Battlefield 3

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7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 5642 Ratings

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  1. Jodokus
    Oct 26, 2011
    10
    This definetly is the best online FPS I´ve ever played! Awesome graphics and even more awesome gameplay! Of course the single player is not as good as the multiplayer part of the game, but it isn´t bad though. Definetly worth buying!!
  2. Powderkeg40
    Oct 26, 2011
    4
    Visually this game is a 10 but the game play is a step backwards. 99% of people buy Battlefield for the multi-player so I won't even bother with the fail that is single player. Commander? Gone
    Squads remain in the game but are limited to 4 players and all the functionality from before is simply gone. Want to play with 1 or multiple other friends, on the same team, in the same squad?    Visually this game is a 10 but the game play is a step backwards. 99% of people buy Battlefield for the multi-player so I won't even bother with the fail that is single player. Commander? Gone
    Squads remain in the game but are limited to 4 players and all the functionality from before is simply gone. Want to play with 1 or multiple other friends, on the same team, in the same squad? Good luck with that. You can't join the squad of your choice. You can't join a friends squad and they can't join you. You must rely on luck to get in the same squad. In its current state BF3 seems to be designed for the MW2 crowd and they lost their identity in the process.
    To top it off you have to launch the game through a 3rd party web browser. Whiskey Tango Foxtrot is that all about?
    BF3 has potential but they need to fix the teamwork features of the game. Every previous battlefield title surpasses BF3 in the team play department.    … Expand
  3. Mojawk
    Oct 26, 2011
    10
    The best is yet to come. For about 3 years now whenever I get a new CoD / BF shooter. I hit up the multi-player. Who cares about single player. What I want is a team based game. CoD has failed to deliver this now for a good few years. BF3 delivers, yes it has some glitches, yes it needs some improvements but I'm confident they will come. Everything about the game is awesome, the maps, theThe best is yet to come. For about 3 years now whenever I get a new CoD / BF shooter. I hit up the multi-player. Who cares about single player. What I want is a team based game. CoD has failed to deliver this now for a good few years. BF3 delivers, yes it has some glitches, yes it needs some improvements but I'm confident they will come. Everything about the game is awesome, the maps, the graphics, the classes, the game play. A++ for effort and initiative in a stale genre.… Expand
  4. ViperZeth
    Oct 26, 2011
    8
    Im usually into COD, but I am glad I bought this game. I found the single player lacking some stuff but the multiplayer made me stay and keep playing Battlefield 3. The vehicles and variety in the multiplayer is really awesome, the battles may take quite a while, but you will never get bored of the time you spend on it.
    A big 8 for this game.
  5. CenturionV
    Oct 26, 2011
    9
    Amazing graphic and awesome multiplayer. From a huge fan of Battlefield Bad Company 2, this is exactly what I was looking for, improves on BFBC2 in every single way. Single player is more of a mildly entertaining diversion, though still fairly on par with what you would expect from the story and gameplay of any of the recent Call of Duty games. Its in the multiplayer that really shines andAmazing graphic and awesome multiplayer. From a huge fan of Battlefield Bad Company 2, this is exactly what I was looking for, improves on BFBC2 in every single way. Single player is more of a mildly entertaining diversion, though still fairly on par with what you would expect from the story and gameplay of any of the recent Call of Duty games. Its in the multiplayer that really shines and that I will be playing for quite a while to come. MW3 will have to be amazing to even try and compete with the multiplayer of BF3.… Expand
  6. Left4Deadpplsux
    Oct 26, 2011
    8
    The user score for this game is going to be skewed by fanboys from both sides of the fence. You'll have Battlefield fanboys giving it an instant 10 while CoD fanboys will give it a 0 as if this were the BEST game ever to some and WORST game ever to others. The fact is it's neither, it's definitely not the best game ever with a singleplayer that's boring and forgettable after the first fewThe user score for this game is going to be skewed by fanboys from both sides of the fence. You'll have Battlefield fanboys giving it an instant 10 while CoD fanboys will give it a 0 as if this were the BEST game ever to some and WORST game ever to others. The fact is it's neither, it's definitely not the best game ever with a singleplayer that's boring and forgettable after the first few missions (but then again, I was more itching to play multiplayer) and even the multiplayer had a few hiccups on day one with the occasional rubberband lag popping up here and there. However to say this game is so bad it deserved a ZERO, you either have to hate first person shooters or be a complete CoD fanboy. This is why user ratings are becoming useless especially since those 0 scores only encouraging Battlefield fanboys to instantly put a 10 to "balance" the score out. //////////////// As for my score of 8, I took a point away because the singleplayer was weak and the online multiplayer despite a alpha, beta, and launches in the past with the same rubberband lag still had issues on day one. Another point was lost because the destruction actually feels a step back from Bad Company 2 and overall this game actually feels more like a sequel to that game instead of a a true sequel to Battlefield 2.… Expand
  7. drowsy77
    Oct 26, 2011
    10
    I don't get the hate for the single player campaign. It's the best in the series and I really enjoy it! The graphics are jaw-dropping amazing. I can't count the times I got shot because I stood by admiring the scenery while some PLR dude shooting me at his leisure.. Also, the jet mission is for me, one of the best 15-20 minutes ever in PC gaming.
    Sure the plot is kinda cheesy and at part    I don't get the hate for the single player campaign. It's the best in the series and I really enjoy it! The graphics are jaw-dropping amazing. I can't count the times I got shot because I stood by admiring the scenery while some PLR dude shooting me at his leisure.. Also, the jet mission is for me, one of the best 15-20 minutes ever in PC gaming.
    Sure the plot is kinda cheesy and at part plain ridiculous (using a sniper rifle to shoot out lights in a parking area just for a heli drop wtf?) but so is practically every other modern shooter I played (yes, COD included!).
    Multiplayer is awesome. Only begun to scratch the surface of it. I kinda like the new Battlelog system. Much faster then the old in-game server browser of BC2. All of the bugs in the beta are gone from what I've seen, but there are some quirks that are native to all DICE games. Still, the game is remarkably polished. I judge a game by the fun I have playing it and with BF3 awesome graphics and multiplayer experience, it's a no brainer.    … Expand
  8. erknel
    Oct 26, 2011
    10
    Lucky enough to have watched this game grow from a so-so alpha to a very fun beta to a near perfect finished game. For me this is a very worthy addition to the (IMHO) awesome Battelfield universe - been there since BF1942 and enjoyed every new take on the promise of "big battles, big maps, vehicles and infantry combined, team work and strategy". For me BFBC2 on PC was a 10 game (afterLucky enough to have watched this game grow from a so-so alpha to a very fun beta to a near perfect finished game. For me this is a very worthy addition to the (IMHO) awesome Battelfield universe - been there since BF1942 and enjoyed every new take on the promise of "big battles, big maps, vehicles and infantry combined, team work and strategy". For me BFBC2 on PC was a 10 game (after patches) and this is the same - but with more of a BF2 feel if you (as I prefer to do) go 64 player conquest maps. Oh ... and looks simply amazing on my GTX580 rig. And for the record - I like Battlelog. I normally join one server per 2 to 3 hour session so dont ever run up against the "expense" of swapping servers - so for me Battlelog is all goodness - allowing me to decide when to play, with who to play and where to play without firing up the game.… Expand
  9. smk123
    Oct 26, 2011
    0
    I might give the game another chance some day if it ever goes on steam, but the fact you HAVE to use EA's Origin is simply not worth it, I've had nothing but bad experiences with it since its launch day, how are EA doing digital distribution so wrong? I'd give the game a 6 or 7 out of 10 if it didn't require Origin, being honest I think the game is over-hyped and is an incredibly average shooter.
  10. eeddas
    Oct 26, 2011
    0
    sp is pathetic
    mp with high contrast,constant screen shakes,headbob,blue filter etc. you cant even play without a headache
    animations are ugly guns look bad sound is bad bolt snipers feel like toy guns there is glare even inside the scope small fov when scoping gliches,bugs game crashing all the time no in game menu no ping in the game no blood and gore etc. do your self a favor and save    sp is pathetic
    mp with high contrast,constant screen shakes,headbob,blue filter etc. you cant even play without a headache

    animations are ugly
    guns look bad
    sound is bad
    bolt snipers feel like toy guns
    there is glare even inside the scope
    small fov when scoping
    gliches,bugs
    game crashing all the time
    no in game menu
    no ping in the game
    no blood and gore etc.

    do your self a favor and save your money    … Expand
  11. Emiraly
    Oct 26, 2011
    3
    The game's single-player is more linear, glitcher and worse than any CoD game, which is saying ALOT. Being a hardcore fan of BF2, BF2142, and BFP4F, I found the multi-player extremely unsatisfying with less UI features than 5-6 year old videogames, EA Origin, missing classes, really mediocre MoH 2010 gunplay, and glitched vehicle combat. I uninstalled it after 10 hours in Open Beta and theThe game's single-player is more linear, glitcher and worse than any CoD game, which is saying ALOT. Being a hardcore fan of BF2, BF2142, and BFP4F, I found the multi-player extremely unsatisfying with less UI features than 5-6 year old videogames, EA Origin, missing classes, really mediocre MoH 2010 gunplay, and glitched vehicle combat. I uninstalled it after 10 hours in Open Beta and the full game is just as disappointing. [[[Whats sad is EA forced reviewers not to release negative reviews until after the game's release week.]]]… Expand
  12. AlexeyxDD
    Oct 26, 2011
    10
    The greatest Battlefield ever! Graphics are awesome. U can hardly find better. Even rage sucks. Im not talking about CoD MW2 or Black ops=) Battlefield has always been a game with great multi player, but single player in BF 3 is really thrilling and exiting
  13. shaun37
    Oct 26, 2011
    10
    Incredible amount of fun due to the 64 player games, many-MANY unlocks and well balanced weapons. Graphics are outstanding even on mediocre PCs and the best ambient and weapon sounds you have ever heard in a shooter, or probably any game in general. I do recommend playing with someone you know for maximum enjoyment as the community is still messing about lone wolf style for now, but don'tIncredible amount of fun due to the 64 player games, many-MANY unlocks and well balanced weapons. Graphics are outstanding even on mediocre PCs and the best ambient and weapon sounds you have ever heard in a shooter, or probably any game in general. I do recommend playing with someone you know for maximum enjoyment as the community is still messing about lone wolf style for now, but don't worry -once they find their feet teamwork will be in full swing. Even if you're looking for CoD style run and gun, TDM 24 player maps (no vehicles) will satisfy you until you deside to move on to the main modes.

    N.B. Don't pay attention to the trolls, very few of the lower scores are actually valid and I suggest you look at their post history to see how new their accounts are.    … Expand
  14. GarySpeaksTruth
    Oct 26, 2011
    10
    Omg! it is a beautiful game! I mean sure it has its glitches/lags but it is expected as many people are playing this game and no game is perfect at release. Takes time to make it better not perfect because no game is perfect... And you nerds who giving it red scores because of lag and glitches, most of the time its from your **** PCs... GO UPGRADE IT. this game at least deserves 8.0Omg! it is a beautiful game! I mean sure it has its glitches/lags but it is expected as many people are playing this game and no game is perfect at release. Takes time to make it better not perfect because no game is perfect... And you nerds who giving it red scores because of lag and glitches, most of the time its from your **** PCs... GO UPGRADE IT. this game at least deserves 8.0 or better, come on people raise the bar!!… Expand
  15. MidgetmaniaRIP
    Oct 26, 2011
    10
    It sickens me how many give this 0-7 because they are CoD fans or because they suck at the game. This is truly an innovation for FPS renowned. The low scores from jealous CoD fans must be because they're 1) jealous, 2) bad at the game, 3) angry that it's been more positively received than MW2 or BO.
    Please, to make it fair, if you like BF3 mostly, don't skip on points, give it a 10 to make    It sickens me how many give this 0-7 because they are CoD fans or because they suck at the game. This is truly an innovation for FPS renowned. The low scores from jealous CoD fans must be because they're 1) jealous, 2) bad at the game, 3) angry that it's been more positively received than MW2 or BO.
    Please, to make it fair, if you like BF3 mostly, don't skip on points, give it a 10 to make up for unfair CoD critics.    … Expand
  16. games4evar
    Oct 26, 2011
    8
    This game features two modes, single player and multiplayer, both of which are enjoyable, it has to be said though, that the single player, and both feature dynamic destruction, and therefore provides a rather unique experience, in having to work your way, through different obstacles, by thought and not sheer force. The single player experience does however fell disjointed, and overallThis game features two modes, single player and multiplayer, both of which are enjoyable, it has to be said though, that the single player, and both feature dynamic destruction, and therefore provides a rather unique experience, in having to work your way, through different obstacles, by thought and not sheer force. The single player experience does however fell disjointed, and overall borrows elements from many other shooters, this gen. The multiplayer is a different story, and as such provides an unparalleled experience in multiplayer engagements (PC version) I have left out features such as origin, and battlelog out, as they'll be patched, for smoother integration. The Graphics in this game are phenomenal, as long as you've got a gaming PC, and not an Xbox 360.… Expand
  17. Sepoquro
    Oct 26, 2011
    0
    This game is sadly very terrible, despite all the hype it had been receiving. The campaign is short and unsatisfying, but then, the campaign have never been an important part of Battlefield. This might have been okay if the multiplayer was any good. The multiplayer is unbalanced and already there are several hacks for the PC version. Before unlocking flares or missiles, your jet has to beThis game is sadly very terrible, despite all the hype it had been receiving. The campaign is short and unsatisfying, but then, the campaign have never been an important part of Battlefield. This might have been okay if the multiplayer was any good. The multiplayer is unbalanced and already there are several hacks for the PC version. Before unlocking flares or missiles, your jet has to be shot down again and again. Defenders in Rush have a massive advantage. UMP overpowered still. In close-quarters snipers are also overpowered. RPGs also OP. Massive glitches and server problems despite beta testing. The destruction was barely improved. Graphics difference from BC2 was about from Halo 3 to ODST. It felt like the game could have been like Vietnam (an expansion pack for BC2), had it not have had a single player and co-op. The teamwork is horrible. I'm not sure if it is right to blame DICE, though, because teamwork is based on the players instead of the game. The developer can only encourage/discourage it. And I feel like it was discouraged (from BC2 anyway). Battlelog a massive annoyance. It has many problems (for example half the time I can't even join a game). The game crashes/freezes once in 15 minutes. Be advised that I have an all-purpose entertainment computer that should be able to run the game without any problems according to the minimum requirements. Being a Battlefield fan all the way back from 1942, I am massively disappointed.… Expand
  18. Sektion
    Oct 26, 2011
    9
    OK guys everyone is all about the hate for origin and battlelog and I can understand this because its new and its different and yes its a little buggy. I myself am a little put off by it, but remember this. what did everyone say when steam first came to our gaming lives? what did the reviews say for the first valve games launched on steam? It was an outcry of hatred from half-life andOK guys everyone is all about the hate for origin and battlelog and I can understand this because its new and its different and yes its a little buggy. I myself am a little put off by it, but remember this. what did everyone say when steam first came to our gaming lives? what did the reviews say for the first valve games launched on steam? It was an outcry of hatred from half-life and counter-strike players. But now steam has worked out many bugs and improved and many people have come to like it. So much that they are complaining that BF3 is not being launched on steam. I think some competition in the online gaming distribution platform world might eventually bring some good things to us gamers. So lets rate the game for the game itself! damn good fun -1 for single player that could have had more however i still enjoyed it and like most am mainly focused on the amazing Multi!! Highly recommended.… Expand
  19. akrasul
    Oct 26, 2011
    10
    Great game... Don't know why some people are giving it a low scores... Most probably these are COD fans. Haters are always going to put this game down. Play it for yourself to discover the true beauty of Battlefield 3
  20. Cyberzone2
    Oct 26, 2011
    0
    This is not a true sequel to bf2 at all

    Lack of teamwork Small map Squad management broken Common rose is garbage and broken No VoIP Battle log is **** Origin is **** Vehicles were underpowered Jets are slow and always die by stingers Stingers weapon is overpowered and stupid Motar is overpowered and seriously ???? Unlimited weapons Horrible net code Scope glint Contrast are way to    This is not a true sequel to bf2 at all

    Lack of teamwork
    Small map
    Squad management broken
    Common rose is garbage and broken
    No VoIP Battle log is ****
    Origin is ****
    Vehicles were underpowered
    Jets are slow and always die by stingers
    Stingers weapon is overpowered and stupid
    Motar is overpowered and seriously ???? Unlimited weapons
    Horrible net code Scope glint
    Contrast are way to high....

    Horrible game and should not name "battlefield 3" because it's not a true sequel to bf2

    Largest map my ass...    … Expand
  21. Ravenblah
    Oct 26, 2011
    1
    Poor game and not anything like BF2, on PC it's a console port in gameplay terms, no in game ping, no in game VOIP, crap aircraft mechanics, crap squad management where you can't create a squad without going through some **** commo-rose is a joke, maps are a joke with clustered flags, it's like playing COD on a big map. Aircraft/ vehicle controls are shockingly bad and feel like they justPoor game and not anything like BF2, on PC it's a console port in gameplay terms, no in game ping, no in game VOIP, crap aircraft mechanics, crap squad management where you can't create a squad without going through some **** commo-rose is a joke, maps are a joke with clustered flags, it's like playing COD on a big map. Aircraft/ vehicle controls are shockingly bad and feel like they just imported the xbox 360 system. On top of that there are way to many bugs to list, poor hit reg because of the broken ass netcode that lets cheats rule the server because of the client side hit detection. In summary BF3 is nothing more than Bad Company 2.5 but not as fun as even BC2 and not a patch on BF2. Fans of BF2/2142 stay away, find something enjoyable to play, leave this **** to the COD generation, those that appreciate teamplay and proper vehicle combat on proper big maps will have to look elsewhere.… Expand
  22. TheGenuineBuzz
    Oct 26, 2011
    9
    *spoiler free reviews*

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

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

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

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

    2.5/3

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

    2.5/3

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

    1/1

    TOTAL: 9/10    … Expand
  23. Lost
    Oct 26, 2011
    10
    okay this is bugging me that people are rating a game with out even playing it. an example of this is "thinktankak
    1
    Meh, i think they made a big mistake releasing this game on origin, I'm voting on a game i don't actually own for the reason that i don't support using origin. Does that make my vote invalid? Maybe yes maybe no.. It gets a big fat zero for failing the first test of game    okay this is bugging me that people are rating a game with out even playing it. an example of this is "thinktankak
    1
    Meh, i think they made a big mistake releasing this game on origin, I'm voting on a game i don't actually own for the reason that i don't support using origin. Does that make my vote invalid? Maybe yes maybe no.. It gets a big fat zero for failing the first test of game exposure."

    mate don't vote on a game you haven't played...... this is an outstanding game get it if you haven't yet.    … Expand
  24. CleverUsername8
    Oct 26, 2011
    9
    I love the multiplayer, which is a biggest reason i bought the game. my only peeves are that the game interface is on a website and the game doesn't run as smoothly as BFBC2. the single player has some great missions, but it has a lot of glitches. the multiplayer is phenomenal, if there was an FPS to own on PC this game was it. it might now be the best game in the world, but atleast it'sI love the multiplayer, which is a biggest reason i bought the game. my only peeves are that the game interface is on a website and the game doesn't run as smoothly as BFBC2. the single player has some great missions, but it has a lot of glitches. the multiplayer is phenomenal, if there was an FPS to own on PC this game was it. it might now be the best game in the world, but atleast it's better than Modern Warfare 3 on PC that is. on console i might give the prize to MW3… Expand
  25. ultima-ratios
    Oct 25, 2011
    9
    Great game. Enough said but the one thing i dont rate it perfect on is the single player its awesome but it is a little linear either way i love it and the coop is sweet
  26. Restart
    Oct 25, 2011
    0
    The single players, really contains crappy missions. Nothing really, no interesting story, no time and value put into it. I would have way more recommended it if the developers really forgot about the single player and just focused on the multiplayer part, and now they didn't it filled with bugs and glitches which then you get excuses that it's a beta or an alpha.
  27. EkimGib
    Oct 25, 2011
    6
    I thought I would like this game when I bought it about 4 hours ago. With all the hype and videos around the game I thought I might at least have some kind of fun playing the game. Sadly I was absolutely wrong. I haven't even had this game for even half of a half a day and I already listed it on Ebay. I bought it for PS3 so maybe PC may differ but the PS3 version is just plain ugly. II thought I would like this game when I bought it about 4 hours ago. With all the hype and videos around the game I thought I might at least have some kind of fun playing the game. Sadly I was absolutely wrong. I haven't even had this game for even half of a half a day and I already listed it on Ebay. I bought it for PS3 so maybe PC may differ but the PS3 version is just plain ugly. I assumed that the game wouldn't look quite like the trailer but the presentation just killed my interest. I've been shooting at russians/terrorists in just about every shooter in the last 10 years, I didn't need to do it again. I tried the multiplayer but even that couldn't hold me very long. I played about 2-3 matches before I realized it was not much better than the beta. I'm no CoD fanboy but I do have to say at least I had fun playing it, this game not so much. Not that I will be buying MW3 anytime soon. I'm boycotting this genre, and buying all my games used from now on. Biggest waste of $60 I could think of.… Expand
  28. Crismodin
    Oct 25, 2011
    4
    If you were expecting a classic great menu system for the game good luck because there isn't one and the real disappointing thing about BF3 is you are forced to run the game through EA's Origin - Not standalone and not through STEAM - EA really dropped the ball on forcing all of its customers to run this through a beta version of a E-Game hosting service... Not to mention the menu-systemIf you were expecting a classic great menu system for the game good luck because there isn't one and the real disappointing thing about BF3 is you are forced to run the game through EA's Origin - Not standalone and not through STEAM - EA really dropped the ball on forcing all of its customers to run this through a beta version of a E-Game hosting service... Not to mention the menu-system for the game is all based online which makes you feel like you really got ripped off because it looks cheap trust me the only thing nice about it is Battlelog which is kinda cool but it's EA's way of saying here run Origin or Don't play the game.

    This is an OK game as it sits for the time being but yet it deserves a 40% rating due to several issues right now - First being that EA has released a game that has many graphical, gameplay, multiplayer, map, vehicle issues for instance green-flickers and being able to glitch through maps on multiplayer its nowhere near as smooth as it was shown in the previews that im sure everyone has seen. Granted it is a new game but the vehicle issues and the unrealistic nature of Battlefield 3 due to vehicles not producing realistic amounts of destruction and damage really hurt this titles reputation.

    To best describe Battlefield 3 would be a cross between Homefront and Modern Warfare 2 - Homefront being due to the graphical and sketchy gameplay and Modern Warfare 2 due to BF3 trying to cut in on some profits from MW3 which currently sits at a total loss to people who have bought this game (and yes I bought the limited edition BF3). I bought 2x EVGA GTX-580 SC cards specifically for this game and yet the texture draws and polished look this game should have isn't there and not to mention the annoying lag on multiplayer games that are supposedly low-ping.

    It has potential to be an awesome game but as it sits currently I wouldn't invest in it until it at least drops $20-30 or they fix hundreds of bugs and errors. Well that's all I have to say hope you found this somewhat useful.    … Expand
  29. RRay
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    BF3 manages to provide some of the most enjoyable, awe-inspiring gameplay I have encountered in my 20-odd years of gaming. The single player campaign is a solid, fun game in it's own right; however all of the Battlefield franchise titles have centred around multiplayer, and (with that in mind) BF3 raises the bar and then some.
    BF3 MP plays every bit as fast and frantic as the trailers    BF3 manages to provide some of the most enjoyable, awe-inspiring gameplay I have encountered in my 20-odd years of gaming. The single player campaign is a solid, fun game in it's own right; however all of the Battlefield franchise titles have centred around multiplayer, and (with that in mind) BF3 raises the bar and then some.
    BF3 MP plays every bit as fast and frantic as the trailers would have you believe, and is graphically and aurally light years ahead of any other FPS on the market (or, indeed, the radar). Explosions, weapon recoil, smoke and supression effects (to name a few factors) all have a definite impact on the player, all down to developer DICE's much-vaunted 'Frostbite 2' game engine (which definitely lives up to the hype!)
    BF3 won't be for everyone, though. The vehicle gameplay and the importance of teamwork may alienate some gamers more comfortable with straight-ahead, run n' gun twitch shooters.
    Most of the negative feedback I've witnessed has been on BF3 forums, and seems to centre around features missing from this Battlefield release that were present in older games: what most folk either don't realise or won't accept is that gaming has evolved from 2005. BF3 deserves to be judged on it's own merits, not on the 'sins' of it's proverbial fathers.
    If we can see and accept that gaming has evolved, and we look at this game objectively and fairly, then we have a new entity as the master race: Battlefield 3.    … Expand
  30. Liquidus
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    Ok real short simple here. 1st shut the hell up about the Aplha and Beta games they were test games and you got them for free. This game may have flaws but what does not have flaws nothing is every perfect you have to take it for what it is and just shut up/ I myself feel that this is by far the best FPS online I have every played I can not even bring myself to play MW anymore CoD is noOk real short simple here. 1st shut the hell up about the Aplha and Beta games they were test games and you got them for free. This game may have flaws but what does not have flaws nothing is every perfect you have to take it for what it is and just shut up/ I myself feel that this is by far the best FPS online I have every played I can not even bring myself to play MW anymore CoD is no longer going to be in my library it is all about BF .… 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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