Battlefield 3

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7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 5642 Ratings

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  1. Iscariote
    Nov 4, 2011
    10
    Probably the best multiplayer experience you'll ever get in the next 3 years. It's a step forward from BC2 and in the right direction. Don't let you fool by the haters here, DICE have proven that the beta was that, a beta, everything feels better and the game runs A LOT better. And while there are a few glitches here and there (mainly in the battlelog website), they don't affect theProbably the best multiplayer experience you'll ever get in the next 3 years. It's a step forward from BC2 and in the right direction. Don't let you fool by the haters here, DICE have proven that the beta was that, a beta, everything feels better and the game runs A LOT better. And while there are a few glitches here and there (mainly in the battlelog website), they don't affect the experience that much and are already being fixed.… Expand
  2. Superduperjew
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    War as I've never experienced! The sounds, the visuals, the intense gameplay, and the massiveness are all reasons to get this incredible video game. Frostbite 2 makes the battlefield experience really shine. From going near a storm drain and hearing the water trickling down, to the incredible smoke and light effects, you'll be drawn into something you've never experienced in gamingWar as I've never experienced! The sounds, the visuals, the intense gameplay, and the massiveness are all reasons to get this incredible video game. Frostbite 2 makes the battlefield experience really shine. From going near a storm drain and hearing the water trickling down, to the incredible smoke and light effects, you'll be drawn into something you've never experienced in gaming history. Every gun you could imagine with over an amount of unlocks and attachments that only a BF game could take advantage of. Jets, helos, tanks, amphibious vehicles, jeeps, little birds, UAVs, controllable robots, AA vehicles, and so much more. It's jam packed with content.

    If I didn't say this is the best game I've ever played, I'd be lying. 10/10, thank you Dice!

    I    … Expand
  3. ChoicestGames
    Mar 3, 2012
    9
    While the single-player campaign isn't terribly original, and there are the usual bugs that plague a Battlefield release, Battlefield 3 is simply the best multiplayer FPS on the market.
  4. foxjumper
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    Battlefield 3 is perfect in every way, I really feel in a war, the audio is the most perfect game I've ever heard! Have no equal.
    Assemble your squad with a strategy is a unique experience, a serious game and fun at the same time, any gamer really need this game!
  5. MellerYeller
    Nov 8, 2011
    7
    I wish I could give this game a higher score than 7 but unfortunately I have quite a few issues with it. First of all, half the maps are tiny and aren't open at all. They basically are just linked chokepoints which is not the BF style. These maps can work for Rush but they're a mess on Conquest. Second, Battlelog is crap in its current state. It randomly stops working all the time and I'veI wish I could give this game a higher score than 7 but unfortunately I have quite a few issues with it. First of all, half the maps are tiny and aren't open at all. They basically are just linked chokepoints which is not the BF style. These maps can work for Rush but they're a mess on Conquest. Second, Battlelog is crap in its current state. It randomly stops working all the time and I've gotten countless errors from it. Still, to get a 7, I have enjoyed my time with the game. The other half of the maps are really good and there's tons of gameplay options with all the new unlocks and whatnot. Gameplay is still solid in general but don't even both with the campaign as it's even worse than BC2's.… Expand
  6. TheEverglow
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Absolutely brilliant it's completely mind blowing how great of a game this is. I hope you all buy it and not Call of Duty. This game will blow your mind.
  7. harmsarms
    Oct 26, 2011
    9
    Long time battlefield fan and I am truely impressed by the games visuals and sound effects on high settings. I feel that the singleplayer-co-op and battlelog stuff falls short and prevents this game being a 10 for me. That aside, the "main-event" competitive multiplayer is fantastic that for me this game warrants a 9 rather than a 7 or 8.
  8. Kingnothin
    Nov 7, 2011
    8
    BF3 is a solid game with some of the most enjoyable multi-player to be found. I can't say much about the single player, I played about an hour of it, then switched to MP and haven't gone back. I really don't understand all of the complaining about using a browser to control the game. Most reviews seem to dismiss it outright, but for no actual reason I can find. Here are some reasons I LIKEBF3 is a solid game with some of the most enjoyable multi-player to be found. I can't say much about the single player, I played about an hour of it, then switched to MP and haven't gone back. I really don't understand all of the complaining about using a browser to control the game. Most reviews seem to dismiss it outright, but for no actual reason I can find. Here are some reasons I LIKE the browser. I don't have to sit staring at loading screens anymore, I switch to another tab and browse the web. If I want to check my stats from another PC, it's all the same interface. I probably find this more appealing than most since I'm a developer and can see the sense in it. Yes the game, and battlelog have bugs. That is standard on any game of this size, it's not ideal, but it doesn't make BF3 worse than any other game I've played in the last 5 years. Nothing ships perfectly anymore, so why expect it to? So far DICE have done a good job of addressing issues, so they don't bother me. For me the bottom line is this, I don't know of any other game that can provide the same experience BF3 can, the sound and visuals are fantastic, and the game play is a lot of fun. Huge maps, destructible environments, great vehicle combat. BF3 is the only game I know of that can provide all of those, so if that's what you're looking for, there is no competition.… Expand
  9. Burnout-151
    Oct 27, 2011
    10
    A great game with a few quirks, and some needed features to make it even better. The game follows closely with the rest of the BF series, with large expanded maps, vehicular warfare, and a reward system for squad based tactics. Every class is useful with each of their jobs and the game tries to promote a mix of classes to be a more successful squad when teamwork is being used, even inA great game with a few quirks, and some needed features to make it even better. The game follows closely with the rest of the BF series, with large expanded maps, vehicular warfare, and a reward system for squad based tactics. Every class is useful with each of their jobs and the game tries to promote a mix of classes to be a more successful squad when teamwork is being used, even in their "condensed" form. (example: assault and medic class combined into one). On the other hand, not having a Commander diminishes it's value because of certain tactics is now left out of the equation. No more are the artillery strikes, or the map scans, or even supply drops. Much of that is left with the squads and squad commanders, on a much smaller scale. That also leaves out another objective, by trying to go behind enemy lines and take the important commander buildings out. dice took that objective out and turned it into another game mode called rush. Graphicwise, it is one of the more intense sceneries to date. Tracer fire everywhere, with smoke pluming in the background, destructible environments all adds to the feel of a real life battlefield. Destructible environments alone adds to the tactical flare of the game. Can't go around a wall? C4 it and make your own door. Enemy camping in the building and you not having line of sight to the enemy? Tank with a couple of AP shells in that building will bring the building into rubble. I know there are alot of gripes about Origin, but to be honest, I see no major flaws in the system. The game loads lightning quick compared to BF2 or 2142. It will have a learning curve to use, since it is somewhat a new way to interface with the game. We could also say the same about Steam when it first was released. All in all, I find BF3 to be a refreshing departure to the CoD world of Ramboesque style, one man army gameplay, to a large scale full on 64 player war, where squad based team play reigns king.… Expand
  10. btxbmbr
    Oct 28, 2011
    10
    I register to do something against this flaming. You know, itâ
  11. Exodus1989
    Nov 8, 2011
    9
    Let's be honest. There was private Alpha testing then un-scripted public beta testing. This should have ironed out 90% of the bugs before release but as with all major games these days, better graphics and technology means more variables where bugs can occur, even game breaking ones. However, the team at DICE recognized the value of public opinion and immediately patched the game uponLet's be honest. There was private Alpha testing then un-scripted public beta testing. This should have ironed out 90% of the bugs before release but as with all major games these days, better graphics and technology means more variables where bugs can occur, even game breaking ones. However, the team at DICE recognized the value of public opinion and immediately patched the game upon release and is still continuing to do so. The actual graphics are quite unrivalled and the technology in the Frostbite 2 engine literally makes you jump when a bullet goes flying past your head. The technology and animations are much more fluent and realistic. Still a couple of early release bugs but with them soon to be ironed out, Battlefield 3 is a serious challenger to the FPS genre and says to competitors, "Your move".

    Graphics 5/5
    Game play 4/5
    Storyline 4.5/5
    MP content 5/5

    Overall 9.5/10    … Expand
  12. Kagozuma
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    Most realistic FPS ever created. Frostbite engine 2 is a really impressive game engine, the user experience is awesome. Suppression is genius, every FPS should have it.
  13. Soopas
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    El juego es fantastico sobre todo el cambio que echo a sido muy bueno, espero que siga asi, sobre todo el cambio de imagen en otras cosas dle juego a sido superada a otros juegos, sobre todo muy bueno los cambios e otras graficas, enorabuena me gusta el juego.
  14. zlatko
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    Most realistic game, with extreme graphics, and sound, i hope i will beat mw3 in terms of sales, ea games is invest a lot in this game, so that is the reason i support battlefield 3 ....
  15. Ythumb
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    Truly a superior game in the FPS genre.
    After playing the multiplayer, I noticed It was much better than BC2 and a bigger step in innovation and ideas for missions and situations.
    Although it was pretty short and not the best but then again, Battlefield has never been about the singleplayer, although its a 8.5/10 because it really drew me in. Multiplayer on the other hand has been overall,    Truly a superior game in the FPS genre.
    After playing the multiplayer, I noticed It was much better than BC2 and a bigger step in innovation and ideas for missions and situations.
    Although it was pretty short and not the best but then again, Battlefield has never been about the singleplayer, although its a 8.5/10 because it really drew me in.
    Multiplayer on the other hand has been overall, golden.
    Truly a great game and a bang for the buck, I promise you, it will not disappoint.    … Expand
  16. WhyPeople
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    this game is one of the best shooting game i have ever played. The story was a little to short and hard if you keep not following the rules of your group and the game took aroud 5-10 hours to pass. The multiplayer is just so realeastic and fun that you will barely get bored of it. The graphics of the game are the best i have ever seen (if you play on a high spec pc) which no other game canthis game is one of the best shooting game i have ever played. The story was a little to short and hard if you keep not following the rules of your group and the game took aroud 5-10 hours to pass. The multiplayer is just so realeastic and fun that you will barely get bored of it. The graphics of the game are the best i have ever seen (if you play on a high spec pc) which no other game can compete with so i give this game 10/10 and the makers of this game spent $100 million creating the game and 4 years to think about how to make it.… Expand
  17. ailfawka
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    coming from a battlefield vet, This game is Amazing! its got a few problems....but that should never decide the games overall quality, value for money etc....it has everything a war hungering humanoid would want., from vehicles that require skill, to guns that require skill, attachments that also require skill, and that sense of realistic graphically amazing warfare that only battlefield 3coming from a battlefield vet, This game is Amazing! its got a few problems....but that should never decide the games overall quality, value for money etc....it has everything a war hungering humanoid would want., from vehicles that require skill, to guns that require skill, attachments that also require skill, and that sense of realistic graphically amazing warfare that only battlefield 3 can supply! This game is a gem and a fps revolutionary one at that! GG Dice.… Expand
  18. macshepherd54
    Dec 25, 2011
    9
    The singleplayer plot and gameplay is pretty good but it doesnt even compare to the multiplayer which is a masterpiece. The sound effects are really realistic and the graphics are outstanding. The multiplayer gameplay is also really addicting and the squad feature which was part of bf2 works well. However the multiplayer runs on a stupid system called origin which EA has made to be aThe singleplayer plot and gameplay is pretty good but it doesnt even compare to the multiplayer which is a masterpiece. The sound effects are really realistic and the graphics are outstanding. The multiplayer gameplay is also really addicting and the squad feature which was part of bf2 works well. However the multiplayer runs on a stupid system called origin which EA has made to be a competitor to steam. I don't think it works well but oh well, this is a damn good game.… Expand
  19. himotherfock
    Dec 16, 2011
    10
    You i'm god and me s.h.it.t is willl this is the best game better dan Call of Duty **** so **** off call of duty fanboy **** Because you are g.ay. you love a **** in your ass.

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  20. wolf09
    Dec 25, 2011
    10
    One of the greatest games I've ever played, it's next to crysis. There is no other online FPS multiplayer game on the market that will give this much intense action. This game is on a whole other level than COD in every way. I don't know why so many people are complaining about this game being buggy, glitchy, or crashing. I bought this game a week after it came out on PC and I think I'veOne of the greatest games I've ever played, it's next to crysis. There is no other online FPS multiplayer game on the market that will give this much intense action. This game is on a whole other level than COD in every way. I don't know why so many people are complaining about this game being buggy, glitchy, or crashing. I bought this game a week after it came out on PC and I think I've only had two servers crash on me while playing. I played for 4 hours today straight with no issues. People just need to be patient massive games like this will not be perfect at the start it's gonna take some time to work out the kinks.… Expand
  21. ACESsiggy
    Jan 25, 2012
    7
    Pretty interesting game to play. I really enjoyed a shake-up to the constant barrage of expansion packs from the Moder Warfare saga. Single player was very interesting and action packed. It is pretty heavy on my PC and my video card defenitely kicks into overdrive playing it. Multiplayer I didnt enjoy too much. The game requires you to install Origin to play and install a add-on to yourPretty interesting game to play. I really enjoyed a shake-up to the constant barrage of expansion packs from the Moder Warfare saga. Single player was very interesting and action packed. It is pretty heavy on my PC and my video card defenitely kicks into overdrive playing it. Multiplayer I didnt enjoy too much. The game requires you to install Origin to play and install a add-on to your webbrowser. I think it's pretty dumb that you need to open origin then just to click the play button in an internet browser page once more. Basically extra steps for nothing just to get into multiplayer. On top of that the initial load time (first time entering a match) it takes at least 3-5 minutes to load. After that load time is minimal.

    Overall glad to see Modern Warfare having some competition on the market finally.    … Expand
  22. goatranced
    Jan 24, 2012
    7
    Overall I think this is a pretty good game. I've been playing it for a about a month now and it still seems to have many items for me to unlock. BEWARE though the multiplayer is full of cheaters and hackers that apparently remain one step ahead of countermeasures. It's not uncommon for these players to go 50 plus kills with 1 or 2 deaths. A good admin server with voting removal canOverall I think this is a pretty good game. I've been playing it for a about a month now and it still seems to have many items for me to unlock. BEWARE though the multiplayer is full of cheaters and hackers that apparently remain one step ahead of countermeasures. It's not uncommon for these players to go 50 plus kills with 1 or 2 deaths. A good admin server with voting removal can help immensely but usually unless you have some cheaters on your team too it can totally distort the outcome of the game before they are removed and many slide under the radar anyway.… Expand
  23. reFUTCHable
    Jun 10, 2012
    5
    Ok, so this review is late but i believe it needs to be said. Although this is not related to the actual game design, this is part of the game experience. Team stacking and hacking are the only things you'll run into in the multiplayer side of the game. DICE should remove the 'swap team' button as all the so called 'good players' often use that to their advantage and you'll see a largeOk, so this review is late but i believe it needs to be said. Although this is not related to the actual game design, this is part of the game experience. Team stacking and hacking are the only things you'll run into in the multiplayer side of the game. DICE should remove the 'swap team' button as all the so called 'good players' often use that to their advantage and you'll see a large amount of servers with constant baserape. This is just my impression of the game and after 100+ hours of gameplay I took a minor hiatus only to return and find battlefield premium. Now i have no problem with the notion of pay once get all dlcs, but to prioritise queuing for premium members is just a tad unfair to the rest of us. Thank you EA, for reminding me how little regard you have of your customers. I'll be enjoying all the free DLC's ive gotten from the Witcher 2.… Expand
  24. Jon2011
    Jul 29, 2012
    5
    This is not a BF game, but this rating isn't about how good of a sequel it is.
    Gunplay is mediocre at best, suppression ruins the gunplay.
    Vehicles are crippled by disabling at 50%, makes them no fun to use. Health regeneration on vehicles and infantry. Squad perks make ammo almost useless. 3D spotting makes everything easy mode. Gun customization is neat, but overdone. Vehicle    This is not a BF game, but this rating isn't about how good of a sequel it is.
    Gunplay is mediocre at best, suppression ruins the gunplay.
    Vehicles are crippled by disabling at 50%, makes them no fun to use.
    Health regeneration on vehicles and infantry.
    Squad perks make ammo almost useless.
    3D spotting makes everything easy mode.
    Gun customization is neat, but overdone.
    Vehicle perks make the vehicle game even more dull.
    No VOIP for squads to communicate.
    Maps are too small for 64 players. (all maps except Gulf of Oman)
    Origin and battlelog are required to play, no way to launch game through desktop.
    No mod tools.
    Too much emphasis on unlocking stuff, less emphasis on actual fun.
    Great view distance!    … Expand
  25. Seryin
    Mar 10, 2013
    8
    What makes this game as good as it is, is the amazing delivery. It has astonishing graphics, an involving storyline, and is all around rather believable and realistic. Unfortunately, this game did not bring anything new at all. It was just a really, really well delivered common shooter. I would rate it higher because of its interesting storyline, but it was way too short. This gameWhat makes this game as good as it is, is the amazing delivery. It has astonishing graphics, an involving storyline, and is all around rather believable and realistic. Unfortunately, this game did not bring anything new at all. It was just a really, really well delivered common shooter. I would rate it higher because of its interesting storyline, but it was way too short. This game deserves a solid 8/10 for its polished delivery, but could have been a 10/10 if it did something more intuitive with the actual game-play.… Expand
  26. Addoluciano
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    Simply an amazing mulitplayer FPS! Not many people buy this for the single player, so don't get your hopes up. The single play is still not nearly as bad as some will have you believe. Multiplayer is intense, amazing, and rewards skill. If you were raised on Teletubies under high-voltage power lines then I would go get MW3. BF3 is the best game I have ever played. There I said it.
  27. Jord68
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    love this game, the maps are nice, the guns feel powerful, the unlocks are fun and creative. its just a well made game by a company that clearly cares about their series instead of re-releasing the same garbage year after year.
  28. SchroederRock
    Sep 17, 2012
    9
    The single player portion of Battlefield 3 isn't anything special. But the fact that I don't even care about it lends more credibility to how addictive and special the multiplayer aspect is. DICE didn't try and reinvent the wheel with Battlefield 3, but they certainly improved it. Deep customization, progression, and phenomenal graphics make it the shooter of the year on PC. This oneThe single player portion of Battlefield 3 isn't anything special. But the fact that I don't even care about it lends more credibility to how addictive and special the multiplayer aspect is. DICE didn't try and reinvent the wheel with Battlefield 3, but they certainly improved it. Deep customization, progression, and phenomenal graphics make it the shooter of the year on PC. This one will be hard to top for PC players. Perhaps only Battlefield 4 will be able to topple this juggernaut.… Expand
  29. HarveyD
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    While the single player campaign was a bit lacking, the multiplayer makes up for it. Gather up your buddies and embark on an amazing experience, filled with some of the most intense combat and fun you'll ever have.
  30. Ragna
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    I'm only going to say two words.

    SIMPLY AWESOME!

    If you're looking for the true war, stop searching because this is it. I've never seen a multiplayer game with 64 players, everybody working in squads of four to win the battle, it's really exciting!
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#5 Most Shared PC Game of 2011

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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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