Battlefield 3

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7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 5642 Ratings

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  1. ToxicMonkey
    Oct 28, 2011
    10
    Do NOT listen to any review rating this game below 7. They are NOT honest. They will rate it low because they are upset with either their inability to play the game well, or because they had problems with it upon launch.
    Had to register just to review it a 10 to outweigh these trolls somewhat.
  2. lingeringguns
    Oct 28, 2011
    10
    While the singleplayer campaign may be uninspired it is still an excellent showpiece for the amazing things the Frostbite 2 engine can do and it's an entertaining enough tutorial for the real meat of the game, the multiplayer.

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

    Multiplayer is where Battlefield has always excelled and this is without a doubt the best multiplayer shooter experience to date, and most likely the best you will see this year. Aside from some issues with the operation of the server browser the game gets everything right. The sound design is incredible, maps are beautiful to look at and exquisitely balanced, shooting feels spot on and the class system provides enough depth and strategy to keep you playing for a very long time.    … Expand
  3. DaN_HouSeR_82
    Oct 28, 2011
    10
    BF3 has a complexity and variety never seen before. I've been a COD fan since 2004, but I'm a grown man now. I needed something more. Like jumping in a helicopter loaded with your buddies shooting buildings apart while you land on the ROOF of that building and then all running out shooting everything in sight. Nothing compares. Not even close! Look at the reviews and how you can justBF3 has a complexity and variety never seen before. I've been a COD fan since 2004, but I'm a grown man now. I needed something more. Like jumping in a helicopter loaded with your buddies shooting buildings apart while you land on the ROOF of that building and then all running out shooting everything in sight. Nothing compares. Not even close! Look at the reviews and how you can just picture kids crying about how their favorite game is nothing but the same crap every year. Why? BF3 is a better game, PLAY IT and stop crying!… Expand
  4. Scribblette
    Oct 28, 2011
    10
    Multiplayer so far has been as incredible as always. Needs to have colorblind support added - but they've already said they will do this. Remember, singleplayer action is always meant to be a tutorial! The action was fine, the fighter jet sequence BLEW ME AWAY and had me cheering. However, the single player story ending was very weak IMHO (it didn't actually even 'end' properly, it justMultiplayer so far has been as incredible as always. Needs to have colorblind support added - but they've already said they will do this. Remember, singleplayer action is always meant to be a tutorial! The action was fine, the fighter jet sequence BLEW ME AWAY and had me cheering. However, the single player story ending was very weak IMHO (it didn't actually even 'end' properly, it just cuts to black and you're left without any resolution). I definitely preferred the story in Bad Company 2 - there was much more love for the characters.… Expand
  5. Pierogi210
    Oct 28, 2011
    10
    This is a solid game from single player to co-op to multiplayer. The single player is just another fps single player. There is nothing special about it but fun to play. Co-op is a little different and more fun. The multiplayer is where BF3 shines.
  6. Tigra
    Oct 29, 2011
    10
    Despite of sad first days, when I can't launch Battlefield due to Origin's bug with preorders and constant CTDs due to outdated video card BIOS, overall impression is - brilliant.

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

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

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

    Definitely, BF3 is worth its money. SP 8/10, MP 10/10. Because singleplayer is just sweet addition to Battlefield, my final score for it - 10.    … Expand
  7. demigod143
    Nov 2, 2011
    10
    Battlefield 3 is what it should be. A real shooter game with heavy realistic graphics and great multiplayer. The single player is beautifully done and the entire system is perfect. If they take out the EA spyware, this would be a perfect game. With the PC's excellent graphics, this game should please fans and newbies of Battlefield and Call of Duty fans alike too!
  8. JakJohn
    Oct 29, 2011
    10
    ...and if BFBC2 was a great game as a online first person shooter game for multiplaying on the PC platform. the BF3 is much more than a improvement to the previous work. and i bet you people who dislike this game are more console geeks than hardcore PC GAMERs. shout out to dice who surrendered us from playin CoD (basically cod4) which i was really boring to play more.
  9. sledgecock89
    Oct 29, 2011
    10
    i cant believe the biased reviews on here.cod fanboys complaining abotu a game they didnt buy. the multiplayer is betterthan cod4 the graphics are top notch campaign was great cod sucks.
  10. hardjensen1
    Oct 29, 2011
    10
    its a shame codfanboys are ruining the user reviews. whats funny is its still higher than the cod / black ops user reviews lol. a 10/10 and much more than a 60$ map pack, which is what every call of duty game after 4 is
  11. Toninho87
    Oct 29, 2011
    10
    The perfect FPS... BUY IT! MW3 = CONTROL C + CONTROL V of MW2, the prensent and the future is BATTLEFIELD! great game single player amazing, multiplayer also amazing. so much better than the beta this is a great game and i think dice have really outdone themselves
  12. SuperGawl
    Oct 29, 2011
    10
    I think this game is AWESOME! 64 players online battles are insane! It's pretty much what I expected. I've only played bad company 2 and bf2 on console. After getting use to the PC controls and the maps and everything this game is AMAZING! Glad i pre-ordered it. Gonna be taking up a lot of my down time.
  13. alegimi
    Oct 30, 2011
    10
    The most successful of the game SAYS: excellent technical sector, as the sound. Excellent gameplay and 64 provide a wide players fun. Only the short single player can affect the final evaluation of the game, which would be better to just evaluating the multiplayer. But we are talking about Battlefield, a game that is based on the experience online. FANTASTIC!
  14. zocker
    Oct 30, 2011
    10
    oh no... I'm a big fan of BF2. but BF3 is so boring.
    I can't believe that. I want my money back.
    my friends and I quitted the game after 2 hours of disappointment.
    what's up with EA?
  15. Thunderballs
    Oct 30, 2011
    10
    If you're looking for a single-player title, this game isn't for you. However, the multiplayer represents an intriguing and long-term potential for this game. Every map is unique and offers different play styles. This game is essentially the best game I have bought in the last 5 years. I can see myself playing this game for a long time to come. #1 game of 2011 in my opinion. A definiteIf you're looking for a single-player title, this game isn't for you. However, the multiplayer represents an intriguing and long-term potential for this game. Every map is unique and offers different play styles. This game is essentially the best game I have bought in the last 5 years. I can see myself playing this game for a long time to come. #1 game of 2011 in my opinion. A definite buy! Worth the money!… Expand
  16. Peddarn
    Oct 30, 2011
    10
    This IS the perfect shooter. Do not believe what the Cod-fanboys and braindead "BF-veterans" are saying. This IS perfection. It is hard to put to words how amazingly, astonoshingly awesome this game is, all i can say is: GREAT job Dice/EA, this IS superior to all other FPS-games. Buying COD instead of BF3 this season is the dumbest thing you can do.
  17. HOV4RD
    Aug 25, 2012
    10
    one of the best game ever. the graphic is amazing and the game it self is epic
  18. aw1
    Oct 31, 2011
    10
    I'm playing on pc on ultra settings. This is the best fps ever. This game has the best visuals I have ever seen in a computer game. I just can't believe it what I'm seeing it is so good. I love that you die so quickly. It is so real. ....I DO NOT get all the complaints about this game... I really don't. Ok, I need to go back to the battlefield...
  19. jasam
    Oct 31, 2011
    10
    amazing graphic and sound... lame SP, and awful MP game crashes every 15min... costumer service isn't doing a thing! it is bugged as hell, if you are smart enough DO NOT BUY IT!!! give it a month or two,,, origing is usefull as beta browser can be usefull, forums are swarming with complaints, petitions... etc. and EA&Dice aren't doing a thing to sort it out. First&last time i preorderedamazing graphic and sound... lame SP, and awful MP game crashes every 15min... costumer service isn't doing a thing! it is bugged as hell, if you are smart enough DO NOT BUY IT!!! give it a month or two,,, origing is usefull as beta browser can be usefull, forums are swarming with complaints, petitions... etc. and EA&Dice aren't doing a thing to sort it out. First&last time i preordered something. NEVER AGAIN!!… Expand
  20. cdude93
    Oct 31, 2011
    10
    Anyone who knows anything about the Battlefield franchise knows that it's all about the multiplayer, and in that regard it is AMAZING! It has been a long time since a game has kept me up until 4:30am on a weeknight, but being a zombie at work the next day was worth every torturous second because I was having an absolute blast playing online. People will criticize the single player (I can'tAnyone who knows anything about the Battlefield franchise knows that it's all about the multiplayer, and in that regard it is AMAZING! It has been a long time since a game has kept me up until 4:30am on a weeknight, but being a zombie at work the next day was worth every torturous second because I was having an absolute blast playing online. People will criticize the single player (I can't speak to that, as I haven't wasted my time on anything but multiplayer), however I can definitely say this: The graphics, audio, and gameplay mechanics are so nicely done and work in concert perfectly to create an immersion that most single player campaigns struggle to replicate. You will believe you are truly in the SH*T, trust me!… Expand
  21. SANMAN
    Oct 31, 2011
    10
    While the single player campaign was drab and very much there only to appease the CoD crowd, the heart of Battlefield is alive and kicking! Multiplayer is beautiful and engaging with jets flying overhead and tanks rumbling past fighting over capture points and M-Coms. The unlock system is familiar and enticing always pushing you to play one more match to get that next weapon or add-on. TheWhile the single player campaign was drab and very much there only to appease the CoD crowd, the heart of Battlefield is alive and kicking! Multiplayer is beautiful and engaging with jets flying overhead and tanks rumbling past fighting over capture points and M-Coms. The unlock system is familiar and enticing always pushing you to play one more match to get that next weapon or add-on. The shooting mechanics are truly amazing realistic weapon handling and bullet physics make every engagement truly feel dangerous and rarely does a death feel cheap. Tanks handle like a dream heavy and cumbersome but with the ability to trade handling for speed at the press of a button it makes some pretty tactical options open up, stay and fight or pop a smoke screen and reverse full speed. Helicopters are perfect, subtle movements lead to victory but playing like it's an arcade game with see you nose diving into the earth. Jets are finicky but perform well, as of writing this they are pretty hard to get kills with early on and my only advice is try it out and if you aren't too hot stick with it it has a serious learning curve.

    Overall Battlefield 3 is an amazing game that SHOULD NOT BE MISSED if you're a shooter fan! Call of Duty fan boys will bash it and in all honesty as a CoD player myself (not a big fan, just a player) they shouldn't! Both games will be good (in there own ways) but for the ultimate skill based (not twitch based) gameplay experience you owe it to yourself to pick up BF3 and have a awesome time online!    … Expand
  22. gatzuga
    Nov 1, 2011
    10
    Absolutely great game, overwhelming maps and special effects, sound perfectly clear and realistic! I'm a fan of battlefield series for years but this is more than I've expected, Great job DICE and keep up the good work!
  23. Unknown22
    Dec 15, 2011
    10
    I play this on te ps3 and it looks amazing, But when i played this on the pc, Ithe graphics looks frickin awesome!!!! Everything is fine. in the game. The multiplayer was less glitchy than the multiplayer in console version.
  24. Modernmin
    Nov 2, 2011
    10
    Ignore these fools who give it a bad score, they REALLY don't know what they are talking about and need to get a life. Very good game, you WON'T be disappointed.

    PS. Why do you think the critic reviews are ALL positive?
  25. Icarusmk2
    Nov 2, 2011
    10
    Graphics: 10/10
    - The graphics in Battlefield 3 is definitely the one to beat in 2011, nothing else that has been released to date comes close. Frostbite 2 engine is amazing. Not only are the maps huge (* compared with Battlefield Bad Company 2), they are quite varied.
    Sound: 9.5/10 - Its awesome! Nothing like hearing the sounds of bullets whizzing by your head, deafening explosions that    Graphics: 10/10
    - The graphics in Battlefield 3 is definitely the one to beat in 2011, nothing else that has been released to date comes close. Frostbite 2 engine is amazing. Not only are the maps huge (* compared with Battlefield Bad Company 2), they are quite varied.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Tense, deep game play. Pretty does even come close. Sound literally blows you away. DICE rolled a 6.
  29. Killertudse
    Nov 3, 2011
    10
    The graphic of this game is 10/10
    The gameplay of this game is 10/10
    The singl-player and multiplayer is just 10/10 This game is freaking amazingly and beautiful.. So i don't understand where all the complainers come from, i also bought this on release and yeah you couldn't release it? But so what, you could play it the next day who cares.. Just because they experienced some troubles with    The graphic of this game is 10/10
    The gameplay of this game is 10/10
    The singl-player and multiplayer is just 10/10
    This game is freaking amazingly and beautiful.. So i don't understand where all the complainers come from, i also bought this on release and yeah you couldn't release it? But so what, you could play it the next day who cares.. Just because they experienced some troubles with their server doesn't mean the game is bad!!!    … Expand
  30. DigitalVeil
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Game is stunning all around. Already logged about 20 hours into multiplayer and I feel like I've barely scratched the surface. Job well done DICE. Job well done.
  31. JasonLasse
    Nov 4, 2011
    10
    This game ... is AWESOME. Maybe if you're a cod fanboy, you won't like it. But if you're a real Battlefield gamer, then THIS IS the game for you! It's like BF2 with more awesomeness.
  32. 4newsit
    Nov 4, 2011
    10
    Battlefield 3 is a masterpiece, one of those titles that should be savored with the right commitment and tenacity, challenging the ability of each player to master a weapon or a vehicle in the middle of a military conflict from the roots of terrorism. DICE has set up a single player campaign, though not chaotic and film, clean design, with dramatic and memorable moments both for theBattlefield 3 is a masterpiece, one of those titles that should be savored with the right commitment and tenacity, challenging the ability of each player to master a weapon or a vehicle in the middle of a military conflict from the roots of terrorism. DICE has set up a single player campaign, though not chaotic and film, clean design, with dramatic and memorable moments both for the variety of gameplay are experienced as both scenes, aiming to prepare the player for the theater of war in the online challenges , how rich and fun thanks to the great variety of maps and evocative, the presence of vehicles and a pretty good character customization. Very fun co-op, who sins only because of its brevity. What is Battlefield 3 brings players to experience a mature themed game for the single player campaign and online multiplayer that reflects the unique and inimitable spirit of the Swedish team to continue in the direction of putting together the players who like to compete in clashes fire for a long time and large scale.

    http://www.4news.it/9520-recensione-battlefield-3.php    … Expand
  33. Eberhardt
    Nov 5, 2011
    10
    People must realize this is a new Battlefield game, not a BF2 remake... That said, this is one of the best shooters I ever played, the game still have a lot of bugs that I know will be patched "soon" but it contains a lot of stuff to be unlocked during game play, making people use not only a single weapon... The single player is short, is only made to be better than the main BFPeople must realize this is a new Battlefield game, not a BF2 remake... That said, this is one of the best shooters I ever played, the game still have a lot of bugs that I know will be patched "soon" but it contains a lot of stuff to be unlocked during game play, making people use not only a single weapon... The single player is short, is only made to be better than the main BF series rival, but the MP again is unbeatable...… Expand
  34. lostinspacex
    Nov 6, 2011
    10
    As always DICE keeps innovating in games , a great campaign short in time but with high intensity makes the game enjoyable , frostbite 2.0 the most realistic game engine of the time + the best multiplayer experience characteristic of battlefield games
  35. Xblade_Power
    Nov 7, 2011
    10
    Best multi-player game since ET:Quake Wars, best game engine out there, intense 64 player conquest or 32 player objective based rush and fast paced 24 player team deathmatch, there is a game mode for all players.
    The single player campaign is what you can expect from a call of duty game, very short cinematic story. Overall a very enjoyable game with hours to spend online.
  36. fowlerj
    Nov 7, 2011
    10
    I have yet to play any other game that has so many options for how to play it. Last night I was jumping the jeep from control point to control point, running guys over here and there, laughing as I got more and more air. When I want to snipe I just sit back find a corner and plink away. When I want to win the game I go assault and stand back one grenade radius from my guys pushingI have yet to play any other game that has so many options for how to play it. Last night I was jumping the jeep from control point to control point, running guys over here and there, laughing as I got more and more air. When I want to snipe I just sit back find a corner and plink away. When I want to win the game I go assault and stand back one grenade radius from my guys pushing rezzing them to victory. I don't know if I'll get board. I haven't even started to run the map with just my knife in hand! The engine is fantastic. I watch previews for other shooters and I'm scared for the developers with the bar set so high.… Expand
  37. Faelun
    Nov 7, 2011
    10
    Quite honestly one of the single greatest multiplayer games in existence. This game puts a large emphasis on team based and cooperative play, if you're a lone wolf this game is not for you. Also to those who complain about the single player, if you're buying this game to play its single player save yourself the 60$ and just don't buy it, your money will be better spent elsewhere. This gameQuite honestly one of the single greatest multiplayer games in existence. This game puts a large emphasis on team based and cooperative play, if you're a lone wolf this game is not for you. Also to those who complain about the single player, if you're buying this game to play its single player save yourself the 60$ and just don't buy it, your money will be better spent elsewhere. This game is THE KING of FPS games, you'll never want to touch another CoD game again after playing this.… Expand
  38. Draco0806
    Nov 7, 2011
    10
    During the beta I had my disbeliefs and disappointments about the game. Thinking about the helicopter controls and new game mechanics essentially. However on release I had a pleasant surprise. The game became much more polished and the new "feared" features turned out to be absolutely working, and easy to getting used to. Overall, it is not only a worthy installment of the series, butDuring the beta I had my disbeliefs and disappointments about the game. Thinking about the helicopter controls and new game mechanics essentially. However on release I had a pleasant surprise. The game became much more polished and the new "feared" features turned out to be absolutely working, and easy to getting used to. Overall, it is not only a worthy installment of the series, but imho. the best Battlefield experience so far. I've bought a new vga for it and it totally worth it. I am quite sure fans of the series will be entertained for the next years to come.… Expand
  39. QuincyS
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    Great game, it has an awesome multiplayer i am really enjoying it and battlelog isn't all that bad it's quite handy if you ask me. Single player isn't that good though but that's not the reason at all why i bought the game but single player still gives you a nice impression of the great physics and graphics of the game wich is cool. The co-op is really good aswell nice teamwork featuresGreat game, it has an awesome multiplayer i am really enjoying it and battlelog isn't all that bad it's quite handy if you ask me. Single player isn't that good though but that's not the reason at all why i bought the game but single player still gives you a nice impression of the great physics and graphics of the game wich is cool. The co-op is really good aswell nice teamwork features and it is really fun to do.… Expand
  40. CosmicDeath
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    Really awesome game. Everything about this game is amazing. The campaign, while short, had an interesting story and was pretty realistic. I was into it. Co-op is fun because you get to unlock new weapons for use in multiplayer. Multiplayer itself looks and sounds amazing. The graphics are beautiful, the maps look fantastic. Heck, even the guns and character models look great. Every singleReally awesome game. Everything about this game is amazing. The campaign, while short, had an interesting story and was pretty realistic. I was into it. Co-op is fun because you get to unlock new weapons for use in multiplayer. Multiplayer itself looks and sounds amazing. The graphics are beautiful, the maps look fantastic. Heck, even the guns and character models look great. Every single explosion and gunshot in this game makes it seem like you're actually there on the battlefield. Buy this game.… Expand
  41. ChrisSwede
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    Singleplayer part is OK and what you expect from similar games like CoD but multiplayer is where BF3 shines and it's amazing how much fun this game is with a good team. The sound effects and the graphics outclass anything else on the market and adds extra value to the experience.
  42. The14th
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    I had to wait 6 years for this game, and I can honestly say it was worth the wait. For all the talk of hiccups, I've been able to play reliably other than a server bump (can find that in any game) and some initial problems with the graphics engine. The biggest problem I've had is getting into the servers I want, unfortunately server queues are turned off as they interacted weird with theI had to wait 6 years for this game, and I can honestly say it was worth the wait. For all the talk of hiccups, I've been able to play reliably other than a server bump (can find that in any game) and some initial problems with the graphics engine. The biggest problem I've had is getting into the servers I want, unfortunately server queues are turned off as they interacted weird with the matchmaker.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    This has been a bit rambling, and is not a "true review", but I just wanted to address the general shifts in gameplay in the new BF. I can't really get enough of the game, and I am thankful Back to Karkand is coming out at the end of the semester. If you still haven't bought the game, then you're probably lucky in missing the typical launch bugs. If I was smart, I'd wait until after the first patch cycle for every new game before I buy. But I just had to get back on the battlefield.    … Expand
  43. OcraM-SA
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    For an unrivaled multiplayer experience with the best sound and visuals in the business, BF3 is undoubtedly the game to get!

    There is no other game out there in which you can destroy and tank using a jet, and then parachute to the ground to capture an objective after you have been shot down by an AA. Once capturing the point a squad-mate can come pick you up in a little bird to take you    For an unrivaled multiplayer experience with the best sound and visuals in the business, BF3 is undoubtedly the game to get!

    There is no other game out there in which you can destroy and tank using a jet, and then parachute to the ground to capture an objective after you have been shot down by an AA. Once capturing the point a squad-mate can come pick you up in a little bird to take you to your next objective, while you fire RPG's at the enemy vehicles below!

    Simply put, you will experience so many naturally occurring epic, adrenalin fueled, moments in this game that no other online shooter can even hope to match.    … Expand
  44. Stasismind
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    As a Battlefield veteran, this game is beyond my expectations. It blew me away, altough the singleplayer was disappointing, it's a nice showcase for the FB2.0 engine, on sidenote: who plays BF for it's singleplayer? The game is great and worth the hype!
  45. SyncV2
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    An outstanding teamwork based battlefield simulation, complete with tanks, jeeps, jets and helicopters. Single player campaign is great with stunning visuals and intense action in the air land and tank. A definite buy in my books.
  46. Selarne
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Played the beta for the game, and have been playing the game since release. I haven't yet started the SP (saving that for a rainy day/a day without internet), but the multiplayer is fantastic. The customisation availiable is astonishing and enables a massive range of builds over four different "classes". The graphics are fantastic if you have a good computer (mine isn't top of the rangePlayed the beta for the game, and have been playing the game since release. I haven't yet started the SP (saving that for a rainy day/a day without internet), but the multiplayer is fantastic. The customisation availiable is astonishing and enables a massive range of builds over four different "classes". The graphics are fantastic if you have a good computer (mine isn't top of the range but still runs on high/ultra without a problem). The actual gameplay is great, from conquest to rush and even team deathmatch there are plenty of game types to keep you interested. What sets this game apart from other FPS is you actually feel like you're on a battlefield.… Expand
  47. Loque_k
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    I have to offset the horrible ratings of 0 for this game as it clearly does not deserve it. DICE have put all of their experience and effort into this game to make something special that can be played in a variety of ways by the deadline set (I highly recommend co-op with a friend using a microphone!!). More updates are going to refine this Multiplayer and having Battlelog separate meansI have to offset the horrible ratings of 0 for this game as it clearly does not deserve it. DICE have put all of their experience and effort into this game to make something special that can be played in a variety of ways by the deadline set (I highly recommend co-op with a friend using a microphone!!). More updates are going to refine this Multiplayer and having Battlelog separate means we can have quicker updates to the joining elements of the actual game.

    As will all multiplayer games, don't expect to just join a random server and be at the right skill level - or think that playing on a 64 player server can feel lonely without people on communications (either using Battlelog or a 3rd party app). Use the filters and look at the options that the servers provide and you will find exactly what you are looking for with this game.

    Origin is clearly an exceptionally horrible application, but I feel it hasn't got anything to do with DICE or the Game. I have researched the permissions the application uses and have ensured personal content is kept away from it. I would easily give Origin a negative score -10 and will help protest against the violation of privacy it imposes on its users.    … Expand
  48. Paradoxed
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    The best new FPS this year, hands down. The campaign is more or less a spectacularly better looking version of a Call of Duty campaign. There is little to story or plot cohesion, but if you did not find this a problem in CoD, you won't here. Visuals are stunning, as if I need to tell you. The multiplayer experience, vehicles in all, is as good as one can hope for.
  49. WEDhicks
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    Graphics on this game are stunning. The animation are also top notch. Sound in this game is like I never heard before; absolutely fabulous. Then there is the whole destruction engine which isn't all that dynamic as DICE want us to believe but still there is no single shooter out there which can match this.

    Yes there are some bugs in there but since this is a "new" engine and a new game    Graphics on this game are stunning. The animation are also top notch. Sound in this game is like I never heard before; absolutely fabulous. Then there is the whole destruction engine which isn't all that dynamic as DICE want us to believe but still there is no single shooter out there which can match this.

    Yes there are some bugs in there but since this is a "new" engine and a new game this is to be expected.    … Expand
  50. iminay
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    The best looking FPS to date. A good mix of Battlefield 2 classic feel, and the up to date combat feel of Bad Company 2. Battlelog gives you FREE stat tracking too !
  51. earlkran
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    excellent shooter, light years ahead of cod excellent graphics excellent gameplay an unparalleled experience imho. get this now before it sells out. i cant find any flaws in this game
  52. mromih
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    Awesome game, if you have the video card. The best graphics to date on a fps. The only thing I didn't like is the need to run the Origin client. But that, I guess is a tool they using trying to prevent piracy. You know, if you like PC video games, and wanna keep ALIVE the PC gaming community, the ONLY way to support the developers is actually BUYING the video games they make.
    Nothing else    Awesome game, if you have the video card. The best graphics to date on a fps. The only thing I didn't like is the need to run the Origin client. But that, I guess is a tool they using trying to prevent piracy. You know, if you like PC video games, and wanna keep ALIVE the PC gaming community, the ONLY way to support the developers is actually BUYING the video games they make.
    Nothing else to say, the game deserves a 10, no less than 9.5.    … Expand
  53. luap24
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    Best Game Ever!! too realistic the maps are huge you can destroy almost everything , lots of knife animation when killing.Jets, tanks,mortar,chopper,boat,amphibious transport., etc.. this is 99999999999999999999999999 times better than MW3..oh yeah by the way MW3 fan-boys, did your mom already make you a sandwich before playing :D... trolololololol
  54. puppetx
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    Realism in the right places makes this game epic. From the character in the destructible environment to the small details of bullet drop etc add up to a masterpiece.
  55. Kagozuma
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    Most realistic FPS ever created. Frostbite engine 2 is a really impressive game engine, the user experience is awesome. Suppression is genius, every FPS should have it.
  56. Britzkrieg
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    I think its a testament to how fantastic a game is when the majority of the negative reviews come from overly-obsessed players who are freaking out because it's not exactly how they imagined it.Yes, BF3 is not BF2. BF2 was a wonderful game. So is BF3. Neither are perfect. But look at what else there is. COD? Gears? I'm just thankful DICE respects the gaming community enough to give us backI think its a testament to how fantastic a game is when the majority of the negative reviews come from overly-obsessed players who are freaking out because it's not exactly how they imagined it.Yes, BF3 is not BF2. BF2 was a wonderful game. So is BF3. Neither are perfect. But look at what else there is. COD? Gears? I'm just thankful DICE respects the gaming community enough to give us back 64 man games.… Expand
  57. Rick-KLN
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    Battlefield 3 is a multiplayer game with a single player add on. That said the single player can still compete with others in its class like Modern Warfare 3. However the multiplayer is just unbeatable. Just like Uncharted's single player is unbeatable and its multiplayer is on par with others.
  58. Ion1c
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    This game is the greatest game ever, it has epic graphics and awsome gameplay, it is realistic in that maps are small and have different pros and cons depending on your spawn point and that there is alot of people in each team (unless in a different game mode). It combines 3 of my favorite things, guns, air combat and explosions! It has a class based leveling up system that is balancedThis game is the greatest game ever, it has epic graphics and awsome gameplay, it is realistic in that maps are small and have different pros and cons depending on your spawn point and that there is alot of people in each team (unless in a different game mode). It combines 3 of my favorite things, guns, air combat and explosions! It has a class based leveling up system that is balanced enough so that a new bf3 player can still level up without being owned continuously by people who have had the game longer. For all the people who already have the game, congratz! For all the people who don't, you are missing out big time!… Expand
  59. Despisear
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    This is a great game. Game play and visuals are fantastic. Sure you do have some problems with Origin and a few glitches in the game every once in a while, but you'll have that with any new release. Don't take your anger out on Battlefield when the problems rely within Origin, take them out IN game. Great leveling system, beautiful maps, tons of things to unlock, nonstop fun, everythingThis is a great game. Game play and visuals are fantastic. Sure you do have some problems with Origin and a few glitches in the game every once in a while, but you'll have that with any new release. Don't take your anger out on Battlefield when the problems rely within Origin, take them out IN game. Great leveling system, beautiful maps, tons of things to unlock, nonstop fun, everything you loved about Battlefield 2 in this game.… Expand
  60. Reinghord
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    The best engine for today with an excellent light system, which make the graphic and environment look fantastic. Singleplayer is excellent as for me, cause DICE showed us a typical war, when everyone expected an imposible hardcore war like in CoD. It's impossible to say how multiplayer is great. 10/10
  61. MaSs1ve1
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    The single player portion of the game,was common,ununique,scripted,and basicly nothing special

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

    The multiplayer-is legendary,so much fun,you just stick to the chair,and can't get up,even though sometimes the game crashes and i have to re-enter it,it still one of the best games I have ever played,and since the multiplayer is the part that you play most of the time,ill give the game a 9.
    By the way,the co-op is also very very good its a shame that the did only 6 missions,but they are fun,i hope they will add some in the future.    … Expand
  62. Lelouche
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    When I first got the game I was initially very annoyed because I could not get Origin to work but I'm not going to take away from BF3 because of Origin's failings. I found it a little odd at first because BF3 starts out in your Internet browser in BattleLog. That is where you pick what server you want to play on and your profile. I got into the game and the graphics and sounds wereWhen I first got the game I was initially very annoyed because I could not get Origin to work but I'm not going to take away from BF3 because of Origin's failings. I found it a little odd at first because BF3 starts out in your Internet browser in BattleLog. That is where you pick what server you want to play on and your profile. I got into the game and the graphics and sounds were AMAZING. As realistic or better than I could ever have imagined. The 64 player multiplayer is probably about as close to an actual battlefield that you can have without actually going into combat. You WILL need a very high end computer to reap the full benefits of playing BF3. A lot of the people having problems with BF3 is because their computer isn't very good. The only complaint I have is that they did not add in wind but they added in gravity to the trajectory of projectiles but that would probably make it even harder to run for lesser machines.… Expand
  63. mckrack
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    The developers worked their heart and soul to develop such a beautiful and visually stunning game. The game just feels so real with the features of destruction, dynamic lights and effects with equally stunning sound effects. However, some maps on MP are too small to play 64 player mode. SP mode nonetheless, is not bad but not too good either seemed directly taken from previous CODThe developers worked their heart and soul to develop such a beautiful and visually stunning game. The game just feels so real with the features of destruction, dynamic lights and effects with equally stunning sound effects. However, some maps on MP are too small to play 64 player mode. SP mode nonetheless, is not bad but not too good either seemed directly taken from previous COD campaign. I never had high expectation for the SP nonetheless, but should have worked out something breath taking.… Expand
  64. dntshoot
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    The multiplayer is great. I love the fact that there is actually team work online.the server was slow at first but they fixed it. Graphics are good, first person us actually first person, you can see your hand when you crawl our drive a vehicle. The campaign was ok.
  65. gMcizzLe
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Battlefield 3 is incredible innovation. It may not be as polished as MW3 but you have to realize that in just a few years, DICE has made a cutting edge dx11-native engine from scratch along with a deep multiplayer game with endless replayability - that is quite an achievement. Lets compare MW3 - Same engine, reused textures, reused sounds, and 1 maybe 2 new game modes in two yearsBattlefield 3 is incredible innovation. It may not be as polished as MW3 but you have to realize that in just a few years, DICE has made a cutting edge dx11-native engine from scratch along with a deep multiplayer game with endless replayability - that is quite an achievement. Lets compare MW3 - Same engine, reused textures, reused sounds, and 1 maybe 2 new game modes in two years development. It makes me laugh even comparing these two, they aren't even in the same universe. I pre-ordered both BF3 and MW3, and as I was playing BF3 in the week prior to MW3 I was wondering how the two would compare. Well, lets just say going from BF3 to MW3 is like going back in time 5 years. The only disappointing thing in BF3 is the single player, which is very generic and not as good as MW3, but BF has always been a multiplayer game so I see single player as a throw in. I would give BF3 a 9.5/10 overall, but I will give it a 10 here to offset all the morons who have… Expand
  66. ajh2011
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    Sure the singleplayer isn't great, but that's not what Battlefield is about. Battlefield 3's frostbite 3 actually innovates, unlike CoD which still uses Unreal 3.
  67. gjor
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Best shooting game in many years! Don't buy this for the single player, it's the multiplayer all the way. This is not a game for the forever alone dude.
  68. ramha
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Rather unexpected multiplayer gameplay pleased, but more like a single company. The truth is I want to do would have added more cooperative! The engine is strongly stupendous!
  69. xXBornOfFireXx
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    I gave this game a 10 to balance out some of the "0" and "1" reviews this game is getting, which it obviously doesn't deserve. While I agree that Origin is a terrible program, it is worth it to play this excellent game. Campaign may be a bit meh, but there was no campaign in Battlefield 2 at all, so the multiplayer is where Battlefield 3 shines. Sound is superb; you know how in some gamesI gave this game a 10 to balance out some of the "0" and "1" reviews this game is getting, which it obviously doesn't deserve. While I agree that Origin is a terrible program, it is worth it to play this excellent game. Campaign may be a bit meh, but there was no campaign in Battlefield 2 at all, so the multiplayer is where Battlefield 3 shines. Sound is superb; you know how in some games you hear gun cackling in the background of a city or something and you know it's just a programmed in sound on loop? Well on this game, that gun cackling is actually a player in the game firing their weapon. Every sound heard is a real player interacting with the environment, eg. a jet flying over, explosions going off, etc. This is evident if you go into an empty server you hear nothing. The graphics are also superb, and although I found the destruction engine a slight bit disappointing, I still love the fact you can roll through a building with a tank surprising those sneaky snipers camping inside. I played Battlefield 2 a lot and I know Battlefield 3 has some features missing from it that I would personally like to see implemented, such as commander mode, and two of the maps do seem to be a bit too linear, with major bottlenecks, but that's only two. All the rest seem fine to me. Oh, and the mortar is a completely ridiculous weapon. Saw some guy camp out at his spawn with it the whole game and ended up with a score of 32-0. Problems aside, there is much fun to be had with this game, and I'm sure if we give it time most of the problems wil be sorted out.… Expand
  70. TicklishRocket
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    Amazing. Graphics and Audio are out of this world. Buy this, no. Buy this twice! Seriously, This sets my expectations really high for Dice. Although multiplayer has a few bugs and issues that need to be addressed. Give Dice a month, and you will have a game that is really balanced and a overall great experience.
  71. maplealvon
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    Multiplayer is top of the line. The game runs reasonably well even on an old dual core computer. The way I see it, the Singleplayer is not a component of Battlefield games, it never was. From 1942 to BF2, there was never a singleplayer campaign until the Bad Company series. My view is that the storymode is an add on that we can do without and that we should appreciate them putting a singleMultiplayer is top of the line. The game runs reasonably well even on an old dual core computer. The way I see it, the Singleplayer is not a component of Battlefield games, it never was. From 1942 to BF2, there was never a singleplayer campaign until the Bad Company series. My view is that the storymode is an add on that we can do without and that we should appreciate them putting a single player mode for us.

    Otherwise, Multiplayer, is outstanding, with more guns, more unlocks, more vehicles and the largest maps we've seen so far.    … Expand
  72. Mtizzle
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    The game was awesome . I don't understand the hate on the single player as I found it fun, enjoyable and beautiful. Battle log is handy and for me works really well. The multiplayer is extraordinary and has been and will give long hours of non stop enjoyment..
  73. LieuRob
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Ok...
    I dont like fanboys, im not one, but some of the reviews of BF3 are defintely written by them.
    Do not be deterred if someone says that its horrible. Its not. THE CAMPAIGN: Eh... good. Not perfect, but if you let yourself enjoy it instead of going off your nut about how unrealistic it is, its amazingly fun. Its a good attempt at a combination of over the top and realism, but its    Ok...
    I dont like fanboys, im not one, but some of the reviews of BF3 are defintely written by them.
    Do not be deterred if someone says that its horrible. Its not. THE CAMPAIGN:
    Eh... good. Not perfect, but if you let yourself enjoy it instead of going off your nut about how unrealistic it is, its amazingly fun. Its a good attempt at a combination of over the top and realism, but its confused in what it wants to be. Stay true to BF BC2 style, or try to take in some people off COD. It tried, admirably. Its setpieces are amazing, if a little forgettable. But you wont.

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

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

    FINAL VERDICT:
    Er, 10, obviously!
    Id like to try and convince you that im not a fanboy, but the assumption of a 10 is that I am.
    im not. But I feel like this game is probably the best SHOOTER ever made. The effort and workmanship is astonishing. Its reviewer score is much more relevant to its actual game status and not the user score ruined by people who are COD fanboys or expect it to be COD. Buy it. Enjoy.    … Expand
  74. Valdrox
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    How many times has the debate been "Battlefield or Call of Duty?" Well I'll tell you that the answer is Battlefield 3. If you're looking for quality, polish, you need never look further than Battlefield. I had stood on the line when it was Bad Company 2 vs Modern Warfare 2. I gave a few days to each, and decided at the end of the day, Battlefield was the better game for my dollar.How many times has the debate been "Battlefield or Call of Duty?" Well I'll tell you that the answer is Battlefield 3. If you're looking for quality, polish, you need never look further than Battlefield. I had stood on the line when it was Bad Company 2 vs Modern Warfare 2. I gave a few days to each, and decided at the end of the day, Battlefield was the better game for my dollar. With the near simultaneous release of Battlefield 3 and Modern Warfare 3, I figured this would up the ante. And then I watched the trailers and gameplay, and it became clear then, MW3 was treading familiar territory. Instead of stepping up their game and remaining a contender, they folded. I waited for MW3 to release to confirm my suspicions before filing my own review.

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

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

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

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

    Now let's look at MW3 criticisms:

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

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

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

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

    Conclusion:

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

    Battlefield 3 has upped the ante in every department, something which it's competition has failed to do. My hopes are high that CoD will deliver the next time around, but until then, Battlefield 3 reigns king.    … Expand
  75. saintos123
    Nov 15, 2011
    10
    The best game i have ever played, the graphics is awesome, flying planes, vehicles.... gaming as its ment to be.

    The first thing that everybody sees is graphics, visual contact with the game...its important part of gaming. Every serious gamer invests in his pc, cause games look superb with high end pc. The game is still not optimized completely, cause i cant run it on ultra on i72600k @    The best game i have ever played, the graphics is awesome, flying planes, vehicles.... gaming as its ment to be.

    The first thing that everybody sees is graphics, visual contact with the game...its important part of gaming.
    Every serious gamer invests in his pc, cause games look superb with high end pc.
    The game is still not optimized completely, cause i cant run it on ultra on i72600k @ 4,7ghz, 8gbddr3, wd 1tb in radi smart response ssd f60, 5870 1gb.
    But i think that will change in a month orso with the development of new ati drivers and some patches that will adress some minor issues in the game, like for instance tactical light in daylight shines so bright that u cant see.
    Nevertheless, game is SUPERB...graphics...perfect, frostbyte engine...cod fans can hide under a small rock, cause its far more realistic theb any cod out htere, this is the future of gameplay.
    And by realistic I dont mean like that disturbingly bad arma lol    … Expand
  76. xEaZYx
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    if you guys want a true review here it is. this game is absolutely increible, as it makes you feel as if you are really in a true battlefield. This game has great graphics , great gameplay, and is really innovative from the last one. I hate how those cod fanboy losers have to rate this game lower than it really is due to the campaign. this is a multiplayer only game! they just added thatif you guys want a true review here it is. this game is absolutely increible, as it makes you feel as if you are really in a true battlefield. This game has great graphics , great gameplay, and is really innovative from the last one. I hate how those cod fanboy losers have to rate this game lower than it really is due to the campaign. this is a multiplayer only game! they just added that for extra value and it wasnt even bad! more fun than any call of duty game! better than nothing. also, this game provides you with a great selection of weaponry, great vehicles, and great HUGE maps. MW3? tiny maze like awful copied pieces of crap. MW3 is just a fail, nothing changed. but anyway BF3 is a game that deserves a great rating. i really hate how activision has all that extra cash to freakin give to reviewers to give fake reviews about this game and give great reviews about MW3....so tired of it. ignore all of the other reviews that gave it like a 4... because they're all fake or just 10 year old, spoiled, cod fanboys that dont know what a true value game is. its really pathetic that people do that. So, go out and get your copy of BF3 now as you will really enjoy it. it is truly worth your money, unlike MW3, which didnt change anything but perks and killstreak rewards over a two year time period. BF3~!… Expand
  77. shadow822
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    This game is a ton of fun and I'm enjoying it more than I ever did with COD. My and a couple of friends have been playing nightly and its a blast, there's so many epic moments. And don't listen to what critics are saying about singleplayer and bringing the score down. The fact that they even added singleplayer should be a treat enough. Battlefield is and always will be a multiplayer game.
  78. Raficoo
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    The realism in the series never cease to amaze me, and Battlefield 3 was no exception! The sound of gunfire blazing through the field, the explosions roaring, the technology used, it's simply amazing! Tanks, boats, jets, jeeps.... all full of action and excitement! The single play was also amazing(though it was considered a major negative mark on the game), but the multiplayer wasThe realism in the series never cease to amaze me, and Battlefield 3 was no exception! The sound of gunfire blazing through the field, the explosions roaring, the technology used, it's simply amazing! Tanks, boats, jets, jeeps.... all full of action and excitement! The single play was also amazing(though it was considered a major negative mark on the game), but the multiplayer was outstanding! the teamwork, the coordination, simply can't be beaten. Also the graphics are state-of-the-art.

    I will admit it has it's bugs here n there, but this has happened to almost every Battlefield release, it's a new engine... so many possibilities, I'm sure after DICE patch things up, it will boil down to a almost-perfect game :)    … Expand
  79. rocknew16
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Incredilble, this is a best shooter of thi year. the singler player could be more longer, but the multiplayes is the fantasti point of this game!!!!!!
  80. Avidcold_Jackle
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Best FPS out right now. Great multiplayer and awesome single player. Co-op is beast too, but needs more missions............................................................................................................................................................................................................
  81. elfelixg
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Awesome game, single player is average or above, but the multiplayer of this game shines like none other. Love the multiplayer and the versatility of the maps. Well conceived warfare, intense firefights, huge maps, tons of players on one map. What is not to like?
  82. xmtalley
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Yeah battle log sucks, yeah it has bugs, yeah it pisses me off when I randomly crash to desktop, BUT, this still beats that MW2.5 crap and it's still hella fun. Once they fix all of the things that are wrong and nerf the super nova it will be great.
  83. Darkvader75
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    There are some odities to this game that try and help the experiance along at the cost of realism. The "flashlight" style lens flare on any scope above 4x magnification is horrendously obvious to locate. The underslung flashlight and redlaser blinding you in broad daylight outside is just rediculous. However these features make the gameplay in multiplayer more interesting. RediculousThere are some odities to this game that try and help the experiance along at the cost of realism. The "flashlight" style lens flare on any scope above 4x magnification is horrendously obvious to locate. The underslung flashlight and redlaser blinding you in broad daylight outside is just rediculous. However these features make the gameplay in multiplayer more interesting. Rediculous it might be, but fun and enjoyable at the same time. The graphics are amazing. Nvidia and AMD are both working on getting better driver performance still, but they are almost there. Having a friend come over with COD MW3 and looking at how bad it looks on my system at max settings next to BF3 just blew his mind. He was like but COD was supposed to look amazing. Their CEO of product development guaranteed it, but he lied.… Expand
  84. MotoNack
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    I've been playing this game for about a solid week now, and I've got to say it lives up to expectations. The game has stellar graphics, great multiplayer, and great support from a great developer. DICE took what was good about BF2 and revamped it with a more fine tuned and better balanced gameplay. The multiplayer is where this game truly shines since multiplayer is where the heart ofI've been playing this game for about a solid week now, and I've got to say it lives up to expectations. The game has stellar graphics, great multiplayer, and great support from a great developer. DICE took what was good about BF2 and revamped it with a more fine tuned and better balanced gameplay. The multiplayer is where this game truly shines since multiplayer is where the heart of battlefield has always been. The campaign while not super, gets the job done as being a bonus to the thick of the content that is mutiplayer. There is also a Co-op mode that is quite a lot of fun when done with a partner online. Overall this game, to me, has lived up to the extensive hype placed upon itself over the years. 10/10 for sure!… Expand
  85. CausticTies
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Great game. Addicting multiplayer and co-op. Graphics are shiny and nice, gameplay rich in traditional BF values. Think I'm lying? check out my stats: http://bf3stats.com/stats_pc/causticties Will be playing for a long long time.
  86. clubber91
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Just a slap in my face when I launch the beta the first time, this game is .... they're is no word to express my feeling. You make us wait but you do it well, this game is a MUST HAVE !!!!!!!!!!
  87. OnionPower
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    I bought this game when it came out, and i have been playing non-stop since then. Battlefield 3 really shows what FPS games is about. The campaign is okay, but the multiplayer is just awesome! i really recommend you to buy this game!
  88. redletterday94
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    i honestly dont know what some of the critics are saying about the single player campaign, but i find it to be pretty amazing. it reminds me a lot of the game "BLACK", but that's not the point. the point is that the campaign is not as bad as they say. the multiplayer is absolutely amazing, especially with the jets on some levels. of course it's a little difficult to get weapons for iti honestly dont know what some of the critics are saying about the single player campaign, but i find it to be pretty amazing. it reminds me a lot of the game "BLACK", but that's not the point. the point is that the campaign is not as bad as they say. the multiplayer is absolutely amazing, especially with the jets on some levels. of course it's a little difficult to get weapons for it because you only start out with machine guns, but it's still pretty cool to fly a jet. this game is definitely among my favorite games of the year.… Expand
  89. RapidFireReaper
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Man this game blew me away from the start. One of if not the best nultiplayer experiance iv had on PC yet. Everything i wanted in a game and more. THANK YOU DICE!
  90. Bootscv
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    If your rig can handle it, it is the best damn piece of eye candy known to gamerkind. The technology behind this game is amazing; every bullet fired has significant weight behind it thanks to amazing sound and recoil physics. Killing an enemy with gunfire is challenging and rewarding because of its difficulty and realism. The vehicles are excellent, and team based play is top notch.If your rig can handle it, it is the best damn piece of eye candy known to gamerkind. The technology behind this game is amazing; every bullet fired has significant weight behind it thanks to amazing sound and recoil physics. Killing an enemy with gunfire is challenging and rewarding because of its difficulty and realism. The vehicles are excellent, and team based play is top notch. Persistent unlocks make me want to grind skills like an RPG game...or rather, to just grind the RPG. What can I say? it's battlefield.… Expand
  91. alpacmon
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    I would give it a 9 but gamers deal in absolutes. So my 10 will cancel out some of the 0's that are kinda extreme. Multiplayer is a lot of fun and some of the most fun I've had playing with friends. Ignore the singleplayer (what did you expect). Origin and the browser method of joining games is annoying. And the last bad thing is they simplified the game to make it appeal to a largerI would give it a 9 but gamers deal in absolutes. So my 10 will cancel out some of the 0's that are kinda extreme. Multiplayer is a lot of fun and some of the most fun I've had playing with friends. Ignore the singleplayer (what did you expect). Origin and the browser method of joining games is annoying. And the last bad thing is they simplified the game to make it appeal to a larger audience to some extent. But it's still a blast.… Expand
  92. Jmack90
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Better than MW3.... Hell yes it is! Even though I must admit i'm a fan of the Battlefield series and that i'm bored of Call of duty's multiplayer. This game is still as fresh as ever and even though the campaign fails to deliver anything new, It's multiplayer should be enough to keep you coming back for more.
  93. BloodSaint
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Amazingly stunningly beautiful graphics. I can honestly say this game has the best graphics in the world right now. Single player is fun but Multiplayer is where the real action is. Addictive, fluid and great teamwork-based matches is a heck load of fun. Tons of customisations and unlocks will make you constantly come back. Worth every buck of your money. Fantastic gameplay, breathe takingAmazingly stunningly beautiful graphics. I can honestly say this game has the best graphics in the world right now. Single player is fun but Multiplayer is where the real action is. Addictive, fluid and great teamwork-based matches is a heck load of fun. Tons of customisations and unlocks will make you constantly come back. Worth every buck of your money. Fantastic gameplay, breathe taking visuals and world class multiplayer will make you craving for more!… Expand
  94. Dramatika
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Excellent multiplayer and decent single player campaign, awesome graphics and the most realistic sound of any shooter to date. This is a great game that has awesome lasting appeal.
  95. m8ey
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    SP was Ok but short - a good lead in to how to use weapons etc. Multiplay is awesome and fast paced - takes a while to stop getting whcked so fast but then a whole heap of fun - highly recommended!!
  96. BiggieJohn
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    it's another battlefield, although they did compress some things to make it more similiar to cod which i hate, but it still has the vehicle mayhem i love.

    they did lie about frostbite 2.0 though, they promise full scale destruction and gave us less than bc2.
  97. Swolern
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Absolutely gorgeous! I built my first PC ever just for this game! Now my outdated consoles are just collecting dust. Thank you Dice you really changed the mind of a strictly console COD fanboy.
  98. Yorrrrrr
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Oh my God, amazing multiplayer!. Fun, deep, rewarding. Graphics and effects are very nice, sound is beyond anything I've heard in a PC game, playability is the best ever in a Battlefield game. Campaign is good, not groundbreaking but sufficient as an add-on for a flagship multiplayer game. And the game will only get better with future DLC. Online FPSs aren't actually better than this!
  99. Cruiseshipfan
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    One of the best game I have played. Sure it has bug but that because its a brand new engine. It just feel like a perfect game that is really enjoyable.
  100. DirtyMexicans
    Nov 15, 2011
    10
    I haven't played a better FPS multiplayer game in my life. Yh we have alot of CoD fanboys giving this game negetive feedback, but who cares, we all know its a good game, and that call of duty is just the same everytime.

    Gameplay is bloody amazing. The gameplay Feels complete and polished. Love how this game encourages the players to use team work by giving the players many many points for    I haven't played a better FPS multiplayer game in my life. Yh we have alot of CoD fanboys giving this game negetive feedback, but who cares, we all know its a good game, and that call of duty is just the same everytime.

    Gameplay is bloody amazing. The gameplay Feels complete and polished. Love how this game encourages the players to use team work by giving the players many many points for working as a team like laying suppression fire which will daze the enemie player. The detail it the maps and weapons and tanks and enviroment is mind blowing for a FPS, that sought of detail you see in The Edler Scrolls games, not FPS games. But all I can say is that the Multiplayer will leave you feeling like you have accomplished something amazing after each match. The map designs are good. You don't spawn on your enemies shoulders at all. Honestly, I can describe how good this game is untill you play it. Its The Elder Scrolls Skyrim of FPS games. Just bloody amazingly fun. Great amount of maps at launch, doesn't have as many game modes as Call of Duty, but the games modes for Battlefield 3 are simply non stop fun. Single player is great, crap story but strong gameplay. But the Team AI get in your way alot.    … Expand
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#8 Best PC Game of 2011
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#5 Most Shared PC Game of 2011

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89

Generally favorable reviews - based on 61 Critic Reviews

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