Battlefield 3

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7.6

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  1. Skytop
    Nov 8, 2011
    9
    Unlike most of the negative reviews here, I am reviewing THE GAME. Not the horrible Origin service, or the Battlelog. Let's start with Single-Player: The storyline might be generic, but it is a well-executed one that does make sense, and has some pretty good voice acting at times. Some moments were executed well. One certain execution of a character was a real punch to the gut, even moreUnlike most of the negative reviews here, I am reviewing THE GAME. Not the horrible Origin service, or the Battlelog. Let's start with Single-Player: The storyline might be generic, but it is a well-executed one that does make sense, and has some pretty good voice acting at times. Some moments were executed well. One certain execution of a character was a real punch to the gut, even more so than "The Coup" from Call of Duty 4. Another scene really is a shock to players, I'm not going to spoil any more. But this game really did pull off some great set-pieces. For the gameplay, if you played CoD you know what to expect, One mission does give you full control of a tank, but sadly that is the only mission that gives you full control of a vehicle. The gunplay however, feels responsive, and thanks to the Frostbite 2 engine, Is complete eye and ear candy. Bullets whiz past you, Rockets deafen you as you hear chunks of debris fall the the ground, and guns sound realistic. The graphics are beautiful as well, and the campaign takes about 8 hours to complete. The Quick Time events I did not have a problem with, They at least give you some form of interactivity in the cutscenes, unlike CoD, where you just sit and watch. One quicktime event with a rat gives you one of the funniest death scenes ever.

    Multiplayer: I have NEVER had THIS MUCH FUN in an Online FPS EVER. This Multiplayer in this game cannot be missed. The game gives you a ton of Variety, From 64 Player Conquest, to 32 player Rush, to 16 Player Deathmatch, This game has something for everyone. The maps all feel different, From Wide Open Deserts and Forests, to tight Subway Tunnels and Alleyways. Rush can give you tons of variety in a single map, for example, Operation Metro starts out in a wide open Park, Long range combat, Counter Sniping, and flanking, Then you drop into a subway, giving great close quarters battles, and really requiring you to push on with your team, to a slightly wider Ticket Area, where you have to flank while teammates lay down Suppression fire, Out into the beautifully designed City, Where pieces of buildings crumble down, Meaning Snipers are not much of a problem if you have explosives. 64 Players is intense. Jets fly above you, Helicopters crash down, Tanks roll across the desert. Rockets and bullets fly all around you. This game cannot be missed when it comes to Multiplayer. Online FPS of the year, without a doubt.    … Expand
  2. siveZ
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Yes, this game has many bugs and flaws, but I give it 10/10 and excuse all the troubles. And now explain why:
    1) Battlelog - yes, it's very controversial, but it is a whole new method of playing the game, this is definitely a next step in the development of games, though very risky.
    2) The game does not stay in one place, as "some competitors" - it brings new things in the game, making it    Yes, this game has many bugs and flaws, but I give it 10/10 and excuse all the troubles. And now explain why:
    1) Battlelog - yes, it's very controversial, but it is a whole new method of playing the game, this is definitely a next step in the development of games, though very risky.
    2) The game does not stay in one place, as "some competitors" - it brings new things in the game, making it quite different, but keeping the old spirit and awareness.
    3) This is primarily a PC game, then, to begin a series of games from DICE. Again, "some competitors" sold themselves to console vendors for profit.    … Expand
  3. Korkenzieher
    Nov 3, 2011
    8
    Strange story, fantastic graphics, ultimate sound... average single player mode, but the best multiplayer. I short words: buy if you prefer multiplayer. For singleplayer gaming is better stuff on the market.
  4. MatPK
    Nov 6, 2011
    9
    This is a great game, the battlefield simulator I have played. However it takes some time to have fun. At first I can't see the enemies, get shot from from God knows where and get frustrated. After a while you understand that you can not just run and jump around the map but need to look around, take cover and plan what you. After you get better it is really great. The only thing I wouldThis is a great game, the battlefield simulator I have played. However it takes some time to have fun. At first I can't see the enemies, get shot from from God knows where and get frustrated. After a while you understand that you can not just run and jump around the map but need to look around, take cover and plan what you. After you get better it is really great. The only thing I would change is to make enemy spotting bit easier, as it is now it is to tempting to hide and camp.… Expand
  5. The14th
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    I had to wait 6 years for this game, and I can honestly say it was worth the wait. For all the talk of hiccups, I've been able to play reliably other than a server bump (can find that in any game) and some initial problems with the graphics engine. The biggest problem I've had is getting into the servers I want, unfortunately server queues are turned off as they interacted weird with theI had to wait 6 years for this game, and I can honestly say it was worth the wait. For all the talk of hiccups, I've been able to play reliably other than a server bump (can find that in any game) and some initial problems with the graphics engine. The biggest problem I've had is getting into the servers I want, unfortunately server queues are turned off as they interacted weird with the matchmaker.

    I haven't gotten around to the single player yet, so I can't really make many statements on that other than I'm glad it's not the acid trip that the MW plot has turned into. I'll gladly take something somewhere near reality instead of following up on Red Dawn '09 (seriously, I hated that movie to begin with and then they re-did it in a video game TWICE!). I have always thought BF needed some sort of real single player mode, if only to ease new players into the controls and gameplay.

    Co-op is a blast, difficult as hell sometimes but very fun. I do recommend playing with somebody you know, as communication is fairly important in some of the missions. I liked that they provided a variety of scenarios to play, offering a bit more variety than a -> b run-and-gun. The score system and different difficultys add replay-ability, if only to help a friend unlock the co-op weapons for MP. I really hope they are planning to add more in later.

    The heart of the beast, Multi-Player mode proper, remains at it's core the same. Conquest is still considered the primary game mode, offering the structure of take-and-hold objective-based gameplay we've all come to expect from the series. Rush is making a return from the Bad Company series, and for players new to objective-based play (or just feel like shooting anything that moves for a while) they've even added in the all-time classic Deathmatch for the first time in a BF game.

    Now some people weep over the loss of the commander position (and all the drop and strike powers it had), but I for one believe the game is better off. Previously, a lot of power was held by one player who was randomly placed into that job at the beginning of a round (well not completely random, but...). This guy could either be a boon or a weight on the team's neck, especially if he wasn't paying enough attention to the map or just felt like screwing around. Game balance must have been difficult to aproach with such an unpredictible element to the game. So starting in BFBC2 they ripped the position out and handed the old powers down to the players as kit, a trend that continued into BF3.

    Speaking of kit, unlocks are fairly streamlined but still have a bit of depth to them. Expounding on previous versions of the system, not only does each kit have their own unique gear to unlock but each vehicle group now does too. Additionally, weapon mods are no longer unlocked generally by the class but are instead rewarded on a gun-by-gun basis. I think these are strong moves for two reasons. One, it makes the player feel rewarded for more specific actions while playing. And more importantly two, it keeps the better unlocks from being easily gainned (a delay for balance in a way).

    The classes have been re-organized again, though not quite as drasically as when they consolidated the 7(?) older classes. Assault has gone back to 2142 in being the medic with under-slung weapons for their rifles. Support got back the ammo crates, stole C4 and claymores from recon, got a mortar (the current "artillery strike"), and use LMGs with the newly-functional bi-pods. Engineers remain mostly unchanged with anti-armor rockets/missiles/land mines, a vehicle repair tool (with an RC version), and switching PDWs for carbines. The ever shifting Recons still have sniper/marksman rifles, but now have a deployable motion sensor, the squad spawn beacon, a vehicle marker light, and a motion-sensor equipped RC drone. All four classes still feel like a cohesive package, each one having plenty of toys to play with.

    This has been a bit rambling, and is not a "true review", but I just wanted to address the general shifts in gameplay in the new BF. I can't really get enough of the game, and I am thankful Back to Karkand is coming out at the end of the semester. If you still haven't bought the game, then you're probably lucky in missing the typical launch bugs. If I was smart, I'd wait until after the first patch cycle for every new game before I buy. But I just had to get back on the battlefield.    … Expand
  6. iminay
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    The best looking FPS to date. A good mix of Battlefield 2 classic feel, and the up to date combat feel of Bad Company 2. Battlelog gives you FREE stat tracking too !
  7. earlkran
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    excellent shooter, light years ahead of cod excellent graphics excellent gameplay an unparalleled experience imho. get this now before it sells out. i cant find any flaws in this game
  8. luap24
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    Best Game Ever!! too realistic the maps are huge you can destroy almost everything , lots of knife animation when killing.Jets, tanks,mortar,chopper,boat,amphibious transport., etc.. this is 99999999999999999999999999 times better than MW3..oh yeah by the way MW3 fan-boys, did your mom already make you a sandwich before playing :D... trolololololol
  9. Ghastly
    Nov 8, 2011
    8
    Overall a great game. The single player is laughably terrible, but who buys this game for the single player? Multi is improved in a number of meaningful ways, my only criticism would be the downgrading of destructible terrain.... there was far more in BFBC2. Infantry combat is the biggest improvement, with suppression effects and new attachments like flashlights truly changing theOverall a great game. The single player is laughably terrible, but who buys this game for the single player? Multi is improved in a number of meaningful ways, my only criticism would be the downgrading of destructible terrain.... there was far more in BFBC2. Infantry combat is the biggest improvement, with suppression effects and new attachments like flashlights truly changing the dynamics of combat and allowing for more tactical variety. Please try this game and MW3 before you buy MW3... I already took my copy of "modern" (is that synonymous with rehashed?) warfare back to gamestop.… Expand
  10. LieuRob
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Ok...
    I dont like fanboys, im not one, but some of the reviews of BF3 are defintely written by them.
    Do not be deterred if someone says that its horrible. Its not. THE CAMPAIGN: Eh... good. Not perfect, but if you let yourself enjoy it instead of going off your nut about how unrealistic it is, its amazingly fun. Its a good attempt at a combination of over the top and realism, but its    Ok...
    I dont like fanboys, im not one, but some of the reviews of BF3 are defintely written by them.
    Do not be deterred if someone says that its horrible. Its not. THE CAMPAIGN:
    Eh... good. Not perfect, but if you let yourself enjoy it instead of going off your nut about how unrealistic it is, its amazingly fun. Its a good attempt at a combination of over the top and realism, but its confused in what it wants to be. Stay true to BF BC2 style, or try to take in some people off COD. It tried, admirably. Its setpieces are amazing, if a little forgettable. But you wont.

    FROSTBITE 2:
    If I hear another tard saying that they cant run it fast on a intel gpu ill shoot something. This is a true PC game, so make sure you have the power before turning it to ultra. It can properly scale it for you. Update your drivers, youll have a blast. It looks amazing, it will not dissapoint. DICE has gone that extra leap in the sound and visuals.

    MULTIPLAYER:
    Brilliant. Everything that Bc2 did well its built on. Its impossible not to have fun if you get in the groove, but it can be a little annoying if you have that string of stupid revives or respawns that give you a ill feeling. Instead of tring to be COD it outdid it in its own niche. Youll find yourself in an adrenaline rush as you and your teammates systematically blow thru walls and shoot **** Its amazing, totally immersive. Not the (unfortunately) terrible arcade and stale multiplayer filled with 12 year olds in MW3. I wrote a review for that.... it was ghastly. Either way, its an amazing game with room to grow; its still near perfect now, but look at BC2; it was the best multiplayer in 2010 after DICE patched it and added a few things.

    FINAL VERDICT:
    Er, 10, obviously!
    Id like to try and convince you that im not a fanboy, but the assumption of a 10 is that I am.
    im not. But I feel like this game is probably the best SHOOTER ever made. The effort and workmanship is astonishing. Its reviewer score is much more relevant to its actual game status and not the user score ruined by people who are COD fanboys or expect it to be COD. Buy it. Enjoy.    … Expand
  11. xmtalley
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Yeah battle log sucks, yeah it has bugs, yeah it pisses me off when I randomly crash to desktop, BUT, this still beats that MW2.5 crap and it's still hella fun. Once they fix all of the things that are wrong and nerf the super nova it will be great.
  12. GameDev11
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Single-player is a little cliche and short, but Multi-player will blow you away. The selection of vehicles is vast, and the generally all the maps are favorable.
  13. jhmvr
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    good singleplayer as it being there is good because it's more of a multiplayer game and you do different things through it like plane and tank. Sound is perfect. Graphics are perfect. Multiplayer is great. Has some issues yes but nothing a patch can't fix.
  14. Nuke1st
    Nov 20, 2011
    9
    This game, firstly, is amazing. The graphics are spectacular and the multiplayer is great, as usual. However, The reason I am not giving this game a 10/10 is because it falls down in the singleplayer, it feels as if I'm being babied through it and its all very rushed, there is no emotion despite DICE trying their hardest to create it. As for the multiplayer, their are a few bugs and IThis game, firstly, is amazing. The graphics are spectacular and the multiplayer is great, as usual. However, The reason I am not giving this game a 10/10 is because it falls down in the singleplayer, it feels as if I'm being babied through it and its all very rushed, there is no emotion despite DICE trying their hardest to create it. As for the multiplayer, their are a few bugs and I don't believe it has the same gameplay as BF2, the maps feel smaller and teamplay isnt as encouarged as there is no commander function or useful drops like Artillery, vehicles, supplies and UAV's. Iwould honestly give this game an 8.5, but there is no way I can rate it like that.… Expand
  15. BrokenBells
    Nov 11, 2011
    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
  16. vVREDVv
    Dec 19, 2011
    9
    il have to be honest, if your looking for a nice single player game your out of luck the SP is a total pile of crap, the MP isnt much of an update from previous games but is still fun as hell and the vehicles are amazing in it i enjoy this a great deal. Now i have to say dice did a good job ea did a piss poor job they shoved sake of **** spy ware and we have NO choice in the materil have to be honest, if your looking for a nice single player game your out of luck the SP is a total pile of crap, the MP isnt much of an update from previous games but is still fun as hell and the vehicles are amazing in it i enjoy this a great deal. Now i have to say dice did a good job ea did a piss poor job they shoved sake of **** spy ware and we have NO choice in the mater (although at least they got the ea accounts sorted out >… Expand
  17. IriathZhul
    Jan 21, 2012
    9
    Disclaimer: I actually think this game deserves a 9--I'm not just giving it one to counteract the obvious "revenge-reviewing" by fanboys. Anyways, the game loses 1 point off the score for having one of the worst singleplayer campaigns I've ever seen in a game. It's pretty, yes, but so is the multiplayer. Fortunately, it's okay that the campaign is bland and monotonous because BF3 is allDisclaimer: I actually think this game deserves a 9--I'm not just giving it one to counteract the obvious "revenge-reviewing" by fanboys. Anyways, the game loses 1 point off the score for having one of the worst singleplayer campaigns I've ever seen in a game. It's pretty, yes, but so is the multiplayer. Fortunately, it's okay that the campaign is bland and monotonous because BF3 is all about the multiplayer.

    With a game like this, it's easier to describe what's wrong--anything I don't mention you can assume is awesome. So with the multiplayer...your biggest problem might just be the sheer intimidation factor. There is so much to do and so much pressure from your teammates to pitch in that you might wish for the clean individualism of Call of Duty. But fear not--this is your game. Experiment. Try different classes. Try different vehicles. Jump in that chopper and crash into the mountainside because it will look really cool when you do it. Buy this game.    … Expand
  18. Mivix
    Jan 12, 2012
    10
    Awesome Shooter! Definitely the best on the market in 2011. Quality of the game is in multi player, which is not very innovative, but very addictive and fun. Single player on the other hand is very poor and pretty short. Not that the missions are not fun, but it is bugged as hell. Also there is a big amount of scripted scenes, which I do not like. Co-op is fine, missions are fun withAwesome Shooter! Definitely the best on the market in 2011. Quality of the game is in multi player, which is not very innovative, but very addictive and fun. Single player on the other hand is very poor and pretty short. Not that the missions are not fun, but it is bugged as hell. Also there is a big amount of scripted scenes, which I do not like. Co-op is fine, missions are fun with friends, only back-draw is that there are only a handful of missions. In conclusion 10/10 (if you do not care about multi player, well it is like 3/10)… Expand
  19. Ryanpal16
    Feb 11, 2012
    8
    Battlefield 3 is a great shooter. It has grade A graphics, realistic sound effects, and true-to-form large-scale multiplayer firefights that span acres of virtual land. The multiplayer offers many customization options and a wide array of guns that will keep many people busy for weeks on end. The singe player leaves much to be desired, however. The story is very bland, generic, and short.Battlefield 3 is a great shooter. It has grade A graphics, realistic sound effects, and true-to-form large-scale multiplayer firefights that span acres of virtual land. The multiplayer offers many customization options and a wide array of guns that will keep many people busy for weeks on end. The singe player leaves much to be desired, however. The story is very bland, generic, and short. It does many things better than other shooters out there, but nothing particularly innovative or special. It doesn't have to. I recommend this game to the shooter fans out there who want realism in their play.… Expand
  20. OwnedU2Fast
    Dec 4, 2011
    10
    Just saying everybody who gave it BELOW an 8 or even a 7 is an idiot, troll, fanboy who probably hasn't really even played the game. The points chrisjuggly provides are invalid. He says that after "the dust has cleared people will realize that it sucks. He is a troll, games that a dedicated for reviews scores of a 1 or below include: Hulk Hogan's Main Event, and Big Rigs: Over the RoadJust saying everybody who gave it BELOW an 8 or even a 7 is an idiot, troll, fanboy who probably hasn't really even played the game. The points chrisjuggly provides are invalid. He says that after "the dust has cleared people will realize that it sucks. He is a troll, games that a dedicated for reviews scores of a 1 or below include: Hulk Hogan's Main Event, and Big Rigs: Over the Road racing. Now, onto my review. I know what people say about the campaign, but I personally loved it. The deaths were not expected, but were actually believeable. The main story might've been a little cliched, but what happened in the game itself was different than what was done before. Now, the score: The score is absolutely amazing, and after I right this, I will proceed to buy it off of iTunes. The music isn't always blaring in your ears, but when it is playing, it really compliments the game. The mulitplayer is one word: competely expectation- shattering. I was maybe a little scared about how Battlefield 3 would be, but all my doubts were put to death. The multiplayer is amazing. You can't wait to get your next unlock, and DICE doesn't shove a new unlock down your throat every game, conquest NEEDS teamwork, and so does rush, which seperates battlefield from other FPS games. Btw, jkneuper, I'm sorry, but you are an idiot. Squad voice chat is by no means a reason to reduce a games review score by 8 pts. You can communicate with them with text chat by pressing L, or have them be your friends (unless you don't have any :P) and join their party, or Ventrilo or Teamspeak. I have played Battlefield since the beginning and it is amazing to see how it has grown. The sound is absolutely amazing, and as are the graphics if your pc can support it. Best graphics I have EVER seen in an FPS, and best sound. I truly recommend this title to anybody who likes FPSs. It blows the competition away.… Expand
  21. donaramu
    Sep 19, 2019
    9
    Other than it having some hit reg problems(mainly fixed now), this is a great game. I still play it in 2019. One of the best BF games ever. Better than everyone that has come out after.
  22. MikePembo951
    Jan 15, 2012
    9
    Amazing.... put simply: amazing.
    BF3 completely obliterates the FPS competition with this incredible, fresh multi-player experience, unbeatable graphics for an FPS, run by a great engine that uses the FULL potential of gaming PCs. DICE has put so much effort in to this game, and is currently my favourite fps game
  23. Lelouche
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    When I first got the game I was initially very annoyed because I could not get Origin to work but I'm not going to take away from BF3 because of Origin's failings. I found it a little odd at first because BF3 starts out in your Internet browser in BattleLog. That is where you pick what server you want to play on and your profile. I got into the game and the graphics and sounds wereWhen I first got the game I was initially very annoyed because I could not get Origin to work but I'm not going to take away from BF3 because of Origin's failings. I found it a little odd at first because BF3 starts out in your Internet browser in BattleLog. That is where you pick what server you want to play on and your profile. I got into the game and the graphics and sounds were AMAZING. As realistic or better than I could ever have imagined. The 64 player multiplayer is probably about as close to an actual battlefield that you can have without actually going into combat. You WILL need a very high end computer to reap the full benefits of playing BF3. A lot of the people having problems with BF3 is because their computer isn't very good. The only complaint I have is that they did not add in wind but they added in gravity to the trajectory of projectiles but that would probably make it even harder to run for lesser machines.… Expand
  24. Yogotiss
    Nov 8, 2011
    9
    I am absolutely amazed by this game. Even though there are a lot of bugs to be fixed I can still see the potential in this game. The destruction, team work, and vehicles are mind blowing. Coming from a COD Fan Boy I must say I love Battlefield 3!
  25. toledos
    Jan 4, 2012
    10
    NOTE: THIS REVIEW IS ABOUT BATTLEFIELD 3 IN IT'S CURRENT STATE (WITH BACK TO KARKAND).

    I will admit upfront that I am a longtime Battlefield fan. I have owned and sunk many hours into every Battlefield ever made (including modern combat). I will also admit that I am not a fan of Call of Duty. I enjoyed all of the games up to Call of Duty 4, but after that, it became too fast paced and    NOTE: THIS REVIEW IS ABOUT BATTLEFIELD 3 IN IT'S CURRENT STATE (WITH BACK TO KARKAND).

    I will admit upfront that I am a longtime Battlefield fan. I have owned and sunk many hours into every Battlefield ever made (including modern combat). I will also admit that I am not a fan of Call of Duty. I enjoyed all of the games up to Call of Duty 4, but after that, it became too fast paced and competitive to enjoy.

    Now, with that out of the way, I am NOT going to base this review on whether Battlefield is better than Call of Duty, nor will I base it on the previous Battlefield games. This review is meant to help someone who does not care about either franchise make an informed purchasing decision.

    Graphics (9/10): The graphics in this game are beautiful. While they are not the most beautiful I have ever seen, they do an amazing job of making you feel integrated into the game world. I love the fire effects, I love the detail work, I love the shaders. However, they decided to put a blue-ish tinted filter on. It may not be noticeable at first, but eventually you will be all like, "Hey! Everything in this game is blue!" there was a great article explaining all of the post processing they did, and the blue is supposed to evoke emotion while playing (or something). However, my biggest complaint about graphics would have to be the sun glare. If you are facing the sun or trying to shoot at a helicopter in the air, you will be almost completely blinded by the sun glare. I would have given graphics an 8/10, however the fact that DICE created a whole new engine and made revolutionary graphics for the first time in years gives them that extra boost. Do research into a new GPU if you haven't already, this game is demanding.

    Sound (10/10): The sound in this game is excellent. From rounds whizzing past your head, the crack of stray bullets striking the concrete, or even the echoes of your gunfire being reverberated off of the distant scenery gives this game an intense atmosphere. Vehicles sound like vehicles. Guns are loud and thick. helicopters have different effects depending on where you are in relation to them. I could go on and on about the sound because the sound, in my opinion, is unrivaled. If you were considering buying a sound card for this game, do it. And buy surround sound too.

    Multiplayer gameplay (8/10): Since the campaign and the multiplayer are so drastically different, I am splitting them into two separate parts. The multiplayer is fantastic. In cooperative, there are 6 missions for you and one other person to play through. In multiplayer, there are APCs, tanks, helicopters, jets, jeeps, anti-air, boats, and even forklifts. Even if vehicles are not your thing, the infantry combat feels very effective with 4 diverse classes. The game has a variety of game modes including rush, conquest, team deathmatch, squad deathmatch, and squad rush. In all, I am impressed with the multiplayer. However, there are some significant flaws which the developers have failed to take care of (as of yet). For one, there is no balancing mechanism. I understand that dedicated servers dominate the list, but there needs to be some kind of balancing mechanism present. I cannot count the number of times I have been put on a team who is losing 15 to 300. It gets very frustrating as one team will just plow the other round after round after round. Also, there is no spawn protection. I know that many people do not like the idea of spawn protection, but eventually after spawning and being immediately killed before even having the chance to move, they will warm up to it. There are a few more flaws involved, but those are the most glaring.

    Single-player gameplay (4/10): If you are considering dropping the $60 on this game just for the single-player - Don't. The campaign was O-K. Sometimes I really enjoyed it, other times I wanted to pull my hair out. There is no reward or recognition for completing the campaign. The story was somewhat confusing, and the characters were very uninspired. If anyone has any military or LE background, the techniques the (spoiler) interrogators use are glaringly wrong. Just skip past it. Interface (6/10): If you are purchasing this for the PC, you will HAVE to use Origin, and you will HAVE to use Battlelog (a website from which you launch the game). Why the developers thought this was a good idea is beyond me. At first it seemed impossibly evil, however it is beginning to grow on me. In-game the interface is somewhat clunky, but acceptable. DICE has already made adjustments improving the interface with patches, but they have a ways to go.

    Overall: Ignoring the single-player entirely, this game receives an 8.25/10. The multiplayer is fun, the graphics are beautiful, the sound is eerily realistic, and there are many things to unlock. If you are looking for a new FPS experience, this is the game for you. And for the BF fanboys: This is not BC3; this is not the BF2 sequel. This is BF3.    … Expand
  26. stax345
    Nov 3, 2011
    9
    First of all, I must say this game is great. I have played for something like 20 hours in wich I have done the entire co-op campaign, it was fun to play with a friend and it gives you some guns for playing, It can be annoying to have to replay the same missions but if you do it, you will have an edge on other players.But the real strength is the multiplayer and it`s incredibly addictive IFirst of all, I must say this game is great. I have played for something like 20 hours in wich I have done the entire co-op campaign, it was fun to play with a friend and it gives you some guns for playing, It can be annoying to have to replay the same missions but if you do it, you will have an edge on other players.But the real strength is the multiplayer and it`s incredibly addictive I just can`t stop playing, I`m always discovering new guns, trying others, etc. The destruction is also very cool to see and to get rid of camper. The vehicles are fun to control altough it takes some time to get used to the helicopters and jets wich is not necessary a weakness. I must also admit that I have not played a second of the singleplayer and I will probably not soon, maybe I will one if I`m bored of playing online and I want to get the trophies but I have never cared about a battlefield campaign because it`s definetly not the best element in the game. Finally, I highly recommend you this game but I`m more or less puzzled about the other reviews, so just rent it before to be sure.… Expand
  27. Wizzer
    Oct 23, 2017
    9
    Buy this for the multiplayer - it is, by far, the best multiplayer experience out there.

    BF3 improves a lot on BF2, but you will have to learn your skills again as the game is quite different.

    Netcode and hit detection is excellent (at least for me) just be sure to play on low ping servers
  28. puppetx
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    Realism in the right places makes this game epic. From the character in the destructible environment to the small details of bullet drop etc add up to a masterpiece.
  29. gjor
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Best shooting game in many years! Don't buy this for the single player, it's the multiplayer all the way. This is not a game for the forever alone dude.
  30. maplealvon
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    Multiplayer is top of the line. The game runs reasonably well even on an old dual core computer. The way I see it, the Singleplayer is not a component of Battlefield games, it never was. From 1942 to BF2, there was never a singleplayer campaign until the Bad Company series. My view is that the storymode is an add on that we can do without and that we should appreciate them putting a singleMultiplayer is top of the line. The game runs reasonably well even on an old dual core computer. The way I see it, the Singleplayer is not a component of Battlefield games, it never was. From 1942 to BF2, there was never a singleplayer campaign until the Bad Company series. My view is that the storymode is an add on that we can do without and that we should appreciate them putting a single player mode for us.

    Otherwise, Multiplayer, is outstanding, with more guns, more unlocks, more vehicles and the largest maps we've seen so far.    … Expand
  31. HateThat
    Nov 21, 2011
    10
    This game is why I play video games and support the games industry as avidly as I do. Lets be honest from the get go, this game has direct competition in the way of MW3 and both of these games are 99% multiplayer. I doubt ANYONE played these games for the single player, no matter what the critics say it has no influence in the sales and quality of each game in this day in age. They knowThis game is why I play video games and support the games industry as avidly as I do. Lets be honest from the get go, this game has direct competition in the way of MW3 and both of these games are 99% multiplayer. I doubt ANYONE played these games for the single player, no matter what the critics say it has no influence in the sales and quality of each game in this day in age. They know what they are and thats a MP experience and if you wanna try support the single player, then you obviously haven't played any other proper single player experience this year as the market is littered with better experiences. Now back to battlefield 3, i'll start with a list of innovations in gameplay and graphics.... The destruction system, while flawed and not red faction, its still really immersive and realistic. Terrain deformation, bit of wall flying off wen trying to hide.... its insane who good it looks. I mean I see a bunch of enemies hold up in one area, fire a rocket above them and the building falls and kills them all. Like wow! It brings new levels of realism and immersion to the experience. The animation system they built is incredible, characters die, move, shoot, you name it, they do it so realistic its makes you stop a marvel at the true innovation they've incorporated here. Vehicles looks amazing, firing a tank in a wooded area and all the trees bend to the shockwave of the force from the cannon.... WHAT GAME DOES THIS! So amazing to watch. Small little innovations to gameplay also to balance the experience are implemented like flashlight blindings, laser sights so blind snipers out of their camping poistion, not to mention the lense flare if the sniper point in scope at you specifically. All these little things help push the genre forward.

    The sound in this game is unrivaled by ANY game. Just amazing, I feel like I'm in a real battlefield from start to finish of a map and it truly shows what can be done these days. This is the game you show to non-gamers to show them how far games have come and how much room for improvement a lot of games need to make to even come close to competitive with this great title. You can tell they put so much time and effort into a truly deep, immersive and NEW experience than its previous iterations. New engine = yes imo. DICE you've done it again 10/10    … Expand
  32. PearlJam20
    Jan 5, 2012
    9
    Battlefield 3 feels like two different games on one disc. You have a really dissapointing and frustrating single player campaign and of course the incredible multiplayer you expect from a Battlefield game. The campaign is not only frustrating but littered with bugs and annoyances. If one more NPC ally pushes me out of the way and into enemy fire I don't know what I'll do. It has itsBattlefield 3 feels like two different games on one disc. You have a really dissapointing and frustrating single player campaign and of course the incredible multiplayer you expect from a Battlefield game. The campaign is not only frustrating but littered with bugs and annoyances. If one more NPC ally pushes me out of the way and into enemy fire I don't know what I'll do. It has its moments and cool scenes but the majority of it is boring and highly repetitive. I'd say it's worth a single playthrough just to stare in awe at the visuals. But no one buys a BF game for the single player. I'm happy to say that BF3 MP is what BF2 fans have been waiting for. While many of the original maps were not suited for 64 players save for 2 or 3 the Back to Karkand expansion does a wonderful job of filling that gap with HUGE classic levels and even more destructoid. What I am really happy to see DICE improve on is the infantry gunplay. Battlefields weak point was always the infantry combat but they really went above and beyond here. The biggest dissapointment doesn't have anything to do with the game but I feel should be mentioned here. This is a game that really requires teamwork and unfortunately most players seem to be selfish and only play for themselves. I am sick and tired of seeing someone run into an APC and drive off by himself when you have 7 people needing a ride. People just don't seem to work together but when you get into that rare server with those one of a kind teams it can be a real blast. Of course Origin has been a big controversy but honestly I like it. Getting into a game is so fast for me but then again I am using an SSD so I don't know how long the whole process takes for mechanical drive users.… Expand
  33. xfamas
    Nov 29, 2011
    10
    What do you get when you put in 64 players,60FPS,Jets,Tanks,Squads,Large Maps,Destructible Enviroments? Simple you get Battlefield 3; it's multiplayer is just plain flat out fun. Look up in the sky and you'll see epic jet battles; there are so many ways to play. I can not describe how good this multiplayer is.
  34. Deathmonger
    Nov 20, 2011
    10
    This game is a 9.8, so round it up to a 10. The only thing you can take off for is Origin/disconnect issues. Other than that it is sweet, ever so sweet digital crack. I haven't been this addicted to a game since Far Cry playing with TAW.net or guild wars when DoA was a 3 hour challenge. When you have team play this good in a game with graphics this good...it just doesn't seem possible.This game is a 9.8, so round it up to a 10. The only thing you can take off for is Origin/disconnect issues. Other than that it is sweet, ever so sweet digital crack. I haven't been this addicted to a game since Far Cry playing with TAW.net or guild wars when DoA was a 3 hour challenge. When you have team play this good in a game with graphics this good...it just doesn't seem possible. The graphics are on par with Crysis 2 if your rig can handle it. Xbox and PS3 players should pout like little **** at what they are missing out on. The maps are genius. A nice mix of close quarter assault fest with medium sized, oh crud im gonna half to run a little bit, to humungoid, oh crap where is a jeep--im tired after running that far sized maps. Smart teams that know how to play as a team will own stupid lone wolf noobs---just the way it should be. Snipers/kill freaks are penalized with very low scores due to lack of team objectives---just the way it should be. Vehicles are tasty. Unlocks are actually fun, because when you start you are not at an insane disadvantage. I can own full colonels as a private---the way it should be. This is a must own game. When you roll out in an Abrams with 2 others beside you and 2 super hornets pass over followed by an apache and a transport chopper...you will know what to do. Grab another beer and get ready for an all nighter, the wife can put some fresh batteries in her toy and take care of herself tonight!… Expand
  35. Ravager
    Nov 8, 2011
    8
    I thoroughly enjoyed this game, as a fan of BF1942, BF2 and BC2.

    The singleplayer campaign is terrible, and that's where I'm taking the most points off. It is short, scripted and unoriginal. In fact the only redeeming quality is the quality of the graphics. The multiplayer is a blast. They've taken the best of the Call of Duty franchise, and the best of the Battlefield franchise and    I thoroughly enjoyed this game, as a fan of BF1942, BF2 and BC2.

    The singleplayer campaign is terrible, and that's where I'm taking the most points off. It is short, scripted and unoriginal. In fact the only redeeming quality is the quality of the graphics.

    The multiplayer is a blast. They've taken the best of the Call of Duty franchise, and the best of the Battlefield franchise and mixed it together to create a perfect game. The sounds are rich, the graphics are crisp, the maps are fun to play whether you take your Assault Rifle or hop into a jet. With a bit of bugfixing and balancing, this could easily be one of the greatest FPS games I've ever played.    … Expand
  36. xEnAlex
    Nov 8, 2011
    8
    Battlefield 3, for a 10 year game, it was decent in my opinion. There were some parts that I did not enjoy inside the game though. Battlefields singleplayer disappointed me, but what angered me more was the fact the Single player + AI vs AI feature that was in Battlefield 2 was left out. I loved the feature because it gave a chance to practice how to play right inside each maps. I thinkBattlefield 3, for a 10 year game, it was decent in my opinion. There were some parts that I did not enjoy inside the game though. Battlefields singleplayer disappointed me, but what angered me more was the fact the Single player + AI vs AI feature that was in Battlefield 2 was left out. I loved the feature because it gave a chance to practice how to play right inside each maps. I think people shouldn't batter BF3 because of the story, because they are starting to develop one for the first time. Sure, Call of Duty 1 and other great FPS's had great singleplayers at the start, but Battlefield is starting late so cut them some slack, okay? The multiplayer was great, it was really fun. The vehicles are as OP and lovable as ever. The unlock system is the same from Battlefield Bad Company 2. The attraction, though, is the humongous 64 player servers, which provide a vast area to cooperate and assault together. The game did a good job of making some people do their roles, because without Assault being a Medic, a team can be decimated real quick. I feel this game had more elements to Bad Company 2, I'm not saying it's bad, but I wished it would have focused on more Battlefield 2 aspects, such as Commanders. Commanders were the biggest part of teamwork inside Battlefield 2. Without a good commander, the other commander can decimate the team quickly. I was surprised there was no UAV, no Artillery, no Supply Drops, zip. Instead, each soldier had to do their jobs. I was REALLY disappointed commanders were left out, along with most of the kits that were diverse. There were good people in the community, though, who worked really hard to achieve victory. I was disappointed too that you couldn't choose your unlock like Battlefield 2. I liked the rank system becoming harder to achieve, like Battlefield 2, but people had to focus on one class alone to unlock certain classes. I wish they bring Commanders back in Strike at Karkand DLC's.

    If there can be improvements:
    Go to what Battlefield 2 done right a little! Add commanders, an optional unlock system, and some classes! (I really wanted Anti-Tank and Engineer to be separate).    … Expand
  37. JohnR
    Apr 20, 2012
    5
    I have re-reviewed BF3 after having played it extensively over a long period. The battle-log interface, and so many elements of the game play are just plain irritating. BF Bad Company 2 is much more fun, and the interface is simple and well laid out. It is a better game than BF3.
  38. Xiphus200
    Oct 29, 2011
    8
    DICE stays in it's comfort zone and delivers on its promis of a better looking battleifield game, nothing more nothing less. No fresh inovations or deviations from the winning formula so if you loved every other previous Battlefield game you'll feel right at home. Graphically the game is amazing except for the lighting, the overbright bloom is downright blinding at times. I do not like theDICE stays in it's comfort zone and delivers on its promis of a better looking battleifield game, nothing more nothing less. No fresh inovations or deviations from the winning formula so if you loved every other previous Battlefield game you'll feel right at home. Graphically the game is amazing except for the lighting, the overbright bloom is downright blinding at times. I do not like the Battlelog launcher site, it could just as easilly have been an in game browser. The singleplayer game is pretty stale, trying to capture the spirit of the MW series. Teamate AI is useless, providing zero support or cover for you and at times won't even bother to return fire on enemies and rarely hitting anything when they do, enemies however are much more adept at target aquisition bordering on the realm of precognitive. If you are considering buying this because you love battlefield multiplayer you won't be disapointed, unless you were also expecting something more then newer maps.… Expand
  39. roboticsun
    Oct 28, 2011
    9
    Simply put Battlefield 3 is great. If something can actually be called subtly awesome, Battlefield 3 is the case. Partly because of the generic art design, it's difficult at first to distinguish exactly what the game does better than comparable shooters, but the attention to detail, abundance of reflecting surfaces and complex lighting stands out the more you play it. Light in particularSimply put Battlefield 3 is great. If something can actually be called subtly awesome, Battlefield 3 is the case. Partly because of the generic art design, it's difficult at first to distinguish exactly what the game does better than comparable shooters, but the attention to detail, abundance of reflecting surfaces and complex lighting stands out the more you play it. Light in particular is used to good effect. And the other part makes battlefield 3 truly shine is the sound design. It just feels so real sometimes you even feels you are actually in that situation. I personally think this is truly an achievement in interactivity.… Expand
  40. cookies
    Dec 28, 2011
    10
    One of the best games I've ever played. The only thing i would change is the stupid origin thing. It would be better if you just ran it through steam.
  41. DarKMaTTeR
    Jan 6, 2012
    8
    Technically, this is a great game, and it plays nicely even on older machines. The singleplayer offers nothing worth experiencing and could have been left out completely. It's a misguided attempt to mirror CoD scenarios, that distract people from where the game really excells: multiplayer. It's is easy to find the reasons why BF is great, so I'm going to share what I dislike. The thing is,Technically, this is a great game, and it plays nicely even on older machines. The singleplayer offers nothing worth experiencing and could have been left out completely. It's a misguided attempt to mirror CoD scenarios, that distract people from where the game really excells: multiplayer. It's is easy to find the reasons why BF is great, so I'm going to share what I dislike. The thing is, it's too easy to be overpowered by experienced players. The equipment unlocks can give too much of an advantage and even decent players like myself have no way of keeping up until we unlock centrain overpowered gadgets for our weapon. And you have to go through the same process for all of the tens of weapons made available to you. This isn't an MMORPG. I just want to drop in a battle every now and then. I don't have the time to unlock even the few basic things I'd like to be using. And, unfortunately, you can't fight without proper gear.… Expand
  42. L-Roca
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    Battllefied 3 is easily game of the year/ shooting game of the year. Very realistic. best sound, real recoil, superb graphics/ physics . customization, weapons. vehicles including jets , helicopter and many many more well balanced and a 12 hr top notch campain. and the up comming add on "back to Karkan (4 Battlefield 2 maps, remade with the frostbite 2 engine)
  43. 0235
    Oct 30, 2011
    9
    great graphics, animations and lens flare, also good music, but the distinct lack of a decent single player is what can damage this game. while COD 4 was a great game because it was like a hlolywood movie, BF3 takes that a little bit too far and makes it an actual movie, where half the time is spent watching cutscenes or quick time events.
    but BF3 is about the multiplayer, and other than    great graphics, animations and lens flare, also good music, but the distinct lack of a decent single player is what can damage this game. while COD 4 was a great game because it was like a hlolywood movie, BF3 takes that a little bit too far and makes it an actual movie, where half the time is spent watching cutscenes or quick time events.
    but BF3 is about the multiplayer, and other than being stupidly difficult for noobs and new players, it is very good    … Expand
  44. flagoon
    Nov 4, 2011
    8
    Ive played the whole battlefield series. The best one is still bf2. But this is still a great game. Singleplayer sucks again, but the earlier games didnt even have one! If youre looking for a great multiplayer game, you should definately buy this, even though it has a lot of bugs.I think ea will fix them shortly. Origin reaaally sucks, but it's still a beta version, so im expecting itIve played the whole battlefield series. The best one is still bf2. But this is still a great game. Singleplayer sucks again, but the earlier games didnt even have one! If youre looking for a great multiplayer game, you should definately buy this, even though it has a lot of bugs.I think ea will fix them shortly. Origin reaaally sucks, but it's still a beta version, so im expecting it could be better. But for now, it's just a stupid copy of steam.… Expand
  45. asynchrony
    Nov 4, 2011
    8
    (Singleplayer) The scripted sequences are quite good... I do have a problem with the rest of the game though. Firefights are confusing as hell, not enough cues as to what I should be doing and where I should be going. Most of the time the game sends me to my death, until I realize, after dying multiple times, what I'm actually supposed to do.
    I'm not going to restart the game all over    (Singleplayer) The scripted sequences are quite good... I do have a problem with the rest of the game though. Firefights are confusing as hell, not enough cues as to what I should be doing and where I should be going. Most of the time the game sends me to my death, until I realize, after dying multiple times, what I'm actually supposed to do.
    I'm not going to restart the game all over again to change difficulty. I'll just leave the SP alone for a while, maybe I'll get back to it someday.    … Expand
  46. DeadlyJoe
    Nov 2, 2011
    8
    Battlefield 3 is a truly spectacular FPS. I'm sure it's the game that DICE wanted to make. Unfortunately, it's not the game that I wanted them to make. I'm just going to make this short and sweet and break this review up into pros and cons...

    PROS: - Awesome graphics, amazing lighting, and insane effects make for a very visceral experience. - Infantry combat just feels great.    Battlefield 3 is a truly spectacular FPS. I'm sure it's the game that DICE wanted to make. Unfortunately, it's not the game that I wanted them to make. I'm just going to make this short and sweet and break this review up into pros and cons...

    PROS:
    - Awesome graphics, amazing lighting, and insane effects make for a very visceral experience.
    - Infantry combat just feels great. Everything from running, jumping, and shooting feels very solid and refined.
    - The sounds! Wow! Just amazing.
    - Conquest, Rush, and TDM on every map.
    - Weapons feel pretty well balanced for the most part, although no game gets balance right on the first go.
    - Battlelog is a particularly good server browser for the game.

    CONS:
    - People who don't have multiple monitors might find Battlelog to be cumbersome.
    - Sloppy blue-glowing UI design that is hard to read and makes very poor use of available screen space.
    - Chat window is idiotically placed in the right-center of the display, overlaps a considerable portion of the view, doesn't scale with resolution.
    - No in-game VOIP.
    - Horrible mouse control for jets. After you move the mouse the jet's control surfaces auto-center, which makes maneuvering erratic at best.
    - Only basic joystick support. You can't set joystick control rates or individual sensitivities for different vehicles.
    - Game configuration can only be accessed while you're spawned in a live match.
    - No ability to save kits.
    - Poor overall map design. Conquest maps feel much smaller than BF2 maps and flags are spaced closer together. Battles feel less "epic" than BF2, overall.
    - The command rose is utterly useless in its current form. It takes a second for it to pop up, and then it's impossible to see which item you have selected.

    I could go on with the cons, but I think I'll stop there. BF3 is a great game in its own right, but it's not really what I consider to be a true successor to BF2. It's more like a hybrid of BC2 and BF2 with smaller-feeling maps, smaller-feeling battles, less epic-ness, and very little feeling that you're playing in a "sandbox" environment. There's not as much stuff in BF3 to have fun with as there was in BF2 and, to a certain extent, BC2 as well. DICE has whittled the Battlefield experience down to the husk, leaving only a few kernels of hope that it could one day grow into the game BF2 veterans really wanted. The "Back To Karkand" expansion may make or break this game for a lot of veteran players.    … Expand
  47. grungebob
    Oct 31, 2011
    9
    This game is amazingly fun and I will be spending months of play time on it. Origin server thing worried me at first and on the first day out was frustrating to get all my friends onto one server, now there is no problems. Ability to log-in anywhere to see stats and friends stats without having the game installed everywhere (ex. at my work) is great. My one problem is there is no squadThis game is amazingly fun and I will be spending months of play time on it. Origin server thing worried me at first and on the first day out was frustrating to get all my friends onto one server, now there is no problems. Ability to log-in anywhere to see stats and friends stats without having the game installed everywhere (ex. at my work) is great. My one problem is there is no squad voice chat in multiply player... it's okay I guess because my friends are using a third-party application and we can talk among ourselves. It's when my friends aren't playing, I wish there was a way to talk to your squad... it is a squad based shooter.

    And all the negative user reviews: Here's the thing... If your computer is older than a year and don't want to invest in computer parts, don't buy this game... we who have money to modernize don't want you to play anyways. Other thing, I hate MW players that complain it's too hard... maybe because this game is too realistic and not an arcade shooter. I play both and MW is a run-and-shoot where BF is a think-and-shoot game.    … Expand
  48. rory147
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Now i have mixed feelings for this game, on one hand it is an amazing online experience with a solid enough campaign and story. On the other hand it has not been improved since bad company 2 and in my opinion isn't as fun. My experience in Bad Company 2 was amazing, completely balanced classes, no cheap or un-needed attachments such as the tactical light the connections were never aNow i have mixed feelings for this game, on one hand it is an amazing online experience with a solid enough campaign and story. On the other hand it has not been improved since bad company 2 and in my opinion isn't as fun. My experience in Bad Company 2 was amazing, completely balanced classes, no cheap or un-needed attachments such as the tactical light the connections were never a problem and lag almost never happened plus some great maps. I have loved almost all of the battlefield games, i love this one too maybe because of my love of the series. I still believe the online is not matched in any other fps.… Expand
  49. BillGR17
    Dec 11, 2011
    10
    well in single player u wont have much fan (its not bad either coz u will get to know the guns and how the game works ) but in multiplayer... you will see all the best stuff that u wont be able to see in ANY other FPS game its just the best multiplayer experience for me and my friends.
    we are not pro players but we have a prety good time and enjoy all the good times and the bad times in    well in single player u wont have much fan (its not bad either coz u will get to know the guns and how the game works ) but in multiplayer... you will see all the best stuff that u wont be able to see in ANY other FPS game its just the best multiplayer experience for me and my friends.
    we are not pro players but we have a prety good time and enjoy all the good times and the bad times in game.
    its not the game that u get a gun and start shoting ppl u need to have a good squad if u want to win and u need to listen to ur squad too !
    i am new in bf series and i love this game more than any other FPS ! just buy it !    … Expand
  50. Pendulum
    Nov 21, 2011
    9
    the singleplayer is boring! however the decent story, they way its told and the sound and graphics prevents it from being a complet distater. The multiplayer on the other hand is friggin awesome. great variety. intese and action packed and over the top sound and graphics. BUY IT!
  51. Zenith
    Oct 30, 2011
    9
    In short, probably the best multi-player shooter on the market at this time. Single-player may not be particularly special, but the multi-player aspect of this game simply blows its competitors away. Game of the year? We'll have to see, but it's certainly in the running.
  52. jasam
    Oct 31, 2011
    10
    amazing graphic and sound... lame SP, and awful MP game crashes every 15min... costumer service isn't doing a thing! it is bugged as hell, if you are smart enough DO NOT BUY IT!!! give it a month or two,,, origing is usefull as beta browser can be usefull, forums are swarming with complaints, petitions... etc. and EA&Dice aren't doing a thing to sort it out. First&last time i preorderedamazing graphic and sound... lame SP, and awful MP game crashes every 15min... costumer service isn't doing a thing! it is bugged as hell, if you are smart enough DO NOT BUY IT!!! give it a month or two,,, origing is usefull as beta browser can be usefull, forums are swarming with complaints, petitions... etc. and EA&Dice aren't doing a thing to sort it out. First&last time i preordered something. NEVER AGAIN!!… Expand
  53. SANMAN
    Oct 31, 2011
    10
    While the single player campaign was drab and very much there only to appease the CoD crowd, the heart of Battlefield is alive and kicking! Multiplayer is beautiful and engaging with jets flying overhead and tanks rumbling past fighting over capture points and M-Coms. The unlock system is familiar and enticing always pushing you to play one more match to get that next weapon or add-on. TheWhile the single player campaign was drab and very much there only to appease the CoD crowd, the heart of Battlefield is alive and kicking! Multiplayer is beautiful and engaging with jets flying overhead and tanks rumbling past fighting over capture points and M-Coms. The unlock system is familiar and enticing always pushing you to play one more match to get that next weapon or add-on. The shooting mechanics are truly amazing realistic weapon handling and bullet physics make every engagement truly feel dangerous and rarely does a death feel cheap. Tanks handle like a dream heavy and cumbersome but with the ability to trade handling for speed at the press of a button it makes some pretty tactical options open up, stay and fight or pop a smoke screen and reverse full speed. Helicopters are perfect, subtle movements lead to victory but playing like it's an arcade game with see you nose diving into the earth. Jets are finicky but perform well, as of writing this they are pretty hard to get kills with early on and my only advice is try it out and if you aren't too hot stick with it it has a serious learning curve.

    Overall Battlefield 3 is an amazing game that SHOULD NOT BE MISSED if you're a shooter fan! Call of Duty fan boys will bash it and in all honesty as a CoD player myself (not a big fan, just a player) they shouldn't! Both games will be good (in there own ways) but for the ultimate skill based (not twitch based) gameplay experience you owe it to yourself to pick up BF3 and have a awesome time online!    … Expand
  54. Oryx_za
    Nov 1, 2011
    9
    Single Player was a little disappointing, and it felt slightly condescending as EA was clearly trying to encroach on MW story. However the multiplier is something beautiful. I was irked by the EA origin story and this whole web browser interface, especially considering the fact that i live in a country where broadband is still a novelty, but what i have learnt since is "ITS NOT STEAM!!!!".Single Player was a little disappointing, and it felt slightly condescending as EA was clearly trying to encroach on MW story. However the multiplier is something beautiful. I was irked by the EA origin story and this whole web browser interface, especially considering the fact that i live in a country where broadband is still a novelty, but what i have learnt since is "ITS NOT STEAM!!!!". I had no problems installing, and entering the games (though i would like to see my ping)

    However the experiencing is amazing. The 64 player battle maps are just incredible, and it feels so real. The way that each player is forced to follow some sort of tactics. You can flank, you can suppress, and there is a genuine fear of death. The result is genius. only thing i don't like now is that the lights are blinding, and some players are using this as a "hack".    … Expand
  55. ramha
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Rather unexpected multiplayer gameplay pleased, but more like a single company. The truth is I want to do would have added more cooperative! The engine is strongly stupendous!
  56. Gauntlet
    Nov 8, 2011
    8
    Battlefield series is simply a delight. I've owned every single game in the series and can honestly say this series never disappoints. Vehicular combat, infantry combat, gets better with each installment. However, I do have some grievances which brings my rating down to an 8. While infantry combat is a step up in the Battlefield series, that doesn't say very much, considering the hitBattlefield series is simply a delight. I've owned every single game in the series and can honestly say this series never disappoints. Vehicular combat, infantry combat, gets better with each installment. However, I do have some grievances which brings my rating down to an 8. While infantry combat is a step up in the Battlefield series, that doesn't say very much, considering the hit registry for every battlefield game has been rather atrocious. BF3 is the first one to do it mildly better, but even still there are many issues. Up close infantry fighting, I often feel like the game utilizes hitscan registry, and I receive a kill message from the server before I see the death animation of the player. It's a very odd scenario. The map design is the biggest fault of this game. It feels linear and messy, not much thought process went into these maps. The destruction was scaled back, which leads me to believe that they rushed this one out the door and hoped to finish it up later. B2K already features advanced destruction compared to the vanilla BF3 maps, and is being released only a couple of weeks from now. This makes me think EA forced DICE to release the game early to steal some of the MW sales. Beyond that it's a fine game, the campaign is forgettable, but the graphics make it stand out.… Expand
  57. Cobero
    Nov 8, 2011
    8
    I have always loved battlefield games, and i'm not disappointed with battlefield 3. I am really enjoying this game at the moment, and see myself playing this for a very long time. Yes there are bugs that need fixing, but that was the same issue with bad company 2, where a few patches turned it into a game everyone once hated into an addictive game, and i'm sure the same will happen withI have always loved battlefield games, and i'm not disappointed with battlefield 3. I am really enjoying this game at the moment, and see myself playing this for a very long time. Yes there are bugs that need fixing, but that was the same issue with bad company 2, where a few patches turned it into a game everyone once hated into an addictive game, and i'm sure the same will happen with BF3. The singleplayer is noticeably underwhelming, but BF games are multiplayer at heart. BF3 does push your pc, which is something that i like, as it's time to push forward and unlock what pcs can achieve and not take people with old hardware along with the ride, or gaming won't evolve. Possibly with patches, more destruction in maps and a few other tweaks, BF3 would be a true brutal force in the fps genre. I still like BF2 over BF3 however, but i'm happy with the vision dice were trying to put together. Time will make it a better game.… Expand
  58. coldcuts67
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Well worth the $60.

    I have this on PC. I have about 30 hours logged excluding finishing the campaign on hard and all the co-op missions. I'll tell you this, BF3 has its plunders with a somewhat lack luster single player...but honestly who is buying FPS games to look forward to story? The multiplayer is AAA+ quality. People may complain about Origin but it's mainly browser plugin issues    Well worth the $60.

    I have this on PC. I have about 30 hours logged excluding finishing the campaign on hard and all the co-op missions.

    I'll tell you this, BF3 has its plunders with a somewhat lack luster single player...but honestly who is buying FPS games to look forward to story?
    The multiplayer is AAA+ quality. People may complain about Origin but it's mainly browser plugin issues or your own fault for 3rd party blocking software.
    ORIGIN has been up/running the entire time since launch asides from maintenance and there hasn't been any "day1" patch or anything of that sort - the game was released well polished.

    Multiplayer is fun fun fun....Get this game if you're a fan of FPS shooters. The tactical realism coped with it's own "Battlefield" quirkiness really makes the gameplay unique. If you're looking for something besides a typical military shooter - get Battlefield 3.    … Expand
  59. leoaguiar
    Nov 21, 2011
    10
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  60. kaicooper
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Battlefield 3
    its waaay better then BC2 in everything..Single was good and real..
    Multiplayer is EPIC..cant stop playing it ever..i really like the new Graphics for PC Ultra option is EPIC..just pick it up and play forever in Multiplayer
  61. Seattlebob
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    After sitting and getting some real time in i think this was a great game by dice they never really slack when it comes to their games. Alot of people are kind of down on the single player witch i really like and as for the online play well it's the best out their MW3 can't even come close to what bf3 can do. The nice thing is dice does not rush out a copy everyyear but maybe with asAfter sitting and getting some real time in i think this was a great game by dice they never really slack when it comes to their games. Alot of people are kind of down on the single player witch i really like and as for the online play well it's the best out their MW3 can't even come close to what bf3 can do. The nice thing is dice does not rush out a copy everyyear but maybe with as much as this game has sold we will see bf4 and more of frostbite next year. I hope they are useing forstbite on the new mirrors edge.… Expand
  62. CODER
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Honestly, I don't care what the single player looks and plays like. Playing the multiplayer is truly amazing. This game has such a unique atmosphere, game play, graphics, customization, that you will simply not feel at any other game. BF was always about multiplayer. And they out-done themselves this time. :)
  63. JimCorbett
    Feb 9, 2014
    3
    This is a review of the singleplayer and co-op only. Both modes are absolutely terrible. Coop is short and none of the missions are fun at all, to add to the pain they completely lack checkpoints and, like the main campaign, have quick time events. So, if you miss a quick time event at the end of a level, you have to start it all over again. The sniper mission is particularly bad. TheThis is a review of the singleplayer and co-op only. Both modes are absolutely terrible. Coop is short and none of the missions are fun at all, to add to the pain they completely lack checkpoints and, like the main campaign, have quick time events. So, if you miss a quick time event at the end of a level, you have to start it all over again. The sniper mission is particularly bad. The singleplayer story is contrived and nonsensical. I had no idea what was going on and honestly I didn't give a damn. None of the missions were any fun. Even the tank mission was quite boring. It's filled up scripted events and other CoD bull crap. I didn't bother playing the multiplayer since it's yet another modern themed shooter and I have way too many of those to begin with. Pass on this garbage.… Expand
  64. Procer
    Nov 16, 2011
    10
    I can't even describe how amazed I am of this game.
    Graphics: 10/10
    Gameplay: 10/10
    Fun Factor: 10/10
    I was really worth the money I spend on. And it definetely is the best FPS coming out in 2011. Awesome and must buy.
  65. eldaras
    Nov 20, 2011
    10
    I think BF3 is a good addition to the Battlefield games. It has everything BFBC2 had plus new goodies, such as more vehicle and weapon customization. The 4 different soldier classes are well balanced and the Team Play is great and becomes even more important as one unlocks squad perks such as "more ammo" or "more explosives" for all the squad. I also really like that engineers can nowI think BF3 is a good addition to the Battlefield games. It has everything BFBC2 had plus new goodies, such as more vehicle and weapon customization. The 4 different soldier classes are well balanced and the Team Play is great and becomes even more important as one unlocks squad perks such as "more ammo" or "more explosives" for all the squad. I also really like that engineers can now carry mines and an RPG, which wasn't possible in some previous BF games (I haven't played them all).

    Some people complain that the game now has a lot of "console features", which "suck" on PC. I think this features help people starting to play FPS games and the fact is that all those features, such as vehicle health regen, can be disabled on the server. Hardcore mode is great as there is no health regen, no map, no aim guide when shooting form the hip, etc.

    Pros:
    - Unlocks per weapon / vehicle.
    - 64 players.
    - Team play
    - Everything else.

    Cons:
    - Registration servers were down in EU on the night of release
    - Sometimes a bit laggy, but getting better.    … Expand
  66. madhatter01
    Nov 18, 2011
    10
    Amazing Game. Maps are all great. I love all the new weapons. The game play will not get too repetitive because of the style of game. Maps are large and detailed. The battle log is also amazing, if easy to see all your stats and it free unlike so other games (COD3).
  67. ktannen
    Nov 18, 2011
    10
    This is the kind of game that has the potential to expand the entire video game industry. The level of immersion is a glimpse into the future of warfare gaming and is, in my opinion, the best competitive FPS experience currently available. The multiplayer is by far the most fun I've ever had with an FPS. The level of detail is astounding - the scale, graphical marvels and stellarThis is the kind of game that has the potential to expand the entire video game industry. The level of immersion is a glimpse into the future of warfare gaming and is, in my opinion, the best competitive FPS experience currently available. The multiplayer is by far the most fun I've ever had with an FPS. The level of detail is astounding - the scale, graphical marvels and stellar gameplay. Whether I am playing alone or with friends, this game has killed time like no other. I've owned the game since its release and have barely noticed the days of playtime that I've already put into it. If you aren't use to FPS controls, they take some getting used to, but the control-design of everything from your soldier, to both air and land vehicles, and even to the way projectiles are affected by gravity are all superb - fluent and intuitive. Minor bugs have popped up here and there, though this is almost always the case with newly released online games and luckily none remotely game breaking (some being nothing but amusing); they are being dealt with and fixed anyway. Recommended for experienced and new gamers alike, please give this one a chance. If you are in the least curious about online gaming, I beseech you to give this game a real chance and just see if you don't enjoy it.… Expand
  68. TehMushy
    Nov 19, 2011
    9
    Very fun game. Lots of action all over the place. Graphics and Sound mix in perfectly.
    Though there are a few little adjustments that can be made, i.e. to the HUD. The Campaign is linear, but still very entertaining.

    Overall, 9/10.
  69. hazy7687
    Nov 20, 2011
    10
    I am giving BF3 a 10 because I feel is genuinely deserves it. I really appreciate the time and effort that I can tell was put into making this game. The graphics are amazing, the gameplay is nearly perfect and even though the SP wasn't mind blowing I found it enjoyable. Let me be honest though I am basing my score on the MP, SP was an after though to me it could have been left outI am giving BF3 a 10 because I feel is genuinely deserves it. I really appreciate the time and effort that I can tell was put into making this game. The graphics are amazing, the gameplay is nearly perfect and even though the SP wasn't mind blowing I found it enjoyable. Let me be honest though I am basing my score on the MP, SP was an after though to me it could have been left out altogether and I wouldn't have minded, the MP is where I wanted the emphasis put and I was not disappointed. I really love this game it's gone above and beyond my expectations, the beta did have me a bit weary I'll admit but the game turned out better than I could have hoped.… Expand
  70. juni0r_BG
    Nov 20, 2011
    10
    Awesome game. The graphics and physics are one of the best I have ever seen. The sound is awesome too. I liked the campaign very much - nice, has a good atmoshpere, some very strong moments. The characters are memorable, the events - too. It is very varied - it combines vehicle, aircraft and infantry gameplay. But no matter how good it is, it isn't as far as good as the Multiplayer. It isAwesome game. The graphics and physics are one of the best I have ever seen. The sound is awesome too. I liked the campaign very much - nice, has a good atmoshpere, some very strong moments. The characters are memorable, the events - too. It is very varied - it combines vehicle, aircraft and infantry gameplay. But no matter how good it is, it isn't as far as good as the Multiplayer. It is certainly the best FPS multiplayer I have ever seen. TONS of unlocks, great maps (some very good designs), variety of vehicles, a good balance between vehicles and infantry. The audio is gorgeous too. Everything feels and looks very realistic in this game. There is a third game mode - Co-op. It includes six very intense missions which you can play with a buddy. It is real fun. I loved the Battlelog too - it is user-friendly, very useful. I loved the game and I am looking forward to the first expansion - Strike at Karkand!… Expand
  71. DARKmodp
    Nov 20, 2011
    10
    the ideal fps game, you get what you paid for with one and even more, all what you wish to find in fps game, single player was awesome and screw critics who said it wasn't and the quick time events were cinematic take on the game, a new approach which is good to see.and cant wait to get back to karkand.
  72. Geniusgizmo
    Nov 21, 2011
    10
    The single player campaign is not the best but then i bought battlefield for the multiplayer which i think is incredible. The graphics blew me away!

    Im happy that this game supports the use of the xbox controller so i can sit back and play unlike call of duty mw3. Wish Ea/Nvidia would sort out the 3D vision though. For those of you hoping to play in 3D you wont be able to. Nvidias    The single player campaign is not the best but then i bought battlefield for the multiplayer which i think is incredible. The graphics blew me away!

    Im happy that this game supports the use of the xbox controller so i can sit back and play unlike call of duty mw3. Wish Ea/Nvidia would sort out the 3D vision though. For those of you hoping to play in 3D you wont be able to. Nvidias website is currently lying saying this is 3D vision ready!!! Whether a future update will rectify this remains to be seen    … Expand
  73. kackarot00
    Nov 21, 2011
    10
    Absolutely outstanding game, incredible multiplayer! Battlefield 3 is great. I have had so much fun playing this online, leveling is addictive and combat thrilling.
  74. Ghost2113
    Nov 22, 2011
    8
    Dice never ceases to amaze me with their battlefield products and this is no exception. I've been playing battlefield games since 1942 was released and have always enjoyed that the development team actually DEVELOPS their game instead of using the same engine over and over with prettier lighting or slightly tweaking guns to reproduce ones used in previous games (HINT: Call of Duty). EvenDice never ceases to amaze me with their battlefield products and this is no exception. I've been playing battlefield games since 1942 was released and have always enjoyed that the development team actually DEVELOPS their game instead of using the same engine over and over with prettier lighting or slightly tweaking guns to reproduce ones used in previous games (HINT: Call of Duty). Even though it has the Frostbite 2 engine, many of the buildings on urban based maps are static and inaccessible in anyway, but the ones that are, you can completely strip away the benefits of planting your four man squad in it and force your enemy to fight in the open instead of camping in a limited access area. I was still a little disappointed in the static environments though versus Bad Company 2 where you can make a completely new path by blowing out a hole in a building, running through it, and making another hole with your trusty grenade launcher in order to bypass tanks or dug in troops. There are still plenty of destructible buildings that you can drop on top of a not so bright enemy's head and many of the walls you use for cover and be chipped away with concentrated fire or a good ol' RPG. The infantry only maps are a lot more team based and bring back that tactical feeling from Battlefield 2 that Bad Company 2 left out with narrow choke points or large areas littered with lots of cover spots that a sneaky squad can navigate and snag a capture point right under the enemy's nose if you don't have a group watching over it. The vehicle combat is more or less the same as in Bad Company 2, but choppers are a helluva lot more powerful (even though they're still missile magnets) and the jets have more of a knife fighting, gun slinging, cut throat battlefield 1942 feeling instead of the "I got on your tail so you're automatically dead" combat from Battlefield 2. The open maps still give that sense of random happenings that you get from Battlefield games that just make it so much more enjoyable to play over the "run in and control this area to win" combat you see with most shooters today. I think Dice could've done better with the single player development though. There were parts that got your attention or made you feel like you were in that situation yourself, but the musical score is rather pathetic in variety and you can pretty much predict which tune will play at what time and in what situation after the first couple of levels. I'm not saying the solo campaign wasn't exciting, but they could've done much better on it. Overall, Battlefield 3 is worth every penny you spend on it even though the weapon unlocks is a little repetitive and the first release version is a little buggy with battlelog and it not liking running with certain programs (for me it's xfire, Battlefield 3 wont even start while I'm running it).… Expand
  75. Optim
    Nov 30, 2011
    8
    an amazing game with stunning visual detail and fantastic sound. It is top of the top in terms of quality and entertainment. The multiplayer is fun and enjoyable. However, the singleplayer just drags the entire game down. to sum it up: it's awful. when I say awful, I mean really, really bad. By really really bad I mean it's so gosh darn linear you can't even stray three feet off the roadan amazing game with stunning visual detail and fantastic sound. It is top of the top in terms of quality and entertainment. The multiplayer is fun and enjoyable. However, the singleplayer just drags the entire game down. to sum it up: it's awful. when I say awful, I mean really, really bad. By really really bad I mean it's so gosh darn linear you can't even stray three feet off the road without getting a "TURN BACK!" sign. At least in Bad Company 2 they tried to make it non-linear and not so obviously scripted. If you're a single player enthusiast, I suggest you "turn back!" and buy another FPS. However, if you don't care about the single, buy this game, because it will last for a while.… Expand
  76. RolfRui
    Nov 30, 2011
    9
    I expected a worthy successor to BF2 and it is.
    The only reason for not giving 10 points is a couple of problems with
    first match crash of BF3.exe, but this will be solved with the next patches. This game shows the state of the art of software making in 2011. One should not underestimate the complexity of this software project. But the most important thing is what we call "Spielspass",    I expected a worthy successor to BF2 and it is.
    The only reason for not giving 10 points is a couple of problems with
    first match crash of BF3.exe, but this will be solved with the next patches.

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

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

    Yes I there is a whole lot of Spielspass!

    CU on the Battlefield fellows!    … Expand
  77. Conranos
    Dec 28, 2011
    10
    This games shouldn't even be rated! It earns a 10 without even trying! It has absolutely perfect graphics and sounds that can make even the most seasoned gamers check to be sure its the game! The campaign is more of a CoD Black Ops look alike in a way but it added the many awesome features you can expect from a Battlefield game and then some! In just the first 3 levels you can see the rawThis games shouldn't even be rated! It earns a 10 without even trying! It has absolutely perfect graphics and sounds that can make even the most seasoned gamers check to be sure its the game! The campaign is more of a CoD Black Ops look alike in a way but it added the many awesome features you can expect from a Battlefield game and then some! In just the first 3 levels you can see the raw amount of detail that has been put into this game. From the specular effects of the dust and bullet impacts to the crisp and clear sounds of each and every weapon being fired around you. Battlefield is the complete package for any hardcore FPS gamer. And don't even start me on multi-player with its massive maps and vehicle based combat. It is the perfect combination needed to make a game that will be enjoyed for years to come!… Expand
  78. Xenent
    Jan 18, 2012
    10
    I really like this game. As a former COD player, when I first played BF3, I didn't really like it at first, because I was so used to running and gunning. I bought BF3 mostly because of it's team based combat. The graphics are very polished and beautiful, it's team based system has limitless possibilities, (Commands, classes, marking enemy targets, and more!) it has destruction, which isI really like this game. As a former COD player, when I first played BF3, I didn't really like it at first, because I was so used to running and gunning. I bought BF3 mostly because of it's team based combat. The graphics are very polished and beautiful, it's team based system has limitless possibilities, (Commands, classes, marking enemy targets, and more!) it has destruction, which is further enhanced in B2K, sound is realistic (ear ringing and temp. deafness)and it has a wide assortment of vehicles. Controls can feel a little rusty at first, but once you get used to them, it will turn out a lot better. I also recommend a gaming mouse and keyboard, if you have the money

    It's campaign is boring, but it's okay for practicing the controls. Co-op is also okay, and you can unlock weapons for MP in co-op. Multiplayer is where it really shines.

    One downside is that it forces you to use Battlelog in PC; but it's not that big of a deal.

    Overall, I think you should get this game. If you played TF2 or other team based games in the past, buy this now!

    If you're a hardcore COD player who wants to try BF3, adapting to this game is gonna take a little longer, but it's well worth it.    … Expand
  79. elitemage
    Jan 20, 2012
    10
    So much action in one game. The versatility of the equipment, vehicles, and weapons puts this game over the top. Amazing graphics and sound really connect you to this game for a realistic experience. The game modes and maps will have you playing for hours. Gamefication is all over in this game if you love unlocks and accessories to your weapons and vehicles. Truly a masterpiece game that ISo much action in one game. The versatility of the equipment, vehicles, and weapons puts this game over the top. Amazing graphics and sound really connect you to this game for a realistic experience. The game modes and maps will have you playing for hours. Gamefication is all over in this game if you love unlocks and accessories to your weapons and vehicles. Truly a masterpiece game that I recommend to all.… Expand
  80. Loldude12
    Jan 21, 2012
    10
    I am highly impressed with the improvements that Dice created. The single player has a sharp edge to it, the co-op is tricky but exciting with the rush that it gives you and the multiplayer has a moment of adrenaline rush involved. With it, the gameplay and graphics are pleasing with the Frostbite 2.0 engine giving the environment such a beautiful contrast into it and the character modelsI am highly impressed with the improvements that Dice created. The single player has a sharp edge to it, the co-op is tricky but exciting with the rush that it gives you and the multiplayer has a moment of adrenaline rush involved. With it, the gameplay and graphics are pleasing with the Frostbite 2.0 engine giving the environment such a beautiful contrast into it and the character models are impressive by the distinct customisation of the colour of how your soldier looks. I highly recommend to buy Battlefield 3 for the amazing improvements that the game has made.… Expand
  81. MojoSpriggs
    Feb 9, 2012
    8
    My review is simple. It is the all-time best FPS game that exists if you can put up with the awful installation (Using Origin) and the constant Battlelog + Origin + Windows 7 fight. Windows always minimizes my games at the most random times to inform me that my "Color Scheme should be changed". Origin, which needs to be restated every time i join a server. And Battlelog who had the worstMy review is simple. It is the all-time best FPS game that exists if you can put up with the awful installation (Using Origin) and the constant Battlelog + Origin + Windows 7 fight. Windows always minimizes my games at the most random times to inform me that my "Color Scheme should be changed". Origin, which needs to be restated every time i join a server. And Battlelog who had the worst Co-op invitation and messaging system ever made. Again, the best online FPS game. 8/10 due to Origin. Sorry EA, but it looks like you guys made the best game and did a last minute "oops" and plopped Battlelog and Origin into the game.… Expand
  82. Supercuate
    Jan 3, 2012
    10
    Improved mechanics from Battlefield:Bad Company 2; addictive unlock system, awesome configuration settings for land, sea, air war machines. Impressive sound design and graphics. 64 player matches and with the addition of the 1st DLC: Back to Karkand, brings back classic maps from Battlefield 2. Battlefield 3 is this generation´s mona lisa, an unquestionable work of art fromImproved mechanics from Battlefield:Bad Company 2; addictive unlock system, awesome configuration settings for land, sea, air war machines. Impressive sound design and graphics. 64 player matches and with the addition of the 1st DLC: Back to Karkand, brings back classic maps from Battlefield 2. Battlefield 3 is this generation´s mona lisa, an unquestionable work of art from every angle. It still has tons of bugs though but new releases and patches will get this tied up on the long run and this happened with every battlefield release. Thanks DICE and **** you EA for Origin, that **** sucks.… Expand
  83. oso
    Nov 4, 2011
    8
    New shooter reference. Can't name another single game with that a great engine, optics or even gameplay. Sure there are a few minor bugs and game crashes, also the map and class balancing isn't perfect yet - nevertheless the incredible gaming experience overweights these issues. The forced startup through internet browser (even singleplayer) is the only really annoying thing so far. ServerNew shooter reference. Can't name another single game with that a great engine, optics or even gameplay. Sure there are a few minor bugs and game crashes, also the map and class balancing isn't perfect yet - nevertheless the incredible gaming experience overweights these issues. The forced startup through internet browser (even singleplayer) is the only really annoying thing so far. Server side problems seem to be mostly solved so far. I have to admit that singleplayer is boring as hell but i guess most people don't buy a battlefield game because of the singleplayer.… Expand
  84. urmumisanrpm
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    Have played all bf series games. The game is the best multiplayer fps game there is. Not as easy as the cod click and shoot, but a hell of a lot more rewarding and deeply involving. Sure there is a reason to complain here or there about an issue (i.e. flashlights blinding in broad daylight), but they will be ironed out. At a top level you can't go past this game.

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

    And yes, I actually do like battlelog.    … Expand
  85. zchay
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    -_________- Battlefield. 'Nuff said. Enough with all these bad ratings. The campaign was bad. SO what? Campaigns usually = 5-12 hours. MULTIPLAYER = hundreds of thousands of hours of gameplay.
  86. daveyy12
    Jan 9, 2012
    8
    I was initially reluctant to get this game because I had bad luck with Battlefied 2, Bad Company. After I finally got B3 I was greatly surpised at the graphics and the easy way to navigate through the campaign. I found that the game gets plus marks for graphics, simplicity, and easy to follow story. The only downsides to the game were that it seemed to be sluggish and response toI was initially reluctant to get this game because I had bad luck with Battlefied 2, Bad Company. After I finally got B3 I was greatly surpised at the graphics and the easy way to navigate through the campaign. I found that the game gets plus marks for graphics, simplicity, and easy to follow story. The only downsides to the game were that it seemed to be sluggish and response to commands was occasionally slow. Overall, this game is good, but probzbly not work the price. I suggest waiting until it has been out for awhile before buying it when it goes on sale.… Expand
  87. sketchyterry
    Nov 3, 2011
    10
    Fantastic game, simply brilliant. The single player isn't the best ever single player i played but its still pretty dam awesome, some really great missions with fantastic graphics. Im comparing BF3 single player with awesome games like Bioshock even Modern Warfare's single player (yes i buy both games, might get MW3 at xmas) so thats why i dont think its an amazing unforgettable singleFantastic game, simply brilliant. The single player isn't the best ever single player i played but its still pretty dam awesome, some really great missions with fantastic graphics. Im comparing BF3 single player with awesome games like Bioshock even Modern Warfare's single player (yes i buy both games, might get MW3 at xmas) so thats why i dont think its an amazing unforgettable single player, but it is still a pretty dam awesome one. HOWEVER multiplayer tho is where you get what you paid for, its immense!!! I have played all the Call of Duty's (from the first ever one to black ops) and started playing Battlefield from Bad Company 2 and boy oh boy i wish i started playing the battlefield series earlier. There is so much to BF3 multiplayer, it looks great (even on low graphics), the maps are fantastic ranging from vast maps with jets and large scale warfare going all the way down to the very COD like team deathmatch mode on maps modified and made small for team deathmatch play. I have already mentioned the graphics, but the sound deserves a mention and for me no other game has ever got close to the quality that Battlefield has in terms of sound. You can hear bullet's whistling by, the scream of a jet above and the crackle of gun fire from the distance. Oh another random mention on the graphics (sorta), I love the fact that when you are playing on the night maps you get fantastic tracer fire that lights the battlefield up. So basically if you love multiplayer, just play this and you will be hooked for months!


    On a side note, I find it really sad that people who probably havent even played the game, let alone brought it give it scores of 1 and 0 etc. Really are that petty!!!!!!!!!!    … Expand
  88. Vi-Pe
    Oct 28, 2011
    10
    BF3 is awesome! Story is good, graphics are super awesome. Multiplayer is a versatile and have lots of unlocks and vehicles is working perfectly. It have few bugs but DICE will fix them. New game engine is wonderful. Game is hard what is good. I have to say only BF, (if it comes) is remake of 1942 to frostbite 2 engine. But this is best Bf for now. I recommend this.
  89. orionismud
    Oct 28, 2011
    10
    I bought this game for the multiplayer, and I love it! It's exactly what I wanted it to be, which is a better version of Bad Company 2. Better graphics, more destructible environments, amazing sound. It's the immersive, semi-realistic shooter I've always wanted. The classes are all different and all useful, and it's slower paced than MW.

    I might eventually play the single player campaign.    I bought this game for the multiplayer, and I love it! It's exactly what I wanted it to be, which is a better version of Bad Company 2. Better graphics, more destructible environments, amazing sound. It's the immersive, semi-realistic shooter I've always wanted. The classes are all different and all useful, and it's slower paced than MW.

    I might eventually play the single player campaign. Maybe. I never got through more than an hour of Bad Comany 2's single player. Don't buy this game for the single player.

    I will buy MW 3 for the single player, but I will play a lot more BF3 multiplayer.    … Expand
  90. Hidden
    Oct 28, 2011
    10
    Under normal circumstances I would give the game 9/10 but here are a lot of reviews, which are way to low, so I give 10/10 to balance the score :)
    The multiplayer is awesome, and deserves the 10/10. There is nothing to complain about.
    The singleplayer is completely scripted which is really annoying (even a CoD is not scripted this bad), but it's a Battlefield, the Singleplayer doesn't    Under normal circumstances I would give the game 9/10 but here are a lot of reviews, which are way to low, so I give 10/10 to balance the score :)
    The multiplayer is awesome, and deserves the 10/10. There is nothing to complain about.
    The singleplayer is completely scripted which is really annoying (even a CoD is not scripted this bad), but it's a Battlefield, the Singleplayer doesn't matter. If someone really wants to buy this game only for SP: Don't buy it.
    Origin is annoying, but it hasn't really anything to do with the game itself, so it should not appear in the rating. Battlelog is less annoying than I initially thought, and as a stats page its awesome.
    The game is exactly what I expected it to be when buying: Big maps, vehicles, tons of enemies to shoot -> Battlefield.
    btw: Sorry if my English isn't perfect, but it's not my native language.    … Expand
  91. T3MPL4R3267
    Nov 1, 2011
    9
    first i must say great game. love the MP with all my heart and have been i vet of the series since battlefield 2. This game is a must have for you PC. I would only recommend this game on the PC however. there are many things on the console that make it worse. 30fps (not THAT big of a deal), half the graphics, 2x the glitches, worse servers, and your paying full price. now for the PC i havefirst i must say great game. love the MP with all my heart and have been i vet of the series since battlefield 2. This game is a must have for you PC. I would only recommend this game on the PC however. there are many things on the console that make it worse. 30fps (not THAT big of a deal), half the graphics, 2x the glitches, worse servers, and your paying full price. now for the PC i have had no lag issues with almost 10 hours of the MP being played so far.The weapons all work great and i never feel like i cant use a gun. The team working mechanics work great with squad leaders and Rush has been improved 10 fold. there are only 2 complaints that i have. one is that in conquest your team REALLY matters. if your team sucks you will most likely lose the game. un like rush one man cannot tern the tide of a battle. (which can be good and bad depending on if your playing with friends or not). the other down side that i find to this game is Origin and the use of battlelog. You must have an internet connection to ply this game be it SP or MP which is a big flaw. this is my reason for giving it a 9/10 instead of 10/10. final word is that this game is amazing. the MP alone is worth the $60. and the SP and CO-OP are really just free addons. but if your getting battlefield then your getting it for the MP and it is just down right intense, fun, and balanced.… Expand
  92. FunPowered
    Nov 2, 2011
    10
    Love this game! Mutliplayer rocks the house. I can't get enough of this sweet game...damn work getting in the way of playing. Keep the server stability improvements coming EA.
  93. Lemmiwinks
    Nov 3, 2011
    7
    I really wanted to give a higher score but i cannot ignore the glaring issues. Graphics, multiplayer and gameplay are out of this world 9/10, COD will not touch it. Singleplayer is terrible though, it may look pretty but it is just sooo boring, nothing really happens. Next time think up a better storyline or scrap it, i know it is more about multiplayer but my cat could have done a betterI really wanted to give a higher score but i cannot ignore the glaring issues. Graphics, multiplayer and gameplay are out of this world 9/10, COD will not touch it. Singleplayer is terrible though, it may look pretty but it is just sooo boring, nothing really happens. Next time think up a better storyline or scrap it, i know it is more about multiplayer but my cat could have done a better job.

    Key binding! why allow me to bind my own keys but then during all quick time events make me use the original ones! Too many quick time events too. Still buggy, my comrades got stuck at one point(they continued to shoot at a wall when all enemies were dead), i carried on and eventually it fixed itself. Kept crashing on the last level due to key bindings. walked over invisible rocks. final fight, first time around my enemy was invisible! Multiplayer is excellent, shame about using origin and the browser as it can be very slow. Its such a shame as this game could have been awesome, instead its just good. They probably could have stolen a few COD fans if they had included a couple of smaller maps.    … Expand
  94. Killertudse
    Nov 3, 2011
    10
    The graphic of this game is 10/10
    The gameplay of this game is 10/10
    The singl-player and multiplayer is just 10/10 This game is freaking amazingly and beautiful.. So i don't understand where all the complainers come from, i also bought this on release and yeah you couldn't release it? But so what, you could play it the next day who cares.. Just because they experienced some troubles with    The graphic of this game is 10/10
    The gameplay of this game is 10/10
    The singl-player and multiplayer is just 10/10
    This game is freaking amazingly and beautiful.. So i don't understand where all the complainers come from, i also bought this on release and yeah you couldn't release it? But so what, you could play it the next day who cares.. Just because they experienced some troubles with their server doesn't mean the game is bad!!!    … Expand
  95. Vio
    Nov 20, 2011
    10
    Quite frankly put this is the best looking game out there, with the best sounding sound, and the smoothest FPS mechanics. Along with that there is a "xp" weapon/attachment unlock system that lets you essentially "level up" your online portfolio - it works well. The environments is destructible on a level not seen in any other warfare game - you should see what a level looks like afterQuite frankly put this is the best looking game out there, with the best sounding sound, and the smoothest FPS mechanics. Along with that there is a "xp" weapon/attachment unlock system that lets you essentially "level up" your online portfolio - it works well. The environments is destructible on a level not seen in any other warfare game - you should see what a level looks like after 30~40 minutes of war with tanks, planes, apcs, soldiers with C4/rocket launchers etc. My only gripe with the game is its foul language, and the SP campaign feels uninspiring, but this is a multiplayer game at its core so SP is extra in this case. Did I like it? THIS GAME IS FANTASTIC!!… Expand
  96. hydaway1
    Jan 9, 2012
    9
    I've been excited for battlefield 3 for a long time. I played it and enjoyed it. I was excited for the Campaign, it looked like an awesome experience I enjoyed the campaign, it may feel like a different game but the way the story comes together and the marines personality makes it feel a lot more better than the campaigns its been inspired from. The marines talk like real marines, it canI've been excited for battlefield 3 for a long time. I played it and enjoyed it. I was excited for the Campaign, it looked like an awesome experience I enjoyed the campaign, it may feel like a different game but the way the story comes together and the marines personality makes it feel a lot more better than the campaigns its been inspired from. The marines talk like real marines, it can make them like able but it would have been better to learn about them more. You play as Sgt. Blackburn, a marine in detention (you'll find out why later in the game) two men interrogate him throughout the campaign, you see the choices he and his squad makes, you'll see other solders like Lt. Hawkins, tank driver Miller, and Russian opratives trying to find their missing nukes, Oh yea, missing nukes, its not the best story but battlefield 3 does the story in a unique way making it better than some of the others.The voice acting, lip syncing, sound, and graphics are awesome! A technical marble! The presentation is amazing. The main miss from the campaign is that it feels like a different game, also its only 4-5 hours, meaning the campaign won't fully prepare you for multiplayer, you wont know how to fly jets, helicopters, jeeps, you only get to drive a tank. I mainly played the game for the multiplayer, I like the multiplayer but there are serious issues. Like the hit detection, its bad. Sometimes it will be good, others, well.... ex: you empty your clip into someone just for them to shoot you once and your dead, its annoying. The co op is fun but lacking since there are only six missions don't worry though their fun and one mission will let you practice flying a helicopter. Battlefield has always been about team work and BF3 has ok team work, I've noticed that on the PS3 and PC version people especially work as a team. This is a fun game but needs to be patched cause of bugs and hit detection. Still its an amazing experence and shouldn't be ignored if your an FPS fan.… Expand
  97. elfelixg
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Awesome game, single player is average or above, but the multiplayer of this game shines like none other. Love the multiplayer and the versatility of the maps. Well conceived warfare, intense firefights, huge maps, tons of players on one map. What is not to like?
  98. ttocs
    Oct 28, 2011
    9
    A decent, but overall mediocre single player game gives way to a crazy addictive and absolutely perfect multiplayer experience that all fans of shooters should give a try. If you were looking for that one great online experience to trump the rest, this is it.
  99. TRYthisONaMAC
    Nov 3, 2011
    9
    1. AMAZING GRAPHICS 2. AMAZING ONLINE 3. CAN'T DO THIS ON A MAC. Look honestly, its a good game, huge maps, 64 freakin players, good amount of customization, classes are balanced, destructive world. The single player is short but all FPS seem that way these days most people will by this only for the online. The only negative is the Origin, but it is new, EA is known for sloppy release.1. AMAZING GRAPHICS 2. AMAZING ONLINE 3. CAN'T DO THIS ON A MAC. Look honestly, its a good game, huge maps, 64 freakin players, good amount of customization, classes are balanced, destructive world. The single player is short but all FPS seem that way these days most people will by this only for the online. The only negative is the Origin, but it is new, EA is known for sloppy release. Should have stuck with GFWL and steam so the xbox interface is better(I dont use it but some people do). Worth the 60 bucks.… Expand
  100. casshern09
    Oct 27, 2011
    9
    It's not perfect but it's as good as a multiplayer shooter as you will get. There are still some issues that need to be sorted but I am confident DICE will. Single player is ok. Nothing too special. But lets face it. It's a mp game.
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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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