Battlefield 3

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7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 5642 Ratings

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  1. HighwayUK
    Oct 30, 2011
    10
    Well it certainly delivered the goods on PC with it's DX11 effects, it's just stupidly good fun on a 64player map with all the **** happening...feels like a real war with the perfect sound, graphics and playabilty mix.
    Single player is a bit so-so, it's not terrible but it does feel a bit COD-like with its short small levels, but take that as a minor issue as single player battlefield    Well it certainly delivered the goods on PC with it's DX11 effects, it's just stupidly good fun on a 64player map with all the **** happening...feels like a real war with the perfect sound, graphics and playabilty mix.
    Single player is a bit so-so, it's not terrible but it does feel a bit COD-like with its short small levels, but take that as a minor issue as single player battlefield isn't what your gonna buy it for. There is no way MW3 will get close to this title for sheer destruction and mayhem.... a must buy for all FPS fans.    … Expand
  2. SonOfACracker
    Oct 27, 2011
    10
    It honestly frustrates me that a game this great has such a low user score. All I see up and down the review page is people complaining about the single player. To those people, take a pro-tip: Battlefield 3 was not designed for its single player, PERIOD. "Oh but they still included it in the game! so it should be good!", yeah well guess what, they put cup holders in Ferraris as well, butIt honestly frustrates me that a game this great has such a low user score. All I see up and down the review page is people complaining about the single player. To those people, take a pro-tip: Battlefield 3 was not designed for its single player, PERIOD. "Oh but they still included it in the game! so it should be good!", yeah well guess what, they put cup holders in Ferraris as well, but you don't see them being reviewed on those amenities. It's just the same for Battlefield 3, all the horse power and true design is in the multiplayer, which is by far one of the best, if not the best mutiplayers ever produced: it's immersing, the graphics are jaw dropping, and there is much strategy and team based play to be had here. Take Battlefield for what it really is, a solid 10/10 multiplayer based experience.… Expand
  3. Maxton
    Oct 29, 2011
    10
    The best shooter to date. Unbelievable graphics,soundtracks and cuts.It looks like you watching spectacular film and playing at the same time.The best graphics i have ever seen.
  4. JUSTLIKEYOU
    Oct 29, 2011
    10
    This is the absolute best game I've ever played. Perfect Multiplayer and Singleplayer (have not tried the Co-Op, yet. Have to recommend it :). The Engine, Gameplay and Graphics are, of course, best as well.
  5. Hadhad
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    Simply the best fps experience. It shines in every aspect. If you're looking for the real modern warfare, it's this game and not the insane asylum exprience cod series provides where u run in a f*cking circle chasing yourself b4 others lol. Get this game and you won't regret it.
  6. Sektion
    Oct 26, 2011
    9
    OK guys everyone is all about the hate for origin and battlelog and I can understand this because its new and its different and yes its a little buggy. I myself am a little put off by it, but remember this. what did everyone say when steam first came to our gaming lives? what did the reviews say for the first valve games launched on steam? It was an outcry of hatred from half-life andOK guys everyone is all about the hate for origin and battlelog and I can understand this because its new and its different and yes its a little buggy. I myself am a little put off by it, but remember this. what did everyone say when steam first came to our gaming lives? what did the reviews say for the first valve games launched on steam? It was an outcry of hatred from half-life and counter-strike players. But now steam has worked out many bugs and improved and many people have come to like it. So much that they are complaining that BF3 is not being launched on steam. I think some competition in the online gaming distribution platform world might eventually bring some good things to us gamers. So lets rate the game for the game itself! damn good fun -1 for single player that could have had more however i still enjoyed it and like most am mainly focused on the amazing Multi!! Highly recommended.… Expand
  7. Eclipse581
    Oct 27, 2011
    10
    Amazing game, great graphics, amazing sound and game play and just pure fun, everything I was expecting and more. Highly recommend this game to any FPS fan.
  8. Mad_gamer
    Oct 28, 2011
    9
    It is funny to sit here reading all these reviews and see all these people give it such a low score. Most of sound like spoilt little brats who wouldn't really know what a real game was if it bit you in the a***! It frustrates me to read all these bad reviews when most of you think that you can just give it a bad wrap because of the fact that you can. Its supposed to be about the gameIt is funny to sit here reading all these reviews and see all these people give it such a low score. Most of sound like spoilt little brats who wouldn't really know what a real game was if it bit you in the a***! It frustrates me to read all these bad reviews when most of you think that you can just give it a bad wrap because of the fact that you can. Its supposed to be about the game overall and as far as I am concerned if you rate a game 0 you shouldn't be allowed to post up reviews.
    Anyways I loved this game. So Battlefield isn't known for its campaigns but I actually really enjoyed it. Im not big on multiplayer and getting online in fact I NEVER get online to play but this is the first game I did and you know what I loved it even though I did get owned a few hundred times. I'll get there in the end. Its funny that some of you have posted up whinging about the prone position but in real battle can you not do that or is that just not an option?? And i did a bit more homework where I looked at a few games some of you have reviewed and some gave this game 0-3 yet gave Portal 2 10 go figure. Need I say more. I say good job to Dice and EA considering all the media hype around this game it was a little disappointing when I played it but overall still loved this game. Smooth gameplay like when your leaping over it made me feel like it was more realistic ok so its not as good as Rage in my eyes but I still highly rate this game based n the multiplayer and speaking of that Im going back to that now. This game is highly recommended and I hope you will actually play this game and give it a go.    … Expand
  9. DaN_HouSeR_82
    Oct 28, 2011
    10
    BF3 has a complexity and variety never seen before. I've been a COD fan since 2004, but I'm a grown man now. I needed something more. Like jumping in a helicopter loaded with your buddies shooting buildings apart while you land on the ROOF of that building and then all running out shooting everything in sight. Nothing compares. Not even close! Look at the reviews and how you can justBF3 has a complexity and variety never seen before. I've been a COD fan since 2004, but I'm a grown man now. I needed something more. Like jumping in a helicopter loaded with your buddies shooting buildings apart while you land on the ROOF of that building and then all running out shooting everything in sight. Nothing compares. Not even close! Look at the reviews and how you can just picture kids crying about how their favorite game is nothing but the same crap every year. Why? BF3 is a better game, PLAY IT and stop crying!… Expand
  10. Scribblette
    Oct 28, 2011
    10
    Multiplayer so far has been as incredible as always. Needs to have colorblind support added - but they've already said they will do this. Remember, singleplayer action is always meant to be a tutorial! The action was fine, the fighter jet sequence BLEW ME AWAY and had me cheering. However, the single player story ending was very weak IMHO (it didn't actually even 'end' properly, it justMultiplayer so far has been as incredible as always. Needs to have colorblind support added - but they've already said they will do this. Remember, singleplayer action is always meant to be a tutorial! The action was fine, the fighter jet sequence BLEW ME AWAY and had me cheering. However, the single player story ending was very weak IMHO (it didn't actually even 'end' properly, it just cuts to black and you're left without any resolution). I definitely preferred the story in Bad Company 2 - there was much more love for the characters.… Expand
  11. Pierogi210
    Oct 28, 2011
    10
    This is a solid game from single player to co-op to multiplayer. The single player is just another fps single player. There is nothing special about it but fun to play. Co-op is a little different and more fun. The multiplayer is where BF3 shines.
  12. demigod143
    Nov 2, 2011
    10
    Battlefield 3 is what it should be. A real shooter game with heavy realistic graphics and great multiplayer. The single player is beautifully done and the entire system is perfect. If they take out the EA spyware, this would be a perfect game. With the PC's excellent graphics, this game should please fans and newbies of Battlefield and Call of Duty fans alike too!
  13. pickledcheez
    Oct 28, 2011
    10
    This game is ****** awesome. It has all the components of a good game. Whoever rated this below a 8 is being payed by Activision to make this game get bad reviews. This will kick the *** out of Modern Warfare 3.
  14. ruttunen
    Oct 30, 2011
    10
    Best MP FPS game out there.

    You don`t buy this game for SP campaign. You buy it for the awesome MP that will blast your socks off especially if you are playing with friends. If you are ( Forever Alone ) then too bad. For instance just imagine this scene that happened today: Me and my 2 friends riding a jeep like madmens blasts scattering rocks and dust on left and right and bam suddenly    Best MP FPS game out there.

    You don`t buy this game for SP campaign.
    You buy it for the awesome MP that will blast your socks off especially if you are playing with friends. If you are ( Forever Alone ) then too bad.

    For instance just imagine this scene that happened today:
    Me and my 2 friends riding a jeep like madmens blasts scattering rocks and dust on left and right
    and bam suddenly a blast in front of us raising a dust cloud.
    I drove through the dust cloud flooring the jeep and suddenly we took into air from the rocks behind the dust cloud.
    Flying through the air like Dukes of Hazzard we flew over a friendly tank and landed over it, while all of us were screaming in chat like little girls now that was an experience :D    … Expand
  15. Liquidlizard
    Jan 8, 2012
    10
    For those of you who said the graphics suck... you must be running something lower than an 8800 GTS or you don't know how to adjust graphics. Gameplay is amazing, sounds are too realistic and the multiplayer is beautiful. Singleplayer was eh and the Origin idea was garbage. 10000x better than CoD.
  16. V3smic
    Oct 26, 2011
    7
    The multiplier interface being out of game is less than desirable. Until this game is more stable and the web interface is able to work quicker and more consistently, I can hardly recommend the game to anyone for 60 dollars. That being said, once in the game it is absolutely beautiful and plays very well. This game has great potential once some patches are able to address the previouslyThe multiplier interface being out of game is less than desirable. Until this game is more stable and the web interface is able to work quicker and more consistently, I can hardly recommend the game to anyone for 60 dollars. That being said, once in the game it is absolutely beautiful and plays very well. This game has great potential once some patches are able to address the previously mentioned issues.… Expand
  17. ViperZeth
    Oct 26, 2011
    8
    Im usually into COD, but I am glad I bought this game. I found the single player lacking some stuff but the multiplayer made me stay and keep playing Battlefield 3. The vehicles and variety in the multiplayer is really awesome, the battles may take quite a while, but you will never get bored of the time you spend on it.
    A big 8 for this game.
  18. Sopbil
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    This game offers the best multiplayer experience ever seen in an FPS game.
    It has amazing visuals, fantastic sound and destructible environments.
    Make sure you pick this one up.
  19. BillyJAK
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    I was surprised that the 360 version rocks as good as the PC version (although keys and mouse are better). Just when I thought Crysis 2 gave the best graphics yet, comes BF3. Sometimes when playing it's so real my heart almosts jumps out of my chest, in the surprises that come when you least expect it. Haven't tried MP yet but the single player campaign is awesome - cinematic and totallyI was surprised that the 360 version rocks as good as the PC version (although keys and mouse are better). Just when I thought Crysis 2 gave the best graphics yet, comes BF3. Sometimes when playing it's so real my heart almosts jumps out of my chest, in the surprises that come when you least expect it. Haven't tried MP yet but the single player campaign is awesome - cinematic and totally cool.If you're gonna get this, buy this, don't pirate it. Support DICE in their efforts to push gaming forward. It was money well spent.… Expand
  20. Lcourage
    Oct 26, 2011
    10
    Amazing graphics and stunning sound. The closest thing out on the market to real warfare, especially in hardcore mode. You can't get any better with a multi-player game for the FPS genre. This is in part due to the 64 player maps, vehicles and team play aspect. The game mechanics are solid at release. The weapons are striking realistic in detail and sounds when firing. Some peopleAmazing graphics and stunning sound. The closest thing out on the market to real warfare, especially in hardcore mode. You can't get any better with a multi-player game for the FPS genre. This is in part due to the 64 player maps, vehicles and team play aspect. The game mechanics are solid at release. The weapons are striking realistic in detail and sounds when firing. Some people will speak ill of the single player but keep in mind that the Battlefield series was never meant to be played single player. That's what makes the multi-player part of the game so amazing. It's designed for multi-player first and single player second.… Expand
  21. juissiman
    Oct 26, 2011
    10
    amazing game!!.........................................................................................................................................................................o
  22. buddashak
    Oct 26, 2011
    10
    What's up with all the hate on the single player? As an experience, I'd slot it under MW1, CoD 2, and CoD Black Ops, but better than MW2 and World at War. There are some really great levels in the game: every time you play as the GRU operatives is great, the tank level that takes place in the city, and the chase at the end. The single player is not bad, it's just not groundbreaking... butWhat's up with all the hate on the single player? As an experience, I'd slot it under MW1, CoD 2, and CoD Black Ops, but better than MW2 and World at War. There are some really great levels in the game: every time you play as the GRU operatives is great, the tank level that takes place in the city, and the chase at the end. The single player is not bad, it's just not groundbreaking... but it's really just a warm-up to the main event. I get great performance with my single GTX 460, no stuttering, and I have 0 lag with no disconnects so far after 8 hours of multiplayer play. If you're experiencing lag then the problem is your connection. Only thing I hate so far is the complete lack of teamwork I've experienced so far while playing online... c'mon people, stop picking the sniper kit and sitting out of site of all the flags, or at least put down your radio beacon some where useful and make some type of positive impact on the actual battle. If you're experiencing technical difficulties, it's not the game, it's your rig and your background processes. Playing with a fresh hard drive and a fresh install of windows, I've had 0 problems with the game, beta included. Can't say the same about trying to play off my other, everyday Windows install. My advice: don't play your games off the same hard drive/partition that you use for porn.… Expand
  23. Serestor
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    The best FPS this year easily, clearly don't trust the CoD fanbois scoring this game as a 0. Anyone who knows anything about the main BF series knows that BF is all about the online play and this is where BF3 truly shines and is miles ahead of any competition.
  24. akrasul
    Oct 26, 2011
    10
    Great game... Don't know why some people are giving it a low scores... Most probably these are COD fans. Haters are always going to put this game down. Play it for yourself to discover the true beauty of Battlefield 3
  25. shaun37
    Oct 26, 2011
    10
    Incredible amount of fun due to the 64 player games, many-MANY unlocks and well balanced weapons. Graphics are outstanding even on mediocre PCs and the best ambient and weapon sounds you have ever heard in a shooter, or probably any game in general. I do recommend playing with someone you know for maximum enjoyment as the community is still messing about lone wolf style for now, but don'tIncredible amount of fun due to the 64 player games, many-MANY unlocks and well balanced weapons. Graphics are outstanding even on mediocre PCs and the best ambient and weapon sounds you have ever heard in a shooter, or probably any game in general. I do recommend playing with someone you know for maximum enjoyment as the community is still messing about lone wolf style for now, but don't worry -once they find their feet teamwork will be in full swing. Even if you're looking for CoD style run and gun, TDM 24 player maps (no vehicles) will satisfy you until you deside to move on to the main modes.

    N.B. Don't pay attention to the trolls, very few of the lower scores are actually valid and I suggest you look at their post history to see how new their accounts are.    … Expand
  26. drowsy77
    Oct 26, 2011
    10
    I don't get the hate for the single player campaign. It's the best in the series and I really enjoy it! The graphics are jaw-dropping amazing. I can't count the times I got shot because I stood by admiring the scenery while some PLR dude shooting me at his leisure.. Also, the jet mission is for me, one of the best 15-20 minutes ever in PC gaming.
    Sure the plot is kinda cheesy and at part    I don't get the hate for the single player campaign. It's the best in the series and I really enjoy it! The graphics are jaw-dropping amazing. I can't count the times I got shot because I stood by admiring the scenery while some PLR dude shooting me at his leisure.. Also, the jet mission is for me, one of the best 15-20 minutes ever in PC gaming.
    Sure the plot is kinda cheesy and at part plain ridiculous (using a sniper rifle to shoot out lights in a parking area just for a heli drop wtf?) but so is practically every other modern shooter I played (yes, COD included!).
    Multiplayer is awesome. Only begun to scratch the surface of it. I kinda like the new Battlelog system. Much faster then the old in-game server browser of BC2. All of the bugs in the beta are gone from what I've seen, but there are some quirks that are native to all DICE games. Still, the game is remarkably polished. I judge a game by the fun I have playing it and with BF3 awesome graphics and multiplayer experience, it's a no brainer.    … Expand
  27. Someonesatan
    Oct 28, 2011
    10
    Normally It doesn't really bother me when I see a game get review bombed, but when i see reviews for this game in the 0-4 for this game it really gets on my nerves. Let me start by saying, this is the best game I have ever played period. I started playing fps' 10-12 years ago with medal of honour allied assault and was a HUGE raging cod fan boy before this game launched. I tried it out onNormally It doesn't really bother me when I see a game get review bombed, but when i see reviews for this game in the 0-4 for this game it really gets on my nerves. Let me start by saying, this is the best game I have ever played period. I started playing fps' 10-12 years ago with medal of honour allied assault and was a HUGE raging cod fan boy before this game launched. I tried it out on the recommendation of a friend and I damn near **** my pants every time I load this baby up. The single player is not nearly as linear as some of these reviewers give it credit for. YES, it is linear in the sense that it's not Crysis. However, there is a flanking option for nearly EVERY encounter in the game. You don't just sit behind cover and pop your head up every 2 minutes like the Call of Duty series. Some people say campaign is too short... play it on hard. Some people say there are lots of bugs. I have encountered a handful sure, but nothing that the patch in one week won't fix. People are quick to get their bullhorns out because of how hyped this game was, they were expecting pure gold. Give them time to patch! This game is **** brilliant! I literally just have nothing else to type but that, this game is **** amazing, its **** beautiful, play with friends you will LOVE it. Jets,Jeeps,APC's, Helicopters,tanks,boats. Come on people, get the stick out of your ass. THIS GAME IS **** GREAT. I know Dice doesn't really look at user score on metacritic and they shouldn't... because cod fanboys everywhere bombing it. People with SMALL ass tiffs giving it a 4. This game is **** great, buy it already. I dunno how many times i have to tell you how much i love it. GO **** buy it. I made an account SOLELY to tell you people how much i love this game. I would write more, but im going to play now… Expand
  28. Mojawk
    Oct 26, 2011
    10
    The best is yet to come. For about 3 years now whenever I get a new CoD / BF shooter. I hit up the multi-player. Who cares about single player. What I want is a team based game. CoD has failed to deliver this now for a good few years. BF3 delivers, yes it has some glitches, yes it needs some improvements but I'm confident they will come. Everything about the game is awesome, the maps, theThe best is yet to come. For about 3 years now whenever I get a new CoD / BF shooter. I hit up the multi-player. Who cares about single player. What I want is a team based game. CoD has failed to deliver this now for a good few years. BF3 delivers, yes it has some glitches, yes it needs some improvements but I'm confident they will come. Everything about the game is awesome, the maps, the graphics, the classes, the game play. A++ for effort and initiative in a stale genre.… Expand
  29. velimrius
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    BF series were always about MP not SP, so ppl who bother enough to whine and rate it low cuz of SP are nothing more then trolls. Cant wait to get ~Back to Karkand~
  30. AlexeyxDD
    Oct 26, 2011
    10
    The greatest Battlefield ever! Graphics are awesome. U can hardly find better. Even rage sucks. Im not talking about CoD MW2 or Black ops=) Battlefield has always been a game with great multi player, but single player in BF 3 is really thrilling and exiting
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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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