Battlefield 3

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7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 5642 Ratings

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  1. 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
  2. PoWn3d_0704
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    Look, I realize the single player is... okay, but we aren't buying or playing the game for the single player. Least I'm not. Multiplayer is where this franchise makes it's money. And the multiplayer is amazing. The maps are huge and different, the flags are fairly placed, the guns are excellent, ect.

    I didn't even realize that BC2 had a singleplayer until after i had played about 60hrs of    Look, I realize the single player is... okay, but we aren't buying or playing the game for the single player. Least I'm not. Multiplayer is where this franchise makes it's money. And the multiplayer is amazing. The maps are huge and different, the flags are fairly placed, the guns are excellent, ect.

    I didn't even realize that BC2 had a singleplayer until after i had played about 60hrs of Multi. Same goes for BF3. It's a multiplayer game, and that is how I'm going to rate it. Haven't tried Co-Op yet, that's for tonight.    … Expand
  3. Lost
    Oct 26, 2011
    10
    okay this is bugging me that people are rating a game with out even playing it. an example of this is "thinktankak
    1
    Meh, i think they made a big mistake releasing this game on origin, I'm voting on a game i don't actually own for the reason that i don't support using origin. Does that make my vote invalid? Maybe yes maybe no.. It gets a big fat zero for failing the first test of game    okay this is bugging me that people are rating a game with out even playing it. an example of this is "thinktankak
    1
    Meh, i think they made a big mistake releasing this game on origin, I'm voting on a game i don't actually own for the reason that i don't support using origin. Does that make my vote invalid? Maybe yes maybe no.. It gets a big fat zero for failing the first test of game exposure."

    mate don't vote on a game you haven't played...... this is an outstanding game get it if you haven't yet.    … Expand
  4. pickledcheez
    Oct 28, 2011
    10
    This game is ****** awesome. It has all the components of a good game. Whoever rated this below a 8 is being payed by Activision to make this game get bad reviews. This will kick the *** out of Modern Warfare 3.
  5. Bromacia
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    To help balance the score from all these trolls. I have not played the multiplayer yet, but the Single player definitely got me on my seat. It's been awhile since i had this epic feeling. Plus the technology that supports Battlefield 3 is amazing without a doubt.
  6. 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
  7. BlackeyeDK
    Nov 22, 2011
    10
    This is great. Master piece. Forget everything about Single player. This is a mp game. Great graphics and sound. Only thing missing would be REAL 64 player maps.
  8. netstorm
    Dec 5, 2011
    10
    Best FPS game currently out, destroying MW3. Graphics are great, the sounds are great, and overall a polished game. Hopefully this will push other gaming companies to put out higher quality products as well. Great job EA, and Dice.
  9. Rastarorm
    Jan 30, 2012
    10
    Anyone who reviews this Battlefield game for its Single Player,is either a moron,or is someone who doesn't know anything about the Battlefield series.DICE shouldn't have put a SP mode,only then people wouldn't have anything to complain/crictisize about in BF3.Multiplayer is amazing as anyone would expect,graphics are one of the best I have ever seen on PC.This game totally deserves a 10.
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. 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
  13. bsonov
    Dec 1, 2012
    10
    the best on-line shooter ever. if u see the estimate less than "9" - it's the result of COD-kids fleshmob and other noobys. I'm playing it from release and every time I play it with great interest.
  14. danoholic86
    Aug 9, 2012
    10
    Beautiful game, enough said. Buy a beast gaming computer and buy this game! DO IT
    All the complaining about Origin and Web-based server selection is overrated. It's actually the way to go once you get used to it!
  15. HankChinaski
    Dec 13, 2011
    10
    It has all been said before. It's simply the best. Best graphics, best gameplay, best sound. No matter if you wish to play a quick intense Infantry Only game on small maps, or support your team from your helicopter on massive epic maps, BF3 has it all.
  16. sssfdg
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    I have been waiting for this game for over a year now and I can say now that it has lived up to it potential. the graphics are incredible on PC. I understand that it is isn't as good on the consoles but I can't imagine it running too poorly. So far I have played through most of the co-op, which i wish there was more of, and just the start of the single player campaign. I have also putI have been waiting for this game for over a year now and I can say now that it has lived up to it potential. the graphics are incredible on PC. I understand that it is isn't as good on the consoles but I can't imagine it running too poorly. So far I have played through most of the co-op, which i wish there was more of, and just the start of the single player campaign. I have also put in about 18 hrs into the multiplayer which is where the game really shines. The unlocks are plentiful and spread out enough that you feel you really accomplished unlocking them while not putting so far out of reach. On top of this DICE and EA reward those who pre-order by offering free DLC as it becomes available. This is compared to the COD series which tends to offer more DLC... but at a $15 price tag for content that is undeveloped. So overall if you want to put some money into a game this fall... BF3 is the right choice.... unless you going to get Skyrim. That game is probably going to own my life for the next few months.… Expand
  17. JUSTLIKEYOU
    Oct 29, 2011
    10
    This is the absolute best game I've ever played. Perfect Multiplayer and Singleplayer (have not tried the Co-Op, yet. Have to recommend it :). The Engine, Gameplay and Graphics are, of course, best as well.
  18. MikeDubC
    Oct 26, 2011
    10
    This is the best FPS I have played since Modern Warfare came out. It isnt perfect, the single player is so so. However, just in the last 2 days there have been SO MANY EPIC MOMENTS in multi-player. Love it!!
  19. edilsonj
    Oct 27, 2011
    10
    Some people are talking against Battlelog interface, but it's future. Battlelog integrates social network, achievements, progression, news, support, forum! It's helpful.

    Battlefield series never was maked to be a single player game, but Battlefield 3 have a good history that takes you inside war. Graphics are really impressive, PC shows what possibilities in next generation. The sound are    Some people are talking against Battlelog interface, but it's future. Battlelog integrates social network, achievements, progression, news, support, forum! It's helpful.

    Battlefield series never was maked to be a single player game, but Battlefield 3 have a good history that takes you inside war. Graphics are really impressive, PC shows what possibilities in next generation. The sound are too near to reality.

    A amazing work from DICE. An another super-be BEST MULTIPLAYER IN TACTICS for a FPS.

    Now the stages can be in forest, city or under sites.    … Expand
  20. Takos
    Nov 1, 2011
    10
    This game is simply amazing, do not rely on bad grades that were given because it does not reflect the final quality game, in fact many have dropped because there were big problems of connections the first few hours, this game is the ultimate in multiplayer. A buy eyes closed.
  21. Woopya
    Nov 13, 2011
    10
    I am just a normal guy who likes playing good games. I like all types. However, for those times when I want an action game I cannot imagine a better scratch to my itch than this game. Like all new releases, there are a couple minor bugs, however do NOT believe the reviewers who claim these bugs somehow make this title an incomplete or beta release. Its is a superb game. The multiplayer isI am just a normal guy who likes playing good games. I like all types. However, for those times when I want an action game I cannot imagine a better scratch to my itch than this game. Like all new releases, there are a couple minor bugs, however do NOT believe the reviewers who claim these bugs somehow make this title an incomplete or beta release. Its is a superb game. The multiplayer is a thing of perfection.… Expand
  22. buddashak
    Oct 26, 2011
    10
    What's up with all the hate on the single player? As an experience, I'd slot it under MW1, CoD 2, and CoD Black Ops, but better than MW2 and World at War. There are some really great levels in the game: every time you play as the GRU operatives is great, the tank level that takes place in the city, and the chase at the end. The single player is not bad, it's just not groundbreaking... butWhat's up with all the hate on the single player? As an experience, I'd slot it under MW1, CoD 2, and CoD Black Ops, but better than MW2 and World at War. There are some really great levels in the game: every time you play as the GRU operatives is great, the tank level that takes place in the city, and the chase at the end. The single player is not bad, it's just not groundbreaking... but it's really just a warm-up to the main event. I get great performance with my single GTX 460, no stuttering, and I have 0 lag with no disconnects so far after 8 hours of multiplayer play. If you're experiencing lag then the problem is your connection. Only thing I hate so far is the complete lack of teamwork I've experienced so far while playing online... c'mon people, stop picking the sniper kit and sitting out of site of all the flags, or at least put down your radio beacon some where useful and make some type of positive impact on the actual battle. If you're experiencing technical difficulties, it's not the game, it's your rig and your background processes. Playing with a fresh hard drive and a fresh install of windows, I've had 0 problems with the game, beta included. Can't say the same about trying to play off my other, everyday Windows install. My advice: don't play your games off the same hard drive/partition that you use for porn.… Expand
  23. SpartacusBadBoy
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    Epic, is truly the right word to describe this game. You feel like you are in a war zone. The smoke effects are one of the best I've ever seen in a game and how the sunlight causes you to squint your eyes due to the brightness feels so realistic. Another great detail that I thought was cool was the glare given off from a sniper scope in the bush, allowing me to counter snipe him just inEpic, is truly the right word to describe this game. You feel like you are in a war zone. The smoke effects are one of the best I've ever seen in a game and how the sunlight causes you to squint your eyes due to the brightness feels so realistic. Another great detail that I thought was cool was the glare given off from a sniper scope in the bush, allowing me to counter snipe him just in time (this was in MP (Multiplayer) mode). I thought the Facebook style main page was great way to manage, contacting your friends and checking your stats against your mates (i think in mw3 you have to pay for this added feature).I don't know if this game will dominate MW3 but I have made up my mind just to buy this game alone. Perhaps maybe when Steam has a big ole sale and slashes the price down by half, then I'll purchase MW3 just to finish SP mode (Single player) and have a crack at the MP mode because one thing that I'll miss is the SND mode (Search and Destroy). But driving a tank with your buddy and crushing your enemies with it, so much fun! I also like the squad base mechanics of the game. You work as a team and you will be ranking up and unlocking all those fantastic goodies in no time (game play tips: http://pc.gamespy.com/pc/battlefield-3/1210757p1.html ) . The SP mode has some great action pace sequences and some great memorable moments where you are left saying WOW! In the MP mode the load times take a bit longer to get into the game but all good things come to those who wait (maybe i need to upgrade my pc). I have noticed at times there are sound effects that are missing from both the SP and MP mode but its nothing major that a patch wouldn't fix. Now I played about 815 hours on MW2 since its release back in Nov '09 (most time ever spent on a FPS game) and if i beat that benchmark in less time, then I sure made a good decision going with BF3. No doubt MW3 will be a great game as well but if you have limited time (or budget) to play 1 game, then let it be BF3.… Expand
  24. 800hamsters
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    This is one of the greatest fps experiences with the most stunning fps graphics I've seen this side of Crysis. It has a multiplayer that continues the excellence of Battlefield 2, but builds upon it even further and a single player experience to match it.
  25. daarthreview1
    Oct 25, 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
  26. MadDad
    Oct 27, 2011
    10
    incredible exoerience. buy it! 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 theincredible exoerience. buy it! 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
  27. Antonwyo
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    I have nothing to say but AWESOME !!!! Single player is a huge improvement from Bad company 2.The environment seems very alive,lighting is fantastic. Oh and the money flying around the room after grenade explosion lives me speechless . I have to say mission accomplished. One of the only games in a while to have me say WOW !!!
  28. Finrandojin
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    An outstanding teamwork based battlefield simulation, complete with tanks, jeeps, jets and helicopters. Single player campaign is great with stunning visuals and intense action in the air land and tank. A definite buy in my books.
  29. ImprovV
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    Unbelievable game...been playing it for about 5 hours now and it's wonderful. The multiplayer is bigger and better than all the previous BF games. The shooting mechanics are top notch and the map design exquisite. Pick the game up!
  30. Half-lifeer
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    I seriously dont understand these low scores... People are complaining about the singleplayer, as it's was expected from a Battlefield game to be about the singleplayer part, Really? Have you ever played Battlefield you would know, that it's about the Multiplayer! Ofc the singleplayer should play a part in the score, but not half of it, when it's only 1 out 10 part of the game!

    This is    I seriously dont understand these low scores... People are complaining about the singleplayer, as it's was expected from a Battlefield game to be about the singleplayer part, Really? Have you ever played Battlefield you would know, that it's about the Multiplayer! Ofc the singleplayer should play a part in the score, but not half of it, when it's only 1 out 10 part of the game!

    This is Battlefield at it's best! When im in battle, it's actually feels like a "Battlefield". The Sounds gives me goosebumps, they are probably some of the best sound effects i have ever come across. The graphic's are so impressiv if you think on how every level/map is, with 64 player's going totally insane. There are so many ways of having fun! So many options to kill your enemy and the frostegine 2 just make's this a blast. The realism, the effects, the destruction, the sounds are executed to perfection.

    MW3 has nothing compared to this game. I have always praised realism ( Red Orchestra 2), but what Battlefield is good at is combining the realism with the typical-fps-shooter-genre, you can do impossible stuff and at the same time make it looks possible. But you can't go on a total rampage as in the call of duty series, where it pays of just going freaking crazy and then send in a nuclear blast in the end ( Wtf call of duty?). There are every single modern military veichle you could wise for in this game, how can you complain about that!? (Some of my friends do that --> MW2 players). When MW2 came out, i played the singleplayer, i played the multiplayer, I thought to myself," haven´t i played this game before?" (MW1) I played BBC 2 singleplayer, multiplayer, I Thought, "damm this is awesome!" (Not the Singleplayer). This is the same thing. Im not gonna buy MW3, because Activation is so greedy and lazy, that they just shoot out another MW1+2 clone. Battlefield 3 rocks my brain, and just in spite of the low ratings, im gonna give it a 10, where i actually would give it a 9. Good work Dice, keep fighting the good fight!

    Buy it! And if you dont like it, you probably a Call Of Duty fan, who just realised how much Activation have screwed you, for so many years.    … Expand
  31. ceyin
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    One of great fps on 2011. Good graphic, excellent effects and realistic sounds. This all reminds me battlefield2 alomost 6 years ago.
    bf3 will be 2011's GOTY, definitely.
  32. herryherring
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    top tier shooter with no where to go but up. i cant stop myself from playign so good great graphics, sound physics. realistic gameplay amazing multiplayer
  33. cutripken
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    my jaw dropped when i put this in my disc drive. amazing. best game ever. best graphics ever. best gameplay. best weapons hysics. stupid cod fanboys rating this down
  34. golfinry
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    The SP isnt as bad as many have said. I really enjoyed it. Graphics and sound are just amazing. The MP is the best experience you can get around. Still a lot of bugs coming up but those will be fixed soon hopefully. Back to the battlefield!
  35. Sopbil
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    This game offers the best multiplayer experience ever seen in an FPS game.
    It has amazing visuals, fantastic sound and destructible environments.
    Make sure you pick this one up.
  36. alexy0shi
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    Best FPS 2011. If you want to play a real FPs with wnderful graphics and imersive Mutiplayer , Solo and Coop just buy this game on PC. It will kick Call of duty moern warfare 3 ass !
  37. Flight777
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    This game is a worthy successor of all the other Battlefield games, what I do like is that they gave the singleplayer some more attention this time. Double the fun! The game details are amazing, like many have seen in the beta you can customize your weapon every bit and do I have to explain more about detail if we talk about nozzle flash suppressors? :-) Furthermore, I really like the factThis game is a worthy successor of all the other Battlefield games, what I do like is that they gave the singleplayer some more attention this time. Double the fun! The game details are amazing, like many have seen in the beta you can customize your weapon every bit and do I have to explain more about detail if we talk about nozzle flash suppressors? :-) Furthermore, I really like the fact that lights can finally be useful in combat by blinding people (same goes for lasers). Just go play it, I can't express the details and value of this game on paper. If you are looking for a game that you can play for a while without getting bored, BF3 is definitely your game to pick!… Expand
  38. datoriprogram
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    Battleield 3 is the best FPS I have ever played. With an incredible multiplayer experience (as expected obvously), it also delivers a awesome singleplayer. Once again DICE has proven to be one of the best developers out there. Graphics, gameplay, lifetime etc. will make this game one of the best of the year.

    It's nothing groundbreaking, per se. It's rather a huge step forward for the FPS    Battleield 3 is the best FPS I have ever played. With an incredible multiplayer experience (as expected obvously), it also delivers a awesome singleplayer. Once again DICE has proven to be one of the best developers out there. Graphics, gameplay, lifetime etc. will make this game one of the best of the year.

    It's nothing groundbreaking, per se. It's rather a huge step forward for the FPS franchise. One can only wonder how Infinity Ward is going to catch up with DICE,

    Incredible, 10/10    … Expand
  39. MayAnneNaze
    Oct 26, 2011
    10
    This is simply amazing, anyone that is on the fence better get ready to be pushed into the BF3 camp, coz this game is incredible!
    NOW STOP READING AND START FRAGGIN' SOLDIER!!!
    GO GO GO!!!
  40. Kalvo
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    FROSTBITE 2 is awesome. Cool story, epic moments and the better multiplayer in years. Single player is a huge improvement from Bad company 2. Excellent and reallistic sound effects
  41. geekofband007
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    I got Battlefield 3 last night for xbox 360. Like many people, i was super super excited. I played Battlfield 1942, Battlefield 2 (and expansions), Battlefield 1943, Battlefield Heroes, Battlefield Bad Company and Bad Company 2 and the Battlefield 3 Beta. I've had a lot of Battlefield experiences. I put it into my xbox and downloaded the 163mb update and installed it to my hard drive toI got Battlefield 3 last night for xbox 360. Like many people, i was super super excited. I played Battlfield 1942, Battlefield 2 (and expansions), Battlefield 1943, Battlefield Heroes, Battlefield Bad Company and Bad Company 2 and the Battlefield 3 Beta. I've had a lot of Battlefield experiences. I put it into my xbox and downloaded the 163mb update and installed it to my hard drive to get the HD packages (all that took about 20 minutes). After I got my code activated (something i'm not happy about (they don't allow free multiplayer basically i could be wrong though)). I jumped into a multiplayer game and the first thing I did was jump into a jet and it was fantastic! I got into a dogfight with another guy and got my first kill. I really missed planes in battlefield. Ok, back to what I was talking about, when i finally got on the ground I moved the controller around and noticed the gun movement and overall movement was much more fluid then the beta. I found a couple people and killed them, the guns felt great and the hit markers worked better then in the beta. I jumped into a tank and took out a couple people till I was disabled and eventually killed by a couple bad guys. The graphics are excellent, the guns look great, you look and the sun and the sun glare is very realistic and there is glare off of pieces of the environment. Now, the graphics are obviously not as good as PC but if you play this for PS3 or XBOX 360, you will not be disappointed. I was very happy with the multiplayer and if you enjoy first person shooter multiplayer then this is a must have. One of the best multiplayer experiences I have ever had. Brings me back to the times of Battlefield 2 I have no played the singleplayer campaign yet so this is simply a review for Multiplayer.… Expand
  42. PvPHut
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    0 Bugs will be fixed. DICE has a proven track record for doing so and one cannot expect that a game of this size and scope would be 100% correct on release. Single player is not why you play Battlefield 3. Single player is by far no throwaway though. The scale, detail and options on the battlefield are unique and entertaining. 32 on 32 combat allows for pockets of combat scattered0 Bugs will be fixed. DICE has a proven track record for doing so and one cannot expect that a game of this size and scope would be 100% correct on release. Single player is not why you play Battlefield 3. Single player is by far no throwaway though. The scale, detail and options on the battlefield are unique and entertaining. 32 on 32 combat allows for pockets of combat scattered throughout a massive map on the land, sea and in the air. Battlelog is a nice addition to the series with detailed statistics and integrated community feature including "Platoons". Weapon and appearance selections are far superior compared to any game in the series. Battlefield 3 is the complete FPS experience.… Expand
  43. jej0584
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    Great Game enjoyed the Multiplayer Must have if you like a real MP experience not a second rate run and gun FPS . I know Most will be disappointed with SP but the Multiplayer is well worth it
  44. Scarlee
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    Incredible game with incredible polish. Excellent visuals and art style and scales very well for any system. Campaign is forgettable, but what a lot of people seem to forget is that all the Battlefield games in the past (before the BC spin-offs) never shipped with any singleplayer whatsoever. It's still a fun campaign, if a bit tacked on. The MP is where it all shines. Back to our 6Incredible game with incredible polish. Excellent visuals and art style and scales very well for any system. Campaign is forgettable, but what a lot of people seem to forget is that all the Battlefield games in the past (before the BC spin-offs) never shipped with any singleplayer whatsoever. It's still a fun campaign, if a bit tacked on. The MP is where it all shines. Back to our 6 player roots, with all the infantry and vehicle combat you could want. The unlocks system is robust and well designed and goes at a perfect pace. BF3 is also tilted back in the favor of realism like BF2, instead of BC and BC2's almost arena-style shootouts. Damage is higher, hit registration is great. Excellent work, DICE!… Expand
  45. RX7rage
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    This game has had so much hype surrounding it.

    It has delivered on all counts. The Gameplay is the best ivve played in a very long time. Fluid and decisive controls.

    64 player Battles are awesome, with this photo realistic environments and pethora of vehicle choices.
  46. Zxrtx_Gaming
    Dec 19, 2011
    10
    This game truly deserves game of the year. But all the awards wanted to talk about this year was overrated s h i t t y ass Skyrim. I own over 350 games and out of every game I've ever played, Battlefield 3 is literally the best game I've ever played in my life. If you consider yourself a real gamer, this is a game you must have. If not, you're not really a gamer.
  47. IICookieGII
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    Brilliant! Been playing these games since BF1942 - Always something new and this time around has personally not let the series down but strengthened it.
  48. trees415
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    Brilliant game. The multiplayer, which serves as the foundation for this game, is utterly brilliant. The single player definitely has its faults, but I personally thought it was really quite good as well. Its greatest strengths are in its subtleties, something which many COD fanboys are sure to overlook. Subtleties like AI character expressions, overall accuracy in depicting how things areBrilliant game. The multiplayer, which serves as the foundation for this game, is utterly brilliant. The single player definitely has its faults, but I personally thought it was really quite good as well. Its greatest strengths are in its subtleties, something which many COD fanboys are sure to overlook. Subtleties like AI character expressions, overall accuracy in depicting how things are done in the military (Like the launch sequence in the jet mission "Going Hunting"), the sound realism, and much much more. Of course, the bugs/glitches that pop up throughout the story, along with an overy scripted gameplay and short, cliche story line are all certain to factor as detractors to an otherwise flawless new battlefield addition. However, if you're like me, a battlefield purist at heart, you consider the campaign to be nothing more than an added bonus to an otherwise complete and absolutely incredible multiplayer game that is sure to take up hundreds of hours of your time, and is likely to go down as one of the most groundbreaking games in video game history. (Note: I give this a 10 because frankly, a lot of people are giving this game a zero simply because of the single player experience, and I'm struggling to believe they aren't just trolling.)… Expand
  49. Habos
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    This game is simply amazing. Nice graphics, great sound, game-play is very entertaining. The mix of infantry and vehicles, the destruction engine, the squad system and the infantry classes create a nice gaming atmosphere. I can only thank DICE for making this game.
  50. Chrill
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    Trolls are retarded. This game rocks. Graphics are the best I've ever seen on a PC game. DICE managed to make Battlefield 3 feel fresh and it doesn't feel like a Bad Company 3 at all. The sound is also the best you can get out there.
  51. RealistN1gga
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    Greatest game ever, no need to explain it. Get it if your a fan for quality and care. Get Call of Duty instead if you are a fan of more of the same.
  52. MalcolmHillman3
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    Much better than CoD... and I LOVE CoD. The graphics are great and so is the multiplayer. Despite a meager campaign, it is much more simple and doesnt have massive, gaping holes like in some CoD games, and doesn't get repetitive.
  53. TXLZone
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    This is the best Battlefield game to date. From a technical standpoint, it is the best looking and sounding game ever made. As for gameplay, the single player is a little linear but the multiplayer will surely provide you with hundreds of hours of gameplay out of the box. The multiplayer is leaps and bounds above COD although as mentioned, the single player is like the sickest war movieThis is the best Battlefield game to date. From a technical standpoint, it is the best looking and sounding game ever made. As for gameplay, the single player is a little linear but the multiplayer will surely provide you with hundreds of hours of gameplay out of the box. The multiplayer is leaps and bounds above COD although as mentioned, the single player is like the sickest war movie ever made (making it linear).

    I'm not sure why all of the COD fanboys are giving this game such a low rating. Maybe they envy the people that preordered BF3 as opposed to MW3.    … Expand
  54. Hegemony
    Oct 26, 2011
    10
    Great multiplayer, really engrossing, I wish my twitch skills were better. Good, if short, campaign. Fantastic presentation - FROSTBITE 2 is amazing. On the whole I like the features on Battle Log. Don't wait - buy it now.
  55. JJtoocool
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    Battlefield 3's name implies that it has something to do with Battlefield 2. Besides the general "There are guns, tanks, planes, cars, helicopters, epic scale maps and you shoot people." It doesn't. I have played many hours on both Battlefield 2 and 2142, and Battlefield 3 is anything but a sequel. I was severely disappointed when Battlefield 3's Operation Metro beta came out. It was aBattlefield 3's name implies that it has something to do with Battlefield 2. Besides the general "There are guns, tanks, planes, cars, helicopters, epic scale maps and you shoot people." It doesn't. I have played many hours on both Battlefield 2 and 2142, and Battlefield 3 is anything but a sequel. I was severely disappointed when Battlefield 3's Operation Metro beta came out. It was a small map, infantry only and people would run and gun constantly. Not only did it seem nothing like Battlefield 2, It looked as if COD had rubbed off all over my favorite multiplayer series and ruined it. Then I played it.

    Elements of COD are in plain sight, it is obviously not Battlefield 2, but it is undoubtedly the best shooter of the year. The tactical gameplay is preserved from Battlefield 2 and 2142. Even though running and gunning is a viable tactic, you still must be cautious, and have your squad to back you up. Vehicular battles are no let-down either, tanks and APCs own the roads, with frequent engagements with enemy armor, presenting high priority targets for AT and aircraft.

    The customization for weapons, vehicles and soldiers is unparalleled, want a x8 scope on your assault rifle? No problem, go ahead and put a tactical flashlight on your sniper rifle as well (Why would you do that though?). Specializations grant your soldiers improvements in things like sprinting and suppression fire. For the first time, vehicles get specialized traits as well.

    With the new Frostbite 2 engine, Battlefield 3 can look amazing, in addition to preforming amazingly. The graphics are insanely realistic, making combatants stop everything in the middle of a battle to watch in awe as large pieces of a building crash down to the ground. The environments so life-like you can imagine cars driving down the street and people going about their lives (before you and the other 63 players got there that is). The thing that makes Battlefield 3 stand out the most though, is that it takes the good from previous games (and rival games) and removes the bad. Examples of this would be destructible environments, weapons doing more damage, and limits to power on some vehicles (planes, for one, are not the armor hunting invincible juggernauts of BF2). Some people might argue about what was "the bad" and what was "the good", but you cant please everyone, no matter how good of a game you make.

    Having never played the single player campaign in either of the Bad Company games, I was extremely pleased with Battlefield 3 adding a campaign mode. After selecting the hardest mode I could, I set out across a story that was both interesting and thrilling. The AI was nothing special, but it was good enough to kill me many, many times. The campaign mode takes you through many infantry engagements, some stealthy, some out in an open field with fire raining down on all sides. You get to control a tank in one section, blasting away at infantry and leaving only burning piles of scrap behind when you encounter enemy armor (my favorite part). The one part I had a bit of a disappointment, was the air section. You take the gunner position of a plane, but do not get to fly. The entire level consisted of holding your cross-hairs over enemy planes, and deploying countermeasures. In all, the campaign was no Crisis, but it was enjoyable.


    The one issue I have with Battlefield 3 is Origin. Origin the steam wannabe, and Origin with the shady EULA. Some people have lowered their score for Battlefield 3 considerably due to Origin, but, this is not a review for Origin, is it?. *cough*1/10*cough*.

    With that, I give Battlefield 3 a next to perfect 9.8/10.    … Expand
  56. Serestor
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    The best FPS this year easily, clearly don't trust the CoD fanbois scoring this game as a 0. Anyone who knows anything about the main BF series knows that BF is all about the online play and this is where BF3 truly shines and is miles ahead of any competition.
  57. themedsterr
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    MULTIPLAYER REVIEW ONLY (from a real FPS player, old school CS 1.6 and BF1943)

    Sum it up? This game is amazing. Why? It feels FRESH, as in it doesn't feel like COD or BC2 or any other previous game before it. I'm just going to sum everything up in bullets below so it answers most of your questions. - Graphics: Amazing, just amazing. You don't need 2 x GTX 580's to run it! I run it on    MULTIPLAYER REVIEW ONLY (from a real FPS player, old school CS 1.6 and BF1943)

    Sum it up? This game is amazing.

    Why? It feels FRESH, as in it doesn't feel like COD or BC2 or any other previous game before it. I'm just going to sum everything up in bullets below so it answers most of your questions.

    - Graphics: Amazing, just amazing. You don't need 2 x GTX 580's to run it! I run it on Ultra with 2 x GTX 560's and that even feels like overkill. (sorry I don't have ATI to tell you what's good)

    - Sound: The sound alone in this game adds so much to the experience, adds a layer of tension and excitement you've never felt before.

    - Recoil: great recoil, kills/deaths are very satisfying, just the right balance so you don't have idiots running around (COD) spraying everywhere getting kills, AND it doesn't need to be on hardcore mode to feel just right.

    - Maps: The only reason people are mentioning BF3 multiplayer wanting to be like COD (that makes any sense to me) is some maps are smaller than the usual ARENAS we are used to. So basically they wanted to cater to a larger audience (COD players) who don't ALWAYS want to play in very large maps. Even with 64 players, maps like Caspian Border can have moments where you are just looking for someone to shoot for a few minutes, which isn't bad but to some people it can turn them off (kids with ADD). But they have the perfect maps for every type of player, the smaller maps are so well put together, I never once found myself feeling I'm getting killed or shot at from every corner. Everything felt balanced.

    - Replay Value: I was in awe for the first 45 minutes of playing online. Yes, I did play the Beta like everyone else but the final version felt much, MUCH better. Aside from the countless hours you are going to put into unlocking weapons etc in this game, the multiplayer gameplay itself is worth a good 2-3 years of solid gameplay for the average player. The biggest thing that stood out to me from Bad Company 2 was that it felt very dull, this is leaps and bounds above BC2. There is nothing I can complain about for the multiplayer. Conclusion: This is the game to buy for you guys who love MP FPS games. I am only writing this review because I see too many idiots bashing this game for its campaign. Battlefield is all about mutliplayer, if you want a solid campaign go play COD4. If you are having a hard time deciding between this and COD, I can tell you that this is the one game that combines every good aspect from all types of FPS games.    … Expand
  58. icarusorigin
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    Great game. Graphics are the best iv seen to date. Fun and fast gameplay, with plenty of "aw" moments. Easily recommend it if your computer can handle it
  59. Hadhad
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    Simply the best fps experience. It shines in every aspect. If you're looking for the real modern warfare, it's this game and not the insane asylum exprience cod series provides where u run in a f*cking circle chasing yourself b4 others lol. Get this game and you won't regret it.
  60. digibucc
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    People are trying to hard to give this a negative review, it's kinda obvious why but we'll let their parents address their shortcomings.

    if you are actually questioning whether to buy this game? do it. epic battles with tanks, choppers, jets, humvees, and tons of weapons. 64 player servers. don't let the children fool you, this game is a next generation masterpiece.
  61. mASTERbLASTER1
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    Played it on consoles and pc - this is next gen - now. Amazing amazing AMAZING!!! Avoid reading the COD trolls on here. You know this game rocks!! It wouldn't get 93 from critics if it wasn't the real deal. The graphics are so real, and the immersive gamplay is unparallelled. Buy this sucker now and start enjoying this unbelievable experience.
  62. BillyJAK
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    I was surprised that the 360 version rocks as good as the PC version (although keys and mouse are better). Just when I thought Crysis 2 gave the best graphics yet, comes BF3. Sometimes when playing it's so real my heart almosts jumps out of my chest, in the surprises that come when you least expect it. Haven't tried MP yet but the single player campaign is awesome - cinematic and totallyI was surprised that the 360 version rocks as good as the PC version (although keys and mouse are better). Just when I thought Crysis 2 gave the best graphics yet, comes BF3. Sometimes when playing it's so real my heart almosts jumps out of my chest, in the surprises that come when you least expect it. Haven't tried MP yet but the single player campaign is awesome - cinematic and totally cool.If you're gonna get this, buy this, don't pirate it. Support DICE in their efforts to push gaming forward. It was money well spent.… Expand
  63. Pope_Benedict
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    Don't listen to the crying "veteran" battlefield **** that do nothing but whine because they can't adapt to the new faster and challenging gameplay. The game is excellent, well balanced and leaned towards teamwork. All these **** complain about is the lack of OP vehicles to get kills because the can't aim for ****
    Conclusion: The game is for real PC gamers with balls. BF2 players **** here    Don't listen to the crying "veteran" battlefield **** that do nothing but whine because they can't adapt to the new faster and challenging gameplay. The game is excellent, well balanced and leaned towards teamwork. All these **** complain about is the lack of OP vehicles to get kills because the can't aim for ****
    Conclusion: The game is for real PC gamers with balls. BF2 players **** here are just the new whores in the Battlefield. Spank'em and Slap'em!!!!    … Expand
  64. born2bwild04
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    Absolutely great game with excellent graphics, intense and immersive multiplayer, a fun coop mode, and a very decent single player.

    Obviously, since this is a battlefield game the emphasis should be put on the MP, and in that aspect the game is truly outstanding - continuing the excellent gameplay experience seen in BF 1942 and BF2.
  65. RRay
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    BF3 manages to provide some of the most enjoyable, awe-inspiring gameplay I have encountered in my 20-odd years of gaming. The single player campaign is a solid, fun game in it's own right; however all of the Battlefield franchise titles have centred around multiplayer, and (with that in mind) BF3 raises the bar and then some.
    BF3 MP plays every bit as fast and frantic as the trailers    BF3 manages to provide some of the most enjoyable, awe-inspiring gameplay I have encountered in my 20-odd years of gaming. The single player campaign is a solid, fun game in it's own right; however all of the Battlefield franchise titles have centred around multiplayer, and (with that in mind) BF3 raises the bar and then some.
    BF3 MP plays every bit as fast and frantic as the trailers would have you believe, and is graphically and aurally light years ahead of any other FPS on the market (or, indeed, the radar). Explosions, weapon recoil, smoke and supression effects (to name a few factors) all have a definite impact on the player, all down to developer DICE's much-vaunted 'Frostbite 2' game engine (which definitely lives up to the hype!)
    BF3 won't be for everyone, though. The vehicle gameplay and the importance of teamwork may alienate some gamers more comfortable with straight-ahead, run n' gun twitch shooters.
    Most of the negative feedback I've witnessed has been on BF3 forums, and seems to centre around features missing from this Battlefield release that were present in older games: what most folk either don't realise or won't accept is that gaming has evolved from 2005. BF3 deserves to be judged on it's own merits, not on the 'sins' of it's proverbial fathers.
    If we can see and accept that gaming has evolved, and we look at this game objectively and fairly, then we have a new entity as the master race: Battlefield 3.    … Expand
  66. sketchyterry
    Nov 3, 2011
    10
    Fantastic game, simply brilliant. The single player isn't the best ever single player i played but its still pretty dam awesome, some really great missions with fantastic graphics. Im comparing BF3 single player with awesome games like Bioshock even Modern Warfare's single player (yes i buy both games, might get MW3 at xmas) so thats why i dont think its an amazing unforgettable singleFantastic game, simply brilliant. The single player isn't the best ever single player i played but its still pretty dam awesome, some really great missions with fantastic graphics. Im comparing BF3 single player with awesome games like Bioshock even Modern Warfare's single player (yes i buy both games, might get MW3 at xmas) so thats why i dont think its an amazing unforgettable single player, but it is still a pretty dam awesome one. HOWEVER multiplayer tho is where you get what you paid for, its immense!!! I have played all the Call of Duty's (from the first ever one to black ops) and started playing Battlefield from Bad Company 2 and boy oh boy i wish i started playing the battlefield series earlier. There is so much to BF3 multiplayer, it looks great (even on low graphics), the maps are fantastic ranging from vast maps with jets and large scale warfare going all the way down to the very COD like team deathmatch mode on maps modified and made small for team deathmatch play. I have already mentioned the graphics, but the sound deserves a mention and for me no other game has ever got close to the quality that Battlefield has in terms of sound. You can hear bullet's whistling by, the scream of a jet above and the crackle of gun fire from the distance. Oh another random mention on the graphics (sorta), I love the fact that when you are playing on the night maps you get fantastic tracer fire that lights the battlefield up. So basically if you love multiplayer, just play this and you will be hooked for months!


    On a side note, I find it really sad that people who probably havent even played the game, let alone brought it give it scores of 1 and 0 etc. Really are that petty!!!!!!!!!!    … Expand
  67. akrasul
    Oct 26, 2011
    10
    Great game... Don't know why some people are giving it a low scores... Most probably these are COD fans. Haters are always going to put this game down. Play it for yourself to discover the true beauty of Battlefield 3
  68. MidgetmaniaRIP
    Oct 26, 2011
    10
    It sickens me how many give this 0-7 because they are CoD fans or because they suck at the game. This is truly an innovation for FPS renowned. The low scores from jealous CoD fans must be because they're 1) jealous, 2) bad at the game, 3) angry that it's been more positively received than MW2 or BO.
    Please, to make it fair, if you like BF3 mostly, don't skip on points, give it a 10 to make    It sickens me how many give this 0-7 because they are CoD fans or because they suck at the game. This is truly an innovation for FPS renowned. The low scores from jealous CoD fans must be because they're 1) jealous, 2) bad at the game, 3) angry that it's been more positively received than MW2 or BO.
    Please, to make it fair, if you like BF3 mostly, don't skip on points, give it a 10 to make up for unfair CoD critics.    … Expand
  69. shaun37
    Oct 26, 2011
    10
    Incredible amount of fun due to the 64 player games, many-MANY unlocks and well balanced weapons. Graphics are outstanding even on mediocre PCs and the best ambient and weapon sounds you have ever heard in a shooter, or probably any game in general. I do recommend playing with someone you know for maximum enjoyment as the community is still messing about lone wolf style for now, but don'tIncredible amount of fun due to the 64 player games, many-MANY unlocks and well balanced weapons. Graphics are outstanding even on mediocre PCs and the best ambient and weapon sounds you have ever heard in a shooter, or probably any game in general. I do recommend playing with someone you know for maximum enjoyment as the community is still messing about lone wolf style for now, but don't worry -once they find their feet teamwork will be in full swing. Even if you're looking for CoD style run and gun, TDM 24 player maps (no vehicles) will satisfy you until you deside to move on to the main modes.

    N.B. Don't pay attention to the trolls, very few of the lower scores are actually valid and I suggest you look at their post history to see how new their accounts are.    … Expand
  70. AlexeyxDD
    Oct 26, 2011
    10
    The greatest Battlefield ever! Graphics are awesome. U can hardly find better. Even rage sucks. Im not talking about CoD MW2 or Black ops=) Battlefield has always been a game with great multi player, but single player in BF 3 is really thrilling and exiting
  71. drowsy77
    Oct 26, 2011
    10
    I don't get the hate for the single player campaign. It's the best in the series and I really enjoy it! The graphics are jaw-dropping amazing. I can't count the times I got shot because I stood by admiring the scenery while some PLR dude shooting me at his leisure.. Also, the jet mission is for me, one of the best 15-20 minutes ever in PC gaming.
    Sure the plot is kinda cheesy and at part    I don't get the hate for the single player campaign. It's the best in the series and I really enjoy it! The graphics are jaw-dropping amazing. I can't count the times I got shot because I stood by admiring the scenery while some PLR dude shooting me at his leisure.. Also, the jet mission is for me, one of the best 15-20 minutes ever in PC gaming.
    Sure the plot is kinda cheesy and at part plain ridiculous (using a sniper rifle to shoot out lights in a parking area just for a heli drop wtf?) but so is practically every other modern shooter I played (yes, COD included!).
    Multiplayer is awesome. Only begun to scratch the surface of it. I kinda like the new Battlelog system. Much faster then the old in-game server browser of BC2. All of the bugs in the beta are gone from what I've seen, but there are some quirks that are native to all DICE games. Still, the game is remarkably polished. I judge a game by the fun I have playing it and with BF3 awesome graphics and multiplayer experience, it's a no brainer.    … Expand
  72. Mojawk
    Oct 26, 2011
    10
    The best is yet to come. For about 3 years now whenever I get a new CoD / BF shooter. I hit up the multi-player. Who cares about single player. What I want is a team based game. CoD has failed to deliver this now for a good few years. BF3 delivers, yes it has some glitches, yes it needs some improvements but I'm confident they will come. Everything about the game is awesome, the maps, theThe best is yet to come. For about 3 years now whenever I get a new CoD / BF shooter. I hit up the multi-player. Who cares about single player. What I want is a team based game. CoD has failed to deliver this now for a good few years. BF3 delivers, yes it has some glitches, yes it needs some improvements but I'm confident they will come. Everything about the game is awesome, the maps, the graphics, the classes, the game play. A++ for effort and initiative in a stale genre.… Expand
  73. Jodokus
    Oct 26, 2011
    10
    This definetly is the best online FPS I´ve ever played! Awesome graphics and even more awesome gameplay! Of course the single player is not as good as the multiplayer part of the game, but it isn´t bad though. Definetly worth buying!!
  74. Lcourage
    Oct 26, 2011
    10
    Amazing graphics and stunning sound. The closest thing out on the market to real warfare, especially in hardcore mode. You can't get any better with a multi-player game for the FPS genre. This is in part due to the 64 player maps, vehicles and team play aspect. The game mechanics are solid at release. The weapons are striking realistic in detail and sounds when firing. Some peopleAmazing graphics and stunning sound. The closest thing out on the market to real warfare, especially in hardcore mode. You can't get any better with a multi-player game for the FPS genre. This is in part due to the 64 player maps, vehicles and team play aspect. The game mechanics are solid at release. The weapons are striking realistic in detail and sounds when firing. Some people will speak ill of the single player but keep in mind that the Battlefield series was never meant to be played single player. That's what makes the multi-player part of the game so amazing. It's designed for multi-player first and single player second.… Expand
  75. Czechoslaw
    Oct 26, 2011
    10
    Game is simply awesome, especially multiplayer. It works smoothly even on older PCs. Everything is balanced. Big change of paste since BF2. Series made big step to out sell CoD one day.
  76. Metroshica
    Oct 26, 2011
    10
    Anyone judging this game based off the singleplayer or the beta is just doing it wrong. Yes, the singleplayer isn't great, but the only reason it's included is EA made DICE put it in to get more sales, it's not true to the battlefield genre so I'm not even going to address it. And of course the beta was a beta, obviously not to be used to judge this game.

    Multiplayer, this game is    Anyone judging this game based off the singleplayer or the beta is just doing it wrong. Yes, the singleplayer isn't great, but the only reason it's included is EA made DICE put it in to get more sales, it's not true to the battlefield genre so I'm not even going to address it. And of course the beta was a beta, obviously not to be used to judge this game.

    Multiplayer, this game is everything it should be. I was looking for a battlefield game with huge maps, great vehicles and large player counts and this game more than provided that. Except for some first day release bugs (lag, a little rubberbanding, things that are expected the first day of release) the gameplay has been flawless. The maps are huge, but not too big that you spend forever just getting to a point. The vehicles feel right. The tanks feel like the did in BF2, not like BC2. I'm not that great at flying jets, I usually avoid them, but the ambiance they add to a battlefield is amazing. Nothing beats rolling up in a tank while you're watching four jets battle above your head.

    The graphics are beautiful! And yes, it does take quite a rig to run it on the highest settings. Luckily I have a few graphic cards laying around so i can experiment with different setups. I get about ~45 fps on my gtx 460 on High settings, which still look great. I get about 50 or so using a HD 6950. However, I get mid to low 20's on both cards when I'm using ultra settings. I do however have a second 6950, and using both at the same time I'm able to get mid 50's on Ultra. Yes, it does look great, but to be honest, just stick with High settings, the loss of frame rate isn't worth the better graphics.

    Overall, this game is everything I've wanted in a battlefield game. I've been following the development of this game very closely since it was announced, and due to the beta gameplay, I was very worried that I was going to be disappointed. But DICE pulled through, and made an OUTSTANDING product, props to you DICE.    … Expand
  77. juissiman
    Oct 26, 2011
    10
    amazing game!!.........................................................................................................................................................................o
  78. dakU
    Oct 26, 2011
    10
    Honestly, I don't care what the single player looks and plays like.
    Playing the multiplayer is truly amazing. This game has such a unique atmosphere, game play, graphics, customization, that you will simply not feel at any other game.
    BF was always about multiplayer. And they out-done themselves this time.
  79. MexNopal
    Oct 26, 2011
    10
    Playing since 1 release day and I like it. My computer can run it at high. I know how to tweak my computer so no problems. Graphics and sound are great. Gameplay a little ala BC2. Origin is DIFFERENT but it works for me. A few problems but the game was just released. Knowing the BF series patch history I think good patches are coming. Best BF game so far !!!

    See you on the battlefield    Playing since 1 release day and I like it. My computer can run it at high. I know how to tweak my computer so no problems. Graphics and sound are great. Gameplay a little ala BC2. Origin is DIFFERENT but it works for me. A few problems but the game was just released. Knowing the BF series patch history I think good patches are coming. Best BF game so far !!!

    See you on the battlefield soldier!!!    … Expand
  80. thewhitewolf
    Oct 26, 2011
    10
    I made an account just to write this review. One of the best games i ever played. Multiplayer is just pure epicness, words can't even describe how amazing it is. Singleplayer is good. I can't say its bad because its not but its not the BEST THING EVER. The game itself is worth the cash and i am glad i bought it. Not sure what the people posting the negative comments have been high on, butI made an account just to write this review. One of the best games i ever played. Multiplayer is just pure epicness, words can't even describe how amazing it is. Singleplayer is good. I can't say its bad because its not but its not the BEST THING EVER. The game itself is worth the cash and i am glad i bought it. Not sure what the people posting the negative comments have been high on, but you shouldn't listen to them ( or they just suck at the game and blame the developers ). Buy this you won't regret it !… Expand
  81. stonefacedrussi
    Oct 26, 2011
    10
    This is going to be the last actually decent Battlefield game and modern shooter before this FPS bubble pops.

    It's about the polar opposite of Call of Duty with its teamwork based gameplay, vehicles, open wide maps, recoiling guns, PC focus and other little things. They're only similar in they're military shooters and they use modern weaponry. The singleplayer is not that great and it is    This is going to be the last actually decent Battlefield game and modern shooter before this FPS bubble pops.

    It's about the polar opposite of Call of Duty with its teamwork based gameplay, vehicles, open wide maps, recoiling guns, PC focus and other little things. They're only similar in they're military shooters and they use modern weaponry.

    The singleplayer is not that great and it is comparable to COD in aspects of linearity and blockbuster type action and yet I'd say superior writing and atmosphere. CO-OP is a bit better with 6 missions that are pretty fun with a friend.

    What it shines with is multiplayer. You just don't find a shooter with team orientated framework built into its design anymore with the last one I remember being Team Fortress 2, although it's not that heavy. It's balanced and skillful with deep weapon progression and long term investments in unlocking new gear and ranks. Vehicles are an important force and staple on the field, but not instant death machines and they also require some work to use properly. You can be 4 different classes and all of them have helpful items for your team and you play in squads and feel part of a unit instead of people in a map killing each other.

    I love Battlefield and the unique experiences it offers in a sea of modern shooting games. You just won't find anything else like it unless you like simulators like ARMA.

    I can't think of a way to finish this, but I really recommend picking it up.    … Expand
  82. Sineira
    Oct 26, 2011
    10
    Great game. Looks fantastic, plays fantastic, really good variation in the maps. A really good selection of weapons with a distinct variation to them. Vehicles of all sorts! Loads of unlocks. Who cares about single player?
  83. madpistol
    Oct 26, 2011
    10
    Call of Duty is always about yourself. You do good in the battle and nothing else matters. Battlefield 3 is also about yourself, but you depend on your team for results as well. As an example of this, In Call of Duty, everyone goes their separate ways and try to ring up as many kills as possible during the round. In Battlefield 3, you head in all different directions, but somehow, you andCall of Duty is always about yourself. You do good in the battle and nothing else matters. Battlefield 3 is also about yourself, but you depend on your team for results as well. As an example of this, In Call of Duty, everyone goes their separate ways and try to ring up as many kills as possible during the round. In Battlefield 3, you head in all different directions, but somehow, you and your team always end up in an area that is a "choke point" where the members from the opposing team meets you and members on your team... and that's when the battle actually starts.

    I've played all of the Call of Duty games from the original to Blops. I've also played every Battlefield game from 1942 to BF3. When I play Call of Duty, I play a few rounds, I get bored, and I go do something else. With Battlefield, I play a few rounds... and then I play a few more rounds... and if I still have time, I may go find another server and play some more. The element that sells it for me in Battlefield is the "Teamwork" aspect, and Battlefield 3 checks, circles, and underlines that box.

    So why is Battlefield 3 so much better? Visuals, Audio, well designed maps, very well planned unlocks, and a sense of realism that has never been there in other Battlefield or CoD games are all present in BF3. I keep coming back for more because the game is satisfying in a way that no other FPS game has ever been for me. The multiplayer experience is second to none. Just be warned... if you're looking for a quick blast with an SMG and expect to get tons of points from run-and-gun tactics, Battlefield 3 is NOT for you. Patience and accuracy is rewarded. Reckless actions are met with failure 9 out of 10 times.

    Really decide what you like about FPS games. If you like running around with a quick trigger finger, go play Blops or MW3. If you like careful tactics and team work, BF3 will do it for you easily.


    Oh yea... the tanks and planes are good too.    … Expand
  84. bgivenb
    Oct 26, 2011
    10
    Amazing! This will be one of my favorite games for a long time. Multiplayer is superb, singleplayer is fun, and and coop is great (but short). I will be playing this for a long time.
  85. 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.
  86. xitsej
    Oct 27, 2011
    10
    Amazing graphics. Playing on triple monitor setup with true surround sound headset. I actually ducked the first time a rocket flew past my shoulder. The realism and balance of this game is impressive.
  87. wH1t3
    Oct 27, 2011
    10
    This is the new milestone for the fps games. The multiplayer is simply astonishing and the single player is just a scripted guided experience to show us the power of the Frostbite Engine. There is simply no game actually that cah make you feel like in a real Battlefield like this one.
  88. Ezzaron
    Oct 27, 2011
    10
    this game is JUST THE BEST SHOOTER OF ALL TIMES, nuff said. nothing can mess with those graphics, the mp part is just as awesome as bf2 and nothing can compare with this sound and feeling 2 be in the battlefield.. not mw3, not counter strike go, nothing. if u got no idea about video games u won't agree 2 my opinion because u suck in mp games but thats okay guys not everyone can be a pro.
  89. 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
  90. chaosxk
    Oct 27, 2011
    10
    Tired of these people who are just giving 0 reviews when reading their response, is just idiotic and only based on Alpha or Beta testing. 0 rating is really harsh, don't give them a 0 review if they spent millions of dollars to develop this game. Buy the game before you start judging. Like all games, there will be bugs/glitches, and you'll just have to wait till they fix it. OverallTired of these people who are just giving 0 reviews when reading their response, is just idiotic and only based on Alpha or Beta testing. 0 rating is really harsh, don't give them a 0 review if they spent millions of dollars to develop this game. Buy the game before you start judging. Like all games, there will be bugs/glitches, and you'll just have to wait till they fix it. Overall this game is epic and fun. The game is very balanced and fair. The squad and team management is excellent and love the feel of the guns. The Jets/Helicopters are really fun as well, although i wish people would stop taking it and crashing it after 1 minute of takeoff. The increase of points needed to level is great. Takes much longer to level which makes everything more balanced since there will be less people with better guns O.Ping the beginners.

    The single player was better than any COD series IMO.
    Very suspenseful and intense, with non-stop action.
    Although there were a few bugs with it, they didn't bother me at all.

    Just a note: I used to be a COD fan till COD1 - COD4 & MW2
    BF3 just taken over MW2, if people actually take a chance with this game.    … Expand
  91. papasmurf7777
    Oct 27, 2011
    10
    BF3 is truly the best shooter I have ever played. It set new standards gameplay wise and visual wise. The single player campaign it's kinda short but will keep you hooked till the very end. Now that is just half of this amazing experience as this game also has the best multiplayer ever....this game is simply awesome.
  92. Eclipse581
    Oct 27, 2011
    10
    Amazing game, great graphics, amazing sound and game play and just pure fun, everything I was expecting and more. Highly recommend this game to any FPS fan.
  93. cjpgconman
    Oct 27, 2011
    10
    The only things that really hamper BF3's potential momentarily is server issues and some things with battlelog. This means that I have had trouble with severe lag on 64 player servers other than that I have had solid awesome experiences. While the campaign wasn't the newest and best thing in the world, I had a ton of fun and enjoyed the hours I put into it to beat it on hard. Sure thereThe only things that really hamper BF3's potential momentarily is server issues and some things with battlelog. This means that I have had trouble with severe lag on 64 player servers other than that I have had solid awesome experiences. While the campaign wasn't the newest and best thing in the world, I had a ton of fun and enjoyed the hours I put into it to beat it on hard. Sure there may be a few too many quicktime events, but overall it was interesting, fun, and beautiful I might add. This also on low graphics it looks amazing (so my laptop can run it, which it does pretty well). Like the most lifelike characters I've ever seen in any game with very realistic movements, and a game where when you play the campaign you want to slow down just to look around is pretty darn good. If any issues I've mentioned above hinders your thoughts about this game then you have missed the point entirely, because MP is absolutely the best I have ever played. People have asked for innovation and it has arrived. If you didn't expect such an ambitious game to have a little bit of a rocky launch because of everything they're releasing, then don't ask for innovation. The problems I've experienced are nothing absolutely major and can be easily patched out soon. Back to MP, the amount of customization that is allowed on each class and gun provides gameplay exactly how you want it. And one of the things that really sets BF3 apart is that you have so much freedom in how you play and it still remains extremely balanced. The amount of game modes you get and number of maps that are all stellar combine for the most fun and biggest deal you can get out of a game. I could go on and on, but this game has so much to offer, things that are really good are also the co-op mode along with the sound that is stellar and destruction that never leaves you feeling safe. If you have the patience to play what can be played and let Dice work out the server kinks then you can truly appreciate this game for what it is, a different experience that is ultimately most fun you'll have all year.… Expand
  94. Burnout-151
    Oct 27, 2011
    10
    A great game with a few quirks, and some needed features to make it even better. The game follows closely with the rest of the BF series, with large expanded maps, vehicular warfare, and a reward system for squad based tactics. Every class is useful with each of their jobs and the game tries to promote a mix of classes to be a more successful squad when teamwork is being used, even inA great game with a few quirks, and some needed features to make it even better. The game follows closely with the rest of the BF series, with large expanded maps, vehicular warfare, and a reward system for squad based tactics. Every class is useful with each of their jobs and the game tries to promote a mix of classes to be a more successful squad when teamwork is being used, even in their "condensed" form. (example: assault and medic class combined into one). On the other hand, not having a Commander diminishes it's value because of certain tactics is now left out of the equation. No more are the artillery strikes, or the map scans, or even supply drops. Much of that is left with the squads and squad commanders, on a much smaller scale. That also leaves out another objective, by trying to go behind enemy lines and take the important commander buildings out. dice took that objective out and turned it into another game mode called rush. Graphicwise, it is one of the more intense sceneries to date. Tracer fire everywhere, with smoke pluming in the background, destructible environments all adds to the feel of a real life battlefield. Destructible environments alone adds to the tactical flare of the game. Can't go around a wall? C4 it and make your own door. Enemy camping in the building and you not having line of sight to the enemy? Tank with a couple of AP shells in that building will bring the building into rubble. I know there are alot of gripes about Origin, but to be honest, I see no major flaws in the system. The game loads lightning quick compared to BF2 or 2142. It will have a learning curve to use, since it is somewhat a new way to interface with the game. We could also say the same about Steam when it first was released. All in all, I find BF3 to be a refreshing departure to the CoD world of Ramboesque style, one man army gameplay, to a large scale full on 64 player war, where squad based team play reigns king.… Expand
  95. TBpaladin
    Oct 28, 2011
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is wonderful,the best PC game i have ever seen.Some of the COD fans should shut up and throw their poor knowledge about games into garbage can.Some of the BF fans are also stupid,they think BF should be same all the time?lol… Expand
  96. Someonesatan
    Oct 28, 2011
    10
    Normally It doesn't really bother me when I see a game get review bombed, but when i see reviews for this game in the 0-4 for this game it really gets on my nerves. Let me start by saying, this is the best game I have ever played period. I started playing fps' 10-12 years ago with medal of honour allied assault and was a HUGE raging cod fan boy before this game launched. I tried it out onNormally It doesn't really bother me when I see a game get review bombed, but when i see reviews for this game in the 0-4 for this game it really gets on my nerves. Let me start by saying, this is the best game I have ever played period. I started playing fps' 10-12 years ago with medal of honour allied assault and was a HUGE raging cod fan boy before this game launched. I tried it out on the recommendation of a friend and I damn near **** my pants every time I load this baby up. The single player is not nearly as linear as some of these reviewers give it credit for. YES, it is linear in the sense that it's not Crysis. However, there is a flanking option for nearly EVERY encounter in the game. You don't just sit behind cover and pop your head up every 2 minutes like the Call of Duty series. Some people say campaign is too short... play it on hard. Some people say there are lots of bugs. I have encountered a handful sure, but nothing that the patch in one week won't fix. People are quick to get their bullhorns out because of how hyped this game was, they were expecting pure gold. Give them time to patch! This game is **** brilliant! I literally just have nothing else to type but that, this game is **** amazing, its **** beautiful, play with friends you will LOVE it. Jets,Jeeps,APC's, Helicopters,tanks,boats. Come on people, get the stick out of your ass. THIS GAME IS **** GREAT. I know Dice doesn't really look at user score on metacritic and they shouldn't... because cod fanboys everywhere bombing it. People with SMALL ass tiffs giving it a 4. This game is **** great, buy it already. I dunno how many times i have to tell you how much i love it. GO **** buy it. I made an account SOLELY to tell you people how much i love this game. I would write more, but im going to play now… Expand
  97. btxbmbr
    Oct 28, 2011
    10
    I register to do something against this flaming. You know, itâ
  98. Vi-Pe
    Oct 28, 2011
    10
    BF3 is awesome! Story is good, graphics are super awesome. Multiplayer is a versatile and have lots of unlocks and vehicles is working perfectly. It have few bugs but DICE will fix them. New game engine is wonderful. Game is hard what is good. I have to say only BF, (if it comes) is remake of 1942 to frostbite 2 engine. But this is best Bf for now. I recommend this.
  99. orionismud
    Oct 28, 2011
    10
    I bought this game for the multiplayer, and I love it! It's exactly what I wanted it to be, which is a better version of Bad Company 2. Better graphics, more destructible environments, amazing sound. It's the immersive, semi-realistic shooter I've always wanted. The classes are all different and all useful, and it's slower paced than MW.

    I might eventually play the single player campaign.    I bought this game for the multiplayer, and I love it! It's exactly what I wanted it to be, which is a better version of Bad Company 2. Better graphics, more destructible environments, amazing sound. It's the immersive, semi-realistic shooter I've always wanted. The classes are all different and all useful, and it's slower paced than MW.

    I might eventually play the single player campaign. Maybe. I never got through more than an hour of Bad Comany 2's single player. Don't buy this game for the single player.

    I will buy MW 3 for the single player, but I will play a lot more BF3 multiplayer.    … Expand
  100. Hidden
    Oct 28, 2011
    10
    Under normal circumstances I would give the game 9/10 but here are a lot of reviews, which are way to low, so I give 10/10 to balance the score :)
    The multiplayer is awesome, and deserves the 10/10. There is nothing to complain about.
    The singleplayer is completely scripted which is really annoying (even a CoD is not scripted this bad), but it's a Battlefield, the Singleplayer doesn't    Under normal circumstances I would give the game 9/10 but here are a lot of reviews, which are way to low, so I give 10/10 to balance the score :)
    The multiplayer is awesome, and deserves the 10/10. There is nothing to complain about.
    The singleplayer is completely scripted which is really annoying (even a CoD is not scripted this bad), but it's a Battlefield, the Singleplayer doesn't matter. If someone really wants to buy this game only for SP: Don't buy it.
    Origin is annoying, but it hasn't really anything to do with the game itself, so it should not appear in the rating. Battlelog is less annoying than I initially thought, and as a stats page its awesome.
    The game is exactly what I expected it to be when buying: Big maps, vehicles, tons of enemies to shoot -> Battlefield.
    btw: Sorry if my English isn't perfect, but it's not my native language.    … 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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89

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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