Battlefield 3

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7.6

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  1. Skytop
    Nov 8, 2011
    9
    Unlike most of the negative reviews here, I am reviewing THE GAME. Not the horrible Origin service, or the Battlelog. Let's start with Single-Player: The storyline might be generic, but it is a well-executed one that does make sense, and has some pretty good voice acting at times. Some moments were executed well. One certain execution of a character was a real punch to the gut, even moreUnlike most of the negative reviews here, I am reviewing THE GAME. Not the horrible Origin service, or the Battlelog. Let's start with Single-Player: The storyline might be generic, but it is a well-executed one that does make sense, and has some pretty good voice acting at times. Some moments were executed well. One certain execution of a character was a real punch to the gut, even more so than "The Coup" from Call of Duty 4. Another scene really is a shock to players, I'm not going to spoil any more. But this game really did pull off some great set-pieces. For the gameplay, if you played CoD you know what to expect, One mission does give you full control of a tank, but sadly that is the only mission that gives you full control of a vehicle. The gunplay however, feels responsive, and thanks to the Frostbite 2 engine, Is complete eye and ear candy. Bullets whiz past you, Rockets deafen you as you hear chunks of debris fall the the ground, and guns sound realistic. The graphics are beautiful as well, and the campaign takes about 8 hours to complete. The Quick Time events I did not have a problem with, They at least give you some form of interactivity in the cutscenes, unlike CoD, where you just sit and watch. One quicktime event with a rat gives you one of the funniest death scenes ever.

    Multiplayer: I have NEVER had THIS MUCH FUN in an Online FPS EVER. This Multiplayer in this game cannot be missed. The game gives you a ton of Variety, From 64 Player Conquest, to 32 player Rush, to 16 Player Deathmatch, This game has something for everyone. The maps all feel different, From Wide Open Deserts and Forests, to tight Subway Tunnels and Alleyways. Rush can give you tons of variety in a single map, for example, Operation Metro starts out in a wide open Park, Long range combat, Counter Sniping, and flanking, Then you drop into a subway, giving great close quarters battles, and really requiring you to push on with your team, to a slightly wider Ticket Area, where you have to flank while teammates lay down Suppression fire, Out into the beautifully designed City, Where pieces of buildings crumble down, Meaning Snipers are not much of a problem if you have explosives. 64 Players is intense. Jets fly above you, Helicopters crash down, Tanks roll across the desert. Rockets and bullets fly all around you. This game cannot be missed when it comes to Multiplayer. Online FPS of the year, without a doubt.    … Expand
  2. siveZ
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Yes, this game has many bugs and flaws, but I give it 10/10 and excuse all the troubles. And now explain why:
    1) Battlelog - yes, it's very controversial, but it is a whole new method of playing the game, this is definitely a next step in the development of games, though very risky.
    2) The game does not stay in one place, as "some competitors" - it brings new things in the game, making it    Yes, this game has many bugs and flaws, but I give it 10/10 and excuse all the troubles. And now explain why:
    1) Battlelog - yes, it's very controversial, but it is a whole new method of playing the game, this is definitely a next step in the development of games, though very risky.
    2) The game does not stay in one place, as "some competitors" - it brings new things in the game, making it quite different, but keeping the old spirit and awareness.
    3) This is primarily a PC game, then, to begin a series of games from DICE. Again, "some competitors" sold themselves to console vendors for profit.    … Expand
  3. Korkenzieher
    Nov 3, 2011
    8
    Strange story, fantastic graphics, ultimate sound... average single player mode, but the best multiplayer. I short words: buy if you prefer multiplayer. For singleplayer gaming is better stuff on the market.
  4. MatPK
    Nov 6, 2011
    9
    This is a great game, the battlefield simulator I have played. However it takes some time to have fun. At first I can't see the enemies, get shot from from God knows where and get frustrated. After a while you understand that you can not just run and jump around the map but need to look around, take cover and plan what you. After you get better it is really great. The only thing I wouldThis is a great game, the battlefield simulator I have played. However it takes some time to have fun. At first I can't see the enemies, get shot from from God knows where and get frustrated. After a while you understand that you can not just run and jump around the map but need to look around, take cover and plan what you. After you get better it is really great. The only thing I would change is to make enemy spotting bit easier, as it is now it is to tempting to hide and camp.… Expand
  5. The14th
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    I had to wait 6 years for this game, and I can honestly say it was worth the wait. For all the talk of hiccups, I've been able to play reliably other than a server bump (can find that in any game) and some initial problems with the graphics engine. The biggest problem I've had is getting into the servers I want, unfortunately server queues are turned off as they interacted weird with theI had to wait 6 years for this game, and I can honestly say it was worth the wait. For all the talk of hiccups, I've been able to play reliably other than a server bump (can find that in any game) and some initial problems with the graphics engine. The biggest problem I've had is getting into the servers I want, unfortunately server queues are turned off as they interacted weird with the matchmaker.

    I haven't gotten around to the single player yet, so I can't really make many statements on that other than I'm glad it's not the acid trip that the MW plot has turned into. I'll gladly take something somewhere near reality instead of following up on Red Dawn '09 (seriously, I hated that movie to begin with and then they re-did it in a video game TWICE!). I have always thought BF needed some sort of real single player mode, if only to ease new players into the controls and gameplay.

    Co-op is a blast, difficult as hell sometimes but very fun. I do recommend playing with somebody you know, as communication is fairly important in some of the missions. I liked that they provided a variety of scenarios to play, offering a bit more variety than a -> b run-and-gun. The score system and different difficultys add replay-ability, if only to help a friend unlock the co-op weapons for MP. I really hope they are planning to add more in later.

    The heart of the beast, Multi-Player mode proper, remains at it's core the same. Conquest is still considered the primary game mode, offering the structure of take-and-hold objective-based gameplay we've all come to expect from the series. Rush is making a return from the Bad Company series, and for players new to objective-based play (or just feel like shooting anything that moves for a while) they've even added in the all-time classic Deathmatch for the first time in a BF game.

    Now some people weep over the loss of the commander position (and all the drop and strike powers it had), but I for one believe the game is better off. Previously, a lot of power was held by one player who was randomly placed into that job at the beginning of a round (well not completely random, but...). This guy could either be a boon or a weight on the team's neck, especially if he wasn't paying enough attention to the map or just felt like screwing around. Game balance must have been difficult to aproach with such an unpredictible element to the game. So starting in BFBC2 they ripped the position out and handed the old powers down to the players as kit, a trend that continued into BF3.

    Speaking of kit, unlocks are fairly streamlined but still have a bit of depth to them. Expounding on previous versions of the system, not only does each kit have their own unique gear to unlock but each vehicle group now does too. Additionally, weapon mods are no longer unlocked generally by the class but are instead rewarded on a gun-by-gun basis. I think these are strong moves for two reasons. One, it makes the player feel rewarded for more specific actions while playing. And more importantly two, it keeps the better unlocks from being easily gainned (a delay for balance in a way).

    The classes have been re-organized again, though not quite as drasically as when they consolidated the 7(?) older classes. Assault has gone back to 2142 in being the medic with under-slung weapons for their rifles. Support got back the ammo crates, stole C4 and claymores from recon, got a mortar (the current "artillery strike"), and use LMGs with the newly-functional bi-pods. Engineers remain mostly unchanged with anti-armor rockets/missiles/land mines, a vehicle repair tool (with an RC version), and switching PDWs for carbines. The ever shifting Recons still have sniper/marksman rifles, but now have a deployable motion sensor, the squad spawn beacon, a vehicle marker light, and a motion-sensor equipped RC drone. All four classes still feel like a cohesive package, each one having plenty of toys to play with.

    This has been a bit rambling, and is not a "true review", but I just wanted to address the general shifts in gameplay in the new BF. I can't really get enough of the game, and I am thankful Back to Karkand is coming out at the end of the semester. If you still haven't bought the game, then you're probably lucky in missing the typical launch bugs. If I was smart, I'd wait until after the first patch cycle for every new game before I buy. But I just had to get back on the battlefield.    … Expand
  6. iminay
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    The best looking FPS to date. A good mix of Battlefield 2 classic feel, and the up to date combat feel of Bad Company 2. Battlelog gives you FREE stat tracking too !
  7. earlkran
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    excellent shooter, light years ahead of cod excellent graphics excellent gameplay an unparalleled experience imho. get this now before it sells out. i cant find any flaws in this game
  8. luap24
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    Best Game Ever!! too realistic the maps are huge you can destroy almost everything , lots of knife animation when killing.Jets, tanks,mortar,chopper,boat,amphibious transport., etc.. this is 99999999999999999999999999 times better than MW3..oh yeah by the way MW3 fan-boys, did your mom already make you a sandwich before playing :D... trolololololol
  9. Ghastly
    Nov 8, 2011
    8
    Overall a great game. The single player is laughably terrible, but who buys this game for the single player? Multi is improved in a number of meaningful ways, my only criticism would be the downgrading of destructible terrain.... there was far more in BFBC2. Infantry combat is the biggest improvement, with suppression effects and new attachments like flashlights truly changing theOverall a great game. The single player is laughably terrible, but who buys this game for the single player? Multi is improved in a number of meaningful ways, my only criticism would be the downgrading of destructible terrain.... there was far more in BFBC2. Infantry combat is the biggest improvement, with suppression effects and new attachments like flashlights truly changing the dynamics of combat and allowing for more tactical variety. Please try this game and MW3 before you buy MW3... I already took my copy of "modern" (is that synonymous with rehashed?) warfare back to gamestop.… Expand
  10. LieuRob
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Ok...
    I dont like fanboys, im not one, but some of the reviews of BF3 are defintely written by them.
    Do not be deterred if someone says that its horrible. Its not. THE CAMPAIGN: Eh... good. Not perfect, but if you let yourself enjoy it instead of going off your nut about how unrealistic it is, its amazingly fun. Its a good attempt at a combination of over the top and realism, but its    Ok...
    I dont like fanboys, im not one, but some of the reviews of BF3 are defintely written by them.
    Do not be deterred if someone says that its horrible. Its not. THE CAMPAIGN:
    Eh... good. Not perfect, but if you let yourself enjoy it instead of going off your nut about how unrealistic it is, its amazingly fun. Its a good attempt at a combination of over the top and realism, but its confused in what it wants to be. Stay true to BF BC2 style, or try to take in some people off COD. It tried, admirably. Its setpieces are amazing, if a little forgettable. But you wont.

    FROSTBITE 2:
    If I hear another tard saying that they cant run it fast on a intel gpu ill shoot something. This is a true PC game, so make sure you have the power before turning it to ultra. It can properly scale it for you. Update your drivers, youll have a blast. It looks amazing, it will not dissapoint. DICE has gone that extra leap in the sound and visuals.

    MULTIPLAYER:
    Brilliant. Everything that Bc2 did well its built on. Its impossible not to have fun if you get in the groove, but it can be a little annoying if you have that string of stupid revives or respawns that give you a ill feeling. Instead of tring to be COD it outdid it in its own niche. Youll find yourself in an adrenaline rush as you and your teammates systematically blow thru walls and shoot **** Its amazing, totally immersive. Not the (unfortunately) terrible arcade and stale multiplayer filled with 12 year olds in MW3. I wrote a review for that.... it was ghastly. Either way, its an amazing game with room to grow; its still near perfect now, but look at BC2; it was the best multiplayer in 2010 after DICE patched it and added a few things.

    FINAL VERDICT:
    Er, 10, obviously!
    Id like to try and convince you that im not a fanboy, but the assumption of a 10 is that I am.
    im not. But I feel like this game is probably the best SHOOTER ever made. The effort and workmanship is astonishing. Its reviewer score is much more relevant to its actual game status and not the user score ruined by people who are COD fanboys or expect it to be COD. Buy it. Enjoy.    … Expand
  11. 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.
  12. GameDev11
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Single-player is a little cliche and short, but Multi-player will blow you away. The selection of vehicles is vast, and the generally all the maps are favorable.
  13. jhmvr
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    good singleplayer as it being there is good because it's more of a multiplayer game and you do different things through it like plane and tank. Sound is perfect. Graphics are perfect. Multiplayer is great. Has some issues yes but nothing a patch can't fix.
  14. Nuke1st
    Nov 20, 2011
    9
    This game, firstly, is amazing. The graphics are spectacular and the multiplayer is great, as usual. However, The reason I am not giving this game a 10/10 is because it falls down in the singleplayer, it feels as if I'm being babied through it and its all very rushed, there is no emotion despite DICE trying their hardest to create it. As for the multiplayer, their are a few bugs and IThis game, firstly, is amazing. The graphics are spectacular and the multiplayer is great, as usual. However, The reason I am not giving this game a 10/10 is because it falls down in the singleplayer, it feels as if I'm being babied through it and its all very rushed, there is no emotion despite DICE trying their hardest to create it. As for the multiplayer, their are a few bugs and I don't believe it has the same gameplay as BF2, the maps feel smaller and teamplay isnt as encouarged as there is no commander function or useful drops like Artillery, vehicles, supplies and UAV's. Iwould honestly give this game an 8.5, but there is no way I can rate it like that.… Expand
  15. BrokenBells
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    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 aTop 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
  16. vVREDVv
    Dec 19, 2011
    9
    il have to be honest, if your looking for a nice single player game your out of luck the SP is a total pile of crap, the MP isnt much of an update from previous games but is still fun as hell and the vehicles are amazing in it i enjoy this a great deal. Now i have to say dice did a good job ea did a piss poor job they shoved sake of **** spy ware and we have NO choice in the materil have to be honest, if your looking for a nice single player game your out of luck the SP is a total pile of crap, the MP isnt much of an update from previous games but is still fun as hell and the vehicles are amazing in it i enjoy this a great deal. Now i have to say dice did a good job ea did a piss poor job they shoved sake of **** spy ware and we have NO choice in the mater (although at least they got the ea accounts sorted out >… Expand
  17. IriathZhul
    Jan 21, 2012
    9
    Disclaimer: I actually think this game deserves a 9--I'm not just giving it one to counteract the obvious "revenge-reviewing" by fanboys. Anyways, the game loses 1 point off the score for having one of the worst singleplayer campaigns I've ever seen in a game. It's pretty, yes, but so is the multiplayer. Fortunately, it's okay that the campaign is bland and monotonous because BF3 is allDisclaimer: I actually think this game deserves a 9--I'm not just giving it one to counteract the obvious "revenge-reviewing" by fanboys. Anyways, the game loses 1 point off the score for having one of the worst singleplayer campaigns I've ever seen in a game. It's pretty, yes, but so is the multiplayer. Fortunately, it's okay that the campaign is bland and monotonous because BF3 is all about the multiplayer.

    With a game like this, it's easier to describe what's wrong--anything I don't mention you can assume is awesome. So with the multiplayer...your biggest problem might just be the sheer intimidation factor. There is so much to do and so much pressure from your teammates to pitch in that you might wish for the clean individualism of Call of Duty. But fear not--this is your game. Experiment. Try different classes. Try different vehicles. Jump in that chopper and crash into the mountainside because it will look really cool when you do it. Buy this game.    … Expand
  18. Mivix
    Jan 12, 2012
    10
    Awesome Shooter! Definitely the best on the market in 2011. Quality of the game is in multi player, which is not very innovative, but very addictive and fun. Single player on the other hand is very poor and pretty short. Not that the missions are not fun, but it is bugged as hell. Also there is a big amount of scripted scenes, which I do not like. Co-op is fine, missions are fun withAwesome Shooter! Definitely the best on the market in 2011. Quality of the game is in multi player, which is not very innovative, but very addictive and fun. Single player on the other hand is very poor and pretty short. Not that the missions are not fun, but it is bugged as hell. Also there is a big amount of scripted scenes, which I do not like. Co-op is fine, missions are fun with friends, only back-draw is that there are only a handful of missions. In conclusion 10/10 (if you do not care about multi player, well it is like 3/10)… Expand
  19. 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
  20. OwnedU2Fast
    Dec 4, 2011
    10
    Just saying everybody who gave it BELOW an 8 or even a 7 is an idiot, troll, fanboy who probably hasn't really even played the game. The points chrisjuggly provides are invalid. He says that after "the dust has cleared people will realize that it sucks. He is a troll, games that a dedicated for reviews scores of a 1 or below include: Hulk Hogan's Main Event, and Big Rigs: Over the RoadJust saying everybody who gave it BELOW an 8 or even a 7 is an idiot, troll, fanboy who probably hasn't really even played the game. The points chrisjuggly provides are invalid. He says that after "the dust has cleared people will realize that it sucks. He is a troll, games that a dedicated for reviews scores of a 1 or below include: Hulk Hogan's Main Event, and Big Rigs: Over the Road racing. Now, onto my review. I know what people say about the campaign, but I personally loved it. The deaths were not expected, but were actually believeable. The main story might've been a little cliched, but what happened in the game itself was different than what was done before. Now, the score: The score is absolutely amazing, and after I right this, I will proceed to buy it off of iTunes. The music isn't always blaring in your ears, but when it is playing, it really compliments the game. The mulitplayer is one word: competely expectation- shattering. I was maybe a little scared about how Battlefield 3 would be, but all my doubts were put to death. The multiplayer is amazing. You can't wait to get your next unlock, and DICE doesn't shove a new unlock down your throat every game, conquest NEEDS teamwork, and so does rush, which seperates battlefield from other FPS games. Btw, jkneuper, I'm sorry, but you are an idiot. Squad voice chat is by no means a reason to reduce a games review score by 8 pts. You can communicate with them with text chat by pressing L, or have them be your friends (unless you don't have any :P) and join their party, or Ventrilo or Teamspeak. I have played Battlefield since the beginning and it is amazing to see how it has grown. The sound is absolutely amazing, and as are the graphics if your pc can support it. Best graphics I have EVER seen in an FPS, and best sound. I truly recommend this title to anybody who likes FPSs. It blows the competition away.… Expand
  21. donaramu
    Sep 19, 2019
    9
    Other than it having some hit reg problems(mainly fixed now), this is a great game. I still play it in 2019. One of the best BF games ever. Better than everyone that has come out after.
  22. MikePembo951
    Jan 15, 2012
    9
    Amazing.... put simply: amazing.
    BF3 completely obliterates the FPS competition with this incredible, fresh multi-player experience, unbeatable graphics for an FPS, run by a great engine that uses the FULL potential of gaming PCs. DICE has put so much effort in to this game, and is currently my favourite fps game
  23. Lelouche
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    When I first got the game I was initially very annoyed because I could not get Origin to work but I'm not going to take away from BF3 because of Origin's failings. I found it a little odd at first because BF3 starts out in your Internet browser in BattleLog. That is where you pick what server you want to play on and your profile. I got into the game and the graphics and sounds wereWhen I first got the game I was initially very annoyed because I could not get Origin to work but I'm not going to take away from BF3 because of Origin's failings. I found it a little odd at first because BF3 starts out in your Internet browser in BattleLog. That is where you pick what server you want to play on and your profile. I got into the game and the graphics and sounds were AMAZING. As realistic or better than I could ever have imagined. The 64 player multiplayer is probably about as close to an actual battlefield that you can have without actually going into combat. You WILL need a very high end computer to reap the full benefits of playing BF3. A lot of the people having problems with BF3 is because their computer isn't very good. The only complaint I have is that they did not add in wind but they added in gravity to the trajectory of projectiles but that would probably make it even harder to run for lesser machines.… Expand
  24. Yogotiss
    Nov 8, 2011
    9
    I am absolutely amazed by this game. Even though there are a lot of bugs to be fixed I can still see the potential in this game. The destruction, team work, and vehicles are mind blowing. Coming from a COD Fan Boy I must say I love Battlefield 3!
  25. toledos
    Jan 4, 2012
    10
    NOTE: THIS REVIEW IS ABOUT BATTLEFIELD 3 IN IT'S CURRENT STATE (WITH BACK TO KARKAND).

    I will admit upfront that I am a longtime Battlefield fan. I have owned and sunk many hours into every Battlefield ever made (including modern combat). I will also admit that I am not a fan of Call of Duty. I enjoyed all of the games up to Call of Duty 4, but after that, it became too fast paced and    NOTE: THIS REVIEW IS ABOUT BATTLEFIELD 3 IN IT'S CURRENT STATE (WITH BACK TO KARKAND).

    I will admit upfront that I am a longtime Battlefield fan. I have owned and sunk many hours into every Battlefield ever made (including modern combat). I will also admit that I am not a fan of Call of Duty. I enjoyed all of the games up to Call of Duty 4, but after that, it became too fast paced and competitive to enjoy.

    Now, with that out of the way, I am NOT going to base this review on whether Battlefield is better than Call of Duty, nor will I base it on the previous Battlefield games. This review is meant to help someone who does not care about either franchise make an informed purchasing decision.

    Graphics (9/10): The graphics in this game are beautiful. While they are not the most beautiful I have ever seen, they do an amazing job of making you feel integrated into the game world. I love the fire effects, I love the detail work, I love the shaders. However, they decided to put a blue-ish tinted filter on. It may not be noticeable at first, but eventually you will be all like, "Hey! Everything in this game is blue!" there was a great article explaining all of the post processing they did, and the blue is supposed to evoke emotion while playing (or something). However, my biggest complaint about graphics would have to be the sun glare. If you are facing the sun or trying to shoot at a helicopter in the air, you will be almost completely blinded by the sun glare. I would have given graphics an 8/10, however the fact that DICE created a whole new engine and made revolutionary graphics for the first time in years gives them that extra boost. Do research into a new GPU if you haven't already, this game is demanding.

    Sound (10/10): The sound in this game is excellent. From rounds whizzing past your head, the crack of stray bullets striking the concrete, or even the echoes of your gunfire being reverberated off of the distant scenery gives this game an intense atmosphere. Vehicles sound like vehicles. Guns are loud and thick. helicopters have different effects depending on where you are in relation to them. I could go on and on about the sound because the sound, in my opinion, is unrivaled. If you were considering buying a sound card for this game, do it. And buy surround sound too.

    Multiplayer gameplay (8/10): Since the campaign and the multiplayer are so drastically different, I am splitting them into two separate parts. The multiplayer is fantastic. In cooperative, there are 6 missions for you and one other person to play through. In multiplayer, there are APCs, tanks, helicopters, jets, jeeps, anti-air, boats, and even forklifts. Even if vehicles are not your thing, the infantry combat feels very effective with 4 diverse classes. The game has a variety of game modes including rush, conquest, team deathmatch, squad deathmatch, and squad rush. In all, I am impressed with the multiplayer. However, there are some significant flaws which the developers have failed to take care of (as of yet). For one, there is no balancing mechanism. I understand that dedicated servers dominate the list, but there needs to be some kind of balancing mechanism present. I cannot count the number of times I have been put on a team who is losing 15 to 300. It gets very frustrating as one team will just plow the other round after round after round. Also, there is no spawn protection. I know that many people do not like the idea of spawn protection, but eventually after spawning and being immediately killed before even having the chance to move, they will warm up to it. There are a few more flaws involved, but those are the most glaring.

    Single-player gameplay (4/10): If you are considering dropping the $60 on this game just for the single-player - Don't. The campaign was O-K. Sometimes I really enjoyed it, other times I wanted to pull my hair out. There is no reward or recognition for completing the campaign. The story was somewhat confusing, and the characters were very uninspired. If anyone has any military or LE background, the techniques the (spoiler) interrogators use are glaringly wrong. Just skip past it. Interface (6/10): If you are purchasing this for the PC, you will HAVE to use Origin, and you will HAVE to use Battlelog (a website from which you launch the game). Why the developers thought this was a good idea is beyond me. At first it seemed impossibly evil, however it is beginning to grow on me. In-game the interface is somewhat clunky, but acceptable. DICE has already made adjustments improving the interface with patches, but they have a ways to go.

    Overall: Ignoring the single-player entirely, this game receives an 8.25/10. The multiplayer is fun, the graphics are beautiful, the sound is eerily realistic, and there are many things to unlock. If you are looking for a new FPS experience, this is the game for you. And for the BF fanboys: This is not BC3; this is not the BF2 sequel. This is BF3.    … Expand
  26. stax345
    Nov 3, 2011
    9
    First of all, I must say this game is great. I have played for something like 20 hours in wich I have done the entire co-op campaign, it was fun to play with a friend and it gives you some guns for playing, It can be annoying to have to replay the same missions but if you do it, you will have an edge on other players.But the real strength is the multiplayer and it`s incredibly addictive IFirst of all, I must say this game is great. I have played for something like 20 hours in wich I have done the entire co-op campaign, it was fun to play with a friend and it gives you some guns for playing, It can be annoying to have to replay the same missions but if you do it, you will have an edge on other players.But the real strength is the multiplayer and it`s incredibly addictive I just can`t stop playing, I`m always discovering new guns, trying others, etc. The destruction is also very cool to see and to get rid of camper. The vehicles are fun to control altough it takes some time to get used to the helicopters and jets wich is not necessary a weakness. I must also admit that I have not played a second of the singleplayer and I will probably not soon, maybe I will one if I`m bored of playing online and I want to get the trophies but I have never cared about a battlefield campaign because it`s definetly not the best element in the game. Finally, I highly recommend you this game but I`m more or less puzzled about the other reviews, so just rent it before to be sure.… Expand
  27. Wizzer
    Oct 23, 2017
    9
    Buy this for the multiplayer - it is, by far, the best multiplayer experience out there.

    BF3 improves a lot on BF2, but you will have to learn your skills again as the game is quite different.

    Netcode and hit detection is excellent (at least for me) just be sure to play on low ping servers
  28. puppetx
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    Realism in the right places makes this game epic. From the character in the destructible environment to the small details of bullet drop etc add up to a masterpiece.
  29. gjor
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Best shooting game in many years! Don't buy this for the single player, it's the multiplayer all the way. This is not a game for the forever alone dude.
  30. maplealvon
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    Multiplayer is top of the line. The game runs reasonably well even on an old dual core computer. The way I see it, the Singleplayer is not a component of Battlefield games, it never was. From 1942 to BF2, there was never a singleplayer campaign until the Bad Company series. My view is that the storymode is an add on that we can do without and that we should appreciate them putting a singleMultiplayer is top of the line. The game runs reasonably well even on an old dual core computer. The way I see it, the Singleplayer is not a component of Battlefield games, it never was. From 1942 to BF2, there was never a singleplayer campaign until the Bad Company series. My view is that the storymode is an add on that we can do without and that we should appreciate them putting a single player mode for us.

    Otherwise, Multiplayer, is outstanding, with more guns, more unlocks, more vehicles and the largest maps we've seen so far.    … Expand
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Awards & Rankings

8
#8 Best PC Game of 2011
6
#6 Most Discussed PC Game of 2011
5
#5 Most Shared PC Game of 2011

Critic Reviews

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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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