Battlefield 3

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7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 5642 Ratings

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  1. hmmhmm
    Jan 10, 2012
    10
    Why is my love always on battlefield? - it´s awesome: unbelievable game. The multiplayer is bigger and better than all the previous BF games. The shooting mechanics are top notch. Pick up BF 3!
  2. elitemage
    Jan 20, 2012
    10
    So much action in one game. The versatility of the equipment, vehicles, and weapons puts this game over the top. Amazing graphics and sound really connect you to this game for a realistic experience. The game modes and maps will have you playing for hours. Gamefication is all over in this game if you love unlocks and accessories to your weapons and vehicles. Truly a masterpiece game that ISo much action in one game. The versatility of the equipment, vehicles, and weapons puts this game over the top. Amazing graphics and sound really connect you to this game for a realistic experience. The game modes and maps will have you playing for hours. Gamefication is all over in this game if you love unlocks and accessories to your weapons and vehicles. Truly a masterpiece game that I recommend to all.… Expand
  3. Loldude12
    Jan 21, 2012
    10
    I am highly impressed with the improvements that Dice created. The single player has a sharp edge to it, the co-op is tricky but exciting with the rush that it gives you and the multiplayer has a moment of adrenaline rush involved. With it, the gameplay and graphics are pleasing with the Frostbite 2.0 engine giving the environment such a beautiful contrast into it and the character modelsI am highly impressed with the improvements that Dice created. The single player has a sharp edge to it, the co-op is tricky but exciting with the rush that it gives you and the multiplayer has a moment of adrenaline rush involved. With it, the gameplay and graphics are pleasing with the Frostbite 2.0 engine giving the environment such a beautiful contrast into it and the character models are impressive by the distinct customisation of the colour of how your soldier looks. I highly recommend to buy Battlefield 3 for the amazing improvements that the game has made.… Expand
  4. Des
    Jan 24, 2012
    10
    BF2 was a real kicker a few years back and now DICE has come back to serve us this beauty.

    An all around better experience than the previous one. I especially like the vehicle spawning system. Less friendlies shooting me in the back this time around.

    Granted, there have been some server issues, but hey...nobody is perfect.
  5. firecroch-jl
    Feb 1, 2012
    10
    Great game that has great graphics realistic guns vehicles avaiable at any time, and best of all the game actually takes some skill and teamwork to play even if you are playing casualy you can just have fun with friends thsi game works best on pc but i found that after a good while of practice you can be just as good on console(minus the graphics that pc can deliver) but in all a fun gameGreat game that has great graphics realistic guns vehicles avaiable at any time, and best of all the game actually takes some skill and teamwork to play even if you are playing casualy you can just have fun with friends thsi game works best on pc but i found that after a good while of practice you can be just as good on console(minus the graphics that pc can deliver) but in all a fun game it deserves to be rated higher and takes time to get the hang of.… Expand
  6. JazzCZ
    Feb 6, 2012
    10
    The game is great, Battlefield 3 is pumping me with energy to move on and on and on!
    Singleplayer isn't that much best, but uhm it's still better than MW3, which is a really bad bad game.
  7. MegaReviewing
    Feb 8, 2012
    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
  8. TheeDefiler
    Feb 17, 2012
    10
    Badass graphics, badass gameplay, badass audio, badass explosions, badass weapon physics, so on and so forth. This game is a gold rush compared to MW3, which in fact is just MW1 with a little better weapon designs, thats about it. The origin thing is stupid but that isnt what i am criticizing. It runs from a browser which has its ups and downs like you can customize some things outside ofBadass graphics, badass gameplay, badass audio, badass explosions, badass weapon physics, so on and so forth. This game is a gold rush compared to MW3, which in fact is just MW1 with a little better weapon designs, thats about it. The origin thing is stupid but that isnt what i am criticizing. It runs from a browser which has its ups and downs like you can customize some things outside of the game, and various other reasons. Battlelog really isnt that bad, the game still works no matter where it is booted from that is good enough for me.… Expand
  9. MeltedHeretic
    Feb 17, 2012
    10
    Great graphics, scales amazingly with Nvidia's 2D surround (although during game launch there were some bugs that wouldn't let me play the game in surround, but those were quickly fixed), beautifully built maps. Battlefield 3 is the best first person shooter available. Well worth the 60 bucks.
  10. Kosheus
    Feb 28, 2012
    10
    Great game.
    Graphics, physics, gameplay (i mean multiplayer). Superb.
    All those technics, gadgets, weapons interaction on a medium to large-scale battlefield. Now it is possible. Awesome.
  11. Badderz93
    Mar 11, 2012
    10
    Out of nowhere Battlefield 3 came to shake up it's competitors, and it did just that. This has been the long awaited return of the original Battlefield series and it came back with a bang, Whilst it may lack an amazing blockbuster singleplayer like its rival, it allows players to become farmiliar with the game before heading online where the true magic happens. What makes this game uniqueOut of nowhere Battlefield 3 came to shake up it's competitors, and it did just that. This has been the long awaited return of the original Battlefield series and it came back with a bang, Whilst it may lack an amazing blockbuster singleplayer like its rival, it allows players to become farmiliar with the game before heading online where the true magic happens. What makes this game unique is it's use of detail, from destroying buildings, to knifing, to watching ambient scenery, it can have pause moments and you will want to come back for more. What I originally saw from a Brothers in Arms demo video, the use of 1st person acting became a reality, being able to see your own character climb over obsticals gives the player a better sense of immersion and really adds to the level of detail the developers wanted to give players. This game also boasts extremely large maps, weapons and attatchments, and state of the art graphics which can be a bit of a challenge for the older systems, so be warned. The DLC content is also detailed, as for the frist time I've ever seen on a mainstream game, weapons! which really gives the game more life, and the upcoming DLC will see that for many more months to come, I think Dice realised they don't have to release a game EVERY YEAR to win over its audience, a single come back has already done that. I cannot say this enough, but teamwork is a must in this game, rambo just dont cut it and you'll be 6 feet under before you know it. Sure there's a few bugs here and there but Dice are already on top of the situation and a large patch is on its way. An amazing game, and i cant wait for the dlc. To the battlefield!… Expand
  12. Desert_Eagle465
    Mar 15, 2012
    10
    The Best FPS GAME I EVER PLAYED IN MY LIFE!
    HD DESTRCTION.
    TANKS
    JEEPS
    JETS
    HELICOPTERS

    BIG AND SMALL MAPS!

    listen to me. BUY THIS GAME U WILL SO **** LOVE IT
  13. MetalTrancer
    Apr 24, 2012
    10
    I think, Battlefield 3 is the best game in the style of action. At least for me. EA Games have shown that they are able and know how to create high-quality games
  14. Hamzairshad
    May 4, 2013
    10
    The best multiplayer experience is arrived.Battlefield 3 is the best multiplayer game of this generation.

    Pros:
    Best Multiplayer expierence ever made.
    Great shooting mechanics.
    Great use of battlelog helps us track our stats and progression.

    Cons:
    Poor Single Player Campaign
    Coop looks like a crap practice system for noobs.
  15. grandusalenius
    Mar 25, 2012
    10
    This is a first person shooter game with an amazing online component. It has several game modes, like team death match, conquest (Flag Capture) and Rush (Detonate some specific targets). It has a lot of weapons and gadgets to unlock. This game is on the elite club in the graphic department. On the negative side, chat quality is awful, you will need to use a third party software for chatThis is a first person shooter game with an amazing online component. It has several game modes, like team death match, conquest (Flag Capture) and Rush (Detonate some specific targets). It has a lot of weapons and gadgets to unlock. This game is on the elite club in the graphic department. On the negative side, chat quality is awful, you will need to use a third party software for chat (like teamspeak..or skype) and the game occasionally can lost the audio in the middle of the battle. Also, there is a substantial number of cheaters playing this game (especially on the PC version), so try to stay in protected servers. Anyway, the PC version of this game is the superior version: up to 64 players can play together in a match, and vehicles are more in here than in the consoles (PS3 and Xbox) version. You don't need a super computer to play this, a $500-600$ (or even cheaper) PC with at least a $90 video card can play this game on medium settings with a descent frame rate.… Expand
  16. Zoso
    Jun 15, 2012
    10
    Definitely the best shooter I#ve played s ofar. Multiplayer can get pretty tactical, graphics are stunning (especially at night), weapon physics feel pretty natural, and even the single player story is well written and has a twist or two (coming from someone who is usually more into the Bioware-style RPGs must account for something :-)
    The only problem I see is the huge number of cheaters    Definitely the best shooter I#ve played s ofar. Multiplayer can get pretty tactical, graphics are stunning (especially at night), weapon physics feel pretty natural, and even the single player story is well written and has a twist or two (coming from someone who is usually more into the Bioware-style RPGs must account for something :-)
    The only problem I see is the huge number of cheaters out there. I guess there's only so much that can be done about that...    … Expand
  17. jungicider
    Apr 3, 2012
    10
    this is a fantastic game for the pc. the graphics are awesome and the multiplayer will get you hooked for months and even years to come. blowing jeeps across caspian border will never end. singleplayer is not that good however, and i just think of it as a tutorial on multiplayer.
  18. fiRsTcLAiMs
    Apr 5, 2012
    10
    i just finished making an account on metacritic just to type a fair review of this game. first i must say is, this game is ages away from modern warfare 3. im not sure how the game was before they fixed all the bugs because i just bought it like a week ago. but my computer runs it on max settings at 60 fps with no problem whatsoever and the gameplay is incredibly realistic. i was one ofi just finished making an account on metacritic just to type a fair review of this game. first i must say is, this game is ages away from modern warfare 3. im not sure how the game was before they fixed all the bugs because i just bought it like a week ago. but my computer runs it on max settings at 60 fps with no problem whatsoever and the gameplay is incredibly realistic. i was one of the people complaining badly about this game when the beta was out and thought there was no fixing this game. i hated origin and all. but after really checking the origin page out, i see is actually a great idea. im actually on queu for a match right now while i type this and when i can get in, it will just launch on its own. meaning i can do whatever i want with my computer instead of trying over and over to get into a server. i honestly dont see any flaws on this game other than the characters voices when you ask for back up and medic ext. i got this game on ebay for 25 dollars and just because i was so hesistant to try it based on what the beta showed me. but as the game is now, is well worth 60dollars and dice did an excellent job. this is coming from a bf2 fan also. i played all the call of duties and felt it was for kids and i end up selling it back to gamestop a few weeks after buying them. battlefield in the other hand is a mans game and bf3 has no competition right now in my eyes. try this game and i guarantee you wont regret your purchase. just make sure your computer can handle it. im maxing the game out right now at 40-60fps with a alienware m17x r3. i7 2.4ghz(3.5 turbo boost) 4gb 1600mhz ram. gtx 580m. 7200rpm hardrive.… Expand
  19. mishka1939
    Apr 10, 2012
    10
    Great game, beautiful, new, and one that cares about its buyers(so far). Unbelievable game...been playing it for about 5 hours now and it's wonderful. The multiplayer is bigger and better than all the previous BF games. The shooting mechanics are top notch and the map design exquisite. Pick the game up!
  20. BvsDark
    Apr 21, 2012
    10
    Great game, plenty of weapons, and patches and fixes are being developed, I really enjoyed when vehicles start to beep, this games is like bf2 but even more real! big thanks ti JICE and EA!
  21. spangen13
    Nov 13, 2012
    10
    This is the best FPS there is out there and probably will be until Battlefield 4 comes out. And it´s all about multi-player! Don´t buy this game if you want a good single-player story. It is decent but with barley any replay value with a 6-7 hours campaign it would be a waste. Like I said, it´s all about the multi-player and DICE does it so well that they will easily getThis is the best FPS there is out there and probably will be until Battlefield 4 comes out. And it´s all about multi-player! Don´t buy this game if you want a good single-player story. It is decent but with barley any replay value with a 6-7 hours campaign it would be a waste. Like I said, it´s all about the multi-player and DICE does it so well that they will easily get a 10/10 from me. I was a hardcore Call of duty fan-boy before this came out and I was very sceptic in the beginning but now I completely sold. The value of the Premium pack is sick. You´ll get so many different experiences from this game. I´d say when they released the Close Quarters map-pack it blew away all the competition like CoD and MoW. The CoD games are pretty amazing too but once you have played BF3 everything else feels very outdated. If you have a decent PC you must own this game. It´s an obligation. But a warning is that your standard for FPS games will reach sky-high. Once you go BF3 you´ll never go back.… Expand
  22. IdiotTroll
    May 20, 2012
    10
    Omg! Such a gooooooooood game! It is so perfect because it is perfect! I love it and not mw3 because it is so goood! Buy it it is sooo god! Gewd game bro!
  23. ChronoJase
    May 25, 2012
    10
    Singleplayer was alright, but Battlefield never really had singleplayers other than BFBC and 2. The graphics are amazing, realistic destruction and simply awesome. The graphics like the sun glare, which is a neat add on. The multiplayer is the champion here, great maps, guns. This is sort of the game that requires teamwork to win.
  24. NightMareXXX
    May 26, 2012
    10
    A game that requires great skill, hard to master but very catchy and enjoyable to try. The graphics are outstanding as well as the environment sounds, guns SFX's and why not, the acting in the single player was decent too!
    While the single player seemed to be a little of a side feature of the package, I think that Battlefield 3 did the job in the Multiplayer. Battlefield 3 is my game of    A game that requires great skill, hard to master but very catchy and enjoyable to try. The graphics are outstanding as well as the environment sounds, guns SFX's and why not, the acting in the single player was decent too!
    While the single player seemed to be a little of a side feature of the package, I think that Battlefield 3 did the job in the Multiplayer. Battlefield 3 is my game of the year; simply worth every penny.    … Expand
  25. Ghoster
    Jun 2, 2012
    10
    Well. In short. We have official best game in history. singleplayer is like all other shooters around. Nothing special except too awesome graphics. Do not believe people comments that singleplayer is bad. It's just nothing special. I would not spend words about multiplayer because everybody know everything about that! Best gaming experience you may have! Period!
  26. GayWeedDad
    Jun 18, 2012
    10
    As a proud father of 3 upstanding soldiers, I give this a solid 999999 out of 10..this shows just how its like being a soldier! When I play I feel like I am one of my kids smoking weed and no scoping terrorists with my sniper rifle! GOTY!!!!!!!!!!!!
  27. logicsense
    Aug 30, 2012
    10
    Once again placing DICE on the throne as creators of the very best game in the genre with astonishing sound, special effects, light work, environment art work and the superior battlelog. Buy this game, god damnit!
  28. KintoBourne
    Sep 19, 2012
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best FPS in the last 10 years. Nobody has done a work with such quality with such spectacular graphics, with a sound so realistic and the gameplay featuring wide this masterpiece. Just 10 to the entire team who has devoted many hours to work and create a work like this. Thank you.… Expand
  29. Wissam
    Sep 20, 2012
    10
    battlefield 3 is absolutely an awesome game and for u to knw it is the best war game ever made and no other war game can beat it not even call of duty battlefield 3 game graphics was never beaten and will never be fu*k cod :D
  30. yodagyo
    Sep 25, 2012
    10
    the game is great, amazing graphics(if your rig can handle it) amazing gameplay. if you're buying this game for single player...well lets face it you're not very smart are you? not saying the campaign is bad in fact it offers some pretty cool parts that make you say "whoa". The game really shines in its multyplayer with so many ways to play you will not get bored anytime soon :). If you'rethe game is great, amazing graphics(if your rig can handle it) amazing gameplay. if you're buying this game for single player...well lets face it you're not very smart are you? not saying the campaign is bad in fact it offers some pretty cool parts that make you say "whoa". The game really shines in its multyplayer with so many ways to play you will not get bored anytime soon :). If you're sick of using guns you can simply hop onto a jet and try and perfect that role while still having the array of unlocks available. In the end the game is amazing and is defiantly worth the purchase.… Expand
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#8 Best PC Game of 2011
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#6 Most Discussed PC Game of 2011
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#5 Most Shared PC Game of 2011

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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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