Battlefield 3

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  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. Lennon
    Apr 11, 2012
    8
    Love it, put nearly 200 hours into this game now, its not perfect, and I really wish DICE had put commander mode in again, but its still a great fun game to play with friends.
  4. soqueroeu
    Nov 12, 2011
    8
    ENG: Single player very short. Sthey hould sell both modes separately. I bought a 6-hour single player for $ 59?

    PT BR: Single player muito curto. Deveriam vender separadamente ambos os modos. Comprei um single player de 6 horas por 59 dólares??
  5. AlphaRebel
    Nov 14, 2011
    8
    Somehow Dice have once again managed to deliver a highly addictive and remarkably fun game in spite of thier apparent programming incompetence when it comes to gameplay and netcode.
    The game looks astonishing however and the engine is by far and away the best looking game ever released it's just such a same that Dice never considered that people need to actually play a game while drooling    Somehow Dice have once again managed to deliver a highly addictive and remarkably fun game in spite of thier apparent programming incompetence when it comes to gameplay and netcode.
    The game looks astonishing however and the engine is by far and away the best looking game ever released it's just such a same that Dice never considered that people need to actually play a game while drooling at how pretty and shiny the world looks.
    The key tactic to winning is to stay as far south as you can because anyone who isn't using night vision glasses (yes they block the sun out for some reason) won't be able to see anything as in this game everyone has cameras for eyes and despite being able to field millions of dollars of hardware apparently neither army can provide sun glasses... yes, the new feature in the engine is lens flare and dazzling so dice are determined to make you suffer as much as they possibly can.
    Bringing us to the flash lights, quickly dubbed **** by the community, these were purely included for griefing reasons. They somehow manage to provide less light to the operators then the dim flashlights in left for dead yet anyone looking at them will have light blinding them with such intensity that they will feel like someone is trying to drill into their eyes to install their own personal supernova, you can inadvertently blind your own team if you forget to turn it off and might not even notice in anything but a pitch black room because the user sees 5 candle light yet observers see 2000000 candle power.
    The game is very harsh and anyone new to the battlefield games is going to have a lot of deaths and frustrations but once again the game is fun and compelling proving the strength of the core ideas here.

    Netcode is a little less buggy then previous games but still a long way from perfect.    … Expand
  6. charlie412
    Nov 7, 2012
    8
    This is probably one of the best shooters out there, the game is realistic and beleiveable with the way things explode and the scale of the battlefields but it is also fun to play, the multiplayer is definately the selling point of battlefield 3 and if it was just a multiplayer game it would be 10/10 but id say its main con is the single player on offer, it is just another cheesy storyThis is probably one of the best shooters out there, the game is realistic and beleiveable with the way things explode and the scale of the battlefields but it is also fun to play, the multiplayer is definately the selling point of battlefield 3 and if it was just a multiplayer game it would be 10/10 but id say its main con is the single player on offer, it is just another cheesy story like bad company 2 which i want really bothered about finishing at all, also another bad point is origin it is an extra client to install that to be honest i do not care much about tracking my stats i care about just playing.… Expand
  7. 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.
  8. COZZFRENZY
    Nov 14, 2011
    8
    Although BF3 is nothing innovative whatsoever, it still manages to breath a breathe of fresh air in a copy cat genre. With it's beautiful graphics and realistic sounds it is clear that this is no copy and paste Quake 3 engine game, like its competition (Call of Duty). What makes Battlefield so special is it's vehicles, flying jets (will be a pain at first) is very fun. Driving humvees isAlthough BF3 is nothing innovative whatsoever, it still manages to breath a breathe of fresh air in a copy cat genre. With it's beautiful graphics and realistic sounds it is clear that this is no copy and paste Quake 3 engine game, like its competition (Call of Duty). What makes Battlefield so special is it's vehicles, flying jets (will be a pain at first) is very fun. Driving humvees is as fun as ever. Skydiving off a cliff made multiplayer map will be something i remember for a long time.… Expand
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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.
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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.
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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.......
  21. 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
  22. EggrollShop
    Nov 20, 2011
    8
    Comparing this game to MW3 is somewhat justifiable but I always viewed both games as the same genre but different takes on it. BF3 is by far the best in the series with updated graphics and mechanics this game is not only challenging to play in multiplayer but ever kill feels well deserved. The single player however is just as cliche as ever. Though it was lengthy it was more of an afterComparing this game to MW3 is somewhat justifiable but I always viewed both games as the same genre but different takes on it. BF3 is by far the best in the series with updated graphics and mechanics this game is not only challenging to play in multiplayer but ever kill feels well deserved. The single player however is just as cliche as ever. Though it was lengthy it was more of an after thought. But Battlefield games have always been known for multiplayer and the huge scale of it so it is somewhat forgivable.… Expand
  23. erebus
    Nov 20, 2011
    8
    Though the campaign was about as boring and unoriginal as vanilla pudding, Battlefield 3's multiplayer is without equal. No other game will deliver the same scope or scale of Battlefield, and no other game even comes close to visual appeal. Still filled with epic "battlefield moments" that no other game really delivers, Battlefield just stands out in so many ways. Probly the most amazingThough the campaign was about as boring and unoriginal as vanilla pudding, Battlefield 3's multiplayer is without equal. No other game will deliver the same scope or scale of Battlefield, and no other game even comes close to visual appeal. Still filled with epic "battlefield moments" that no other game really delivers, Battlefield just stands out in so many ways. Probly the most amazing thing I've ever seen in a game is when I saw a jet's left engine get disabled by the jet following it. The jet went into an uncontrollable barrel roll, with flames shooting out the engine, and crashed into an oil refinery in an explosion so big and graphic, I almost ducked. Things like this happen all the time in battlefield, and so for it's epic multiplayer and face-melting visuals, I give Battlefield 3 an eight out of ten.… Expand
  24. Ryanpal16
    Feb 11, 2012
    8
    Battlefield 3 is a great shooter. It has grade A graphics, realistic sound effects, and true-to-form large-scale multiplayer firefights that span acres of virtual land. The multiplayer offers many customization options and a wide array of guns that will keep many people busy for weeks on end. The singe player leaves much to be desired, however. The story is very bland, generic, and short.Battlefield 3 is a great shooter. It has grade A graphics, realistic sound effects, and true-to-form large-scale multiplayer firefights that span acres of virtual land. The multiplayer offers many customization options and a wide array of guns that will keep many people busy for weeks on end. The singe player leaves much to be desired, however. The story is very bland, generic, and short. It does many things better than other shooters out there, but nothing particularly innovative or special. It doesn't have to. I recommend this game to the shooter fans out there who want realism in their play.… Expand
  25. ShotgunMessage
    Nov 21, 2011
    8
    Beautiful game with great sound and great multi-player. I'm not crazy about the forced social networking business, and the single players excessively boring campaign. Between that and the glitches I've encountered, I'm giving this game an 8 out of 10. In game modes like conquest and rush, you truly have to work as a team, which is amazing fun when playing with friends. If your team isBeautiful game with great sound and great multi-player. I'm not crazy about the forced social networking business, and the single players excessively boring campaign. Between that and the glitches I've encountered, I'm giving this game an 8 out of 10. In game modes like conquest and rush, you truly have to work as a team, which is amazing fun when playing with friends. If your team is a bunch of renegades, and not working together, it's almost certain your team will lose, which can be infuriating, but when your team is clicking there is no other experience like it.… Expand
  26. Izumo199
    Nov 21, 2011
    8
    Its fun when it works. When it doesn't work its so glitchy that its impossible to play. Sometimes I get constant lag, rubber banding, random green flashes, graphical errors, random suicides, jets that bounce around like crazy and more stupid **** like that. They shouldn't have released the game just yet. If they had an extra few months to work on the game it wouldn't have been this buggyIts fun when it works. When it doesn't work its so glitchy that its impossible to play. Sometimes I get constant lag, rubber banding, random green flashes, graphical errors, random suicides, jets that bounce around like crazy and more stupid **** like that. They shouldn't have released the game just yet. If they had an extra few months to work on the game it wouldn't have been this buggy on release. I understand why they wanted to release it seeing as they need to compete with MW3 which even though it is a horrible piece of rebooted **** it would still beat BF3 anyway due to the large amound of 12 year old **** who play it. Multi player is all I have played on Battlefield 3 so far. I don't really have much interest in the campaign. After Bad Company 2 I kind of know what to expect with the quality of the campaign. As I said, when it works it fun. The most fun I've had in BF3 is with vehicles. Helicopters are a lot of fun to play with as are tanks. I can't get my head around jets. They just dont do it for me and I suck with them. The class' are balanced and progression is even throughout them. Although the support class makes me rage like crazy. All support players do is spam mortars and the light machine guns. On line modes are fun and there is a good variety of maps to play on. Graphics are top notch and the environments look great. I recommend battlefield 3 to anyone who likes a good team based competitive shooter. Hopefully the game will be fixed within the next few months.… Expand
  27. Ghost2113
    Nov 22, 2011
    8
    Dice never ceases to amaze me with their battlefield products and this is no exception. I've been playing battlefield games since 1942 was released and have always enjoyed that the development team actually DEVELOPS their game instead of using the same engine over and over with prettier lighting or slightly tweaking guns to reproduce ones used in previous games (HINT: Call of Duty). EvenDice never ceases to amaze me with their battlefield products and this is no exception. I've been playing battlefield games since 1942 was released and have always enjoyed that the development team actually DEVELOPS their game instead of using the same engine over and over with prettier lighting or slightly tweaking guns to reproduce ones used in previous games (HINT: Call of Duty). Even though it has the Frostbite 2 engine, many of the buildings on urban based maps are static and inaccessible in anyway, but the ones that are, you can completely strip away the benefits of planting your four man squad in it and force your enemy to fight in the open instead of camping in a limited access area. I was still a little disappointed in the static environments though versus Bad Company 2 where you can make a completely new path by blowing out a hole in a building, running through it, and making another hole with your trusty grenade launcher in order to bypass tanks or dug in troops. There are still plenty of destructible buildings that you can drop on top of a not so bright enemy's head and many of the walls you use for cover and be chipped away with concentrated fire or a good ol' RPG. The infantry only maps are a lot more team based and bring back that tactical feeling from Battlefield 2 that Bad Company 2 left out with narrow choke points or large areas littered with lots of cover spots that a sneaky squad can navigate and snag a capture point right under the enemy's nose if you don't have a group watching over it. The vehicle combat is more or less the same as in Bad Company 2, but choppers are a helluva lot more powerful (even though they're still missile magnets) and the jets have more of a knife fighting, gun slinging, cut throat battlefield 1942 feeling instead of the "I got on your tail so you're automatically dead" combat from Battlefield 2. The open maps still give that sense of random happenings that you get from Battlefield games that just make it so much more enjoyable to play over the "run in and control this area to win" combat you see with most shooters today. I think Dice could've done better with the single player development though. There were parts that got your attention or made you feel like you were in that situation yourself, but the musical score is rather pathetic in variety and you can pretty much predict which tune will play at what time and in what situation after the first couple of levels. I'm not saying the solo campaign wasn't exciting, but they could've done much better on it. Overall, Battlefield 3 is worth every penny you spend on it even though the weapon unlocks is a little repetitive and the first release version is a little buggy with battlelog and it not liking running with certain programs (for me it's xfire, Battlefield 3 wont even start while I'm running it).… Expand
  28. Mundty
    Dec 6, 2011
    8
    The single-player campaign of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare series will probably always be better, that's something they've always done well. But as far as multiplayer (which in my humble opinion is where the replay value is), Call of Duty will never hold a candle to the Battlefield series. As with all major Battlefield releases (1942, 2, & 3), these multiplayer maps are massive and deepThe single-player campaign of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare series will probably always be better, that's something they've always done well. But as far as multiplayer (which in my humble opinion is where the replay value is), Call of Duty will never hold a candle to the Battlefield series. As with all major Battlefield releases (1942, 2, & 3), these multiplayer maps are massive and deep in complexity. Between the primary weapons, utilities, tanks, vehicles, and aircraft you could literally spend months unlocking and upgrading even if you played everyday! There is so much to do here, it's one of the few games that I can justify the $60 price tag on, because I know not only will reaching my goals take time but I'll enjoy doing it along the way. One thing to remember when playing any Battlefield game is that this is not a Call of Duty style multiplayer game. The maps are 10x as large, the Objectives are more important than Kill #'s, running and gunning will most likely get you killed, and team work is rewarded. You'll need to adjust your weapons from map to map, and think about what you're doing instead of running into battle gung-ho. Over time, you will become a better player and adjust by learning the maps and tactics used by other players. It's an extremely rewarding experience for anyone looking for a multiplayer first person shooter that will be fun for more than a month. There are downfalls of course, the single-player experience while better than anything prior still falls way short of our expectations (especially after watching the trailers). Also the web style menu interface is horrendous and should have never been adopted in the first place. Disconnects are rare, but connecting to a server can sometimes be a challenging and getting server lists with proper ping read-outs can require restarts occasionally. While the former is permanent, the later should be fixed with future updates and is not of particular concern in most circumstances. If you're looking for a game you can jump into and start annihilating your foes immediately, Modern Warfare 3 is probably for you. If however, you're looking for a game with a more rewarding long term experience, team work oriented game play, and meaningful tactics and objectives. Skip Modern Warfare 3 and go right for Battlefield 3!… Expand
  29. flamevector
    Nov 22, 2011
    8
    this game has kept me in suspense for hours i have laughed i have shouted and i have sworn at this game( only reason sworn is because of some of the snipers where you have no clue where they are). this game will keep all of the FPS gamers happy as you will never have the same game twice everytime you go online and play you will learn something new. this game can be incredibly fast or canthis game has kept me in suspense for hours i have laughed i have shouted and i have sworn at this game( only reason sworn is because of some of the snipers where you have no clue where they are). this game will keep all of the FPS gamers happy as you will never have the same game twice everytime you go online and play you will learn something new. this game can be incredibly fast or can slow down while you wait for the on coming storm of the enemy team.… Expand
  30. Swizzyiscool
    Nov 24, 2011
    8
    This is a post release review, so I shall not mention the many problems with the PC version or service right off the bat.
    First, the singleplayer. This was a great display of visuals, no matter your graphic settings for your PC. Storyline, wasn't quite what I'd consider great, maybe decent, tops. This was mostly due to you playing an on rail shooter. But the visuals, they are great, but    This is a post release review, so I shall not mention the many problems with the PC version or service right off the bat.
    First, the singleplayer. This was a great display of visuals, no matter your graphic settings for your PC. Storyline, wasn't quite what I'd consider great, maybe decent, tops. This was mostly due to you playing an on rail shooter. But the visuals, they are great, but singleplayer feels like it was only meant to show off the Frostbite 2 engine, which they did very well on, but the storyline obviously suffered due to the focus on that. Overall, it's pretty, but for the same looks, and much more interactive, go online. Second, the Co-Op. The Co-Op was fun, but very short-lived. With only 6 short missions, there wasn't much meat to it. If anything, I wanted to know more about these individual missions, and the complete storyline behind the characters, especially at the end mission. This left me wanting more, and I really do hope there is, because it was fun, though short. The only challenge is really on Hard mode, Normal should be the Easy mode, Hard switched with Normal, and then Hard the ungodly difficult mission mode. It was fun, though, to try and get through all of them without dying. The biggest challenge with that is the glitch[?] where an enemy will knife you like he has the commando perk from CoD. And without warning, either. Third, the multiplayer. This is what you should be buying this game for. If not, you're wasting your money. The multiplayer can feel cheap at times with enemy mortar or vehicles, or simply a bad team. But it's gorgeous to watch and be a part of. To see a complete different scene on every map, on every side, on every game mode, is amazing. They included conquest, conquest large [2 extra objectives, or at least 1 extra from conquest], rush [demolition, plant bombs, you move through the map], and then team deathmatch, along with one squad of four only versions of rush and team deathmatch.
    Overall, I gave this game an eight because of the co-op shortlived, bad singleplayer, and amazing multiplayer. Don't buy if you're playing alone, but online, it is quite something.    … Expand
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#8 Best PC Game of 2011
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#6 Most Discussed PC Game of 2011
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#5 Most Shared PC Game of 2011

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89

Generally favorable reviews - based on 61 Critic Reviews

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