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  1. Nov 20, 2011
    9
    Hell it ain't a patch on BF2 but for what's available in the FPS genre this is the best game out there atm and i've played em all ;)

    Downsides - No VOIP, still a few glitches and crashes that need addressing, flag placement on CQ needs to be pushed out more plus more flags added!
  2. Nov 20, 2011
    8
    Single player = 6/10 Haven't bothered to finish it yet, not bad just nothing special especially compared to Multiplayer

    Co-Op = 7/10 nice idea, mainly good teamwork just too short especially if trying to unlock everything. Multi = 9/10 Good variety of map sizes more path options for most maps (so its not just a sniper fest like BFBC2) only needs to intergrate teamwork better - not sure
    Single player = 6/10 Haven't bothered to finish it yet, not bad just nothing special especially compared to Multiplayer

    Co-Op = 7/10 nice idea, mainly good teamwork just too short especially if trying to unlock everything.

    Multi = 9/10 Good variety of map sizes more path options for most maps (so its not just a sniper fest like BFBC2) only needs to intergrate teamwork better - not sure how they would do this but maybe give squads specific objectives eg you join a squad to take out objective in rush or certain points in conquest. Rush = almost perfect muliplayer game just need more cohesive team work.

    Graphics = 9.5/10 (needs 3d vision enabled properly but otherwise its the best looking game out there.

    Compared to CODMW3 - if you like teamwork with objectives (or just love great graphics) then BF3 if you like small (read tiny compared to BF3) spray and pray maps that are very intense and are onyl really about the k/d ratio then CODMW3
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  3. Nov 20, 2011
    9
    Battlefield 3 has done the biggest jump from its previous game I can imagine. Battlefields graphics were pretty normal like any other game until battlefield 3... and then it all got serious. BF3s graphics are really demanding if you want to run everything on ultra setting but I can tell you, Its bloody worth it! The campaign is the real deal, and will never get boring. The online on theBattlefield 3 has done the biggest jump from its previous game I can imagine. Battlefields graphics were pretty normal like any other game until battlefield 3... and then it all got serious. BF3s graphics are really demanding if you want to run everything on ultra setting but I can tell you, Its bloody worth it! The campaign is the real deal, and will never get boring. The online on the other hand is exciting, a brilliant experience and the best multiplayer I have every played. This game is worth every penny and will last you for ages and ages if you are a battlefield fan like me. The only reason i have de-ducted 1 score point from the 10 is because it gets slightly frustrating being constantly hit and killed by mortar's but then that might just be me :D So if your looking for an adrenaline rush with a side order of awesomeness then BF3 is the game to get! Expand
  4. Nov 20, 2011
    0
    I'm a big fan on Battlefield but both Bad Companys and this abomination are not worthy enough to wear the name Battlefield. Everyone who voted 10 have obviously never played real FPS games.
  5. 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.
  6. 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
  7. Nov 20, 2011
    10
    I think BF3 is a good addition to the Battlefield games. It has everything BFBC2 had plus new goodies, such as more vehicle and weapon customization. The 4 different soldier classes are well balanced and the Team Play is great and becomes even more important as one unlocks squad perks such as "more ammo" or "more explosives" for all the squad. I also really like that engineers can nowI think BF3 is a good addition to the Battlefield games. It has everything BFBC2 had plus new goodies, such as more vehicle and weapon customization. The 4 different soldier classes are well balanced and the Team Play is great and becomes even more important as one unlocks squad perks such as "more ammo" or "more explosives" for all the squad. I also really like that engineers can now carry mines and an RPG, which wasn't possible in some previous BF games (I haven't played them all).

    Some people complain that the game now has a lot of "console features", which "suck" on PC. I think this features help people starting to play FPS games and the fact is that all those features, such as vehicle health regen, can be disabled on the server. Hardcore mode is great as there is no health regen, no map, no aim guide when shooting form the hip, etc.

    Pros:
    - Unlocks per weapon / vehicle.
    - 64 players.
    - Team play
    - Everything else.

    Cons:
    - Registration servers were down in EU on the night of release
    - Sometimes a bit laggy, but getting better.
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  8. Nov 20, 2011
    10
    Awesome game. The graphics and physics are one of the best I have ever seen. The sound is awesome too. I liked the campaign very much - nice, has a good atmoshpere, some very strong moments. The characters are memorable, the events - too. It is very varied - it combines vehicle, aircraft and infantry gameplay. But no matter how good it is, it isn't as far as good as the Multiplayer. It isAwesome game. The graphics and physics are one of the best I have ever seen. The sound is awesome too. I liked the campaign very much - nice, has a good atmoshpere, some very strong moments. The characters are memorable, the events - too. It is very varied - it combines vehicle, aircraft and infantry gameplay. But no matter how good it is, it isn't as far as good as the Multiplayer. It is certainly the best FPS multiplayer I have ever seen. TONS of unlocks, great maps (some very good designs), variety of vehicles, a good balance between vehicles and infantry. The audio is gorgeous too. Everything feels and looks very realistic in this game. There is a third game mode - Co-op. It includes six very intense missions which you can play with a buddy. It is real fun. I loved the Battlelog too - it is user-friendly, very useful. I loved the game and I am looking forward to the first expansion - Strike at Karkand! Expand
  9. 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
  10. Nov 20, 2011
    7
    Pros
    - Performance scales well with all levels of hardware
    - Detailed environments - Vehicles - Kit unlocks - The campain is somewhat shaky but enjoyable enough to place it in the pro's box. Cons - Vehicle unlocks, I feel they went overboard with this one, requiring you to unlock basic functionality. - Kit unlocks, while fun, again, I feel they went overboard the same issue as with BC2,
    Pros
    - Performance scales well with all levels of hardware
    - Detailed environments
    - Vehicles
    - Kit unlocks
    - The campain is somewhat shaky but enjoyable enough to place it in the pro's box.

    Cons
    - Vehicle unlocks, I feel they went overboard with this one, requiring you to unlock basic functionality.
    - Kit unlocks, while fun, again, I feel they went overboard the same issue as with BC2, defibrilators had to be unlocked, leaving you pretty much useless for the first 3 to 5 hours of the game.
    - Map sizes, while Battlefield 3 has been heralded as having some of the biggest maps in the Battlefield franchise, those biggest of maps only seem to utilise about 10% for play area and boundaries.
    - Gameplay/UI features, calling it a true sequel to Battlefield 2 would be considered false, the foundation that Battlefield 2 built on is just not there in Battlefield 3, it comes closer to a Bad Company sequel if anything. The communications rose that has been implemented is rather sloppy, however certain features are not set in stone, and DICE have hinted at certain additions down the track so this particular con does not weigh into my given score.
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  11. Nov 20, 2011
    10
    I am giving BF3 a 10 because I feel is genuinely deserves it. I really appreciate the time and effort that I can tell was put into making this game. The graphics are amazing, the gameplay is nearly perfect and even though the SP wasn't mind blowing I found it enjoyable. Let me be honest though I am basing my score on the MP, SP was an after though to me it could have been left outI am giving BF3 a 10 because I feel is genuinely deserves it. I really appreciate the time and effort that I can tell was put into making this game. The graphics are amazing, the gameplay is nearly perfect and even though the SP wasn't mind blowing I found it enjoyable. Let me be honest though I am basing my score on the MP, SP was an after though to me it could have been left out altogether and I wouldn't have minded, the MP is where I wanted the emphasis put and I was not disappointed. I really love this game it's gone above and beyond my expectations, the beta did have me a bit weary I'll admit but the game turned out better than I could have hoped. Expand
  12. Nov 19, 2011
    7
    ok im not good at English, so don't mind if i make fail spelling
    Very good graphics, sound effects is very amazing as well. the game play is fun due to the destructible environments around you. and the fact that you'll constantly seeing the jet and chopper flying back and fourth above you is very fun to watch (for a while). but i'm still think the game is broken and the combat is indeed
    ok im not good at English, so don't mind if i make fail spelling
    Very good graphics, sound effects is very amazing as well. the game play is fun due to the destructible environments around you. and the fact that you'll constantly seeing the jet and chopper flying back and fourth above you is very fun to watch (for a while). but i'm still think the game is broken and the combat is indeed unrealistic.
    Ground combat : TANK: although dice does realize that frontal armour is stronger than the side(or back). they've fail to accurately use the "Slope" feature however. if the tank on the higher ground get hit in the slope-armour part. it's suppose to BOUNCE off. not damage it. and for Christ sake, how is it that people can survive from getting hit by the 12.7mm(50.cal) machine-gun ? one shot would've been enough to make an inches size hole in people body

    INF:the firefight is very intends because you can constantly die any second. there is also many unlockable that will help you such as flashlight, in which both help you see in the dark and blind people with it. or Laser sight where you can fire more accurately, but with a cost of being spotted more easily. the Gun still feel like a pea shooter however, with little to none recoil and extremly unrealistic accuracy. where you can kill people 500 yards away with pistols (can you hand be that steady?)

    AIR:very fun (especially the dogfight) and the introduction of MANPAD sure make chopper whores life miserable. but still enjoyable however(as long as they have IR flare skill equipped).
    the jet combat is very fun, but with limited map and weaponry the fun was limited as well.

    AA: dice did a lot of change on AA weaponry in this game. the the appearance of MANPAD allow the infantry to engage hostile chopper without much need of air support. and the "Mobile" AA add the tactical approach in both conquest and rush mode. while the anti-air missile does exist in the mobile AA. why is the base AA doesn't have one?. im really getting tired of trying to shoot down a fly size jet. at least give us a flak or something. (lol)

    all and all, dice did a great job at the game. the frostbit 2.0 meant that more thing could be blowup. base camping is gone (xD) and you're now given an option to either get back in action or die when being revived. the game isn't perfect but still, good job dice. ;)
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  13. 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
  14. Nov 19, 2011
    8
    just remember this.."graphics not madeup a game...it's the gameplay and smooth playing that matters....very disappointing game....expected much from this game and disapponited me so much.......
  15. 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
  16. Nov 19, 2011
    10
    Bought MW3 and what a pile of garbage. not buying it for my kids on console, friends told me to get BF3. best game ive ever played on. deserves its rating and im definately going to buy the kids it on consoles. Activision lost me as a customer for their MW2.5 !!! buy this game !!
  17. Nov 19, 2011
    0
    Terribly superficial and overdone. This game focuses on looking good, very superficial. Graphics are nothing, having played MW3 the graphics may not be the best they can be (it doesnt matter) but the gameplay itself is smoother and MUCH more enjoyable. I dont play a video game for realism thats just plain stupid. Anyone who says BF3 is better cos its more realistic are seriously fools,Terribly superficial and overdone. This game focuses on looking good, very superficial. Graphics are nothing, having played MW3 the graphics may not be the best they can be (it doesnt matter) but the gameplay itself is smoother and MUCH more enjoyable. I dont play a video game for realism thats just plain stupid. Anyone who says BF3 is better cos its more realistic are seriously fools, neither game is realistic get a grip. Expand
  18. Nov 19, 2011
    8
    Great sound! Great looks! Campaign could be better but still fun! Spawn system playing TDM is horrible. TDM maps are quite poor. Conquest and Rush modes work better. All in all a great game thats not filled with bugs, glitches and hackers like modern warfare 3.
  19. Nov 19, 2011
    10
    BF3's singleplayer might not be the best around the block and hopefully if they have to do it again they will do their own thing instead of copying CODs formula. But what it does have, which is really the important factor is the best multiplayer Shooter to date. Solid mechanics, better gunplay and realism them what the arcady cod became. GOTY for pc multiplayer gaming.
  20. Nov 19, 2011
    6
    Look guys, origin is not that bad, considering the same is with steam and so many other secret aspects of life (thats a different topic) so im going to give this a fair unbias review, battlefield used to be the best FPS ever, but they absorbed the console market into their bloodstream, and the result of this merge is battlefield 3, or as me and a few friends call it, field of duty. It isLook guys, origin is not that bad, considering the same is with steam and so many other secret aspects of life (thats a different topic) so im going to give this a fair unbias review, battlefield used to be the best FPS ever, but they absorbed the console market into their bloodstream, and the result of this merge is battlefield 3, or as me and a few friends call it, field of duty. It is sad to see how another game has caught COD aids. Everything seems to be more linear, direct, less strategy, squad combat sucks, I wanted them to bring the commander back from BF2, (battlefield 2 was probablly the best multiplayer FPS ever) or somthing along the lines of chain of command. Who's idea was it to give the assault class a med kit? Its still playable, but it does not deserve what its getting, make no mistake however, this is a quadrillion times better than call of duty BS (call of duty is pretty bad, but the two games are hard to compare) In short, dont buy BF3, buy an earlier battlefield. Dont you all miss when games had their own orchestrated music and polish to them?
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gylo7Ak6z3Y
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  21. 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
  22. Nov 19, 2011
    9
    Very fun game. Lots of action all over the place. Graphics and Sound mix in perfectly.
    Though there are a few little adjustments that can be made, i.e. to the HUD. The Campaign is linear, but still very entertaining.

    Overall, 9/10.
  23. Nov 19, 2011
    1
    Given the state of this game, now I understand why BF3 released a Beta before the BF3 or MW3 release. BF3 is loaded with bugs, to include serious video issues; I cannot play using SLI. Very demanding game as hardware is concerned. Spawn camping makes multiplayer unplayable. I just wasted 60 bucks for this garbage that looks great!
  24. Nov 19, 2011
    10
    I pre-ordered this game on the date it was made available for pre-ordering. I have been playing both battlefield and COD games, and I'd have to say that this beat MW3 by a long shot due to the efforts that have been put in by the team that developed BF3. I don't care if people say that it's the gameplay that matters, and not just the graphic details. BF3 IS FUN, and the new game engine isI pre-ordered this game on the date it was made available for pre-ordering. I have been playing both battlefield and COD games, and I'd have to say that this beat MW3 by a long shot due to the efforts that have been put in by the team that developed BF3. I don't care if people say that it's the gameplay that matters, and not just the graphic details. BF3 IS FUN, and the new game engine is just to show the works the developers put in to make the game better! MW made its debut on the same line also with new graphic engine, and it was the best looking game at the time it was release. But it seems that comparing to the efforts that we can see between the developers team. BF series is starting to take the lead in the FPS genre sooner or later. Expand
  25. 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.
  26. Nov 19, 2011
    0
    game is crap , engine is like MOH from dice and with great browser game choosing fail. also you live 1 sec if youi r not using sniper. graphic is crap also .MW3 is bad also so better pass both games if you can.
  27. Nov 19, 2011
    2
    This game has graphics so divine, that in order to run it smoothly, it appears that no other programs that may come into conflict with it can be installed on the machine. The multiplayer gameplay and graphics are amazing, the best I have seen in any game, but these are worthless if the game takes 10 tries to join a server, and crashes occur frequently. This game also has the uniqueThis game has graphics so divine, that in order to run it smoothly, it appears that no other programs that may come into conflict with it can be installed on the machine. The multiplayer gameplay and graphics are amazing, the best I have seen in any game, but these are worthless if the game takes 10 tries to join a server, and crashes occur frequently. This game also has the unique ability to "generate" crashes based on calendar dates. Your machine can be sitting idle and one day it would have no crashes, and the next it might generate a cool crash, and some time later, a new unique crash would occur. This program has expanded my computer knowledge by showing me legendary-pokemon-rarity crashes of great magnitudes of awe and amazement. I am truly blessed to witness a failure in such unmatched proportions.

    On top of this, the amount of security clearance required to run the game is ridiculous. You must disable antivirus for battlelog to work and lower User Control Settings lowest to stop any potential crashes, and despite all this, the game's ability to generate crashes prevails. I have not spent more time "fixing" a game than this one.

    All in all, the game is a good, but before you purchase it, you need to assess your risk. There is a high risk that your machine will not run the game, or will run the game, but crash out frequently. You also run the risk of being hacked (unlikely, but very possible). If your machine runs the game fine, then the game would score a healthy 8-9/10, but if there is any technical difficulties (highly likely), that score would decrease to 0. Weighing into it the probability of technical difficulties, I give a 2.
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  28. 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 !!!!!!!!!
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  29. Nov 19, 2011
    1
    I buy this game from pre order, and i feel now like i waste a lot of money. I usually don`t have much time to play, so i prefer to play 3-4 games in MW3 multi than run 8-9 miles straight to see 5 peoples... This game have horrible high system requirements, i have great computer, but i don`t like when i shoot someone because my opponent plays on low setting... MW3 maybe is on old engineI buy this game from pre order, and i feel now like i waste a lot of money. I usually don`t have much time to play, so i prefer to play 3-4 games in MW3 multi than run 8-9 miles straight to see 5 peoples... This game have horrible high system requirements, i have great computer, but i don`t like when i shoot someone because my opponent plays on low setting... MW3 maybe is on old engine etc. but it`s much faster and more enjoyable. ; ) Expand
  30. Nov 18, 2011
    5
    Pros: Rape graphics, awesome controls, dedicated servers, jets and destructible buildings. (10 points)
    Cons: No Steam, Origin sucks, Launch Via Web Browser (LOL), large amounts of camping, "made for pc ground up and still not include it on Steam? WTF. Not everything is destructible. "Mw killer"... too bad that didnt happen... and Campaign that could potentially copied a lot from mw1 and
    Pros: Rape graphics, awesome controls, dedicated servers, jets and destructible buildings. (10 points)
    Cons: No Steam, Origin sucks, Launch Via Web Browser (LOL), large amounts of camping, "made for pc ground up and still not include it on Steam? WTF. Not everything is destructible. "Mw killer"... too bad that didnt happen... and Campaign that could potentially copied a lot from mw1 and black ops.... (-5 points)
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Metascore
89

Generally favorable reviews - based on 61 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 60 out of 61
  2. Negative: 0 out of 61
  1. 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.
  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]