Battlefield 3

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7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 5642 Ratings

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  1. HighwayUK
    Oct 30, 2011
    10
    Well it certainly delivered the goods on PC with it's DX11 effects, it's just stupidly good fun on a 64player map with all the **** happening...feels like a real war with the perfect sound, graphics and playabilty mix.
    Single player is a bit so-so, it's not terrible but it does feel a bit COD-like with its short small levels, but take that as a minor issue as single player battlefield    Well it certainly delivered the goods on PC with it's DX11 effects, it's just stupidly good fun on a 64player map with all the **** happening...feels like a real war with the perfect sound, graphics and playabilty mix.
    Single player is a bit so-so, it's not terrible but it does feel a bit COD-like with its short small levels, but take that as a minor issue as single player battlefield isn't what your gonna buy it for. There is no way MW3 will get close to this title for sheer destruction and mayhem.... a must buy for all FPS fans.    … Expand
  2. SonOfACracker
    Oct 27, 2011
    10
    It honestly frustrates me that a game this great has such a low user score. All I see up and down the review page is people complaining about the single player. To those people, take a pro-tip: Battlefield 3 was not designed for its single player, PERIOD. "Oh but they still included it in the game! so it should be good!", yeah well guess what, they put cup holders in Ferraris as well, butIt honestly frustrates me that a game this great has such a low user score. All I see up and down the review page is people complaining about the single player. To those people, take a pro-tip: Battlefield 3 was not designed for its single player, PERIOD. "Oh but they still included it in the game! so it should be good!", yeah well guess what, they put cup holders in Ferraris as well, but you don't see them being reviewed on those amenities. It's just the same for Battlefield 3, all the horse power and true design is in the multiplayer, which is by far one of the best, if not the best mutiplayers ever produced: it's immersing, the graphics are jaw dropping, and there is much strategy and team based play to be had here. Take Battlefield for what it really is, a solid 10/10 multiplayer based experience.… Expand
  3. Maxton
    Oct 29, 2011
    10
    The best shooter to date. Unbelievable graphics,soundtracks and cuts.It looks like you watching spectacular film and playing at the same time.The best graphics i have ever seen.
  4. JUSTLIKEYOU
    Oct 29, 2011
    10
    This is the absolute best game I've ever played. Perfect Multiplayer and Singleplayer (have not tried the Co-Op, yet. Have to recommend it :). The Engine, Gameplay and Graphics are, of course, best as well.
  5. Hadhad
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    Simply the best fps experience. It shines in every aspect. If you're looking for the real modern warfare, it's this game and not the insane asylum exprience cod series provides where u run in a f*cking circle chasing yourself b4 others lol. Get this game and you won't regret it.
  6. Sektion
    Oct 26, 2011
    9
    OK guys everyone is all about the hate for origin and battlelog and I can understand this because its new and its different and yes its a little buggy. I myself am a little put off by it, but remember this. what did everyone say when steam first came to our gaming lives? what did the reviews say for the first valve games launched on steam? It was an outcry of hatred from half-life andOK guys everyone is all about the hate for origin and battlelog and I can understand this because its new and its different and yes its a little buggy. I myself am a little put off by it, but remember this. what did everyone say when steam first came to our gaming lives? what did the reviews say for the first valve games launched on steam? It was an outcry of hatred from half-life and counter-strike players. But now steam has worked out many bugs and improved and many people have come to like it. So much that they are complaining that BF3 is not being launched on steam. I think some competition in the online gaming distribution platform world might eventually bring some good things to us gamers. So lets rate the game for the game itself! damn good fun -1 for single player that could have had more however i still enjoyed it and like most am mainly focused on the amazing Multi!! Highly recommended.… Expand
  7. Eclipse581
    Oct 27, 2011
    10
    Amazing game, great graphics, amazing sound and game play and just pure fun, everything I was expecting and more. Highly recommend this game to any FPS fan.
  8. Mad_gamer
    Oct 28, 2011
    9
    It is funny to sit here reading all these reviews and see all these people give it such a low score. Most of sound like spoilt little brats who wouldn't really know what a real game was if it bit you in the a***! It frustrates me to read all these bad reviews when most of you think that you can just give it a bad wrap because of the fact that you can. Its supposed to be about the gameIt is funny to sit here reading all these reviews and see all these people give it such a low score. Most of sound like spoilt little brats who wouldn't really know what a real game was if it bit you in the a***! It frustrates me to read all these bad reviews when most of you think that you can just give it a bad wrap because of the fact that you can. Its supposed to be about the game overall and as far as I am concerned if you rate a game 0 you shouldn't be allowed to post up reviews.
    Anyways I loved this game. So Battlefield isn't known for its campaigns but I actually really enjoyed it. Im not big on multiplayer and getting online in fact I NEVER get online to play but this is the first game I did and you know what I loved it even though I did get owned a few hundred times. I'll get there in the end. Its funny that some of you have posted up whinging about the prone position but in real battle can you not do that or is that just not an option?? And i did a bit more homework where I looked at a few games some of you have reviewed and some gave this game 0-3 yet gave Portal 2 10 go figure. Need I say more. I say good job to Dice and EA considering all the media hype around this game it was a little disappointing when I played it but overall still loved this game. Smooth gameplay like when your leaping over it made me feel like it was more realistic ok so its not as good as Rage in my eyes but I still highly rate this game based n the multiplayer and speaking of that Im going back to that now. This game is highly recommended and I hope you will actually play this game and give it a go.    … Expand
  9. DaN_HouSeR_82
    Oct 28, 2011
    10
    BF3 has a complexity and variety never seen before. I've been a COD fan since 2004, but I'm a grown man now. I needed something more. Like jumping in a helicopter loaded with your buddies shooting buildings apart while you land on the ROOF of that building and then all running out shooting everything in sight. Nothing compares. Not even close! Look at the reviews and how you can justBF3 has a complexity and variety never seen before. I've been a COD fan since 2004, but I'm a grown man now. I needed something more. Like jumping in a helicopter loaded with your buddies shooting buildings apart while you land on the ROOF of that building and then all running out shooting everything in sight. Nothing compares. Not even close! Look at the reviews and how you can just picture kids crying about how their favorite game is nothing but the same crap every year. Why? BF3 is a better game, PLAY IT and stop crying!… Expand
  10. Scribblette
    Oct 28, 2011
    10
    Multiplayer so far has been as incredible as always. Needs to have colorblind support added - but they've already said they will do this. Remember, singleplayer action is always meant to be a tutorial! The action was fine, the fighter jet sequence BLEW ME AWAY and had me cheering. However, the single player story ending was very weak IMHO (it didn't actually even 'end' properly, it justMultiplayer so far has been as incredible as always. Needs to have colorblind support added - but they've already said they will do this. Remember, singleplayer action is always meant to be a tutorial! The action was fine, the fighter jet sequence BLEW ME AWAY and had me cheering. However, the single player story ending was very weak IMHO (it didn't actually even 'end' properly, it just cuts to black and you're left without any resolution). I definitely preferred the story in Bad Company 2 - there was much more love for the characters.… Expand
  11. Pierogi210
    Oct 28, 2011
    10
    This is a solid game from single player to co-op to multiplayer. The single player is just another fps single player. There is nothing special about it but fun to play. Co-op is a little different and more fun. The multiplayer is where BF3 shines.
  12. demigod143
    Nov 2, 2011
    10
    Battlefield 3 is what it should be. A real shooter game with heavy realistic graphics and great multiplayer. The single player is beautifully done and the entire system is perfect. If they take out the EA spyware, this would be a perfect game. With the PC's excellent graphics, this game should please fans and newbies of Battlefield and Call of Duty fans alike too!
  13. pickledcheez
    Oct 28, 2011
    10
    This game is ****** awesome. It has all the components of a good game. Whoever rated this below a 8 is being payed by Activision to make this game get bad reviews. This will kick the *** out of Modern Warfare 3.
  14. ruttunen
    Oct 30, 2011
    10
    Best MP FPS game out there.

    You don`t buy this game for SP campaign. You buy it for the awesome MP that will blast your socks off especially if you are playing with friends. If you are ( Forever Alone ) then too bad. For instance just imagine this scene that happened today: Me and my 2 friends riding a jeep like madmens blasts scattering rocks and dust on left and right and bam suddenly    Best MP FPS game out there.

    You don`t buy this game for SP campaign.
    You buy it for the awesome MP that will blast your socks off especially if you are playing with friends. If you are ( Forever Alone ) then too bad.

    For instance just imagine this scene that happened today:
    Me and my 2 friends riding a jeep like madmens blasts scattering rocks and dust on left and right
    and bam suddenly a blast in front of us raising a dust cloud.
    I drove through the dust cloud flooring the jeep and suddenly we took into air from the rocks behind the dust cloud.
    Flying through the air like Dukes of Hazzard we flew over a friendly tank and landed over it, while all of us were screaming in chat like little girls now that was an experience :D    … Expand
  15. Liquidlizard
    Jan 8, 2012
    10
    For those of you who said the graphics suck... you must be running something lower than an 8800 GTS or you don't know how to adjust graphics. Gameplay is amazing, sounds are too realistic and the multiplayer is beautiful. Singleplayer was eh and the Origin idea was garbage. 10000x better than CoD.
  16. V3smic
    Oct 26, 2011
    7
    The multiplier interface being out of game is less than desirable. Until this game is more stable and the web interface is able to work quicker and more consistently, I can hardly recommend the game to anyone for 60 dollars. That being said, once in the game it is absolutely beautiful and plays very well. This game has great potential once some patches are able to address the previouslyThe multiplier interface being out of game is less than desirable. Until this game is more stable and the web interface is able to work quicker and more consistently, I can hardly recommend the game to anyone for 60 dollars. That being said, once in the game it is absolutely beautiful and plays very well. This game has great potential once some patches are able to address the previously mentioned issues.… Expand
  17. ViperZeth
    Oct 26, 2011
    8
    Im usually into COD, but I am glad I bought this game. I found the single player lacking some stuff but the multiplayer made me stay and keep playing Battlefield 3. The vehicles and variety in the multiplayer is really awesome, the battles may take quite a while, but you will never get bored of the time you spend on it.
    A big 8 for this game.
  18. Sopbil
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    This game offers the best multiplayer experience ever seen in an FPS game.
    It has amazing visuals, fantastic sound and destructible environments.
    Make sure you pick this one up.
  19. BillyJAK
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    I was surprised that the 360 version rocks as good as the PC version (although keys and mouse are better). Just when I thought Crysis 2 gave the best graphics yet, comes BF3. Sometimes when playing it's so real my heart almosts jumps out of my chest, in the surprises that come when you least expect it. Haven't tried MP yet but the single player campaign is awesome - cinematic and totallyI was surprised that the 360 version rocks as good as the PC version (although keys and mouse are better). Just when I thought Crysis 2 gave the best graphics yet, comes BF3. Sometimes when playing it's so real my heart almosts jumps out of my chest, in the surprises that come when you least expect it. Haven't tried MP yet but the single player campaign is awesome - cinematic and totally cool.If you're gonna get this, buy this, don't pirate it. Support DICE in their efforts to push gaming forward. It was money well spent.… Expand
  20. Lcourage
    Oct 26, 2011
    10
    Amazing graphics and stunning sound. The closest thing out on the market to real warfare, especially in hardcore mode. You can't get any better with a multi-player game for the FPS genre. This is in part due to the 64 player maps, vehicles and team play aspect. The game mechanics are solid at release. The weapons are striking realistic in detail and sounds when firing. Some peopleAmazing graphics and stunning sound. The closest thing out on the market to real warfare, especially in hardcore mode. You can't get any better with a multi-player game for the FPS genre. This is in part due to the 64 player maps, vehicles and team play aspect. The game mechanics are solid at release. The weapons are striking realistic in detail and sounds when firing. Some people will speak ill of the single player but keep in mind that the Battlefield series was never meant to be played single player. That's what makes the multi-player part of the game so amazing. It's designed for multi-player first and single player second.… Expand
  21. juissiman
    Oct 26, 2011
    10
    amazing game!!.........................................................................................................................................................................o
  22. buddashak
    Oct 26, 2011
    10
    What's up with all the hate on the single player? As an experience, I'd slot it under MW1, CoD 2, and CoD Black Ops, but better than MW2 and World at War. There are some really great levels in the game: every time you play as the GRU operatives is great, the tank level that takes place in the city, and the chase at the end. The single player is not bad, it's just not groundbreaking... butWhat's up with all the hate on the single player? As an experience, I'd slot it under MW1, CoD 2, and CoD Black Ops, but better than MW2 and World at War. There are some really great levels in the game: every time you play as the GRU operatives is great, the tank level that takes place in the city, and the chase at the end. The single player is not bad, it's just not groundbreaking... but it's really just a warm-up to the main event. I get great performance with my single GTX 460, no stuttering, and I have 0 lag with no disconnects so far after 8 hours of multiplayer play. If you're experiencing lag then the problem is your connection. Only thing I hate so far is the complete lack of teamwork I've experienced so far while playing online... c'mon people, stop picking the sniper kit and sitting out of site of all the flags, or at least put down your radio beacon some where useful and make some type of positive impact on the actual battle. If you're experiencing technical difficulties, it's not the game, it's your rig and your background processes. Playing with a fresh hard drive and a fresh install of windows, I've had 0 problems with the game, beta included. Can't say the same about trying to play off my other, everyday Windows install. My advice: don't play your games off the same hard drive/partition that you use for porn.… Expand
  23. Serestor
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    The best FPS this year easily, clearly don't trust the CoD fanbois scoring this game as a 0. Anyone who knows anything about the main BF series knows that BF is all about the online play and this is where BF3 truly shines and is miles ahead of any competition.
  24. akrasul
    Oct 26, 2011
    10
    Great game... Don't know why some people are giving it a low scores... Most probably these are COD fans. Haters are always going to put this game down. Play it for yourself to discover the true beauty of Battlefield 3
  25. shaun37
    Oct 26, 2011
    10
    Incredible amount of fun due to the 64 player games, many-MANY unlocks and well balanced weapons. Graphics are outstanding even on mediocre PCs and the best ambient and weapon sounds you have ever heard in a shooter, or probably any game in general. I do recommend playing with someone you know for maximum enjoyment as the community is still messing about lone wolf style for now, but don'tIncredible amount of fun due to the 64 player games, many-MANY unlocks and well balanced weapons. Graphics are outstanding even on mediocre PCs and the best ambient and weapon sounds you have ever heard in a shooter, or probably any game in general. I do recommend playing with someone you know for maximum enjoyment as the community is still messing about lone wolf style for now, but don't worry -once they find their feet teamwork will be in full swing. Even if you're looking for CoD style run and gun, TDM 24 player maps (no vehicles) will satisfy you until you deside to move on to the main modes.

    N.B. Don't pay attention to the trolls, very few of the lower scores are actually valid and I suggest you look at their post history to see how new their accounts are.    … Expand
  26. drowsy77
    Oct 26, 2011
    10
    I don't get the hate for the single player campaign. It's the best in the series and I really enjoy it! The graphics are jaw-dropping amazing. I can't count the times I got shot because I stood by admiring the scenery while some PLR dude shooting me at his leisure.. Also, the jet mission is for me, one of the best 15-20 minutes ever in PC gaming.
    Sure the plot is kinda cheesy and at part    I don't get the hate for the single player campaign. It's the best in the series and I really enjoy it! The graphics are jaw-dropping amazing. I can't count the times I got shot because I stood by admiring the scenery while some PLR dude shooting me at his leisure.. Also, the jet mission is for me, one of the best 15-20 minutes ever in PC gaming.
    Sure the plot is kinda cheesy and at part plain ridiculous (using a sniper rifle to shoot out lights in a parking area just for a heli drop wtf?) but so is practically every other modern shooter I played (yes, COD included!).
    Multiplayer is awesome. Only begun to scratch the surface of it. I kinda like the new Battlelog system. Much faster then the old in-game server browser of BC2. All of the bugs in the beta are gone from what I've seen, but there are some quirks that are native to all DICE games. Still, the game is remarkably polished. I judge a game by the fun I have playing it and with BF3 awesome graphics and multiplayer experience, it's a no brainer.    … Expand
  27. Someonesatan
    Oct 28, 2011
    10
    Normally It doesn't really bother me when I see a game get review bombed, but when i see reviews for this game in the 0-4 for this game it really gets on my nerves. Let me start by saying, this is the best game I have ever played period. I started playing fps' 10-12 years ago with medal of honour allied assault and was a HUGE raging cod fan boy before this game launched. I tried it out onNormally It doesn't really bother me when I see a game get review bombed, but when i see reviews for this game in the 0-4 for this game it really gets on my nerves. Let me start by saying, this is the best game I have ever played period. I started playing fps' 10-12 years ago with medal of honour allied assault and was a HUGE raging cod fan boy before this game launched. I tried it out on the recommendation of a friend and I damn near **** my pants every time I load this baby up. The single player is not nearly as linear as some of these reviewers give it credit for. YES, it is linear in the sense that it's not Crysis. However, there is a flanking option for nearly EVERY encounter in the game. You don't just sit behind cover and pop your head up every 2 minutes like the Call of Duty series. Some people say campaign is too short... play it on hard. Some people say there are lots of bugs. I have encountered a handful sure, but nothing that the patch in one week won't fix. People are quick to get their bullhorns out because of how hyped this game was, they were expecting pure gold. Give them time to patch! This game is **** brilliant! I literally just have nothing else to type but that, this game is **** amazing, its **** beautiful, play with friends you will LOVE it. Jets,Jeeps,APC's, Helicopters,tanks,boats. Come on people, get the stick out of your ass. THIS GAME IS **** GREAT. I know Dice doesn't really look at user score on metacritic and they shouldn't... because cod fanboys everywhere bombing it. People with SMALL ass tiffs giving it a 4. This game is **** great, buy it already. I dunno how many times i have to tell you how much i love it. GO **** buy it. I made an account SOLELY to tell you people how much i love this game. I would write more, but im going to play now… Expand
  28. Mojawk
    Oct 26, 2011
    10
    The best is yet to come. For about 3 years now whenever I get a new CoD / BF shooter. I hit up the multi-player. Who cares about single player. What I want is a team based game. CoD has failed to deliver this now for a good few years. BF3 delivers, yes it has some glitches, yes it needs some improvements but I'm confident they will come. Everything about the game is awesome, the maps, theThe best is yet to come. For about 3 years now whenever I get a new CoD / BF shooter. I hit up the multi-player. Who cares about single player. What I want is a team based game. CoD has failed to deliver this now for a good few years. BF3 delivers, yes it has some glitches, yes it needs some improvements but I'm confident they will come. Everything about the game is awesome, the maps, the graphics, the classes, the game play. A++ for effort and initiative in a stale genre.… Expand
  29. velimrius
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    BF series were always about MP not SP, so ppl who bother enough to whine and rate it low cuz of SP are nothing more then trolls. Cant wait to get ~Back to Karkand~
  30. AlexeyxDD
    Oct 26, 2011
    10
    The greatest Battlefield ever! Graphics are awesome. U can hardly find better. Even rage sucks. Im not talking about CoD MW2 or Black ops=) Battlefield has always been a game with great multi player, but single player in BF 3 is really thrilling and exiting
  31. Fr0s7y
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    Absolutely fantastic game, everything that a sequel to Battlefield 2 should be. In one evening I've had more fun playing the multiplayer alone than I have with any other game, and the singleplayer is just as incredible as well.
  32. FanthCcP
    Mar 18, 2012
    10
    A true sequel to DICE's Battlefield 2 - People may be upset with the fact that the single-player was not up to par with most campaigns in other games (and in my opinion, it was) - but Battlefield has and always will be a multiplayer game and for people to rate this game down simply because the single player wasn't as good as they hoped is moronic and ignorant. I recommend this game toA true sequel to DICE's Battlefield 2 - People may be upset with the fact that the single-player was not up to par with most campaigns in other games (and in my opinion, it was) - but Battlefield has and always will be a multiplayer game and for people to rate this game down simply because the single player wasn't as good as they hoped is moronic and ignorant. I recommend this game to everyone, it's the best shooter of the year and may be even GOTY. Hoorah!… Expand
  33. trees415
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    Brilliant game. The multiplayer, which serves as the foundation for this game, is utterly brilliant. The single player definitely has its faults, but I personally thought it was really quite good as well. Its greatest strengths are in its subtleties, something which many COD fanboys are sure to overlook. Subtleties like AI character expressions, overall accuracy in depicting how things areBrilliant game. The multiplayer, which serves as the foundation for this game, is utterly brilliant. The single player definitely has its faults, but I personally thought it was really quite good as well. Its greatest strengths are in its subtleties, something which many COD fanboys are sure to overlook. Subtleties like AI character expressions, overall accuracy in depicting how things are done in the military (Like the launch sequence in the jet mission "Going Hunting"), the sound realism, and much much more. Of course, the bugs/glitches that pop up throughout the story, along with an overy scripted gameplay and short, cliche story line are all certain to factor as detractors to an otherwise flawless new battlefield addition. However, if you're like me, a battlefield purist at heart, you consider the campaign to be nothing more than an added bonus to an otherwise complete and absolutely incredible multiplayer game that is sure to take up hundreds of hours of your time, and is likely to go down as one of the most groundbreaking games in video game history. (Note: I give this a 10 because frankly, a lot of people are giving this game a zero simply because of the single player experience, and I'm struggling to believe they aren't just trolling.)… Expand
  34. themedsterr
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    MULTIPLAYER REVIEW ONLY (from a real FPS player, old school CS 1.6 and BF1943)

    Sum it up? This game is amazing. Why? It feels FRESH, as in it doesn't feel like COD or BC2 or any other previous game before it. I'm just going to sum everything up in bullets below so it answers most of your questions. - Graphics: Amazing, just amazing. You don't need 2 x GTX 580's to run it! I run it on    MULTIPLAYER REVIEW ONLY (from a real FPS player, old school CS 1.6 and BF1943)

    Sum it up? This game is amazing.

    Why? It feels FRESH, as in it doesn't feel like COD or BC2 or any other previous game before it. I'm just going to sum everything up in bullets below so it answers most of your questions.

    - Graphics: Amazing, just amazing. You don't need 2 x GTX 580's to run it! I run it on Ultra with 2 x GTX 560's and that even feels like overkill. (sorry I don't have ATI to tell you what's good)

    - Sound: The sound alone in this game adds so much to the experience, adds a layer of tension and excitement you've never felt before.

    - Recoil: great recoil, kills/deaths are very satisfying, just the right balance so you don't have idiots running around (COD) spraying everywhere getting kills, AND it doesn't need to be on hardcore mode to feel just right.

    - Maps: The only reason people are mentioning BF3 multiplayer wanting to be like COD (that makes any sense to me) is some maps are smaller than the usual ARENAS we are used to. So basically they wanted to cater to a larger audience (COD players) who don't ALWAYS want to play in very large maps. Even with 64 players, maps like Caspian Border can have moments where you are just looking for someone to shoot for a few minutes, which isn't bad but to some people it can turn them off (kids with ADD). But they have the perfect maps for every type of player, the smaller maps are so well put together, I never once found myself feeling I'm getting killed or shot at from every corner. Everything felt balanced.

    - Replay Value: I was in awe for the first 45 minutes of playing online. Yes, I did play the Beta like everyone else but the final version felt much, MUCH better. Aside from the countless hours you are going to put into unlocking weapons etc in this game, the multiplayer gameplay itself is worth a good 2-3 years of solid gameplay for the average player. The biggest thing that stood out to me from Bad Company 2 was that it felt very dull, this is leaps and bounds above BC2. There is nothing I can complain about for the multiplayer. Conclusion: This is the game to buy for you guys who love MP FPS games. I am only writing this review because I see too many idiots bashing this game for its campaign. Battlefield is all about mutliplayer, if you want a solid campaign go play COD4. If you are having a hard time deciding between this and COD, I can tell you that this is the one game that combines every good aspect from all types of FPS games.    … Expand
  35. Metroshica
    Oct 26, 2011
    10
    Anyone judging this game based off the singleplayer or the beta is just doing it wrong. Yes, the singleplayer isn't great, but the only reason it's included is EA made DICE put it in to get more sales, it's not true to the battlefield genre so I'm not even going to address it. And of course the beta was a beta, obviously not to be used to judge this game.

    Multiplayer, this game is    Anyone judging this game based off the singleplayer or the beta is just doing it wrong. Yes, the singleplayer isn't great, but the only reason it's included is EA made DICE put it in to get more sales, it's not true to the battlefield genre so I'm not even going to address it. And of course the beta was a beta, obviously not to be used to judge this game.

    Multiplayer, this game is everything it should be. I was looking for a battlefield game with huge maps, great vehicles and large player counts and this game more than provided that. Except for some first day release bugs (lag, a little rubberbanding, things that are expected the first day of release) the gameplay has been flawless. The maps are huge, but not too big that you spend forever just getting to a point. The vehicles feel right. The tanks feel like the did in BF2, not like BC2. I'm not that great at flying jets, I usually avoid them, but the ambiance they add to a battlefield is amazing. Nothing beats rolling up in a tank while you're watching four jets battle above your head.

    The graphics are beautiful! And yes, it does take quite a rig to run it on the highest settings. Luckily I have a few graphic cards laying around so i can experiment with different setups. I get about ~45 fps on my gtx 460 on High settings, which still look great. I get about 50 or so using a HD 6950. However, I get mid to low 20's on both cards when I'm using ultra settings. I do however have a second 6950, and using both at the same time I'm able to get mid 50's on Ultra. Yes, it does look great, but to be honest, just stick with High settings, the loss of frame rate isn't worth the better graphics.

    Overall, this game is everything I've wanted in a battlefield game. I've been following the development of this game very closely since it was announced, and due to the beta gameplay, I was very worried that I was going to be disappointed. But DICE pulled through, and made an OUTSTANDING product, props to you DICE.    … Expand
  36. Sideburn_Slayer
    Oct 26, 2011
    10
    BF3 for the win! Epic Epic Epic multiplayer, but the single player felt lacking. The quick time events were seriously dumb. But i bought this game for multiplayer so thats a win for me!
  37. BigDragon
    Nov 1, 2011
    4
    Battlefield 3 is a gorgeous and smooth multiplayer FPS that is fun to play if you have tons of time to devote to it and have been playing since launch day. I feel sorry for anyone who hasn't started playing yet or who will receive this game as a gift later this year since they are in for an experience equivalent to hazing.

    Battlefield 3 is deliberately abusive to new or below-average    Battlefield 3 is a gorgeous and smooth multiplayer FPS that is fun to play if you have tons of time to devote to it and have been playing since launch day. I feel sorry for anyone who hasn't started playing yet or who will receive this game as a gift later this year since they are in for an experience equivalent to hazing.

    Battlefield 3 is deliberately abusive to new or below-average skill players. Yes, there are weapons to unlock like previous Battlefield games. Unfortunately, DICE has taken a good thing to the extreme this time around. Did you know you can unlock faster firing speed for vehicles, faster reloads for vehicles, better body armor against explosives, faster sprinting, bipods that make your aim steady, and more? If you haven't started playing by now your enemy has all of these advantages. If you haven't started playing yet you don't have these advantages and will be constantly dominated by players who do have these advantages.

    Unfortunately, there is no way to avoid this immediate disadvantage. You must fight through ever-increasingly difficult odds just to try and rank up to the level of your opponents. By the time you get there they will scored so many points against you that the problem of imbalance will persist. This is not a game that features a level playing field. It goes out of its way to make it imbalanced whether you drive a vehicle or hoof it on foot. Even the vehicles have features that must be unlocked. Enjoy being a sitting duck in an armored vehicle as the enemy pelts you with a faster firing speed and missile that you haven't unlocked.

    I could add some commentary about maps in this game. I could add commentary about weapons and vehicles. None of that really matters when the core gameplay mechanics are this badly imbalanced. None of the game's content or performance matters when you join a multiplayer server and find that even your allies sprint right by, demand you let them drive a vehicle because it doesn't have unlockable offensive and defensive capabilities when you drive, or your friends refuse to play on your team because you're too far behind them in terms of unlocks and ranks.

    I cannot advocate for a game in which gives players advantages over each other. Weapon unlocks were a nice way to add diversity to the game. Giving players advantages the same way they unlock new content is absolutely brutal. This is not a game of skill or an objective-based team game -- it is purely about who can unlock the most content the fastest.    … Expand
  38. C4K3
    Dec 13, 2011
    5
    Gameplay is severely lacking. Instead of the feeling of huge maps in battlefield 2, it's as if they've tried to combine BF2 with CoD, which has just failed quite spectacularly. Battlefield isn't suppose to give fast-paced action, it's suppose to give the feeling of a large battlefield, where you spend time trying to get to that perfect spot. Where you hide from the tank/helicopter goingGameplay is severely lacking. Instead of the feeling of huge maps in battlefield 2, it's as if they've tried to combine BF2 with CoD, which has just failed quite spectacularly. Battlefield isn't suppose to give fast-paced action, it's suppose to give the feeling of a large battlefield, where you spend time trying to get to that perfect spot. Where you hide from the tank/helicopter going past you. Where you can snipe somebody from far away. This game gives absolutely nothing of this. Then there are all the balance and spawnkilling issues, but it would take too long to get into them.

    Now, this game would still be worthy of a green rating if you weren't forced into having to deal with glitches constantly. First there's the obvious one, the horrible game launcher forcing you to reload and unload the entire game every time you want to switch servers. Which incidentally also forces you to be in a game while setting your settings. Then there's the weird movement, they've tried making the game more smooth by adding animations and the sort for jumping over things. The problem is they've failed miserably, and it's not smooth at all.

    Then there are all the problems with EA, I've found ea support to be not only slow and unhelpful, but that they'll also directly lie to you about billing (yes, I've been billed twice on my single copy of BF3, and despite contacting support about this for the first time BEFORE the game was released, I have yet to receive any sort of refund at all) Of course this doesn't say anything about the actual game, it just shows that EA doesn't care about it's customers.    … Expand
  39. Lowzar
    Oct 28, 2011
    5
    A pretty average shooter by all accounts. Origin is just ridiculous, as is battlelog.
    Singleplay is short and pointless.
    Wait till it hits the bargain bin, I wish I did.
  40. CenturionV
    Oct 26, 2011
    9
    Amazing graphic and awesome multiplayer. From a huge fan of Battlefield Bad Company 2, this is exactly what I was looking for, improves on BFBC2 in every single way. Single player is more of a mildly entertaining diversion, though still fairly on par with what you would expect from the story and gameplay of any of the recent Call of Duty games. Its in the multiplayer that really shines andAmazing graphic and awesome multiplayer. From a huge fan of Battlefield Bad Company 2, this is exactly what I was looking for, improves on BFBC2 in every single way. Single player is more of a mildly entertaining diversion, though still fairly on par with what you would expect from the story and gameplay of any of the recent Call of Duty games. Its in the multiplayer that really shines and that I will be playing for quite a while to come. MW3 will have to be amazing to even try and compete with the multiplayer of BF3.… Expand
  41. MidgetmaniaRIP
    Oct 26, 2011
    10
    It sickens me how many give this 0-7 because they are CoD fans or because they suck at the game. This is truly an innovation for FPS renowned. The low scores from jealous CoD fans must be because they're 1) jealous, 2) bad at the game, 3) angry that it's been more positively received than MW2 or BO.
    Please, to make it fair, if you like BF3 mostly, don't skip on points, give it a 10 to make    It sickens me how many give this 0-7 because they are CoD fans or because they suck at the game. This is truly an innovation for FPS renowned. The low scores from jealous CoD fans must be because they're 1) jealous, 2) bad at the game, 3) angry that it's been more positively received than MW2 or BO.
    Please, to make it fair, if you like BF3 mostly, don't skip on points, give it a 10 to make up for unfair CoD critics.    … Expand
  42. RivRav
    Oct 26, 2011
    9
    It seems that the consensus is that the campaign is the universal knock against this game. The single player campaign portion of this game is pathetic and uninspired. While the graphics and sounds are gorgeous, the campaign bored me to death. So much so that I stopped after 1 hour. If you liked the campaign, then well, you A. Have low standards or B. Have not played many other shooters inIt seems that the consensus is that the campaign is the universal knock against this game. The single player campaign portion of this game is pathetic and uninspired. While the graphics and sounds are gorgeous, the campaign bored me to death. So much so that I stopped after 1 hour. If you liked the campaign, then well, you A. Have low standards or B. Have not played many other shooters in the last well, I dunno, 10 years? The multiplayer is a completely different animal. It's fierce, intense, with big open maps and feature filled ( I love all the new unlocks). My only complaints are how everything is done through battlelog on your web browser and how it's still quite buggy. I liked BFBC2's setup better where the server browsing is done IN GAME. A minor gripe I have is the underground paris subway tunnels level. It does not seem very well designed because everyone bottlenecks at one particular point and it just becomes a which-team-can-throw-the-most-grenades-fest.

    Anyway, I treat the singleplayer campaign as an addon to a robust multiplayer suite so I'm not going to be harsh and knock it down 5 rating points for that like some unreasonable people do. The multiplayer strengths more than make up for the lackluster campaign.

    Bottom line: Buy it if you want somewhat tactical and realistic multiplayer action, do NOT buy it if you are the type of person who only plays games for the single player portion.    … Expand
  43. cjpgconman
    Oct 27, 2011
    10
    The only things that really hamper BF3's potential momentarily is server issues and some things with battlelog. This means that I have had trouble with severe lag on 64 player servers other than that I have had solid awesome experiences. While the campaign wasn't the newest and best thing in the world, I had a ton of fun and enjoyed the hours I put into it to beat it on hard. Sure thereThe only things that really hamper BF3's potential momentarily is server issues and some things with battlelog. This means that I have had trouble with severe lag on 64 player servers other than that I have had solid awesome experiences. While the campaign wasn't the newest and best thing in the world, I had a ton of fun and enjoyed the hours I put into it to beat it on hard. Sure there may be a few too many quicktime events, but overall it was interesting, fun, and beautiful I might add. This also on low graphics it looks amazing (so my laptop can run it, which it does pretty well). Like the most lifelike characters I've ever seen in any game with very realistic movements, and a game where when you play the campaign you want to slow down just to look around is pretty darn good. If any issues I've mentioned above hinders your thoughts about this game then you have missed the point entirely, because MP is absolutely the best I have ever played. People have asked for innovation and it has arrived. If you didn't expect such an ambitious game to have a little bit of a rocky launch because of everything they're releasing, then don't ask for innovation. The problems I've experienced are nothing absolutely major and can be easily patched out soon. Back to MP, the amount of customization that is allowed on each class and gun provides gameplay exactly how you want it. And one of the things that really sets BF3 apart is that you have so much freedom in how you play and it still remains extremely balanced. The amount of game modes you get and number of maps that are all stellar combine for the most fun and biggest deal you can get out of a game. I could go on and on, but this game has so much to offer, things that are really good are also the co-op mode along with the sound that is stellar and destruction that never leaves you feeling safe. If you have the patience to play what can be played and let Dice work out the server kinks then you can truly appreciate this game for what it is, a different experience that is ultimately most fun you'll have all year.… Expand
  44. Toninho87
    Oct 29, 2011
    10
    The perfect FPS... BUY IT! MW3 = CONTROL C + CONTROL V of MW2, the prensent and the future is BATTLEFIELD! great game single player amazing, multiplayer also amazing. so much better than the beta this is a great game and i think dice have really outdone themselves
  45. JosephR
    Oct 26, 2011
    9
    People are hating on this game for no reason, campaign was better than bfbc2 in my opinion, but I did miss the humor. multiplayer is amazing as expected, there is no reason not to buy this game. The only complaint I have about the game is battlelog and Origin, I did find this a letdown, but luckily its not all bad, as it has some small upsides (albeit small).
  46. Extant
    Oct 27, 2011
    9
    First off, any Battlefield game is about 20% singleplayer, 80% multiplayer. That being said, the multiplayer is phenomenal. 64 players battle on foot, in vehicles, and in the air on huge beautiful maps without a hitch, and every minutes of it is exciting. If you do managed to get bored, there are other classes, vehicles, and strategies to try out to keep you interested for a long time.First off, any Battlefield game is about 20% singleplayer, 80% multiplayer. That being said, the multiplayer is phenomenal. 64 players battle on foot, in vehicles, and in the air on huge beautiful maps without a hitch, and every minutes of it is exciting. If you do managed to get bored, there are other classes, vehicles, and strategies to try out to keep you interested for a long time. I've seen lots of reviews about glitches etc. (a lot based on the BETA...*cough*), but my experience has been flawless. Also, for anyone talking about a wealth of "hackers" already...I think you just need to practice a bit more.

    Despite Battlefield being a multiplayer franchise, the singleplayer holds up nicely. It certainly is by no means groundbreaking. It tells a familiar story with the exact same structure as that of CoD: Black Ops, but nonetheless it is engaging with a few "wow" moments. Playing through on the "hard" setting I felt as though whenever I died it was fair, aside from one chapter with the old "endless wave until you advance" stage.

    Overall, I give it a 9, because the singleplayer is fairly unimaginative (although lots of fun), but the multiplayer is a 10 (ignore co-op, it's short and basically a throwaway). Very solid.    … Expand
  47. PleiadesPower
    Oct 26, 2011
    9
    Having played all the Call of Duty titles and all of the Battlefield titles except for 2142, I have to say this is by far the most realistic, immersive, and harrowing online wargame I've ever played. The sound design, which has always been a hallmark of the Battlefield series, is so good that you feel like you're truly smack in the middle of a fight. DICE has really outdone themselves inHaving played all the Call of Duty titles and all of the Battlefield titles except for 2142, I have to say this is by far the most realistic, immersive, and harrowing online wargame I've ever played. The sound design, which has always been a hallmark of the Battlefield series, is so good that you feel like you're truly smack in the middle of a fight. DICE has really outdone themselves in this department. Graphically, it's about as good as it can look given the restrictions the aging Xbox and PS3 hardware has. Fantastic lighting and particulate effects and authentic and up to date vehicle design. I'm jealous that PC owners get to play this in all its DX 11 glory. If Battlefield 3 is this good on current gen consoles, I can't wait to see what the sequel looks like on next gen consoles! You have an insane amount of unlockables and seemingly unending ways you can spec your weapon loadout before you spawn in. There is essentially none of the silly killstreak rewards like RC bomb cars that Call of Duty has and it's better for it. DICE has spent a lot of time on game balancing and though some would whine and say this weapon is too powerful or too weak, if you are a student of the series you know there is always a counter to any given weapon system. If I had one complaint, it's that you can't create a squad of more than 4 people so it's trickier to get a crowd of people all in one game, but the addition of server browsing helps a lot and is a welcome addition that was heretofore exclusive to the PC crowd. The maps are big and well designed, the lone exception being Operation Metro which is just too narrow. Battlelog, which is the free equivalent of Call of Duty Elite, gives you comprehensive stat tracking and gives players social features like the ability to form platoons and post in forums. I would have like to have seen this integrated into the console software as it's only accessible from your PC, but if they had done it, you might not have had features like the forums since it can't be done on console for technical reasons. You do have access to some stats right from the console, but if you want to go really in-depth, log into Battlelog, it's FREE. If you preordered the game, DICE was kind enough to give you the first map pack and a selection of weapons for FREE, that's four maps, and four weapons, for FREE! I don't see Call of Duty doing anything like that, EVER. Speaking of which, the community of Battlefield is much more mature as the game really encourages teamwork so you have very little lone wolf BS that you get in Call of Duty. You have to work together; teams that don't lose, period. I'm about 2 hours into the campaign and so far it has been very good but a little derivative of Black Ops with the flashbacks but let's be honest here, people play Battlefield for the multiplayer. That's where it's at. That's the reason why Battlefield players are so loyal. That's the reason why the game is played long after the 6 hour campaign is over. I have over 500 hours logged in Bad Company 2, and this game will be no exception. So, even though we don't get the whole enchilada that PC players do because of our aging console tech, it's still one hell of a game and not to be missed. This gets my vote for shooter of the year and possibly Game of the Year(don't forget, Skyrim has yet to release;). Thank you DICE for putting together a truly stunning game. You guys never fail to disappoint. Now get to work on Battlefield 4 for the next generation...this one will keep me busy for the next 2-3 years easily!… Expand
  48. Ian277
    May 17, 2012
    3
    I Played it and enjoyed it for a while. the patches made it difficult to master and now it has gotten to the point where the patches have made the game... suck. i know it sounds dumb but it seems wall glitches and all sorts of fun things plague the game since the patches. it is basically a glorified MW3. i dont like COD either. it use to be fun and rewarded good players but i cant doI Played it and enjoyed it for a while. the patches made it difficult to master and now it has gotten to the point where the patches have made the game... suck. i know it sounds dumb but it seems wall glitches and all sorts of fun things plague the game since the patches. it is basically a glorified MW3. i dont like COD either. it use to be fun and rewarded good players but i cant do anything. some guns are awfully OPand stupid. the game is very unrealistic as well. i dont care if you can blow things up it is not realistic. now many light machine guns and assault rifles can out shoot a sniper at great distance so sniping is **** dumb to do. I cant get anywhere with people with light machine guns shooting through walls if i am moving. so i dont play anymore. **** THIS GAME. it was fun but still i hate it now.… Expand
  49. directx11frank
    Oct 27, 2011
    9
    Graphically is perfect, from the technical aspect it is close to photo-realistic, so frostbite 2 engine kick ass!!!
    I didn't see any bug or issue at this time (nice!). The single player campaign is very good...
  50. boomoperator
    Oct 27, 2011
    10
    Well, sorry guys, most times I adore reviews, even the worst, just for fun, but this time it seems that most of your so called reviews are written by morons. I think, it's the best tactical shooter out now, and I'm sure that it will play Modern Warfare 3 against the wall. I love the tense atmosphere of the singleplayer, the whole squad thing. And I think, comparing to other games, and IWell, sorry guys, most times I adore reviews, even the worst, just for fun, but this time it seems that most of your so called reviews are written by morons. I think, it's the best tactical shooter out now, and I'm sure that it will play Modern Warfare 3 against the wall. I love the tense atmosphere of the singleplayer, the whole squad thing. And I think, comparing to other games, and I mean not only shooters, some of you expect too much, which is okay, but also a bad way for a reviewer and ratings. Multiplayer is a lot of fun. I'm sure that I will spend 1k hours in it. But maybe I'm just not the guy who don't like James-Bond-shooters like MF or super-hero-stuff like Crysis. I really like teamplay, and I respect the attempt to transfer team play into singleplayer, and I mean the dialogs too. Imho: 15/10.… Expand
  51. Highlander15
    Oct 26, 2011
    9
    As a fun and interesting PC game to play, it's great, I'll leave the details to others. However, the installation process and the requirement to install and run Origin is an absolute FAIL. I had to restart the install three times and install more junk into IE just to get to the point to actually play a game for which I've already paid $60. Origin is a completely transparent effort toAs a fun and interesting PC game to play, it's great, I'll leave the details to others. However, the installation process and the requirement to install and run Origin is an absolute FAIL. I had to restart the install three times and install more junk into IE just to get to the point to actually play a game for which I've already paid $60. Origin is a completely transparent effort to glean more marketing data and shove more product in our faces at the cost of saddling our PC with junk we don't want. Doom on you Origin, I will speak with my wallet next time and avoid any game which has this requirement.… Expand
  52. Mystril
    Oct 28, 2011
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game's campaign, I must admit, isn't all that great. It is heavily scripted, to the point where it assumes your just going to do what the game wants you to do, without telling you to do it. I was supposed to follow some guy called Matkovic when attacked by Russians, to cover that area, so, ofcourse, I go to him and start shooting, immediately afterwards I get a headshot to the face, whilst in cover... from straight in front of me. So I decided to try and go against what the game wanted me to do, and it was piss easy, just picked em off as they came running. The problem is, when your playing it, many times you are forced to do exactly what the game wants you to do, if you do anything else, you die. More often than not, it doesn't explain what you ARE SUPPOSED to do either, another time I was to escape with a guy carrying a bad guy on his back, in addition to "support the marines outside the building". Now, I am inside this building, and what I am actually supposed to do is sit in my little corner and snipe all the soldiers trying to go out, until my partner has the bad guy in the chopper. There are quite a few of these incidents and it is deadly frustrating, I almost smashed my screen last night whilst playing because I got so frustrated with the game.

    That said, there are moments that are very good, also in the campaign. Thunder Run is a pretty cool mission, albeit a rather standard rail shooter experience. This would be okay, and actually awesome, were it not for the fact that this game consists of rail shooting and corridor shooting, only. It gets tedious. The campaign then, wouldn't really be worth the 50â    … Expand
  53. molaram
    Oct 26, 2011
    9
    Despite the reviews, I actually enjoyed the single player. Yes it is linear and feels a bit like an interactive movie. But come on, this is FPS single player! Its meant to be a dumbed down, atmospheric wow fest, and that's what it is. If you want a gaming challenge with variety, then you really shouldn't be playing single player. I'm not sure what people expected from a single player?Despite the reviews, I actually enjoyed the single player. Yes it is linear and feels a bit like an interactive movie. But come on, this is FPS single player! Its meant to be a dumbed down, atmospheric wow fest, and that's what it is. If you want a gaming challenge with variety, then you really shouldn't be playing single player. I'm not sure what people expected from a single player? BF1942 had a single player that was essentially just multiplayer with bots, and to be honest, I prefer BF3's single player. Multiplayer is better with human opponents, not bots!
    The single player format is quite unoriginal - it is a formula perfected by COD, but there are some original bits in it, e.g. the jet mission. Aside from that, my other criticism of SP is that some of the voice acting is a bit dull. Its mindless fun though, and a good place for some light fun before you get into the meat of the game, which is and always was obviously going to be multiplayer. (if you are allocating more than 10% of your score to the singleplayer, the you are really doing it wrong and have no idea about battlefield games).

    MP needs little comment it is brilliant. Some of the maps are a bit chokepoint-ish and COD-like, which many battlefield-fans won't like. However, there are still big maps, and the back to kharkand expansion coming, so I see it as providing variety, and its great that there are different options.

    A lot of people don't like battlelog, I personally really like it. It is easy to use, can access it from anywhere, and it is obviously going to be easier for EA/Dice to update it than an in-game menu. This is easy to understand, surely? If you are at all familiar with the interface issues on launch for BC2 and BF2, and many, many other games, then you should be happy with battlelog, and how (relatively) smooth it is working. The stats management is great, the social features to encourage friendly competition with your friends are great, and despite that silly destructoid review, IT REALLY ISNT THAT HARD to add friends and do everything you need to do in battlelog. Given it is new and is easy to tailor/modify, I'm really impressed by it. I'd much rather go through battlelog than have to endure the same intro/loading sequence (nvidia! intel inside! EAgames! Challenge everything! etc) in-game menu and music every time I want to play the game.

    There are plenty of bugs on release - which sadly, is what we all typically expect for most new release games these days, with only a few exceptions. However, the only significant bug for me is server lag on big maps, which didn't occur in the beta, so I'm assuming it will be fixed reasonably quickly.    … Expand
  54. DMuhny
    Nov 2, 2011
    10
    I give this game a 9/10. The multiplayer gameplay is excellent. The new game engine helped a lot in this release and you will notice immediately. Singleplayer is fun, it has an interesting story, beautiful scenery, and great gameplay. The AI in singleplayer (on Hard - haven't tried other difficulties) are decently challenging. To a novice, Hard would be nearly impossible. Which I like.I give this game a 9/10. The multiplayer gameplay is excellent. The new game engine helped a lot in this release and you will notice immediately. Singleplayer is fun, it has an interesting story, beautiful scenery, and great gameplay. The AI in singleplayer (on Hard - haven't tried other difficulties) are decently challenging. To a novice, Hard would be nearly impossible. Which I like. It's a challenge. The ONLY reason I take off 1 point of 10 is because of the lack of an in-game menu of any sort. You cannot change servers from in-game. You must exit the game and use their web page (aka Battlelog) to navigate servers. No thank you. However, overall the game definitely has a lot more Pros than Cons. There is no way anyone should be able to give this game less than a 5.0 honestly. Anything less than 5 is someone Nerd Raging.
    **EXCELLENT GAME**    … Expand
  55. BlackeyeDK
    Nov 22, 2011
    10
    This is great. Master piece. Forget everything about Single player. This is a mp game. Great graphics and sound. Only thing missing would be REAL 64 player maps.
  56. XxASSa33inxX
    Oct 29, 2011
    9
    One of the best game i ever played. the campaign was kind of cliche. on the other hand the multiplayer is the best online you will ever play and the co op missions are good.
  57. Twik63
    Oct 25, 2011
    9
    This game is amazing. The environments are perfectly made. The game play is usually pretty tight unless you run into slight lag here and there, because of the steep requirements. I have played many FPS games and this is up there among the greats. But it stands out on top as the pinnacle in my opinion so far in the genre.
  58. MexNopal
    Oct 26, 2011
    10
    Playing since 1 release day and I like it. My computer can run it at high. I know how to tweak my computer so no problems. Graphics and sound are great. Gameplay a little ala BC2. Origin is DIFFERENT but it works for me. A few problems but the game was just released. Knowing the BF series patch history I think good patches are coming. Best BF game so far !!!

    See you on the battlefield    Playing since 1 release day and I like it. My computer can run it at high. I know how to tweak my computer so no problems. Graphics and sound are great. Gameplay a little ala BC2. Origin is DIFFERENT but it works for me. A few problems but the game was just released. Knowing the BF series patch history I think good patches are coming. Best BF game so far !!!

    See you on the battlefield soldier!!!    … Expand
  59. Sineira
    Oct 26, 2011
    10
    Great game. Looks fantastic, plays fantastic, really good variation in the maps. A really good selection of weapons with a distinct variation to them. Vehicles of all sorts! Loads of unlocks. Who cares about single player?
  60. unit_shifter
    Oct 29, 2011
    9
    It's a great game, two problems - Origin and Battlelog.
    My score:
    9 - singleplayer, good story, music, here is a very good sound, much better to play with headphones.
    9 - multiplayer, very large maps, graphics is good, 64 players.
  61. SuperGawl
    Oct 29, 2011
    10
    I think this game is AWESOME! 64 players online battles are insane! It's pretty much what I expected. I've only played bad company 2 and bf2 on console. After getting use to the PC controls and the maps and everything this game is AMAZING! Glad i pre-ordered it. Gonna be taking up a lot of my down time.
  62. alegimi
    Oct 30, 2011
    10
    The most successful of the game SAYS: excellent technical sector, as the sound. Excellent gameplay and 64 provide a wide players fun. Only the short single player can affect the final evaluation of the game, which would be better to just evaluating the multiplayer. But we are talking about Battlefield, a game that is based on the experience online. FANTASTIC!
  63. Thunderballs
    Oct 30, 2011
    10
    If you're looking for a single-player title, this game isn't for you. However, the multiplayer represents an intriguing and long-term potential for this game. Every map is unique and offers different play styles. This game is essentially the best game I have bought in the last 5 years. I can see myself playing this game for a long time to come. #1 game of 2011 in my opinion. A definiteIf you're looking for a single-player title, this game isn't for you. However, the multiplayer represents an intriguing and long-term potential for this game. Every map is unique and offers different play styles. This game is essentially the best game I have bought in the last 5 years. I can see myself playing this game for a long time to come. #1 game of 2011 in my opinion. A definite buy! Worth the money!… Expand
  64. Gerbscat
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Absolutely a great game online, there really isn't any reason to play the campaign though. No battlefield games have been a let down yet. Definitely go for this rather than CoD.
  65. Uberwolfe
    Oct 30, 2011
    10
    The greatest multiplayer shooter ever made, hands down. At its core, BF3 is a perfectly executed masterpiece that shines in every pixel, in every filtered sound effect, in every heart pounding assault.. in every single microsecond of gameplay. Never in all my 30 years of gaming has an experience such as this been available - sure the previous Battlefield iterations have come close butThe greatest multiplayer shooter ever made, hands down. At its core, BF3 is a perfectly executed masterpiece that shines in every pixel, in every filtered sound effect, in every heart pounding assault.. in every single microsecond of gameplay. Never in all my 30 years of gaming has an experience such as this been available - sure the previous Battlefield iterations have come close but clearly progression has resulted in perfection. The singleplayer campaign mode, an obvious "hey we can do this" feature is not something you buy this title for - I can guarantee you that nobody who bought this game bought it with the singleplayer in mind. People know what the Battlefield series is about, it sells itself. Consider the campaign as a bonus feature. And yes it has nothing on, for example, COD's epic movie-style gameplay. But if that's how you're thinking about this game, you're thinking about it all wrong.

    The real meat in BF3 lies in the multiplayer, and any human being who enjoys a competitive fps will dig this game.    … Expand
  66. Font
    Oct 27, 2011
    9
    I've only really played the multiplayer so this is what I speak for.
    It is a relatively similar feel to Bad Company 2 in terms of multiplayer. Yet whereas BC2 had a strong sense of individual competence, BF3 forces you to have a strong reliance on teammates. You can drop dead in milliseconds and in some pretty unjust fashions, so watching where your teammates die and working with them to    I've only really played the multiplayer so this is what I speak for.
    It is a relatively similar feel to Bad Company 2 in terms of multiplayer. Yet whereas BC2 had a strong sense of individual competence, BF3 forces you to have a strong reliance on teammates. You can drop dead in milliseconds and in some pretty unjust fashions, so watching where your teammates die and working with them to cover all sectors is vital to living relatively securely. If you do manage to have some cover in the midst of a conflict, the combat can get pretty intense and prolonged, explosions happen everywhere, bullets fly non-stop, and these moments make my day. The game really encourages saturating the enemy with bullets, which is fun. Who doesn't like shooting non-stop? The immersion is pretty fantastic if you ignore some movement and visual glitches that happen every so often. It runs well on my year old $600 computer, the sound is great, if not a little cacophonous. The teamplay is heart warming when it works, and being on top of the team by being the best team player is very rewarding. Think critically about helping your team, expect death at every corner, and you may take this game from a cool experience to a fun game.    … Expand
  67. acoplado
    Oct 28, 2011
    9
    This game is amazing in all senses, in graphics and in gameplay also. I have played the map "operation metro" and it has nothing in common with the BETA, the light is incredible, you can see the people perfectly and the movements are fluid and realistic. Is impressive to see the walls going down.
    To all this, we have to add the "Battlefield Certificate" what means a total immersion in a    This game is amazing in all senses, in graphics and in gameplay also. I have played the map "operation metro" and it has nothing in common with the BETA, the light is incredible, you can see the people perfectly and the movements are fluid and realistic. Is impressive to see the walls going down.
    To all this, we have to add the "Battlefield Certificate" what means a total immersion in a war with it´s vehicles and soldiers.
    The sound is another 10. Every shoot, explosion o scream is perfectly integrated in what should be a war zone.
    This game improves in ALL his little brother in xbox (bbc2).
    PS: English is not my mother language, apologize my mistakes, thank you!    … Expand
  68. Adds786
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Enjoyed the single player. Played a little coop and enjoyed that too. Multiplayer is excellent. Multitude of weapons, unlocks, specialisations, awards and ribbons and a vast array of vehicles to keep you going forever and ever. Graphics are top notch as well as the sound. Not had any real problems with battlelog and believe is an excellent addition to the series.

    An absolute amazing    Enjoyed the single player. Played a little coop and enjoyed that too. Multiplayer is excellent. Multitude of weapons, unlocks, specialisations, awards and ribbons and a vast array of vehicles to keep you going forever and ever. Graphics are top notch as well as the sound. Not had any real problems with battlelog and believe is an excellent addition to the series.

    An absolute amazing game. Not the same feel as COD which is more arcade type. BF3 will appeal to the more mature and serious gamer who is after a more realistic battlefield experience.    … Expand
  69. Kranitoko
    Oct 29, 2011
    8
    This will only be a quick review as my full review will be up on Nave360. This quick review is also based on the game, not the "Origin spys on you **** or any other problems with Origin.

    I played on High graphics, and when you saw the graphics from a distance, the game looked fantastic. Of course, the closer you got to graphics, it didn't look as wonderful as you may have thought.    This will only be a quick review as my full review will be up on Nave360. This quick review is also based on the game, not the "Origin spys on you **** or any other problems with Origin.

    I played on High graphics, and when you saw the graphics from a distance, the game looked fantastic. Of course, the closer you got to graphics, it didn't look as wonderful as you may have thought. Frostbite 2 is great but with it's flaws. Some of the textures disappear right in front of your eyes, characters walk through walls, and I can't believe there's no splash when you walk on water. Literally, the characters look like Jesus just walking on water without a splash. Frostbite 2 is great, but buggy. The SP is rather short. I begun at like 1pm and finished at 9pm the same day (of course I spent 2 hours doing other stuff, so the SP took me about 6 hours). The SP also seemed to have no point to it, as all it had you doing was chasing around meaninglessly for something.

    The MP is a lot more fun than Medal of Honors was, but still not perfect. There's only 8 or so maps, which to be honest, a multiplayer game should ship with at least 12 (I know the DLC is coming out soon but that isnt the point). I won't talk about the MP much here but it's decent enough.    … Expand
  70. DanielSun
    Oct 26, 2011
    7
    Overall, I would recommend the game. It is not my favourite at the moment but I will give it time and see what happens.

    First off, I wasn't impressed having to launch my game through a browser. This was mostly because it wouldn't launch. After hours of messing around, I isolated it to Internet Explorer 9. Probably one too many security boxes clicked. I had a gut feeling it was IE9    Overall, I would recommend the game. It is not my favourite at the moment but I will give it time and see what happens.

    First off, I wasn't impressed having to launch my game through a browser. This was mostly because it wouldn't launch. After hours of messing around, I isolated it to Internet Explorer 9. Probably one too many security boxes clicked. I had a gut feeling it was IE9 from previous experiences- the browser gets goofy on some sites. I opened it through Chrome and it worked. It's how I get around all of my IE9 issues.

    The game does look good. Enough said there. My GTX 580 SC @ 2560 x 1600 ultra graphics does a pretty good job. It did slow down during intense firefights in multiplayer once so far but to be fair maybe it was lag (gf was watching Netflix).

    I only touched the Single Player Campaign to get a feel of the game before having my ass handed to me online. From what I've played so far, the storyline is a FILE ---> SAVE AS from Black Ops.

    Now the reasons for the low score. I gave it enough to keep it positive because I don't feel it deserves anything less. This is all multi-player related.

    My biggest issue is the size of the maps. Even with 64 players, it's still too big. Too much area to cover, too much running. I thought I was playing ARMA for a minute. It's also a sniper's wet dream. Playing COD, I hated any open map because of the snipers. Some open area is fine. There is too much open area here. I loved a lot of the COD maps. Plenty of buildings for cover and ambush, escape from attack, track down campers and safely eliminate them, whatever. The best part was sneaking around and knifing snipers/campers/anyone really. If I start taking fire in BF3 going cover to cover, which is like a 20+ second sprint, don't bother. Respawn, start from the beginning and run another marathon across the map to where the action is.

    This point is simple- you can't run over enemies with vehicles. I tried and looked stupid. I saw someone kill a teammate. Driving a vehicle at the time I was like hey, let's run this mofo over. Nope. Slammed into a wall and as I was trying to reverse and take off, buddy shot me dead. Went right through him. I even think he was surprised. Next point, COD wins for class customization. I loved building my character classes and choosing different ones depending on the job that needed to get done. Also, it doesn't appear BF3 has the options COD has (weapons, attachments, secondary weapons, perks, camo, etc.). You get some stuff here and there, but it seems limited. This isn't for sure, just how it looks at the moment. I like customization/options. Simple as that. BF3 may come through and surprise me- fingers crossed.

    BF3 is a much different game than COD. I do need to play it more to really appreciate it all. For me, the huge map thing might be what kills it for me. If I get picked off by snipers regularly in these opens maps, this game won't get touched again. For now, I will keep playing it and seeing how things go for me. For anyone still waiting to buy this game, I'd wait until after Modern Warfare 3 launches. The game might not be as pretty but if the multiplayer is better, who cares? I know I don't.    … Expand
  71. Shess
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    A true sequel to DICE's Battlefield 2 - People may be upset with the fact that the single-player was not up to par with most campaigns in other games (and in my opinion, it was) - but Battlefield has and always will be a multiplayer game and for people to rate this game down simply because the single player wasn't as good as they hoped is moronic and ignorant. I recommend this game toA true sequel to DICE's Battlefield 2 - People may be upset with the fact that the single-player was not up to par with most campaigns in other games (and in my opinion, it was) - but Battlefield has and always will be a multiplayer game and for people to rate this game down simply because the single player wasn't as good as they hoped is moronic and ignorant. I recommend this game to everyone, it's the best shooter of the year and may be even GOTY. Hoorah!… Expand
  72. YoChalz
    Nov 23, 2011
    10
    Battlefield is very much the pinnacle of online shooting games, and it never has disappointed anyone who is a fan of the genre. Playing this game I can truly say that I've experienced one of the best shooting experiences in awhile. The game play, graphics, sound and realism of this game is just simply fantastic, there's not one point in playing BF3 where you can really say you weren'tBattlefield is very much the pinnacle of online shooting games, and it never has disappointed anyone who is a fan of the genre. Playing this game I can truly say that I've experienced one of the best shooting experiences in awhile. The game play, graphics, sound and realism of this game is just simply fantastic, there's not one point in playing BF3 where you can really say you weren't impressed by the game. There are minor flaws but with a game of this size ( 64 players on one map) to function so perfectly is very astonishing. EA has set the bar for a PC game, and has created a masterpiece of the shooter genre.… Expand
  73. hallfing
    Dec 17, 2011
    9
    Battlefield 3 is a very good game when it comes to "Multiplayer" in fact it's a whole new experience and give you a semi realistic simulator type gameplay that you absolutely cannot forget!! It has fantastic graphics: utilizing the new "Frostbite 2" engine from DICE. The only let down is the whole "Server Browser outside the game" thing that DICE has got going... The single player isn'tBattlefield 3 is a very good game when it comes to "Multiplayer" in fact it's a whole new experience and give you a semi realistic simulator type gameplay that you absolutely cannot forget!! It has fantastic graphics: utilizing the new "Frostbite 2" engine from DICE. The only let down is the whole "Server Browser outside the game" thing that DICE has got going... The single player isn't the best I've played but it's tolerable and could have been better with better scriptwriting and less quick time events. Overall it's a "must buy" for any FPS fan!… Expand
  74. M14_762
    Dec 18, 2011
    9
    Great work Dice. Great game, all around. Graphics, vehicles, weapons/weapon mods, audio and the always awesome frostbite engine. Some muppet is rpg'ing your tank from that window? Blow the **** wall down. And the multiple game modes/role playing elements are a fresh touch. Also no noticeable forced console cheese carryover. Even the voip is optional, so you don't have kid wankers yakkingGreat work Dice. Great game, all around. Graphics, vehicles, weapons/weapon mods, audio and the always awesome frostbite engine. Some muppet is rpg'ing your tank from that window? Blow the **** wall down. And the multiple game modes/role playing elements are a fresh touch. Also no noticeable forced console cheese carryover. Even the voip is optional, so you don't have kid wankers yakking all over the place. For a simple 20 minute session no voip is required as the layout of spotting/commands is quite simple and intuitive but an easier squad audio fast pickup with people that work well together in the field would be a decent option (if there is, I'm not aware of anything beyond setting up voice comm through battlenet.). On the negative side however, a pc gamer should have a choice, and Steam should've been a option instead of forcing Origin. Hence the 9/10… Expand
  75. Nabat
    Dec 19, 2011
    10
    Great graphics, great physics, great fun.Probably the best multiplayer shooter in 2011.
    Thank you for DICE, released a really good game. I advise everyone to try the multiplayer - it's the best. It's a great game
  76. iplaygamesalot
    Dec 20, 2011
    7
    This game is pretty much your standard shooter but with the Battlefield staple of land, sea, and air vehicles. The visuals on PC are simply amazing, and the multiplayer gameplay can be extremely hectic. For example, I was cutting through an alley to an objective when a tank rotated its turret in my direction, shot, missed and hit the wall above me sending debris falling on top of me as aThis game is pretty much your standard shooter but with the Battlefield staple of land, sea, and air vehicles. The visuals on PC are simply amazing, and the multiplayer gameplay can be extremely hectic. For example, I was cutting through an alley to an objective when a tank rotated its turret in my direction, shot, missed and hit the wall above me sending debris falling on top of me as a helocopter was unloading rockets into the tank destroying it before my eyes. Then the helicopter crashed into the side of the building as i emerged from the alleyway only to be greeted by a hail of bullets among the debris and flames. Those are the moments in battlefield that make the game so addicting. And is why i will continue to play.… Expand
  77. Moikko
    Dec 20, 2011
    10
    Love the game. It's like you are really in a battlefield. When you focus on team play it makes you do 110% to keep your teammates alive and kicking! Nice work DICE :D
  78. RatingnHating
    Dec 24, 2011
    7
    Battlefield 3 is a good game but it has it's flaws. The singleplayer is a boring tutorial like experience with a very cliche plot. But that being said it's multiplayer is really were the game belongs. Multiplayer is a fun chaotic experience with pretty good graphics and destruction. But this is brought down by the numerous glitches that have yet to be patched, and the fact that usersBattlefield 3 is a good game but it has it's flaws. The singleplayer is a boring tutorial like experience with a very cliche plot. But that being said it's multiplayer is really were the game belongs. Multiplayer is a fun chaotic experience with pretty good graphics and destruction. But this is brought down by the numerous glitches that have yet to be patched, and the fact that users are forced to use Origin which is a slow system and also contains spyware. Then on top of that we have to launch the game from a browser so you cannot play anything without internet.… Expand
  79. Jonathan_Movie1
    Dec 25, 2011
    9
    . Look Im not a fanboy becuase, well look I give it 9 out of 10 wich is great but the reason that I have given that score is becuase of the multiplayer. The storyline is so cliché that In the middle of the game I've already knew how the storyline will end. There is a number of bags and glitches.
    Also I found the singelplayer very linear, You cant go to a random vehicle and    . Look Im not a fanboy becuase, well look I give it 9 out of 10 wich is great but the reason that I have given that score is becuase of the multiplayer. The storyline is so cliché that In the middle of the game I've already knew how the storyline will end. There is a number of bags and glitches.
    Also I found the singelplayer very linear, You cant go to a random vehicle and speaking of witch there is barely missions that include vehicles but the big thing that I was disappointed is exploration, sure this is after all a Third person shooter however I wish Dice had let us to explore this amazing game wich brings me to another thing. The good thing that everybody and I mean EVERYBODY WILL AGREE (even the call of duy fans) is that the graphcis are the best we seen so far (yes even better than crysis 2 and rage).
    another thing to say is that the sound of this game is stunning, Any gun fire, massive explosions and bullets that past your head sounds and almust feels like the real thing wich is give that realistic feel that you're going to a real war. As I say from the start the real deal is the multiplayer wich is by far the best multiplayer you can find on the market and heres 5 reasons why: 1.Exploration- Unlike the singelplayer you can explore alot of stuff in battlefield 3 multiplayer wich is a big suprise, Exploration can help you for your strategy and sometimes its just fun to find some weird easter egg.

    2.Background- There is nothing like seen a burning city at night when everybody just shooting at each other or seen a deserts, water,trees and anything that mother nature created, also the lighting of this game looks like the real thing.

    3.Diffrent ways to play- In battlefield 3 you dont have to be a pro or even average player to win points on this game for example lets just say you are not a great shooter player and you choose the medic, you can use the medic kit and help people that have low health or even revive your teammates.

    4.Strategy- Battlefield 3 us the latest frostbite version wich is mean that wells, windowns and even buildings can break or even fall down so you need to think fast wich making the game more strategic, Now you cant camp for about a hour you need to keep moving and bulid a strategy while playing the game. this game really test your skills and even your brain.

    5. Spawns- The special thing about spawning in battlefield 3 is that you can spawn at your group that you join in the game, the material makes it much more fun but be careful if your team is in no win situation dont spawn and kill yourself, also if you find a jet, tank or any vehicle you can spawn on the base. Bottom line + The best Multiplayer you can ever ask + amazing grapchis +Sound -Camping -Storyline
    -Bags and glitches

    Total score 9.3    … Expand
  80. Donpedro
    Nov 1, 2011
    10
    After finishing the singleplayer and the coop campaign, and having 30+ hours into multiplayer, i think i can tell you my opinion about this game. First of all, the game has improved A LOT since the BETA. 99% percent of the bugs are gone. The multiplayer portion of the game is AMAZING. While BFBC2 had only big, urban maps, BF 3 has a variety of them. Purely urban, purely rural, miyed, etc.After finishing the singleplayer and the coop campaign, and having 30+ hours into multiplayer, i think i can tell you my opinion about this game. First of all, the game has improved A LOT since the BETA. 99% percent of the bugs are gone. The multiplayer portion of the game is AMAZING. While BFBC2 had only big, urban maps, BF 3 has a variety of them. Purely urban, purely rural, miyed, etc. This time map design is not like "hill, hill, tree, house, tree", which is a really positive thing for me. The co-op campaign is fun to play, however it could have been a bit longer, and sometimes it lacks creativity, but anyways, it's fun if you have a skilled friend to play with. The singleplayer also changed since BC2, it's linear, and scripted, similar to the CoD games. If you like, CoD-style SP, then you probably will enjoy the ~5-6 hours of it. I was a bit disappointed though, i expected a much deeper and character-based storyline. Don't get me wrong, i liked it, and BTW it has a story on par with the Modern Warfare games' SP, but for comparison, Black Ops had a much better and deeper story.

    So my final verdict on this game: it totally worth its money, you are gonna have TONS of fun playing the multiplayer (if you are not afraid of playing games that require actual skill). It is the perfect shooter for me, so i give it a 10/10.    … Expand
  81. T5ZK
    Nov 17, 2011
    10
    BF3 has nice graphic and sound effects. Although the single play lacks in storyline volume, the multiplay is very intense and well balanced. The game is gona work well with me for long enough months.
  82. thecomputernut
    Nov 7, 2011
    9
    The game is actually quite good. Pros: Graphics, sound, high level of unlocks in multiplayer, Battlelog, overall multiplayer feels "fun." Cons: Occasional "wtf" moments in multiplayer can be very frustrating, gun recoil is a bit too high, hit reg still has a few issues, lower level guns suck.

    Something I'd like to mention is the insane amount of XP needed to unlock the weapons and    The game is actually quite good. Pros: Graphics, sound, high level of unlocks in multiplayer, Battlelog, overall multiplayer feels "fun." Cons: Occasional "wtf" moments in multiplayer can be very frustrating, gun recoil is a bit too high, hit reg still has a few issues, lower level guns suck.

    Something I'd like to mention is the insane amount of XP needed to unlock the weapons and attachments in multiplayer. It's pretty crazy. You get an average of maybe 3k experience in one round, and some of the better unlocks require 200k just for a single unlock. Additionally, some guns can only be unlocked by gaining experience through co op missions. There are only 7 co op missions, and to do these each 3 or 4 times to unlock a single gun gets old really fast. Another issue is the fact that lower level guns and equipment sucks. Higher level guns are just way better than the ones you start out with. This makes it difficult to get started in the game, as you'll be constantly wiped out as you try to beat someone with a gun that's twice as good as yours. However, once you've played maybe 5 hours of multiplayer you'll have plenty of good enough weapons to hang with the top players (if you're good enough). I'd also like to mention destructibility and suppression. They add a whole lot to the game. Being under fire by a tank and suppressing fire as chips of concrete fly and walls crumble around you is a thrilling and frightening experience, one unique to Battlefield. Destroying a wall with an RPG and then rushing the defenders inside and wiping out a whole squad is exhilarating. It's moments like these that truly make this game so much fun.
    Overall, the game is very well done. It really is a lot of fun and I enjoy the multiplayer a whole lot. Don't play this game a couple hours then give up. Stick with it, and I promise you'll end up enjoying one of (if not the) best first person shooter game on the market.    … Expand
  83. ScareCrow
    Nov 11, 2011
    9
    Single player was great but, as seems to be standard these days, far too short. But let's face it - we all bought it for the multiplayer, which is fantastic. I am a fan of both the Battlefield and Call of Duty series but when it comes to BF3 versus CODMW3 there is absolutely no comparison - DICE's game is leaps and bounds ahead of the getting long in the tooth COD series. It's obvious whatSingle player was great but, as seems to be standard these days, far too short. But let's face it - we all bought it for the multiplayer, which is fantastic. I am a fan of both the Battlefield and Call of Duty series but when it comes to BF3 versus CODMW3 there is absolutely no comparison - DICE's game is leaps and bounds ahead of the getting long in the tooth COD series. It's obvious what Infinity Ward leaving the project did to MW3, whereas BF3 improves in so many areas I can't even begin to list them all. If you enjoy multiplayer FPS games this game should be an instant purchase. I would avoid trying to fly jets and helicopters until you read up on exactly how to do it though as they are very difficult and you're likely to suicide crash immediately lol.… Expand
  84. zogondragon
    Nov 12, 2011
    10
    The greatest multiplayer shooter experience ever. Great representation, great destruction effect. Tactical play is needed to success in multiplayer. Huge amount of unlock is quite overwhelming at first, but if you invest 20++ hours into this game you'll become addicted. 100% guaranteed. Just buy it now! (if you didn't already have preorder limited edition)
  85. SJ_pl
    Jan 22, 2012
    8
    Graphics and new animation system is undoubtedly the best in the industry. For me it's the top of 2011. But that doesn't make a game so good. The campaign is not so action-packed as MW3 and the multiplayer (though Battlelog is im plus) is hard to learn for a newcomer like me. For example I've searched for the weapon customization for a looooooong time and was totally surprised that itGraphics and new animation system is undoubtedly the best in the industry. For me it's the top of 2011. But that doesn't make a game so good. The campaign is not so action-packed as MW3 and the multiplayer (though Battlelog is im plus) is hard to learn for a newcomer like me. For example I've searched for the weapon customization for a looooooong time and was totally surprised that it wasn't available neighter from the battlelog nor in the respawning menu.. :/ Airplanes are cool though. :)… Expand
  86. Caparzo
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    Graphic ? Much, much better
    Physic ? Much, Much better
    Destruction? I will not even say a word. Gameplay? Personal feelings but for me it's slightly better. Unlocks etc.? If anyone care about that crap - better/more Maps? Much, much, much, much better (but still crap if I remind bf2 :( ) Vehicles? heh :) Even damn single player story!! Better All of that compared to MW3 ofc, because they    Graphic ? Much, much better
    Physic ? Much, Much better
    Destruction? I will not even say a word.
    Gameplay? Personal feelings but for me it's slightly better.
    Unlocks etc.? If anyone care about that crap - better/more
    Maps? Much, much, much, much better (but still crap if I remind bf2 :( )
    Vehicles? heh :)
    Even damn single player story!! Better

    All of that compared to MW3 ofc, because they are enemies (what I heard), no idea where but authors says that, so ok.

    If anyone still has illusions that call of duty is(or has ever been) better MULTIPLAYER game than any Battlefield pls go say that to a shrink because there's definitely something wrong with your judging abilities.

    Over    … Expand
  87. siedem
    Nov 7, 2011
    10
    This game deserves 9.5 out of 10 only because of Damavand Peak multiplayer map. Not in my whole life I have experienced something as breathtaking as playing this map with my buddies. This game is a 100% must have.
  88. Narduw
    Nov 6, 2011
    9
    A true masterpiece... In multiplayer mode.
    The campaign has an interesting story, but the AI is not very good and the spawns seems very unnecessary. I know lot of people likes to shoot lots of enemies and destroy lots of vehicles but Battlefield 3 is not the same genre as Duke Nukem! This is supposed to as close to reality as it can get. BUT... I want a game to give me realistic    A true masterpiece... In multiplayer mode.
    The campaign has an interesting story, but the AI is not very good and the spawns seems very unnecessary. I know lot of people likes to shoot lots of enemies and destroy lots of vehicles but Battlefield 3 is not the same genre as Duke Nukem! This is supposed to as close to reality as it can get. BUT... I want a game to give me realistic game-play... and DICE was able to give me that on multiplayer mode. You feel like in a real battlefield. The sound is just amazing, the graphics I don't even need to speak about. The game isn't just about running toward your enemy firing anything that moves like in BC2. Now you need to think your strategy in order to get the best for your team and squad. Battlefield requires you to work as a team and with strategy. That's my kind of game.    … Expand
  89. UKRookieAndrew
    Nov 4, 2013
    1
    Disappointing and falsely advertised. Typical EA.
    Most features which DICE talked about aren't even in the game.
    A huge step backwards from Battlefield 2 in every way.
  90. FFStudios
    Aug 5, 2012
    6
    First, let's deny the existence of the single player, which I feel is one of the most blisteringly awful campaigns I've ever played through thanks to its boring story & characters and lack or direction. Origin is a bit of nuisance but I've decided to rate the game and not the software. Anyway, my first impressions of BF3's multiplayer were good; the weapons feel much tighter than BadFirst, let's deny the existence of the single player, which I feel is one of the most blisteringly awful campaigns I've ever played through thanks to its boring story & characters and lack or direction. Origin is a bit of nuisance but I've decided to rate the game and not the software. Anyway, my first impressions of BF3's multiplayer were good; the weapons feel much tighter than Bad Company 2 and the graphics are technically superb on ultra settings. I will also give credit to DICE for making a game which actually feels at home on the PC with optimised graphics and intuitive controls. Now to the negatives; despite the technical side of the graphics, they still carry that current-generation problem of being incredibly dull and colourless; I understand perhaps horror games might need it but games like Battlefield just don't benefit from it because everyone looks indistinguishable from one another against murky backgrounds. There's another thing, why are most of the environments either desert industrial or urban? Bad Company 2's lurid jungles were way more visually appealing than BF3's dull maps. Frostbite 2 might shine, but graphics will never be able to carry a game, I don't care how advanced your volumetric lighting is, the game should still be able to stand up without good graphics. All these problems would normally be quite small, but there is one massive problem I have with this game that just ended it for me; health amount. It may be acceptable in games like DayZ and ARMA that you die easily since they're both realistic simulations; but BF3 is not that sort of game. You can take about three hits before dying, making smaller fights not really a matter of who has the best aiming and skill as it is whoever spotted the other first. I'm sure BF3 will suit players who somehow like low HP and dull, samey maps, but for me Battlefield 3 was probably the most disappointing game of 2011.… Expand
  91. VeryCynical
    Oct 30, 2011
    8
    First off I would like to say that I am having a lot of fun with this game. However, there are a few bugs and problems. In the single player campaign your hand is held the whole way through it and there isn't a whole lot of choice as to how to handle the situation in front of you, in fact most of the time you can't even open doors for yourself. The multiplayer still has bugs that wereFirst off I would like to say that I am having a lot of fun with this game. However, there are a few bugs and problems. In the single player campaign your hand is held the whole way through it and there isn't a whole lot of choice as to how to handle the situation in front of you, in fact most of the time you can't even open doors for yourself. The multiplayer still has bugs that were present in the beta (ex. flashing colours on screen and if you lie down in a corner the opposing team may be able to see your leg through the wall and kill you). Also i don't really like the fact that you are basically useless in jets and helicopters until you unlock the flares and laser guided bombs. Other than that its a pretty awesome game in terms of graphics and gameplay.… Expand
  92. Snesso
    Nov 8, 2011
    9
    The single player is short and kinda bad (cinematics aside - those are seriously well done) - but the Multiplayer is where the game is at. Its great. The graphics and more importantly the sound are excellent also.
  93. wh1pl4sh88
    Nov 8, 2011
    9
    Good game, still waiting for the dlc, been playing since release and havent really got any problems with it appart from the auto join needs to be fixed so you get put in servers in your own country :)
  94. schiapu
    Nov 8, 2011
    8
    Battlefield 3 is an excellent entry to a series that now aims to be big even on consoles. Battlefield has always been known for being an amazing multiplayer title in the PC, so EA is trying to expand the horizons of their saga. You can feel the evolution in gameplay between this and the previous Bad Company 2, as well as what probably is the best looking game in the market. The multiplayerBattlefield 3 is an excellent entry to a series that now aims to be big even on consoles. Battlefield has always been known for being an amazing multiplayer title in the PC, so EA is trying to expand the horizons of their saga. You can feel the evolution in gameplay between this and the previous Bad Company 2, as well as what probably is the best looking game in the market. The multiplayer is still spot on, and veterans of the series will be pleased by this excellent experience. Points down due to a lackluster single player experience.… Expand
  95. Barney99
    Nov 20, 2011
    7
    Would have given this game a 9, because gameplay wise, it's excellent. I know it's not what a lot of people were expecting, a return to the slower BF2 style gameplay, it's still leaning more towards BC2's gameplay, and that has disappointed some people. Still, It's a blast to play. What really brings it down is Origin and Battlelog. I have no problem with Battlelog, it would just be niceWould have given this game a 9, because gameplay wise, it's excellent. I know it's not what a lot of people were expecting, a return to the slower BF2 style gameplay, it's still leaning more towards BC2's gameplay, and that has disappointed some people. Still, It's a blast to play. What really brings it down is Origin and Battlelog. I have no problem with Battlelog, it would just be nice if it were optional and there was an actual game menu. Now, Origin, well I just prefer Steam, and I don't want to have games split between 2 clients. That and it's questionable TOS and EULA, and though they've revised both, the damage was done. All in all, excellent game, crappy system.… Expand
  96. Britzkrieg
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    I think its a testament to how fantastic a game is when the majority of the negative reviews come from overly-obsessed players who are freaking out because it's not exactly how they imagined it.Yes, BF3 is not BF2. BF2 was a wonderful game. So is BF3. Neither are perfect. But look at what else there is. COD? Gears? I'm just thankful DICE respects the gaming community enough to give us backI think its a testament to how fantastic a game is when the majority of the negative reviews come from overly-obsessed players who are freaking out because it's not exactly how they imagined it.Yes, BF3 is not BF2. BF2 was a wonderful game. So is BF3. Neither are perfect. But look at what else there is. COD? Gears? I'm just thankful DICE respects the gaming community enough to give us back 64 man games.… Expand
  97. Rick-KLN
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    Battlefield 3 is a multiplayer game with a single player add on. That said the single player can still compete with others in its class like Modern Warfare 3. However the multiplayer is just unbeatable. Just like Uncharted's single player is unbeatable and its multiplayer is on par with others.
  98. Ion1c
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    This game is the greatest game ever, it has epic graphics and awsome gameplay, it is realistic in that maps are small and have different pros and cons depending on your spawn point and that there is alot of people in each team (unless in a different game mode). It combines 3 of my favorite things, guns, air combat and explosions! It has a class based leveling up system that is balancedThis game is the greatest game ever, it has epic graphics and awsome gameplay, it is realistic in that maps are small and have different pros and cons depending on your spawn point and that there is alot of people in each team (unless in a different game mode). It combines 3 of my favorite things, guns, air combat and explosions! It has a class based leveling up system that is balanced enough so that a new bf3 player can still level up without being owned continuously by people who have had the game longer. For all the people who already have the game, congratz! For all the people who don't, you are missing out big time!… Expand
  99. Despisear
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    This is a great game. Game play and visuals are fantastic. Sure you do have some problems with Origin and a few glitches in the game every once in a while, but you'll have that with any new release. Don't take your anger out on Battlefield when the problems rely within Origin, take them out IN game. Great leveling system, beautiful maps, tons of things to unlock, nonstop fun, everythingThis is a great game. Game play and visuals are fantastic. Sure you do have some problems with Origin and a few glitches in the game every once in a while, but you'll have that with any new release. Don't take your anger out on Battlefield when the problems rely within Origin, take them out IN game. Great leveling system, beautiful maps, tons of things to unlock, nonstop fun, everything you loved about Battlefield 2 in this game.… Expand
  100. Reinghord
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    The best engine for today with an excellent light system, which make the graphic and environment look fantastic. Singleplayer is excellent as for me, cause DICE showed us a typical war, when everyone expected an imposible hardcore war like in CoD. It's impossible to say how multiplayer is great. 10/10
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#8 Best PC Game of 2011
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#6 Most Discussed PC Game of 2011
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#5 Most Shared PC Game of 2011

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89

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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