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  1. Oct 25, 2011
    10
    Better then BFBC2 which was a 9.0. Single player is short but, surprisingly good. The gameplay is even better with improvements over BCBC2, and the graphics are amazing for the PS3. Looking forward to coop. Great job DICE.
  2. Oct 25, 2011
    10
    People play this game hoping it to be like other shooters. But its not. The game itself has a great story that does a good job and submersing you. The multiplayer is fun. You cant blame the game for problems that you provoke. Like dying or aiming terribly. If you look hard enough youll find small glitches like any other game but it stands out from its competition by providing somethingPeople play this game hoping it to be like other shooters. But its not. The game itself has a great story that does a good job and submersing you. The multiplayer is fun. You cant blame the game for problems that you provoke. Like dying or aiming terribly. If you look hard enough youll find small glitches like any other game but it stands out from its competition by providing something new. I rate this game a 10 because thats what it should deserve. Expand
  3. Apr 2, 2012
    9
    I have been a fan of the Battlefield series since Battlefield 2 for then PC. I have been anticipating Battlefield 3 since I played Battlefield 2. Bad Company were great games, but I wanted to play a sequel to the orginal series. Battlefield 3 is a great game that should not be missed. The multiplayer is some of the best to ever exist on any video game. Battlefield has always been aboutI have been a fan of the Battlefield series since Battlefield 2 for then PC. I have been anticipating Battlefield 3 since I played Battlefield 2. Bad Company were great games, but I wanted to play a sequel to the orginal series. Battlefield 3 is a great game that should not be missed. The multiplayer is some of the best to ever exist on any video game. Battlefield has always been about teamwork and this game is no different. The maps are huge with so many ways to flank the enemy and so many weapons to choose from and customise. If you want real multiplayer this is the game for you. This game is truly amazing. Expand
  4. Oct 25, 2011
    10
    mASTERbLASTER1
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    This PS3 version is pretty much amazing. This is next gen - now. Amazing amazing AMAZING!!! Avoid reading the COD trolls on here. You know this game rocks!! It wouldn't get 93 from critics if it wasn't the real deal. The graphics are so real, and the immersive gamplay is unparallelled. Buy this sucker now and start enjoying this unbelievable experience.
  5. Oct 25, 2011
    10
    my jaw dropped when i put this in my disc drive. amazing. best game ever. best graphics ever. best gameplay. best weapons hysics. stupid cod fanboys rating this down
  6. Oct 25, 2011
    10
    This is an amazing game, it exceeds all my expectation. The game play is amazing, the best part is the online gaming and that is free. BF3 should do very well against MW
  7. Oct 25, 2011
    10
    amazing game for a console, pushes the limit on a 6 year old device. Definitively recommended, everything from jets to tanks to jeeps, all within a limit of one single match.
  8. Oct 25, 2011
    10
    Awsome game!!! Not enough words for the sheer quality of the outstanding multiplayer. I cannot see the 4 negative reviews posted here. I Can't imagine how anybody could give a negative review unless its the fact that its called BATTLEFILED 3 and not MW3.

    A truly visceral experience. Lets ROCK!!!
  9. Oct 25, 2011
    10
    this game is a masterpiece of scope and gritty modern military experience. the single player campaign will surprise you with its story's sad relevance and awesome realistic combat. the multiplayer is typically amazing and truly sets a new standard for excellence. it doesn't seem that dice did all that much to make B3 play like a call of duty game at all as the maps remain big andthis game is a masterpiece of scope and gritty modern military experience. the single player campaign will surprise you with its story's sad relevance and awesome realistic combat. the multiplayer is typically amazing and truly sets a new standard for excellence. it doesn't seem that dice did all that much to make B3 play like a call of duty game at all as the maps remain big and killstreaks don't yield all the extra perks. it's still battlefield- bigger, badder, more beautiful than ever, and breathtakingly rad. Expand
  10. Oct 25, 2011
    10
    try to keep this short and sweet, dice has chose a different path as far as campaign, "flashback" interlaced story feeling very familiar, yes black ops. but this isnt a bad thing just not a story which will have you holding on to your seat waiting for the next mission, rather you just go through the motions, quick keying when cued and yes the nuke is in a brief case and you know the rest.try to keep this short and sweet, dice has chose a different path as far as campaign, "flashback" interlaced story feeling very familiar, yes black ops. but this isnt a bad thing just not a story which will have you holding on to your seat waiting for the next mission, rather you just go through the motions, quick keying when cued and yes the nuke is in a brief case and you know the rest. BUT this may be a very familiar territory as far as story/campaign but we are in uncharted waters as far as visuals and sound, brilliant. ive played it also on the p.c. and i will say that the console version is a masterpiece for such a enriched beautiful display of the frostbite 2, not bad for a 6 year old console. its groundbreaking in ways which allow one to see that although a console is limited , developers can find clever ways to work around the limitations, i applaud dice for this. well done. but back on track, the campaign is short and sweet. it almost feels like a "training session" for what is to be in my opinion, the best fps multiplayer exp ever. and i cant express how much it has to offer as well as the option to play any mode for the maps which is nice because is bad company 2 i wished i could play certain modes on certain maps etc.

    dont be fooled by the ratings judged by campaign. if you are buying this for campaign alone it is still better then alot thats out there anyways but the point i am making is that the exp is in the multiplayer, one which will devour you and one that can not be overlooked or dismissed as just another fps re-hash. no... this game has officially set the bar in my opinion. so as far as mw3, well thats another game which is a different style, so when the time comes this game will also have a rating based on what it offers. im tired of hearing about the mw3 vs. b3. and even more so when hearing about how much one is better and you know what im getting at, and this is a biased way to judge/rate a game. if one can not place a disc in, play it and strictly talk about what they saw and how they felt w/o comparing, well then there is a conflict of interests for lack of a better term. this game deserves to get rated on the good and the bad, and not rated by comparing. thats why the scoring system is out of whack now a days. well i try my best to play a game with an open mind and then tell my fellow gamers what i thought and how i felt. nothing more or less. w/ that said..

    the good: graphics are top notch, lip sync done well, sound is amazing ( headset recommended!). the gunplay feels great , the lighting, changing weather and day to night is wow, guns are pretty much the same loadout as the last installment w/ a few new additions but new gadgets/toys make an appearance and unlocks seem endless (at this point), maps are scaled nicely some are average sized (bbc2) few are huge, couple smaller and couple big so a nice balance. the bad: yes there are some bugs, but ive been so captivated that its isnt as bothersome but they are there. story is a been there done that and took very sim route as black ops did w/ flashbacks and sgt blackburn stuck in an room while interrogated. sometimes the controls do feel a bit clunky especially when alot is going on ( clunky like having jump 3/4 times in order to vault over object, the on screen cues may have to be done a few times although you are following the god of war like quick time, climbing ladder falling off and then can not climb again so restart check point) , cutscenes are present in a way which it slows the pace of the campaign which is never really on full steam to begin with.

    so yes the campaign is the worst part of battlefield 3, but its still good but i was hoping 4 something a bit more creative but i must say that i enjoyed every minute and the atmosphere which made my eyes smile and gun fire which gave my ears as close of a taste of the sounds of war as i ever heard in a game. from the roar of the jets to the tanks fierce thunder, i could give you a list from now til next tuesday. this game is a must own if you enjoy military fps multiplayer games , if you are new to this type of game then the campaign is like a training mission preparing you for the online war. so end result, yes the campaign is a place which ive visited before and felt familiar but what didnt was the beautiful graphics, sound and pure beauty of what is on the tv while playing. its a brilliant game, and its brilliance is w/in the mp. and the campaign is just a warm up. but battlefield was and always will be based on mp. this is why i bought it. and the replay value is infinite. awesome
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  11. Oct 25, 2011
    10
    Amazing game. Looks fantastic on the PS3 and the multi-player is phenomenal. I have not been able to stop playing since getting it. The audio alone is reason enough to buy this. I have been a battlefield fan from day one, and this does not disappoint. If you like epic battles, with jets soaring overhead, tanks cruising down rubble filled streets, and tracers streaming past your face,Amazing game. Looks fantastic on the PS3 and the multi-player is phenomenal. I have not been able to stop playing since getting it. The audio alone is reason enough to buy this. I have been a battlefield fan from day one, and this does not disappoint. If you like epic battles, with jets soaring overhead, tanks cruising down rubble filled streets, and tracers streaming past your face, then this is one you do not want to miss. Expand
  12. Oct 25, 2011
    10
    a stellar experience unrivaled in multiplayer single player, amazing graphics realistic physics, no noobs noobs do not prosper in this game... 10 out of 10
  13. Jan 9, 2012
    0
    This game sucks on PS3. The input lag and broken VoiP makes it unplayable and Dice have failed to address these game-breaking issues. The over-the-top lens flares and contrast ratios completely hinder gameplay, and the in-game sun is ridiculous. Also, the tactical flashlight is possibly the worst idea to ever be implemented in a FPS. Ironically, Bad Company 2 is a far superior game, as itThis game sucks on PS3. The input lag and broken VoiP makes it unplayable and Dice have failed to address these game-breaking issues. The over-the-top lens flares and contrast ratios completely hinder gameplay, and the in-game sun is ridiculous. Also, the tactical flashlight is possibly the worst idea to ever be implemented in a FPS. Ironically, Bad Company 2 is a far superior game, as it simply works. Expand
  14. Oct 26, 2011
    4
    I am so burnt out on being sold broken games only to suffer and hope that a fix is down the line shortly.

    Broken party system, spotty mics, connection issues to games... and more. Getting stuck on 2" high obstacles or blow-up concrete that is sitting less than a foot off the ground is over kill as far as navigating a map, any real soldier wouldn't even have to see these obstacle they
    I am so burnt out on being sold broken games only to suffer and hope that a fix is down the line shortly.

    Broken party system, spotty mics, connection issues to games... and more. Getting stuck on 2" high obstacles or blow-up concrete that is sitting less than a foot off the ground is over kill as far as navigating a map, any real soldier wouldn't even have to see these obstacle they would just move right on be/over/around them, but we get to suffer the wraith of the 2" concrete slab that is in the open but cant seem to be walked over. Aircraft is a joke, moving through the air from an infantry perspective, jets look like they hover and fly in the wind like a lief in a breeze, controlling them is another thing altogether taking way to long to even get to the point of enjoyment.
    This game could have been so good... could have been.
    Sound is top notch all the weapons sound unique.
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  15. Oct 25, 2011
    5
    Wow, what a disappointment, I was looking forward to this game all year since battlefield 2 got me addicted and is my favorite online game. This review is only for the online play since I have not played the single player. Dice took the best and funnest shooter available and made almost every aspect of it worse and less fun. The menus all suck, it does not remember your favorite maps soWow, what a disappointment, I was looking forward to this game all year since battlefield 2 got me addicted and is my favorite online game. This review is only for the online play since I have not played the single player. Dice took the best and funnest shooter available and made almost every aspect of it worse and less fun. The menus all suck, it does not remember your favorite maps so every time you log on you have to re-select what mode and the map that you want to play. All of the weapons are harder ti aim or target, for instance the sniper rifle wanders so much that it is difficult to shoot anything that is not standing still or at short distance. While the maps seem different, most feel exactly the same, most are boring and are too cramped & tight, very few places to feel safe, this is why I don't like modern warfare games, every time you turn a corner there is someone waiting to kill you that you can't possibly know is there.Thanks for ruining my favorite game, I'll trade it in next week for Uncharted 3. Huge disappointment. period. Expand
  16. Nov 11, 2011
    10
    I love Battlefield 3. It is by far, the most realistic combat FPS game. The destructible environment is really fantastic. And they didn't stoop to using silly gimmicks like a little radio controlled car chasing you around the map and then blowing up or care packages falling from the sky or incoming nukes. I love the game so much that I bought it for both my xbox and by PS3. Great job DICE.I love Battlefield 3. It is by far, the most realistic combat FPS game. The destructible environment is really fantastic. And they didn't stoop to using silly gimmicks like a little radio controlled car chasing you around the map and then blowing up or care packages falling from the sky or incoming nukes. I love the game so much that I bought it for both my xbox and by PS3. Great job DICE. #SlamDunk Expand
  17. Nov 20, 2011
    10
    Altro che mw3, battlefield 3 è il miglior FPS presente sul mercato oggi è veramente innovativo e divertente anche se vi sono presenti numerosi problemi.
  18. Jun 3, 2012
    5
    Yet again another game that takes an excellent franchise and completely stuffs it. I'm currently going through the single player on normal, it would appear that every enemy is an expert marksman and can see round corners, whereas your team-mates (most of whom i would have shot myself a long time ago) appear to fail at hitting a barn door with a banjo. The first 2 games were fun and that'sYet again another game that takes an excellent franchise and completely stuffs it. I'm currently going through the single player on normal, it would appear that every enemy is an expert marksman and can see round corners, whereas your team-mates (most of whom i would have shot myself a long time ago) appear to fail at hitting a barn door with a banjo. The first 2 games were fun and that's what was great about battefield, FUN. It appears to have taken itself all serious and is far the worse for it. Expand
  19. Jan 13, 2013
    8
    Another great war game here. The campaign to the game had some kind of spark to it, which is what I was looking for. I got into the Battlefield series when Battlefield Bad Company 2 came out, and I loved that game. The multiplayer in these games though feel the same other than the new jet improvement, which would be the best improvement to the game. I enjoy the co-op feature, and theAnother great war game here. The campaign to the game had some kind of spark to it, which is what I was looking for. I got into the Battlefield series when Battlefield Bad Company 2 came out, and I loved that game. The multiplayer in these games though feel the same other than the new jet improvement, which would be the best improvement to the game. I enjoy the co-op feature, and the multiplayer is spectacular. The only problems I have with this game is, the campaign even though I said it was good, needed a little more to it. It didn't spark AS MUCH as Battlefield Bad Company 2 did. If you wanted to play this game, just spend your money and get it. It is truly a DICE masterpiece. It deserves a lot more than what it is credited for. DICE, you have done it again. Expand
  20. Nov 9, 2011
    9
    The similarities between this game and Bad Company 2 are many but it does enough to stand on it's own. They've revitalised the class system a little bit for the better, expanded on aerial warfare, which is a blast. The essence of Battlefield is there with some of the best maps in the series. Would I recommend it over CoD MW3? Depends whether you want to sit down and play a tactical shooterThe similarities between this game and Bad Company 2 are many but it does enough to stand on it's own. They've revitalised the class system a little bit for the better, expanded on aerial warfare, which is a blast. The essence of Battlefield is there with some of the best maps in the series. Would I recommend it over CoD MW3? Depends whether you want to sit down and play a tactical shooter that is pretty team based then BF3, or for something just to quickly jump on to for some light arcadey fun then CoD. Expand
  21. Dec 7, 2012
    9
    Beautiful graphics and amazing gameplay. Campaign is ok ( I wish there were more missions ) and worth the 8 hours needed to complete it. Co-op campaign helps increase the fun and is more harder than the regular campaign. The real fun is in the multiplayer. It probably has the best multiplayer out of all the First-Person Shooters till date. Over all, an extremely good game and in my opinionBeautiful graphics and amazing gameplay. Campaign is ok ( I wish there were more missions ) and worth the 8 hours needed to complete it. Co-op campaign helps increase the fun and is more harder than the regular campaign. The real fun is in the multiplayer. It probably has the best multiplayer out of all the First-Person Shooters till date. Over all, an extremely good game and in my opinion a must-buy for all fans and to-be fans of the series. Expand
  22. Nov 9, 2011
    9
    Un-biased non-fanboy review: Pre-ordered and played it immediately. I don't do that often... Jumped straight into campaign and to be honest the first three or four levels were immense. I felt in danger walking through the streets with my squad, and that's exactly what Battlefield should be aiming for. They are heavily invested in realism and they did a marvelous job of it. However, after aUn-biased non-fanboy review: Pre-ordered and played it immediately. I don't do that often... Jumped straight into campaign and to be honest the first three or four levels were immense. I felt in danger walking through the streets with my squad, and that's exactly what Battlefield should be aiming for. They are heavily invested in realism and they did a marvelous job of it. However, after a while the game began to slow down for me. I got less interested as the story ends up being unoriginal and I almost got the feeling there was some government propaganda pumped in for good measure. (To be honest, I'm so sick of playing the American soldier because in real life they are nothing but murderers for a corrupt establishment. Give me a game set in South America/India/Australia with their soldiers or whatever. Something new...)

    The QTE moments are gash. There are too many of them and there's no reason for them at all. The fact that the game ends in one is the worst of it all. Press X, then O, then R1 etc... f'in boring.

    However the graphics are beautifully done, sound is incredible, effects superb, so if you've got a sweet TV you'll enjoy this game for the spectacle alone.

    MULTIPLAYER! I can't stress how good this is. The variety and the 'Battlefield Moments' make this game endless fun. Go on Youtube and look some up and you'll see what I mean. You end up at work the next day explaining those 10 seconds of mayhem. The maps are great and the addition of jets makes it feel more like war than ever before. SHooting mechanics are just fine and require you to think about how you approach a kill rather than just holding the trigger. I played the Co-Op extra missions last nigth with someone I met online, and the moments of cohesion together you can't find anywhere else. 3 2 1 Sniper headshots are the way forward. They should have informed people how to 'spot' enemies, as in most random games people don't even bother to identify tanks or helis for everyone else. I am a little dissapointed that the campaign isn't full co-op. This should be the norm for FPS, particularly squad based ones like BF3.

    So graphics 9, campaign 8, sound 10, multiplayer 9, co-op 8, overall gameplay 9 and fun factor and replayability 10. Overall 9/10 from me. Buy this game if you want sustained fun. (see how long it takes you to master the helicopters) Cheers, DK
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  23. Nov 9, 2011
    9
    All I can say is OMG!!!! Single player is good but not any better then that. But I only got this game for the multiplayer, and it's easily the best multiplayer experience I've ever played. The whole Multiplayer experience is fair for every player, little to no lag, so much much customization with your classes that you could player this game forever. The map designs are brilliant, the gameAll I can say is OMG!!!! Single player is good but not any better then that. But I only got this game for the multiplayer, and it's easily the best multiplayer experience I've ever played. The whole Multiplayer experience is fair for every player, little to no lag, so much much customization with your classes that you could player this game forever. The map designs are brilliant, the game controls feel natural, and the gameplay encourages team work heavily which makes this game so unique, something games have never done successfully. The gunfights feel and look amazing. I could be defending the bridge so the enemy cannot cross it, then in a few seconds, I have 5 team mates with me helping me defend my position, and it feels like real warfare.

    The sound design is simply amazing, the guns look awesome and sound realistic. The vehicle gameplay is fun with the Jets being a ball once you learn how to fly it.

    In a nut shell, Battlefield 3 is the best multiplayer experience I have ever player, period.
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  24. Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Having moved over from COD I tried to play it in the same run-and-gun way, and got very frustrated with it. After 1 day I nearly took it back to the shop for something else. I stuck with it though, changed the way I played, and can say hands down this is better than MW will ever be. Better graphics, better sound, more realistic, no overpowered perk drops, just way way more fun. BlowingHaving moved over from COD I tried to play it in the same run-and-gun way, and got very frustrated with it. After 1 day I nearly took it back to the shop for something else. I stuck with it though, changed the way I played, and can say hands down this is better than MW will ever be. Better graphics, better sound, more realistic, no overpowered perk drops, just way way more fun. Blowing buildings and 5hit up is a hoot.

    The game isn't perfect, but MW3 being so poor makes it look so. BF3 needs a training mode otherwise it is madly frustrating getting owned by some 30+ rank dick of a sniper. Couple of the weapons need rebalancing. Couple of the maps are frustrating. Love the size and scale of the maps on Rush mode. Getting your hands on a jet is rare. Too many idiots grab a tank and then waste it by charging into the enemy and getting blown up.

    The best fps on the market.
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  25. Nov 10, 2011
    9
    The game itself is revamped and better now with the Frostbite 2 engine but the engine clear lacks graphic polish for console and has some glitchy issue of bodies being stuck in walls and etc. But overall the game is great, fun, and fresh. The Great Balance between Tanks, Jets, Helicopter and Infantry is a nice fix and is with a warm welcome. 9/10*
  26. Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Not gonna lie, this is the best shooter ever for PS3. If you are on the fence or torn between this and MW3, get this game. You will not be disappointed.
  27. Nov 10, 2011
    9
    this is the best shooter i have played on the ps3 so far because a. it looks really good b. the online is awesome sauce
    however the single player in this game wasn't as enjoyable as bc2's in my opinion. oh well, i bought this game for online anyway, and haven't been disappointed yet so yeah a solid 9 in my books.
  28. Nov 10, 2011
    10
    short campaign but awesome,good graphics,good multiplayer,an of the best games of the year...tremendo juego online muy bueno,muy recomendado este fps sobretodo online..es la ostia
  29. Nov 10, 2011
    10
    the story is awesome the game play is smooth and the graphics are so real that you feel like your in the game what more can you ask for vehicles,tons of weapons and upgrades this is as close as your going to get to being in the war haha thank you bf3 developers
  30. Nov 19, 2011
    10
    I had fallen in love with this game after a played it for the first time. It's exhilirating and awesome, especially the multyplayer part. Open battlefield combat makes you feel like a real soldier in an epicentre of war. The sound of tanks shots and helicopters flying oround immerse you into battlelfield like never before. I give the game 10 out of 10 becouse of its multyplayer and I don'tI had fallen in love with this game after a played it for the first time. It's exhilirating and awesome, especially the multyplayer part. Open battlefield combat makes you feel like a real soldier in an epicentre of war. The sound of tanks shots and helicopters flying oround immerse you into battlelfield like never before. I give the game 10 out of 10 becouse of its multyplayer and I don't care for campaign. Expand
  31. Feb 6, 2013
    9
    With its superb graphics and excellent Frostbite 2 technology, Battlefield 3 delivers an excellent gaming experience and is a must-buy for any first-person shooter enthusiast.
  32. o-k
    Nov 20, 2011
    9
    i like the game a lot. the new engine is a bit iffy, however with a few updates this will be a game worth keeping for years to come. my only complaints are with the engine. the gameplay is spot on. not to mention a sensitivity higher that MW's.
  33. Nov 22, 2011
    9
    Amazing Game, Dice really nailed it this time, this game is a must buy, only if your interested in Multi player that is, but as for single player fans, i cannot recommend the same, the story feels lame, and the checkpoint system is really bad. But then again, Battlefield is famous for its on-line game play and not so much on SP after all, and lets face it, who buys Battlefield games forAmazing Game, Dice really nailed it this time, this game is a must buy, only if your interested in Multi player that is, but as for single player fans, i cannot recommend the same, the story feels lame, and the checkpoint system is really bad. But then again, Battlefield is famous for its on-line game play and not so much on SP after all, and lets face it, who buys Battlefield games for their campaign, not much, so this game is amazing, defined graphics, amazing sound. If your a BF fan, look no further, get your ass to game stop right now and repeat the following "Sir, i would like a Copy of BF3 please"! Expand
  34. Dec 4, 2011
    8
    Great game, but the removal of bots means it is not perfect. It is absolutely perfect for people who love strategy based tactical shooters. the maps are large and battles are intense. It has great sound, graphics and one of the best FPS i have played. Once again, DICE have made only one mistake, the removal of bots for people who want to take it easy, practice, or have no internet connection.
  35. Feb 2, 2012
    5
    This game is so over-rated! Campaign is poor, multiplayer is fun at first but then you run into everyone using a shotgun that can kill you from 20 foot away. Graphics are great in some area's but then really poor in others and the huge maps are pointless on the PS3 due to the amount of players.
  36. Nov 23, 2012
    8
    First of all, the campaign greatly sucked. Just felt like Call of Duty: too short, too linear and a hollywoodian cheesy story. Now, let's get to the real thing: multiplayer: the gameplay is truly one of the most intense FPS experience I've ever had (even with the lack of destruction). Add to that eye-candy graphics and life-like SFX, you have what's potentially the best war simulator ever.
  37. Nov 27, 2012
    9
    Bought this game a year ago and I will have to say it was tough to get used to in the beginning, but I was looking for something different than the Call Of Duty line of games and which I used to play religiously every day. People that are disappointed at this game are not giving it a fair shot with a quick and over with campaign which is about 7 hours. The multi-player is where its at,Bought this game a year ago and I will have to say it was tough to get used to in the beginning, but I was looking for something different than the Call Of Duty line of games and which I used to play religiously every day. People that are disappointed at this game are not giving it a fair shot with a quick and over with campaign which is about 7 hours. The multi-player is where its at, being able to select and/or build your own server is nice as well in the multi-player.
    Battle Field 3 has amazing graphics you will immense yourself in the game once you figure out the controls and settings so those of you COD fans that are looking for something more in a first person shooter this is it!! As for whoever gives it a shot please give it a few hours of multi-player crashing jets and blowing up tanks, jeeps and helicopters to get used to it I know a few of my fellow friends that can agree with me on this. Thanks for reading and hope to see you online!!
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  38. Feb 27, 2019
    8
    Fun and addicting. Battlefield 3 was really good. It felt like everything a Battlefield should be. Good campaign and a great multiplayer.
  39. Sep 10, 2019
    8
    For me this is one of the best Battlefield games ever made. The story was exciting and current. The feeling of fighting with your squad was really well done. The graphics were amazing back then and the sound design was superb! One storyline and character trough the whole game feels way better then seperate episodes. Had a blast with this one!!!
  40. Feb 4, 2020
    8
    Battlefield 3 is the best Battlefield game to date. Better than the games after it BF1 and BFV.
  41. Nov 22, 2011
    10
    To all those idiots that have been rating low score to BF3, they are just dumb people that don't get hooked to the experience because they run and gun like if it was CoD. BF 3 isn't meant to be played in that way, it is a objective game, you go to the objective and try to achieve it, whether is the adrenaline fast Rush mode or the slow paced but tactical Conquest. For those that playedTo all those idiots that have been rating low score to BF3, they are just dumb people that don't get hooked to the experience because they run and gun like if it was CoD. BF 3 isn't meant to be played in that way, it is a objective game, you go to the objective and try to achieve it, whether is the adrenaline fast Rush mode or the slow paced but tactical Conquest. For those that played only the single-player and didn't liked, they misssed what is BF100% percent. The graphics looks incredible even on console, that , it was the big fear of many people thinking that the graphics were going to suck. Also for those people that thought that the Beta sucked, that's part of it, Beta's are made , so that the developers can see where they're failing and what they can improve. So stand aside stupid haters , and go play your crappy games . Expand
  42. Nov 14, 2011
    8
    Battlefield was under pressure to perform after all the talk about it being the CoD-killer. Luckily, it has, but only in Multiplayer. The story is short and confusing, and slightly unrealistic. But the Multiplayer makes up for it, bringing many hours of realistic warfare. The main advantage it has is the ability to use vehicles, which add to the experience. Although hard to get to gripsBattlefield was under pressure to perform after all the talk about it being the CoD-killer. Luckily, it has, but only in Multiplayer. The story is short and confusing, and slightly unrealistic. But the Multiplayer makes up for it, bringing many hours of realistic warfare. The main advantage it has is the ability to use vehicles, which add to the experience. Although hard to get to grips with, especially since there is no tutorial, it is fun once you understand how to steer and shoot and evade enemy rockets. The graphics are right up there, and destroying buildings is always enjoyable.
    I would recommend buying this if you enjoy play FPS online.
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  43. Nov 21, 2011
    10
    Now this is innovative and fun game to play for a long time! This game is totally amazing and addicted! The graphic engine is much better than the MW3! Now I know why Battlefield 3 won so many awards! Awesome game!
  44. Nov 21, 2011
    10
    Magnifique jeu... Que du beau boulot réalisé par les développeur... Malheureusement le multi joeur n'est pas entreprenant... Il manque encore ce petit quelque chose qu'il existe dans le multi de COD... Sinon la campagne en elle même est Extraordinaire... Que du bonheur...
  45. Nov 21, 2011
    10
    I really love thus game. It is by far my favorite FPS of all time. The online play is amazingly fun when you have friends who work together with you to play the objective and just have a blast messing around in tanks and choppers. Great game, and will only get better as time goes on.
  46. Nov 21, 2011
    9
    a stunning and realistic war simulater as compared to its run and gun rival call of duty, graphically superior and better gameplay if you want a fps i suggest picking up this title
  47. Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Great game. First battlefield game i bought and I just cant put it down. Every kill is very satisfying. MW3 take tips, This is how you bring something new to the table instead of milking the same game for years.
  48. Nov 10, 2011
    9
    THIS IS Amazing !!! This is 10x better than MW3. + big maps;teamwork,vehicles;A LOT OF FUN !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!THIS IS Amazing !!! This is 10x better than MW3. + big maps;teamwork,vehicles;A LOT OF FUN !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! - some little bugs Expand
  49. Nov 12, 2011
    10
    Don't hold this against me, but I like to tell the truth. I was a COD gamer and bought MW3, what a trash game, so I went out and bought Battlefield 3 and boy I wish I always played Battlefield over COD. The game play is unreal and the maps and the work and detail gone into them is great. I'm now staying with battlefield as I have seen they care about their company, with putting upDon't hold this against me, but I like to tell the truth. I was a COD gamer and bought MW3, what a trash game, so I went out and bought Battlefield 3 and boy I wish I always played Battlefield over COD. The game play is unreal and the maps and the work and detail gone into them is great. I'm now staying with battlefield as I have seen they care about their company, with putting up dedicated servers for gamers aswell is great. This should be game of the year for sure. One last thing please forgive me for buying the rubbish CoD games, and welcome me into the real world of gaming within battlefield. Expand
  50. Nov 21, 2011
    10
    whose bright idea was the give battlefield 3 a single player campaign? Whatever, its just a plus and it should not damage the games scores at all because the online gaming is just amazing. Will spend days playing this game! MW3 never stood a chance!
  51. Nov 10, 2011
    9
    This is such a fun game. I am a bug fan of the Battlefield series and give great scores to EA and Dice for their new engine and new material. Not just copy pasting like the other guys( cough mw3). It does have a few things to be worked out but overall a very good game. I can see this being played for a long time to come. It is very technical and offers the true "shooter" lots of differentThis is such a fun game. I am a bug fan of the Battlefield series and give great scores to EA and Dice for their new engine and new material. Not just copy pasting like the other guys( cough mw3). It does have a few things to be worked out but overall a very good game. I can see this being played for a long time to come. It is very technical and offers the true "shooter" lots of different material to work with. One down side is they need to improve some of the useless unlocks and add new features like camo for the jets and tank would be great too. Expand
  52. Nov 21, 2011
    10
    This game is why I play video games and support the games industry as avidly as I do. Lets be honest from the get go, this game has direct competition in the way of MW3 and both of these games are 99% multiplayer. I doubt ANYONE played these games for the single player, no matter what the critics say it has no influence in the sales and quality of each game in this day in age. They knowThis game is why I play video games and support the games industry as avidly as I do. Lets be honest from the get go, this game has direct competition in the way of MW3 and both of these games are 99% multiplayer. I doubt ANYONE played these games for the single player, no matter what the critics say it has no influence in the sales and quality of each game in this day in age. They know what they are and thats a MP experience and if you wanna try support the single player, then you obviously haven't played any other proper single player experience this year as the market is littered with better experiences. Now back to battlefield 3, i'll start with a list of innovations in gameplay and graphics.... The destruction system, while flawed and not red faction, its still really immersive and realistic. Terrain deformation, bit of wall flying off wen trying to hide.... its insane who good it looks. I mean I see a bunch of enemies hold up in one area, fire a rocket above them and the building falls and kills them all. Like wow! It brings new levels of realism and immersion to the experience. The animation system they built is incredible, characters die, move, shoot, you name it, they do it so realistic its makes you stop a marvel at the true innovation they've incorporated here. Vehicles looks amazing, firing a tank in a wooded area and all the trees bend to the shockwave of the force from the cannon.... WHAT GAME DOES THIS! So amazing to watch. Small little innovations to gameplay also to balance the experience are implemented like flashlight blindings, laser sights so blind snipers out of their camping poistion, not to mention the lense flare if the sniper point in scope at you specifically. All these little things help push the genre forward. The sound in this game is unrivaled by ANY game. Just amazing, I feel like I'm in a real battlefield from start to finish of a map and it truly shows what can be done these days. This is the game you show to non-gamers to show them how far games have come and how much room for improvement a lot of games need to make to even come close to competitive with this great title. You can tell they put so much time and effort into a truly deep, immersive and NEW experience than its previous iterations. New engine = yes imo. DICE you've done it again 10/1 Expand
  53. Nov 20, 2011
    10
    Amazingly stunningly beautiful graphics. I can honestly say this game has the best graphics in the world right now. Single player is fun but Multiplayer is where the real action is. Addictive, fluid and great teamwork-based matches is a heck load of fun. Tons of customisations and unlocks will make you constantly come back. Worth every buck of your money. Fantastic gameplay, breathe takingAmazingly stunningly beautiful graphics. I can honestly say this game has the best graphics in the world right now. Single player is fun but Multiplayer is where the real action is. Addictive, fluid and great teamwork-based matches is a heck load of fun. Tons of customisations and unlocks will make you constantly come back. Worth every buck of your money. Fantastic gameplay, breathe taking visuals and world class multiplayer will make you craving for more Expand
  54. Nov 8, 2011
    8
    The only thing holding this game back is the hardware it's being played on. The single player campaign is lack luster, but who goes out and buys this game for the single player campaign anyway!

    Overall great game, graphics are pretty good considering the scope of everything. I think it's pretty amazing they can create a world for a FPS to play in that is so large, and yet the graphics
    The only thing holding this game back is the hardware it's being played on. The single player campaign is lack luster, but who goes out and buys this game for the single player campaign anyway!

    Overall great game, graphics are pretty good considering the scope of everything. I think it's pretty amazing they can create a world for a FPS to play in that is so large, and yet the graphics are as good as they are on the current crop of ageing consoles. There are some minor faults in the game, it's not perfect at all, but it brings a level of game play that wasn't seen previously on the market. the Call of Duty franchise is awesome, but it's becoming long in the tooth and nothing shows it more then playing the new MW3 and BF3 back to back. WM3 plays just like the previous versions, it looks the same, game play is basically the same, nothing really changes, which isn't a bad thing, it just isn't good enough. While BF3 isn't perfect it makes a giant leap in graphics and game play, not to mention the scope of everything in the game. The game is HUGE compared to the other FPS out there, and that's what sets this a part from the other guys. WM3 plays like an action game, while BF3 plays like a much more serious grown up version of WM3 that rewards team work, and yet still allows you to be Rambo at the same time.
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  55. Nov 8, 2011
    10
    Este es un juego increíble, que supera todas mis expectativas. El juego es increíble, la mejor parte es el juego en línea y que es gratis. BF3 debe hacer muy bien contra MW
  56. Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Brilliant Game.
    Decent Campaign.
    Very Fun Coop Missions.
    Dogtags- Customization.

    Best Graphics of 2011.
    Vehicles.
    Destruction.
    Best Multiplayer of 2011.
    Good all round fun.
  57. Nov 14, 2011
    8
    amazing game with new poweful engine (god bless this news graphics) , good gameplay , very good history (in my opinion , make me feel a true soldier xD) . Online very good , with big maps ... nothing more to say XD
  58. Nov 14, 2011
    9
    There is always things that can be improved...but Battlefield 3 delivers on so many fronts. The multi-player portion of the game is really a great experience. No other game out now offers up the wide open map format like Battlefield 3 does. The ability to take to the sky, land, sea and underground really makes this game a winner. The campaign portion is a bit directional and forced. I wishThere is always things that can be improved...but Battlefield 3 delivers on so many fronts. The multi-player portion of the game is really a great experience. No other game out now offers up the wide open map format like Battlefield 3 does. The ability to take to the sky, land, sea and underground really makes this game a winner. The campaign portion is a bit directional and forced. I wish the campaign was more like the multi-player where you were in the open world having options on what to do next. If they could develop a Fall Out style Battlefield, I think that would be the paradigm shift needed for FPS! Expand
  59. Nov 14, 2011
    8
    Game it's fun and addictive. I don't like play single player much, multiplayer its very good! Need improve on PS3 graphics. Frost 2 its a real next step!!!
  60. Nov 16, 2011
    8
    I find battlefield 3 to be one of the most impressive multiplayer games due to the scale and overall leveling system that keeps you engaged throughout your online warfare. The campaign is good but nothing that we havent all ready seen. It has huge setpieces and a linear plot. Battlefield 3 should be on your wish list if you like fps tactical warfare
  61. Nov 20, 2011
    10
    I legitimately thought the game was very good. Way better than the garbage that was BC2. However, I wasn't going to give it a 10 until IGN insisted on writing TWO full articles crying about "Metacritic trolling." Sorry not everyone agrees with you, IGN.
  62. Dec 1, 2011
    10
    Let me state first that i have NEVER played a Battlefield game before. i've never sat with someone while they played it. The one DICE game i played was Medal of Honor. Boring campaign, but after playing all CODs since MW i really liked the multiplayer offering DICE put up with MOH. I enjoyed the tactical pacing as opposed to COD's frantic running and gunning. Also, LOVED the sound.Let me state first that i have NEVER played a Battlefield game before. i've never sat with someone while they played it. The one DICE game i played was Medal of Honor. Boring campaign, but after playing all CODs since MW i really liked the multiplayer offering DICE put up with MOH. I enjoyed the tactical pacing as opposed to COD's frantic running and gunning. Also, LOVED the sound. Personally, i became better at COD after playing MOH because i learnt to move better. Of course this may only apply to me.
    Anyway, two days ago, i get my copy of BF3. i fire it up and it throws me into Rush on Caspian Border. As soon as i spawn i'm looking at a tank standing on the asphalt. Immediately there's a loud boom; the tank recoils and kicks up dust. A second later i hear another muffled explosion as the shell hits. i'm already thinking WOW, when a chopper buzzes overhead, machine guns spitting fire. There's a shout over the radio about an enemy fast mover, but i'm too preoccupied with the audio visual assault to catch it. A second later a jet buzzes low, chasing after the chopper. Its now that I start running for cover. DICE has thrown me straight in to a war zone. Welcome to Battlefield.
    I have seen very few sights since i started gaming in the early 90s that made me just sit in awe. This was one of them. And many more followed. I've only played the multiplayer so far, so i cant comment on the campaign. i dont play FPS games for campaigns any more, although i did till MW2. i even played the MW3 campaign, but it didnt have that spark anymore. I'd already seen the washington monument destroyed. Manhattan was just more of the same. And the story was flat out cliched. I dont dislike COD. i've spent many enjoyable months on it, prestiged etc. I even played MW3 multiplayer. But it was almost more of the same. Enjoyable, yes. Amazing, no. Now i'm not especially good at online multiplayer. just average. But a day later, im still enjoying every minute of BF3. i cant wait to get back in the game. And not only because of the visuals. BF3 makes you feel like you're contributing with more than just kills. Spotting, repairing, healing; that's you being part of the team. And you get rewarded for it. IW is good at giving you small, frantic and personal gun fights, DICE is great at making you part of a team. MOH made me feel like part of a squad waging a small tactical battle. But that was just an appetizer for Battlefield 3. This, this is war.
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  63. Mar 31, 2012
    5
    this was disappoint. This is not battlefield anymore.i have played this 25h and its now so boring. Online some maps are too big for 24 players, Some overpowered weapons (usas 12), full of bugs and glitches, life bar is stupid, experienced jet players are almoust impossible to kill, you cannot destroy almoust any house and like in seine crossing there is only some houses that you can go.this was disappoint. This is not battlefield anymore.i have played this 25h and its now so boring. Online some maps are too big for 24 players, Some overpowered weapons (usas 12), full of bugs and glitches, life bar is stupid, experienced jet players are almoust impossible to kill, you cannot destroy almoust any house and like in seine crossing there is only some houses that you can go. But this game has some good things good graphics and sounds, many attackments for weapons and tanks are good now. Expand
  64. Mar 10, 2012
    6
    While this may be a decent game, I would not recommend paying any large sum of money for it. While technically speaking this game is great; the sound and graphics are very impressive, the game leaves a lot to be desired. For one, the single player is barely playable. In a sad attempt to imitate the blockbuster moments of Modern Warfare 3, all originality is forgotten. As with every shooterWhile this may be a decent game, I would not recommend paying any large sum of money for it. While technically speaking this game is great; the sound and graphics are very impressive, the game leaves a lot to be desired. For one, the single player is barely playable. In a sad attempt to imitate the blockbuster moments of Modern Warfare 3, all originality is forgotten. As with every shooter there are evil Russians and WMDs. However the single player is not the focus of the game. The multiplayer is decent in that it provides some deep gameplay in large maps. The problem I have with it is the few overpowered weapons and tactics abused by the community. The vehicles are balanced when they aren't taking shots at you from long distance for the entire match, but this is the only way they're used anymore. Many weapons, namely the USAS-12 will have you throwing your controller at the wall. These faults wouldn't effect the experience much except for the simple fact that when you hop into a game, about half the team will be using the same gun with the same attachments, which can take you out of an otherwise immersive game. 6 for sound graphics and deep gameplay, but a poorly written and executed singleplayer and a suite of overpowered/overused weapons that really can take away from the experience. Expand
  65. Apr 21, 2012
    5
    I read a quote from a Dice exec who said (on BF3) "We've nailed it.." Well if making a substandard bug ridden frustrating shooter was the plan, then "nailed it" they have. As mentioned in previous reviews don't waste your time or effort on the single player as DICE didn't. It's boring, poorly written , but thankfully short. The multiplayer is ok but is spoiled by bugs, lag and terribleI read a quote from a Dice exec who said (on BF3) "We've nailed it.." Well if making a substandard bug ridden frustrating shooter was the plan, then "nailed it" they have. As mentioned in previous reviews don't waste your time or effort on the single player as DICE didn't. It's boring, poorly written , but thankfully short. The multiplayer is ok but is spoiled by bugs, lag and terrible menu system that if there was a compitition to design a UI that was hard to use and counter intutitive it would win hands down. PROS - Excellent sound - You get to use lots of vehicles - A few good maps CONS - LAG , shoot someone with a full magazine at close range only for them to shoot you in the foot with bullet and kill you - Jets and hellipcopters rarely have any effect on the ground forces - Camper heaven - Only a few buildings can be damaged. You can fire a tank round into a wall and nothing happens I have been playing BF:BC2 again and it is far superier Expand
  66. May 3, 2012
    5
    Great game but cannot compete agianst CoD as for many reasons. People enjoy Cod and keep buying it year after year becasue of it addicting play styles and how they advetise thier games. In ways people come to play their fast and enjoy games whereas Battlefield is more for tactic. I enjoy BF3 as much aswell as there is features like graphics and going on vechiles that i enjoy participatingGreat game but cannot compete agianst CoD as for many reasons. People enjoy Cod and keep buying it year after year becasue of it addicting play styles and how they advetise thier games. In ways people come to play their fast and enjoy games whereas Battlefield is more for tactic. I enjoy BF3 as much aswell as there is features like graphics and going on vechiles that i enjoy participating on, also how gun to gun skills is needed more in battlefield wide maps. over I enjoy the occasional battlefield. Expand
  67. Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Overall I give this game a 9 ONLY because of the single player campaign, but then again, who cares about single player First Person Shooters nowadays??? The online multiplayer is DEFINITELY a 10. I love the thrill of massive scale battles and semi-realism. People complain that the multiplayer Conquest and Rush matches are too long and too slow...but that's just the best part of it.Overall I give this game a 9 ONLY because of the single player campaign, but then again, who cares about single player First Person Shooters nowadays??? The online multiplayer is DEFINITELY a 10. I love the thrill of massive scale battles and semi-realism. People complain that the multiplayer Conquest and Rush matches are too long and too slow...but that's just the best part of it. Anything can happen at any given time. If you pretend that you're actually in the battlefield instead of just playing the game, the experience is so wonderful. Other complaints include "camping" snipers. Let me ask you this, what else are snipers supposed to do? It's called RECON for a reason. I only use Recon on Battlefield 3. I love the feeling of sneaking around enemy territory, sniping people from 600 meters away, and hiding yourself with the environment. You have to play the game...you just have to. Expand
  68. Nov 3, 2011
    10
    Ok so I'm going to break this review up so it simple, but first I am going to get my rant out of the way. First of all its good to know that any game that has flashbacks now copies Call of Duty (i sense a meme). The flashbacks from Black Ops were during, not an Interrogation/Debriefing surrounding and interesting conspiracy, but a TORTURE of a US marine surrounding a plot that has beenOk so I'm going to break this review up so it simple, but first I am going to get my rant out of the way. First of all its good to know that any game that has flashbacks now copies Call of Duty (i sense a meme). The flashbacks from Black Ops were during, not an Interrogation/Debriefing surrounding and interesting conspiracy, but a TORTURE of a US marine surrounding a plot that has been used for ages, so stop trying to say the plot of sleeper agents with codes stored in their heads is original because its not. Also the plot of Black Ops was nonsensical and was basically a Michael Bay film with not so pretty graphics. I understand this game is going to get compared to CoD, its what the entire flame-war has been about, but the fact of the matter is that CoD has grown stale and has a plot that my nine year old brother predicted when i started MW2. The last good CoD in the series was CoD 4 (I have been playing CoD since the beginning so i am not a fan-boy so don't start with that). Its just that myself and many other gamers have grown tired of the same rehashed game over and over and want something new. This is where Battlefield 3 comes in to fill the gap. I'll start with the campaign since this is where I here the most gripes.
    CAMPAIGN: This game has a VERY solid campaign, not one of the most original plots, but it was done extremely well. The story is believable, engrossing and full of tense moments that really get you on your toes. A lot of people seem to say that you can't get Graphics and Playability in one package and I call those people stupid. The PS3 version has fantastic graphics, I am very pleased with the way it turned out and understand why DICE said they play the PS3 version in the office everyday. The level when your teammate deploys flares in the apartment is a true justification to that, along with many more jaw-dropping levels (Thunder Run). I understand fully that Battlefield is a series not known for Single-player, but since Bad Company 1&2 they are learning to create an intriguing story that really does justice to a good campaign. The only issue I've had with campaign is that when the game saves, it sometimes freezes briefly, but comes right back. The way the campaign is also geared towards knowing that you are not Rambo-Jesus is great too. They really make you feel like you die quite quickly and that cover IS needed to survive. Also as opposed to Black Ops which had some of the worst AI I've ever seen in a game, both the enemies and team-mates feel smart enough to challenge and help you. Enemies move from cover to cover and pick and choose targets while your fellow squad mates will actually kill the enemies with you. Another thing that I have heard is that the directions in the campaign are not clear enough. Well...I guess that for the average CoD player being 12 years old, it may be a little hard to understand that when you team-mate says SHOOT THE LIGHTS he really does mean SHOOT THE LIGHTS, I mean seriously I have read so many posts saying, "I'm stuck on the sniper level i don't understand what he wants me to do". Its like wow really are you serious there's a prompt in the top left and there are subtitles so either you dumb, or just illiterate. I had a great time with the single player and really felt the power behind the vehicles, guns and explosions. The graphics and lighting are fantastic and the story is engrossing and fun. Don't skip the single player. MULTIPLAYER:
    This is where the game truly shines and delivers the full package. The graphics are phenomenal and the gun-play is fantastic. The fact that CoD's only argument is 60fps hold no water at all. The frame rate is still smooth and jitter free even with so much action happening in one area. The multiplayer suffers from a few hiccups with lag and unbalanced weaponry, but DICE (actually caring about customer support) has already acknowledged the problems and is working to fix them as I type. The maps of Battlefield 3 are absolutely enormous and could fit all of CoD's maps into one. They are beautifully designed to soot all play-styles from Jet and Helicopter Pilot, Tank commander, Infantry grunt, Support gunner, Demolitionist, Sniper and much more depending on how you play. There are still plenty of buildings to destroy and to decimate so don't fret, the tradition of destruction remains strong. The guns all feel amazing and handle differently. Also not every gun is suitable for every map so adjust your class accordingly, and thanks to the traditional loadout screen after every death you can always change your class and weapon set so you never feel screwed. Again cover is a must so don't expect to play this game like CoD and end up MVP(kills don't matter, points come from working as a team) shocking I know. Battlefield 3 is a must buy for any true FPS fan tired of the mundane. You cant go back once your hooked.
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  69. Oct 25, 2011
    10
    Just to help anyone who hasn't picked this up yet with their decision, I will provide a brief review of sorts.

    I got this at midnight release and played for about 6 hours now. 2 outside of the multiplayer and 4 in multiplayer. The gist of it is this: Co-op was terrible and the campaign was equally terrible. Essentially in co-op the connectivity was poor and the gameplay experience was
    Just to help anyone who hasn't picked this up yet with their decision, I will provide a brief review of sorts.

    I got this at midnight release and played for about 6 hours now. 2 outside of the multiplayer and 4 in multiplayer. The gist of it is this: Co-op was terrible and the campaign was equally terrible. Essentially in co-op the connectivity was poor and the gameplay experience was unspectacular. It's just you and some friends slogging through set piece moments. Blah. Then the campaign, which I played for about an hour, did nothing to draw me in. Bland story, yadda yadda, why bother? The reason you all came is for multi and it is great. If you played BFBC2 and loved it, then pick this up. The movement is greatly improved, the gameplay is similar but on a larger scale with more vehicles, improved physics, etc. The guns seem to have more recoil this time around. The stealth takedowns are great. My only real beef is that I can't seem to get my sticks adjusted to the proper sensitivity to suit all my needs. This is either the games fault, or I'm just struggling with my PS3 controller which is terrible for FPS games. Whatever. Pick it up. It's enjoyable.
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  70. Oct 25, 2011
    10
    This has to be the first military shooter that actually had me craving for more I felt fully immersed in the combat due to the high level to detail in the story and multiplayer and the incredible graphics. This game is a powerhouse that should and will have the honor of recieving (Best FPS of the Year). I salute you DICE and EA for this masterpiece. =]
  71. Jan 16, 2012
    9
    I always was a CoD guy, but now I've bought Battlefield 3 and I'm very glad about it. The game isn't just running and gunning, it's really about teamwork. I had heard about the destruction system, bet still I was surprised how precise it was. I was surprised when I saw how even tanks are quite balanced in the game. Each class has it's own advantages and disadvantages, but the best strategyI always was a CoD guy, but now I've bought Battlefield 3 and I'm very glad about it. The game isn't just running and gunning, it's really about teamwork. I had heard about the destruction system, bet still I was surprised how precise it was. I was surprised when I saw how even tanks are quite balanced in the game. Each class has it's own advantages and disadvantages, but the best strategy is to make a squad where everybody has its own role in. You heal, you take extra ammo, and you provide sniper support. I do understand why this game is much hated, probably because you can't just run to the battle and gun everybody down alone. But I like it, and if you want a little more teamwork in your game, get BF3! Expand
  72. Nov 18, 2011
    10
    I absolutely love this game, If you sat at home and got tired of playing Call of duty for a while and wanted to pick a new game up this is definitely for you. All out warfare actual tactics apply, Honestly one of the most realistic military games i have played, down to the point where even comm goes bad with your squad!
  73. Nov 19, 2011
    10
    Un Gioco epico,con un Multiplayer capace di sorprendere in ogni partita.Peccato solo per il Single,che è corto ma comunque abbastanza piacevole.Il miglior FPS che io abbia giocato in tutta la mia vita.
  74. Nov 21, 2011
    10
    Short and sweet BF3 ups the ante on how FPS's convey realism! First I havent even played the single player as multiplayer has all my attention! Nothing beats being in a fire fight with rockets blazing overhead blowing up structures and bullets whizzing over your head or your squad taking an objective by using cover fire.no game is perfect but in terms of immersion BF3 gets a 10 from me! IfShort and sweet BF3 ups the ante on how FPS's convey realism! First I havent even played the single player as multiplayer has all my attention! Nothing beats being in a fire fight with rockets blazing overhead blowing up structures and bullets whizzing over your head or your squad taking an objective by using cover fire.no game is perfect but in terms of immersion BF3 gets a 10 from me! If you've been playing those other FPS's expect a learning curve but in the end it's all fun! Expand
  75. Nov 22, 2011
    10
    Battlefield 3 is the pinnacle of videogames attempting to represent the adrenaline-pumping rush of fighting in a warzone. While Modern Warfare 3 is essentially Modern Warfare 2.5, Battlefield 3 takes the best parts of Cod and keeps them, while removing the **** the MW series is known for. Some of this **** is as follows, maps so small every corner has a camper, OP killstreaks, No classBattlefield 3 is the pinnacle of videogames attempting to represent the adrenaline-pumping rush of fighting in a warzone. While Modern Warfare 3 is essentially Modern Warfare 2.5, Battlefield 3 takes the best parts of Cod and keeps them, while removing the **** the MW series is known for. Some of this **** is as follows, maps so small every corner has a camper, OP killstreaks, No class system which leads to **** op class builds at high levels, and not to mention NO vehicles! Wow! how fun does that sound!! Now here's battlefield 3, Vehicles, massive levels, (a.k.a not nearly as much camping) no dumbass killstreaks, class builds which all unlock useful class-specific equipment, not to mention you can level up your goddamn vehicles!! The one reason MW3 can contend with BF3 is very simple. Split-screen, that is all. And spec ops? an amazing first player campaign? of the millions of gamers who buy these games id say a very small percentile actually CARES about the campaign, these games are built for the online and the online is where MW3 falters, and BF3 shines Expand
  76. Jun 28, 2012
    4
    So shooting an enemy twice in the foot or arm results in death?!? So if you take cover behind a wall, desk, car high velocity bullets that travel between 2000 and 3000 feet per second will not penetrate that object?!? Yet somehow those same little 5.56mm and 7.62mm rounds can destroy the environment around you?!? If these FPS games are trying to be more and more realistic, they have aSo shooting an enemy twice in the foot or arm results in death?!? So if you take cover behind a wall, desk, car high velocity bullets that travel between 2000 and 3000 feet per second will not penetrate that object?!? Yet somehow those same little 5.56mm and 7.62mm rounds can destroy the environment around you?!? If these FPS games are trying to be more and more realistic, they have a long, long way to go. Expand
  77. Jul 17, 2012
    6
    Not an amazing game by far, but average. When I first pre-ordered this game I thought I was strapping in for a great team based shooter just like its predecessor, I was wrong. From the modern warfare type feel to its lack of tactical strategy it is a disappointment to BF2BC lovers everywhere. I only gave this title a 6/10 due to the fact that I play the game occasionally and that I supportNot an amazing game by far, but average. When I first pre-ordered this game I thought I was strapping in for a great team based shooter just like its predecessor, I was wrong. From the modern warfare type feel to its lack of tactical strategy it is a disappointment to BF2BC lovers everywhere. I only gave this title a 6/10 due to the fact that I play the game occasionally and that I support Dice and know they will clean up this mess of a game in some fashion. Expand
  78. Oct 25, 2011
    10
    This game is fantastic. the multiplayer is so much fun. It has everything: vehicles, squad based tactics, destructible cover, realistic sniping, a plethora of unlocks. and so on. This is also the prettiest Multiplayer game I've played on PS3 or X-Box. This game takes on FPS titles like Crysis and Killzone, and shows them a good contest. If you are looking for a great MP game that willThis game is fantastic. the multiplayer is so much fun. It has everything: vehicles, squad based tactics, destructible cover, realistic sniping, a plethora of unlocks. and so on. This is also the prettiest Multiplayer game I've played on PS3 or X-Box. This game takes on FPS titles like Crysis and Killzone, and shows them a good contest. If you are looking for a great MP game that will really show off the power of your PS3 that isn't an exclusive, this is it. Battlefield 3 is a great experience. Plus, it has jets... :) Expand
  79. Nov 19, 2011
    10
    Brilliant game, bought it day 1 and enjoying it since, so glad that the Bad Company aspect is gone from the franchise because it made the campaign in BFBC1 and BFBC2 seem too immature. Exciting campaign and an even better multiplayer with modes such as Conquest and Rush as well as Squad Deathmatch for those who want to have a CoD multiplayer experience.
  80. Sep 13, 2012
    2
    **** game, game station for 3 bad out - not buy the game for $ 150, and a bunch of additions to 49.99 and Clos kvartals and karkand, and what we have - no weapons, no balance - M16 changed to m416, imbalance fierce, additions are uemu money , the premium generally more expensive game - buy this knife orange and all that?
  81. Oct 29, 2011
    10
    Fantastic Game. The campaign is good, but not great. The co-op is good, but also not great. The multiplayer is the best part of this game. I've never played a game's multiplayer as good as this. THe is a must buy for competetive multiplayer fans.
  82. Oct 26, 2011
    9
    This game is great. The story is great and I am not sure what people are complaining about. No not the best but much better than others in the genre. like RAGE was pretty crap. I'm not sure when everyone started expecting Christopher Nolan to write FPS games but I think it was much better than MW2. It at least made sense! Did have some glitches with the people who i was supposed to followThis game is great. The story is great and I am not sure what people are complaining about. No not the best but much better than others in the genre. like RAGE was pretty crap. I'm not sure when everyone started expecting Christopher Nolan to write FPS games but I think it was much better than MW2. It at least made sense! Did have some glitches with the people who i was supposed to follow would get stuck (paris) then i would run ahead and they would run through the wall to catch up. Controls are tight and animations are great. Graphics and sound are top notch as we know. Voice acting for the most part is great too. biggest complaint, QTEs. don't like em. never have. GOW is the only game that does them ok, but its because you kind of choose to go into them instead of them being hand fed to you. Multiplayer is huge and fun. A lot of running (conquest) if you don't get a vehicle or a good squad. minor glitches from the beta still present but not as bad. mostly killcam going through the ground. Overall a great buy and am still playing it and will be for the next couple weeks at least. Uncharted will make a dent. But if you like military shooters this is a great buy. +Gorgeous with entertaining plot. ++Multiplayer -Minor glitches still --Quick Time Events. My Score 9/10 Expand
  83. Mar 10, 2012
    6
    Battlefield 3 to me truly feels like a beautiful disaster. The graphics are incredible, and at certain points it feels like your there. However, the cheap vehicle kills, the overly difficult campaign and the fact that some online games leave you bored just dont warrant a buy in my opinion. Team Deathmatch is fun, but IMO thats where it ends. BF3 suffers dissapointing spawning just likeBattlefield 3 to me truly feels like a beautiful disaster. The graphics are incredible, and at certain points it feels like your there. However, the cheap vehicle kills, the overly difficult campaign and the fact that some online games leave you bored just dont warrant a buy in my opinion. Team Deathmatch is fun, but IMO thats where it ends. BF3 suffers dissapointing spawning just like MW3. After 5 online games i felt that sometimes realistic damage doesnt make for a fun game and getting killed by a tank 10 times gets old real quick. Only buy this game if you enjoy the Battlefield franchise and enjoy vehicle warfare. Expand
  84. Oct 25, 2011
    10
    The only other DICE shooter I have played was Bad Company 2, so my review is in comparison to my time spent playing BC2 online. Being tired of the other major online shooter out there, we all know which one, I decided to try BC2 a year ago and was very pleased with the polish that game had online, minus a few minor bugs. Jump forward a year and all the hype that Battlefield 3 broughtThe only other DICE shooter I have played was Bad Company 2, so my review is in comparison to my time spent playing BC2 online. Being tired of the other major online shooter out there, we all know which one, I decided to try BC2 a year ago and was very pleased with the polish that game had online, minus a few minor bugs. Jump forward a year and all the hype that Battlefield 3 brought with it, and I have to say after only playing for a little while I am very pleased, especially after being extremely dissatisfied with the beta, yes I know it was only a beta, but it was awful, just downright unplayable. However; the amount of polish DICE has accomplished from the beta to release with Battlefield 3 is astonishing. Yes the PS3 version isn't as fan-freakin'-tastic as the PC version, but then again if you have better things to spend your Benjamins on instead of a 5000 dollar computer like me, you won't be disappointed. If you want a different formula than the other major online shooter has to offer this year, Battlefield 3 is your choice, just buy it, go now, right now! It is fantastic and I can't stop playing it. Expand
  85. Nov 10, 2011
    10
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  86. Oct 25, 2011
    10
    Unlike the negative reviewers, I have actually played the game, and it's fantastic. The campaign isn't as bad as some reviews make it out to be, just don't go expecting Uncharted, or even Gears of War. Some textures on PS3 aren't as good as the 360 version, but the PS3 makes up for it with marginally better lighting effects, better anisotropic filtering and more prominent motion blur,Unlike the negative reviewers, I have actually played the game, and it's fantastic. The campaign isn't as bad as some reviews make it out to be, just don't go expecting Uncharted, or even Gears of War. Some textures on PS3 aren't as good as the 360 version, but the PS3 makes up for it with marginally better lighting effects, better anisotropic filtering and more prominent motion blur, which actually hides the fact that it's running at 30 fps. Either way, the fps is not an issue, it runs great no matter what, though there was some slowdown and a bit bit of screen tearing. As for multiplayer, it makes up for any other problems the game may have. It's simply amazing. While the 24 player limit is a bit disappointing, if you stick to Rush mode on the larger maps, you will have a blast. The perfect firing mechanics and physics, combined with the tactical team-based and vehicular gameplay, Battlefield 3 sets itself apart from any other shooter on the market. Simply put, there is nothing else like this out there; even if you don't like the limits of the console versions, this is the only way you will be able to experience this level of multiplayer. Expand
  87. Oct 25, 2011
    9
    IGNORE THE COD TROLLS. I highly doubt that they've even played the game. I can certainly understand why some people won't like this game. It's not as easy to pick up and play as call of duty is. It will take you some time before you figure everything out. But seeing as I've been playing the BF series for awhile the learning curve isn't too bad for me. The game is great. Although if you buyIGNORE THE COD TROLLS. I highly doubt that they've even played the game. I can certainly understand why some people won't like this game. It's not as easy to pick up and play as call of duty is. It will take you some time before you figure everything out. But seeing as I've been playing the BF series for awhile the learning curve isn't too bad for me. The game is great. Although if you buy it don't expect a great single player game. The focus is totally on multiplayer and boy is it worth it! There are a TON of maps to play on(With more coming out very soon) and a large variety of game modes. The single player campaign is decent and seems very similar to a Call of Duty campaign. If you are fairly patient and want a game that will keep you coming back for a long time then this game is for you. If not then maybe wait till the price drops to get it. Expand
  88. Oct 26, 2011
    10
    After all shortcomings in sp campaign, poppy textures at some places the game is superb in mp and it blows your mind even on a console. considering the scale of maps, destructible environment and all other stuff i'm still amazed how well ps3/x360 can run this game. top notch from dice they never fail to deliver ultimate multiplayer experience
  89. Nov 7, 2011
    10
    great game, only thing i can fault is i wish it was 32 vs 32 on console!

    patched now so not many disconnection issues etc.

    would recommend to anyone. will not be buying mw3
  90. Nov 2, 2011
    10
    The best shooter I've played since 1942, and by far the best shooter of the year. The gun handling is perfect you have bullet spreed, veritical muzzle and recoil to make this the most easly realisitic shooter in some time. Top that with the perfect controls for vehicles and you got yourself one of the best shooters you will ever play. I know im one of the few here but i've also experiencedThe best shooter I've played since 1942, and by far the best shooter of the year. The gun handling is perfect you have bullet spreed, veritical muzzle and recoil to make this the most easly realisitic shooter in some time. Top that with the perfect controls for vehicles and you got yourself one of the best shooters you will ever play. I know im one of the few here but i've also experienced no lag since the game has been out and haven't had a problem finding a match. Expand
  91. Nov 14, 2011
    9
    Get Battlefield for the multiplayer. If you get it solely for single player you'll regret your decision. With that being said, BF3's multiplayer is in a class of its own, and while the PS3 version cannot hold a candle to its PC brethren graphically, it is still a quite solid game visually. Audio is superb. Having a grenade explode right next to you with surround sound turned on and theGet Battlefield for the multiplayer. If you get it solely for single player you'll regret your decision. With that being said, BF3's multiplayer is in a class of its own, and while the PS3 version cannot hold a candle to its PC brethren graphically, it is still a quite solid game visually. Audio is superb. Having a grenade explode right next to you with surround sound turned on and the bass pumped up is nothing short of audiophilic bliss. With four game modes(Rush, conquest, squad rush, squad deathmatch) and huge maps/vehicles, the multiplayer portion of this game is such a breath of fresh air when compared to COD's archaic deathmatch types. Jets flying overhead, tank shells exploding and tearing holes in buildings as you run by them to get to the next capture point is quite simply gaming nirvana in my opinion, and well worth the price of admission alone. Partying up is easier than was in the beta, though playing co-op should be done with friends only to avoid being kicked from the game when the other person decides they have something more important to do. As far as the single player campagin goes, well, it's not great by any stretch of the imagination, but there are a few points during the campaign that really show off the Frostbite 2 engine, but other than that everything's pretty by the books. With the release of Back to Karkand slated for release in a month or so I'm quite happy with my purchase, and expect many more hours of muliplayer fun in the months to come. Bottom line: get it if you want a unique muliplayer experience, pass on it if you're a single player only gamer. See you on the battlefield Expand
  92. Mar 27, 2012
    0
    Untill you bring us back the previous way to play the game is COMPLETELY useless!!! Guys don't let you be blackmailed by the game dev. Simply because the wake-up one day and thought:"Oh, lets make some more money, from the gamers!!!" Great game, ruined by its creators!!! TRAGIC!!!
  93. Oct 31, 2011
    8
    BF3 had some massive hype on it mainly due to the new Frostbite engine being used. unfortunitly all thoose amazing screen shots and video's we saw of BF3 where not for the consoles but the PC version. thats not to say the game doesnt look damn good cause it sure does. graphics in the game look fantastic every thing is very detailed . the sounds in the game are also very well done and helpBF3 had some massive hype on it mainly due to the new Frostbite engine being used. unfortunitly all thoose amazing screen shots and video's we saw of BF3 where not for the consoles but the PC version. thats not to say the game doesnt look damn good cause it sure does. graphics in the game look fantastic every thing is very detailed . the sounds in the game are also very well done and help give the feeling of more realism. well lets get on with the story mode . the last 2 BF games had a decent story mode you and your team all had some personality and the story was so so i thought . just enough there to barely hold your intrest. BF3 has taken a major down turn in this area . the story mode pretty much just sucks . you pretty much just live through flash backs of the main character as he tells his story to two guys .the story mode almost feels like its trying to be more like COD MW ... dull , boring and void of fun . the bright spot is the online mode . if you liked BF1 and 2 online you will have no problem getting into BF3 . its a very team based . the maps are huge and look great and are alot of fun . people like to complain this is such a massive Camping game . well its focus is on realism , sorry to disappoint you but the military soldiers dont run out all over the place and shoot like a bunch of morons . if you want to run around like a chicken with your head cut off shooting every thing that moves go play COD. down sides of the online would be that when you first start the game you feel way under powered compared to higher level players . which feels like BS and probubly wouldnt be a major issue if you didnt level up so damn slow. over all though the online is alot of fun . Expand
  94. Feb 15, 2012
    4
    As generic as games come. The single player is downright awful, using every cliche in the book and borrowing the narrative style from Black Ops, an absolutely awful idea. The multiplayer is the only part of the game worth playing, though it gets old quickly, and if you're playing by yourself, can be damn frustrating at times as well.
  95. Apr 2, 2012
    5
    Battlefield 3 is a very disappointing game. I was looking forward to it because, despite the circle strafing helicopter BS, I really enjoyed Battlefield: Bad Company 2. The campaign mode in BF3 is pretty much worthless. It's overly difficult and boring to play. The co-op features are also poor. It's just a disguised version of a 'hoard mode', where waves of enemies relentlessly come atBattlefield 3 is a very disappointing game. I was looking forward to it because, despite the circle strafing helicopter BS, I really enjoyed Battlefield: Bad Company 2. The campaign mode in BF3 is pretty much worthless. It's overly difficult and boring to play. The co-op features are also poor. It's just a disguised version of a 'hoard mode', where waves of enemies relentlessly come at you... Very disappointing. The multiplayer is the main meat, though, and always has been with the Battlefield franchise. Basically speaking, I don't like that either. The matches generally consist of players camping prone in bushes or hiding in shipping containers, but they can't really be blamed for that... Nature of the beast, I suppose. Another annoyance is that a lot of the maps are very tight and don't give you any breathing space. It's a case of; spawn, die, spawn, die, spawn, die... Not so much 'Battlefield' as 'Battleroom'! Ultimately I find Battlefield 3 very frustrating to play. Occasionally a team will pull together or I'll get on a hot streak and I'll have a great, fun match. But that only happens about once every ten games. The rest of the time it becomes a tiresome slog and just isn't fun. And why play a game if it isn't fun? Expand
  96. Nov 14, 2011
    9
    can battlefield 3 live ip to the hype? story the story here seems to be copied and pasted from the modern warfare story in fact the single player is boring and not fun. graphics are just incredible this is one of the best looking games ever. gameplay it is smooth the only problem is it runs on 30 frames per second on console while cod has been running on 60 since cod 4 but there is allotcan battlefield 3 live ip to the hype? story the story here seems to be copied and pasted from the modern warfare story in fact the single player is boring and not fun. graphics are just incredible this is one of the best looking games ever. gameplay it is smooth the only problem is it runs on 30 frames per second on console while cod has been running on 60 since cod 4 but there is allot more destrucion here. multiplayer sucks joke it is incredible the best multiplayer game ever made there i said it. enjoyment i enjoyed this game allot except in single player coop was a little fun multiplayer is amazing. lasting appeal its gunna stay in your consoles until skyrim comes out Expand
  97. Nov 14, 2011
    8
    WOOW! What a great game. I even bought two diff copy's of it. One for PC and one for PS3. Sadly it looks noticeable worse on PS3 compare to my PC ver. But it defiantly looks better than BC2! Dedicated servers is always plus! Multiplayer is absolutely fantastic. Plenty of guns to unlock and plenty of ways to play. When I don't feel like doing gun fights on my legs I can jump in tank orWOOW! What a great game. I even bought two diff copy's of it. One for PC and one for PS3. Sadly it looks noticeable worse on PS3 compare to my PC ver. But it defiantly looks better than BC2! Dedicated servers is always plus! Multiplayer is absolutely fantastic. Plenty of guns to unlock and plenty of ways to play. When I don't feel like doing gun fights on my legs I can jump in tank or Heli/plane and do my thing! Single player was good, some people say it's not, but I really liked it! Overall good job Dice! Expand
  98. Nov 14, 2011
    9
    it's a excellent game it's so real but it hasn't no online multiplayer. battlefield 3 it's the best shooter game i can't stop play this.
  99. Nov 14, 2011
    9
    Really impressed with this game, first ive played in the battlefield series. The single player story is good graphics do look amazing, although storyline is slightly lacking. Anyone care to explain how i ended up in a jet lol. Multiplayer is brilliant, online works fantastic, vary rarely get kicked from any games. Takes a while to get used to BF3 MP, after about 4 hours of play i wasReally impressed with this game, first ive played in the battlefield series. The single player story is good graphics do look amazing, although storyline is slightly lacking. Anyone care to explain how i ended up in a jet lol. Multiplayer is brilliant, online works fantastic, vary rarely get kicked from any games. Takes a while to get used to BF3 MP, after about 4 hours of play i was mincing people left right and centre. DO NOT JUDGE THIS GAME VIA THE BETA (Rush Metro). It is the worst of the maps i feel and particularly frustrating for people new the game. Expand
  100. Nov 14, 2011
    10
    Simply excellent. Well polished and well developed! The campaign is teasingly short (but then again, these games are built for the multiplayer now, and the campaign is developed as a trainer) but the graphics, sound and charater movement are flawless and set a great standard in the FPS realm. Cheers to EA for delivering to the fans!
Metascore
85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 38 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 35 out of 38
  2. Negative: 0 out of 38
  1. Feb 10, 2012
    80
    Hopefully EA reconsiders its approach to toppling Call Of Duty in the future, and allows its games to develop their own personality, rather than imitate something else.
  2. Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
    Jan 4, 2012
    80
    Despite its incredible competitive online play, we can't ignore the shortcomings of its campaign and Co-Op. [Jan 2012, p.66]
  3. Official PlayStation Magazine Benelux
    Jan 2, 2012
    90
    The nine multiplayer maps seem to be designed specifically to let players come up with their own creative strategies. Compared to COD, this gives the player a real sense of freedom. There is no such thing as a perfect strategy or a trotten path. [December 2011, p.74]