Battlefield 3

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  1. ROCKETMAN_USA
    Nov 11, 2011
    9
    Great game with style and substance. You have to think to survive. It is not a run and gun like some inferior 3rd installments. i would have liked to have seen better squad implementation. This is where it deviates from BF2 really. Since there is no commander (big miss Dice) you lose much of the power of the squad tactics. Ammo supplies and dropping jeeps in the back line were allGreat game with style and substance. You have to think to survive. It is not a run and gun like some inferior 3rd installments. i would have liked to have seen better squad implementation. This is where it deviates from BF2 really. Since there is no commander (big miss Dice) you lose much of the power of the squad tactics. Ammo supplies and dropping jeeps in the back line were all key to the experience. Even still this game is really great even if it is more of blend of BFBC2 and BF2 than a true successor.… Expand
  2. MrElve
    Nov 11, 2011
    8
    Brilliant game. Brilliant graphics. Brilliant soundtrack. The ONLY thing which seriously lets this game down is it's multiplayer. It can still be very very buggy and battlelog can sometimes be completely unfunctional. Other than that, Great game!
  3. Booty
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    Don't hold this against me, but I like to tell the truth. I was a COD gamer and bought MW3, what a trash game, so I went out and bought Battlefield 3 and boy I wish I always played Battlefield over COD. The game play is unreal and the maps and the work and detail gone into them is great. I'm now staying with battlefield as I have seen they care about their company, with putting upDon't hold this against me, but I like to tell the truth. I was a COD gamer and bought MW3, what a trash game, so I went out and bought Battlefield 3 and boy I wish I always played Battlefield over COD. The game play is unreal and the maps and the work and detail gone into them is great. I'm now staying with battlefield as I have seen they care about their company, with putting up dedicated servers for gamers aswell is great. This should be game of the year for sure.
    One last thing please forgive me for buying the rubbish CoD games, and welcome me into the real world of gaming within battlefield.    … Expand
  4. Moses89
    Nov 11, 2011
    6
    Eh. Graphics are nice if you can run it... Otherwise the multiplayer is a pass for me. Its the same thing Dice is known for, crappy realism. Practically all of the guns feel like airsoft. (fake and pointless) Helicopters are slower than glaciers (well it almost feels that slow) and jets, which are back, feel slower than glaciers it seems like a jet should feel like its going 500mph not 50mph.
  5. ATF6
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    This is the defining Military Shooter of this generation. The innovation involved is top-notch. The game is packed with content, with an amazing single player campaign noted as "the best campaign since Call of Duty 4" by GameInformer. Everything about this game is of high quality, the weapons are modeled with laser precision as the Developers had access and personal experience with each ofThis is the defining Military Shooter of this generation. The innovation involved is top-notch. The game is packed with content, with an amazing single player campaign noted as "the best campaign since Call of Duty 4" by GameInformer. Everything about this game is of high quality, the weapons are modeled with laser precision as the Developers had access and personal experience with each of the weapons featured in the game. Developed under the watchful, experienced eye of Soldiers/Experts from both the US Military and the British SAS. With a heart-stopping Single-Player campaign written by Andy McNab, an SAS Operative and War Hero. The multiplayer is completely innovative, with the most realistic destruction ever seen in a video-game. With nearly 100 different vehicles to pilot and drive, the action is never ending, yet subtle at the same time.

    The weaponry and unlocks in the game are endless, with a calculated 100 hours to fully level up a single class, one of four. The multiplayer in this game is top-notch, and unrivaled by its competitor, Call of Duty. Realistic, epic 64 player battles, and the winner of over 60 Industry awards. Battlefield 3 has won numerous Game of the Year awards already, and shows no signs of slowing down.

    Dice has been widely known for innovation and top-quality multiplayer, and this is where they step their reputation up even further. A deep single-player campaign that really makes you feel the emotions of a soldier on the front lines, fighting for his country in the midst of destruction and the reality of death. Coupled with an award winning industrial soundtrack, giving the game a unique distinction from the rest of the FPS crowd. When you listen to the music in Battlefield 3, you can really feel what Sgt. Blackburn is feeling as he fights for his life, and his brothers against the PLR.

    An industry leader in sound design, Dice has taken 7.1 Surround Sound to its fullest potential. The chaos of the battlefield, the sound of concrete and rubble, the deep bellowing gunshots exchanged by the US Military and the PLR, the loud, low growl of an M1 Tank's Powerful engines scored with the deep, unique emotional soundtrack. I'll say this right here, as the most innovative shooter this year, and for the decade to come, Battlefield 3 will always remain unmatched. This is not only the Shooter of the Year, but also a powerful contender for Game of The Year.

    Battlefield 3 is a full two generations ahead of its competitor, Call of Duty, and as Activision struggles to keep up with the quality of EA's products, that won't change anytime soon.

    Battlefield 3 is a PERFECT 10 out of 10, and let no one tell you otherwise.

    Battlefield 3... The winner of over 60 Industry Awards, and the shooter of the year, still unrivaled since (Battlefield) 1942.    … Expand
  6. aza113
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    it ain't perfect, but it is the best out there, ive got both MW3 and BF3, and can honestly say that DICE has put in a real effort to create a triple A game. people are hating the single player, lets not even talk about Multiplayer because there is no match out there, the single player isn't all that bad, there are at least two high points, 'Good Hunting' when the plane took off, andit ain't perfect, but it is the best out there, ive got both MW3 and BF3, and can honestly say that DICE has put in a real effort to create a triple A game. people are hating the single player, lets not even talk about Multiplayer because there is no match out there, the single player isn't all that bad, there are at least two high points, 'Good Hunting' when the plane took off, and 'Kafarov' when Dima and Co jumps out of the plane to that epic theme of BF1943, they were genuinely great moments, moments that are failed to experience in the MW3/MW2DLC… Expand
  7. Skiller
    Nov 11, 2011
    5
    It's a decent game, but i wonder how much the press got payed for those reviews ;). I guess that 100 million budget included 50 millions just as bribes and "attentions" for the press.
  8. Milisavp
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    I'll be short and to a point: I though singleplayer sucked big time until i played MW3 SP, that piece of garbage was sooo boring and predictable it's not even funny (especially after spending $60 on it). On the other hand, multiplayer in BF3 is great, i love the open world, all equipment and vehicles that make the game quite enjoyable. I don't regret spending my $ on this one.
  9. RealistN1gga
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    Greatest game ever, no need to explain it. Get it if your a fan for quality and care. Get Call of Duty instead if you are a fan of more of the same.
  10. Cstriker01
    Nov 11, 2011
    9
    This is a multiplayer review. After owning the game since launch I have yet to touch the single player. The positive: The multiplayer is fantastic. Never has battlefield put this much love into ambiance in a game. The sound effects alone immerse the player in the events around you. Every bullet whizzes, every explosion rocks your senses. The textures are phenominal even on my modestThis is a multiplayer review. After owning the game since launch I have yet to touch the single player. The positive: The multiplayer is fantastic. Never has battlefield put this much love into ambiance in a game. The sound effects alone immerse the player in the events around you. Every bullet whizzes, every explosion rocks your senses. The textures are phenominal even on my modest system (running core 2 due, and 2 8800 GTs 586 cards in SLI). Lighting is spectacular with glare from the sun adding a realism to the environment. The unlock and leveling system keeps you engaged and you feel like you accomplish something every time you play. Vehicles are fun and relatively balanced with Jets being somewhat out of place at times. Weapons fairly recoil realistically and take more skill, feel like they have weight to them, and sound amazing unlike the point and click use of weapons in MW2 and COD BO where weapons sounded like toy guns. The negative: ORIGIN. I'm on the fence about battlelog. There could have been more variety in unlocks on weapons instead of unlocking the multitude of scopes for each weapon. Some matches can be very one sided which make playing not so fun at times, no one likes being steam rolled. No choice in the squads you join, no character customization, no commander like in Battlefield 2. The destructible environments are lacking and was not delivered to the degree of Bad Company 2.… Expand
  11. moomooman
    Nov 11, 2011
    3
    Despite playing on a PC that exceeds all requirements (I7 920, 8GB, 6870x2 2GB) I've had two weeks of stuttering graphics that rendered it unplayable. Solved that by manually configuring a pagefile and was able to play for enough time to be disapointed that there is less game here than BF2. Maps are smaller and less interesting, there are bugs everywhere. No VOIP, no ping informationDespite playing on a PC that exceeds all requirements (I7 920, 8GB, 6870x2 2GB) I've had two weeks of stuttering graphics that rendered it unplayable. Solved that by manually configuring a pagefile and was able to play for enough time to be disapointed that there is less game here than BF2. Maps are smaller and less interesting, there are bugs everywhere. No VOIP, no ping information available in game, no commander. cluttered screen, sniper shotguns! List goes on. Periodically its impossible to join a game due to "you have been disconnected from ea online". Strangely the beta ran fine for me... Overall its not even close to release quality. Last purchase I make from EA/Dice… Expand
  12. insiderz
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    the single player is pretty good but too shot but battlefield is for the multiplayer the single is a extra and the game is very amazing the graphique and the sound effect in the game are very nice, dice as done a great job on that game you can feel all the time they put in the game to make it one of the best game on the market
  13. Elsingo
    Nov 11, 2011
    9
    A great game that promotes teamplay, has stuning graphics and amazing sound. So far i have 79h played and its as fun now as it was on day 1. Overall a great game. The reason i dont rate it 10 is cause of the SP and co-op modes. I know the games main focus is MP but since those modes are included they will affect my rating slightly.
  14. Comander_King
    Nov 11, 2011
    8
    Ive bought both BF3 for PC and MW3 for Xbox. MW3 wins to team death-match as BF3 is just too slow, however Rush and Conquest are brilliant. Its great to really work as a team instead of every man for themselves like in COD. Hours of fun. I can run everything in ultra on my GTX580 SOC no problems. There are a few bugs that can stop you from joining games or boot you from the session. And IIve bought both BF3 for PC and MW3 for Xbox. MW3 wins to team death-match as BF3 is just too slow, however Rush and Conquest are brilliant. Its great to really work as a team instead of every man for themselves like in COD. Hours of fun. I can run everything in ultra on my GTX580 SOC no problems. There are a few bugs that can stop you from joining games or boot you from the session. And I still (like many others) cannot use or map my joystick (for Jets etc) which is really frustrating as a mouse and keyboard are not usable to fly a jet properly. If there were no bugs this would get a 10/10… Expand
  15. WhyPeople
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    this game is one of the best shooting game i have ever played. The story was a little to short and hard if you keep not following the rules of your group and the game took aroud 5-10 hours to pass. The multiplayer is just so realeastic and fun that you will barely get bored of it. The graphics of the game are the best i have ever seen (if you play on a high spec pc) which no other game canthis game is one of the best shooting game i have ever played. The story was a little to short and hard if you keep not following the rules of your group and the game took aroud 5-10 hours to pass. The multiplayer is just so realeastic and fun that you will barely get bored of it. The graphics of the game are the best i have ever seen (if you play on a high spec pc) which no other game can compete with so i give this game 10/10 and the makers of this game spent $100 million creating the game and 4 years to think about how to make it.… Expand
  16. jhmvr
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    good singleplayer as it being there is good because it's more of a multiplayer game and you do different things through it like plane and tank. Sound is perfect. Graphics are perfect. Multiplayer is great. Has some issues yes but nothing a patch can't fix.
  17. Ythumb
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    Truly a superior game in the FPS genre.
    After playing the multiplayer, I noticed It was much better than BC2 and a bigger step in innovation and ideas for missions and situations.
    Although it was pretty short and not the best but then again, Battlefield has never been about the singleplayer, although its a 8.5/10 because it really drew me in. Multiplayer on the other hand has been overall,    Truly a superior game in the FPS genre.
    After playing the multiplayer, I noticed It was much better than BC2 and a bigger step in innovation and ideas for missions and situations.
    Although it was pretty short and not the best but then again, Battlefield has never been about the singleplayer, although its a 8.5/10 because it really drew me in.
    Multiplayer on the other hand has been overall, golden.
    Truly a great game and a bang for the buck, I promise you, it will not disappoint.    … Expand
  18. zlatko
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    Most realistic game, with extreme graphics, and sound, i hope i will beat mw3 in terms of sales, ea games is invest a lot in this game, so that is the reason i support battlefield 3 ....
  19. Atmosphere82
    Nov 11, 2011
    8
    Having been a huge fan of battlefield series from the start, though i have only played the major iterations (1942, BF2,2142 BC2) needless to say i was looking forward to this (spent $2k on a new system just to play this game.

    So i had high hopes for this game. At first i have to say i did not like the whole origin system, but the ability to keep on surfing the net till the moment i join    Having been a huge fan of battlefield series from the start, though i have only played the major iterations (1942, BF2,2142 BC2) needless to say i was looking forward to this (spent $2k on a new system just to play this game.

    So i had high hopes for this game. At first i have to say i did not like the whole origin system, but the ability to keep on surfing the net till the moment i join the game is nice. Though i can't say the origin software does the game any favours.

    The game looks incredible no matter what the settings. Now please keep in mind i bought this game purely for multiplayer at which time i have clocked about 20 hours.
    The scale of combat is nothing short of amazing. I enjoy playing mainly the 64 player maps, both with and without vehicles.

    Almost all the maps are thoroughly enjoyable. And with multiple play styles per map with different progression with the rush format. The sound effects of everything in the game is amazingly vivid and when the bullets and rockets go whizzing by you when you huddled in a corner with your vision blurred due to surpression fire, i don't think there is another game quite like it.

    Can't say i have encountered many major bugs that ruined my experience. Occasionally there may be a piece of wall just floating in mid air because the rest of it got blown up. And there are the occasional play models who still look like their alive and standing up but they're actually dead.

    My biggest gripe is i purchased 2x HD6950's for this game and found that no matter what i do (format/different drivers/no software install etc) the game seems to be incompatible with this game and will only allow me to play anywhere between 2 hr -5 mins before it crashes my whole system (usually the 5 mins occurs) i have given these cards to a friend to try out and am currently using a GTX580 and have no issues running it on ultra settings @ 1080.

    What the game contains in multiplayer is solid and works great but as mentioned by a few other reviews , they have skipped some of the best features of the BF series (especially from bf2/2142) such as team commander and more specific orders for squad leaders. That would have to be my biggest disappointment with the actual gameplay.    … Expand
  20. Nibiru
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    Fantastic game! I love it. DICE did amazing with Battlefield 3 and there Frostbite engine. Call of duty MW3 cant even be compared to this. Battlefield 3 wins all hands downs. My uncle was in the Military and he said Battlefield war as close as war is in iraq and afganistan. My uncle and I love this game. Multiplayer and Singleplayer are great but the Multiplayer is my favorite withFantastic game! I love it. DICE did amazing with Battlefield 3 and there Frostbite engine. Call of duty MW3 cant even be compared to this. Battlefield 3 wins all hands downs. My uncle was in the Military and he said Battlefield war as close as war is in iraq and afganistan. My uncle and I love this game. Multiplayer and Singleplayer are great but the Multiplayer is my favorite with conquest. i cant wait for the back to karkand expansion… Expand
  21. KaZAamM
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    With the inclusion of the crapware Origin, this game deserves the ZERO it gets. Boycott EA has worked! Already, after 2 weeks of sales, BF3 has sold less than a million. This spells out an absolute disaster for EA games. Good. Its not the game that sucks by itself. No... Its probably a 9 otherwise. Combine the game with EA's poor relations to gamers, (treating gamers like crap) putting outWith the inclusion of the crapware Origin, this game deserves the ZERO it gets. Boycott EA has worked! Already, after 2 weeks of sales, BF3 has sold less than a million. This spells out an absolute disaster for EA games. Good. Its not the game that sucks by itself. No... Its probably a 9 otherwise. Combine the game with EA's poor relations to gamers, (treating gamers like crap) putting out Alpha's riddled with bugs so they can make money now, and fix problems way into the future, makes for a poor gaming company. MW3 has nothing innovative, but has sold 9.3 million on launch. Is MW3 better than BF3? No, not really. Its not about who's game is better designed. Its all about who treats their customers better. BF3 should have sales in the 5 million figure by now. But its just not going to happen. EA didn't listen to their customers, and now they are going to find out how much people hate EA, not BF3 in particular. With absolute dismal sales for BF3 and a word record on MW3.... The numbers tell the story. Not the reviews, but sales numbers. EA, here is a suggestion. Fire all the bigwigs, turn EA back into a gaming company instead of trying to monopolize on the gaming industry. Its not going to work. Steam is still the king of hill, and Origin is hated by most gamers. Listen to the numbers... Or you will find yourselves out of business, just like you destroyed so many independent gaming companies.… Expand
  22. Strider
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    Battlefield 3 is simply a fantastic game, even with it's flaws and issues it may have, it's still a pure joy to play. Its feels like the next logical step in the evolution and advancement of the Battlefield series as a whole. I know it get's criticized for not being more like Battlefield 2, but really, if you want to play BF2, then go play it. I did not want just an updated Battlefield 2,Battlefield 3 is simply a fantastic game, even with it's flaws and issues it may have, it's still a pure joy to play. Its feels like the next logical step in the evolution and advancement of the Battlefield series as a whole. I know it get's criticized for not being more like Battlefield 2, but really, if you want to play BF2, then go play it. I did not want just an updated Battlefield 2, I did not want Battlefield to follow in the footsteps of Call of Duty. I wanted Battlefield 3 to stand on it's own and be a mix of what has come before it. In my opinion, that's exactly what I got. The game has aspects of BF2 with advancements made in BC2. Though not perfect by any means, I think DICE did a great job advancing the series. Graphically, the game is simply beautiful. Coupled with the sound and the atmosphere of the maps, you can really get sucked right into the battles. You do not feel like you are just playing a game, disconnected from it like you do is many other titles, such as MW3. You feel like you are playing a Hollywood movie, like you are a part of the battle, a part of the action. I have played every Battlefield game, I have hundreds of hours invested in BF2, and countless more in all the other titles combined, so I do consider myself a "veteran" of the series. That being said, overall I am very happy with the game and I can not wait to get my hands on all the DLC slated for the game, starting with Back to Karkand! Great job EA/DICE.… Expand
  23. Yavich
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    Bad copypaste from CoD in single player and from BF:BC2 in mulitplayer. But single sooo boooring... So many bugs, stupid Origin, but much much PR. Not true.
  24. MrPear
    Nov 11, 2011
    9
    A ton of fun! The multiplayer is really the strongpoint of the game, but the single player isnt as bad as people make it sound. The graphics are absolutely stunning, and gameplay is great. The only complaint I have is the once in a while disconnects from the EA servers
  25. inot88
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    love this game, the maps are nice, the guns feel powerful, the unlocks are fun and creative. its just a well made game by a company that clearly cares about their series instead of re-releasing the same garbage year after year.
  26. AaronAction
    Nov 11, 2011
    4
    Not better than Call of duty at all. In ways the game is a rip off from previous titles like MAG. People are always so quickly to bash COD, but realisticly COD has much more maps, content and fun factor than any BattleField game. Don't waste your money on this game.
  27. pess007
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    Great graphics, campaign, multiplayer looks more realistic than in any other fps....
    Absolutely amazing ! I think battlefield has excellent and realistic sound effects.
  28. Xammox
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    Truly Impressive. Must have for 2011 and beyond.
    If you enjoy FPS games, this is a must have. The graphics are intense, gameplay is above exceptional. Single player experience is average but understandably not the focal point of the release. Multiplayer experience is exceeds expectation. The innovation behind Battlefield 3 is clear and present. Much Kudos to DICE for pushing the envelope.    Truly Impressive. Must have for 2011 and beyond.
    If you enjoy FPS games, this is a must have. The graphics are intense, gameplay is above exceptional. Single player experience is average but understandably not the focal point of the release. Multiplayer experience is exceeds expectation. The innovation behind Battlefield 3 is clear and present. Much Kudos to DICE for pushing the envelope. Battlelog, quirky at times, delivers a unique experience in stat tracking, and social gaming - think "facebook meets - stat central/UI". Many people have experienced stability issues, bugs, lock-ups, etc,...Personally, I have not. It seems that the majority of those who do have issues do not meet the system requirements, do not have the latest drivers or they simply do not understand the common nuances of a release such as this. Minor issues are expected, but DICE has already started to address most of the issues. In today's game release scenario, it seems unreasonable to expect a perfect launch but IMHO, DICE has come very close to perfection across the board.    … Expand
  29. th3bac0nat0r
    Nov 11, 2011
    9
    Ok, full disclosure, I played about 20 minutes of the single player campaign and quit. Not because it was particularly terrible, but more because the multiplayer is the meat of this franchise, I mean the only singleplayer the original's had was bot mode. Bullet mode for short attention spans like mine.

    Graphics - Amazing, simply put the Frostbite 2 engine is superb in its detail, the guns    Ok, full disclosure, I played about 20 minutes of the single player campaign and quit. Not because it was particularly terrible, but more because the multiplayer is the meat of this franchise, I mean the only singleplayer the original's had was bot mode. Bullet mode for short attention spans like mine.

    Graphics - Amazing, simply put the Frostbite 2 engine is superb in its detail, the guns look great, the character models look great, and the maps look spectacular. With that said, I was hoping they would put a little more attention into the interior of buildings, we get the same empty rooms that were prevalent in bfbc2.

    Sound - Indescribable until you hear it. Explosions have the ummph you expect them to, bullets passing by you crack like a whip, and vehicles sound like big machines of destruction! Hands down one of the best features of the game.

    Gameplay - Gameplay is engaging, one of my biggest issues with gameplay is on the larger maps you will sometimes find yourself having to hoof it to get to the action because **** with the vehicles don't wait for passengers.    … Expand
  30. ScareCrow
    Nov 11, 2011
    9
    Single player was great but, as seems to be standard these days, far too short. But let's face it - we all bought it for the multiplayer, which is fantastic. I am a fan of both the Battlefield and Call of Duty series but when it comes to BF3 versus CODMW3 there is absolutely no comparison - DICE's game is leaps and bounds ahead of the getting long in the tooth COD series. It's obvious whatSingle player was great but, as seems to be standard these days, far too short. But let's face it - we all bought it for the multiplayer, which is fantastic. I am a fan of both the Battlefield and Call of Duty series but when it comes to BF3 versus CODMW3 there is absolutely no comparison - DICE's game is leaps and bounds ahead of the getting long in the tooth COD series. It's obvious what Infinity Ward leaving the project did to MW3, whereas BF3 improves in so many areas I can't even begin to list them all. If you enjoy multiplayer FPS games this game should be an instant purchase. I would avoid trying to fly jets and helicopters until you read up on exactly how to do it though as they are very difficult and you're likely to suicide crash immediately lol.… Expand
  31. Just_V
    Nov 11, 2011
    2
    I have not seen so epic failure at longer time. Dice promised to do something incredible, from which all the gamers of the world will barf a rainbow, but in fact we got a piece of crude, dull **** Where is the promised fantastic graphics, where's the interesting gameplay, where's the exciting singleplayer? We have nothing. But there is Battlelog - the most idiotic thing in the history ofI have not seen so epic failure at longer time. Dice promised to do something incredible, from which all the gamers of the world will barf a rainbow, but in fact we got a piece of crude, dull **** Where is the promised fantastic graphics, where's the interesting gameplay, where's the exciting singleplayer? We have nothing. But there is Battlelog - the most idiotic thing in the history of gaming. Dice need to focus on creating good games, not to insult competitors… Expand
  32. tekzic
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    Simply amazing... The best graphics you can see right now, amazing sound. Multiplayer has is even better then it was with bad company 2. Dice knows how to design maps, there is a map for whatever your preferred play style is. The Co-op system brings a new interesting mode to play with friends. Thank you Dice for showing the mw people what a real game is all about.
  33. alexis_delgado
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    Very impressive, expansive maps, variety of vehicles and 1,000 ways to complete your mission, A+ graphics, Game of the year obligated. Debris killing you., stress
  34. implotion
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    It deffinetaly got my laptop a work out. and my 7,1 surround system sounded like a real blast. that whas a expirience not to be forgoten. MUltiplayer is everyting i expected. Never bougt the game for single player. and havent played it
  35. ThaWiz77
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    Some have been critical of the Singleplayer part, saying that it's too scripted. Personally I enjoyed it a lot, and can't see there being much difference in how "scripted" it is compared to Modern Warfare 3's Singleplayer. I use this comparison since MW3 didn't get any negative critics for this at all from anybody. The co-op missions are new and a very fun feature! Of course, MultiplayerSome have been critical of the Singleplayer part, saying that it's too scripted. Personally I enjoyed it a lot, and can't see there being much difference in how "scripted" it is compared to Modern Warfare 3's Singleplayer. I use this comparison since MW3 didn't get any negative critics for this at all from anybody. The co-op missions are new and a very fun feature! Of course, Multiplayer is what the Battlefield series is all about, and it's back in all it's glory with everything it's supposed to have. I score this game a clear 10 simply for the superb Multiplayer, which I suspect will keep me busy for months ahead. A must buy!… Expand
  36. Bcta30
    Nov 11, 2011
    8
    I'm new to the Battlefield series. To me this game would be a 10 if it supported as much players as the game MAG for PS3 or at least as much players on consoles as it does on PC.

    It needs more game modes with smaller maps.

    I'm liking it so far and will buy the "Going Back To Karkand" DLC.
  37. RaycxellTorres
    Nov 11, 2011
    5
    The game is mediocre,above average at best.
    The story is so generic,i think CoD has more originality than this crap,and to add insult to injury it only takes about 4-5 hours....Are developers being lazy on purpose just because they know their game will sell?
    Now the multiplayer is a whole other story,this mode is just fun as hell,the vehicles control well,the guns feel like they have some    The game is mediocre,above average at best.
    The story is so generic,i think CoD has more originality than this crap,and to add insult to injury it only takes about 4-5 hours....Are developers being lazy on purpose just because they know their game will sell?
    Now the multiplayer is a whole other story,this mode is just fun as hell,the vehicles control well,the guns feel like they have some weight to it and is overall a fun experience...on PC,if you're playing on consoles everything is downgraded.
    The sound is excellent and the graphics look great on PC while consoles look kinda meh.But i do hate that they changed the great music from the previous games to this crappy radio like sounds.
    If the game dropped it's price to i'd say $30 on PC,sure go ahead and go straight to the multiplayer .Same goes for consoles,but i'd wait till it's about $20 or less.    … Expand
  38. noog00d
    Nov 11, 2011
    1
    Single player game. Looks very very impressive, they are graphics outstanding. Unfortunately game play (which, letâ
  39. DrWhom
    Nov 11, 2011
    9
    I haven't touched the single player yet, and probably never will. I play FPS for the online environment, and BF3 really shines here. The classes are balanced, the guns are balanced, and for the first time upon launch, the vehicles are balanced. No longer can a single helo or jet totally change the outcome of a match!

    The graphics are gorgeous, but a little contrasty to my taste. I    I haven't touched the single player yet, and probably never will. I play FPS for the online environment, and BF3 really shines here. The classes are balanced, the guns are balanced, and for the first time upon launch, the vehicles are balanced. No longer can a single helo or jet totally change the outcome of a match!

    The graphics are gorgeous, but a little contrasty to my taste. I find it really hard to pick people out of the shadows. It's like it's 12:00 at the equator every match - the flare from the sun is intense and the shadows are hard. I think DICE is trying to show off their lighting engine a bit too much - sometimes less is more! The game needs some TLC - managing squads is more cumbersome than it needs to be, the minimap is worse than BF2, the servers are still crashing a lot, there are no reserved slots, etc. But I am confident that with time, DICE will refine this into the best FPS to date.    … Expand
  40. iaganatzi
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    This game is an outstanding successor to previous Battlefield games. Perfect combat mechanics, and the intensity of immersion within the battlefield environment is unreal in both singleplayer and multiplayer. The only downfall is Origin, while the game itself is a beauty of an FPS.
  41. Daluel
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    Amazing game with nice single mode. Battlelog is very cool for see a lots of stats on you and friends. Realist sounds and enviroments. Multi player is unbelieveble with 64 players on the map.
  42. CollegeGamer
    Nov 11, 2011
    2
    For those who only play solo, save your money. It is not worth more than $7.00. I'm sure the multiplayer rocks, but the single is quick and boring. Both this and the new COD are not worth purchasing for solo.
  43. Fastpoose
    Nov 11, 2011
    4
    I have had this game since release, and have spent easily over 45 hours in forums and tweaking my brand new BEAST of a pc, and I still get a RANDOM CRASH FREEZE every 2-10mins, that needs a HARD reset! When this game is patched and 99% of the bugs are crushed, this will be a 10/10 game. At present it's way to buggy and not yet worth the price of admission, it's a massive disappointmentI have had this game since release, and have spent easily over 45 hours in forums and tweaking my brand new BEAST of a pc, and I still get a RANDOM CRASH FREEZE every 2-10mins, that needs a HARD reset! When this game is patched and 99% of the bugs are crushed, this will be a 10/10 game. At present it's way to buggy and not yet worth the price of admission, it's a massive disappointment to not be able to play this properly on release with an amazing machine (and yes I have updated the drivers thanks EA/DICE...!!… Expand
  44. Radi0head
    Nov 10, 2011
    8
    Amazing graphics and gameplay. I love the fact they make Co-op accessible by offering gun unlocks in multiplayer. Would have liked to had microphone contact with random co-op partners though. The single player was excellent and the multiplayer is even better. I didn't put this game down for a long time when I got it and throughout that time, it never seemed to feel stale (like aAmazing graphics and gameplay. I love the fact they make Co-op accessible by offering gun unlocks in multiplayer. Would have liked to had microphone contact with random co-op partners though. The single player was excellent and the multiplayer is even better. I didn't put this game down for a long time when I got it and throughout that time, it never seemed to feel stale (like a certain other series cough*MW3*cough).… Expand
  45. anonVas
    Nov 10, 2011
    7
    After playing more of the game I do agree that it is an epic FPS and DICE have done a fantastic job of producing a game capable of giving my rig a run for its money. Astounding graphics and sounds. The BEST lighting effects I have EVER seen in a game. However, there are a few issues that are present in the game that I cannot possibly give this game any higher of a score. Origin is aAfter playing more of the game I do agree that it is an epic FPS and DICE have done a fantastic job of producing a game capable of giving my rig a run for its money. Astounding graphics and sounds. The BEST lighting effects I have EVER seen in a game. However, there are a few issues that are present in the game that I cannot possibly give this game any higher of a score. Origin is a terrible idea, and after just being forced to update it again today I have noticed that the EULA stipulates a legal clause that contractually denies both EA and individuals the right to a class-action suit and trial by a jury (basically removing the power multiple individual's have over it). I do not agree with such a disregard for the civil liberties of consumers and EA is a despicable company. Furthermore having PC users forced to use a web based server browser is idiotic. If I want to alter some hotkeys I need to join a server, spend time adjusting it and then quit. If I want to change servers I need to close Battlefield 3 and then re-open a new instance of it. This is the stupidest thing I have ever seen in the history of gaming. DICE have done a good job with stat tracking, and I am happy for it. The singleplayer is terrible and does not reflect the freedom and scope of the multiplayer at all, it feels (and IS) heavily scripted: i.e. a cinematic-press-spacebar-at-the-right-time. I cannot fathom why DICE implemented a singleplayer at all (oh wait, to compete with MW3). In my opinion if they had of left it out completely and focused on creating a real user interface for us PC gamers I would have rated this one of the better games of 2011. Multiplayer is definitely the best experience I've ever had in an FPS and is FORCES you to work together as a team to do well. The playerbase has gotten quite a bit better since release as it seems they have adjusted well to what BF3 is about (i.e. dissociating it from CoD, which means NOT running out into the open field to get hit by sniper fire and dropping bloody ammo/health packs). DICE tried to entice the competition's market to play their game and it backfired for the most part: this is because MW3 is a DIFFERENT FPS. MW3 is twitch based and individual level reliance, where-as Battlefield 3 relies heavily on STAYING WITH YOUR TEAM. Too many times have I seen CoD players complain about the game being 'too slow' or 'sucking' because they die too much. Well this is because it isn't about sprinting around small corridors killing a whole team by yourself, you must employ tactics and the aid of your team to play the objective. If you want an FPS game that forces you to think about players outside of your own self, and to pay more attention then this is the game for you. If you want run and gun action, with quick respawns and quick kills this is NOT the game for you. In fact, K/D wont get you to the top of the leaderboard. I've topped the leaderboard with K/D's under 1 because I played the objective AND my role. 7/10. If EA weren't scoundrels, DICE worked on an in-game browser and didn't include a SP this game would get a 9 from me. I hope that among the amount of drivel you read here on metacritic, you see this honest review from a person neither loyal to IW or DICE, but to what he likes to play. Please stop posting inflated and deflated review scores if you haven't even played the game because you're ruining the industry for those of us who just love to play the game; this is neither a 0, nor a 10, it is approximately 7- 8.5 in all honesty.… Expand
  46. fuzzDET
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Great graphics, great audio, multiple gamemodes for certain peoples tastes. Large/small maps, useable vehicles. Yea battlelog is a pain in the ass, but whatever, you get used to it. i havent even touched Singleplayer yet and i dont plan on it in a long time, im too busy having too much fun in MP. THANKS

    -fuzz
  47. Teng
    Nov 10, 2011
    5
    The PC-Version is just awful. Installing Origin, and then a browser that supports the origin plugin, then the origin plugin and then you can start the game through the browser. I really don't understand why i can't just the the game. The Game itself is superb. But aslong a they sticking on this Origin-/Browser-Stuff I just ignore it.
  48. kolaborr
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
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  49. zJACKRABBIT
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    BF3 is simply the greatest PC game of the year. the game is optimized so well for the pc and is always getting better through DICE's constant support. the story is pretty short til you try it on hard mode but it's very epic. not worth a point knock off because of the short story, mw3 isn't any better i hear. battlefield has always been a multiplayer game, campaign is like bonus content toBF3 is simply the greatest PC game of the year. the game is optimized so well for the pc and is always getting better through DICE's constant support. the story is pretty short til you try it on hard mode but it's very epic. not worth a point knock off because of the short story, mw3 isn't any better i hear. battlefield has always been a multiplayer game, campaign is like bonus content to show of frostbyte 2's power… Expand
  50. teamsamson888
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    the mods for this game are gonna be unbelievable, this game should be rated a 10 for effor these creators worked there hearts out, itl deffintly win game of the year on pc and best graphics if not then they sure as hell deserve it hopefully activision gets there head out there ass;s and upgrade there engine or something cause that same old gameplay is getting old
  51. Adds786
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Enjoyed the single player. Played a little coop and enjoyed that too. Multiplayer is excellent. Multitude of weapons, unlocks, specialisations, awards and ribbons and a vast array of vehicles to keep you going forever and ever. Graphics are top notch as well as the sound. Not had any real problems with battlelog and believe is an excellent addition to the series.

    An absolute amazing    Enjoyed the single player. Played a little coop and enjoyed that too. Multiplayer is excellent. Multitude of weapons, unlocks, specialisations, awards and ribbons and a vast array of vehicles to keep you going forever and ever. Graphics are top notch as well as the sound. Not had any real problems with battlelog and believe is an excellent addition to the series.

    An absolute amazing game. Not the same feel as COD which is more arcade type. BF3 will appeal to the more mature and serious gamer who is after a more realistic battlefield experience.    … Expand
  52. Ezzyduzzit
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Excellent Game, they did just about everything right with BF3. The formula is in a really good place and there were some very smart decisions made. Amazing graphics and character animates as well. I can only imagine what could have been for the PC if they didn't have to refocus to get the console version out on time.
  53. Gerbscat
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Absolutely a great game online, there really isn't any reason to play the campaign though. No battlefield games have been a let down yet. Definitely go for this rather than CoD.
  54. Sixara
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    I have played all of the the Battlefield Series. This one is deep, fun and full of action. I also like the way Battle log works. Single player? Who cares? This is Battlefield, you do not come to Battlefield to play a single player game but to go online. I really liked Bad Company 2 and thought I could never be pulled from that one but BF3 did just that!
  55. soulassssns
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Awesome game from start to finish. My issues with the campaign lie with the length of the campaign as well as the set pieces. I truly believe there should have been a "mushroom cloud" shown in the Paris explosion. But as all of us know, multiplayer is where its at for Battlefield and it has one of the best large scale team based gameplay out there.

    To the haters: I also have MW3 for 360 and it is also an awesome game. 2 very different multiplayer styles but fun none the less.    … Expand
  56. Soopas
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    El juego es fantastico sobre todo el cambio que echo a sido muy bueno, espero que siga asi, sobre todo el cambio de imagen en otras cosas dle juego a sido superada a otros juegos, sobre todo muy bueno los cambios e otras graficas, enorabuena me gusta el juego.
  57. RAWFODOG
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    O jogo é lento, a história é ruim, falta emoção e a inteligência artificial é fraca, de modo que o jogo é massivo e chato, os gráficos são bons, mas a jogabilidade é ruim.
  58. Freik
    Nov 10, 2011
    8
    Battlefield 3 does so many things right for the FPS genre. Large, 64 player maps? Check. Vehicular warfare? Check. Encourages teamwork? Check. Beautifully stunning graphics? Double check. DICE really pushed the envelope in developing the game and you can tell that this game has the blood, sweat, and tears of many people in their studio. While it may not be the genre defining title, I thinkBattlefield 3 does so many things right for the FPS genre. Large, 64 player maps? Check. Vehicular warfare? Check. Encourages teamwork? Check. Beautifully stunning graphics? Double check. DICE really pushed the envelope in developing the game and you can tell that this game has the blood, sweat, and tears of many people in their studio. While it may not be the genre defining title, I think Battlefield could definitely snatch the crown in it's next iteration if EA and DICE keep at it with the same ferocity. Despite how wonderful the game is overall, there are two big, glaring tarnishes on it. The first is campaign. I mean seriously, did no one at DICE say "Hey, campaign really sucks. How can we make it better?". Besides the story not making too much sense (and taking a huge turn out to left field at the end) there's still a couple of annoying glitches that persist from BC2, the most annoying being that enemy AI focus the majority of their fire on you and they see you from just about everywhere. What's the point of hiding behind a bush, or in a cloud of smoke when the enemy somehow knows you're there and will proceed to fill your digital body with lead. The second tarnish is the in-browser game launching system Battlelog. I appreciate the attempt at ingenuity and attempting something new, but it just doesn't feel right. I can't even change my in-game setting unless I'm actually in a game ("hey, can you guys not kill me 'til I fix my key bindings?") I hope they learn from this and just keep the game in the game next time around.… Expand
  59. Shess
    Nov 10, 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. I recommend this game toA 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. I recommend this game to everyone, it's the best shooter of the year and may be even GOTY. Hoorah!… Expand
  60. m1keyc
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Best game that has come out in 10 years..thank you Dice. This is the best tactical/teamwork game I have ever played. You need to work together to win the objective. Its not like COD where you run around aimlessly with grenade launchers and super speed jet feet with ninja like knifing abilities. Dice, just continue to patch the minor bugs and we are looking golden.
  61. Mental
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Dear DICE, my sink is high and smelly, the dog wants out, and my wife has left me. Please shut off Battlefield servers so I can get on with my life. Thank you. The guy who hasn't showered since oct 25
  62. ILLIVAMMIM
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    DICE never knew how to make good single players, but everyone knows that you pay the 60$ for the multiplayer and oh boy it is worth it. with 64 payer conquest I had amazing time with my freinds playing tactical it felt like one of the best gaming experience I have ever had every thing on the multi just feels right and plays in a fantastic way
  63. MattressofDoom
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Easily the best FPS series to date, with its phenomenal graphics, weapon design, sound design, 64 player multiplayer, destructible environments and vehicles. This game feels new, but if you played Battlefield 2, you will feel right at home. Had no problem paying 60$ for it, even though most PC games cost 10$ less. Highly recommended.
  64. evolve
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Amazing, having played the game for an large amount of hours i can see that they really put effort into this game. While the smaller maps just arent designed for 64 players the larger maps provide a true battlefield experience.
  65. Babydel
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Purely based on the multiplayer. (Haven't touched SP, I mean. Seriously. BF is not SP) I would give this game 9.5, but due to the fact I can't and obviously some people placing bad reviews for the sack of it I shall give it 10. 9.5 because it do not find the game is fully complete yet, due to EA's lust to get it out before MW3, but Karkand and some patches should fix it up to a 10 inPurely based on the multiplayer. (Haven't touched SP, I mean. Seriously. BF is not SP) I would give this game 9.5, but due to the fact I can't and obviously some people placing bad reviews for the sack of it I shall give it 10. 9.5 because it do not find the game is fully complete yet, due to EA's lust to get it out before MW3, but Karkand and some patches should fix it up to a 10 in no time. Two of the maps can be avoided for 64 conquest purposes (which is all you really need to be playing) 1st, Metro; I dunno who designed this map and thought it to be a good idea, but they should be fired, it sucks. 2nd, Damavand; This is similar to Metro but with a wider tunnel system but is still plagued with the who gets the middle base first, wins. Unless you get a decent amount of people behind with your littlebird. Apart from these two maps the other seven are great and hold many avenues for different gameplay and flanking. Each class has their own merits which can help your team greatly, though for pure gunplay and killing power the assault class is in a league of its own. The infantry gameplay does have a slight smell of CoD but then that really isn't a bad thing as CoD was once one of the best on the market (CoD1 and CoD4) though it's toned down and not on as much cocaine as CoD, it just makes infantry seem a lot more potent then other Battlefields were firing your gun felt like you were throwing stones at people. All around it's shaped up nicely but still has some working out to do, but I am sure DICE is in the gym now pumping keys, oh and guess WHAT?! Dedicated servers baby, with admins and punkbuster, hooah.… Expand
  66. Sushirush
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Single player is extremely lacking, but everyone knows this is a multiplayer game. But boy, is the multiplayer fun. Sorry, fun is the wrong word. Immersive. Jaw dropping. Ginormous. That feeling of being pinned down with your squad by enemy fire, seeing enemy armor closing in, getting ready to respawn. And then that feeling of seeing friendly jets on the horizon, blowing up the enemy armorSingle player is extremely lacking, but everyone knows this is a multiplayer game. But boy, is the multiplayer fun. Sorry, fun is the wrong word. Immersive. Jaw dropping. Ginormous. That feeling of being pinned down with your squad by enemy fire, seeing enemy armor closing in, getting ready to respawn. And then that feeling of seeing friendly jets on the horizon, blowing up the enemy armor and forcing the infantry to go into cover. You and your squad spring away into safety, while the pilot types into the chatbox: "I just saved your sorry asses"… Expand
  67. Shadowmind
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Online play is fluid, realistic, and just fast paced enough to keep your attention without making you have seizures. The graphics are amazing. Personas don't look like cartoons anymore. The leveling system is a huge leap forward from the Bad Company 2. Highly recommend this one.
  68. Mr-Tibberz
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Very Impressed with this game. If you see people giving this game a 0-2, they are raging cause they either came from COD or just havnt gotten the game to work cause their machine is outdated.

    Single player was by far the best of the BF series. I got the shivers at parts where some serious stuff happened. The Multiplayer is amazing, its got a little bit for everyone. A few small maps for    Very Impressed with this game. If you see people giving this game a 0-2, they are raging cause they either came from COD or just havnt gotten the game to work cause their machine is outdated.

    Single player was by far the best of the BF series. I got the shivers at parts where some serious stuff happened.

    The Multiplayer is amazing, its got a little bit for everyone. A few small maps for people who like grind-fests then you have some big maps such as Caspian border and Firestorm that will have you running from tanks and helos.

    I give this game a 9 because its missing one thing, and that is the Classic HUGE Maps that BF is known for. Was hoping for a map similar to Highway Tampa from BF2, but BF3 is by far the best FPS of the year.    … Expand
  69. GeneralDodo
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    A proper sequel to Battlefield 2, Battlefield 3 brings fresh new maps, the brand new Frostbite 2 engine which is not only beautiful but includes 'Destruction 3.0', BF3 is a multiplayer experience that is both fun and exciting.
  70. freddyvito
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    This game is way better than CoD in every aspect. It's so realistic and the destruction is amazing. Stunning graphics. Got a 6950 radeon card and it runs great. Must buy!
  71. Bondy
    Nov 10, 2011
    7
    I loved this for it's muliplayer and it's the reason why I've given it an 7.5. Basically the single player is utter crap and does some really stupid things that people from COD were doing 8 years ago. Getting pushed out of cover, getting shot while in cover and most annoying not being able to flank and surprise any of the AI pissed me off tons. However it looks good and tries to bringI loved this for it's muliplayer and it's the reason why I've given it an 7.5. Basically the single player is utter crap and does some really stupid things that people from COD were doing 8 years ago. Getting pushed out of cover, getting shot while in cover and most annoying not being able to flank and surprise any of the AI pissed me off tons. However it looks good and tries to bring something new to the table in sound and graphics which I respect. Where this same shines is in the co-op and online play. There's tons of fun in the massive maps with vehicles, planes and choppers and extra class feels completely different and fun. Simply this, if you want a good story driven single player then BF3 is not for you, however if you want to have fun with in multiplayer I cannot recommend this game enough.… Expand
  72. kingamos
    Nov 10, 2011
    3
    pros: nice visuals. vehicles in mp are good

    cons: singleplayer is lifted almost directly form the mw series, mp battles are slow and only 5 maps? really?
  73. HarveyD
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    While the single player campaign was a bit lacking, the multiplayer makes up for it. Gather up your buddies and embark on an amazing experience, filled with some of the most intense combat and fun you'll ever have.
  74. PacketLoss
    Nov 10, 2011
    8
    Great game, had some issues with the BETA, but I can't judge a game on it's beta. I will admit that the single player mode is lacking, but I personally only use it to get a feel for the game before going into multi-player. Have yet to have had a bad experience in it so far. Would give it a 10 but the fact that the single player had some issues with the AI and linearity and that I haveGreat game, had some issues with the BETA, but I can't judge a game on it's beta. I will admit that the single player mode is lacking, but I personally only use it to get a feel for the game before going into multi-player. Have yet to have had a bad experience in it so far. Would give it a 10 but the fact that the single player had some issues with the AI and linearity and that I have yet to play co-op. Overall I will say it is a solid game, but not perfect by any means.… Expand
  75. Landao
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Amazing look and play to it. BF3 sticks to its roots from previous titles in the series but blows the competition out with the new Frostbite engine! I am proud to say I am an ex CoD fan. Campaign, however, is is average, but my hours will be on multiplayer, so it doesn't bother me much.
  76. thebushytail
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Having played multiplayer FPS for so long, the AI in single player always comes up short and few developers get it right. There's nothing out there to suggest that BF3 single player is any different than what this genre typically produces, and I doubt I'll grind any more than the 30mins I've already put in. I am, however, rather new to the BF multiplayer experience with just BC2 under myHaving played multiplayer FPS for so long, the AI in single player always comes up short and few developers get it right. There's nothing out there to suggest that BF3 single player is any different than what this genre typically produces, and I doubt I'll grind any more than the 30mins I've already put in. I am, however, rather new to the BF multiplayer experience with just BC2 under my belt, but I worked my way up to 50 and enjoyed every bit of it. Itâ… Expand
  77. MajorTom
    Nov 10, 2011
    8
    Pretty good game.
    The graphics are amazing and the environments are beautiful. (I love the destruction engine)
    The campaign is pretty cliched but it's still pretty fun.
    Multiplayer is good but even after a couple server upgrades it's hard find a open game and there is a lot of lagging.
  78. ramha
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Rather unexpected multiplayer gameplay pleased, but more like a single company. The truth is I want to do would have added more cooperative! The engine is strongly stupendous!
  79. TheEverglow
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Absolutely brilliant it's completely mind blowing how great of a game this is. I hope you all buy it and not Call of Duty. This game will blow your mind.
  80. rory147
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Now i have mixed feelings for this game, on one hand it is an amazing online experience with a solid enough campaign and story. On the other hand it has not been improved since bad company 2 and in my opinion isn't as fun. My experience in Bad Company 2 was amazing, completely balanced classes, no cheap or un-needed attachments such as the tactical light the connections were never aNow i have mixed feelings for this game, on one hand it is an amazing online experience with a solid enough campaign and story. On the other hand it has not been improved since bad company 2 and in my opinion isn't as fun. My experience in Bad Company 2 was amazing, completely balanced classes, no cheap or un-needed attachments such as the tactical light the connections were never a problem and lag almost never happened plus some great maps. I have loved almost all of the battlefield games, i love this one too maybe because of my love of the series. I still believe the online is not matched in any other fps.… Expand
  81. jbody2nr
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    There is not a reason why this game should not be reveled as the pinnacle in first person shooting. Everything from the vehicles and the audio, the destruction and the fidelity bring this game to life! I would buy this game and give it a 10/10 for its Multiplayer alone. If anyone is looking for a great multiplayer fps then look no further. This is the best one to date!
  82. Sonuchi
    Nov 10, 2011
    7
    The game takes graphics to the next level and I honestly feel like I'm literally in the middle of a battlefield. Single player is quite interesting with how they bring the story to life with the concepts of this game and multiplayer is where it's at. Unfortunately, some things are hindering, such as the battlelog setup, the difficulty of using voice chat, and some glitches/hiccups in theThe game takes graphics to the next level and I honestly feel like I'm literally in the middle of a battlefield. Single player is quite interesting with how they bring the story to life with the concepts of this game and multiplayer is where it's at. Unfortunately, some things are hindering, such as the battlelog setup, the difficulty of using voice chat, and some glitches/hiccups in the game. in one of the rounds, I remember being spawned in a "dumpster" (half open...looks like a bug metal shelf/tray) and I went prone to protect myself from enemy fire. Suddenly, I was squeezed through the wall of the dumpster like it took a dump and I was visible to the enemy, suddenly dying when I should have been protected. Also, you can't blame the game for this, but stupid online team members who shine their flashlights and lasers in your face are hella annoying. On the bright side of that, going blind by a laser in a video game shows how much work they put into the game. Small things like that brings more tactics....if you're shining it towards the enemy....

    Other than those small issues, which will eventually be smoothed out with patches and flat iron, the multiplayer is where it's at and does a swell job at it. Just find a good group of trusting friends and you'll enjoy this game a lot.    … Expand
  83. MadCoyoteJoe
    Nov 10, 2011
    5
    My buddy bought this game played it online for like a week with him it had some ok cool things like vehicles which are fun but gets kinda boring. The maps are usually to big lots of campers, which i guess is how war would be but when you play a smaller map and still the other team is all snipers in the woods and you cannot find anybody else come on really. If you wanna play like that itsMy buddy bought this game played it online for like a week with him it had some ok cool things like vehicles which are fun but gets kinda boring. The maps are usually to big lots of campers, which i guess is how war would be but when you play a smaller map and still the other team is all snipers in the woods and you cannot find anybody else come on really. If you wanna play like that its fine not for me though. I did like the building destruction was pretty awesome. If some one was in a building you could take the walls down around them. So only a couple cool things and the rest was just boring.… Expand
  84. Bulldog6565
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Battlefield 3 has the right to challenge Modern Warfare3, the destruction, graphics, weapons, and audio are beautiful. The singleplayer is good but the multiplayer and co-op experience are the best, I just love playing with my friends on co-op or private matches. I have to give this 10 and so far this has to be the best game in over 5 years
  85. SaltSlasher
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Seriously, a must have for any true FPS player.

    It isn't exactly what i wanted, but hey it is still a great IP, and better than ever. Frost Bite 2, gives this game a heart and soul. The game play has evolved from BF2 and has incorporated several ideas from Bad Company 2, the game that kept the itch at bay. Politics aside, this game on PC out beats any of the competition, including its    Seriously, a must have for any true FPS player.

    It isn't exactly what i wanted, but hey it is still a great IP, and better than ever.

    Frost Bite 2, gives this game a heart and soul. The game play has evolved from BF2 and has incorporated several ideas from Bad Company 2, the game that kept the itch at bay.

    Politics aside, this game on PC out beats any of the competition, including its past games. The fact that no Xbox or PS3 games has ever seen such a wide multi-player. The PC version automatically gets 2 points over the Xbox and PS3 counterparts, because 24 player is nothing compared to 64 players. I can't see my buying the console versions, especially since they want you to pay to play online.

    32x32 is awesome, and i expected nothing less, however i did expect some more, like 48x48, or 64x64. These new battlefields are so beautiful that i have spent time just exploring, so i can live with 64 player since having 64 guys shooting at me wouldn't give time to take in the Frost Bite that has attacked my heart!

    The kicker is the "Back to Karkand" pack, which gives us old BF2 players complete nostalgia, just like watching the old X-Men or Transformers cartoon.

    All in All, I must say that out of every FPS ever made, and the impact of their releases, because of this, this game must be no less than a 9.5, and a solid 10 for being the best FPS ever created when it comes to army/war games.    … Expand
  86. coldcuts67
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Well worth the $60.

    I have this on PC. I have about 30 hours logged excluding finishing the campaign on hard and all the co-op missions. I'll tell you this, BF3 has its plunders with a somewhat lack luster single player...but honestly who is buying FPS games to look forward to story? The multiplayer is AAA+ quality. People may complain about Origin but it's mainly browser plugin issues    Well worth the $60.

    I have this on PC. I have about 30 hours logged excluding finishing the campaign on hard and all the co-op missions.

    I'll tell you this, BF3 has its plunders with a somewhat lack luster single player...but honestly who is buying FPS games to look forward to story?
    The multiplayer is AAA+ quality. People may complain about Origin but it's mainly browser plugin issues or your own fault for 3rd party blocking software.
    ORIGIN has been up/running the entire time since launch asides from maintenance and there hasn't been any "day1" patch or anything of that sort - the game was released well polished.

    Multiplayer is fun fun fun....Get this game if you're a fan of FPS shooters. The tactical realism coped with it's own "Battlefield" quirkiness really makes the gameplay unique. If you're looking for something besides a typical military shooter - get Battlefield 3.    … Expand
  87. Sharkfood
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Fantastic game. Ranked, dedicated servers, slick web browser, new graphics engine, awesome sounds and gameplay. I'll be sinking hundreds of hours into this. It would get a perfect 10 score if it were not for some of the annoying bugs/crash issues the game still has even a few weeks after launch, along with some rubber-banding on a few maps online. But aside from these rough edges whichFantastic game. Ranked, dedicated servers, slick web browser, new graphics engine, awesome sounds and gameplay. I'll be sinking hundreds of hours into this. It would get a perfect 10 score if it were not for some of the annoying bugs/crash issues the game still has even a few weeks after launch, along with some rubber-banding on a few maps online. But aside from these rough edges which will likely be fixed in a patch or two, this game is pure online gold!… Expand
  88. masterkeep3r
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    A disappointment of epic proportions, I was expecting game of the year stuff. The campaign and co-op modes are tacked on just so no one can compain they did not exist. Multiplayer feels good when it works well, but the stupid browser based Battlelog system and the time it takes to get into a game alongwith lack of decent chat options (in a game where co-ordination is so stressed upon)A disappointment of epic proportions, I was expecting game of the year stuff. The campaign and co-op modes are tacked on just so no one can compain they did not exist. Multiplayer feels good when it works well, but the stupid browser based Battlelog system and the time it takes to get into a game alongwith lack of decent chat options (in a game where co-ordination is so stressed upon) spoils the experience. People rant on about how great the jets are, but no one knows how to fly one and they rarely add to the team's score. Also people rant on about how great the 64-player action is but all it is is really a big chaotic mess where no one knows what the hell to do.… Expand
  89. CODER
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Honestly, I don't care what the single player looks and plays like. Playing the multiplayer is truly amazing. This game has such a unique atmosphere, game play, graphics, customization, that you will simply not feel at any other game. BF was always about multiplayer. And they out-done themselves this time. :)
  90. logobob
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Battlefield 3 has a completely new concept and DICE also tested things like Battlelog and Origin with that game what wasn't that nice. But to be honest, the PC of people playing this game are surely enough fast to run Origin and Firefox in the background. Back to the gameplay: First time I've played it in the Beta I was like "WOW, holy crap, these graphics" but the glitches and bugs of itBattlefield 3 has a completely new concept and DICE also tested things like Battlelog and Origin with that game what wasn't that nice. But to be honest, the PC of people playing this game are surely enough fast to run Origin and Firefox in the background. Back to the gameplay: First time I've played it in the Beta I was like "WOW, holy crap, these graphics" but the glitches and bugs of it really sucked. As I've played the final release, I felt in love with this game. There are still things that need to be fixed and balanced but the sounds, graphics, physics, movements are AMAZING! It's really fun to fly together with a friend in one attack helicopter and do some real pwnage.

    This game is worth its 60$ for sure.    … Expand
  91. Seattlebob
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    After sitting and getting some real time in i think this was a great game by dice they never really slack when it comes to their games. Alot of people are kind of down on the single player witch i really like and as for the online play well it's the best out their MW3 can't even come close to what bf3 can do. The nice thing is dice does not rush out a copy everyyear but maybe with asAfter sitting and getting some real time in i think this was a great game by dice they never really slack when it comes to their games. Alot of people are kind of down on the single player witch i really like and as for the online play well it's the best out their MW3 can't even come close to what bf3 can do. The nice thing is dice does not rush out a copy everyyear but maybe with as much as this game has sold we will see bf4 and more of frostbite next year. I hope they are useing forstbite on the new mirrors edge.… Expand
  92. Adamble
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Well... They said it will be awesome, new and i expected for something more. Game is bugged and it annoys me most. Mouse problems, Graphic problems (i mean green screen, problems with some newest graphic cards) or Battlelog. Im dissatisfied.
  93. kaicooper
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Battlefield 3
    its waaay better then BC2 in everything..Single was good and real..
    Multiplayer is EPIC..cant stop playing it ever..i really like the new Graphics for PC Ultra option is EPIC..just pick it up and play forever in Multiplayer
  94. BrothaJeff
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Such a great game. There are some noticeable glitches, like screen flicking green every now and then, but that doesn't stop me from coming back for more and more. Such a fun great experience. With tons of classic battlefield moments. Sounds and graphics are amazing. It's the first time in a long time that I got an adrenaline rush in a game.
  95. GutterGoneWild
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Simply amazing game. I have been an fps fan for ages and played all the different series. This is easily the best fps game I've ever played. The single player campaign is a fun distraction, but multiplayer is where this game really shines.
  96. krugman21
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Graphics are amazing. When I play this game on low on my laptop, it is still one of the best looking games that I have ever seen. There is so much game content, that it would take me years to unlock everything.
  97. AdaosS
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Top graphics, extremely well designed engine, and AMAZING sound. The sound even makes you feel like your the soldier yourself. They have Started to iron out all the bugs that the game has, with now most of them gone. but compared to the beta it is a huge improvement. Map design is very well set out, not as bad as every body says it is. As for single player, only played about 3 hours, andTop graphics, extremely well designed engine, and AMAZING sound. The sound even makes you feel like your the soldier yourself. They have Started to iron out all the bugs that the game has, with now most of them gone. but compared to the beta it is a huge improvement. Map design is very well set out, not as bad as every body says it is. As for single player, only played about 3 hours, and its not to shabby.… Expand
  98. AmigaFan
    Nov 10, 2011
    8
    Beautiful update to the BF series, but there are problems to be fixed.
    Some of the inital maps are excellent, but many feel too bottlenecked, and closed in. The addition of a few extra expansive maps such as Harvest Day and Heavy Metal would be appreciated.
    Weapon selection is excellent, and it's nice to see EA make sniping more challenging again. Once glitches are fixed and new maps come    Beautiful update to the BF series, but there are problems to be fixed.
    Some of the inital maps are excellent, but many feel too bottlenecked, and closed in. The addition of a few extra expansive maps such as Harvest Day and Heavy Metal would be appreciated.
    Weapon selection is excellent, and it's nice to see EA make sniping more challenging again.
    Once glitches are fixed and new maps come out on DLC, this is a definite keeper    … Expand
  99. lfcrgr8
    Nov 10, 2011
    8
    Very good game, however it's currently riddled with bugs, and the initial activation on launch day was a nightmare. Hopefully the bugs are sorted in a patch soon, but other than that the game is very good.
  100. ShavedApe
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    What can I say this is a good game. SP nothing to write home about but anyone that loves battlefield buys it for the MP that's just the way it is and the MP is great. I'm still playing it weeks after release and I still love it. Graphics wise no other First person shooter even comes close and for a game where it feels like skill is needed rather than just run and gun again nothing comesWhat can I say this is a good game. SP nothing to write home about but anyone that loves battlefield buys it for the MP that's just the way it is and the MP is great. I'm still playing it weeks after release and I still love it. Graphics wise no other First person shooter even comes close and for a game where it feels like skill is needed rather than just run and gun again nothing comes close. Having now played MW3 I can honestly say that battlefield 3 has out done it sure there are more maps in mw3 but you can probably fit 3 or 4 mw3 maps in one bf3 map. Add to that more realistic or at least great sounding weapons might not be realistic as I have never fired one but sure do sound good, vehicles you control not the AI and a genuine team play orientated scoring system and battlefield is more the thinking man's fps. All that said BF3 is as far away from being MW3 as MW3 is from being BF3 they are completely different games for team play and vehicles choose bf3 for Rambo style run and gun hands down mw3 wins.

    I gave it a 9 simply because at this point in time there are some issues most of which don't really have a huge effect on me but there still there and while I like Battlelog it could do with improvement.    … Expand
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#8 Best PC Game of 2011
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 61 Critic Reviews

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