Battlefield 3

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7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 5642 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 767 out of 5642
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  1. dylanland234
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Campaign was so so, but this ludicrously deep multiplayer had me tied by the noose. The realim, and smoothness running even on low settings, Battlelog is awesome. I love being able to have that much detail in a profile.
  2. coldcuts67
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Well worth the $60.

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

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

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

    Multiplayer is fun fun fun....Get this game if you're a fan of FPS shooters. The tactical realism coped with it's own "Battlefield" quirkiness really makes the gameplay unique. If you're looking for something besides a typical military shooter - get Battlefield 3.    … Expand
  3. zakhar
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Battlefield 3 is the best tactical shooter available for PC, hands down. In addition to the fluid and very entertaining team-based multiplayer of the whole Battlefield series, Battlefield 3 offers the new Frostbite 2 engine with awesome graphics and visual effects, improved network code and astonishing sounds, new huge maps with new vehicle types, new realistic weapons and the newBattlefield 3 is the best tactical shooter available for PC, hands down. In addition to the fluid and very entertaining team-based multiplayer of the whole Battlefield series, Battlefield 3 offers the new Frostbite 2 engine with awesome graphics and visual effects, improved network code and astonishing sounds, new huge maps with new vehicle types, new realistic weapons and the new Battlelog with a social aspect to it.… Expand
  4. ShiftNMove
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Easily the best game ever created of the FPS genre and I've never really been a fan of the battlefield series. This game is full of such dynamic content and allows you to experience something new every single time you enter the game. Has single player, co-op, and a bad ass multiplayer. Need I say more? This game is purely amazing and being able to view every minute detail of your stats isEasily the best game ever created of the FPS genre and I've never really been a fan of the battlefield series. This game is full of such dynamic content and allows you to experience something new every single time you enter the game. Has single player, co-op, and a bad ass multiplayer. Need I say more? This game is purely amazing and being able to view every minute detail of your stats is awesome. I also love the ability to continually unlock in game attachments for specific weapons and the ability to steal dog tags from other players. Did I mention the graphics and gameplay rock? Buy this game!… Expand
  5. ebeytin
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    great game single player amazing, multiplayer also amazing. so much better than the beta this is a great game and i think dice have really outdone themselves
  6. Allions
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Well Battlefield 3 is one of the best game i ever played. The campaign is short and not really interesting, but Battlefield 1942, Battlefiled 2, Battlefield 2142, Battlefiled 1943 have no campaign! But they're my favorites games! I'm a great fan of the saga and this BF3 is the most awesome multiplayer ever. After a week i have more than 40 hours of playtime in multiplayer... never happenedWell Battlefield 3 is one of the best game i ever played. The campaign is short and not really interesting, but Battlefield 1942, Battlefiled 2, Battlefield 2142, Battlefiled 1943 have no campaign! But they're my favorites games! I'm a great fan of the saga and this BF3 is the most awesome multiplayer ever. After a week i have more than 40 hours of playtime in multiplayer... never happened before! I registered metacrtitic only to vote this game. If they fix the little bugs and the battelog problems it would be the best fps ever created!… Expand
  7. Robert_Trolling
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Fantastic game. Addictive Multi player. There are a few bugs but there is a patch on the way. Worth buying on PC for the awesome 64 player battles and an awesome single player. Best game of 2011
  8. mins
    Nov 12, 2011
    10
    This is basically the FPS that gamers deserve to play. I loved playing games like Black Ops up until now; BF3 takes it to a whole new level. Firstly, graphics are stunning. Secondly, gameplay is great. Some great features, the movement and HUD is very nice. Teamwork aspects are also very well done, and all the game modes deliver well. Most importantly, once you start a game, youThis is basically the FPS that gamers deserve to play. I loved playing games like Black Ops up until now; BF3 takes it to a whole new level. Firstly, graphics are stunning. Secondly, gameplay is great. Some great features, the movement and HUD is very nice. Teamwork aspects are also very well done, and all the game modes deliver well. Most importantly, once you start a game, you actually feel like you're in a battle, rather than some virtual maze with people and guns. Sounds are very appealing too. Great game!… Expand
  9. NotKrankor
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Tout d'abord, je précise que je ne note ici QUE la partie multijoueur. Sachez, gentlemen, qu'un Battlefield est un jeu MULTIJOUEUR. Voilà. Point. On n'achète pas un Battlefield pour son solo. Si on veut du solo on achète le dernier Modern Nulfare et on reste dans son coin à faire des pâtés avec sonTout d'abord, je précise que je ne note ici QUE la partie multijoueur. Sachez, gentlemen, qu'un Battlefield est un jeu MULTIJOUEUR. Voilà. Point. On n'achète pas un Battlefield pour son solo. Si on veut du solo on achète le dernier Modern Nulfare et on reste dans son coin à faire des pâtés avec son petit seau en laissant les grands jouer entre eux.

    Fermons cette parenthèse.
    Battlefield 3, suite logique du 2 (les Bad Company étant des genres de spin-off plus ou moins officiels), est BANDANT. BANDANT. BAN-DANT. C'est sans aucun doute le meilleur de la série, et j'irais même jusqu'à balancer "le meilleur jeu multi depuis des années". Tous les mécanismes de la série Battlefield ont été revisités et améliorés. Tout est comme avant mais en mieux.

    La maniabilité est incroyable : les commandes sont simples et pourtant diablement poussées. Le système de progression incite à passer vos journées sur le jeu, à tel point que ça en devient indécent. L'ambiance est réaliste. Tout est dans le détail. Les graphismes (splendides !) envoient du pâté à la vitesse du son, et le son justement est tout bonnement hallucinant. Les balles sifflent, claquent, cratapètent, tactactactac, papapapapan, les roquettes sifflent à vos oreilles, les obus explosent, boum badaboumn les éclats impactent les murs, les maisons s'effondrent, les jeeps font vroum, les tanks tankent, les avions volent et font FIIIIIIOUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU, à    … Expand
  10. cygwin
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Awesome sp, some bugs and issues are still plaguing some ppl but they should get fixed overtime. If you played open beta and liked it, you will love final release.
  11. pepodmc
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    this game has great, great graphics, it´s a fun game, a good campaing , and there are a lot of things like animations and stages that are really , really good.....
  12. simulant
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Single player aside, this is the game i would take to the proverbial desert island if I could only bring one.

    It is, without question, the best multi-player FPS ever created.
  13. Xero82
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Mind blowing graphics, sound and game-play come together to create the best FPS to date. While Singleplayer and Co-op provide some great entertainment, it's the online Multiplayer is where Battlefield 3 comes alive. The feelings and experiences it generates is unrivalled, this is what gaming is all about! The diversity of maps, vehicles and weapons create unique situations every time youMind blowing graphics, sound and game-play come together to create the best FPS to date. While Singleplayer and Co-op provide some great entertainment, it's the online Multiplayer is where Battlefield 3 comes alive. The feelings and experiences it generates is unrivalled, this is what gaming is all about! The diversity of maps, vehicles and weapons create unique situations every time you play, keeping the game feeling fresh after over 100 hours of game-play time. Team-play and strategy also plays an important role in whether you win or lose. There is no mind-numbing 'run and gun' game-play to be found here.

    To reuse Battlefield 3's tagline, Battlefield truly is 'Above and Beyond the Call' in every respect.    … Expand
  14. user
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    The most beautiful game on the planet, it has very realistic engine and its a real warfare not like mw3, look at the graphics man its awesome, you can drive you can shoot you do what you want in this game, ea invest a lot of money in this game so that is the reason i support this game, activision mw3 uses old engine and old games sold for a price of new
  15. bjaronik
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    I just crashed a jet into a sniper who was spawn sniping.....................................................do I need to say more? Buy Battlefield 3!
  16. Kurze
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Think of the single player as a tutorial system and this game makes a lot more sense. Fundamentally Battlefield is always about the multiplayer, and this has a fantastic multiplayer system. Most of the criticism has to focus on the awful Origin, but blaming that on Battlefield would be like blaming Left 4 Dead on any issues Steam had.
  17. Destravus
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Best online experience I have ever had. Explosions, vehicles, adrenaline, destruction, jets and everything you expect from a battlefield game. This is a masterpiece, BEST SHOOTER OF THE YEAR!
  18. raed1996
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    DICE has just made one of the best online military shot em ups out. And, thanks to the revolutionary Frostbite 2 game engine, it is the prettiest way to do battle - as long as you play it on a PC rather than a console
  19. Zmaster
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Multilayer is amazing, the game has no bugs, runs perfectly and looks amazing. This game is the best game ever made and will be forever. You never get bored with the amount of ways to play on each map. This game deserves a 10000/10. If you don't have this game then you are a massive noob.
  20. Thechezz
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Wow! This game is just great! Everyone should give it a try, most of the mp maps are just brilliantly designed and are a ton of fun! With the new updates on origin there really isn't any downside to this game. :) Am currently putting alot of time Into this game and couldn't be any happier. Also, can't wait for back to karkand, that will be so awesome! See you on the battlefield!! :)
  21. 410MaXiMuS
    May 10, 2012
    10
    Battlefield vet here... been around since Battlefield 1942 and have played every single Battlefield since then, including the Bad Company series. Battlefield 3 is is simply amazing, 10 / 10. The fact that this game has 587 negative reviews is no surprise though.... this is a thinking mans shooter. This is not a run-n-gun cooridor shooter like COD. This game throws you into massiveBattlefield vet here... been around since Battlefield 1942 and have played every single Battlefield since then, including the Bad Company series. Battlefield 3 is is simply amazing, 10 / 10. The fact that this game has 587 negative reviews is no surprise though.... this is a thinking mans shooter. This is not a run-n-gun cooridor shooter like COD. This game throws you into massive environments and leaves it up to you to decide how to help your team win. You have to move from cover to cover and you have to work with your team.… Expand
  22. evilneil
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    BF3 is epic in every way, it combines what made BF2 the best PC game of all time and adds on that, with tons of new stuff, awesome maps, amazing graphics and sound, and that BF game play that we all love and bringing back 64 players the way it was meant to be played.. BF3 is the only military FPS you should drop a dollah on...
  23. gl7uc0m3
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    10/10. best multiplayer game. amazing graphics. singleplayer is pretty good, compared to call of duty mw 3 is the singleplayer is genius.
    beautiful enviroment, realistic sounds, 4 different kinds of multiplay games. bf3 is the real deal.
  24. iceburn91
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    THE BEST GAME EVER MADE!!!!!!!!!!!! SUPER SP AND MP SUPER ACTION!!! YOU REALLY FILL WAR!!!!

    MAC7421 FCK YE! Top notch graphics, beautiful enviroments, excellent and realistic sound effects. And a really superb, fun, action packed and strategy based gameplay with really good single player and co-op modes and just an awesome multiplayer mode with so much freedom of choice and tons of    THE BEST GAME EVER MADE!!!!!!!!!!!! SUPER SP AND MP SUPER ACTION!!! YOU REALLY FILL WAR!!!!

    MAC7421 FCK YE!
    Top notch graphics, beautiful enviroments, excellent and realistic sound effects. And a really superb, fun, action packed and strategy based gameplay with really good single player and co-op modes and just an awesome multiplayer mode with so much freedom of choice and tons of unlockables, make Battlefield 3 one of best first person shooters available in the market right now and makes it a must buy for any fan of the FPS genre.    … Expand
  25. zaekeon
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Innovative game, had a rough launch for some people...i haven't experienced any game breaking issues...free expansion with pre-order...can't beat that.

    Multiplayer is still the same great formula, with so many ways to customize how you play whether you are going by scopes, attachments, perks or simply choosing the game mode you want with the options you want, it's cool.
  26. Nibiru
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    Fantastic game! I love it. DICE did amazing with Battlefield 3 and there Frostbite engine. Call of duty MW3 cant even be compared to this. Battlefield 3 wins all hands downs. My uncle was in the Military and he said Battlefield war as close as war is in iraq and afganistan. My uncle and I love this game. Multiplayer and Singleplayer are great but the Multiplayer is my favorite withFantastic game! I love it. DICE did amazing with Battlefield 3 and there Frostbite engine. Call of duty MW3 cant even be compared to this. Battlefield 3 wins all hands downs. My uncle was in the Military and he said Battlefield war as close as war is in iraq and afganistan. My uncle and I love this game. Multiplayer and Singleplayer are great but the Multiplayer is my favorite with conquest. i cant wait for the back to karkand expansion… Expand
  27. redmoon24
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    This game is so worth it! new game, new engine, awesome graphics, realistic sounds, realistic recoil, lots of guns to unlock, attachments and equipment, explosions everywhere, destructible environment.. i mean what more could you ask for a fps shooter? if your hardware can run it, go play it! i love dice/ea for exerting effort to create a new engine and rewarding players with free DLC! iThis game is so worth it! new game, new engine, awesome graphics, realistic sounds, realistic recoil, lots of guns to unlock, attachments and equipment, explosions everywhere, destructible environment.. i mean what more could you ask for a fps shooter? if your hardware can run it, go play it! i love dice/ea for exerting effort to create a new engine and rewarding players with free DLC! i couldn't stop playing!… Expand
  28. Friar
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    This game has been worth the wait. I love the new Frostbite 2 engine. It is simply stunning. Amazing visuals and the destruction is AWESOME. Single player is fun, but does provide a challenge. Unfortunately its a shooter on rails, not free roaming, but who buys a Battlefield for SP anyways. Multi players is insane. Great squad based gameplay, well designed maps, overall its fun andThis game has been worth the wait. I love the new Frostbite 2 engine. It is simply stunning. Amazing visuals and the destruction is AWESOME. Single player is fun, but does provide a challenge. Unfortunately its a shooter on rails, not free roaming, but who buys a Battlefield for SP anyways. Multi players is insane. Great squad based gameplay, well designed maps, overall its fun and simply entertaining. Co-op is interesting. I had more fun in this than the single player. I was expecting just being able to go through the SP with a buddy, but Co-Op is it s own mini-series. Very interesting concept. However, it seemed under developed, almost as an afterthought (or an extra game mode to stick on the box). I hope this will be expanded later on with DLC or expansions. This game is definitely going to be around for years, like BF2. I debated dockeding a point because of the terribly low ceilings for the jets in some maps. I have a feeling this has something to do with being able to support the consoles, and I hope it gets patched out of the pc version - so if your a flyer, you've been warned. And there is no default ingame voice for squads. You have to set up a party in Origins to use voice, if your not in a squad with clannies utilizing TS/Vent. I would definitely recommend buying this game.… Expand
  29. Civesato
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Excellent game! Such beautiful graphics! And by no doubt, Nr.1 FPS / Warfare game of 2011 possible 2012. I can recommend this game to anyone who love shooters with a twist! The vehicle battles are awesome! the sound is amazing, and the close combat is perfect! there is of cause small stuff that annoy you, graphic glitches, disconnecting from battlelog, but none of that is able to take awayExcellent game! Such beautiful graphics! And by no doubt, Nr.1 FPS / Warfare game of 2011 possible 2012. I can recommend this game to anyone who love shooters with a twist! The vehicle battles are awesome! the sound is amazing, and the close combat is perfect! there is of cause small stuff that annoy you, graphic glitches, disconnecting from battlelog, but none of that is able to take away the fun and excitement of this great battle game! 11/10 for Dice, good work guys! keep it up :) oh and even more destruction in BF 4 please! gg.… Expand
  30. 2394
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Best graphics ive ever seen, amazing gameplay and amazing sound. This game is a perfect 10 for me. The story of the campaign wasnt top notch though, but this is a multiplayer game so i see the campaign as an extra feautre.
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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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Metascore
89

Generally favorable reviews - based on 61 Critic Reviews

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