Battlefield 3

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7.6

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  1. spongythebk
    Nov 9, 2011
    9
    well this game thats all i can say even with lacking single player the multiplayer boosts this up to amazing 9 for me. if your a shooter fan get this game i found work my butt off to get new unlocks was a very rewarding experience and provided hundreds of hours of gameplay. get this game shooter fans you be more then happy with your buy.
  2. titaniumpen
    Nov 9, 2011
    9
    Best graphics in the genre (perhaps not as good as Crysis 2). Good gameplay. The conquest brings back the feel of BF2. Team deathmatch is fun, though it doesn't belong to BF3. The only thing I hate is battlelog. Good for tracking stats. But using it to launch the game! No!
  3. rocknew16
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Incredilble, this is a best shooter of thi year. the singler player could be more longer, but the multiplayes is the fantasti point of this game!!!!!!
  4. Fuby
    Nov 9, 2011
    8
    I must say BF3 has come through with a very good update from BF2.. The first Campaign game I enjoyed without feeling a repetitive play time although a bit short. Online multiplayer has some choke point maps but overall a very well executed game. My only complaint is installation with Active X plugins and way to many stats that will be exploited and ruined. Graphics are amazing and onlineI must say BF3 has come through with a very good update from BF2.. The first Campaign game I enjoyed without feeling a repetitive play time although a bit short. Online multiplayer has some choke point maps but overall a very well executed game. My only complaint is installation with Active X plugins and way to many stats that will be exploited and ruined. Graphics are amazing and online seems true to pings. The flying machines could be refined a bit for a better feel of flight. Alot of the statics in the game you have seen before but overall, the 2nd best FPS game out there at the moment. Best in class for modern warfare.… Expand
  5. Magikhat
    Nov 9, 2011
    8
    Fun game with some problems.
    Pros: 1. Okay single player. Jet mission puts you as a co-pilot.. fun to see that point of view
    2. Graphics are really good 3. Multiplayer is fun Cons 1. Random Spawn is very annoying when you spawn right next to enemies every minute. 2. Some noobs sit at spawn points and kill you the second you deploy 3. Flashlights too bright 4. Deploy button does not work    Fun game with some problems.
    Pros: 1. Okay single player. Jet mission puts you as a co-pilot.. fun to see that point of view
    2. Graphics are really good
    3. Multiplayer is fun

    Cons
    1. Random Spawn is very annoying when you spawn right next to enemies every minute.
    2. Some noobs sit at spawn points and kill you the second you deploy
    3. Flashlights too bright
    4. Deploy button does not work sometimes in muiltiplayer. You hit the deploy button about 100 times and then it finally goes
    5. Cannot change teams, cannot customize character while you wait for the next round to load
    6. Annoying that every weapon comes with 0 accessories and you have to fight with the crappy weapon for a long time to unlock sights ,etc
    7. Takes forever to unlock a gun that can kill someone quickly
    8. Some maps are too small for team death match
    9. Some of the maps suck

    I think that kills should pay more than 100 points

    EA

    FIX SOME OF THESE PROBLEMS PLEASE.. Make a great game even better
    Cannot wait to play back to karkland.. looks like so much old time fun    … Expand
  6. Abingor
    Nov 9, 2011
    8
    The campaign plot is not so good but the Multiplayer section is definitely awesome. But I think EA can build a training scene for noobs so they know how to use those jet fighters and vehicles instead of wasting those tactical advantages like crap. Frostbite 2 - Huge leap on the graphics effects. EA finally ditched Windows XP/DirectX 9 support, I'd say this is very brave and great act.
  7. CausticTies
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Great game. Addicting multiplayer and co-op. Graphics are shiny and nice, gameplay rich in traditional BF values. Think I'm lying? check out my stats: http://bf3stats.com/stats_pc/causticties Will be playing for a long long time.
  8. clubber91
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Just a slap in my face when I launch the beta the first time, this game is .... they're is no word to express my feeling. You make us wait but you do it well, this game is a MUST HAVE !!!!!!!!!!
  9. LostGemini85
    Nov 9, 2011
    9
    I am reviewing this game based on multiplayer only as that is the only part of the game I have played. Which is to be honest the only part I really care about considering that il put in easily 500+ hours into. This game overall is amazing, there are certain things that are not perfect. Alot of the maps do have alot of choke points but they themselves are useful to grind weapons that I doI am reviewing this game based on multiplayer only as that is the only part of the game I have played. Which is to be honest the only part I really care about considering that il put in easily 500+ hours into. This game overall is amazing, there are certain things that are not perfect. Alot of the maps do have alot of choke points but they themselves are useful to grind weapons that I do not like using. The graphics are THE best I have ever seen for this genre bar non. The unlock system is great, not perfect but certainly the best out there. I think they could of removed a few for some classes and added ones more suited for it (AKS-74U with 8x rifle scope).… Expand
  10. redletterday94
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    i honestly dont know what some of the critics are saying about the single player campaign, but i find it to be pretty amazing. it reminds me a lot of the game "BLACK", but that's not the point. the point is that the campaign is not as bad as they say. the multiplayer is absolutely amazing, especially with the jets on some levels. of course it's a little difficult to get weapons for iti honestly dont know what some of the critics are saying about the single player campaign, but i find it to be pretty amazing. it reminds me a lot of the game "BLACK", but that's not the point. the point is that the campaign is not as bad as they say. the multiplayer is absolutely amazing, especially with the jets on some levels. of course it's a little difficult to get weapons for it because you only start out with machine guns, but it's still pretty cool to fly a jet. this game is definitely among my favorite games of the year.… Expand
  11. RapidFireReaper
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Man this game blew me away from the start. One of if not the best nultiplayer experiance iv had on PC yet. Everything i wanted in a game and more. THANK YOU DICE!
  12. shadowchaos
    Nov 9, 2011
    9
    Love this game, the stunning graphics and realism never fail to amaze me. Loved BC2, and going to enjoy playing this game more as well. Even if I have to use **** origin...
  13. Kaehl0311
    Nov 9, 2011
    9
    The improved engine this game runs on is amazing. If your PC can handle it, this game is beautiful. I don't think there's anything else out with graphics as good as this. The multiplayer is spectacular (and I'm not huge on multiplayer). The only reason I'm giving this a 9 instead of a 10 is because the campaign was slightly disappointing, but still fun for a playthrough or two.
  14. Bootscv
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    If your rig can handle it, it is the best damn piece of eye candy known to gamerkind. The technology behind this game is amazing; every bullet fired has significant weight behind it thanks to amazing sound and recoil physics. Killing an enemy with gunfire is challenging and rewarding because of its difficulty and realism. The vehicles are excellent, and team based play is top notch.If your rig can handle it, it is the best damn piece of eye candy known to gamerkind. The technology behind this game is amazing; every bullet fired has significant weight behind it thanks to amazing sound and recoil physics. Killing an enemy with gunfire is challenging and rewarding because of its difficulty and realism. The vehicles are excellent, and team based play is top notch. Persistent unlocks make me want to grind skills like an RPG game...or rather, to just grind the RPG. What can I say? it's battlefield.… Expand
  15. Jmack90
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Better than MW3.... Hell yes it is! Even though I must admit i'm a fan of the Battlefield series and that i'm bored of Call of duty's multiplayer. This game is still as fresh as ever and even though the campaign fails to deliver anything new, It's multiplayer should be enough to keep you coming back for more.
  16. Dramatika
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Excellent multiplayer and decent single player campaign, awesome graphics and the most realistic sound of any shooter to date. This is a great game that has awesome lasting appeal.
  17. m8ey
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    SP was Ok but short - a good lead in to how to use weapons etc. Multiplay is awesome and fast paced - takes a while to stop getting whcked so fast but then a whole heap of fun - highly recommended!!
  18. BiggieJohn
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    it's another battlefield, although they did compress some things to make it more similiar to cod which i hate, but it still has the vehicle mayhem i love.

    they did lie about frostbite 2.0 though, they promise full scale destruction and gave us less than bc2.
  19. Swolern
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Absolutely gorgeous! I built my first PC ever just for this game! Now my outdated consoles are just collecting dust. Thank you Dice you really changed the mind of a strictly console COD fanboy.
  20. Yorrrrrr
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Oh my God, amazing multiplayer!. Fun, deep, rewarding. Graphics and effects are very nice, sound is beyond anything I've heard in a PC game, playability is the best ever in a Battlefield game. Campaign is good, not groundbreaking but sufficient as an add-on for a flagship multiplayer game. And the game will only get better with future DLC. Online FPSs aren't actually better than this!
  21. Cruiseshipfan
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    One of the best game I have played. Sure it has bug but that because its a brand new engine. It just feel like a perfect game that is really enjoyable.
  22. dylanland234
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Campaign was so so, but this ludicrously deep multiplayer had me tied by the noose. The realim, and smoothness running even on low settings, Battlelog is awesome. I love being able to have that much detail in a profile.
  23. coolcow6
    Nov 9, 2011
    8
    Battlefield 3 is a great game i think, but like every other game, it has its downfalls. The campaign is alright. it's pretty cliche but it's definately the best in the battlefield franchise. the co-op is short, and kind of repetitive and doesn't give you the feeling of being a soldier in a war, but rather a supersoldier just because its you and 1 partner doing all the killing. TheBattlefield 3 is a great game i think, but like every other game, it has its downfalls. The campaign is alright. it's pretty cliche but it's definately the best in the battlefield franchise. the co-op is short, and kind of repetitive and doesn't give you the feeling of being a soldier in a war, but rather a supersoldier just because its you and 1 partner doing all the killing. The multiplayer of course is the highlight. more customization than any other battlefield game, with some pretty cool stuff. The only bad parts with the multiplayer is the tactical flashlight, spawn system, and expecting gamers to play as a team. the tactical flashlight doesn't just blind your opponent/team mate, it makes it so that you can't see ANYTHING on your screen whatsoever. the laser sight is fine, it doesn't really give me a problem. I have found myself either spawning right in front of an enemy, or in one case i had, behind 3 enemies trying to flank a flag. Also, it's great that you need to use team work to win, it definately adds a great feel of camaraderie to the game, but DICE expected EVERYONE to play as a team. just today i spawned at my deployment on firestorm. I saw someone climb into the attack helicopter so i ran to be his gunner, he took off with his gunner seat still empty. i then turned to our transport helicopter...same thing. the guy jumped in and took off, even with me shooting the helicopter to get him to stay.

    So yes, it does have some problems but i think the pros far outweigh the cons in this game.    … Expand
  24. zakhar
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Battlefield 3 is the best tactical shooter available for PC, hands down. In addition to the fluid and very entertaining team-based multiplayer of the whole Battlefield series, Battlefield 3 offers the new Frostbite 2 engine with awesome graphics and visual effects, improved network code and astonishing sounds, new huge maps with new vehicle types, new realistic weapons and the newBattlefield 3 is the best tactical shooter available for PC, hands down. In addition to the fluid and very entertaining team-based multiplayer of the whole Battlefield series, Battlefield 3 offers the new Frostbite 2 engine with awesome graphics and visual effects, improved network code and astonishing sounds, new huge maps with new vehicle types, new realistic weapons and the new Battlelog with a social aspect to it.… Expand
  25. BeatIt
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Much better experience than consoles. The buggy Origin authentication requiring a patch called Punk Buster was a big turn off. Faster frame rates, higher textures, and an overall true battlefield experience with 32 vs 32 players makes this game a real winner in my book. The flash light use is unrealistic.
  26. mNoob70
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    I have a hard time being good at BF3, but that is my lack of skills. I don't give up easy, and together with the reward system I find it fun to keep playing improvingmy gameplay. I believe you will be disappointed playing BF3 if you want fast kills. My first game in Caspian Border I walked for ages and got shot by a sniper, very frustrating. But I'm doing much better now after 10 hoursI have a hard time being good at BF3, but that is my lack of skills. I don't give up easy, and together with the reward system I find it fun to keep playing improvingmy gameplay. I believe you will be disappointed playing BF3 if you want fast kills. My first game in Caspian Border I walked for ages and got shot by a sniper, very frustrating. But I'm doing much better now after 10 hours more playing,

    On my hardware the game runs smooth, graphics are very good as well as sound. Occasionally the game crashes during startup, that sucks. Single player is okay, but not the reason why I bought the game. Overall very good game for me, and my style of playing,    … Expand
  27. Robert_Trolling
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Fantastic game. Addictive Multi player. There are a few bugs but there is a patch on the way. Worth buying on PC for the awesome 64 player battles and an awesome single player. Best game of 2011
  28. NotKrankor
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Tout d'abord, je précise que je ne note ici QUE la partie multijoueur. Sachez, gentlemen, qu'un Battlefield est un jeu MULTIJOUEUR. Voilà. Point. On n'achète pas un Battlefield pour son solo. Si on veut du solo on achète le dernier Modern Nulfare et on reste dans son coin à faire des pâtés avec sonTout d'abord, je précise que je ne note ici QUE la partie multijoueur. Sachez, gentlemen, qu'un Battlefield est un jeu MULTIJOUEUR. Voilà. Point. On n'achète pas un Battlefield pour son solo. Si on veut du solo on achète le dernier Modern Nulfare et on reste dans son coin à faire des pâtés avec son petit seau en laissant les grands jouer entre eux.

    Fermons cette parenthèse.
    Battlefield 3, suite logique du 2 (les Bad Company étant des genres de spin-off plus ou moins officiels), est BANDANT. BANDANT. BAN-DANT. C'est sans aucun doute le meilleur de la série, et j'irais même jusqu'à balancer "le meilleur jeu multi depuis des années". Tous les mécanismes de la série Battlefield ont été revisités et améliorés. Tout est comme avant mais en mieux.

    La maniabilité est incroyable : les commandes sont simples et pourtant diablement poussées. Le système de progression incite à passer vos journées sur le jeu, à tel point que ça en devient indécent. L'ambiance est réaliste. Tout est dans le détail. Les graphismes (splendides !) envoient du pâté à la vitesse du son, et le son justement est tout bonnement hallucinant. Les balles sifflent, claquent, cratapètent, tactactactac, papapapapan, les roquettes sifflent à vos oreilles, les obus explosent, boum badaboumn les éclats impactent les murs, les maisons s'effondrent, les jeeps font vroum, les tanks tankent, les avions volent et font FIIIIIIOUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU, à    … Expand
  29. RazgrizG
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Great multiplayer, but flops on single player. The story line feels like run out of a mill, leave nothing to be excited about. ON the multiplayer, it put players to work together to achieve a goal, unlike most of the FPS games where you can just run and gun.
  30. mattabaster
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Battlefield returns with a stong mulitplayer and a surprisingly fun but unoriginal campaign.
    SINGLE PLAYER:
    The campaign is the first step by DICE to tell a serious campaign, ignoring the comical adventures from Bad Company it goes for the dark and gritty tones which is helped from the new Frostbite engine which gives some of the best graphics I have ever seen. The campaign takes from    Battlefield returns with a stong mulitplayer and a surprisingly fun but unoriginal campaign.
    SINGLE PLAYER:
    The campaign is the first step by DICE to tell a serious campaign, ignoring the comical adventures from Bad Company it goes for the dark and gritty tones which is helped from the new Frostbite engine which gives some of the best graphics I have ever seen. The campaign takes from Black Ops the CIA interrogating a soldier and the nuclear threat from Modern Warfare and comes out, unoriginal but very fun while it lasts. I had a few moments where I verbally out loud said "Oh **** when a scripted event happened, one moment involves a Russian Jet Fighter taking strafing runs at your squad as you run from cover to cover trying to predict its path. This excitement I got out of the game is helped from the incredible sound which, with a surround sound system engulfs you in the action. The game has many quick time events, which only involve very few keys which seem to be so easy your just pressing the key to make the game know your its **** You drive very few vehicles in this single player which is disappointing since there are no tutorials on how to fly choppers and jets, leaving most people to jump into the multiplayer only to crash into the ground immediately. Id give the campaign a 7, due to some exciting set pieces that really got me involved.


    MULTIPLAYER:
    Battlefield is a multiplayer game, and this is wear it really gets going. Multiplayer matches are large, frantic and fun. There are no campers hiding by objectives due to the balance of spotting, destructible environments and Vehicles leveling out the battlefield and keeping things even allowing snipers who sit on the hills surrounding some maps to have to keep mobile not to get caught. This doesn't mean it comes with out frustration, when you make a class, you have the option of attaching sights and other things to your weapon, only for it to be erased when you change teams and also, a poor map and intrusive chat log clog the screen, but these are nagging issues easily tackled with a update or two. I found the battles epic, sounding amazing (with myself ducking when a rocket came whizzing past my players head) and looking amazing too. The maps are great with a good variation to the large deserts of Operation Firestorm to the Basejumping of one map. Yes, base jumping in multiplayer. I will give the multiplayer a 9 with me having the most fun I have ever had in a shooter online.    … Expand
  31. cygwin
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Awesome sp, some bugs and issues are still plaguing some ppl but they should get fixed overtime. If you played open beta and liked it, you will love final release.
  32. Vedranius
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    What to say... Best FPS of the year! Best MP of the year too! But, still... There are little tweaks in the game that needs to be update, and yeah DICE already said they are working on it! Battlelog thing maybe isn't that good, and crashes the game, and have some bugs, but as I said EA, DICE and Origin are already working on a new patch!
    SP maybe isn't that good, but MP just pwns!
    From    What to say... Best FPS of the year! Best MP of the year too! But, still... There are little tweaks in the game that needs to be update, and yeah DICE already said they are working on it! Battlelog thing maybe isn't that good, and crashes the game, and have some bugs, but as I said EA, DICE and Origin are already working on a new patch!
    SP maybe isn't that good, but MP just pwns!
    From flying jets, helicopters, tanks, jeeps, to brutal strategy fighting, thinking, captioning points, rushing, unlocking all the stuff you can, just amazingly brings you back into game for more and more and more!
    Also, upcoming DLC - Back To Karkand, will show us what really Battlefield is!
    Big maps, enchanced destructions, new weapons, vehicles, just in the style of DICE!
    Also, on DRMB's podcast, someone mentioned that would be nice if DICE make an BF3 - WW2, so to see a World War in the Frostbite 2 look, and maybe, who knows we see the expansion for it!
    From now on, as DICE said, Frostbite 2, and BF3 which uses it's engine, which is so big and powerful, we can expect just everything!
    Maybe there aren't mods from third party devs, but who knows, when people get better PCs, and DICE realize that it's time to give developers a mod making availability, this game will pwn even more!

    So, I'll talk more about MP style and feeling:

    CONQUEST MODE: PTFO, PTFO and PTFO! Help your team, help your squad, learn new routes, stick with squad/team, or go with your squad to capture the point, but be prepared for EVERYTHING!
    Use vehicles! Destroy vehicles!
    Try every weapon, unlock all of the weapon upgrades of weapon you really like! ;)
    Play the class that suits best for you, and you really like it!
    If you are unlocking, and getting used to the class, CONQUEST is maybe a good choice, cuz everything is in CONQUEST, from RUSH, TDM to learning strategy and how to work as a player of that class!
    If you are n00b at some class, stick with the team/squad, and assist them!
    If you are medic, REVIVE them, no matter what! Yeah yeah, somebody will say DRMB, but, you got points for every revive, but still, be sure not to revive dead soldier, and to be dead again

    RUSH:
    Fast, brutal fight!
    FFS! if not PTFO, you lost
    Don't go for your damn K/D, K/D doesn't matter at all! Only if you are defending!
    PTFO, if your's M-COM is armed, DISARM it! :)

    Using of weapons and attachments in RUSH:
    maybe some of you already know that tac-light is kinda OP in BF3 (getting nerf in upcoming patch), so in some situations is very good, but be sure to not show your position to the enemy with it... Same with the laser attachment!
    Use supressor! :)
    Use IRNV! This attachment is just like AIMBOT from DICE :D M416/SCAR-H/M249 or any other accuracy good weapon + IRNV + SUPRESSOR + AMMO = pWNS!

    TDM:
    For someone yei, for someone nei...
    But, if you like 1 on 1 fight, or 1 vs 32, or 32 vs 32, or just aggressive, adrenaline fight, with many spawn camps, spawning behind you, or spawning in front of your enemy, and such, go for it! :D
    Must say, it's fun to play, it's OK for weapon unlocking, and to test all weapon, gadget, attachment combinations! Try it out!

    Conclusion:

    PROs:
    - awesome graphics and audio, which is almost as real as you are there (must have 5.1, 7.1 set!), sound of bullets (every bullet sounds different, depending on weapon, gadget, supressor...), explosions, walking, running, flying jets, just EVERYTHING!
    - ranks, and all is about unlocks, which will just say to you COME BACK, I need to unlock more, what's coming next, oh, must play it!
    - TEAMPLAY! - yeah, this game (compairing to CoD) is really teamplay/squad oriented, if you don't play as a team, or you don't take objectives with your whole team, you just LOST! So, help your TEAM! ;)
    - Prone! Added again, from BF2, very startegically, and maybe someone will say it's a camping thing, but it isn't, when someone see's you, you are dead, no matter what... But still, prone is awesome for taking objectives, for hiding, also be sure to check prone enemy with some bullets to see is it dead, or prone :D
    - Vehicles, jet flying is so amazing, and so realistic, that everyone want to fly jets! Unlocking stuff for jets adds the another lvl to this game, which will set you for hours and hours in the **** trying to destroy enemy jets, helicopters, tanks and such!
    - Classes! Different from BFBC2, but, very nicely done!
    - Bullet drop!
    - Health regen.
    - Hardcore mode
    - You must buy this game! ;)

    CONs:
    - Battlelog bugs, but still, guys from DICE are working on it every single day! - Some ingame things, like spawns, tac-light, OP weapons, but that's still being updated - For new players, it'll be hard to start, and for CoD player (they'll just die) xD j/k - and maybe a PC optimization, but still, this game needs some of PC juice, and that's normal! Cya on BattleField! ;)    … Expand
  33. skaterhavoc
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    I love this game it is not stupid simple like halo it it requires actual skill and team work unlike CoD and if they work this one like the rest oit their games it will have a long life with lot of DLC that will actually be worth paying for unlike the crap that comes out DLC wise for CoD
  34. bopeSpartacus
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Very good game, if you want to play a war game, buy BF3. For me is the best war game. Very nice graphics and destruction of buildings is very real. I play only in multiplayer and is nice.
  35. pepodmc
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    this game has great, great graphics, it´s a fun game, a good campaing , and there are a lot of things like animations and stages that are really , really good.....
  36. ManOfLittleWord
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    This IS the pinnacle of multiplayer gaming experience. Combining destructible environments, gigantic scaled maps, stunning graphical effects, vehicle warfare and a PERFECT blend of balancing the different classes to form a gaming environment that actually requires teamwork, this game is absolutely a masterpiece.
  37. FireKnight31
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Since the days on BF2 I've been waiting to see that big number 3 at the end of the classic Battlefield font when looking at a store for new games to play. I was so happy to see the first teaser I nearly exploded with joy and as time moved on I only got more excited with each new trailer showing off the lovely Frostbite 2 engine this game would be made on. It all looked so promising, butSince the days on BF2 I've been waiting to see that big number 3 at the end of the classic Battlefield font when looking at a store for new games to play. I was so happy to see the first teaser I nearly exploded with joy and as time moved on I only got more excited with each new trailer showing off the lovely Frostbite 2 engine this game would be made on. It all looked so promising, but soon my "fanboyism" was put aside to look at this logically.

    Having gone through DICE game launches before I knew it was bond to go bad cause a game like this, with a brand new engine, is bond to have a few bugs. Well with the launch of the Beta i got a some taste of the game. I was happy to a point when the game actually managed to damage my CPU. Needless to say I was shocked, but it was easily looked over as I was already looking into replacements before the beta.

    The Beta Game itself was broken, bugged, and for the most part a Beta. The main idea of it was to stress test the servers that would be used on PC. This I understood well and looked over many issues while still pointing them out so they would get sorted before release.

    Release Day. My Computer ready with shiny new parts, an upgrade to the OS, and the game installed. So far not bad. Origin annoyed me a little, but I wanted to get to the game so I looked past it for the time being. I clicked on the exe and....Firefox opened to BattleLog. OK not a total surprise I pretty much expected it to do that after playing the Beta. I set up my profile, find a few old friends, join my platoon, and then straight to the server browser. Sadly however that was also still on BattleLog. This is getting annoying. I was hoping for an in-game browser, but oh well.

    After getting in game I notice right away the difference between Retail and Beta. The game is beautiful! Even on the lowest possible setting. Gameplay was smooth, the weapons looked awesome, and acted like I'd expect them to. The map Caspian Border is such an awesome place and looks to have that classic Battlefield feel......to a point.

    Like most maps in this game I've played on(all of them) it's flag points for Conquest(which for most BF2 vets is the go-to game mode) are WAY to close to each other. Getting to each one is nothing more then a hope, skip, and really that's it. No jump. Although I loved the map I was kind of sadden to see this. I was hoping for a classic BF feel in the maps. If I needed to get from point to point in BF2 I needed a Jeep, Tank, or Chopper to get me there as fast as possible. In BF3 I can sprite there just fine, no need to waste the chopper on transport I'm fine on foot.

    After a few matches I went back to BattleLog to see how the state tracking is. So far it hasn't given me a single problem. I love that I don't have to go search for a random 3rd party site to see my states out-of-game. BattleLog itself isn't a bad idea. I like having the forums, stats, friends list, and the Battle Feed which shows off how good my friends are.

    I however don't like that I'm forced to launch the game through BattleLog. I'm not happy with this being the "Future of Gaming" when an In-game menu is something all games should have. Gimmicks like this are what makes or breaks the game for some people. It also doesn't help that we also need Origin to play even when it doesn't nothing for the game. Origin and BattleLog don't even work together. Its a waste of space on my computer and just flat out annoying.

    ON top of these things the game itself is still bugged in a few ways. Not all issues from the Beta were completely fixed or removed. The in-game Chat Box is too big, The Tactical Flash Light is as bright or brighter then the sun, and I still can check my ping while in-game which for an OCD ping checker like me is very VERY annoying.

    In closing I'd like to say that despite the problems, and annoyances. The game is fun. I can't say if it's a complete Battlefield game or not, but I can say I will most likely be enjoying this game for a long time. Sooner or later a Patch or two will hit and like with all other Battlefield before. Problems will be fixed. I trust DICE that much at least.    … Expand
  38. user
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    The most beautiful game on the planet, it has very realistic engine and its a real warfare not like mw3, look at the graphics man its awesome, you can drive you can shoot you do what you want in this game, ea invest a lot of money in this game so that is the reason i support this game, activision mw3 uses old engine and old games sold for a price of new
  39. bjaronik
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    I just crashed a jet into a sniper who was spawn sniping.....................................................do I need to say more? Buy Battlefield 3!
  40. Leemz
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    This is without a doubt the FPS of the year and sets the standard for the next fps games to come. The multiplayer is such a joy and has the "addiction" factor. For someone who played a LOT of Bad Company 2 I was afraid it would the same but I was happily surprised that it wasn't. The game play feels like a hybrid between BC2 and BF2, just perfect. I would give this game a 10/10, but theThis is without a doubt the FPS of the year and sets the standard for the next fps games to come. The multiplayer is such a joy and has the "addiction" factor. For someone who played a LOT of Bad Company 2 I was afraid it would the same but I was happily surprised that it wasn't. The game play feels like a hybrid between BC2 and BF2, just perfect. I would give this game a 10/10, but the browser interface needs a little bit of work. I'm not even going to go into the Single player experience as NO ONE cares about that.… Expand
  41. Kurze
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Think of the single player as a tutorial system and this game makes a lot more sense. Fundamentally Battlefield is always about the multiplayer, and this has a fantastic multiplayer system. Most of the criticism has to focus on the awful Origin, but blaming that on Battlefield would be like blaming Left 4 Dead on any issues Steam had.
  42. Octagon
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Great game. Single player is garbage, it's linear and on rails. DICE should of put all resources into multiplayer. Anyway, multiplayer is amazing, great mix of maps, although some maps aren't good, amazing sounds, awesome graphics, many approaches to playing the game.
  43. raed1996
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    DICE has just made one of the best online military shot em ups out. And, thanks to the revolutionary Frostbite 2 game engine, it is the prettiest way to do battle - as long as you play it on a PC rather than a console
  44. Zmaster
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Multilayer is amazing, the game has no bugs, runs perfectly and looks amazing. This game is the best game ever made and will be forever. You never get bored with the amount of ways to play on each map. This game deserves a 10000/10. If you don't have this game then you are a massive noob.
  45. evilneil
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    BF3 is epic in every way, it combines what made BF2 the best PC game of all time and adds on that, with tons of new stuff, awesome maps, amazing graphics and sound, and that BF game play that we all love and bringing back 64 players the way it was meant to be played.. BF3 is the only military FPS you should drop a dollah on...
  46. iceburn91
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    THE BEST GAME EVER MADE!!!!!!!!!!!! SUPER SP AND MP SUPER ACTION!!! YOU REALLY FILL WAR!!!!

    MAC7421 FCK YE! 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    THE BEST GAME EVER MADE!!!!!!!!!!!! SUPER SP AND MP SUPER ACTION!!! YOU REALLY FILL WAR!!!!

    MAC7421 FCK YE!
    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 a must buy for any fan of the FPS genre.    … Expand
  47. Friar
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    This game has been worth the wait. I love the new Frostbite 2 engine. It is simply stunning. Amazing visuals and the destruction is AWESOME. Single player is fun, but does provide a challenge. Unfortunately its a shooter on rails, not free roaming, but who buys a Battlefield for SP anyways. Multi players is insane. Great squad based gameplay, well designed maps, overall its fun andThis game has been worth the wait. I love the new Frostbite 2 engine. It is simply stunning. Amazing visuals and the destruction is AWESOME. Single player is fun, but does provide a challenge. Unfortunately its a shooter on rails, not free roaming, but who buys a Battlefield for SP anyways. Multi players is insane. Great squad based gameplay, well designed maps, overall its fun and simply entertaining. Co-op is interesting. I had more fun in this than the single player. I was expecting just being able to go through the SP with a buddy, but Co-Op is it s own mini-series. Very interesting concept. However, it seemed under developed, almost as an afterthought (or an extra game mode to stick on the box). I hope this will be expanded later on with DLC or expansions. This game is definitely going to be around for years, like BF2. I debated dockeding a point because of the terribly low ceilings for the jets in some maps. I have a feeling this has something to do with being able to support the consoles, and I hope it gets patched out of the pc version - so if your a flyer, you've been warned. And there is no default ingame voice for squads. You have to set up a party in Origins to use voice, if your not in a squad with clannies utilizing TS/Vent. I would definitely recommend buying this game.… Expand
  48. ETisME
    Nov 10, 2011
    8
    The single player really what is pulling the score from a 9. The multiplayer is as expected, AMAZING. From the top notch lighting effect, combined with the awesome sound effect, even for a non-fps fan like me, it is a real treat. Rarely any games have impressed me so much that can get me interested in game type that I don't relaly play much.
  49. Bastion
    Nov 10, 2011
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I will start off with the single player and move onto the multi player.
    The story is very standard. The main bad guys are quite generic and the locations are, for the most part, uninspired. The gun play is quite good, you need to use some tactics if you are to survive and there are a few scripted sequences which liven things up a little. I have a few problems with the mission design because some missions seemed like they were ripped right out of other games. The most obvious of these "borrowed" missions, as I will call them, is one called 'Night Shift'. In said mission, you start off as a marksman who must first make his way through a city, following orders from a senior so that you don't get caught by enemy patrols, to a vantage point which you provide covering fire from. This mission, to me at least, felt just like I was playing the mission "All Ghillied Up" from Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare. The similarity only got stronger towards the end of the mission, where you back yourself into a corner, lay claymore mines all around yourself and then have to protect a wounded ally from enemy fire. After a certain amount of time, you then have to run out, through enemy fire, to your extraction helicopter which is waiting outside. This is almost an exact replica of the mission which directly succeeds "All Ghillied Up", which is called "One Shot, One Kill". However, Night Shift is a very good level and I had a lot of fun playing it, so this likeliness serves more as an annoyance to me than a game stopper. I think where the single player shined for me was the protagonists that you play throughout the game. There are I think four in total, two of which only appear for a single mission each. These protagonists have very cleverly designed and incredibly immersive vehicle missions. One a mission where you are in a Jet Aircraft and one a where you take the machine gun and main gun in an M1A2 Abrams Main Battle Tank. These missions are defiantly the most memorable and, in my opinion, the most fun. The other two protagonists are an American and a Russian, I will not go into their missions specifically, but I will say that the use of the Russian protagonist to make, what I thought was, a subtle and incredibly relevant comment on the readiness of American security services to blame the Russians for a travesty that they did not commit. I enjoyed the Russian protagonist's missions immensely, not just for this reason, but also because they had the most variety and most interesting locations.

    The campaign is good, not great, so how does the multi player, arguably the pillar of the Battlefield franchise, stand up to the test?

    Disappointingly. It is not bad by any stretch of the imagination, I have poured hours into this multi player, including the beta, and I intend to continue doing so. Now I have not played Battlefield 2 so I make a massive assumption in saying that Battlefield 3 multi player feels more like the most recent Medal of Honour than it does a proper Battlefield game. Now I love both Battlefield Bad Company 2 and Medal of Honour, so either way, I enjoy the multi player. I was, however, hoping for more intense, explosion ridden, cover debris covered, team focused multi player. This, unfortunately, is not the case. There are hardly any opportunities to show off Frostbite 2's lovely destruction physics and the game seems more focused on run-and-gun game play. This is a shame as I was hoping for an experience more like that of Bad Company 2. Now that I have had my little rant, I can tell you that the multi player for Battlefield 3 is outstanding. The intensity is still there, something I feel Medal of Honour lacked, the team play, while not as focused as before, is still there and still rewarding you for helping your team by providing them with ammo or health, reviving them or providing a forward spawn point for them etcetera.

    In conclusion, I love this game, I think it was well worth my time and money and I can almost guarantee it will be worth yours as well. I do not think the games flaws, of which, admittedly, there are many, get in the way of the fun at all. I give the game a hearty eight and eagerly await DICE's next instalment.    … Expand
  50. AmigaFan
    Nov 10, 2011
    8
    Beautiful update to the BF series, but there are problems to be fixed.
    Some of the inital maps are excellent, but many feel too bottlenecked, and closed in. The addition of a few extra expansive maps such as Harvest Day and Heavy Metal would be appreciated.
    Weapon selection is excellent, and it's nice to see EA make sniping more challenging again. Once glitches are fixed and new maps come    Beautiful update to the BF series, but there are problems to be fixed.
    Some of the inital maps are excellent, but many feel too bottlenecked, and closed in. The addition of a few extra expansive maps such as Harvest Day and Heavy Metal would be appreciated.
    Weapon selection is excellent, and it's nice to see EA make sniping more challenging again.
    Once glitches are fixed and new maps come out on DLC, this is a definite keeper    … Expand
  51. lfcrgr8
    Nov 10, 2011
    8
    Very good game, however it's currently riddled with bugs, and the initial activation on launch day was a nightmare. Hopefully the bugs are sorted in a patch soon, but other than that the game is very good.
  52. ExpFist
    Oct 27, 2012
    9
    It has its flaws. I don't like EAs ethics, DLCs, and the single player is pretty bad, but ultimately I have over 200 hours of playtime and I keep going back to the game. It's fun to play, fairly well balanced, and it is updated far more than any other battlefield was. You're missing out if you're not giving it a try, especially when you can get it now for a fairly cheap price.
  53. KitchenKonvoy
    Nov 13, 2011
    8
    The game promotes team play, something a similar game seems to stear away from. The single player is really with I'm only giving it an 8, it's there but it short and sweet. The multiplayer is really what this game was made for, and unfortunetly it's noticeable in the single player campaign. The MP has unlocks and "kits" that help you keep playing with goals and customization
  54. FreeAgents
    Nov 16, 2012
    9
    The game, both single player and multiplayer, is a joy to play. Compared to COD, the multiplayer has a high learning curve but once you start to feel the game, you'll never look back. The premium edition at $40 is an incredible value, with plenty of stunning maps from the included DLC offering something for everyone. I find the vehicule-centric maps are the best, but close quarters mapsThe game, both single player and multiplayer, is a joy to play. Compared to COD, the multiplayer has a high learning curve but once you start to feel the game, you'll never look back. The premium edition at $40 is an incredible value, with plenty of stunning maps from the included DLC offering something for everyone. I find the vehicule-centric maps are the best, but close quarters maps can also be fun from time to time. The only negatives are Origin, which I just ignore, and the lack of proper in-game VOIP, which is not the end of the world if you use teamspeak or whatever.… Expand
  55. Lennon
    Apr 11, 2012
    8
    Love it, put nearly 200 hours into this game now, its not perfect, and I really wish DICE had put commander mode in again, but its still a great fun game to play with friends.
  56. cdietz1024
    Nov 12, 2011
    9
    First off I want to state I didn't buy this game for the single player and from what I read you shouldn't. However, multiplayer is far from lackluster. Amazing graphics and sounds. A game that stresses team work and strategy rather than the same old CoD run and gunning it has turned into with MW3. This game puts you in a real battlefield and you leave wanting more.
  57. Yogurteg
    Nov 12, 2011
    9
    Awesome graphic ans sound! Beautifull landscape, large game arena, great effects shows that the developers have done a great job! But there are some bugs which I think will fix soon
  58. StriderX
    Nov 12, 2011
    9
    Best graphics, lot weapons and geadgets. 64 player on PC , BIG maps .....An outstanding teamwork based with tanks, jeeps, jets and helicopters. Single player campaign is great with stunning visuals and intense action in the air land and tank. A definite buy in my books.
  59. Renegade
    Nov 13, 2011
    9
    Fantastic multiplayer, exciting though rather short and anticlimactic singleplayer, and fantastic graphics and sound. Yes, there were plenty of game-breaking bugs upon release, but those have since been patched, and now Battlelog works great and keeps track of many interesting stats. Multiplayer has lots to unlock, big, beautiful maps, fantastic hit detection, and glorious vehicularFantastic multiplayer, exciting though rather short and anticlimactic singleplayer, and fantastic graphics and sound. Yes, there were plenty of game-breaking bugs upon release, but those have since been patched, and now Battlelog works great and keeps track of many interesting stats. Multiplayer has lots to unlock, big, beautiful maps, fantastic hit detection, and glorious vehicular battles. Although I'd have much preferred this on Steam, I've had no problems with Origin, honestly. I barely even notice it anymore. The only issue I have is that 64-player battles are incredibly short, chaotic and will sometimes give noticeable network lag.… Expand
  60. Pabu
    Nov 13, 2011
    10
    Insanely better than Call of Duty 3. The requirement of aim alone makes it a mile ahead of the competition. Full marks. Really excellent graphics, well optimised for PC.
  61. CraigNinten
    Nov 13, 2011
    9
    If you buying this game solely for the single player campaign - you will be disappointed, as it's only a cheap copy of the OTHER shooter aka Call of Duty. But if you experienced battlefield series before, you should know that multiplayer is where every single battlefield shines. Sure, the game is not perfect, some minor glitches still laying around waiting for next patch, but it is a greatIf you buying this game solely for the single player campaign - you will be disappointed, as it's only a cheap copy of the OTHER shooter aka Call of Duty. But if you experienced battlefield series before, you should know that multiplayer is where every single battlefield shines. Sure, the game is not perfect, some minor glitches still laying around waiting for next patch, but it is a great fun to play online with up to 31 allies standing on your side. The graphic is beautiful, weapons sound just right, not to mention those huge maps waiting for you to fight in them. No matter you love run and gun, or you like that infamous COD type of camping, the mass amount of unlockable items just suit every type of players. I've played for 40+ hours and never felt repetitive, every single game is a refreshing and joyful experience. honestly, you got to play it to believe it.
    I want to give this game a perfect 10. but single player campaign is a disappointment so I will give this one 9 out of 10.    … Expand
  62. whitewi666
    Nov 14, 2011
    9
    WOOW! What a beautiful game. I even bought two diff copy's of it. One for PC and one for PS3. Multiplayer is absolutely fantastic. Plenty of guns to unlock and plenty of ways to play. When I don't feel like doing gun fights on my legs I can jump in tank or Heli/plane and do my thing! Single player was good, some people say it's not, but I really liked it. My Mid-high end PC runs this gameWOOW! What a beautiful game. I even bought two diff copy's of it. One for PC and one for PS3. Multiplayer is absolutely fantastic. Plenty of guns to unlock and plenty of ways to play. When I don't feel like doing gun fights on my legs I can jump in tank or Heli/plane and do my thing! Single player was good, some people say it's not, but I really liked it. My Mid-high end PC runs this game stable on mix high/ultra settings with 60FPS. I am very happy with this game! Thank you… Expand
  63. epstruppi
    Nov 13, 2011
    9
    Great game with some issues that hopefully will be fixed soon! Its worth the money, not like MW3 crap. Multiplayer 9/10, Singleplayer i´ll never play it! Buy it!
  64. mikael_wk
    Nov 13, 2011
    9
    I like so much this game, both Sp as Mp is fantastic. Realistic weapons and best graphics.
    Portuguese Brazil: Eu gosto muito deste jogo, tanto SP como o Mp é fantástico. Armas realistas e ótimos gráficos.
  65. Sir_Recon
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    Graphics are incredible, gameplay is phenomenal, this is a true sequel to Battlefield 2, although there are some minor annoyances with the Origin shell, its really not that bad with the few updates that have posted in the last couple weeks, this game dominates COD MW series in multiplayer, no comparison, Where else can you drive a tank, helo, jet, swamp boat straight into battle and notGraphics are incredible, gameplay is phenomenal, this is a true sequel to Battlefield 2, although there are some minor annoyances with the Origin shell, its really not that bad with the few updates that have posted in the last couple weeks, this game dominates COD MW series in multiplayer, no comparison, Where else can you drive a tank, helo, jet, swamp boat straight into battle and not care if it gets **** up, lol. Can't wait for the Back to Karkand release!… Expand
  66. TweekaZ
    Nov 14, 2011
    9
    The best graphics you need. Includes a good campaign and nice multiplayer experience. Needing to start this game through your internet browser is the only downside besides that there are no killstreaks which I would have loved, but since you can see a tank or plane as a killstreak it's no problem. LOVE IT
  67. igloonaut
    Nov 14, 2011
    9
    The single player is a vast improvement over bfbc2. The graphics, sound and story are all a great improvement from the previous effort. Like most FPS games the single player feels good but on-rails, more of an interactive movie a fairly enjoyable effort. Not much personal investment in the characters, unlike MOH, which was much more engaging. Multi-player is good, the origin system andThe single player is a vast improvement over bfbc2. The graphics, sound and story are all a great improvement from the previous effort. Like most FPS games the single player feels good but on-rails, more of an interactive movie a fairly enjoyable effort. Not much personal investment in the characters, unlike MOH, which was much more engaging. Multi-player is good, the origin system and it's web based component are not great, but I am sure that will come along with time. I remember hating steam when it was first used. Squad based gameplay is one of my favorite aspects of this particular genre and BF3 delivers on this. Also progressive based gameplay or rush as it is called in bf3 also adds to the challenge. If you are looking for the fast paced aracade FPS games then you are better off playing COD on a console. But if you like to play with your mates in a squad and complete challenges, then BF3 is going to be up your alley. Overall great game, some minor irritations here and there, but defintley woth the money.… Expand
  68. promyy
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    Although I've selected 10, I really wanted to give it 9,5. I'm not a fanboy of Battlefield, played it for the first time... and totally fell in love. Singleplayer is like 5 out of 10, and co-op is like 7 out of 10. But multiplayer is like 10 out of 5! Such a big maps, such many players, tanks, helis, jets etc. etc. It all makes me believe "hey, I'm really on the battlefield!". It's fun.Although I've selected 10, I really wanted to give it 9,5. I'm not a fanboy of Battlefield, played it for the first time... and totally fell in love. Singleplayer is like 5 out of 10, and co-op is like 7 out of 10. But multiplayer is like 10 out of 5! Such a big maps, such many players, tanks, helis, jets etc. etc. It all makes me believe "hey, I'm really on the battlefield!". It's fun. And having hundreds of bonuses, levels etc. is fun too. In fact, having Battlefield 3 on your PC is fun. Go and buy it. Really.… Expand
  69. sharpie232
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    The graphics are pretty stunning. The Frostbite engine, while with a few problems, is overall impressive and fluid. Single player is a short but an entertaining thrill ride, and the overall polish of the game is what I expected. The real sweet is the multiplayer. Massive battles with aerial and ground vehicles on an extremely streamlined system works beautifully. I only have someThe graphics are pretty stunning. The Frostbite engine, while with a few problems, is overall impressive and fluid. Single player is a short but an entertaining thrill ride, and the overall polish of the game is what I expected. The real sweet is the multiplayer. Massive battles with aerial and ground vehicles on an extremely streamlined system works beautifully. I only have some complaints about the whole browser origin system to run the game, as well as the fact that team chat takes up like 1/4 of my screen in multiplayer. Other than that, BF3 is well worth the investment. Forget CoDMW3. This is no direct-port from a previous generation.… Expand
  70. goldteam
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    an outstanding teamwork based battlefield simulation, complete with tanks, jeeps, jets and helicopters. Single player campaign is great with stunning visuals and intense action in the air land and tank. A definite buy in my books.
  71. Zbox
    Nov 14, 2011
    9
    Brilliant graphics, the sounds are epic, animations the same. offering a good package of action and fun, enganging massive battles. single player is short but battlefield is designed for multiplayer. Bring the classes revamped, new weapons, and different outfits(camouflages as you unlock it), new perks , many vehicles, and much more. back to karkand will bring the good old epic maps andBrilliant graphics, the sounds are epic, animations the same. offering a good package of action and fun, enganging massive battles. single player is short but battlefield is designed for multiplayer. Bring the classes revamped, new weapons, and different outfits(camouflages as you unlock it), new perks , many vehicles, and much more. back to karkand will bring the good old epic maps and this game will be remenbered for the next decade. The only issues about the game is not even about the game itself but yes about some server side issues and battlelog, I REPEAT IS NOT A GAME ITSELF ISSUE. if you don't have this game BUY IT you wont regret. but remenber this isn't a run-and-gun, this is for team-work and tactical players so if you play run-and-gun be ready to get frustrated quickly.… Expand
  72. Yahelhellyea
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    Intense Multiplayer gameplay accompanied by dazzling graphics that are guaranteed to make you drool all over your controller or keyboard. Finally a game that surpasses every single expectation. the gaming monopoly of Call Of Duty had been knocked completely out of the competition.
  73. FatHitman
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    Single-player was bad but who buys BF3 for the single-player? Excellent online play and stat tracking, few bugs here and there but patching is keeping up with what we are finding. MW3 doesn't even compare to the feel of BF3 when your running past a tank as a A-10 flys down onto you strafing it as it blows up next to you!
  74. Rathgar
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    Great multiplayer. Fantastic(but short) cooperative. and medium singleplayer campaign. Amazing graphics. and a perfect audio. Great work DICE, waiting for BF4 or Bad Company 3
  75. HonestOldGamer
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    Game is not perfect but it's not disappointment either unlike Modern warfare 3 this game has potential. I recommend you all to try this game even if you are new. It will take time to get a grip in Multiplayer but you won't regret it.
  76. Mike101506
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    Its a fantastic game. Single player SUCKED though. Not going to lie, BC1 and 2 had at least engaging stories. Unfortunately the destruction isnt all there in the single player and it plays pretty linear. However, you dont buy battlefield 3 for the story byut for the sheer awesomeness of its online. Its absolutel.y beautiful, plays brilliantly with the right equipment and has the soundIts a fantastic game. Single player SUCKED though. Not going to lie, BC1 and 2 had at least engaging stories. Unfortunately the destruction isnt all there in the single player and it plays pretty linear. However, you dont buy battlefield 3 for the story byut for the sheer awesomeness of its online. Its absolutel.y beautiful, plays brilliantly with the right equipment and has the sound effects and visuals that you can expect in combat. (Side note- I was with the 101st ABN in Fallujah and Ramadi Iraq as a infantryman so yes, I know what getting shot at and in some areas, what rpg fragments feel and sound like. Unlike battlefield 3, you wont have to have knee surgery or be incredibly deaf.) This game rocks. It never gets old, it always adapts and changed and is brilliant. I like COD as well so Im not biased but seriously does MW3 just suck after playing ithis?!?… Expand
  77. massacer
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    Graphics 9.5/10 gameplay 3/10 singeplayer 0/10 multi 2/10 This was to be a shooter and not the adventure.chcesz kupiÄ
  78. jandoedel
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    This game is so nicely made, looks good, feels good, i don't even care about the bugs it started with, hope the patch comes really soon.
    I was COD fan for years, but this one took me by surprise and playing this alot now.
  79. phox9
    Nov 15, 2011
    8
    The multiplayer is as near perfect as it gets. I personally can't figure out what i would add or take away from it.
    The campaign on the other hand really needs some work. Bad Company 2's campaign wasn't that great either but the great graphics don't make up for the terrible mechanics. Fights get repetitive as enemy's seem to always have the same plan: SHOOT! HIDE! WAIT! SHOOT! DIE! A lot    The multiplayer is as near perfect as it gets. I personally can't figure out what i would add or take away from it.
    The campaign on the other hand really needs some work. Bad Company 2's campaign wasn't that great either but the great graphics don't make up for the terrible mechanics. Fights get repetitive as enemy's seem to always have the same plan: SHOOT! HIDE! WAIT! SHOOT! DIE! A lot of missed opportunities specifically vehicles! they should of been implemented better and more often.    … Expand
  80. B13Dante
    Nov 15, 2011
    8
    War. Battlefield 3 brings forth the image of war in its true form, the sound of bullets whizzing passed your ears, sand and dust blocking out the light, the deafness that you suffer after being caught in a mortar strike, this is what awaits you in Battlefield 3. With the powerful new Frostbite 3 engine DICE has brought forth a beautiful looking game, with excellent sound effects thatWar. Battlefield 3 brings forth the image of war in its true form, the sound of bullets whizzing passed your ears, sand and dust blocking out the light, the deafness that you suffer after being caught in a mortar strike, this is what awaits you in Battlefield 3. With the powerful new Frostbite 3 engine DICE has brought forth a beautiful looking game, with excellent sound effects that really hit you when you have your surround on max.

    Singleplayer: So singleplayer has never really been DICES strong point but they still manage to provide an enjoyable experience. Even though you can't topple as many buildings on your foes as you might like to driving a tank and reigning death in a fighter jet sure makes up for it. Overall singleplayer is an enjoyable that experience that for once has the Russians being on the good side!

    Multiplayer: Lets face it this is why you bought Battlefield 3 and to be perfectly honest it's worth every single cent! Whether your a grunt leading the charge to assault the enemy with your M16 or the tank providing valuable heavy weapons support and toppling those pesky buildings with the MCOM stations inside. Battlefield 3's multiplayer has something for everyone. Unlike most other multiplayer focused games *cough* MW3 *cough* Battlefield relies on teamwork, whether its reviving your teammates to keep the ticket counter high or storming capture point B in Operation Metro teamwork is essential for success, no one man armies to be found here.

    Other: Being a game as big as this means that glitches and problems are often found, you can still find the odd leg coming out of the wall, or the person half embedded in the rock, however the real downfall for this game is the crashing problems. This for me personally was only found in the multiplayer section but every 20 - 30mins the game would crash losing all my hard earned exp. however giving time and effort several fixes can be found.

    Overall: A very enjoyable experience, singleplayer could be better but lets face it multiplayer more then makes up for it. The only downside to this game are the numerous crashing problems and people unfamiliar with how battlefield 3 is to be played e.g. People flying helicopters with no gunners or passengers. Singleplayer: 6/10, Enjoyable but could have been done better.
    Multiplayer: 9/10, What makes a Battlefield game so damn good. Enjoyable through out can easily put hundreds of hours into this gane.
    Graphics: 9.5/10
    Sound: 8.5/10
    Overall: 8/10    … Expand
  81. jamescostas
    Nov 15, 2011
    10
    Good game, very goog game. Good game, very goog game. Good game, very goog game. Good game, very goog game. Good game, very goog game.Good game, very goog game.Good game, very goog game.
  82. JEFLOWERS
    Nov 15, 2011
    8
    The game looks and plays great. There are some issues, but there seems to be with any of the releases these day. They'll get addressed after a patch cycle or two. The game feels like a return to the days of 1942 and BF2. I've not had any desire to play the single player so I'll not even reference. Battlefield started out as a multi-player franchise, they should just let it stand at that.
  83. Klav
    Nov 15, 2011
    8
    Very happy with graphics and overall game play. Truly beautiful maps, models and sound. I really wanted to give this game a 10 but in-game communication is horrible. It only shows my "Origin" friends, not my BF3 friends. Why in the world would they make it 2 separate lists? The web-based friends management is beyond bad. In order to see messages I need to refresh my browser. This goes forVery happy with graphics and overall game play. Truly beautiful maps, models and sound. I really wanted to give this game a 10 but in-game communication is horrible. It only shows my "Origin" friends, not my BF3 friends. Why in the world would they make it 2 separate lists? The web-based friends management is beyond bad. In order to see messages I need to refresh my browser. This goes for Chrome and Firefox. Also, no default in-game voice comm? Terrible idea seeing as how squads need to work together in-order to be effective. Too bad this wasn't released through Steam...… Expand
  84. WLF67
    Mar 19, 2012
    9
    As a pc gamer it simply makes more use of my pc than any other game. If you judge it by the single-player, you may as well judge a book by it's title. It's a game where if you invest time to learn the maps, it will reward. There are so many things to do in this game besides shooting. If you get bored, put C4 on a jeep and drive into a tank. Use your stealth/suppressors to sneak up and killAs a pc gamer it simply makes more use of my pc than any other game. If you judge it by the single-player, you may as well judge a book by it's title. It's a game where if you invest time to learn the maps, it will reward. There are so many things to do in this game besides shooting. If you get bored, put C4 on a jeep and drive into a tank. Use your stealth/suppressors to sneak up and kill with repair torch. Grab a jet, helicopter or tank. I just can't compare it to any other game including COD games and/or dlc.… Expand
  85. MercilessAlmond
    Nov 16, 2011
    8
    I have always been a fan of the battlefield series the idea of huge wars with jets flying tanks firing and overall chaos.
    While this is my first delve into the true battlefield trilogy this was a worthwhile venture the game play is brilliant you can really tell how dice have put their heart and soul into this game and it has really paid off the visuals are amazing the sound is immersive    I have always been a fan of the battlefield series the idea of huge wars with jets flying tanks firing and overall chaos.
    While this is my first delve into the true battlefield trilogy this was a worthwhile venture the game play is brilliant you can really tell how dice have put their heart and soul into this game and it has really paid off the visuals are amazing the sound is immersive and the game play is almost flawless.
    While the campaign has much to be desired we new this wouldn't be a defining feature.
    While I hate how EA handled the release of battlefield the overall game is well worth the money and well worth the wait.    … Expand
  86. Litho
    Nov 20, 2011
    8
    Single player = 6/10 Haven't bothered to finish it yet, not bad just nothing special especially compared to Multiplayer

    Co-Op = 7/10 nice idea, mainly good teamwork just too short especially if trying to unlock everything. Multi = 9/10 Good variety of map sizes more path options for most maps (so its not just a sniper fest like BFBC2) only needs to intergrate teamwork better - not sure    Single player = 6/10 Haven't bothered to finish it yet, not bad just nothing special especially compared to Multiplayer

    Co-Op = 7/10 nice idea, mainly good teamwork just too short especially if trying to unlock everything.

    Multi = 9/10 Good variety of map sizes more path options for most maps (so its not just a sniper fest like BFBC2) only needs to intergrate teamwork better - not sure how they would do this but maybe give squads specific objectives eg you join a squad to take out objective in rush or certain points in conquest. Rush = almost perfect muliplayer game just need more cohesive team work.

    Graphics = 9.5/10 (needs 3d vision enabled properly but otherwise its the best looking game out there.

    Compared to CODMW3 - if you like teamwork with objectives (or just love great graphics) then BF3 if you like small (read tiny compared to BF3) spray and pray maps that are very intense and are onyl really about the k/d ratio then CODMW3    … Expand
  87. flamevector
    Nov 22, 2011
    8
    this game has kept me in suspense for hours i have laughed i have shouted and i have sworn at this game( only reason sworn is because of some of the snipers where you have no clue where they are). this game will keep all of the FPS gamers happy as you will never have the same game twice everytime you go online and play you will learn something new. this game can be incredibly fast or canthis game has kept me in suspense for hours i have laughed i have shouted and i have sworn at this game( only reason sworn is because of some of the snipers where you have no clue where they are). this game will keep all of the FPS gamers happy as you will never have the same game twice everytime you go online and play you will learn something new. this game can be incredibly fast or can slow down while you wait for the on coming storm of the enemy team.… Expand
  88. strangermoon
    Sep 27, 2019
    10
    a driectx 11 title firt time felt thats it or even refuse to open that time. game remains still best looking modern shooter. guns here so well done. animations 3d visuals some how manage to beat next frostbite titles even like battlefield 4. design of bigger maps like caspian border firestorm to reimagned gulf of oman wake island or biggest bandar desert to closest counter metro to tdma driectx 11 title firt time felt thats it or even refuse to open that time. game remains still best looking modern shooter. guns here so well done. animations 3d visuals some how manage to beat next frostbite titles even like battlefield 4. design of bigger maps like caspian border firestorm to reimagned gulf of oman wake island or biggest bandar desert to closest counter metro to tdm noshal canals one best still. singleplayer felt like so adavence first misson jet mission and night missions effects on lights or reflections everything here look more next gen to today nextgen. 64vs battles with air vehicles to tank qualty enough to be own games even.… Expand
  89. Iczer
    Oct 13, 2012
    9
    Amazing game, and endless multiplayer fun. If you are buying for the single player though, definitely pass. The CoD series would be a better choice for single player options. Multiplayer though, this is where it's at.
  90. Panther117
    Mar 30, 2012
    9
    BATTLEFIELD 3.
    Winner of over 60 game industry awards.
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  91. Psychoticspell
    Mar 7, 2012
    9
    It lacks some good sides of previous battlefield installments but grants you an experience with a lot of fun. It was very buggy when its released, DICE fixed the game with last two patches completely (minor bugs remaining). Being co-operative or not is up to the players. You can create parties and join your friend's game. There is good balance between various weapons.

    The game has amazing    It lacks some good sides of previous battlefield installments but grants you an experience with a lot of fun. It was very buggy when its released, DICE fixed the game with last two patches completely (minor bugs remaining). Being co-operative or not is up to the players. You can create parties and join your friend's game. There is good balance between various weapons.

    The game has amazing visuals and very nice engine and maybe the best sounds I ve ever heard. The weapon en environmental sound effecst are just like in reality. After hours of play, when you go outside , you realize how bf3 mimics the real environmental acoustic effects.

    Great game shortly.    … Expand
  92. Ideclarewar901
    Mar 7, 2012
    8
    Alright, Battlefield 3.. I commented COD MW3, now it's your turn! What to say.. well, therefore i am NOT any fanboy of any games. Alright.. Battlefield 3 was the first Battlefield i ever played, and i have to say it did not dissapoint me. Very good graphics, Frostbite engine 2 was pretty nice. I preferred Crysis's Cryengine 3, but that is just an opinion. For the gameplay, it feels veryAlright, Battlefield 3.. I commented COD MW3, now it's your turn! What to say.. well, therefore i am NOT any fanboy of any games. Alright.. Battlefield 3 was the first Battlefield i ever played, and i have to say it did not dissapoint me. Very good graphics, Frostbite engine 2 was pretty nice. I preferred Crysis's Cryengine 3, but that is just an opinion. For the gameplay, it feels very realistic. When you crouch, you actually do the movement of crouching, not like MW3. YOu jump from high? You do the movement of hitting the ground. The campaign was short, but very good. The Multiplayer is where this game has it's potential at highnest strenght. Very good gameplay, the UI is crappy though, but that again is an opinion. So overall, i do not give this a 10, because the campaign is short, the Multiplayer UI is disgusting. But totally a better game than the Money Machine MW3. Please, do not get tricked, and buy Battlefield 3. Also waiting on Medal of Honor: Warfighter. Worth your 59,99$ ! The developpers actually made a game worth to spend time on. Thanks for staying true EA! The same with Crysis! EA (Crytek also) But thanks for staying true to your fans!… Expand
  93. KouDy
    Mar 11, 2012
    9
    Battlefield 3 is good modern successor to previous episodes. Team work is needed for the multiplayer a lot otherwise you will likely find yoursefl dying often. But when you have your buddies to cover you the games is pushed to the whole new level. Lots of machinery to drive just like the old days.

    Single player is weaker spot of the game in my opinion. I found story rather not interesting    Battlefield 3 is good modern successor to previous episodes. Team work is needed for the multiplayer a lot otherwise you will likely find yoursefl dying often. But when you have your buddies to cover you the games is pushed to the whole new level. Lots of machinery to drive just like the old days.

    Single player is weaker spot of the game in my opinion. I found story rather not interesting or even boring sometimes.

    All in all Battlefield series was always about multiplayer so 9 is well deserved. The game came out fairly polished without major game breaking features.    … Expand
  94. Badderz93
    Mar 11, 2012
    10
    Out of nowhere Battlefield 3 came to shake up it's competitors, and it did just that. This has been the long awaited return of the original Battlefield series and it came back with a bang, Whilst it may lack an amazing blockbuster singleplayer like its rival, it allows players to become farmiliar with the game before heading online where the true magic happens. What makes this game uniqueOut of nowhere Battlefield 3 came to shake up it's competitors, and it did just that. This has been the long awaited return of the original Battlefield series and it came back with a bang, Whilst it may lack an amazing blockbuster singleplayer like its rival, it allows players to become farmiliar with the game before heading online where the true magic happens. What makes this game unique is it's use of detail, from destroying buildings, to knifing, to watching ambient scenery, it can have pause moments and you will want to come back for more. What I originally saw from a Brothers in Arms demo video, the use of 1st person acting became a reality, being able to see your own character climb over obsticals gives the player a better sense of immersion and really adds to the level of detail the developers wanted to give players. This game also boasts extremely large maps, weapons and attatchments, and state of the art graphics which can be a bit of a challenge for the older systems, so be warned. The DLC content is also detailed, as for the frist time I've ever seen on a mainstream game, weapons! which really gives the game more life, and the upcoming DLC will see that for many more months to come, I think Dice realised they don't have to release a game EVERY YEAR to win over its audience, a single come back has already done that. I cannot say this enough, but teamwork is a must in this game, rambo just dont cut it and you'll be 6 feet under before you know it. Sure there's a few bugs here and there but Dice are already on top of the situation and a large patch is on its way. An amazing game, and i cant wait for the dlc. To the battlefield!… Expand
  95. Desert_Eagle465
    Mar 15, 2012
    10
    The Best FPS GAME I EVER PLAYED IN MY LIFE!
    HD DESTRCTION.
    TANKS
    JEEPS
    JETS
    HELICOPTERS

    BIG AND SMALL MAPS!

    listen to me. BUY THIS GAME U WILL SO **** LOVE IT
  96. MetalTrancer
    Apr 24, 2012
    10
    I think, Battlefield 3 is the best game in the style of action. At least for me. EA Games have shown that they are able and know how to create high-quality games
  97. grandusalenius
    Mar 25, 2012
    10
    This is a first person shooter game with an amazing online component. It has several game modes, like team death match, conquest (Flag Capture) and Rush (Detonate some specific targets). It has a lot of weapons and gadgets to unlock. This game is on the elite club in the graphic department. On the negative side, chat quality is awful, you will need to use a third party software for chatThis is a first person shooter game with an amazing online component. It has several game modes, like team death match, conquest (Flag Capture) and Rush (Detonate some specific targets). It has a lot of weapons and gadgets to unlock. This game is on the elite club in the graphic department. On the negative side, chat quality is awful, you will need to use a third party software for chat (like teamspeak..or skype) and the game occasionally can lost the audio in the middle of the battle. Also, there is a substantial number of cheaters playing this game (especially on the PC version), so try to stay in protected servers. Anyway, the PC version of this game is the superior version: up to 64 players can play together in a match, and vehicles are more in here than in the consoles (PS3 and Xbox) version. You don't need a super computer to play this, a $500-600$ (or even cheaper) PC with at least a $90 video card can play this game on medium settings with a descent frame rate.… Expand
  98. Paranoia
    Mar 26, 2012
    9
    Nice pure graphics with amazing gameplay, what else do you want ? it is the best shooter i ever played and if you are a fan of action shooters you have to play this game
  99. jungicider
    Apr 3, 2012
    10
    this is a fantastic game for the pc. the graphics are awesome and the multiplayer will get you hooked for months and even years to come. blowing jeeps across caspian border will never end. singleplayer is not that good however, and i just think of it as a tutorial on multiplayer.
  100. fiRsTcLAiMs
    Apr 5, 2012
    10
    i just finished making an account on metacritic just to type a fair review of this game. first i must say is, this game is ages away from modern warfare 3. im not sure how the game was before they fixed all the bugs because i just bought it like a week ago. but my computer runs it on max settings at 60 fps with no problem whatsoever and the gameplay is incredibly realistic. i was one ofi just finished making an account on metacritic just to type a fair review of this game. first i must say is, this game is ages away from modern warfare 3. im not sure how the game was before they fixed all the bugs because i just bought it like a week ago. but my computer runs it on max settings at 60 fps with no problem whatsoever and the gameplay is incredibly realistic. i was one of the people complaining badly about this game when the beta was out and thought there was no fixing this game. i hated origin and all. but after really checking the origin page out, i see is actually a great idea. im actually on queu for a match right now while i type this and when i can get in, it will just launch on its own. meaning i can do whatever i want with my computer instead of trying over and over to get into a server. i honestly dont see any flaws on this game other than the characters voices when you ask for back up and medic ext. i got this game on ebay for 25 dollars and just because i was so hesistant to try it based on what the beta showed me. but as the game is now, is well worth 60dollars and dice did an excellent job. this is coming from a bf2 fan also. i played all the call of duties and felt it was for kids and i end up selling it back to gamestop a few weeks after buying them. battlefield in the other hand is a mans game and bf3 has no competition right now in my eyes. try this game and i guarantee you wont regret your purchase. just make sure your computer can handle it. im maxing the game out right now at 40-60fps with a alienware m17x r3. i7 2.4ghz(3.5 turbo boost) 4gb 1600mhz ram. gtx 580m. 7200rpm hardrive.… 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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