Battlefield 3

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7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 5642 Ratings

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  1. RapidFireReaper
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Man this game blew me away from the start. One of if not the best nultiplayer experiance iv had on PC yet. Everything i wanted in a game and more. THANK YOU DICE!
  2. kyuzo
    Nov 9, 2011
    8
    BF3 its a must have if you love FPS but only on Multiplayer, Unfortunately the single player mode is not the same level, is a small campaign and that always leads to the same place over and over again, they could have done better in this aspect of the game, but is somewhat understandable since the series was never focused a lot in the campaign mode. Fortunately the game is not just theBF3 its a must have if you love FPS but only on Multiplayer, Unfortunately the single player mode is not the same level, is a small campaign and that always leads to the same place over and over again, they could have done better in this aspect of the game, but is somewhat understandable since the series was never focused a lot in the campaign mode. Fortunately the game is not just the campaign mode, multiplayer is the reason of buying this game, this is one aspect of the game that will last months, as in previous battlefields all four classes have, assault (now a doctor) engineer (able to repair vehicles) support (provides bullets) and recognition (known as sniper) those with some differences but nothing that makes a better class than another, we also have vehicles in multiplayer mode, light cars (jepps) the tanks, through helicopters and jets, the game comes with 9 huge maps that can be played in all game modes, team deathmach, rush and conquest, with the maximum of 64 players per map.
    If you want a game where you can play as a team then BF3 is the right purchase.

    graphically frostbite2 does a great job, probably the best graphics yet managed. as the gameplay is much more fluid than the bad company 2 and with a little touch of COD.

    there is no game if we have no sound, and the sound is phenomenal, the feeling of hearing a rocket to bypass our ears is brutal.

    To finish we have the co-op mode that adds even more weapons to the multiplayer mode, basically the game loses in singleplayer, but probably BF players will not feel surprised by the lack of campaign mode.

    Final Note : 8/10    … Expand
  3. Hoooooooar
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    The game is freekin great, no team voice is kinda stupid, i mean the hl2 engine games all have that built in, come on. can't destroy placed AA guns and AT guns, which kinda sucks, and the helicopters have all been consolized for ease of use, (i liked the desert combat REAL piloting required)
  4. Drewhhahah
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    The only worthwhile part of the game is the multiplayer --- and even that isn't that fun. DICE abandoned their roots and took on a Call of Duty style.
  5. kasteno_
    Nov 9, 2011
    8
    This game is so good, everything about it to the Multiplayer and the...hold on, Singleplayer...The single player lacks any new idea in the way of telling it. I do not believe DICE wanted to make it unfoil like of FPS's did. So, If anything, they just winged it and put some retrospective interrogation in there. Which wasn't creative really and brought nothing new. The story itself is a goodThis game is so good, everything about it to the Multiplayer and the...hold on, Singleplayer...The single player lacks any new idea in the way of telling it. I do not believe DICE wanted to make it unfoil like of FPS's did. So, If anything, they just winged it and put some retrospective interrogation in there. Which wasn't creative really and brought nothing new. The story itself is a good one though. But, it lacks originality with cliches from war movies and scenes and dialogue you could hear and see in any military film. After the singleplayer, comes MULTIPLAYER. It is hella' good, fluid controls, and quick fighting. The maps are all diverse from the narrow alleyways of the Grand Bazaar, to the open plains of Caspian Border. BUT, there are 2 downsides to the Multiplayer, 1) Aircraft Controls, the controls feel awkward (on the PC at least). They feel like there is 2 things you can do and are not very fluid. And 2) Maps (Compared to BFBC2), The maps are something that could've been done slightly better. They don't have the same destructibility, even with Frostbite 2, and they don't feel like TRUE, tactical maps. After the MP and the SP. BF3 is a very well performing game that lives up to most of its potential.… Expand
  6. Broofist
    Nov 9, 2011
    1
    I like the self- affirming idiots who haven't actually played this marketing scam but give it 0's anyway. It is brain dead button mashers like these reviewer's who are so "awed" by trailers, special effects, "perks", ranks, ladders, etc. who sway the game developers to market this drivel. No squad voip? Who else remembers getting in the zone, in a good squad on a weekend and sneakingI like the self- affirming idiots who haven't actually played this marketing scam but give it 0's anyway. It is brain dead button mashers like these reviewer's who are so "awed" by trailers, special effects, "perks", ranks, ladders, etc. who sway the game developers to market this drivel. No squad voip? Who else remembers getting in the zone, in a good squad on a weekend and sneaking behind enemy lines, while talking to the commander about spotting in the back of 64 player Karkand on your favorite server where you recognize everyone? You can't do any of that in bf3. The interface is complete trash. Don't buy this game until they patch the crap out of it.… Expand
  7. gazuza2008
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    They specifically made the game this way to benefit their own marketing and to hurt their customers. I will never buy a DICE or EA game ever again................
  8. SyncV2
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    An outstanding teamwork based battlefield simulation, complete with tanks, jeeps, jets and helicopters. Single player campaign is great with stunning visuals and intense action in the air land and tank. A definite buy in my books.
  9. clubber91
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Just a slap in my face when I launch the beta the first time, this game is .... they're is no word to express my feeling. You make us wait but you do it well, this game is a MUST HAVE !!!!!!!!!!
  10. CausticTies
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Great game. Addicting multiplayer and co-op. Graphics are shiny and nice, gameplay rich in traditional BF values. Think I'm lying? check out my stats: http://bf3stats.com/stats_pc/causticties Will be playing for a long long time.
  11. Abingor
    Nov 9, 2011
    8
    The campaign plot is not so good but the Multiplayer section is definitely awesome. But I think EA can build a training scene for noobs so they know how to use those jet fighters and vehicles instead of wasting those tactical advantages like crap. Frostbite 2 - Huge leap on the graphics effects. EA finally ditched Windows XP/DirectX 9 support, I'd say this is very brave and great act.
  12. PapaShroom
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    Terrible game. The single player is nearly nonexistent the multiplayer is trash the mechanics are terrible and unrealistic. Looks like MW3 wins again! Terrible game. The single player is nearly nonexistent the multiplayer is trash the mechanics are terrible and unrealistic. Looks like MW3 wins again!Terrible game. The single player is nearly nonexistent the multiplayer is trash theTerrible game. The single player is nearly nonexistent the multiplayer is trash the mechanics are terrible and unrealistic. Looks like MW3 wins again! Terrible game. The single player is nearly nonexistent the multiplayer is trash the mechanics are terrible and unrealistic. Looks like MW3 wins again!Terrible game. The single player is nearly nonexistent the multiplayer is trash the mechanics are terrible and unrealistic. Looks like MW3 wins again!Terrible game. The single player is nearly nonexistent the multiplayer is trash the mechanics are terrible and unrealistic. Looks like MW3 wins again!Terrible game. The single player is nearly nonexistent the multiplayer is trash the mechanics are terrible and unrealistic. Looks like MW3 wins again!Terrible game. The single player is nearly nonexistent the multiplayer is trash the mechanics are terrible and unrealistic. Looks like MW3 wins again!Terrible game. The single player is nearly nonexistent the multiplayer is trash the mechanics are terrible and unrealistic. Looks like MW3 wins again!Terrible game. The single player is nearly nonexistent the multiplayer is trash the mechanics are terrible and unrealistic. Looks like MW3 wins again!… Expand
  13. Bobaganoosh
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    This game was fantastic. I would give it a 9.5 due to the SP being a little weak. It definitely wasn't bad, but the ending could definitely have used some work. When it comes to multiplayer, this game surpasses all this year. It has so much to offer and is different every time you play it. I can't wait for the karkhand expansions. Also, this game's graphics destroy everything else outThis game was fantastic. I would give it a 9.5 due to the SP being a little weak. It definitely wasn't bad, but the ending could definitely have used some work. When it comes to multiplayer, this game surpasses all this year. It has so much to offer and is different every time you play it. I can't wait for the karkhand expansions. Also, this game's graphics destroy everything else out there. Definitely a must-buy!… Expand
  14. MotoNack
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    I've been playing this game for about a solid week now, and I've got to say it lives up to expectations. The game has stellar graphics, great multiplayer, and great support from a great developer. DICE took what was good about BF2 and revamped it with a more fine tuned and better balanced gameplay. The multiplayer is where this game truly shines since multiplayer is where the heart ofI've been playing this game for about a solid week now, and I've got to say it lives up to expectations. The game has stellar graphics, great multiplayer, and great support from a great developer. DICE took what was good about BF2 and revamped it with a more fine tuned and better balanced gameplay. The multiplayer is where this game truly shines since multiplayer is where the heart of battlefield has always been. The campaign while not super, gets the job done as being a bonus to the thick of the content that is mutiplayer. There is also a Co-op mode that is quite a lot of fun when done with a partner online. Overall this game, to me, has lived up to the extensive hype placed upon itself over the years. 10/10 for sure!… Expand
  15. BombatPlayer
    Nov 9, 2011
    4
    This game has been rushed and butched. They lowered the treshold for casual player and now it no longer feels like a true BF2 sequel. More like BC3, but worst... A lot of bugs and glitches. Their mouse input code is flawed. This is pretty bad for a FPS. The art direction is really annoying: High contrast everywhere and blue tint. Lack of colours. DICE lied to their customers about manyThis game has been rushed and butched. They lowered the treshold for casual player and now it no longer feels like a true BF2 sequel. More like BC3, but worst... A lot of bugs and glitches. Their mouse input code is flawed. This is pretty bad for a FPS. The art direction is really annoying: High contrast everywhere and blue tint. Lack of colours. DICE lied to their customers about many things. They dont care anymore, they just pretend to care. They made a game to make money by reaching COD community but they lost their roots by doing that. VERY sad... R.I.P. Battlefield series.… Expand
  16. TheYeIIowDucK
    Nov 9, 2011
    6
    Overall, to put it in short, Battlefield 3 is a well-done and well-polished game. Its multiplayer is a very solid experience, and for the most part it is the better of the two major FPS releases this year (Battlefield 3 and, obviously, Modern Warfare 3) in the long term.

    Its singleplayer, on the other hand, is a great example of the modern rail shooter: The player is forced into a certain    Overall, to put it in short, Battlefield 3 is a well-done and well-polished game. Its multiplayer is a very solid experience, and for the most part it is the better of the two major FPS releases this year (Battlefield 3 and, obviously, Modern Warfare 3) in the long term.

    Its singleplayer, on the other hand, is a great example of the modern rail shooter: The player is forced into a certain sequence of scripted events hand-crafted by the development studio while running from one scripted event to the next to little to no free choice in where you go, when you get there and what do you do once you're there.

    On top of that, as polished the game is, it doesn't introduce anything new to the gaming world. Not a single element of its gameplay, both singleplayer and multiplayer, wasn't seen in any other video game. In fact, I suspect that if it wasn't for the hype and brandname, Battlefield 3 would have been labeled as "generic" and "bland".

    In short: Multiplayer's good, singleplayer's bad, entire game is rather stale.    … Expand
  17. tropolek
    Nov 9, 2011
    6
    well just bought CODMW3 coz liking both games but Im very disappointed but BF3 sucks as well ,they have to fix all **** asap,cant play ,I got a gtx 580 and a new driver but game looks awful,crashing very often,bloody origin doesnt work properly.WTF,Dice.fix it bastards.
  18. Darkvader75
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    There are some odities to this game that try and help the experiance along at the cost of realism. The "flashlight" style lens flare on any scope above 4x magnification is horrendously obvious to locate. The underslung flashlight and redlaser blinding you in broad daylight outside is just rediculous. However these features make the gameplay in multiplayer more interesting. RediculousThere are some odities to this game that try and help the experiance along at the cost of realism. The "flashlight" style lens flare on any scope above 4x magnification is horrendously obvious to locate. The underslung flashlight and redlaser blinding you in broad daylight outside is just rediculous. However these features make the gameplay in multiplayer more interesting. Rediculous it might be, but fun and enjoyable at the same time. The graphics are amazing. Nvidia and AMD are both working on getting better driver performance still, but they are almost there. Having a friend come over with COD MW3 and looking at how bad it looks on my system at max settings next to BF3 just blew his mind. He was like but COD was supposed to look amazing. Their CEO of product development guaranteed it, but he lied.… Expand
  19. PriceofShadows
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    Art director should be fired.Game is way overhyped.

    - burn out contrast/bloom/hdr and no way to town it down , it hurts yours eyes and its impossible to spot enemies which look most of the time like background (way to dark uniforms) or like your teammates, people shot you out of nowhere, you need eagle eyesight to spot them - blinding lights from sun - stupid lensflare, blinding lights    Art director should be fired.Game is way overhyped.

    - burn out contrast/bloom/hdr and no way to town it down , it hurts yours eyes and its impossible to spot enemies which look most of the time like background (way to dark uniforms) or like your teammates, people shot you out of nowhere, you need eagle eyesight to spot them
    - blinding lights from sun - stupid lensflare, blinding lights from flashlights, lasers, even streetlights are too bright - very annoying and lame - most of maps is tiny with chokepoints, lighting is too dark or too bright
    - soldiers and vehicles move too fast - autohealing for vehicles,no cool down for repair tool which makes many vehicles undestructable
    - recon useless - no camouflage for recon, silly scope flare giving your position away
    - ugly gray/bluish color cast on some maps - env. not as destructive as in BC2 !
    - noisy, too much bang-bang, at the same time you cant hear footsteps of enemies Most of maps are tiny, graphics is not gameplay friendly (contrast bloom hdr way over the top) and hurts your gameplay and eyes, difficult to spot enemies because of too much contrast and and too dark shadows.I was big BF series fan owned BF2,BF2142,BFBC2 but BF3 totally sucks, tiny maps make you feel you play Unreal Tournment and not battlefield. Disappointment of the year :( I suggest you stay with BC2 its much better game.    … Expand
  20. Selarne
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Played the beta for the game, and have been playing the game since release. I haven't yet started the SP (saving that for a rainy day/a day without internet), but the multiplayer is fantastic. The customisation availiable is astonishing and enables a massive range of builds over four different "classes". The graphics are fantastic if you have a good computer (mine isn't top of the rangePlayed the beta for the game, and have been playing the game since release. I haven't yet started the SP (saving that for a rainy day/a day without internet), but the multiplayer is fantastic. The customisation availiable is astonishing and enables a massive range of builds over four different "classes". The graphics are fantastic if you have a good computer (mine isn't top of the range but still runs on high/ultra without a problem). The actual gameplay is great, from conquest to rush and even team deathmatch there are plenty of game types to keep you interested. What sets this game apart from other FPS is you actually feel like you're on a battlefield.… Expand
  21. xmtalley
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Yeah battle log sucks, yeah it has bugs, yeah it pisses me off when I randomly crash to desktop, BUT, this still beats that MW2.5 crap and it's still hella fun. Once they fix all of the things that are wrong and nerf the super nova it will be great.
  22. dooder
    Nov 9, 2011
    9
    I love this game. After spending two days on MW3 for XBox I have grown much more appreciative of BF3. The graphics and sound give this game at least a 5. The MP is awesome and I think brings a good mix of ideas from BF2 and BFBC2. If you're worried about vehicles, don't worry, there are plenty to go around (Even on 64 player maps). The single player campaign is the only downside toI love this game. After spending two days on MW3 for XBox I have grown much more appreciative of BF3. The graphics and sound give this game at least a 5. The MP is awesome and I think brings a good mix of ideas from BF2 and BFBC2. If you're worried about vehicles, don't worry, there are plenty to go around (Even on 64 player maps). The single player campaign is the only downside to this game, while pretty it just didn't do anything for me. I would give a 10 but the single player drops her to a 9.… Expand
  23. rocknew16
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Incredilble, this is a best shooter of thi year. the singler player could be more longer, but the multiplayes is the fantasti point of this game!!!!!!
  24. gMcizzLe
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Battlefield 3 is incredible innovation. It may not be as polished as MW3 but you have to realize that in just a few years, DICE has made a cutting edge dx11-native engine from scratch along with a deep multiplayer game with endless replayability - that is quite an achievement. Lets compare MW3 - Same engine, reused textures, reused sounds, and 1 maybe 2 new game modes in two yearsBattlefield 3 is incredible innovation. It may not be as polished as MW3 but you have to realize that in just a few years, DICE has made a cutting edge dx11-native engine from scratch along with a deep multiplayer game with endless replayability - that is quite an achievement. Lets compare MW3 - Same engine, reused textures, reused sounds, and 1 maybe 2 new game modes in two years development. It makes me laugh even comparing these two, they aren't even in the same universe. I pre-ordered both BF3 and MW3, and as I was playing BF3 in the week prior to MW3 I was wondering how the two would compare. Well, lets just say going from BF3 to MW3 is like going back in time 5 years. The only disappointing thing in BF3 is the single player, which is very generic and not as good as MW3, but BF has always been a multiplayer game so I see single player as a throw in. I would give BF3 a 9.5/10 overall, but I will give it a 10 here to offset all the morons who have… Expand
  25. Magikhat
    Nov 9, 2011
    8
    Fun game with some problems.
    Pros: 1. Okay single player. Jet mission puts you as a co-pilot.. fun to see that point of view
    2. Graphics are really good 3. Multiplayer is fun Cons 1. Random Spawn is very annoying when you spawn right next to enemies every minute. 2. Some noobs sit at spawn points and kill you the second you deploy 3. Flashlights too bright 4. Deploy button does not work    Fun game with some problems.
    Pros: 1. Okay single player. Jet mission puts you as a co-pilot.. fun to see that point of view
    2. Graphics are really good
    3. Multiplayer is fun

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

    I think that kills should pay more than 100 points

    EA

    FIX SOME OF THESE PROBLEMS PLEASE.. Make a great game even better
    Cannot wait to play back to karkland.. looks like so much old time fun    … Expand
  26. elfelixg
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Awesome game, single player is average or above, but the multiplayer of this game shines like none other. Love the multiplayer and the versatility of the maps. Well conceived warfare, intense firefights, huge maps, tons of players on one map. What is not to like?
  27. bmxjumperc
    Nov 9, 2011
    4
    The singleplayer is unfinished (has a lot of bugs) wait for a year after release hopefully this game will have a patch. I've seen NPCs shooting without the gun geometry in their hands, NPCs walking through metal fences, the worst problem is that your squad NPCs takes cover in the exact perfect place that you need to take cover to progress through the scene and you can't move them (they'reThe singleplayer is unfinished (has a lot of bugs) wait for a year after release hopefully this game will have a patch. I've seen NPCs shooting without the gun geometry in their hands, NPCs walking through metal fences, the worst problem is that your squad NPCs takes cover in the exact perfect place that you need to take cover to progress through the scene and you can't move them (they're pieces of brick video geomotry) even worse whenever they have a path to follow they don't go around you they just push your avatar out of the way, it's the most embarrassing video game story to follow I've ever seen in a game of this generation with all of the spectacular visuals going on around you you can't navigate around your squad and they can't navigate around you. When you see your squad member running right at you then just continue the running animation right in your face as your avatar pushes out of the way you'll know what I mean.

    On the other hand if battlefield war is what you want then the multiplayer is inexplicabaly incredible, the best capture the flag that you can get right on your computer. Nothing like Battlefield: Bad Company 2 it has a completely different flowy feel to it. There's nothing like seeing a squad run across a road you're guarding waiting for cover from your squad knowing they're real people on the other side of the computer and if they see you it's completely unpredictable what any of them might do.    … Expand
  28. figgehn
    Nov 9, 2011
    9
    Singleplayer was a bit booring, but bought it for the Multiplayer. Awsome game! The maps all look and feel diffrent, and when using a diffrent mode, you get all whole new experience playing the same map.
  29. Fuby
    Nov 9, 2011
    8
    I must say BF3 has come through with a very good update from BF2.. The first Campaign game I enjoyed without feeling a repetitive play time although a bit short. Online multiplayer has some choke point maps but overall a very well executed game. My only complaint is installation with Active X plugins and way to many stats that will be exploited and ruined. Graphics are amazing and onlineI must say BF3 has come through with a very good update from BF2.. The first Campaign game I enjoyed without feeling a repetitive play time although a bit short. Online multiplayer has some choke point maps but overall a very well executed game. My only complaint is installation with Active X plugins and way to many stats that will be exploited and ruined. Graphics are amazing and online seems true to pings. The flying machines could be refined a bit for a better feel of flight. Alot of the statics in the game you have seen before but overall, the 2nd best FPS game out there at the moment. Best in class for modern warfare.… Expand
  30. Avidcold_Jackle
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Best FPS out right now. Great multiplayer and awesome single player. Co-op is beast too, but needs more missions............................................................................................................................................................................................................
  31. ThE_MarD
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Heyyo, must say I love this game. Graphics are amazing, the use of physics on vehicles is improved a lot (Jets are epic to fly now!) and just overall the way the game handles itself is really well done. Battlelog is an awesome idea but yes it does need tweaks so does the game for weapon balancing (mainly Engineer's rockets don't kill anything but only "disable".. heck, even jeeps take atHeyyo, must say I love this game. Graphics are amazing, the use of physics on vehicles is improved a lot (Jets are epic to fly now!) and just overall the way the game handles itself is really well done. Battlelog is an awesome idea but yes it does need tweaks so does the game for weapon balancing (mainly Engineer's rockets don't kill anything but only "disable".. heck, even jeeps take at least three to four rockets lol). Once this game gets a patch or three? It'll be perfect. Great work on this DICE and I hope it outsells stupid Modern Warfare 3 where nothing is changed.. oh, and COD Elite costs money and does the same stuff as free Battlelog... man Activision is just milking them COD fan-boys eh? :P… Expand
  32. Boombastix
    Nov 9, 2011
    9
    Brilliant game. Had a few teething problems at first so not perfect, but a lot have been resolved. The graphics and atmosphere are, however, perfect and the unlock and progression system will have me playing this for many 100's of hours.
  33. Lucas823
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    IF YOU BUY THIS GAME FOR THE MULTIPLAYER: 10/10
    Multiplayer in battlefield 3 is a dream. Maps are huge, visuals are gorgeous, sound is untouched, everything is perfect. The first week there was a few server issues, but everything is running smooth now. Vehicles are perfect, infantry is perfect, can't give it enough praise.
    IF YOU BUY THIS GAME FOR THE SINGLEPLAYER: 4/10 I was a fan of    IF YOU BUY THIS GAME FOR THE MULTIPLAYER: 10/10
    Multiplayer in battlefield 3 is a dream. Maps are huge, visuals are gorgeous, sound is untouched, everything is perfect. The first week there was a few server issues, but everything is running smooth now. Vehicles are perfect, infantry is perfect, can't give it enough praise.

    IF YOU BUY THIS GAME FOR THE SINGLEPLAYER: 4/10
    I was a fan of the Bad Company single players. They weren't the best, but at least the characters had some personality. BF3 single player is not good. DICE tried to be cod (and i don't think cod has a good sp either). Far to often DICE resorts to stupid quicktime events, which involve repeatedly pressing a button to do stupid stuff. For me? I bought this game soley for the multiplayer, so it is the perfect game. Im not a battlefield vet in the sense that i did not play BF2, but i have been playing nothing but BFBC2 for over a year now.    … Expand
  34. mw3_asik
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    Everyone is crazy about that bf3.Last time i played bfbc2...i didn't enjoyed a bit like i did in mw/mw2.But every single guy of this bf3 fans is trying to give mw3 a less score as possible.I "DAMN" care about graphics.It requires a high end PC to play easily.Yeah....multiplayer is good(although i didn't played mp mode).But i had to upgrade my gpu to play this game.Graphics isn't everythingEveryone is crazy about that bf3.Last time i played bfbc2...i didn't enjoyed a bit like i did in mw/mw2.But every single guy of this bf3 fans is trying to give mw3 a less score as possible.I "DAMN" care about graphics.It requires a high end PC to play easily.Yeah....multiplayer is good(although i didn't played mp mode).But i had to upgrade my gpu to play this game.Graphics isn't everything in a FPS game(or any kind of game).Few years ago everybody played commandos(although its a strategy game) and enjoyed it(Like i did)but it wasn't full of lighting or ANT tech....dah dah dah....so??It's true that everyone doesn't like run and gun.BUT....you have to remember that-----COD IS THE BEST.........… Expand
  35. Raficoo
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    The realism in the series never cease to amaze me, and Battlefield 3 was no exception! The sound of gunfire blazing through the field, the explosions roaring, the technology used, it's simply amazing! Tanks, boats, jets, jeeps.... all full of action and excitement! The single play was also amazing(though it was considered a major negative mark on the game), but the multiplayer wasThe realism in the series never cease to amaze me, and Battlefield 3 was no exception! The sound of gunfire blazing through the field, the explosions roaring, the technology used, it's simply amazing! Tanks, boats, jets, jeeps.... all full of action and excitement! The single play was also amazing(though it was considered a major negative mark on the game), but the multiplayer was outstanding! the teamwork, the coordination, simply can't be beaten. Also the graphics are state-of-the-art.

    I will admit it has it's bugs here n there, but this has happened to almost every Battlefield release, it's a new engine... so many possibilities, I'm sure after DICE patch things up, it will boil down to a almost-perfect game :)    … Expand
  36. xEaZYx
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    if you guys want a true review here it is. this game is absolutely increible, as it makes you feel as if you are really in a true battlefield. This game has great graphics , great gameplay, and is really innovative from the last one. I hate how those cod fanboy losers have to rate this game lower than it really is due to the campaign. this is a multiplayer only game! they just added thatif you guys want a true review here it is. this game is absolutely increible, as it makes you feel as if you are really in a true battlefield. This game has great graphics , great gameplay, and is really innovative from the last one. I hate how those cod fanboy losers have to rate this game lower than it really is due to the campaign. this is a multiplayer only game! they just added that for extra value and it wasnt even bad! more fun than any call of duty game! better than nothing. also, this game provides you with a great selection of weaponry, great vehicles, and great HUGE maps. MW3? tiny maze like awful copied pieces of crap. MW3 is just a fail, nothing changed. but anyway BF3 is a game that deserves a great rating. i really hate how activision has all that extra cash to freakin give to reviewers to give fake reviews about this game and give great reviews about MW3....so tired of it. ignore all of the other reviews that gave it like a 4... because they're all fake or just 10 year old, spoiled, cod fanboys that dont know what a true value game is. its really pathetic that people do that. So, go out and get your copy of BF3 now as you will really enjoy it. it is truly worth your money, unlike MW3, which didnt change anything but perks and killstreak rewards over a two year time period. BF3~!… Expand
  37. shadow822
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    This game is a ton of fun and I'm enjoying it more than I ever did with COD. My and a couple of friends have been playing nightly and its a blast, there's so many epic moments. And don't listen to what critics are saying about singleplayer and bringing the score down. The fact that they even added singleplayer should be a treat enough. Battlefield is and always will be a multiplayer game.
  38. 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
  39. gjor
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Best shooting game in many years! Don't buy this for the single player, it's the multiplayer all the way. This is not a game for the forever alone dude.
  40. Valdrox
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    How many times has the debate been "Battlefield or Call of Duty?" Well I'll tell you that the answer is Battlefield 3. If you're looking for quality, polish, you need never look further than Battlefield. I had stood on the line when it was Bad Company 2 vs Modern Warfare 2. I gave a few days to each, and decided at the end of the day, Battlefield was the better game for my dollar.How many times has the debate been "Battlefield or Call of Duty?" Well I'll tell you that the answer is Battlefield 3. If you're looking for quality, polish, you need never look further than Battlefield. I had stood on the line when it was Bad Company 2 vs Modern Warfare 2. I gave a few days to each, and decided at the end of the day, Battlefield was the better game for my dollar. With the near simultaneous release of Battlefield 3 and Modern Warfare 3, I figured this would up the ante. And then I watched the trailers and gameplay, and it became clear then, MW3 was treading familiar territory. Instead of stepping up their game and remaining a contender, they folded. I waited for MW3 to release to confirm my suspicions before filing my own review.

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

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

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

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

    Now let's look at MW3 criticisms:

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

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

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

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

    Conclusion:

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

    Battlefield 3 has upped the ante in every department, something which it's competition has failed to do. My hopes are high that CoD will deliver the next time around, but until then, Battlefield 3 reigns king.    … Expand
  41. spongythebk
    Nov 9, 2011
    9
    well this game thats all i can say even with lacking single player the multiplayer boosts this up to amazing 9 for me. if your a shooter fan get this game i found work my butt off to get new unlocks was a very rewarding experience and provided hundreds of hours of gameplay. get this game shooter fans you be more then happy with your buy.
  42. titaniumpen
    Nov 9, 2011
    9
    Best graphics in the genre (perhaps not as good as Crysis 2). Good gameplay. The conquest brings back the feel of BF2. Team deathmatch is fun, though it doesn't belong to BF3. The only thing I hate is battlelog. Good for tracking stats. But using it to launch the game! No!
  43. Madeline
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    This game has the most awful balancing ever. Sniper rifles rule, vehicles feel really poor (at least on the pc) and the community itself is really awful. This makes the game very hard to get into. On top of the singleplayer being probably the worst I've ever played. Multiplayer is just as bad and just as boring. It's been done before in other games. The game doesn't really have theThis game has the most awful balancing ever. Sniper rifles rule, vehicles feel really poor (at least on the pc) and the community itself is really awful. This makes the game very hard to get into. On top of the singleplayer being probably the worst I've ever played. Multiplayer is just as bad and just as boring. It's been done before in other games. The game doesn't really have the identity the original franchise had. A lot of hype and not much else. The game does absolutely nothing evolutionary and definitely not revolutionary, it's just stagnant in terms of moving the "realism" shooter forward.… Expand
  44. MaSs1ve1
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    The single player portion of the game,was common,ununique,scripted,and basicly nothing special

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

    The multiplayer-is legendary,so much fun,you just stick to the chair,and can't get up,even though sometimes the game crashes and i have to re-enter it,it still one of the best games I have ever played,and since the multiplayer is the part that you play most of the time,ill give the game a 9.
    By the way,the co-op is also very very good its a shame that the did only 6 missions,but they are fun,i hope they will add some in the future.    … Expand
  45. Pyro88
    Nov 9, 2011
    9
    I originally wasn't even going to pay any heed to this game but a friend kept insisting it was going to be a great game. He ended up showing me the Paris trailer and it sold me. After that the beta came out and I enjoyed it despite the buggy state that was to be expected of a beta game. After buying it I am absolutely in love with this game and satisfied. The single player game is likeI originally wasn't even going to pay any heed to this game but a friend kept insisting it was going to be a great game. He ended up showing me the Paris trailer and it sold me. After that the beta came out and I enjoyed it despite the buggy state that was to be expected of a beta game. After buying it I am absolutely in love with this game and satisfied. The single player game is like most fps games. Short (5 hours or so) and almost forgettable. I'm not saying it's bad because it's not. The story was decent, the visuals were good, the combat got a little predictable after awhile but still fun. I did enjoy it but give it a few months and I won't really remember the story. The co-op was a good idea. I would really only play this with a friend but I wasn't as fortunate. If I'm a not getting paired up with a moron who stands in the wide open getting gunned down only for me to save him it's a very solid addition. All of the co-op missions are unique. Some are just out right run and gun. Some are about protecting vehicles. One of them you and your teammate are in a helicopter and have to protect a squad of infantry and in another you and your teammate are snipers moving from point to point to cover a squad. You also earn points that go towards unlocking guns for multiplayer and dog tags so their is a reward to playing it too. The multiplayer is where this game shines as one would expect for an fps. It's a faster paced fps so their will always be action around every corner. Quite a few different game types for everyone to enjoy. You progress through ranks, rank up the class you play, unlock guns through your rank and class, and also unlock around 19 different upgrades for every guns that help out in various situations. The destructible element of the game makes things interesting. Are enemies camping inside a building and mowing down your teammates? Get in a tank or switch to an engineer and blast the wall out so they are in the wide open. One thing that usually makes or breaks the multiplayer for me are the maps. Dice took a lot of time on these maps. Most of them are well done to the point that I don't have a preference as to which one I'm playing anymore. The levels have several close quarter areas which i personally enjoy and some longer range engagements that are good for snipers or vehicles. Visually that game is great. Dice pushed forward forcing the next gen of PC hardware to come out. The large maps are gorgeous. The lighting effect are the best I've seen so far in a game. The texture mesh on the uniforms of the soldier's is very realistic if you scope in on it. The smoke and fire in the game is very really. Couldn't have ask for a game that was easier on the eyes than this one. As much as I like this game I have a couple of complaints. This game on the PC version requires about 9 other programs to run it. You need origin, punkbustera, punkbusterb, a web browser open, sonar, BF3 and maybe a few others. It's a memory whore. You can't have any communication in co-op unless playing with a friend. That includes typing. You also can't talk on a multiplayer server, not even in a squad. I also am not a fan of launching it from a browser. I like the traditional way of firing a game up and going to a server list. That way I can just alt tab and come back to this game. The battlelog page was very buggy but it was mostly fixed. Missing dogtags and various stats. Also something to be aware of a lot of people are experiencing random crashes quite often even with high end hardware so beware. I personally don't have this problem. I've also seen that the customer support sucks, some of the support people end internet chat sessions or tell the customer to contact amazon.com when they clearly could easily fix the problem. I will give dice credit they are working hard on bugs and I am seeing improvements quickly. They are also listening to customer feedback on a 3rd party website and actively participating in answer question inside the community and working to implement new things or fix problems. I highly recommend this game to anyone who likes faster paced fps to anyone. They have so many different game types to cater to everyone. I myself like the more basic team deathmatch because I'm an old school counter-strike player and not that big into vehicles. I recommend this to cod players (even the bitter ones). I don't know why everyone out their thinks they have to play one or the other or pick a favorite. Bf3 is a solid game and is pushing forward the limits of gaming. I wasn't expecting much from this game as I'm not the biggest fan of EA but I am a very satisfied customer. $50 bucks well spent.… Expand
  46. LieuRob
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Ok...
    I dont like fanboys, im not one, but some of the reviews of BF3 are defintely written by them.
    Do not be deterred if someone says that its horrible. Its not. THE CAMPAIGN: Eh... good. Not perfect, but if you let yourself enjoy it instead of going off your nut about how unrealistic it is, its amazingly fun. Its a good attempt at a combination of over the top and realism, but its    Ok...
    I dont like fanboys, im not one, but some of the reviews of BF3 are defintely written by them.
    Do not be deterred if someone says that its horrible. Its not. THE CAMPAIGN:
    Eh... good. Not perfect, but if you let yourself enjoy it instead of going off your nut about how unrealistic it is, its amazingly fun. Its a good attempt at a combination of over the top and realism, but its confused in what it wants to be. Stay true to BF BC2 style, or try to take in some people off COD. It tried, admirably. Its setpieces are amazing, if a little forgettable. But you wont.

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

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

    FINAL VERDICT:
    Er, 10, obviously!
    Id like to try and convince you that im not a fanboy, but the assumption of a 10 is that I am.
    im not. But I feel like this game is probably the best SHOOTER ever made. The effort and workmanship is astonishing. Its reviewer score is much more relevant to its actual game status and not the user score ruined by people who are COD fanboys or expect it to be COD. Buy it. Enjoy.    … Expand
  47. Jord68
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    love this game, the maps are nice, the guns feel powerful, the unlocks are fun and creative. its just a well made game by a company that clearly cares about their series instead of re-releasing the same garbage year after year.
  48. Redklaw
    Nov 9, 2011
    7
    It's painful to me to give this game a 7 out of 10. It's just so much fun to play. Unfortunately there is so much outside of the game itself that drags it down... The game is buggy, it crashes regularly on every PC I own (6 of them). Battlelog is buggy (there are cloud outages, the server browser is buggy, connecting to a server doesn't always work). Squad / Team based VOIP isn'tIt's painful to me to give this game a 7 out of 10. It's just so much fun to play. Unfortunately there is so much outside of the game itself that drags it down... The game is buggy, it crashes regularly on every PC I own (6 of them). Battlelog is buggy (there are cloud outages, the server browser is buggy, connecting to a server doesn't always work). Squad / Team based VOIP isn't available (there is a system in battlelog, but it's only party chat). No joystick support at launch (wouldn't be an issue if there weren't, you know, jets and stuff). But all bad things aside, the game is beautiful, the single-player isn't great but it's at least worth playing, and the multi-player is astonishingly fun. Just be prepared for all the bad baggage that comes along with it.… Expand
  49. lawndartleo
    Nov 8, 2011
    9
    Origin is not the devil. I'm willing to bet many of those complaining about it are happy with Steam which is no different. DRM is here to stay, deal with it or just pass on it.

    Map sizes to small? Please. The maps in BF3 range from mid to epic. One of the bigger complaints is having to run/drive too far to get in the fight. I'm of the opinion that this should have been called Bad    Origin is not the devil. I'm willing to bet many of those complaining about it are happy with Steam which is no different. DRM is here to stay, deal with it or just pass on it.

    Map sizes to small? Please. The maps in BF3 range from mid to epic. One of the bigger complaints is having to run/drive too far to get in the fight.

    I'm of the opinion that this should have been called Bad Company 3. This is not to say its not a great game, it's just not Battlefield without a commander IMHO. The irony is not lost on me that the Box art resembles BC2. Makes me think that the BF moniker was a marketing afterthought.

    Had EA/DICE included a battlefield commander, the game would earn a 10/10, easily. As it stand, this is the only glaring omission in an otherwise epic game.    … Expand
  50. urmumisanrpm
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    Have played all bf series games. The game is the best multiplayer fps game there is. Not as easy as the cod click and shoot, but a hell of a lot more rewarding and deeply involving. Sure there is a reason to complain here or there about an issue (i.e. flashlights blinding in broad daylight), but they will be ironed out. At a top level you can't go past this game.

    And yes, I actually do    Have played all bf series games. The game is the best multiplayer fps game there is. Not as easy as the cod click and shoot, but a hell of a lot more rewarding and deeply involving. Sure there is a reason to complain here or there about an issue (i.e. flashlights blinding in broad daylight), but they will be ironed out. At a top level you can't go past this game.

    And yes, I actually do like battlelog.    … Expand
  51. TicklishRocket
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    Amazing. Graphics and Audio are out of this world. Buy this, no. Buy this twice! Seriously, This sets my expectations really high for Dice. Although multiplayer has a few bugs and issues that need to be addressed. Give Dice a month, and you will have a game that is really balanced and a overall great experience.
  52. AkarnisGath
    Nov 8, 2011
    9
    Awesome game. While I didn't exactly have high hopes because of the nature of the industry, this certainly exceeded my expectations. *FINALLY* graphics being advanced beyond the four year-old Crysis! This is good news for the industry. And it is designed for PC, allowing creativity to be made for objective and cooperative based gameplay, good graphics and a large number of players. NoAwesome game. While I didn't exactly have high hopes because of the nature of the industry, this certainly exceeded my expectations. *FINALLY* graphics being advanced beyond the four year-old Crysis! This is good news for the industry. And it is designed for PC, allowing creativity to be made for objective and cooperative based gameplay, good graphics and a large number of players. No reason to play MW3 at all since this exists. If you liked BC2, expect your mind to be blown by a FAR better game with all the stuff you still loved… Expand
  53. HunterZero
    Nov 8, 2011
    9
    So this game is getting rubbished for its single player campaign... Fair enough, at around 4 hours, it's too short, and the characters, plot and presentation are cliche. You'll suffer several cheap deaths, and the quicktime events are jarring and annoying. But considering Battlefield 2 didn't even have a single player mode, it's a bonus that there's even a single player campaign includedSo this game is getting rubbished for its single player campaign... Fair enough, at around 4 hours, it's too short, and the characters, plot and presentation are cliche. You'll suffer several cheap deaths, and the quicktime events are jarring and annoying. But considering Battlefield 2 didn't even have a single player mode, it's a bonus that there's even a single player campaign included here at all. What the campaign lacks in innovative story, it makes up for in atmosphere. There are some truly impressive moments during the single player campaign where the game nails the atmosphere of running into a warzone, but unfortunately it just doesn't capture this feeling all the way through. Several times at the start of a level you'll be presented with some huge vista, only to be funneled into a corridor level with few options for exploration and deviation. Thankfully, the online multiplayer is the meat of this game, and in this area, the game does not disappoint. There are a half dozen coop missions that parallel the main campaign, and these are fun for a play through or two with a friend. But the online deathmatch modes are where it's at. The maps are HUGE, and there are plenty of unlocks and awards to keep a player busy for many hundreds of hours. The gunplay feels good, the vehicles are fun, and there are some great game mechanics, such as suppression fire, and the ability to use smoke as cover or flashlights to blind an enemy, and tactical environment destruction. It's a technical masterpiece too, although I do wish there was an option to turn off the 'dirty camera lens' effects. Special mention has to be made of the sound in this game, the sound effects are spot-on. The bad points of the game - It's a jewel of a game wrapped up in a turd: Battlelog, and Origin. The install process is annoying. You have to have Origin installed, and if you install Origin off the DVD, it has to update immediately and restart before you can continue. Plus it requires installing a 500MB patch, then two web browser plug-ins for Battlelog, and you have to have the latest graphics drivers. Once through the pain of installation, Battlelog is tolerable for finding servers and friends, but feels like an ugly third party add-on matchmaking service. Is it too much to ask for a server browser that is well integrated into the game? The other annoyance - there's no LAN play, and this could be a deal breaker for some. Dice have hinted this might be patched into the game later, but don't hold your breath. It would be nice to be able play the multiplayer maps offline against 'bots, and on a LAN in coop with friends, like you could in Battlefield 2. If you can put up with the hassle of Origin and the Battlelog interface though, there's plenty of fun to be had here. Just don't buy this game for the single player only, you will be disappointed.… Expand
  54. Mtizzle
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    The game was awesome . I don't understand the hate on the single player as I found it fun, enjoyable and beautiful. Battle log is handy and for me works really well. The multiplayer is extraordinary and has been and will give long hours of non stop enjoyment..
  55. MonkeyHood
    Nov 8, 2011
    9
    The game is very fun. Singleplayer is worse than BF:BC2 somehow in terms of fun but the story is ok.

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

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

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

    Good job DICE!    … Expand
  56. maplealvon
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    Multiplayer is top of the line. The game runs reasonably well even on an old dual core computer. The way I see it, the Singleplayer is not a component of Battlefield games, it never was. From 1942 to BF2, there was never a singleplayer campaign until the Bad Company series. My view is that the storymode is an add on that we can do without and that we should appreciate them putting a singleMultiplayer is top of the line. The game runs reasonably well even on an old dual core computer. The way I see it, the Singleplayer is not a component of Battlefield games, it never was. From 1942 to BF2, there was never a singleplayer campaign until the Bad Company series. My view is that the storymode is an add on that we can do without and that we should appreciate them putting a single player mode for us.

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

    If there can be improvements:
    Go to what Battlefield 2 done right a little! Add commanders, an optional unlock system, and some classes! (I really wanted Anti-Tank and Engineer to be separate).    … Expand
  58. Amarula
    Nov 8, 2011
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Multiplayer is awesome. However lack involvement in the singleplayer story. Here the fame of the series and did not create expectations dashed. Perfect!… Expand
  59. grieves
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    Bland. Single player is just bleh boring and stale; left a bad taste in my mouth. Moving from that into the multiplayer it's just the same as Battlefield 2. Literally nothing new is included in this game that isn't in BF2 or BFBC2. If you've played those games don't buy this one.
  60. zchay
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    -_________- Battlefield. 'Nuff said. Enough with all these bad ratings. The campaign was bad. SO what? Campaigns usually = 5-12 hours. MULTIPLAYER = hundreds of thousands of hours of gameplay.
  61. MorganH76
    Nov 8, 2011
    9
    Single player is not too good, but it is better than the 3 hour MW3 campaign.

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

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

    Now the online is a lot more stable and is excellent. Great graphics and sound and the guns feel sensational and feel like they have a real "weight" to them. Hitboxes are also much improved from BF2 and BC2.    … Expand
  62. Cobero
    Nov 8, 2011
    8
    I have always loved battlefield games, and i'm not disappointed with battlefield 3. I am really enjoying this game at the moment, and see myself playing this for a very long time. Yes there are bugs that need fixing, but that was the same issue with bad company 2, where a few patches turned it into a game everyone once hated into an addictive game, and i'm sure the same will happen withI have always loved battlefield games, and i'm not disappointed with battlefield 3. I am really enjoying this game at the moment, and see myself playing this for a very long time. Yes there are bugs that need fixing, but that was the same issue with bad company 2, where a few patches turned it into a game everyone once hated into an addictive game, and i'm sure the same will happen with BF3. The singleplayer is noticeably underwhelming, but BF games are multiplayer at heart. BF3 does push your pc, which is something that i like, as it's time to push forward and unlock what pcs can achieve and not take people with old hardware along with the ride, or gaming won't evolve. Possibly with patches, more destruction in maps and a few other tweaks, BF3 would be a true brutal force in the fps genre. I still like BF2 over BF3 however, but i'm happy with the vision dice were trying to put together. Time will make it a better game.… Expand
  63. xXBornOfFireXx
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    I gave this game a 10 to balance out some of the "0" and "1" reviews this game is getting, which it obviously doesn't deserve. While I agree that Origin is a terrible program, it is worth it to play this excellent game. Campaign may be a bit meh, but there was no campaign in Battlefield 2 at all, so the multiplayer is where Battlefield 3 shines. Sound is superb; you know how in some gamesI gave this game a 10 to balance out some of the "0" and "1" reviews this game is getting, which it obviously doesn't deserve. While I agree that Origin is a terrible program, it is worth it to play this excellent game. Campaign may be a bit meh, but there was no campaign in Battlefield 2 at all, so the multiplayer is where Battlefield 3 shines. Sound is superb; you know how in some games you hear gun cackling in the background of a city or something and you know it's just a programmed in sound on loop? Well on this game, that gun cackling is actually a player in the game firing their weapon. Every sound heard is a real player interacting with the environment, eg. a jet flying over, explosions going off, etc. This is evident if you go into an empty server you hear nothing. The graphics are also superb, and although I found the destruction engine a slight bit disappointing, I still love the fact you can roll through a building with a tank surprising those sneaky snipers camping inside. I played Battlefield 2 a lot and I know Battlefield 3 has some features missing from it that I would personally like to see implemented, such as commander mode, and two of the maps do seem to be a bit too linear, with major bottlenecks, but that's only two. All the rest seem fine to me. Oh, and the mortar is a completely ridiculous weapon. Saw some guy camp out at his spawn with it the whole game and ended up with a score of 32-0. Problems aside, there is much fun to be had with this game, and I'm sure if we give it time most of the problems wil be sorted out.… Expand
  64. Bobic
    Nov 8, 2011
    4
    I'm sure that this game was made with the best intentions in mind. The singleplayer looks tight and well made, the multiplayer looks to be the best this year, and the graphics are fantastic. Why, then, did I rate this game so badly? It is, simply, unplayable. Due to bugs still left in the game 2 weeks after release and after beta, the game requires over 2GB vram to be playable at all (thisI'm sure that this game was made with the best intentions in mind. The singleplayer looks tight and well made, the multiplayer looks to be the best this year, and the graphics are fantastic. Why, then, did I rate this game so badly? It is, simply, unplayable. Due to bugs still left in the game 2 weeks after release and after beta, the game requires over 2GB vram to be playable at all (this is not mentioned in the recommended settings, which ask for a paltry 1GB), and without it, the will play smoothly for a few minutes before utilizing all the ram in the computer at once. Leaving a bug in that makes the game unplayable for so long makes me more than a little mad, and so, I am forced to dock more than a few points.… Expand
  65. iShank
    Nov 8, 2011
    9
    Awesome game. Totally one of my favorites, along with CS 1.6 and TF2. Recommend this game to anyone who has a good enough PC to handle it. Game is glitchy and randomly minimizes every 20 minutes. That's why I'm not giving it a 10.
  66. kalv
    Nov 8, 2011
    9
    Great game, graphics are amazing but what stands out is the sound. Best gunshot sound I ever heard in any game. Campaign is not as bad as some reviewers are saying, but I enjoyed it. Only downside is battlelog and the long load times. If there was no battlelog I would give this game a perfect score.
  67. Gauntlet
    Nov 8, 2011
    8
    Battlefield series is simply a delight. I've owned every single game in the series and can honestly say this series never disappoints. Vehicular combat, infantry combat, gets better with each installment. However, I do have some grievances which brings my rating down to an 8. While infantry combat is a step up in the Battlefield series, that doesn't say very much, considering the hitBattlefield series is simply a delight. I've owned every single game in the series and can honestly say this series never disappoints. Vehicular combat, infantry combat, gets better with each installment. However, I do have some grievances which brings my rating down to an 8. While infantry combat is a step up in the Battlefield series, that doesn't say very much, considering the hit registry for every battlefield game has been rather atrocious. BF3 is the first one to do it mildly better, but even still there are many issues. Up close infantry fighting, I often feel like the game utilizes hitscan registry, and I receive a kill message from the server before I see the death animation of the player. It's a very odd scenario. The map design is the biggest fault of this game. It feels linear and messy, not much thought process went into these maps. The destruction was scaled back, which leads me to believe that they rushed this one out the door and hoped to finish it up later. B2K already features advanced destruction compared to the vanilla BF3 maps, and is being released only a couple of weeks from now. This makes me think EA forced DICE to release the game early to steal some of the MW sales. Beyond that it's a fine game, the campaign is forgettable, but the graphics make it stand out.… Expand
  68. Skytop
    Nov 8, 2011
    9
    Unlike most of the negative reviews here, I am reviewing THE GAME. Not the horrible Origin service, or the Battlelog. Let's start with Single-Player: The storyline might be generic, but it is a well-executed one that does make sense, and has some pretty good voice acting at times. Some moments were executed well. One certain execution of a character was a real punch to the gut, even moreUnlike most of the negative reviews here, I am reviewing THE GAME. Not the horrible Origin service, or the Battlelog. Let's start with Single-Player: The storyline might be generic, but it is a well-executed one that does make sense, and has some pretty good voice acting at times. Some moments were executed well. One certain execution of a character was a real punch to the gut, even more so than "The Coup" from Call of Duty 4. Another scene really is a shock to players, I'm not going to spoil any more. But this game really did pull off some great set-pieces. For the gameplay, if you played CoD you know what to expect, One mission does give you full control of a tank, but sadly that is the only mission that gives you full control of a vehicle. The gunplay however, feels responsive, and thanks to the Frostbite 2 engine, Is complete eye and ear candy. Bullets whiz past you, Rockets deafen you as you hear chunks of debris fall the the ground, and guns sound realistic. The graphics are beautiful as well, and the campaign takes about 8 hours to complete. The Quick Time events I did not have a problem with, They at least give you some form of interactivity in the cutscenes, unlike CoD, where you just sit and watch. One quicktime event with a rat gives you one of the funniest death scenes ever.

    Multiplayer: I have NEVER had THIS MUCH FUN in an Online FPS EVER. This Multiplayer in this game cannot be missed. The game gives you a ton of Variety, From 64 Player Conquest, to 32 player Rush, to 16 Player Deathmatch, This game has something for everyone. The maps all feel different, From Wide Open Deserts and Forests, to tight Subway Tunnels and Alleyways. Rush can give you tons of variety in a single map, for example, Operation Metro starts out in a wide open Park, Long range combat, Counter Sniping, and flanking, Then you drop into a subway, giving great close quarters battles, and really requiring you to push on with your team, to a slightly wider Ticket Area, where you have to flank while teammates lay down Suppression fire, Out into the beautifully designed City, Where pieces of buildings crumble down, Meaning Snipers are not much of a problem if you have explosives. 64 Players is intense. Jets fly above you, Helicopters crash down, Tanks roll across the desert. Rockets and bullets fly all around you. This game cannot be missed when it comes to Multiplayer. Online FPS of the year, without a doubt.    … Expand
  69. SnowSlice
    Nov 8, 2011
    9
    I absolutely LOVE Battlefield 3. It's gameplay on Multi-player is astounding, and I trust DICE to fix the issues that some other people may be having problems with. I LOVED the single player campaign, but the only reason I'm giving the game a 9 and not a 10 is because I didn't like how quickly the campaign seemed to end. In many ways however they make up for it with the addition ofI absolutely LOVE Battlefield 3. It's gameplay on Multi-player is astounding, and I trust DICE to fix the issues that some other people may be having problems with. I LOVED the single player campaign, but the only reason I'm giving the game a 9 and not a 10 is because I didn't like how quickly the campaign seemed to end. In many ways however they make up for it with the addition of Co-Op which almost follows the story of the Single player. It's definitely worth the $60 I paid for the game, and the re-play value is ridiculously hight.… Expand
  70. 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.
  71. ElRobbie
    Nov 8, 2011
    9
    With a broad style of multiplayer choices, from CQB, to maps so large you may get lost, Dice delivers a fresh, upgrade from it's predecessor, Battlefield: Bad Company 2. Again, DICE sets the standard for multiplayer shooters, with tons of new features, and a completely revamped engine. A short, staged, singleplayer campaign could be its delta, but whether your sitting in the front of anWith a broad style of multiplayer choices, from CQB, to maps so large you may get lost, Dice delivers a fresh, upgrade from it's predecessor, Battlefield: Bad Company 2. Again, DICE sets the standard for multiplayer shooters, with tons of new features, and a completely revamped engine. A short, staged, singleplayer campaign could be its delta, but whether your sitting in the front of an A10-C, or confronting enemy armor in your Abrams, it can be be an absolute THRILL to play. With an unbeatable multiplayer experience you can't get from any other shooter, DICE and EA stay on top in the first-person shooter category.… Expand
  72. Ravager
    Nov 8, 2011
    8
    I thoroughly enjoyed this game, as a fan of BF1942, BF2 and BC2.

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

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

    The multiplayer is a blast. They've taken the best of the Call of Duty franchise, and the best of the Battlefield franchise and mixed it together to create a perfect game. The sounds are rich, the graphics are crisp, the maps are fun to play whether you take your Assault Rifle or hop into a jet. With a bit of bugfixing and balancing, this could easily be one of the greatest FPS games I've ever played.    … Expand
  73. MellerYeller
    Nov 8, 2011
    7
    I wish I could give this game a higher score than 7 but unfortunately I have quite a few issues with it. First of all, half the maps are tiny and aren't open at all. They basically are just linked chokepoints which is not the BF style. These maps can work for Rush but they're a mess on Conquest. Second, Battlelog is crap in its current state. It randomly stops working all the time and I'veI wish I could give this game a higher score than 7 but unfortunately I have quite a few issues with it. First of all, half the maps are tiny and aren't open at all. They basically are just linked chokepoints which is not the BF style. These maps can work for Rush but they're a mess on Conquest. Second, Battlelog is crap in its current state. It randomly stops working all the time and I've gotten countless errors from it. Still, to get a 7, I have enjoyed my time with the game. The other half of the maps are really good and there's tons of gameplay options with all the new unlocks and whatnot. Gameplay is still solid in general but don't even both with the campaign as it's even worse than BC2's.… Expand
  74. hornerh2o
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    Really. Boring. Gameplay. Takes forever just to find a guy to shoot. no, this game is TERRIBLE. At least call of duty is better than this crap. fast and nice gameplay, and MW3 got rated better than this crappy thing. hahaha,
  75. SacredJefe
    Nov 8, 2011
    9
    I came into the Battlefield series fairly recently with Bad Company 2. I was never that great at it, but it was a ton of fun to play and it was a great break from the other primary FPS game I played, Call of Duty. Battlefield 3 pretty much improves everything from Bad Company 2 and is a fantastic multiplayer game. Now, unfortunately the single player is pretty dull and heavily scriptedI came into the Battlefield series fairly recently with Bad Company 2. I was never that great at it, but it was a ton of fun to play and it was a great break from the other primary FPS game I played, Call of Duty. Battlefield 3 pretty much improves everything from Bad Company 2 and is a fantastic multiplayer game. Now, unfortunately the single player is pretty dull and heavily scripted and is very linear, but the Battlefield franchise has always been about multiplayer, and this game definitely delivers on that front. Some hardcore Battlefield 2 fanboys are upset about changes from that game into Battlefield 3, but in all honesty this game looks amazing and feels amazing. If you are looking for a new multiplayer FPS game to satisfy you, look no farther. If you are already a Battlefield fan, this game is up there with the best in the series. Battlefield 3 goes above the call of duty.… Expand
  76. Yogotiss
    Nov 8, 2011
    9
    I am absolutely amazed by this game. Even though there are a lot of bugs to be fixed I can still see the potential in this game. The destruction, team work, and vehicles are mind blowing. Coming from a COD Fan Boy I must say I love Battlefield 3!
  77. Skumbo
    Nov 8, 2011
    9
    A fresh face to turn to when sick of the COD shenanigans. The new Crysis. Breakthrough graphics which will be a benchmark for years to come, with solid gameplay, a pretty lame storyline, but meaty, fun multiplayer.
  78. Monkeymagoo
    Nov 8, 2011
    9
    Fantastic! Ok, a few online bugs to begin with and the campaign isn't amazing, but I enjoyed it and the bugs are getting fixed. But online is what this is about and it's STUNNING! Graphics and sound are next-generation. Each game is epic, and different every time. And being part of a team desperately trying to hold a choke point, tossing ammo and med kits to each other makes you reallyFantastic! Ok, a few online bugs to begin with and the campaign isn't amazing, but I enjoyed it and the bugs are getting fixed. But online is what this is about and it's STUNNING! Graphics and sound are next-generation. Each game is epic, and different every time. And being part of a team desperately trying to hold a choke point, tossing ammo and med kits to each other makes you really feel part of something special. Genius. I love it!… Expand
  79. MasterT
    Nov 8, 2011
    7
    I'm not seeing that much of an improvement over the previous Battlefield Bad Company 2 and I have to say that I haven't had the chance to notice the supposedly big changes regarding the buildings destruction. The reason why I think I didn't see these is because they all appear in the solo campaign and I'm not gonna waste my time playing a 5 hour campaign that I felt was very disrespectfulI'm not seeing that much of an improvement over the previous Battlefield Bad Company 2 and I have to say that I haven't had the chance to notice the supposedly big changes regarding the buildings destruction. The reason why I think I didn't see these is because they all appear in the solo campaign and I'm not gonna waste my time playing a 5 hour campaign that I felt was very disrespectful of EA to put in. I mean what the hell if you wanna claim that the solo campaign is gonna be improved don't put in a 5 hour joke. Seriously the story sucks. Thankfully the multiplayer makes up for it, I gave it a 7, but it would be 10 for multiplayer and 4 for the singleplayer. The graphics do look very nice and I'm glad there isnt as much knifing as there was in BC 2. Overall you'll enjoy the multiplayer mode, but don't bother buying it otherwise. 32vs32 games rock!… Expand
  80. L-Roca
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    Battllefied 3 is easily game of the year/ shooting game of the year. Very realistic. best sound, real recoil, superb graphics/ physics . customization, weapons. vehicles including jets , helicopter and many many more well balanced and a 12 hr top notch campain. and the up comming add on "back to Karkan (4 Battlefield 2 maps, remade with the frostbite 2 engine)
  81. Caparzo
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    Graphic ? Much, much better
    Physic ? Much, Much better
    Destruction? I will not even say a word. Gameplay? Personal feelings but for me it's slightly better. Unlocks etc.? If anyone care about that crap - better/more Maps? Much, much, much, much better (but still crap if I remind bf2 :( ) Vehicles? heh :) Even damn single player story!! Better All of that compared to MW3 ofc, because they    Graphic ? Much, much better
    Physic ? Much, Much better
    Destruction? I will not even say a word.
    Gameplay? Personal feelings but for me it's slightly better.
    Unlocks etc.? If anyone care about that crap - better/more
    Maps? Much, much, much, much better (but still crap if I remind bf2 :( )
    Vehicles? heh :)
    Even damn single player story!! Better

    All of that compared to MW3 ofc, because they are enemies (what I heard), no idea where but authors says that, so ok.

    If anyone still has illusions that call of duty is(or has ever been) better MULTIPLAYER game than any Battlefield pls go say that to a shrink because there's definitely something wrong with your judging abilities.

    Over    … Expand
  82. shez
    Nov 8, 2011
    9
    Battlefield 3 is a game that brings a fresh new air in the fps genre. It's pure entertainment and fun, from the sound design to the outstanding graphics. When i started the first multiplayer match, i felt like i was watching a realistic enviroment...a spectacular sensation that i sincerly never felt in a videogame. This is the pure battlefield factor that makes the difference between thisBattlefield 3 is a game that brings a fresh new air in the fps genre. It's pure entertainment and fun, from the sound design to the outstanding graphics. When i started the first multiplayer match, i felt like i was watching a realistic enviroment...a spectacular sensation that i sincerly never felt in a videogame. This is the pure battlefield factor that makes the difference between this type of game, and the rest. Not to mention that who bought the limited edition will also have the fantastic karkand DLC with tons of new addition and nostalgic battlefield 2 maps. The minor flaws really can't put a shadows on this amazing game, for me it's the best fps ever made, and it deserves a maximum score.… Expand
  83. mromih
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    Awesome game, if you have the video card. The best graphics to date on a fps. The only thing I didn't like is the need to run the Origin client. But that, I guess is a tool they using trying to prevent piracy. You know, if you like PC video games, and wanna keep ALIVE the PC gaming community, the ONLY way to support the developers is actually BUYING the video games they make.
    Nothing else    Awesome game, if you have the video card. The best graphics to date on a fps. The only thing I didn't like is the need to run the Origin client. But that, I guess is a tool they using trying to prevent piracy. You know, if you like PC video games, and wanna keep ALIVE the PC gaming community, the ONLY way to support the developers is actually BUYING the video games they make.
    Nothing else to say, the game deserves a 10, no less than 9.5.    … Expand
  84. ajh2011
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    Sure the singleplayer isn't great, but that's not what Battlefield is about. Battlefield 3's frostbite 3 actually innovates, unlike CoD which still uses Unreal 3.
  85. theimmortalmoo
    Nov 8, 2011
    9
    Battlefield 3 does with Battlefield does best, the multiplayer. The single player looked nice, and was fun, but that was about it. The Multi is where it's at despite lack of commanders from the previous battlefield games.
  86. ionside
    Nov 8, 2011
    8
    Why they felt the need to add a SP campaign, who knows. The Co-op campaigns are a great idea however. Origin is a bit buggy but the battlelog is a good idea and useful when comparing yourself with other player stats and organising party plays.
    I have great memories from bf1942 (desert combat mod) and bf Vietnam, too early to tell if bf3 will bestow such good times. It's a lot of fun!
  87. Mw3lolz
    Nov 8, 2011
    9
    Best game of the year I love every detail about this game nothing negative 64 players server are awesome keep it up dice you best in business now every aspect is amazing folks go get this game new engine is crazy unreal you can almost destroy any building in game and omg teamwork is nice this is not mw3 when one player kill 10 people in 5 second, bf3 is more real
  88. Addoluciano
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    Simply an amazing mulitplayer FPS! Not many people buy this for the single player, so don't get your hopes up. The single play is still not nearly as bad as some will have you believe. Multiplayer is intense, amazing, and rewards skill. If you were raised on Teletubies under high-voltage power lines then I would go get MW3. BF3 is the best game I have ever played. There I said it.
  89. Lnz666
    Nov 8, 2011
    9
    First off i wanna say i played the single player for 10 mins max but really who buys a BF game for single player? This game has also had its faults at launch but they seem to have ironed them out now. I have been loving this game since it came out and for the multiplayer alone i give this game a 9. I just came back to it after trying that other shooter that just came out (but feels likeFirst off i wanna say i played the single player for 10 mins max but really who buys a BF game for single player? This game has also had its faults at launch but they seem to have ironed them out now. I have been loving this game since it came out and for the multiplayer alone i give this game a 9. I just came back to it after trying that other shooter that just came out (but feels like i played it 5 years ago)and man is BF3 in a league of its own , the maps are huge and the fact that you actually use teamwork is what multiplayer is all about. BF3 has the better online system with dedicated servers and a max of 64 players is huge (go try a 6vs6 on MW3 with peer to peer and compare the difference)
    With a decent rig turn up the graphics options and prepare to have your eyes bleed it looks that good.    … Expand
  90. dobserver
    Nov 8, 2011
    7
    This game should have two ratings: one for it's multiplayer and one for it's single player. Seeing that I'm not allowed to do that, I'm forced to give an average of the two. The single player portion of this game is pathetic. The story is linear, the character models were very non-unique, and it was clear that they tried to implement some of the cinematography story-telling that was inThis game should have two ratings: one for it's multiplayer and one for it's single player. Seeing that I'm not allowed to do that, I'm forced to give an average of the two. The single player portion of this game is pathetic. The story is linear, the character models were very non-unique, and it was clear that they tried to implement some of the cinematography story-telling that was in MW2, but they don't do it nearly as well. There were some levels that were good in BF3 - featuring the use of vehicles and introducing some of the vehicles that you'd be using in multiplayer, but the story itself just wasn't very good. (Score: 6) The multiplayer game itself is very fun. The graphics are amazing and the levels were adequate. It uses the same formula as BC2...which is that it requires you to use teamwork to win. However, it isn't without its problems. The spawn points on the map are retarded, in that the game spawns you in the dumbest possible spot - even though you get to pick the spawn location/area. A lot of the times I died right after spawning because the game would put me in the most open area possible. The multiplayer game itself is fine, but the platform used to connect to games is retarded. Connecting through something that looks like a regular webpage (through Origin) is tedious. Origin is glitchy and caused my game to crash multiple times both in game and in the process of joining games. The auto join doesn't work very well either. I hope they fix this over time. EA really should have went with Steam on this one...

    Overall Multiplayer Score: 8/10 (Would have been 9 without Origin)    … Expand
  91. HELLBOUND
    Nov 8, 2011
    8
    Overall, Battlefield 3 is a good game. It repairs the flaws of the bad company series while upgrading on the good things, however, there's still some good with bad.
    While destroying a tank, chopper, or jet won't always render you a kill, it's also nice that the pilot of the vehicle has a chance to escape before death.
    The graphics are amazing even in multiplayer(where the bad company    Overall, Battlefield 3 is a good game. It repairs the flaws of the bad company series while upgrading on the good things, however, there's still some good with bad.
    While destroying a tank, chopper, or jet won't always render you a kill, it's also nice that the pilot of the vehicle has a chance to escape before death.
    The graphics are amazing even in multiplayer(where the bad company series seemed to have dumbed itself down a bit). The explosions are almost realistic and the destruction of buildings is almost jaw dropping to watch, yet feel a bit limited compared to the destruction in bad company series, in that it's much harder to blow a wall out. That said, it's also a bit more realistic in that aspect. The bullet drop and having to lead targets makes the combat aspects of the game more enjoyable for players like me that understand you're not gonna shoot the guy running across your screen half the map away in the head if you try shooting where he is instead of where he'll be. My issues with the game fall under seperate aspects. The coop. is weak at best, and the campaign feels a bit cod'esk in it's linear playstyle, yet it's still less linear than cod, but more so than the bad company series, still, having a campaign at all in a series that with 1942, vietnam, bf2, and 2142 never had a campaign, it's nice to see they put themselves in that realm and did so in a way to make them a strong competetor against the fps giant that is the cod series.
    With multiplayer my issues aren't with graphics, physics, or anything like that, but fall more in line with the guns and sites themselves. For instance a sniper will have to compete with bullet drop, where as a player with an assault rifle, shotgun with slugs, smg, or lmg seem to have much less issues with bullet drop. The sniper must aim above you to hit you at a certain distance, yet that guy with the saw can aim staight at you from the same distance and still hit you. it's almost rediculous how accurate weapons like saws and 240s are yet weapons like m4s and m16s are less accurate, which in my experience is just the opposite, bipod or not. Then you come into sites such as the unlocked site for each weapon which is labelled as a night vision sight, yet gives you the view of a thermal site, but yet is still blinded by flashlights and laser pointers the way and actual night vision site would be. It's a bit confusing. Perhaps one of the patches that dice releases should fix the bullet drop of non-snip weapons to be realistic, and perhaps they should give night vision sites the green hue of actual night vision and perhaps add thermal as another site that isnt' blinded by lights and lasers. Oh, and what's up with being blinded by flash lights in broad day light, while standing out in the sun??? Anyone else catch that??
    Overall though, battlefield 3 is quite an enjoyable game besides the campaign and coop. As a matter of fact, I can't bring myself to keep playing the same old boring coop rounds over and over again in order to unlock all those weapons. The only one of them that really seems worth it anyway was the rex.
    Apart from that, I've already pulled several hours out of the game, and still have yet to make a dent in the amount of weapons, gadgets, perks, and vehicle unlocks their are in this game.
    So i'm knocking off half a point for each of the issues that I have with it. -0.5 for bullet drop on non-snip weapons(not realistic), -0.5 for sites and accuracy of weapons(not realistic), -0.5 for a short campaign(though it's suprising to me for a battlefield to even have a campaign), -0.5 for the weak at best coop.
    Overall 8.
    I enjoy it quite a bit, and with the back to karkand map pack we're not only getting 4 new maps, but 3 new vehicles(probably tied specifically to these maps), and 10 new weapons. Lets just hope they bring back the sip line from the battlefield 2 expansion. That would put a whole new twist on a game like this.    … Expand
  92. schiapu
    Nov 8, 2011
    8
    Battlefield 3 is an excellent entry to a series that now aims to be big even on consoles. Battlefield has always been known for being an amazing multiplayer title in the PC, so EA is trying to expand the horizons of their saga. You can feel the evolution in gameplay between this and the previous Bad Company 2, as well as what probably is the best looking game in the market. The multiplayerBattlefield 3 is an excellent entry to a series that now aims to be big even on consoles. Battlefield has always been known for being an amazing multiplayer title in the PC, so EA is trying to expand the horizons of their saga. You can feel the evolution in gameplay between this and the previous Bad Company 2, as well as what probably is the best looking game in the market. The multiplayer is still spot on, and veterans of the series will be pleased by this excellent experience. Points down due to a lackluster single player experience.… Expand
  93. BMF
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    Battlefield 3 is the best FPS to come out in a long time. Its good to see at least some company's want push the genre forward and Dice is doing just that. No call of duty **** here everything is built from scratch and the sound and graphics are top notch. With a good sound system this game will give you the best surround sound you have ever heard and when a rocket flys by you will swear itBattlefield 3 is the best FPS to come out in a long time. Its good to see at least some company's want push the genre forward and Dice is doing just that. No call of duty **** here everything is built from scratch and the sound and graphics are top notch. With a good sound system this game will give you the best surround sound you have ever heard and when a rocket flys by you will swear it actualy almost hit your head. Their are lots of vehicles to choose from including tanks jets and helicopters. The servers have some lag issues and there is a hit detection problem but the game its self is so top notch and addicting that I am fine waiting on a patch. One last thing I would like to mention is the stealth kills with the knife THEY ARE **** EPIC! and include things like driving your blade into a enemys chest grabbing their dogtags and booting their legs out from under them. If you like first person shooters you will love BF3 dont wait any longer get it!… Expand
  94. idletask
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    Didn't live up to the hype. The graphics are sub-par and the controls are slow. Multiplayer is plagued by 12 year old girls. The UI makes me want to die.
  95. dntshoot
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    The multiplayer is great. I love the fact that there is actually team work online.the server was slow at first but they fixed it. Graphics are good, first person us actually first person, you can see your hand when you crawl our drive a vehicle. The campaign was ok.
  96. ElHard
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    The markets needs a gmae like this. In PC is the next generation all console entusiast wants to see. One step ahead. Nice. And the multiplayer mode is simply the best. Here Battlefiled is God. The campaign? There is a campaing... not for me. I'm playing multi and don't need any more, thank you. GOTY. Best game of the yerar for Dice...
  97. Lelouche
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    When I first got the game I was initially very annoyed because I could not get Origin to work but I'm not going to take away from BF3 because of Origin's failings. I found it a little odd at first because BF3 starts out in your Internet browser in BattleLog. That is where you pick what server you want to play on and your profile. I got into the game and the graphics and sounds wereWhen I first got the game I was initially very annoyed because I could not get Origin to work but I'm not going to take away from BF3 because of Origin's failings. I found it a little odd at first because BF3 starts out in your Internet browser in BattleLog. That is where you pick what server you want to play on and your profile. I got into the game and the graphics and sounds were AMAZING. As realistic or better than I could ever have imagined. The 64 player multiplayer is probably about as close to an actual battlefield that you can have without actually going into combat. You WILL need a very high end computer to reap the full benefits of playing BF3. A lot of the people having problems with BF3 is because their computer isn't very good. The only complaint I have is that they did not add in wind but they added in gravity to the trajectory of projectiles but that would probably make it even harder to run for lesser machines.… Expand
  98. mckrack
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    The developers worked their heart and soul to develop such a beautiful and visually stunning game. The game just feels so real with the features of destruction, dynamic lights and effects with equally stunning sound effects. However, some maps on MP are too small to play 64 player mode. SP mode nonetheless, is not bad but not too good either seemed directly taken from previous CODThe developers worked their heart and soul to develop such a beautiful and visually stunning game. The game just feels so real with the features of destruction, dynamic lights and effects with equally stunning sound effects. However, some maps on MP are too small to play 64 player mode. SP mode nonetheless, is not bad but not too good either seemed directly taken from previous COD campaign. I never had high expectation for the SP nonetheless, but should have worked out something breath taking.… Expand
  99. Ghastly
    Nov 8, 2011
    8
    Overall a great game. The single player is laughably terrible, but who buys this game for the single player? Multi is improved in a number of meaningful ways, my only criticism would be the downgrading of destructible terrain.... there was far more in BFBC2. Infantry combat is the biggest improvement, with suppression effects and new attachments like flashlights truly changing theOverall a great game. The single player is laughably terrible, but who buys this game for the single player? Multi is improved in a number of meaningful ways, my only criticism would be the downgrading of destructible terrain.... there was far more in BFBC2. Infantry combat is the biggest improvement, with suppression effects and new attachments like flashlights truly changing the dynamics of combat and allowing for more tactical variety. Please try this game and MW3 before you buy MW3... I already took my copy of "modern" (is that synonymous with rehashed?) warfare back to gamestop.… Expand
  100. foxjumper
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    Battlefield 3 is perfect in every way, I really feel in a war, the audio is the most perfect game I've ever heard! Have no equal.
    Assemble your squad with a strategy is a unique experience, a serious game and fun at the same time, any gamer really need this game!
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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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