Battlefield 3

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7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 5642 Ratings

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  1. csm101
    Nov 13, 2011
    10
    This is the best action-multiplayer in graphic terms. The game that will live a decade.Hello fans of the Cod. I wish you great entertainment at your church)
  2. Micka0702
    Dec 13, 2011
    10
    Batllefield 3 is the best game and best graphics GREAT GREAT GREAT GREAT GREAT GREAT GREAT GREAT GREAT GREAT Game Batlefield 3 ise better COD XD
  3. Othersider
    Nov 13, 2011
    10
    I've been a Battlefield fan for a while, and I was not let down by this title. People may criticize the singleplayer for being too short or too boring, but the only problem I really found was some small pieces of missing information. The Frostbite 2 engine is far from a let down as well. Stunning effects and visuals compliment the game's mechanics rather well. The multiplayer is probablyI've been a Battlefield fan for a while, and I was not let down by this title. People may criticize the singleplayer for being too short or too boring, but the only problem I really found was some small pieces of missing information. The Frostbite 2 engine is far from a let down as well. Stunning effects and visuals compliment the game's mechanics rather well. The multiplayer is probably DICE's bragging right, for I've not had a better FPS multiplayer experience. The game's multiplayer requires tactical thinking and thus provides a fun challenge that is rarely obtained in FPS games.… Expand
  4. zebug
    Nov 13, 2011
    10
    Awesome game, graphics are beautiful, the sound is amazing. Wish you could bring down buildings like BFBC2 though. Battlelog is not as bad as I thought it would be and I don't even know I have Origin on my comp as I never see it. The game must have some logic built into it as I am always put on a squad with those on my friends list which makes teamwork very easy. Those odd times whereAwesome game, graphics are beautiful, the sound is amazing. Wish you could bring down buildings like BFBC2 though. Battlelog is not as bad as I thought it would be and I don't even know I have Origin on my comp as I never see it. The game must have some logic built into it as I am always put on a squad with those on my friends list which makes teamwork very easy. Those odd times where I'm not on their squad, its simple to leave my current squad and we all join an empty one. Great game.… Expand
  5. Yoshiwol
    Nov 15, 2011
    10
    The singleplayer is very well made regarding graphics and story, there are some awesome quick time elements, unfortunately the A.I. is not excellent and the areas in which you fight are often enclosed making it like a shooting gallery. For the most part it is very linear, which makes it lack a depth in the gameplay that I find necessary in this age of games. However, the co-op mode is aThe singleplayer is very well made regarding graphics and story, there are some awesome quick time elements, unfortunately the A.I. is not excellent and the areas in which you fight are often enclosed making it like a shooting gallery. For the most part it is very linear, which makes it lack a depth in the gameplay that I find necessary in this age of games. However, the co-op mode is a great inclusion and I find the co-op missions really fun, all depth returns when you can play missions with a friend - and the fact that the missions have a separate story running throughout and are all completely different scenario's is ideal. And then of course there is the MP, while not a perfect bug free experience it is without a doubt the most robust and statisfying first person shooter experience on any platform. Tonnes of unlocks, tonnes of weapons and vehicles including jets, 64 player combat et all. Alongside that, Battlelog is a great addition, it's in it's fledgling stages at the moment and there are issues but it is greatly powerful and these things are all being addressed by Dice.

    Alongside that, because I preordered BF3 (For £30) I am getting Back to Karkand for free, the first DLC, with another 4 maps, 3 vehicles and 10 weapons. All in all, the game is remarkable, while not perfect it undoubtedly deserves a 10 for really stepping up what is expected of you in an FPS.    … Expand
  6. johnmosescarter
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    Multiplayer is a 10.
    Single player is a 2 at best.
    Graphics and gameplay overall are STUNNING. The only reason I'm forced into a 6 is because the origin/battlelog system is truly, utterly atrocious. I pre-ordered the game, and I have still never played coop because battlelog doesn't work properly. It's possible I never will. I reload battlelog at least once a day in hopes of making it work    Multiplayer is a 10.
    Single player is a 2 at best.
    Graphics and gameplay overall are STUNNING. The only reason I'm forced into a 6 is because the origin/battlelog system is truly, utterly atrocious. I pre-ordered the game, and I have still never played coop because battlelog doesn't work properly. It's possible I never will.
    I reload battlelog at least once a day in hopes of making it work again (it doesn't-- I have to exploit glitches like having a friend message me to make it work.) Origin and Battlelog should exclude each other. There's no reason to have an in-browser launch system for a game with it's own launch client-- ignoring the fact that by and large, Origin works just fine( --hasn't crashed on me).
    I have to express complaints about updating your character model. You can't change it in-game, just through the infamous Battlelog.
    Team chat is very large and blocks a full 25% of my screen; I still haven't been able to figure out voice chatting with my teammates (I wish it was like tf2), so I've been forced to use a 3rd party application.
    Aside from those, it's fantastic. Squads actually aren't too bad, and I love mp to death.
    But please, oh please fix Battlelog. I just want to play the game.    … Expand
  7. Sir_Recon
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    Graphics are incredible, gameplay is phenomenal, this is a true sequel to Battlefield 2, although there are some minor annoyances with the Origin shell, its really not that bad with the few updates that have posted in the last couple weeks, this game dominates COD MW series in multiplayer, no comparison, Where else can you drive a tank, helo, jet, swamp boat straight into battle and notGraphics are incredible, gameplay is phenomenal, this is a true sequel to Battlefield 2, although there are some minor annoyances with the Origin shell, its really not that bad with the few updates that have posted in the last couple weeks, this game dominates COD MW series in multiplayer, no comparison, Where else can you drive a tank, helo, jet, swamp boat straight into battle and not care if it gets **** up, lol. Can't wait for the Back to Karkand release!… Expand
  8. TheHeadshrinker
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    The most polished, well rounded multiplayer i have ever played. Excellent graphics, stunning environments, huge maps and a variety of vehicles make this a rollercoaster of a multiplayer game. No game is ever the same, there are so many different ways of approaching each and every game. A joy to play.
    As for the campaign, again it is stunning to look at, but doesn't really offer much when    The most polished, well rounded multiplayer i have ever played. Excellent graphics, stunning environments, huge maps and a variety of vehicles make this a rollercoaster of a multiplayer game. No game is ever the same, there are so many different ways of approaching each and every game. A joy to play.
    As for the campaign, again it is stunning to look at, but doesn't really offer much when compared to the multiplayer component. The campaign feels very COD in approach. However, it is still fun to play and takes nothing away from the whole BF3 package. BUY THIS GAME.    … Expand
  9. Yapa
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    This is one of the best multi player experience in a decade!
    It's stuns and awes with spectacular graphics, sounds and physics.
    The graphics push current hardware and technology (DX11) to the limits, the game engine is very optimised and will use mutli CPU cores and multi gpu configurations to squeeze every bit out of your system and deliver a truly awe inspiring result. The sound can    This is one of the best multi player experience in a decade!
    It's stuns and awes with spectacular graphics, sounds and physics.

    The graphics push current hardware and technology (DX11) to the limits, the game engine is very optimised and will use mutli CPU cores and multi gpu configurations to squeeze every bit out of your system and deliver a truly awe inspiring result. The sound can only be compared to the real thing, with 5.1 working wonders on your ears, feel the battle. The physics have taken destruction to a new level, this one has to be played to be experienced. Amazing.

    The single player is linear and average, however everyone knows its just an addon to give you extra value... and value it sure delivers. Over 7 hours of beautiful landscapes and graphics in an action packed experience. The new battle log system is a revolution in gaming and will soon be available in more titles, this is a breakthrough system.    … Expand
  10. InsidePCgaming
    Nov 26, 2011
    10
    The Battlefield 3 wait is finally over. The graphics look stunning. They appear life-like and with destructible environments the result is a great shooter. 64 player online battles are epic. Battles feel like your in an actual war-zone. Tanks, Planes, Helicopters and Jeeps are some of the vehicles available. Running across land while planes and helicopters are bearing down for their nextThe Battlefield 3 wait is finally over. The graphics look stunning. They appear life-like and with destructible environments the result is a great shooter. 64 player online battles are epic. Battles feel like your in an actual war-zone. Tanks, Planes, Helicopters and Jeeps are some of the vehicles available. Running across land while planes and helicopters are bearing down for their next prey, and tanks are on the move as well makes Battlefield 3 so engaging. If that wasn't challenging enough enemy's can find some great hiding places to jump out on you or pick you off with a well placed sniper shot. All the vehicles are available to both teams with a limited amount of each. However if any are blown up a replacement is spawned after a set cool down time.

    Read the full review @ www.insidepcgaming.com    … Expand
  11. JordanMaiden
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    From a hard core fan of the series since 1942. I LOVE this game. I was a little thrown off by Battlelog at first, but it turned out to being a pretty cool way to do things. You got all your stats, friends, forums and servers right there on one page. Ive personally not had any problems with it, not since the Beta at least. This game obviously shines the most in it's multiplayer, it's whatFrom a hard core fan of the series since 1942. I LOVE this game. I was a little thrown off by Battlelog at first, but it turned out to being a pretty cool way to do things. You got all your stats, friends, forums and servers right there on one page. Ive personally not had any problems with it, not since the Beta at least. This game obviously shines the most in it's multiplayer, it's what will keep me playing for months, possibly years like I did with 1942 and BF2. On the other hand, the single player is a little iffy, it's pretty good. But this game didn't need a single player to begin with. The old school PC Battlefield's never had one, so I wasn't really expecting anything out of it. There are a few things as of now that I hope they fix with the gameplay, but it's a great game, and for sure beats the hell out of MW2.5.… Expand
  12. promyy
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    Although I've selected 10, I really wanted to give it 9,5. I'm not a fanboy of Battlefield, played it for the first time... and totally fell in love. Singleplayer is like 5 out of 10, and co-op is like 7 out of 10. But multiplayer is like 10 out of 5! Such a big maps, such many players, tanks, helis, jets etc. etc. It all makes me believe "hey, I'm really on the battlefield!". It's fun.Although I've selected 10, I really wanted to give it 9,5. I'm not a fanboy of Battlefield, played it for the first time... and totally fell in love. Singleplayer is like 5 out of 10, and co-op is like 7 out of 10. But multiplayer is like 10 out of 5! Such a big maps, such many players, tanks, helis, jets etc. etc. It all makes me believe "hey, I'm really on the battlefield!". It's fun. And having hundreds of bonuses, levels etc. is fun too. In fact, having Battlefield 3 on your PC is fun. Go and buy it. Really.… Expand
  13. sharpie232
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    The graphics are pretty stunning. The Frostbite engine, while with a few problems, is overall impressive and fluid. Single player is a short but an entertaining thrill ride, and the overall polish of the game is what I expected. The real sweet is the multiplayer. Massive battles with aerial and ground vehicles on an extremely streamlined system works beautifully. I only have someThe graphics are pretty stunning. The Frostbite engine, while with a few problems, is overall impressive and fluid. Single player is a short but an entertaining thrill ride, and the overall polish of the game is what I expected. The real sweet is the multiplayer. Massive battles with aerial and ground vehicles on an extremely streamlined system works beautifully. I only have some complaints about the whole browser origin system to run the game, as well as the fact that team chat takes up like 1/4 of my screen in multiplayer. Other than that, BF3 is well worth the investment. Forget CoDMW3. This is no direct-port from a previous generation.… Expand
  14. goldteam
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    an outstanding teamwork based battlefield simulation, complete with tanks, jeeps, jets and helicopters. Single player campaign is great with stunning visuals and intense action in the air land and tank. A definite buy in my books.
  15. Yahelhellyea
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    Intense Multiplayer gameplay accompanied by dazzling graphics that are guaranteed to make you drool all over your controller or keyboard. Finally a game that surpasses every single expectation. the gaming monopoly of Call Of Duty had been knocked completely out of the competition.
  16. OpenSparviere
    Feb 17, 2012
    10
    The best FPS of 2011 year. Great graphics, maps and 64 players with planes, helikopters, tanks and much more! 64 players on one map. Call of Duty can only image about this :)
  17. FatHitman
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    Single-player was bad but who buys BF3 for the single-player? Excellent online play and stat tracking, few bugs here and there but patching is keeping up with what we are finding. MW3 doesn't even compare to the feel of BF3 when your running past a tank as a A-10 flys down onto you strafing it as it blows up next to you!
  18. Rathgar
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    Great multiplayer. Fantastic(but short) cooperative. and medium singleplayer campaign. Amazing graphics. and a perfect audio. Great work DICE, waiting for BF4 or Bad Company 3
  19. HonestOldGamer
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    Game is not perfect but it's not disappointment either unlike Modern warfare 3 this game has potential. I recommend you all to try this game even if you are new. It will take time to get a grip in Multiplayer but you won't regret it.
  20. Mike101506
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    Its a fantastic game. Single player SUCKED though. Not going to lie, BC1 and 2 had at least engaging stories. Unfortunately the destruction isnt all there in the single player and it plays pretty linear. However, you dont buy battlefield 3 for the story byut for the sheer awesomeness of its online. Its absolutel.y beautiful, plays brilliantly with the right equipment and has the soundIts a fantastic game. Single player SUCKED though. Not going to lie, BC1 and 2 had at least engaging stories. Unfortunately the destruction isnt all there in the single player and it plays pretty linear. However, you dont buy battlefield 3 for the story byut for the sheer awesomeness of its online. Its absolutel.y beautiful, plays brilliantly with the right equipment and has the sound effects and visuals that you can expect in combat. (Side note- I was with the 101st ABN in Fallujah and Ramadi Iraq as a infantryman so yes, I know what getting shot at and in some areas, what rpg fragments feel and sound like. Unlike battlefield 3, you wont have to have knee surgery or be incredibly deaf.) This game rocks. It never gets old, it always adapts and changed and is brilliant. I like COD as well so Im not biased but seriously does MW3 just suck after playing ithis?!?… Expand
  21. massacer
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    Graphics 9.5/10 gameplay 3/10 singeplayer 0/10 multi 2/10 This was to be a shooter and not the adventure.chcesz kupiÄ
  22. jandoedel
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    This game is so nicely made, looks good, feels good, i don't even care about the bugs it started with, hope the patch comes really soon.
    I was COD fan for years, but this one took me by surprise and playing this alot now.
  23. spirit_warrior
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    BF3 isn't perfect but they do a great job with this game.
    The graphics are awsome on PC, Battlelog ys the best web statistics I ever seen.
    Singleplayer are intense and with many moments of adrenaline.
    The best of this game is Multiplayer
  24. uah
    Nov 17, 2011
    10
    Nice graphics that can be widely optimiced. The game looks stunning and even with all settings in Low for those players who can't afford the best gaming PC. The campaign is nice and gives you a good feel of a war. But it's glory is multiplayer. Despite being launched using Origin and the new site battlelog, that sometimes pisses me off, the reward when you launch the game is instant, youNice graphics that can be widely optimiced. The game looks stunning and even with all settings in Low for those players who can't afford the best gaming PC. The campaign is nice and gives you a good feel of a war. But it's glory is multiplayer. Despite being launched using Origin and the new site battlelog, that sometimes pisses me off, the reward when you launch the game is instant, you get a full inmersive experience right in your screen with nice co-op missions and multiplayer that will enjoy you to the limit and make you suffer like being in a real War.… Expand
  25. jamescostas
    Nov 15, 2011
    10
    Good game, very goog game. Good game, very goog game. Good game, very goog game. Good game, very goog game. Good game, very goog game.Good game, very goog game.Good game, very goog game.
  26. stele999
    Nov 15, 2011
    10
    A true sequel to DICE's Battlefield 2 - People may be upset with the fact that the single-player was not up to par with most campaigns in other games (and in my opinion, it was) - but Battlefield has and always will be a multiplayer game and for people to rate this game down simply because the single player wasn't as good as they hoped is moronic and ignorant
  27. Chevie
    Nov 15, 2011
    10
    It's a great game, incredible experience, and incredible multiplayer y Campaign.I'm enjoying it more than I ever did with COD.
    amazing gameamazing gameamazing gameamazing gameamazing game
  28. Stevros
    Nov 21, 2011
    10
    Amazing graphics, realistic and accurate gameplay, absolutely mind blowing sounds. Forget the single player thats not what this game is about. This game has Choppers, tanks, helicopters, jeeps, anti aircraft vehicles, mortars. The game is so immersive, you really feel like you are in battle, and the team based play is fantastic. An absolutely incredible game!!!
  29. Decoy1207
    Nov 16, 2011
    10
    This my friends is a proper FPS. Runs smooth looks, feels and sounds amazing. Singleplayer is action-packed but rather short ofcourse this doesn't matter since the battlefield series is build on a Multiplayer base. The multiplayer is very good, some maps are poorly designed for certain game types though. Battlelog i find is an amazing new feature introduced with the game. You can easilyThis my friends is a proper FPS. Runs smooth looks, feels and sounds amazing. Singleplayer is action-packed but rather short ofcourse this doesn't matter since the battlefield series is build on a Multiplayer base. The multiplayer is very good, some maps are poorly designed for certain game types though. Battlelog i find is an amazing new feature introduced with the game. You can easily keep track of your stats, friends and Clan. By far the best FPS that has come out in a while now.

    The negative "reviews" are just people looking for problems. Also people posting negative scores because their system just can't handle this peace of awesomeness. Please before posting your reviews with "doesnt work" check your system out first because it's not the devs. fault your pc is rubbish.    … Expand
  30. Procer
    Nov 16, 2011
    10
    I can't even describe how amazed I am of this game.
    Graphics: 10/10
    Gameplay: 10/10
    Fun Factor: 10/10
    I was really worth the money I spend on. And it definetely is the best FPS coming out in 2011. Awesome and must buy.
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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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