Battlefield 3

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7.6

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  1. 2394
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Best graphics ive ever seen, amazing gameplay and amazing sound. This game is a perfect 10 for me. The story of the campaign wasnt top notch though, but this is a multiplayer game so i see the campaign as an extra feautre.
  2. GutterGoneWild
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Simply amazing game. I have been an fps fan for ages and played all the different series. This is easily the best fps game I've ever played. The single player campaign is a fun distraction, but multiplayer is where this game really shines.
  3. BrothaJeff
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Such a great game. There are some noticeable glitches, like screen flicking green every now and then, but that doesn't stop me from coming back for more and more. Such a fun great experience. With tons of classic battlefield moments. Sounds and graphics are amazing. It's the first time in a long time that I got an adrenaline rush in a game.
  4. logobob
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Battlefield 3 has a completely new concept and DICE also tested things like Battlelog and Origin with that game what wasn't that nice. But to be honest, the PC of people playing this game are surely enough fast to run Origin and Firefox in the background. Back to the gameplay: First time I've played it in the Beta I was like "WOW, holy crap, these graphics" but the glitches and bugs of itBattlefield 3 has a completely new concept and DICE also tested things like Battlelog and Origin with that game what wasn't that nice. But to be honest, the PC of people playing this game are surely enough fast to run Origin and Firefox in the background. Back to the gameplay: First time I've played it in the Beta I was like "WOW, holy crap, these graphics" but the glitches and bugs of it really sucked. As I've played the final release, I felt in love with this game. There are still things that need to be fixed and balanced but the sounds, graphics, physics, movements are AMAZING! It's really fun to fly together with a friend in one attack helicopter and do some real pwnage.

    This game is worth its 60$ for sure.    … Expand
  5. YaMun
    Nov 16, 2011
    8
    The campaign is mediocre overall but it certainly has its wow moments but very tedious and predictable, on the other hand is the multiplayer and hands down its the best multiplayer i have played, really deep customization and lots of stuff to unlock, guns sound very realistic and look brilliant, vehicles take some time to get used to but once you get the hang of them there really fun toThe campaign is mediocre overall but it certainly has its wow moments but very tedious and predictable, on the other hand is the multiplayer and hands down its the best multiplayer i have played, really deep customization and lots of stuff to unlock, guns sound very realistic and look brilliant, vehicles take some time to get used to but once you get the hang of them there really fun to use, the maps are huge but there are also a few smaller ones to add variety. Of course the graphics are stunning best game i have seen since metro but best of all you can actually play it on a average computer, my gtx 560 ti runs it brilliantly and with a few tweaks to the video settings i can play constantly over 60 fps.… Expand
  6. ultrafang
    Nov 21, 2011
    9
    Damn this is amazing. There seems to be some skill involved as I suck completely, it's no simple run and gun like MW3. The graphics are beautiful (wish I had higher than 560ti to run max), everything just looks and feels awesome. The maps are huge with great layouts, 64 player is rad, blah blah it's great you should get it.
  7. nopistons420
    Nov 14, 2011
    8
    new engine is pretty cool; and over the game is good; unfortunately you can just tell the console market held it back somewhat; maps design kinda sucks
  8. shez
    Nov 8, 2011
    9
    Battlefield 3 is a game that brings a fresh new air in the fps genre. It's pure entertainment and fun, from the sound design to the outstanding graphics. When i started the first multiplayer match, i felt like i was watching a realistic enviroment...a spectacular sensation that i sincerly never felt in a videogame. This is the pure battlefield factor that makes the difference between thisBattlefield 3 is a game that brings a fresh new air in the fps genre. It's pure entertainment and fun, from the sound design to the outstanding graphics. When i started the first multiplayer match, i felt like i was watching a realistic enviroment...a spectacular sensation that i sincerly never felt in a videogame. This is the pure battlefield factor that makes the difference between this type of game, and the rest. Not to mention that who bought the limited edition will also have the fantastic karkand DLC with tons of new addition and nostalgic battlefield 2 maps. The minor flaws really can't put a shadows on this amazing game, for me it's the best fps ever made, and it deserves a maximum score.… Expand
  9. beergogglesftw
    Nov 8, 2011
    9
    I would say, its not perfect but its the best shooter we've got. My biggest problems are 64 man servers that are too small and tight... and squad mates taking joy rides and such rather than playing the objective.

    The game looks beautiful and is the natural progression from BF2 and BFBC2. Good to see PC getting a fair amount of attention in development and a game actually progressing    I would say, its not perfect but its the best shooter we've got. My biggest problems are 64 man servers that are too small and tight... and squad mates taking joy rides and such rather than playing the objective.

    The game looks beautiful and is the natural progression from BF2 and BFBC2. Good to see PC getting a fair amount of attention in development and a game actually progressing rather than opting out of progression to make more games rather than quality games.    … Expand
  10. sssfdg
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    I have been waiting for this game for over a year now and I can say now that it has lived up to it potential. the graphics are incredible on PC. I understand that it is isn't as good on the consoles but I can't imagine it running too poorly. So far I have played through most of the co-op, which i wish there was more of, and just the start of the single player campaign. I have also putI have been waiting for this game for over a year now and I can say now that it has lived up to it potential. the graphics are incredible on PC. I understand that it is isn't as good on the consoles but I can't imagine it running too poorly. So far I have played through most of the co-op, which i wish there was more of, and just the start of the single player campaign. I have also put in about 18 hrs into the multiplayer which is where the game really shines. The unlocks are plentiful and spread out enough that you feel you really accomplished unlocking them while not putting so far out of reach. On top of this DICE and EA reward those who pre-order by offering free DLC as it becomes available. This is compared to the COD series which tends to offer more DLC... but at a $15 price tag for content that is undeveloped. So overall if you want to put some money into a game this fall... BF3 is the right choice.... unless you going to get Skyrim. That game is probably going to own my life for the next few months.… Expand
  11. HellAvenger
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Excellent Game. Don't expect a good single player campaign, it is a multiplayer game series since forever. You play this game to play online with 63 other players. It has jets, tanks, helicopters, mortar, UAV, ground UAV, etc. It has a destructable environment, so you do not get the stale camping spot. You do not like that camp spot, blow it up. Its map is huge, and I guess at beginningExcellent Game. Don't expect a good single player campaign, it is a multiplayer game series since forever. You play this game to play online with 63 other players. It has jets, tanks, helicopters, mortar, UAV, ground UAV, etc. It has a destructable environment, so you do not get the stale camping spot. You do not like that camp spot, blow it up. Its map is huge, and I guess at beginning new players might find it very daunting and hard to get kills. (I even feel the same way after playing BF series for so long) However, you will pick up the game. (Map is big, thus learning curve is steeper due to shear complexity of the map)

    However, there is the occassional crash problems. They are churning out patches to addresses the lag and rubber banding. However, the crash gets tiresome. Once the game is stable, it will be a gem.    … Expand
  12. Daedalus333
    Nov 16, 2011
    9
    Even will all the glitches and bugs and balance issues, i can truly say that BF3 is one of those games who offers a unique experience. The only immersion level is like nothing i have felt or seen before. It's truly great and deserve a good try.
  13. Eberhardt
    Nov 5, 2011
    10
    People must realize this is a new Battlefield game, not a BF2 remake... That said, this is one of the best shooters I ever played, the game still have a lot of bugs that I know will be patched "soon" but it contains a lot of stuff to be unlocked during game play, making people use not only a single weapon... The single player is short, is only made to be better than the main BFPeople must realize this is a new Battlefield game, not a BF2 remake... That said, this is one of the best shooters I ever played, the game still have a lot of bugs that I know will be patched "soon" but it contains a lot of stuff to be unlocked during game play, making people use not only a single weapon... The single player is short, is only made to be better than the main BF series rival, but the MP again is unbeatable...… Expand
  14. WEDhicks
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    Graphics on this game are stunning. The animation are also top notch. Sound in this game is like I never heard before; absolutely fabulous. Then there is the whole destruction engine which isn't all that dynamic as DICE want us to believe but still there is no single shooter out there which can match this.

    Yes there are some bugs in there but since this is a "new" engine and a new game    Graphics on this game are stunning. The animation are also top notch. Sound in this game is like I never heard before; absolutely fabulous. Then there is the whole destruction engine which isn't all that dynamic as DICE want us to believe but still there is no single shooter out there which can match this.

    Yes there are some bugs in there but since this is a "new" engine and a new game this is to be expected.    … Expand
  15. mromih
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    Awesome game, if you have the video card. The best graphics to date on a fps. The only thing I didn't like is the need to run the Origin client. But that, I guess is a tool they using trying to prevent piracy. You know, if you like PC video games, and wanna keep ALIVE the PC gaming community, the ONLY way to support the developers is actually BUYING the video games they make.
    Nothing else    Awesome game, if you have the video card. The best graphics to date on a fps. The only thing I didn't like is the need to run the Origin client. But that, I guess is a tool they using trying to prevent piracy. You know, if you like PC video games, and wanna keep ALIVE the PC gaming community, the ONLY way to support the developers is actually BUYING the video games they make.
    Nothing else to say, the game deserves a 10, no less than 9.5.    … Expand
  16. 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
  17. ajh2011
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    Sure the singleplayer isn't great, but that's not what Battlefield is about. Battlefield 3's frostbite 3 actually innovates, unlike CoD which still uses Unreal 3.
  18. saintos123
    Nov 15, 2011
    10
    The best game i have ever played, the graphics is awesome, flying planes, vehicles.... gaming as its ment to be.

    The first thing that everybody sees is graphics, visual contact with the game...its important part of gaming. Every serious gamer invests in his pc, cause games look superb with high end pc. The game is still not optimized completely, cause i cant run it on ultra on i72600k @    The best game i have ever played, the graphics is awesome, flying planes, vehicles.... gaming as its ment to be.

    The first thing that everybody sees is graphics, visual contact with the game...its important part of gaming.
    Every serious gamer invests in his pc, cause games look superb with high end pc.
    The game is still not optimized completely, cause i cant run it on ultra on i72600k @ 4,7ghz, 8gbddr3, wd 1tb in radi smart response ssd f60, 5870 1gb.
    But i think that will change in a month orso with the development of new ati drivers and some patches that will adress some minor issues in the game, like for instance tactical light in daylight shines so bright that u cant see.
    Nevertheless, game is SUPERB...graphics...perfect, frostbyte engine...cod fans can hide under a small rock, cause its far more realistic theb any cod out htere, this is the future of gameplay.
    And by realistic I dont mean like that disturbingly bad arma lol    … Expand
  19. 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.
  20. 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
  21. Darkvader75
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    There are some odities to this game that try and help the experiance along at the cost of realism. The "flashlight" style lens flare on any scope above 4x magnification is horrendously obvious to locate. The underslung flashlight and redlaser blinding you in broad daylight outside is just rediculous. However these features make the gameplay in multiplayer more interesting. RediculousThere are some odities to this game that try and help the experiance along at the cost of realism. The "flashlight" style lens flare on any scope above 4x magnification is horrendously obvious to locate. The underslung flashlight and redlaser blinding you in broad daylight outside is just rediculous. However these features make the gameplay in multiplayer more interesting. Rediculous it might be, but fun and enjoyable at the same time. The graphics are amazing. Nvidia and AMD are both working on getting better driver performance still, but they are almost there. Having a friend come over with COD MW3 and looking at how bad it looks on my system at max settings next to BF3 just blew his mind. He was like but COD was supposed to look amazing. Their CEO of product development guaranteed it, but he lied.… Expand
  22. MotoNack
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    I've been playing this game for about a solid week now, and I've got to say it lives up to expectations. The game has stellar graphics, great multiplayer, and great support from a great developer. DICE took what was good about BF2 and revamped it with a more fine tuned and better balanced gameplay. The multiplayer is where this game truly shines since multiplayer is where the heart ofI've been playing this game for about a solid week now, and I've got to say it lives up to expectations. The game has stellar graphics, great multiplayer, and great support from a great developer. DICE took what was good about BF2 and revamped it with a more fine tuned and better balanced gameplay. The multiplayer is where this game truly shines since multiplayer is where the heart of battlefield has always been. The campaign while not super, gets the job done as being a bonus to the thick of the content that is mutiplayer. There is also a Co-op mode that is quite a lot of fun when done with a partner online. Overall this game, to me, has lived up to the extensive hype placed upon itself over the years. 10/10 for sure!… Expand
  23. OnionPower
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    I bought this game when it came out, and i have been playing non-stop since then. Battlefield 3 really shows what FPS games is about. The campaign is okay, but the multiplayer is just awesome! i really recommend you to buy this game!
  24. Xero82
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Mind blowing graphics, sound and game-play come together to create the best FPS to date. While Singleplayer and Co-op provide some great entertainment, it's the online Multiplayer is where Battlefield 3 comes alive. The feelings and experiences it generates is unrivalled, this is what gaming is all about! The diversity of maps, vehicles and weapons create unique situations every time youMind blowing graphics, sound and game-play come together to create the best FPS to date. While Singleplayer and Co-op provide some great entertainment, it's the online Multiplayer is where Battlefield 3 comes alive. The feelings and experiences it generates is unrivalled, this is what gaming is all about! The diversity of maps, vehicles and weapons create unique situations every time you play, keeping the game feeling fresh after over 100 hours of game-play time. Team-play and strategy also plays an important role in whether you win or lose. There is no mind-numbing 'run and gun' game-play to be found here.

    To reuse Battlefield 3's tagline, Battlefield truly is 'Above and Beyond the Call' in every respect.    … Expand
  25. Destravus
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Best online experience I have ever had. Explosions, vehicles, adrenaline, destruction, jets and everything you expect from a battlefield game. This is a masterpiece, BEST SHOOTER OF THE YEAR!
  26. Thechezz
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Wow! This game is just great! Everyone should give it a try, most of the mp maps are just brilliantly designed and are a ton of fun! With the new updates on origin there really isn't any downside to this game. :) Am currently putting alot of time Into this game and couldn't be any happier. Also, can't wait for back to karkand, that will be so awesome! See you on the battlefield!! :)
  27. neroziros
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    I don't give it 10 because of the singleplayer, wich in my opinion, should have been excluded in pro of the multiplayer which i think is already excellent. Only for the technical standpoint this game deserve a 9! Frostbite 2 is hands down the best engine yet used on a game . Gorgeous graphics and animation
  28. ZeNublet
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    As a veteran of Battlefield 2 and having spend years playing that game it is safe to say I had high hopes for this game. Having pre-ordered it I was so excited to have gotten it and play right away. I can say that it has blown me away with how good it is. The large environments (however not as large as bf2) are great to look at and drive/fly around. There are many modes to play which helpsAs a veteran of Battlefield 2 and having spend years playing that game it is safe to say I had high hopes for this game. Having pre-ordered it I was so excited to have gotten it and play right away. I can say that it has blown me away with how good it is. The large environments (however not as large as bf2) are great to look at and drive/fly around. There are many modes to play which helps you depending on what kind of game you feel like playing at the time. The destructible environment adds a lot to the game. it makes you feel more scared knowing that tank you ran by could just blow up the small wall you ran behind for cover. It adds a lot more depth to each game because the environment can change on the fly and so you must constantly be able to adapt. The game is nearly perfect however there are some small flaws.

    The only reason I'm not giving it a 10 out of 10 is because of 3 small things. First of all is that the controls for helicopters and planes have been simplified. This makes them so much easier to fly for all the novices however it takes away from all the stunts and tricks you could do previously if you had enough experience. Second of all is the campaign which is more like an extended tutorial and guide to the game mechanics however since it's there I wish it could be slightly better. Third of all which is the bugs. Personally I haven't had any real bugs pop up on me that prevent me from playing and most of the bugs appear to be getting or have gotten fixed. However some people still occasionally get bugs so be aware of that if you play. Although like every game bugs will disappear as they are fixed just like every other game.    … Expand
  29. redmoon24
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    This game is so worth it! new game, new engine, awesome graphics, realistic sounds, realistic recoil, lots of guns to unlock, attachments and equipment, explosions everywhere, destructible environment.. i mean what more could you ask for a fps shooter? if your hardware can run it, go play it! i love dice/ea for exerting effort to create a new engine and rewarding players with free DLC! iThis game is so worth it! new game, new engine, awesome graphics, realistic sounds, realistic recoil, lots of guns to unlock, attachments and equipment, explosions everywhere, destructible environment.. i mean what more could you ask for a fps shooter? if your hardware can run it, go play it! i love dice/ea for exerting effort to create a new engine and rewarding players with free DLC! i couldn't stop playing!… Expand
  30. YukiNagato
    Nov 10, 2011
    8
    I love the Battlefield games, and while this does retain some of the best qualities that the Battlefield games have, there are a few things that bother me.
    Battlelog, for one, is probably one of the worst design decisions they could have made. I would have much preferred an in-game server browser. Not to mention the only place you can make changes to your personal and graphical settings is    I love the Battlefield games, and while this does retain some of the best qualities that the Battlefield games have, there are a few things that bother me.
    Battlelog, for one, is probably one of the worst design decisions they could have made. I would have much preferred an in-game server browser. Not to mention the only place you can make changes to your personal and graphical settings is in the game itself. The forced kill cams don't help this either. The campaign isn't the best, and in all honesty I much prefer a Call of Duty campaign, while I do dislike Call of Duty's multiplayer. That's about it for the negatives though. The game itself looks amazing, much more so than expected. A rewarding system for performing squad/team actions also helps set this game apart from other FPS games. The sound effects are also awesome. All the guns sound great, especially when a bullet just misses you. The selection of guns is great, and the leveling system is well designed. This game is well worth the $60, and I'm sure it will keep me busy for a very long time, at least when I'm not playing Skyrim. As long as they don't go the Call of Duty way and make Battlefield 4 next year, of course.    … Expand
  31. Coreman53
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Terrible campaign
    Origin sucks
    Stupid glitchy servers
    HOWEVER
    The most amazing multiplayer game ive ever played when everything works, which is about 80 percent of the time at this point. Wait till this game gets down to 40 dollars and BUY IT.
  32. TraX1m
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Actually is "Battlefield 3" a world-class shooter. However, there are several bug which still must be resolved. Singelplayer is a little bit CoD oriented. Very well what I personally like it but for me is the multiplayer the real gem of the game.
  33. Kaspian
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Incredible graphics, sounds and physic!
    Not very good single-player with stupid (console style) key tappings (sick!)...
    Best multi-player for now!
    Thank you DICE.
  34. Civesato
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Excellent game! Such beautiful graphics! And by no doubt, Nr.1 FPS / Warfare game of 2011 possible 2012. I can recommend this game to anyone who love shooters with a twist! The vehicle battles are awesome! the sound is amazing, and the close combat is perfect! there is of cause small stuff that annoy you, graphic glitches, disconnecting from battlelog, but none of that is able to take awayExcellent game! Such beautiful graphics! And by no doubt, Nr.1 FPS / Warfare game of 2011 possible 2012. I can recommend this game to anyone who love shooters with a twist! The vehicle battles are awesome! the sound is amazing, and the close combat is perfect! there is of cause small stuff that annoy you, graphic glitches, disconnecting from battlelog, but none of that is able to take away the fun and excitement of this great battle game! 11/10 for Dice, good work guys! keep it up :) oh and even more destruction in BF 4 please! gg.… Expand
  35. basstape
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    This game is absolutely incredible. It has a few bugs but DICE is already working hard to get it fixed. The graphics are the most amazing in an FPS I have ever seen. Even the sound is awesome. The vehicular battles are some of the coolest I have ever played. the ONLY reason I am giving it a 9/10 is because the single player. I know it is meant for MP but you have to score the game as aThis game is absolutely incredible. It has a few bugs but DICE is already working hard to get it fixed. The graphics are the most amazing in an FPS I have ever seen. Even the sound is awesome. The vehicular battles are some of the coolest I have ever played. the ONLY reason I am giving it a 9/10 is because the single player. I know it is meant for MP but you have to score the game as a whole. If you are one of the fans who are mad about the new COD, GO BUY THIS GAME!!! You will not be disappointed.… Expand
  36. AdaosS
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Top graphics, extremely well designed engine, and AMAZING sound. The sound even makes you feel like your the soldier yourself. They have Started to iron out all the bugs that the game has, with now most of them gone. but compared to the beta it is a huge improvement. Map design is very well set out, not as bad as every body says it is. As for single player, only played about 3 hours, andTop graphics, extremely well designed engine, and AMAZING sound. The sound even makes you feel like your the soldier yourself. They have Started to iron out all the bugs that the game has, with now most of them gone. but compared to the beta it is a huge improvement. Map design is very well set out, not as bad as every body says it is. As for single player, only played about 3 hours, and its not to shabby.… Expand
  37. krugman21
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Graphics are amazing. When I play this game on low on my laptop, it is still one of the best looking games that I have ever seen. There is so much game content, that it would take me years to unlock everything.
  38. Suzumiya_H
    Nov 22, 2011
    9
    Great game, Great graphic, Great sound, Great multiplayer. This is of course the best First Person Shooting game in 2011. MW3? thats just a joke.
    Only 9 points because of little bugs and ORIGIN. Single player? Who care the single player of battlefield series.
  39. NagromNniuq
    Nov 21, 2011
    9
    This game is innovated and refreshing in many ways, while keeping bugs to a minimum.

    While being similar to BF2, the addition of a destructible environment is amazing. The consolidation of classes has resulted in 4 very refined and useful classes that are each fun to play. The huge scale is just stellar when compared to MW3, and the vehicles and destructible environment are the cream on    This game is innovated and refreshing in many ways, while keeping bugs to a minimum.

    While being similar to BF2, the addition of a destructible environment is amazing. The consolidation of classes has resulted in 4 very refined and useful classes that are each fun to play. The huge scale is just stellar when compared to MW3, and the vehicles and destructible environment are the cream on top. The game modes are all fun, but Conquest and Rush stand out from the rut that is TDM and FFA that most games fall into. BF has been one of the few game series that successfully broke that mold.

    There are a few glitches (engi exploit, and some hacks), which are soon to be patched, and some annoying things (flashlights, IRNV) which are also rumored to be being "fixed". Overall though, this game just works, and works well. Also, the web interface, profile, and stat tracker work almost flawlessly, which MW3's Elite does not even come close to doing.

    This game succeeds in every way that MW3 fails and does better most of what MW3 does well. Unless you want to play TDM, BF3 is where it's at.    … Expand
  40. eagle
    Nov 12, 2011
    10
    Awesome game. Great graphics and gameplay. Though the single player is a bit short and disappointing. I like the INSTANT BATTLE feature in Battlefield 2, which i would like to see in Battlefield 3. That would make the game ten times better and has ten times better ratings. There are some bugs that need to be fixed. But everything else is just amazing. I wonder why Battlefield 3 stillAwesome game. Great graphics and gameplay. Though the single player is a bit short and disappointing. I like the INSTANT BATTLE feature in Battlefield 2, which i would like to see in Battlefield 3. That would make the game ten times better and has ten times better ratings. There are some bugs that need to be fixed. But everything else is just amazing. I wonder why Battlefield 3 still doesn't outsell Modern Warfare 3, which wasn't anywhere near better than Battlefield 3.… Expand
  41. MasterBeta
    Nov 13, 2011
    10
    I am so hooked on this game. Even though I suck at vehicles, it adds such a higher level to the game play. Even the single player is good. Coop is fun also, and there's weapons U can unlock and use in multi-player. If you want an amazing online FPS, BF3 is the way to go. Leave Modern Warfare for the kids and their xbox.
  42. Ovrful
    Nov 15, 2011
    9
    New engine with superb graphics, sound, textures, etc. The campaign is something average, but worth playing through since you get a taste of new Frostbite 2 engine, however the multiplayer is where BF3 shines. You have choppers, jets, tanks, jeeps, everything to satisfy your thirst for environment destruction =)
  43. Hailong
    Nov 13, 2011
    10
    Awesome Graphics, awesome sounds, awesome illumination...Awesome game for PC! Great coop playing with friends and members of clan and the best incredible MP! The frostbite 2.0 is amazing. And December coming Back to Karkand!
  44. csm101
    Nov 13, 2011
    10
    This is the best action-multiplayer in graphic terms. The game that will live a decade.Hello fans of the Cod. I wish you great entertainment at your church)
  45. n8r8r
    Nov 13, 2011
    9
    The only reason i'm not giving this game a 10 is because EA chose not to put it on steam and makes you use its inconvenient origin service. Other than this it is a truly wonderful experience, and well worth the money.
  46. Ordish
    Nov 13, 2011
    9
    Let me be clear. I hate the origin start up and the web browser interface. That being said, the game is mind boggling. Simply beautiful. The graphics are amazing, and if you have full 3d audio you will find yourself flinching at the explosions. This is what a shooter was supposed to be. And no more of that hide behind a 1/16th inch of tin and be safe from weapon fire. If you cand fing aLet me be clear. I hate the origin start up and the web browser interface. That being said, the game is mind boggling. Simply beautiful. The graphics are amazing, and if you have full 3d audio you will find yourself flinching at the explosions. This is what a shooter was supposed to be. And no more of that hide behind a 1/16th inch of tin and be safe from weapon fire. If you cand fing a door, make one… Expand
  47. Othersider
    Nov 13, 2011
    10
    I've been a Battlefield fan for a while, and I was not let down by this title. People may criticize the singleplayer for being too short or too boring, but the only problem I really found was some small pieces of missing information. The Frostbite 2 engine is far from a let down as well. Stunning effects and visuals compliment the game's mechanics rather well. The multiplayer is probablyI've been a Battlefield fan for a while, and I was not let down by this title. People may criticize the singleplayer for being too short or too boring, but the only problem I really found was some small pieces of missing information. The Frostbite 2 engine is far from a let down as well. Stunning effects and visuals compliment the game's mechanics rather well. The multiplayer is probably DICE's bragging right, for I've not had a better FPS multiplayer experience. The game's multiplayer requires tactical thinking and thus provides a fun challenge that is rarely obtained in FPS games.… Expand
  48. zebug
    Nov 13, 2011
    10
    Awesome game, graphics are beautiful, the sound is amazing. Wish you could bring down buildings like BFBC2 though. Battlelog is not as bad as I thought it would be and I don't even know I have Origin on my comp as I never see it. The game must have some logic built into it as I am always put on a squad with those on my friends list which makes teamwork very easy. Those odd times whereAwesome game, graphics are beautiful, the sound is amazing. Wish you could bring down buildings like BFBC2 though. Battlelog is not as bad as I thought it would be and I don't even know I have Origin on my comp as I never see it. The game must have some logic built into it as I am always put on a squad with those on my friends list which makes teamwork very easy. Those odd times where I'm not on their squad, its simple to leave my current squad and we all join an empty one. Great game.… Expand
  49. typhoon2011
    Nov 14, 2011
    9
    I have nothing to say but AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME
  50. Yoshiwol
    Nov 15, 2011
    10
    The singleplayer is very well made regarding graphics and story, there are some awesome quick time elements, unfortunately the A.I. is not excellent and the areas in which you fight are often enclosed making it like a shooting gallery. For the most part it is very linear, which makes it lack a depth in the gameplay that I find necessary in this age of games. However, the co-op mode is aThe singleplayer is very well made regarding graphics and story, there are some awesome quick time elements, unfortunately the A.I. is not excellent and the areas in which you fight are often enclosed making it like a shooting gallery. For the most part it is very linear, which makes it lack a depth in the gameplay that I find necessary in this age of games. However, the co-op mode is a great inclusion and I find the co-op missions really fun, all depth returns when you can play missions with a friend - and the fact that the missions have a separate story running throughout and are all completely different scenario's is ideal. And then of course there is the MP, while not a perfect bug free experience it is without a doubt the most robust and statisfying first person shooter experience on any platform. Tonnes of unlocks, tonnes of weapons and vehicles including jets, 64 player combat et all. Alongside that, Battlelog is a great addition, it's in it's fledgling stages at the moment and there are issues but it is greatly powerful and these things are all being addressed by Dice.

    Alongside that, because I preordered BF3 (For £30) I am getting Back to Karkand for free, the first DLC, with another 4 maps, 3 vehicles and 10 weapons. All in all, the game is remarkable, while not perfect it undoubtedly deserves a 10 for really stepping up what is expected of you in an FPS.    … Expand
  51. HellaGhost
    Nov 15, 2011
    9
    Great game, I wish they would make all buildings destructible though. The guns are great and real sounding. I love how the falling debris can actually kill you. Also I wish they had more players skins to choose from, not just change their color. Also hopefully make a game option of more realism that would cater to hard core gamers like me he enjoys more realism like ( no re-spawning,Great game, I wish they would make all buildings destructible though. The guns are great and real sounding. I love how the falling debris can actually kill you. Also I wish they had more players skins to choose from, not just change their color. Also hopefully make a game option of more realism that would cater to hard core gamers like me he enjoys more realism like ( no re-spawning, you could bleed to death with fatal wounds, there's limping animation when shot and healing takes longer to do). EA and DICE definitely heading right direction though. Because most gamers don't get that there is thrill in excitement knowing you can die when you make the wrong move and not just run and gun. When you survive and win there is a joy and accomplishment feeling to it. War game is all about surviving, winning objectives and killing the opposition. I know most might not enjoy the degree I'm willing to take a video game realism but all of us are entitled to our own opinion.… Expand
  52. spirit_warrior
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    BF3 isn't perfect but they do a great job with this game.
    The graphics are awsome on PC, Battlelog ys the best web statistics I ever seen.
    Singleplayer are intense and with many moments of adrenaline.
    The best of this game is Multiplayer
  53. k00lGuY
    Nov 15, 2011
    9
    I upgraded my whole system just to run this game to the fullest and I was not disappointed by how awesome this game looks. I am not satisfied with the single player campaign its just another cliches seen already and its nothing original. The single player was short but sweet and action packed, The multiplayer is where this game shines, the run n gun action will depend on the map chosenI upgraded my whole system just to run this game to the fullest and I was not disappointed by how awesome this game looks. I am not satisfied with the single player campaign its just another cliches seen already and its nothing original. The single player was short but sweet and action packed, The multiplayer is where this game shines, the run n gun action will depend on the map chosen but for the most part its not an urban war its a battlefield, jets, tanks, helicopters, jeeps. and you running into cross fires.… Expand
  54. WhiPp3t
    Nov 15, 2011
    9
    The King is dead, long live the King.
    I am of course referring to COD:MW3 being deceased. Finally the Battlefield series can emerge from CODs shadow and be (for PC at least) the first person shooter of choice.
    And I'm saying that as a COD fan. BF3 sets a new standard with a fantastic next generation game engine, MW3 by comparison looks old and tired.
    It's time to move on.
  55. Andres3d
    Nov 15, 2011
    9
    Si quieres vivir la autentica guerra a flor de piel sin salir de tu casa, este es el juego que deberías tener.... Sonido espectacular, ambientación fenomenal. No doy 10 ya que en SP hay 5 enemigos y vas con 30 amigos, los 5 enemigos te disparan a ti, así estés atrás del todo o escondido. Aunque también en el MPSi quieres vivir la autentica guerra a flor de piel sin salir de tu casa, este es el juego que deberías tener.... Sonido espectacular, ambientación fenomenal. No doy 10 ya que en SP hay 5 enemigos y vas con 30 amigos, los 5 enemigos te disparan a ti, así estés atrás del todo o escondido. Aunque también en el MP hay varios problemas de conexión, lo único que no me gusto fue el BATTLELOG, que la cagaron feo con eso, hay que salirse del BF3 para cambiar de servidor, de verdad que lo arruinaron con esa estúpida idea.… Expand
  56. Demon_82
    Nov 15, 2011
    9
    A great all around game. It has some small technical issues, to be addressed in future patches, but the multiplayer is really fun and rewarding and the graphics quality is one of the best I've seen. The multiple options that you're given with the unlocks for weapons and vehicles, the vehicles themselves, and the bonus for team and squad work add to it, only lacking the figure of the teamA great all around game. It has some small technical issues, to be addressed in future patches, but the multiplayer is really fun and rewarding and the graphics quality is one of the best I've seen. The multiple options that you're given with the unlocks for weapons and vehicles, the vehicles themselves, and the bonus for team and squad work add to it, only lacking the figure of the team commander that was in Battlefield 2. It also has a short but nice single player campaign, that gets to hook you to play to the end.… Expand
  57. G00SEy
    Nov 15, 2011
    9
    This game isnt perfect by any means, but has amazing potential, the frostbite 2 engine is fantastic. Sound, Graphics, the effects ALL top notch. This game doesnt cater to the run and gun arcade style, CoD shooters, but in its own right is one amazing game. Spending equal time with both, I would easily give the nod to BF3, as they are pushing limits and being innovative, which is all thatThis game isnt perfect by any means, but has amazing potential, the frostbite 2 engine is fantastic. Sound, Graphics, the effects ALL top notch. This game doesnt cater to the run and gun arcade style, CoD shooters, but in its own right is one amazing game. Spending equal time with both, I would easily give the nod to BF3, as they are pushing limits and being innovative, which is all that matters to me. Even their Back to Karkland dlc will include 'better' destruction and features. Great to see that they are doing visual upgrades with there ex-packs.… Expand
  58. stele999
    Nov 15, 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
  59. Chevie
    Nov 15, 2011
    10
    It's a great game, incredible experience, and incredible multiplayer y Campaign.I'm enjoying it more than I ever did with COD.
    amazing gameamazing gameamazing gameamazing gameamazing game
  60. GridironCJ
    Nov 15, 2011
    9
    Battlefield 3 is simply the most realistic multiplayer experience of this generation. While it suffers from graphical glitches and the use of Battlelog, it still provides enough to be considered one of the best games this year. The singleplayer is clearly not the main event here, but it isn't as bad as many other reviewers say. It's far more realistic than Call of Duty, but it does notBattlefield 3 is simply the most realistic multiplayer experience of this generation. While it suffers from graphical glitches and the use of Battlelog, it still provides enough to be considered one of the best games this year. The singleplayer is clearly not the main event here, but it isn't as bad as many other reviewers say. It's far more realistic than Call of Duty, but it does not provide anything groundbreaking. That's fine though, as there really isn't much you can do to innovate a military shooter's campaign than to make it more realistic in terms of AI, environmental effects, and character physics. It's silly, because certain games dubbed "single player only games" can get away without having multiplayer, so it should only be fair to let multiplayer-based games get away with that too. Including a single player that isn't horrible should be considered a nice addition rather than a piece of garbage. The multiplayer, being the main attraction here, is clearly in a league of its own. The multiplayer features dynamic environments that can completely affect the way you play the game. For example, the sun in your eyes could prevent you from getting a kill, just like in reality, or hiding behind a thin wall may provide dangerous, as it can crumble at the hands of gunfire or explosives, leading to your demise. The weapon customization is moderately deep, which is a huge improvement over anyone who has been playing the Bad Company series. There are plenty of awards and unlocks to keep you coming back for more as well. One of the most appealing features of this game is the realism in the physics. Your gun has recoil (Call of Duty fans should google the definition), you can't just "sprint" up ladders, wind keeps your parachute from descending in a straight line, bright lights can blind you, the list goes on and on. This is a game designed with realism in mind and is not intended for fans of arcade shooters (Halo, Call of Duty, etc). Also, as it should be obviously apparent, the game has the best graphics in the business.

    The flaws are certainly not burdensome to the point where the game is ruined, as I gave it a 9, but they do keep it from being a perfect game. Battlelog was clearly an idea that should have never left the drawing board and there are too many graphical glitches that keep the multiplayer experience from being exceptionally sharp. Other than that, Battlefield 3 is a great game and certainly wins the "war" against a non-improving Call of Duty MW3.    … Expand
  61. Tanques
    Nov 16, 2011
    9
    great multiplayer, not so good campaign, but still a great game. amazing graphics and sound. 9/10 absolutely best FPS game of the year.
  62. 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
  63. 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
  64. 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
  65. 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!
  66. 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!)
  67. 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
  68. 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!
  69. 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.
  70. 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
  71. 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.
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  72. 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!
  73. 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!
  74. ttrlabs
    Dec 4, 2011
    10
    Let's face it, when you have a game this popular vs another, certain game that is popular, a lot of people that like the opposing games are going to go to that games reviews and say no to all the good reviews, ands yes to all the bad, even if the bad review was sincere. Battlefield and Call of Duty fans have been doing this forever to each other. So I don't recommend looking up reviews forLet's face it, when you have a game this popular vs another, certain game that is popular, a lot of people that like the opposing games are going to go to that games reviews and say no to all the good reviews, ands yes to all the bad, even if the bad review was sincere. Battlefield and Call of Duty fans have been doing this forever to each other. So I don't recommend looking up reviews for these games, but rather check them out yourself. Mt personal opinion is this game is this: it is a masterpiece. The only problem I have is with the recent patch, the first for the game. It made aircraft and helicopters super weapons. It takes ~3 rockets to kill them, but they can kill you with one bullet. I pray that they fix this error. Other than that, thumbs up from me.… Expand
  75. Etheldreda
    Dec 12, 2011
    9
    EA as a company doesn't seem to have the best reputation. Battlelog is also weird, because it's the first of it's kind. If you overlook all this weird stuff that EA pulled and just look at the game itself, then it is a good game.
  76. Crash129
    Feb 24, 2012
    9
    First the good things:
    - Unbelievable Sounds
    - Graphics are good, but not very good
    - Vehicles
    - Platoons (Clans)

    But this game has a few bugs... If EA/Dice fix them, it would be a better game
  77. ReubenIsAGod
    Jun 1, 2014
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. My Rectum was bleeding after playing solid 70000000000000000 hours of BlattleFlied 3 and then my pengois got hard and i came,TITIES TITIES TITIES ASS ADD ****… Expand
  78. reaidstar
    Aug 19, 2012
    9
    THIS IS A FULL REVIEW, SO ONLY READ THIS IF YOU ARE REALLY INTERESTED IN THIS GAME:

    DICE built Battlefield 3, using the new Frostbite 2 engine from the ground up, DICE has never been the one for story script, and Single Player has a weird cliche with Black Ops. Single Player has a minimal 3 hour campaign, the only upside to the Campaign is the Cinematics. They look almost realistic and    THIS IS A FULL REVIEW, SO ONLY READ THIS IF YOU ARE REALLY INTERESTED IN THIS GAME:

    DICE built Battlefield 3, using the new Frostbite 2 engine from the ground up, DICE has never been the one for story script, and Single Player has a weird cliche with Black Ops. Single Player has a minimal 3 hour campaign, the only upside to the Campaign is the Cinematics. They look almost realistic and it shows the real power of the Frostbite 2 engine. Now, Battlefield 3 is the first game on the Frostbite 2 Engine, so you will expect frequent bugs, but very rarely game-breaking. DICE is constantly doing maintence, and frequent updates to tweak and improve gameplay. Most people will hate it, and just give up on it because "they dont get any time on it". If you buy the game currently, expect a whooping 5GB of download. Of course some people won't care, but people on a fixed internet bandwith watch out, but besides that, you're running off the Web Browser with the PC Version, after a while you get used to it and actually enjoy it. It's got a lot of features to enhance your experience. I've actually measured it and concluded that 1 hour on Battlefield 3 is approx. 50MB, so after patches, it gets good.

    Multiplayer is where it's all at. Single Player is very liner and scripted, Multiplayer is the exact opposite. Lots of varying weapons: 8-Primary, -Secondary (Sidearm),
    -1st Gadget (Rocket Launcher, Medi-Kit, Ammo-Pack), -2nd Gadget (Repair Torch, Defibrillator, C4 Explosive) -then a perk (Ammo, Grenades, Sprint)

    There's also four unique different classes:
    Assault (Same as BFBC2, But now has Medi-Kit)
    Support (BFBC2's Medic, Now has Ammo-Pack)
    Engineer (Same as BFBC2)
    Recon (Same as BFBC2, but without explosives and added sensor gadgets)

    Every gun has their own attachments, and the list goes on.

    Vehicles are varied, and their are also a lot of perks coming with it. Tanks, IFV's, Jets, Heli's. PC is recommended since Console is pretty much handicapped, PC has a maximum of 64 Players while 24 for Console, controllers are considered a bit bugged and unreliable and the maps are reduced in size.

    The only downside is that lag is common, you might find a few servers with little to no lag if you look properly. There is also very good players, so you will get trampled on your first few games, and there is also no VIOP, so consider getting Skype or something if you want to play with friends.

    Co-Op is something to do with friends, its a bit boring, but it's something if you're sick of Multiplayer. Co-Op seems like something whipped up in the last second, but is very good on one mission to learn how to fly a heli. There is Matchmaking for Co-Op, but you cant talk to them directly and they leave most of the time.

    Overall it's a very meaty game for war-crazed gamers. There is a lot of problems with DICE's Battlefield Premium asking for $50 for all the DLC's, while they cost $15 each. But that's for another time.

    Overall it's 9/10, people love it, people hate it. The community can sometimes be jerks, but you will find some good guys.

    I suggest getting it.    … Expand
  79. hongkong97
    Aug 31, 2015
    9
    i love this game. love it!!!!! its better than mw3 and gears 3. sure the campaign is dumb but the mulitplayer is fantasic. the sound design the graphics. everything is amazing. and coop too. but campaign is kinda boring to play.
  80. Proton45
    Apr 19, 2019
    9
    Battlefield 3 is one of the last good Battlefield games. I had about 200 hours of gameplay in the multiplayer.
  81. Atesz
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Single player i didn't realy like, CoD black ops copy.
    Multiplayer and Co-op is awesome!
    Worth the money, and back to karkand DLC Will be great too. You can spend like 800-1k hours in the game... alot of badges, rewards, stars.
    9 out of 10
  82. Pyro88
    Nov 9, 2011
    9
    I originally wasn't even going to pay any heed to this game but a friend kept insisting it was going to be a great game. He ended up showing me the Paris trailer and it sold me. After that the beta came out and I enjoyed it despite the buggy state that was to be expected of a beta game. After buying it I am absolutely in love with this game and satisfied. The single player game is likeI originally wasn't even going to pay any heed to this game but a friend kept insisting it was going to be a great game. He ended up showing me the Paris trailer and it sold me. After that the beta came out and I enjoyed it despite the buggy state that was to be expected of a beta game. After buying it I am absolutely in love with this game and satisfied. The single player game is like most fps games. Short (5 hours or so) and almost forgettable. I'm not saying it's bad because it's not. The story was decent, the visuals were good, the combat got a little predictable after awhile but still fun. I did enjoy it but give it a few months and I won't really remember the story. The co-op was a good idea. I would really only play this with a friend but I wasn't as fortunate. If I'm a not getting paired up with a moron who stands in the wide open getting gunned down only for me to save him it's a very solid addition. All of the co-op missions are unique. Some are just out right run and gun. Some are about protecting vehicles. One of them you and your teammate are in a helicopter and have to protect a squad of infantry and in another you and your teammate are snipers moving from point to point to cover a squad. You also earn points that go towards unlocking guns for multiplayer and dog tags so their is a reward to playing it too. The multiplayer is where this game shines as one would expect for an fps. It's a faster paced fps so their will always be action around every corner. Quite a few different game types for everyone to enjoy. You progress through ranks, rank up the class you play, unlock guns through your rank and class, and also unlock around 19 different upgrades for every guns that help out in various situations. The destructible element of the game makes things interesting. Are enemies camping inside a building and mowing down your teammates? Get in a tank or switch to an engineer and blast the wall out so they are in the wide open. One thing that usually makes or breaks the multiplayer for me are the maps. Dice took a lot of time on these maps. Most of them are well done to the point that I don't have a preference as to which one I'm playing anymore. The levels have several close quarter areas which i personally enjoy and some longer range engagements that are good for snipers or vehicles. Visually that game is great. Dice pushed forward forcing the next gen of PC hardware to come out. The large maps are gorgeous. The lighting effect are the best I've seen so far in a game. The texture mesh on the uniforms of the soldier's is very realistic if you scope in on it. The smoke and fire in the game is very really. Couldn't have ask for a game that was easier on the eyes than this one. As much as I like this game I have a couple of complaints. This game on the PC version requires about 9 other programs to run it. You need origin, punkbustera, punkbusterb, a web browser open, sonar, BF3 and maybe a few others. It's a memory whore. You can't have any communication in co-op unless playing with a friend. That includes typing. You also can't talk on a multiplayer server, not even in a squad. I also am not a fan of launching it from a browser. I like the traditional way of firing a game up and going to a server list. That way I can just alt tab and come back to this game. The battlelog page was very buggy but it was mostly fixed. Missing dogtags and various stats. Also something to be aware of a lot of people are experiencing random crashes quite often even with high end hardware so beware. I personally don't have this problem. I've also seen that the customer support sucks, some of the support people end internet chat sessions or tell the customer to contact amazon.com when they clearly could easily fix the problem. I will give dice credit they are working hard on bugs and I am seeing improvements quickly. They are also listening to customer feedback on a 3rd party website and actively participating in answer question inside the community and working to implement new things or fix problems. I highly recommend this game to anyone who likes faster paced fps to anyone. They have so many different game types to cater to everyone. I myself like the more basic team deathmatch because I'm an old school counter-strike player and not that big into vehicles. I recommend this to cod players (even the bitter ones). I don't know why everyone out their thinks they have to play one or the other or pick a favorite. Bf3 is a solid game and is pushing forward the limits of gaming. I wasn't expecting much from this game as I'm not the biggest fan of EA but I am a very satisfied customer. $50 bucks well spent.… Expand
  83. marsx
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
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  84. Diosys
    Apr 14, 2013
    8
    Hey look another Battlefield game. Its a solid multiplayer game. The campaign wasnt well told, but I wouldnt call it the worst story ive played in a game. Its not perfect, there is plenty of inbalance and rather stupid tactics, but its forgivable for a solid multiplayer experience.

    One of the maps is absolutely horrible, but if you get the game ill let you figure out which map it is.
  85. netstorm
    Dec 5, 2011
    10
    Best FPS game currently out, destroying MW3. Graphics are great, the sounds are great, and overall a polished game. Hopefully this will push other gaming companies to put out higher quality products as well. Great job EA, and Dice.
  86. bsonov
    Dec 1, 2012
    10
    the best on-line shooter ever. if u see the estimate less than "9" - it's the result of COD-kids fleshmob and other noobys. I'm playing it from release and every time I play it with great interest.
  87. VergilAF
    Nov 22, 2011
    8
    In my opinion the best battlefield ever created. The physiology of weapons is very good and reproduced faithfully to reality. The type of battle is very realistic, very similar to a real battle, this brings the game to be highly addictive. As for the graphics it is good but in my opinion is much improved. For fans of the FPS genre, a must-have title.
  88. MrFancyPants
    Nov 9, 2011
    9
    They really pushed the limits with BF3 and it shows. The new engine looks absolutely outstanding, the gameplay is fun and complex, and it works out of the box better than any of DICE's previous games. Its also uses DICE's new Battlelog feature which features a web based browser interface for viewing all of your stats, friends list, joining games, etc. Basically Origin = Steam. However,They really pushed the limits with BF3 and it shows. The new engine looks absolutely outstanding, the gameplay is fun and complex, and it works out of the box better than any of DICE's previous games. Its also uses DICE's new Battlelog feature which features a web based browser interface for viewing all of your stats, friends list, joining games, etc. Basically Origin = Steam. However, there are still quite a few bugs and issues with balance (tac lights blind you from 50 yards in noon day sun), and Battlelog needs some polish.… Expand
  89. Woopya
    Nov 13, 2011
    10
    I am just a normal guy who likes playing good games. I like all types. However, for those times when I want an action game I cannot imagine a better scratch to my itch than this game. Like all new releases, there are a couple minor bugs, however do NOT believe the reviewers who claim these bugs somehow make this title an incomplete or beta release. Its is a superb game. The multiplayer isI am just a normal guy who likes playing good games. I like all types. However, for those times when I want an action game I cannot imagine a better scratch to my itch than this game. Like all new releases, there are a couple minor bugs, however do NOT believe the reviewers who claim these bugs somehow make this title an incomplete or beta release. Its is a superb game. The multiplayer is a thing of perfection.… Expand
  90. SpartacusBadBoy
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    Epic, is truly the right word to describe this game. You feel like you are in a war zone. The smoke effects are one of the best I've ever seen in a game and how the sunlight causes you to squint your eyes due to the brightness feels so realistic. Another great detail that I thought was cool was the glare given off from a sniper scope in the bush, allowing me to counter snipe him just inEpic, is truly the right word to describe this game. You feel like you are in a war zone. The smoke effects are one of the best I've ever seen in a game and how the sunlight causes you to squint your eyes due to the brightness feels so realistic. Another great detail that I thought was cool was the glare given off from a sniper scope in the bush, allowing me to counter snipe him just in time (this was in MP (Multiplayer) mode). I thought the Facebook style main page was great way to manage, contacting your friends and checking your stats against your mates (i think in mw3 you have to pay for this added feature).I don't know if this game will dominate MW3 but I have made up my mind just to buy this game alone. Perhaps maybe when Steam has a big ole sale and slashes the price down by half, then I'll purchase MW3 just to finish SP mode (Single player) and have a crack at the MP mode because one thing that I'll miss is the SND mode (Search and Destroy). But driving a tank with your buddy and crushing your enemies with it, so much fun! I also like the squad base mechanics of the game. You work as a team and you will be ranking up and unlocking all those fantastic goodies in no time (game play tips: http://pc.gamespy.com/pc/battlefield-3/1210757p1.html ) . The SP mode has some great action pace sequences and some great memorable moments where you are left saying WOW! In the MP mode the load times take a bit longer to get into the game but all good things come to those who wait (maybe i need to upgrade my pc). I have noticed at times there are sound effects that are missing from both the SP and MP mode but its nothing major that a patch wouldn't fix. Now I played about 815 hours on MW2 since its release back in Nov '09 (most time ever spent on a FPS game) and if i beat that benchmark in less time, then I sure made a good decision going with BF3. No doubt MW3 will be a great game as well but if you have limited time (or budget) to play 1 game, then let it be BF3.… Expand
  91. DigitalVeil
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Game is stunning all around. Already logged about 20 hours into multiplayer and I feel like I've barely scratched the surface. Job well done DICE. Job well done.
  92. Sashimig
    Nov 9, 2011
    9
    the launch was stressful origin+battlelog can be irritating but it's a real bf! nowhere else you can have that feelibg of war,teamplay is nice, progression and unlocks are well tuned.not the cod arcade crap where fights are only camping times....
  93. SyncV2
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    An outstanding teamwork based battlefield simulation, complete with tanks, jeeps, jets and helicopters. Single player campaign is great with stunning visuals and intense action in the air land and tank. A definite buy in my books.
  94. Selarne
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Played the beta for the game, and have been playing the game since release. I haven't yet started the SP (saving that for a rainy day/a day without internet), but the multiplayer is fantastic. The customisation availiable is astonishing and enables a massive range of builds over four different "classes". The graphics are fantastic if you have a good computer (mine isn't top of the rangePlayed the beta for the game, and have been playing the game since release. I haven't yet started the SP (saving that for a rainy day/a day without internet), but the multiplayer is fantastic. The customisation availiable is astonishing and enables a massive range of builds over four different "classes". The graphics are fantastic if you have a good computer (mine isn't top of the range but still runs on high/ultra without a problem). The actual gameplay is great, from conquest to rush and even team deathmatch there are plenty of game types to keep you interested. What sets this game apart from other FPS is you actually feel like you're on a battlefield.… Expand
  95. Yllems
    Nov 8, 2011
    9
    Overall, a very good game. There's too much great about the game to name everything but there are a few things that have to be said. They fixed the knife kills from bc2 so you have to sneak up on someone to pull it off and the short knife kill cut scene and dog tag collecting is enormously fulfilling. The rockets (rpgs), while still annoying, won't instagib you like in bc2. The in gameOverall, a very good game. There's too much great about the game to name everything but there are a few things that have to be said. They fixed the knife kills from bc2 so you have to sneak up on someone to pull it off and the short knife kill cut scene and dog tag collecting is enormously fulfilling. The rockets (rpgs), while still annoying, won't instagib you like in bc2. The in game party creation is pretty useful and it's nice not to have to give out vent or teamspeak info all the time. The jets are pretty sweet, though you really need a joystick to be able to pull off some fancy dog fighting. The coop missions are pretty fun and an interesting addition, though they really pale compared to the general multi-player. There are only a couple points that I have a hard time with. The IRNV scope is so overpowered it's sick, being able to see people through brush is just too big of an advantage to go with any other scope. The parties mentioned above only hold 8 people, so, while useful, not very practical if you're playing with a bunch of friends or a clan. One thing I loved about bc2 was how destructible everything was, while bf3 is still super destructible, there are random bits in the environment that you just CANNOT destroy. Watch out for signposts in tanks... seriously... The great way outweigh the bad or frustrating, thus my 9. Though there are issues, it's nice to see they're at least still improving the game and listening to feedback. (can queue up in servers now)… Expand
  96. Paradoxed
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    The best new FPS this year, hands down. The campaign is more or less a spectacularly better looking version of a Call of Duty campaign. There is little to story or plot cohesion, but if you did not find this a problem in CoD, you won't here. Visuals are stunning, as if I need to tell you. The multiplayer experience, vehicles in all, is as good as one can hope for.
  97. HELLBOUND
    Nov 8, 2011
    8
    Overall, Battlefield 3 is a good game. It repairs the flaws of the bad company series while upgrading on the good things, however, there's still some good with bad.
    While destroying a tank, chopper, or jet won't always render you a kill, it's also nice that the pilot of the vehicle has a chance to escape before death.
    The graphics are amazing even in multiplayer(where the bad company    Overall, Battlefield 3 is a good game. It repairs the flaws of the bad company series while upgrading on the good things, however, there's still some good with bad.
    While destroying a tank, chopper, or jet won't always render you a kill, it's also nice that the pilot of the vehicle has a chance to escape before death.
    The graphics are amazing even in multiplayer(where the bad company series seemed to have dumbed itself down a bit). The explosions are almost realistic and the destruction of buildings is almost jaw dropping to watch, yet feel a bit limited compared to the destruction in bad company series, in that it's much harder to blow a wall out. That said, it's also a bit more realistic in that aspect. The bullet drop and having to lead targets makes the combat aspects of the game more enjoyable for players like me that understand you're not gonna shoot the guy running across your screen half the map away in the head if you try shooting where he is instead of where he'll be. My issues with the game fall under seperate aspects. The coop. is weak at best, and the campaign feels a bit cod'esk in it's linear playstyle, yet it's still less linear than cod, but more so than the bad company series, still, having a campaign at all in a series that with 1942, vietnam, bf2, and 2142 never had a campaign, it's nice to see they put themselves in that realm and did so in a way to make them a strong competetor against the fps giant that is the cod series.
    With multiplayer my issues aren't with graphics, physics, or anything like that, but fall more in line with the guns and sites themselves. For instance a sniper will have to compete with bullet drop, where as a player with an assault rifle, shotgun with slugs, smg, or lmg seem to have much less issues with bullet drop. The sniper must aim above you to hit you at a certain distance, yet that guy with the saw can aim staight at you from the same distance and still hit you. it's almost rediculous how accurate weapons like saws and 240s are yet weapons like m4s and m16s are less accurate, which in my experience is just the opposite, bipod or not. Then you come into sites such as the unlocked site for each weapon which is labelled as a night vision sight, yet gives you the view of a thermal site, but yet is still blinded by flashlights and laser pointers the way and actual night vision site would be. It's a bit confusing. Perhaps one of the patches that dice releases should fix the bullet drop of non-snip weapons to be realistic, and perhaps they should give night vision sites the green hue of actual night vision and perhaps add thermal as another site that isnt' blinded by lights and lasers. Oh, and what's up with being blinded by flash lights in broad day light, while standing out in the sun??? Anyone else catch that??
    Overall though, battlefield 3 is quite an enjoyable game besides the campaign and coop. As a matter of fact, I can't bring myself to keep playing the same old boring coop rounds over and over again in order to unlock all those weapons. The only one of them that really seems worth it anyway was the rex.
    Apart from that, I've already pulled several hours out of the game, and still have yet to make a dent in the amount of weapons, gadgets, perks, and vehicle unlocks their are in this game.
    So i'm knocking off half a point for each of the issues that I have with it. -0.5 for bullet drop on non-snip weapons(not realistic), -0.5 for sites and accuracy of weapons(not realistic), -0.5 for a short campaign(though it's suprising to me for a battlefield to even have a campaign), -0.5 for the weak at best coop.
    Overall 8.
    I enjoy it quite a bit, and with the back to karkand map pack we're not only getting 4 new maps, but 3 new vehicles(probably tied specifically to these maps), and 10 new weapons. Lets just hope they bring back the sip line from the battlefield 2 expansion. That would put a whole new twist on a game like this.    … Expand
  98. Whiskey990
    Nov 13, 2011
    8
    Great improvement in graphics, along with utilization of multi-core technology. Seems like everyone can choose their play style and get exciting kills...from the sniper camping on the super-ultra-distant hill facing point B, or the mine-laying bafoon who keeps killing the same guys tank over and over again. Leveling is slow enough to encourage long play...my only gripe is it has gottenGreat improvement in graphics, along with utilization of multi-core technology. Seems like everyone can choose their play style and get exciting kills...from the sniper camping on the super-ultra-distant hill facing point B, or the mine-laying bafoon who keeps killing the same guys tank over and over again. Leveling is slow enough to encourage long play...my only gripe is it has gotten seemingly more difficult so I question the higher unlocks and balancing...… Expand
  99. ionside
    Nov 8, 2011
    8
    Why they felt the need to add a SP campaign, who knows. The Co-op campaigns are a great idea however. Origin is a bit buggy but the battlelog is a good idea and useful when comparing yourself with other player stats and organising party plays.
    I have great memories from bf1942 (desert combat mod) and bf Vietnam, too early to tell if bf3 will bestow such good times. It's a lot of fun!
  100. Amarula
    Nov 8, 2011
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Multiplayer is awesome. However lack involvement in the singleplayer story. Here the fame of the series and did not create expectations dashed. Perfect!… Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 61 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
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  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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