Battlefield 3: Back to Karkand

 PlayStation 3
Metascore
83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. Impulsegamer
    Jan 17, 2012
    90
    DICE have another winner on their hands with this DLC and if you're looking to spice up your Battlefield 3 experience and need something different, than Battlefield 3: Back to Karkand is a fast and affordable way to get your fix.
  2. PSM3 Magazine UK
    Dec 19, 2011
    90
    Back to Karkand's maps are tried-and-true classics, and BF3's tech brings plenty of thunder. It's a bit on the expensive side, however.
  3. Multiplayer.it
    Dec 14, 2011
    85
    Return to Karkand it's worth every cent spent on it. Not just 4 maps, but also vehicles, weapons and and a new game mode. Definitevely fresh air for Battlefield 3.
  5. SpazioGames
    Dec 12, 2011
    85
    It's a great expansion pack for every BF3 fan out there. If you haven't preordered, you're going to pay for it, but the contents are frankly very interesting.
  6. 3DJuegos
    Dec 9, 2011
    82
    Four maps, ten weapons, three vehicles, a new gameplay mode... Maybe the contents in Back to Karkand are strictly obtained from Battlefield 2, but there are so many things to enjoy here that is hard not to recommend this DLC despite its lack of innovation.
  7. Eurogamer Portugal
    Jan 3, 2012
    80
    There are good reasons to revisit Karkand, not only for the wonders made by Frostbite 2, but mainly because it offers a different experience the maps of Battlefield 3.
  8. XGN
    Jan 8, 2012
    75
    Back to Karkand is a good expansion on the existing foundation of Battlefield 3's multiplayer. In its essence, it doesn't do anything new, but why change something that's already pretty damn good?
  9. Meristation
    Dec 13, 2011
    75
    Back to Karkand has four maps of Battlefield 2 running with Frostbite 2, three vehicles, ten new weapons and another matchmaking mode. Enough for the frequent Battlefield 3 players, but too expensive: 15 euros for all this content.

Awards & Rankings

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#39 Best PS3 Game of 2011
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#76 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2011

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User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 81 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 58 out of 81
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 81
  3. Negative: 11 out of 81
  1. Robx
    Dec 14, 2011
    10
    It's an amazingly well execution at reviving these classic maps that are rather legendary for the series, with very entertaining new weaponsIt's an amazingly well execution at reviving these classic maps that are rather legendary for the series, with very entertaining new weapons and vehicles to wreak havoc with. Assignments makes unlocking the new weapons a fun and entertaining task that brings new and interesting challenges to the table. The content was far better and more unique than I could have ever expected, and you are free to walk back to the original BF3 and show off your new toys and tags from Back to Karkand.… Full Review »
  2. Nibiru
    Dec 6, 2011
    10
    Great way to bring back Karkand. It reminds me of Battlefield 2 but HD. i really enjoy this map pack. Worth buying if you don't have theGreat way to bring back Karkand. It reminds me of Battlefield 2 but HD. i really enjoy this map pack. Worth buying if you don't have the limited edition… Full Review »
  3. sidekickly
    Dec 20, 2011
    9
    The first dlc expansion for Battlefield 3 is quite good and is well worth the $14.99 price tag even though most people didn't have to buy it.The first dlc expansion for Battlefield 3 is quite good and is well worth the $14.99 price tag even though most people didn't have to buy it. The four maps in Back to Karkand are all well made and feel quite different to the maps that were on the disc. The major selling point is that DICE added new weapons to the game to which I have yet to see done by any other developer so far. One more thing to mention is that the Battlefield servers do not tell you whether they are all the maps or just the expansion maps that are playable. I do admit though that the new weapons feel a tad bit overpowered. I would to have liked seeing Wake Island be land vehicle free since the map is rather small, but it is a minor gripe that doesn't affect the value of the map in my eyes. If you are reading this you probably already have the expansion so go play it.… Full Review »
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