Battlefield 3

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  1. Mr-Tibberz
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Very Impressed with this game. If you see people giving this game a 0-2, they are raging cause they either came from COD or just havnt gotten the game to work cause their machine is outdated.

    Single player was by far the best of the BF series. I got the shivers at parts where some serious stuff happened. The Multiplayer is amazing, its got a little bit for everyone. A few small maps for    Very Impressed with this game. If you see people giving this game a 0-2, they are raging cause they either came from COD or just havnt gotten the game to work cause their machine is outdated.

    Single player was by far the best of the BF series. I got the shivers at parts where some serious stuff happened.

    The Multiplayer is amazing, its got a little bit for everyone. A few small maps for people who like grind-fests then you have some big maps such as Caspian border and Firestorm that will have you running from tanks and helos.

    I give this game a 9 because its missing one thing, and that is the Classic HUGE Maps that BF is known for. Was hoping for a map similar to Highway Tampa from BF2, but BF3 is by far the best FPS of the year.    … Expand
  2. implotion
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    It deffinetaly got my laptop a work out. and my 7,1 surround system sounded like a real blast. that whas a expirience not to be forgoten. MUltiplayer is everyting i expected. Never bougt the game for single player. and havent played it
  3. SaltSlasher
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Seriously, a must have for any true FPS player.

    It isn't exactly what i wanted, but hey it is still a great IP, and better than ever. Frost Bite 2, gives this game a heart and soul. The game play has evolved from BF2 and has incorporated several ideas from Bad Company 2, the game that kept the itch at bay. Politics aside, this game on PC out beats any of the competition, including its    Seriously, a must have for any true FPS player.

    It isn't exactly what i wanted, but hey it is still a great IP, and better than ever.

    Frost Bite 2, gives this game a heart and soul. The game play has evolved from BF2 and has incorporated several ideas from Bad Company 2, the game that kept the itch at bay.

    Politics aside, this game on PC out beats any of the competition, including its past games. The fact that no Xbox or PS3 games has ever seen such a wide multi-player. The PC version automatically gets 2 points over the Xbox and PS3 counterparts, because 24 player is nothing compared to 64 players. I can't see my buying the console versions, especially since they want you to pay to play online.

    32x32 is awesome, and i expected nothing less, however i did expect some more, like 48x48, or 64x64. These new battlefields are so beautiful that i have spent time just exploring, so i can live with 64 player since having 64 guys shooting at me wouldn't give time to take in the Frost Bite that has attacked my heart!

    The kicker is the "Back to Karkand" pack, which gives us old BF2 players complete nostalgia, just like watching the old X-Men or Transformers cartoon.

    All in All, I must say that out of every FPS ever made, and the impact of their releases, because of this, this game must be no less than a 9.5, and a solid 10 for being the best FPS ever created when it comes to army/war games.    … Expand
  4. thebushytail
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Having played multiplayer FPS for so long, the AI in single player always comes up short and few developers get it right. There's nothing out there to suggest that BF3 single player is any different than what this genre typically produces, and I doubt I'll grind any more than the 30mins I've already put in. I am, however, rather new to the BF multiplayer experience with just BC2 under myHaving played multiplayer FPS for so long, the AI in single player always comes up short and few developers get it right. There's nothing out there to suggest that BF3 single player is any different than what this genre typically produces, and I doubt I'll grind any more than the 30mins I've already put in. I am, however, rather new to the BF multiplayer experience with just BC2 under my belt, but I worked my way up to 50 and enjoyed every bit of it. Itâ… Expand
  5. AngryBrute
    Nov 22, 2011
    8
    Not a masterpiece, and some parts are better than others. But all in all it is a great game! The singleplayer is shot and disappointing at times, but the multiplayer is where it is at!
  6. MattressofDoom
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Easily the best FPS series to date, with its phenomenal graphics, weapon design, sound design, 64 player multiplayer, destructible environments and vehicles. This game feels new, but if you played Battlefield 2, you will feel right at home. Had no problem paying 60$ for it, even though most PC games cost 10$ less. Highly recommended.
  7. ILLIVAMMIM
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    DICE never knew how to make good single players, but everyone knows that you pay the 60$ for the multiplayer and oh boy it is worth it. with 64 payer conquest I had amazing time with my freinds playing tactical it felt like one of the best gaming experience I have ever had every thing on the multi just feels right and plays in a fantastic way
  8. Freik
    Nov 10, 2011
    8
    Battlefield 3 does so many things right for the FPS genre. Large, 64 player maps? Check. Vehicular warfare? Check. Encourages teamwork? Check. Beautifully stunning graphics? Double check. DICE really pushed the envelope in developing the game and you can tell that this game has the blood, sweat, and tears of many people in their studio. While it may not be the genre defining title, I thinkBattlefield 3 does so many things right for the FPS genre. Large, 64 player maps? Check. Vehicular warfare? Check. Encourages teamwork? Check. Beautifully stunning graphics? Double check. DICE really pushed the envelope in developing the game and you can tell that this game has the blood, sweat, and tears of many people in their studio. While it may not be the genre defining title, I think Battlefield could definitely snatch the crown in it's next iteration if EA and DICE keep at it with the same ferocity. Despite how wonderful the game is overall, there are two big, glaring tarnishes on it. The first is campaign. I mean seriously, did no one at DICE say "Hey, campaign really sucks. How can we make it better?". Besides the story not making too much sense (and taking a huge turn out to left field at the end) there's still a couple of annoying glitches that persist from BC2, the most annoying being that enemy AI focus the majority of their fire on you and they see you from just about everywhere. What's the point of hiding behind a bush, or in a cloud of smoke when the enemy somehow knows you're there and will proceed to fill your digital body with lead. The second tarnish is the in-browser game launching system Battlelog. I appreciate the attempt at ingenuity and attempting something new, but it just doesn't feel right. I can't even change my in-game setting unless I'm actually in a game ("hey, can you guys not kill me 'til I fix my key bindings?") I hope they learn from this and just keep the game in the game next time around.… Expand
  9. m1keyc
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Best game that has come out in 10 years..thank you Dice. This is the best tactical/teamwork game I have ever played. You need to work together to win the objective. Its not like COD where you run around aimlessly with grenade launchers and super speed jet feet with ninja like knifing abilities. Dice, just continue to patch the minor bugs and we are looking golden.
  10. alexis_delgado
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    Very impressive, expansive maps, variety of vehicles and 1,000 ways to complete your mission, A+ graphics, Game of the year obligated. Debris killing you., stress
  11. ThaWiz77
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    Some have been critical of the Singleplayer part, saying that it's too scripted. Personally I enjoyed it a lot, and can't see there being much difference in how "scripted" it is compared to Modern Warfare 3's Singleplayer. I use this comparison since MW3 didn't get any negative critics for this at all from anybody. The co-op missions are new and a very fun feature! Of course, MultiplayerSome have been critical of the Singleplayer part, saying that it's too scripted. Personally I enjoyed it a lot, and can't see there being much difference in how "scripted" it is compared to Modern Warfare 3's Singleplayer. I use this comparison since MW3 didn't get any negative critics for this at all from anybody. The co-op missions are new and a very fun feature! Of course, Multiplayer is what the Battlefield series is all about, and it's back in all it's glory with everything it's supposed to have. I score this game a clear 10 simply for the superb Multiplayer, which I suspect will keep me busy for months ahead. A must buy!… Expand
  12. tekzic
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    Simply amazing... The best graphics you can see right now, amazing sound. Multiplayer has is even better then it was with bad company 2. Dice knows how to design maps, there is a map for whatever your preferred play style is. The Co-op system brings a new interesting mode to play with friends. Thank you Dice for showing the mw people what a real game is all about.
  13. Xammox
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    Truly Impressive. Must have for 2011 and beyond.
    If you enjoy FPS games, this is a must have. The graphics are intense, gameplay is above exceptional. Single player experience is average but understandably not the focal point of the release. Multiplayer experience is exceeds expectation. The innovation behind Battlefield 3 is clear and present. Much Kudos to DICE for pushing the envelope.    Truly Impressive. Must have for 2011 and beyond.
    If you enjoy FPS games, this is a must have. The graphics are intense, gameplay is above exceptional. Single player experience is average but understandably not the focal point of the release. Multiplayer experience is exceeds expectation. The innovation behind Battlefield 3 is clear and present. Much Kudos to DICE for pushing the envelope. Battlelog, quirky at times, delivers a unique experience in stat tracking, and social gaming - think "facebook meets - stat central/UI". Many people have experienced stability issues, bugs, lock-ups, etc,...Personally, I have not. It seems that the majority of those who do have issues do not meet the system requirements, do not have the latest drivers or they simply do not understand the common nuances of a release such as this. Minor issues are expected, but DICE has already started to address most of the issues. In today's game release scenario, it seems unreasonable to expect a perfect launch but IMHO, DICE has come very close to perfection across the board.    … Expand
  14. pess007
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    Great graphics, campaign, multiplayer looks more realistic than in any other fps....
    Absolutely amazing ! I think battlefield has excellent and realistic sound effects.
  15. inot88
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    love this game, the maps are nice, the guns feel powerful, the unlocks are fun and creative. its just a well made game by a company that clearly cares about their series instead of re-releasing the same garbage year after year.
  16. Elsingo
    Nov 11, 2011
    9
    A great game that promotes teamplay, has stuning graphics and amazing sound. So far i have 79h played and its as fun now as it was on day 1. Overall a great game. The reason i dont rate it 10 is cause of the SP and co-op modes. I know the games main focus is MP but since those modes are included they will affect my rating slightly.
  17. insiderz
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    the single player is pretty good but too shot but battlefield is for the multiplayer the single is a extra and the game is very amazing the graphique and the sound effect in the game are very nice, dice as done a great job on that game you can feel all the time they put in the game to make it one of the best game on the market
  18. Nauxas
    Nov 11, 2011
    9
    Amazing graphics, super fun and fast-paced multi-player, awesome team work and squad play, hundreds of unlocks and heaps of playtime. Many times amazingly epic moments happen in multi player that actually rivals the scripted events of some single player games (like call of duty). The team play is awesome too, as you can hop into a helicopter with friends and while you pilot the chopper,Amazing graphics, super fun and fast-paced multi-player, awesome team work and squad play, hundreds of unlocks and heaps of playtime. Many times amazingly epic moments happen in multi player that actually rivals the scripted events of some single player games (like call of duty). The team play is awesome too, as you can hop into a helicopter with friends and while you pilot the chopper, they gun down the other team. The game does have its flaws, but the awesome fun you can have in this game makes you forget about that stuff. :D… Expand
  19. johnmosescarter
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    Multiplayer is a 10.
    Single player is a 2 at best.
    Graphics and gameplay overall are STUNNING. The only reason I'm forced into a 6 is because the origin/battlelog system is truly, utterly atrocious. I pre-ordered the game, and I have still never played coop because battlelog doesn't work properly. It's possible I never will. I reload battlelog at least once a day in hopes of making it work    Multiplayer is a 10.
    Single player is a 2 at best.
    Graphics and gameplay overall are STUNNING. The only reason I'm forced into a 6 is because the origin/battlelog system is truly, utterly atrocious. I pre-ordered the game, and I have still never played coop because battlelog doesn't work properly. It's possible I never will.
    I reload battlelog at least once a day in hopes of making it work again (it doesn't-- I have to exploit glitches like having a friend message me to make it work.) Origin and Battlelog should exclude each other. There's no reason to have an in-browser launch system for a game with it's own launch client-- ignoring the fact that by and large, Origin works just fine( --hasn't crashed on me).
    I have to express complaints about updating your character model. You can't change it in-game, just through the infamous Battlelog.
    Team chat is very large and blocks a full 25% of my screen; I still haven't been able to figure out voice chatting with my teammates (I wish it was like tf2), so I've been forced to use a 3rd party application.
    Aside from those, it's fantastic. Squads actually aren't too bad, and I love mp to death.
    But please, oh please fix Battlelog. I just want to play the game.    … Expand
  20. erebus
    Nov 20, 2011
    8
    Though the campaign was about as boring and unoriginal as vanilla pudding, Battlefield 3's multiplayer is without equal. No other game will deliver the same scope or scale of Battlefield, and no other game even comes close to visual appeal. Still filled with epic "battlefield moments" that no other game really delivers, Battlefield just stands out in so many ways. Probly the most amazingThough the campaign was about as boring and unoriginal as vanilla pudding, Battlefield 3's multiplayer is without equal. No other game will deliver the same scope or scale of Battlefield, and no other game even comes close to visual appeal. Still filled with epic "battlefield moments" that no other game really delivers, Battlefield just stands out in so many ways. Probly the most amazing thing I've ever seen in a game is when I saw a jet's left engine get disabled by the jet following it. The jet went into an uncontrollable barrel roll, with flames shooting out the engine, and crashed into an oil refinery in an explosion so big and graphic, I almost ducked. Things like this happen all the time in battlefield, and so for it's epic multiplayer and face-melting visuals, I give Battlefield 3 an eight out of ten.… Expand
  21. Fisch_Pez
    Nov 23, 2011
    10
    I liked the story, it is different from games like Call of Duty that I played once, I played this game on hard level and I died many times, it is not an easy game and you should take your time to plan the next movement, because you can not go running through maps, missions, like everybody does on CoD MW games, as simple as you will die, and I liked that because this game has certain gradeI liked the story, it is different from games like Call of Duty that I played once, I played this game on hard level and I died many times, it is not an easy game and you should take your time to plan the next movement, because you can not go running through maps, missions, like everybody does on CoD MW games, as simple as you will die, and I liked that because this game has certain grade of realism.

    Something that really bump up the experience for me, is the fact that there are really good graphic visuals, effects, movements, as well audio effects. The last thing I point about the game is teamwork, there are 4 types of soldiers, engineer, sniper, medic, assault. so in order to achieve a win in your team is working together, Other things that I noted is that controls are simple to use as you go as a soldier. The hard thing is to get control of aeroplanes and helicopters, but once you get the control of those machines you will most likely to become a master of the art of piloting. The Bad thing or maybe good for the enemy is that it takes a while to discover from where are the bullets coming, and even if you realize you will die, so the best is run for your live !    … Expand
  22. Bepperone
    Nov 30, 2011
    9
    Outstanding game. Really good both SP and MP but especially MP. Outstanding graphics ( In this chapter MW3 pales in comparison. If you play MW3 SP and BF3 SP immediately after you can see how outdated the former looks already). Outstanding sounds. Outstanding destructibility. Outstanding performance ( I play with ultra settings and it is so smooth even on MP that I frequently forget I amOutstanding game. Really good both SP and MP but especially MP. Outstanding graphics ( In this chapter MW3 pales in comparison. If you play MW3 SP and BF3 SP immediately after you can see how outdated the former looks already). Outstanding sounds. Outstanding destructibility. Outstanding performance ( I play with ultra settings and it is so smooth even on MP that I frequently forget I am playing on the Internet). Outstanding and realistic weapons and ballistic models. Much more realistic battles. An infinity of tactical possibilities to choose from in the battleground. This is the first time I buy a BF series game as I am (was) a COD fan boy and dont regret it. I have tried several times to go back to MW3 and played only for about 20 minutes before repeating to me how boring, boring and boring MW3 looks now. This is the best MP FPS I have played EVER.

    I would give it a 9 score but to compensate for all those guys giving ridiculous very low scores only because SP "sucks" ( it doesnt at all) even after realizing how good MP is, I give it a 10.    … Expand
  23. Direct4D
    Dec 14, 2011
    10
    amazing game. maps in the multiplayer worked out very high quality, excellent balance between weapons and classes, and all accompanied by incredible graphics!
  24. Squall_Rinoa89
    Dec 14, 2011
    10
    Top notch graphics, beautiful environments, excellent and realistic sound effects captured by the weapons itself. Multi-player is fun and action packed with walls crumbling around around as well as buildings from indirect fire. Game features a decent Single Player campaign with a good story mixed with a mainly Multi-player engaged game. Dozens of unlockables through Assignments as well asTop notch graphics, beautiful environments, excellent and realistic sound effects captured by the weapons itself. Multi-player is fun and action packed with walls crumbling around around as well as buildings from indirect fire. Game features a decent Single Player campaign with a good story mixed with a mainly Multi-player engaged game. Dozens of unlockables through Assignments as well as weapon mastery just make Battlefield 3 one of best first person shooters available. Destruction however has been scaled back slightly from its Battlefield Bad Company 2 (Which used the first Frostbite engine) for more of a strategic value. As what happened in Battlefield Bad Company 2 the terrain that was once a city if your on a urban environment was basically left in ruin at the end with no viable structures standing. Some see this as a step backwards however I see it as more of a strategy implementation. The sounds are amazing with more realistic sounds with it either be the snaps of bullets wizzing past your head or the sound of bullets impacting concrete near you it sounds very close to being real life. Destruction on the new DLC is amazing as well with the game being pretty balanced in terms of guns and the rock paper scissors game of vehicle warfare. With the magnitude of warfare alone this game makes the other game of a similar name look like child's play (Modern Warfare 3). This game is a true Modern Warfare game with a very wide spectrum of warfare from infantry to air to air and air to ground combat as well as vehicle combat. If your looking for a shooter with a purpose other than to kill the enemy this is the game for you. If your looking for a game with a full spectrum combat and massive chaos this is for you. If your looking for a game that just runs around and kills people for a higher body count for "Bragging rights" this really isn't ur game. Walls cumble, ground gets deformed and buildings come falling down.

    With the multitude of game modes there should be enough for everyone's preference.

    Conquest and Conquest large is basically a Take and Hold game centered around a set of flags.
    Rush is an attack and defend game primarily around a set of defined objectives (Usually 2 MCOM Stations) that need to be attacked to advance and as the defended, needs to be defended to win.

    Squad DM and Team DM sounds as it is. Squad DM is a Squad-Based Death Match where as Team DM is a infantry on infantry warfare with the objective to make the other team run out of tickets first (Tickets = Spawn count).

    Battlefield 3 is an awesome vehicle based combat game that is heavy on chaos and destruction compared to the other watered down shooters that came out the same year.    … Expand
  25. SmokeBreak
    Dec 15, 2011
    9
    The game has an excellent feel to it and gives me a feeling similar to COD4 when playing 4v4 squad rush. This game is decent for matching so far. Only gripes are the crashes, bugs, and the lag compensation for high ping players (Bullets go through 5ft of boulder?) Overall this is the game to match in this year. It seems most clans have dumped MW3 as it is a doppelganger of MW2, andThe game has an excellent feel to it and gives me a feeling similar to COD4 when playing 4v4 squad rush. This game is decent for matching so far. Only gripes are the crashes, bugs, and the lag compensation for high ping players (Bullets go through 5ft of boulder?) Overall this is the game to match in this year. It seems most clans have dumped MW3 as it is a doppelganger of MW2, and with the bullet registration mechanics it seems to not be worth the time death blossoming to hit something. To be honest I didn't bother buying it after I saw my roommate playing it, because I'm not paying $120 dollars for the same game. Want to not waste your tax return this year? Then buy BF3.… Expand
  26. Gabi1996
    Jan 29, 2012
    10
    BF3 is one of the best game i ever played on PC! Campaign is the best (Great graphics) The Graphics are amazing,Weapons/attachments are sick,maps are big (Good for flying and driving Vehicles)
    And last but not least is Mutiplayer which is the main power.
  27. ZEN369
    Jan 20, 2012
    7
    Describe all the variety and quality of the multiplayer, and the other buns games, such as the incredible sound in Battlefield 3 is difficult, it takes a long time and huge amounts of text, even considering that the single had practically no effect, so if you are not indifferent to the genre of online FPS, just go to the store for a license disk and will not be disappointed ... Are youDescribe all the variety and quality of the multiplayer, and the other buns games, such as the incredible sound in Battlefield 3 is difficult, it takes a long time and huge amounts of text, even considering that the single had practically no effect, so if you are not indifferent to the genre of online FPS, just go to the store for a license disk and will not be disappointed ... Are you still here? But the company complete **** =) Play only if for multiplayer.… Expand
  28. Des
    Jan 24, 2012
    10
    BF2 was a real kicker a few years back and now DICE has come back to serve us this beauty.

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

    Granted, there have been some server issues, but hey...nobody is perfect.
  29. JazzCZ
    Feb 6, 2012
    10
    The game is great, Battlefield 3 is pumping me with energy to move on and on and on!
    Singleplayer isn't that much best, but uhm it's still better than MW3, which is a really bad bad game.
  30. newtee2
    Mar 6, 2012
    7
    I don't feel like writing a long review so here you go : +Great graphics +Same ol' Battlefield formula +SP is a great tech demo +Great audio -Rushed -Doesn't feel like a true BF2 sequel -SP was lame and typical -Many technical issues
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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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