcode and hit detection is excellent (at least for me) just be sure to play on low ping servers
  77. puppetx
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    Realism in the right places makes this game epic. From the character in the destructible environment to the small details of bullet drop etc add up to a masterpiece.
  78. gjor
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Best shooting game in many years! Don't buy this for the single player, it's the multiplayer all the way. This is not a game for the forever alone dude.
  79. maplealvon
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    Multiplayer is top of the line. The game runs reasonably well even on an old dual core computer. The way I see it, the Singleplayer is not a component of Battlefield games, it never was. From 1942 to BF2, there was never a singleplayer campaign until the Bad Company series. My view is that the storymode is an add on that we can do without and that we should appreciate them putting a singleMultiplayer is top of the line. The game runs reasonably well even on an old dual core computer. The way I see it, the Singleplayer is not a component of Battlefield games, it never was. From 1942 to BF2, there was never a singleplayer campaign until the Bad Company series. My view is that the storymode is an add on that we can do without and that we should appreciate them putting a single player mode for us.

    Otherwise, Multiplayer, is outstanding, with more guns, more unlocks, more vehicles and the largest maps we've seen so far.    … Expand
  80. HateThat
    Nov 21, 2011
    10
    This game is why I play video games and support the games industry as avidly as I do. Lets be honest from the get go, this game has direct competition in the way of MW3 and both of these games are 99% multiplayer. I doubt ANYONE played these games for the single player, no matter what the critics say it has no influence in the sales and quality of each game in this day in age. They knowThis game is why I play video games and support the games industry as avidly as I do. Lets be honest from the get go, this game has direct competition in the way of MW3 and both of these games are 99% multiplayer. I doubt ANYONE played these games for the single player, no matter what the critics say it has no influence in the sales and quality of each game in this day in age. They know what they are and thats a MP experience and if you wanna try support the single player, then you obviously haven't played any other proper single player experience this year as the market is littered with better experiences. Now back to battlefield 3, i'll start with a list of innovations in gameplay and graphics.... The destruction system, while flawed and not red faction, its still really immersive and realistic. Terrain deformation, bit of wall flying off wen trying to hide.... its insane who good it looks. I mean I see a bunch of enemies hold up in one area, fire a rocket above them and the building falls and kills them all. Like wow! It brings new levels of realism and immersion to the experience. The animation system they built is incredible, characters die, move, shoot, you name it, they do it so realistic its makes you stop a marvel at the true innovation they've incorporated here. Vehicles looks amazing, firing a tank in a wooded area and all the trees bend to the shockwave of the force from the cannon.... WHAT GAME DOES THIS! So amazing to watch. Small little innovations to gameplay also to balance the experience are implemented like flashlight blindings, laser sights so blind snipers out of their camping poistion, not to mention the lense flare if the sniper point in scope at you specifically. All these little things help push the genre forward.

    The sound in this game is unrivaled by ANY game. Just amazing, I feel like I'm in a real battlefield from start to finish of a map and it truly shows what can be done these days. This is the game you show to non-gamers to show them how far games have come and how much room for improvement a lot of games need to make to even come close to competitive with this great title. You can tell they put so much time and effort into a truly deep, immersive and NEW experience than its previous iterations. New engine = yes imo. DICE you've done it again 10/10    … Expand
  81. PearlJam20
    Jan 5, 2012
    9
    Battlefield 3 feels like two different games on one disc. You have a really dissapointing and frustrating single player campaign and of course the incredible multiplayer you expect from a Battlefield game. The campaign is not only frustrating but littered with bugs and annoyances. If one more NPC ally pushes me out of the way and into enemy fire I don't know what I'll do. It has itsBattlefield 3 feels like two different games on one disc. You have a really dissapointing and frustrating single player campaign and of course the incredible multiplayer you expect from a Battlefield game. The campaign is not only frustrating but littered with bugs and annoyances. If one more NPC ally pushes me out of the way and into enemy fire I don't know what I'll do. It has its moments and cool scenes but the majority of it is boring and highly repetitive. I'd say it's worth a single playthrough just to stare in awe at the visuals. But no one buys a BF game for the single player. I'm happy to say that BF3 MP is what BF2 fans have been waiting for. While many of the original maps were not suited for 64 players save for 2 or 3 the Back to Karkand expansion does a wonderful job of filling that gap with HUGE classic levels and even more destructoid. What I am really happy to see DICE improve on is the infantry gunplay. Battlefields weak point was always the infantry combat but they really went above and beyond here. The biggest dissapointment doesn't have anything to do with the game but I feel should be mentioned here. This is a game that really requires teamwork and unfortunately most players seem to be selfish and only play for themselves. I am sick and tired of seeing someone run into an APC and drive off by himself when you have 7 people needing a ride. People just don't seem to work together but when you get into that rare server with those one of a kind teams it can be a real blast. Of course Origin has been a big controversy but honestly I like it. Getting into a game is so fast for me but then again I am using an SSD so I don't know how long the whole process takes for mechanical drive users.… Expand
  82. xfamas
    Nov 29, 2011
    10
    What do you get when you put in 64 players,60FPS,Jets,Tanks,Squads,Large Maps,Destructible Enviroments? Simple you get Battlefield 3; it's multiplayer is just plain flat out fun. Look up in the sky and you'll see epic jet battles; there are so many ways to play. I can not describe how good this multiplayer is.
  83. Deathmonger
    Nov 20, 2011
    10
    This game is a 9.8, so round it up to a 10. The only thing you can take off for is Origin/disconnect issues. Other than that it is sweet, ever so sweet digital crack. I haven't been this addicted to a game since Far Cry playing with TAW.net or guild wars when DoA was a 3 hour challenge. When you have team play this good in a game with graphics this good...it just doesn't seem possible.This game is a 9.8, so round it up to a 10. The only thing you can take off for is Origin/disconnect issues. Other than that it is sweet, ever so sweet digital crack. I haven't been this addicted to a game since Far Cry playing with TAW.net or guild wars when DoA was a 3 hour challenge. When you have team play this good in a game with graphics this good...it just doesn't seem possible. The graphics are on par with Crysis 2 if your rig can handle it. Xbox and PS3 players should pout like little **** at what they are missing out on. The maps are genius. A nice mix of close quarter assault fest with medium sized, oh crud im gonna half to run a little bit, to humungoid, oh crap where is a jeep--im tired after running that far sized maps. Smart teams that know how to play as a team will own stupid lone wolf noobs---just the way it should be. Snipers/kill freaks are penalized with very low scores due to lack of team objectives---just the way it should be. Vehicles are tasty. Unlocks are actually fun, because when you start you are not at an insane disadvantage. I can own full colonels as a private---the way it should be. This is a must own game. When you roll out in an Abrams with 2 others beside you and 2 super hornets pass over followed by an apache and a transport chopper...you will know what to do. Grab another beer and get ready for an all nighter, the wife can put some fresh batteries in her toy and take care of herself tonight!… Expand
  84. Ravager
    Nov 8, 2011
    8
    I thoroughly enjoyed this game, as a fan of BF1942, BF2 and BC2.

    The singleplayer campaign is terrible, and that's where I'm taking the most points off. It is short, scripted and unoriginal. In fact the only redeeming quality is the quality of the graphics. The multiplayer is a blast. They've taken the best of the Call of Duty franchise, and the best of the Battlefield franchise and    I thoroughly enjoyed this game, as a fan of BF1942, BF2 and BC2.

    The singleplayer campaign is terrible, and that's where I'm taking the most points off. It is short, scripted and unoriginal. In fact the only redeeming quality is the quality of the graphics.

    The multiplayer is a blast. They've taken the best of the Call of Duty franchise, and the best of the Battlefield franchise and mixed it together to create a perfect game. The sounds are rich, the graphics are crisp, the maps are fun to play whether you take your Assault Rifle or hop into a jet. With a bit of bugfixing and balancing, this could easily be one of the greatest FPS games I've ever played.    … Expand
  85. xEnAlex
    Nov 8, 2011
    8
    Battlefield 3, for a 10 year game, it was decent in my opinion. There were some parts that I did not enjoy inside the game though. Battlefields singleplayer disappointed me, but what angered me more was the fact the Single player + AI vs AI feature that was in Battlefield 2 was left out. I loved the feature because it gave a chance to practice how to play right inside each maps. I thinkBattlefield 3, for a 10 year game, it was decent in my opinion. There were some parts that I did not enjoy inside the game though. Battlefields singleplayer disappointed me, but what angered me more was the fact the Single player + AI vs AI feature that was in Battlefield 2 was left out. I loved the feature because it gave a chance to practice how to play right inside each maps. I think people shouldn't batter BF3 because of the story, because they are starting to develop one for the first time. Sure, Call of Duty 1 and other great FPS's had great singleplayers at the start, but Battlefield is starting late so cut them some slack, okay? The multiplayer was great, it was really fun. The vehicles are as OP and lovable as ever. The unlock system is the same from Battlefield Bad Company 2. The attraction, though, is the humongous 64 player servers, which provide a vast area to cooperate and assault together. The game did a good job of making some people do their roles, because without Assault being a Medic, a team can be decimated real quick. I feel this game had more elements to Bad Company 2, I'm not saying it's bad, but I wished it would have focused on more Battlefield 2 aspects, such as Commanders. Commanders were the biggest part of teamwork inside Battlefield 2. Without a good commander, the other commander can decimate the team quickly. I was surprised there was no UAV, no Artillery, no Supply Drops, zip. Instead, each soldier had to do their jobs. I was REALLY disappointed commanders were left out, along with most of the kits that were diverse. There were good people in the community, though, who worked really hard to achieve victory. I was disappointed too that you couldn't choose your unlock like Battlefield 2. I liked the rank system becoming harder to achieve, like Battlefield 2, but people had to focus on one class alone to unlock certain classes. I wish they bring Commanders back in Strike at Karkand DLC's.

    If there can be improvements:
    Go to what Battlefield 2 done right a little! Add commanders, an optional unlock system, and some classes! (I really wanted Anti-Tank and Engineer to be separate).    … Expand
  86. Xiphus200
    Oct 29, 2011
    8
    DICE stays in it's comfort zone and delivers on its promis of a better looking battleifield game, nothing more nothing less. No fresh inovations or deviations from the winning formula so if you loved every other previous Battlefield game you'll feel right at home. Graphically the game is amazing except for the lighting, the overbright bloom is downright blinding at times. I do not like theDICE stays in it's comfort zone and delivers on its promis of a better looking battleifield game, nothing more nothing less. No fresh inovations or deviations from the winning formula so if you loved every other previous Battlefield game you'll feel right at home. Graphically the game is amazing except for the lighting, the overbright bloom is downright blinding at times. I do not like the Battlelog launcher site, it could just as easilly have been an in game browser. The singleplayer game is pretty stale, trying to capture the spirit of the MW series. Teamate AI is useless, providing zero support or cover for you and at times won't even bother to return fire on enemies and rarely hitting anything when they do, enemies however are much more adept at target aquisition bordering on the realm of precognitive. If you are considering buying this because you love battlefield multiplayer you won't be disapointed, unless you were also expecting something more then newer maps.… Expand
  87. roboticsun
    Oct 28, 2011
    9
    Simply put Battlefield 3 is great. If something can actually be called subtly awesome, Battlefield 3 is the case. Partly because of the generic art design, it's difficult at first to distinguish exactly what the game does better than comparable shooters, but the attention to detail, abundance of reflecting surfaces and complex lighting stands out the more you play it. Light in particularSimply put Battlefield 3 is great. If something can actually be called subtly awesome, Battlefield 3 is the case. Partly because of the generic art design, it's difficult at first to distinguish exactly what the game does better than comparable shooters, but the attention to detail, abundance of reflecting surfaces and complex lighting stands out the more you play it. Light in particular is used to good effect. And the other part makes battlefield 3 truly shine is the sound design. It just feels so real sometimes you even feels you are actually in that situation. I personally think this is truly an achievement in interactivity.… Expand
  88. cookies
    Dec 28, 2011
    10
    One of the best games I've ever played. The only thing i would change is the stupid origin thing. It would be better if you just ran it through steam.
  89. DarKMaTTeR
    Jan 6, 2012
    8
    Technically, this is a great game, and it plays nicely even on older machines. The singleplayer offers nothing worth experiencing and could have been left out completely. It's a misguided attempt to mirror CoD scenarios, that distract people from where the game really excells: multiplayer. It's is easy to find the reasons why BF is great, so I'm going to share what I dislike. The thing is,Technically, this is a great game, and it plays nicely even on older machines. The singleplayer offers nothing worth experiencing and could have been left out completely. It's a misguided attempt to mirror CoD scenarios, that distract people from where the game really excells: multiplayer. It's is easy to find the reasons why BF is great, so I'm going to share what I dislike. The thing is, it's too easy to be overpowered by experienced players. The equipment unlocks can give too much of an advantage and even decent players like myself have no way of keeping up until we unlock centrain overpowered gadgets for our weapon. And you have to go through the same process for all of the tens of weapons made available to you. This isn't an MMORPG. I just want to drop in a battle every now and then. I don't have the time to unlock even the few basic things I'd like to be using. And, unfortunately, you can't fight without proper gear.… Expand
  90. L-Roca
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    Battllefied 3 is easily game of the year/ shooting game of the year. Very realistic. best sound, real recoil, superb graphics/ physics . customization, weapons. vehicles including jets , helicopter and many many more well balanced and a 12 hr top notch campain. and the up comming add on "back to Karkan (4 Battlefield 2 maps, remade with the frostbite 2 engine)
  91. 0235
    Oct 30, 2011
    9
    great graphics, animations and lens flare, also good music, but the distinct lack of a decent single player is what can damage this game. while COD 4 was a great game because it was like a hlolywood movie, BF3 takes that a little bit too far and makes it an actual movie, where half the time is spent watching cutscenes or quick time events.
    but BF3 is about the multiplayer, and other than    great graphics, animations and lens flare, also good music, but the distinct lack of a decent single player is what can damage this game. while COD 4 was a great game because it was like a hlolywood movie, BF3 takes that a little bit too far and makes it an actual movie, where half the time is spent watching cutscenes or quick time events.
    but BF3 is about the multiplayer, and other than being stupidly difficult for noobs and new players, it is very good    … Expand
  92. flagoon
    Nov 4, 2011
    8
    Ive played the whole battlefield series. The best one is still bf2. But this is still a great game. Singleplayer sucks again, but the earlier games didnt even have one! If youre looking for a great multiplayer game, you should definately buy this, even though it has a lot of bugs.I think ea will fix them shortly. Origin reaaally sucks, but it's still a beta version, so im expecting itIve played the whole battlefield series. The best one is still bf2. But this is still a great game. Singleplayer sucks again, but the earlier games didnt even have one! If youre looking for a great multiplayer game, you should definately buy this, even though it has a lot of bugs.I think ea will fix them shortly. Origin reaaally sucks, but it's still a beta version, so im expecting it could be better. But for now, it's just a stupid copy of steam.… Expand
  93. asynchrony
    Nov 4, 2011
    8
    (Singleplayer) The scripted sequences are quite good... I do have a problem with the rest of the game though. Firefights are confusing as hell, not enough cues as to what I should be doing and where I should be going. Most of the time the game sends me to my death, until I realize, after dying multiple times, what I'm actually supposed to do.
    I'm not going to restart the game all over    (Singleplayer) The scripted sequences are quite good... I do have a problem with the rest of the game though. Firefights are confusing as hell, not enough cues as to what I should be doing and where I should be going. Most of the time the game sends me to my death, until I realize, after dying multiple times, what I'm actually supposed to do.
    I'm not going to restart the game all over again to change difficulty. I'll just leave the SP alone for a while, maybe I'll get back to it someday.    … Expand
  94. DeadlyJoe
    Nov 2, 2011
    8
    Battlefield 3 is a truly spectacular FPS. I'm sure it's the game that DICE wanted to make. Unfortunately, it's not the game that I wanted them to make. I'm just going to make this short and sweet and break this review up into pros and cons...

    PROS: - Awesome graphics, amazing lighting, and insane effects make for a very visceral experience. - Infantry combat just feels great.    Battlefield 3 is a truly spectacular FPS. I'm sure it's the game that DICE wanted to make. Unfortunately, it's not the game that I wanted them to make. I'm just going to make this short and sweet and break this review up into pros and cons...

    PROS:
    - Awesome graphics, amazing lighting, and insane effects make for a very visceral experience.
    - Infantry combat just feels great. Everything from running, jumping, and shooting feels very solid and refined.
    - The sounds! Wow! Just amazing.
    - Conquest, Rush, and TDM on every map.
    - Weapons feel pretty well balanced for the most part, although no game gets balance right on the first go.
    - Battlelog is a particularly good server browser for the game.

    CONS:
    - People who don't have multiple monitors might find Battlelog to be cumbersome.
    - Sloppy blue-glowing UI design that is hard to read and makes very poor use of available screen space.
    - Chat window is idiotically placed in the right-center of the display, overlaps a considerable portion of the view, doesn't scale with resolution.
    - No in-game VOIP.
    - Horrible mouse control for jets. After you move the mouse the jet's control surfaces auto-center, which makes maneuvering erratic at best.
    - Only basic joystick support. You can't set joystick control rates or individual sensitivities for different vehicles.
    - Game configuration can only be accessed while you're spawned in a live match.
    - No ability to save kits.
    - Poor overall map design. Conquest maps feel much smaller than BF2 maps and flags are spaced closer together. Battles feel less "epic" than BF2, overall.
    - The command rose is utterly useless in its current form. It takes a second for it to pop up, and then it's impossible to see which item you have selected.

    I could go on with the cons, but I think I'll stop there. BF3 is a great game in its own right, but it's not really what I consider to be a true successor to BF2. It's more like a hybrid of BC2 and BF2 with smaller-feeling maps, smaller-feeling battles, less epic-ness, and very little feeling that you're playing in a "sandbox" environment. There's not as much stuff in BF3 to have fun with as there was in BF2 and, to a certain extent, BC2 as well. DICE has whittled the Battlefield experience down to the husk, leaving only a few kernels of hope that it could one day grow into the game BF2 veterans really wanted. The "Back To Karkand" expansion may make or break this game for a lot of veteran players.    … Expand
  95. grungebob
    Oct 31, 2011
    9
    This game is amazingly fun and I will be spending months of play time on it. Origin server thing worried me at first and on the first day out was frustrating to get all my friends onto one server, now there is no problems. Ability to log-in anywhere to see stats and friends stats without having the game installed everywhere (ex. at my work) is great. My one problem is there is no squadThis game is amazingly fun and I will be spending months of play time on it. Origin server thing worried me at first and on the first day out was frustrating to get all my friends onto one server, now there is no problems. Ability to log-in anywhere to see stats and friends stats without having the game installed everywhere (ex. at my work) is great. My one problem is there is no squad voice chat in multiply player... it's okay I guess because my friends are using a third-party application and we can talk among ourselves. It's when my friends aren't playing, I wish there was a way to talk to your squad... it is a squad based shooter.

    And all the negative user reviews: Here's the thing... If your computer is older than a year and don't want to invest in computer parts, don't buy this game... we who have money to modernize don't want you to play anyways. Other thing, I hate MW players that complain it's too hard... maybe because this game is too realistic and not an arcade shooter. I play both and MW is a run-and-shoot where BF is a think-and-shoot game.    … Expand
  96. rory147
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Now i have mixed feelings for this game, on one hand it is an amazing online experience with a solid enough campaign and story. On the other hand it has not been improved since bad company 2 and in my opinion isn't as fun. My experience in Bad Company 2 was amazing, completely balanced classes, no cheap or un-needed attachments such as the tactical light the connections were never aNow i have mixed feelings for this game, on one hand it is an amazing online experience with a solid enough campaign and story. On the other hand it has not been improved since bad company 2 and in my opinion isn't as fun. My experience in Bad Company 2 was amazing, completely balanced classes, no cheap or un-needed attachments such as the tactical light the connections were never a problem and lag almost never happened plus some great maps. I have loved almost all of the battlefield games, i love this one too maybe because of my love of the series. I still believe the online is not matched in any other fps.… Expand
  97. BillGR17
    Dec 11, 2011
    10
    well in single player u wont have much fan (its not bad either coz u will get to know the guns and how the game works ) but in multiplayer... you will see all the best stuff that u wont be able to see in ANY other FPS game its just the best multiplayer experience for me and my friends.
    we are not pro players but we have a prety good time and enjoy all the good times and the bad times in    well in single player u wont have much fan (its not bad either coz u will get to know the guns and how the game works ) but in multiplayer... you will see all the best stuff that u wont be able to see in ANY other FPS game its just the best multiplayer experience for me and my friends.
    we are not pro players but we have a prety good time and enjoy all the good times and the bad times in game.
    its not the game that u get a gun and start shoting ppl u need to have a good squad if u want to win and u need to listen to ur squad too !
    i am new in bf series and i love this game more than any other FPS ! just buy it !    … Expand
  98. Pendulum
    Nov 21, 2011
    9
    the singleplayer is boring! however the decent story, they way its told and the sound and graphics prevents it from being a complet distater. The multiplayer on the other hand is friggin awesome. great variety. intese and action packed and over the top sound and graphics. BUY IT!
  99. Zenith
    Oct 30, 2011
    9
    In short, probably the best multi-player shooter on the market at this time. Single-player may not be particularly special, but the multi-player aspect of this game simply blows its competitors away. Game of the year? We'll have to see, but it's certainly in the running.
  100. jasam
    Oct 31, 2011
    10
    amazing graphic and sound... lame SP, and awful MP game crashes every 15min... costumer service isn't doing a thing! it is bugged as hell, if you are smart enough DO NOT BUY IT!!! give it a month or two,,, origing is usefull as beta browser can be usefull, forums are swarming with complaints, petitions... etc. and EA&Dice aren't doing a thing to sort it out. First&last time i preorderedamazing graphic and sound... lame SP, and awful MP game crashes every 15min... costumer service isn't doing a thing! it is bugged as hell, if you are smart enough DO NOT BUY IT!!! give it a month or two,,, origing is usefull as beta browser can be usefull, forums are swarming with complaints, petitions... etc. and EA&Dice aren't doing a thing to sort it out. First&last time i preordered something. NEVER AGAIN!!… Expand
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#8 Best 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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