Battlefield 3

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7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 5642 Ratings

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  1. kristofferdk
    Nov 8, 2011
    9
    I love this game. The multiplayer part this the best, the singleplayer isn't so long but i liked it. It´s the best FPS i EVER have played, and i got all COD. Battlelog was at first i thought it was wierd but after some time i really like it, nice with the stats and soo on.
  2. DJ_Casper
    Nov 8, 2011
    9
    Total winner of all the existing modern FPS shooters these days. I give 9. Why? Cause DICE has potential and didn't fix as many bugs as possible, but I know that it's possible for them and that the game will be playable after half a year or so. Great innovations, great ideas and physic engine which bring the game like in a real life. Yeah, DICE, u've made me belive like I'm in some kind ofTotal winner of all the existing modern FPS shooters these days. I give 9. Why? Cause DICE has potential and didn't fix as many bugs as possible, but I know that it's possible for them and that the game will be playable after half a year or so. Great innovations, great ideas and physic engine which bring the game like in a real life. Yeah, DICE, u've made me belive like I'm in some kind of cinema while playing this wonderful game!… Expand
  3. wh1pl4sh88
    Nov 8, 2011
    9
    Good game, still waiting for the dlc, been playing since release and havent really got any problems with it appart from the auto join needs to be fixed so you get put in servers in your own country :)
  4. Exodus1989
    Nov 8, 2011
    9
    Let's be honest. There was private Alpha testing then un-scripted public beta testing. This should have ironed out 90% of the bugs before release but as with all major games these days, better graphics and technology means more variables where bugs can occur, even game breaking ones. However, the team at DICE recognized the value of public opinion and immediately patched the game uponLet's be honest. There was private Alpha testing then un-scripted public beta testing. This should have ironed out 90% of the bugs before release but as with all major games these days, better graphics and technology means more variables where bugs can occur, even game breaking ones. However, the team at DICE recognized the value of public opinion and immediately patched the game upon release and is still continuing to do so. The actual graphics are quite unrivalled and the technology in the Frostbite 2 engine literally makes you jump when a bullet goes flying past your head. The technology and animations are much more fluent and realistic. Still a couple of early release bugs but with them soon to be ironed out, Battlefield 3 is a serious challenger to the FPS genre and says to competitors, "Your move".

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

    Overall 9.5/10    … Expand
  5. Lnz666
    Nov 8, 2011
    9
    First off i wanna say i played the single player for 10 mins max but really who buys a BF game for single player? This game has also had its faults at launch but they seem to have ironed them out now. I have been loving this game since it came out and for the multiplayer alone i give this game a 9. I just came back to it after trying that other shooter that just came out (but feels likeFirst off i wanna say i played the single player for 10 mins max but really who buys a BF game for single player? This game has also had its faults at launch but they seem to have ironed them out now. I have been loving this game since it came out and for the multiplayer alone i give this game a 9. I just came back to it after trying that other shooter that just came out (but feels like i played it 5 years ago)and man is BF3 in a league of its own , the maps are huge and the fact that you actually use teamwork is what multiplayer is all about. BF3 has the better online system with dedicated servers and a max of 64 players is huge (go try a 6vs6 on MW3 with peer to peer and compare the difference)
    With a decent rig turn up the graphics options and prepare to have your eyes bleed it looks that good.    … Expand
  6. Mw3lolz
    Nov 8, 2011
    9
    Best game of the year I love every detail about this game nothing negative 64 players server are awesome keep it up dice you best in business now every aspect is amazing folks go get this game new engine is crazy unreal you can almost destroy any building in game and omg teamwork is nice this is not mw3 when one player kill 10 people in 5 second, bf3 is more real
  7. theimmortalmoo
    Nov 8, 2011
    9
    Battlefield 3 does with Battlefield does best, the multiplayer. The single player looked nice, and was fun, but that was about it. The Multi is where it's at despite lack of commanders from the previous battlefield games.
  8. Monkeymagoo
    Nov 8, 2011
    9
    Fantastic! Ok, a few online bugs to begin with and the campaign isn't amazing, but I enjoyed it and the bugs are getting fixed. But online is what this is about and it's STUNNING! Graphics and sound are next-generation. Each game is epic, and different every time. And being part of a team desperately trying to hold a choke point, tossing ammo and med kits to each other makes you reallyFantastic! Ok, a few online bugs to begin with and the campaign isn't amazing, but I enjoyed it and the bugs are getting fixed. But online is what this is about and it's STUNNING! Graphics and sound are next-generation. Each game is epic, and different every time. And being part of a team desperately trying to hold a choke point, tossing ammo and med kits to each other makes you really feel part of something special. Genius. I love it!… Expand
  9. Skumbo
    Nov 8, 2011
    9
    A fresh face to turn to when sick of the COD shenanigans. The new Crysis. Breakthrough graphics which will be a benchmark for years to come, with solid gameplay, a pretty lame storyline, but meaty, fun multiplayer.
  10. Yogotiss
    Nov 8, 2011
    9
    I am absolutely amazed by this game. Even though there are a lot of bugs to be fixed I can still see the potential in this game. The destruction, team work, and vehicles are mind blowing. Coming from a COD Fan Boy I must say I love Battlefield 3!
  11. SacredJefe
    Nov 8, 2011
    9
    I came into the Battlefield series fairly recently with Bad Company 2. I was never that great at it, but it was a ton of fun to play and it was a great break from the other primary FPS game I played, Call of Duty. Battlefield 3 pretty much improves everything from Bad Company 2 and is a fantastic multiplayer game. Now, unfortunately the single player is pretty dull and heavily scriptedI came into the Battlefield series fairly recently with Bad Company 2. I was never that great at it, but it was a ton of fun to play and it was a great break from the other primary FPS game I played, Call of Duty. Battlefield 3 pretty much improves everything from Bad Company 2 and is a fantastic multiplayer game. Now, unfortunately the single player is pretty dull and heavily scripted and is very linear, but the Battlefield franchise has always been about multiplayer, and this game definitely delivers on that front. Some hardcore Battlefield 2 fanboys are upset about changes from that game into Battlefield 3, but in all honesty this game looks amazing and feels amazing. If you are looking for a new multiplayer FPS game to satisfy you, look no farther. If you are already a Battlefield fan, this game is up there with the best in the series. Battlefield 3 goes above the call of duty.… Expand
  12. SnowSlice
    Nov 8, 2011
    9
    I absolutely LOVE Battlefield 3. It's gameplay on Multi-player is astounding, and I trust DICE to fix the issues that some other people may be having problems with. I LOVED the single player campaign, but the only reason I'm giving the game a 9 and not a 10 is because I didn't like how quickly the campaign seemed to end. In many ways however they make up for it with the addition ofI absolutely LOVE Battlefield 3. It's gameplay on Multi-player is astounding, and I trust DICE to fix the issues that some other people may be having problems with. I LOVED the single player campaign, but the only reason I'm giving the game a 9 and not a 10 is because I didn't like how quickly the campaign seemed to end. In many ways however they make up for it with the addition of Co-Op which almost follows the story of the Single player. It's definitely worth the $60 I paid for the game, and the re-play value is ridiculously hight.… Expand
  13. iShank
    Nov 8, 2011
    9
    Awesome game. Totally one of my favorites, along with CS 1.6 and TF2. Recommend this game to anyone who has a good enough PC to handle it. Game is glitchy and randomly minimizes every 20 minutes. That's why I'm not giving it a 10.
  14. kalv
    Nov 8, 2011
    9
    Great game, graphics are amazing but what stands out is the sound. Best gunshot sound I ever heard in any game. Campaign is not as bad as some reviewers are saying, but I enjoyed it. Only downside is battlelog and the long load times. If there was no battlelog I would give this game a perfect score.
  15. ShavedApe
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    What can I say this is a good game. SP nothing to write home about but anyone that loves battlefield buys it for the MP that's just the way it is and the MP is great. I'm still playing it weeks after release and I still love it. Graphics wise no other First person shooter even comes close and for a game where it feels like skill is needed rather than just run and gun again nothing comesWhat can I say this is a good game. SP nothing to write home about but anyone that loves battlefield buys it for the MP that's just the way it is and the MP is great. I'm still playing it weeks after release and I still love it. Graphics wise no other First person shooter even comes close and for a game where it feels like skill is needed rather than just run and gun again nothing comes close. Having now played MW3 I can honestly say that battlefield 3 has out done it sure there are more maps in mw3 but you can probably fit 3 or 4 mw3 maps in one bf3 map. Add to that more realistic or at least great sounding weapons might not be realistic as I have never fired one but sure do sound good, vehicles you control not the AI and a genuine team play orientated scoring system and battlefield is more the thinking man's fps. All that said BF3 is as far away from being MW3 as MW3 is from being BF3 they are completely different games for team play and vehicles choose bf3 for Rambo style run and gun hands down mw3 wins.

    I gave it a 9 simply because at this point in time there are some issues most of which don't really have a huge effect on me but there still there and while I like Battlelog it could do with improvement.    … Expand
  16. MorganH76
    Nov 8, 2011
    9
    Single player is not too good, but it is better than the 3 hour MW3 campaign.

    Online is where it is at for Battlefield and this is sensational. A few server issues early on, but that can be forgiven as a lot of new games also suffer from this in the first few days. Now the online is a lot more stable and is excellent. Great graphics and sound and the guns feel sensational and feel like    Single player is not too good, but it is better than the 3 hour MW3 campaign.

    Online is where it is at for Battlefield and this is sensational. A few server issues early on, but that can be forgiven as a lot of new games also suffer from this in the first few days.

    Now the online is a lot more stable and is excellent. Great graphics and sound and the guns feel sensational and feel like they have a real "weight" to them. Hitboxes are also much improved from BF2 and BC2.    … Expand
  17. lawndartleo
    Nov 8, 2011
    9
    Origin is not the devil. I'm willing to bet many of those complaining about it are happy with Steam which is no different. DRM is here to stay, deal with it or just pass on it.

    Map sizes to small? Please. The maps in BF3 range from mid to epic. One of the bigger complaints is having to run/drive too far to get in the fight. I'm of the opinion that this should have been called Bad    Origin is not the devil. I'm willing to bet many of those complaining about it are happy with Steam which is no different. DRM is here to stay, deal with it or just pass on it.

    Map sizes to small? Please. The maps in BF3 range from mid to epic. One of the bigger complaints is having to run/drive too far to get in the fight.

    I'm of the opinion that this should have been called Bad Company 3. This is not to say its not a great game, it's just not Battlefield without a commander IMHO. The irony is not lost on me that the Box art resembles BC2. Makes me think that the BF moniker was a marketing afterthought.

    Had EA/DICE included a battlefield commander, the game would earn a 10/10, easily. As it stand, this is the only glaring omission in an otherwise epic game.    … Expand
  18. spongythebk
    Nov 9, 2011
    9
    well this game thats all i can say even with lacking single player the multiplayer boosts this up to amazing 9 for me. if your a shooter fan get this game i found work my butt off to get new unlocks was a very rewarding experience and provided hundreds of hours of gameplay. get this game shooter fans you be more then happy with your buy.
  19. titaniumpen
    Nov 9, 2011
    9
    Best graphics in the genre (perhaps not as good as Crysis 2). Good gameplay. The conquest brings back the feel of BF2. Team deathmatch is fun, though it doesn't belong to BF3. The only thing I hate is battlelog. Good for tracking stats. But using it to launch the game! No!
  20. figgehn
    Nov 9, 2011
    9
    Singleplayer was a bit booring, but bought it for the Multiplayer. Awsome game! The maps all look and feel diffrent, and when using a diffrent mode, you get all whole new experience playing the same map.
  21. dooder
    Nov 9, 2011
    9
    I love this game. After spending two days on MW3 for XBox I have grown much more appreciative of BF3. The graphics and sound give this game at least a 5. The MP is awesome and I think brings a good mix of ideas from BF2 and BFBC2. If you're worried about vehicles, don't worry, there are plenty to go around (Even on 64 player maps). The single player campaign is the only downside toI love this game. After spending two days on MW3 for XBox I have grown much more appreciative of BF3. The graphics and sound give this game at least a 5. The MP is awesome and I think brings a good mix of ideas from BF2 and BFBC2. If you're worried about vehicles, don't worry, there are plenty to go around (Even on 64 player maps). The single player campaign is the only downside to this game, while pretty it just didn't do anything for me. I would give a 10 but the single player drops her to a 9.… Expand
  22. Heatednemz
    Nov 17, 2011
    9
    Growing up playing the call of duty series, They had set a standard of what a war based game should be like. I cant really call myself a cod fan-boy but i am definitely a big fan of the series. Between spending endless hours on youtube and gaming websites, the flaming wars between Cod and bf fanboys caught my attention and it made me wonder what made battlefield so good to be compared toGrowing up playing the call of duty series, They had set a standard of what a war based game should be like. I cant really call myself a cod fan-boy but i am definitely a big fan of the series. Between spending endless hours on youtube and gaming websites, the flaming wars between Cod and bf fanboys caught my attention and it made me wonder what made battlefield so good to be compared to a giant like cod.
    Now,I have never played any of the previous battlefield games. I have played 5 minutes of the Bad Company 2 campaign on the PC and the Bad Company demo on the xbox 360. "pssht.. this sucks compared to cod" i said , and never looked back. Until now, Battlefield 3 Beta was doing its rounds when i got a first hand look at what battlefield multiplayer was like. I downloaded the beta and entered the game. Heavily overwhelmed by the sheer size of the maps and the game graphics i was like "oh cool". I ran a few steps and was immediately killed. *rage quit* . A day later i decided to give it another shot, promising myself i wouldn't rage quit. This time i moved around a little bit and very soon it came to my realisation that i was playing this game like i play cod. That was not working, It was difficult to spot enemies and i died before i could do anything else. I couldnt tell the difference between an enemy soldier and my own team-mates .Every kill felt like a reward, even though i ended up killing more of my own troops. I did not play again, till the game was released.
    As battlefield 3 released i did not give it much thought because i eagerly waited for the the release of modern warfare 3. On 10th of November i decided that i am going to buy one of the two. Battlefield 3? or modern warfare 3? Here in India , Modern Warfare 3 costs twice of what i paid for battlefield 3 so it kind of helped my decision .i took the leap of faith and I hesitantly bought battlefield 3 . I had bad experiences with this game in the past and i strongly felt it wasn't my kind of game. So before jumping into the multiplayer world i started the campaign. It didn't take me long to finish the game by the end of the campaign i was said to myself "ho-hum Great looking game but quite a weak directive on the story" . And here is where it all got better, I wasn't expecting a whole lot Indian players to be online but i knew i would get fairly decent pings on other asian servers, but i was surprised that every server hosted in India was full and the ping never rose above 30. I jumped into the multiplayer and found it surprisingly easy to spot enemies , use my guns, and overall move around the place.
    It became clear that the campaign for battlefield 3 is nothing but an extended tutorial to get used to the game. My brother and me were at the game for hours. The more we ranked and unlocked equipment the deeper into the game we got , everything that was wierd at first began to make sense and fianally i knew how it feels to play a battlefield game....'Awesome". The Graphics simply blew me away. I assembled a high end PC (complete with a GTX 580) and to be honest this is the best looking first person shooter i have ever seen.
    the audio and sfx blend in perfectly with the game. The Environment is beautiful and the fact that you can blow up just about anything you see in game is the icing.
    But, these are the not the factors that define a good game. Tons of games look and sound great but the key ingredient is the gameplay and Battlefield 3 has loads of it. The team-based gameplay is something new to me and i am thoroughly enjoying it. Watching buildings collapse, seeing your teammates running through the crossfire to revive team-mates or seeing an engineer hard at work at fixing the tank taking heavy fire from the opposition while helicopter and jets scream past overhead amidst the smoke caused by the falling debris really makes you feel like you are part of something big.
    Battlefield 3 has been made to take the crown of war based gameplay from call of duty. With the release of modern warfare 3 on its ageing engine and its tried and tested linear twitched based gameplay , Gamers will feel cheated and move on to a new avenue looking for and upgraded mature gameplay eventually migrating to the battlefield camp. Dice has managed to not only surpass but dominate as a better game be it visually or gameplay-wise.
    I give this game a 9/10 because dice has made a real winner i take away one point for its campaign which could have been a lot better.I predict this game to be the next counterstrike with a similar cult following.    … Expand
  23. LostGemini85
    Nov 9, 2011
    9
    I am reviewing this game based on multiplayer only as that is the only part of the game I have played. Which is to be honest the only part I really care about considering that il put in easily 500+ hours into. This game overall is amazing, there are certain things that are not perfect. Alot of the maps do have alot of choke points but they themselves are useful to grind weapons that I doI am reviewing this game based on multiplayer only as that is the only part of the game I have played. Which is to be honest the only part I really care about considering that il put in easily 500+ hours into. This game overall is amazing, there are certain things that are not perfect. Alot of the maps do have alot of choke points but they themselves are useful to grind weapons that I do not like using. The graphics are THE best I have ever seen for this genre bar non. The unlock system is great, not perfect but certainly the best out there. I think they could of removed a few for some classes and added ones more suited for it (AKS-74U with 8x rifle scope).… Expand
  24. shadowchaos
    Nov 9, 2011
    9
    Love this game, the stunning graphics and realism never fail to amaze me. Loved BC2, and going to enjoy playing this game more as well. Even if I have to use **** origin...
  25. Kaehl0311
    Nov 9, 2011
    9
    The improved engine this game runs on is amazing. If your PC can handle it, this game is beautiful. I don't think there's anything else out with graphics as good as this. The multiplayer is spectacular (and I'm not huge on multiplayer). The only reason I'm giving this a 9 instead of a 10 is because the campaign was slightly disappointing, but still fun for a playthrough or two.
  26. BeatIt
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Much better experience than consoles. The buggy Origin authentication requiring a patch called Punk Buster was a big turn off. Faster frame rates, higher textures, and an overall true battlefield experience with 32 vs 32 players makes this game a real winner in my book. The flash light use is unrealistic.
  27. Snake116
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    OUAHH ! It's my opinion on this F***ing Game ! Graphism 9/10 (GTX 570 ALL ON ULTRA) but no 3D vision .... Sounds : 10/10 THE TOTAL WAR
    Solo : 5/10 not a great campagn, Dice make a lot of job for the next game
    Multi : Large conquest is the must, coop with your squad make this game the better ! Good job and Thank You Dice
  28. Bobbydylan
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    A flawed game, this title was rushed to the shelves to beat modern mappack 3 to the market. it did that, but dropped a lot of content to make the deadline. Destruction is toned down, Como-rose is useless, the squad menu is outright broken, and many of the weapons are peculiar balanced. That said, the game is fantastic, and outright addictive. Be prepared to lose whole days of you life toA flawed game, this title was rushed to the shelves to beat modern mappack 3 to the market. it did that, but dropped a lot of content to make the deadline. Destruction is toned down, Como-rose is useless, the squad menu is outright broken, and many of the weapons are peculiar balanced. That said, the game is fantastic, and outright addictive. Be prepared to lose whole days of you life to this title. The Battlefield have absorbed thousands of player ours, and this looks likely to do the same (one the issues are patched up). In no other shooter can you fire a gun, command a squad, fly a chopper, dogfight in a jet, drive a tank, or a hummer, use a mortar, and have the freedom of the whole map. This game is brilliant, and I'm going to stop writing this, and go play some more of it. P.S. On a side note, the Single player is a load of tripe. the Story is unimagined, the QTE's are annoying, the climax is uninspired and the cutseans are prolific. This is a MP game only!… Expand
  29. mNoob70
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    I have a hard time being good at BF3, but that is my lack of skills. I don't give up easy, and together with the reward system I find it fun to keep playing improvingmy gameplay. I believe you will be disappointed playing BF3 if you want fast kills. My first game in Caspian Border I walked for ages and got shot by a sniper, very frustrating. But I'm doing much better now after 10 hoursI have a hard time being good at BF3, but that is my lack of skills. I don't give up easy, and together with the reward system I find it fun to keep playing improvingmy gameplay. I believe you will be disappointed playing BF3 if you want fast kills. My first game in Caspian Border I walked for ages and got shot by a sniper, very frustrating. But I'm doing much better now after 10 hours more playing,

    On my hardware the game runs smooth, graphics are very good as well as sound. Occasionally the game crashes during startup, that sucks. Single player is okay, but not the reason why I bought the game. Overall very good game for me, and my style of playing,    … Expand
  30. RazgrizG
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Great multiplayer, but flops on single player. The story line feels like run out of a mill, leave nothing to be excited about. ON the multiplayer, it put players to work together to achieve a goal, unlike most of the FPS games where you can just run and gun.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 61 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 60 out of 61
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 61
  3. Negative: 0 out of 61
  1. Computer Games Online RO
    Mar 7, 2012
    86
    It's all a matter of taste, after all. They each provide a certain type of entertainment – when talking about Battlefield 3, it involves a bigger game, more open in its possibilities and more spectacular. But on a longer timeline, less frantic and with fewer Bruce Willis scenes than the mass appeal beast it set itself to dethrone.
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  2. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jan 20, 2012
    80
    No, Battlefield 3 is not the best game of today. But good looking – definitely. It also has an absolutely addictive multiplayer. Who needs more? [Dec 2011]
  3. PC PowerPlay
    Dec 4, 2011
    90
    Both a triumphant leap forward and a return to form for the Battlefield series. This is the best multiplayer shooter on PC. [Christmas 2011, p.58]
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