Battlefield 3

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7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 5642 Ratings

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  1. offspring
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Huge Map , many war-machines, powerful effectz! I think BF3 is the BEST MOFPS game in 2011! but battlelog's sux . DICE! Can u make it more Convenient? whatever... it' better than MW3. all of things!
  2. Ib2deadly
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    This was what I was waiting for. Tanks, planes, and big ass guns! I feel the multiplayers scope is epic and the leveling/upgrading system is real rewarding. I played the single player and I dont really have an opinion either way. I dont care too much about the single player that takes very few hours to complete compared to the countless hours you can enjoy with the multiplayer. On theThis was what I was waiting for. Tanks, planes, and big ass guns! I feel the multiplayers scope is epic and the leveling/upgrading system is real rewarding. I played the single player and I dont really have an opinion either way. I dont care too much about the single player that takes very few hours to complete compared to the countless hours you can enjoy with the multiplayer. On the consoles I would give a much lower score, you gotta have a real rig to do this game justice.… Expand
  3. Sharkfood
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Fantastic game. Ranked, dedicated servers, slick web browser, new graphics engine, awesome sounds and gameplay. I'll be sinking hundreds of hours into this. It would get a perfect 10 score if it were not for some of the annoying bugs/crash issues the game still has even a few weeks after launch, along with some rubber-banding on a few maps online. But aside from these rough edges whichFantastic game. Ranked, dedicated servers, slick web browser, new graphics engine, awesome sounds and gameplay. I'll be sinking hundreds of hours into this. It would get a perfect 10 score if it were not for some of the annoying bugs/crash issues the game still has even a few weeks after launch, along with some rubber-banding on a few maps online. But aside from these rough edges which will likely be fixed in a patch or two, this game is pure online gold!… Expand
  4. jbody2nr
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    There is not a reason why this game should not be reveled as the pinnacle in first person shooting. Everything from the vehicles and the audio, the destruction and the fidelity bring this game to life! I would buy this game and give it a 10/10 for its Multiplayer alone. If anyone is looking for a great multiplayer fps then look no further. This is the best one to date!
  5. Landao
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Amazing look and play to it. BF3 sticks to its roots from previous titles in the series but blows the competition out with the new Frostbite engine! I am proud to say I am an ex CoD fan. Campaign, however, is is average, but my hours will be on multiplayer, so it doesn't bother me much.
  6. fuzzDET
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Great graphics, great audio, multiple gamemodes for certain peoples tastes. Large/small maps, useable vehicles. Yea battlelog is a pain in the ass, but whatever, you get used to it. i havent even touched Singleplayer yet and i dont plan on it in a long time, im too busy having too much fun in MP. THANKS

    -fuzz
  7. Kamzor
    Dec 1, 2011
    10
    Incredible game, it just remember me the good old time of Battlefield 2. Great graphisms, and great multiplayer. Single player is not really the interisting mode of the battlefield serie. A real alternative to recycled call of duty games.
  8. USER_O1
    Nov 12, 2011
    10
    As the third and highly anticipated installation to the "Battlefield" series, EA and DICE seized the opportunity with much respect and consideration for not only their fans, but also their peers in the entertainment software industry. "Battlefield 3" makes strong and calculated improvements, reinventing itself with an enviously powerful and advanced game engine, dedicated servers forAs the third and highly anticipated installation to the "Battlefield" series, EA and DICE seized the opportunity with much respect and consideration for not only their fans, but also their peers in the entertainment software industry. "Battlefield 3" makes strong and calculated improvements, reinventing itself with an enviously powerful and advanced game engine, dedicated servers for secure online play and greater progression branches for a deep and invested online multiplayer experience. The single-player story is one with many sympathetic and memorable characters in extraordinary circumstances. More importantly, it's a story that pays respect to America's Armed Forces and to the selfless sacrifices made by the soldier. Overall, "Battlefield 3" can only be summarized with "Value" and "Quality".… Expand
  9. Taiga
    Nov 11, 2011
    9
    I have only played this game for a few hours but I must say that I am happy with what I see so far. Its refreshing to see such large maps in a shooter, makes me think of Crysis and I loved that game. Its my first Battlefield game so I'm still getting used to it, but I am having a lot of fun learning the play style. At first I tried to play the same way I do when I play COD4 but died aI have only played this game for a few hours but I must say that I am happy with what I see so far. Its refreshing to see such large maps in a shooter, makes me think of Crysis and I loved that game. Its my first Battlefield game so I'm still getting used to it, but I am having a lot of fun learning the play style. At first I tried to play the same way I do when I play COD4 but died a lot. LOL Now I'm starting to think more about tactics and my gameplay is slowly improving. Very refreshing to play something different and I am overall very happy that I bought this game. I only give the game a 9 because I wanted to get the game on Steam and not Origin, maybe I'm being unfair for docking a point for that but, oh well. Its my review, lol.… Expand
  10. SirBenn21
    Nov 17, 2011
    10
    Was a MW2 fan, but now I'm converted! Unfortunately my PC is starting to show it's age, so I can not play BF3 in all it's graphical splender. Saying that it still looks good.
    The game play is what really shines for me. It feels like you really in the thick of it!
    Down sides are a few bugs and a really annoying memory drain after playing for a few hours, but I'm not to sure if that's just    Was a MW2 fan, but now I'm converted! Unfortunately my PC is starting to show it's age, so I can not play BF3 in all it's graphical splender. Saying that it still looks good.
    The game play is what really shines for me. It feels like you really in the thick of it!
    Down sides are a few bugs and a really annoying memory drain after playing for a few hours, but I'm not to sure if that's just my PC. All in all a excellent game. WAY WAY better than the massive MW3 disipointment!    … Expand
  11. TrueCritic
    Nov 12, 2011
    10
    Can you say "BEST GAME OF THE YEAR"!! Wow, this game just plain rocks. The destruction is totally awesome. The game play is super smooth. Best shooter I have ever played. Buy it you won't be disappointed!!
  12. Evilelement
    Nov 12, 2011
    10
    There's not really that much to say against BF3 except a few graphic issues which are currently being corrected by ATi and Nvidia. The game play is based upon real life with accurate representation of lighting, damage and movement. i.e. Bleeding lighting coming from a light in a dark area hitting off many surfaces near it. BF3 very much works in a team based game for maximum points andThere's not really that much to say against BF3 except a few graphic issues which are currently being corrected by ATi and Nvidia. The game play is based upon real life with accurate representation of lighting, damage and movement. i.e. Bleeding lighting coming from a light in a dark area hitting off many surfaces near it. BF3 very much works in a team based game for maximum points and achievements. You wont go far as a lone wolf running in the rain.

    The game boasts cutting edge stuff at medium- max graphics settings.

    BF3 = Warfare Simulator MW3 = Arcade shoot 'em up    … Expand
  13. kratos1005
    Nov 12, 2011
    10
    A great game. Captures. After BF3 in CoD MW3 play don't want to. .
  14. KBGungis
    Nov 12, 2011
    10
    I'll start off by saying one thing, schwing!! Seriously though, the entire package of Battlefield 3 is probably the most satisfying gaming experience in quite awhile. I decided to write a review of my own after reading some of the mixed things others had to say. Look, we all have our preferences for different styles of games, and if you aren't a fan of FPS games, why would you evenI'll start off by saying one thing, schwing!! Seriously though, the entire package of Battlefield 3 is probably the most satisfying gaming experience in quite awhile. I decided to write a review of my own after reading some of the mixed things others had to say. Look, we all have our preferences for different styles of games, and if you aren't a fan of FPS games, why would you even bother? This game is meant to be played online with your friends (if you have them). I have never played a game that felt so completely and utterly, EPIC. The single player... blah blah whatever. It's fun for a play through, and it's pretty and all that, but who cares? You didn't buy this game for the campaign, did you?! If you did, and you were disappointed then I'm sorry, and better luck next time. Okay, so the online experience; the meat of the game: Challenging, extremely fun, beautiful, rewarding, and a heap of other adjectives I could also pile on there, but in the end, amazing is the only one needed. The environments are completely astounding. You'll hear a jet smack into the ground and explode, a rocket whiz past your face, bullets coming from every direction, and it's scary sometimes. The lighting is unbelievable. Didn't your mom tell you not to look directly at the sun? It can actually blind you! (Well, at least your soldier). Come running out of a building or tunnel and it takes a bit for your eyes to adjust. Did I mention that you can blow things up?! Boom!!! The feeling I get when my squad and I are taking fire from the enemy while hunkered next to a blown up oil tanker; running and diving to get to cover; providing suppressive fire for the rest of my team to advance... it's unmatched by other games. There's vehicles too! Folks, I can't say enough good things about this game, but I can say one thing. GIVE IT A CHANCE. It may be extremely frustrating at times, but put in the time and effort that it takes to learn this game and you will be rewarded heavily. Battlefield 3, in all of its greatness, also has some flaws. I can't really think of any, but I'm sure it does. To those of you who gave this game a low score (anything less than an 8, in my opinion), come down off your mountain top and design a better gaming experience for the masses. At this moment, there are no comparisons. If you want to play sometime, my screen name is Gungis.… Expand
  15. sprite
    Nov 12, 2011
    10
    Happy I bought it. Single player is a waste of time and I hope in BF4 there will not be single player rather than that they should concern more on multiplayer. In multiplayer there are few annoying things like mortars or that the enemy in rush modes can get so close to the spawn point but overall this a good game. And also the ranking system in this game should be faster since if youHappy I bought it. Single player is a waste of time and I hope in BF4 there will not be single player rather than that they should concern more on multiplayer. In multiplayer there are few annoying things like mortars or that the enemy in rush modes can get so close to the spawn point but overall this a good game. And also the ranking system in this game should be faster since if you are not a hardcore player and play this from time to time then it is going to take you quite a long time to unlock things and by that time you will be getting killed by hardcore players who play this game 10 hours a day and had everything unlocked week after the game was released.… Expand
  16. ZomgNoWai
    Nov 12, 2011
    10
    An amazing multiplayer experience. This is a game to have.

    Playing Past BF games, this one is terrific, and i haven't been disappointed.

    im glad i bought this game.
  17. ljubisa
    Nov 12, 2011
    10
    Best fps game this year,outstanding multiplayer.Huge improvement in graphics,best sound,conquest mod is much bigger then Bad Company 2.Much better then MW3.
  18. ScoxX
    Nov 12, 2011
    10
    O jogo esta otimo, não acretito que tem usuarios aqui que deram nota 0, pode ser que sejam loucos ou se sentiram muito ruim quando foram jogar um multiplayer que não é acostumado, para ser mais expecifico em mapas abertos/veiculos/ e um verdadeiro "jogo de equipe" e estratégia.

    Não sei porque colocar uma campanha    O jogo esta otimo, não acretito que tem usuarios aqui que deram nota 0, pode ser que sejam loucos ou se sentiram muito ruim quando foram jogar um multiplayer que não é acostumado, para ser mais expecifico em mapas abertos/veiculos/ e um verdadeiro "jogo de equipe" e estratégia.

    Não sei porque colocar uma campanha (singleplayer) no Battlefield 3... acho que poderiam deixar as boas histórias para a serie bad company e assim agradar cada tipo de jogadores...

    Por fim, é um jogo que estarei sempre a jogar, e pelo que estou vendo a DICE guardou o melhor para o final... com a expanssão "Back to Karkand" que tera os melhores mapa do Battlefield 2.    … Expand
  19. Vakuza
    Nov 13, 2011
    10
    I am a jaded old gamer and i love this game.

    I can't believe all the 0 point reviews with stupid reasons for disliking the game. This is multiplayer franchise. You want amazing SP go play Modern Warfare. BF3 has the best combat multiplayer i've ever played, and i played everything under the sun. Its a blast, with every aspect having been designed with perfection. Its kind of a surprise    I am a jaded old gamer and i love this game.

    I can't believe all the 0 point reviews with stupid reasons for disliking the game. This is multiplayer franchise. You want amazing SP go play Modern Warfare.

    BF3 has the best combat multiplayer i've ever played, and i played everything under the sun. Its a blast, with every aspect having been designed with perfection. Its kind of a surprise to see a game where vehicle, aircraft and foot combat is this well done. Graphics are amazing, since it looks like they were designed with PC in mind and are not gimped by consolitis.

    The sound is also incredible, looks like someone finally went to a gun range and shot real guns. If you've shot guns before you will get chills and adrenaline rushes in the firefights, especially indoors.

    Great graphics, amazing sound, gameplay, and upgrades.    … Expand
  20. TheHeadshrinker
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    The most polished, well rounded multiplayer i have ever played. Excellent graphics, stunning environments, huge maps and a variety of vehicles make this a rollercoaster of a multiplayer game. No game is ever the same, there are so many different ways of approaching each and every game. A joy to play.
    As for the campaign, again it is stunning to look at, but doesn't really offer much when    The most polished, well rounded multiplayer i have ever played. Excellent graphics, stunning environments, huge maps and a variety of vehicles make this a rollercoaster of a multiplayer game. No game is ever the same, there are so many different ways of approaching each and every game. A joy to play.
    As for the campaign, again it is stunning to look at, but doesn't really offer much when compared to the multiplayer component. The campaign feels very COD in approach. However, it is still fun to play and takes nothing away from the whole BF3 package. BUY THIS GAME.    … Expand
  21. Yapa
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    This is one of the best multi player experience in a decade!
    It's stuns and awes with spectacular graphics, sounds and physics.
    The graphics push current hardware and technology (DX11) to the limits, the game engine is very optimised and will use mutli CPU cores and multi gpu configurations to squeeze every bit out of your system and deliver a truly awe inspiring result. The sound can    This is one of the best multi player experience in a decade!
    It's stuns and awes with spectacular graphics, sounds and physics.

    The graphics push current hardware and technology (DX11) to the limits, the game engine is very optimised and will use mutli CPU cores and multi gpu configurations to squeeze every bit out of your system and deliver a truly awe inspiring result. The sound can only be compared to the real thing, with 5.1 working wonders on your ears, feel the battle. The physics have taken destruction to a new level, this one has to be played to be experienced. Amazing.

    The single player is linear and average, however everyone knows its just an addon to give you extra value... and value it sure delivers. Over 7 hours of beautiful landscapes and graphics in an action packed experience. The new battle log system is a revolution in gaming and will soon be available in more titles, this is a breakthrough system.    … Expand
  22. OpenSparviere
    Feb 17, 2012
    10
    The best FPS of 2011 year. Great graphics, maps and 64 players with planes, helikopters, tanks and much more! 64 players on one map. Call of Duty can only image about this :)
  23. DOSfan
    Nov 18, 2011
    9
    been playing the series since BF2, this is an awesome addition to the series.
    graphics aren't the best but they are good, i think the split console developing is to blame for that.
    but the sheer size of the battles on the large maps, and having jets back? niceeeee.
    really fun game to play with a few friends.
  24. Braveorcq
    Nov 15, 2011
    9
    The campain is not bad but not awesome. Some missions are really nice though. like the one when you control a tank in the desrt and few others.

    The real fun is multiplayer. its tottally awesome and you still want more. the huge maps and all the vehicules make it so fun and the conquest and rush modes are both real fun to play. Its a team based game. You NEED to use teamwork to enjoy and    The campain is not bad but not awesome. Some missions are really nice though. like the one when you control a tank in the desrt and few others.

    The real fun is multiplayer. its tottally awesome and you still want more. the huge maps and all the vehicules make it so fun and the conquest and rush modes are both real fun to play.

    Its a team based game. You NEED to use teamwork to enjoy and win.

    Also the graphics are pretty nice too. much better than many other shooters.    … Expand
  25. Decoy1207
    Nov 16, 2011
    10
    This my friends is a proper FPS. Runs smooth looks, feels and sounds amazing. Singleplayer is action-packed but rather short ofcourse this doesn't matter since the battlefield series is build on a Multiplayer base. The multiplayer is very good, some maps are poorly designed for certain game types though. Battlelog i find is an amazing new feature introduced with the game. You can easilyThis my friends is a proper FPS. Runs smooth looks, feels and sounds amazing. Singleplayer is action-packed but rather short ofcourse this doesn't matter since the battlefield series is build on a Multiplayer base. The multiplayer is very good, some maps are poorly designed for certain game types though. Battlelog i find is an amazing new feature introduced with the game. You can easily keep track of your stats, friends and Clan. By far the best FPS that has come out in a while now.

    The negative "reviews" are just people looking for problems. Also people posting negative scores because their system just can't handle this peace of awesomeness. Please before posting your reviews with "doesnt work" check your system out first because it's not the devs. fault your pc is rubbish.    … Expand
  26. Speedhorn
    Nov 16, 2011
    8
    I am loving this game! With the obvious exception of the single player campaign. There are a few things that have made me give it an 8/10. These are: Can't seem to get the graphics the same as the adverts! Everything is on highest with a DX11 card, yet it still doesn't look as good as supposed in game footage (from the alpha albeit)

    Quite a few bugs, such as people sinking into the ground    I am loving this game! With the obvious exception of the single player campaign. There are a few things that have made me give it an 8/10. These are: Can't seem to get the graphics the same as the adverts! Everything is on highest with a DX11 card, yet it still doesn't look as good as supposed in game footage (from the alpha albeit)

    Quite a few bugs, such as people sinking into the ground and being able to snipe without threat of retaliation........

    My biggest grievance is the random disconnections! I have scoured many a forum looking for the answer to this, but every fix doesn't seem to work for me. I don't think its a problem with ISP so going to just hang back for a patch.    … Expand
  27. niqqa
    Nov 16, 2011
    8
    This game is generally enjoyable. The graphics aren't as impressive as I was told (blur and bloom effects everywhere), the unlock system attempts to get you more playtime, and it's tied to Origin. Nevertheless, you should have fun with this game after delving through all of its BS elements.
  28. Gorkiy
    Nov 16, 2011
    10
    The game worths being bought. Playing this game, you will feel that fight is different. This game is not about shouting out others, but game is on your own individual sense of fight about.
  29. wint0nic
    Nov 16, 2011
    10
    Awesome game, no complaints, fixed bugs very fast and battle log is great. Good job DICE. I been playing a lot and have to say it's the best multi player game out there, team play is great, etc. Just get in squad voip working DICE and the game will be even more golden.
  30. spifli
    Nov 17, 2011
    9
    Graphics and multiplayer gameplay are awesome on computer (granted you have a decent pc) The only downside to this game must be the singleplayer where I found the story lacking and maybe a bit plain compared to the singleplayer of COD:MW3. So in short: buy if you are looking for an online multiplayer game
  31. stoffes
    Nov 17, 2011
    10
    This is a real PC game! it have a whole new engine and a bounch of lightning effects and newest dx11 (its 2011 so the games should have dx11 ) Im LOVE this game , its well balanced in the big part and is a lot of gamemodes and CO-OP missions .. And it take a lot of time to unlock all things to all classes.. i give it a 10 this is a BEAST of a game! BF3
  32. Jenial
    Nov 17, 2011
    9
    A great game form a great developer. Battlefield 3 is one of the best games of 2011. The graphics are outstanding, the sound is almost perfect, and the guns feel good. The maps are a little smaller as they used to be, which is a good thing if you ask me. The maps are still pretty big, but when you do lack the access to a vehicle, you'll have no problems sprinting towards the battle. IfA great game form a great developer. Battlefield 3 is one of the best games of 2011. The graphics are outstanding, the sound is almost perfect, and the guns feel good. The maps are a little smaller as they used to be, which is a good thing if you ask me. The maps are still pretty big, but when you do lack the access to a vehicle, you'll have no problems sprinting towards the battle. If this game did not have as many bugs as it does right now, it would have deserved a 10 out of 10.… Expand
  33. russellsw
    Nov 17, 2011
    10
    excellent and realistic sound effects.really superb, fun, action packed and strategy based gameplay with really good single player and co-op modes and just an awesome multiplayer game
  34. HardcoreC4
    Nov 17, 2011
    10
    Man! What can I say about this game! There is no wrong! I love FPS games, I am a long time fan all competitive FPS games. I love the Battlefield series, Halo, Counter-Strike, Team Fortress, and yes even Call of Duty. BF3 is and will always be one of the greats, Dice has once again pushed the envelope, I was so excited for this game that I upgraded the tar out of my PC, and it was worthMan! What can I say about this game! There is no wrong! I love FPS games, I am a long time fan all competitive FPS games. I love the Battlefield series, Halo, Counter-Strike, Team Fortress, and yes even Call of Duty. BF3 is and will always be one of the greats, Dice has once again pushed the envelope, I was so excited for this game that I upgraded the tar out of my PC, and it was worth every penny. The visuals are nothing short of stunning! The sound effects makes the Skywalker studio quiver, oh and the destructible environments really add a layer of realism that enhances the gameplay tremendously. It is its own experience, that is what gamer's have to realize, we are in an age where FPS games are at their pinnacle and I say enjoy it! we are really seeing some neat stuff from these developers and it is only going to get better. Be a Fan of all FPS games whether it be Battlefield, Halo, or Call of Duty. Don't just play one game all the time, get them all, try them out and enjoy the different experiences and you know what, playing all of them makes you better. After a hard Day of Battlefield I will fire up Halo and smoke some people, go back to Battlefield and play so much stronger. The same can be said for Call of Duty, after playing some BF3, I jump into COD and play way better. Playing one game exclusively makes you one dimensional. Do yourself a favor, pick this game up and experience a complete multi-player extravaganza!… Expand
  35. magplad
    Nov 18, 2011
    9
    I love this game. Between the graphics and the sound, the immersion level is incredible. On top of that, you have the background of Battlefield gameplay. There's something for everyone. Giant maps with tons of vehicle fighting... Smaller infantry based maps... goal/objective based gameplay.. TDM/Base based gameplay. Awesome... simply awesome.

    the only think keeping it from a 10 in my    I love this game. Between the graphics and the sound, the immersion level is incredible. On top of that, you have the background of Battlefield gameplay. There's something for everyone. Giant maps with tons of vehicle fighting... Smaller infantry based maps... goal/objective based gameplay.. TDM/Base based gameplay. Awesome... simply awesome.

    the only think keeping it from a 10 in my opinion is Battlelog. Not that I hate Battlelog itself.... but that shouldn't be the only way to get into the game.    … Expand
  36. Kaisan
    Nov 18, 2011
    9
    Im Multiplayer durch und durch grandios, Singleplayer nett, Grafik-Engine besser als fast alles was bisher erschienen ist: Insgesamt ein Gesamtpaket, welches einen einfach nur überzeugt.
  37. IsmaelZ
    Nov 18, 2011
    10
    I thought I wasn't going to like this game, but it exceeded all my expectations. The battlelog is really strange at first, considering you have to launch your games through a browser, but I quickly got used to it. The idea of having your stats quickly updated and announced to your friends is great. I honestly love this game, and even though many people complain about bugs and problems, II thought I wasn't going to like this game, but it exceeded all my expectations. The battlelog is really strange at first, considering you have to launch your games through a browser, but I quickly got used to it. The idea of having your stats quickly updated and announced to your friends is great. I honestly love this game, and even though many people complain about bugs and problems, I really haven't encountered anything that would be considered game-breaking.… Expand
  38. Geekgod420
    Nov 18, 2011
    9
    I only give the game a 9 due to launch day problems and general small glitches, but there are no game breaking problems. It is simply a fantastic game all around. People say the campaign isn't very good, but I loved. However, I think we all know battlefield is about the multiplayer and Battlefield 3 does not disappoint. Jets, Helicopters, tanks, Mobile AA, LAV, and jeeps/hummers are allI only give the game a 9 due to launch day problems and general small glitches, but there are no game breaking problems. It is simply a fantastic game all around. People say the campaign isn't very good, but I loved. However, I think we all know battlefield is about the multiplayer and Battlefield 3 does not disappoint. Jets, Helicopters, tanks, Mobile AA, LAV, and jeeps/hummers are all fighting for supremacy as you try hand at any number of rolls to be filled on your team. There is a little something for everyone here.… Expand
  39. TooGoods
    Nov 19, 2011
    10
    Brilliant game, bought it day 1 and enjoying it since, so glad that the Bad Company aspect is gone from the franchise because it made the campaign in BFBC1 and BFBC2 seem too immature. Exciting campaign and an even better multiplayer with modes such as Conquest and Rush as well as Squad Deathmatch for those who want to have a CoD multiplayer experience.
  40. JohnMasterLee
    Nov 18, 2011
    9
    I'll admit, I almost gave up on this game. All the hype leading up to the game launch got me up in a tizzy. Bought a new ultra powerful PC, picked the game up on 1st day, and was ready to be wowed. Then I ran into all sorts of issues with installation, thanks to Origin. Then I couldn't jump into a multiplayer game for days because of server issues. Then I had problems with optimizing theI'll admit, I almost gave up on this game. All the hype leading up to the game launch got me up in a tizzy. Bought a new ultra powerful PC, picked the game up on 1st day, and was ready to be wowed. Then I ran into all sorts of issues with installation, thanks to Origin. Then I couldn't jump into a multiplayer game for days because of server issues. Then I had problems with optimizing the game due to driver issues, bugs, etc. Then I had all sorts of confusion overwhelm me because of poor integration and navigation, jumping from the Origin client, to the Battlelog website, to game. From what I can tell, many others were having these issues too, and were dinging the game reviews because of it. But I held on, and once I got into the game, I really started to enjoy it. Singleplayer still doesn't hold a candle to multiplayer, so at the end of the day, the multiplayer is so good, I kept coming back for more. It's fun switching up the classes, playing different roles, and upgrading your capabilities. Levels are rock solid in design, and the vehicles make battles feel like real warfare. And really, that's all I care about. Good solid fun... even if it was a serious pain to get this that point.… Expand
  41. XET4
    Nov 19, 2011
    9
    ce jeu est tout bonnement énorme !
    des graphismes à couper le souffle , un multi en béton qui vend du rêve ! Franchement rien à dire
    9/10 car le solo est un peu linéaire , mais étant donné que le solo n'est pas la spécialité à la base je n'ai    ce jeu est tout bonnement énorme !
    des graphismes à couper le souffle , un multi en béton qui vend du rêve ! Franchement rien à dire
    9/10 car le solo est un peu linéaire , mais étant donné que le solo n'est pas la spécialité à la base je n'ai enlevé qu'un point . à posséder en tout cas !!!!!!!!!    … Expand
  42. Utjenet
    Nov 19, 2011
    10
    The graphics, sound and engine are really amazing! I never played such an beautiful game, you can walk underground through metro stations, drive with a tank through the desert or fly with a jet or a helicopter over an big map! And you can play on Multiplayer with 64 people on one map (too bad that 1 map isn't balanced with 64 people and ends up in grenade throwing into enemy groups) andThe graphics, sound and engine are really amazing! I never played such an beautiful game, you can walk underground through metro stations, drive with a tank through the desert or fly with a jet or a helicopter over an big map! And you can play on Multiplayer with 64 people on one map (too bad that 1 map isn't balanced with 64 people and ends up in grenade throwing into enemy groups) and good adjustable equipment. The game has also it's downsides, like the singleplayer campaign isn't that great (but graphics and cutscenes aer brilliant), but still it's the best FPS since years and cause of that worth 10 points!… Expand
  43. LJM
    Nov 19, 2011
    10
    It is awesome, very very nice game battlefield3 have campaign like movie story, of course story is great
    and this game also have amazing multiplayer game this game is have nice graphic,direction,scale
    it have a right to receive 10 score
    however some bugs had exited , but it will be fixed that's okay
  44. Xer0daze
    Nov 19, 2011
    9
    What a game. Finally something new and innovative! First, let's talk about the bad... Battlelog. Not a fan. No game executable, you MUST launch via web browser. Also, if EA servers are ever offline for any reason, you aren't playing. Single or Multiplayer. That isn't very cool IMO. Also, the game is not without it's issues. Server crashes occur from time to time and many times "BF2.exe hasWhat a game. Finally something new and innovative! First, let's talk about the bad... Battlelog. Not a fan. No game executable, you MUST launch via web browser. Also, if EA servers are ever offline for any reason, you aren't playing. Single or Multiplayer. That isn't very cool IMO. Also, the game is not without it's issues. Server crashes occur from time to time and many times "BF2.exe has stopped working" will appear when you attempt to launch. There are also some in-game issues. Controls for Choppers and Jets need work and binding controls in general is a bit of a hassle. My only issues with the game are really that you can't cook grenades and at times it will spawn you out in the middle of nowhere when the teammate you try to spawn on died in the process. As far as the game itself... It is GORGEOUS. Even on a modest computer just above minimum specs the game is beautiful. This is the new benchmark for visuals. Persistance is way more like BF2 then the Bad Company series. It's going to take you a while to get to rank 50. 100+ hours if you're a good player. The sound is just perfect. It's almost flawless. Maps are nice and big for the most part and I can't wait for Karkand expansion. I highly prefer team based, squad oriented play over the run and gun style of the competition. Given a little time and a few updates/patches... EA will make this the best FPS on any platform. It's just Excellent… Expand
  45. xtali
    Nov 20, 2011
    10
    Battlefield 3....We have waited 6 years for this,since the first time I sat in that jet in BF2,I knew that I am going to stick with this series...And trough the ice of 2142 to the falling buildings of BC2,this series has been trough a lot...I give this game a 9....The graphics are insanely good,the sound is amazing,the optimization in this game is amazing,I didn't think my PC could handleBattlefield 3....We have waited 6 years for this,since the first time I sat in that jet in BF2,I knew that I am going to stick with this series...And trough the ice of 2142 to the falling buildings of BC2,this series has been trough a lot...I give this game a 9....The graphics are insanely good,the sound is amazing,the optimization in this game is amazing,I didn't think my PC could handle it,but it works flawlessly...The reason I give this a 9 is,the SP isent all that amazing,but is some good action,the MP features are vastly effected my "other games" some from the seires it self,some from other games...but I give props to DICE for finaly fixing that gosh darn inf. combat as it should have been...… Expand
  46. Zarx0n
    Nov 20, 2011
    10
    As usual for the FPS Games, the single-player isn't a great experience in terms of substance, epicness and emotions. But, this isn't a problem to me, because I really liked it despite these things, and the graphics contributed to make me enjoy the whole campaign. Obviously, the fundamental aspect of this game is the amazing multi-player, which fits perfectly to my style of playing, and IAs usual for the FPS Games, the single-player isn't a great experience in terms of substance, epicness and emotions. But, this isn't a problem to me, because I really liked it despite these things, and the graphics contributed to make me enjoy the whole campaign. Obviously, the fundamental aspect of this game is the amazing multi-player, which fits perfectly to my style of playing, and I can't find one only bad thing in it. It's simply fantastic and it makes the game. Worth to buy it just for see a jet flying over your face, knowing that in that jet there is a person who is enjoying this amazing game.… Expand
  47. Yermucker
    Nov 20, 2011
    9
    Sure it has its faults, but its the best shooter out there at the min. The crashing problems have not happened to me, maybe due to Nvidia card, i dunno. I love it, and as long as the devs continue to support it, ill continue to do so.
  48. EggrollShop
    Nov 20, 2011
    8
    Comparing this game to MW3 is somewhat justifiable but I always viewed both games as the same genre but different takes on it. BF3 is by far the best in the series with updated graphics and mechanics this game is not only challenging to play in multiplayer but ever kill feels well deserved. The single player however is just as cliche as ever. Though it was lengthy it was more of an afterComparing this game to MW3 is somewhat justifiable but I always viewed both games as the same genre but different takes on it. BF3 is by far the best in the series with updated graphics and mechanics this game is not only challenging to play in multiplayer but ever kill feels well deserved. The single player however is just as cliche as ever. Though it was lengthy it was more of an after thought. But Battlefield games have always been known for multiplayer and the huge scale of it so it is somewhat forgivable.… Expand
  49. Spikey
    Nov 22, 2011
    10
    Wow - When you look at this game it's pure eye candy. The graphics are stunning as is most of the game. The attention to detail is amazing, even down to small things. (take note Activision). It takes a meaty pc to deliver, but EA have stated this from the start. I updated my machine just for this game and I'm not disappointed. There are some issues in the game play that need tidyingWow - When you look at this game it's pure eye candy. The graphics are stunning as is most of the game. The attention to detail is amazing, even down to small things. (take note Activision). It takes a meaty pc to deliver, but EA have stated this from the start. I updated my machine just for this game and I'm not disappointed. There are some issues in the game play that need tidying up like weapon balancing, bug fixing and the such and as I write the patch is being downloaded. That's what I call customer service. Take the time, listen to the customers, then create something superb. Afterwards listen to the feedback and make it happen - Perfect. I'm VERY happy with this purchase as I can see value for money and effort.… Expand
  50. BFT69
    Nov 23, 2011
    10
    What can I say that hasn't already been said? Then graphics are amazing, I'm very much toward the lower end and get a very playable 20-30 fps. It's a vast improvement over BFBC2, and, I think, BF2. 64 player maps are fantastic, teamwork really pays off. I'm not so keen on the smaller stuff like Seine and Metro but that's only because I'm crap. The bigger stuff like Caspian Border is aWhat can I say that hasn't already been said? Then graphics are amazing, I'm very much toward the lower end and get a very playable 20-30 fps. It's a vast improvement over BFBC2, and, I think, BF2. 64 player maps are fantastic, teamwork really pays off. I'm not so keen on the smaller stuff like Seine and Metro but that's only because I'm crap. The bigger stuff like Caspian Border is a pure joy to play.

    Not given the single player a glance yet, and don't think I ever will as that was nothing to do with my purchase. Just itching for Karkand now. :-)    … Expand
  51. Zephalian
    Dec 3, 2011
    10
    DICE has done a cracker, they have nailed it, 6 years in the making and you get something so magnificant, they have really showed what they are made of, the SECOND revolution of FPS has begun Battlefield 3 is one the GoldenEye's of the 21st Century (Goldeneye is still a classic, this game will become one too) Multiplayer is near-perfection, campaign is good (but terra firma groundDICE has done a cracker, they have nailed it, 6 years in the making and you get something so magnificant, they have really showed what they are made of, the SECOND revolution of FPS has begun Battlefield 3 is one the GoldenEye's of the 21st Century (Goldeneye is still a classic, this game will become one too) Multiplayer is near-perfection, campaign is good (but terra firma ground familiraty though) Co-op will alawys keeping you asking for more, TEAMWORK and a GREAT Community. 10/10 deserved… Expand
  52. kamen
    Dec 3, 2011
    10
    great game single player amazing, multiplayer also amazing. so much better than the beta this is a great game and i think dice have really outdone themselves
  53. screff
    Dec 3, 2011
    10
    The squad and team oriented multiplayer in this game is as good as it gets in a first person shooter. Add on a multitude of vehicles, destruction of pretty much anything in game, and literally thousands of different weapons combinations and you have a winner. The graphics are top notch, and at the moment are the best you can find for PC gaming. Sounds are very realistic. The game isThe squad and team oriented multiplayer in this game is as good as it gets in a first person shooter. Add on a multitude of vehicles, destruction of pretty much anything in game, and literally thousands of different weapons combinations and you have a winner. The graphics are top notch, and at the moment are the best you can find for PC gaming. Sounds are very realistic. The game is extremely fun to play.… Expand
  54. Mielsen
    Dec 4, 2011
    10
    It a really good game, with good graphics, good sound effects, and a really amazing Multiplayer, like we all remember from Battlefield 2! The Singleplayer not perfect, bot it fine. Most i know only got the game for the multiplayer, so i still giving it an 10/10!
  55. stephan_z1969
    Jan 30, 2012
    9
    Man, this game is great, amazing graphics, better then Call of Duty, its hard to play on multiplayer, single player is like a training camp. and the sound track are very realistic.
  56. firecroch-jl
    Feb 1, 2012
    10
    Great game that has great graphics realistic guns vehicles avaiable at any time, and best of all the game actually takes some skill and teamwork to play even if you are playing casualy you can just have fun with friends thsi game works best on pc but i found that after a good while of practice you can be just as good on console(minus the graphics that pc can deliver) but in all a fun gameGreat game that has great graphics realistic guns vehicles avaiable at any time, and best of all the game actually takes some skill and teamwork to play even if you are playing casualy you can just have fun with friends thsi game works best on pc but i found that after a good while of practice you can be just as good on console(minus the graphics that pc can deliver) but in all a fun game it deserves to be rated higher and takes time to get the hang of.… Expand
  57. MeltedHeretic
    Feb 17, 2012
    10
    Great graphics, scales amazingly with Nvidia's 2D surround (although during game launch there were some bugs that wouldn't let me play the game in surround, but those were quickly fixed), beautifully built maps. Battlefield 3 is the best first person shooter available. Well worth the 60 bucks.
  58. Kosheus
    Feb 28, 2012
    10
    Great game.
    Graphics, physics, gameplay (i mean multiplayer). Superb.
    All those technics, gadgets, weapons interaction on a medium to large-scale battlefield. Now it is possible. Awesome.
  59. logicsense
    Aug 30, 2012
    10
    Once again placing DICE on the throne as creators of the very best game in the genre with astonishing sound, special effects, light work, environment art work and the superior battlelog. Buy this game, god damnit!
  60. Mickmoffat
    Oct 27, 2012
    10
    I have played battlefield since battlefield 1942 and battlefield 3 is just great the graphics are just amazing. When the game came out i woke up at 3 am just to play it and i was so excited a year on and im still loving this game have played 159 hours of it and dlc is adding to the game. I would highly recommend this game to anyone. One thing i don't like is the whole premium exclusion andI have played battlefield since battlefield 1942 and battlefield 3 is just great the graphics are just amazing. When the game came out i woke up at 3 am just to play it and i was so excited a year on and im still loving this game have played 159 hours of it and dlc is adding to the game. I would highly recommend this game to anyone. One thing i don't like is the whole premium exclusion and having to pay for 50% of the games content should be free and added to the game for everyone to use. Hacking has been bad in battlefield but its getting better and their are less and less hackers. I must say single player was not the best but it had its high points. If you into multiplayer games you will love this game to death. Over all Thank you DICE for all your hard work just don't turn in to a cod clone releasing games every year that are not finished or innovative.… Expand
  61. winj3r
    Nov 1, 2012
    9
    The single player is just plain rubbish. Just boring and uninspired. The co-op is just as bad, but the multiplayer is one of the most fun one can have online in a game. Unlike many other online shooters, this makes you play as a team, and rewards team players.
  62. Gamerfanatix415
    Jun 1, 2013
    9
    Having lots of hours spent playing this game, and lots of fun time making funny things happen online... this game is great. its got your mmo, fast-paced action and shooting one would ever need. i don't however own this anymore but with the short 9 months i had playing with it i had a blast, im still not satisfied with the way people misuse the vehicles but looking past that in and on aHaving lots of hours spent playing this game, and lots of fun time making funny things happen online... this game is great. its got your mmo, fast-paced action and shooting one would ever need. i don't however own this anymore but with the short 9 months i had playing with it i had a blast, im still not satisfied with the way people misuse the vehicles but looking past that in and on a large scale, this game is endless hours of play and most of it is fresh bus sometimes you have brief moments of sheer boredom if your getting dominated by the other team. but most of the time if you know certain strategies you can get around the skilled players and rise up as an underdog and steal the dog tags from the enemy team. xD… Expand
  63. Caerleon
    Dec 25, 2017
    8
    I consider this part of the best in the series (at the time of writing the review). The guys from DICE showed us the destructibility of objects, cool moments, excellent and dynamic game. Each weapon had its pluses and minuses. I cried like a little girl when I first saw a knife-kick animation.

    The funniest thing is that the game has already been playing for more than 7 years and    I consider this part of the best in the series (at the time of writing the review). The guys from DICE showed us the destructibility of objects, cool moments, excellent and dynamic game. Each weapon had its pluses and minuses. I cried like a little girl when I first saw a knife-kick animation.

    The funniest thing is that the game has already been playing for more than 7 years and continues to play in it))))    … Expand
  64. shwisha
    Nov 1, 2011
    10
    This game is great... it reminding me of when I fell in love with Battlefield 1942. That game blew me away and I spend hours and hours just playing the Wake Island demo. Battlefield 3 makes me regret not really playing all the other Battlefield games. I'm back Battlefield and I'm looking forward to playing many more Battlefield games in the future! This is a game for true hardcoreThis game is great... it reminding me of when I fell in love with Battlefield 1942. That game blew me away and I spend hours and hours just playing the Wake Island demo. Battlefield 3 makes me regret not really playing all the other Battlefield games. I'm back Battlefield and I'm looking forward to playing many more Battlefield games in the future! This is a game for true hardcore gamers... get it for PC like it's meant to be played!!… Expand
  65. Stas
    Nov 4, 2011
    10
    Solid campaign and multiplayer. A lot of people mentioned bugs, but major once that had to with origin service were fixed during the first days of the release, I spent a few hours playing multiplayer and have not encountered a single bug. Very solid shooter.
  66. mrpeanut
    Oct 28, 2011
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The rest of the game is tight as **** but I experienced glitches on the first mission on single player and through out the game but its worth it.......................................................................… Expand
  67. Boodle
    Oct 27, 2011
    10
    Best FPS I've played in a long, long time. If you love multiplayer matches and want a game that takes team work in stead of simple run and gun arcade stuff, this is it. Excellent graphics, great control and feel, great map design. If you want only a single player game, this wont be it, but the single player isn't nearly as bad as others are saying. Not much replay value in it either,Best FPS I've played in a long, long time. If you love multiplayer matches and want a game that takes team work in stead of simple run and gun arcade stuff, this is it. Excellent graphics, great control and feel, great map design. If you want only a single player game, this wont be it, but the single player isn't nearly as bad as others are saying. Not much replay value in it either, but not bad.… Expand
  68. lingeringguns
    Oct 28, 2011
    10
    While the singleplayer campaign may be uninspired it is still an excellent showpiece for the amazing things the Frostbite 2 engine can do and it's an entertaining enough tutorial for the real meat of the game, the multiplayer.

    Multiplayer is where Battlefield has always excelled and this is without a doubt the best multiplayer shooter experience to date, and most likely the best you will    While the singleplayer campaign may be uninspired it is still an excellent showpiece for the amazing things the Frostbite 2 engine can do and it's an entertaining enough tutorial for the real meat of the game, the multiplayer.

    Multiplayer is where Battlefield has always excelled and this is without a doubt the best multiplayer shooter experience to date, and most likely the best you will see this year. Aside from some issues with the operation of the server browser the game gets everything right. The sound design is incredible, maps are beautiful to look at and exquisitely balanced, shooting feels spot on and the class system provides enough depth and strategy to keep you playing for a very long time.    … Expand
  69. Tigra
    Oct 29, 2011
    10
    Despite of sad first days, when I can't launch Battlefield due to Origin's bug with preorders and constant CTDs due to outdated video card BIOS, overall impression is - brilliant.

    Singleplayer is 8/10, large step forward from other Battlefield titles. It have many memorable moments (jet launch from carrier, oh yeah baby), good plot, and definitely worth playing. Multiplayer mode is    Despite of sad first days, when I can't launch Battlefield due to Origin's bug with preorders and constant CTDs due to outdated video card BIOS, overall impression is - brilliant.

    Singleplayer is 8/10, large step forward from other Battlefield titles. It have many memorable moments (jet launch from carrier, oh yeah baby), good plot, and definitely worth playing.

    Multiplayer mode is awesome. Even if at launch I was concerned about clustered flags issue, now I can say this is not a problem. Weapon damage and hitreg (even on high ping servers) is perfect. Sounds are brilliant. Visuals... Oh, the visuals deserves its own big review, looks amazing and vivid. Jets and helis not underpowered, but requires skill to operate. Yes, some bugs and glitches still exists, but I hope that future patches will correct them.

    Definitely, BF3 is worth its money. SP 8/10, MP 10/10. Because singleplayer is just sweet addition to Battlefield, my final score for it - 10.    … Expand
  70. JakJohn
    Oct 29, 2011
    10
    ...and if BFBC2 was a great game as a online first person shooter game for multiplaying on the PC platform. the BF3 is much more than a improvement to the previous work. and i bet you people who dislike this game are more console geeks than hardcore PC GAMERs. shout out to dice who surrendered us from playin CoD (basically cod4) which i was really boring to play more.
  71. MatiMata
    Dec 16, 2011
    10
    One of the best games I've ever played since the first FPS I tried. Im over 50 hours and I must say its an huge experience, Multiplayer is massive, Single is cool, and has it's moments, but its too short and a bit repeatative but its nice, The whole game is based on the mp I guess so the MP I give a 10, and especially for one who played Battlefield 2, 2142, and Bad company 2, this is theOne of the best games I've ever played since the first FPS I tried. Im over 50 hours and I must say its an huge experience, Multiplayer is massive, Single is cool, and has it's moments, but its too short and a bit repeatative but its nice, The whole game is based on the mp I guess so the MP I give a 10, and especially for one who played Battlefield 2, 2142, and Bad company 2, this is the best of them.
    Get Back to karkand if you can, it makes the game even more incredible. you don't get games like this so often so you better try it soon.    … Expand
  72. powersackers
    Oct 27, 2011
    9
    Most amazing FPS experience ever. Running 4 servers w/ my PC clan mates who are BF2 and BC2 veterans. We are 60+ members strong and are all enjoying the MP immensely. =HOG= is our clan. I won't give it a 10 because nothing is perfect. Some things need addressed, but certainly DICE released us a working game that's a lot of fun and has amazing graphics and sound.
  73. SlashDK
    Jan 8, 2012
    10
    A brilliant game with great graphics, sound and yeah gameplay. To all you haters who think that the climbing over system is broken: Get a good PC and net connection .
    And those who think there are loads of hackers: join servers with punkbuster. The single player is short but not as crappy as people believe. Its just run of the mill CoD style. And yeah, there's something known as co-op as    A brilliant game with great graphics, sound and yeah gameplay. To all you haters who think that the climbing over system is broken: Get a good PC and net connection .
    And those who think there are loads of hackers: join servers with punkbuster. The single player is short but not as crappy as people believe. Its just run of the mill CoD style. And yeah, there's something known as co-op as well, great for practicing flying copters, learning defending and getting new weapons.

    As for the multiplayer, its friggin awesome. Huge maps, lots of teamwork, vehicles and weapons. People reading low rating reviews should check that many problems have been fixed such as the ability to join any squad, balancing and Back to Kirkland is AWESOME.    … Expand
  74. Sixara
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    I have played all of the the Battlefield Series. This one is deep, fun and full of action. I also like the way Battle log works. Single player? Who cares? This is Battlefield, you do not come to Battlefield to play a single player game but to go online. I really liked Bad Company 2 and thought I could never be pulled from that one but BF3 did just that!
  75. tick509
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    I never appreciated sound in a game until BF3. The graphics are great, but the sound is what really draws me in. EA would have been better off leaving single player out and instead providing a way to train before jumping in to multiplayer. Personally I purchased BF3 specifically for multiplayer, so the poor single player mode isn't an issue for me. For a good single player experience II never appreciated sound in a game until BF3. The graphics are great, but the sound is what really draws me in. EA would have been better off leaving single player out and instead providing a way to train before jumping in to multiplayer. Personally I purchased BF3 specifically for multiplayer, so the poor single player mode isn't an issue for me. For a good single player experience I would recommend MW3.… Expand
  76. DustyPig
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    I applaud DICE for trying to make an innovation with this game, but some features are unwelcome. Origin, for example. Why replace Steam with your own site? Both are free, and I'm sure EA could make more money getting a fraction of Steam's shares rather than having their own platform. Another is Battlelog. I appreciate the fast server browser but launching a game isn't as easy as it shouldI applaud DICE for trying to make an innovation with this game, but some features are unwelcome. Origin, for example. Why replace Steam with your own site? Both are free, and I'm sure EA could make more money getting a fraction of Steam's shares rather than having their own platform. Another is Battlelog. I appreciate the fast server browser but launching a game isn't as easy as it should be and you can easily overlook messages from friends. However, on the other hand are some nice innovations and a good multiplayer. Singleplayer is bland, Black Ops style and linear. The menu is clear, another take from the Call of Duty series (I am NOT a Call of Duty fanboy, I just couldn't help seeing that both menus (the Battlelog one not the singlplayer one) are similar). However, its the multiplayer that makes Battlefield and Battlefield 3's is great. Theres only six maps, which is sad, but it is overall a great blast. Torches (a very powerful weapon), prone and destruction 3.0 all help in the mix. If you don't know Battlefield multiplayer of late, you're basically tossed in a large destructable map with 63 other people, heaps of vehicles, some objectives, a team support item and a gun. If this game was multiplayer only and featured an actual main menu (not Battlelog for launching), I would easily give this game a 10/10.… Expand
  77. SpazzBrozz
    Nov 30, 2011
    10
    Just stopped by metacritic to give this game a great score that it deserves. CANT WAIT FOR KARKAND!!
    Multiplayer- AMAZING
    Singleplayer- FUN
    Graphics- TOP NOTCH
  78. evolve
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Amazing, having played the game for an large amount of hours i can see that they really put effort into this game. While the smaller maps just arent designed for 64 players the larger maps provide a true battlefield experience.
  79. Xon
    Oct 31, 2011
    9
    The multi-player absolutely rocks. Though, even as a Bad Company 2 veteran IO had to get used to some finer details. The co-op isn't that much fun, for me the only let down in the game. The campaign is more than decent, though you don't feel like you are experiencing much new. The graphically it is exceptionally gorgeous.
    The main reason I bought this game was for the multi-player, and in    The multi-player absolutely rocks. Though, even as a Bad Company 2 veteran IO had to get used to some finer details. The co-op isn't that much fun, for me the only let down in the game. The campaign is more than decent, though you don't feel like you are experiencing much new. The graphically it is exceptionally gorgeous.
    The main reason I bought this game was for the multi-player, and in this regard I ma thrilled to pieces!    … Expand
  80. Unknown22
    Dec 15, 2011
    10
    I play this on te ps3 and it looks amazing, But when i played this on the pc, Ithe graphics looks frickin awesome!!!! Everything is fine. in the game. The multiplayer was less glitchy than the multiplayer in console version.
  81. redpanda751
    Jul 19, 2012
    9
    This is a follow up review from the one I wrote half a while back. My rating of 7/10 is now 9/10.
    They have fixed a majority of the issues with the game and the game feels a lot more realistic.
    There is currently no fps out there that even tries to make a shooter that feels more life-like than bf3. If you're looking for an arcade type shooter you should play CoD or Counter-strike    This is a follow up review from the one I wrote half a while back. My rating of 7/10 is now 9/10.
    They have fixed a majority of the issues with the game and the game feels a lot more realistic.
    There is currently no fps out there that even tries to make a shooter that feels more life-like than bf3.

    If you're looking for an arcade type shooter you should play CoD or Counter-strike (it's not a bad thing to want arcade games). However, BF3 will completely immerse you in a war-environment where cover and tactics matter.

    Only gripe i have is with how suppression is right now since it makes bullets fly like they did with the AWP in CS 1.6. But it is definitely not a game breaker.    … Expand
  82. Daluel
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    Amazing game with nice single mode. Battlelog is very cool for see a lots of stats on you and friends. Realist sounds and enviroments. Multi player is unbelieveble with 64 players on the map.
  83. GeneralDodo
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    A proper sequel to Battlefield 2, Battlefield 3 brings fresh new maps, the brand new Frostbite 2 engine which is not only beautiful but includes 'Destruction 3.0', BF3 is a multiplayer experience that is both fun and exciting.
  84. Shadowmind
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Online play is fluid, realistic, and just fast paced enough to keep your attention without making you have seizures. The graphics are amazing. Personas don't look like cartoons anymore. The leveling system is a huge leap forward from the Bad Company 2. Highly recommend this one.
  85. Babydel
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Purely based on the multiplayer. (Haven't touched SP, I mean. Seriously. BF is not SP) I would give this game 9.5, but due to the fact I can't and obviously some people placing bad reviews for the sack of it I shall give it 10. 9.5 because it do not find the game is fully complete yet, due to EA's lust to get it out before MW3, but Karkand and some patches should fix it up to a 10 inPurely based on the multiplayer. (Haven't touched SP, I mean. Seriously. BF is not SP) I would give this game 9.5, but due to the fact I can't and obviously some people placing bad reviews for the sack of it I shall give it 10. 9.5 because it do not find the game is fully complete yet, due to EA's lust to get it out before MW3, but Karkand and some patches should fix it up to a 10 in no time. Two of the maps can be avoided for 64 conquest purposes (which is all you really need to be playing) 1st, Metro; I dunno who designed this map and thought it to be a good idea, but they should be fired, it sucks. 2nd, Damavand; This is similar to Metro but with a wider tunnel system but is still plagued with the who gets the middle base first, wins. Unless you get a decent amount of people behind with your littlebird. Apart from these two maps the other seven are great and hold many avenues for different gameplay and flanking. Each class has their own merits which can help your team greatly, though for pure gunplay and killing power the assault class is in a league of its own. The infantry gameplay does have a slight smell of CoD but then that really isn't a bad thing as CoD was once one of the best on the market (CoD1 and CoD4) though it's toned down and not on as much cocaine as CoD, it just makes infantry seem a lot more potent then other Battlefields were firing your gun felt like you were throwing stones at people. All around it's shaped up nicely but still has some working out to do, but I am sure DICE is in the gym now pumping keys, oh and guess WHAT?! Dedicated servers baby, with admins and punkbuster, hooah.… Expand
  86. Sushirush
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Single player is extremely lacking, but everyone knows this is a multiplayer game. But boy, is the multiplayer fun. Sorry, fun is the wrong word. Immersive. Jaw dropping. Ginormous. That feeling of being pinned down with your squad by enemy fire, seeing enemy armor closing in, getting ready to respawn. And then that feeling of seeing friendly jets on the horizon, blowing up the enemy armorSingle player is extremely lacking, but everyone knows this is a multiplayer game. But boy, is the multiplayer fun. Sorry, fun is the wrong word. Immersive. Jaw dropping. Ginormous. That feeling of being pinned down with your squad by enemy fire, seeing enemy armor closing in, getting ready to respawn. And then that feeling of seeing friendly jets on the horizon, blowing up the enemy armor and forcing the infantry to go into cover. You and your squad spring away into safety, while the pilot types into the chatbox: "I just saved your sorry asses"… Expand
  87. teamsamson888
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    the mods for this game are gonna be unbelievable, this game should be rated a 10 for effor these creators worked there hearts out, itl deffintly win game of the year on pc and best graphics if not then they sure as hell deserve it hopefully activision gets there head out there ass;s and upgrade there engine or something cause that same old gameplay is getting old
  88. th3bac0nat0r
    Nov 11, 2011
    9
    Ok, full disclosure, I played about 20 minutes of the single player campaign and quit. Not because it was particularly terrible, but more because the multiplayer is the meat of this franchise, I mean the only singleplayer the original's had was bot mode. Bullet mode for short attention spans like mine.

    Graphics - Amazing, simply put the Frostbite 2 engine is superb in its detail, the guns    Ok, full disclosure, I played about 20 minutes of the single player campaign and quit. Not because it was particularly terrible, but more because the multiplayer is the meat of this franchise, I mean the only singleplayer the original's had was bot mode. Bullet mode for short attention spans like mine.

    Graphics - Amazing, simply put the Frostbite 2 engine is superb in its detail, the guns look great, the character models look great, and the maps look spectacular. With that said, I was hoping they would put a little more attention into the interior of buildings, we get the same empty rooms that were prevalent in bfbc2.

    Sound - Indescribable until you hear it. Explosions have the ummph you expect them to, bullets passing by you crack like a whip, and vehicles sound like big machines of destruction! Hands down one of the best features of the game.

    Gameplay - Gameplay is engaging, one of my biggest issues with gameplay is on the larger maps you will sometimes find yourself having to hoof it to get to the action because **** with the vehicles don't wait for passengers.    … Expand
  89. Comander_King
    Nov 11, 2011
    8
    Ive bought both BF3 for PC and MW3 for Xbox. MW3 wins to team death-match as BF3 is just too slow, however Rush and Conquest are brilliant. Its great to really work as a team instead of every man for themselves like in COD. Hours of fun. I can run everything in ultra on my GTX580 SOC no problems. There are a few bugs that can stop you from joining games or boot you from the session. And IIve bought both BF3 for PC and MW3 for Xbox. MW3 wins to team death-match as BF3 is just too slow, however Rush and Conquest are brilliant. Its great to really work as a team instead of every man for themselves like in COD. Hours of fun. I can run everything in ultra on my GTX580 SOC no problems. There are a few bugs that can stop you from joining games or boot you from the session. And I still (like many others) cannot use or map my joystick (for Jets etc) which is really frustrating as a mouse and keyboard are not usable to fly a jet properly. If there were no bugs this would get a 10/10… Expand
  90. Zer0_Boy
    Nov 18, 2011
    10
    I just wanted to say this to everyone out there:

    Battlefield 3 > Modern Warfare 3

    It's just so sad that the better game has less copies sold.

    That is all.
  91. vinChilla
    Jan 1, 2012
    10
    Single player lacking a bit but multiplayer is definitely where everything is at. Graphics are amazing. If you don't like the single player, you don't have to play it. These kinds of games revolve more around the multiplayer experience anyway which, in my opinion and coming from call of duty 4, one of the best I've ever experienced. EA actually seems to care about their game unlikeSingle player lacking a bit but multiplayer is definitely where everything is at. Graphics are amazing. If you don't like the single player, you don't have to play it. These kinds of games revolve more around the multiplayer experience anyway which, in my opinion and coming from call of duty 4, one of the best I've ever experienced. EA actually seems to care about their game unlike Activision and Infinity Ward.… Expand
  92. Izumo199
    Nov 21, 2011
    8
    Its fun when it works. When it doesn't work its so glitchy that its impossible to play. Sometimes I get constant lag, rubber banding, random green flashes, graphical errors, random suicides, jets that bounce around like crazy and more stupid **** like that. They shouldn't have released the game just yet. If they had an extra few months to work on the game it wouldn't have been this buggyIts fun when it works. When it doesn't work its so glitchy that its impossible to play. Sometimes I get constant lag, rubber banding, random green flashes, graphical errors, random suicides, jets that bounce around like crazy and more stupid **** like that. They shouldn't have released the game just yet. If they had an extra few months to work on the game it wouldn't have been this buggy on release. I understand why they wanted to release it seeing as they need to compete with MW3 which even though it is a horrible piece of rebooted **** it would still beat BF3 anyway due to the large amound of 12 year old **** who play it. Multi player is all I have played on Battlefield 3 so far. I don't really have much interest in the campaign. After Bad Company 2 I kind of know what to expect with the quality of the campaign. As I said, when it works it fun. The most fun I've had in BF3 is with vehicles. Helicopters are a lot of fun to play with as are tanks. I can't get my head around jets. They just dont do it for me and I suck with them. The class' are balanced and progression is even throughout them. Although the support class makes me rage like crazy. All support players do is spam mortars and the light machine guns. On line modes are fun and there is a good variety of maps to play on. Graphics are top notch and the environments look great. I recommend battlefield 3 to anyone who likes a good team based competitive shooter. Hopefully the game will be fixed within the next few months.… Expand
  93. Skobka
    Dec 25, 2011
    10
    Great game! 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 andGreat game! Top notch graphics, beautiful enviroments, excellent and realistic sound effects. And a really superb, fun, action packed and strategy based gameplay with really good single player and co-op modes and just an awesome multiplayer mode with so much freedom of choice and tons of unlockables, make Battlefield 3 one of best first person shooters available in the market right now and makes it a must buy for any fan of the FPS genre.… Expand
  94. simone
    Dec 25, 2011
    9
    The sequel of BF2. No singleplayer? Good! A little singleplayer? What's the problem?. Its not so bad. 4 hours and it finishes. And then 1000 hours on multy. This is Battlefield.
  95. Sorky
    Dec 25, 2011
    9
    Let first say that the graphics in Battlefield 3 are out-of-this-world! While the single player campaign isn't ground-breaking, it is still fun and challenging. It offers a good variety of game play and challenge. The story line isn't great, but I just care about the action and shooting.
    The multiplayer started out a little shakey. There were bugs and balancing issues, but after two    Let first say that the graphics in Battlefield 3 are out-of-this-world! While the single player campaign isn't ground-breaking, it is still fun and challenging. It offers a good variety of game play and challenge. The story line isn't great, but I just care about the action and shooting.
    The multiplayer started out a little shakey. There were bugs and balancing issues, but after two patches it is working great for me and I'm addicted. I much prefer BF3 multi over MW3.    … Expand
  96. LifelessChimera
    Dec 27, 2011
    10
    The Battlefield series has always been an influential series in the world of on-line gaming and once again dice has produced a magnificent work of art. BF3 features endlessly entertaining on-line multi-player, stellar vehicle combat, and a revamped destruction engine. These features come together to create an experience like no other. But beware, DO NOT BUY THIS GAME if you are onlyThe Battlefield series has always been an influential series in the world of on-line gaming and once again dice has produced a magnificent work of art. BF3 features endlessly entertaining on-line multi-player, stellar vehicle combat, and a revamped destruction engine. These features come together to create an experience like no other. But beware, DO NOT BUY THIS GAME if you are only wishing to play single player, you will be disappointed. Battlefield 3 was created to be enjoyed on-line, the SP is more of an extended tutorial. And one last note, if you own a computer that can handle it, it is recommended that you purchase BF3 for PC , it is a whole different experience.… Expand
  97. maxyboyufo
    Dec 28, 2011
    10
    i most first say, WOW. when i got the game and installed it and started it up i went straight to multiplayer. now, my internet suck REAL bad, so of course i lagged, but i still play. singleplayer, you could tell it took time to make, i mean you could tell it took time to make everything. the light dynamics are GORGEOUS. and the jets, i used to be a COD fanboy til i saw this game. itsi most first say, WOW. when i got the game and installed it and started it up i went straight to multiplayer. now, my internet suck REAL bad, so of course i lagged, but i still play. singleplayer, you could tell it took time to make, i mean you could tell it took time to make everything. the light dynamics are GORGEOUS. and the jets, i used to be a COD fanboy til i saw this game. its amazing, i got both MW3 and BF3. MW3 same old recycled crap. BF3 beuatiful, and acctually takes skill.… Expand
  98. JudgeHolden
    Dec 28, 2011
    10
    See the war unfold around you. Hear the RPG rockects pass by swirling near your head. Carry out squad-based operation on a gigantic scale. Buy it. Play it. Enjoy it. You'll never regret.
  99. LaTOUNGaPT
    Dec 28, 2011
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Battlefield 3 is everything you were expecting, amazing graphics and sound design, huge and destructible maps filled with amazing detail (even on low settings), a fun Co-Op and a small but very entertaining Single Player. Some spoilers and long text incoming... First off, the Battlefield 3 Single Player. Battlefield 3 Single Player is far better than what I was expecting, all the critics saying that it was "cliché" and "boring in some points", but the truth is that Battlefield 3 campaign is really good. The Single-player starts with a bang, and then it slows a little bit. When the story started to slowdown I was I starting to think that the critics were correct, but right after the earthquake mission the the story just got serious and better, I was getting really entertained by it. The cut-scenes were well made and with good performances. The story has a lot of twists and and strong emotional points, witch all of them were very well made, but if you want to understand it, you need to be really concentrated. The campaign is really good and entertaining but it suffers from some bugs, A.I problems and the biggest of my complain, it is too much short. I finish this campaign in 3/4 hours, it might be short but it was entertaining. The Co-Op is very useful for the Multiplayer. It is really fun, entertaining and hard. The Co-Op is also short but each mission is different. The most fun might the chopper gunner, one controls the helicopter and the other is giving covering fire for two squads moving through the village. In the Co-Op you receive points that unlock some useful weapons that you can use in the Multiplayer. The Multiplayer is were Battlefield 3 really shines. Battlefield 3 Multiplayer is by far the best online experience I had (and still having) in 2011, this multiplayer just raised the barrier of FPS shooters in every perspective. The maps are huge and very detailed and the sound effects are top-notch. But this is a small part of this multiplayer experience. The biggest part is the freedom of choice, you can drive tanks, Humvees, jeeps and fly helicopter and jets. But the freedom does not stop here, with the power of Frostbite 2 engine, Battlefield 3 multiplayer maps are fully destructible. a camper hiding in a house near a wall? No problem, just put an RPG, a Tank or anything explosive into work and blow that wall! If that is not enough, just make the house crumble into pieces and dust. The destruction in Battlefield 3 is a real step forward from Bad Company 2. In Battlefield 3, when you start a match the maps are really amazing and detailed, in the end it´s just a pure chaos, in other words, it´s a full battlefield.Unlike some other FPS shooters, in Battlefield 3 you will need to work with your team, being a lone wolf wont help your team win the match. What surprised me most in battlefield 3 multiplayer is the unlocking system, it´s really easy to use and each weapon/vehicle/jets/Helicopters have a lot of unlocks. Before I talk about battlelog, battlefield's multiplayer also has some annoying things and problems in but they will not take away this amazing experience. Now it´s time for the Battlelog service provided by EA. First off, I don´t like that much Origin, but it is in beta stage and in the future it can be better. The Battlelog is where you start the Single Player/Multiplayer/Co-Op modes, in the Beta was not even impressed by the Battlelog, but now I think it is good and very easy to use. In battlelog is so easy to check your stats, unlocking progression, matches, dog tags, etc. In four clicks you can join a multiplayer match with a friend or alone. The stats are all there and you can even check every information of any weapon. You can chat and see your friends progression and stats and even comment every progression that he made during a match, and all of this is for free. For me Battlelog is very simple to use and it is what it was suppose to be, but it has some problems and it can be upgraded with some new things and improvements. This is the deepest and honest review I could have made for Battlefield 3, I made clear all the good points and the bad points, I know I am going to have a some haters down votes but I don´t care that much.… Expand
  100. TheeDefiler
    Feb 17, 2012
    10
    Badass graphics, badass gameplay, badass audio, badass explosions, badass weapon physics, so on and so forth. This game is a gold rush compared to MW3, which in fact is just MW1 with a little better weapon designs, thats about it. The origin thing is stupid but that isnt what i am criticizing. It runs from a browser which has its ups and downs like you can customize some things outside ofBadass graphics, badass gameplay, badass audio, badass explosions, badass weapon physics, so on and so forth. This game is a gold rush compared to MW3, which in fact is just MW1 with a little better weapon designs, thats about it. The origin thing is stupid but that isnt what i am criticizing. It runs from a browser which has its ups and downs like you can customize some things outside of the game, and various other reasons. Battlelog really isnt that bad, the game still works no matter where it is booted from that is good enough for me.… Expand
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#8 Best PC Game of 2011
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#6 Most Discussed PC Game of 2011
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#5 Most Shared PC Game of 2011

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 61 Critic Reviews

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