Battlefield 3

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7.6

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  1. Lionhearted
    Feb 3, 2012
    4
    Awesome game, untrustworthy mechanics.

    I love the realism, options, progression and over all feel of the mechanics and delivery are spot on. I won't play the game again. I don't trust the servers or developers to offer fair gameplay. Hackers, cheaters and severely unbalanced gameplay make this game a fairly self defeating experience. If EA delivered trustable hack proof servers, which    Awesome game, untrustworthy mechanics.

    I love the realism, options, progression and over all feel of the mechanics and delivery are spot on.

    I won't play the game again.

    I don't trust the servers or developers to offer fair gameplay.
    Hackers, cheaters and severely unbalanced gameplay make this game a fairly self defeating experience.

    If EA delivered trustable hack proof servers, which they never will.

    I could definitely be coaxed back to playing.    … Expand
  2. Defianc4
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    DICE did a great job with this game. I honestly thought it would be worse than BF2 what with the quicker deaths and the like, but this game exceeded my expectations with fun additions like jets and other little tweaks. The single player is actually worse than BC2's, which I thought was good, though not great, but the multiplayer here is what matters. I spent 120 hours on BC2 in two months,DICE did a great job with this game. I honestly thought it would be worse than BF2 what with the quicker deaths and the like, but this game exceeded my expectations with fun additions like jets and other little tweaks. The single player is actually worse than BC2's, which I thought was good, though not great, but the multiplayer here is what matters. I spent 120 hours on BC2 in two months, and I expect to spend even more time here.… Expand
  3. Sliggs
    Oct 29, 2011
    5
    Right, I've played every battlefield game since Bad Company 1. I'm a huge fan, its the only game where I feel like I am actually in a battlefield, it was intense, tactical, and I love how you have to work as a team. it was also simple it had everything it need to make it good. So far Battlefield 3 is a mess in my opinion. I get spawn killed at least 5 times every game, lasers torchlightsRight, I've played every battlefield game since Bad Company 1. I'm a huge fan, its the only game where I feel like I am actually in a battlefield, it was intense, tactical, and I love how you have to work as a team. it was also simple it had everything it need to make it good. So far Battlefield 3 is a mess in my opinion. I get spawn killed at least 5 times every game, lasers torchlights are a joke my own team cause me more hardship when they use these than the enemy! There is no need for them. I dislike how much it takes to take down certain vehicles. It should take one tank shell to blow up a jeep.Not three. I always felt such satisfation taking out a jeep from across the map with a tank. Completely absent here, Prone was a bad idea, so many campers its ridiculous. When people go prone it looks like a dead body sometimes, its way over used. Bad company 2 had an easy to man loadout set up. Its just plain awkard and confusing here. I could talk all day about why I'm dissapointed with this game. They made the same mistake the call of duty franchise made, they are trying to do too much **** that isnt needed and just opens more ways for people to be cheap and ruin the game for everyone else. I hope something happens that changes my opinion of this. Maybe its just because its a new game and im not used to it yet I dont really know. So far though, im not impressed.… Expand
  4. whitephos
    Nov 5, 2011
    6
    Wow. What a let down. After all the hype and the hope, it can't hold a candle to BF2. I say BF2 and NOT BFBC2. Some seem to think Bad Company is BF1, Bad Company 2 is BF2, and BF3 is just BFBC3. To the latter, they're correct. Scoring: Points are rated above average (7) If the game improved on the average, it'll gain points, if it falls behind the average, it loses points.Wow. What a let down. After all the hype and the hope, it can't hold a candle to BF2. I say BF2 and NOT BFBC2. Some seem to think Bad Company is BF1, Bad Company 2 is BF2, and BF3 is just BFBC3. To the latter, they're correct. Scoring: Points are rated above average (7) If the game improved on the average, it'll gain points, if it falls behind the average, it loses points.

    Sound ------> +3 ------ Excellent. By far the best part of the game.
    Graphics ----> +1 ------ Really Good when on MAX, otherwise average.
    Maps ---------> -1 ----- Poorly designed, lopsided crap.
    Gameplay --> -2 ----- Bad. Bugs, glitches galore. Feels like a beta. BFBC1 & 2 had crappy multiplayer made for console gaming and those who haven't experienced a well balanced gameplay focused game... such as BF2. If you go from BFBC1 or 2 to this, you'll be happy. If you go from BF2 to this, you likely won't. On the bright side, there are some things that are better than BF2. The spotting is simply hitting Q on the enemy now. No more of this holding Q, putting it on the enemy, then releasing it. That was cumbersome. Pace ---------> -1 ------ Strangely a little to quick. Things happen unrealistically fast. Like in CoD Black Ops. Everything seems to happen at x1.5 speed. Helicopters take off too quickly. If you're shot down, you crash quickly. The movements are too sudden. It feels like a crappy churner of a console port.
    Interface ----> -1 ----- Talk about trying to be all sleek and cool and fresh... and totally blowing it. Only being able to play the game with an internet browser window open? Really? Only being able to "search" (poorly) for servers in said browser window? Really? Who's terrible idea was that?

    Final Score --> 6

    Summary: Excellent sound, great graphics, meh maps, bad gameplay, bad interface. Mostly steps backward.

    Unfortunately, GAMEs are about GAMEplay. So, BF3 bombs. I can't believe I'm actually looking forward to the predictable vanilla whatever factor of MW3 (not the multiplayer, it has always sucked). At least they stick stick to what they're good at... I hope.

    Advice for DICE. Take BF2, give it BF3 graphics and BF3 sound, and you'll have a guaranteed winner. You dropped the ball this time, but everyone gets a Danzig 5/mulligan I suppose. But really, I blame it all on EA, so keep on doing what you do... as long as it's without EA.    … Expand
  5. willchristianse
    Oct 26, 2011
    7
    Singleplayer was kind of a letdown, feels like the infrastructure is there but no finesse for diverse enemies or gameplay. Story was confusing and had continuity problems. Where BFBC2 was hilarious and had diverse approaches, this game's singleplayer was full of cliched gameplay mechanics and needed better story delivery and writing. Levels felt very very linear and if you didn't followSingleplayer was kind of a letdown, feels like the infrastructure is there but no finesse for diverse enemies or gameplay. Story was confusing and had continuity problems. Where BFBC2 was hilarious and had diverse approaches, this game's singleplayer was full of cliched gameplay mechanics and needed better story delivery and writing. Levels felt very very linear and if you didn't follow some guessed-at path through the game it breaks, enemies don't spawn, the next action isn't triggered if you don't do something a certain way... just need better design connected with the story. Multiplayer is a 10 out of 10 - absolutely love it and I know its going to get even better with updates in the future.… Expand
  6. LivinLife
    Oct 26, 2011
    8
    Battlefield 3 is what Call of Duty tried to provide in the last couple of games, which was a fulfilling experience. I give the guys and gals at DICE two thumbs up for one of the most beautifully crafted games I have ever played in my life! The environments come alive; buildings crumble, cars blow up while a symphony of bullets and rpg's are passing you by every minute! The game is intenseBattlefield 3 is what Call of Duty tried to provide in the last couple of games, which was a fulfilling experience. I give the guys and gals at DICE two thumbs up for one of the most beautifully crafted games I have ever played in my life! The environments come alive; buildings crumble, cars blow up while a symphony of bullets and rpg's are passing you by every minute! The game is intense beyond words and makes me feel like I am a part of the battle. That is just the single player campaign. The multiplayer on the other hand reinvents the term "brothers in arms." Every person on your team plays a crucial role of how the victor will come to be decided. However... the campaign is not at carefully crafted and during the cutscenes it was far too much like Call of Duty, Interrogation plays a big role in the cutscenes and Multiplayer is not as robust as it should be. It only offers a minimal variety of game modes from team deathmatch to capture the flag. That is why I am giving this game an 8 out of 10! Great but not a masterpiece!… Expand
  7. anonVas
    Nov 10, 2011
    7
    After playing more of the game I do agree that it is an epic FPS and DICE have done a fantastic job of producing a game capable of giving my rig a run for its money. Astounding graphics and sounds. The BEST lighting effects I have EVER seen in a game. However, there are a few issues that are present in the game that I cannot possibly give this game any higher of a score. Origin is aAfter playing more of the game I do agree that it is an epic FPS and DICE have done a fantastic job of producing a game capable of giving my rig a run for its money. Astounding graphics and sounds. The BEST lighting effects I have EVER seen in a game. However, there are a few issues that are present in the game that I cannot possibly give this game any higher of a score. Origin is a terrible idea, and after just being forced to update it again today I have noticed that the EULA stipulates a legal clause that contractually denies both EA and individuals the right to a class-action suit and trial by a jury (basically removing the power multiple individual's have over it). I do not agree with such a disregard for the civil liberties of consumers and EA is a despicable company. Furthermore having PC users forced to use a web based server browser is idiotic. If I want to alter some hotkeys I need to join a server, spend time adjusting it and then quit. If I want to change servers I need to close Battlefield 3 and then re-open a new instance of it. This is the stupidest thing I have ever seen in the history of gaming. DICE have done a good job with stat tracking, and I am happy for it. The singleplayer is terrible and does not reflect the freedom and scope of the multiplayer at all, it feels (and IS) heavily scripted: i.e. a cinematic-press-spacebar-at-the-right-time. I cannot fathom why DICE implemented a singleplayer at all (oh wait, to compete with MW3). In my opinion if they had of left it out completely and focused on creating a real user interface for us PC gamers I would have rated this one of the better games of 2011. Multiplayer is definitely the best experience I've ever had in an FPS and is FORCES you to work together as a team to do well. The playerbase has gotten quite a bit better since release as it seems they have adjusted well to what BF3 is about (i.e. dissociating it from CoD, which means NOT running out into the open field to get hit by sniper fire and dropping bloody ammo/health packs). DICE tried to entice the competition's market to play their game and it backfired for the most part: this is because MW3 is a DIFFERENT FPS. MW3 is twitch based and individual level reliance, where-as Battlefield 3 relies heavily on STAYING WITH YOUR TEAM. Too many times have I seen CoD players complain about the game being 'too slow' or 'sucking' because they die too much. Well this is because it isn't about sprinting around small corridors killing a whole team by yourself, you must employ tactics and the aid of your team to play the objective. If you want an FPS game that forces you to think about players outside of your own self, and to pay more attention then this is the game for you. If you want run and gun action, with quick respawns and quick kills this is NOT the game for you. In fact, K/D wont get you to the top of the leaderboard. I've topped the leaderboard with K/D's under 1 because I played the objective AND my role. 7/10. If EA weren't scoundrels, DICE worked on an in-game browser and didn't include a SP this game would get a 9 from me. I hope that among the amount of drivel you read here on metacritic, you see this honest review from a person neither loyal to IW or DICE, but to what he likes to play. Please stop posting inflated and deflated review scores if you haven't even played the game because you're ruining the industry for those of us who just love to play the game; this is neither a 0, nor a 10, it is approximately 7- 8.5 in all honesty.… Expand
  8. Cumtastic
    Nov 18, 2011
    5
    Pros: Rape graphics, awesome controls, dedicated servers, jets and destructible buildings. (10 points)
    Cons: No Steam, Origin sucks, Launch Via Web Browser (LOL), large amounts of camping, "made for pc ground up and still not include it on Steam? WTF. Not everything is destructible. "Mw killer"... too bad that didnt happen... and Campaign that could potentially copied a lot from mw1 and    Pros: Rape graphics, awesome controls, dedicated servers, jets and destructible buildings. (10 points)
    Cons: No Steam, Origin sucks, Launch Via Web Browser (LOL), large amounts of camping, "made for pc ground up and still not include it on Steam? WTF. Not everything is destructible. "Mw killer"... too bad that didnt happen... and Campaign that could potentially copied a lot from mw1 and black ops.... (-5 points)    … Expand
  9. Bromacia
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    To help balance the score from all these trolls. I have not played the multiplayer yet, but the Single player definitely got me on my seat. It's been awhile since i had this epic feeling. Plus the technology that supports Battlefield 3 is amazing without a doubt.
  10. AaronAction
    Nov 11, 2011
    4
    Not better than Call of duty at all. In ways the game is a rip off from previous titles like MAG. People are always so quickly to bash COD, but realisticly COD has much more maps, content and fun factor than any BattleField game. Don't waste your money on this game.
  11. czerro
    Oct 30, 2011
    5
    I give this game a 5 with the caveat that it is NOT something you want to play. I do want to congratulate DICE for a beautiful engine and a very streamlined experience. Shoddy SP is a non-issue for me. Hasn't every SP experience in these wargames been uninspired, redundant, retarded, and boring? The real issue is clumsy and irritating Origin. Qualms about the odd 'everything and theI give this game a 5 with the caveat that it is NOT something you want to play. I do want to congratulate DICE for a beautiful engine and a very streamlined experience. Shoddy SP is a non-issue for me. Hasn't every SP experience in these wargames been uninspired, redundant, retarded, and boring? The real issue is clumsy and irritating Origin. Qualms about the odd 'everything and the kitchen sink' (non)privacy act in the Terms and Conditions aside, it gets in the way of the game. I dunno why DICE agreed to the Origin integration. Why is it even necessary? It isn't...on any level. What does it add to the game? Nothing...absolutely nothing. What does it promise in the future? EA's ability to target market you with precision...and possibly whatever else they would like to do with this information per their terms and conditions. Essentially BF3 is a vehicle for EA's pointless, Origin system, which is not so much a digital distribution platform for ease of the user base but an information gathering and marketing tool to make EA's life easier.

    I don't think Origin is dangerous...I just think it's pointless and useless and irritating.
    I don't think BF3 is bad...it just isn't anything new...and it's crippled by the above pointless system.    … Expand
  12. Watchinkaa
    Nov 3, 2011
    2
    This is the biggest dissapointment of the year so far. What could have been an amazing game turned out to be a crappy first person shooter that we've all seen before. I know battlefield is all about the multiplayer, but even that dissapoints. DICE has failed to deliver what they pronmised. But the graphics are good and all.
  13. RRay
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    BF3 manages to provide some of the most enjoyable, awe-inspiring gameplay I have encountered in my 20-odd years of gaming. The single player campaign is a solid, fun game in it's own right; however all of the Battlefield franchise titles have centred around multiplayer, and (with that in mind) BF3 raises the bar and then some.
    BF3 MP plays every bit as fast and frantic as the trailers    BF3 manages to provide some of the most enjoyable, awe-inspiring gameplay I have encountered in my 20-odd years of gaming. The single player campaign is a solid, fun game in it's own right; however all of the Battlefield franchise titles have centred around multiplayer, and (with that in mind) BF3 raises the bar and then some.
    BF3 MP plays every bit as fast and frantic as the trailers would have you believe, and is graphically and aurally light years ahead of any other FPS on the market (or, indeed, the radar). Explosions, weapon recoil, smoke and supression effects (to name a few factors) all have a definite impact on the player, all down to developer DICE's much-vaunted 'Frostbite 2' game engine (which definitely lives up to the hype!)
    BF3 won't be for everyone, though. The vehicle gameplay and the importance of teamwork may alienate some gamers more comfortable with straight-ahead, run n' gun twitch shooters.
    Most of the negative feedback I've witnessed has been on BF3 forums, and seems to centre around features missing from this Battlefield release that were present in older games: what most folk either don't realise or won't accept is that gaming has evolved from 2005. BF3 deserves to be judged on it's own merits, not on the 'sins' of it's proverbial fathers.
    If we can see and accept that gaming has evolved, and we look at this game objectively and fairly, then we have a new entity as the master race: Battlefield 3.    … Expand
  14. BigK
    Jan 31, 2012
    1
    I play a lot of FPS on Xbox 360. I gave this a very low score; here is why:
    1) I bought this to play multiplayer with friends. The servers put us on different teams 100% of the time... there's a "switch team" option, but it typically says "you can't" do it. 2) Big learning curve, no tutorial, rotten interface, no instructions except random online wikis players have written.
    3)    I play a lot of FPS on Xbox 360. I gave this a very low score; here is why:
    1) I bought this to play multiplayer with friends. The servers put us on different teams 100% of the time... there's a "switch team" option, but it typically says "you can't" do it. 2) Big learning curve, no tutorial, rotten interface, no instructions except random online wikis players have written.
    3) Cheaters...

    That pretty much sums up why I sold my copy...    … Expand
  15. Ad72
    Nov 14, 2011
    1
    SP is pretty poor. GFX are very nice but gameplay and story is nowhere near as compelling as the MW games.
    I can't play the MP because Origin doesn't want to work for my PC and EA don't seem to do customer support, so I'm left with a game I can't play or trade in because I've used my code. This will be the last EA game I ever buy.
  16. KcCyGaming
    Nov 12, 2011
    0
    This game is sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo buggy its boring and repetitive no fun rubbish garbaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaage
  17. Bollemannen
    Nov 25, 2011
    0
    This game is a waste of money! I even pre-orderd it because of the critics. Then when i play the game it turns out they sold me a piece of **** The lighting in this game is the worst ever created and known to mankind. The flashlights will blend you in daylight a freaking mile away. The guns feel all the same. They have the worst game-searching system. It took me half an hour just to find aThis game is a waste of money! I even pre-orderd it because of the critics. Then when i play the game it turns out they sold me a piece of **** The lighting in this game is the worst ever created and known to mankind. The flashlights will blend you in daylight a freaking mile away. The guns feel all the same. They have the worst game-searching system. It took me half an hour just to find a match. It lags all the time and the vehicles are too overpowered. Save your money and don't buy this crap.… Expand
  18. 800hamsters
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    This is one of the greatest fps experiences with the most stunning fps graphics I've seen this side of Crysis. It has a multiplayer that continues the excellence of Battlefield 2, but builds upon it even further and a single player experience to match it.
  19. Agent5
    Oct 27, 2011
    0
    Huge experience of mine with so called magic-engine frostbite began with bad company 2, where I had impossibly high ping (over 500) no matter what, all downloads are off, every program is shut down, but still, bad company 2 is lagging. I'm not telling that because of punkbuster I couldn't play it for a year, it just crashed and crashed. Now, I seen alpha and beta. It just shocked me. TheyHuge experience of mine with so called magic-engine frostbite began with bad company 2, where I had impossibly high ping (over 500) no matter what, all downloads are off, every program is shut down, but still, bad company 2 is lagging. I'm not telling that because of punkbuster I couldn't play it for a year, it just crashed and crashed. Now, I seen alpha and beta. It just shocked me. They managed to turn frostbite 1.0 into frostbite 0,75 in alpha, then frostbite 0,5 in beta, and now its just a bunch of buggy code within the released product. Even good physics, they've managed to destroy it all. I'm really shocked of DICE and will boycott all of their products since this day. Worst game I have ever tried to play, as its just bugs and bugs, nothing else. It doesn't deserve anything higher than 0.… Expand
  20. FLAPJACKDAN
    Jun 4, 2013
    3
    Terribly linear single player, multiplayer horribly optimized and quick match making is awful, I would rather play the older BF series than this hunk of crap.
  21. vicious537
    Nov 1, 2011
    4
    This game is great...when multilayer works. The origin launcher is dumb and web interface is even worse. When I join games it works only about half the time, sometimes i get a illegal operation or it just freezes. They have turned this game into a console first pc second title which is messed up because it started on PC.
  22. HASHISH_LV
    Oct 28, 2011
    0
    multiplayer lacks skill and teamplay, russian announcer speaks english, and battlelog is a satan's gift. ....................................................................................................
  23. SniperControl
    Oct 28, 2011
    3
    I have been looking forward to this game for months, really excited as i am a big battlefield fan. Got the game this morning, took it home and then proceeded to spend nearly 3 hours trying to install it!!!!! I had heard Origin was a pile of steaming **** from countless other users but nothing prepared me for this. Cut a lony story short, i ended up downloading a crack which bypasses originI have been looking forward to this game for months, really excited as i am a big battlefield fan. Got the game this morning, took it home and then proceeded to spend nearly 3 hours trying to install it!!!!! I had heard Origin was a pile of steaming **** from countless other users but nothing prepared me for this. Cut a lony story short, i ended up downloading a crack which bypasses origin and battlelog compleatly. Only problem with that is i cant frickin go online, only single player is availible.
    Single player is a total joke to, my rig runs 2 GTX570s graphics cards in SLI (with new Nvidia driver) but the graphics are frickin awful, what is with that water droplet/dirt effect on screen during game play?? Another bug bear i have as well is the poor gamepad support, i have by PC rigged upto my 55" TV so i use a wireless 360 controller, now the game recognises that i have the controller attached and lets me play with it in game, however there are some parts in the game which i have to press a certain button at certain time, only problem is these buttons arent on the gamepad but rather on the mouse or keyboard!! What is the point of that?? After speninding 15 mins remapping the keys, i carry on playing the game only to be prompted with a instruction to press Z to go into the prone postion, having gone into prone by pressing a remapped button on the gamepad the message stayes on screen, during this time i am unable to pick up a RPG to blow up the hotel in the first level, only when i press Z on the keyboard am i allowed to pick up the RPG!!! Sloppy Dice sloppy. i am giving this game a low score purely because of origin and a very poor single player plus the points mentioned above. I refuse to have origin on my PC and am sure i will miss other EA games because of it, there loss not mine. If the game ever makes it's way to Steam i will be happy to reload it and give multiplayer a go. Rockstar tried a similar thing with GTA5 and Social Club and we all know how that eneded. For now the game has been uninstalled and will be heading back to the store for a refund. Cmon EA i love some of your stuff, but for the love of god, get rid of the mandatory use of origin and battlelog please!!!!    … Expand
  24. machineGear
    Nov 2, 2011
    0
    Origin sanctioned spyware installed, check! PunkBuster client installed, check! Web browser plugin installed, check! Logged into Battlenet, check! Hit a Humvee with a RPG and 4 GI's exit the vehicle to gun me down, check! Fire 4 tank shells into a 3 foot bush and the bush just waves in the wind undisturbed, check! Enemy with a surefire gun mounted flash light makes my monitor go fullOrigin sanctioned spyware installed, check! PunkBuster client installed, check! Web browser plugin installed, check! Logged into Battlenet, check! Hit a Humvee with a RPG and 4 GI's exit the vehicle to gun me down, check! Fire 4 tank shells into a 3 foot bush and the bush just waves in the wind undisturbed, check! Enemy with a surefire gun mounted flash light makes my monitor go full bright white during a mid-day battle and he kills me, check! Fire shoulder rocket at the enemy who turns around and kills me with his 9mm submachine gun while he stands within the impact crater from the fired rocket, check! ... If you like realistic imagery but not realistic, balanced, or stable gameplay, BF3 is the game for you.… Expand
  25. TheEighthDay
    Nov 14, 2011
    3
    Graphics are intense, sounds are intense but sadly the game lost most of its defining characteristics as a Battlefield game due to marketing influence. Almost every major change that differentiates this game from its predecessor was made to cater to the console market as well as to those who prefer the more fast paced gaming that usually resides there (as in Call of Duty). AutoGraphics are intense, sounds are intense but sadly the game lost most of its defining characteristics as a Battlefield game due to marketing influence. Almost every major change that differentiates this game from its predecessor was made to cater to the console market as well as to those who prefer the more fast paced gaming that usually resides there (as in Call of Duty). Auto regenerative health on both soldiers and vehicles, small squads with no real tactical capabilities all lead to a game where everyone is a one man army and who rarely coordinates their actions with the rest of the team. This is even more hindered by the fact that there isn't the same voice chat functionality that existed in Battlefield 2, in fact the game has no voice chat support at all on the PC.

    These glaring omissions of core teamwork related components has made a game that is far more like a sequel to Bad Company 2 (BC2), than Battlefield 2 (BF2). This is furthered by the inclusion of Rush mode a BC2 creation, smaller squad sizes (BF2 had 6 man squads, BC2 has 4 man squads) and auto-regenerative health (BC2 had this, BF2 did not).

    Other changes seem to cater directly to the console crowd, the heavier grind to unlock weapon attachments by making each weapon unlock separately, auto-regenerative vehicle health, no time out on engineer repairs (in both BC2 and BF2 there was a limit with a small cool down prior to being able to repair again), points awarded for doing little to nothing at all.

    The maps also are far more linear and restrictive than typical BF2 maps and the city environments some of the most restrictive with selective destruction and limited usable buildings.

    All of this coupled with the Origin and Battlelog requirements makes this game far less appealing than it should be and sadly is one that I returned.    … Expand
  26. RelaxThereIsNoG
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    Just had to drop a review in here to counterbalance Zanadar the might bridge troll's review. Single player is single player, I'm not a fan of single player games, but it does the job. The graphics are superb, even my girlfriend goes "holy **** that's almost real looking.

    Where BF3 really shines is it's multiplayer. The graphics and sound are out of this world awesome. This is a game that    Just had to drop a review in here to counterbalance Zanadar the might bridge troll's review. Single player is single player, I'm not a fan of single player games, but it does the job. The graphics are superb, even my girlfriend goes "holy **** that's almost real looking.

    Where BF3 really shines is it's multiplayer. The graphics and sound are out of this world awesome. This is a game that I can see myself playing for years to come, which makes me really glad to have switched from console to PC. If this game doesn't get goty ,I'm going to punch a small kitten until it does.    … Expand
  27. Sanguinesun
    Oct 28, 2011
    1
    Preorderd this game expecting to play a few days after shipped from release on the 25th. Unbeknownst to me, Pacific region customers are restricted from the game until November 2nd. This in itself was bad. What made it worse was when querying EA's customer service via live chat, the first agent more than once ignored questions I posed and instead kept saying "May I help you" (this wasPreorderd this game expecting to play a few days after shipped from release on the 25th. Unbeknownst to me, Pacific region customers are restricted from the game until November 2nd. This in itself was bad. What made it worse was when querying EA's customer service via live chat, the first agent more than once ignored questions I posed and instead kept saying "May I help you" (this was after a 40 min wait to speak to them and 5-10 min wait between each response that was written to them which dragged out the conversation.) When I asked the last to answer the question I posed, they actually hung up on me and I spent another 40 minutes waiting to talk to another agent who took over an hour and a half (due to the 5 to 10 minute delays in their responses) to eventually escalate a complaint to a supervisor.... who wouldnt be addressing the issues until next week(28th of October was the date of the conversation). Completely have no interest in the game now because of this experience and wish I'd never bothered with it.… Expand
  28. treib0r
    Oct 30, 2011
    0
    Great game! BUT Origin is the worst thing that ever happened to pc gaming! Dont need an ingame backdoor!
    STOP scanning our privacy!
    JUST let us play!

    check this:
    http://www.amazon.de/product-reviews/B004M17DVM/ref=dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1

    theorigin.de
  29. Poerisija
    Oct 30, 2011
    4
    Pretty much disappointed in all the nonsense of tossing silly medikits around, sniper scope glares and brighter-than-sun flashlights. Also, the game is ugly. It's hiding it all behind a mass of light effects and bloom and hdr. Gameplay is nothing to write home about - it's BFBC2.5. Single player sucked balls, that's enough said.
  30. 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
  31. 8ung
    Oct 31, 2011
    0
    The game itself may be a 9 when it is patched, to run on GeForce 8/9/200-Series without jerky mouse jitter stutter problem and corrupted shadows and without crashing after a few minutes. But Origin is a absolute no-go, because it searches your whole hard drives and collect and sends personal information. It e.g. even scans directories of tax or bookkeeping software. It is plain and simpleThe game itself may be a 9 when it is patched, to run on GeForce 8/9/200-Series without jerky mouse jitter stutter problem and corrupted shadows and without crashing after a few minutes. But Origin is a absolute no-go, because it searches your whole hard drives and collect and sends personal information. It e.g. even scans directories of tax or bookkeeping software. It is plain and simple spyware, which is violating most western countries laws, e.g. consumer and data safety laws in Germany. If you don't mind about privacy and your personal data at all or using a second PC solely for gaming, where no personal data is stored, you may still buy and install Origin to play it.… Expand
  32. hemolysis
    Nov 5, 2011
    6
    Battlefield 3 can be a fun game when it works. To play BF3, you'll need to install Origin. Origin is completely useless unless you want to play EA games. What raises concerns is that Origin scans your PC for information. In laymans terms, it's both a game launcher/EA store but also a form of spyware. In both the visual and sound department, BF3 soars. I haven't played a game thatBattlefield 3 can be a fun game when it works. To play BF3, you'll need to install Origin. Origin is completely useless unless you want to play EA games. What raises concerns is that Origin scans your PC for information. In laymans terms, it's both a game launcher/EA store but also a form of spyware. In both the visual and sound department, BF3 soars. I haven't played a game that sounds are looks as good as BF3 to date. The sounds that guns and explosions make add to the immersion and bring the game to life. Sometimes though, it can be difficult to locate the source of a sound. This can create a problem because situational awareness is key to win in BF3. Despite the cutting edge visuals and great sound, the gameplay in BF3 is poorly executed. The game is riddled with bugs and game mechanics that have made me scratch my head a bit. For instance, while playing on hardcore servers if a teammate kills you the kill counts against your K/D. Most, if not all, the servers I've played on had sever lag. Rubberbanding was suppose to be fixed in the latest server patch but in my personal experience the problem became more pronounced. Hit detection hasn't been fixed either. During the beta this was a concern raised by the community and apparently ignored by DICE. Battlelog has replaced the standard ingame server browser. It's a nice idea but poorly executed as well. Whenever I attempt to join a server BF3.exe will force close every other time I attempt to connect. This requires me to make two attempts to connect to a game. It can become frustrating when the server I'm trying to connect to is full. Most of the weapons in BF3 feel very similar. Rather than have multiple weapons with different strengths and weaknesses, DICE pretty much made them all nearly identical. In fact, weapon statistics are no where to be found other than a brief description of each weapon. Some of these descriptions are accurate while others are not. The various multiplayer maps have their strengths and weakness. Most of the close quarter maps are non-linear while some are linear. The linear maps aren't as fun to play but are more tolerable since spawn points are bearable. The non-linear maps have players of either team spawning in random locations. This leads to spawning near opponents or having opponents spawn right behind you. Many issues were fixed from the beta but many weren't. RPGs sometimes make the "shot" sound but actually never launch the missile. It's obvious bugs like this that make the game seem rushed and why this game could have easily scored a 9 or 10 for me but I can't overlook the carelessness of DICE. This game, as it stands now, is nothing more than a 6.… Expand
  33. Tannhauser
    Nov 12, 2011
    0
    Installing and running EAs very own spyware, Origin, is compulsory in order to play. Origin scans your personal data, including documents and tax returns. According to the EULA, EA can use this data however they want, including selling it to other companies. This is unlawful, outrageous, absolutely, totally unacceptable!! Also, the game isn't that great, either.
  34. noobr
    Nov 2, 2011
    4
    Rush maps make bad conquest maps and conquest maps make bad rush maps, sums the game up. There are no real stand out great maps, and the maps designed for other game mods are down right horrible. The destruction and general atmosphere of combat feel like a downgrade from BC2, with bullets to shells not penetrating obstacles that should be trivial and the lighting is just down right ugly.Rush maps make bad conquest maps and conquest maps make bad rush maps, sums the game up. There are no real stand out great maps, and the maps designed for other game mods are down right horrible. The destruction and general atmosphere of combat feel like a downgrade from BC2, with bullets to shells not penetrating obstacles that should be trivial and the lighting is just down right ugly. Infantry combat is well done, vehicles and aircraft are an embarrassment to Dice. All in all a waste of £40.… Expand
  35. hd6500z
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    Very horrible game, origin puts viruses on your computer, and downloads your files.


    Game is not as good as good as they said it was, the trailer and all the video are a lie, it's buggy, filled with cheaters and retarded admins.

    Stay away.
  36. Whity
    Oct 30, 2011
    1
    Great game for multiplayer (as expected) but Orign is awfull : you need to start the game from a browser, the interface is slow, ugly and if you don't have a 1080P screen you7 have to scroll to launch the game. Origin is heavier than steam, without game, without content and promotion, ... What's the point of doing another steam if there is nothing better in Origin...
  37. Velsuan
    Oct 30, 2011
    4
    The first thing this game is doing well, it's the multiplayers mode. No doubt about that, that's an incredible experience, a satisfying one, especially in a squad with well known friends! And the good part of the review ends here. The rest of the game is a big letdown compared to Bad Company 2... EA is here to make money, offering a game that improve nothing, as they do with the sportsThe first thing this game is doing well, it's the multiplayers mode. No doubt about that, that's an incredible experience, a satisfying one, especially in a squad with well known friends! And the good part of the review ends here. The rest of the game is a big letdown compared to Bad Company 2... EA is here to make money, offering a game that improve nothing, as they do with the sports franchises. The campaign is a non inspired copy of COD Black Ops, with bad writing and bad acting. As fas as I'm concerned, the Vietnam expansion of the second game on the row was the pinnacle of the BF experience. Don't lose money and time on Battlefield 3, persist with BC2 and/or wait for MW3. BC3 is a frustrating experience.… Expand
  38. mudflaps
    Nov 7, 2011
    1
    let me start by saying. All of you people crying about ORIGIN please be quiet. I have not had one problem with it, the game on the other hand..
    Single player is in my opinion worse than MOH which next to duke nukem has to be the worst game of recent history.
    Mulitplayer is horrid. The capture points are all too close together. The servers or the game in fact cannot handle 16 players never    let me start by saying. All of you people crying about ORIGIN please be quiet. I have not had one problem with it, the game on the other hand..
    Single player is in my opinion worse than MOH which next to duke nukem has to be the worst game of recent history.
    Mulitplayer is horrid. The capture points are all too close together. The servers or the game in fact cannot handle 16 players never mind 64. The netcode seems very broken or out of sync, you can shoot people until your clip is empty then die from 1 shot. There are lots of links about this, google it. This is the biggest flaw in the shooter that was bf3, I know lots of people do not see the problem, this is mainly because they have no talent and any kill for them is a good kill.

    to recap

    single player ´´the dullest experience ever.

    multiplayer´is so broke you might as well play it on a console.

    I would think about buying this game in a year but then again they never fixed bc2.

    stay away, dont believe the hype    … Expand
  39. born2bwild04
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    Absolutely great game with excellent graphics, intense and immersive multiplayer, a fun coop mode, and a very decent single player.

    Obviously, since this is a battlefield game the emphasis should be put on the MP, and in that aspect the game is truly outstanding - continuing the excellent gameplay experience seen in BF 1942 and BF2.
  40. LenToward
    Nov 7, 2011
    3
    Hide in the bushes and snipe. Or leave the bushes and get sniped. Or maybe you can get blinded by a flashlight in broad daylight from 100ft away. Awesome.
  41. Shinigami_UA
    Dec 5, 2011
    4
    Firstly, single player. In one word: BORING. Lots of scenes, fluid movements, lots of talking but it doesn't want you to play any further. Been there, seen it.
    Next, multiplayer. Firstly, the main problem. Client-side hit register. If your enemy hits you on their screen, you die regardless of your actual position on your screen. This, basically, defeats the whole purpose of having    Firstly, single player. In one word: BORING. Lots of scenes, fluid movements, lots of talking but it doesn't want you to play any further. Been there, seen it.
    Next, multiplayer. Firstly, the main problem. Client-side hit register. If your enemy hits you on their screen, you die regardless of your actual position on your screen. This, basically, defeats the whole purpose of having dedicated servers - your ping doesn't matter, if they killed you a while ago but you only saw it now because of THEIR large ping, its your problem. Its the reason I stopped playing COD:MW2 (p2p multiplayer, client-side hit register), its the reason I didn't buy COD:MW3 (same p2p). Its the reason I'm trying to get a refund on BF3 now.
    Other things to mention about MP: huge but empty maps, multi-layered buildings that prevent you from seeing the outside (its too bright), tanks that are nearly indestructible to infantry (3 rockets to kill it in hardcore - you'll just die), planes that have no purpose other than fighting other planes (they can't capture points, can't deliver more than 1 player to a point).
    Hardcore is no longer hardcore. You don't get infinite health, but the minimap is ALWAYS on, minimap spotting lights you up as soon as you fire a gun, killcam (which reveals your position) is almost always shown, sniper scope glare makes it easy to find the sniper no matter how good their cover is. And best of all - the most powerful sniper rifle still doesn't kill with 1 bullet. Even assault rifle HEADSHOT won't kill them with 1 hit. What kind of hardcore mode is this?
    Class balance is simply awful. Medic gets it all: infinite health with medkit, 100 points per revive (same as a kill), grenade launcher (replaces medkit), assault rifles (!). Support now has only light machine guns and... ammo packs! And thats it! As a result support is now least popular class, in many cases there is no one to ask for ammo. Recon is same good old sniper, engineer is same good old rocket launcher guy.
    Weapon balancing is simple: the more you progress, the better the gun. Surely you can hit and even kill with anything, but F2000+IRNV = undefeated. Add ability to put a silenver and 3rd attachment to it and you'll know it simply defeats the purpose of tactical gameplay. You can just rambo it all. In BFBC2 we couldn't rambo 24/7 because best gun was in the hands of support and medkit was in the hands of medic, and you could only find cover when being shot at by a sniper - hard to tell where they were. But at least they didn't kill you with client-side hit register (you could run into cover and it did prevent you from being hit).
    I am amused at people who are able to play this game for 100s of hours. I'm trying to get a refund to buy something else.    … Expand
  42. Agadoo2012
    Dec 16, 2011
    1
    DICE disappointed me with this new version of Battlefield full of bugs.
    It's just unbelievable... How can they sell a game with a huge number of bugs. I've updated my graphic card and sound card drivers. I've updated Battlefield but it still does not work after almost 1 month. Follow my advice : Don't by this game ... As far as I am concerned, my next action in the next hour will be to    DICE disappointed me with this new version of Battlefield full of bugs.
    It's just unbelievable... How can they sell a game with a huge number of bugs. I've updated my graphic card and sound card drivers. I've updated Battlefield but it still does not work after almost 1 month. Follow my advice : Don't by this game ... As far as I am concerned, my next action in the next hour will be to unsinstall this application.    … Expand
  43. Dougeye-Master
    Oct 28, 2011
    6
    I would normally give BF3 a nine or even a ten, if it was solely the responsibility of DICE he producers but i am marking the whole product down because of EA's implementation of origin 3rd party software and online launch options. I already use digital distributers like steam so im not totally against it but i still believe that when i buy a piece of media i then have the right to useI would normally give BF3 a nine or even a ten, if it was solely the responsibility of DICE he producers but i am marking the whole product down because of EA's implementation of origin 3rd party software and online launch options. I already use digital distributers like steam so im not totally against it but i still believe that when i buy a piece of media i then have the right to use that media (legally) when and were i choose. If the internet in my area is down temporarily and i want to play the single player campaign then that is what i want. Unfortunatly for me this has over shadowed what for me has so far been a realy good game! and that coming from someone who would choose rpgs and strateggy over fpx most days of the week. I just wish distributers would go back to the "here is your game key on the manual, type it in once then play the game".… Expand
  44. GREGOREUO
    Oct 29, 2011
    10
    LOTS OF LOVE PUT INTO THIS GAME!!!!!!!! Awesome addictive, and it is beautiful. I highly recommend this game to all lovers of combat simulation games. A must buy!
  45. Hiei987
    Nov 2, 2011
    6
    Battlefield 3 is little more than a slight expanded Bad Company 2 and is a great example of EA's greed destroying this amazing series. Battlefield games on PC have been known for their massive maps, high end graphics and perfect balance between realism and fun. Battlefield 2 was the pinnacle of this series and it is amazing how little Dice have done to progress from it. Battlefield 3 isn'tBattlefield 3 is little more than a slight expanded Bad Company 2 and is a great example of EA's greed destroying this amazing series. Battlefield games on PC have been known for their massive maps, high end graphics and perfect balance between realism and fun. Battlefield 2 was the pinnacle of this series and it is amazing how little Dice have done to progress from it. Battlefield 3 isn't much more than a console port, they simply allowed servers to have up to 64 players since PCs could handle this even 8 years ago. There are now many more weapon choices, yet most of them are highly similar and are only there to make you waste hours unlocking all the accessories. The only real progress this game has made in the series is graphics, which is natural. The game is still as fun as the older Battlefield games, but for its lack of expanding its size to match the modern computers its not getting more than a 6. Battlefield series is now going down to be the same crap as modern warfare, pointless remakes and DLCs as if this is an RPG. Prepare for endless console ports...… Expand
  46. CLUTCH
    Oct 28, 2011
    10
    I am pretty amazed by how well this game performs on my system. It is the best looking and best optimized game that I have played, perhaps ever...

    I just finished my first few rounds and I am very impressed. Don't listen to anyone saying that this is a console port or all the other haters. The game is stunning. Definitely a major step forward from BC2 and way ahead of it's competitors in    I am pretty amazed by how well this game performs on my system. It is the best looking and best optimized game that I have played, perhaps ever...

    I just finished my first few rounds and I am very impressed. Don't listen to anyone saying that this is a console port or all the other haters.

    The game is stunning. Definitely a major step forward from BC2 and way ahead of it's competitors in terms of multiplayer.

    I'm running on a Core2Quad Q6600 2.4Ghz, HD5850 1GB and 4GB OCZ DDR2 800 RAM at 1080p and it auto-configured itself to run on high/ultra settings.
    My fps are solid and really smooth, even on big maps like Caspian border with 64 players.

    Reviewers are rating the game down for the singleplayer campaign (which I haven't tried yet), which I think is really unfair, considering if you ignored the singleplayer, the game is arguably the best online FPS game out there to date.

    TL/DR: Seriously, anyone complaining about this game are full of it....    … Expand
  47. Rytle
    Oct 29, 2011
    5
    The game has potential to be fantastic, however the single-player is god-awful, boring. Just as it starts to pick up, it ends. The Campaign should have been left out entirely and the resources wasted on it should have gone into the multiplayer. Many of the bugs from the Beta have been fixed, but there are still a plethora that have not been. There is no in game voice chat, random serverThe game has potential to be fantastic, however the single-player is god-awful, boring. Just as it starts to pick up, it ends. The Campaign should have been left out entirely and the resources wasted on it should have gone into the multiplayer. Many of the bugs from the Beta have been fixed, but there are still a plethora that have not been. There is no in game voice chat, random server disconnects happen every few matches causing you to lose your points. Battlelog does not work nearly as well as it should. And, on top of a plethora of other problems there is no joystick support, making the already weak aircraft worthless. The basics are there but at present the game still seems like it should still be in beta.… Expand
  48. Sinist3r
    Nov 25, 2011
    0
    If this game actually launched even after their patch, I could rate it on it's merits, but so far it has none. If any sane person was working at EA, they wouldn't of launched one of the biggest games of the year with a spyware like launcher like Origin (beta), yes that's right it says beta, it is software that is still in the testing stages yet, they make it a must have to play BF3, didIf this game actually launched even after their patch, I could rate it on it's merits, but so far it has none. If any sane person was working at EA, they wouldn't of launched one of the biggest games of the year with a spyware like launcher like Origin (beta), yes that's right it says beta, it is software that is still in the testing stages yet, they make it a must have to play BF3, did the Project manager for EA ride the shortbus to work? Really, Coupling BF3 with a beta version launch software is a big fail for EA, and I still can't play the damn game.… Expand
  49. InsanelyOrange
    Nov 29, 2011
    0
    Let me start by saying that EA is one of the worst companies out there mostly because of their incredibly bad customer support. I downloaded the game when it was half of and was excited as hell since I just purchased a $1000 rig to pay this game and was sorely disappointed when after updating all my drivers and making sure my PC was up to date with the latest software, The game cam up withLet me start by saying that EA is one of the worst companies out there mostly because of their incredibly bad customer support. I downloaded the game when it was half of and was excited as hell since I just purchased a $1000 rig to pay this game and was sorely disappointed when after updating all my drivers and making sure my PC was up to date with the latest software, The game cam up with a "Battlefield 3 has stopped working" error. After over 3+ hours of EA "support" they finally told me that my realtek onboard audio was prohibiting the game from running. In an attempt to call Bull I uninstalled my realtek audio drivers and disabled my onboard audio and it still wouldn't work. I have also tried all the "fixes" out there on the internet but still no dice. Until EA/DICE fixes this, this game gets a 0.

    P.S. I have a 6870 and a Phenom II X4 and 8GB Ram, should run fine.    … Expand
  50. SilreV
    Dec 3, 2011
    4
    the game started with a lot of potential and I loved it at first. (I solely point my arrows on the multiplayer) everything seemed balanced, I needed to find my place in the chaos.

    but once I found my place in the chaos I found al those little things that bugged me. 1. jets are practically indestructible when there isnt A) a anti air vehicle present B) another good pilot c) a **** load of    the game started with a lot of potential and I loved it at first. (I solely point my arrows on the multiplayer) everything seemed balanced, I needed to find my place in the chaos.

    but once I found my place in the chaos I found al those little things that bugged me. 1. jets are practically indestructible when there isnt A) a anti air vehicle present B) another good pilot c) a **** load of engineers with stingers.
    2. engineers should be nerfed or make all classes engineers. the reason I say this is that they can kill everything. they can equip mines and rockets. there carbines are insane. they are what you say one man army's
    3. recons are raped in this game, I played recon in BC2 and its a difficult class to play I loved the snipes across the map considering the bullet drop and determing the path the player would walk. the mortar was a game turner. what we get now is the soflam only usefull when there is a engineer with a stinger. and is paying attention. and that is the problem with this multiplayer game, they expect it to be teambased combat. but it isnt most of the players are lonewolfs. one can blame the players. I blame the developer for creating a environment which allows this. I am still a fan of minus points. are you being a dickhead and you want to kill a lot of ppl instead of getting to the target you get a penalty. that is what I call realistic. in the army they arent happy with triggerhappy nutsacks.

    last thing I have to say is that the so called destruction in this game is at a minimum, remember in bc2 where you can level almost a whole map.. that isnt in bf3 and that was for me such a let down. if there was lots of destruction in this game I could live with my earlier made points. but the lack of it , I cant play it anymore it gets on my nerves more then I enjoy it. back to BC2 I say.    … Expand
  51. 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.
  52. Strider
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    Battlefield 3 is simply a fantastic game, even with it's flaws and issues it may have, it's still a pure joy to play. Its feels like the next logical step in the evolution and advancement of the Battlefield series as a whole. I know it get's criticized for not being more like Battlefield 2, but really, if you want to play BF2, then go play it. I did not want just an updated Battlefield 2,Battlefield 3 is simply a fantastic game, even with it's flaws and issues it may have, it's still a pure joy to play. Its feels like the next logical step in the evolution and advancement of the Battlefield series as a whole. I know it get's criticized for not being more like Battlefield 2, but really, if you want to play BF2, then go play it. I did not want just an updated Battlefield 2, I did not want Battlefield to follow in the footsteps of Call of Duty. I wanted Battlefield 3 to stand on it's own and be a mix of what has come before it. In my opinion, that's exactly what I got. The game has aspects of BF2 with advancements made in BC2. Though not perfect by any means, I think DICE did a great job advancing the series. Graphically, the game is simply beautiful. Coupled with the sound and the atmosphere of the maps, you can really get sucked right into the battles. You do not feel like you are just playing a game, disconnected from it like you do is many other titles, such as MW3. You feel like you are playing a Hollywood movie, like you are a part of the battle, a part of the action. I have played every Battlefield game, I have hundreds of hours invested in BF2, and countless more in all the other titles combined, so I do consider myself a "veteran" of the series. That being said, overall I am very happy with the game and I can not wait to get my hands on all the DLC slated for the game, starting with Back to Karkand! Great job EA/DICE.… Expand
  53. Moonstrider
    Apr 11, 2012
    4
    A game with great potential, but clearly done in a hurry just to be launched before CoD:MW3. To be honest, this is the best shooting experience I've ever had in a computer game, BUT... the game is haunted by bad decisions, bugs/glitches, balance problems and other rushed stuff. Maps are simply horrible; they decided to abandon the huge maps we've seen in previous Battlefield titles, andA game with great potential, but clearly done in a hurry just to be launched before CoD:MW3. To be honest, this is the best shooting experience I've ever had in a computer game, BUT... the game is haunted by bad decisions, bugs/glitches, balance problems and other rushed stuff. Maps are simply horrible; they decided to abandon the huge maps we've seen in previous Battlefield titles, and now we have close-quarters levels with a terrible design, worse than the ones seen in the Call of Duty series (see Operation Metro if you don't believe me). There is no VoIP, destruction is worse than in Bad Company 2, hit detection fails (you get shot even after entering cover), patches are rare and, until now, have only made the game's balance worse, specially for the vehicles, which have been nerfed to oblivion. And, of course, your character will suicide many times for absolutely no reason. I can't tell you to stay away from this game because it is, indeed, a really nice experience (if you have the Back to Karkand expansion, because the original maps are terrible and the next DLCs will take months to be launched), but seeing what Battlefield 3 is, and the huge potential it has, I must say it's a complete fail, and the developers don't seem to care about fixing the game. As for the Singleplayer/Co-op game modes, well... they're just horrible. Campaign is totally linear and the story isn't good at all. Co-op levels are few, short, and you can't communicate with your teammate; yes that's right, there's absolutely no chat system on the Co-op mode, you can't communicate by VoIP, nor by typing.… Expand
  54. IIFloodyII
    Oct 29, 2011
    7
    this game could of been great if it wasn't for the single player letting it down but multiplayer is excellent and enjoyable just highly over rated like all FPS nowadays
  55. freddyvito
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    This game is way better than CoD in every aspect. It's so realistic and the destruction is amazing. Stunning graphics. Got a 6950 radeon card and it runs great. Must buy!
  56. Booty
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    Don't hold this against me, but I like to tell the truth. I was a COD gamer and bought MW3, what a trash game, so I went out and bought Battlefield 3 and boy I wish I always played Battlefield over COD. The game play is unreal and the maps and the work and detail gone into them is great. I'm now staying with battlefield as I have seen they care about their company, with putting upDon't hold this against me, but I like to tell the truth. I was a COD gamer and bought MW3, what a trash game, so I went out and bought Battlefield 3 and boy I wish I always played Battlefield over COD. The game play is unreal and the maps and the work and detail gone into them is great. I'm now staying with battlefield as I have seen they care about their company, with putting up dedicated servers for gamers aswell is great. This should be game of the year for sure.
    One last thing please forgive me for buying the rubbish CoD games, and welcome me into the real world of gaming within battlefield.    … Expand
  57. aza113
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    it ain't perfect, but it is the best out there, ive got both MW3 and BF3, and can honestly say that DICE has put in a real effort to create a triple A game. people are hating the single player, lets not even talk about Multiplayer because there is no match out there, the single player isn't all that bad, there are at least two high points, 'Good Hunting' when the plane took off, andit ain't perfect, but it is the best out there, ive got both MW3 and BF3, and can honestly say that DICE has put in a real effort to create a triple A game. people are hating the single player, lets not even talk about Multiplayer because there is no match out there, the single player isn't all that bad, there are at least two high points, 'Good Hunting' when the plane took off, and 'Kafarov' when Dima and Co jumps out of the plane to that epic theme of BF1943, they were genuinely great moments, moments that are failed to experience in the MW3/MW2DLC… Expand
  58. TheSHow29
    Jan 20, 2012
    5
    I bought this game looking for a change from CoD. I was excited, i even convinced my brother and two friends to get it so we could play it together. The depth of the game is amazing, tons of awesome unlock-ables. Very realistic feel for weapons and feeling an actual kick when you fire, and their sounds. Beyond these things, i found the interface terrible, me and my 3 friends could make aI bought this game looking for a change from CoD. I was excited, i even convinced my brother and two friends to get it so we could play it together. The depth of the game is amazing, tons of awesome unlock-ables. Very realistic feel for weapons and feeling an actual kick when you fire, and their sounds. Beyond these things, i found the interface terrible, me and my 3 friends could make a squad, but half the time when we entered the game it would drop someone. so we'd try again, then one of us would be on the other team. then after that game we thought ok when we get to lobby we'll leave and enter a new one....oh wait there isnt a lobby, you have to wait until a whole new game starts and loads before you can leave? What about editing your class, you can't do that pregame either unless you back out to main page, i just wanna change one thing, and i don't wanna leave my game to do it. Guess i'll just do it while my friends are hopping in that humvee, oh wait their on the other team again.....good thing we had a fifth, he can stay on my team. Then i distinctly remember literally turning on my system four or five times because i would try to change class and would spawn without a weapon...i could run around and stuff, but couldn't shoot or throw grenades, and didn't see the barrel of a gun. I understand the deathmatch maps are small, but is it intentionally spawning me in gunfire? I mean CoD does this sometimes to but its more like bad timing there, i couldn't help but feel as though the game literally hated me sometimes and would spawn me to die a second later. Either way, i bought MW3 and BF3. I returned BF3. This game had MW3 beat hands down for (graphics/unlock-ables/realism/sound/vehicles), except for things that i just couldn't get past whether they be small or or not. I think i was like level 40 or so, i didn't spend a great deal of time playing the game but i was annoyed by the squad problems and lobby thing the most because i bought the game to play with my friends and brother.… Expand
  59. norfiend
    Feb 5, 2012
    2
    This game is nonsensical. Spawn, run, gun, die. Repeat ad nauseam. What is the point of having a "game" when there is no actual game - only interaction with an environment? An environment which is pretty cutting-edge with superb sound-effects, graphics and all, but surely you need more than that to make a game?

    I was foolish enough to buy this game because of the hype, and it's really sad    This game is nonsensical. Spawn, run, gun, die. Repeat ad nauseam. What is the point of having a "game" when there is no actual game - only interaction with an environment? An environment which is pretty cutting-edge with superb sound-effects, graphics and all, but surely you need more than that to make a game?

    I was foolish enough to buy this game because of the hype, and it's really sad to see the direction FPS-games are going these days. 20 years from now we'll be playing shooters with built in aimbots and pre-scriptet behaviour making it more like a movie - no game, skills or thinking, just mindless clicking and even more mindless players.    … Expand
  60. drastic
    Feb 20, 2012
    3
    Where to start? How about, don't waste your money? That will do.

    The Good: I may be able to sell it. The Bad: Where to start yet again? I get a feeling that many who had to pay for this game will brag it up as the loss of money due to owning a digital booger may drive them mad. I feel that's the case with BF3 and the only way I can see anyone thinking this game is great. I play paid for    Where to start? How about, don't waste your money? That will do.

    The Good: I may be able to sell it. The Bad: Where to start yet again?

    I get a feeling that many who had to pay for this game will brag it up as the loss of money due to owning a digital booger may drive them mad. I feel that's the case with BF3 and the only way I can see anyone thinking this game is great. I play paid for and free games, I would not play BF3 even if it was free. Install the game, (plan on coffee) then download another 3.4 gigs? That's just to get the game up and running. When I saw the graphics, I nearly fell over. Looking back at Wolfenstein Enemy Territory, I do believe the graphics were comparable. This game is being run on great gaming computers, the graphics cards alone cost near 500 bucks, all quad cores, DDR3, etc... so it's not a performance lack, the graphics were simply laughable to me. When a player jumps over a wall, what's with the floppy legs?? Are they all Jeff Dunham recruits? It takes more time to get into battle than the time you get actually battling. The weapon effects are near zero, the blood looks like Jello forming, absolutely absurd. I've been gaming for a long time, longer than I care to admit, I was shocked to see anyone give this game a 10 but to each his own and hopefully some truly do get some enjoyment from this purchase. BTW, I tried to run over a stop sign, seems the stop signs are built better than the tanks in this game. Ah yes, the propane tanks, they won't burn leaves or paper but they will shatter cement. Shoot a launcher, watch the projectile disappear into oblivion, perhaps to start it's own life elsewhere far from this game. Aiming? A thing of the past, just point, shoot and hope, you will likely be better off for your troubles. COD MW2 was 10x this game and seems COD 3 will be as well. Enemy Territory Quake Wars was 10X better as well, but my list could go on for some time. Again, I could not play this game without laughing in bewilderment, thinking ridiculous thoughts of brainwashing conspiracies to explain the BF3 fanatical attention. That said, does anyone want to buy a very slightly and never again used BF3? No, I'm not kidding.    … Expand
  61. Broxigar
    Apr 27, 2012
    0
    More of the same, nothing but FPS garbage. This genre has single handedly destroyed gaming and turned the entire industry into one that favors "safe" shallow gameplay with good graphics instead of games that are actually enjoyable.
  62. 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
  63. gas
    Feb 12, 2012
    6
    Im not talking about single player as ofc its just some kind of mini tutorial and nothing more, and its not a problem, Battlefield is multiplayer for me.
    The game looks amazing and its overall what we were waiting for, but there is a real issue with the netcode, sadly no dev nowadays seems to understand that in a fps is more important the satisfaction of hitting ppl then the supa graphic    Im not talking about single player as ofc its just some kind of mini tutorial and nothing more, and its not a problem, Battlefield is multiplayer for me.
    The game looks amazing and its overall what we were waiting for, but there is a real issue with the netcode, sadly no dev nowadays seems to understand that in a fps is more important the satisfaction of hitting ppl then the supa graphic effects.
    Ofc in fast peace FPS games its normal sometimes some minor lag/netcode issue, but in BF2 this issue was a lot less present.
    Basically it ends to be a bit random when you engage an enemy directly, who is gonna die, and also can happen to see the enemy with 100% hp even if on screen you see you are hitting more then once.
    It can happen to shot 20 bullets into an enemy face and end killed one shot.
    As i just said those issues cant be totally absent from an fps, but they should be rare while in this BF3 they are basically the normal gameplay.
    This BF3 seems to me nearly the same as BFBC2 as netcode /latency normalization, but defo its a lot worse then BF2, where hitting someone was actually doing effective dmg 95% of times perfectly.    … Expand
  64. alilsneaky
    Nov 10, 2011
    8
    It's hard to put a number on this game (the irony of writing this on meta critic, I know).
    +Gameplay is still very diverse (the essence of a real battlefield game)
    +animation, sound, graphics are amazing +dedicated servers with tons of options to configure (though filters in the server browser need work) +teamplay is very rewarding as always in a battlefield game +damage from the guns    It's hard to put a number on this game (the irony of writing this on meta critic, I know).
    +Gameplay is still very diverse (the essence of a real battlefield game)
    +animation, sound, graphics are amazing
    +dedicated servers with tons of options to configure (though filters in the server browser need work)
    +teamplay is very rewarding as always in a battlefield game
    +damage from the guns feels great, there is actually recoil in MOST of the guns
    +runs very well
    +physics on the jeep +driving is fun
    +the game overall is the best shooter since battlefield 2
    +actually uses pc hardware especially vram
    -battlelog is **** no way to communicate with friends who just logged in while you are in a game
    -jet physics and heli physics are a far cry from the brilliance of the desert combat mod physics, it's better than in awful games like bf:vietnam or bad company, but it's not on par. At least you have full control, it's just too arcady and momentum barely applies.
    Plane and heli physics are a big deal in battlefield that is why I mention them.
    -A few of the guns have virtually no recoil, meaning noone uses the guns that actually have a learning curve to them -metro is unplayable because of rpg, grenade and most of all grenade launcher spam and the endless ammo you have for them as long as you stand next to any ammo pack...
    -some broken mechanics like the supernova flashlight, infrared vision scope and silly mortars
    -only 4 classes
    -broken vehicle perks that stack
    -netcode is still **** compared to proper shooters like cs , quake and UT99, at least it's better than the abomination called bad company 2
    -the minimap sucks, they nailed it in the previous games I don't know why they made it so painful to read now
    -they forced the modern warfare style carrot on a stick of filling bars on players, why can't it just be like bf1942 where you get your guns and the sandbox nature of the game is fun enough to last you for 3 years without needing a carrot!! -no mod tools, shame on you dice you greedy ****
    -destruction is really lame, they talked it up and it turned out to be a dud. Just scripted where you shoot one of the hitboxes of an object till it runs out of hp after which part of it or all of it crumbles.
    I guess their netcode is to blame for this, with proper physics based destruction it would soil itself most likely.

    This looks like a huge list of negatives, but other than a few major ones (no mod tools, dissapointing physics and netcode, and only 4 classes / no commander) which bring the score down for me, the others can be (and most likely will be) fixed by a simple patch.

    There are hundreds of hours of gameplay and learning curve packed into this game, it looks , sounds, feels and plays well so it's worth getting.
    It's just a shame that they dumbed it down here and there and tried to market it to the retarded cod demographic, while the two games have nothing in common other than that there are guns in them.    … Expand
  65. gasperk
    Apr 13, 2013
    2
    At the moment this game has tons of cheaters everywhere. But this is not as big problems as the game itself. This game is imagine Call of Duty with vehicles.... Yes... This game is nothing more then that.
    Maps are total They are way too small. Bunnyhoppers everywhere. THis is NOT BATTLEFIELD.
    NO TACTICAL FIGHTING NOT TEAMWORK. Just like COD, brainless spraying and jumping    At the moment this game has tons of cheaters everywhere. But this is not as big problems as the game itself. This game is imagine Call of Duty with vehicles.... Yes... This game is nothing more then that.
    Maps are total They are way too small. Bunnyhoppers everywhere. THis is NOT BATTLEFIELD.
    NO TACTICAL FIGHTING NOT TEAMWORK. Just like COD, brainless spraying and jumping everywhere.

    The only positive thing i have to say about this game is the engine, graphics and sound. The rest is utter     … Expand
  66. Tramm
    Dec 12, 2011
    10
    This goes out to all the Battlefield 2 lovers out there... Buy this game. I have always loved Battlefield 2, and was waiting for a kick-ass successor. I tried Bad Company 2, but that was no way near what the original experience was. Battlefield 3 is a great game in all aspects. Great FPS, great simulation, realistic sounds that helps you feel like being the center of a major battle and allThis goes out to all the Battlefield 2 lovers out there... Buy this game. I have always loved Battlefield 2, and was waiting for a kick-ass successor. I tried Bad Company 2, but that was no way near what the original experience was. Battlefield 3 is a great game in all aspects. Great FPS, great simulation, realistic sounds that helps you feel like being the center of a major battle and all in all FUN. Playing with friends is the ultimate experience, but it most definetly is a viable game as a lone wolf. All the game modes gives a major variety of the gameplay, and the tactics needed for win.

    Can only give this game 10/10!    … Expand
  67. theFunkyMan
    Nov 1, 2011
    7
    I'm sure this is the best multiplayer shooter nowadays, but I expected much more and more serious single content. The story of the campaign was quite boring, the gameplay was dull, and there wasn't any special feature like in Bf Bad Company 2. Not a bad game, but after the large hype I expected much... much better.
  68. zer0_c0ol
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    hi all.

    Let me first begin to explain why i gave this game a 10 IMHO. Some say that the game should have a longer sp campaign, which i agree. But the thing is that it is tradition for dice in this franchise to not have a sp campaign. The real deal is the MP that has been always the case with this title.If i have to score sp i would give this game a big 0 just as i gave MW3 but to be    hi all.

    Let me first begin to explain why i gave this game a 10 IMHO. Some say that the game should have a longer sp campaign, which i agree. But the thing is that it is tradition for dice in this franchise to not have a sp campaign. The real deal is the MP that has been always the case with this title.If i have to score sp i would give this game a big 0 just as i gave MW3 but to be honest it is better to have no sp than that crap of one in MW3. On to the mp portion of he game:

    It is one of the best if i could compare it is the same gratifying experience as in SC2. The maps are greatly done and detailed on the PC version 32 vs 32 it is f.. hell to play u need to have a great squad behind your back to survive and to kick some ass in the process. The classes are balanced right of the bat except for some minor OP of the engineer class but i think that will be fixed soon. The environment and immersion in the mp can only bee done by Dice. The sound of the guns and armor units planes flying above your heads are AMAZING. The frostbite 2 engine i will not mention because hey there is not so much to say except when it comes to rendering maps and all of that detail FROStBITE 2 is God in engine department :))

    The origin battle log system, at first i hated it but using it it kinda grow on me it is easy to navigate and it feels like a browser we all use in our daily lives. I can explain in detail so much because it would be a loong review u just have to see it for your self and decide    … Expand
  69. davor
    Dec 1, 2011
    10
    Very fun and very beautiful game... as far as killing game goes. I have barely touched the single player, since I prefer playing with a controller, and for some reason the quicktime events that happen at the start don't respond to the buttons, therefor having to reach over to keyboard or mouse to push the proper buttons, usually not quick enough and loosing the fight there. So I gave up,Very fun and very beautiful game... as far as killing game goes. I have barely touched the single player, since I prefer playing with a controller, and for some reason the quicktime events that happen at the start don't respond to the buttons, therefor having to reach over to keyboard or mouse to push the proper buttons, usually not quick enough and loosing the fight there. So I gave up, but the multiplayer is great fun. Very large levels, with destructive objects all around. Think it's cheap that the one guy is just hanging out behind that one wall all the time killing people?? Just blow up the wall! The other great thing is that you get points for supporting your team, giving them health or supplies, etc... so you can upgrade your character without doing any killing if you so choose to.

    My system is about a year old if not more, but pretty hefty built. It handles the game well, sometimes some choppiness but nothing game killing.

    I haven't noticed very many horrible glitches personally, just the occasional killed body bouncing around, or camera inside a wall when showing who killed you. So really nothing that kills the game for me.    … Expand
  70. TIZ
    May 18, 2012
    9
    Not very long or that special single player but otherwise a good corny movie like single player experience. Fun co-op, amazing multiplayer, crazy graphics and awesome animations
  71. gvazdas
    May 6, 2012
    8
    For the purposes of buying this game, I will not be rating the singleplayer part of the game because it would ruin the whole reason for this game.
    In a few words: the singleplayer is terrible. Skip it and don't play it. Go straight for the co-op/multiplayer.
    The multiplayer is really fun. There's something you start the game for. New weapons, customizations and maps make this fun. Find a    For the purposes of buying this game, I will not be rating the singleplayer part of the game because it would ruin the whole reason for this game.
    In a few words: the singleplayer is terrible. Skip it and don't play it. Go straight for the co-op/multiplayer.
    The multiplayer is really fun. There's something you start the game for. New weapons, customizations and maps make this fun. Find a few friends, create a platoon and rock out. The graphics are astonishingly beautiful even on low-end PCs who can't run the game on higher than very low graphics.    … Expand
  72. OmnipotentGamer
    Aug 5, 2013
    5
    Awful Campaign, Premium Memberships, only 3 or 4 good vanilla maps, having to use battlelog, being able to buy completion for your class, and toned down destruction are all powerful negatives about this game, I would play Bad Company 2 any day over this.

    Pros:
    Guns feel good to shoot
    Jets
    large maps
  73. Rastarorm
    Jan 30, 2012
    10
    Anyone who reviews this Battlefield game for its Single Player,is either a moron,or is someone who doesn't know anything about the Battlefield series.DICE shouldn't have put a SP mode,only then people wouldn't have anything to complain/crictisize about in BF3.Multiplayer is amazing as anyone would expect,graphics are one of the best I have ever seen on PC.This game totally deserves a 10.
  74. MIKALE
    Nov 7, 2011
    8
    The obvious flawed SP and Origin issues aside, this BF title is really great. They've brought back the epic BF along with the intensity of the smaller squad fights of BC2.

    The voice system is great, the team play is fantastic and the MP refinements only make this game better. I'm loving the sharp feel of the weapons, the huge variety in game play from epic large scale warfare to the    The obvious flawed SP and Origin issues aside, this BF title is really great. They've brought back the epic BF along with the intensity of the smaller squad fights of BC2.

    The voice system is great, the team play is fantastic and the MP refinements only make this game better. I'm loving the sharp feel of the weapons, the huge variety in game play from epic large scale warfare to the intensity of squad combat. Those familiar with BC2 will no doubt be enjoying the refinements, especially things as spotting & class refinements.

    No other shooter offers the battlefield MP experience.    … Expand
  75. QuincyS
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    Great game, it has an awesome multiplayer i am really enjoying it and battlelog isn't all that bad it's quite handy if you ask me. Single player isn't that good though but that's not the reason at all why i bought the game but single player still gives you a nice impression of the great physics and graphics of the game wich is cool. The co-op is really good aswell nice teamwork featuresGreat game, it has an awesome multiplayer i am really enjoying it and battlelog isn't all that bad it's quite handy if you ask me. Single player isn't that good though but that's not the reason at all why i bought the game but single player still gives you a nice impression of the great physics and graphics of the game wich is cool. The co-op is really good aswell nice teamwork features and it is really fun to do.… Expand
  76. GoodSirMcBro
    Nov 8, 2011
    7
    Battlefield 3 is the newest battlefield game. The only flaws in this game are: the single player, battlelog, and origin.

    The single player wasn't too bad but it wasn't all that good. It mostly showed off all the weapons and vehicles that are in the game with a typical modern military story. But battlefield has never been about the single player. The idea that I have to open origin and    Battlefield 3 is the newest battlefield game. The only flaws in this game are: the single player, battlelog, and origin.

    The single player wasn't too bad but it wasn't all that good. It mostly showed off all the weapons and vehicles that are in the game with a typical modern military story. But battlefield has never been about the single player.

    The idea that I have to open origin and then my web browser to open the game is stupid. Its mostly just bloating your system with more programs to run to just play a game. There are many rumors that origin is basically spyware. I prove this to be true but I can't disprove it as well. I don't care but if you are one of those paranoid people you might as well stay clear of this game.

    Battlelog is facebook for battlefield You can post updates and track your stats. Something that doesn't really matter but is forced on you.

    The multiplayer is fun. You have a bunch of weapons that can you unlock by getting points from preforming actions. Healing, giving ammo, spotting, repairing, disabling and destroying vehicles, capturing bases, assisting in killing someone, killing someone, and more. You can also unlock upgrades for your guns and vehicles.    … Expand
  77. ApfelGanja
    Nov 8, 2011
    8
    Campaign was pretty boring and AI was crap, but the multiplayer is a great addition to BF2 and BFBC2! DICE, thanks for this great game. I used to be a CoD fanboy, but after Blops and MW3, i'm not so sure. I recommend this to anyone with a decent gaming rig, and an internet connection!
  78. CoolHandMike
    Nov 8, 2011
    8
    Disclaimer: I am a long-time BF vet, having played nearly every game and expansion since the original.

    I'm going to be up front about this: if you are going to play this on the PC, be prepared for headaches. Your experience may range from flawless to unplayable but I can almost certainly guarantee that you will encounter hiccups from time to time. However, if you are willing to go through    Disclaimer: I am a long-time BF vet, having played nearly every game and expansion since the original.

    I'm going to be up front about this: if you are going to play this on the PC, be prepared for headaches. Your experience may range from flawless to unplayable but I can almost certainly guarantee that you will encounter hiccups from time to time. However, if you are willing to go through the trouble of installing, configuring, and playing BF3, it will be worth your time. Just be prepared to do a bit of googling to help if you get stuck. I am only going to write about the multiplayer experience, as I consider that to be the meat-and-potatoes of any BF game.

    The game itself is simply beautiful. I run it on high settings on medium-grade hardware at 1920x1080 at around 30-40fps. The gameplay should be familiar to anyone who has played a BF title before, with one noteworthy (and welcome, imho) exception: sprinting is now free, as in you can do it indefinitely. (It can be augmented with upgrades as well.)

    EA's Origin and Battlelog (the web front-end) are getting a lot of flak, but personally, I have grown to really like the web interface. Battlelog allows you to really drill down into your stats and gives really easy access to item descriptions all in one, convenient place. The friends/"platoon"/party system could use an overhaul, and the lack of in-game VOIP is simply ridiculous, but these aren't game-breakers imho. I really like the ability to see what a server is doing before I commit to joining as well.

    A few things I am waiting for DICE to address:
    -Mouse resolution is non-adjustable (the slider does nothing!) and is wonky depending on how fast you move your mouse around
    -The commo-rose is extremely slow to open
    -In-game VOIP--I mean, come on!
    -Error messages that actually help--there is one that frequently pops up asking me if my game is up to date, and I can't tell because:
    -Origin's "check for updates" and "repair install" features are broken

    One last thing I should mention: if you are just starting out in BF3 Multiplayer, you are going to get slaughtered. A lot. This should not discourage you; a few days of solid play time should net you enough ranks to get some good weapon and player upgrades. Just keep at it, and the game becomes more and more rewarding.

    Pros: Beautiful graphics, great sound, nice variety of weapons and maps, detailed stat-tracking
    Cons: No in-game VOIP, front-end bugs, minor game glitches (the mouse thing)

    The developers seem to be in contact with the community more that any other BF title to date, and the feedback system seems to be working thus far, so hopefully these wrinkles will get ironed out. By doing so, DICE stand only to make a great game even better. I'd recommend this game to my friends. Cheers~    … Expand
  79. Redklaw
    Nov 9, 2011
    7
    It's painful to me to give this game a 7 out of 10. It's just so much fun to play. Unfortunately there is so much outside of the game itself that drags it down... The game is buggy, it crashes regularly on every PC I own (6 of them). Battlelog is buggy (there are cloud outages, the server browser is buggy, connecting to a server doesn't always work). Squad / Team based VOIP isn'tIt's painful to me to give this game a 7 out of 10. It's just so much fun to play. Unfortunately there is so much outside of the game itself that drags it down... The game is buggy, it crashes regularly on every PC I own (6 of them). Battlelog is buggy (there are cloud outages, the server browser is buggy, connecting to a server doesn't always work). Squad / Team based VOIP isn't available (there is a system in battlelog, but it's only party chat). No joystick support at launch (wouldn't be an issue if there weren't, you know, jets and stuff). But all bad things aside, the game is beautiful, the single-player isn't great but it's at least worth playing, and the multi-player is astonishingly fun. Just be prepared for all the bad baggage that comes along with it.… Expand
  80. BloodSaint
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Amazingly stunningly beautiful graphics. I can honestly say this game has the best graphics in the world right now. Single player is fun but Multiplayer is where the real action is. Addictive, fluid and great teamwork-based matches is a heck load of fun. Tons of customisations and unlocks will make you constantly come back. Worth every buck of your money. Fantastic gameplay, breathe takingAmazingly stunningly beautiful graphics. I can honestly say this game has the best graphics in the world right now. Single player is fun but Multiplayer is where the real action is. Addictive, fluid and great teamwork-based matches is a heck load of fun. Tons of customisations and unlocks will make you constantly come back. Worth every buck of your money. Fantastic gameplay, breathe taking visuals and world class multiplayer will make you craving for more!… Expand
  81. Allions
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Well Battlefield 3 is one of the best game i ever played. The campaign is short and not really interesting, but Battlefield 1942, Battlefiled 2, Battlefield 2142, Battlefiled 1943 have no campaign! But they're my favorites games! I'm a great fan of the saga and this BF3 is the most awesome multiplayer ever. After a week i have more than 40 hours of playtime in multiplayer... never happenedWell Battlefield 3 is one of the best game i ever played. The campaign is short and not really interesting, but Battlefield 1942, Battlefiled 2, Battlefield 2142, Battlefiled 1943 have no campaign! But they're my favorites games! I'm a great fan of the saga and this BF3 is the most awesome multiplayer ever. After a week i have more than 40 hours of playtime in multiplayer... never happened before! I registered metacrtitic only to vote this game. If they fix the little bugs and the battelog problems it would be the best fps ever created!… Expand
  82. darth3pio
    Nov 20, 2011
    7
    Pros
    - Performance scales well with all levels of hardware
    - Detailed environments - Vehicles - Kit unlocks - The campain is somewhat shaky but enjoyable enough to place it in the pro's box. Cons - Vehicle unlocks, I feel they went overboard with this one, requiring you to unlock basic functionality. - Kit unlocks, while fun, again, I feel they went overboard the same issue as with BC2,    Pros
    - Performance scales well with all levels of hardware
    - Detailed environments
    - Vehicles
    - Kit unlocks
    - The campain is somewhat shaky but enjoyable enough to place it in the pro's box.

    Cons
    - Vehicle unlocks, I feel they went overboard with this one, requiring you to unlock basic functionality.
    - Kit unlocks, while fun, again, I feel they went overboard the same issue as with BC2, defibrilators had to be unlocked, leaving you pretty much useless for the first 3 to 5 hours of the game.
    - Map sizes, while Battlefield 3 has been heralded as having some of the biggest maps in the Battlefield franchise, those biggest of maps only seem to utilise about 10% for play area and boundaries.
    - Gameplay/UI features, calling it a true sequel to Battlefield 2 would be considered false, the foundation that Battlefield 2 built on is just not there in Battlefield 3, it comes closer to a Bad Company sequel if anything. The communications rose that has been implemented is rather sloppy, however certain features are not set in stone, and DICE have hinted at certain additions down the track so this particular con does not weigh into my given score.    … Expand
  83. Bondy
    Nov 10, 2011
    7
    I loved this for it's muliplayer and it's the reason why I've given it an 7.5. Basically the single player is utter crap and does some really stupid things that people from COD were doing 8 years ago. Getting pushed out of cover, getting shot while in cover and most annoying not being able to flank and surprise any of the AI pissed me off tons. However it looks good and tries to bringI loved this for it's muliplayer and it's the reason why I've given it an 7.5. Basically the single player is utter crap and does some really stupid things that people from COD were doing 8 years ago. Getting pushed out of cover, getting shot while in cover and most annoying not being able to flank and surprise any of the AI pissed me off tons. However it looks good and tries to bring something new to the table in sound and graphics which I respect. Where this same shines is in the co-op and online play. There's tons of fun in the massive maps with vehicles, planes and choppers and extra class feels completely different and fun. Simply this, if you want a good story driven single player then BF3 is not for you, however if you want to have fun with in multiplayer I cannot recommend this game enough.… Expand
  84. Radi0head
    Nov 10, 2011
    8
    Amazing graphics and gameplay. I love the fact they make Co-op accessible by offering gun unlocks in multiplayer. Would have liked to had microphone contact with random co-op partners though. The single player was excellent and the multiplayer is even better. I didn't put this game down for a long time when I got it and throughout that time, it never seemed to feel stale (like aAmazing graphics and gameplay. I love the fact they make Co-op accessible by offering gun unlocks in multiplayer. Would have liked to had microphone contact with random co-op partners though. The single player was excellent and the multiplayer is even better. I didn't put this game down for a long time when I got it and throughout that time, it never seemed to feel stale (like a certain other series cough*MW3*cough).… Expand
  85. Bcta30
    Nov 11, 2011
    8
    I'm new to the Battlefield series. To me this game would be a 10 if it supported as much players as the game MAG for PS3 or at least as much players on consoles as it does on PC.

    It needs more game modes with smaller maps.

    I'm liking it so far and will buy the "Going Back To Karkand" DLC.
  86. Atmosphere82
    Nov 11, 2011
    8
    Having been a huge fan of battlefield series from the start, though i have only played the major iterations (1942, BF2,2142 BC2) needless to say i was looking forward to this (spent $2k on a new system just to play this game.

    So i had high hopes for this game. At first i have to say i did not like the whole origin system, but the ability to keep on surfing the net till the moment i join    Having been a huge fan of battlefield series from the start, though i have only played the major iterations (1942, BF2,2142 BC2) needless to say i was looking forward to this (spent $2k on a new system just to play this game.

    So i had high hopes for this game. At first i have to say i did not like the whole origin system, but the ability to keep on surfing the net till the moment i join the game is nice. Though i can't say the origin software does the game any favours.

    The game looks incredible no matter what the settings. Now please keep in mind i bought this game purely for multiplayer at which time i have clocked about 20 hours.
    The scale of combat is nothing short of amazing. I enjoy playing mainly the 64 player maps, both with and without vehicles.

    Almost all the maps are thoroughly enjoyable. And with multiple play styles per map with different progression with the rush format. The sound effects of everything in the game is amazingly vivid and when the bullets and rockets go whizzing by you when you huddled in a corner with your vision blurred due to surpression fire, i don't think there is another game quite like it.

    Can't say i have encountered many major bugs that ruined my experience. Occasionally there may be a piece of wall just floating in mid air because the rest of it got blown up. And there are the occasional play models who still look like their alive and standing up but they're actually dead.

    My biggest gripe is i purchased 2x HD6950's for this game and found that no matter what i do (format/different drivers/no software install etc) the game seems to be incompatible with this game and will only allow me to play anywhere between 2 hr -5 mins before it crashes my whole system (usually the 5 mins occurs) i have given these cards to a friend to try out and am currently using a GTX580 and have no issues running it on ultra settings @ 1080.

    What the game contains in multiplayer is solid and works great but as mentioned by a few other reviews , they have skipped some of the best features of the BF series (especially from bf2/2142) such as team commander and more specific orders for squad leaders. That would have to be my biggest disappointment with the actual gameplay.    … Expand
  87. Cstriker01
    Nov 11, 2011
    9
    This is a multiplayer review. After owning the game since launch I have yet to touch the single player. The positive: The multiplayer is fantastic. Never has battlefield put this much love into ambiance in a game. The sound effects alone immerse the player in the events around you. Every bullet whizzes, every explosion rocks your senses. The textures are phenominal even on my modestThis is a multiplayer review. After owning the game since launch I have yet to touch the single player. The positive: The multiplayer is fantastic. Never has battlefield put this much love into ambiance in a game. The sound effects alone immerse the player in the events around you. Every bullet whizzes, every explosion rocks your senses. The textures are phenominal even on my modest system (running core 2 due, and 2 8800 GTs 586 cards in SLI). Lighting is spectacular with glare from the sun adding a realism to the environment. The unlock and leveling system keeps you engaged and you feel like you accomplish something every time you play. Vehicles are fun and relatively balanced with Jets being somewhat out of place at times. Weapons fairly recoil realistically and take more skill, feel like they have weight to them, and sound amazing unlike the point and click use of weapons in MW2 and COD BO where weapons sounded like toy guns. The negative: ORIGIN. I'm on the fence about battlelog. There could have been more variety in unlocks on weapons instead of unlocking the multitude of scopes for each weapon. Some matches can be very one sided which make playing not so fun at times, no one likes being steam rolled. No choice in the squads you join, no character customization, no commander like in Battlefield 2. The destructible environments are lacking and was not delivered to the degree of Bad Company 2.… Expand
  88. InsidePCgaming
    Nov 26, 2011
    10
    The Battlefield 3 wait is finally over. The graphics look stunning. They appear life-like and with destructible environments the result is a great shooter. 64 player online battles are epic. Battles feel like your in an actual war-zone. Tanks, Planes, Helicopters and Jeeps are some of the vehicles available. Running across land while planes and helicopters are bearing down for their nextThe Battlefield 3 wait is finally over. The graphics look stunning. They appear life-like and with destructible environments the result is a great shooter. 64 player online battles are epic. Battles feel like your in an actual war-zone. Tanks, Planes, Helicopters and Jeeps are some of the vehicles available. Running across land while planes and helicopters are bearing down for their next prey, and tanks are on the move as well makes Battlefield 3 so engaging. If that wasn't challenging enough enemy's can find some great hiding places to jump out on you or pick you off with a well placed sniper shot. All the vehicles are available to both teams with a limited amount of each. However if any are blown up a replacement is spawned after a set cool down time.

    Read the full review @ www.insidepcgaming.com    … Expand
  89. Holman
    Nov 19, 2011
    7
    ok im not good at English, so don't mind if i make fail spelling
    Very good graphics, sound effects is very amazing as well. the game play is fun due to the destructible environments around you. and the fact that you'll constantly seeing the jet and chopper flying back and fourth above you is very fun to watch (for a while). but i'm still think the game is broken and the combat is indeed    ok im not good at English, so don't mind if i make fail spelling
    Very good graphics, sound effects is very amazing as well. the game play is fun due to the destructible environments around you. and the fact that you'll constantly seeing the jet and chopper flying back and fourth above you is very fun to watch (for a while). but i'm still think the game is broken and the combat is indeed unrealistic.
    Ground combat : TANK: although dice does realize that frontal armour is stronger than the side(or back). they've fail to accurately use the "Slope" feature however. if the tank on the higher ground get hit in the slope-armour part. it's suppose to BOUNCE off. not damage it. and for Christ sake, how is it that people can survive from getting hit by the 12.7mm(50.cal) machine-gun ? one shot would've been enough to make an inches size hole in people body

    INF:the firefight is very intends because you can constantly die any second. there is also many unlockable that will help you such as flashlight, in which both help you see in the dark and blind people with it. or Laser sight where you can fire more accurately, but with a cost of being spotted more easily. the Gun still feel like a pea shooter however, with little to none recoil and extremly unrealistic accuracy. where you can kill people 500 yards away with pistols (can you hand be that steady?)

    AIR:very fun (especially the dogfight) and the introduction of MANPAD sure make chopper whores life miserable. but still enjoyable however(as long as they have IR flare skill equipped).
    the jet combat is very fun, but with limited map and weaponry the fun was limited as well.

    AA: dice did a lot of change on AA weaponry in this game. the the appearance of MANPAD allow the infantry to engage hostile chopper without much need of air support. and the "Mobile" AA add the tactical approach in both conquest and rush mode. while the anti-air missile does exist in the mobile AA. why is the base AA doesn't have one?. im really getting tired of trying to shoot down a fly size jet. at least give us a flak or something. (lol)

    all and all, dice did a great job at the game. the frostbit 2.0 meant that more thing could be blowup. base camping is gone (xD) and you're now given an option to either get back in action or die when being revived. the game isn't perfect but still, good job dice. ;)    … Expand
  90. dirt-diver187
    Nov 20, 2011
    7
    Another great package from the Battlefield series, very deep story line and excellence execution in multiplayer. The only disappointment (BIG one) is that is only takes windows 7 which is really bad as I have to upgrade my Window XP into Win7 which I do not want to do. The bottom line is "All good except the Seven requirement"
  91. Gar
    Jul 14, 2012
    2
    So I waited nearly 9 months to buy this game, finally I would get to play a Battlefield game that has been balanced with patches. Well, thats what I tought. Reality is this is my worst battlefield expirience ever. First of all, it took me 3 days to actually get the game started. Since Origin is a worthless piece of junk, my account registeration failed 2 times in a row. I made an account,So I waited nearly 9 months to buy this game, finally I would get to play a Battlefield game that has been balanced with patches. Well, thats what I tought. Reality is this is my worst battlefield expirience ever. First of all, it took me 3 days to actually get the game started. Since Origin is a worthless piece of junk, my account registeration failed 2 times in a row. I made an account, no error messages. I couldn't login so I tought they must have sent me a confirmation email of something and waited a day for that. Nothing happened so I made another account. Same thing. I decided to disable my firewall and try again. Magically a new screen appeared after registeration and it worked. How incompetant do you have to be to write a piece of software that doesnt work with a firewall and doesn't give an error message when it fails to connecto to EAs servers? Fine EA, I wont ever use Origin again. Steam FTW.

    Now to the game. You would think that after months of patching the game would be pretty balanced and good. NOPE. Battlefield players always complain if their precious tank/helicopter can actually be destroyed. DICE has once again folded and made jets/helicopters impossible to hit with an RPG. Maybe the balance would be ok IF the pilots were newbies playing with a keyboard and mouse. Guess what DICE. After 9 months only hardcore players are left and pilots are using joysticks and know every trick in the book after playing the game for 100-300 hours. If you are like me and want to play battlefield as infantry, STAY AWAY from this game. To make matters worse, EA/DICE dont run official servers anymore so most servers are fan run servers with rules that make the balance even worse. Rounds that last for hours, faster vehicle spaws, ban if you use and RPG and so on.

    But perhaps the worst offender in this game are the maps. They are so large that you cant do anything without vehicles. There are also so few maps that you cant arrord not liking a map. A map can be used with 3 different names for different modes, but the level is the same. Metro for example is just a camp fest, because of poor design. The game always stops in the same hallway, because there arent proper flanking possibilities. EA did the same as Activision did with COD. Start the series by shipping with tons of maps and only sell a few as DLC. Now both have started shipping the game with less and less maps and ripping you off by selling overprice map packs. I'm not going to buy back to karkand, close quarters or BF premium, because I hate the game. Give me more free maps and I might actually like the game if they are any good. Then I might buy DLC. I wont however support you ripping me off, EA.

    Coming in as newbie is made even more frustrating by the awful unlock system. Not only am I playing an unbalanced game, I'm playing it against players with hundreds of hours of expirience and way better equipment. NO anti-air RPG is really nice when the enemy has air dominance. Need to play for hours to unlock even the most basic equipment. Reflex sight for example is a weapon specific unlock.

    Pros
    - Looks nice

    Cons
    - Origin...
    - Unbalanced (air vehicles are overpowered)
    - Frustrating, because of ridiculously slow unlocks
    - Not nearly enough maps and vanilla version maps are bad (be prepared to pay for back to karkand if you want any content)

    So my advice is, buy all the content you can for Battlefield Bad Company 2 instead of buying this awful sequel. I put in over 100 hours into BC2 and loved every minute of it. BF3 at its best struggles to match BC2 at its worst. Bad Company is the proper refined version of the BF formula. BF3 goes back to a broken BF formula. Pretty graphics don't make up for a broken game.    … Expand
  92. Swizzyiscool
    Nov 24, 2011
    8
    This is a post release review, so I shall not mention the many problems with the PC version or service right off the bat.
    First, the singleplayer. This was a great display of visuals, no matter your graphic settings for your PC. Storyline, wasn't quite what I'd consider great, maybe decent, tops. This was mostly due to you playing an on rail shooter. But the visuals, they are great, but    This is a post release review, so I shall not mention the many problems with the PC version or service right off the bat.
    First, the singleplayer. This was a great display of visuals, no matter your graphic settings for your PC. Storyline, wasn't quite what I'd consider great, maybe decent, tops. This was mostly due to you playing an on rail shooter. But the visuals, they are great, but singleplayer feels like it was only meant to show off the Frostbite 2 engine, which they did very well on, but the storyline obviously suffered due to the focus on that. Overall, it's pretty, but for the same looks, and much more interactive, go online. Second, the Co-Op. The Co-Op was fun, but very short-lived. With only 6 short missions, there wasn't much meat to it. If anything, I wanted to know more about these individual missions, and the complete storyline behind the characters, especially at the end mission. This left me wanting more, and I really do hope there is, because it was fun, though short. The only challenge is really on Hard mode, Normal should be the Easy mode, Hard switched with Normal, and then Hard the ungodly difficult mission mode. It was fun, though, to try and get through all of them without dying. The biggest challenge with that is the glitch[?] where an enemy will knife you like he has the commando perk from CoD. And without warning, either. Third, the multiplayer. This is what you should be buying this game for. If not, you're wasting your money. The multiplayer can feel cheap at times with enemy mortar or vehicles, or simply a bad team. But it's gorgeous to watch and be a part of. To see a complete different scene on every map, on every side, on every game mode, is amazing. They included conquest, conquest large [2 extra objectives, or at least 1 extra from conquest], rush [demolition, plant bombs, you move through the map], and then team deathmatch, along with one squad of four only versions of rush and team deathmatch.
    Overall, I gave this game an eight because of the co-op shortlived, bad singleplayer, and amazing multiplayer. Don't buy if you're playing alone, but online, it is quite something.    … Expand
  93. MegaReviewing
    Feb 8, 2012
    10
    Top notch graphics, beautiful enviroments, excellent and realistic sound effects. And a really superb, fun, action packed and strategy based gameplay with really good single player and co-op modes and just an awesome multiplayer mode with so much freedom of choice and tons of unlockables, make Battlefield 3 one of best first person shooters available in the market right now and makes it aTop notch graphics, beautiful enviroments, excellent and realistic sound effects. And a really superb, fun, action packed and strategy based gameplay with really good single player and co-op modes and just an awesome multiplayer mode with so much freedom of choice and tons of unlockables, make Battlefield 3 one of best first person shooters available in the market right now and makes it a must buy for any fan of the FPS genre… Expand
  94. Zoso
    Jun 15, 2012
    10
    Definitely the best shooter I#ve played s ofar. Multiplayer can get pretty tactical, graphics are stunning (especially at night), weapon physics feel pretty natural, and even the single player story is well written and has a twist or two (coming from someone who is usually more into the Bioware-style RPGs must account for something :-)
    The only problem I see is the huge number of cheaters    Definitely the best shooter I#ve played s ofar. Multiplayer can get pretty tactical, graphics are stunning (especially at night), weapon physics feel pretty natural, and even the single player story is well written and has a twist or two (coming from someone who is usually more into the Bioware-style RPGs must account for something :-)
    The only problem I see is the huge number of cheaters out there. I guess there's only so much that can be done about that...    … Expand
  95. Lechero29
    Apr 6, 2012
    6
    Battlefield 3 is just one of those games that although i am okay with people going nuts about it, I just do not understand why. There are definitely some good things about it, such as the fantastic presentation, great sound effects, and a nice multiplayer to boot, but it also has its flaws. For one, the story is utter nonsense, and it just like a tutorial rather than an actual campaign.Battlefield 3 is just one of those games that although i am okay with people going nuts about it, I just do not understand why. There are definitely some good things about it, such as the fantastic presentation, great sound effects, and a nice multiplayer to boot, but it also has its flaws. For one, the story is utter nonsense, and it just like a tutorial rather than an actual campaign. Also, this is a bit nit-picky, but the console versions offer no split-screen, which was very dissapointing for me. All in all, I do not find the game very appealing, but then again, I am not a fan of shooters anyway.… Expand
  96. deolic
    Apr 26, 2012
    9
    Best FPS. Overall a very good game. Although the single player mode does not stand on the highest level this ulti is really amazing. A large number of weapons and vehicles cause large variations of the game, and all this complemented by a large map. Some may bother smaller maps in enclosed spaces, because this really is not there, but it will be DLC Close Quarters. I heartily recommend allBest FPS. Overall a very good game. Although the single player mode does not stand on the highest level this ulti is really amazing. A large number of weapons and vehicles cause large variations of the game, and all this complemented by a large map. Some may bother smaller maps in enclosed spaces, because this really is not there, but it will be DLC Close Quarters. I heartily recommend all admirers of first-person shooter games because they really worth it.… Expand
  97. Kirjakukka
    May 21, 2012
    9
    Great game.

    Graphics are really nice - you just need a little better PC than average to run it without any problems and with good FPS. The multiplayer is awesome. You just need to really jump into the battlefield, see and especially HEAR what is going on around you. Most of the people playing are not usually up-to-date that what is going on around them. Making the game very annoying for    Great game.

    Graphics are really nice - you just need a little better PC than average to run it without any problems and with good FPS.

    The multiplayer is awesome. You just need to really jump into the battlefield, see and especially HEAR what is going on around you. Most of the people playing are not usually up-to-date that what is going on around them. Making the game very annoying for the rest of the players (or rest of the team).

    Singleplayer was good as well, tho the AI wasn't so good etc., but the graphics and sounds were awesome as well goes the storyline.

    There are still some bugs in the game (like the MASS and bad syncs in 3th and first person when shooting with silencers) and I hope those and everything else of those bugs will be fixed in the patches. So far it has been slow, but they've got stuff done anyhow....    … Expand
  98. ChronoJase
    May 25, 2012
    10
    Singleplayer was alright, but Battlefield never really had singleplayers other than BFBC and 2. The graphics are amazing, realistic destruction and simply awesome. The graphics like the sun glare, which is a neat add on. The multiplayer is the champion here, great maps, guns. This is sort of the game that requires teamwork to win.
  99. NightMareXXX
    May 26, 2012
    10
    A game that requires great skill, hard to master but very catchy and enjoyable to try. The graphics are outstanding as well as the environment sounds, guns SFX's and why not, the acting in the single player was decent too!
    While the single player seemed to be a little of a side feature of the package, I think that Battlefield 3 did the job in the Multiplayer. Battlefield 3 is my game of    A game that requires great skill, hard to master but very catchy and enjoyable to try. The graphics are outstanding as well as the environment sounds, guns SFX's and why not, the acting in the single player was decent too!
    While the single player seemed to be a little of a side feature of the package, I think that Battlefield 3 did the job in the Multiplayer. Battlefield 3 is my game of the year; simply worth every penny.    … Expand
  100. CyberEagle_1x
    Jun 6, 2012
    8
    Battlefield 3 is a great game, with its 64 player match and massive map. You can have hours of fun on multiplayer but it does have some problem. There are 4-6 guns with no recoil and it gets really annoying when you die first but you shot first. The game has these unlock for vehicles and guns which are horrible because if someone has more unlock then you, you will always die. The knife hasBattlefield 3 is a great game, with its 64 player match and massive map. You can have hours of fun on multiplayer but it does have some problem. There are 4-6 guns with no recoil and it gets really annoying when you die first but you shot first. The game has these unlock for vehicles and guns which are horrible because if someone has more unlock then you, you will always die. The knife has it good points (great animation kills) and bad points (to long animation kills) the graphics (I max it out in dx11 at 60 fps), environments are best you will see in a game. the sound effects are great to .The singleplayer I will give a 6.5/10 its a good action story but the characters are not that good and are boring with no back story to them, I miss the Bad Company 2 characters and the humour that game had. This is a serious game, there are some of the plot holes is the game, why is Solomon detonating nukes? He is just one of those old James bond bad guys that want to blow up the world with him on it. But in the end it is a great game. Good game Dice.… Expand
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#8 Best PC Game of 2011
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#6 Most Discussed PC Game of 2011
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#5 Most Shared PC Game of 2011

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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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