Battlefield 3

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7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 5642 Ratings

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  1. TooGoods
    Nov 19, 2011
    10
    Brilliant game, bought it day 1 and enjoying it since, so glad that the Bad Company aspect is gone from the franchise because it made the campaign in BFBC1 and BFBC2 seem too immature. Exciting campaign and an even better multiplayer with modes such as Conquest and Rush as well as Squad Deathmatch for those who want to have a CoD multiplayer experience.
  2. JohnMasterLee
    Nov 18, 2011
    9
    I'll admit, I almost gave up on this game. All the hype leading up to the game launch got me up in a tizzy. Bought a new ultra powerful PC, picked the game up on 1st day, and was ready to be wowed. Then I ran into all sorts of issues with installation, thanks to Origin. Then I couldn't jump into a multiplayer game for days because of server issues. Then I had problems with optimizing theI'll admit, I almost gave up on this game. All the hype leading up to the game launch got me up in a tizzy. Bought a new ultra powerful PC, picked the game up on 1st day, and was ready to be wowed. Then I ran into all sorts of issues with installation, thanks to Origin. Then I couldn't jump into a multiplayer game for days because of server issues. Then I had problems with optimizing the game due to driver issues, bugs, etc. Then I had all sorts of confusion overwhelm me because of poor integration and navigation, jumping from the Origin client, to the Battlelog website, to game. From what I can tell, many others were having these issues too, and were dinging the game reviews because of it. But I held on, and once I got into the game, I really started to enjoy it. Singleplayer still doesn't hold a candle to multiplayer, so at the end of the day, the multiplayer is so good, I kept coming back for more. It's fun switching up the classes, playing different roles, and upgrading your capabilities. Levels are rock solid in design, and the vehicles make battles feel like real warfare. And really, that's all I care about. Good solid fun... even if it was a serious pain to get this that point.… Expand
  3. XET4
    Nov 19, 2011
    9
    ce jeu est tout bonnement énorme !
    des graphismes à couper le souffle , un multi en béton qui vend du rêve ! Franchement rien à dire
    9/10 car le solo est un peu linéaire , mais étant donné que le solo n'est pas la spécialité à la base je n'ai    ce jeu est tout bonnement énorme !
    des graphismes à couper le souffle , un multi en béton qui vend du rêve ! Franchement rien à dire
    9/10 car le solo est un peu linéaire , mais étant donné que le solo n'est pas la spécialité à la base je n'ai enlevé qu'un point . à posséder en tout cas !!!!!!!!!    … Expand
  4. Utjenet
    Nov 19, 2011
    10
    The graphics, sound and engine are really amazing! I never played such an beautiful game, you can walk underground through metro stations, drive with a tank through the desert or fly with a jet or a helicopter over an big map! And you can play on Multiplayer with 64 people on one map (too bad that 1 map isn't balanced with 64 people and ends up in grenade throwing into enemy groups) andThe graphics, sound and engine are really amazing! I never played such an beautiful game, you can walk underground through metro stations, drive with a tank through the desert or fly with a jet or a helicopter over an big map! And you can play on Multiplayer with 64 people on one map (too bad that 1 map isn't balanced with 64 people and ends up in grenade throwing into enemy groups) and good adjustable equipment. The game has also it's downsides, like the singleplayer campaign isn't that great (but graphics and cutscenes aer brilliant), but still it's the best FPS since years and cause of that worth 10 points!… Expand
  5. LJM
    Nov 19, 2011
    10
    It is awesome, very very nice game battlefield3 have campaign like movie story, of course story is great
    and this game also have amazing multiplayer game this game is have nice graphic,direction,scale
    it have a right to receive 10 score
    however some bugs had exited , but it will be fixed that's okay
  6. Xer0daze
    Nov 19, 2011
    9
    What a game. Finally something new and innovative! First, let's talk about the bad... Battlelog. Not a fan. No game executable, you MUST launch via web browser. Also, if EA servers are ever offline for any reason, you aren't playing. Single or Multiplayer. That isn't very cool IMO. Also, the game is not without it's issues. Server crashes occur from time to time and many times "BF2.exe hasWhat a game. Finally something new and innovative! First, let's talk about the bad... Battlelog. Not a fan. No game executable, you MUST launch via web browser. Also, if EA servers are ever offline for any reason, you aren't playing. Single or Multiplayer. That isn't very cool IMO. Also, the game is not without it's issues. Server crashes occur from time to time and many times "BF2.exe has stopped working" will appear when you attempt to launch. There are also some in-game issues. Controls for Choppers and Jets need work and binding controls in general is a bit of a hassle. My only issues with the game are really that you can't cook grenades and at times it will spawn you out in the middle of nowhere when the teammate you try to spawn on died in the process. As far as the game itself... It is GORGEOUS. Even on a modest computer just above minimum specs the game is beautiful. This is the new benchmark for visuals. Persistance is way more like BF2 then the Bad Company series. It's going to take you a while to get to rank 50. 100+ hours if you're a good player. The sound is just perfect. It's almost flawless. Maps are nice and big for the most part and I can't wait for Karkand expansion. I highly prefer team based, squad oriented play over the run and gun style of the competition. Given a little time and a few updates/patches... EA will make this the best FPS on any platform. It's just Excellent… Expand
  7. xtali
    Nov 20, 2011
    10
    Battlefield 3....We have waited 6 years for this,since the first time I sat in that jet in BF2,I knew that I am going to stick with this series...And trough the ice of 2142 to the falling buildings of BC2,this series has been trough a lot...I give this game a 9....The graphics are insanely good,the sound is amazing,the optimization in this game is amazing,I didn't think my PC could handleBattlefield 3....We have waited 6 years for this,since the first time I sat in that jet in BF2,I knew that I am going to stick with this series...And trough the ice of 2142 to the falling buildings of BC2,this series has been trough a lot...I give this game a 9....The graphics are insanely good,the sound is amazing,the optimization in this game is amazing,I didn't think my PC could handle it,but it works flawlessly...The reason I give this a 9 is,the SP isent all that amazing,but is some good action,the MP features are vastly effected my "other games" some from the seires it self,some from other games...but I give props to DICE for finaly fixing that gosh darn inf. combat as it should have been...… Expand
  8. Zarx0n
    Nov 20, 2011
    10
    As usual for the FPS Games, the single-player isn't a great experience in terms of substance, epicness and emotions. But, this isn't a problem to me, because I really liked it despite these things, and the graphics contributed to make me enjoy the whole campaign. Obviously, the fundamental aspect of this game is the amazing multi-player, which fits perfectly to my style of playing, and IAs usual for the FPS Games, the single-player isn't a great experience in terms of substance, epicness and emotions. But, this isn't a problem to me, because I really liked it despite these things, and the graphics contributed to make me enjoy the whole campaign. Obviously, the fundamental aspect of this game is the amazing multi-player, which fits perfectly to my style of playing, and I can't find one only bad thing in it. It's simply fantastic and it makes the game. Worth to buy it just for see a jet flying over your face, knowing that in that jet there is a person who is enjoying this amazing game.… Expand
  9. Yermucker
    Nov 20, 2011
    9
    Sure it has its faults, but its the best shooter out there at the min. The crashing problems have not happened to me, maybe due to Nvidia card, i dunno. I love it, and as long as the devs continue to support it, ill continue to do so.
  10. EggrollShop
    Nov 20, 2011
    8
    Comparing this game to MW3 is somewhat justifiable but I always viewed both games as the same genre but different takes on it. BF3 is by far the best in the series with updated graphics and mechanics this game is not only challenging to play in multiplayer but ever kill feels well deserved. The single player however is just as cliche as ever. Though it was lengthy it was more of an afterComparing this game to MW3 is somewhat justifiable but I always viewed both games as the same genre but different takes on it. BF3 is by far the best in the series with updated graphics and mechanics this game is not only challenging to play in multiplayer but ever kill feels well deserved. The single player however is just as cliche as ever. Though it was lengthy it was more of an after thought. But Battlefield games have always been known for multiplayer and the huge scale of it so it is somewhat forgivable.… Expand
  11. Spikey
    Nov 22, 2011
    10
    Wow - When you look at this game it's pure eye candy. The graphics are stunning as is most of the game. The attention to detail is amazing, even down to small things. (take note Activision). It takes a meaty pc to deliver, but EA have stated this from the start. I updated my machine just for this game and I'm not disappointed. There are some issues in the game play that need tidyingWow - When you look at this game it's pure eye candy. The graphics are stunning as is most of the game. The attention to detail is amazing, even down to small things. (take note Activision). It takes a meaty pc to deliver, but EA have stated this from the start. I updated my machine just for this game and I'm not disappointed. There are some issues in the game play that need tidying up like weapon balancing, bug fixing and the such and as I write the patch is being downloaded. That's what I call customer service. Take the time, listen to the customers, then create something superb. Afterwards listen to the feedback and make it happen - Perfect. I'm VERY happy with this purchase as I can see value for money and effort.… Expand
  12. BFT69
    Nov 23, 2011
    10
    What can I say that hasn't already been said? Then graphics are amazing, I'm very much toward the lower end and get a very playable 20-30 fps. It's a vast improvement over BFBC2, and, I think, BF2. 64 player maps are fantastic, teamwork really pays off. I'm not so keen on the smaller stuff like Seine and Metro but that's only because I'm crap. The bigger stuff like Caspian Border is aWhat can I say that hasn't already been said? Then graphics are amazing, I'm very much toward the lower end and get a very playable 20-30 fps. It's a vast improvement over BFBC2, and, I think, BF2. 64 player maps are fantastic, teamwork really pays off. I'm not so keen on the smaller stuff like Seine and Metro but that's only because I'm crap. The bigger stuff like Caspian Border is a pure joy to play.

    Not given the single player a glance yet, and don't think I ever will as that was nothing to do with my purchase. Just itching for Karkand now. :-)    … Expand
  13. Zephalian
    Dec 3, 2011
    10
    DICE has done a cracker, they have nailed it, 6 years in the making and you get something so magnificant, they have really showed what they are made of, the SECOND revolution of FPS has begun Battlefield 3 is one the GoldenEye's of the 21st Century (Goldeneye is still a classic, this game will become one too) Multiplayer is near-perfection, campaign is good (but terra firma groundDICE has done a cracker, they have nailed it, 6 years in the making and you get something so magnificant, they have really showed what they are made of, the SECOND revolution of FPS has begun Battlefield 3 is one the GoldenEye's of the 21st Century (Goldeneye is still a classic, this game will become one too) Multiplayer is near-perfection, campaign is good (but terra firma ground familiraty though) Co-op will alawys keeping you asking for more, TEAMWORK and a GREAT Community. 10/10 deserved… Expand
  14. kamen
    Dec 3, 2011
    10
    great game single player amazing, multiplayer also amazing. so much better than the beta this is a great game and i think dice have really outdone themselves
  15. screff
    Dec 3, 2011
    10
    The squad and team oriented multiplayer in this game is as good as it gets in a first person shooter. Add on a multitude of vehicles, destruction of pretty much anything in game, and literally thousands of different weapons combinations and you have a winner. The graphics are top notch, and at the moment are the best you can find for PC gaming. Sounds are very realistic. The game isThe squad and team oriented multiplayer in this game is as good as it gets in a first person shooter. Add on a multitude of vehicles, destruction of pretty much anything in game, and literally thousands of different weapons combinations and you have a winner. The graphics are top notch, and at the moment are the best you can find for PC gaming. Sounds are very realistic. The game is extremely fun to play.… Expand
  16. Mielsen
    Dec 4, 2011
    10
    It a really good game, with good graphics, good sound effects, and a really amazing Multiplayer, like we all remember from Battlefield 2! The Singleplayer not perfect, bot it fine. Most i know only got the game for the multiplayer, so i still giving it an 10/10!
  17. stephan_z1969
    Jan 30, 2012
    9
    Man, this game is great, amazing graphics, better then Call of Duty, its hard to play on multiplayer, single player is like a training camp. and the sound track are very realistic.
  18. 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
  19. 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.
  20. 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.
  21. Caius
    Jul 28, 2013
    0
    Requires to run through browser which uses up RAM and CPU power. This could have been avoided, but they wanted all the security. It is very glitchy, laggy, and single player is does not exist (I don't know what that thing they call single player is). This game also contains nothing new compared to the previous ones, instead it removes things that were great such as a commander. Stay awayRequires to run through browser which uses up RAM and CPU power. This could have been avoided, but they wanted all the security. It is very glitchy, laggy, and single player is does not exist (I don't know what that thing they call single player is). This game also contains nothing new compared to the previous ones, instead it removes things that were great such as a commander. Stay away from this game it is not worth the cost.… Expand
  22. hooner
    Jul 13, 2012
    5
    This is a challenging game, and I really want to like it, but I uninstalled and wont go back. Just my opinion, but some maps are way too big, and others are way to small, some are just horrible (metro and Seine crossing). Unless you are going to play as a team you'll get nailed all the time and worst of all Origin and all the **** software you have to install just killed this for me. EAThis is a challenging game, and I really want to like it, but I uninstalled and wont go back. Just my opinion, but some maps are way too big, and others are way to small, some are just horrible (metro and Seine crossing). Unless you are going to play as a team you'll get nailed all the time and worst of all Origin and all the **** software you have to install just killed this for me. EA are forcing you to let them monitor your internet usage, and then go sell the data for £££.… Expand
  23. 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!
  24. Mickmoffat
    Oct 27, 2012
    10
    I have played battlefield since battlefield 1942 and battlefield 3 is just great the graphics are just amazing. When the game came out i woke up at 3 am just to play it and i was so excited a year on and im still loving this game have played 159 hours of it and dlc is adding to the game. I would highly recommend this game to anyone. One thing i don't like is the whole premium exclusion andI have played battlefield since battlefield 1942 and battlefield 3 is just great the graphics are just amazing. When the game came out i woke up at 3 am just to play it and i was so excited a year on and im still loving this game have played 159 hours of it and dlc is adding to the game. I would highly recommend this game to anyone. One thing i don't like is the whole premium exclusion and having to pay for 50% of the games content should be free and added to the game for everyone to use. Hacking has been bad in battlefield but its getting better and their are less and less hackers. I must say single player was not the best but it had its high points. If you into multiplayer games you will love this game to death. Over all Thank you DICE for all your hard work just don't turn in to a cod clone releasing games every year that are not finished or innovative.… Expand
  25. winj3r
    Nov 1, 2012
    9
    The single player is just plain rubbish. Just boring and uninspired. The co-op is just as bad, but the multiplayer is one of the most fun one can have online in a game. Unlike many other online shooters, this makes you play as a team, and rewards team players.
  26. Gamerfanatix415
    Jun 1, 2013
    9
    Having lots of hours spent playing this game, and lots of fun time making funny things happen online... this game is great. its got your mmo, fast-paced action and shooting one would ever need. i don't however own this anymore but with the short 9 months i had playing with it i had a blast, im still not satisfied with the way people misuse the vehicles but looking past that in and on aHaving lots of hours spent playing this game, and lots of fun time making funny things happen online... this game is great. its got your mmo, fast-paced action and shooting one would ever need. i don't however own this anymore but with the short 9 months i had playing with it i had a blast, im still not satisfied with the way people misuse the vehicles but looking past that in and on a large scale, this game is endless hours of play and most of it is fresh bus sometimes you have brief moments of sheer boredom if your getting dominated by the other team. but most of the time if you know certain strategies you can get around the skilled players and rise up as an underdog and steal the dog tags from the enemy team. xD… Expand
  27. shadowgon3
    Feb 22, 2014
    0
    One of the most over hyped and over liked games ever made! People are so blind to see how many problems this games has
    TDM spawns are almost 100% broken
    Story is short and horrible There are so so many glitch's that have not been fixed since the game was in BETA! Maps like metro and canals are beyond broken and about the guns? well just use the m16 it is the MOST OVER POWERED gun in    One of the most over hyped and over liked games ever made! People are so blind to see how many problems this games has
    TDM spawns are almost 100% broken
    Story is short and horrible
    There are so so many glitch's that have not been fixed since the game was in BETA!
    Maps like metro and canals are beyond broken
    and about the guns? well just use the m16 it is the MOST OVER POWERED gun in the game and on top of that ITS THE MOST OVER USED gun in the game even people that are level 100 are using this gun with it being the number one gun they use! It takes zero skill to use!
    also claymores are almost 100% useless because they don't go off when people run over them
    and hit detection was fine for some time but if you try to play now LOL good luck
    and don't forget those times where you die in cover almost 5 seconds after you hear gun fire oh and spawning in the enemy spawns (Like 2 feet away from 30 enemy's mostly happens in tdm)
    Only a fanboy would defend a game like this or some one whos never played a battlefield game before bf3 and if you want a EVEN WORSE GAME BY LIKE 30% go play battlefield 4!    … Expand
  28. metastasis2014
    Feb 9, 2014
    2
    Why so people are confident that Battlefield 3 is the best multiplayer shooter?Why?

    From all other multiplayer projects it is largely different, I do not argue, but to call it the best multiplayer shooter is overkill.What does it do this? Battlelog terrible,balance commands zero,terrible suppression system.Behavior terrible weapons, particularly no damage,graphics oiled soap.Why this    Why so people are confident that Battlefield 3 is the best multiplayer shooter?Why?

    From all other multiplayer projects it is largely different, I do not argue, but to call it the best multiplayer shooter is overkill.What does it do this? Battlelog terrible,balance commands zero,terrible suppression system.Behavior terrible weapons, particularly no damage,graphics oiled soap.Why this game is a game to be the best? I'm not understanding.

    As well there is the single player campaign, which has a good sense of presence, but that its pros zakanchivayutsya.Syuzhet Pressed again Russian bad, Americans are saving again all gameplay zero-shooting stupid stupid bots, diluted scripted scenes

    Conclusion: Do not buy because you do not get fun playing it, it's better to leave something useful.    … Expand
  29. Caerleon
    Dec 25, 2017
    8
    I consider this part of the best in the series (at the time of writing the review). The guys from DICE showed us the destructibility of objects, cool moments, excellent and dynamic game. Each weapon had its pluses and minuses. I cried like a little girl when I first saw a knife-kick animation.

    The funniest thing is that the game has already been playing for more than 7 years and    I consider this part of the best in the series (at the time of writing the review). The guys from DICE showed us the destructibility of objects, cool moments, excellent and dynamic game. Each weapon had its pluses and minuses. I cried like a little girl when I first saw a knife-kick animation.

    The funniest thing is that the game has already been playing for more than 7 years and continues to play in it))))    … Expand
  30. shwisha
    Nov 1, 2011
    10
    This game is great... it reminding me of when I fell in love with Battlefield 1942. That game blew me away and I spend hours and hours just playing the Wake Island demo. Battlefield 3 makes me regret not really playing all the other Battlefield games. I'm back Battlefield and I'm looking forward to playing many more Battlefield games in the future! This is a game for true hardcoreThis game is great... it reminding me of when I fell in love with Battlefield 1942. That game blew me away and I spend hours and hours just playing the Wake Island demo. Battlefield 3 makes me regret not really playing all the other Battlefield games. I'm back Battlefield and I'm looking forward to playing many more Battlefield games in the future! This is a game for true hardcore gamers... get it for PC like it's meant to be played!!… 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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