Battlefield 3

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7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 5642 Ratings

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  1. RapidFireReaper
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Man this game blew me away from the start. One of if not the best nultiplayer experiance iv had on PC yet. Everything i wanted in a game and more. THANK YOU DICE!
  2. kyuzo
    Nov 9, 2011
    8
    BF3 its a must have if you love FPS but only on Multiplayer, Unfortunately the single player mode is not the same level, is a small campaign and that always leads to the same place over and over again, they could have done better in this aspect of the game, but is somewhat understandable since the series was never focused a lot in the campaign mode. Fortunately the game is not just theBF3 its a must have if you love FPS but only on Multiplayer, Unfortunately the single player mode is not the same level, is a small campaign and that always leads to the same place over and over again, they could have done better in this aspect of the game, but is somewhat understandable since the series was never focused a lot in the campaign mode. Fortunately the game is not just the campaign mode, multiplayer is the reason of buying this game, this is one aspect of the game that will last months, as in previous battlefields all four classes have, assault (now a doctor) engineer (able to repair vehicles) support (provides bullets) and recognition (known as sniper) those with some differences but nothing that makes a better class than another, we also have vehicles in multiplayer mode, light cars (jepps) the tanks, through helicopters and jets, the game comes with 9 huge maps that can be played in all game modes, team deathmach, rush and conquest, with the maximum of 64 players per map.
    If you want a game where you can play as a team then BF3 is the right purchase.

    graphically frostbite2 does a great job, probably the best graphics yet managed. as the gameplay is much more fluid than the bad company 2 and with a little touch of COD.

    there is no game if we have no sound, and the sound is phenomenal, the feeling of hearing a rocket to bypass our ears is brutal.

    To finish we have the co-op mode that adds even more weapons to the multiplayer mode, basically the game loses in singleplayer, but probably BF players will not feel surprised by the lack of campaign mode.

    Final Note : 8/10    … Expand
  3. Hoooooooar
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    The game is freekin great, no team voice is kinda stupid, i mean the hl2 engine games all have that built in, come on. can't destroy placed AA guns and AT guns, which kinda sucks, and the helicopters have all been consolized for ease of use, (i liked the desert combat REAL piloting required)
  4. Drewhhahah
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    The only worthwhile part of the game is the multiplayer --- and even that isn't that fun. DICE abandoned their roots and took on a Call of Duty style.
  5. kasteno_
    Nov 9, 2011
    8
    This game is so good, everything about it to the Multiplayer and the...hold on, Singleplayer...The single player lacks any new idea in the way of telling it. I do not believe DICE wanted to make it unfoil like of FPS's did. So, If anything, they just winged it and put some retrospective interrogation in there. Which wasn't creative really and brought nothing new. The story itself is a goodThis game is so good, everything about it to the Multiplayer and the...hold on, Singleplayer...The single player lacks any new idea in the way of telling it. I do not believe DICE wanted to make it unfoil like of FPS's did. So, If anything, they just winged it and put some retrospective interrogation in there. Which wasn't creative really and brought nothing new. The story itself is a good one though. But, it lacks originality with cliches from war movies and scenes and dialogue you could hear and see in any military film. After the singleplayer, comes MULTIPLAYER. It is hella' good, fluid controls, and quick fighting. The maps are all diverse from the narrow alleyways of the Grand Bazaar, to the open plains of Caspian Border. BUT, there are 2 downsides to the Multiplayer, 1) Aircraft Controls, the controls feel awkward (on the PC at least). They feel like there is 2 things you can do and are not very fluid. And 2) Maps (Compared to BFBC2), The maps are something that could've been done slightly better. They don't have the same destructibility, even with Frostbite 2, and they don't feel like TRUE, tactical maps. After the MP and the SP. BF3 is a very well performing game that lives up to most of its potential.… Expand
  6. Broofist
    Nov 9, 2011
    1
    I like the self- affirming idiots who haven't actually played this marketing scam but give it 0's anyway. It is brain dead button mashers like these reviewer's who are so "awed" by trailers, special effects, "perks", ranks, ladders, etc. who sway the game developers to market this drivel. No squad voip? Who else remembers getting in the zone, in a good squad on a weekend and sneakingI like the self- affirming idiots who haven't actually played this marketing scam but give it 0's anyway. It is brain dead button mashers like these reviewer's who are so "awed" by trailers, special effects, "perks", ranks, ladders, etc. who sway the game developers to market this drivel. No squad voip? Who else remembers getting in the zone, in a good squad on a weekend and sneaking behind enemy lines, while talking to the commander about spotting in the back of 64 player Karkand on your favorite server where you recognize everyone? You can't do any of that in bf3. The interface is complete trash. Don't buy this game until they patch the crap out of it.… Expand
  7. gazuza2008
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    They specifically made the game this way to benefit their own marketing and to hurt their customers. I will never buy a DICE or EA game ever again................
  8. SyncV2
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    An outstanding teamwork based battlefield simulation, complete with tanks, jeeps, jets and helicopters. Single player campaign is great with stunning visuals and intense action in the air land and tank. A definite buy in my books.
  9. clubber91
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Just a slap in my face when I launch the beta the first time, this game is .... they're is no word to express my feeling. You make us wait but you do it well, this game is a MUST HAVE !!!!!!!!!!
  10. CausticTies
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Great game. Addicting multiplayer and co-op. Graphics are shiny and nice, gameplay rich in traditional BF values. Think I'm lying? check out my stats: http://bf3stats.com/stats_pc/causticties Will be playing for a long long time.
  11. Abingor
    Nov 9, 2011
    8
    The campaign plot is not so good but the Multiplayer section is definitely awesome. But I think EA can build a training scene for noobs so they know how to use those jet fighters and vehicles instead of wasting those tactical advantages like crap. Frostbite 2 - Huge leap on the graphics effects. EA finally ditched Windows XP/DirectX 9 support, I'd say this is very brave and great act.
  12. PapaShroom
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    Terrible game. The single player is nearly nonexistent the multiplayer is trash the mechanics are terrible and unrealistic. Looks like MW3 wins again! Terrible game. The single player is nearly nonexistent the multiplayer is trash the mechanics are terrible and unrealistic. Looks like MW3 wins again!Terrible game. The single player is nearly nonexistent the multiplayer is trash theTerrible game. The single player is nearly nonexistent the multiplayer is trash the mechanics are terrible and unrealistic. Looks like MW3 wins again! Terrible game. The single player is nearly nonexistent the multiplayer is trash the mechanics are terrible and unrealistic. Looks like MW3 wins again!Terrible game. The single player is nearly nonexistent the multiplayer is trash the mechanics are terrible and unrealistic. Looks like MW3 wins again!Terrible game. The single player is nearly nonexistent the multiplayer is trash the mechanics are terrible and unrealistic. Looks like MW3 wins again!Terrible game. The single player is nearly nonexistent the multiplayer is trash the mechanics are terrible and unrealistic. Looks like MW3 wins again!Terrible game. The single player is nearly nonexistent the multiplayer is trash the mechanics are terrible and unrealistic. Looks like MW3 wins again!Terrible game. The single player is nearly nonexistent the multiplayer is trash the mechanics are terrible and unrealistic. Looks like MW3 wins again!Terrible game. The single player is nearly nonexistent the multiplayer is trash the mechanics are terrible and unrealistic. Looks like MW3 wins again!… Expand
  13. Bobaganoosh
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    This game was fantastic. I would give it a 9.5 due to the SP being a little weak. It definitely wasn't bad, but the ending could definitely have used some work. When it comes to multiplayer, this game surpasses all this year. It has so much to offer and is different every time you play it. I can't wait for the karkhand expansions. Also, this game's graphics destroy everything else outThis game was fantastic. I would give it a 9.5 due to the SP being a little weak. It definitely wasn't bad, but the ending could definitely have used some work. When it comes to multiplayer, this game surpasses all this year. It has so much to offer and is different every time you play it. I can't wait for the karkhand expansions. Also, this game's graphics destroy everything else out there. Definitely a must-buy!… Expand
  14. MotoNack
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    I've been playing this game for about a solid week now, and I've got to say it lives up to expectations. The game has stellar graphics, great multiplayer, and great support from a great developer. DICE took what was good about BF2 and revamped it with a more fine tuned and better balanced gameplay. The multiplayer is where this game truly shines since multiplayer is where the heart ofI've been playing this game for about a solid week now, and I've got to say it lives up to expectations. The game has stellar graphics, great multiplayer, and great support from a great developer. DICE took what was good about BF2 and revamped it with a more fine tuned and better balanced gameplay. The multiplayer is where this game truly shines since multiplayer is where the heart of battlefield has always been. The campaign while not super, gets the job done as being a bonus to the thick of the content that is mutiplayer. There is also a Co-op mode that is quite a lot of fun when done with a partner online. Overall this game, to me, has lived up to the extensive hype placed upon itself over the years. 10/10 for sure!… Expand
  15. BombatPlayer
    Nov 9, 2011
    4
    This game has been rushed and butched. They lowered the treshold for casual player and now it no longer feels like a true BF2 sequel. More like BC3, but worst... A lot of bugs and glitches. Their mouse input code is flawed. This is pretty bad for a FPS. The art direction is really annoying: High contrast everywhere and blue tint. Lack of colours. DICE lied to their customers about manyThis game has been rushed and butched. They lowered the treshold for casual player and now it no longer feels like a true BF2 sequel. More like BC3, but worst... A lot of bugs and glitches. Their mouse input code is flawed. This is pretty bad for a FPS. The art direction is really annoying: High contrast everywhere and blue tint. Lack of colours. DICE lied to their customers about many things. They dont care anymore, they just pretend to care. They made a game to make money by reaching COD community but they lost their roots by doing that. VERY sad... R.I.P. Battlefield series.… Expand
  16. TheYeIIowDucK
    Nov 9, 2011
    6
    Overall, to put it in short, Battlefield 3 is a well-done and well-polished game. Its multiplayer is a very solid experience, and for the most part it is the better of the two major FPS releases this year (Battlefield 3 and, obviously, Modern Warfare 3) in the long term.

    Its singleplayer, on the other hand, is a great example of the modern rail shooter: The player is forced into a certain    Overall, to put it in short, Battlefield 3 is a well-done and well-polished game. Its multiplayer is a very solid experience, and for the most part it is the better of the two major FPS releases this year (Battlefield 3 and, obviously, Modern Warfare 3) in the long term.

    Its singleplayer, on the other hand, is a great example of the modern rail shooter: The player is forced into a certain sequence of scripted events hand-crafted by the development studio while running from one scripted event to the next to little to no free choice in where you go, when you get there and what do you do once you're there.

    On top of that, as polished the game is, it doesn't introduce anything new to the gaming world. Not a single element of its gameplay, both singleplayer and multiplayer, wasn't seen in any other video game. In fact, I suspect that if it wasn't for the hype and brandname, Battlefield 3 would have been labeled as "generic" and "bland".

    In short: Multiplayer's good, singleplayer's bad, entire game is rather stale.    … Expand
  17. tropolek
    Nov 9, 2011
    6
    well just bought CODMW3 coz liking both games but Im very disappointed but BF3 sucks as well ,they have to fix all **** asap,cant play ,I got a gtx 580 and a new driver but game looks awful,crashing very often,bloody origin doesnt work properly.WTF,Dice.fix it bastards.
  18. Darkvader75
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    There are some odities to this game that try and help the experiance along at the cost of realism. The "flashlight" style lens flare on any scope above 4x magnification is horrendously obvious to locate. The underslung flashlight and redlaser blinding you in broad daylight outside is just rediculous. However these features make the gameplay in multiplayer more interesting. RediculousThere are some odities to this game that try and help the experiance along at the cost of realism. The "flashlight" style lens flare on any scope above 4x magnification is horrendously obvious to locate. The underslung flashlight and redlaser blinding you in broad daylight outside is just rediculous. However these features make the gameplay in multiplayer more interesting. Rediculous it might be, but fun and enjoyable at the same time. The graphics are amazing. Nvidia and AMD are both working on getting better driver performance still, but they are almost there. Having a friend come over with COD MW3 and looking at how bad it looks on my system at max settings next to BF3 just blew his mind. He was like but COD was supposed to look amazing. Their CEO of product development guaranteed it, but he lied.… Expand
  19. PriceofShadows
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    Art director should be fired.Game is way overhyped.

    - burn out contrast/bloom/hdr and no way to town it down , it hurts yours eyes and its impossible to spot enemies which look most of the time like background (way to dark uniforms) or like your teammates, people shot you out of nowhere, you need eagle eyesight to spot them - blinding lights from sun - stupid lensflare, blinding lights    Art director should be fired.Game is way overhyped.

    - burn out contrast/bloom/hdr and no way to town it down , it hurts yours eyes and its impossible to spot enemies which look most of the time like background (way to dark uniforms) or like your teammates, people shot you out of nowhere, you need eagle eyesight to spot them
    - blinding lights from sun - stupid lensflare, blinding lights from flashlights, lasers, even streetlights are too bright - very annoying and lame - most of maps is tiny with chokepoints, lighting is too dark or too bright
    - soldiers and vehicles move too fast - autohealing for vehicles,no cool down for repair tool which makes many vehicles undestructable
    - recon useless - no camouflage for recon, silly scope flare giving your position away
    - ugly gray/bluish color cast on some maps - env. not as destructive as in BC2 !
    - noisy, too much bang-bang, at the same time you cant hear footsteps of enemies Most of maps are tiny, graphics is not gameplay friendly (contrast bloom hdr way over the top) and hurts your gameplay and eyes, difficult to spot enemies because of too much contrast and and too dark shadows.I was big BF series fan owned BF2,BF2142,BFBC2 but BF3 totally sucks, tiny maps make you feel you play Unreal Tournment and not battlefield. Disappointment of the year :( I suggest you stay with BC2 its much better game.    … Expand
  20. Selarne
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Played the beta for the game, and have been playing the game since release. I haven't yet started the SP (saving that for a rainy day/a day without internet), but the multiplayer is fantastic. The customisation availiable is astonishing and enables a massive range of builds over four different "classes". The graphics are fantastic if you have a good computer (mine isn't top of the rangePlayed the beta for the game, and have been playing the game since release. I haven't yet started the SP (saving that for a rainy day/a day without internet), but the multiplayer is fantastic. The customisation availiable is astonishing and enables a massive range of builds over four different "classes". The graphics are fantastic if you have a good computer (mine isn't top of the range but still runs on high/ultra without a problem). The actual gameplay is great, from conquest to rush and even team deathmatch there are plenty of game types to keep you interested. What sets this game apart from other FPS is you actually feel like you're on a battlefield.… Expand
  21. xmtalley
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Yeah battle log sucks, yeah it has bugs, yeah it pisses me off when I randomly crash to desktop, BUT, this still beats that MW2.5 crap and it's still hella fun. Once they fix all of the things that are wrong and nerf the super nova it will be great.
  22. dooder
    Nov 9, 2011
    9
    I love this game. After spending two days on MW3 for XBox I have grown much more appreciative of BF3. The graphics and sound give this game at least a 5. The MP is awesome and I think brings a good mix of ideas from BF2 and BFBC2. If you're worried about vehicles, don't worry, there are plenty to go around (Even on 64 player maps). The single player campaign is the only downside toI love this game. After spending two days on MW3 for XBox I have grown much more appreciative of BF3. The graphics and sound give this game at least a 5. The MP is awesome and I think brings a good mix of ideas from BF2 and BFBC2. If you're worried about vehicles, don't worry, there are plenty to go around (Even on 64 player maps). The single player campaign is the only downside to this game, while pretty it just didn't do anything for me. I would give a 10 but the single player drops her to a 9.… Expand
  23. rocknew16
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Incredilble, this is a best shooter of thi year. the singler player could be more longer, but the multiplayes is the fantasti point of this game!!!!!!
  24. gMcizzLe
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Battlefield 3 is incredible innovation. It may not be as polished as MW3 but you have to realize that in just a few years, DICE has made a cutting edge dx11-native engine from scratch along with a deep multiplayer game with endless replayability - that is quite an achievement. Lets compare MW3 - Same engine, reused textures, reused sounds, and 1 maybe 2 new game modes in two yearsBattlefield 3 is incredible innovation. It may not be as polished as MW3 but you have to realize that in just a few years, DICE has made a cutting edge dx11-native engine from scratch along with a deep multiplayer game with endless replayability - that is quite an achievement. Lets compare MW3 - Same engine, reused textures, reused sounds, and 1 maybe 2 new game modes in two years development. It makes me laugh even comparing these two, they aren't even in the same universe. I pre-ordered both BF3 and MW3, and as I was playing BF3 in the week prior to MW3 I was wondering how the two would compare. Well, lets just say going from BF3 to MW3 is like going back in time 5 years. The only disappointing thing in BF3 is the single player, which is very generic and not as good as MW3, but BF has always been a multiplayer game so I see single player as a throw in. I would give BF3 a 9.5/10 overall, but I will give it a 10 here to offset all the morons who have… Expand
  25. Magikhat
    Nov 9, 2011
    8
    Fun game with some problems.
    Pros: 1. Okay single player. Jet mission puts you as a co-pilot.. fun to see that point of view
    2. Graphics are really good 3. Multiplayer is fun Cons 1. Random Spawn is very annoying when you spawn right next to enemies every minute. 2. Some noobs sit at spawn points and kill you the second you deploy 3. Flashlights too bright 4. Deploy button does not work    Fun game with some problems.
    Pros: 1. Okay single player. Jet mission puts you as a co-pilot.. fun to see that point of view
    2. Graphics are really good
    3. Multiplayer is fun

    Cons
    1. Random Spawn is very annoying when you spawn right next to enemies every minute.
    2. Some noobs sit at spawn points and kill you the second you deploy
    3. Flashlights too bright
    4. Deploy button does not work sometimes in muiltiplayer. You hit the deploy button about 100 times and then it finally goes
    5. Cannot change teams, cannot customize character while you wait for the next round to load
    6. Annoying that every weapon comes with 0 accessories and you have to fight with the crappy weapon for a long time to unlock sights ,etc
    7. Takes forever to unlock a gun that can kill someone quickly
    8. Some maps are too small for team death match
    9. Some of the maps suck

    I think that kills should pay more than 100 points

    EA

    FIX SOME OF THESE PROBLEMS PLEASE.. Make a great game even better
    Cannot wait to play back to karkland.. looks like so much old time fun    … Expand
  26. elfelixg
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Awesome game, single player is average or above, but the multiplayer of this game shines like none other. Love the multiplayer and the versatility of the maps. Well conceived warfare, intense firefights, huge maps, tons of players on one map. What is not to like?
  27. bmxjumperc
    Nov 9, 2011
    4
    The singleplayer is unfinished (has a lot of bugs) wait for a year after release hopefully this game will have a patch. I've seen NPCs shooting without the gun geometry in their hands, NPCs walking through metal fences, the worst problem is that your squad NPCs takes cover in the exact perfect place that you need to take cover to progress through the scene and you can't move them (they'reThe singleplayer is unfinished (has a lot of bugs) wait for a year after release hopefully this game will have a patch. I've seen NPCs shooting without the gun geometry in their hands, NPCs walking through metal fences, the worst problem is that your squad NPCs takes cover in the exact perfect place that you need to take cover to progress through the scene and you can't move them (they're pieces of brick video geomotry) even worse whenever they have a path to follow they don't go around you they just push your avatar out of the way, it's the most embarrassing video game story to follow I've ever seen in a game of this generation with all of the spectacular visuals going on around you you can't navigate around your squad and they can't navigate around you. When you see your squad member running right at you then just continue the running animation right in your face as your avatar pushes out of the way you'll know what I mean.

    On the other hand if battlefield war is what you want then the multiplayer is inexplicabaly incredible, the best capture the flag that you can get right on your computer. Nothing like Battlefield: Bad Company 2 it has a completely different flowy feel to it. There's nothing like seeing a squad run across a road you're guarding waiting for cover from your squad knowing they're real people on the other side of the computer and if they see you it's completely unpredictable what any of them might do.    … Expand
  28. figgehn
    Nov 9, 2011
    9
    Singleplayer was a bit booring, but bought it for the Multiplayer. Awsome game! The maps all look and feel diffrent, and when using a diffrent mode, you get all whole new experience playing the same map.
  29. Fuby
    Nov 9, 2011
    8
    I must say BF3 has come through with a very good update from BF2.. The first Campaign game I enjoyed without feeling a repetitive play time although a bit short. Online multiplayer has some choke point maps but overall a very well executed game. My only complaint is installation with Active X plugins and way to many stats that will be exploited and ruined. Graphics are amazing and onlineI must say BF3 has come through with a very good update from BF2.. The first Campaign game I enjoyed without feeling a repetitive play time although a bit short. Online multiplayer has some choke point maps but overall a very well executed game. My only complaint is installation with Active X plugins and way to many stats that will be exploited and ruined. Graphics are amazing and online seems true to pings. The flying machines could be refined a bit for a better feel of flight. Alot of the statics in the game you have seen before but overall, the 2nd best FPS game out there at the moment. Best in class for modern warfare.… Expand
  30. Avidcold_Jackle
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Best FPS out right now. Great multiplayer and awesome single player. Co-op is beast too, but needs more missions............................................................................................................................................................................................................
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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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