Battlefield 3

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7.6

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  1. Lionhearted
    Feb 3, 2012
    4
    Awesome game, untrustworthy mechanics.

    I love the realism, options, progression and over all feel of the mechanics and delivery are spot on. I won't play the game again. I don't trust the servers or developers to offer fair gameplay. Hackers, cheaters and severely unbalanced gameplay make this game a fairly self defeating experience. If EA delivered trustable hack proof servers, which    Awesome game, untrustworthy mechanics.

    I love the realism, options, progression and over all feel of the mechanics and delivery are spot on.

    I won't play the game again.

    I don't trust the servers or developers to offer fair gameplay.
    Hackers, cheaters and severely unbalanced gameplay make this game a fairly self defeating experience.

    If EA delivered trustable hack proof servers, which they never will.

    I could definitely be coaxed back to playing.    … Expand
  2. firecroch-jl
    Feb 1, 2012
    10
    Great game that has great graphics realistic guns vehicles avaiable at any time, and best of all the game actually takes some skill and teamwork to play even if you are playing casualy you can just have fun with friends thsi game works best on pc but i found that after a good while of practice you can be just as good on console(minus the graphics that pc can deliver) but in all a fun gameGreat game that has great graphics realistic guns vehicles avaiable at any time, and best of all the game actually takes some skill and teamwork to play even if you are playing casualy you can just have fun with friends thsi game works best on pc but i found that after a good while of practice you can be just as good on console(minus the graphics that pc can deliver) but in all a fun game it deserves to be rated higher and takes time to get the hang of.… Expand
  3. BigK
    Jan 31, 2012
    1
    I play a lot of FPS on Xbox 360. I gave this a very low score; here is why:
    1) I bought this to play multiplayer with friends. The servers put us on different teams 100% of the time... there's a "switch team" option, but it typically says "you can't" do it. 2) Big learning curve, no tutorial, rotten interface, no instructions except random online wikis players have written.
    3)    I play a lot of FPS on Xbox 360. I gave this a very low score; here is why:
    1) I bought this to play multiplayer with friends. The servers put us on different teams 100% of the time... there's a "switch team" option, but it typically says "you can't" do it. 2) Big learning curve, no tutorial, rotten interface, no instructions except random online wikis players have written.
    3) Cheaters...

    That pretty much sums up why I sold my copy...    … Expand
  4. SeriousPhil
    Jan 31, 2012
    8
    Now without a question this is probably the best multipalyer game there is. The singleplayer tries to much to hook up with the Call of Duty franchise and besides the amazing graphics it is just mediocore. The Coop is a nice addition if you have a good friend you can play with. However, its the multiplayer thats unleashes the true Battlefield feeling like you never experienced before. TheNow without a question this is probably the best multipalyer game there is. The singleplayer tries to much to hook up with the Call of Duty franchise and besides the amazing graphics it is just mediocore. The Coop is a nice addition if you have a good friend you can play with. However, its the multiplayer thats unleashes the true Battlefield feeling like you never experienced before. The atmosphere on a 64 player multiplayer map like Caspian Border (my favorite) or Gulf of Oman (one of the maps in the B2K addon) is just indescribable and a experience you shouldnt miss when bullets fizz over your head, tanks causing mayhem and epic jet dogfights in the air. What I personally miss are the shouts from the soldiers that you had in Bad Company 2. The motivation to keep playing is very high, there is a bunch of weapons, attachments, class specific equipment and perks to unlock. Weapons can be modified in every way and depending on the situation you can build your AK rifle to an deadly close range weapon with an reflex sight and silencer or to an sniper rifle with an 8x scope and an muzzle break. But be careful when you attach a laser pointer or the taclight as they compromise your position from a very far distance making you to dog food for every sniper. The classes are well balanced except the sniper which has a curious bug with the MAV drone as he can use it as an elevator to reach higher positions ;-)
    The assault class has become the medic but seems to perish on large and widely open conquest maps again the engineer is the most powerful class on this maps as he can take on easily enemy tanks and jets/ helicopters. There are still some major bugs and it very annoying when you drive with a tank over small stones it gets very bumby making it impossible to shoot precisely. Also there are situations where enemies can spawn right behind you. But the real thread comes from hackers, cheaters that push unnoticeable their stats and also, can hack your account. Yes, last week there has been an hacker attack on Punkbuster where hundreds of players were banned, including me. The case was solved 3 days later when a new Punkbuster update was released. Origin is nothing more than EA trying to keep up with the big successor of digital distributed games, Steam. But the biggest fail goes to Battlelog. Battlefield 3 has no title screen. If you launch the game you get to the Battlelog site in your webbroser. You could say its the Facebook of Battlefield. Friends can comment on your stats, unlocks and whatever. There are way to many stats that are useless and it has also a forum that tends to close threads to quickly and make everyone muzzle who says something against EA/ DICE. Also the staff and users tend to be very arrogant if you're not a pro.

    So why no 10 for Battlefield 3? One of the biggest problems in this game is that the actual Battlefield is absolutely not clear, that said, there are no clear frontlines, everyone is just everywhere and it reminds more of a chaotic battle from WW2 than a modern warfare battle. It keeps just happening that you think the coast is clear and suddenly someone will shoot you from behind, by the way if you play infantry 90% of your deaths will be from people that shot you in the back ;-)

    But if you play with good teammates that are watching your back, it can be an unique experience!    … Expand
  5. stephan_z1969
    Jan 30, 2012
    9
    Man, this game is great, amazing graphics, better then Call of Duty, its hard to play on multiplayer, single player is like a training camp. and the sound track are very realistic.
  6. Rastarorm
    Jan 30, 2012
    10
    Anyone who reviews this Battlefield game for its Single Player,is either a moron,or is someone who doesn't know anything about the Battlefield series.DICE shouldn't have put a SP mode,only then people wouldn't have anything to complain/crictisize about in BF3.Multiplayer is amazing as anyone would expect,graphics are one of the best I have ever seen on PC.This game totally deserves a 10.
  7. Gabi1996
    Jan 29, 2012
    10
    BF3 is one of the best game i ever played on PC! Campaign is the best (Great graphics) The Graphics are amazing,Weapons/attachments are sick,maps are big (Good for flying and driving Vehicles)
    And last but not least is Mutiplayer which is the main power.
  8. anderson211
    Jan 29, 2012
    6
    I love everything about how this game should play. Masterful multiplayer, perfect for the 4 of us friends to enjoy together, fantastic maps/weapons/vehicles, and the best graphics to date in gaming. If I could play it all day long with friends, I probably would. But I can't. Punkbuster took me out of BF3 all this week after a known security flaw was finally abused. The awful OriginI love everything about how this game should play. Masterful multiplayer, perfect for the 4 of us friends to enjoy together, fantastic maps/weapons/vehicles, and the best graphics to date in gaming. If I could play it all day long with friends, I probably would. But I can't. Punkbuster took me out of BF3 all this week after a known security flaw was finally abused. The awful Origin web-based Steam-wannabe launching platform boots me from whatever server I'm in about once per hour. The game freezes and crashes about once per two hours, separate from Origin. The amount of deaths sustained in any 4 hour marathon play session from bugs, glitches, and most notably from hackers requires constant effort to find an enjoyable server. Nothing from EA, Dice, or punkbuster has removed the massive amount of cheating on PC play. Just look at the leaderboards Origin gives you. None are legit.

    This game was going to be absolutely huge upon release. Everyone knew that. EA was going to make a fortune on this game no matter what, and their preference to take extra net income over spending a few million bucks to make this game work is very obvious. Steam anti cheat has worked properly for many years, as has their delivery system and platform. EA elected not to use that system this time around, obviously to make even more money. The cash grab that is Origin is fine, if it works properly!!! It doesn't. At all. When the gaming community hands you a billion dollars of our money, we shouldn't have to deal with such issues. We should all be talking about balancing issues, new items, new maps, how to further improve such a great release, but the only thing the BF3 forum produces is complaints of stability, complaints about hacking, complaints about bugs, etc. We are far beyond the initial release kinks that every massive selling game will endure. EA's traditional business model of spamming out a game with a higher number behind the title to make more money on the franchise continues, and I won't be suckered into buying another unless I read how stable and flawless the game is 3-6 months after release.    … Expand
  9. ACESsiggy
    Jan 25, 2012
    7
    Pretty interesting game to play. I really enjoyed a shake-up to the constant barrage of expansion packs from the Moder Warfare saga. Single player was very interesting and action packed. It is pretty heavy on my PC and my video card defenitely kicks into overdrive playing it. Multiplayer I didnt enjoy too much. The game requires you to install Origin to play and install a add-on to yourPretty interesting game to play. I really enjoyed a shake-up to the constant barrage of expansion packs from the Moder Warfare saga. Single player was very interesting and action packed. It is pretty heavy on my PC and my video card defenitely kicks into overdrive playing it. Multiplayer I didnt enjoy too much. The game requires you to install Origin to play and install a add-on to your webbrowser. I think it's pretty dumb that you need to open origin then just to click the play button in an internet browser page once more. Basically extra steps for nothing just to get into multiplayer. On top of that the initial load time (first time entering a match) it takes at least 3-5 minutes to load. After that load time is minimal.

    Overall glad to see Modern Warfare having some competition on the market finally.    … Expand
  10. goatranced
    Jan 24, 2012
    7
    Overall I think this is a pretty good game. I've been playing it for a about a month now and it still seems to have many items for me to unlock. BEWARE though the multiplayer is full of cheaters and hackers that apparently remain one step ahead of countermeasures. It's not uncommon for these players to go 50 plus kills with 1 or 2 deaths. A good admin server with voting removal canOverall I think this is a pretty good game. I've been playing it for a about a month now and it still seems to have many items for me to unlock. BEWARE though the multiplayer is full of cheaters and hackers that apparently remain one step ahead of countermeasures. It's not uncommon for these players to go 50 plus kills with 1 or 2 deaths. A good admin server with voting removal can help immensely but usually unless you have some cheaters on your team too it can totally distort the outcome of the game before they are removed and many slide under the radar anyway.… Expand
  11. Des
    Jan 24, 2012
    10
    BF2 was a real kicker a few years back and now DICE has come back to serve us this beauty.

    An all around better experience than the previous one. I especially like the vehicle spawning system. Less friendlies shooting me in the back this time around.

    Granted, there have been some server issues, but hey...nobody is perfect.
  12. SJ_pl
    Jan 22, 2012
    8
    Graphics and new animation system is undoubtedly the best in the industry. For me it's the top of 2011. But that doesn't make a game so good. The campaign is not so action-packed as MW3 and the multiplayer (though Battlelog is im plus) is hard to learn for a newcomer like me. For example I've searched for the weapon customization for a looooooong time and was totally surprised that itGraphics and new animation system is undoubtedly the best in the industry. For me it's the top of 2011. But that doesn't make a game so good. The campaign is not so action-packed as MW3 and the multiplayer (though Battlelog is im plus) is hard to learn for a newcomer like me. For example I've searched for the weapon customization for a looooooong time and was totally surprised that it wasn't available neighter from the battlelog nor in the respawning menu.. :/ Airplanes are cool though. :)… Expand
  13. IriathZhul
    Jan 21, 2012
    9
    Disclaimer: I actually think this game deserves a 9--I'm not just giving it one to counteract the obvious "revenge-reviewing" by fanboys. Anyways, the game loses 1 point off the score for having one of the worst singleplayer campaigns I've ever seen in a game. It's pretty, yes, but so is the multiplayer. Fortunately, it's okay that the campaign is bland and monotonous because BF3 is allDisclaimer: I actually think this game deserves a 9--I'm not just giving it one to counteract the obvious "revenge-reviewing" by fanboys. Anyways, the game loses 1 point off the score for having one of the worst singleplayer campaigns I've ever seen in a game. It's pretty, yes, but so is the multiplayer. Fortunately, it's okay that the campaign is bland and monotonous because BF3 is all about the multiplayer.

    With a game like this, it's easier to describe what's wrong--anything I don't mention you can assume is awesome. So with the multiplayer...your biggest problem might just be the sheer intimidation factor. There is so much to do and so much pressure from your teammates to pitch in that you might wish for the clean individualism of Call of Duty. But fear not--this is your game. Experiment. Try different classes. Try different vehicles. Jump in that chopper and crash into the mountainside because it will look really cool when you do it. Buy this game.    … Expand
  14. Loldude12
    Jan 21, 2012
    10
    I am highly impressed with the improvements that Dice created. The single player has a sharp edge to it, the co-op is tricky but exciting with the rush that it gives you and the multiplayer has a moment of adrenaline rush involved. With it, the gameplay and graphics are pleasing with the Frostbite 2.0 engine giving the environment such a beautiful contrast into it and the character modelsI am highly impressed with the improvements that Dice created. The single player has a sharp edge to it, the co-op is tricky but exciting with the rush that it gives you and the multiplayer has a moment of adrenaline rush involved. With it, the gameplay and graphics are pleasing with the Frostbite 2.0 engine giving the environment such a beautiful contrast into it and the character models are impressive by the distinct customisation of the colour of how your soldier looks. I highly recommend to buy Battlefield 3 for the amazing improvements that the game has made.… Expand
  15. elitemage
    Jan 20, 2012
    10
    So much action in one game. The versatility of the equipment, vehicles, and weapons puts this game over the top. Amazing graphics and sound really connect you to this game for a realistic experience. The game modes and maps will have you playing for hours. Gamefication is all over in this game if you love unlocks and accessories to your weapons and vehicles. Truly a masterpiece game that ISo much action in one game. The versatility of the equipment, vehicles, and weapons puts this game over the top. Amazing graphics and sound really connect you to this game for a realistic experience. The game modes and maps will have you playing for hours. Gamefication is all over in this game if you love unlocks and accessories to your weapons and vehicles. Truly a masterpiece game that I recommend to all.… Expand
  16. ZEN369
    Jan 20, 2012
    7
    Describe all the variety and quality of the multiplayer, and the other buns games, such as the incredible sound in Battlefield 3 is difficult, it takes a long time and huge amounts of text, even considering that the single had practically no effect, so if you are not indifferent to the genre of online FPS, just go to the store for a license disk and will not be disappointed ... Are youDescribe all the variety and quality of the multiplayer, and the other buns games, such as the incredible sound in Battlefield 3 is difficult, it takes a long time and huge amounts of text, even considering that the single had practically no effect, so if you are not indifferent to the genre of online FPS, just go to the store for a license disk and will not be disappointed ... Are you still here? But the company complete **** =) Play only if for multiplayer.… Expand
  17. TheSHow29
    Jan 20, 2012
    5
    I bought this game looking for a change from CoD. I was excited, i even convinced my brother and two friends to get it so we could play it together. The depth of the game is amazing, tons of awesome unlock-ables. Very realistic feel for weapons and feeling an actual kick when you fire, and their sounds. Beyond these things, i found the interface terrible, me and my 3 friends could make aI bought this game looking for a change from CoD. I was excited, i even convinced my brother and two friends to get it so we could play it together. The depth of the game is amazing, tons of awesome unlock-ables. Very realistic feel for weapons and feeling an actual kick when you fire, and their sounds. Beyond these things, i found the interface terrible, me and my 3 friends could make a squad, but half the time when we entered the game it would drop someone. so we'd try again, then one of us would be on the other team. then after that game we thought ok when we get to lobby we'll leave and enter a new one....oh wait there isnt a lobby, you have to wait until a whole new game starts and loads before you can leave? What about editing your class, you can't do that pregame either unless you back out to main page, i just wanna change one thing, and i don't wanna leave my game to do it. Guess i'll just do it while my friends are hopping in that humvee, oh wait their on the other team again.....good thing we had a fifth, he can stay on my team. Then i distinctly remember literally turning on my system four or five times because i would try to change class and would spawn without a weapon...i could run around and stuff, but couldn't shoot or throw grenades, and didn't see the barrel of a gun. I understand the deathmatch maps are small, but is it intentionally spawning me in gunfire? I mean CoD does this sometimes to but its more like bad timing there, i couldn't help but feel as though the game literally hated me sometimes and would spawn me to die a second later. Either way, i bought MW3 and BF3. I returned BF3. This game had MW3 beat hands down for (graphics/unlock-ables/realism/sound/vehicles), except for things that i just couldn't get past whether they be small or or not. I think i was like level 40 or so, i didn't spend a great deal of time playing the game but i was annoyed by the squad problems and lobby thing the most because i bought the game to play with my friends and brother.… Expand
  18. Ztride
    Jan 19, 2012
    8
    A great overall game, with superb visuals and sound. The recoil and feel of weapons along with the animation is also perhaps the best up to date in any multiplayer FPS I've played. However, the mainstreaming (read: CODilization) of the series is annyoing, there are too many similar uninteresting weapons, no mod support, very few maps, players have too much health, minimap shows firingA great overall game, with superb visuals and sound. The recoil and feel of weapons along with the animation is also perhaps the best up to date in any multiplayer FPS I've played. However, the mainstreaming (read: CODilization) of the series is annyoing, there are too many similar uninteresting weapons, no mod support, very few maps, players have too much health, minimap shows firing enemies (even in hardcore). Would have been interesting if they added a health system similar to Red Orchestra 2. And the series hasn't really evolved lately, it looks and plays better then ever before, but it is basically the same sort of content that was back in 1942, 64 player conquest maps (altough TDM & SQM is also fun). There is so much room for creativity, but no, BF3 is just BF2 streamlined and made prettier.… Expand
  19. Xenent
    Jan 18, 2012
    10
    I really like this game. As a former COD player, when I first played BF3, I didn't really like it at first, because I was so used to running and gunning. I bought BF3 mostly because of it's team based combat. The graphics are very polished and beautiful, it's team based system has limitless possibilities, (Commands, classes, marking enemy targets, and more!) it has destruction, which isI really like this game. As a former COD player, when I first played BF3, I didn't really like it at first, because I was so used to running and gunning. I bought BF3 mostly because of it's team based combat. The graphics are very polished and beautiful, it's team based system has limitless possibilities, (Commands, classes, marking enemy targets, and more!) it has destruction, which is further enhanced in B2K, sound is realistic (ear ringing and temp. deafness)and it has a wide assortment of vehicles. Controls can feel a little rusty at first, but once you get used to them, it will turn out a lot better. I also recommend a gaming mouse and keyboard, if you have the money

    It's campaign is boring, but it's okay for practicing the controls. Co-op is also okay, and you can unlock weapons for MP in co-op. Multiplayer is where it really shines.

    One downside is that it forces you to use Battlelog in PC; but it's not that big of a deal.

    Overall, I think you should get this game. If you played TF2 or other team based games in the past, buy this now!

    If you're a hardcore COD player who wants to try BF3, adapting to this game is gonna take a little longer, but it's well worth it.    … Expand
  20. Arkveveen
    Jan 17, 2012
    9
    If you ever wanted to feel what true "war" feels like, then Battlefield 3 is your cup of tea. It does all this without throwing away that arcade-style feel of other fun multiplayer shooters like Call of Duty or Bad Company 2. Battlefield 3 is intense, addictive, and completely worth putting countless hours into the multiplayer. The singleplayer, however, is somewhat underrated to me butIf you ever wanted to feel what true "war" feels like, then Battlefield 3 is your cup of tea. It does all this without throwing away that arcade-style feel of other fun multiplayer shooters like Call of Duty or Bad Company 2. Battlefield 3 is intense, addictive, and completely worth putting countless hours into the multiplayer. The singleplayer, however, is somewhat underrated to me but mediocre at best. It has its awesome moments here and there, but fails to deliver an emotionally gripping story that war movie lovers (Blackhawk Down, The Hurt Locker) like myself crave. The game's launch was also incrediblly buggy and rushed, with at least two of the maps having quite a few problems in terms of balance. However, patches have long since killed bugs, crashing issues, and rampant screen flickering. I would of given this game a 8 early on, but the numerous updates as well as the Back to Karkand expansion pack make this intense, visceral experience of a game completely WORTH every penny! Go buy it now!!… Expand
  21. MikePembo951
    Jan 15, 2012
    9
    Amazing.... put simply: amazing.
    BF3 completely obliterates the FPS competition with this incredible, fresh multi-player experience, unbeatable graphics for an FPS, run by a great engine that uses the FULL potential of gaming PCs. DICE has put so much effort in to this game, and is currently my favourite fps game
  22. Flowone
    Jan 13, 2012
    4
    I regret buying this game. First off you should know that this game launches on a 3rd party website. A website not a game, a website that keeps track of all your progress. I bought this game, expecting to play a Battlefield game, yeah didn't happen. All you get is a sad singleplayer experience with a completely unfair, unbalance multiplayer. Where 90% you are outmatch simply because theI regret buying this game. First off you should know that this game launches on a 3rd party website. A website not a game, a website that keeps track of all your progress. I bought this game, expecting to play a Battlefield game, yeah didn't happen. All you get is a sad singleplayer experience with a completely unfair, unbalance multiplayer. Where 90% you are outmatch simply because the opposite player has more equipment than you. There is so much customization that it completely destroys balance. Out of all the Battlefield games I've played, no, out of all the FPS multiplayers I've played this has to be the biggest pile of ridiculous I've been on. Where with previous Battlefield games destruction was a staple in the Battlefield diet it's now just a simple appetizer offering barely any destruction. With the ridiculous amount of customization, limited destruction, and huge maps where it would take hours to actually find any action you are left with just the spawn screen due to the incisive problem of camping. You thought it was bad in *insert game* you have no idea how bad it is in this game. You're expected to find someone prone on the ground in a bush on a map the size of Texas and only after you had to run 3 mile to a place just to get killed, sent back to GO, do not collect $200. Some people may argue "Oh you're not playing it right, be patient, don't leave your base", I bought this game for the action element in a First Person Shooter not a First Person Hide and Seek in a bush for 2 hours. Players on other FPS don't nearly camp this hard, not even in Modern Warfare! Save yourself the trouble and DO NOT waste your money on this game! There are plenty other brand new games coming out and if you were thinking about getting rid of Bad Company 2, DON'T!!! Bad Company 2's multiplayer game-play is 100x better than Battlefield 3.… Expand
  23. Mivix
    Jan 12, 2012
    10
    Awesome Shooter! Definitely the best on the market in 2011. Quality of the game is in multi player, which is not very innovative, but very addictive and fun. Single player on the other hand is very poor and pretty short. Not that the missions are not fun, but it is bugged as hell. Also there is a big amount of scripted scenes, which I do not like. Co-op is fine, missions are fun withAwesome Shooter! Definitely the best on the market in 2011. Quality of the game is in multi player, which is not very innovative, but very addictive and fun. Single player on the other hand is very poor and pretty short. Not that the missions are not fun, but it is bugged as hell. Also there is a big amount of scripted scenes, which I do not like. Co-op is fine, missions are fun with friends, only back-draw is that there are only a handful of missions. In conclusion 10/10 (if you do not care about multi player, well it is like 3/10)… Expand
  24. hmmhmm
    Jan 10, 2012
    10
    Why is my love always on battlefield? - it´s awesome: unbelievable game. The multiplayer is bigger and better than all the previous BF games. The shooting mechanics are top notch. Pick up BF 3!
  25. hydaway1
    Jan 9, 2012
    9
    I've been excited for battlefield 3 for a long time. I played it and enjoyed it. I was excited for the Campaign, it looked like an awesome experience I enjoyed the campaign, it may feel like a different game but the way the story comes together and the marines personality makes it feel a lot more better than the campaigns its been inspired from. The marines talk like real marines, it canI've been excited for battlefield 3 for a long time. I played it and enjoyed it. I was excited for the Campaign, it looked like an awesome experience I enjoyed the campaign, it may feel like a different game but the way the story comes together and the marines personality makes it feel a lot more better than the campaigns its been inspired from. The marines talk like real marines, it can make them like able but it would have been better to learn about them more. You play as Sgt. Blackburn, a marine in detention (you'll find out why later in the game) two men interrogate him throughout the campaign, you see the choices he and his squad makes, you'll see other solders like Lt. Hawkins, tank driver Miller, and Russian opratives trying to find their missing nukes, Oh yea, missing nukes, its not the best story but battlefield 3 does the story in a unique way making it better than some of the others.The voice acting, lip syncing, sound, and graphics are awesome! A technical marble! The presentation is amazing. The main miss from the campaign is that it feels like a different game, also its only 4-5 hours, meaning the campaign won't fully prepare you for multiplayer, you wont know how to fly jets, helicopters, jeeps, you only get to drive a tank. I mainly played the game for the multiplayer, I like the multiplayer but there are serious issues. Like the hit detection, its bad. Sometimes it will be good, others, well.... ex: you empty your clip into someone just for them to shoot you once and your dead, its annoying. The co op is fun but lacking since there are only six missions don't worry though their fun and one mission will let you practice flying a helicopter. Battlefield has always been about team work and BF3 has ok team work, I've noticed that on the PS3 and PC version people especially work as a team. This is a fun game but needs to be patched cause of bugs and hit detection. Still its an amazing experence and shouldn't be ignored if your an FPS fan.… Expand
  26. Soll
    Jan 9, 2012
    2
    Only one Word: Horrible!
    lack of taste, lack of effort, all of the scenes are played at night or at least in very dark atmospheres so with a cheap trick you add more dramatic flavor and a (doubtful) sense of reality. Is just like filming a movie in black & white to increase the dramatics. Horrible. The game is not more than a shooting corridor. I believe PackMan had more options in the    Only one Word: Horrible!
    lack of taste, lack of effort, all of the scenes are played at night or at least in very dark atmospheres so with a cheap trick you add more dramatic flavor and a (doubtful) sense of reality. Is just like filming a movie in black & white to increase the dramatics. Horrible. The game is not more than a shooting corridor. I believe PackMan had more options in the way to play. The so talked engine... where is it? The enemies are always the same guy and do always the same thing over and over. So much for AI. Ugly, the graphics felt so much better, but so much better in Battlefield Bad Company. The campaign in Call of dutty 2 Modern warfare is a hundred times better and a million times more entretaining. This campaign looks like a game from 1996. How could this happen? O M G what a terrible way to ruin a reputation. Total fiasco. I'm not even gonna try the game on line after this.
    Khorgan    … Expand
  27. daveyy12
    Jan 9, 2012
    8
    I was initially reluctant to get this game because I had bad luck with Battlefied 2, Bad Company. After I finally got B3 I was greatly surpised at the graphics and the easy way to navigate through the campaign. I found that the game gets plus marks for graphics, simplicity, and easy to follow story. The only downsides to the game were that it seemed to be sluggish and response toI was initially reluctant to get this game because I had bad luck with Battlefied 2, Bad Company. After I finally got B3 I was greatly surpised at the graphics and the easy way to navigate through the campaign. I found that the game gets plus marks for graphics, simplicity, and easy to follow story. The only downsides to the game were that it seemed to be sluggish and response to commands was occasionally slow. Overall, this game is good, but probzbly not work the price. I suggest waiting until it has been out for awhile before buying it when it goes on sale.… Expand
  28. Liquidlizard
    Jan 8, 2012
    10
    For those of you who said the graphics suck... you must be running something lower than an 8800 GTS or you don't know how to adjust graphics. Gameplay is amazing, sounds are too realistic and the multiplayer is beautiful. Singleplayer was eh and the Origin idea was garbage. 10000x better than CoD.
  29. SlashDK
    Jan 8, 2012
    10
    A brilliant game with great graphics, sound and yeah gameplay. To all you haters who think that the climbing over system is broken: Get a good PC and net connection .
    And those who think there are loads of hackers: join servers with punkbuster. The single player is short but not as crappy as people believe. Its just run of the mill CoD style. And yeah, there's something known as co-op as    A brilliant game with great graphics, sound and yeah gameplay. To all you haters who think that the climbing over system is broken: Get a good PC and net connection .
    And those who think there are loads of hackers: join servers with punkbuster. The single player is short but not as crappy as people believe. Its just run of the mill CoD style. And yeah, there's something known as co-op as well, great for practicing flying copters, learning defending and getting new weapons.

    As for the multiplayer, its friggin awesome. Huge maps, lots of teamwork, vehicles and weapons. People reading low rating reviews should check that many problems have been fixed such as the ability to join any squad, balancing and Back to Kirkland is AWESOME.    … Expand
  30. ristlin
    Jan 6, 2012
    6
    In a perfect world, this game is great. Unfortunately, this isn't a perfect world and this game hasn't been able to keep with the imperfections, which has led to many, many headaches that interrupt what could have been a great ride. BF3 is a roller coaster that is the best ride in the park on a good day, but always seems to be broken when you want to get on. From failing to start to someIn a perfect world, this game is great. Unfortunately, this isn't a perfect world and this game hasn't been able to keep with the imperfections, which has led to many, many headaches that interrupt what could have been a great ride. BF3 is a roller coaster that is the best ride in the park on a good day, but always seems to be broken when you want to get on. From failing to start to some jerk ruining the experience for everyone, just trying to get in to have fun is a chore that often puts off many players. If you have a shiny new rig, you are less likely to run into the technical errors that others are facing, and consequently, probably have no issue running the punkbuster. In a perfect world, this game would be perfect. Too bad it isn't.… Expand
  31. DarKMaTTeR
    Jan 6, 2012
    8
    Technically, this is a great game, and it plays nicely even on older machines. The singleplayer offers nothing worth experiencing and could have been left out completely. It's a misguided attempt to mirror CoD scenarios, that distract people from where the game really excells: multiplayer. It's is easy to find the reasons why BF is great, so I'm going to share what I dislike. The thing is,Technically, this is a great game, and it plays nicely even on older machines. The singleplayer offers nothing worth experiencing and could have been left out completely. It's a misguided attempt to mirror CoD scenarios, that distract people from where the game really excells: multiplayer. It's is easy to find the reasons why BF is great, so I'm going to share what I dislike. The thing is, it's too easy to be overpowered by experienced players. The equipment unlocks can give too much of an advantage and even decent players like myself have no way of keeping up until we unlock centrain overpowered gadgets for our weapon. And you have to go through the same process for all of the tens of weapons made available to you. This isn't an MMORPG. I just want to drop in a battle every now and then. I don't have the time to unlock even the few basic things I'd like to be using. And, unfortunately, you can't fight without proper gear.… Expand
  32. PearlJam20
    Jan 5, 2012
    9
    Battlefield 3 feels like two different games on one disc. You have a really dissapointing and frustrating single player campaign and of course the incredible multiplayer you expect from a Battlefield game. The campaign is not only frustrating but littered with bugs and annoyances. If one more NPC ally pushes me out of the way and into enemy fire I don't know what I'll do. It has itsBattlefield 3 feels like two different games on one disc. You have a really dissapointing and frustrating single player campaign and of course the incredible multiplayer you expect from a Battlefield game. The campaign is not only frustrating but littered with bugs and annoyances. If one more NPC ally pushes me out of the way and into enemy fire I don't know what I'll do. It has its moments and cool scenes but the majority of it is boring and highly repetitive. I'd say it's worth a single playthrough just to stare in awe at the visuals. But no one buys a BF game for the single player. I'm happy to say that BF3 MP is what BF2 fans have been waiting for. While many of the original maps were not suited for 64 players save for 2 or 3 the Back to Karkand expansion does a wonderful job of filling that gap with HUGE classic levels and even more destructoid. What I am really happy to see DICE improve on is the infantry gunplay. Battlefields weak point was always the infantry combat but they really went above and beyond here. The biggest dissapointment doesn't have anything to do with the game but I feel should be mentioned here. This is a game that really requires teamwork and unfortunately most players seem to be selfish and only play for themselves. I am sick and tired of seeing someone run into an APC and drive off by himself when you have 7 people needing a ride. People just don't seem to work together but when you get into that rare server with those one of a kind teams it can be a real blast. Of course Origin has been a big controversy but honestly I like it. Getting into a game is so fast for me but then again I am using an SSD so I don't know how long the whole process takes for mechanical drive users.… Expand
  33. preddk
    Jan 5, 2012
    9
    Great game singelplayer was a bit of a let down but BF3 is made for multi no doubt about that
    its a fast action building collapsing nade flying rpg ripping game i like it THANKS DICE
  34. toledos
    Jan 4, 2012
    10
    NOTE: THIS REVIEW IS ABOUT BATTLEFIELD 3 IN IT'S CURRENT STATE (WITH BACK TO KARKAND).

    I will admit upfront that I am a longtime Battlefield fan. I have owned and sunk many hours into every Battlefield ever made (including modern combat). I will also admit that I am not a fan of Call of Duty. I enjoyed all of the games up to Call of Duty 4, but after that, it became too fast paced and    NOTE: THIS REVIEW IS ABOUT BATTLEFIELD 3 IN IT'S CURRENT STATE (WITH BACK TO KARKAND).

    I will admit upfront that I am a longtime Battlefield fan. I have owned and sunk many hours into every Battlefield ever made (including modern combat). I will also admit that I am not a fan of Call of Duty. I enjoyed all of the games up to Call of Duty 4, but after that, it became too fast paced and competitive to enjoy.

    Now, with that out of the way, I am NOT going to base this review on whether Battlefield is better than Call of Duty, nor will I base it on the previous Battlefield games. This review is meant to help someone who does not care about either franchise make an informed purchasing decision.

    Graphics (9/10): The graphics in this game are beautiful. While they are not the most beautiful I have ever seen, they do an amazing job of making you feel integrated into the game world. I love the fire effects, I love the detail work, I love the shaders. However, they decided to put a blue-ish tinted filter on. It may not be noticeable at first, but eventually you will be all like, "Hey! Everything in this game is blue!" there was a great article explaining all of the post processing they did, and the blue is supposed to evoke emotion while playing (or something). However, my biggest complaint about graphics would have to be the sun glare. If you are facing the sun or trying to shoot at a helicopter in the air, you will be almost completely blinded by the sun glare. I would have given graphics an 8/10, however the fact that DICE created a whole new engine and made revolutionary graphics for the first time in years gives them that extra boost. Do research into a new GPU if you haven't already, this game is demanding.

    Sound (10/10): The sound in this game is excellent. From rounds whizzing past your head, the crack of stray bullets striking the concrete, or even the echoes of your gunfire being reverberated off of the distant scenery gives this game an intense atmosphere. Vehicles sound like vehicles. Guns are loud and thick. helicopters have different effects depending on where you are in relation to them. I could go on and on about the sound because the sound, in my opinion, is unrivaled. If you were considering buying a sound card for this game, do it. And buy surround sound too.

    Multiplayer gameplay (8/10): Since the campaign and the multiplayer are so drastically different, I am splitting them into two separate parts. The multiplayer is fantastic. In cooperative, there are 6 missions for you and one other person to play through. In multiplayer, there are APCs, tanks, helicopters, jets, jeeps, anti-air, boats, and even forklifts. Even if vehicles are not your thing, the infantry combat feels very effective with 4 diverse classes. The game has a variety of game modes including rush, conquest, team deathmatch, squad deathmatch, and squad rush. In all, I am impressed with the multiplayer. However, there are some significant flaws which the developers have failed to take care of (as of yet). For one, there is no balancing mechanism. I understand that dedicated servers dominate the list, but there needs to be some kind of balancing mechanism present. I cannot count the number of times I have been put on a team who is losing 15 to 300. It gets very frustrating as one team will just plow the other round after round after round. Also, there is no spawn protection. I know that many people do not like the idea of spawn protection, but eventually after spawning and being immediately killed before even having the chance to move, they will warm up to it. There are a few more flaws involved, but those are the most glaring.

    Single-player gameplay (4/10): If you are considering dropping the $60 on this game just for the single-player - Don't. The campaign was O-K. Sometimes I really enjoyed it, other times I wanted to pull my hair out. There is no reward or recognition for completing the campaign. The story was somewhat confusing, and the characters were very uninspired. If anyone has any military or LE background, the techniques the (spoiler) interrogators use are glaringly wrong. Just skip past it. Interface (6/10): If you are purchasing this for the PC, you will HAVE to use Origin, and you will HAVE to use Battlelog (a website from which you launch the game). Why the developers thought this was a good idea is beyond me. At first it seemed impossibly evil, however it is beginning to grow on me. In-game the interface is somewhat clunky, but acceptable. DICE has already made adjustments improving the interface with patches, but they have a ways to go.

    Overall: Ignoring the single-player entirely, this game receives an 8.25/10. The multiplayer is fun, the graphics are beautiful, the sound is eerily realistic, and there are many things to unlock. If you are looking for a new FPS experience, this is the game for you. And for the BF fanboys: This is not BC3; this is not the BF2 sequel. This is BF3.    … Expand
  35. Faoeoa
    Jan 4, 2012
    5
    What do you get when you get horrible DRM, namely origin, Battlelog, and a terrible matchmaking system, yet fascinating gameplay, and amazing graphics? I say a mixed game, it's a fine FPS, but on PC this is HORRIBLE, bugs really ruined this game, the gameplay is good, but co-op seems like a chore, not fun, matchmaking will pit you against people 3x better than you, if you don't want moreWhat do you get when you get horrible DRM, namely origin, Battlelog, and a terrible matchmaking system, yet fascinating gameplay, and amazing graphics? I say a mixed game, it's a fine FPS, but on PC this is HORRIBLE, bugs really ruined this game, the gameplay is good, but co-op seems like a chore, not fun, matchmaking will pit you against people 3x better than you, if you don't want more DRM crap shoved onto your PC, too bad, Bioware, DICE and more have been forced to put games on Origin.… Expand
  36. Supercuate
    Jan 3, 2012
    10
    Improved mechanics from Battlefield:Bad Company 2; addictive unlock system, awesome configuration settings for land, sea, air war machines. Impressive sound design and graphics. 64 player matches and with the addition of the 1st DLC: Back to Karkand, brings back classic maps from Battlefield 2. Battlefield 3 is this generation´s mona lisa, an unquestionable work of art fromImproved mechanics from Battlefield:Bad Company 2; addictive unlock system, awesome configuration settings for land, sea, air war machines. Impressive sound design and graphics. 64 player matches and with the addition of the 1st DLC: Back to Karkand, brings back classic maps from Battlefield 2. Battlefield 3 is this generation´s mona lisa, an unquestionable work of art from every angle. It still has tons of bugs though but new releases and patches will get this tied up on the long run and this happened with every battlefield release. Thanks DICE and **** you EA for Origin, that **** sucks.… Expand
  37. LowIQsPrevail
    Jan 2, 2012
    10
    Despite the many flaws I would love to see fixed, this game is solid fun. Looking forward to BC3 if they make it...the game would be so much more superior to MW if they would spend more time polishing the product - just like in BC2...come on DICE I'm pulling for you guys - let's add the term "polish" to your vocabulary.
  38. vinChilla
    Jan 1, 2012
    10
    Single player lacking a bit but multiplayer is definitely where everything is at. Graphics are amazing. If you don't like the single player, you don't have to play it. These kinds of games revolve more around the multiplayer experience anyway which, in my opinion and coming from call of duty 4, one of the best I've ever experienced. EA actually seems to care about their game unlikeSingle player lacking a bit but multiplayer is definitely where everything is at. Graphics are amazing. If you don't like the single player, you don't have to play it. These kinds of games revolve more around the multiplayer experience anyway which, in my opinion and coming from call of duty 4, one of the best I've ever experienced. EA actually seems to care about their game unlike Activision and Infinity Ward.… Expand
  39. 182crazyking
    Jan 1, 2012
    8
    A lot of people are really hating on this game, and I can sort of see why. The single-player is basically another "shoot-shoot-shoot-cover-tank setpiece-shoot" game, sort of like Call of Duty. However, what it lacks in innovation it makes up for with fun gunplay and very tactical gameplay. The multiplayer, on the other hand, is what makes the game for some and breaks for others.
    To start,    A lot of people are really hating on this game, and I can sort of see why. The single-player is basically another "shoot-shoot-shoot-cover-tank setpiece-shoot" game, sort of like Call of Duty. However, what it lacks in innovation it makes up for with fun gunplay and very tactical gameplay. The multiplayer, on the other hand, is what makes the game for some and breaks for others.
    To start, the games battlelog.com client is just ridiculous. It's like a main menu, but in your web browser and thus absolutely pointless. It's great that it controls the entirety of BF3, which is something I hated about the new Call of Duty games (having to launch a different player for multiplayer) but when you have to "launch" your web browser from Origin and then launch the game from your browser, it gets really dumb really fast.
    Also, in the multiplayer is a very steep learning curve. You'll find yourself getting very few kills and many deaths for the first few games you play, getting shot instead by people you can't see or getting blown up by missiles because you have no IR Flares.
    Once you get past this curve, though, you'll find a very deep and extremely fun tactical shooter. PC players have an advantage over console players in that the warzones can be up to double the size of console games, and of course a filtered server browser. Managing bullet drop with sniper rifles is easy to learn but very hard to master, and mechanics such as flying jets or helicopters have similar skill requirements (If you expect air vehicles to go forward with W, you are sadly mistaken, friend).
    In short, if you are the type of person who enjoys a lot of simple, frantic gunfights and being a one-man army, then Battlefield 3 is the wrong game for you. But if you can put time into the game, you'll find a multiplayer experience pretty much incomparable to Call of Duty.    … Expand
  40. Realirony
    Dec 30, 2011
    9
    Campaign was just a good time waster. The story was "ok" but it wasn't a hollywood production style story-line. But I wouldn't expect a game who's flagship is its Multiplayer to focus so much on a solo campaign that most would just play once then shelf for the rest of their BF3 career. The co-op maps deserve one go around just to unlock those guns you may want and to see the levels thenCampaign was just a good time waster. The story was "ok" but it wasn't a hollywood production style story-line. But I wouldn't expect a game who's flagship is its Multiplayer to focus so much on a solo campaign that most would just play once then shelf for the rest of their BF3 career. The co-op maps deserve one go around just to unlock those guns you may want and to see the levels then you shelf those as well. But the multiplayer, oh man the multiplayer; that is where you will spend your BF3 life. 64 player large conquest maps is what makes this game amazing. Dog fights between jets high above you, choppers buzzing the roof or silo you are recon-ing from, and tanks/jeeps/IFVs whizzing past you as your infantry trudge out onto the battlefield; these things will nearly distract you from the fact that you are about to be shot at and you are going to need to find some cover. If you are just playing Public servers and not really communicating with your squad or team then the game will feel a bit sluggish and more like a kill-fest rather than a tactical game. But if you get a group of buddies and actually comm with them then this game takes on a whole new light. Multiplayer has so many unlocks, so many vehicles, and so many things that can happen that you will keep coming back way past hitting max level (which will take you a suspected 400 hours to accomplish in full). The moments you encounter in this game aren't called "Battlefield Moments" for nothing. This franchise and game has spawned its own terminology in regards to the epic scale of "holy sh*t" moments and "omg did you see that?" Pick this title up and you will not regret it… Expand
  41. dvart
    Dec 30, 2011
    9
    Battlefield 3 was part disappointment and part improvement. The game now lets you prone, which is one of the most useful things you can do in the multiplayer. But, one of the biggest disappointments of this game is that you have to unlock the defibrillator, really? In BFBC2 you had all the necessary equipment to play and level up fairly. But a Support (not Medic) is completely uselessBattlefield 3 was part disappointment and part improvement. The game now lets you prone, which is one of the most useful things you can do in the multiplayer. But, one of the biggest disappointments of this game is that you have to unlock the defibrillator, really? In BFBC2 you had all the necessary equipment to play and level up fairly. But a Support (not Medic) is completely useless without the defibrillator. Sure you can still level up by healing people but you can't get as much XP that you would by reviving people. I'm rating this game based on BFBC2, which if I had rated it at the time I would have given it a 10/10. So unfortunately I wont be playing BF3 anymore, but it was fun for the +20 hours I played it. I'll be going back to BFBC2. If you have bought BF3, keep on playing it, I still gave it a 9 for a reason. The graphics are some of the best I've ever seen, sound design is even better than BFBC2, which was incredible, The overall controls are the same. Jets are some of the best reasons to get this game, unless you're a terrible pilot. If you're a fan of BF2, the Back to Karkand maps are THE reason to get this game. And for the single player? Didn't even bother, it wasn't the reason I bought this game. I did play the Co-op with a friend, and it was surprisingly fun, especially the helicopter mission.… Expand
  42. Erelyes
    Dec 28, 2011
    9
    BF3 is all about immersiveness and freedom. The graphics engine is at least a year ahead of anything else and will cater to machines with horsepower, as well as those less powerful. Maps are generally massive; some are really open, some are more confined. You can choose to snipe or assault; use airborne or land vehicles; there really is something for everyone, and always something new toBF3 is all about immersiveness and freedom. The graphics engine is at least a year ahead of anything else and will cater to machines with horsepower, as well as those less powerful. Maps are generally massive; some are really open, some are more confined. You can choose to snipe or assault; use airborne or land vehicles; there really is something for everyone, and always something new to try.

    The bad? Single player is a token effort. For multiplayer you are forced to have both Origin and Battlelog running to play, which is short-sighted by the devs. The game is not perfect, there is the occasional minor design quirk or bug, but nothing gamebreaking. But in short, if you have any game on your 'to buy' list at all this year; BF3 has to be it.    … Expand
  43. cookies
    Dec 28, 2011
    10
    One of the best games I've ever played. The only thing i would change is the stupid origin thing. It would be better if you just ran it through steam.
  44. LaTOUNGaPT
    Dec 28, 2011
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Battlefield 3 is everything you were expecting, amazing graphics and sound design, huge and destructible maps filled with amazing detail (even on low settings), a fun Co-Op and a small but very entertaining Single Player. Some spoilers and long text incoming... First off, the Battlefield 3 Single Player. Battlefield 3 Single Player is far better than what I was expecting, all the critics saying that it was "cliché" and "boring in some points", but the truth is that Battlefield 3 campaign is really good. The Single-player starts with a bang, and then it slows a little bit. When the story started to slowdown I was I starting to think that the critics were correct, but right after the earthquake mission the the story just got serious and better, I was getting really entertained by it. The cut-scenes were well made and with good performances. The story has a lot of twists and and strong emotional points, witch all of them were very well made, but if you want to understand it, you need to be really concentrated. The campaign is really good and entertaining but it suffers from some bugs, A.I problems and the biggest of my complain, it is too much short. I finish this campaign in 3/4 hours, it might be short but it was entertaining. The Co-Op is very useful for the Multiplayer. It is really fun, entertaining and hard. The Co-Op is also short but each mission is different. The most fun might the chopper gunner, one controls the helicopter and the other is giving covering fire for two squads moving through the village. In the Co-Op you receive points that unlock some useful weapons that you can use in the Multiplayer. The Multiplayer is were Battlefield 3 really shines. Battlefield 3 Multiplayer is by far the best online experience I had (and still having) in 2011, this multiplayer just raised the barrier of FPS shooters in every perspective. The maps are huge and very detailed and the sound effects are top-notch. But this is a small part of this multiplayer experience. The biggest part is the freedom of choice, you can drive tanks, Humvees, jeeps and fly helicopter and jets. But the freedom does not stop here, with the power of Frostbite 2 engine, Battlefield 3 multiplayer maps are fully destructible. a camper hiding in a house near a wall? No problem, just put an RPG, a Tank or anything explosive into work and blow that wall! If that is not enough, just make the house crumble into pieces and dust. The destruction in Battlefield 3 is a real step forward from Bad Company 2. In Battlefield 3, when you start a match the maps are really amazing and detailed, in the end it´s just a pure chaos, in other words, it´s a full battlefield.Unlike some other FPS shooters, in Battlefield 3 you will need to work with your team, being a lone wolf wont help your team win the match. What surprised me most in battlefield 3 multiplayer is the unlocking system, it´s really easy to use and each weapon/vehicle/jets/Helicopters have a lot of unlocks. Before I talk about battlelog, battlefield's multiplayer also has some annoying things and problems in but they will not take away this amazing experience. Now it´s time for the Battlelog service provided by EA. First off, I don´t like that much Origin, but it is in beta stage and in the future it can be better. The Battlelog is where you start the Single Player/Multiplayer/Co-Op modes, in the Beta was not even impressed by the Battlelog, but now I think it is good and very easy to use. In battlelog is so easy to check your stats, unlocking progression, matches, dog tags, etc. In four clicks you can join a multiplayer match with a friend or alone. The stats are all there and you can even check every information of any weapon. You can chat and see your friends progression and stats and even comment every progression that he made during a match, and all of this is for free. For me Battlelog is very simple to use and it is what it was suppose to be, but it has some problems and it can be upgraded with some new things and improvements. This is the deepest and honest review I could have made for Battlefield 3, I made clear all the good points and the bad points, I know I am going to have a some haters down votes but I don´t care that much.… Expand
  45. JudgeHolden
    Dec 28, 2011
    10
    See the war unfold around you. Hear the RPG rockects pass by swirling near your head. Carry out squad-based operation on a gigantic scale. Buy it. Play it. Enjoy it. You'll never regret.
  46. Conranos
    Dec 28, 2011
    10
    This games shouldn't even be rated! It earns a 10 without even trying! It has absolutely perfect graphics and sounds that can make even the most seasoned gamers check to be sure its the game! The campaign is more of a CoD Black Ops look alike in a way but it added the many awesome features you can expect from a Battlefield game and then some! In just the first 3 levels you can see the rawThis games shouldn't even be rated! It earns a 10 without even trying! It has absolutely perfect graphics and sounds that can make even the most seasoned gamers check to be sure its the game! The campaign is more of a CoD Black Ops look alike in a way but it added the many awesome features you can expect from a Battlefield game and then some! In just the first 3 levels you can see the raw amount of detail that has been put into this game. From the specular effects of the dust and bullet impacts to the crisp and clear sounds of each and every weapon being fired around you. Battlefield is the complete package for any hardcore FPS gamer. And don't even start me on multi-player with its massive maps and vehicle based combat. It is the perfect combination needed to make a game that will be enjoyed for years to come!… Expand
  47. maxyboyufo
    Dec 28, 2011
    10
    i most first say, WOW. when i got the game and installed it and started it up i went straight to multiplayer. now, my internet suck REAL bad, so of course i lagged, but i still play. singleplayer, you could tell it took time to make, i mean you could tell it took time to make everything. the light dynamics are GORGEOUS. and the jets, i used to be a COD fanboy til i saw this game. itsi most first say, WOW. when i got the game and installed it and started it up i went straight to multiplayer. now, my internet suck REAL bad, so of course i lagged, but i still play. singleplayer, you could tell it took time to make, i mean you could tell it took time to make everything. the light dynamics are GORGEOUS. and the jets, i used to be a COD fanboy til i saw this game. its amazing, i got both MW3 and BF3. MW3 same old recycled crap. BF3 beuatiful, and acctually takes skill.… Expand
  48. LifelessChimera
    Dec 27, 2011
    10
    The Battlefield series has always been an influential series in the world of on-line gaming and once again dice has produced a magnificent work of art. BF3 features endlessly entertaining on-line multi-player, stellar vehicle combat, and a revamped destruction engine. These features come together to create an experience like no other. But beware, DO NOT BUY THIS GAME if you are onlyThe Battlefield series has always been an influential series in the world of on-line gaming and once again dice has produced a magnificent work of art. BF3 features endlessly entertaining on-line multi-player, stellar vehicle combat, and a revamped destruction engine. These features come together to create an experience like no other. But beware, DO NOT BUY THIS GAME if you are only wishing to play single player, you will be disappointed. Battlefield 3 was created to be enjoyed on-line, the SP is more of an extended tutorial. And one last note, if you own a computer that can handle it, it is recommended that you purchase BF3 for PC , it is a whole different experience.… Expand
  49. Mak54291
    Dec 27, 2011
    7
    I think I'll rather play 2142. This must be because BF3 is a console port. I can't believe how the menu, spawning system and the map suck. The sound is not good either.
  50. Ccx55
    Dec 27, 2011
    0
    This game is extremely high quality. The graphics are amazing, the physics are nice and the combat is just incredible. Everything about this game is absolutely perfect.

    Too bad there are so many millions of errors involved in installing the game few people actually get to play. **** you, EA.
  51. R_O360
    Dec 26, 2011
    8
    Battlefield 3 is an amazing online competitive experience. I have to say, hands down the best multiplayer FPS on the market. Graphics are somewhat overrated but still very impressive. The real stand out technical feature is not the graphics however, it is the SOUND. The sound in this game is absolutely amazing. The campaign is short but still very entertaining and epic with some veryBattlefield 3 is an amazing online competitive experience. I have to say, hands down the best multiplayer FPS on the market. Graphics are somewhat overrated but still very impressive. The real stand out technical feature is not the graphics however, it is the SOUND. The sound in this game is absolutely amazing. The campaign is short but still very entertaining and epic with some very varied and challenging missions. Co-op offers seperate missions and equally diverse and unique challenges.

    The one glaring issue with this game is the 'Battlelog' system. It is clearly EA pushed experimental garbage and makes actually playing this amazing game a pain in the ass. However, this game deserves to be played despite it's atrocious browser based menu system.    … Expand
  52. jeanphilt
    Dec 26, 2011
    10
    I've already spent 170 hours having fun playing this game online, enough said.

    But well my review need to be at least 150 characters long so here I'm speaking about it ...
  53. Sorky
    Dec 25, 2011
    9
    Let first say that the graphics in Battlefield 3 are out-of-this-world! While the single player campaign isn't ground-breaking, it is still fun and challenging. It offers a good variety of game play and challenge. The story line isn't great, but I just care about the action and shooting.
    The multiplayer started out a little shakey. There were bugs and balancing issues, but after two    Let first say that the graphics in Battlefield 3 are out-of-this-world! While the single player campaign isn't ground-breaking, it is still fun and challenging. It offers a good variety of game play and challenge. The story line isn't great, but I just care about the action and shooting.
    The multiplayer started out a little shakey. There were bugs and balancing issues, but after two patches it is working great for me and I'm addicted. I much prefer BF3 multi over MW3.    … Expand
  54. Jonathan_Movie1
    Dec 25, 2011
    9
    . Look Im not a fanboy becuase, well look I give it 9 out of 10 wich is great but the reason that I have given that score is becuase of the multiplayer. The storyline is so cliché that In the middle of the game I've already knew how the storyline will end. There is a number of bags and glitches.
    Also I found the singelplayer very linear, You cant go to a random vehicle and    . Look Im not a fanboy becuase, well look I give it 9 out of 10 wich is great but the reason that I have given that score is becuase of the multiplayer. The storyline is so cliché that In the middle of the game I've already knew how the storyline will end. There is a number of bags and glitches.
    Also I found the singelplayer very linear, You cant go to a random vehicle and speaking of witch there is barely missions that include vehicles but the big thing that I was disappointed is exploration, sure this is after all a Third person shooter however I wish Dice had let us to explore this amazing game wich brings me to another thing. The good thing that everybody and I mean EVERYBODY WILL AGREE (even the call of duy fans) is that the graphcis are the best we seen so far (yes even better than crysis 2 and rage).
    another thing to say is that the sound of this game is stunning, Any gun fire, massive explosions and bullets that past your head sounds and almust feels like the real thing wich is give that realistic feel that you're going to a real war. As I say from the start the real deal is the multiplayer wich is by far the best multiplayer you can find on the market and heres 5 reasons why: 1.Exploration- Unlike the singelplayer you can explore alot of stuff in battlefield 3 multiplayer wich is a big suprise, Exploration can help you for your strategy and sometimes its just fun to find some weird easter egg.

    2.Background- There is nothing like seen a burning city at night when everybody just shooting at each other or seen a deserts, water,trees and anything that mother nature created, also the lighting of this game looks like the real thing.

    3.Diffrent ways to play- In battlefield 3 you dont have to be a pro or even average player to win points on this game for example lets just say you are not a great shooter player and you choose the medic, you can use the medic kit and help people that have low health or even revive your teammates.

    4.Strategy- Battlefield 3 us the latest frostbite version wich is mean that wells, windowns and even buildings can break or even fall down so you need to think fast wich making the game more strategic, Now you cant camp for about a hour you need to keep moving and bulid a strategy while playing the game. this game really test your skills and even your brain.

    5. Spawns- The special thing about spawning in battlefield 3 is that you can spawn at your group that you join in the game, the material makes it much more fun but be careful if your team is in no win situation dont spawn and kill yourself, also if you find a jet, tank or any vehicle you can spawn on the base. Bottom line + The best Multiplayer you can ever ask + amazing grapchis +Sound -Camping -Storyline
    -Bags and glitches

    Total score 9.3    … Expand
  55. macshepherd54
    Dec 25, 2011
    9
    The singleplayer plot and gameplay is pretty good but it doesnt even compare to the multiplayer which is a masterpiece. The sound effects are really realistic and the graphics are outstanding. The multiplayer gameplay is also really addicting and the squad feature which was part of bf2 works well. However the multiplayer runs on a stupid system called origin which EA has made to be aThe singleplayer plot and gameplay is pretty good but it doesnt even compare to the multiplayer which is a masterpiece. The sound effects are really realistic and the graphics are outstanding. The multiplayer gameplay is also really addicting and the squad feature which was part of bf2 works well. However the multiplayer runs on a stupid system called origin which EA has made to be a competitor to steam. I don't think it works well but oh well, this is a damn good game.… Expand
  56. smjewett
    Dec 25, 2011
    10
    I have played FPS games (they are my forte) for many, many years starting with doom. Through the years there have been countless misses and very few true gems. I have had prior experience with other BF series games and did not prefer them due to the 'feel' while playing. The old ones felt like I was trying to aim with a 10ft pole.. hard to describe. BF3 is my all-time favorite. It has itI have played FPS games (they are my forte) for many, many years starting with doom. Through the years there have been countless misses and very few true gems. I have had prior experience with other BF series games and did not prefer them due to the 'feel' while playing. The old ones felt like I was trying to aim with a 10ft pole.. hard to describe. BF3 is my all-time favorite. It has it all. The multitude of vehicles are a joy to drive and pilot. The weapons choices and upgrades adds enough variety to find your niche guns of choice. The graphics are fantastic and near life-like with destructible environments. The game emphasis on teamwork in your squad is quite good - your perks and loadouts really help your squad overall and you get rewarded for your efforts. While I can get knifed like everyone else and hammered from an m249 in the blink of an eye, I don't feel the frustration - it makes me be more cautious at times to support my squad. All the games dynamics work together for a very positive experience. The feel of the game is perfect for me and highly recommend it over the competition.… Expand
  57. simone
    Dec 25, 2011
    9
    The sequel of BF2. No singleplayer? Good! A little singleplayer? What's the problem?. Its not so bad. 4 hours and it finishes. And then 1000 hours on multy. This is Battlefield.
  58. Skobka
    Dec 25, 2011
    10
    Great game! Top notch graphics, beautiful enviroments, excellent and realistic sound effects. And a really superb, fun, action packed and strategy based gameplay with really good single player and co-op modes and just an awesome multiplayer mode with so much freedom of choice and tons of unlockables, make Battlefield 3 one of best first person shooters available in the market right now andGreat game! Top notch graphics, beautiful enviroments, excellent and realistic sound effects. And a really superb, fun, action packed and strategy based gameplay with really good single player and co-op modes and just an awesome multiplayer mode with so much freedom of choice and tons of unlockables, make Battlefield 3 one of best first person shooters available in the market right now and makes it a must buy for any fan of the FPS genre.… Expand
  59. wolf09
    Dec 25, 2011
    10
    One of the greatest games I've ever played, it's next to crysis. There is no other online FPS multiplayer game on the market that will give this much intense action. This game is on a whole other level than COD in every way. I don't know why so many people are complaining about this game being buggy, glitchy, or crashing. I bought this game a week after it came out on PC and I think I'veOne of the greatest games I've ever played, it's next to crysis. There is no other online FPS multiplayer game on the market that will give this much intense action. This game is on a whole other level than COD in every way. I don't know why so many people are complaining about this game being buggy, glitchy, or crashing. I bought this game a week after it came out on PC and I think I've only had two servers crash on me while playing. I played for 4 hours today straight with no issues. People just need to be patient massive games like this will not be perfect at the start it's gonna take some time to work out the kinks.… Expand
  60. RatingnHating
    Dec 24, 2011
    7
    Battlefield 3 is a good game but it has it's flaws. The singleplayer is a boring tutorial like experience with a very cliche plot. But that being said it's multiplayer is really were the game belongs. Multiplayer is a fun chaotic experience with pretty good graphics and destruction. But this is brought down by the numerous glitches that have yet to be patched, and the fact that usersBattlefield 3 is a good game but it has it's flaws. The singleplayer is a boring tutorial like experience with a very cliche plot. But that being said it's multiplayer is really were the game belongs. Multiplayer is a fun chaotic experience with pretty good graphics and destruction. But this is brought down by the numerous glitches that have yet to be patched, and the fact that users are forced to use Origin which is a slow system and also contains spyware. Then on top of that we have to launch the game from a browser so you cannot play anything without internet.… Expand
  61. HKTac
    Dec 23, 2011
    0
    There are very few FPS games I hate. This is #1 of that 1 game list. I can't say that I don't love the concept, but when applied to the glitchy, craptastic software we're given, I'm left disappointed and severely disgusted. Campaign: I began by trying to set up my keys to how I usually bind them. I've always been able to bind mouse keys, until BF3. So now my knife attack is somewhereThere are very few FPS games I hate. This is #1 of that 1 game list. I can't say that I don't love the concept, but when applied to the glitchy, craptastic software we're given, I'm left disappointed and severely disgusted. Campaign: I began by trying to set up my keys to how I usually bind them. I've always been able to bind mouse keys, until BF3. So now my knife attack is somewhere else on the keyboard, leaving it useless in a melee situation. A bigger problem with the campaign was that I couldn't even play to the ending! For some reason, I have a glitch that kills me on the subway on the last level every time. I played that damn subway about 60 times before saying F-it, I give up. At which point I picked up the multiplayer, which is why I bought the game in the first place.

    Multiplayer: Here's where I lost my shyte. First off, the graphics on a map this large are completely lacking. In fact, I felt the graphics brought me back to 2001 Ghost Recon type stuff. I wasn't happy, but figured it was due to the epic size of the map, so I overlooked it. Then the game play fail started. Let me begin by saying that I'm a good first person shooter on multiplayer. I'm usually a top 3 team player on whatever game I pick up. This game left me with a negative kill/death ratio all the time. I understand there's a learning curve, but the slower I go and stop from "runnin n gunnin" the more I got picked off. The vehicle controls plain out suck, so I stopped using them. Must take a crackhead to figure that crap out and it's totally counter intuitive. I pick up a sniper rifle, take aim, BANG, a bloody hit! But wait, the guy's still running, BANG BANG, two more hits! Wait, still running? WTF? 3 second later, I'm running to cut him off and take one sniper bullet and I'm dead. Really? REALLY???

    Sorry, I will never buy another BF game. Origin can take the money and stuff it, I'm uninstalling and I'm giving the game and my account to someone I hate.    … Expand
  62. Enormo
    Dec 23, 2011
    4
    First let me say that I'm a huge fan of the Battlefield series. I didn't buy BF3 to stomp it. I'm also not giving up on the game just yet. But there are some gameplay dynamics that really have me frustrated.

    1.) Weapon upgrades make it a frustrating grind for new players. The weapons for new players are so inferior that they don't really stand a chance against the better    First let me say that I'm a huge fan of the Battlefield series. I didn't buy BF3 to stomp it. I'm also not giving up on the game just yet. But there are some gameplay dynamics that really have me frustrated.

    1.) Weapon upgrades make it a frustrating grind for new players. The weapons for new players are so inferior that they don't really stand a chance against the better weaponry/accessories... let alone better weaponry/accessories wielded by someone with 100 hrs more playing time than you. BF2 BC had it right. There should be an incremental jump between default and unlocked weapons... better weapons should help you go from 10 -12 to 12-10. Not 4-14 to 14-4.

    It makes tactics worthless because it takes 2-3 times longer to kill players with better weaponry. So even when you shoot them from the side or back, they have time to turn around and waste you no problem.

    2.) Terrain physics. At first I was all for how it's difficult to see enemy players on the terrain compared to BF2 BC. Seemed way more realistic and tactical. Unfortunately, the ability to hide encourages lots of camping. Players are invisible in shadows and completely disappear in foliage. For a lot of players it means bush league tactics. Maybe this is my video card setup but I don't think so.

    3.) Maps. The maps are super detailed. But the abundance of nooks encourage camping. The unbalanced weapons for new players compounds this like crazy.

    4.) Mini map on hard core. This is also another killer of tactical game play. Why should you be smart about out tactical positioning when you can just look at the minimap and see where opponents pop up? Granted, I have access to the mini map too. I could use it. But I don't want to because it takes me out of the gameplay experience. In the past BFs I liked the fact that I could rank high because I played a smart game. Now the game just feels like a dumbed down run around like a chicken with your head cut off spray fest.

    5.) Net code. I'm tired of shooting others 4 or 5 times and then dying when it seems like they shot me once. Or dying when I'm on the other side of an impenetrable barrier.

    6.) At medium or long distance, BF2 BC rewards controlled bursts of fire. It really made the game play feel tight/smart. BF3 rewards going full auto all the time... especially with the upgraded weaponry where there is little to no recoil. This makes the game (namely HC mode) feel way less tactical. It cheapens it.

    6.) Overall, the gameplay feels out of control compared to BF2 BC. It doesn't feel like a team mounting an attack on another team. Its a bunch of individuals running around on full auto killing other individuals with inferior weaponry. I know BF2 BC had it's flaws, but what it did as a whole was to create a sense of narrative in a battle. You could feel the eb an flow of the battles and because of that it often encouraged players to fight strategically even if they weren't intending to play as a team.

    I would go back to BF2 BC if there new maps released on a semi-regular basis. As it is, the same old maps are growing old. Maybe it's time to pull some old FPS's out of the bin and see what they offer as far as smart tactical game play.    … Expand
  63. yumdumpster
    Dec 23, 2011
    5
    Poor release ruined the game for me. Upon release of the game I was constantly plagued by crashes blue screens and other problems, so much so that it has really nixed any chances of me ever playing this game again. While I will admit that the game itself it absolutely beautiful, I really have not played more than two hours of this game since i originally bought it.
  64. GhostBox223
    Dec 22, 2011
    2
    Graphics are good,love campaign and location, but bf3 on console is a flopp, and no matter what platform the sound is horrible it is the worst sounding fps i have ever played i felt like i was at the carnival trying to shoot out the entire red star they all sound like pellet guns WTF!!environment destruction seemed to be turned down and all the hype ea (not dice) and the bf die hard tryGraphics are good,love campaign and location, but bf3 on console is a flopp, and no matter what platform the sound is horrible it is the worst sounding fps i have ever played i felt like i was at the carnival trying to shoot out the entire red star they all sound like pellet guns WTF!!environment destruction seemed to be turned down and all the hype ea (not dice) and the bf die hard try hard fanboys and trolls shoved down everyones throat was all for nothing...movement is horrible at least for console and the overall fun factor( being in gunfights which is the whole point of a FPS) is completely lacking with the majority of my time running to the action just to be sniped or laid out by a 9 yr old prone just camping away or trying to get teammates to actual help complete objectives so unless they are friends it is every man for himself 95% of the time..this was a complete waste of money i def expected more this is EXACTLY just a newer MEDAL OF HONOR 1.5!!!! same sound same movement same look down to the T...… Expand
  65. Moikko
    Dec 20, 2011
    10
    Love the game. It's like you are really in a battlefield. When you focus on team play it makes you do 110% to keep your teammates alive and kicking! Nice work DICE :D
  66. iplaygamesalot
    Dec 20, 2011
    7
    This game is pretty much your standard shooter but with the Battlefield staple of land, sea, and air vehicles. The visuals on PC are simply amazing, and the multiplayer gameplay can be extremely hectic. For example, I was cutting through an alley to an objective when a tank rotated its turret in my direction, shot, missed and hit the wall above me sending debris falling on top of me as aThis game is pretty much your standard shooter but with the Battlefield staple of land, sea, and air vehicles. The visuals on PC are simply amazing, and the multiplayer gameplay can be extremely hectic. For example, I was cutting through an alley to an objective when a tank rotated its turret in my direction, shot, missed and hit the wall above me sending debris falling on top of me as a helocopter was unloading rockets into the tank destroying it before my eyes. Then the helicopter crashed into the side of the building as i emerged from the alleyway only to be greeted by a hail of bullets among the debris and flames. Those are the moments in battlefield that make the game so addicting. And is why i will continue to play.… Expand
  67. vVREDVv
    Dec 19, 2011
    9
    il have to be honest, if your looking for a nice single player game your out of luck the SP is a total pile of crap, the MP isnt much of an update from previous games but is still fun as hell and the vehicles are amazing in it i enjoy this a great deal. Now i have to say dice did a good job ea did a piss poor job they shoved sake of **** spy ware and we have NO choice in the materil have to be honest, if your looking for a nice single player game your out of luck the SP is a total pile of crap, the MP isnt much of an update from previous games but is still fun as hell and the vehicles are amazing in it i enjoy this a great deal. Now i have to say dice did a good job ea did a piss poor job they shoved sake of **** spy ware and we have NO choice in the mater (although at least they got the ea accounts sorted out >… Expand
  68. GeoffWTF
    Dec 19, 2011
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is great. The graphics are absolutely stunning. The game play is great! it feels like you are in an actual battle especially on dark maps when you can see the bullets flying past you. The sounds are immaculate, put on some good quality headphones and take off in a jet and you'll know what im talking about. The single player seemed to excel where Bad company 2 did poorly but did poorly where bad company 2 excelled if that makes any sense. In Bad company 2, you knew the characters from the cut scenes and knew exactly what was going on but the story line was shallow and cliche. Bf3's story line was deeper and had a twist but the characters were under developed and i felt no sadness when two of my "best friends" died or when i had to kill my commanding officer. One more thing, EA **** everyone over with this origin **** but this review is for Battlefield 3 and not EA. Overall i would defiantly recommend this game to anyone because of how immersive it is.… Expand
  69. Zxrtx_Gaming
    Dec 19, 2011
    10
    This game truly deserves game of the year. But all the awards wanted to talk about this year was overrated s h i t t y ass Skyrim. I own over 350 games and out of every game I've ever played, Battlefield 3 is literally the best game I've ever played in my life. If you consider yourself a real gamer, this is a game you must have. If not, you're not really a gamer.
  70. Nabat
    Dec 19, 2011
    10
    Great graphics, great physics, great fun.Probably the best multiplayer shooter in 2011.
    Thank you for DICE, released a really good game. I advise everyone to try the multiplayer - it's the best. It's a great game
  71. mp500A00
    Dec 18, 2011
    0
    One of the worst game I ve ever player. Too much bugs !!! It's shame ... Most of the time the characters disaspear. I had to start again each mission because of scripts that didn't launch ...
    What a very bad experience. DICE shows us how they can do very dirty job. Don't buy this game if you don't want to waste your money ...
  72. M14_762
    Dec 18, 2011
    9
    Great work Dice. Great game, all around. Graphics, vehicles, weapons/weapon mods, audio and the always awesome frostbite engine. Some muppet is rpg'ing your tank from that window? Blow the **** wall down. And the multiple game modes/role playing elements are a fresh touch. Also no noticeable forced console cheese carryover. Even the voip is optional, so you don't have kid wankers yakkingGreat work Dice. Great game, all around. Graphics, vehicles, weapons/weapon mods, audio and the always awesome frostbite engine. Some muppet is rpg'ing your tank from that window? Blow the **** wall down. And the multiple game modes/role playing elements are a fresh touch. Also no noticeable forced console cheese carryover. Even the voip is optional, so you don't have kid wankers yakking all over the place. For a simple 20 minute session no voip is required as the layout of spotting/commands is quite simple and intuitive but an easier squad audio fast pickup with people that work well together in the field would be a decent option (if there is, I'm not aware of anything beyond setting up voice comm through battlenet.). On the negative side however, a pc gamer should have a choice, and Steam should've been a option instead of forcing Origin. Hence the 9/10… Expand
  73. hallfing
    Dec 17, 2011
    9
    Battlefield 3 is a very good game when it comes to "Multiplayer" in fact it's a whole new experience and give you a semi realistic simulator type gameplay that you absolutely cannot forget!! It has fantastic graphics: utilizing the new "Frostbite 2" engine from DICE. The only let down is the whole "Server Browser outside the game" thing that DICE has got going... The single player isn'tBattlefield 3 is a very good game when it comes to "Multiplayer" in fact it's a whole new experience and give you a semi realistic simulator type gameplay that you absolutely cannot forget!! It has fantastic graphics: utilizing the new "Frostbite 2" engine from DICE. The only let down is the whole "Server Browser outside the game" thing that DICE has got going... The single player isn't the best I've played but it's tolerable and could have been better with better scriptwriting and less quick time events. Overall it's a "must buy" for any FPS fan!… Expand
  74. MatiMata
    Dec 16, 2011
    10
    One of the best games I've ever played since the first FPS I tried. Im over 50 hours and I must say its an huge experience, Multiplayer is massive, Single is cool, and has it's moments, but its too short and a bit repeatative but its nice, The whole game is based on the mp I guess so the MP I give a 10, and especially for one who played Battlefield 2, 2142, and Bad company 2, this is theOne of the best games I've ever played since the first FPS I tried. Im over 50 hours and I must say its an huge experience, Multiplayer is massive, Single is cool, and has it's moments, but its too short and a bit repeatative but its nice, The whole game is based on the mp I guess so the MP I give a 10, and especially for one who played Battlefield 2, 2142, and Bad company 2, this is the best of them.
    Get Back to karkand if you can, it makes the game even more incredible. you don't get games like this so often so you better try it soon.    … Expand
  75. himotherfock
    Dec 16, 2011
    10
    You i'm god and me s.h.it.t is willl this is the best game better dan Call of Duty **** so **** off call of duty fanboy **** Because you are g.ay. you love a **** in your ass.

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  76. Agadoo2012
    Dec 16, 2011
    1
    DICE disappointed me with this new version of Battlefield full of bugs.
    It's just unbelievable... How can they sell a game with a huge number of bugs. I've updated my graphic card and sound card drivers. I've updated Battlefield but it still does not work after almost 1 month. Follow my advice : Don't by this game ... As far as I am concerned, my next action in the next hour will be to    DICE disappointed me with this new version of Battlefield full of bugs.
    It's just unbelievable... How can they sell a game with a huge number of bugs. I've updated my graphic card and sound card drivers. I've updated Battlefield but it still does not work after almost 1 month. Follow my advice : Don't by this game ... As far as I am concerned, my next action in the next hour will be to unsinstall this application.    … Expand
  77. BooYaa
    Dec 15, 2011
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Single player is not good as expected. No doubt about that. But multiplayer is just pure awesomnes. You need to have good hardware setup to run it flawlesly but if you do have it then this game delivers best graphics i've seen so far.Maps are huge and fun especially Metro. Sound is another aspect that blows your mind away. If you are fan of multiplayer FPS then this is a game you always wanted.… Expand
  78. 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.
  79. SmokeBreak
    Dec 15, 2011
    9
    The game has an excellent feel to it and gives me a feeling similar to COD4 when playing 4v4 squad rush. This game is decent for matching so far. Only gripes are the crashes, bugs, and the lag compensation for high ping players (Bullets go through 5ft of boulder?) Overall this is the game to match in this year. It seems most clans have dumped MW3 as it is a doppelganger of MW2, andThe game has an excellent feel to it and gives me a feeling similar to COD4 when playing 4v4 squad rush. This game is decent for matching so far. Only gripes are the crashes, bugs, and the lag compensation for high ping players (Bullets go through 5ft of boulder?) Overall this is the game to match in this year. It seems most clans have dumped MW3 as it is a doppelganger of MW2, and with the bullet registration mechanics it seems to not be worth the time death blossoming to hit something. To be honest I didn't bother buying it after I saw my roommate playing it, because I'm not paying $120 dollars for the same game. Want to not waste your tax return this year? Then buy BF3.… Expand
  80. Lawgun
    Dec 15, 2011
    10
    Just the best multiplayer shooter of the year. Best graphic, best sound, best balance. I waiting for this game for 6 years from Battlefield 2. I bought prerelease version of game and my trust not broke. Thank you Dice.
  81. Squall_Rinoa89
    Dec 14, 2011
    10
    Top notch graphics, beautiful environments, excellent and realistic sound effects captured by the weapons itself. Multi-player is fun and action packed with walls crumbling around around as well as buildings from indirect fire. Game features a decent Single Player campaign with a good story mixed with a mainly Multi-player engaged game. Dozens of unlockables through Assignments as well asTop notch graphics, beautiful environments, excellent and realistic sound effects captured by the weapons itself. Multi-player is fun and action packed with walls crumbling around around as well as buildings from indirect fire. Game features a decent Single Player campaign with a good story mixed with a mainly Multi-player engaged game. Dozens of unlockables through Assignments as well as weapon mastery just make Battlefield 3 one of best first person shooters available. Destruction however has been scaled back slightly from its Battlefield Bad Company 2 (Which used the first Frostbite engine) for more of a strategic value. As what happened in Battlefield Bad Company 2 the terrain that was once a city if your on a urban environment was basically left in ruin at the end with no viable structures standing. Some see this as a step backwards however I see it as more of a strategy implementation. The sounds are amazing with more realistic sounds with it either be the snaps of bullets wizzing past your head or the sound of bullets impacting concrete near you it sounds very close to being real life. Destruction on the new DLC is amazing as well with the game being pretty balanced in terms of guns and the rock paper scissors game of vehicle warfare. With the magnitude of warfare alone this game makes the other game of a similar name look like child's play (Modern Warfare 3). This game is a true Modern Warfare game with a very wide spectrum of warfare from infantry to air to air and air to ground combat as well as vehicle combat. If your looking for a shooter with a purpose other than to kill the enemy this is the game for you. If your looking for a game with a full spectrum combat and massive chaos this is for you. If your looking for a game that just runs around and kills people for a higher body count for "Bragging rights" this really isn't ur game. Walls cumble, ground gets deformed and buildings come falling down.

    With the multitude of game modes there should be enough for everyone's preference.

    Conquest and Conquest large is basically a Take and Hold game centered around a set of flags.
    Rush is an attack and defend game primarily around a set of defined objectives (Usually 2 MCOM Stations) that need to be attacked to advance and as the defended, needs to be defended to win.

    Squad DM and Team DM sounds as it is. Squad DM is a Squad-Based Death Match where as Team DM is a infantry on infantry warfare with the objective to make the other team run out of tickets first (Tickets = Spawn count).

    Battlefield 3 is an awesome vehicle based combat game that is heavy on chaos and destruction compared to the other watered down shooters that came out the same year.    … Expand
  82. Direct4D
    Dec 14, 2011
    10
    amazing game. maps in the multiplayer worked out very high quality, excellent balance between weapons and classes, and all accompanied by incredible graphics!
  83. Jack91
    Dec 13, 2011
    6
    Do not think of the game as Battlefield 3 and instead think of it like Bad Company 3 with a new engine. If you have played Battlefield from the outset 1942, BF2 for example you would of seen the franchise going downhill and trying to compare with the likes of COD when in fact they should of been concentrating on making it unique. It has silly spawn points, the patches that 'balance' theDo not think of the game as Battlefield 3 and instead think of it like Bad Company 3 with a new engine. If you have played Battlefield from the outset 1942, BF2 for example you would of seen the franchise going downhill and trying to compare with the likes of COD when in fact they should of been concentrating on making it unique. It has silly spawn points, the patches that 'balance' the game are ridiculous. I say that because I can hit a helicopter with a stinger like 3 times and it just shrugs it off. It's just furiating to play, people are more concerned with KD ratios and kills, as opposed to team based play. Ruined the franchise in my opinion, too much emphasis on trying to beat COD when it should be in it's own league as there isn't a comparison.… Expand
  84. Gantela
    Dec 13, 2011
    10
    What a great game! Seriously, there is nothing like this game that can match it on the market. Amazing graphics and great sound do a great job of putting you in the mood! Single player may be not as good, but the rest is excellent! Multiplayer is amazing! Never seen anything like this. If you want to play Counter Strike, but with good graphics, your choice is COD but if you would like toWhat a great game! Seriously, there is nothing like this game that can match it on the market. Amazing graphics and great sound do a great job of putting you in the mood! Single player may be not as good, but the rest is excellent! Multiplayer is amazing! Never seen anything like this. If you want to play Counter Strike, but with good graphics, your choice is COD but if you would like to play a true battle, with vehicles, planes and helis, BF3 it is! I do not regret buying it, even though it has some minor bugs and the server browser may have been better.
    My final score is 9 out of 10 due to minor bugs. The folks over at DICE tried much harder than the ones at Activison, so this game is worth a medal.    … Expand
  85. Micka0702
    Dec 13, 2011
    10
    Batllefield 3 is the best game and best graphics GREAT GREAT GREAT GREAT GREAT GREAT GREAT GREAT GREAT GREAT Game Batlefield 3 ise better COD XD
  86. C4K3
    Dec 13, 2011
    5
    Gameplay is severely lacking. Instead of the feeling of huge maps in battlefield 2, it's as if they've tried to combine BF2 with CoD, which has just failed quite spectacularly. Battlefield isn't suppose to give fast-paced action, it's suppose to give the feeling of a large battlefield, where you spend time trying to get to that perfect spot. Where you hide from the tank/helicopter goingGameplay is severely lacking. Instead of the feeling of huge maps in battlefield 2, it's as if they've tried to combine BF2 with CoD, which has just failed quite spectacularly. Battlefield isn't suppose to give fast-paced action, it's suppose to give the feeling of a large battlefield, where you spend time trying to get to that perfect spot. Where you hide from the tank/helicopter going past you. Where you can snipe somebody from far away. This game gives absolutely nothing of this. Then there are all the balance and spawnkilling issues, but it would take too long to get into them.

    Now, this game would still be worthy of a green rating if you weren't forced into having to deal with glitches constantly. First there's the obvious one, the horrible game launcher forcing you to reload and unload the entire game every time you want to switch servers. Which incidentally also forces you to be in a game while setting your settings. Then there's the weird movement, they've tried making the game more smooth by adding animations and the sort for jumping over things. The problem is they've failed miserably, and it's not smooth at all.

    Then there are all the problems with EA, I've found ea support to be not only slow and unhelpful, but that they'll also directly lie to you about billing (yes, I've been billed twice on my single copy of BF3, and despite contacting support about this for the first time BEFORE the game was released, I have yet to receive any sort of refund at all) Of course this doesn't say anything about the actual game, it just shows that EA doesn't care about it's customers.    … Expand
  87. Avoryx
    Dec 13, 2011
    3
    This game is pretty, and has good sound.
    when you are in a squad of your friends it can be really fun online.
    The problems is the games story mode is really subpar. When you are alone online the multiplayer feels cold and isolating. Other then everyone running around the world feels lifeless. It feels like you are in a cold computer render world, instead of feeling like you are in a    This game is pretty, and has good sound.
    when you are in a squad of your friends it can be really fun online.
    The problems is the games story mode is really subpar.
    When you are alone online the multiplayer feels cold and isolating.
    Other then everyone running around the world feels lifeless.
    It feels like you are in a cold computer render world, instead of feeling like you are in a real world.
    The environments don't feel like places people ever functioned in.
    If you love online shooters, don't care about the story, and have a lot of friends online all the time to play with it can be great.
    But that is a HUGE "if"...    … Expand
  88. HankChinaski
    Dec 13, 2011
    10
    It has all been said before. It's simply the best. Best graphics, best gameplay, best sound. No matter if you wish to play a quick intense Infantry Only game on small maps, or support your team from your helicopter on massive epic maps, BF3 has it all.
  89. Tramm
    Dec 12, 2011
    10
    This goes out to all the Battlefield 2 lovers out there... Buy this game. I have always loved Battlefield 2, and was waiting for a kick-ass successor. I tried Bad Company 2, but that was no way near what the original experience was. Battlefield 3 is a great game in all aspects. Great FPS, great simulation, realistic sounds that helps you feel like being the center of a major battle and allThis goes out to all the Battlefield 2 lovers out there... Buy this game. I have always loved Battlefield 2, and was waiting for a kick-ass successor. I tried Bad Company 2, but that was no way near what the original experience was. Battlefield 3 is a great game in all aspects. Great FPS, great simulation, realistic sounds that helps you feel like being the center of a major battle and all in all FUN. Playing with friends is the ultimate experience, but it most definetly is a viable game as a lone wolf. All the game modes gives a major variety of the gameplay, and the tactics needed for win.

    Can only give this game 10/10!    … Expand
  90. Etheldreda
    Dec 12, 2011
    9
    EA as a company doesn't seem to have the best reputation. Battlelog is also weird, because it's the first of it's kind. If you overlook all this weird stuff that EA pulled and just look at the game itself, then it is a good game.
  91. colonelpepper
    Dec 12, 2011
    0
    cannot be patched unless you use EA. Also, this is a port to the PC rather than a true build... I don't game on the PC to get the poor quality of a console. FAIL
  92. Langos
    Dec 12, 2011
    10
    A sketchy launch (like most massive EA launches) and then more bugs were introduced with a first patch, things looked bleak and I many players spent their time on other games instead. Then came the second patch fixing all kinds of bug, nerfing, tweaking, fixing and adding lots of stuff and all of a sudden the game had pretty much all the things it lacked at launch. Battlefield 3 was fun toA sketchy launch (like most massive EA launches) and then more bugs were introduced with a first patch, things looked bleak and I many players spent their time on other games instead. Then came the second patch fixing all kinds of bug, nerfing, tweaking, fixing and adding lots of stuff and all of a sudden the game had pretty much all the things it lacked at launch. Battlefield 3 was fun to play even after the initial shock and awe of the launch! Now; Battlefield 3 is a solid FPS, well taken care of by it's developer DICE and with tomorrows release of Back To Karkand maybe even the most sceptical Battlefield 2 fans will once again enter the Battlefield. All-in-all a fantastic game, beautiful unrivalled graphics and sounds, depth and quasi-realism-arcade-madness!! THE MUST PLAY GAME OF 2011/2012!!… Expand
  93. BillGR17
    Dec 11, 2011
    10
    well in single player u wont have much fan (its not bad either coz u will get to know the guns and how the game works ) but in multiplayer... you will see all the best stuff that u wont be able to see in ANY other FPS game its just the best multiplayer experience for me and my friends.
    we are not pro players but we have a prety good time and enjoy all the good times and the bad times in    well in single player u wont have much fan (its not bad either coz u will get to know the guns and how the game works ) but in multiplayer... you will see all the best stuff that u wont be able to see in ANY other FPS game its just the best multiplayer experience for me and my friends.
    we are not pro players but we have a prety good time and enjoy all the good times and the bad times in game.
    its not the game that u get a gun and start shoting ppl u need to have a good squad if u want to win and u need to listen to ur squad too !
    i am new in bf series and i love this game more than any other FPS ! just buy it !    … Expand
  94. tandex
    Dec 11, 2011
    6
    The campaign is simply frustrating to play, since it runs on rails most of the time. The quick time events were innovative 12 years ago in Shenmue, but in BF3 the first person view and lack of control is just disorienting and a waste of time. It's not possible to think your way through any situation, you just have to follow the tracks. The story from start to finish was not engaging.The campaign is simply frustrating to play, since it runs on rails most of the time. The quick time events were innovative 12 years ago in Shenmue, but in BF3 the first person view and lack of control is just disorienting and a waste of time. It's not possible to think your way through any situation, you just have to follow the tracks. The story from start to finish was not engaging.
    Multiplayer can be addictive, the mechanics haven't changed much since BF2. The gameplay is polished and looks and sounds fantastic. Some of the first maps are a bit too closed in, as I was expecting to play on the full map size. A gamepad works well for airborne vehicles. You'll want to have a book when you're loading up the multiplayer, since the server browser takes a few minutes to actually load into a game. Don't pay full price for the game, but wait for a good sale instead. You'll need a broadband connection to download the 4GB patches that have come out recently.    … Expand
  95. Exi
    Dec 11, 2011
    8
    The game itself is 'OK' but I hate Origin and Battlelog. I have no idea why the developers didn't integrate Battlelog into the game itself. Going out of the game just to join another server is very lame. Another thing I hate is the fact that you only have a server browser on the internet and not in-game, and in my eyes, that really sucks.
    Now to talk about the game itself: It's OK. It    The game itself is 'OK' but I hate Origin and Battlelog. I have no idea why the developers didn't integrate Battlelog into the game itself. Going out of the game just to join another server is very lame. Another thing I hate is the fact that you only have a server browser on the internet and not in-game, and in my eyes, that really sucks.
    Now to talk about the game itself: It's OK. It isn't 'meh' but it isn't 'woohoo!' ether. The destruction system isn't the way it should be, no real physics. graphics are OK, and so is the gameplay. I do have a little thing I hate and that is the brightness of the sun and the flashlight. Sometimes, you'd see more with your head beneath a rock than when you're looking at a tactical light.
    Overall, this game defiantly deserves a 8/10 or 8.5/10 .    … Expand
  96. RageQuitEA
    Dec 9, 2011
    2
    Battlefield 3, despite all its flaws, is a pretty neat game. The online play looks like fun, the weapons look like they would be great, and the scenery looks like it would be fun to hide in. I say looks like, because since the release date I've only been able to play for at most 2 or 3 rounds at a time...constantly plagued by CTD's, Lag, Rubber Banding on some servers and disappearingBattlefield 3, despite all its flaws, is a pretty neat game. The online play looks like fun, the weapons look like they would be great, and the scenery looks like it would be fun to hide in. I say looks like, because since the release date I've only been able to play for at most 2 or 3 rounds at a time...constantly plagued by CTD's, Lag, Rubber Banding on some servers and disappearing textures. My rig is below recommended but far above minimum. It seems that DICE, defying all logic, has released two client side patches which nerf/buff certain weapons in game, but have introduced a host of new issues with game stability - the game will freeze within a few minutes of entering a server, and then hard lock my system.

    Origin, EA's Steam like service if fine - I really don't care about running it...what bothers me is the restrictive access that EA gives you when it comes to your ownership of the game. You are forced to tie your game account to your origin account, which binds your email to both accounts. Your game is launched through Battlelog, EA's web browser based server system and social network. Here's where the fun really begins.

    Battlelog is, as far as I can tell, the most bloated piece of software ever created. The server browser in a webpage model is utter lunacy. You need to have Origin running, to launch the browser which launches the game. Not too mention that if you should be in breach of EA's TOS on their Battlelog forum, welcome to the banhammer. Swearing or any other minor infraction will get you an unexpected 72 hour forum ban WHICH ALSO MEANS YOU CANNOT ACCESS ANY OF YOUR PAID GAMES FROM EA! In some cases, users have been reporting permanent bans for no reason, other than comments posted on Battlelog. Permanent bans mean YOU LOSE ALL YOUR PURCHASED EA GAMES!

    This for me is the most distracting problem with the game. Please be warned before purchasing Battlefield 3, your EA games can be at risk if you choose to visit their forums and break the rules. In conclusion, wait until this game is in the bargain bin. There are better companies to support with your hard earned cash, and better games which don't have the glaring technical problems that BF3 has.    … Expand
  97. TheTacoShack
    Dec 6, 2011
    4
    I feel this game was quite a disappointment on many levels... I think you should just stick with Bad Company 2. Might be worth a $20 buy later down the road.
  98. MW232
    Dec 6, 2011
    0
    Absolutely the most horrid game to install and play using Origin. After 4 hours of loading and getting instructions from others on the web, I finally got to play the game. After an update on 12-7-2011, the game would not load and could not be played. Their help center was as frustrated as I was and told me to start all over again, by uninstalling and reinstalling the game. This afterAbsolutely the most horrid game to install and play using Origin. After 4 hours of loading and getting instructions from others on the web, I finally got to play the game. After an update on 12-7-2011, the game would not load and could not be played. Their help center was as frustrated as I was and told me to start all over again, by uninstalling and reinstalling the game. This after completing completing half of the game.. They were of little help, but offered to sent me a 15% coupon off my next purchase of an EA game. This will not happen. The worst game to manage I have ever encountered in my life. When it did play it was OK, but nothing like Crysis or Crysis2.… Expand
  99. Mundty
    Dec 6, 2011
    8
    The single-player campaign of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare series will probably always be better, that's something they've always done well. But as far as multiplayer (which in my humble opinion is where the replay value is), Call of Duty will never hold a candle to the Battlefield series. As with all major Battlefield releases (1942, 2, & 3), these multiplayer maps are massive and deepThe single-player campaign of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare series will probably always be better, that's something they've always done well. But as far as multiplayer (which in my humble opinion is where the replay value is), Call of Duty will never hold a candle to the Battlefield series. As with all major Battlefield releases (1942, 2, & 3), these multiplayer maps are massive and deep in complexity. Between the primary weapons, utilities, tanks, vehicles, and aircraft you could literally spend months unlocking and upgrading even if you played everyday! There is so much to do here, it's one of the few games that I can justify the $60 price tag on, because I know not only will reaching my goals take time but I'll enjoy doing it along the way. One thing to remember when playing any Battlefield game is that this is not a Call of Duty style multiplayer game. The maps are 10x as large, the Objectives are more important than Kill #'s, running and gunning will most likely get you killed, and team work is rewarded. You'll need to adjust your weapons from map to map, and think about what you're doing instead of running into battle gung-ho. Over time, you will become a better player and adjust by learning the maps and tactics used by other players. It's an extremely rewarding experience for anyone looking for a multiplayer first person shooter that will be fun for more than a month. There are downfalls of course, the single-player experience while better than anything prior still falls way short of our expectations (especially after watching the trailers). Also the web style menu interface is horrendous and should have never been adopted in the first place. Disconnects are rare, but connecting to a server can sometimes be a challenging and getting server lists with proper ping read-outs can require restarts occasionally. While the former is permanent, the later should be fixed with future updates and is not of particular concern in most circumstances. If you're looking for a game you can jump into and start annihilating your foes immediately, Modern Warfare 3 is probably for you. If however, you're looking for a game with a more rewarding long term experience, team work oriented game play, and meaningful tactics and objectives. Skip Modern Warfare 3 and go right for Battlefield 3!… Expand
  100. netstorm
    Dec 5, 2011
    10
    Best FPS game currently out, destroying MW3. Graphics are great, the sounds are great, and overall a polished game. Hopefully this will push other gaming companies to put out higher quality products as well. Great job EA, and Dice.
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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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