Battlefield 3

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7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 5642 Ratings

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  1. Jodokus
    Oct 26, 2011
    10
    This definetly is the best online FPS I´ve ever played! Awesome graphics and even more awesome gameplay! Of course the single player is not as good as the multiplayer part of the game, but it isn´t bad though. Definetly worth buying!!
  2. Powderkeg40
    Oct 26, 2011
    4
    Visually this game is a 10 but the game play is a step backwards. 99% of people buy Battlefield for the multi-player so I won't even bother with the fail that is single player. Commander? Gone
    Squads remain in the game but are limited to 4 players and all the functionality from before is simply gone. Want to play with 1 or multiple other friends, on the same team, in the same squad?    Visually this game is a 10 but the game play is a step backwards. 99% of people buy Battlefield for the multi-player so I won't even bother with the fail that is single player. Commander? Gone
    Squads remain in the game but are limited to 4 players and all the functionality from before is simply gone. Want to play with 1 or multiple other friends, on the same team, in the same squad? Good luck with that. You can't join the squad of your choice. You can't join a friends squad and they can't join you. You must rely on luck to get in the same squad. In its current state BF3 seems to be designed for the MW2 crowd and they lost their identity in the process.
    To top it off you have to launch the game through a 3rd party web browser. Whiskey Tango Foxtrot is that all about?
    BF3 has potential but they need to fix the teamwork features of the game. Every previous battlefield title surpasses BF3 in the team play department.    … Expand
  3. Mojawk
    Oct 26, 2011
    10
    The best is yet to come. For about 3 years now whenever I get a new CoD / BF shooter. I hit up the multi-player. Who cares about single player. What I want is a team based game. CoD has failed to deliver this now for a good few years. BF3 delivers, yes it has some glitches, yes it needs some improvements but I'm confident they will come. Everything about the game is awesome, the maps, theThe best is yet to come. For about 3 years now whenever I get a new CoD / BF shooter. I hit up the multi-player. Who cares about single player. What I want is a team based game. CoD has failed to deliver this now for a good few years. BF3 delivers, yes it has some glitches, yes it needs some improvements but I'm confident they will come. Everything about the game is awesome, the maps, the graphics, the classes, the game play. A++ for effort and initiative in a stale genre.… Expand
  4. ViperZeth
    Oct 26, 2011
    8
    Im usually into COD, but I am glad I bought this game. I found the single player lacking some stuff but the multiplayer made me stay and keep playing Battlefield 3. The vehicles and variety in the multiplayer is really awesome, the battles may take quite a while, but you will never get bored of the time you spend on it.
    A big 8 for this game.
  5. CenturionV
    Oct 26, 2011
    9
    Amazing graphic and awesome multiplayer. From a huge fan of Battlefield Bad Company 2, this is exactly what I was looking for, improves on BFBC2 in every single way. Single player is more of a mildly entertaining diversion, though still fairly on par with what you would expect from the story and gameplay of any of the recent Call of Duty games. Its in the multiplayer that really shines andAmazing graphic and awesome multiplayer. From a huge fan of Battlefield Bad Company 2, this is exactly what I was looking for, improves on BFBC2 in every single way. Single player is more of a mildly entertaining diversion, though still fairly on par with what you would expect from the story and gameplay of any of the recent Call of Duty games. Its in the multiplayer that really shines and that I will be playing for quite a while to come. MW3 will have to be amazing to even try and compete with the multiplayer of BF3.… Expand
  6. Left4Deadpplsux
    Oct 26, 2011
    8
    The user score for this game is going to be skewed by fanboys from both sides of the fence. You'll have Battlefield fanboys giving it an instant 10 while CoD fanboys will give it a 0 as if this were the BEST game ever to some and WORST game ever to others. The fact is it's neither, it's definitely not the best game ever with a singleplayer that's boring and forgettable after the first fewThe user score for this game is going to be skewed by fanboys from both sides of the fence. You'll have Battlefield fanboys giving it an instant 10 while CoD fanboys will give it a 0 as if this were the BEST game ever to some and WORST game ever to others. The fact is it's neither, it's definitely not the best game ever with a singleplayer that's boring and forgettable after the first few missions (but then again, I was more itching to play multiplayer) and even the multiplayer had a few hiccups on day one with the occasional rubberband lag popping up here and there. However to say this game is so bad it deserved a ZERO, you either have to hate first person shooters or be a complete CoD fanboy. This is why user ratings are becoming useless especially since those 0 scores only encouraging Battlefield fanboys to instantly put a 10 to "balance" the score out. //////////////// As for my score of 8, I took a point away because the singleplayer was weak and the online multiplayer despite a alpha, beta, and launches in the past with the same rubberband lag still had issues on day one. Another point was lost because the destruction actually feels a step back from Bad Company 2 and overall this game actually feels more like a sequel to that game instead of a a true sequel to Battlefield 2.… Expand
  7. drowsy77
    Oct 26, 2011
    10
    I don't get the hate for the single player campaign. It's the best in the series and I really enjoy it! The graphics are jaw-dropping amazing. I can't count the times I got shot because I stood by admiring the scenery while some PLR dude shooting me at his leisure.. Also, the jet mission is for me, one of the best 15-20 minutes ever in PC gaming.
    Sure the plot is kinda cheesy and at part    I don't get the hate for the single player campaign. It's the best in the series and I really enjoy it! The graphics are jaw-dropping amazing. I can't count the times I got shot because I stood by admiring the scenery while some PLR dude shooting me at his leisure.. Also, the jet mission is for me, one of the best 15-20 minutes ever in PC gaming.
    Sure the plot is kinda cheesy and at part plain ridiculous (using a sniper rifle to shoot out lights in a parking area just for a heli drop wtf?) but so is practically every other modern shooter I played (yes, COD included!).
    Multiplayer is awesome. Only begun to scratch the surface of it. I kinda like the new Battlelog system. Much faster then the old in-game server browser of BC2. All of the bugs in the beta are gone from what I've seen, but there are some quirks that are native to all DICE games. Still, the game is remarkably polished. I judge a game by the fun I have playing it and with BF3 awesome graphics and multiplayer experience, it's a no brainer.    … Expand
  8. erknel
    Oct 26, 2011
    10
    Lucky enough to have watched this game grow from a so-so alpha to a very fun beta to a near perfect finished game. For me this is a very worthy addition to the (IMHO) awesome Battelfield universe - been there since BF1942 and enjoyed every new take on the promise of "big battles, big maps, vehicles and infantry combined, team work and strategy". For me BFBC2 on PC was a 10 game (afterLucky enough to have watched this game grow from a so-so alpha to a very fun beta to a near perfect finished game. For me this is a very worthy addition to the (IMHO) awesome Battelfield universe - been there since BF1942 and enjoyed every new take on the promise of "big battles, big maps, vehicles and infantry combined, team work and strategy". For me BFBC2 on PC was a 10 game (after patches) and this is the same - but with more of a BF2 feel if you (as I prefer to do) go 64 player conquest maps. Oh ... and looks simply amazing on my GTX580 rig. And for the record - I like Battlelog. I normally join one server per 2 to 3 hour session so dont ever run up against the "expense" of swapping servers - so for me Battlelog is all goodness - allowing me to decide when to play, with who to play and where to play without firing up the game.… Expand
  9. smk123
    Oct 26, 2011
    0
    I might give the game another chance some day if it ever goes on steam, but the fact you HAVE to use EA's Origin is simply not worth it, I've had nothing but bad experiences with it since its launch day, how are EA doing digital distribution so wrong? I'd give the game a 6 or 7 out of 10 if it didn't require Origin, being honest I think the game is over-hyped and is an incredibly average shooter.
  10. eeddas
    Oct 26, 2011
    0
    sp is pathetic
    mp with high contrast,constant screen shakes,headbob,blue filter etc. you cant even play without a headache
    animations are ugly guns look bad sound is bad bolt snipers feel like toy guns there is glare even inside the scope small fov when scoping gliches,bugs game crashing all the time no in game menu no ping in the game no blood and gore etc. do your self a favor and save    sp is pathetic
    mp with high contrast,constant screen shakes,headbob,blue filter etc. you cant even play without a headache

    animations are ugly
    guns look bad
    sound is bad
    bolt snipers feel like toy guns
    there is glare even inside the scope
    small fov when scoping
    gliches,bugs
    game crashing all the time
    no in game menu
    no ping in the game
    no blood and gore etc.

    do your self a favor and save your money    … Expand
  11. Emiraly
    Oct 26, 2011
    3
    The game's single-player is more linear, glitcher and worse than any CoD game, which is saying ALOT. Being a hardcore fan of BF2, BF2142, and BFP4F, I found the multi-player extremely unsatisfying with less UI features than 5-6 year old videogames, EA Origin, missing classes, really mediocre MoH 2010 gunplay, and glitched vehicle combat. I uninstalled it after 10 hours in Open Beta and theThe game's single-player is more linear, glitcher and worse than any CoD game, which is saying ALOT. Being a hardcore fan of BF2, BF2142, and BFP4F, I found the multi-player extremely unsatisfying with less UI features than 5-6 year old videogames, EA Origin, missing classes, really mediocre MoH 2010 gunplay, and glitched vehicle combat. I uninstalled it after 10 hours in Open Beta and the full game is just as disappointing. [[[Whats sad is EA forced reviewers not to release negative reviews until after the game's release week.]]]… Expand
  12. AlexeyxDD
    Oct 26, 2011
    10
    The greatest Battlefield ever! Graphics are awesome. U can hardly find better. Even rage sucks. Im not talking about CoD MW2 or Black ops=) Battlefield has always been a game with great multi player, but single player in BF 3 is really thrilling and exiting
  13. shaun37
    Oct 26, 2011
    10
    Incredible amount of fun due to the 64 player games, many-MANY unlocks and well balanced weapons. Graphics are outstanding even on mediocre PCs and the best ambient and weapon sounds you have ever heard in a shooter, or probably any game in general. I do recommend playing with someone you know for maximum enjoyment as the community is still messing about lone wolf style for now, but don'tIncredible amount of fun due to the 64 player games, many-MANY unlocks and well balanced weapons. Graphics are outstanding even on mediocre PCs and the best ambient and weapon sounds you have ever heard in a shooter, or probably any game in general. I do recommend playing with someone you know for maximum enjoyment as the community is still messing about lone wolf style for now, but don't worry -once they find their feet teamwork will be in full swing. Even if you're looking for CoD style run and gun, TDM 24 player maps (no vehicles) will satisfy you until you deside to move on to the main modes.

    N.B. Don't pay attention to the trolls, very few of the lower scores are actually valid and I suggest you look at their post history to see how new their accounts are.    … Expand
  14. GarySpeaksTruth
    Oct 26, 2011
    10
    Omg! it is a beautiful game! I mean sure it has its glitches/lags but it is expected as many people are playing this game and no game is perfect at release. Takes time to make it better not perfect because no game is perfect... And you nerds who giving it red scores because of lag and glitches, most of the time its from your **** PCs... GO UPGRADE IT. this game at least deserves 8.0Omg! it is a beautiful game! I mean sure it has its glitches/lags but it is expected as many people are playing this game and no game is perfect at release. Takes time to make it better not perfect because no game is perfect... And you nerds who giving it red scores because of lag and glitches, most of the time its from your **** PCs... GO UPGRADE IT. this game at least deserves 8.0 or better, come on people raise the bar!!… Expand
  15. MidgetmaniaRIP
    Oct 26, 2011
    10
    It sickens me how many give this 0-7 because they are CoD fans or because they suck at the game. This is truly an innovation for FPS renowned. The low scores from jealous CoD fans must be because they're 1) jealous, 2) bad at the game, 3) angry that it's been more positively received than MW2 or BO.
    Please, to make it fair, if you like BF3 mostly, don't skip on points, give it a 10 to make    It sickens me how many give this 0-7 because they are CoD fans or because they suck at the game. This is truly an innovation for FPS renowned. The low scores from jealous CoD fans must be because they're 1) jealous, 2) bad at the game, 3) angry that it's been more positively received than MW2 or BO.
    Please, to make it fair, if you like BF3 mostly, don't skip on points, give it a 10 to make up for unfair CoD critics.    … Expand
  16. games4evar
    Oct 26, 2011
    8
    This game features two modes, single player and multiplayer, both of which are enjoyable, it has to be said though, that the single player, and both feature dynamic destruction, and therefore provides a rather unique experience, in having to work your way, through different obstacles, by thought and not sheer force. The single player experience does however fell disjointed, and overallThis game features two modes, single player and multiplayer, both of which are enjoyable, it has to be said though, that the single player, and both feature dynamic destruction, and therefore provides a rather unique experience, in having to work your way, through different obstacles, by thought and not sheer force. The single player experience does however fell disjointed, and overall borrows elements from many other shooters, this gen. The multiplayer is a different story, and as such provides an unparalleled experience in multiplayer engagements (PC version) I have left out features such as origin, and battlelog out, as they'll be patched, for smoother integration. The Graphics in this game are phenomenal, as long as you've got a gaming PC, and not an Xbox 360.… Expand
  17. Sepoquro
    Oct 26, 2011
    0
    This game is sadly very terrible, despite all the hype it had been receiving. The campaign is short and unsatisfying, but then, the campaign have never been an important part of Battlefield. This might have been okay if the multiplayer was any good. The multiplayer is unbalanced and already there are several hacks for the PC version. Before unlocking flares or missiles, your jet has to beThis game is sadly very terrible, despite all the hype it had been receiving. The campaign is short and unsatisfying, but then, the campaign have never been an important part of Battlefield. This might have been okay if the multiplayer was any good. The multiplayer is unbalanced and already there are several hacks for the PC version. Before unlocking flares or missiles, your jet has to be shot down again and again. Defenders in Rush have a massive advantage. UMP overpowered still. In close-quarters snipers are also overpowered. RPGs also OP. Massive glitches and server problems despite beta testing. The destruction was barely improved. Graphics difference from BC2 was about from Halo 3 to ODST. It felt like the game could have been like Vietnam (an expansion pack for BC2), had it not have had a single player and co-op. The teamwork is horrible. I'm not sure if it is right to blame DICE, though, because teamwork is based on the players instead of the game. The developer can only encourage/discourage it. And I feel like it was discouraged (from BC2 anyway). Battlelog a massive annoyance. It has many problems (for example half the time I can't even join a game). The game crashes/freezes once in 15 minutes. Be advised that I have an all-purpose entertainment computer that should be able to run the game without any problems according to the minimum requirements. Being a Battlefield fan all the way back from 1942, I am massively disappointed.… Expand
  18. Sektion
    Oct 26, 2011
    9
    OK guys everyone is all about the hate for origin and battlelog and I can understand this because its new and its different and yes its a little buggy. I myself am a little put off by it, but remember this. what did everyone say when steam first came to our gaming lives? what did the reviews say for the first valve games launched on steam? It was an outcry of hatred from half-life andOK guys everyone is all about the hate for origin and battlelog and I can understand this because its new and its different and yes its a little buggy. I myself am a little put off by it, but remember this. what did everyone say when steam first came to our gaming lives? what did the reviews say for the first valve games launched on steam? It was an outcry of hatred from half-life and counter-strike players. But now steam has worked out many bugs and improved and many people have come to like it. So much that they are complaining that BF3 is not being launched on steam. I think some competition in the online gaming distribution platform world might eventually bring some good things to us gamers. So lets rate the game for the game itself! damn good fun -1 for single player that could have had more however i still enjoyed it and like most am mainly focused on the amazing Multi!! Highly recommended.… Expand
  19. akrasul
    Oct 26, 2011
    10
    Great game... Don't know why some people are giving it a low scores... Most probably these are COD fans. Haters are always going to put this game down. Play it for yourself to discover the true beauty of Battlefield 3
  20. Cyberzone2
    Oct 26, 2011
    0
    This is not a true sequel to bf2 at all

    Lack of teamwork Small map Squad management broken Common rose is garbage and broken No VoIP Battle log is **** Origin is **** Vehicles were underpowered Jets are slow and always die by stingers Stingers weapon is overpowered and stupid Motar is overpowered and seriously ???? Unlimited weapons Horrible net code Scope glint Contrast are way to    This is not a true sequel to bf2 at all

    Lack of teamwork
    Small map
    Squad management broken
    Common rose is garbage and broken
    No VoIP Battle log is ****
    Origin is ****
    Vehicles were underpowered
    Jets are slow and always die by stingers
    Stingers weapon is overpowered and stupid
    Motar is overpowered and seriously ???? Unlimited weapons
    Horrible net code Scope glint
    Contrast are way to high....

    Horrible game and should not name "battlefield 3" because it's not a true sequel to bf2

    Largest map my ass...    … Expand
  21. Ravenblah
    Oct 26, 2011
    1
    Poor game and not anything like BF2, on PC it's a console port in gameplay terms, no in game ping, no in game VOIP, crap aircraft mechanics, crap squad management where you can't create a squad without going through some **** commo-rose is a joke, maps are a joke with clustered flags, it's like playing COD on a big map. Aircraft/ vehicle controls are shockingly bad and feel like they justPoor game and not anything like BF2, on PC it's a console port in gameplay terms, no in game ping, no in game VOIP, crap aircraft mechanics, crap squad management where you can't create a squad without going through some **** commo-rose is a joke, maps are a joke with clustered flags, it's like playing COD on a big map. Aircraft/ vehicle controls are shockingly bad and feel like they just imported the xbox 360 system. On top of that there are way to many bugs to list, poor hit reg because of the broken ass netcode that lets cheats rule the server because of the client side hit detection. In summary BF3 is nothing more than Bad Company 2.5 but not as fun as even BC2 and not a patch on BF2. Fans of BF2/2142 stay away, find something enjoyable to play, leave this **** to the COD generation, those that appreciate teamplay and proper vehicle combat on proper big maps will have to look elsewhere.… Expand
  22. TheGenuineBuzz
    Oct 26, 2011
    9
    *spoiler free reviews*

    Battlefield 3, in a plethora of amazing modern shooters, this one stands out, with a host of new and beneficial features that include; Suppressive fire, scope glint and improved vehicular combat along with the tried and tested class system of the battlefield series this is the one to buy. Battlefield 3 takes on a more tactical role compared to most modern day    *spoiler free reviews*

    Battlefield 3, in a plethora of amazing modern shooters, this one stands out, with a host of new and beneficial features that include; Suppressive fire, scope glint and improved vehicular combat along with the tried and tested class system of the battlefield series this is the one to buy.

    Battlefield 3 takes on a more tactical role compared to most modern day shooters in its multiplayer. the class based system improves teamwork, with the assault,support,engineer and Recon classes.
    The assault can drop medpacks and heal his teammates. The support, along with his bulky machine gun gives out ammo, and the engineer can repair friendly vehicles and take out enemies with his rocket launcher. The recon can set spawn points for his whole team and take on enemies from longer distances.
    This improves teamwork, even the most dumb witted player, from games that do not rely on team work can simply press a button and teamwork is done, but this is in no way dumbed down. The unlock system is extensive, with attachments for each gun ,and gadgets to unlock along the way, such as C4. the all-class weapons add versatility to any class. 3/3

    Co-Op; Battlefield 3 introduces Co-op mode, where 2 or more players can take on enemies in a predetermined setting. this is great for teamwork, and also unlocks guns for multiplayer, this is easily the most overlooked feature of the game, but is a great addition, and adds a new mode, only seen in Bad company 2 via Onslaught mode. Disappointingly though, the class system is not available in co-op.

    2.5/3

    Campaign:
    The campaign is not a long one, but is chock full of amazing moments that make you gasp in awe, although short, this game is truly stunning through its visceral and Immersive campaign, you can feel the characters need, you can feel their desire. but alas, it ends too soon

    2.5/3

    Graphics/audio/animations.
    i have, controversially, only given this mark out of one, why? because game play is the most important thing in a shooter, but, one cannot fault battlefield 3's graphics, although one can say it is very high contrast, the game is, stunning to say the least, with destruction making a comeback from Bad company .The buildings toppling all around you adds to the immersion, and the graphical quality of the buildings is amazing. the sound is battlefield, it sounds like real guns, and the whizzing bullets feel so real, you truly do not want to stand up with bullets over your head. the animations are good and sturdy, and the reloading has "weight to it"

    1/1

    TOTAL: 9/10    … Expand
  23. Lost
    Oct 26, 2011
    10
    okay this is bugging me that people are rating a game with out even playing it. an example of this is "thinktankak
    1
    Meh, i think they made a big mistake releasing this game on origin, I'm voting on a game i don't actually own for the reason that i don't support using origin. Does that make my vote invalid? Maybe yes maybe no.. It gets a big fat zero for failing the first test of game    okay this is bugging me that people are rating a game with out even playing it. an example of this is "thinktankak
    1
    Meh, i think they made a big mistake releasing this game on origin, I'm voting on a game i don't actually own for the reason that i don't support using origin. Does that make my vote invalid? Maybe yes maybe no.. It gets a big fat zero for failing the first test of game exposure."

    mate don't vote on a game you haven't played...... this is an outstanding game get it if you haven't yet.    … Expand
  24. CleverUsername8
    Oct 26, 2011
    9
    I love the multiplayer, which is a biggest reason i bought the game. my only peeves are that the game interface is on a website and the game doesn't run as smoothly as BFBC2. the single player has some great missions, but it has a lot of glitches. the multiplayer is phenomenal, if there was an FPS to own on PC this game was it. it might now be the best game in the world, but atleast it'sI love the multiplayer, which is a biggest reason i bought the game. my only peeves are that the game interface is on a website and the game doesn't run as smoothly as BFBC2. the single player has some great missions, but it has a lot of glitches. the multiplayer is phenomenal, if there was an FPS to own on PC this game was it. it might now be the best game in the world, but atleast it's better than Modern Warfare 3 on PC that is. on console i might give the prize to MW3… Expand
  25. ultima-ratios
    Oct 25, 2011
    9
    Great game. Enough said but the one thing i dont rate it perfect on is the single player its awesome but it is a little linear either way i love it and the coop is sweet
  26. Restart
    Oct 25, 2011
    0
    The single players, really contains crappy missions. Nothing really, no interesting story, no time and value put into it. I would have way more recommended it if the developers really forgot about the single player and just focused on the multiplayer part, and now they didn't it filled with bugs and glitches which then you get excuses that it's a beta or an alpha.
  27. EkimGib
    Oct 25, 2011
    6
    I thought I would like this game when I bought it about 4 hours ago. With all the hype and videos around the game I thought I might at least have some kind of fun playing the game. Sadly I was absolutely wrong. I haven't even had this game for even half of a half a day and I already listed it on Ebay. I bought it for PS3 so maybe PC may differ but the PS3 version is just plain ugly. II thought I would like this game when I bought it about 4 hours ago. With all the hype and videos around the game I thought I might at least have some kind of fun playing the game. Sadly I was absolutely wrong. I haven't even had this game for even half of a half a day and I already listed it on Ebay. I bought it for PS3 so maybe PC may differ but the PS3 version is just plain ugly. I assumed that the game wouldn't look quite like the trailer but the presentation just killed my interest. I've been shooting at russians/terrorists in just about every shooter in the last 10 years, I didn't need to do it again. I tried the multiplayer but even that couldn't hold me very long. I played about 2-3 matches before I realized it was not much better than the beta. I'm no CoD fanboy but I do have to say at least I had fun playing it, this game not so much. Not that I will be buying MW3 anytime soon. I'm boycotting this genre, and buying all my games used from now on. Biggest waste of $60 I could think of.… Expand
  28. Crismodin
    Oct 25, 2011
    4
    If you were expecting a classic great menu system for the game good luck because there isn't one and the real disappointing thing about BF3 is you are forced to run the game through EA's Origin - Not standalone and not through STEAM - EA really dropped the ball on forcing all of its customers to run this through a beta version of a E-Game hosting service... Not to mention the menu-systemIf you were expecting a classic great menu system for the game good luck because there isn't one and the real disappointing thing about BF3 is you are forced to run the game through EA's Origin - Not standalone and not through STEAM - EA really dropped the ball on forcing all of its customers to run this through a beta version of a E-Game hosting service... Not to mention the menu-system for the game is all based online which makes you feel like you really got ripped off because it looks cheap trust me the only thing nice about it is Battlelog which is kinda cool but it's EA's way of saying here run Origin or Don't play the game.

    This is an OK game as it sits for the time being but yet it deserves a 40% rating due to several issues right now - First being that EA has released a game that has many graphical, gameplay, multiplayer, map, vehicle issues for instance green-flickers and being able to glitch through maps on multiplayer its nowhere near as smooth as it was shown in the previews that im sure everyone has seen. Granted it is a new game but the vehicle issues and the unrealistic nature of Battlefield 3 due to vehicles not producing realistic amounts of destruction and damage really hurt this titles reputation.

    To best describe Battlefield 3 would be a cross between Homefront and Modern Warfare 2 - Homefront being due to the graphical and sketchy gameplay and Modern Warfare 2 due to BF3 trying to cut in on some profits from MW3 which currently sits at a total loss to people who have bought this game (and yes I bought the limited edition BF3). I bought 2x EVGA GTX-580 SC cards specifically for this game and yet the texture draws and polished look this game should have isn't there and not to mention the annoying lag on multiplayer games that are supposedly low-ping.

    It has potential to be an awesome game but as it sits currently I wouldn't invest in it until it at least drops $20-30 or they fix hundreds of bugs and errors. Well that's all I have to say hope you found this somewhat useful.    … Expand
  29. RRay
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    BF3 manages to provide some of the most enjoyable, awe-inspiring gameplay I have encountered in my 20-odd years of gaming. The single player campaign is a solid, fun game in it's own right; however all of the Battlefield franchise titles have centred around multiplayer, and (with that in mind) BF3 raises the bar and then some.
    BF3 MP plays every bit as fast and frantic as the trailers    BF3 manages to provide some of the most enjoyable, awe-inspiring gameplay I have encountered in my 20-odd years of gaming. The single player campaign is a solid, fun game in it's own right; however all of the Battlefield franchise titles have centred around multiplayer, and (with that in mind) BF3 raises the bar and then some.
    BF3 MP plays every bit as fast and frantic as the trailers would have you believe, and is graphically and aurally light years ahead of any other FPS on the market (or, indeed, the radar). Explosions, weapon recoil, smoke and supression effects (to name a few factors) all have a definite impact on the player, all down to developer DICE's much-vaunted 'Frostbite 2' game engine (which definitely lives up to the hype!)
    BF3 won't be for everyone, though. The vehicle gameplay and the importance of teamwork may alienate some gamers more comfortable with straight-ahead, run n' gun twitch shooters.
    Most of the negative feedback I've witnessed has been on BF3 forums, and seems to centre around features missing from this Battlefield release that were present in older games: what most folk either don't realise or won't accept is that gaming has evolved from 2005. BF3 deserves to be judged on it's own merits, not on the 'sins' of it's proverbial fathers.
    If we can see and accept that gaming has evolved, and we look at this game objectively and fairly, then we have a new entity as the master race: Battlefield 3.    … Expand
  30. Liquidus
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    Ok real short simple here. 1st shut the hell up about the Aplha and Beta games they were test games and you got them for free. This game may have flaws but what does not have flaws nothing is every perfect you have to take it for what it is and just shut up/ I myself feel that this is by far the best FPS online I have every played I can not even bring myself to play MW anymore CoD is noOk real short simple here. 1st shut the hell up about the Aplha and Beta games they were test games and you got them for free. This game may have flaws but what does not have flaws nothing is every perfect you have to take it for what it is and just shut up/ I myself feel that this is by far the best FPS online I have every played I can not even bring myself to play MW anymore CoD is no longer going to be in my library it is all about BF .… Expand
  31. born2bwild04
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    Absolutely great game with excellent graphics, intense and immersive multiplayer, a fun coop mode, and a very decent single player.

    Obviously, since this is a battlefield game the emphasis should be put on the MP, and in that aspect the game is truly outstanding - continuing the excellent gameplay experience seen in BF 1942 and BF2.
  32. Pope_Benedict
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    Don't listen to the crying "veteran" battlefield **** that do nothing but whine because they can't adapt to the new faster and challenging gameplay. The game is excellent, well balanced and leaned towards teamwork. All these **** complain about is the lack of OP vehicles to get kills because the can't aim for ****
    Conclusion: The game is for real PC gamers with balls. BF2 players **** here    Don't listen to the crying "veteran" battlefield **** that do nothing but whine because they can't adapt to the new faster and challenging gameplay. The game is excellent, well balanced and leaned towards teamwork. All these **** complain about is the lack of OP vehicles to get kills because the can't aim for ****
    Conclusion: The game is for real PC gamers with balls. BF2 players **** here are just the new whores in the Battlefield. Spank'em and Slap'em!!!!    … Expand
  33. BillyJAK
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    I was surprised that the 360 version rocks as good as the PC version (although keys and mouse are better). Just when I thought Crysis 2 gave the best graphics yet, comes BF3. Sometimes when playing it's so real my heart almosts jumps out of my chest, in the surprises that come when you least expect it. Haven't tried MP yet but the single player campaign is awesome - cinematic and totallyI was surprised that the 360 version rocks as good as the PC version (although keys and mouse are better). Just when I thought Crysis 2 gave the best graphics yet, comes BF3. Sometimes when playing it's so real my heart almosts jumps out of my chest, in the surprises that come when you least expect it. Haven't tried MP yet but the single player campaign is awesome - cinematic and totally cool.If you're gonna get this, buy this, don't pirate it. Support DICE in their efforts to push gaming forward. It was money well spent.… Expand
  34. Astro_Zombie
    Oct 25, 2011
    5
    I joined metacritic solely for the purpose of writing this review and hopefully saving some people the frustration EA has caused me. I've been a long time battlefield fan and couldn't wait for this game to hit store shelves. Critics seem to rave about it and people who are wowed over by pretty visuals seem to love it. I on the other hand have had more frustrations with this game andI joined metacritic solely for the purpose of writing this review and hopefully saving some people the frustration EA has caused me. I've been a long time battlefield fan and couldn't wait for this game to hit store shelves. Critics seem to rave about it and people who are wowed over by pretty visuals seem to love it. I on the other hand have had more frustrations with this game and EA's piss pore attempt at an online distribution site than I think I have ever had in all my time PC gaming. The game crashes, battlelog is an absolute joke right now, errors left and right, and glitches out the ass. Not to mention the swarm of hackers already flooding the servers. As of right now I have played maybe 20 minutes of the game and could honestly care less about it. Maybe EA will fix these problems (which were also present in the beta, funny absolutely none of it was addressed upon release). As of right now though I have had no fun with BF3. But hey, they got my money like they wanted and the game looks great on my PC so I guess thats a plus.

    Personally, I'm going right back to BC2 and plan on leaving this in the dust until EA does something about Origin and the many bugs plaguing this game right now. Maybe a good game in the future but I wish I would have passed for now.    … Expand
  35. mASTERbLASTER1
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    Played it on consoles and pc - this is next gen - now. Amazing amazing AMAZING!!! Avoid reading the COD trolls on here. You know this game rocks!! It wouldn't get 93 from critics if it wasn't the real deal. The graphics are so real, and the immersive gamplay is unparallelled. Buy this sucker now and start enjoying this unbelievable experience.
  36. Le0n2
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    Firstly i'm a vet of a the battlefield series all the way from the demo of 1942 and have played every game since apart from 2142 because i'm not into future shooters and 1943/bc1 as they were console games and i don't play FPS on console. This game is extremely good in pretty much every point for a FPS (yes see how i mentioned FPS it's not a RPG so stop QQing it's not Shakespeare tbh IFirstly i'm a vet of a the battlefield series all the way from the demo of 1942 and have played every game since apart from 2142 because i'm not into future shooters and 1943/bc1 as they were console games and i don't play FPS on console. This game is extremely good in pretty much every point for a FPS (yes see how i mentioned FPS it's not a RPG so stop QQing it's not Shakespeare tbh I prefer this to other fps stories), awesome weapons/ animations/ lighting/ audio (which needs a special mention because its only non horror game thats made me literally duck in rl) and general movement of the player (which before BF3 had always has been better in the call of duty series,no hate please). Also the awesome new mechanic that they have brought to the FPS series, "suppression" which makes it a better shooter than most because suppression actually makes players get down and flank and work together to destroy an enemy fortification rather than just spray at each other in till one of you are dead.
    ( I held the far right section in the second stage (Metro section) in the beta with m249 against about 7-8 players because they were suppressed and the only thing that stopped me was that i had to reload and retreat and thats just awesome)

    Plus guys give battlelog a go. I literally can't see why people are hating on it apart from that its just a browser rather than a menu, it really doesn't matter. In fact this way is quicker this gets me in the game quicker than a menu. I don't have look at adverts or promos or menu screens it's literally firefox/battlelog quick match bang i'm in game in less than 30 seconds I'm not sure why that is a problem apart from it's different you're all just browser racists (LOL).

    Several bugs plague this game like any other but the thing with DICE is that they will work on it (like they did BF2 and BC2) and make it a better experience rather than pretty much every other company (apart from say valve or blizzard) which will be just working on DLC now just rape you're wallets. The most fun I've had in an FPS since Cod4 ;)    … Expand
  37. digibucc
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    People are trying to hard to give this a negative review, it's kinda obvious why but we'll let their parents address their shortcomings.

    if you are actually questioning whether to buy this game? do it. epic battles with tanks, choppers, jets, humvees, and tons of weapons. 64 player servers. don't let the children fool you, this game is a next generation masterpiece.
  38. rocketpackpanda
    Oct 25, 2011
    9
    A must buy game for any shooter fan. For the first time in recent memory I was not upset by the fact that the single player campaign was really short. The intterogation scenes dont add much to the story or the game in fact the story has some pretty big plot holes that could have been solved with one line of dialogue but were ignored, thats ok though because the actual gameplay delivers.A must buy game for any shooter fan. For the first time in recent memory I was not upset by the fact that the single player campaign was really short. The intterogation scenes dont add much to the story or the game in fact the story has some pretty big plot holes that could have been solved with one line of dialogue but were ignored, thats ok though because the actual gameplay delivers. The game starts slow. Going through the basic motions of a generic shooter at first, but then once the game has given you time to get acquainted with the mechanics, i kicks into high gear. The best comparison to the kick is COD2. The adrenaline works in the same way. Except instead of pure run and gun, the game forces you to stop and think. You can go guns blazing, but that will only mean youll spend more time looking at load screens than actually playing. The story is cliched yes, but this doesnt matter because it sets up some incredible set pieces and gameplay. Mix that with the presentation and it makes for one amazing experience. The graphics are fantastic. Yes the character models are nice, as are the lighting effects and such, but what really puts it over the top are the minute details. The suppression feature along with the laser sight and the flashlight, really do change the way you play the game. Slowing it down and making you think. But thats not even the best part. During the plane mission you notice the scratches on the canopy of the plane. These arent cracks, and they arent sticking out like theyre pasted on after, they look natural, same with the dirt and stains on your characters goggles. I havent seen another company since crytek do this so masterfully. Then there is multiplayer, which is the real reason to buy this game. If yoou like a shooter online that requires skill to master and play this is it. Where as COD is populated by kids with no life who spend hours to get the highest prestige but still lack the skill to be competitive, BF3 requires skill, patience and intelligence. Where CODMW strayed from the golden path of the original 2 CODs, BF3 has come up to the plate to fulfill the craving for fun, tense and addictive gameplay.… Expand
  39. Twik63
    Oct 25, 2011
    9
    This game is amazing. The environments are perfectly made. The game play is usually pretty tight unless you run into slight lag here and there, because of the steep requirements. I have played many FPS games and this is up there among the greats. But it stands out on top as the pinnacle in my opinion so far in the genre.
  40. W1ckdS1ck
    Oct 25, 2011
    9
    Single player aside, DICE came through with the MP. It is amusing to see so many zero reviews. I suppose that the MW3 fanboys have nothing better to do right now, as I am sure the the new trailer has already become a bore.
  41. Hadhad
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    Simply the best fps experience. It shines in every aspect. If you're looking for the real modern warfare, it's this game and not the insane asylum exprience cod series provides where u run in a f*cking circle chasing yourself b4 others lol. Get this game and you won't regret it.
  42. thatguy
    Oct 25, 2011
    8
    Battlefield 3 was a fun game, but it disappointed in several aspects. The campaign for one, while I haven't finished it yet, is lacking. It's story and events are similar to that of Black Ops, night levels are hard to see where you are going, even on normal difficulty you are constantly pinned down and killed by infinite waves of enemies making it impossible to advance to the objective soBattlefield 3 was a fun game, but it disappointed in several aspects. The campaign for one, while I haven't finished it yet, is lacking. It's story and events are similar to that of Black Ops, night levels are hard to see where you are going, even on normal difficulty you are constantly pinned down and killed by infinite waves of enemies making it impossible to advance to the objective so you can stop them from spawning constantly, and quicktime events are frequent. It just feels like you are doing the same thing as the last level, just advancing towards a goal doing nothing too entertaining along the way and killing enemies blocking you. More than anything campaign just seems to be training for multiplayer.

    Multiplayer, while it has some cool maps, it isn't as fun as the beta was for some reason. Still, it is fairly entertaining.

    Overall: It's a renter in my opinion.    … Expand
  43. velimrius
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    BF series were always about MP not SP, so ppl who bother enough to whine and rate it low cuz of SP are nothing more then trolls. Cant wait to get ~Back to Karkand~
  44. TheEN4cer
    Oct 25, 2011
    4
    The overall experience with this game is average, it could have been FANTASTIC, if DICE had not copied other shooters in the market, to me this game is just a mix of Bad Company 2, Medal Of Honor, Call Of Dutty and Battlefield 2, all together in a nicer engine, that looks great butt not as great as they made you believe in all those nice trailers...
    The annoying battlelog combined with the    The overall experience with this game is average, it could have been FANTASTIC, if DICE had not copied other shooters in the market, to me this game is just a mix of Bad Company 2, Medal Of Honor, Call Of Dutty and Battlefield 2, all together in a nicer engine, that looks great butt not as great as they made you believe in all those nice trailers...
    The annoying battlelog combined with the unnecessary origin spyware app do not help either.    … Expand
  45. Erebus890
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    Screw the campaign, this is probably the best multiplayer shooter that I've played in a very long time. There's just no other way for me to put it. Go buy this game.
  46. TheSmileMan
    Oct 25, 2011
    0
    The single player is HORRIBLE! It is like they didn't even work on it. Graphics don't look good at all even when set at ULTRA and the polygon counts are really low. The "scriptedness" couldn't be worse. And I thought MW2 was bad!
  47. JJtoocool
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    Battlefield 3's name implies that it has something to do with Battlefield 2. Besides the general "There are guns, tanks, planes, cars, helicopters, epic scale maps and you shoot people." It doesn't. I have played many hours on both Battlefield 2 and 2142, and Battlefield 3 is anything but a sequel. I was severely disappointed when Battlefield 3's Operation Metro beta came out. It was aBattlefield 3's name implies that it has something to do with Battlefield 2. Besides the general "There are guns, tanks, planes, cars, helicopters, epic scale maps and you shoot people." It doesn't. I have played many hours on both Battlefield 2 and 2142, and Battlefield 3 is anything but a sequel. I was severely disappointed when Battlefield 3's Operation Metro beta came out. It was a small map, infantry only and people would run and gun constantly. Not only did it seem nothing like Battlefield 2, It looked as if COD had rubbed off all over my favorite multiplayer series and ruined it. Then I played it.

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

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

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

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


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

    With that, I give Battlefield 3 a next to perfect 9.8/10.    … Expand
  48. Tylerhan2000
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    Just saying, anyone who gives any game a 0 is just a fanboy.
    BF3 is a good game and I enjoyed it. Definitively FPS of the year.
    Jets, tanks, jeeps, everything you can imagine are put together in a 64 player firestorm.
    Diversity of maps, tactials, teamplay.
  49. icarusorigin
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    Great game. Graphics are the best iv seen to date. Fun and fast gameplay, with plenty of "aw" moments. Easily recommend it if your computer can handle it
  50. themedsterr
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    MULTIPLAYER REVIEW ONLY (from a real FPS player, old school CS 1.6 and BF1943)

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

    Sum it up? This game is amazing.

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

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

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

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

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

    - Replay Value: I was in awe for the first 45 minutes of playing online. Yes, I did play the Beta like everyone else but the final version felt much, MUCH better. Aside from the countless hours you are going to put into unlocking weapons etc in this game, the multiplayer gameplay itself is worth a good 2-3 years of solid gameplay for the average player. The biggest thing that stood out to me from Bad Company 2 was that it felt very dull, this is leaps and bounds above BC2. There is nothing I can complain about for the multiplayer. Conclusion: This is the game to buy for you guys who love MP FPS games. I am only writing this review because I see too many idiots bashing this game for its campaign. Battlefield is all about mutliplayer, if you want a solid campaign go play COD4. If you are having a hard time deciding between this and COD, I can tell you that this is the one game that combines every good aspect from all types of FPS games.    … Expand
  51. Half-lifeer
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    I seriously dont understand these low scores... People are complaining about the singleplayer, as it's was expected from a Battlefield game to be about the singleplayer part, Really? Have you ever played Battlefield you would know, that it's about the Multiplayer! Ofc the singleplayer should play a part in the score, but not half of it, when it's only 1 out 10 part of the game!

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

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

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

    Buy it! And if you dont like it, you probably a Call Of Duty fan, who just realised how much Activation have screwed you, for so many years.    … Expand
  52. Stormcrow666
    Oct 25, 2011
    6
    An average shooter with some good graphics. Very linear and static. It does steal a lot from the COD franchise. There are alot of problems with the mp version and the sp version is very linear and quite average in comparison to other great fps(Crysis1). Too much shine and not enough substance.
  53. Serestor
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    The best FPS this year easily, clearly don't trust the CoD fanbois scoring this game as a 0. Anyone who knows anything about the main BF series knows that BF is all about the online play and this is where BF3 truly shines and is miles ahead of any competition.
  54. MalcolmHillman3
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    Much better than CoD... and I LOVE CoD. The graphics are great and so is the multiplayer. Despite a meager campaign, it is much more simple and doesnt have massive, gaping holes like in some CoD games, and doesn't get repetitive.
  55. Sopbil
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    This game offers the best multiplayer experience ever seen in an FPS game.
    It has amazing visuals, fantastic sound and destructible environments.
    Make sure you pick this one up.
  56. TXLZone
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    This is the best Battlefield game to date. From a technical standpoint, it is the best looking and sounding game ever made. As for gameplay, the single player is a little linear but the multiplayer will surely provide you with hundreds of hours of gameplay out of the box. The multiplayer is leaps and bounds above COD although as mentioned, the single player is like the sickest war movieThis is the best Battlefield game to date. From a technical standpoint, it is the best looking and sounding game ever made. As for gameplay, the single player is a little linear but the multiplayer will surely provide you with hundreds of hours of gameplay out of the box. The multiplayer is leaps and bounds above COD although as mentioned, the single player is like the sickest war movie ever made (making it linear).

    I'm not sure why all of the COD fanboys are giving this game such a low rating. Maybe they envy the people that preordered BF3 as opposed to MW3.    … Expand
  57. Freddy87
    Oct 25, 2011
    0
    After installing Origin and waiting for 1st day patches to fiinish downloading then updating my nVidea drivers I was already fairly negative, but I thought hey, all that hype, all those pretty trailers, should be worth it in the end. right? Single Player is mixture between dull and tedious, Multiplayer is buggy and some essential features missing. I'd like to say I'd try it again in a fewAfter installing Origin and waiting for 1st day patches to fiinish downloading then updating my nVidea drivers I was already fairly negative, but I thought hey, all that hype, all those pretty trailers, should be worth it in the end. right? Single Player is mixture between dull and tedious, Multiplayer is buggy and some essential features missing. I'd like to say I'd try it again in a few months after 2 gig's worth of patches has been released, but I'm uninstalling it till then just to get rid of this spyware know as Origin.… Expand
  58. Chrill
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    Trolls are retarded. This game rocks. Graphics are the best I've ever seen on a PC game. DICE managed to make Battlefield 3 feel fresh and it doesn't feel like a Bad Company 3 at all. The sound is also the best you can get out there.
  59. Habos
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    This game is simply amazing. Nice graphics, great sound, game-play is very entertaining. The mix of infantry and vehicles, the destruction engine, the squad system and the infantry classes create a nice gaming atmosphere. I can only thank DICE for making this game.
  60. Fr0s7y
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    Absolutely fantastic game, everything that a sequel to Battlefield 2 should be. In one evening I've had more fun playing the multiplayer alone than I have with any other game, and the singleplayer is just as incredible as well.
  61. trees415
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    Brilliant game. The multiplayer, which serves as the foundation for this game, is utterly brilliant. The single player definitely has its faults, but I personally thought it was really quite good as well. Its greatest strengths are in its subtleties, something which many COD fanboys are sure to overlook. Subtleties like AI character expressions, overall accuracy in depicting how things areBrilliant game. The multiplayer, which serves as the foundation for this game, is utterly brilliant. The single player definitely has its faults, but I personally thought it was really quite good as well. Its greatest strengths are in its subtleties, something which many COD fanboys are sure to overlook. Subtleties like AI character expressions, overall accuracy in depicting how things are done in the military (Like the launch sequence in the jet mission "Going Hunting"), the sound realism, and much much more. Of course, the bugs/glitches that pop up throughout the story, along with an overy scripted gameplay and short, cliche story line are all certain to factor as detractors to an otherwise flawless new battlefield addition. However, if you're like me, a battlefield purist at heart, you consider the campaign to be nothing more than an added bonus to an otherwise complete and absolutely incredible multiplayer game that is sure to take up hundreds of hours of your time, and is likely to go down as one of the most groundbreaking games in video game history. (Note: I give this a 10 because frankly, a lot of people are giving this game a zero simply because of the single player experience, and I'm struggling to believe they aren't just trolling.)… Expand
  62. cosmonaut
    Oct 25, 2011
    9
    Pro's:
    Graphics are great. Sound is amazing. MP is fantastic. Balanced vehicles, weapons etc..

    Con's:
    Single player is respectable though forgettable, origin system makes me ask why? , no steam integration, would like an ingame browser.
  63. Pat_K
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    Huge and beautiful. The multiplayer in this game makes it more than worth it. Call of Duty has met its match (and also did in BFBC2). But now it is going to be shadowed. Don't listen to any of the negative reviews. It's more than worth the purchase.
  64. Yatagan
    Oct 25, 2011
    0
    This is not a Battlefield game. This is COD on a nicer engine, with better maps. If you like COD, you'll love this, but all die hard BF fans will get bored quickly as the lack of gameplay and focus on personal gain and unlocks clowds your vision.
  65. IICookieGII
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    Brilliant! Been playing these games since BF1942 - Always something new and this time around has personally not let the series down but strengthened it.
  66. Phyber
    Oct 25, 2011
    3
    great graphics but its NOT what i excepted from a FROSTBITE 2 engine. single player is failure all the way. in my opinion game was developed too fast to fit just before next call of duty...
  67. cmoyano
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    wants a fan of bad company 2 due to the fact that it was a console port. A good one, but still a console port and it was obvious. Ppl hating on this game now are those console noobs who like cod and the knife and gun tactic, which btw, it is not a tactic. Game looks amazing on on max, plays incredible. Yse, there are bugs, but ill be expecting a 2gb patch from dice soon and i am okwants a fan of bad company 2 due to the fact that it was a console port. A good one, but still a console port and it was obvious. Ppl hating on this game now are those console noobs who like cod and the knife and gun tactic, which btw, it is not a tactic. Game looks amazing on on max, plays incredible. Yse, there are bugs, but ill be expecting a 2gb patch from dice soon and i am ok with that. The jet scene, is probably one of gamings most beautiful moments. Beast of a game. COD fanboys, outta here, ill make sure i go and thumb it down on release date too to keep that meta critic score down.… Expand
  68. kotton
    Oct 25, 2011
    0
    After a few hours of playing it is really obvious that this is a bad company game.

    large maps, killed by small boundries clustered flag positions poor vehicle balance no public server files no mod tools more focus on graphics and unlocks, not core gameplay.
  69. Defianc4
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    DICE did a great job with this game. I honestly thought it would be worse than BF2 what with the quicker deaths and the like, but this game exceeded my expectations with fun additions like jets and other little tweaks. The single player is actually worse than BC2's, which I thought was good, though not great, but the multiplayer here is what matters. I spent 120 hours on BC2 in two months,DICE did a great job with this game. I honestly thought it would be worse than BF2 what with the quicker deaths and the like, but this game exceeded my expectations with fun additions like jets and other little tweaks. The single player is actually worse than BC2's, which I thought was good, though not great, but the multiplayer here is what matters. I spent 120 hours on BC2 in two months, and I expect to spend even more time here.… Expand
  70. PoWn3d_0704
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    Look, I realize the single player is... okay, but we aren't buying or playing the game for the single player. Least I'm not. Multiplayer is where this franchise makes it's money. And the multiplayer is amazing. The maps are huge and different, the flags are fairly placed, the guns are excellent, ect.

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

    I didn't even realize that BC2 had a singleplayer until after i had played about 60hrs of Multi. Same goes for BF3. It's a multiplayer game, and that is how I'm going to rate it. Haven't tried Co-Op yet, that's for tonight.    … Expand
  71. alexy0shi
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    Best FPS 2011. If you want to play a real FPs with wnderful graphics and imersive Mutiplayer , Solo and Coop just buy this game on PC. It will kick Call of duty moern warfare 3 ass !
  72. fabAB912
    Oct 25, 2011
    2
    There was so much hype abt this game, I thought it was going to blow me away watching all the videos. Am not much into MP, prefer campaign mode. giving it a 2 for not being even half as good as I was expecting it to be.
  73. TwsitedComplex
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    The single player was alright. But i don't play Battlefield for the single player

    The multiplayer, however, felt so much like battlefield that it hurt. It has the classic feel to it with jets, big maps, and big battles. The graphics are astonishing, by far the best graphics in a video game thus far if you play it on the PC with ultra high. The sound design is incredible and the animations    The single player was alright. But i don't play Battlefield for the single player

    The multiplayer, however, felt so much like battlefield that it hurt. It has the classic feel to it with jets, big maps, and big battles. The graphics are astonishing, by far the best graphics in a video game thus far if you play it on the PC with ultra high. The sound design is incredible and the animations are top notch

    Hands down the best shooter of 2011    … Expand
  74. RX7rage
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    This game has had so much hype surrounding it.

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

    64 player Battles are awesome, with this photo realistic environments and pethora of vehicle choices.
  75. Scarlee
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    Incredible game with incredible polish. Excellent visuals and art style and scales very well for any system. Campaign is forgettable, but what a lot of people seem to forget is that all the Battlefield games in the past (before the BC spin-offs) never shipped with any singleplayer whatsoever. It's still a fun campaign, if a bit tacked on. The MP is where it all shines. Back to our 6Incredible game with incredible polish. Excellent visuals and art style and scales very well for any system. Campaign is forgettable, but what a lot of people seem to forget is that all the Battlefield games in the past (before the BC spin-offs) never shipped with any singleplayer whatsoever. It's still a fun campaign, if a bit tacked on. The MP is where it all shines. Back to our 6 player roots, with all the infantry and vehicle combat you could want. The unlocks system is robust and well designed and goes at a perfect pace. BF3 is also tilted back in the favor of realism like BF2, instead of BC and BC2's almost arena-style shootouts. Damage is higher, hit registration is great. Excellent work, DICE!… Expand
  76. Akmar275
    Oct 25, 2011
    8
    There are so many mindless trolls giving the game a 0, it is just as bad as giving the game a perfect 10. This game has its flaws, most of which are with battlelog and the lack of BF2 features in my personal opinion. The game is still solid and deserves a good rating, but no game is perfect.
  77. PvPHut
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    0 Bugs will be fixed. DICE has a proven track record for doing so and one cannot expect that a game of this size and scope would be 100% correct on release. Single player is not why you play Battlefield 3. Single player is by far no throwaway though. The scale, detail and options on the battlefield are unique and entertaining. 32 on 32 combat allows for pockets of combat scattered0 Bugs will be fixed. DICE has a proven track record for doing so and one cannot expect that a game of this size and scope would be 100% correct on release. Single player is not why you play Battlefield 3. Single player is by far no throwaway though. The scale, detail and options on the battlefield are unique and entertaining. 32 on 32 combat allows for pockets of combat scattered throughout a massive map on the land, sea and in the air. Battlelog is a nice addition to the series with detailed statistics and integrated community feature including "Platoons". Weapon and appearance selections are far superior compared to any game in the series. Battlefield 3 is the complete FPS experience.… Expand
  78. Veritas
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    Beautiful, awesome, amazing game. Even on the 360 it shines. Not even sure why anybody would even play this game for the single player, I won't be touching it for months. Battlefield IS multiplayer, people that don't realize that are lying to themselves. The balance, depth, it's all here. It's war, not a little arena combat, which mainly COD's focus. Oh, and dedicated servers! No more oneBeautiful, awesome, amazing game. Even on the 360 it shines. Not even sure why anybody would even play this game for the single player, I won't be touching it for months. Battlefield IS multiplayer, people that don't realize that are lying to themselves. The balance, depth, it's all here. It's war, not a little arena combat, which mainly COD's focus. Oh, and dedicated servers! No more one player being better than the other due to lag. Welcome to the next phase of FPS.… Expand
  79. UtilityUknow
    Oct 25, 2011
    8
    This game is not what I have been expecting in all the trailers teasers. This game was a little bit of a downer I was hoping for so much more the single player is dissapointing what I don't like about BF3 is the button hitting like press A at the right moment but Multiplayer is the best out of the game and it scores best out of the game the Multiplayer is really months of fun I can't giveThis game is not what I have been expecting in all the trailers teasers. This game was a little bit of a downer I was hoping for so much more the single player is dissapointing what I don't like about BF3 is the button hitting like press A at the right moment but Multiplayer is the best out of the game and it scores best out of the game the Multiplayer is really months of fun I can't give it a 10 it doesn't deserve it but what it does deserve is a big 8 and I don't think MW3 will do any better. DICE really worked hard on this new Frostbite 2.0 engine ofcourse it isn't perfect because it is new if you say MW2,3 never has this problem your right because it uses an outdated engine from what 2007? Ofcourse that is all fixed DICE good job this game is worth buying!… Expand
  80. Bromacia
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    To help balance the score from all these trolls. I have not played the multiplayer yet, but the Single player definitely got me on my seat. It's been awhile since i had this epic feeling. Plus the technology that supports Battlefield 3 is amazing without a doubt.
  81. RelaxThereIsNoG
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    Just had to drop a review in here to counterbalance Zanadar the might bridge troll's review. Single player is single player, I'm not a fan of single player games, but it does the job. The graphics are superb, even my girlfriend goes "holy **** that's almost real looking.

    Where BF3 really shines is it's multiplayer. The graphics and sound are out of this world awesome. This is a game that    Just had to drop a review in here to counterbalance Zanadar the might bridge troll's review. Single player is single player, I'm not a fan of single player games, but it does the job. The graphics are superb, even my girlfriend goes "holy **** that's almost real looking.

    Where BF3 really shines is it's multiplayer. The graphics and sound are out of this world awesome. This is a game that I can see myself playing for years to come, which makes me really glad to have switched from console to PC. If this game doesn't get goty ,I'm going to punch a small kitten until it does.    … Expand
  82. 800hamsters
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    This is one of the greatest fps experiences with the most stunning fps graphics I've seen this side of Crysis. It has a multiplayer that continues the excellence of Battlefield 2, but builds upon it even further and a single player experience to match it.
  83. rjbman93
    Oct 25, 2011
    9
    Battlefield 3, put simply, is a multiplayer game. It has a single player campaign, but it's nothing compared to multiplayer. Singleplayer is a heavily scripted campaign that, while it looks great, is terribly linear. I felt like it was a better graphics version of Call of Duty.

    Multiplayer is where it shines. If you've played previous Battlefield games, it's similar to that. I felt like    Battlefield 3, put simply, is a multiplayer game. It has a single player campaign, but it's nothing compared to multiplayer. Singleplayer is a heavily scripted campaign that, while it looks great, is terribly linear. I felt like it was a better graphics version of Call of Duty.

    Multiplayer is where it shines. If you've played previous Battlefield games, it's similar to that. I felt like the damage of weapons was a little higher than BC2, but other than that it's mostly the same gameplay. If you've not played Battlefield before, I'd still recommend this game. Keep in mind that it is not Call of Duty, so don't expect it to be like CoD. If anything, I'd say it's in between CounterStrike and Call of Duty.

    All in all, a must buy for FPS lovers.    … Expand
  84. Zzgashi
    Oct 25, 2011
    7
    Amazing graphics, and the best environmental sound I have ever heard. The single player campaign shows off a lot of weapons and has a pretty cool story (though the big plot twist at the end makes no sense). The real meat of any Battlefield game however is the multiplayer, and DICE has had a long time to polish and perfect their formula. The game would be an easy 10/10 if it weren't forAmazing graphics, and the best environmental sound I have ever heard. The single player campaign shows off a lot of weapons and has a pretty cool story (though the big plot twist at the end makes no sense). The real meat of any Battlefield game however is the multiplayer, and DICE has had a long time to polish and perfect their formula. The game would be an easy 10/10 if it weren't for one thing. Battlelog is a website (basically Facebook for guns) that you are forced to go to every time you want to find a game. The server browser is a part of the web page, and it can't detect server Ping. So you just have to pick and guess with your servers (most of the time the lag is unplayable). On top of that the website takes forever to connect, load, and finally launch the actual game.exe which then proceeds to load some more. I felt like I spent more time looking for a playable game than actually playing.… Expand
  85. Sum41fan
    Oct 25, 2011
    8
    The best multiplayer game I have ever played in my life (Huge maps, lot of them, great graphic and sound, good leveling system), vehicles. I don´t care bout singleplayer, so it won´t ruin my score. Great job DICE!!!
  86. Kraftwurm
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    Most anticipated game of teh year for me. I lost myself in Battlefield 2 and hope to do the same with the sequel. Probably will end up buying the PC version as well as the 360 version. Not may games where I do this.
  87. jej0584
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    Great Game enjoyed the Multiplayer Must have if you like a real MP experience not a second rate run and gun FPS . I know Most will be disappointed with SP but the Multiplayer is well worth it
  88. dofuz
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    Awesome mp and a decent sp, some bugs and issues are still plaguing some ppl but they should get fixed overtime. If you played open beta and liked it, you will love final release.
  89. GottFaust
    Oct 25, 2011
    3
    Let me preface this by saying that the multiplayer (which is why people buy battlefield games) is amazing. It's better in every way than it's predecessors. The graphics are phenomenal and it runs quite well on a modern PC. The controls are tight, responsive, and make sense. Granted the singleplayer leaves a lot to be desired but, then again, this is a battlefield game. You have to expectLet me preface this by saying that the multiplayer (which is why people buy battlefield games) is amazing. It's better in every way than it's predecessors. The graphics are phenomenal and it runs quite well on a modern PC. The controls are tight, responsive, and make sense. Granted the singleplayer leaves a lot to be desired but, then again, this is a battlefield game. You have to expect sub-par single-player experiences in battlefield games. Why did I give this game a 3 after praising it so highly? Origin. Origin is probably the worst idea to ever come out of the cesspool of bad ideas called EA. It's laggy. It's buggy. It's slow. It crashes more than RAGE did on an ATI card at launch. It's in no way, shape, or form user friendly. It records and sends entirely too much personal information to EA. Worst of all: all EA games released on the PC from this point will only be available on this utter pile of garbage. Sorry DICE, you've lost a long time customer by agreeing to use this sorry excuse for an "online platform."… Expand
  90. geekofband007
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    I got Battlefield 3 last night for xbox 360. Like many people, i was super super excited. I played Battlfield 1942, Battlefield 2 (and expansions), Battlefield 1943, Battlefield Heroes, Battlefield Bad Company and Bad Company 2 and the Battlefield 3 Beta. I've had a lot of Battlefield experiences. I put it into my xbox and downloaded the 163mb update and installed it to my hard drive toI got Battlefield 3 last night for xbox 360. Like many people, i was super super excited. I played Battlfield 1942, Battlefield 2 (and expansions), Battlefield 1943, Battlefield Heroes, Battlefield Bad Company and Bad Company 2 and the Battlefield 3 Beta. I've had a lot of Battlefield experiences. I put it into my xbox and downloaded the 163mb update and installed it to my hard drive to get the HD packages (all that took about 20 minutes). After I got my code activated (something i'm not happy about (they don't allow free multiplayer basically i could be wrong though)). I jumped into a multiplayer game and the first thing I did was jump into a jet and it was fantastic! I got into a dogfight with another guy and got my first kill. I really missed planes in battlefield. Ok, back to what I was talking about, when i finally got on the ground I moved the controller around and noticed the gun movement and overall movement was much more fluid then the beta. I found a couple people and killed them, the guns felt great and the hit markers worked better then in the beta. I jumped into a tank and took out a couple people till I was disabled and eventually killed by a couple bad guys. The graphics are excellent, the guns look great, you look and the sun and the sun glare is very realistic and there is glare off of pieces of the environment. Now, the graphics are obviously not as good as PC but if you play this for PS3 or XBOX 360, you will not be disappointed. I was very happy with the multiplayer and if you enjoy first person shooter multiplayer then this is a must have. One of the best multiplayer experiences I have ever had. Brings me back to the times of Battlefield 2 I have no played the singleplayer campaign yet so this is simply a review for Multiplayer.… Expand
  91. heryx
    Oct 25, 2011
    9
    It's a great game, don't get me wrong, FPS's games have a same story, this have graphics, multiplayer, sound, but don't have a good single player, so, it doesn't deserves a perfect note.
  92. Ranmauzo
    Oct 25, 2011
    5
    Terrible, inexcusable single-player. Crappy multiplayer netcode. Another proof that FPS games are considered an excuse for mediocrity because terrible CoD kiddies will pay for it no matter how crappy. All these 10 ratings might as well be ignored, the single player is so terrible every review should be brought down at least 4 points.
  93. Kalvo
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    FROSTBITE 2 is awesome. Cool story, epic moments and the better multiplayer in years. Single player is a huge improvement from Bad company 2. Excellent and reallistic sound effects
  94. randyzie
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    Game of the year, four words that WILL describe this game. Right as it stands, it needs a little server side work, Improved loading times(on ultra), minor adjustments to simple things like giving orders or server options. I easily give it a 10/10 because as It stands DICE have blown me away, and I had high expectations from the start. I played the alpha and beta and thought a 9/10 was aGame of the year, four words that WILL describe this game. Right as it stands, it needs a little server side work, Improved loading times(on ultra), minor adjustments to simple things like giving orders or server options. I easily give it a 10/10 because as It stands DICE have blown me away, and I had high expectations from the start. I played the alpha and beta and thought a 9/10 was a good score but this passes that. I can see myself playing this for years to come. Keep up the great work DICE, and keep those patches coming.… Expand
  95. jkneuper
    Oct 25, 2011
    2
    It's a team based, squad focused, tactical shooter. The year of its release is 2011. It's on the platform that invented online multiplayer and pioneered real time voice chat. And you can't talk to your squad.

    How are you supposed to work as a team when you can't communicate? It's quite a shame really. The graphics are amazing, the gunplay feels good, the maps and objectives seem like    It's a team based, squad focused, tactical shooter. The year of its release is 2011. It's on the platform that invented online multiplayer and pioneered real time voice chat. And you can't talk to your squad.

    How are you supposed to work as a team when you can't communicate?

    It's quite a shame really. The graphics are amazing, the gunplay feels good, the maps and objectives seem like they could be fun. I'd probably rate the game an 8 or higher if it had this absolutely essential feature. But without communication, I might as well be playing a single player game with bots. I'm deeply disappointed.    … Expand
  96. Travie
    Oct 25, 2011
    5
    First off, I have to say that the multiplayer is actually quite good in many ways, and many of the beta bugs were fixed. Now, for the bad... many weren't. Sometimes animations don't load properly and you will see some members of your team just hang there floating from point A to point B, other times after you land a kill the enemy will just stay there in ready position. I only encounteredFirst off, I have to say that the multiplayer is actually quite good in many ways, and many of the beta bugs were fixed. Now, for the bad... many weren't. Sometimes animations don't load properly and you will see some members of your team just hang there floating from point A to point B, other times after you land a kill the enemy will just stay there in ready position. I only encountered those bugs maybe twice each in 3 hours of gameplay, but it was still quite annoying. Then I have to mention the singleplayer. It was candidly... awful. QTEs every few minutes of gameplay, enemies spawned in two at a time from spawn points that were clearly in view, voice acting that was sub par. I know most people don't play Battlefield for the singleplayer, but every single other Battlefield game had a GREAT singleplayer experience attached, making it all the more disappointing.

    Lastly Origin. Any game that forces you to use third party software for all gameplay immediately gets a a negative mark, but Origin is one of the worst offenders that I've seen. It collects personal information about your hard drive and what games you have installs, what you play, and how long you play it. In systems like steam this is a non-issue, because steam doesn't collect and use this information, but EA does not have that moral hangup. If not for Origin this would be a solid 7/10, if not for the bad singleplayer 8.5/10.    … Expand
  97. datoriprogram
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    Battleield 3 is the best FPS I have ever played. With an incredible multiplayer experience (as expected obvously), it also delivers a awesome singleplayer. Once again DICE has proven to be one of the best developers out there. Graphics, gameplay, lifetime etc. will make this game one of the best of the year.

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

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

    Incredible, 10/10    … Expand
  98. str8pNOsh8ke
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    Three words buy this game. To the haters upgrade your computer these are the best graphics of the series. Best BF ever! MW fans, BF is taking over! Amd phenom 4 Xfx 6970 with eyefinity! The war game I've always wanted, mind blowing! Hope this was helpful
  99. Flight777
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    This game is a worthy successor of all the other Battlefield games, what I do like is that they gave the singleplayer some more attention this time. Double the fun! The game details are amazing, like many have seen in the beta you can customize your weapon every bit and do I have to explain more about detail if we talk about nozzle flash suppressors? :-) Furthermore, I really like the factThis game is a worthy successor of all the other Battlefield games, what I do like is that they gave the singleplayer some more attention this time. Double the fun! The game details are amazing, like many have seen in the beta you can customize your weapon every bit and do I have to explain more about detail if we talk about nozzle flash suppressors? :-) Furthermore, I really like the fact that lights can finally be useful in combat by blinding people (same goes for lasers). Just go play it, I can't express the details and value of this game on paper. If you are looking for a game that you can play for a while without getting bored, BF3 is definitely your game to pick!… Expand
  100. Horrux
    Oct 25, 2011
    9
    Epic greatness. I took 0.5 off the perfect score due to the campaign being a little bit on the rushed side, and 0.5 due to some bugs remaining. Which is really harsh given that reviewers out there tend to ignore the bugs (rightly so I guess, given that they are usually addressed in patches, which then make the game technically great).

    Graphics, gameplay, sound, the engine, it's all    Epic greatness. I took 0.5 off the perfect score due to the campaign being a little bit on the rushed side, and 0.5 due to some bugs remaining. Which is really harsh given that reviewers out there tend to ignore the bugs (rightly so I guess, given that they are usually addressed in patches, which then make the game technically great).

    Graphics, gameplay, sound, the engine, it's all crazy-great. Don't listen to the bashers who give low scores. This game has BY FAR the best graphics, gameplay, sound and overall engine of any shooter ever released before. It would get a 10, I mean a real, full-fledged TEN ON TEN which means nothing short of revolutionary and PERFECT at the same time, if not for the two small flaws I reported on at first. EPIC GREATNESS I say, this can will keep you coming back for 1,000 hours or more.    … Expand
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#8 Best PC Game of 2011
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#6 Most Discussed PC Game of 2011
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#5 Most Shared PC Game of 2011

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 61 Critic Reviews

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