Battlefield 3

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7.6

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  1. Pat_K
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    Huge and beautiful. The multiplayer in this game makes it more than worth it. Call of Duty has met its match (and also did in BFBC2). But now it is going to be shadowed. Don't listen to any of the negative reviews. It's more than worth the purchase.
  2. Orlandu84
    Oct 27, 2011
    10
    I understand that many have criticized the story and single player campaign of this game as being inadequate. I really cannot deny the veracity of their claims; I can and will, however, point out the meaningless of them. The Battlefield series exists for multiplayer to such an extent, that most customers of this game will barely play the campaign in comparison to the multiplayer modes. InI understand that many have criticized the story and single player campaign of this game as being inadequate. I really cannot deny the veracity of their claims; I can and will, however, point out the meaningless of them. The Battlefield series exists for multiplayer to such an extent, that most customers of this game will barely play the campaign in comparison to the multiplayer modes. In my case I played 7.5 hrs in Bad Company 2 in the campaign, whereas I spent almost 240 hrs playing the game online. In other words 3% of the time I spent playing BFBCS, I spent playing the single player campaign. Based on that experience, I base my review of Battlefield 3 almost completely (97%) on the multiplayer. In that respect this game is amazing. Stunning graphics, wonderful sound, and ridiculously addictive gameplay make BF3 a phenomenal game. In short, yes the single player campaign is sub par. So what?! Battlefield 3 is about insane online battles, not the single player campaign. Simple as that.… Expand
  3. BMF
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    Battlefield 3 is the best FPS to come out in a long time. Its good to see at least some company's want push the genre forward and Dice is doing just that. No call of duty **** here everything is built from scratch and the sound and graphics are top notch. With a good sound system this game will give you the best surround sound you have ever heard and when a rocket flys by you will swear itBattlefield 3 is the best FPS to come out in a long time. Its good to see at least some company's want push the genre forward and Dice is doing just that. No call of duty **** here everything is built from scratch and the sound and graphics are top notch. With a good sound system this game will give you the best surround sound you have ever heard and when a rocket flys by you will swear it actualy almost hit your head. Their are lots of vehicles to choose from including tanks jets and helicopters. The servers have some lag issues and there is a hit detection problem but the game its self is so top notch and addicting that I am fine waiting on a patch. One last thing I would like to mention is the stealth kills with the knife THEY ARE **** EPIC! and include things like driving your blade into a enemys chest grabbing their dogtags and booting their legs out from under them. If you like first person shooters you will love BF3 dont wait any longer get it!… Expand
  4. ThomasF
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    A true sequel to DICE's Battlefield 2 - People may be upset with the fact that the single-player was not up to par with most campaigns in other games (and in my opinion, it was) - but Battlefield has and always will be a multiplayer game and for people to rate this game down simply because the single player wasn't as good as they hoped is moronic and ignorant.

    I recommend this game to    A true sequel to DICE's Battlefield 2 - People may be upset with the fact that the single-player was not up to par with most campaigns in other games (and in my opinion, it was) - but Battlefield has and always will be a multiplayer game and for people to rate this game down simply because the single player wasn't as good as they hoped is moronic and ignorant.

    I recommend this game to everyone, it's the best shooter of the year and may be even GOTY.

    Hoorah!    … Expand
  5. Veritas
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    Beautiful, awesome, amazing game. Even on the 360 it shines. Not even sure why anybody would even play this game for the single player, I won't be touching it for months. Battlefield IS multiplayer, people that don't realize that are lying to themselves. The balance, depth, it's all here. It's war, not a little arena combat, which mainly COD's focus. Oh, and dedicated servers! No more oneBeautiful, awesome, amazing game. Even on the 360 it shines. Not even sure why anybody would even play this game for the single player, I won't be touching it for months. Battlefield IS multiplayer, people that don't realize that are lying to themselves. The balance, depth, it's all here. It's war, not a little arena combat, which mainly COD's focus. Oh, and dedicated servers! No more one player being better than the other due to lag. Welcome to the next phase of FPS.… Expand
  6. AlexandrRosca
    Mar 19, 2013
    10
    Very immersing military shooter. It’s not as real simulating as a simulator goes, but it’s surely more than realistic the most of the time. Real weapons, real vehicles, jets, choppers, MBT, boats, and bikes… all you would encounter on battlefield. I enjoyed 106 hours of this, and will enjoy a lot more. Premium is a must have if you enjoy the vanilla
  7. Fr0s7y
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    Absolutely fantastic game, everything that a sequel to Battlefield 2 should be. In one evening I've had more fun playing the multiplayer alone than I have with any other game, and the singleplayer is just as incredible as well.
  8. Addoluciano
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    Simply an amazing mulitplayer FPS! Not many people buy this for the single player, so don't get your hopes up. The single play is still not nearly as bad as some will have you believe. Multiplayer is intense, amazing, and rewards skill. If you were raised on Teletubies under high-voltage power lines then I would go get MW3. BF3 is the best game I have ever played. There I said it.
  9. shwisha
    Nov 1, 2011
    10
    This game is great... it reminding me of when I fell in love with Battlefield 1942. That game blew me away and I spend hours and hours just playing the Wake Island demo. Battlefield 3 makes me regret not really playing all the other Battlefield games. I'm back Battlefield and I'm looking forward to playing many more Battlefield games in the future! This is a game for true hardcoreThis game is great... it reminding me of when I fell in love with Battlefield 1942. That game blew me away and I spend hours and hours just playing the Wake Island demo. Battlefield 3 makes me regret not really playing all the other Battlefield games. I'm back Battlefield and I'm looking forward to playing many more Battlefield games in the future! This is a game for true hardcore gamers... get it for PC like it's meant to be played!!… Expand
  10. Erebus890
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    Screw the campaign, this is probably the best multiplayer shooter that I've played in a very long time. There's just no other way for me to put it. Go buy this game.
  11. spartan117gw
    Nov 12, 2011
    10
    -CAMPAIGN not the most original but still fun and more believable then the ridiculous MW series. -GFX amazing -SOUND also amazing
    -BattleLog has issues but works better than i thought -COOP short but sweet and gets you great MP guns. wOULD have been better if part of campaign but still fun.
    -MP this is AAA class MP gameplay the best fps gaming around for military shooters hands down. OVER    -CAMPAIGN not the most original but still fun and more believable then the ridiculous MW series. -GFX amazing -SOUND also amazing
    -BattleLog has issues but works better than i thought -COOP short but sweet and gets you great MP guns. wOULD have been better if part of campaign but still fun.
    -MP this is AAA class MP gameplay the best fps gaming around for military shooters hands down.

    OVER ALL 9.5 its not perfect but you gotta give Dice credit for going above and beyond the call(rehashed games)    … Expand
  12. L-Roca
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    Battllefied 3 is easily game of the year/ shooting game of the year. Very realistic. best sound, real recoil, superb graphics/ physics . customization, weapons. vehicles including jets , helicopter and many many more well balanced and a 12 hr top notch campain. and the up comming add on "back to Karkan (4 Battlefield 2 maps, remade with the frostbite 2 engine)
  13. Kraftwurm
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    Most anticipated game of teh year for me. I lost myself in Battlefield 2 and hope to do the same with the sequel. Probably will end up buying the PC version as well as the 360 version. Not may games where I do this.
  14. Gerbscat
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Absolutely a great game online, there really isn't any reason to play the campaign though. No battlefield games have been a let down yet. Definitely go for this rather than CoD.
  15. Jord68
    Nov 9, 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. Sixara
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    I have played all of the the Battlefield Series. This one is deep, fun and full of action. I also like the way Battle log works. Single player? Who cares? This is Battlefield, you do not come to Battlefield to play a single player game but to go online. I really liked Bad Company 2 and thought I could never be pulled from that one but BF3 did just that!
  17. BooYaa
    Dec 15, 2011
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Single player is not good as expected. No doubt about that. But multiplayer is just pure awesomnes. You need to have good hardware setup to run it flawlesly but if you do have it then this game delivers best graphics i've seen so far.Maps are huge and fun especially Metro. Sound is another aspect that blows your mind away. If you are fan of multiplayer FPS then this is a game you always wanted.… Expand
  18. urmumisanrpm
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    Have played all bf series games. The game is the best multiplayer fps game there is. Not as easy as the cod click and shoot, but a hell of a lot more rewarding and deeply involving. Sure there is a reason to complain here or there about an issue (i.e. flashlights blinding in broad daylight), but they will be ironed out. At a top level you can't go past this game.

    And yes, I actually do    Have played all bf series games. The game is the best multiplayer fps game there is. Not as easy as the cod click and shoot, but a hell of a lot more rewarding and deeply involving. Sure there is a reason to complain here or there about an issue (i.e. flashlights blinding in broad daylight), but they will be ironed out. At a top level you can't go past this game.

    And yes, I actually do like battlelog.    … Expand
  19. syfpsy
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    Throughout the years there were certain games that have pushed the boundaries of gaming. When most of the games tend to repeat their respected genre, some of them played an important role in the evolution of gaming. Battlefield series has done that in the past years, introducing vehicle and tactical warfare to a genre that has consisted solely of run and gun style of gameplay before.
    With    Throughout the years there were certain games that have pushed the boundaries of gaming. When most of the games tend to repeat their respected genre, some of them played an important role in the evolution of gaming. Battlefield series has done that in the past years, introducing vehicle and tactical warfare to a genre that has consisted solely of run and gun style of gameplay before.
    With Battlefield 3, they have polished their franchise so well that, lacking of revolutionary content is not a problem. Battlefield 3 has many new additions, all of which are not so new and revolutionary, but all the aspects of the game are now at its finest, or you feel so at this time.    … Expand
  20. Bobaganoosh
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    This game was fantastic. I would give it a 9.5 due to the SP being a little weak. It definitely wasn't bad, but the ending could definitely have used some work. When it comes to multiplayer, this game surpasses all this year. It has so much to offer and is different every time you play it. I can't wait for the karkhand expansions. Also, this game's graphics destroy everything else outThis game was fantastic. I would give it a 9.5 due to the SP being a little weak. It definitely wasn't bad, but the ending could definitely have used some work. When it comes to multiplayer, this game surpasses all this year. It has so much to offer and is different every time you play it. I can't wait for the karkhand expansions. Also, this game's graphics destroy everything else out there. Definitely a must-buy!… Expand
  21. str8pNOsh8ke
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    Three words buy this game. To the haters upgrade your computer these are the best graphics of the series. Best BF ever! MW fans, BF is taking over! Amd phenom 4 Xfx 6970 with eyefinity! The war game I've always wanted, mind blowing! Hope this was helpful
  22. fausto412
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    Best game ever. Yes it has bugs but after the first 2 or 3 DICE patches it will be very very playable. This is a long term project for DICE and EA. We got tons of DLC coming. Giving it a 10 because this game's alpha code was better than the competition.
  23. Sideburn_Slayer
    Oct 26, 2011
    10
    BF3 for the win! Epic Epic Epic multiplayer, but the single player felt lacking. The quick time events were seriously dumb. But i bought this game for multiplayer so thats a win for me!
  24. Deathmonger
    Nov 20, 2011
    10
    This game is a 9.8, so round it up to a 10. The only thing you can take off for is Origin/disconnect issues. Other than that it is sweet, ever so sweet digital crack. I haven't been this addicted to a game since Far Cry playing with TAW.net or guild wars when DoA was a 3 hour challenge. When you have team play this good in a game with graphics this good...it just doesn't seem possible.This game is a 9.8, so round it up to a 10. The only thing you can take off for is Origin/disconnect issues. Other than that it is sweet, ever so sweet digital crack. I haven't been this addicted to a game since Far Cry playing with TAW.net or guild wars when DoA was a 3 hour challenge. When you have team play this good in a game with graphics this good...it just doesn't seem possible. The graphics are on par with Crysis 2 if your rig can handle it. Xbox and PS3 players should pout like little **** at what they are missing out on. The maps are genius. A nice mix of close quarter assault fest with medium sized, oh crud im gonna half to run a little bit, to humungoid, oh crap where is a jeep--im tired after running that far sized maps. Smart teams that know how to play as a team will own stupid lone wolf noobs---just the way it should be. Snipers/kill freaks are penalized with very low scores due to lack of team objectives---just the way it should be. Vehicles are tasty. Unlocks are actually fun, because when you start you are not at an insane disadvantage. I can own full colonels as a private---the way it should be. This is a must own game. When you roll out in an Abrams with 2 others beside you and 2 super hornets pass over followed by an apache and a transport chopper...you will know what to do. Grab another beer and get ready for an all nighter, the wife can put some fresh batteries in her toy and take care of herself tonight!… Expand
  25. davidov92
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    A near-excellent game. There are a few downsides, among which I should mention the short (but typical for a modern FPS) campaign length of 5-6 hours. At times it's very challenging, and at times the AI is braindead. All in all the SP is short but sweet.

    The co-op campaign is also a nice addition and it's very fun to play with a friend. However, the true value lies in the multiplayer.    A near-excellent game. There are a few downsides, among which I should mention the short (but typical for a modern FPS) campaign length of 5-6 hours. At times it's very challenging, and at times the AI is braindead. All in all the SP is short but sweet.

    The co-op campaign is also a nice addition and it's very fun to play with a friend.

    However, the true value lies in the multiplayer. Some bash this game and say it's not a "true" successor to BF2. Au contraire, it lives up to its legacy, despite shortcomings like no in-game VoIP (which is replaced by a VoIP client built into BattleLog). Speaking of BattleLog - it's a great addition. You can view the outcome of your games, check your performance or switch servers in no time. Streamlined, but deep.

    Back to MP gameplay: It's typical Battlefield on large maps, with plenty of vehicles, but also enough infantry combat to keep it entertaining. Destruction isn't as overdone as in Bad Company 2, and it's easy to understand why - a flat landscape just isn't fun to play in. There is virtually no lag - the netcode is perfect, allowing 64 players to enjoy the game.

    System requirements may be high, but it's for the greater good. The visuals are stunning. Crysis, The Witcher 2, Metro 2033. Battlefield 3 is better in most areas. And the sounds? Bad Company 2's sound was great, but BF3 takes all that to a whole new level. Turning your volume all the way up might just scare your neighbour so bad he might run off to the bomb shelter in his backyard thinking a war broke out.

    Put short: The campaign isn't very memorable, and it's short, but it's enough to keep you entertained when your internet is down. And the co-op is a nice icing on the sweet cake that is the multiplayer which is more complex and deep than any previous BF game's and might keep you pinned to your seat for hundreds and even thousands of hours.    … Expand
  26. Stas
    Nov 4, 2011
    10
    Solid campaign and multiplayer. A lot of people mentioned bugs, but major once that had to with origin service were fixed during the first days of the release, I spent a few hours playing multiplayer and have not encountered a single bug. Very solid shooter.
  27. Prantare
    May 2, 2012
    10
    Great game ^_^ couldn't play it because of BattleLog bugs in the beginning but now that it works it is quite nice. Would enjoy an even more hardcore mod though (with more realism).

    Biggest problem as I see it is all the perks that experienced players has, making it even harder for newcomers.
  28. Uberwolfe
    Oct 30, 2011
    10
    The greatest multiplayer shooter ever made, hands down. At its core, BF3 is a perfectly executed masterpiece that shines in every pixel, in every filtered sound effect, in every heart pounding assault.. in every single microsecond of gameplay. Never in all my 30 years of gaming has an experience such as this been available - sure the previous Battlefield iterations have come close butThe greatest multiplayer shooter ever made, hands down. At its core, BF3 is a perfectly executed masterpiece that shines in every pixel, in every filtered sound effect, in every heart pounding assault.. in every single microsecond of gameplay. Never in all my 30 years of gaming has an experience such as this been available - sure the previous Battlefield iterations have come close but clearly progression has resulted in perfection. The singleplayer campaign mode, an obvious "hey we can do this" feature is not something you buy this title for - I can guarantee you that nobody who bought this game bought it with the singleplayer in mind. People know what the Battlefield series is about, it sells itself. Consider the campaign as a bonus feature. And yes it has nothing on, for example, COD's epic movie-style gameplay. But if that's how you're thinking about this game, you're thinking about it all wrong.

    The real meat in BF3 lies in the multiplayer, and any human being who enjoys a competitive fps will dig this game.    … Expand
  29. felton1592
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Brilliant game. Okay, maybe not a true sequel to Battlefield 2 just yet, but DICE are working on improvements and features. People are going to say this is "Bad Company 3", but it's using the same engine, just improved, so of course it will feel like "Bad Company 2".
  30. Soulless_ginger
    Oct 26, 2011
    10
    fantastic game, multiplayer is amazing fun. single player was a lot more enjoyable than people are saying. and i haven't found a single bug yet or had any trouble with origin :) long time cod fan, turned bf3 fan!
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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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