Battlefield 3

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7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 5642 Ratings

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  1. MrMT
    Nov 6, 2011
    9
    6.8 user score? I wonder why? The multiplayer on this game is really tremendous; just like its predecessor, I just know I will enjoy this for a long time to come. Slightly miffed that I didn't notice the whole preorder for free maps thing... and then downloaded on origin for a bad deal on the pc (you can still get the free maps if you buy for consoles in gamestop - go figure; use EA's6.8 user score? I wonder why? The multiplayer on this game is really tremendous; just like its predecessor, I just know I will enjoy this for a long time to come. Slightly miffed that I didn't notice the whole preorder for free maps thing... and then downloaded on origin for a bad deal on the pc (you can still get the free maps if you buy for consoles in gamestop - go figure; use EA's service to get stiffed). But the game itself, for what you buy it for - the great multiplayer maps - is top top notch.… Expand
  2. Trucu
    Oct 28, 2011
    9
    Unlike most people, I waited until after completing the campaign and singleplayer while also ranking 15 levels in multiplayer before posting this review. Let's start with the singleplayer. Remind you of Black Ops? Well it didn't remind me of it. That doesn't mean it was any more entertaining though. You spend the first two-thirds of the campaign on boring, linear, on-rails missions thatUnlike most people, I waited until after completing the campaign and singleplayer while also ranking 15 levels in multiplayer before posting this review. Let's start with the singleplayer. Remind you of Black Ops? Well it didn't remind me of it. That doesn't mean it was any more entertaining though. You spend the first two-thirds of the campaign on boring, linear, on-rails missions that lack any creativity or interest. The only good thing about these missions are the graphics. I was mildly amazed with them. However, if you can grudge past the first two-thirds, you arrive to a nicely thought out and interesting portion of the campaign that I thoroughly enjoyed. To name other issues, I disliked the AIs ability to instantly knife you if you went with 5 feet of them. No, I hated that. Then, I seriously disliked how the only jet mission was a on-rails shooter of boredom. While the plot might have been similar to Black Ops, I felt no connection between the two, which was refreshing since all I heard was talk about how similar it was to Black Ops. I also mildly disliked the quick time events. Why? Well for one, they didn't give me the impression like I was actually there struggling with another person. Another why? The action was slow and when you took hits, typically, the screen slowly turned sideways (no concussive effect to immerse you). The could have improved those QTEs by moving the indicators a little higher on the screen so they are clear and evident. As it is now, if you attempt to immerse yourself in the fight, you miss a key press and watch yourself get killed. That ends my singleplayer review, I would give it a 7/10 as it was mostly boring and linear, so it lacked replayability. However, it was a nice graphical showcase and the ending was pretty good.

    Now for the multiplayer portion. As all the fanboys claim, "This is what Battlefield is about!" and they are right. The game really shines (when the servers aren't down, which isn't common luckily) here. The infantry/vehicles are well balanced (except for the helicopters) and the gameplay flows smoothly. You have plenty of unlockables and gamemodes/maps to keep you entertained for quite a while too. Now to the helicopters or should I say blimps. Why(I'm tired of this word)? Well, it isn't that they are particularly slow or weak, it is just that there are so many threats for them that they can't be used effectively. Every engineer with an RPG/Stinger, every vehicle that shoots, jets, other helicopters, and AA are all very strong against helicopters. So, while you attempt to make your first attack, you almost always have a lock on you from an engineer, almost always are being shot at by some MG, and a jet is almost always about to fire a missile or shoot you. I have seen some excellent helicopter pilots, but they never last longer than a minute or two. The best helicopters are the ones like the VENOM (I think) where infantry use mounted miniguns to fire from the sides while engineers repair it from the inside. The other main issue I have with the multipayer (beside the occasional bug) is the lack of a piloting tutorial for helicopters and jets. While there is a co-op mission that allows you to pilot a helicopter, you risk wasting someone's time. I would have implemented a map similar to Coral Sea where all players can fly jets and dogfight to their hearts content. Overall, the multiplayer gameplay is extremely fun and should keep anyone interested for at least a few months (Probably around the release of Back to Karkand). I give the multiplayer a score of 10/10 due to very few problems and extremely fun gameplay that has great replayability. I weigh out the two scores 66% multiplayer 33% singleplayer and reach my score of 9.    … Expand
  3. JosephR
    Oct 26, 2011
    9
    People are hating on this game for no reason, campaign was better than bfbc2 in my opinion, but I did miss the humor. multiplayer is amazing as expected, there is no reason not to buy this game. The only complaint I have about the game is battlelog and Origin, I did find this a letdown, but luckily its not all bad, as it has some small upsides (albeit small).
  4. casshern09
    Oct 27, 2011
    9
    It's not perfect but it's as good as a multiplayer shooter as you will get. There are still some issues that need to be sorted but I am confident DICE will. Single player is ok. Nothing too special. But lets face it. It's a mp game.
  5. Horrux
    Oct 25, 2011
    9
    Epic greatness. I took 0.5 off the perfect score due to the campaign being a little bit on the rushed side, and 0.5 due to some bugs remaining. Which is really harsh given that reviewers out there tend to ignore the bugs (rightly so I guess, given that they are usually addressed in patches, which then make the game technically great).

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

    Graphics, gameplay, sound, the engine, it's all crazy-great. Don't listen to the bashers who give low scores. This game has BY FAR the best graphics, gameplay, sound and overall engine of any shooter ever released before. It would get a 10, I mean a real, full-fledged TEN ON TEN which means nothing short of revolutionary and PERFECT at the same time, if not for the two small flaws I reported on at first. EPIC GREATNESS I say, this can will keep you coming back for 1,000 hours or more.    … Expand
  6. SchroederRock
    Sep 17, 2012
    9
    The single player portion of Battlefield 3 isn't anything special. But the fact that I don't even care about it lends more credibility to how addictive and special the multiplayer aspect is. DICE didn't try and reinvent the wheel with Battlefield 3, but they certainly improved it. Deep customization, progression, and phenomenal graphics make it the shooter of the year on PC. This oneThe single player portion of Battlefield 3 isn't anything special. But the fact that I don't even care about it lends more credibility to how addictive and special the multiplayer aspect is. DICE didn't try and reinvent the wheel with Battlefield 3, but they certainly improved it. Deep customization, progression, and phenomenal graphics make it the shooter of the year on PC. This one will be hard to top for PC players. Perhaps only Battlefield 4 will be able to topple this juggernaut.… Expand
  7. Ireland914
    Jun 23, 2013
    9
    Excellent game and very memorable iteration to the Battlefield series. As a former Battlefield 3 player, it was very welcoming to once again jump into large scale battles across beautiful terrain. The game looks fantastic, plays smoothly, and provides an exciting mix of action and tactical gameplay. DICE has done a fantastic job with this one and continues to show that they're willingExcellent game and very memorable iteration to the Battlefield series. As a former Battlefield 3 player, it was very welcoming to once again jump into large scale battles across beautiful terrain. The game looks fantastic, plays smoothly, and provides an exciting mix of action and tactical gameplay. DICE has done a fantastic job with this one and continues to show that they're willing to provide innovative sequels to their franchise unlike the recycled yearly releases of certain other developers.… Expand
  8. powersackers
    Oct 27, 2011
    9
    Most amazing FPS experience ever. Running 4 servers w/ my PC clan mates who are BF2 and BC2 veterans. We are 60+ members strong and are all enjoying the MP immensely. =HOG= is our clan. I won't give it a 10 because nothing is perfect. Some things need addressed, but certainly DICE released us a working game that's a lot of fun and has amazing graphics and sound.
  9. HarveyD
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    While the single player campaign was a bit lacking, the multiplayer makes up for it. Gather up your buddies and embark on an amazing experience, filled with some of the most intense combat and fun you'll ever have.
  10. 0235
    Oct 30, 2011
    9
    great graphics, animations and lens flare, also good music, but the distinct lack of a decent single player is what can damage this game. while COD 4 was a great game because it was like a hlolywood movie, BF3 takes that a little bit too far and makes it an actual movie, where half the time is spent watching cutscenes or quick time events.
    but BF3 is about the multiplayer, and other than    great graphics, animations and lens flare, also good music, but the distinct lack of a decent single player is what can damage this game. while COD 4 was a great game because it was like a hlolywood movie, BF3 takes that a little bit too far and makes it an actual movie, where half the time is spent watching cutscenes or quick time events.
    but BF3 is about the multiplayer, and other than being stupidly difficult for noobs and new players, it is very good    … Expand
  11. 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
  12. HunterZero
    Nov 8, 2011
    9
    So this game is getting rubbished for its single player campaign... Fair enough, at around 4 hours, it's too short, and the characters, plot and presentation are cliche. You'll suffer several cheap deaths, and the quicktime events are jarring and annoying. But considering Battlefield 2 didn't even have a single player mode, it's a bonus that there's even a single player campaign includedSo this game is getting rubbished for its single player campaign... Fair enough, at around 4 hours, it's too short, and the characters, plot and presentation are cliche. You'll suffer several cheap deaths, and the quicktime events are jarring and annoying. But considering Battlefield 2 didn't even have a single player mode, it's a bonus that there's even a single player campaign included here at all. What the campaign lacks in innovative story, it makes up for in atmosphere. There are some truly impressive moments during the single player campaign where the game nails the atmosphere of running into a warzone, but unfortunately it just doesn't capture this feeling all the way through. Several times at the start of a level you'll be presented with some huge vista, only to be funneled into a corridor level with few options for exploration and deviation. Thankfully, the online multiplayer is the meat of this game, and in this area, the game does not disappoint. There are a half dozen coop missions that parallel the main campaign, and these are fun for a play through or two with a friend. But the online deathmatch modes are where it's at. The maps are HUGE, and there are plenty of unlocks and awards to keep a player busy for many hundreds of hours. The gunplay feels good, the vehicles are fun, and there are some great game mechanics, such as suppression fire, and the ability to use smoke as cover or flashlights to blind an enemy, and tactical environment destruction. It's a technical masterpiece too, although I do wish there was an option to turn off the 'dirty camera lens' effects. Special mention has to be made of the sound in this game, the sound effects are spot-on. The bad points of the game - It's a jewel of a game wrapped up in a turd: Battlelog, and Origin. The install process is annoying. You have to have Origin installed, and if you install Origin off the DVD, it has to update immediately and restart before you can continue. Plus it requires installing a 500MB patch, then two web browser plug-ins for Battlelog, and you have to have the latest graphics drivers. Once through the pain of installation, Battlelog is tolerable for finding servers and friends, but feels like an ugly third party add-on matchmaking service. Is it too much to ask for a server browser that is well integrated into the game? The other annoyance - there's no LAN play, and this could be a deal breaker for some. Dice have hinted this might be patched into the game later, but don't hold your breath. It would be nice to be able play the multiplayer maps offline against 'bots, and on a LAN in coop with friends, like you could in Battlefield 2. If you can put up with the hassle of Origin and the Battlelog interface though, there's plenty of fun to be had here. Just don't buy this game for the single player only, you will be disappointed.… Expand
  13. Extant
    Oct 27, 2011
    9
    First off, any Battlefield game is about 20% singleplayer, 80% multiplayer. That being said, the multiplayer is phenomenal. 64 players battle on foot, in vehicles, and in the air on huge beautiful maps without a hitch, and every minutes of it is exciting. If you do managed to get bored, there are other classes, vehicles, and strategies to try out to keep you interested for a long time.First off, any Battlefield game is about 20% singleplayer, 80% multiplayer. That being said, the multiplayer is phenomenal. 64 players battle on foot, in vehicles, and in the air on huge beautiful maps without a hitch, and every minutes of it is exciting. If you do managed to get bored, there are other classes, vehicles, and strategies to try out to keep you interested for a long time. I've seen lots of reviews about glitches etc. (a lot based on the BETA...*cough*), but my experience has been flawless. Also, for anyone talking about a wealth of "hackers" already...I think you just need to practice a bit more.

    Despite Battlefield being a multiplayer franchise, the singleplayer holds up nicely. It certainly is by no means groundbreaking. It tells a familiar story with the exact same structure as that of CoD: Black Ops, but nonetheless it is engaging with a few "wow" moments. Playing through on the "hard" setting I felt as though whenever I died it was fair, aside from one chapter with the old "endless wave until you advance" stage.

    Overall, I give it a 9, because the singleplayer is fairly unimaginative (although lots of fun), but the multiplayer is a 10 (ignore co-op, it's short and basically a throwaway). Very solid.    … Expand
  14. Font
    Oct 27, 2011
    9
    I've only really played the multiplayer so this is what I speak for.
    It is a relatively similar feel to Bad Company 2 in terms of multiplayer. Yet whereas BC2 had a strong sense of individual competence, BF3 forces you to have a strong reliance on teammates. You can drop dead in milliseconds and in some pretty unjust fashions, so watching where your teammates die and working with them to    I've only really played the multiplayer so this is what I speak for.
    It is a relatively similar feel to Bad Company 2 in terms of multiplayer. Yet whereas BC2 had a strong sense of individual competence, BF3 forces you to have a strong reliance on teammates. You can drop dead in milliseconds and in some pretty unjust fashions, so watching where your teammates die and working with them to cover all sectors is vital to living relatively securely. If you do manage to have some cover in the midst of a conflict, the combat can get pretty intense and prolonged, explosions happen everywhere, bullets fly non-stop, and these moments make my day. The game really encourages saturating the enemy with bullets, which is fun. Who doesn't like shooting non-stop? The immersion is pretty fantastic if you ignore some movement and visual glitches that happen every so often. It runs well on my year old $600 computer, the sound is great, if not a little cacophonous. The teamplay is heart warming when it works, and being on top of the team by being the best team player is very rewarding. Think critically about helping your team, expect death at every corner, and you may take this game from a cool experience to a fun game.    … Expand
  15. lasagnafeeder
    Oct 27, 2011
    9
    Am I just really lucky? I pre-ordered battlefield two days before it came out, and I have been playing through origin since midnight on launch day with no problems. Sure...steam is better, but they've had six years to get it together. As far as i'm concerned, the BF3 launch has been awesome compared to every other major PC release this year. Lag issues aside (because I am pretty sure theyAm I just really lucky? I pre-ordered battlefield two days before it came out, and I have been playing through origin since midnight on launch day with no problems. Sure...steam is better, but they've had six years to get it together. As far as i'm concerned, the BF3 launch has been awesome compared to every other major PC release this year. Lag issues aside (because I am pretty sure they will be resolved within a few weeks), I believe it's a game that any fan of the battlefield franchise will love. Well-designed maps, teamwork-oriented gameplay, beautiful graphics, and tight gunplay; this game builds on the proven battlefield formula and elevates the franchise to a new level. As a fan of battlefield since I played my first match on Guadalcanal in BF1942, I applaud DICE. Finally some hope for us PC gamers.… Expand
  16. tigerchips
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    As a singleplayer game this game is fairly average. It could have done with a better story, instead, it spends most of it's time in a interrogation room, not very exciting. I still enjoyed it though, i'm not keen on SP anyway.

    This franchise isn't about singleplayer, so i'm not basing my score on that. As a multiplayer game it's unbeatable, well, you will know what i mean if you've ever    As a singleplayer game this game is fairly average. It could have done with a better story, instead, it spends most of it's time in a interrogation room, not very exciting. I still enjoyed it though, i'm not keen on SP anyway.

    This franchise isn't about singleplayer, so i'm not basing my score on that. As a multiplayer game it's unbeatable, well, you will know what i mean if you've ever played a BF game before. Vehicle combat is brilliant, lots of fun to be had with jets and tanks, and the anti-air vehicles (currently OP'd). Everything seems to be balanced with most vehicles as long as you have the right unlocks. Infantry wise, some of the unlocks might be OP'd, one being the IRNV (infra red scope), and another, the mortar. I'm not so sure the vehicle disablement feature works well but it's a new edition to the battlefield franchise and i welcome the change (it's optional depending on the server you join anyway). It doesn't work well with jets as i can never get a kill with one.

    If i am to nit pic even further... the spawn system is bugged, the squad and spawn screens should have been better implemented, like in BF 2142. Jumping over obstacles doesn't always work as it should. It's a real shame not to see a proper BF intro but the implementation of battlelog is very much welcome as long as Dice sorts out all the bugs with it. The Commo Rose (Q button) needs to be patched asap.

    I would have liked a few better modes instead of the usual Rush, TDM, and Conquest modes. Something like a Titan mode which can be found in 2142. Co-Op is a welcome edition, although i haven't played it much.

    The game looks and sounds absolutely stunning. I didn't notice the low res textures that IGN pointed out, maybe they were looking at the monitor with a pair of pink frilly binoculars, or maybe i was reading a review of the console version? The sound is slightly better than BC2, which is really good.

    Overall, it's one of the best FPS out there. I won't give it a ten because of the bugs and a few other things, but i'm sure the new patch will fix those.    … Expand
  17. roboticsun
    Oct 28, 2011
    9
    Simply put Battlefield 3 is great. If something can actually be called subtly awesome, Battlefield 3 is the case. Partly because of the generic art design, it's difficult at first to distinguish exactly what the game does better than comparable shooters, but the attention to detail, abundance of reflecting surfaces and complex lighting stands out the more you play it. Light in particularSimply put Battlefield 3 is great. If something can actually be called subtly awesome, Battlefield 3 is the case. Partly because of the generic art design, it's difficult at first to distinguish exactly what the game does better than comparable shooters, but the attention to detail, abundance of reflecting surfaces and complex lighting stands out the more you play it. Light in particular is used to good effect. And the other part makes battlefield 3 truly shine is the sound design. It just feels so real sometimes you even feels you are actually in that situation. I personally think this is truly an achievement in interactivity.… Expand
  18. Longtime
    Nov 8, 2011
    9
    A step-up in the shooter genre. Amazing graphics, great shooting mechanics, nice method of focusing teamwork without forcing the issue... just a fantastic game. Launching the game via web browser is smart and innovative. Origin? Not happy about that. No mod tools for the rabidly devoted developers? Also not cool. Can't give you a 10 DICE, sorry!
  19. Dethstar
    Feb 20, 2012
    9
    Now the bugs have gone (unless you blame EA for the problems many people have with AMD drivers etc). This is without doubt the best first person shooter ever made. It does have a few challenges, mainly due to hacking but EA have responded to this and are about to take decisive steps to address this. The graphics are arguably the best on the PC and it runs surprisingly well on even aNow the bugs have gone (unless you blame EA for the problems many people have with AMD drivers etc). This is without doubt the best first person shooter ever made. It does have a few challenges, mainly due to hacking but EA have responded to this and are about to take decisive steps to address this. The graphics are arguably the best on the PC and it runs surprisingly well on even a modest rig. Still some work to do around the UI and origin continues to be a problem but at least the game does provide compensations for having to install the spyware. I am igoring the single player completely here as it is not really very much fun at all.… Expand
  20. PleiadesPower
    Oct 26, 2011
    9
    Having played all the Call of Duty titles and all of the Battlefield titles except for 2142, I have to say this is by far the most realistic, immersive, and harrowing online wargame I've ever played. The sound design, which has always been a hallmark of the Battlefield series, is so good that you feel like you're truly smack in the middle of a fight. DICE has really outdone themselves inHaving played all the Call of Duty titles and all of the Battlefield titles except for 2142, I have to say this is by far the most realistic, immersive, and harrowing online wargame I've ever played. The sound design, which has always been a hallmark of the Battlefield series, is so good that you feel like you're truly smack in the middle of a fight. DICE has really outdone themselves in this department. Graphically, it's about as good as it can look given the restrictions the aging Xbox and PS3 hardware has. Fantastic lighting and particulate effects and authentic and up to date vehicle design. I'm jealous that PC owners get to play this in all its DX 11 glory. If Battlefield 3 is this good on current gen consoles, I can't wait to see what the sequel looks like on next gen consoles! You have an insane amount of unlockables and seemingly unending ways you can spec your weapon loadout before you spawn in. There is essentially none of the silly killstreak rewards like RC bomb cars that Call of Duty has and it's better for it. DICE has spent a lot of time on game balancing and though some would whine and say this weapon is too powerful or too weak, if you are a student of the series you know there is always a counter to any given weapon system. If I had one complaint, it's that you can't create a squad of more than 4 people so it's trickier to get a crowd of people all in one game, but the addition of server browsing helps a lot and is a welcome addition that was heretofore exclusive to the PC crowd. The maps are big and well designed, the lone exception being Operation Metro which is just too narrow. Battlelog, which is the free equivalent of Call of Duty Elite, gives you comprehensive stat tracking and gives players social features like the ability to form platoons and post in forums. I would have like to have seen this integrated into the console software as it's only accessible from your PC, but if they had done it, you might not have had features like the forums since it can't be done on console for technical reasons. You do have access to some stats right from the console, but if you want to go really in-depth, log into Battlelog, it's FREE. If you preordered the game, DICE was kind enough to give you the first map pack and a selection of weapons for FREE, that's four maps, and four weapons, for FREE! I don't see Call of Duty doing anything like that, EVER. Speaking of which, the community of Battlefield is much more mature as the game really encourages teamwork so you have very little lone wolf BS that you get in Call of Duty. You have to work together; teams that don't lose, period. I'm about 2 hours into the campaign and so far it has been very good but a little derivative of Black Ops with the flashbacks but let's be honest here, people play Battlefield for the multiplayer. That's where it's at. That's the reason why Battlefield players are so loyal. That's the reason why the game is played long after the 6 hour campaign is over. I have over 500 hours logged in Bad Company 2, and this game will be no exception. So, even though we don't get the whole enchilada that PC players do because of our aging console tech, it's still one hell of a game and not to be missed. This gets my vote for shooter of the year and possibly Game of the Year(don't forget, Skyrim has yet to release;). Thank you DICE for putting together a truly stunning game. You guys never fail to disappoint. Now get to work on Battlefield 4 for the next generation...this one will keep me busy for the next 2-3 years easily!… Expand
  21. Chrono
    Oct 25, 2011
    9
    Near Perfection of a First Person Shooter.
    The Game shines everywhere the only main disappointment is Campaign, The Multiplayer is unmatched and even better? there's co-op fun to be had however the thing that really shine is FROSTBITE 2
  22. cosmonaut
    Oct 25, 2011
    9
    Pro's:
    Graphics are great. Sound is amazing. MP is fantastic. Balanced vehicles, weapons etc..

    Con's:
    Single player is respectable though forgettable, origin system makes me ask why? , no steam integration, would like an ingame browser.
  23. acoplado
    Oct 28, 2011
    9
    This game is amazing in all senses, in graphics and in gameplay also. I have played the map "operation metro" and it has nothing in common with the BETA, the light is incredible, you can see the people perfectly and the movements are fluid and realistic. Is impressive to see the walls going down.
    To all this, we have to add the "Battlefield Certificate" what means a total immersion in a    This game is amazing in all senses, in graphics and in gameplay also. I have played the map "operation metro" and it has nothing in common with the BETA, the light is incredible, you can see the people perfectly and the movements are fluid and realistic. Is impressive to see the walls going down.
    To all this, we have to add the "Battlefield Certificate" what means a total immersion in a war with it´s vehicles and soldiers.
    The sound is another 10. Every shoot, explosion o scream is perfectly integrated in what should be a war zone.
    This game improves in ALL his little brother in xbox (bbc2).
    PS: English is not my mother language, apologize my mistakes, thank you!    … Expand
  24. IronGuy410
    Jun 5, 2012
    9
    Battlefield 3 is, as far as content goes, a complete shooter experience. The quality of the features that it offers however, varies from game mode to game mode, ranging from average to good to incredible. The average is obviously the single player, which, apart from its tank section, is a complete rip-off of previous Call of Duty games, from the linearity of progression and the setpieces,Battlefield 3 is, as far as content goes, a complete shooter experience. The quality of the features that it offers however, varies from game mode to game mode, ranging from average to good to incredible. The average is obviously the single player, which, apart from its tank section, is a complete rip-off of previous Call of Duty games, from the linearity of progression and the setpieces, to even the type of flashback storytelling we saw in CoD Black Ops just last year. And while this would have been ok if the story or action were any good, the plot feels limp and emotionless and the action doesn't offer anything as exciting as its competitors or even its other game modes. The good mode is the co-op mode, which is a slightly more story based version of MW2 spec-ops. Its good because it puts 2 players in some cool situations, like where one player is flying a helicopter while the other player is the gunner, but unfortunately there are too few missions to truly make this a fleshed out mode, meaning that once you have unlocked the co-op exclusive weapons for multiplayer, you probably won't come back for more. The incredible mode is the multiplayer, which is quite possibly the biggest, most frantic and explosive multiplayer in modern gaming. Up to 64 players each doing their thing, forming squads, taking over flags, ruining the enemy teams day, is what Battlefield multiplayer is all about and it is way more exciting than any other game simply because of how free-form it all is. The combat situations a player can potentially get into offer far more excitement than any linear single player can ever hope to, and with tons of unlockables for the 4 classes and for all the vehicles, there's plenty to keep coming back to for months on end. Overall, it's like I said. The single player is just average, the co-op is good, not great, but the multiplayer is what makes this game a real must-buy for every shooter fan.… Expand
  25. Gladio77
    Nov 1, 2011
    9
    Happy to see some developers actually deliver a good product.
    Graphics very good, Story is good and the missions as pilot and tank driver a nice change from the regular FPS. Compliments for a very good game.
  26. directx11frank
    Oct 27, 2011
    9
    Graphically is perfect, from the technical aspect it is close to photo-realistic, so frostbite 2 engine kick ass!!!
    I didn't see any bug or issue at this time (nice!). The single player campaign is very good...
  27. MrCaca000
    Nov 12, 2011
    9
    I've been a Battlefield fan since the day the franchise was born, so I preordered this game as soon as it was announced. Gameplay wise, this is the best game in the series. But overall it isn't. Some maps are a freaking joke (Talking about Seine Crossing and Metro here) to the point it looks like DICE is trying to get this game into the mainstream area of gaming. Anyway, this game deservesI've been a Battlefield fan since the day the franchise was born, so I preordered this game as soon as it was announced. Gameplay wise, this is the best game in the series. But overall it isn't. Some maps are a freaking joke (Talking about Seine Crossing and Metro here) to the point it looks like DICE is trying to get this game into the mainstream area of gaming. Anyway, this game deserves a 9 because it manages to fit everything good about shooters in a single game, and because multiplayer is better and more addictive than ever.… Expand
  28. thecomputernut
    Nov 7, 2011
    9
    The game is actually quite good. Pros: Graphics, sound, high level of unlocks in multiplayer, Battlelog, overall multiplayer feels "fun." Cons: Occasional "wtf" moments in multiplayer can be very frustrating, gun recoil is a bit too high, hit reg still has a few issues, lower level guns suck.

    Something I'd like to mention is the insane amount of XP needed to unlock the weapons and    The game is actually quite good. Pros: Graphics, sound, high level of unlocks in multiplayer, Battlelog, overall multiplayer feels "fun." Cons: Occasional "wtf" moments in multiplayer can be very frustrating, gun recoil is a bit too high, hit reg still has a few issues, lower level guns suck.

    Something I'd like to mention is the insane amount of XP needed to unlock the weapons and attachments in multiplayer. It's pretty crazy. You get an average of maybe 3k experience in one round, and some of the better unlocks require 200k just for a single unlock. Additionally, some guns can only be unlocked by gaining experience through co op missions. There are only 7 co op missions, and to do these each 3 or 4 times to unlock a single gun gets old really fast. Another issue is the fact that lower level guns and equipment sucks. Higher level guns are just way better than the ones you start out with. This makes it difficult to get started in the game, as you'll be constantly wiped out as you try to beat someone with a gun that's twice as good as yours. However, once you've played maybe 5 hours of multiplayer you'll have plenty of good enough weapons to hang with the top players (if you're good enough). I'd also like to mention destructibility and suppression. They add a whole lot to the game. Being under fire by a tank and suppressing fire as chips of concrete fly and walls crumble around you is a thrilling and frightening experience, one unique to Battlefield. Destroying a wall with an RPG and then rushing the defenders inside and wiping out a whole squad is exhilarating. It's moments like these that truly make this game so much fun.
    Overall, the game is very well done. It really is a lot of fun and I enjoy the multiplayer a whole lot. Don't play this game a couple hours then give up. Stick with it, and I promise you'll end up enjoying one of (if not the) best first person shooter game on the market.    … Expand
  29. grungebob
    Oct 31, 2011
    9
    This game is amazingly fun and I will be spending months of play time on it. Origin server thing worried me at first and on the first day out was frustrating to get all my friends onto one server, now there is no problems. Ability to log-in anywhere to see stats and friends stats without having the game installed everywhere (ex. at my work) is great. My one problem is there is no squadThis game is amazingly fun and I will be spending months of play time on it. Origin server thing worried me at first and on the first day out was frustrating to get all my friends onto one server, now there is no problems. Ability to log-in anywhere to see stats and friends stats without having the game installed everywhere (ex. at my work) is great. My one problem is there is no squad voice chat in multiply player... it's okay I guess because my friends are using a third-party application and we can talk among ourselves. It's when my friends aren't playing, I wish there was a way to talk to your squad... it is a squad based shooter.

    And all the negative user reviews: Here's the thing... If your computer is older than a year and don't want to invest in computer parts, don't buy this game... we who have money to modernize don't want you to play anyways. Other thing, I hate MW players that complain it's too hard... maybe because this game is too realistic and not an arcade shooter. I play both and MW is a run-and-shoot where BF is a think-and-shoot game.    … Expand
  30. Atesz
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Single player i didn't realy like, CoD black ops copy.
    Multiplayer and Co-op is awesome!
    Worth the money, and back to karkand DLC Will be great too. You can spend like 800-1k hours in the game... alot of badges, rewards, stars.
    9 out of 10
  31. Pyro88
    Nov 9, 2011
    9
    I originally wasn't even going to pay any heed to this game but a friend kept insisting it was going to be a great game. He ended up showing me the Paris trailer and it sold me. After that the beta came out and I enjoyed it despite the buggy state that was to be expected of a beta game. After buying it I am absolutely in love with this game and satisfied. The single player game is likeI originally wasn't even going to pay any heed to this game but a friend kept insisting it was going to be a great game. He ended up showing me the Paris trailer and it sold me. After that the beta came out and I enjoyed it despite the buggy state that was to be expected of a beta game. After buying it I am absolutely in love with this game and satisfied. The single player game is like most fps games. Short (5 hours or so) and almost forgettable. I'm not saying it's bad because it's not. The story was decent, the visuals were good, the combat got a little predictable after awhile but still fun. I did enjoy it but give it a few months and I won't really remember the story. The co-op was a good idea. I would really only play this with a friend but I wasn't as fortunate. If I'm a not getting paired up with a moron who stands in the wide open getting gunned down only for me to save him it's a very solid addition. All of the co-op missions are unique. Some are just out right run and gun. Some are about protecting vehicles. One of them you and your teammate are in a helicopter and have to protect a squad of infantry and in another you and your teammate are snipers moving from point to point to cover a squad. You also earn points that go towards unlocking guns for multiplayer and dog tags so their is a reward to playing it too. The multiplayer is where this game shines as one would expect for an fps. It's a faster paced fps so their will always be action around every corner. Quite a few different game types for everyone to enjoy. You progress through ranks, rank up the class you play, unlock guns through your rank and class, and also unlock around 19 different upgrades for every guns that help out in various situations. The destructible element of the game makes things interesting. Are enemies camping inside a building and mowing down your teammates? Get in a tank or switch to an engineer and blast the wall out so they are in the wide open. One thing that usually makes or breaks the multiplayer for me are the maps. Dice took a lot of time on these maps. Most of them are well done to the point that I don't have a preference as to which one I'm playing anymore. The levels have several close quarter areas which i personally enjoy and some longer range engagements that are good for snipers or vehicles. Visually that game is great. Dice pushed forward forcing the next gen of PC hardware to come out. The large maps are gorgeous. The lighting effect are the best I've seen so far in a game. The texture mesh on the uniforms of the soldier's is very realistic if you scope in on it. The smoke and fire in the game is very really. Couldn't have ask for a game that was easier on the eyes than this one. As much as I like this game I have a couple of complaints. This game on the PC version requires about 9 other programs to run it. You need origin, punkbustera, punkbusterb, a web browser open, sonar, BF3 and maybe a few others. It's a memory whore. You can't have any communication in co-op unless playing with a friend. That includes typing. You also can't talk on a multiplayer server, not even in a squad. I also am not a fan of launching it from a browser. I like the traditional way of firing a game up and going to a server list. That way I can just alt tab and come back to this game. The battlelog page was very buggy but it was mostly fixed. Missing dogtags and various stats. Also something to be aware of a lot of people are experiencing random crashes quite often even with high end hardware so beware. I personally don't have this problem. I've also seen that the customer support sucks, some of the support people end internet chat sessions or tell the customer to contact amazon.com when they clearly could easily fix the problem. I will give dice credit they are working hard on bugs and I am seeing improvements quickly. They are also listening to customer feedback on a 3rd party website and actively participating in answer question inside the community and working to implement new things or fix problems. I highly recommend this game to anyone who likes faster paced fps to anyone. They have so many different game types to cater to everyone. I myself like the more basic team deathmatch because I'm an old school counter-strike player and not that big into vehicles. I recommend this to cod players (even the bitter ones). I don't know why everyone out their thinks they have to play one or the other or pick a favorite. Bf3 is a solid game and is pushing forward the limits of gaming. I wasn't expecting much from this game as I'm not the biggest fan of EA but I am a very satisfied customer. $50 bucks well spent.… Expand
  32. mKeRix
    Nov 8, 2011
    9
    I really like this game, the multiplayer is fun and is much better than BC2. It's the battlefield feeling I really like. I know the singleplayer is short, but it's a multiplayer game. Besides, I really liked the singleplayer.
    Only 9 points though because of some of the bugs and Origin. The bugs are in BF3 because it uses a new engine and Origin is not that good, but I can deal with it.    I really like this game, the multiplayer is fun and is much better than BC2. It's the battlefield feeling I really like. I know the singleplayer is short, but it's a multiplayer game. Besides, I really liked the singleplayer.
    Only 9 points though because of some of the bugs and Origin. The bugs are in BF3 because it uses a new engine and Origin is not that good, but I can deal with it.
    Great game in the end.    … Expand
  33. ScareCrow
    Nov 11, 2011
    9
    Single player was great but, as seems to be standard these days, far too short. But let's face it - we all bought it for the multiplayer, which is fantastic. I am a fan of both the Battlefield and Call of Duty series but when it comes to BF3 versus CODMW3 there is absolutely no comparison - DICE's game is leaps and bounds ahead of the getting long in the tooth COD series. It's obvious whatSingle player was great but, as seems to be standard these days, far too short. But let's face it - we all bought it for the multiplayer, which is fantastic. I am a fan of both the Battlefield and Call of Duty series but when it comes to BF3 versus CODMW3 there is absolutely no comparison - DICE's game is leaps and bounds ahead of the getting long in the tooth COD series. It's obvious what Infinity Ward leaving the project did to MW3, whereas BF3 improves in so many areas I can't even begin to list them all. If you enjoy multiplayer FPS games this game should be an instant purchase. I would avoid trying to fly jets and helicopters until you read up on exactly how to do it though as they are very difficult and you're likely to suicide crash immediately lol.… Expand
  34. Applesmack
    Nov 8, 2011
    9
    BF3 is the greatest MULTIPLAYER shooter ever released this generation. The game is all about multiplayer and if you aren't a fan of online shooters DO NOT BUY THIS GAME. BF3 basically perfects the online shooter experience providing large maps, tons of variety, constant new content to reward the player for his efforts in the game. The new DLC, back to karkand will provide 4 of the bestBF3 is the greatest MULTIPLAYER shooter ever released this generation. The game is all about multiplayer and if you aren't a fan of online shooters DO NOT BUY THIS GAME. BF3 basically perfects the online shooter experience providing large maps, tons of variety, constant new content to reward the player for his efforts in the game. The new DLC, back to karkand will provide 4 of the best maps from BF2 to BF3 and will officially make this game the best. Of course, there are issues with BF3. First of all, its interface is a bit consolized and needs improvement. Some things such as jets and helicopters are also quite under-powered and need to be buffed. However none of the issues it has can't be fixed with a patch. WIth proper tweaking BF3 will be a game played for years to come.

    Also, is it better than CoD? HELL YEAH    … Expand
  35. Highlander15
    Oct 26, 2011
    9
    As a fun and interesting PC game to play, it's great, I'll leave the details to others. However, the installation process and the requirement to install and run Origin is an absolute FAIL. I had to restart the install three times and install more junk into IE just to get to the point to actually play a game for which I've already paid $60. Origin is a completely transparent effort toAs a fun and interesting PC game to play, it's great, I'll leave the details to others. However, the installation process and the requirement to install and run Origin is an absolute FAIL. I had to restart the install three times and install more junk into IE just to get to the point to actually play a game for which I've already paid $60. Origin is a completely transparent effort to glean more marketing data and shove more product in our faces at the cost of saddling our PC with junk we don't want. Doom on you Origin, I will speak with my wallet next time and avoid any game which has this requirement.… Expand
  36. Joha
    Nov 8, 2011
    9
    Awesome graphics, gameplay and the game in overall is amazing. I rated this game as it would be in a perfect state... but it is not. I will tell you why. This game has so many issues after 3 weeks, so many game breaking issues that I fear to launch it. Getting disconnected randomly from EA and then this Origin crap that is literally a legal spyware in my computer. 3 weeks after launch andAwesome graphics, gameplay and the game in overall is amazing. I rated this game as it would be in a perfect state... but it is not. I will tell you why. This game has so many issues after 3 weeks, so many game breaking issues that I fear to launch it. Getting disconnected randomly from EA and then this Origin crap that is literally a legal spyware in my computer. 3 weeks after launch and we still have not a client patch.

    The singleplayer campaign was interesting and fun to play, but short and unfinished. Sure, it was a script fest, but since EA has deep in it's stomach that they want to beat CoD in sales, this could be expected.

    As for multiplayer. Battlelog was a nice idea but the person that coded that thing deserves a slap. Random disconnects, launching campaign when pressed "Join Server" and these are only the bugs I have encountered. The gameplay itself is awesome. Flying in jets, helis, driving tanks and destroying everything that is around you is all perfect but again, the support for this game is so poor that I am slamming my head against the wall.

    The game is perfect. Gameplay is awesome but the tech support that cannot solve anything and fans need to find temporary solutions are killing it. EA/DICE needs to wake up and release a patch sooner than predicted 25th November. If the issues (random crashing, disconnects) will be addressed and fixed and if the gameplay will be smooth and without rubber banding, then it will be a true BF2 sequel. So far. It is only a jam of bugs. Shame.    … Expand
  37. Sprock
    Nov 5, 2011
    9
    Single player isn't the best in Battlefield 3, while multiplayer is where it shines. Large open maps, beautiful graphics, with epic fights on a large scale with 64 players on conquest mode. Jets soaring above, explosions going off, it is a really good and probably the best action multiplayer I have played. Initially i had severe issues where i could only play the game for a few minutesSingle player isn't the best in Battlefield 3, while multiplayer is where it shines. Large open maps, beautiful graphics, with epic fights on a large scale with 64 players on conquest mode. Jets soaring above, explosions going off, it is a really good and probably the best action multiplayer I have played. Initially i had severe issues where i could only play the game for a few minutes before it crashed, leaving me very frustrated, i ended up buying windows 7 64bit and doing a fresh install which seems to have done the trick. There are a number of people experiencing bugs, and it didn't have the best release, but once you get it working, it runs like a charm and is money well spent for the terrific multiplayer.… Expand
  38. tick509
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    I never appreciated sound in a game until BF3. The graphics are great, but the sound is what really draws me in. EA would have been better off leaving single player out and instead providing a way to train before jumping in to multiplayer. Personally I purchased BF3 specifically for multiplayer, so the poor single player mode isn't an issue for me. For a good single player experience II never appreciated sound in a game until BF3. The graphics are great, but the sound is what really draws me in. EA would have been better off leaving single player out and instead providing a way to train before jumping in to multiplayer. Personally I purchased BF3 specifically for multiplayer, so the poor single player mode isn't an issue for me. For a good single player experience I would recommend MW3.… Expand
  39. ElRobbie
    Nov 8, 2011
    9
    With a broad style of multiplayer choices, from CQB, to maps so large you may get lost, Dice delivers a fresh, upgrade from it's predecessor, Battlefield: Bad Company 2. Again, DICE sets the standard for multiplayer shooters, with tons of new features, and a completely revamped engine. A short, staged, singleplayer campaign could be its delta, but whether your sitting in the front of anWith a broad style of multiplayer choices, from CQB, to maps so large you may get lost, Dice delivers a fresh, upgrade from it's predecessor, Battlefield: Bad Company 2. Again, DICE sets the standard for multiplayer shooters, with tons of new features, and a completely revamped engine. A short, staged, singleplayer campaign could be its delta, but whether your sitting in the front of an A10-C, or confronting enemy armor in your Abrams, it can be be an absolute THRILL to play. With an unbeatable multiplayer experience you can't get from any other shooter, DICE and EA stay on top in the first-person shooter category.… Expand
  40. Mystril
    Oct 28, 2011
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game's campaign, I must admit, isn't all that great. It is heavily scripted, to the point where it assumes your just going to do what the game wants you to do, without telling you to do it. I was supposed to follow some guy called Matkovic when attacked by Russians, to cover that area, so, ofcourse, I go to him and start shooting, immediately afterwards I get a headshot to the face, whilst in cover... from straight in front of me. So I decided to try and go against what the game wanted me to do, and it was piss easy, just picked em off as they came running. The problem is, when your playing it, many times you are forced to do exactly what the game wants you to do, if you do anything else, you die. More often than not, it doesn't explain what you ARE SUPPOSED to do either, another time I was to escape with a guy carrying a bad guy on his back, in addition to "support the marines outside the building". Now, I am inside this building, and what I am actually supposed to do is sit in my little corner and snipe all the soldiers trying to go out, until my partner has the bad guy in the chopper. There are quite a few of these incidents and it is deadly frustrating, I almost smashed my screen last night whilst playing because I got so frustrated with the game.

    That said, there are moments that are very good, also in the campaign. Thunder Run is a pretty cool mission, albeit a rather standard rail shooter experience. This would be okay, and actually awesome, were it not for the fact that this game consists of rail shooting and corridor shooting, only. It gets tedious. The campaign then, wouldn't really be worth the 50â    … Expand
  41. AkarnisGath
    Nov 8, 2011
    9
    Awesome game. While I didn't exactly have high hopes because of the nature of the industry, this certainly exceeded my expectations. *FINALLY* graphics being advanced beyond the four year-old Crysis! This is good news for the industry. And it is designed for PC, allowing creativity to be made for objective and cooperative based gameplay, good graphics and a large number of players. NoAwesome game. While I didn't exactly have high hopes because of the nature of the industry, this certainly exceeded my expectations. *FINALLY* graphics being advanced beyond the four year-old Crysis! This is good news for the industry. And it is designed for PC, allowing creativity to be made for objective and cooperative based gameplay, good graphics and a large number of players. No reason to play MW3 at all since this exists. If you liked BC2, expect your mind to be blown by a FAR better game with all the stuff you still loved… Expand
  42. TIZ
    May 18, 2012
    9
    Not very long or that special single player but otherwise a good corny movie like single player experience. Fun co-op, amazing multiplayer, crazy graphics and awesome animations
  43. Bosniac
    Nov 5, 2011
    9
    I love this game. I enjoyed BF2, and BC series. I also played BF1943. I am torn between me giving this game a 5, and 9. I decided a 9 would be deserving because I had no issues with the game WHEN it worked. And I have a blast playing it. I am not going down the list of issues because there are plenty. Origin should be optional, and it shouldn't scan a damn thing on my PC. Thankfully II love this game. I enjoyed BF2, and BC series. I also played BF1943. I am torn between me giving this game a 5, and 9. I decided a 9 would be deserving because I had no issues with the game WHEN it worked. And I have a blast playing it. I am not going down the list of issues because there are plenty. Origin should be optional, and it shouldn't scan a damn thing on my PC. Thankfully I Sandboxed it. The game is not a true true successor to BF2, and I frankly don't care. This is more of a better BC3, with some added features, and some lesser features. I want to give it 5, just for the Origin, and Battlelog crap I have to put up with. But I have a good time playing the game.......so a 9 it is.… Expand
  44. molaram
    Oct 26, 2011
    9
    Despite the reviews, I actually enjoyed the single player. Yes it is linear and feels a bit like an interactive movie. But come on, this is FPS single player! Its meant to be a dumbed down, atmospheric wow fest, and that's what it is. If you want a gaming challenge with variety, then you really shouldn't be playing single player. I'm not sure what people expected from a single player?Despite the reviews, I actually enjoyed the single player. Yes it is linear and feels a bit like an interactive movie. But come on, this is FPS single player! Its meant to be a dumbed down, atmospheric wow fest, and that's what it is. If you want a gaming challenge with variety, then you really shouldn't be playing single player. I'm not sure what people expected from a single player? BF1942 had a single player that was essentially just multiplayer with bots, and to be honest, I prefer BF3's single player. Multiplayer is better with human opponents, not bots!
    The single player format is quite unoriginal - it is a formula perfected by COD, but there are some original bits in it, e.g. the jet mission. Aside from that, my other criticism of SP is that some of the voice acting is a bit dull. Its mindless fun though, and a good place for some light fun before you get into the meat of the game, which is and always was obviously going to be multiplayer. (if you are allocating more than 10% of your score to the singleplayer, the you are really doing it wrong and have no idea about battlefield games).

    MP needs little comment it is brilliant. Some of the maps are a bit chokepoint-ish and COD-like, which many battlefield-fans won't like. However, there are still big maps, and the back to kharkand expansion coming, so I see it as providing variety, and its great that there are different options.

    A lot of people don't like battlelog, I personally really like it. It is easy to use, can access it from anywhere, and it is obviously going to be easier for EA/Dice to update it than an in-game menu. This is easy to understand, surely? If you are at all familiar with the interface issues on launch for BC2 and BF2, and many, many other games, then you should be happy with battlelog, and how (relatively) smooth it is working. The stats management is great, the social features to encourage friendly competition with your friends are great, and despite that silly destructoid review, IT REALLY ISNT THAT HARD to add friends and do everything you need to do in battlelog. Given it is new and is easy to tailor/modify, I'm really impressed by it. I'd much rather go through battlelog than have to endure the same intro/loading sequence (nvidia! intel inside! EAgames! Challenge everything! etc) in-game menu and music every time I want to play the game.

    There are plenty of bugs on release - which sadly, is what we all typically expect for most new release games these days, with only a few exceptions. However, the only significant bug for me is server lag on big maps, which didn't occur in the beta, so I'm assuming it will be fixed reasonably quickly.    … Expand
  45. snowshreder
    Dec 27, 2012
    9
    The Best FPS Multiplayer on the market IMHO. The game mechanics are very robust and feel true the options on multiplayer are vast you can play a roll as Medic, Engineer, Support, Recon, and you can drive trucks, tanks quads and soon dirt bikes as well as fly helos, jets, and skydive. The single player is pretty good but lacks the freedom to make you own decision on how you want toThe Best FPS Multiplayer on the market IMHO. The game mechanics are very robust and feel true the options on multiplayer are vast you can play a roll as Medic, Engineer, Support, Recon, and you can drive trucks, tanks quads and soon dirt bikes as well as fly helos, jets, and skydive. The single player is pretty good but lacks the freedom to make you own decision on how you want to approach a objective which makes things feel linear. -1 point for single player.… Expand
  46. ROCKETMAN_USA
    Nov 11, 2011
    9
    Great game with style and substance. You have to think to survive. It is not a run and gun like some inferior 3rd installments. i would have liked to have seen better squad implementation. This is where it deviates from BF2 really. Since there is no commander (big miss Dice) you lose much of the power of the squad tactics. Ammo supplies and dropping jeeps in the back line were allGreat game with style and substance. You have to think to survive. It is not a run and gun like some inferior 3rd installments. i would have liked to have seen better squad implementation. This is where it deviates from BF2 really. Since there is no commander (big miss Dice) you lose much of the power of the squad tactics. Ammo supplies and dropping jeeps in the back line were all key to the experience. Even still this game is really great even if it is more of blend of BFBC2 and BF2 than a true successor.… Expand
  47. mrpeanut
    Oct 28, 2011
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The rest of the game is tight as **** but I experienced glitches on the first mission on single player and through out the game but its worth it.......................................................................… Expand
  48. DustyPig
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    I applaud DICE for trying to make an innovation with this game, but some features are unwelcome. Origin, for example. Why replace Steam with your own site? Both are free, and I'm sure EA could make more money getting a fraction of Steam's shares rather than having their own platform. Another is Battlelog. I appreciate the fast server browser but launching a game isn't as easy as it shouldI applaud DICE for trying to make an innovation with this game, but some features are unwelcome. Origin, for example. Why replace Steam with your own site? Both are free, and I'm sure EA could make more money getting a fraction of Steam's shares rather than having their own platform. Another is Battlelog. I appreciate the fast server browser but launching a game isn't as easy as it should be and you can easily overlook messages from friends. However, on the other hand are some nice innovations and a good multiplayer. Singleplayer is bland, Black Ops style and linear. The menu is clear, another take from the Call of Duty series (I am NOT a Call of Duty fanboy, I just couldn't help seeing that both menus (the Battlelog one not the singlplayer one) are similar). However, its the multiplayer that makes Battlefield and Battlefield 3's is great. Theres only six maps, which is sad, but it is overall a great blast. Torches (a very powerful weapon), prone and destruction 3.0 all help in the mix. If you don't know Battlefield multiplayer of late, you're basically tossed in a large destructable map with 63 other people, heaps of vehicles, some objectives, a team support item and a gun. If this game was multiplayer only and featured an actual main menu (not Battlelog for launching), I would easily give this game a 10/10.… Expand
  49. Narduw
    Nov 6, 2011
    9
    A true masterpiece... In multiplayer mode.
    The campaign has an interesting story, but the AI is not very good and the spawns seems very unnecessary. I know lot of people likes to shoot lots of enemies and destroy lots of vehicles but Battlefield 3 is not the same genre as Duke Nukem! This is supposed to as close to reality as it can get. BUT... I want a game to give me realistic    A true masterpiece... In multiplayer mode.
    The campaign has an interesting story, but the AI is not very good and the spawns seems very unnecessary. I know lot of people likes to shoot lots of enemies and destroy lots of vehicles but Battlefield 3 is not the same genre as Duke Nukem! This is supposed to as close to reality as it can get. BUT... I want a game to give me realistic game-play... and DICE was able to give me that on multiplayer mode. You feel like in a real battlefield. The sound is just amazing, the graphics I don't even need to speak about. The game isn't just about running toward your enemy firing anything that moves like in BC2. Now you need to think your strategy in order to get the best for your team and squad. Battlefield requires you to work as a team and with strategy. That's my kind of game.    … Expand
  50. XxDdgaMerxX
    Nov 26, 2011
    9
    Battlefield 3 is purely amazing and is all that you would want and expect in a top notch quality FPS. It has an amazing Multiplayer with giant scale 64 player online battles and it has a pretty good single player campaign but could have been slightly longer and was a little more interesting but it is still a really good piece of artwork with amazing visuals and sounf and I recommend it toBattlefield 3 is purely amazing and is all that you would want and expect in a top notch quality FPS. It has an amazing Multiplayer with giant scale 64 player online battles and it has a pretty good single player campaign but could have been slightly longer and was a little more interesting but it is still a really good piece of artwork with amazing visuals and sounf and I recommend it to any FPS fans. Single player: 8.5/10
    Multiplayer: 10/10
    Sound: 10/10
    Visuals 10/10    … Expand
  51. shez
    Nov 8, 2011
    9
    Battlefield 3 is a game that brings a fresh new air in the fps genre. It's pure entertainment and fun, from the sound design to the outstanding graphics. When i started the first multiplayer match, i felt like i was watching a realistic enviroment...a spectacular sensation that i sincerly never felt in a videogame. This is the pure battlefield factor that makes the difference between thisBattlefield 3 is a game that brings a fresh new air in the fps genre. It's pure entertainment and fun, from the sound design to the outstanding graphics. When i started the first multiplayer match, i felt like i was watching a realistic enviroment...a spectacular sensation that i sincerly never felt in a videogame. This is the pure battlefield factor that makes the difference between this type of game, and the rest. Not to mention that who bought the limited edition will also have the fantastic karkand DLC with tons of new addition and nostalgic battlefield 2 maps. The minor flaws really can't put a shadows on this amazing game, for me it's the best fps ever made, and it deserves a maximum score.… Expand
  52. rory147
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Now i have mixed feelings for this game, on one hand it is an amazing online experience with a solid enough campaign and story. On the other hand it has not been improved since bad company 2 and in my opinion isn't as fun. My experience in Bad Company 2 was amazing, completely balanced classes, no cheap or un-needed attachments such as the tactical light the connections were never aNow i have mixed feelings for this game, on one hand it is an amazing online experience with a solid enough campaign and story. On the other hand it has not been improved since bad company 2 and in my opinion isn't as fun. My experience in Bad Company 2 was amazing, completely balanced classes, no cheap or un-needed attachments such as the tactical light the connections were never a problem and lag almost never happened plus some great maps. I have loved almost all of the battlefield games, i love this one too maybe because of my love of the series. I still believe the online is not matched in any other fps.… Expand
  53. Skytop
    Nov 8, 2011
    9
    Unlike most of the negative reviews here, I am reviewing THE GAME. Not the horrible Origin service, or the Battlelog. Let's start with Single-Player: The storyline might be generic, but it is a well-executed one that does make sense, and has some pretty good voice acting at times. Some moments were executed well. One certain execution of a character was a real punch to the gut, even moreUnlike most of the negative reviews here, I am reviewing THE GAME. Not the horrible Origin service, or the Battlelog. Let's start with Single-Player: The storyline might be generic, but it is a well-executed one that does make sense, and has some pretty good voice acting at times. Some moments were executed well. One certain execution of a character was a real punch to the gut, even more so than "The Coup" from Call of Duty 4. Another scene really is a shock to players, I'm not going to spoil any more. But this game really did pull off some great set-pieces. For the gameplay, if you played CoD you know what to expect, One mission does give you full control of a tank, but sadly that is the only mission that gives you full control of a vehicle. The gunplay however, feels responsive, and thanks to the Frostbite 2 engine, Is complete eye and ear candy. Bullets whiz past you, Rockets deafen you as you hear chunks of debris fall the the ground, and guns sound realistic. The graphics are beautiful as well, and the campaign takes about 8 hours to complete. The Quick Time events I did not have a problem with, They at least give you some form of interactivity in the cutscenes, unlike CoD, where you just sit and watch. One quicktime event with a rat gives you one of the funniest death scenes ever.

    Multiplayer: I have NEVER had THIS MUCH FUN in an Online FPS EVER. This Multiplayer in this game cannot be missed. The game gives you a ton of Variety, From 64 Player Conquest, to 32 player Rush, to 16 Player Deathmatch, This game has something for everyone. The maps all feel different, From Wide Open Deserts and Forests, to tight Subway Tunnels and Alleyways. Rush can give you tons of variety in a single map, for example, Operation Metro starts out in a wide open Park, Long range combat, Counter Sniping, and flanking, Then you drop into a subway, giving great close quarters battles, and really requiring you to push on with your team, to a slightly wider Ticket Area, where you have to flank while teammates lay down Suppression fire, Out into the beautifully designed City, Where pieces of buildings crumble down, Meaning Snipers are not much of a problem if you have explosives. 64 Players is intense. Jets fly above you, Helicopters crash down, Tanks roll across the desert. Rockets and bullets fly all around you. This game cannot be missed when it comes to Multiplayer. Online FPS of the year, without a doubt.    … Expand
  54. Boombastix
    Nov 9, 2011
    9
    Brilliant game. Had a few teething problems at first so not perfect, but a lot have been resolved. The graphics and atmosphere are, however, perfect and the unlock and progression system will have me playing this for many 100's of hours.
  55. beergogglesftw
    Nov 8, 2011
    9
    I would say, its not perfect but its the best shooter we've got. My biggest problems are 64 man servers that are too small and tight... and squad mates taking joy rides and such rather than playing the objective.

    The game looks beautiful and is the natural progression from BF2 and BFBC2. Good to see PC getting a fair amount of attention in development and a game actually progressing    I would say, its not perfect but its the best shooter we've got. My biggest problems are 64 man servers that are too small and tight... and squad mates taking joy rides and such rather than playing the objective.

    The game looks beautiful and is the natural progression from BF2 and BFBC2. Good to see PC getting a fair amount of attention in development and a game actually progressing rather than opting out of progression to make more games rather than quality games.    … Expand
  56. harmsarms
    Oct 26, 2011
    9
    Long time battlefield fan and I am truely impressed by the games visuals and sound effects on high settings. I feel that the singleplayer-co-op and battlelog stuff falls short and prevents this game being a 10 for me. That aside, the "main-event" competitive multiplayer is fantastic that for me this game warrants a 9 rather than a 7 or 8.
  57. MrFancyPants
    Nov 9, 2011
    9
    They really pushed the limits with BF3 and it shows. The new engine looks absolutely outstanding, the gameplay is fun and complex, and it works out of the box better than any of DICE's previous games. Its also uses DICE's new Battlelog feature which features a web based browser interface for viewing all of your stats, friends list, joining games, etc. Basically Origin = Steam. However,They really pushed the limits with BF3 and it shows. The new engine looks absolutely outstanding, the gameplay is fun and complex, and it works out of the box better than any of DICE's previous games. Its also uses DICE's new Battlelog feature which features a web based browser interface for viewing all of your stats, friends list, joining games, etc. Basically Origin = Steam. However, there are still quite a few bugs and issues with balance (tac lights blind you from 50 yards in noon day sun), and Battlelog needs some polish.… Expand
  58. sinadoom
    Mar 18, 2012
    9
    If you focus on just the game and ignore Origin, Battlefield 3 is quite simply a masterpiece. Although not as revolutionary as Call of Duty 4, it's still an important game in the evolution of First-person shooters. The controls on both console and PC are fluid, responsive, engaging and have a plethora of options. The game has no real technical issues itself and very little improvements canIf you focus on just the game and ignore Origin, Battlefield 3 is quite simply a masterpiece. Although not as revolutionary as Call of Duty 4, it's still an important game in the evolution of First-person shooters. The controls on both console and PC are fluid, responsive, engaging and have a plethora of options. The game has no real technical issues itself and very little improvements can be made to multiplayer, general gameplay, video etc. The Origin platform is the only criticism I have of Battlefield 3, which isn't even a criticism of the game, but the corporation who owns the franchise. Multiplayerwise, there is no arguement. If you want vast battlefields, large maps and vehicles, you can't get that anywhere else. Similarly, you can get objective-based gameplay in close quarters too, even with no vehicles just gun on gun. Team Deathmatch is finally here, along with squad deathmatch. Battlefield 3's multiplayer brings you unparalleled realism without making the game boring. It's simulation but is balanced, appealing, rewarding, accessible to most players and most of all- FUN! If you watch top plays, you don't see the variety and creativity in skill, style and epicness anywhere else. Call of Duty's tricks have been exhausted by the community, but Battlefield 3 isn't an arcade trick-shooting simulator, but an actual Battlefield which isn't for hardcore simulation fans of America's Army. As for single player, the critics do under-rate it slightly. Yes, it's a cliche with little additions. But it is very well focused and scripted to feel intense and realistic. Hardest difficulty does its job- makes you play it as if you were there in real life. The two Dima missions are some of the best action you'll find in a video game- they are so badass because you're actually playing in one of those epic Russian Hollywood style sequences. Gone are the crazy antics of the Bad Company crew and in is the Modern Warfare inspired gameplay but unlike CoD4, this is a Battlefield and not an arcade shooter. It's still linear, but in a good way. Of course, the campaign is far from being anywhere near as good as Call of Duty 4's even by today's standards, but the gameplay, controls and the incredible Frostbite 2 game engine make the campaign feel very polished and engaging. No matter how uninspiring it may be, the game engine and controls make it feel more different than it actually is. The buildings and rooftops have taken some inspiration from the Mirror's Edge styling department at DICE, which is a good thing. It's also a joy to see that they've worked so hard on making the controls fluid and made good use of the updated engine. Remember the CoD4 days when firing a gun felt like firing a gun? Well Battlefield 3 kind of brings that new feeling back. It's nice to see that Battlefield 3 has taken sensible and revolutionary ideas from Call of Duty but evolved them and put their own twist on it. One thing I have to comment on is that the graphics aren't as jaw-dropping as you'd expect even on Ultra, with very little difference between Ultra and High. Co-Op is short, with only 6 missions at around 10 minutes each. There's a good mix here with action-focused gameplay, but nothing particularly interesting or new. Battlefield 3 doesn't make new additions to the franchise or the genre in co-op, campaign or multiplayer. What it does is incroporate generations of good ideas into a neat game engine, with almost flawless results. The game itself has very few problems and the multiplayer offers a complete Battlefield experience which is accessible to newcomers but will please hardcore fans too. In terms of quantity other shooters offer more unique game modes multiplayer-wise. However, the variety of being able to choose between large-scale warfare with vehicles and close infantry battles makes Battlefield 3 a commendable package. Just make sure you're prepared to pay a hefty price for the hardware to run it. Overall, this game's greatest achievements are found in the impressively modern-looking (and demanding!) game engine and most of all, the controls. Few, if none other games make movement flow as well as Battlefield 3.… Expand
  59. rocketpackpanda
    Oct 25, 2011
    9
    A must buy game for any shooter fan. For the first time in recent memory I was not upset by the fact that the single player campaign was really short. The intterogation scenes dont add much to the story or the game in fact the story has some pretty big plot holes that could have been solved with one line of dialogue but were ignored, thats ok though because the actual gameplay delivers.A must buy game for any shooter fan. For the first time in recent memory I was not upset by the fact that the single player campaign was really short. The intterogation scenes dont add much to the story or the game in fact the story has some pretty big plot holes that could have been solved with one line of dialogue but were ignored, thats ok though because the actual gameplay delivers. The game starts slow. Going through the basic motions of a generic shooter at first, but then once the game has given you time to get acquainted with the mechanics, i kicks into high gear. The best comparison to the kick is COD2. The adrenaline works in the same way. Except instead of pure run and gun, the game forces you to stop and think. You can go guns blazing, but that will only mean youll spend more time looking at load screens than actually playing. The story is cliched yes, but this doesnt matter because it sets up some incredible set pieces and gameplay. Mix that with the presentation and it makes for one amazing experience. The graphics are fantastic. Yes the character models are nice, as are the lighting effects and such, but what really puts it over the top are the minute details. The suppression feature along with the laser sight and the flashlight, really do change the way you play the game. Slowing it down and making you think. But thats not even the best part. During the plane mission you notice the scratches on the canopy of the plane. These arent cracks, and they arent sticking out like theyre pasted on after, they look natural, same with the dirt and stains on your characters goggles. I havent seen another company since crytek do this so masterfully. Then there is multiplayer, which is the real reason to buy this game. If yoou like a shooter online that requires skill to master and play this is it. Where as COD is populated by kids with no life who spend hours to get the highest prestige but still lack the skill to be competitive, BF3 requires skill, patience and intelligence. Where CODMW strayed from the golden path of the original 2 CODs, BF3 has come up to the plate to fulfill the craving for fun, tense and addictive gameplay.… Expand
  60. HellAvenger
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Excellent Game. Don't expect a good single player campaign, it is a multiplayer game series since forever. You play this game to play online with 63 other players. It has jets, tanks, helicopters, mortar, UAV, ground UAV, etc. It has a destructable environment, so you do not get the stale camping spot. You do not like that camp spot, blow it up. Its map is huge, and I guess at beginningExcellent Game. Don't expect a good single player campaign, it is a multiplayer game series since forever. You play this game to play online with 63 other players. It has jets, tanks, helicopters, mortar, UAV, ground UAV, etc. It has a destructable environment, so you do not get the stale camping spot. You do not like that camp spot, blow it up. Its map is huge, and I guess at beginning new players might find it very daunting and hard to get kills. (I even feel the same way after playing BF series for so long) However, you will pick up the game. (Map is big, thus learning curve is steeper due to shear complexity of the map)

    However, there is the occassional crash problems. They are churning out patches to addresses the lag and rubber banding. However, the crash gets tiresome. Once the game is stable, it will be a gem.    … Expand
  61. Qualitygamer
    Oct 27, 2011
    9
    Why are there so many stupid people coming from the console versions rating down the PC version??? That is absolutely ridiculous, just like how RAGE on consoles got rated down a ton from stupid PC gamers because of their buggy release that got fixed in six hours, tops.

    Battlefield 3 is an absolute blast to play through. Possibly the best graphics in a game at the moment. Single-player is    Why are there so many stupid people coming from the console versions rating down the PC version??? That is absolutely ridiculous, just like how RAGE on consoles got rated down a ton from stupid PC gamers because of their buggy release that got fixed in six hours, tops.

    Battlefield 3 is an absolute blast to play through. Possibly the best graphics in a game at the moment. Single-player is FUN despite everyone's annoying trolling saying it sucks. Co-Op is ridiculously hard but fun (look, I used that word again) to play with friends. Multiplayer could be a little more balanced, and there are a few minor glitches, but nothing that can't be fixed in a small patch coming in a very short amount of time.

    And Zanadar: nice troll review    … Expand
  62. CenturionV
    Oct 26, 2011
    9
    Amazing graphic and awesome multiplayer. From a huge fan of Battlefield Bad Company 2, this is exactly what I was looking for, improves on BFBC2 in every single way. Single player is more of a mildly entertaining diversion, though still fairly on par with what you would expect from the story and gameplay of any of the recent Call of Duty games. Its in the multiplayer that really shines andAmazing graphic and awesome multiplayer. From a huge fan of Battlefield Bad Company 2, this is exactly what I was looking for, improves on BFBC2 in every single way. Single player is more of a mildly entertaining diversion, though still fairly on par with what you would expect from the story and gameplay of any of the recent Call of Duty games. Its in the multiplayer that really shines and that I will be playing for quite a while to come. MW3 will have to be amazing to even try and compete with the multiplayer of BF3.… Expand
  63. MonkeyHood
    Nov 8, 2011
    9
    The game is very fun. Singleplayer is worse than BF:BC2 somehow in terms of fun but the story is ok.

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

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

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

    Good job DICE!    … Expand
  64. XxASSa33inxX
    Oct 29, 2011
    9
    One of the best game i ever played. the campaign was kind of cliche. on the other hand the multiplayer is the best online you will ever play and the co op missions are good.
  65. Pendulum
    Nov 21, 2011
    9
    the singleplayer is boring! however the decent story, they way its told and the sound and graphics prevents it from being a complet distater. The multiplayer on the other hand is friggin awesome. great variety. intese and action packed and over the top sound and graphics. BUY IT!
  66. heryx
    Oct 25, 2011
    9
    It's a great game, don't get me wrong, FPS's games have a same story, this have graphics, multiplayer, sound, but don't have a good single player, so, it doesn't deserves a perfect note.
  67. rjbman93
    Oct 25, 2011
    9
    Battlefield 3, put simply, is a multiplayer game. It has a single player campaign, but it's nothing compared to multiplayer. Singleplayer is a heavily scripted campaign that, while it looks great, is terribly linear. I felt like it was a better graphics version of Call of Duty.

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

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

    All in all, a must buy for FPS lovers.    … Expand
  68. JvJ
    Apr 16, 2012
    9
    The perfect multiplayer game. I'm a BF2 and BF2142 player and I love this new BF. The singleplayer is good but not as good as the multiplayer. Hundreds of unlocks, giant maps, ... Just buy it =)
  69. Edwins88
    Nov 5, 2011
    9
    Hello gamers!

    After I played hours and hours I can finally give a rating that represents the game in a pure game related rating without taking Ea´s failed origin Eula in to account. The Battlelog as it is have a very fast response and is bringing you all you want without much waiting time so it isnâ
  70. W1ckdS1ck
    Oct 25, 2011
    9
    Single player aside, DICE came through with the MP. It is amusing to see so many zero reviews. I suppose that the MW3 fanboys have nothing better to do right now, as I am sure the the new trailer has already become a bore.
  71. Twik63
    Oct 25, 2011
    9
    This game is amazing. The environments are perfectly made. The game play is usually pretty tight unless you run into slight lag here and there, because of the steep requirements. I have played many FPS games and this is up there among the greats. But it stands out on top as the pinnacle in my opinion so far in the genre.
  72. ultima-ratios
    Oct 25, 2011
    9
    Great game. Enough said but the one thing i dont rate it perfect on is the single player its awesome but it is a little linear either way i love it and the coop is sweet
  73. CleverUsername8
    Oct 26, 2011
    9
    I love the multiplayer, which is a biggest reason i bought the game. my only peeves are that the game interface is on a website and the game doesn't run as smoothly as BFBC2. the single player has some great missions, but it has a lot of glitches. the multiplayer is phenomenal, if there was an FPS to own on PC this game was it. it might now be the best game in the world, but atleast it'sI love the multiplayer, which is a biggest reason i bought the game. my only peeves are that the game interface is on a website and the game doesn't run as smoothly as BFBC2. the single player has some great missions, but it has a lot of glitches. the multiplayer is phenomenal, if there was an FPS to own on PC this game was it. it might now be the best game in the world, but atleast it's better than Modern Warfare 3 on PC that is. on console i might give the prize to MW3… Expand
  74. TheGenuineBuzz
    Oct 26, 2011
    9
    *spoiler free reviews*

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

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

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

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

    2.5/3

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

    2.5/3

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

    1/1

    TOTAL: 9/10    … Expand
  75. Sektion
    Oct 26, 2011
    9
    OK guys everyone is all about the hate for origin and battlelog and I can understand this because its new and its different and yes its a little buggy. I myself am a little put off by it, but remember this. what did everyone say when steam first came to our gaming lives? what did the reviews say for the first valve games launched on steam? It was an outcry of hatred from half-life andOK guys everyone is all about the hate for origin and battlelog and I can understand this because its new and its different and yes its a little buggy. I myself am a little put off by it, but remember this. what did everyone say when steam first came to our gaming lives? what did the reviews say for the first valve games launched on steam? It was an outcry of hatred from half-life and counter-strike players. But now steam has worked out many bugs and improved and many people have come to like it. So much that they are complaining that BF3 is not being launched on steam. I think some competition in the online gaming distribution platform world might eventually bring some good things to us gamers. So lets rate the game for the game itself! damn good fun -1 for single player that could have had more however i still enjoyed it and like most am mainly focused on the amazing Multi!! Highly recommended.… Expand
  76. thorgold
    Oct 26, 2011
    9
    Alright, BF3 - hyped into the sky, an alleged CoD killer, set to do battle in a holiday season near you. Overall, it's fun - a fun game I'll play after work and into the night, laughing and screaming at my TV set as various shenanigans occur. SP is average, with a mix of brilliant and subpar moments, but MP is a worthy successor to the Battlefield franchise.

    Singleplayer is a decent    Alright, BF3 - hyped into the sky, an alleged CoD killer, set to do battle in a holiday season near you. Overall, it's fun - a fun game I'll play after work and into the night, laughing and screaming at my TV set as various shenanigans occur. SP is average, with a mix of brilliant and subpar moments, but MP is a worthy successor to the Battlefield franchise.

    Singleplayer is a decent experience. You play Sgt. Blackburn, whose name is satisfyingly on the fence between "Normal name" and "Awesome action name." The story is a somewhat garbled mess, as Alex Mason - er, Sgt. Blackburn - is debriefed by CIA-affiliate agents as to his knowledge about an impending nuclear terrorist attack. From what I piece together, the story is somewhat decently written, but the method of delivery is on a pendulum between perfect and god-awful storytelling. There are moments, such as the death of a certain character (no spoilers), where your brief experience with him/her causes a gut-wrenching scene that gives nice depth to the story, and there are other moments where you can't help but sit back and say "The hell?" As for singleplayer mechanics, Dice seems to be better at graphics and voice acting than level design and AI. Especially on harder difficulties, there are many, MANY instances of controller-smashing rage in the face of stupid difficulty - remember the PKM from Battlefield 2? Apparently, every machine gunner in the PLR uses it, and spites you by dropping normal weapons that have, you know, recoil. Your allied AI is impressive in certain scenes, but annoying in most firefights - in many places, they seem to have scripted cover locations that push you out of an already precarious position, and even then they suffer from Mook syndrome and can barely do anything. Granted, they are somewhat efficient at shooting the enemy, if you can trigger them to move up. Enemy AI is decent, using logical cover and shooting mechanics, but they too suffer from artificial stupidity and uncanny accuracy.

    Graphics are bar none - Frostbite 2 seems to specialize in being a lighting-heavy engine, with shading and flashes going off in a spectacular display. To be clear - at one point, I stopped shooting and just panned around the city, because it looked so damn good - I don't even have an HDTV! I can't *imagine* what the PC rigs are getting, if consoles have the *minimum* PC graphic level.

    MP is fun, though I haven't had much time with it. From the 3 games I have played, it's a great experience - the battle feels chaotic and like a warzone, not like a Quake arena match. Vehicles are adequately balanced, lending an "OH **** factor to infantry on the ground while not being too overpowered as to be unstoppable. Same goes for weapons, with DICE's particular brand of balancing - each weapon you unlock has its own flavor of advantages, aesthetics, and drawbacks. The balancing is no more apparent than in the attachments for weapons - each has a legitimate use, there are no "useless" attachments that no one will ever use.

    Complaint, though - WHY NO TEAM CHAT, DICE?!? Overall, fun, well polished game. SP is average, but MP is a fun experience that plays like a war.    … Expand
  77. RivRav
    Oct 26, 2011
    9
    It seems that the consensus is that the campaign is the universal knock against this game. The single player campaign portion of this game is pathetic and uninspired. While the graphics and sounds are gorgeous, the campaign bored me to death. So much so that I stopped after 1 hour. If you liked the campaign, then well, you A. Have low standards or B. Have not played many other shooters inIt seems that the consensus is that the campaign is the universal knock against this game. The single player campaign portion of this game is pathetic and uninspired. While the graphics and sounds are gorgeous, the campaign bored me to death. So much so that I stopped after 1 hour. If you liked the campaign, then well, you A. Have low standards or B. Have not played many other shooters in the last well, I dunno, 10 years? The multiplayer is a completely different animal. It's fierce, intense, with big open maps and feature filled ( I love all the new unlocks). My only complaints are how everything is done through battlelog on your web browser and how it's still quite buggy. I liked BFBC2's setup better where the server browsing is done IN GAME. A minor gripe I have is the underground paris subway tunnels level. It does not seem very well designed because everyone bottlenecks at one particular point and it just becomes a which-team-can-throw-the-most-grenades-fest.

    Anyway, I treat the singleplayer campaign as an addon to a robust multiplayer suite so I'm not going to be harsh and knock it down 5 rating points for that like some unreasonable people do. The multiplayer strengths more than make up for the lackluster campaign.

    Bottom line: Buy it if you want somewhat tactical and realistic multiplayer action, do NOT buy it if you are the type of person who only plays games for the single player portion.    … Expand
  78. Junkieturtle
    Oct 27, 2011
    9
    Full Disclosure: I have not attempted the single player campaign, or the Co-Op missions yet. This review will be entirely about the multiplayer.

    As I started playing this game at 3am Tuesday morning, it dawned on me that the graphics style is about what you would get if you crossed Battlefield 2 and Battlefield Bad Company 2, with just a sprinkle of Modern Warfare 2. It's cartoonish and    Full Disclosure: I have not attempted the single player campaign, or the Co-Op missions yet. This review will be entirely about the multiplayer.

    As I started playing this game at 3am Tuesday morning, it dawned on me that the graphics style is about what you would get if you crossed Battlefield 2 and Battlefield Bad Company 2, with just a sprinkle of Modern Warfare 2. It's cartoonish and realistic at the same time, and they've done a superb job blending the two. The graphics are top knotch. As for the audio, I've been playing mine on the "Home Theater" setting, and it's been superb. The sound effects are as good as, if not better than, the graphics, and the graphics are better than anything I've seen yet, so that tells you something. Like Bad Company 2, the sound really immerses you in the battlefield, to the point that you even hear the plane shaking as you take off and your landing gear retracts. You hear your boots over the dirt ground as you run.

    The gameplay though, is really the bread and butter of any good game. Battlefield 3 gameplay is just as good as the graphics. The flaws I will point out are largely minor and based somewhat on personal preference. But first, the pros. Hereagain, the game has blended Battlefield 2 and Bad Company 2 to make for an excellent feeling game. They've dramatically increased the unlocks available(think Modern Warfare 2 multi-player) and your ability to customize your kits. Vehicles can also be customized, and your customizations are specific to each vehicle class meaning you select options for tanks, options for AA vehicles, options for jets, attack choppers, light choppers, etc etc. Vehicle handling is much better than in Bad Company 2, though I honestly believe they were as close to perfect in Battlefield 2 as I've experienced yet. They have redone vehicle handling to be much like Battlefield 2, meaning if you were familiar with using vehicles in that game, you're pretty much good to go after a small warm-up period in BF3. One interesting feature of the game is that you only start the game with your machine gun as your primary weapon on the jet. You must unlock further upgrades. They have also brought back the prone position, but have added a roughly 2 second delay as you get up off the ground from prone meaning you won't be seeing any bunny hopping shenanigans. Those of you worrying about snipers in prone will be happy to know that EA has dealt with the "camper" problem with sun glare from the optics of rifles.

    The downsides as I see them are few and far between. My first caveat, is the ability to pin the mini-map so that north is always "up". Currently, your mini-map rotates as you turn which I find to be extremely confusing when trying to learn the maps. I'm never fully sure which direction to travel in. This was an option available in the previous Battlefield games and I'm not entirely sure why EA saw fit to leave it out of BF3. Another caveat is that, much like Bad Company 2, you only have one mouse sensitivity setting. I much preferred Battlefield 2 where you could set the sensitivity for your soldier, and then a unique one for each of the vehicle classes(jet, chopper, land, sea). Another minor issue is the way you select where to spawn. Instead of being able to click on the map and select a flag or squad member to spawn on, you have to select them by name to the left of the map. When the map is cluttered, or a lot of squad members are concentrated in one area, it can be a little confusing to figure out exactly where you are going to spawn. The biggest caveat of all though, is that you have to use Origin and the Battlelog just to play the game. I detest that EA makes you use Origin to play and then sells your information to third parties.

    All-in-all, this game does not disappoint. I've had tons of fun playing it and I know I will continue to do so well into the future. Even at a $60 pricetag, it's well worth the money.    … Expand
  79. ekin09
    Oct 27, 2011
    9
    Anyone giving this a low score, clearly, did not play the multiplayer. I've never seen a game come close to this graphically.. This game is absolutely ridiculous in size... I get so lost in it, minutes turn into hours. Every FPS fan must try this game! Enjoy!!
  80. Daedalus333
    Nov 16, 2011
    9
    Even will all the glitches and bugs and balance issues, i can truly say that BF3 is one of those games who offers a unique experience. The only immersion level is like nothing i have felt or seen before. It's truly great and deserve a good try.
  81. Mad_gamer
    Oct 28, 2011
    9
    It is funny to sit here reading all these reviews and see all these people give it such a low score. Most of sound like spoilt little brats who wouldn't really know what a real game was if it bit you in the a***! It frustrates me to read all these bad reviews when most of you think that you can just give it a bad wrap because of the fact that you can. Its supposed to be about the gameIt is funny to sit here reading all these reviews and see all these people give it such a low score. Most of sound like spoilt little brats who wouldn't really know what a real game was if it bit you in the a***! It frustrates me to read all these bad reviews when most of you think that you can just give it a bad wrap because of the fact that you can. Its supposed to be about the game overall and as far as I am concerned if you rate a game 0 you shouldn't be allowed to post up reviews.
    Anyways I loved this game. So Battlefield isn't known for its campaigns but I actually really enjoyed it. Im not big on multiplayer and getting online in fact I NEVER get online to play but this is the first game I did and you know what I loved it even though I did get owned a few hundred times. I'll get there in the end. Its funny that some of you have posted up whinging about the prone position but in real battle can you not do that or is that just not an option?? And i did a bit more homework where I looked at a few games some of you have reviewed and some gave this game 0-3 yet gave Portal 2 10 go figure. Need I say more. I say good job to Dice and EA considering all the media hype around this game it was a little disappointing when I played it but overall still loved this game. Smooth gameplay like when your leaping over it made me feel like it was more realistic ok so its not as good as Rage in my eyes but I still highly rate this game based n the multiplayer and speaking of that Im going back to that now. This game is highly recommended and I hope you will actually play this game and give it a go.    … Expand
  82. swannblack
    Oct 28, 2011
    9
    Best shooter in years, unmatchable multiplayer, singleplayer story is good, co op, also adds to this, its just a little cream, the meat is multi, multiplayer is incredible.....
  83. unit_shifter
    Oct 29, 2011
    9
    It's a great game, two problems - Origin and Battlelog.
    My score:
    9 - singleplayer, good story, music, here is a very good sound, much better to play with headphones.
    9 - multiplayer, very large maps, graphics is good, 64 players.
  84. Mouseff
    Oct 29, 2011
    9
    Summarizing I would say that to the very hot multiplayer action the BF3 definitely is they added an average single player campaign that is a nice addition. The graphic and gameplay is great and I can play it with my 45KB-DSL completely perfect. The only thing that sucks is origin, but who isn't used to tons of rape with recent online action (steam, webzen,F2P mmos ....)

    So in details I    Summarizing I would say that to the very hot multiplayer action the BF3 definitely is they added an average single player campaign that is a nice addition. The graphic and gameplay is great and I can play it with my 45KB-DSL completely perfect. The only thing that sucks is origin, but who isn't used to tons of rape with recent online action (steam, webzen,F2P mmos ....)

    So in details I would say that in modern times the singleplayer of a multiplayer focused game like Battlefield is something nobody really cares about and so I think its not that big a deal like everyone of those Bad reviews is trying to make it. Admittedly it is a cheap story and you can play it in about 4 to 5 hours at the most but I enjoyed it and it really is the perfect time filler for the first day when the activation servers are down :p. The Multiplayer on the other hand is really great. I played no BF before this one but I played various other FPS games like COD4 or CSS online and I have to say the combination of great graphics and massive action is unmatched. On a full 64 people server when you battle in a small town for 4 spots and every spot is a constant hot spot it's just loads of fun. At the beginning you enter the streets everything seems like normal, though empty town, but in the end of the round everything its just like some kind of bomb trashed everything. No house has its walls intact an everything is crashed, trees fell, cars exploded, etc. Ok, if you want to relax then you should not play BF3 with more than 20 People, but then on the other hand why not just play WoW or Second Life? I think one of the best things about BF3 is that you don't have to search for action because its almost everywhere. And you can choose which kind of Action you want. Driving with a tank in the middle or chilling on a hill with a sniper rifle? It can be done and its both extreme fun.
    I played an engineer for most of the time and I think thats the hottest class. You take your rocket launcher and fire at the nearest tank (or you just shoot your enemy in the face, he won't like it :)). There are also fueltanks everywhere that just wait to explode in huge fireballs when you shoot at them ;]
    I recommend you just buy the game, go online, take the engineer's rocket launcher and shoot at the nearest house right in front of you and just see what happens. Then you're hooked.    … Expand
  85. PinkGrenade
    Oct 29, 2011
    9
    The games great, its beautiful graphics combined with its realistic movements and shooting it really makes the most realistic experience possible. The sounds are especially spectacular, every sound in the game is not only pleasant to the ear, but so well placed and well sounding that it really puts the player in the environment. Yes the single player isn't so stunning, but I don't but fpsThe games great, its beautiful graphics combined with its realistic movements and shooting it really makes the most realistic experience possible. The sounds are especially spectacular, every sound in the game is not only pleasant to the ear, but so well placed and well sounding that it really puts the player in the environment. Yes the single player isn't so stunning, but I don't but fps games for the single player.… Expand
  86. Zenith
    Oct 30, 2011
    9
    In short, probably the best multi-player shooter on the market at this time. Single-player may not be particularly special, but the multi-player aspect of this game simply blows its competitors away. Game of the year? We'll have to see, but it's certainly in the running.
  87. Xon
    Oct 31, 2011
    9
    The multi-player absolutely rocks. Though, even as a Bad Company 2 veteran IO had to get used to some finer details. The co-op isn't that much fun, for me the only let down in the game. The campaign is more than decent, though you don't feel like you are experiencing much new. The graphically it is exceptionally gorgeous.
    The main reason I bought this game was for the multi-player, and in    The multi-player absolutely rocks. Though, even as a Bad Company 2 veteran IO had to get used to some finer details. The co-op isn't that much fun, for me the only let down in the game. The campaign is more than decent, though you don't feel like you are experiencing much new. The graphically it is exceptionally gorgeous.
    The main reason I bought this game was for the multi-player, and in this regard I ma thrilled to pieces!    … Expand
  88. Oryx_za
    Nov 1, 2011
    9
    Single Player was a little disappointing, and it felt slightly condescending as EA was clearly trying to encroach on MW story. However the multiplier is something beautiful. I was irked by the EA origin story and this whole web browser interface, especially considering the fact that i live in a country where broadband is still a novelty, but what i have learnt since is "ITS NOT STEAM!!!!".Single Player was a little disappointing, and it felt slightly condescending as EA was clearly trying to encroach on MW story. However the multiplier is something beautiful. I was irked by the EA origin story and this whole web browser interface, especially considering the fact that i live in a country where broadband is still a novelty, but what i have learnt since is "ITS NOT STEAM!!!!". I had no problems installing, and entering the games (though i would like to see my ping)

    However the experiencing is amazing. The 64 player battle maps are just incredible, and it feels so real. The way that each player is forced to follow some sort of tactics. You can flank, you can suppress, and there is a genuine fear of death. The result is genius. only thing i don't like now is that the lights are blinding, and some players are using this as a "hack".    … Expand
  89. T3MPL4R3267
    Nov 1, 2011
    9
    first i must say great game. love the MP with all my heart and have been i vet of the series since battlefield 2. This game is a must have for you PC. I would only recommend this game on the PC however. there are many things on the console that make it worse. 30fps (not THAT big of a deal), half the graphics, 2x the glitches, worse servers, and your paying full price. now for the PC i havefirst i must say great game. love the MP with all my heart and have been i vet of the series since battlefield 2. This game is a must have for you PC. I would only recommend this game on the PC however. there are many things on the console that make it worse. 30fps (not THAT big of a deal), half the graphics, 2x the glitches, worse servers, and your paying full price. now for the PC i have had no lag issues with almost 10 hours of the MP being played so far.The weapons all work great and i never feel like i cant use a gun. The team working mechanics work great with squad leaders and Rush has been improved 10 fold. there are only 2 complaints that i have. one is that in conquest your team REALLY matters. if your team sucks you will most likely lose the game. un like rush one man cannot tern the tide of a battle. (which can be good and bad depending on if your playing with friends or not). the other down side that i find to this game is Origin and the use of battlelog. You must have an internet connection to ply this game be it SP or MP which is a big flaw. this is my reason for giving it a 9/10 instead of 10/10. final word is that this game is amazing. the MP alone is worth the $60. and the SP and CO-OP are really just free addons. but if your getting battlefield then your getting it for the MP and it is just down right intense, fun, and balanced.… Expand
  90. Ironmaiden9227
    Nov 3, 2011
    9
    This game is GREAT! the single player has a great story and really good history, could really happen in real life. The multiplayer is a ton of fun to play online and tons of stuff to unlock. The coop is kinda of short but all the missions are fun to play. DONT listen to all the people giving it bad reviews, half of them don't even have Computers that can run the game and they wonder whyThis game is GREAT! the single player has a great story and really good history, could really happen in real life. The multiplayer is a ton of fun to play online and tons of stuff to unlock. The coop is kinda of short but all the missions are fun to play. DONT listen to all the people giving it bad reviews, half of them don't even have Computers that can run the game and they wonder why they have issues. It runs fine online with very few glitches for me, which EA is fixing. Much better than MW and the helicopters are a blast =D Cant wait for back to karkand!… Expand
  91. stax345
    Nov 3, 2011
    9
    First of all, I must say this game is great. I have played for something like 20 hours in wich I have done the entire co-op campaign, it was fun to play with a friend and it gives you some guns for playing, It can be annoying to have to replay the same missions but if you do it, you will have an edge on other players.But the real strength is the multiplayer and it`s incredibly addictive IFirst of all, I must say this game is great. I have played for something like 20 hours in wich I have done the entire co-op campaign, it was fun to play with a friend and it gives you some guns for playing, It can be annoying to have to replay the same missions but if you do it, you will have an edge on other players.But the real strength is the multiplayer and it`s incredibly addictive I just can`t stop playing, I`m always discovering new guns, trying others, etc. The destruction is also very cool to see and to get rid of camper. The vehicles are fun to control altough it takes some time to get used to the helicopters and jets wich is not necessary a weakness. I must also admit that I have not played a second of the singleplayer and I will probably not soon, maybe I will one if I`m bored of playing online and I want to get the trophies but I have never cared about a battlefield campaign because it`s definetly not the best element in the game. Finally, I highly recommend you this game but I`m more or less puzzled about the other reviews, so just rent it before to be sure.… Expand
  92. TRYthisONaMAC
    Nov 3, 2011
    9
    1. AMAZING GRAPHICS 2. AMAZING ONLINE 3. CAN'T DO THIS ON A MAC. Look honestly, its a good game, huge maps, 64 freakin players, good amount of customization, classes are balanced, destructive world. The single player is short but all FPS seem that way these days most people will by this only for the online. The only negative is the Origin, but it is new, EA is known for sloppy release.1. AMAZING GRAPHICS 2. AMAZING ONLINE 3. CAN'T DO THIS ON A MAC. Look honestly, its a good game, huge maps, 64 freakin players, good amount of customization, classes are balanced, destructive world. The single player is short but all FPS seem that way these days most people will by this only for the online. The only negative is the Origin, but it is new, EA is known for sloppy release. Should have stuck with GFWL and steam so the xbox interface is better(I dont use it but some people do). Worth the 60 bucks.… Expand
  93. MatPK
    Nov 6, 2011
    9
    This is a great game, the battlefield simulator I have played. However it takes some time to have fun. At first I can't see the enemies, get shot from from God knows where and get frustrated. After a while you understand that you can not just run and jump around the map but need to look around, take cover and plan what you. After you get better it is really great. The only thing I wouldThis is a great game, the battlefield simulator I have played. However it takes some time to have fun. At first I can't see the enemies, get shot from from God knows where and get frustrated. After a while you understand that you can not just run and jump around the map but need to look around, take cover and plan what you. After you get better it is really great. The only thing I would change is to make enemy spotting bit easier, as it is now it is to tempting to hide and camp.… Expand
  94. tr1gz
    Nov 6, 2011
    9
    I completely don't understand the haters, single player campaign is exactly what I expected, amazing locations, graphics, even though some missions are boring and AI isn't very good, I'd give that 8.5/10 - nothing innovative but solid.
    But everyone knows that Battlefield always was much of a multiplayer game than single, I was amazed by trailers, then I played the beta and I didn't like it    I completely don't understand the haters, single player campaign is exactly what I expected, amazing locations, graphics, even though some missions are boring and AI isn't very good, I'd give that 8.5/10 - nothing innovative but solid.
    But everyone knows that Battlefield always was much of a multiplayer game than single, I was amazed by trailers, then I played the beta and I didn't like it very much... I gave the game a second chance, bought it, played multiplayer and it's just GORGEOUS. I can even say that this is the best multiplayer since CoD4 and absolutely one of the best multiplayers ever. The scale of warfare, the size of maps, tons of unlockables, customization, vehicles (jets are amazing, although not very effective against enemies on the ground), the realism, sound effects, weapon balance and those extremely beautiful graphics (even on consoles it looks amazing)... it's just a must have. I know that some people don't like gameplay like that but for BF fans it's just what everyone was expecting of a new Battlefield game. However, there are many issues that bother me: input lag (especially on Kharg Island and Tehran Highway), no private matches and hitboxes that sometimes act like broken are the biggest ones but I hope DICE will fix this soon. It's a massive game with outstanding multiplayer, even with its issues it's a masterpiece.

    Single player: 8,5
    Multiplayer: 9,5    … Expand
  95. Wizzer
    Oct 23, 2017
    9
    Buy this for the multiplayer - it is, by far, the best multiplayer experience out there.

    BF3 improves a lot on BF2, but you will have to learn your skills again as the game is quite different.

    Netcode and hit detection is excellent (at least for me) just be sure to play on low ping servers
  96. xThePezx
    Nov 8, 2011
    9
    Single player is overhyped and has that been their done that feel but easily makes up for it with its amazing multiplayer. Origin is annoying although battle log is a great addition and an easy way to keep track of stats. Some of the best map design to date, the presentation of the game is a treat, everything from lighting, textures, depth of field and flare give it even more substance.Single player is overhyped and has that been their done that feel but easily makes up for it with its amazing multiplayer. Origin is annoying although battle log is a great addition and an easy way to keep track of stats. Some of the best map design to date, the presentation of the game is a treat, everything from lighting, textures, depth of field and flare give it even more substance. The animations are far Superior to any other fps I have ever played. The weapons look real in some aspects and have a realistic kick to them not to mention their backed up with incredible sound design. You will hear tank shells fly past your head, building crumble, and jets explode which makes it believable. This is a great addition to the battlefield series that sits somewhere between B2 and BBC2.
    A must buy game 9/10    … Expand
  97. redpanda751
    Jul 19, 2012
    9
    This is a follow up review from the one I wrote half a while back. My rating of 7/10 is now 9/10.
    They have fixed a majority of the issues with the game and the game feels a lot more realistic.
    There is currently no fps out there that even tries to make a shooter that feels more life-like than bf3. If you're looking for an arcade type shooter you should play CoD or Counter-strike    This is a follow up review from the one I wrote half a while back. My rating of 7/10 is now 9/10.
    They have fixed a majority of the issues with the game and the game feels a lot more realistic.
    There is currently no fps out there that even tries to make a shooter that feels more life-like than bf3.

    If you're looking for an arcade type shooter you should play CoD or Counter-strike (it's not a bad thing to want arcade games). However, BF3 will completely immerse you in a war-environment where cover and tactics matter.

    Only gripe i have is with how suppression is right now since it makes bullets fly like they did with the AWP in CS 1.6. But it is definitely not a game breaker.    … Expand
  98. Sashimig
    Nov 9, 2011
    9
    the launch was stressful origin+battlelog can be irritating but it's a real bf! nowhere else you can have that feelibg of war,teamplay is nice, progression and unlocks are well tuned.not the cod arcade crap where fights are only camping times....
  99. Snesso
    Nov 8, 2011
    9
    The single player is short and kinda bad (cinematics aside - those are seriously well done) - but the Multiplayer is where the game is at. Its great. The graphics and more importantly the sound are excellent also.
  100. Yllems
    Nov 8, 2011
    9
    Overall, a very good game. There's too much great about the game to name everything but there are a few things that have to be said. They fixed the knife kills from bc2 so you have to sneak up on someone to pull it off and the short knife kill cut scene and dog tag collecting is enormously fulfilling. The rockets (rpgs), while still annoying, won't instagib you like in bc2. The in gameOverall, a very good game. There's too much great about the game to name everything but there are a few things that have to be said. They fixed the knife kills from bc2 so you have to sneak up on someone to pull it off and the short knife kill cut scene and dog tag collecting is enormously fulfilling. The rockets (rpgs), while still annoying, won't instagib you like in bc2. The in game party creation is pretty useful and it's nice not to have to give out vent or teamspeak info all the time. The jets are pretty sweet, though you really need a joystick to be able to pull off some fancy dog fighting. The coop missions are pretty fun and an interesting addition, though they really pale compared to the general multi-player. There are only a couple points that I have a hard time with. The IRNV scope is so overpowered it's sick, being able to see people through brush is just too big of an advantage to go with any other scope. The parties mentioned above only hold 8 people, so, while useful, not very practical if you're playing with a bunch of friends or a clan. One thing I loved about bc2 was how destructible everything was, while bf3 is still super destructible, there are random bits in the environment that you just CANNOT destroy. Watch out for signposts in tanks... seriously... The great way outweigh the bad or frustrating, thus my 9. Though there are issues, it's nice to see they're at least still improving the game and listening to feedback. (can queue up in servers now)… Expand
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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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