Battlefield 3

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7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 5642 Ratings

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  1. xnexus
    Nov 16, 2011
    9
    Simply the best shooter for the PC bar none. Campaign is short, and lacks depth, if you are looking for a great story check out Call of Duty. If however you crave multiplayer action look no further, this is simply the game to have. Smaller Team Deathmatch, large 32 vs 32 conquest maps, Vehicles or infantry online, this game has it all. Some don't like the social network server browser, (ISimply the best shooter for the PC bar none. Campaign is short, and lacks depth, if you are looking for a great story check out Call of Duty. If however you crave multiplayer action look no further, this is simply the game to have. Smaller Team Deathmatch, large 32 vs 32 conquest maps, Vehicles or infantry online, this game has it all. Some don't like the social network server browser, (I happen to although some of my friends don't), which looks like a facebook interface, but it quickly finds matches for you and quickly gets you into the action.… Expand
  2. Biertje
    Nov 16, 2011
    9
    Lovely game! Of course, it's not perfect, but it takes the best from its predecessors and creates the online gaming experience of the year. Frostbite 2 really made this game beautiful. The main reason why I won't give it a 10 is because of the not so excellent quality of the client. It regularly crashes or gets stuck. Still, the game proves to be entertaining. Without a doubt the bestLovely game! Of course, it's not perfect, but it takes the best from its predecessors and creates the online gaming experience of the year. Frostbite 2 really made this game beautiful. The main reason why I won't give it a 10 is because of the not so excellent quality of the client. It regularly crashes or gets stuck. Still, the game proves to be entertaining. Without a doubt the best shooter of 2011.… Expand
  3. spifli
    Nov 17, 2011
    9
    Graphics and multiplayer gameplay are awesome on computer (granted you have a decent pc) The only downside to this game must be the singleplayer where I found the story lacking and maybe a bit plain compared to the singleplayer of COD:MW3. So in short: buy if you are looking for an online multiplayer game
  4. Jenial
    Nov 17, 2011
    9
    A great game form a great developer. Battlefield 3 is one of the best games of 2011. The graphics are outstanding, the sound is almost perfect, and the guns feel good. The maps are a little smaller as they used to be, which is a good thing if you ask me. The maps are still pretty big, but when you do lack the access to a vehicle, you'll have no problems sprinting towards the battle. IfA great game form a great developer. Battlefield 3 is one of the best games of 2011. The graphics are outstanding, the sound is almost perfect, and the guns feel good. The maps are a little smaller as they used to be, which is a good thing if you ask me. The maps are still pretty big, but when you do lack the access to a vehicle, you'll have no problems sprinting towards the battle. If this game did not have as many bugs as it does right now, it would have deserved a 10 out of 10.… Expand
  5. magplad
    Nov 18, 2011
    9
    I love this game. Between the graphics and the sound, the immersion level is incredible. On top of that, you have the background of Battlefield gameplay. There's something for everyone. Giant maps with tons of vehicle fighting... Smaller infantry based maps... goal/objective based gameplay.. TDM/Base based gameplay. Awesome... simply awesome.

    the only think keeping it from a 10 in my    I love this game. Between the graphics and the sound, the immersion level is incredible. On top of that, you have the background of Battlefield gameplay. There's something for everyone. Giant maps with tons of vehicle fighting... Smaller infantry based maps... goal/objective based gameplay.. TDM/Base based gameplay. Awesome... simply awesome.

    the only think keeping it from a 10 in my opinion is Battlelog. Not that I hate Battlelog itself.... but that shouldn't be the only way to get into the game.    … Expand
  6. Kaisan
    Nov 18, 2011
    9
    Im Multiplayer durch und durch grandios, Singleplayer nett, Grafik-Engine besser als fast alles was bisher erschienen ist: Insgesamt ein Gesamtpaket, welches einen einfach nur überzeugt.
  7. Geekgod420
    Nov 18, 2011
    9
    I only give the game a 9 due to launch day problems and general small glitches, but there are no game breaking problems. It is simply a fantastic game all around. People say the campaign isn't very good, but I loved. However, I think we all know battlefield is about the multiplayer and Battlefield 3 does not disappoint. Jets, Helicopters, tanks, Mobile AA, LAV, and jeeps/hummers are allI only give the game a 9 due to launch day problems and general small glitches, but there are no game breaking problems. It is simply a fantastic game all around. People say the campaign isn't very good, but I loved. However, I think we all know battlefield is about the multiplayer and Battlefield 3 does not disappoint. Jets, Helicopters, tanks, Mobile AA, LAV, and jeeps/hummers are all fighting for supremacy as you try hand at any number of rolls to be filled on your team. There is a little something for everyone here.… Expand
  8. JohnMasterLee
    Nov 18, 2011
    9
    I'll admit, I almost gave up on this game. All the hype leading up to the game launch got me up in a tizzy. Bought a new ultra powerful PC, picked the game up on 1st day, and was ready to be wowed. Then I ran into all sorts of issues with installation, thanks to Origin. Then I couldn't jump into a multiplayer game for days because of server issues. Then I had problems with optimizing theI'll admit, I almost gave up on this game. All the hype leading up to the game launch got me up in a tizzy. Bought a new ultra powerful PC, picked the game up on 1st day, and was ready to be wowed. Then I ran into all sorts of issues with installation, thanks to Origin. Then I couldn't jump into a multiplayer game for days because of server issues. Then I had problems with optimizing the game due to driver issues, bugs, etc. Then I had all sorts of confusion overwhelm me because of poor integration and navigation, jumping from the Origin client, to the Battlelog website, to game. From what I can tell, many others were having these issues too, and were dinging the game reviews because of it. But I held on, and once I got into the game, I really started to enjoy it. Singleplayer still doesn't hold a candle to multiplayer, so at the end of the day, the multiplayer is so good, I kept coming back for more. It's fun switching up the classes, playing different roles, and upgrading your capabilities. Levels are rock solid in design, and the vehicles make battles feel like real warfare. And really, that's all I care about. Good solid fun... even if it was a serious pain to get this that point.… Expand
  9. XET4
    Nov 19, 2011
    9
    ce jeu est tout bonnement énorme !
    des graphismes à couper le souffle , un multi en béton qui vend du rêve ! Franchement rien à dire
    9/10 car le solo est un peu linéaire , mais étant donné que le solo n'est pas la spécialité à la base je n'ai    ce jeu est tout bonnement énorme !
    des graphismes à couper le souffle , un multi en béton qui vend du rêve ! Franchement rien à dire
    9/10 car le solo est un peu linéaire , mais étant donné que le solo n'est pas la spécialité à la base je n'ai enlevé qu'un point . à posséder en tout cas !!!!!!!!!    … Expand
  10. TehMushy
    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.
  11. Xer0daze
    Nov 19, 2011
    9
    What a game. Finally something new and innovative! First, let's talk about the bad... Battlelog. Not a fan. No game executable, you MUST launch via web browser. Also, if EA servers are ever offline for any reason, you aren't playing. Single or Multiplayer. That isn't very cool IMO. Also, the game is not without it's issues. Server crashes occur from time to time and many times "BF2.exe hasWhat a game. Finally something new and innovative! First, let's talk about the bad... Battlelog. Not a fan. No game executable, you MUST launch via web browser. Also, if EA servers are ever offline for any reason, you aren't playing. Single or Multiplayer. That isn't very cool IMO. Also, the game is not without it's issues. Server crashes occur from time to time and many times "BF2.exe has stopped working" will appear when you attempt to launch. There are also some in-game issues. Controls for Choppers and Jets need work and binding controls in general is a bit of a hassle. My only issues with the game are really that you can't cook grenades and at times it will spawn you out in the middle of nowhere when the teammate you try to spawn on died in the process. As far as the game itself... It is GORGEOUS. Even on a modest computer just above minimum specs the game is beautiful. This is the new benchmark for visuals. Persistance is way more like BF2 then the Bad Company series. It's going to take you a while to get to rank 50. 100+ hours if you're a good player. The sound is just perfect. It's almost flawless. Maps are nice and big for the most part and I can't wait for Karkand expansion. I highly prefer team based, squad oriented play over the run and gun style of the competition. Given a little time and a few updates/patches... EA will make this the best FPS on any platform. It's just Excellent… Expand
  12. IKnoGoodGames
    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
  13. Yermucker
    Nov 20, 2011
    9
    Sure it has its faults, but its the best shooter out there at the min. The crashing problems have not happened to me, maybe due to Nvidia card, i dunno. I love it, and as long as the devs continue to support it, ill continue to do so.
  14. aphex187
    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!
  15. H1TMAN930927
    Nov 20, 2011
    9
    Campaign is much better than Bad company 2, Graphics and effects are amazing! Strong and very addictive multiplayer. People complain about the interface being a web browser, it doesn't really bother me that much, as i didnt pay for a nice interface, i payed for a good game! and that's what i got! (PS: Infinity ward and activision will never get my money ever again since Fail Ops!)
  16. CptSeasick
    Nov 20, 2011
    9
    This game is pure awesomenes in all categories! In the MP you can do just anything you want to. Fly some jets or help your team with some ground support with a helicopter. Or take out your heavy armor and destroy your enemy with a M1 Abrams tank. The choice is yours! You can do ANYTHING you want to. Plus you get total breath taking graphics and also pretty good realism! It's just amazingThis game is pure awesomenes in all categories! In the MP you can do just anything you want to. Fly some jets or help your team with some ground support with a helicopter. Or take out your heavy armor and destroy your enemy with a M1 Abrams tank. The choice is yours! You can do ANYTHING you want to. Plus you get total breath taking graphics and also pretty good realism! It's just amazing how good this game is even if it is still a bit unstable. Therefore only a 9/10.… Expand
  17. Daniel_Yergin
    Nov 20, 2011
    9
    If their is a FPS game you should be playing this year with amazing graphics, satisfying single player campaign, astounding multiplayer Maps, and versatile gameplay, get yourself Battlefield 3 you won't regret it!
  18. Bixter
    Nov 20, 2011
    9
    Lots of great fun.The maps are great, love the graphics and sound. The game play isnt run and gun or spamming nades so as a COD player this took a little getting used to. I gave it a 9 because the single player stinks but I didnt buy this for the single player mode. Origin is fine and I havent had any game issues at all.
  19. joshyman
    Nov 21, 2011
    9
    What a great game. Ships with 9 huge, diverse maps. Excellent gunplay. Great vehicle controls. Beautiful grapihcs. Best sound engine on the market. Whats more to love? Oh yeah, battlelog is sick. Don't listen to everyone gripe about it. Its really innovative, and tracks ALL your stats, the friends list is cool, and its just got a nice polish to it. The facebook esk profiles and stuff isWhat a great game. Ships with 9 huge, diverse maps. Excellent gunplay. Great vehicle controls. Beautiful grapihcs. Best sound engine on the market. Whats more to love? Oh yeah, battlelog is sick. Don't listen to everyone gripe about it. Its really innovative, and tracks ALL your stats, the friends list is cool, and its just got a nice polish to it. The facebook esk profiles and stuff is cool too.


    the whole game is great, single player included. I loved it all, and will continue playing for a long time.    … Expand
  20. rrtyu
    Nov 21, 2011
    9
    Battlefield 3 is now doubt a big game and it can deliver.

    Graphics: 10 these are some of the best graphics seen to date. Gameplay: 8.5 the gameplay is mostly the same but jets 64 multiplayer and unlock system do help it. Singleplayer: 7 the single player fails from scripted action and not very intense. Multiplayer: 9.5 very well thought out multiplayer and stays true to the teambased    Battlefield 3 is now doubt a big game and it can deliver.

    Graphics: 10 these are some of the best graphics seen to date.
    Gameplay: 8.5 the gameplay is mostly the same but jets 64 multiplayer and unlock system do help it.
    Singleplayer: 7 the single player fails from scripted action and not very intense.
    Multiplayer: 9.5 very well thought out multiplayer and stays true to the teambased battlefield series a few bugs and glitches due take away from the experience.

    Overall: 9.0 it is a good game but the singleplayer and bugs due take away from the experience. but at it's core battlefield 3 is a multiplayer game and thats what the score should be based on. it is a must have for any battlefield fan.
    .    … Expand
  21. Marklar
    Nov 21, 2011
    9
    This game is incredible. One of the best Multiplayer experiences out there. Sound effects are stunning! The feeling of the guns are spot on. Only complaints I have:
    1)Very Good Campaign, Not incredible though.
    2) I liked more the Full Destructibility that Bad Company 2 offered.
    Still, This game is a must for FPS fans!
  22. lugia4000
    Nov 23, 2011
    9
    A great game followed by an average single player and crappy battlelog and origin. But multiplayer saves it all really, I don't mind going through all that just to play it.
  23. DragonSpawn
    Nov 24, 2011
    9
    Amazing graphics, amazing gameplay. Some annoyances that could have easily been avoided, and some features that made themselves at home in the previous Battlefield games missing, but easily a solid sequel that will provide months of entertainment.
  24. MrRARRAR
    Nov 25, 2011
    9
    This great game could have reached it's goal to over power the COD series if it had done the few tweaks we wanted it to do. It is I would say the best multiplayer game but the campaign was too similar to Black Ops. Betrayal, flashback, interrogation yeah yeah we've all seen that. The graphics were stunning and were complimented by the perfect audio. Terrain destruction implemented sinceThis great game could have reached it's goal to over power the COD series if it had done the few tweaks we wanted it to do. It is I would say the best multiplayer game but the campaign was too similar to Black Ops. Betrayal, flashback, interrogation yeah yeah we've all seen that. The graphics were stunning and were complimented by the perfect audio. Terrain destruction implemented since Bad Company 2, is a great feature. But now there was Origin. Battlefield 3 had gotten rid of Main menus and was replaced by Battlelog. When I was installing Battlefield 3, The first time I did it, it came up with the grey spinning wheel of death. Origin had said they were working on it 3 weeks ago! So after waiting a few hours I tried again successfully. But, when I got into a server, I got kicked after 30 seconds due to "no packet flow" from Punk Buster. Apparently, I'm not the only one. So after finally going through that you can finally enjoy the great experience of Battlefield. COD players would not enjoy this games, for it is slower paced, strategic and just better and COD players just can't admit it.… Expand
  25. FPSdaybreaK
    Nov 26, 2011
    9
    great graphics, love the freedom factor that you have whether you want to be a sniper or hop in a tank with some friends and just destroy kids, also EA also listens to people and works with the community on fixing certain things.
  26. czi
    Nov 27, 2011
    9
    Best multiplayer FPS game. But has lot of bugs, actually.
  27. RolfRui
    Nov 30, 2011
    9
    I expected a worthy successor to BF2 and it is.
    The only reason for not giving 10 points is a couple of problems with
    first match crash of BF3.exe, but this will be solved with the next patches. This game shows the state of the art of software making in 2011. One should not underestimate the complexity of this software project. But the most important thing is what we call "Spielspass",    I expected a worthy successor to BF2 and it is.
    The only reason for not giving 10 points is a couple of problems with
    first match crash of BF3.exe, but this will be solved with the next patches.

    This game shows the state of the art of software making in 2011.
    One should not underestimate the complexity of this software project.

    But the most important thing is what we call "Spielspass", the fun a game gives you.
    Talking about weapon balance, map size, free moving, team stuff.

    Yes I there is a whole lot of Spielspass!

    CU on the Battlefield fellows!    … Expand
  28. 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
  29. Shinoxic
    Dec 1, 2011
    9
    Let's just start off by saying that Battlefield 3, as a complete package, is like most FPS's out there. But when you take the lackluster campaign away from the stellar multiplayer, then it shines. The campaign is mostly meh for the most part. I didn't finish it. But the multiplayer is great. The graphics are absolutely stunning, although the game does suffer from pop-in quite frequently.Let's just start off by saying that Battlefield 3, as a complete package, is like most FPS's out there. But when you take the lackluster campaign away from the stellar multiplayer, then it shines. The campaign is mostly meh for the most part. I didn't finish it. But the multiplayer is great. The graphics are absolutely stunning, although the game does suffer from pop-in quite frequently. Besides that, the graphics are the most engrossing of any FPS I've played. The classes are all fun to play and fun to customize. Game modes are very limited, but when you're having fun playing them on all of the maps, it doesn't really matter. You know a game is well made when you're having fun simply shooting down jets on Caspian Border with your buddies. Good job DICE.… Expand
  30. 12GaugeShotty
    Dec 3, 2011
    9
    The graphics are amazing even on medium settings and the combat plentiful and fun. The only major drawback are that the jets are quite worthless compared to the original Battlefield 2. EA has done a great job on this. Two thumbs way up!
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#8 Best PC Game of 2011
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Metascore
89

Generally favorable reviews - based on 61 Critic Reviews

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