Battlefield 3

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7.6

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  1. aphex187
    Nov 20, 2011
    9
    Hell it ain't a patch on BF2 but for what's available in the FPS genre this is the best game out there atm and i've played em all ;)

    Downsides - No VOIP, still a few glitches and crashes that need addressing, flag placement on CQ needs to be pushed out more plus more flags added!
  2. Litho
    Nov 20, 2011
    8
    Single player = 6/10 Haven't bothered to finish it yet, not bad just nothing special especially compared to Multiplayer

    Co-Op = 7/10 nice idea, mainly good teamwork just too short especially if trying to unlock everything. Multi = 9/10 Good variety of map sizes more path options for most maps (so its not just a sniper fest like BFBC2) only needs to intergrate teamwork better - not sure    Single player = 6/10 Haven't bothered to finish it yet, not bad just nothing special especially compared to Multiplayer

    Co-Op = 7/10 nice idea, mainly good teamwork just too short especially if trying to unlock everything.

    Multi = 9/10 Good variety of map sizes more path options for most maps (so its not just a sniper fest like BFBC2) only needs to intergrate teamwork better - not sure how they would do this but maybe give squads specific objectives eg you join a squad to take out objective in rush or certain points in conquest. Rush = almost perfect muliplayer game just need more cohesive team work.

    Graphics = 9.5/10 (needs 3d vision enabled properly but otherwise its the best looking game out there.

    Compared to CODMW3 - if you like teamwork with objectives (or just love great graphics) then BF3 if you like small (read tiny compared to BF3) spray and pray maps that are very intense and are onyl really about the k/d ratio then CODMW3    … Expand
  3. IKnoGoodGames
    Nov 20, 2011
    9
    Battlefield 3 has done the biggest jump from its previous game I can imagine. Battlefields graphics were pretty normal like any other game until battlefield 3... and then it all got serious. BF3s graphics are really demanding if you want to run everything on ultra setting but I can tell you, Its bloody worth it! The campaign is the real deal, and will never get boring. The online on theBattlefield 3 has done the biggest jump from its previous game I can imagine. Battlefields graphics were pretty normal like any other game until battlefield 3... and then it all got serious. BF3s graphics are really demanding if you want to run everything on ultra setting but I can tell you, Its bloody worth it! The campaign is the real deal, and will never get boring. The online on the other hand is exciting, a brilliant experience and the best multiplayer I have every played. This game is worth every penny and will last you for ages and ages if you are a battlefield fan like me. The only reason i have de-ducted 1 score point from the 10 is because it gets slightly frustrating being constantly hit and killed by mortar's but then that might just be me :D So if your looking for an adrenaline rush with a side order of awesomeness then BF3 is the game to get!… Expand
  4. StraightEdge
    Nov 20, 2011
    0
    I'm a big fan on Battlefield but both Bad Companys and this abomination are not worthy enough to wear the name Battlefield. Everyone who voted 10 have obviously never played real FPS games.
  5. Yermucker
    Nov 20, 2011
    9
    Sure it has its faults, but its the best shooter out there at the min. The crashing problems have not happened to me, maybe due to Nvidia card, i dunno. I love it, and as long as the devs continue to support it, ill continue to do so.
  6. Zarx0n
    Nov 20, 2011
    10
    As usual for the FPS Games, the single-player isn't a great experience in terms of substance, epicness and emotions. But, this isn't a problem to me, because I really liked it despite these things, and the graphics contributed to make me enjoy the whole campaign. Obviously, the fundamental aspect of this game is the amazing multi-player, which fits perfectly to my style of playing, and IAs usual for the FPS Games, the single-player isn't a great experience in terms of substance, epicness and emotions. But, this isn't a problem to me, because I really liked it despite these things, and the graphics contributed to make me enjoy the whole campaign. Obviously, the fundamental aspect of this game is the amazing multi-player, which fits perfectly to my style of playing, and I can't find one only bad thing in it. It's simply fantastic and it makes the game. Worth to buy it just for see a jet flying over your face, knowing that in that jet there is a person who is enjoying this amazing game.… Expand
  7. eldaras
    Nov 20, 2011
    10
    I think BF3 is a good addition to the Battlefield games. It has everything BFBC2 had plus new goodies, such as more vehicle and weapon customization. The 4 different soldier classes are well balanced and the Team Play is great and becomes even more important as one unlocks squad perks such as "more ammo" or "more explosives" for all the squad. I also really like that engineers can nowI think BF3 is a good addition to the Battlefield games. It has everything BFBC2 had plus new goodies, such as more vehicle and weapon customization. The 4 different soldier classes are well balanced and the Team Play is great and becomes even more important as one unlocks squad perks such as "more ammo" or "more explosives" for all the squad. I also really like that engineers can now carry mines and an RPG, which wasn't possible in some previous BF games (I haven't played them all).

    Some people complain that the game now has a lot of "console features", which "suck" on PC. I think this features help people starting to play FPS games and the fact is that all those features, such as vehicle health regen, can be disabled on the server. Hardcore mode is great as there is no health regen, no map, no aim guide when shooting form the hip, etc.

    Pros:
    - Unlocks per weapon / vehicle.
    - 64 players.
    - Team play
    - Everything else.

    Cons:
    - Registration servers were down in EU on the night of release
    - Sometimes a bit laggy, but getting better.    … Expand
  8. juni0r_BG
    Nov 20, 2011
    10
    Awesome game. The graphics and physics are one of the best I have ever seen. The sound is awesome too. I liked the campaign very much - nice, has a good atmoshpere, some very strong moments. The characters are memorable, the events - too. It is very varied - it combines vehicle, aircraft and infantry gameplay. But no matter how good it is, it isn't as far as good as the Multiplayer. It isAwesome game. The graphics and physics are one of the best I have ever seen. The sound is awesome too. I liked the campaign very much - nice, has a good atmoshpere, some very strong moments. The characters are memorable, the events - too. It is very varied - it combines vehicle, aircraft and infantry gameplay. But no matter how good it is, it isn't as far as good as the Multiplayer. It is certainly the best FPS multiplayer I have ever seen. TONS of unlocks, great maps (some very good designs), variety of vehicles, a good balance between vehicles and infantry. The audio is gorgeous too. Everything feels and looks very realistic in this game. There is a third game mode - Co-op. It includes six very intense missions which you can play with a buddy. It is real fun. I loved the Battlelog too - it is user-friendly, very useful. I loved the game and I am looking forward to the first expansion - Strike at Karkand!… Expand
  9. xtali
    Nov 20, 2011
    10
    Battlefield 3....We have waited 6 years for this,since the first time I sat in that jet in BF2,I knew that I am going to stick with this series...And trough the ice of 2142 to the falling buildings of BC2,this series has been trough a lot...I give this game a 9....The graphics are insanely good,the sound is amazing,the optimization in this game is amazing,I didn't think my PC could handleBattlefield 3....We have waited 6 years for this,since the first time I sat in that jet in BF2,I knew that I am going to stick with this series...And trough the ice of 2142 to the falling buildings of BC2,this series has been trough a lot...I give this game a 9....The graphics are insanely good,the sound is amazing,the optimization in this game is amazing,I didn't think my PC could handle it,but it works flawlessly...The reason I give this a 9 is,the SP isent all that amazing,but is some good action,the MP features are vastly effected my "other games" some from the seires it self,some from other games...but I give props to DICE for finaly fixing that gosh darn inf. combat as it should have been...… Expand
  10. darth3pio
    Nov 20, 2011
    7
    Pros
    - Performance scales well with all levels of hardware
    - Detailed environments - Vehicles - Kit unlocks - The campain is somewhat shaky but enjoyable enough to place it in the pro's box. Cons - Vehicle unlocks, I feel they went overboard with this one, requiring you to unlock basic functionality. - Kit unlocks, while fun, again, I feel they went overboard the same issue as with BC2,    Pros
    - Performance scales well with all levels of hardware
    - Detailed environments
    - Vehicles
    - Kit unlocks
    - The campain is somewhat shaky but enjoyable enough to place it in the pro's box.

    Cons
    - Vehicle unlocks, I feel they went overboard with this one, requiring you to unlock basic functionality.
    - Kit unlocks, while fun, again, I feel they went overboard the same issue as with BC2, defibrilators had to be unlocked, leaving you pretty much useless for the first 3 to 5 hours of the game.
    - Map sizes, while Battlefield 3 has been heralded as having some of the biggest maps in the Battlefield franchise, those biggest of maps only seem to utilise about 10% for play area and boundaries.
    - Gameplay/UI features, calling it a true sequel to Battlefield 2 would be considered false, the foundation that Battlefield 2 built on is just not there in Battlefield 3, it comes closer to a Bad Company sequel if anything. The communications rose that has been implemented is rather sloppy, however certain features are not set in stone, and DICE have hinted at certain additions down the track so this particular con does not weigh into my given score.    … Expand
  11. hazy7687
    Nov 20, 2011
    10
    I am giving BF3 a 10 because I feel is genuinely deserves it. I really appreciate the time and effort that I can tell was put into making this game. The graphics are amazing, the gameplay is nearly perfect and even though the SP wasn't mind blowing I found it enjoyable. Let me be honest though I am basing my score on the MP, SP was an after though to me it could have been left outI am giving BF3 a 10 because I feel is genuinely deserves it. I really appreciate the time and effort that I can tell was put into making this game. The graphics are amazing, the gameplay is nearly perfect and even though the SP wasn't mind blowing I found it enjoyable. Let me be honest though I am basing my score on the MP, SP was an after though to me it could have been left out altogether and I wouldn't have minded, the MP is where I wanted the emphasis put and I was not disappointed. I really love this game it's gone above and beyond my expectations, the beta did have me a bit weary I'll admit but the game turned out better than I could have hoped.… Expand
  12. Holman
    Nov 19, 2011
    7
    ok im not good at English, so don't mind if i make fail spelling
    Very good graphics, sound effects is very amazing as well. the game play is fun due to the destructible environments around you. and the fact that you'll constantly seeing the jet and chopper flying back and fourth above you is very fun to watch (for a while). but i'm still think the game is broken and the combat is indeed    ok im not good at English, so don't mind if i make fail spelling
    Very good graphics, sound effects is very amazing as well. the game play is fun due to the destructible environments around you. and the fact that you'll constantly seeing the jet and chopper flying back and fourth above you is very fun to watch (for a while). but i'm still think the game is broken and the combat is indeed unrealistic.
    Ground combat : TANK: although dice does realize that frontal armour is stronger than the side(or back). they've fail to accurately use the "Slope" feature however. if the tank on the higher ground get hit in the slope-armour part. it's suppose to BOUNCE off. not damage it. and for Christ sake, how is it that people can survive from getting hit by the 12.7mm(50.cal) machine-gun ? one shot would've been enough to make an inches size hole in people body

    INF:the firefight is very intends because you can constantly die any second. there is also many unlockable that will help you such as flashlight, in which both help you see in the dark and blind people with it. or Laser sight where you can fire more accurately, but with a cost of being spotted more easily. the Gun still feel like a pea shooter however, with little to none recoil and extremly unrealistic accuracy. where you can kill people 500 yards away with pistols (can you hand be that steady?)

    AIR:very fun (especially the dogfight) and the introduction of MANPAD sure make chopper whores life miserable. but still enjoyable however(as long as they have IR flare skill equipped).
    the jet combat is very fun, but with limited map and weaponry the fun was limited as well.

    AA: dice did a lot of change on AA weaponry in this game. the the appearance of MANPAD allow the infantry to engage hostile chopper without much need of air support. and the "Mobile" AA add the tactical approach in both conquest and rush mode. while the anti-air missile does exist in the mobile AA. why is the base AA doesn't have one?. im really getting tired of trying to shoot down a fly size jet. at least give us a flak or something. (lol)

    all and all, dice did a great job at the game. the frostbit 2.0 meant that more thing could be blowup. base camping is gone (xD) and you're now given an option to either get back in action or die when being revived. the game isn't perfect but still, good job dice. ;)    … Expand
  13. Xer0daze
    Nov 19, 2011
    9
    What a game. Finally something new and innovative! First, let's talk about the bad... Battlelog. Not a fan. No game executable, you MUST launch via web browser. Also, if EA servers are ever offline for any reason, you aren't playing. Single or Multiplayer. That isn't very cool IMO. Also, the game is not without it's issues. Server crashes occur from time to time and many times "BF2.exe hasWhat a game. Finally something new and innovative! First, let's talk about the bad... Battlelog. Not a fan. No game executable, you MUST launch via web browser. Also, if EA servers are ever offline for any reason, you aren't playing. Single or Multiplayer. That isn't very cool IMO. Also, the game is not without it's issues. Server crashes occur from time to time and many times "BF2.exe has stopped working" will appear when you attempt to launch. There are also some in-game issues. Controls for Choppers and Jets need work and binding controls in general is a bit of a hassle. My only issues with the game are really that you can't cook grenades and at times it will spawn you out in the middle of nowhere when the teammate you try to spawn on died in the process. As far as the game itself... It is GORGEOUS. Even on a modest computer just above minimum specs the game is beautiful. This is the new benchmark for visuals. Persistance is way more like BF2 then the Bad Company series. It's going to take you a while to get to rank 50. 100+ hours if you're a good player. The sound is just perfect. It's almost flawless. Maps are nice and big for the most part and I can't wait for Karkand expansion. I highly prefer team based, squad oriented play over the run and gun style of the competition. Given a little time and a few updates/patches... EA will make this the best FPS on any platform. It's just Excellent… Expand
  14. bonyjose
    Nov 19, 2011
    8
    just remember this.."graphics not madeup a game...it's the gameplay and smooth playing that matters....very disappointing game....expected much from this game and disapponited me so much.......
  15. LJM
    Nov 19, 2011
    10
    It is awesome, very very nice game battlefield3 have campaign like movie story, of course story is great
    and this game also have amazing multiplayer game this game is have nice graphic,direction,scale
    it have a right to receive 10 score
    however some bugs had exited , but it will be fixed that's okay
  16. Mitsie
    Nov 19, 2011
    10
    Bought MW3 and what a pile of garbage. not buying it for my kids on console, friends told me to get BF3. best game ive ever played on. deserves its rating and im definately going to buy the kids it on consoles. Activision lost me as a customer for their MW2.5 !!! buy this game !!
  17. PeaceAndLove
    Nov 19, 2011
    0
    Terribly superficial and overdone. This game focuses on looking good, very superficial. Graphics are nothing, having played MW3 the graphics may not be the best they can be (it doesnt matter) but the gameplay itself is smoother and MUCH more enjoyable. I dont play a video game for realism thats just plain stupid. Anyone who says BF3 is better cos its more realistic are seriously fools,Terribly superficial and overdone. This game focuses on looking good, very superficial. Graphics are nothing, having played MW3 the graphics may not be the best they can be (it doesnt matter) but the gameplay itself is smoother and MUCH more enjoyable. I dont play a video game for realism thats just plain stupid. Anyone who says BF3 is better cos its more realistic are seriously fools, neither game is realistic get a grip.… Expand
  18. Ginda
    Nov 19, 2011
    8
    Great sound! Great looks! Campaign could be better but still fun! Spawn system playing TDM is horrible. TDM maps are quite poor. Conquest and Rush modes work better. All in all a great game thats not filled with bugs, glitches and hackers like modern warfare 3.
  19. Heaviermetal
    Nov 19, 2011
    10
    BF3's singleplayer might not be the best around the block and hopefully if they have to do it again they will do their own thing instead of copying CODs formula. But what it does have, which is really the important factor is the best multiplayer Shooter to date. Solid mechanics, better gunplay and realism them what the arcady cod became. GOTY for pc multiplayer gaming.
  20. DrCola
    Nov 19, 2011
    6
    Look guys, origin is not that bad, considering the same is with steam and so many other secret aspects of life (thats a different topic) so im going to give this a fair unbias review, battlefield used to be the best FPS ever, but they absorbed the console market into their bloodstream, and the result of this merge is battlefield 3, or as me and a few friends call it, field of duty. It isLook guys, origin is not that bad, considering the same is with steam and so many other secret aspects of life (thats a different topic) so im going to give this a fair unbias review, battlefield used to be the best FPS ever, but they absorbed the console market into their bloodstream, and the result of this merge is battlefield 3, or as me and a few friends call it, field of duty. It is sad to see how another game has caught COD aids. Everything seems to be more linear, direct, less strategy, squad combat sucks, I wanted them to bring the commander back from BF2, (battlefield 2 was probablly the best multiplayer FPS ever) or somthing along the lines of chain of command. Who's idea was it to give the assault class a med kit? Its still playable, but it does not deserve what its getting, make no mistake however, this is a quadrillion times better than call of duty BS (call of duty is pretty bad, but the two games are hard to compare) In short, dont buy BF3, buy an earlier battlefield. Dont you all miss when games had their own orchestrated music and polish to them?
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gylo7Ak6z3Y    … Expand
  21. Utjenet
    Nov 19, 2011
    10
    The graphics, sound and engine are really amazing! I never played such an beautiful game, you can walk underground through metro stations, drive with a tank through the desert or fly with a jet or a helicopter over an big map! And you can play on Multiplayer with 64 people on one map (too bad that 1 map isn't balanced with 64 people and ends up in grenade throwing into enemy groups) andThe graphics, sound and engine are really amazing! I never played such an beautiful game, you can walk underground through metro stations, drive with a tank through the desert or fly with a jet or a helicopter over an big map! And you can play on Multiplayer with 64 people on one map (too bad that 1 map isn't balanced with 64 people and ends up in grenade throwing into enemy groups) and good adjustable equipment. The game has also it's downsides, like the singleplayer campaign isn't that great (but graphics and cutscenes aer brilliant), but still it's the best FPS since years and cause of that worth 10 points!… Expand
  22. TehMushy
    Nov 19, 2011
    9
    Very fun game. Lots of action all over the place. Graphics and Sound mix in perfectly.
    Though there are a few little adjustments that can be made, i.e. to the HUD. The Campaign is linear, but still very entertaining.

    Overall, 9/10.
  23. allday
    Nov 19, 2011
    1
    Given the state of this game, now I understand why BF3 released a Beta before the BF3 or MW3 release. BF3 is loaded with bugs, to include serious video issues; I cannot play using SLI. Very demanding game as hardware is concerned. Spawn camping makes multiplayer unplayable. I just wasted 60 bucks for this garbage that looks great!
  24. Zychi
    Nov 19, 2011
    10
    I pre-ordered this game on the date it was made available for pre-ordering. I have been playing both battlefield and COD games, and I'd have to say that this beat MW3 by a long shot due to the efforts that have been put in by the team that developed BF3. I don't care if people say that it's the gameplay that matters, and not just the graphic details. BF3 IS FUN, and the new game engine isI pre-ordered this game on the date it was made available for pre-ordering. I have been playing both battlefield and COD games, and I'd have to say that this beat MW3 by a long shot due to the efforts that have been put in by the team that developed BF3. I don't care if people say that it's the gameplay that matters, and not just the graphic details. BF3 IS FUN, and the new game engine is just to show the works the developers put in to make the game better! MW made its debut on the same line also with new graphic engine, and it was the best looking game at the time it was release. But it seems that comparing to the efforts that we can see between the developers team. BF series is starting to take the lead in the FPS genre sooner or later.… Expand
  25. TooGoods
    Nov 19, 2011
    10
    Brilliant game, bought it day 1 and enjoying it since, so glad that the Bad Company aspect is gone from the franchise because it made the campaign in BFBC1 and BFBC2 seem too immature. Exciting campaign and an even better multiplayer with modes such as Conquest and Rush as well as Squad Deathmatch for those who want to have a CoD multiplayer experience.
  26. beqerel
    Nov 19, 2011
    0
    game is crap , engine is like MOH from dice and with great browser game choosing fail. also you live 1 sec if youi r not using sniper. graphic is crap also .MW3 is bad also so better pass both games if you can.
  27. hiptomas
    Nov 19, 2011
    2
    This game has graphics so divine, that in order to run it smoothly, it appears that no other programs that may come into conflict with it can be installed on the machine. The multiplayer gameplay and graphics are amazing, the best I have seen in any game, but these are worthless if the game takes 10 tries to join a server, and crashes occur frequently. This game also has the uniqueThis game has graphics so divine, that in order to run it smoothly, it appears that no other programs that may come into conflict with it can be installed on the machine. The multiplayer gameplay and graphics are amazing, the best I have seen in any game, but these are worthless if the game takes 10 tries to join a server, and crashes occur frequently. This game also has the unique ability to "generate" crashes based on calendar dates. Your machine can be sitting idle and one day it would have no crashes, and the next it might generate a cool crash, and some time later, a new unique crash would occur. This program has expanded my computer knowledge by showing me legendary-pokemon-rarity crashes of great magnitudes of awe and amazement. I am truly blessed to witness a failure in such unmatched proportions.

    On top of this, the amount of security clearance required to run the game is ridiculous. You must disable antivirus for battlelog to work and lower User Control Settings lowest to stop any potential crashes, and despite all this, the game's ability to generate crashes prevails. I have not spent more time "fixing" a game than this one.

    All in all, the game is a good, but before you purchase it, you need to assess your risk. There is a high risk that your machine will not run the game, or will run the game, but crash out frequently. You also run the risk of being hacked (unlikely, but very possible). If your machine runs the game fine, then the game would score a healthy 8-9/10, but if there is any technical difficulties (highly likely), that score would decrease to 0. Weighing into it the probability of technical difficulties, I give a 2.    … Expand
  28. XET4
    Nov 19, 2011
    9
    ce jeu est tout bonnement énorme !
    des graphismes à couper le souffle , un multi en béton qui vend du rêve ! Franchement rien à dire
    9/10 car le solo est un peu linéaire , mais étant donné que le solo n'est pas la spécialité à la base je n'ai    ce jeu est tout bonnement énorme !
    des graphismes à couper le souffle , un multi en béton qui vend du rêve ! Franchement rien à dire
    9/10 car le solo est un peu linéaire , mais étant donné que le solo n'est pas la spécialité à la base je n'ai enlevé qu'un point . à posséder en tout cas !!!!!!!!!    … Expand
  29. IceMan18
    Nov 19, 2011
    1
    I buy this game from pre order, and i feel now like i waste a lot of money. I usually don`t have much time to play, so i prefer to play 3-4 games in MW3 multi than run 8-9 miles straight to see 5 peoples... This game have horrible high system requirements, i have great computer, but i don`t like when i shoot someone because my opponent plays on low setting... MW3 maybe is on old engineI buy this game from pre order, and i feel now like i waste a lot of money. I usually don`t have much time to play, so i prefer to play 3-4 games in MW3 multi than run 8-9 miles straight to see 5 peoples... This game have horrible high system requirements, i have great computer, but i don`t like when i shoot someone because my opponent plays on low setting... MW3 maybe is on old engine etc. but it`s much faster and more enjoyable. ; )… Expand
  30. Cumtastic
    Nov 18, 2011
    5
    Pros: Rape graphics, awesome controls, dedicated servers, jets and destructible buildings. (10 points)
    Cons: No Steam, Origin sucks, Launch Via Web Browser (LOL), large amounts of camping, "made for pc ground up and still not include it on Steam? WTF. Not everything is destructible. "Mw killer"... too bad that didnt happen... and Campaign that could potentially copied a lot from mw1 and    Pros: Rape graphics, awesome controls, dedicated servers, jets and destructible buildings. (10 points)
    Cons: No Steam, Origin sucks, Launch Via Web Browser (LOL), large amounts of camping, "made for pc ground up and still not include it on Steam? WTF. Not everything is destructible. "Mw killer"... too bad that didnt happen... and Campaign that could potentially copied a lot from mw1 and black ops.... (-5 points)    … Expand
  31. Voss
    Nov 18, 2011
    8
    I have had so many fun experiences playing BF3 with friends, anywhere from pushing the last M-COM for the win or wrecking face in the chopper. The graphics, while fairly demanding for the average gaming rig, are great, 9/10. Now while I am not a fan of EA's decision w/Origin, at least it isn't clunky and unresponsive. Battlelog may have some issues from time to time and I know peopleI have had so many fun experiences playing BF3 with friends, anywhere from pushing the last M-COM for the win or wrecking face in the chopper. The graphics, while fairly demanding for the average gaming rig, are great, 9/10. Now while I am not a fan of EA's decision w/Origin, at least it isn't clunky and unresponsive. Battlelog may have some issues from time to time and I know people complain(I have too), BUT come on people, I don't remember the last game I played that had all the glitches fixed upon release. Cut them some slack, beings this is like one of the few games that executes a browser launcher fairly well. 7/10. The single player is quite lacking, the whole interrogation/flashback thing has been done before but, the missions aren't too tedious and the visuals add even more too it. 5/10. Multiplayer is where this game shines the most. Apart from some server being laggy, or the dreaded 64-man Metro Conquest, there is only fun to be had. With a myriad of different weapon and gadget unlocks, there is quite a bit of ways you could play each class. I only wish they would've added in-game squad chat for those times where you are stuck with someone you don't know. Overall, BF3 is a blast to play with friends and with random people most of the time, I think it is a must buy for fans of teamwork, FPS, and overall kicking ass.… Expand
  32. Geekgod420
    Nov 18, 2011
    9
    I only give the game a 9 due to launch day problems and general small glitches, but there are no game breaking problems. It is simply a fantastic game all around. People say the campaign isn't very good, but I loved. However, I think we all know battlefield is about the multiplayer and Battlefield 3 does not disappoint. Jets, Helicopters, tanks, Mobile AA, LAV, and jeeps/hummers are allI only give the game a 9 due to launch day problems and general small glitches, but there are no game breaking problems. It is simply a fantastic game all around. People say the campaign isn't very good, but I loved. However, I think we all know battlefield is about the multiplayer and Battlefield 3 does not disappoint. Jets, Helicopters, tanks, Mobile AA, LAV, and jeeps/hummers are all fighting for supremacy as you try hand at any number of rolls to be filled on your team. There is a little something for everyone here.… Expand
  33. DOSfan
    Nov 18, 2011
    9
    been playing the series since BF2, this is an awesome addition to the series.
    graphics aren't the best but they are good, i think the split console developing is to blame for that.
    but the sheer size of the battles on the large maps, and having jets back? niceeeee.
    really fun game to play with a few friends.
  34. Zer0_Boy
    Nov 18, 2011
    10
    I just wanted to say this to everyone out there:

    Battlefield 3 > Modern Warfare 3

    It's just so sad that the better game has less copies sold.

    That is all.
  35. JohnMasterLee
    Nov 18, 2011
    9
    I'll admit, I almost gave up on this game. All the hype leading up to the game launch got me up in a tizzy. Bought a new ultra powerful PC, picked the game up on 1st day, and was ready to be wowed. Then I ran into all sorts of issues with installation, thanks to Origin. Then I couldn't jump into a multiplayer game for days because of server issues. Then I had problems with optimizing theI'll admit, I almost gave up on this game. All the hype leading up to the game launch got me up in a tizzy. Bought a new ultra powerful PC, picked the game up on 1st day, and was ready to be wowed. Then I ran into all sorts of issues with installation, thanks to Origin. Then I couldn't jump into a multiplayer game for days because of server issues. Then I had problems with optimizing the game due to driver issues, bugs, etc. Then I had all sorts of confusion overwhelm me because of poor integration and navigation, jumping from the Origin client, to the Battlelog website, to game. From what I can tell, many others were having these issues too, and were dinging the game reviews because of it. But I held on, and once I got into the game, I really started to enjoy it. Singleplayer still doesn't hold a candle to multiplayer, so at the end of the day, the multiplayer is so good, I kept coming back for more. It's fun switching up the classes, playing different roles, and upgrading your capabilities. Levels are rock solid in design, and the vehicles make battles feel like real warfare. And really, that's all I care about. Good solid fun... even if it was a serious pain to get this that point.… Expand
  36. ktannen
    Nov 18, 2011
    10
    This is the kind of game that has the potential to expand the entire video game industry. The level of immersion is a glimpse into the future of warfare gaming and is, in my opinion, the best competitive FPS experience currently available. The multiplayer is by far the most fun I've ever had with an FPS. The level of detail is astounding - the scale, graphical marvels and stellarThis is the kind of game that has the potential to expand the entire video game industry. The level of immersion is a glimpse into the future of warfare gaming and is, in my opinion, the best competitive FPS experience currently available. The multiplayer is by far the most fun I've ever had with an FPS. The level of detail is astounding - the scale, graphical marvels and stellar gameplay. Whether I am playing alone or with friends, this game has killed time like no other. I've owned the game since its release and have barely noticed the days of playtime that I've already put into it. If you aren't use to FPS controls, they take some getting used to, but the control-design of everything from your soldier, to both air and land vehicles, and even to the way projectiles are affected by gravity are all superb - fluent and intuitive. Minor bugs have popped up here and there, though this is almost always the case with newly released online games and luckily none remotely game breaking (some being nothing but amusing); they are being dealt with and fixed anyway. Recommended for experienced and new gamers alike, please give this one a chance. If you are in the least curious about online gaming, I beseech you to give this game a real chance and just see if you don't enjoy it.… Expand
  37. madhatter01
    Nov 18, 2011
    10
    Amazing Game. Maps are all great. I love all the new weapons. The game play will not get too repetitive because of the style of game. Maps are large and detailed. The battle log is also amazing, if easy to see all your stats and it free unlike so other games (COD3).
  38. IsmaelZ
    Nov 18, 2011
    10
    I thought I wasn't going to like this game, but it exceeded all my expectations. The battlelog is really strange at first, considering you have to launch your games through a browser, but I quickly got used to it. The idea of having your stats quickly updated and announced to your friends is great. I honestly love this game, and even though many people complain about bugs and problems, II thought I wasn't going to like this game, but it exceeded all my expectations. The battlelog is really strange at first, considering you have to launch your games through a browser, but I quickly got used to it. The idea of having your stats quickly updated and announced to your friends is great. I honestly love this game, and even though many people complain about bugs and problems, I really haven't encountered anything that would be considered game-breaking.… Expand
  39. Kaisan
    Nov 18, 2011
    9
    Im Multiplayer durch und durch grandios, Singleplayer nett, Grafik-Engine besser als fast alles was bisher erschienen ist: Insgesamt ein Gesamtpaket, welches einen einfach nur überzeugt.
  40. magplad
    Nov 18, 2011
    9
    I love this game. Between the graphics and the sound, the immersion level is incredible. On top of that, you have the background of Battlefield gameplay. There's something for everyone. Giant maps with tons of vehicle fighting... Smaller infantry based maps... goal/objective based gameplay.. TDM/Base based gameplay. Awesome... simply awesome.

    the only think keeping it from a 10 in my    I love this game. Between the graphics and the sound, the immersion level is incredible. On top of that, you have the background of Battlefield gameplay. There's something for everyone. Giant maps with tons of vehicle fighting... Smaller infantry based maps... goal/objective based gameplay.. TDM/Base based gameplay. Awesome... simply awesome.

    the only think keeping it from a 10 in my opinion is Battlelog. Not that I hate Battlelog itself.... but that shouldn't be the only way to get into the game.    … Expand
  41. SirBenn21
    Nov 17, 2011
    10
    Was a MW2 fan, but now I'm converted! Unfortunately my PC is starting to show it's age, so I can not play BF3 in all it's graphical splender. Saying that it still looks good.
    The game play is what really shines for me. It feels like you really in the thick of it!
    Down sides are a few bugs and a really annoying memory drain after playing for a few hours, but I'm not to sure if that's just    Was a MW2 fan, but now I'm converted! Unfortunately my PC is starting to show it's age, so I can not play BF3 in all it's graphical splender. Saying that it still looks good.
    The game play is what really shines for me. It feels like you really in the thick of it!
    Down sides are a few bugs and a really annoying memory drain after playing for a few hours, but I'm not to sure if that's just my PC. All in all a excellent game. WAY WAY better than the massive MW3 disipointment!    … Expand
  42. HardcoreC4
    Nov 17, 2011
    10
    Man! What can I say about this game! There is no wrong! I love FPS games, I am a long time fan all competitive FPS games. I love the Battlefield series, Halo, Counter-Strike, Team Fortress, and yes even Call of Duty. BF3 is and will always be one of the greats, Dice has once again pushed the envelope, I was so excited for this game that I upgraded the tar out of my PC, and it was worthMan! What can I say about this game! There is no wrong! I love FPS games, I am a long time fan all competitive FPS games. I love the Battlefield series, Halo, Counter-Strike, Team Fortress, and yes even Call of Duty. BF3 is and will always be one of the greats, Dice has once again pushed the envelope, I was so excited for this game that I upgraded the tar out of my PC, and it was worth every penny. The visuals are nothing short of stunning! The sound effects makes the Skywalker studio quiver, oh and the destructible environments really add a layer of realism that enhances the gameplay tremendously. It is its own experience, that is what gamer's have to realize, we are in an age where FPS games are at their pinnacle and I say enjoy it! we are really seeing some neat stuff from these developers and it is only going to get better. Be a Fan of all FPS games whether it be Battlefield, Halo, or Call of Duty. Don't just play one game all the time, get them all, try them out and enjoy the different experiences and you know what, playing all of them makes you better. After a hard Day of Battlefield I will fire up Halo and smoke some people, go back to Battlefield and play so much stronger. The same can be said for Call of Duty, after playing some BF3, I jump into COD and play way better. Playing one game exclusively makes you one dimensional. Do yourself a favor, pick this game up and experience a complete multi-player extravaganza!… Expand
  43. Enel
    Nov 17, 2011
    0
    Worst ever Battlefield game. I love BF2 and still play it, occasionally BFBC2 as well. Since this game was named "BF3", I expected improved gameplay with new features BFBC2 has presented. But this happened to be BFBC3, not BF3. Except for that, the game itself isn't bad. Maybe it was just my expectations of the Battlefield (not Bad Company) franchise.

    EA should learn how to name their    Worst ever Battlefield game. I love BF2 and still play it, occasionally BFBC2 as well. Since this game was named "BF3", I expected improved gameplay with new features BFBC2 has presented. But this happened to be BFBC3, not BF3. Except for that, the game itself isn't bad. Maybe it was just my expectations of the Battlefield (not Bad Company) franchise.

    EA should learn how to name their games before releasing them.    … Expand
  44. russellsw
    Nov 17, 2011
    10
    excellent and realistic sound effects.really superb, fun, action packed and strategy based gameplay with really good single player and co-op modes and just an awesome multiplayer game
  45. uah
    Nov 17, 2011
    10
    Nice graphics that can be widely optimiced. The game looks stunning and even with all settings in Low for those players who can't afford the best gaming PC. The campaign is nice and gives you a good feel of a war. But it's glory is multiplayer. Despite being launched using Origin and the new site battlelog, that sometimes pisses me off, the reward when you launch the game is instant, youNice graphics that can be widely optimiced. The game looks stunning and even with all settings in Low for those players who can't afford the best gaming PC. The campaign is nice and gives you a good feel of a war. But it's glory is multiplayer. Despite being launched using Origin and the new site battlelog, that sometimes pisses me off, the reward when you launch the game is instant, you get a full inmersive experience right in your screen with nice co-op missions and multiplayer that will enjoy you to the limit and make you suffer like being in a real War.… Expand
  46. Jenial
    Nov 17, 2011
    9
    A great game form a great developer. Battlefield 3 is one of the best games of 2011. The graphics are outstanding, the sound is almost perfect, and the guns feel good. The maps are a little smaller as they used to be, which is a good thing if you ask me. The maps are still pretty big, but when you do lack the access to a vehicle, you'll have no problems sprinting towards the battle. IfA great game form a great developer. Battlefield 3 is one of the best games of 2011. The graphics are outstanding, the sound is almost perfect, and the guns feel good. The maps are a little smaller as they used to be, which is a good thing if you ask me. The maps are still pretty big, but when you do lack the access to a vehicle, you'll have no problems sprinting towards the battle. If this game did not have as many bugs as it does right now, it would have deserved a 10 out of 10.… Expand
  47. stoffes
    Nov 17, 2011
    10
    This is a real PC game! it have a whole new engine and a bounch of lightning effects and newest dx11 (its 2011 so the games should have dx11 ) Im LOVE this game , its well balanced in the big part and is a lot of gamemodes and CO-OP missions .. And it take a lot of time to unlock all things to all classes.. i give it a 10 this is a BEAST of a game! BF3
  48. spifli
    Nov 17, 2011
    9
    Graphics and multiplayer gameplay are awesome on computer (granted you have a decent pc) The only downside to this game must be the singleplayer where I found the story lacking and maybe a bit plain compared to the singleplayer of COD:MW3. So in short: buy if you are looking for an online multiplayer game
  49. Heatednemz
    Nov 17, 2011
    9
    Growing up playing the call of duty series, They had set a standard of what a war based game should be like. I cant really call myself a cod fan-boy but i am definitely a big fan of the series. Between spending endless hours on youtube and gaming websites, the flaming wars between Cod and bf fanboys caught my attention and it made me wonder what made battlefield so good to be compared toGrowing up playing the call of duty series, They had set a standard of what a war based game should be like. I cant really call myself a cod fan-boy but i am definitely a big fan of the series. Between spending endless hours on youtube and gaming websites, the flaming wars between Cod and bf fanboys caught my attention and it made me wonder what made battlefield so good to be compared to a giant like cod.
    Now,I have never played any of the previous battlefield games. I have played 5 minutes of the Bad Company 2 campaign on the PC and the Bad Company demo on the xbox 360. "pssht.. this sucks compared to cod" i said , and never looked back. Until now, Battlefield 3 Beta was doing its rounds when i got a first hand look at what battlefield multiplayer was like. I downloaded the beta and entered the game. Heavily overwhelmed by the sheer size of the maps and the game graphics i was like "oh cool". I ran a few steps and was immediately killed. *rage quit* . A day later i decided to give it another shot, promising myself i wouldn't rage quit. This time i moved around a little bit and very soon it came to my realisation that i was playing this game like i play cod. That was not working, It was difficult to spot enemies and i died before i could do anything else. I couldnt tell the difference between an enemy soldier and my own team-mates .Every kill felt like a reward, even though i ended up killing more of my own troops. I did not play again, till the game was released.
    As battlefield 3 released i did not give it much thought because i eagerly waited for the the release of modern warfare 3. On 10th of November i decided that i am going to buy one of the two. Battlefield 3? or modern warfare 3? Here in India , Modern Warfare 3 costs twice of what i paid for battlefield 3 so it kind of helped my decision .i took the leap of faith and I hesitantly bought battlefield 3 . I had bad experiences with this game in the past and i strongly felt it wasn't my kind of game. So before jumping into the multiplayer world i started the campaign. It didn't take me long to finish the game by the end of the campaign i was said to myself "ho-hum Great looking game but quite a weak directive on the story" . And here is where it all got better, I wasn't expecting a whole lot Indian players to be online but i knew i would get fairly decent pings on other asian servers, but i was surprised that every server hosted in India was full and the ping never rose above 30. I jumped into the multiplayer and found it surprisingly easy to spot enemies , use my guns, and overall move around the place.
    It became clear that the campaign for battlefield 3 is nothing but an extended tutorial to get used to the game. My brother and me were at the game for hours. The more we ranked and unlocked equipment the deeper into the game we got , everything that was wierd at first began to make sense and fianally i knew how it feels to play a battlefield game....'Awesome". The Graphics simply blew me away. I assembled a high end PC (complete with a GTX 580) and to be honest this is the best looking first person shooter i have ever seen.
    the audio and sfx blend in perfectly with the game. The Environment is beautiful and the fact that you can blow up just about anything you see in game is the icing.
    But, these are the not the factors that define a good game. Tons of games look and sound great but the key ingredient is the gameplay and Battlefield 3 has loads of it. The team-based gameplay is something new to me and i am thoroughly enjoying it. Watching buildings collapse, seeing your teammates running through the crossfire to revive team-mates or seeing an engineer hard at work at fixing the tank taking heavy fire from the opposition while helicopter and jets scream past overhead amidst the smoke caused by the falling debris really makes you feel like you are part of something big.
    Battlefield 3 has been made to take the crown of war based gameplay from call of duty. With the release of modern warfare 3 on its ageing engine and its tried and tested linear twitched based gameplay , Gamers will feel cheated and move on to a new avenue looking for and upgraded mature gameplay eventually migrating to the battlefield camp. Dice has managed to not only surpass but dominate as a better game be it visually or gameplay-wise.
    I give this game a 9/10 because dice has made a real winner i take away one point for its campaign which could have been a lot better.I predict this game to be the next counterstrike with a similar cult following.    … Expand
  50. Alphad115
    Nov 17, 2011
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is really good fun, grab 4 friends and join the fun of this game. Lots of cool stuff, Graphics , the playability, fun fun fun. But this game is very demanding, i mean you need to have a very good PC to be able to play it at it's best, which kills some fun of it but no matter it is still fun to run with an RPG and shoot a hole into a building. With some bugs which are annoying i think there more good then bad in this game. Campaign was amazing until the end. Why did they make such a bad ending... It looks like a CoD ending i was very disappointed at that but otherwise very very nice campaign.… Expand
  51. T5ZK
    Nov 17, 2011
    10
    BF3 has nice graphic and sound effects. Although the single play lacks in storyline volume, the multiplay is very intense and well balanced. The game is gona work well with me for long enough months.
  52. Lazza
    Nov 16, 2011
    2
    The game is a gutted shell missing half the best features of the series. The awesome graphics engine is let down by the graphics which have been butchered by overdone contrast, global tinting, excessive light glare, flare, and bloom.
    The game features less of everything that matters, factions, maps, maps are smaller, less control points, less vehicles, less classes, etc. etc. Sure new    The game is a gutted shell missing half the best features of the series. The awesome graphics engine is let down by the graphics which have been butchered by overdone contrast, global tinting, excessive light glare, flare, and bloom.
    The game features less of everything that matters, factions, maps, maps are smaller, less control points, less vehicles, less classes, etc. etc. Sure new content is there but in no way can it account for what is missing.
    The single player and coop are nothing compared to the original sp and coop of the series. They do little to prepare you for the actual mp gameplay. While they do demonstrate the capabilities of the game, they are a very poor cousin of the original game modes.
    It is much more closer to the Bad Company series and even carries all of the unresolved bugs of the Bad Company series. It's a good game - sure, but that's a let down when an epic game was expected.    … Expand
  53. wint0nic
    Nov 16, 2011
    10
    Awesome game, no complaints, fixed bugs very fast and battle log is great. Good job DICE. I been playing a lot and have to say it's the best multi player game out there, team play is great, etc. Just get in squad voip working DICE and the game will be even more golden.
  54. Gorkiy
    Nov 16, 2011
    10
    The game worths being bought. Playing this game, you will feel that fight is different. This game is not about shouting out others, but game is on your own individual sense of fight about.
  55. alicomb
    Nov 16, 2011
    8
    Single Player is instantly unforgettable, script driven and short. The real meat and bones is the Multi-player that takes a bit of getting into if new, but enjoyable when when you get to grips with what may a steep learning curve, get a good team and work with them and you'll have many a great game. Let down however is the need to access servers via the browser, it simply takes far to longSingle Player is instantly unforgettable, script driven and short. The real meat and bones is the Multi-player that takes a bit of getting into if new, but enjoyable when when you get to grips with what may a steep learning curve, get a good team and work with them and you'll have many a great game. Let down however is the need to access servers via the browser, it simply takes far to long to get into a game. It at least looks like hte developers are taking on feedback which is always encouraging.… Expand
  56. niqqa
    Nov 16, 2011
    8
    This game is generally enjoyable. The graphics aren't as impressive as I was told (blur and bloom effects everywhere), the unlock system attempts to get you more playtime, and it's tied to Origin. Nevertheless, you should have fun with this game after delving through all of its BS elements.
  57. Blackhamer
    Nov 16, 2011
    6
    I am unsatisfied with this game. I haven't played the campaign so if u're single player kind of guy don't even bother reading it. I also want to say that I'm not a CoD fanboy, over the years I've played both BF series and CoD series. Last year for example Battlefield won the epic battle with Black Ops (barely imo).
    This year...I haven't bought CoD yet (gonna get it tommorow) but I'm pretty    I am unsatisfied with this game. I haven't played the campaign so if u're single player kind of guy don't even bother reading it. I also want to say that I'm not a CoD fanboy, over the years I've played both BF series and CoD series. Last year for example Battlefield won the epic battle with Black Ops (barely imo).
    This year...I haven't bought CoD yet (gonna get it tommorow) but I'm pretty sure CoD will crush Battlefield 3 (it's only my subjective opinion).
    Graphics are really good, physics too but where is this revolution that trailers promised us? Oh there isn't any, it's just improved BC 2. Shame on you EA. But still I think the look of this game is in fact it's strongest point.
    Next audio, BF 3 lack any good music but everybody propably listen to their own music while playing. Guns,explosions and other sounds are very realistic.
    Now lets get to the point of my review, the things I hate about this new BF.
    The gameplay. ALL THE TIME YOU ARE EXPERIENCING BACK SHOTS, SPAWN KILLS, THERE ARE STUPID MORTARS THAT KEEP SPAMMING YOU FORCING YOU TO GO BACK SHOOTING. Yeah I know the game tries to be realistic but here's my theory: There is a line of realism in shooters that can't be crossed. You can make guns powerfull killing you in 2 hits, you can make it all very realistic but you won't change one thing. In real combat people feel fear. They won't go berserking at a group of enemies hoping to get a frag or two and then die, they won't leave their teammates to try go backshooting behind the enemy line. But in BF 3 you respawn in few seconds so it's all risky but worth a try. This game is no exception, but in BC 2 this problem wasn't so big. Here there is no front line or anything like this, you can die from a headshot from the back any second. That's very very dumb and spoling the fun.
    Next thing is improving your soldier's gear. WHat the **** Seriously, you can't choose your upgrades. You just play for hours to unlock them to every single weapon, and when u unlock new one you have to use unmodified one and keep dying. This is really retarted. I don't recommend this game to anyone, unless you are more about graphics. And one more thing, it's said that BF 3 is all about startegy and team play. Well there is none, it's just chaos and everybody doing as they please. The in-game quick voice chat as well as normal chat are completly broken and nearly impossible to use, there is no voice chat (with mics). I don't know why it's so ****ed up but it's imho worse than BC 2. Buy CoD. Thank you.    … Expand
  58. Biertje
    Nov 16, 2011
    9
    Lovely game! Of course, it's not perfect, but it takes the best from its predecessors and creates the online gaming experience of the year. Frostbite 2 really made this game beautiful. The main reason why I won't give it a 10 is because of the not so excellent quality of the client. It regularly crashes or gets stuck. Still, the game proves to be entertaining. Without a doubt the bestLovely game! Of course, it's not perfect, but it takes the best from its predecessors and creates the online gaming experience of the year. Frostbite 2 really made this game beautiful. The main reason why I won't give it a 10 is because of the not so excellent quality of the client. It regularly crashes or gets stuck. Still, the game proves to be entertaining. Without a doubt the best shooter of 2011.… Expand
  59. 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.
  60. Procer
    Nov 16, 2011
    10
    I can't even describe how amazed I am of this game.
    Graphics: 10/10
    Gameplay: 10/10
    Fun Factor: 10/10
    I was really worth the money I spend on. And it definetely is the best FPS coming out in 2011. Awesome and must buy.
  61. xnexus
    Nov 16, 2011
    9
    Simply the best shooter for the PC bar none. Campaign is short, and lacks depth, if you are looking for a great story check out Call of Duty. If however you crave multiplayer action look no further, this is simply the game to have. Smaller Team Deathmatch, large 32 vs 32 conquest maps, Vehicles or infantry online, this game has it all. Some don't like the social network server browser, (ISimply the best shooter for the PC bar none. Campaign is short, and lacks depth, if you are looking for a great story check out Call of Duty. If however you crave multiplayer action look no further, this is simply the game to have. Smaller Team Deathmatch, large 32 vs 32 conquest maps, Vehicles or infantry online, this game has it all. Some don't like the social network server browser, (I happen to although some of my friends don't), which looks like a facebook interface, but it quickly finds matches for you and quickly gets you into the action.… Expand
  62. YaMun
    Nov 16, 2011
    8
    The campaign is mediocre overall but it certainly has its wow moments but very tedious and predictable, on the other hand is the multiplayer and hands down its the best multiplayer i have played, really deep customization and lots of stuff to unlock, guns sound very realistic and look brilliant, vehicles take some time to get used to but once you get the hang of them there really fun toThe campaign is mediocre overall but it certainly has its wow moments but very tedious and predictable, on the other hand is the multiplayer and hands down its the best multiplayer i have played, really deep customization and lots of stuff to unlock, guns sound very realistic and look brilliant, vehicles take some time to get used to but once you get the hang of them there really fun to use, the maps are huge but there are also a few smaller ones to add variety. Of course the graphics are stunning best game i have seen since metro but best of all you can actually play it on a average computer, my gtx 560 ti runs it brilliantly and with a few tweaks to the video settings i can play constantly over 60 fps.… Expand
  63. Tanques
    Nov 16, 2011
    9
    great multiplayer, not so good campaign, but still a great game. amazing graphics and sound. 9/10 absolutely best FPS game of the year.
  64. iAGR
    Nov 16, 2011
    3
    Realism just doesn't seem to work for a game. It ruins all the fun, which is why I chose MW3 over BF3. MW3 is fun and fast-paced, and you'll play it a lot longer than you think. As for Battlefield 3, there's nothing to unlock. Basically the game remains on the same level from start to end. You start to feel frustrated along the game, because it feels like you're stuck and you're notRealism just doesn't seem to work for a game. It ruins all the fun, which is why I chose MW3 over BF3. MW3 is fun and fast-paced, and you'll play it a lot longer than you think. As for Battlefield 3, there's nothing to unlock. Basically the game remains on the same level from start to end. You start to feel frustrated along the game, because it feels like you're stuck and you're not reaching anything. You're not being rewarded. No titles, no emblems, nothing. It's boring.… Expand
  65. Speedhorn
    Nov 16, 2011
    8
    I am loving this game! With the obvious exception of the single player campaign. There are a few things that have made me give it an 8/10. These are: Can't seem to get the graphics the same as the adverts! Everything is on highest with a DX11 card, yet it still doesn't look as good as supposed in game footage (from the alpha albeit)

    Quite a few bugs, such as people sinking into the ground    I am loving this game! With the obvious exception of the single player campaign. There are a few things that have made me give it an 8/10. These are: Can't seem to get the graphics the same as the adverts! Everything is on highest with a DX11 card, yet it still doesn't look as good as supposed in game footage (from the alpha albeit)

    Quite a few bugs, such as people sinking into the ground and being able to snipe without threat of retaliation........

    My biggest grievance is the random disconnections! I have scoured many a forum looking for the answer to this, but every fix doesn't seem to work for me. I don't think its a problem with ISP so going to just hang back for a patch.    … Expand
  66. Awesomesawce89
    Nov 16, 2011
    6
    As a gamer, I was very much looking forward to this game and picked it up on day one. After seeing the awesome trailers, I was pumped for a game that gets away from the "arcade-like" shooters of cod and more into a realistic type battleground with teamwork and strategy. The graphics looked amazing in the trailers and this was pretty much the only game I have been looking forward to allAs a gamer, I was very much looking forward to this game and picked it up on day one. After seeing the awesome trailers, I was pumped for a game that gets away from the "arcade-like" shooters of cod and more into a realistic type battleground with teamwork and strategy. The graphics looked amazing in the trailers and this was pretty much the only game I have been looking forward to all year.

    The game delivered the awesome visuals that it promised and, despite not normally being a "campaign guy", I found myself enjoying the campaign very much (despite the trite "Russians + nukes" plot that is so overplayed these days). The campaign did give a unique twist which I liked with the friendly fire shooting (those that have played it know what I'm talking about) and the Russian teaming up with you. That gave it a really awesome gritty feeling which most fps's don't really exude. The multiplayer is even better. Pretty much any size game (up to 64 players), map, vehicle choice, weapon choice, etc. Besides the annoying teammates that steal the aircraft and instantly crash them, I can't really find many faults with the game play. The game is downright fantastic. The visuals are the best that any video game has ever delivered and blowing up C4 or getting a long range head shot gives a much more satisfying feeling than COD has ever given me. Blowing up walls or buildings to kill those pesky campers is as satisfying as a video game can deliver.

    That's the good part. As far as the game itself goes, it's excellent. The bad part of this game is virtually everything else. I bought this game on day one and only yesterday did I finish ironing out the issues to get it to run stably. I couldn't even get past the "Operation Guillotine" level until then (despite having a brand new ~$2,000 system). This game has been a nightmare to get to run properly and has come with loads of unwanted "extras".

    Origin is basically a useless program that you have to install which does nothing for the gamer (in most circumstances). As far as I can tell, it's an extra program to get in between you and gaming that you have to load each time you want to play. It seems like Dice didn't want to deal with steam so they made a new one called Origin that nobody wanted but they did just so that when they come out with new maps, they can get more money (we'll have to wait and see on this theory as it's too early to tell).

    Then you have to load a browser to play, even if all you're doing is campaign mode. So you have not one, not two but three programs running just to play a single player mission. Origin, browser, bf3. That's a hassle but whatever. Then there are posts going around the internet about Origin collecting your personal information and sending it back to EA. Even that doesn't really bother me as I don't really have anything on this new computer that is worth thinking about.

    By far my biggest complaint about this game is the stability. Laughably horrendous isn't a strong enough term. When I first got it, the campaign froze up on me and crashed the whole thing countless times. There were times when I got to a specific spot on a level and it would crash until after trying it 5 to 10 times, I finally got through. That is until Operation Guillotine came around and I simply couldn't get through.

    It turns out that any (or at least some) graphics cards that were overclocked by the manufacturer would cause all these issues. It took me a month or so to realize that little bit so I turned down the factory overclock and boom, it works. That is, after a motherboard bios flash as well. So here it is, about a month and three weeks later that I can finally play my game, crash free. That is with the graphics card slowed down. Oh and my temps never got above the 60's (degrees C) even while hours of gaming and other multi tasking but still, the game crashes if my clock speeds were set on the stock OC so it is clearly not a system problem but a game one.

    This awesome game was almost completely ruined for me because of all the issues that it came along with. Thankfully I stuck with it and now I have an awesome game but as far as the rating goes, those issues will be costly as they should be. Dice will not have my support on their future endeavors if they keep jerking around the customers (even if their games are awesome).

    Some other (relatively) minor gripes I have are: No native in game voice chat, the text box is annoyingly placed, huge and immovable (major suckyness), the required clock speed reduction for stock oc'd cards, Dice's lack of information about how to get it to run well, and all the things listed above.

    In conclusion, the game is amazing. Get it to run right on your rig and you should love it. There isn't a better looking, better playing game out there. Everything else sucks. Origin, browser loads, stability, chat box, no in game voice chat, etc. Wait a while, then get it.    … Expand
  67. Decoy1207
    Nov 16, 2011
    10
    This my friends is a proper FPS. Runs smooth looks, feels and sounds amazing. Singleplayer is action-packed but rather short ofcourse this doesn't matter since the battlefield series is build on a Multiplayer base. The multiplayer is very good, some maps are poorly designed for certain game types though. Battlelog i find is an amazing new feature introduced with the game. You can easilyThis my friends is a proper FPS. Runs smooth looks, feels and sounds amazing. Singleplayer is action-packed but rather short ofcourse this doesn't matter since the battlefield series is build on a Multiplayer base. The multiplayer is very good, some maps are poorly designed for certain game types though. Battlelog i find is an amazing new feature introduced with the game. You can easily keep track of your stats, friends and Clan. By far the best FPS that has come out in a while now.

    The negative "reviews" are just people looking for problems. Also people posting negative scores because their system just can't handle this peace of awesomeness. Please before posting your reviews with "doesnt work" check your system out first because it's not the devs. fault your pc is rubbish.    … Expand
  68. Nightmare69
    Nov 16, 2011
    7
    Nothing special, it's just another generic military shooter with shiny graphics.I'm not saying it's bad, heck no the game's MP is good but the problem is then it does nothing new at all it's just BF2 with better graphics and more idiot friendly gameplay (No commander,easier air vehicle controlls and lonewolfs don't get punished at all ). If you're still playing BF2,vietnam,2142 or 1942Nothing special, it's just another generic military shooter with shiny graphics.I'm not saying it's bad, heck no the game's MP is good but the problem is then it does nothing new at all it's just BF2 with better graphics and more idiot friendly gameplay (No commander,easier air vehicle controlls and lonewolfs don't get punished at all ). If you're still playing BF2,vietnam,2142 or 1942 stick to those games since BF3 really doesn't offer anything new or innovative at all. I only recomend you to buy BF3 if you never played any BF game or only played the terrible consolized BC series.… Expand
  69. MercilessAlmond
    Nov 16, 2011
    8
    I have always been a fan of the battlefield series the idea of huge wars with jets flying tanks firing and overall chaos.
    While this is my first delve into the true battlefield trilogy this was a worthwhile venture the game play is brilliant you can really tell how dice have put their heart and soul into this game and it has really paid off the visuals are amazing the sound is immersive    I have always been a fan of the battlefield series the idea of huge wars with jets flying tanks firing and overall chaos.
    While this is my first delve into the true battlefield trilogy this was a worthwhile venture the game play is brilliant you can really tell how dice have put their heart and soul into this game and it has really paid off the visuals are amazing the sound is immersive and the game play is almost flawless.
    While the campaign has much to be desired we new this wouldn't be a defining feature.
    While I hate how EA handled the release of battlefield the overall game is well worth the money and well worth the wait.    … Expand
  70. Guka87
    Nov 16, 2011
    0
    Battlefied 3 - is a pathetic parody of Call Of Duty. The plot is identical to the campaign in Call Of Duty: Black Ops, special operations copied from Modern Warfare 2. The only plus is the multiplayer, but it's full of bugs and flaws. EA and Dice have to work and work.
  71. FunniestGameEvR
    Nov 16, 2011
    0
    There are no in game menus and it makes you do everything in a web browser. If you can get the game to connect to a server there are tons of cheats and exploits. It has good graphics but the single player story is so bad it made me throw up.
  72. GridironCJ
    Nov 15, 2011
    9
    Battlefield 3 is simply the most realistic multiplayer experience of this generation. While it suffers from graphical glitches and the use of Battlelog, it still provides enough to be considered one of the best games this year. The singleplayer is clearly not the main event here, but it isn't as bad as many other reviewers say. It's far more realistic than Call of Duty, but it does notBattlefield 3 is simply the most realistic multiplayer experience of this generation. While it suffers from graphical glitches and the use of Battlelog, it still provides enough to be considered one of the best games this year. The singleplayer is clearly not the main event here, but it isn't as bad as many other reviewers say. It's far more realistic than Call of Duty, but it does not provide anything groundbreaking. That's fine though, as there really isn't much you can do to innovate a military shooter's campaign than to make it more realistic in terms of AI, environmental effects, and character physics. It's silly, because certain games dubbed "single player only games" can get away without having multiplayer, so it should only be fair to let multiplayer-based games get away with that too. Including a single player that isn't horrible should be considered a nice addition rather than a piece of garbage. The multiplayer, being the main attraction here, is clearly in a league of its own. The multiplayer features dynamic environments that can completely affect the way you play the game. For example, the sun in your eyes could prevent you from getting a kill, just like in reality, or hiding behind a thin wall may provide dangerous, as it can crumble at the hands of gunfire or explosives, leading to your demise. The weapon customization is moderately deep, which is a huge improvement over anyone who has been playing the Bad Company series. There are plenty of awards and unlocks to keep you coming back for more as well. One of the most appealing features of this game is the realism in the physics. Your gun has recoil (Call of Duty fans should google the definition), you can't just "sprint" up ladders, wind keeps your parachute from descending in a straight line, bright lights can blind you, the list goes on and on. This is a game designed with realism in mind and is not intended for fans of arcade shooters (Halo, Call of Duty, etc). Also, as it should be obviously apparent, the game has the best graphics in the business.

    The flaws are certainly not burdensome to the point where the game is ruined, as I gave it a 9, but they do keep it from being a perfect game. Battlelog was clearly an idea that should have never left the drawing board and there are too many graphical glitches that keep the multiplayer experience from being exceptionally sharp. Other than that, Battlefield 3 is a great game and certainly wins the "war" against a non-improving Call of Duty MW3.    … Expand
  73. DirtyMexicans
    Nov 15, 2011
    10
    I haven't played a better FPS multiplayer game in my life. Yh we have alot of CoD fanboys giving this game negetive feedback, but who cares, we all know its a good game, and that call of duty is just the same everytime.

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

    Gameplay is bloody amazing. The gameplay Feels complete and polished. Love how this game encourages the players to use team work by giving the players many many points for working as a team like laying suppression fire which will daze the enemie player. The detail it the maps and weapons and tanks and enviroment is mind blowing for a FPS, that sought of detail you see in The Edler Scrolls games, not FPS games. But all I can say is that the Multiplayer will leave you feeling like you have accomplished something amazing after each match. The map designs are good. You don't spawn on your enemies shoulders at all. Honestly, I can describe how good this game is untill you play it. Its The Elder Scrolls Skyrim of FPS games. Just bloody amazingly fun. Great amount of maps at launch, doesn't have as many game modes as Call of Duty, but the games modes for Battlefield 3 are simply non stop fun. Single player is great, crap story but strong gameplay. But the Team AI get in your way alot.    … Expand
  74. Braveorcq
    Nov 15, 2011
    9
    The campain is not bad but not awesome. Some missions are really nice though. like the one when you control a tank in the desrt and few others.

    The real fun is multiplayer. its tottally awesome and you still want more. the huge maps and all the vehicules make it so fun and the conquest and rush modes are both real fun to play. Its a team based game. You NEED to use teamwork to enjoy and    The campain is not bad but not awesome. Some missions are really nice though. like the one when you control a tank in the desrt and few others.

    The real fun is multiplayer. its tottally awesome and you still want more. the huge maps and all the vehicules make it so fun and the conquest and rush modes are both real fun to play.

    Its a team based game. You NEED to use teamwork to enjoy and win.

    Also the graphics are pretty nice too. much better than many other shooters.    … Expand
  75. Chevie
    Nov 15, 2011
    10
    It's a great game, incredible experience, and incredible multiplayer y Campaign.I'm enjoying it more than I ever did with COD.
    amazing gameamazing gameamazing gameamazing gameamazing game
  76. Klav
    Nov 15, 2011
    8
    Very happy with graphics and overall game play. Truly beautiful maps, models and sound. I really wanted to give this game a 10 but in-game communication is horrible. It only shows my "Origin" friends, not my BF3 friends. Why in the world would they make it 2 separate lists? The web-based friends management is beyond bad. In order to see messages I need to refresh my browser. This goes forVery happy with graphics and overall game play. Truly beautiful maps, models and sound. I really wanted to give this game a 10 but in-game communication is horrible. It only shows my "Origin" friends, not my BF3 friends. Why in the world would they make it 2 separate lists? The web-based friends management is beyond bad. In order to see messages I need to refresh my browser. This goes for Chrome and Firefox. Also, no default in-game voice comm? Terrible idea seeing as how squads need to work together in-order to be effective. Too bad this wasn't released through Steam...… Expand
  77. stele999
    Nov 15, 2011
    10
    A true sequel to DICE's Battlefield 2 - People may be upset with the fact that the single-player was not up to par with most campaigns in other games (and in my opinion, it was) - but Battlefield has and always will be a multiplayer game and for people to rate this game down simply because the single player wasn't as good as they hoped is moronic and ignorant
  78. Andres3d
    Nov 15, 2011
    9
    Si quieres vivir la autentica guerra a flor de piel sin salir de tu casa, este es el juego que deberías tener.... Sonido espectacular, ambientación fenomenal. No doy 10 ya que en SP hay 5 enemigos y vas con 30 amigos, los 5 enemigos te disparan a ti, así estés atrás del todo o escondido. Aunque también en el MPSi quieres vivir la autentica guerra a flor de piel sin salir de tu casa, este es el juego que deberías tener.... Sonido espectacular, ambientación fenomenal. No doy 10 ya que en SP hay 5 enemigos y vas con 30 amigos, los 5 enemigos te disparan a ti, así estés atrás del todo o escondido. Aunque también en el MP hay varios problemas de conexión, lo único que no me gusto fue el BATTLELOG, que la cagaron feo con eso, hay que salirse del BF3 para cambiar de servidor, de verdad que lo arruinaron con esa estúpida idea.… Expand
  79. Ovrful
    Nov 15, 2011
    9
    New engine with superb graphics, sound, textures, etc. The campaign is something average, but worth playing through since you get a taste of new Frostbite 2 engine, however the multiplayer is where BF3 shines. You have choppers, jets, tanks, jeeps, everything to satisfy your thirst for environment destruction =)
  80. JEFLOWERS
    Nov 15, 2011
    8
    The game looks and plays great. There are some issues, but there seems to be with any of the releases these day. They'll get addressed after a patch cycle or two. The game feels like a return to the days of 1942 and BF2. I've not had any desire to play the single player so I'll not even reference. Battlefield started out as a multi-player franchise, they should just let it stand at that.
  81. G00SEy
    Nov 15, 2011
    9
    This game isnt perfect by any means, but has amazing potential, the frostbite 2 engine is fantastic. Sound, Graphics, the effects ALL top notch. This game doesnt cater to the run and gun arcade style, CoD shooters, but in its own right is one amazing game. Spending equal time with both, I would easily give the nod to BF3, as they are pushing limits and being innovative, which is all thatThis game isnt perfect by any means, but has amazing potential, the frostbite 2 engine is fantastic. Sound, Graphics, the effects ALL top notch. This game doesnt cater to the run and gun arcade style, CoD shooters, but in its own right is one amazing game. Spending equal time with both, I would easily give the nod to BF3, as they are pushing limits and being innovative, which is all that matters to me. Even their Back to Karkland dlc will include 'better' destruction and features. Great to see that they are doing visual upgrades with there ex-packs.… Expand
  82. ShtKck
    Nov 15, 2011
    10
    Absolute Heaven. Playing it on PC with all of the settings cranked really makes this game shine. The single player story is pretty corny, but the attention to detail and realism is unmatched by any franchise. Multiplayer is where this game excels and is an experience that competitors will try to beat for years to come. Heck, even most the bugs have been ironed out. Good work DICE. EA onAbsolute Heaven. Playing it on PC with all of the settings cranked really makes this game shine. The single player story is pretty corny, but the attention to detail and realism is unmatched by any franchise. Multiplayer is where this game excels and is an experience that competitors will try to beat for years to come. Heck, even most the bugs have been ironed out. Good work DICE. EA on the other handâ… Expand
  83. HellaGhost
    Nov 15, 2011
    9
    Great game, I wish they would make all buildings destructible though. The guns are great and real sounding. I love how the falling debris can actually kill you. Also I wish they had more players skins to choose from, not just change their color. Also hopefully make a game option of more realism that would cater to hard core gamers like me he enjoys more realism like ( no re-spawning,Great game, I wish they would make all buildings destructible though. The guns are great and real sounding. I love how the falling debris can actually kill you. Also I wish they had more players skins to choose from, not just change their color. Also hopefully make a game option of more realism that would cater to hard core gamers like me he enjoys more realism like ( no re-spawning, you could bleed to death with fatal wounds, there's limping animation when shot and healing takes longer to do). EA and DICE definitely heading right direction though. Because most gamers don't get that there is thrill in excitement knowing you can die when you make the wrong move and not just run and gun. When you survive and win there is a joy and accomplishment feeling to it. War game is all about surviving, winning objectives and killing the opposition. I know most might not enjoy the degree I'm willing to take a video game realism but all of us are entitled to our own opinion.… Expand
  84. Demon_82
    Nov 15, 2011
    9
    A great all around game. It has some small technical issues, to be addressed in future patches, but the multiplayer is really fun and rewarding and the graphics quality is one of the best I've seen. The multiple options that you're given with the unlocks for weapons and vehicles, the vehicles themselves, and the bonus for team and squad work add to it, only lacking the figure of the teamA great all around game. It has some small technical issues, to be addressed in future patches, but the multiplayer is really fun and rewarding and the graphics quality is one of the best I've seen. The multiple options that you're given with the unlocks for weapons and vehicles, the vehicles themselves, and the bonus for team and squad work add to it, only lacking the figure of the team commander that was in Battlefield 2. It also has a short but nice single player campaign, that gets to hook you to play to the end.… Expand
  85. jamescostas
    Nov 15, 2011
    10
    Good game, very goog game. Good game, very goog game. Good game, very goog game. Good game, very goog game. Good game, very goog game.Good game, very goog game.Good game, very goog game.
  86. B13Dante
    Nov 15, 2011
    8
    War. Battlefield 3 brings forth the image of war in its true form, the sound of bullets whizzing passed your ears, sand and dust blocking out the light, the deafness that you suffer after being caught in a mortar strike, this is what awaits you in Battlefield 3. With the powerful new Frostbite 3 engine DICE has brought forth a beautiful looking game, with excellent sound effects thatWar. Battlefield 3 brings forth the image of war in its true form, the sound of bullets whizzing passed your ears, sand and dust blocking out the light, the deafness that you suffer after being caught in a mortar strike, this is what awaits you in Battlefield 3. With the powerful new Frostbite 3 engine DICE has brought forth a beautiful looking game, with excellent sound effects that really hit you when you have your surround on max.

    Singleplayer: So singleplayer has never really been DICES strong point but they still manage to provide an enjoyable experience. Even though you can't topple as many buildings on your foes as you might like to driving a tank and reigning death in a fighter jet sure makes up for it. Overall singleplayer is an enjoyable that experience that for once has the Russians being on the good side!

    Multiplayer: Lets face it this is why you bought Battlefield 3 and to be perfectly honest it's worth every single cent! Whether your a grunt leading the charge to assault the enemy with your M16 or the tank providing valuable heavy weapons support and toppling those pesky buildings with the MCOM stations inside. Battlefield 3's multiplayer has something for everyone. Unlike most other multiplayer focused games *cough* MW3 *cough* Battlefield relies on teamwork, whether its reviving your teammates to keep the ticket counter high or storming capture point B in Operation Metro teamwork is essential for success, no one man armies to be found here.

    Other: Being a game as big as this means that glitches and problems are often found, you can still find the odd leg coming out of the wall, or the person half embedded in the rock, however the real downfall for this game is the crashing problems. This for me personally was only found in the multiplayer section but every 20 - 30mins the game would crash losing all my hard earned exp. however giving time and effort several fixes can be found.

    Overall: A very enjoyable experience, singleplayer could be better but lets face it multiplayer more then makes up for it. The only downside to this game are the numerous crashing problems and people unfamiliar with how battlefield 3 is to be played e.g. People flying helicopters with no gunners or passengers. Singleplayer: 6/10, Enjoyable but could have been done better.
    Multiplayer: 9/10, What makes a Battlefield game so damn good. Enjoyable through out can easily put hundreds of hours into this gane.
    Graphics: 9.5/10
    Sound: 8.5/10
    Overall: 8/10    … Expand
  87. phox9
    Nov 15, 2011
    8
    The multiplayer is as near perfect as it gets. I personally can't figure out what i would add or take away from it.
    The campaign on the other hand really needs some work. Bad Company 2's campaign wasn't that great either but the great graphics don't make up for the terrible mechanics. Fights get repetitive as enemy's seem to always have the same plan: SHOOT! HIDE! WAIT! SHOOT! DIE! A lot    The multiplayer is as near perfect as it gets. I personally can't figure out what i would add or take away from it.
    The campaign on the other hand really needs some work. Bad Company 2's campaign wasn't that great either but the great graphics don't make up for the terrible mechanics. Fights get repetitive as enemy's seem to always have the same plan: SHOOT! HIDE! WAIT! SHOOT! DIE! A lot of missed opportunities specifically vehicles! they should of been implemented better and more often.    … Expand
  88. saintos123
    Nov 15, 2011
    10
    The best game i have ever played, the graphics is awesome, flying planes, vehicles.... gaming as its ment to be.

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

    The first thing that everybody sees is graphics, visual contact with the game...its important part of gaming.
    Every serious gamer invests in his pc, cause games look superb with high end pc.
    The game is still not optimized completely, cause i cant run it on ultra on i72600k @ 4,7ghz, 8gbddr3, wd 1tb in radi smart response ssd f60, 5870 1gb.
    But i think that will change in a month orso with the development of new ati drivers and some patches that will adress some minor issues in the game, like for instance tactical light in daylight shines so bright that u cant see.
    Nevertheless, game is SUPERB...graphics...perfect, frostbyte engine...cod fans can hide under a small rock, cause its far more realistic theb any cod out htere, this is the future of gameplay.
    And by realistic I dont mean like that disturbingly bad arma lol    … Expand
  89. k00lGuY
    Nov 15, 2011
    9
    I upgraded my whole system just to run this game to the fullest and I was not disappointed by how awesome this game looks. I am not satisfied with the single player campaign its just another cliches seen already and its nothing original. The single player was short but sweet and action packed, The multiplayer is where this game shines, the run n gun action will depend on the map chosenI upgraded my whole system just to run this game to the fullest and I was not disappointed by how awesome this game looks. I am not satisfied with the single player campaign its just another cliches seen already and its nothing original. The single player was short but sweet and action packed, The multiplayer is where this game shines, the run n gun action will depend on the map chosen but for the most part its not an urban war its a battlefield, jets, tanks, helicopters, jeeps. and you running into cross fires.… Expand
  90. polpolmax
    Nov 15, 2011
    4
    Dissapointing short single player mode , so the graphic i expected better.
    Nice climatic multiplayer mode. I thing the things reach limits are to small.I would like to play longer to ecomplish a target. Very hard to fly jets. Very easy to destroy a tank with bazooka .
    Why soldiers survive hit in chest with dragunow ?
  91. Elvis_Lynx
    Nov 15, 2011
    0
    LOL!!!! EA bought critics and hired people for bad user's reviews for CoD MW3. BF3 has Bug on Bug, not finished and still raw, but it have so "Wonderful" reviews. It's so obviously, that EA just use black piar for their money makig machine, parasite on franchise.
  92. WhiPp3t
    Nov 15, 2011
    9
    The King is dead, long live the King.
    I am of course referring to COD:MW3 being deceased. Finally the Battlefield series can emerge from CODs shadow and be (for PC at least) the first person shooter of choice.
    And I'm saying that as a COD fan. BF3 sets a new standard with a fantastic next generation game engine, MW3 by comparison looks old and tired.
    It's time to move on.
  93. worldcitizen19
    Nov 15, 2011
    10
    I give this a 10/10. Many reasons. I loved the setting in Iran. Rolling into the rugged Iranian mountains and the city of tehran. With so much news around Iran I believe BF3 is in the right place at the right time as far as story goes and nukes etc. Graphics - brilliant on DX 11. Gameplay again I loved it. There was a whole lot of variety and some weapons like night weapons were reallyI give this a 10/10. Many reasons. I loved the setting in Iran. Rolling into the rugged Iranian mountains and the city of tehran. With so much news around Iran I believe BF3 is in the right place at the right time as far as story goes and nukes etc. Graphics - brilliant on DX 11. Gameplay again I loved it. There was a whole lot of variety and some weapons like night weapons were really cool. I always wanted to know what Tehran looked like up close - now I know. It was a surreal experience. MP is very good also. I've got MW3 today but so far haven't liked it after playing BF 3 it feels so boring. If you can't make up your mind I'd highly recommend BF 3.… Expand
  94. Yoshiwol
    Nov 15, 2011
    10
    The singleplayer is very well made regarding graphics and story, there are some awesome quick time elements, unfortunately the A.I. is not excellent and the areas in which you fight are often enclosed making it like a shooting gallery. For the most part it is very linear, which makes it lack a depth in the gameplay that I find necessary in this age of games. However, the co-op mode is aThe singleplayer is very well made regarding graphics and story, there are some awesome quick time elements, unfortunately the A.I. is not excellent and the areas in which you fight are often enclosed making it like a shooting gallery. For the most part it is very linear, which makes it lack a depth in the gameplay that I find necessary in this age of games. However, the co-op mode is a great inclusion and I find the co-op missions really fun, all depth returns when you can play missions with a friend - and the fact that the missions have a separate story running throughout and are all completely different scenario's is ideal. And then of course there is the MP, while not a perfect bug free experience it is without a doubt the most robust and statisfying first person shooter experience on any platform. Tonnes of unlocks, tonnes of weapons and vehicles including jets, 64 player combat et all. Alongside that, Battlelog is a great addition, it's in it's fledgling stages at the moment and there are issues but it is greatly powerful and these things are all being addressed by Dice.

    Alongside that, because I preordered BF3 (For £30) I am getting Back to Karkand for free, the first DLC, with another 4 maps, 3 vehicles and 10 weapons. All in all, the game is remarkable, while not perfect it undoubtedly deserves a 10 for really stepping up what is expected of you in an FPS.    … Expand
  95. Ragna
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    I'm only going to say two words.

    SIMPLY AWESOME!

    If you're looking for the true war, stop searching because this is it. I've never seen a multiplayer game with 64 players, everybody working in squads of four to win the battle, it's really exciting!
  96. Highwind_Hiatus
    Nov 14, 2011
    6
    The game looks beautiful, the environment is astonishing, the sound is intensifying and things seem to be on a good track. But the gameplay doesn't stick out as much as the predecessors did. Maybe recycling the same style isn't the best approach? We've all seen how **** Modern warfare 3 is. I guess the best part of this game is C4 shenanigans and knife killing.
  97. nopistons420
    Nov 14, 2011
    8
    new engine is pretty cool; and over the game is good; unfortunately you can just tell the console market held it back somewhat; maps design kinda sucks
  98. TheEighthDay
    Nov 14, 2011
    3
    Graphics are intense, sounds are intense but sadly the game lost most of its defining characteristics as a Battlefield game due to marketing influence. Almost every major change that differentiates this game from its predecessor was made to cater to the console market as well as to those who prefer the more fast paced gaming that usually resides there (as in Call of Duty). AutoGraphics are intense, sounds are intense but sadly the game lost most of its defining characteristics as a Battlefield game due to marketing influence. Almost every major change that differentiates this game from its predecessor was made to cater to the console market as well as to those who prefer the more fast paced gaming that usually resides there (as in Call of Duty). Auto regenerative health on both soldiers and vehicles, small squads with no real tactical capabilities all lead to a game where everyone is a one man army and who rarely coordinates their actions with the rest of the team. This is even more hindered by the fact that there isn't the same voice chat functionality that existed in Battlefield 2, in fact the game has no voice chat support at all on the PC.

    These glaring omissions of core teamwork related components has made a game that is far more like a sequel to Bad Company 2 (BC2), than Battlefield 2 (BF2). This is furthered by the inclusion of Rush mode a BC2 creation, smaller squad sizes (BF2 had 6 man squads, BC2 has 4 man squads) and auto-regenerative health (BC2 had this, BF2 did not).

    Other changes seem to cater directly to the console crowd, the heavier grind to unlock weapon attachments by making each weapon unlock separately, auto-regenerative vehicle health, no time out on engineer repairs (in both BC2 and BF2 there was a limit with a small cool down prior to being able to repair again), points awarded for doing little to nothing at all.

    The maps also are far more linear and restrictive than typical BF2 maps and the city environments some of the most restrictive with selective destruction and limited usable buildings.

    All of this coupled with the Origin and Battlelog requirements makes this game far less appealing than it should be and sadly is one that I returned.    … Expand
  99. spirit_warrior
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    BF3 isn't perfect but they do a great job with this game.
    The graphics are awsome on PC, Battlelog ys the best web statistics I ever seen.
    Singleplayer are intense and with many moments of adrenaline.
    The best of this game is Multiplayer
  100. Interdependent
    Nov 14, 2011
    5
    Nothing really improved. To be honest, think of it as another BF2. Don't get me wrong, the trailers and the hype made the game what it is today, but lets all be serious. Top notch graphics? I disagree, taking a deep look at the graphics, the game is just simply using Battlefield Bad Company 2 graphics. Also, the graphics STILL are similar in the beta. The game is simply just BF2 with newNothing really improved. To be honest, think of it as another BF2. Don't get me wrong, the trailers and the hype made the game what it is today, but lets all be serious. Top notch graphics? I disagree, taking a deep look at the graphics, the game is just simply using Battlefield Bad Company 2 graphics. Also, the graphics STILL are similar in the beta. The game is simply just BF2 with new maps and slightly improved graphics.
    Review:
    The Good
    - Destruction
    - Vehicles - Realism to the max.
    - Animations for everything.

    The Bad- Too similar to BFBC2.
    - Patches everytime
    - Cliche scenes and soldiers
    - Little amount of weapons.
    - Graphics are a little too similar to BFBC2
    - Jets and Vehicles
    - Terrible Campaign

    However, don't hesitate to buy the game by this review, but, like many players, if you don't want big maps and less lone-wolf status, don't buy it. If you're a veteran, and played BF2 series, this is the game for you.    … Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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#8 Best PC Game of 2011
6
#6 Most Discussed PC Game of 2011
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#5 Most Shared PC Game of 2011

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Metascore
89

Generally favorable reviews - based on 61 Critic Reviews

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