Battlefield 3

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  1. moviefan
    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
  2. NT1974
    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
  3. Lukedfrt
    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.
  4. GoldeneyeRG
    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
  5. FUUUUU_games
    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
  6. metaMat
    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
  7. KILLERU92
    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
  8. StarWarsMan
    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
  9. Funkyfresh1017
    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
  10. Tokyochuchu
    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
  11. Diabolus666
    Feb 15, 2012
    5
    Battlefield could be, by far, the best FPS I played IF DICE/EA gave us everything they promissed. Come on? 4 months and we still can't play with our friends.. we setup a SQUAD before the match, get into a game only to find that half of our squad is on the other TEAM. I would even try to understand if this kind of thing happened by using the "Server Browser" because they just tell you howBattlefield could be, by far, the best FPS I played IF DICE/EA gave us everything they promissed. Come on? 4 months and we still can't play with our friends.. we setup a SQUAD before the match, get into a game only to find that half of our squad is on the other TEAM. I would even try to understand if this kind of thing happened by using the "Server Browser" because they just tell you how many vacant spots a certain server have but never tell you if they are on the same team but using the QUICK MATCH this is unacceptable. Not to mention the random "Bad Luck" kills. Also, the PS3 had a plus over the Xbox version: A damn input lag... come on, this worked just fine on the beta, how can it not work now?

    Not asking for much... don't care about OP or weak weapons and all. I just wanna play with my friends... think you could do it? Battlefield:BC2 had this right. How can you screw up on this one?    … Expand
  12. ScooterCat63
    Feb 24, 2012
    6
    Well, I had hopes. Hopes that this wouldn't be another boring war game. Hopes that it would offer something different than the Modern Warfare series. My hopes were dashed and my time wasted. I couldn't wait until the game was over. I finished it because it cost me $60 CDN. I'm not into co-oping with a bunch of 12-year-olds. All I wanted was a decent single-player experience. This game wasWell, I had hopes. Hopes that this wouldn't be another boring war game. Hopes that it would offer something different than the Modern Warfare series. My hopes were dashed and my time wasted. I couldn't wait until the game was over. I finished it because it cost me $60 CDN. I'm not into co-oping with a bunch of 12-year-olds. All I wanted was a decent single-player experience. This game was BORING. Full of the usual forgettable stuff: go here and do that, soldier; go there and do that, soldier. Step to the left and you die, step to the right and you live. No real reason behind it. You just make a mental note for the next try. Got a real thinking person's game here - not. Blah, blah, blah. Wow, a tank level. Wow, a plane level. Wow, a sniper level. Nothing to see here, folks. Moving on.… Expand
  13. TCHeaven
    Nov 17, 2011
    7
    Ok, so first off the single player of battlefield 3 is pretty disappointing, the story was pretty predictable and the storytelling was some of the least dramatic or engrossing I have played. 'Between a rock and a hard place' provided some interesting imagery and 'comrades' must be my favourite level but really the single player offering here is poor. However the multiplayer experienceisOk, so first off the single player of battlefield 3 is pretty disappointing, the story was pretty predictable and the storytelling was some of the least dramatic or engrossing I have played. 'Between a rock and a hard place' provided some interesting imagery and 'comrades' must be my favourite level but really the single player offering here is poor. However the multiplayer experienceis much better I have had no problems finding matches and the option to use a server browser makes finding my kind of games far easier, everything in the multiplayer game seems to work very well and though it can be frustrating at times I feel that this is due to the inherent competetive nature of online shooter rather than any flaw with the game. My only real complaint here is the quality teamplay capabilities, I have only been able to form parties of up to 4 (I believe this is intentional) which is much smaller than I would like in addition to this our group was often split up apon joining matches often onto opposing teams. The quality of voice communication also leaves some to be desired it is often difficult to understand squadmate and you can only communicate with your squad. For this I must dock battlefield points. Overall though with a solid online component it would be difficult to view this as anything but a good buy for an fps fan.… Expand
  14. Daryl
    Dec 21, 2011
    5
    I am reviewing this on the campaign only, which is soooooo boring. I played the Modern Warfare campaign before this and that was outstanding but compared to a game that is in the future it shows that Battlefield might have a great multiplayer but the campaign laxks something.
  15. MandarijnMarijn
    Nov 25, 2012
    6
    This game kinda dissapointed me.i was looking forward to it, but it wasn't that good. the campaign was bad, it was really boring.The multiplayer was good, but not good enough for the 50 bucks. the game looks really good tough, but i didn't really liked it. i think i'm gonna sell it or trade it.
  16. VisiOn
    Oct 31, 2011
    6
    Alright so I'm a big FPS fan and to me this game did not meet my expectations... It's not a bad game but it doesn't do anything for the genre and didn't meet the hype. The game lacks in key areas and its the common case of little things becoming one big thing. Here are my problems: 1) The game seems as it was rushed... glitches are VERY common 2) Some of the maps are horrible, just pureAlright so I'm a big FPS fan and to me this game did not meet my expectations... It's not a bad game but it doesn't do anything for the genre and didn't meet the hype. The game lacks in key areas and its the common case of little things becoming one big thing. Here are my problems: 1) The game seems as it was rushed... glitches are VERY common 2) Some of the maps are horrible, just pure crap, a 2 year old could have done a better job 3) There really is only 3 game modes... thats way too little 4) AIMING, yes they screwed that up as well... the transition between hip-firing and ADS is horrible, the sensitivity didn't scale correctly or something because i can turn super fast hip-firing but when i switch to ADS its SUPER SLOW. When you fire a real gun you should be able ADS and follow your target and I find this really difficult. If I turn the sensitivity up my character turns too fast and makes it hard for me to move... 5) Where is the remote control chopper from BC2? 6) The game lacks direction, especially in the bigger multiplayer maps... a good example is that I'm 9 hours in and have yet to find/fly a jet. 7) Quickmatch takes like 6 tries to find a game and the load/death timers seem a tad too long. 8) You know the games in trouble when the reload animation works about 66% of the time... Overall the game is rushed, flawed and full of glitches, most may seem insignificant but when you combine them all... just REALLY hurts the game. The concept is good but as a big FPS fan i expected more. No dice... DICE.… Expand
  17. GamingJerk
    Oct 26, 2011
    7
    The single player is offensively horrible and a flagship example of EA's lack of understanding for narrative. But when it comes to Battlefield it's not about the narrative--it's about the online multiplayer and its amazing!

    Battlefield 3's story campaign and multiplayer are two completely different games. They have the same graphic engines, controls, weaponry, and even locations--but    The single player is offensively horrible and a flagship example of EA's lack of understanding for narrative. But when it comes to Battlefield it's not about the narrative--it's about the online multiplayer and its amazing!

    Battlefield 3's story campaign and multiplayer are two completely different games. They have the same graphic engines, controls, weaponry, and even locations--but they are nothing alike in terms of concept and enjoyment. EA/Dice attempt a low-key narrative about a soldier that uh...sits in a room and talks about past experiences that have marginally anything to do with a terrorist plot 8 hours from execution in New York City. This soldier informs his "keepers" that a man named Solomon is behind the attack. They aggressively...because aggression means drama right?...interrogate the solider about where he first heard of Solomon. We then flash back to the first real level--the vary familiar earth quake level from early demonstrations. Here, we undergo sniper scenarios, fend off an onslaught of stupid yet deadeye bad guys and deal with an IED. Not one time is the name Solomon mentioned.

    If you decide to play through the campaign (I did for the trophies) then accept that the narrative just isn't there. The most important details and most exciting level is actually at the end of the game. Up until then--it's basically a series of tasks that lead to cheap deaths and aggravation. I almost broke my controller in-half more than once. Because Dice thinks good lighting means glares and lens dust don't expect to have the easiest time spotting black-clothed enemies from black backgrounds. My tactic was to stand in the open waiting to be shot so I could trace muzzle flashes to enemy locations. Your AI buddies will take the best shooting locations and then fail to do much damage. And if you take the cover assigned to them, they'll push you out of the way. Now, sharp shooting enemies that don't need to raise their guns to get head shots is one thing--but the fact that you can't trust the game to direct you to your next goal safely is unacceptable. Most the game is spent following a specific soldier. An Icon will appear over their head and you must walk within a few feet in order for the game to progress. This is quite annoying when the soldier is standing in an open field behind no cover and every attempt to reach him leads to another death. Sometimes they're on the other side of a battlefield and every enemy you kill is immediately replaced, making it near impossible to get across without dying. What's worse--the game will ask you to do illogical tasks. In the first full level, you're asked to go up on a bridge that provides no cover and man a light machine gun while all 20 bad guys shoot at you. I died 10 times in a row without even reaching the gun. Finally, I crawled to the gun but accidentally hit reload. By the time I had finished reloading, the commander was already sounding retreat... One mission has you escaping to a plane...but the game won't allow you on until your teammates have boarded first. I didn't realize this till I was blocked from boarding by an invisible wall and shot to death. On my next try--I simply laid down behind some bushes until they called for me to board. It was an absolute miserable experience.

    Yet with all these miserable attempts to make exciting scenarios no moment in the single player campaign, was any where as exciting as the many memorable events of online play. I was once involved in a five minute firefight in an alleyway. Our team needed to capture the alley to allow for flanking positions on an MCOM station and the other team obviously needed that not to happen. Rockets flew over head, grenades were thrown back and forth, soldiers were dying and being revived left and right--it was amazingly intense and despite coming out on the losing end, I had more fun in those five minutes than in the entire single player campaign. Makes me wonder why they even bothered. Battlefield 3's online experience is awesome and a great update from Bad Company 2. The graphics are neater (even with PS3 doesn't get the full glory of the PC version) and the gameplay is smoother. The levels are great and allow for a wide variety of strategy and challenge. There's no room for heroes or loners--you need to work together to succeed; communication is key. This is a game for those looking to use tactic and cooperation to win. There's plenty of points to be earned without killing a single enemy (mine mostly come from heals, revives, and base captures.) Of course, that doesn't mean you won't find yourself kicking a little extra ass from one game to the next. If you're looking for a chance to just kill-kill-kill--you may want to look elsewhere. But if you're looking for an in-depth battlefield experience--here it is as the name implies--and it does not disappoint.    … Expand
  18. EMelo01
    Oct 26, 2011
    7
    Unfortunately BF3 doesn't live up to its hype. Single player is full of glitches, some enough to put down the game for good. (I'm getting a full white screen in the Night Shift Mission.) Although it is a good game, its nothing that hasn't been done before in more than one First Person shooter. Over all single player is nothing special, but fun if you love playing FPS. Other than glitches,Unfortunately BF3 doesn't live up to its hype. Single player is full of glitches, some enough to put down the game for good. (I'm getting a full white screen in the Night Shift Mission.) Although it is a good game, its nothing that hasn't been done before in more than one First Person shooter. Over all single player is nothing special, but fun if you love playing FPS. Other than glitches, the graphics and sound are great and what keep you wanting more. Multiplayer is what keeps the game fresh. Its a lot like Bad Company, so if you were into that type of Multiplayer experience, you will enjoy this. It's fun and easy to pick up. I plan on playing it online for many hours to come. The online experience is un-comparable to any other, because its different. I was hoping the Single Player would be better.… Expand
  19. Yazah
    Oct 31, 2011
    6
    The game is a mix of Good and Disappointing. Overall online games seem too slow (30 minutes per game, with the top scorers usually only getting 20~ish kills). So you spend way too much time running with little actual action.

    I'm also not at all impressed with the menu system. For example, you can't quit a server between battles, which means you actually have to start a match in order to    The game is a mix of Good and Disappointing. Overall online games seem too slow (30 minutes per game, with the top scorers usually only getting 20~ish kills). So you spend way too much time running with little actual action.

    I'm also not at all impressed with the menu system. For example, you can't quit a server between battles, which means you actually have to start a match in order to leave. This means that sometimes entire teams leave right as a battle starts, leaving you alone to defend until new people join. Also the leveling system is weird, and only allows one pre-set per class, so there is no way to build different presets for different situations.

    Overall, it is a decent game, but it is really hard to get into and enjoy as much as previous games in the franchise and genre.    … Expand
  20. stevebloke
    Nov 8, 2011
    6
    Let me start by dismissing any person who thinks that I am biased to a particular franchise or platform. I have played most COD, all BF, all gears, Killzone, Bioshock etc etc. I have a varied taste in games and I believe playability, comparison to competitors, graphics amongst others all add up to create a great game.

    Well let me start with multi-player (where Battlefield 3 shines): The    Let me start by dismissing any person who thinks that I am biased to a particular franchise or platform. I have played most COD, all BF, all gears, Killzone, Bioshock etc etc. I have a varied taste in games and I believe playability, comparison to competitors, graphics amongst others all add up to create a great game.

    Well let me start with multi-player (where Battlefield 3 shines): The maps are huge and varied with decent graphics and frame-rate. Unlike COD you can play with little experience of on-line play. Granted you will die numerous times and not kill too many yourself BUT with COD you do get 'owned'. The points system and levelling and numerous types of multiplayer is great, along with vehicles. I generally don't enjoy multiplayer FPS but this I love.

    Single player however overall is terrible in my opinion. This is not related to story, that is pretty decent, or graphics, they are cool. It is due to general playability. Firstly I have the enemy within my guns sights (very clearly too I may add) and I shoot but nothing!!! This has happened numerous times. Secondly the enemy can be so far away and dead accurate that you can barely see them and they kill you in no time. This is fine occasionally but it has been this way through most of the campaign. I am sorry but these issues especially, the aiming one, ruined these game for me. BF:BC2 single player was better along with COD MW1 & 2.

    Overall it is a bit Jekyll and Hyde but due to being a (mainly) single player gamer I will have to give this a 6.    … Expand
  21. lam3b0t
    Nov 12, 2011
    5
    Obviously, EA needs to hire more creativity artists to sort out their weak campaign. Poor story, poor characters. Lets not mention the graphics since the PS3 is probably stretched out to its limits already. Why only 5. Because I pre-ordered this game in anticipation of getting BF1943 FREE which they just pulled out without an announcement. Such a disappointment.
  22. BeardBoss
    Nov 3, 2011
    6
    Battlefield 3 is a competent enough game, though seems to suffer from an identity crisis that has marred its finer features, both online and off. Gone is the trademark wit and charm of Bad Company, replaced instead with a photocopy of a COD campaign that was clearly an afterthought to the all-consuming multiplayer component. Online the game ticks all the relevant boxes, though some ofBattlefield 3 is a competent enough game, though seems to suffer from an identity crisis that has marred its finer features, both online and off. Gone is the trademark wit and charm of Bad Company, replaced instead with a photocopy of a COD campaign that was clearly an afterthought to the all-consuming multiplayer component. Online the game ticks all the relevant boxes, though some of those ticks aren't quite within the lines. Map design, from both the advance of Rush mode to placement of vehicle opportunities, lacks the freedom of previous games, and there seems to be a very prominent problem with field of view and accuracy. I realise I lack the skill of many other players but overall the game seemed to lack the friendliness of Bad Company 2. Nothing a good patch wouldn't sort out. Until then...… Expand
  23. niceshotdude
    Nov 13, 2011
    5
    Horrible netcode, people fall in under the maps, quick matchmaking barely working, the recoil on the guns is uncontrollable on the consoles, the SMG's and the RPG OP as hell, so are the flashlights on the guns. Snipers nerfed, with their 2 shot kills and scope glare. With a recoil this heavy the guns should have more damage. The refillable health is just plain retarded, and makes theHorrible netcode, people fall in under the maps, quick matchmaking barely working, the recoil on the guns is uncontrollable on the consoles, the SMG's and the RPG OP as hell, so are the flashlights on the guns. Snipers nerfed, with their 2 shot kills and scope glare. With a recoil this heavy the guns should have more damage. The refillable health is just plain retarded, and makes the assault class underpowered. Maps are too big, and people are camping in every bush out there. Getting a kill or getting killed takes 2 minutes of searching for anyone. You constantly get spawnraped when accidentally spawning on a teammate who is engaged by the enemies. The graphics are realistic, but i don't like their style. Still a decent game, because of the overall teamwork experience. 5/10

    P.S: There should be a voice detection system that would kick all the kids from the game.    … Expand
  24. frogwipe
    Nov 7, 2011
    6
    Wow...did I really just spawn and have a guy shoot me in the back less than a second after spawning? Yep, that happens...repeatably. Same is true for you...I saw a guy literally spawn two inches from the end of the barrell of my gun. Inexcusable. In this day and age of shooters to have this as a problem is embarrassing. This game is not a COD killer. I gave it probably 20 hours of onlineWow...did I really just spawn and have a guy shoot me in the back less than a second after spawning? Yep, that happens...repeatably. Same is true for you...I saw a guy literally spawn two inches from the end of the barrell of my gun. Inexcusable. In this day and age of shooters to have this as a problem is embarrassing. This game is not a COD killer. I gave it probably 20 hours of online gameplay and I have no desire to play it again. I popped in the old COD (black ops) and it was like a breathe of fresh air...can't wait for the MW3 for my next shooter fix. BF3 would be ok if it were the only game in town but the reality is, there are better games coming out and better games alreay out on the market. Save you money for MW3. I'm disappointed that I bought this game instead of waiting for MW3.… Expand
  25. c0mmander
    Nov 13, 2011
    7
    Battlefield 3 at its core is successful in its biggest shot yet at a better more diverse multiplayer but is the first person shooter market too densly populated?
    Graphics: 8.5 - The new frostbite engine gives off some stunning visuals not to be taken lightly but not groundbreaking on the console versions as they are on PC in other words not in the batch of 'best' looking games on console.    Battlefield 3 at its core is successful in its biggest shot yet at a better more diverse multiplayer but is the first person shooter market too densly populated?
    Graphics: 8.5 - The new frostbite engine gives off some stunning visuals not to be taken lightly but not groundbreaking on the console versions as they are on PC in other words not in the batch of 'best' looking games on console. Presentation: 8 - New menus and altogether some new implementation in place the presentation within the game is fantastic.
    Sound: 8 - Sounds fantastic with the sounds of buildings crumbling around you truly feeling immersive and the sounds of the guns at a high quality.
    Gameplay: 7 - Hugely let down by its single player attempt it feels like a high production film with a low production writer. In other words the single player to be blunt feels confused among the gameplay values and in a single player experience which should be sensational its a little disappointing the features of the multiplayer weren't implemented enough into the single player because the multi-player is great.
    Lasting appeal: 7 - In the densely populated market of first person shooters and the single player not being one with huge replay value it really depends on how dedicated the player is to the multiplayer.
    Overall - 7.5/8 possibly.    … Expand
  26. OllieWillie
    Nov 7, 2011
    5
    ONLINE ONLY: The game is what it wants to be, a realistic shooter with grit that offers something different for shooter fans sick of the Call of Duty series......Where it falls down is the fact that I was never able to finish a game of Rush before the game crashed and kicked me. It was so bad I traded it in for MW3, that's saying something......Such a shame
  27. Meta-MetaCritic
    Dec 20, 2011
    5
    This game was really fun the day I played it in a room with 10 people. When playing online without friends, it's not very fun at all. There's an extremely steep learning curve that I was never able to make it past. People who have played other Battlefield titles seem to like it more than the new people though. One thing that is disappointing is that Frostbite 2 has an extremely powerfulThis game was really fun the day I played it in a room with 10 people. When playing online without friends, it's not very fun at all. There's an extremely steep learning curve that I was never able to make it past. People who have played other Battlefield titles seem to like it more than the new people though. One thing that is disappointing is that Frostbite 2 has an extremely powerful sound engine, yet, I don't feel like there was much creativity in the sound design for this game.… Expand
  28. asroma
    Feb 23, 2012
    6
    Sono un utente italiano deluso dal gioco e da tutta la pubblicità esagerata di DICE ed EA; gameplay singolo frustrante e non originale. Modalità multi ripetitive e non originali rispetto a BC2. Rinculo armi esagerato mappe troppo vaste per un numero di giocatori esiguo, mezzi difficilissimi da controllare curva di apprendimento e sblocchi troppo ripida a scapitoSono un utente italiano deluso dal gioco e da tutta la pubblicità esagerata di DICE ed EA; gameplay singolo frustrante e non originale. Modalità multi ripetitive e non originali rispetto a BC2. Rinculo armi esagerato mappe troppo vaste per un numero di giocatori esiguo, mezzi difficilissimi da controllare curva di apprendimento e sblocchi troppo ripida a scapito della giocabilità complessiva. Bilanciamento delle fazioni squilibrato. Un gioco che lascia per molti aspetti l'amaro in bocca non si evolve se non graficamente rispetto al BC2. Penso che DICE con maggiori sforzi e bilanciamento sulle consolle avrebbero sfornato un capolavoro,ma le necessità economiche probabilmente hanno prevalso; speriamo in meglio nei prossimi anni o generazioni.
    Il FPS definitivo: giocabilità alla COD, distruzione e grafica DICE e mezzi più manovrabili, 64 giocatori.    … Expand
  29. Hellion
    Jan 29, 2012
    5
    I wanted to like this, I really did. I love the Battlefield series. Battlefield 1943 really is a shining example of how to make a great war multiplayer game thats balanced with a classy interface, good balance (hits etc) and great graphics. Same could be said for Bad Company 2. However Battlefield 3 really messes up a lot of areas for me. First the graphics are absolutely terrible onI wanted to like this, I really did. I love the Battlefield series. Battlefield 1943 really is a shining example of how to make a great war multiplayer game thats balanced with a classy interface, good balance (hits etc) and great graphics. Same could be said for Bad Company 2. However Battlefield 3 really messes up a lot of areas for me. First the graphics are absolutely terrible on ps3/xbox. If you must buy PC version. Saying that though thats not enough to save this game for me. Dice should have focused on making an engine that looks great all across the board. I mean it looks like utter S***. Second the interface is terrible..terrible.. bad company 2's was much more classier. Finally the balance is so outta whack..one shot and your dead unlike 1943 which lets you use skill to land a number of hits to kill and enemy (unless a head shot). Only saving grace is the layout of the maps, the sound design is once again incredible, and of course the weapons, vehicles, etc are great. Servers are stable. As for single-player why bother with that (resources should have went straight into multiplayer) Overall I expected a more polished engine (graphics in bad company and even 1943 are WAY better) and better balance. I would recommend not buying this and saving the money. Buy if you must when it drops in price. Otherwise hold out till Dice gets their act together and delivers a better game graphically and gameplay wise.… Expand
  30. UnbiasedReview
    Oct 25, 2011
    6
    Let me start by saying this, the game did not live up to the hype presented by EA/DICE and longtime BF fans. The graphics are nothing special when compared to PS3 exclusives. The single player is meh, same as any other generic military sp. Online I've encountered frame rate issues and occasional freezing. The graphics in online play are also not as good as the single player portion.Let me start by saying this, the game did not live up to the hype presented by EA/DICE and longtime BF fans. The graphics are nothing special when compared to PS3 exclusives. The single player is meh, same as any other generic military sp. Online I've encountered frame rate issues and occasional freezing. The graphics in online play are also not as good as the single player portion. The sound however is awesome, as expected. Overall, this is just an average shooter. Rent first, you may or may not like it.… Expand
  31. seandewar5
    Jan 14, 2012
    7
    Battlefield 3's multiplayer has got to be one of the most immersive multiplayers yet, and still retains to be noob-friendly while still rewarding the dominant of players.

    On a side-note, the single player is completely trash and feels heavily scripted, but on the other hand, the multiplayer makes up for this.
  32. xXRenTyrellXx
    Nov 9, 2011
    6
    Honestly, when it comes to it's campaign, Battlefield 3 is nothing special, which is unfortunet for me, sense campaign is my strong point in any game. It's multiplayer is strong, no doubt, and will have players playing for many years to come. However, I don't think Battlefield 3 stands a very good chance against MW3 all around. Although Battlefield 3 had it's moments in the campaign,Honestly, when it comes to it's campaign, Battlefield 3 is nothing special, which is unfortunet for me, sense campaign is my strong point in any game. It's multiplayer is strong, no doubt, and will have players playing for many years to come. However, I don't think Battlefield 3 stands a very good chance against MW3 all around. Although Battlefield 3 had it's moments in the campaign, beautiful sound, visuals and gameplay, Battlefield 3 is a very disappointing game in my eyes, but is no where near a complete failure either.… Expand
  33. Artomoz
    Nov 8, 2011
    5
    The single player campaign tries too hard to mimic the typical obnoxious unimaginative CoD: MW story lines. While certain parts were enjoyable other areas just made me regret of buying this game. Aside from it being a bad console port. DICE should just have focused on making a great multiplayer game. The multiplayer: It's filled with mix feelings. The servers are poorly maintained. The hitThe single player campaign tries too hard to mimic the typical obnoxious unimaginative CoD: MW story lines. While certain parts were enjoyable other areas just made me regret of buying this game. Aside from it being a bad console port. DICE should just have focused on making a great multiplayer game. The multiplayer: It's filled with mix feelings. The servers are poorly maintained. The hit detection can be off at times if not rendered useless when you start shooting blanks at an enemy. Enjoy the destruction but it's no where near the BFBC 2 level of destruction. This game is not worth $60. Save yourself some money and buy the multiplayer for 20 bucks off some one and the EA vip pass for $10 dollars more.… Expand
  34. s1l3ntsh4d0w89
    Nov 29, 2011
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Battlefield 3, while it may look nice on a PC and be groundbreaking graphically on a PC, lacks, incredibly on both the PS3 and 360. The entire game, is lacking.

    Battlefield 3 is supposed to support the most realistic graphics of any game out there, bringing a large amount of reality, with the simple physics the game has, to the FPS genre. Well, it doesn't. The game looks no where near as well as it was advertised too. While they may have been showing the PC graphics, no mentions nor footage was made available in any advertising of the let down the consoles had to offer. For being such a hyped part of the games advertisement campaign, I am very upset with both DICE and EA on this one. And this is only the graphical fidelity, I haven't even touched on the many, many in game graphical bugs that are absolutely game breaking. Part of the "realism" is the lighting. Honestly, it is some of the worst lighting I have ever seen in any game. Rather than the enviroment looking as though you are a person seeing everything, it appears that you are in fact just a wet camera lens. Every light in the game gives off a blinding glare. Even flashlights from 600 yards away, in the middle of broad daylight, will blind you as if you are starring into a 5 million candle powered mag light. I won't even go any further with these horrendous problems. For what the game was hyped to be, graphically, it is a gigantic let down filled with a multitude of bugs, at least 10 of which I haven't even spoken of.

    Now gameplay for BF3 is split into two areas, a Single player campaign and the online multiplayer. I've played both, and both are terrible. Every single scene from the single player campaign, has been ripped from a call of duty dating back to Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare. From a terrorist setting of a nuclear weapon, a top down mission from a jet fighter reminiscent of the AC-130 level in CoD-4, ride a lont rail shooting levels like that in World at War, shooting innocent police officers because they get in your way in a crowded public area, Modern Warfare 2, to the entire back drop of the single player campaign where you are being interrogated and are playing through flashbacks, Black Ops, to a destroyed Paris overflowing with nerve gas, Modern Warfare 3. There isn't a Call of Duty, that the single player campaign hasn't stolen from. It really is, pathetic. Just more proof, that BF3 really isn't "above and beyond the call."

    Now, multiplayer. Where do we begin? Should I start with tactical flashlights that when mounted on a pistol can blind in broad daylight from 500 yards away or should I start with how if someone is aiming a weapon with a laser sight on it at your feet you are for some reason blinded? Not only are there some terrible implementations like these weapon attachments, but some previous mechanics such as destroying a tank, has been made near impossible without an entire platoon working on it at once. It takes 7 rockets to completely destroy a tank in the multiplayer. Yet only maybe 5 seconds to fully repair a tank to full armor. Some terrible items have been added, such as the Recon classes Recon Drone, which for some reason, you can run over and kill someone with a flying object the size of a basketball. The weapons are completely inbalanced, the bullet drop system only works half the time, the suppression system is just havoc, and once again the EA provided servers are absolutely terrible beyond usage nearly.

    Honestly, this game would not even be worth a rent. I feel bad for the person who buys my used copy from the game store after I return this, only to have to purchase an online pass to play this lackluster title and just become frustrated with it.    … Expand
  35. Waxiv
    Nov 10, 2011
    6
    The campaign is terribly boring. They say the whole scenery is destructible, but you can not break a single light car, and cars take ages to explode. There's only two things good in this game: The graphics and the multiplayer. As good graphics do not mean fun, I will not give points for the game only for beauty. But you can waste some days on the online multiplayer
  36. Watcherxx
    Nov 10, 2011
    5
    For a game asking you to go "beyond the call" this game sure does borrow a few notes from Black Ops. The single player story starts slow but eventually gets pretty good towards the end. It's sad that with all of the destruction and open world mayhem this game could offer, it goes the safe linear route with barely any destruction and 2 vehicle experiences.
    Online didn't do much for me. The    For a game asking you to go "beyond the call" this game sure does borrow a few notes from Black Ops. The single player story starts slow but eventually gets pretty good towards the end. It's sad that with all of the destruction and open world mayhem this game could offer, it goes the safe linear route with barely any destruction and 2 vehicle experiences.
    Online didn't do much for me. The "Team Effort" I heard so much about was nonexistent for me. Just bad luck on my part. All I got for my few hours invested was spawn camping and disconnects.
    Graphically this was disappointing. I might get this for PC actually, but the game didn't look that much better than BFBC2. Overall decent, I just wish they made it their own instead of going linear with the single player.    … Expand
  37. Rmdy0
    Nov 13, 2011
    7
    Modern warfare 2 is good, but not even killfests compare to the simulation and entertainment I get from battlefield 3.

    Walls and building being destroyed. Rubble and debris everywhere! Tanks and squads assaulting strategic areas a la flag placements.  Being holed up in a building while the enemy is beseiging it with tanks, helicoptors, snipers while your squad works together    Modern warfare 2 is good, but not even killfests compare to the simulation and entertainment I get from battlefield 3.

    Walls and building being destroyed. Rubble and debris everywhere! Tanks and squads assaulting strategic areas a la flag placements. 
    Being holed up in a building while the enemy is beseiging it with tanks, helicoptors, snipers while your squad works together to heal, supply each other and take out the enemy!

    Oh man...modern warfare 2 does not offer this. It only gives you kill rushes. Thats it. And im sure mw3 does the same. I...cannot accept this over the massive stimulation I get from battlefield 3. I get less kills, but The overall experience is better.

    People who complain about battlefield 3 cuz of the single player campaign, snipers, people hidden in rubble that look like dead bodies are a bunch of **** who bring down a good game. So, what do you want...fking to have men rush you like monsters do in power rangers so you can get your easy kills? 

    I don't give a **** about bf3 single player. Bf3 isnt about singleplayer. Its all about the multiplayer, and all you **** who think ps3 graphics sucks for bf3 are a bunch of ****. Graphics dont always make the game---hence why bf2 from 2005 is still the king over all these games. Bf2 is the true call of duty killer, and I fking hate it every time I see a little bc2 **** with a bc2 dog tag playing bf3. I wish bad company would die a horrible death along with goldeneye-of-warfare 3.    … Expand
  38. kazper_infinity
    Nov 20, 2011
    7
    The game is really fun to play, however, there are a few issues. One, being the campaign mode is very short and rushed and feels like its lacking some substance and story line, I feel DICE miss the ball on this one where as, in my opinion, Medal of Honor still holds the title for best story in a game. Second, is the issues on multiplayer like, unbalanced weapons, low weapon damage, gameThe game is really fun to play, however, there are a few issues. One, being the campaign mode is very short and rushed and feels like its lacking some substance and story line, I feel DICE miss the ball on this one where as, in my opinion, Medal of Honor still holds the title for best story in a game. Second, is the issues on multiplayer like, unbalanced weapons, low weapon damage, game latency and last but not forgotten is the horrible respawning problem. "Unbalanced weapons" An example of this is the PP-2000 out gunning a Shotgun at close range enough said! "Low weapon damage" Nothing drives me more crazy than wasting an entire Mag on someone to kill them, I mean come on 15-31 rounds into someone standing still before they die is just stupid! "Game latency" proof of this as most people knows who have played the game is while taking fire you run for cover only to be killed once you've made it around a corner or behind an object by the same player who was shooting you to begin with. And now to the worst of them all is the awful "Respawning" for TDM. I can not count the amount of times I have been killed because I have been spawned right into the sights of an enemy and shot dead before i could even hit the run or shot button. I am giving this game a 7 because of these issues and a few others. I ama little disappointed in this game but it is better the most of its competitors and its good to see that DICE is taking the proper steps to correct these problem. It's not often you see the developers listen to their customers and fix the problems these days. Good Hunting out there!… Expand
  39. timelessone
    Dec 3, 2011
    5
    Perhaps it's my love of the arcade style that Call of Duty provides but I could never get into BF3 (and believe me I tried) on a fundamental level because I just couldn't play it. The story is fairly interesting and all respect goes to the final mission. The frostbyte 2 engine would have been GLORIOUS if my PC wasn't 3 years old and incapable of running it, so I get the mediocre at bestPerhaps it's my love of the arcade style that Call of Duty provides but I could never get into BF3 (and believe me I tried) on a fundamental level because I just couldn't play it. The story is fairly interesting and all respect goes to the final mission. The frostbyte 2 engine would have been GLORIOUS if my PC wasn't 3 years old and incapable of running it, so I get the mediocre at best PS3 version. It's Borderlands level graphics but with glorious texture work wand lighting to make things invisible and not destructible unless you're hiding behind it.… Expand
  40. dts7714
    Jan 28, 2012
    7
    I love Battlefield but i have to give this a 7 because of the bugs. Battlefield 3 is probably one of the more bug infested games i have ever played. Just to list out a few the knife won't work all the time, sometimes for certain weapons you'r arms can obstruct your view, and LAG. Battlefield's support is just horrible, when contacted about these problems they often say it is you'r internetI love Battlefield but i have to give this a 7 because of the bugs. Battlefield 3 is probably one of the more bug infested games i have ever played. Just to list out a few the knife won't work all the time, sometimes for certain weapons you'r arms can obstruct your view, and LAG. Battlefield's support is just horrible, when contacted about these problems they often say it is you'r internet connection or a problem with the PlayStation. I love BF3 but if you are looking to buy this game then i would suggest holding off till February after they patch the game . . . . again.… Expand
  41. hoghat
    Nov 8, 2011
    6
    I haven't played the solo campaign, but that's not why I bought the game. I've owned the game since the release date. After having played a few weeks I really enjoy it. I never played the older Battlefield titles and was a Call Of Duty junky. I think CoD has gotten stale, Battlefield adds a lot of interesting new twists. I was planning to buy CoD MW3 but it sounds like the stalenessI haven't played the solo campaign, but that's not why I bought the game. I've owned the game since the release date. After having played a few weeks I really enjoy it. I never played the older Battlefield titles and was a Call Of Duty junky. I think CoD has gotten stale, Battlefield adds a lot of interesting new twists. I was planning to buy CoD MW3 but it sounds like the staleness continues and I'm happy with Battlefield 3 so will probably pass. I really enjoy the class system used online and the gameplay overall. The maps are far more interesting than CoD maps have been. The perks for each class are divided up wisely and gives you the option to play strategically with your teammates if you want, but you can still go all Leroy Jenkins if the mood strikes and still have a lot of fun.

    There are some bugs for sure, but nothing that ruins the game. I have yet to see a guy shooting me from underneath the map or inside a boulder like what always happens with CoD. I will be looking forward to patch updates to correct some things, especially Team Deathmatch spawn points. There is one particular map in Deathmatch where you can't spawn without being shot in the back 5 seconds later, but most of the other maps don't have as much of an issue because they're pretty large. The Battlelog web site is useful for keeping track of leveling/unlocks/stats and adds to the experience quite nicely. Overall I really enjoy the game and glad I made the switch.    … Expand
  42. WanyaRolf
    May 19, 2013
    6
    Only played the single player, as in most cases, don't mind multiplayer. Well, the campaign is boring (so, it didn't feel short enough), the graphics are good, very good in some cases, but all of the caracthers suffers from severe photophobia. Even a lamppost in day light could affect your vision, blinding you. Other than that there is the fact that running doesn't require stamina at all,Only played the single player, as in most cases, don't mind multiplayer. Well, the campaign is boring (so, it didn't feel short enough), the graphics are good, very good in some cases, but all of the caracthers suffers from severe photophobia. Even a lamppost in day light could affect your vision, blinding you. Other than that there is the fact that running doesn't require stamina at all, you could run in circles all day without getting tired, the bodies os your enemies just vanish after a short time and you can't see your enemies. The gripe with this is that this game supposed to scream realism. Hence, the boringness. But is full of unrealistic things. Overall is a decent game, it kills time if you don't have anything better to do, but don't be sucked in the fanboy-ism who have becomed blind (for real) and would accept any game under certain titles. Everybody that fanatic to think this is 'the best game ever made', should review their concepts in order to not be fooled around so easy by an industry that is getting greedier and greedier. This game is an example of this, a most boring and generic shooter re-served over and over. As I stated, this is my view on single player. Haven't touched the multiplayer pass because i'm certainly trading it over.… Expand
  43. Bezet
    Nov 9, 2011
    7
    If you're buying Battlefield 3, you only do it for multiplayer, which is great (more about it later). The campaign has some interesting and cool moments, but the AI is extremely painful - all enemies are absolutely stupid, yet they always know where you are hiding if you are in front of them - talk about lazy programming.

    The graphics are a mixture of awesomeness and disappointment. The    If you're buying Battlefield 3, you only do it for multiplayer, which is great (more about it later). The campaign has some interesting and cool moments, but the AI is extremely painful - all enemies are absolutely stupid, yet they always know where you are hiding if you are in front of them - talk about lazy programming.

    The graphics are a mixture of awesomeness and disappointment. The lighting system is really impressive, however I hate fighting when it's dark as everything blends together. Moreover many elements seem fuzzy and pixelated. Character animation is very good.

    Multiplayer is great - addictive and focuses on team play. If you have played a lot of CoD before, you need some time to get use to the new way of playing. You actually kill less frequently and have to think more about your strategy, however this in return gives you more satisfaction. For example, team deathmatch is actually TEAM deathmatch, as opposed to CoD, where it's usually "every man for himself".

    Vehicles add a lot to the gameplay. Classes are balanced nicely and actually force some players to think tactically.

    Overall, the game is pretty good, it's just a shame that the campaign is a disappointment.    … Expand
  44. ratowar
    Nov 8, 2011
    7
    a little disappointment with the input lag on controls and the horrible voice chat, but you can see the potential this game have once they fix these problems.
    it's distressful to trace a target with the input lag, so I'll wait until they fix this.
    everything else is great thou
  45. StFriebe
    Nov 8, 2011
    7
    On PC Battlefield 3 is incredible. On the PS3, though, it feels clunky. They tried so hard to NOT be CoD that they avoided using some of the things that CoD mastered in multiplayer gameplay. I will keep playing it, but only when I need a break from MW3.
  46. Zinxe
    Nov 8, 2011
    7
    A good shooter. Which is why it is a 7. While realism has improved dramatically, and it is visually appealing, it only gets a 7 because it is just another shooter. Nothing innovative in the entertainment part of the game, it is just a realistic shooter.
  47. Pwnzedyourmom
    Nov 8, 2011
    7
    Battlefield 3 is a game hoping to achieve respect by all gamers and game reviewers. I think it does. But it falls flat in some areas of the game.
    The campain for Battlefield 3 feels half assed and unrealistic. The whole thing feels like black ops and has no creativity what so ever, just go in a room and shoot people.
    I could tell that DICE didnt focus as much on the singleplayer as it did    Battlefield 3 is a game hoping to achieve respect by all gamers and game reviewers. I think it does. But it falls flat in some areas of the game.
    The campain for Battlefield 3 feels half assed and unrealistic. The whole thing feels like black ops and has no creativity what so ever, just go in a room and shoot people.
    I could tell that DICE didnt focus as much on the singleplayer as it did with the multiplayer. The multiplayer has great polish and works like a charm. The leveling up system is great and the maps are big and beautifal. i would recemend buying this game used.    … Expand
  48. KBMYAC
    Nov 9, 2011
    7
    Let me start of by saying that the hype generated before the game was launched was not justified by the end product. Don't Get me wrong, this is not at all a bad game, just that the over hype and the PC footage killed it. The Single Campaign was short and the story in it looked like it was taken from a cheap military film. But the lighting was top notch in this game. The were also a lot ofLet me start of by saying that the hype generated before the game was launched was not justified by the end product. Don't Get me wrong, this is not at all a bad game, just that the over hype and the PC footage killed it. The Single Campaign was short and the story in it looked like it was taken from a cheap military film. But the lighting was top notch in this game. The were also a lot of pop in issues that i noticed in the game , and there were a few texture issues that i found. At Certain points, i found that the textures reminded me of the old battlefield 2. This all said and done, this series was never intended as a single player game. The game excelled in its multiplayer format. And there is one thing to say about it. Its Top Notch. Its only other contender in MP would be Uncharted 3(Though it belongs to a different genere, the are comparable to a certain extent.). The game play style is team and objective based and not kill based. The key thing that is required is not skill with the weapon, but team bonding and dynamics. Strategy and Flanking is required in the game. All in all this game is a must buy for everyone to enjoy a good MP… Expand
  49. devonlyon
    Nov 11, 2011
    7
    I was looking forward to Battlefield 3. I am a huge fan of the previous installments and love the Bad Company Series. The Frost Engine 2 is an impressive piece of hardware, which is the problem with this game. It plays and directs the single play like a giant tech demo. The story is part Black Ops and part Modern Warfare 1. There was no originally and that is a huge disappointment.

    The    I was looking forward to Battlefield 3. I am a huge fan of the previous installments and love the Bad Company Series. The Frost Engine 2 is an impressive piece of hardware, which is the problem with this game. It plays and directs the single play like a giant tech demo. The story is part Black Ops and part Modern Warfare 1. There was no originally and that is a huge disappointment.

    The multiplayer is fun and offers robust action. Something however is lacking, and I can't seem to enjoy the series as I have past installments. I would suggest renting first.    … Expand
  50. GratefulRob
    Nov 22, 2012
    6
    The campaign is awesome. the graphics in the campaign are awesome. The multiplayer is good. Really unbalanced. Weapons are unbalanced. the new engine is awesome. Way to put some extra effort in there. Besides that, It feels really blue. Like everything is blue.
  51. teol
    Dec 21, 2011
    7
    A good game. The multiplayer is just great, nothing to say about it... But the campain is just... it doesn't look like a "battlefield" game, it is short, to linear, some bugs... The scenario is good I think, but that's the only positive point, I think. About the co-op, it is more a stopgap than anything else.

    To buy only for the multiplayer ! Do not expect something clean and beautiful    A good game. The multiplayer is just great, nothing to say about it... But the campain is just... it doesn't look like a "battlefield" game, it is short, to linear, some bugs... The scenario is good I think, but that's the only positive point, I think. About the co-op, it is more a stopgap than anything else.

    To buy only for the multiplayer ! Do not expect something clean and beautiful for the solo!    … Expand
  52. mrnice
    Jan 6, 2016
    5
    The worst campaign I've ever played. Several scenes had me thinking about this review and how I would start by writing that sentence. It was a scripted linear shooting gallery on 'easy mode' and I only got gameover because of sudden unfair damage. Suddden unfair damage was the rule on 'hard' where I had to cancel progress, two chapters in.

    Multiplayer was still fairly active in december    The worst campaign I've ever played. Several scenes had me thinking about this review and how I would start by writing that sentence. It was a scripted linear shooting gallery on 'easy mode' and I only got gameover because of sudden unfair damage. Suddden unfair damage was the rule on 'hard' where I had to cancel progress, two chapters in.

    Multiplayer was still fairly active in december 2015, possibly due to winter retreat/holidays. Still, only half of the game modes were consistent, and a few of the trophy-requiring modes were completely abandoned.

    Compared with Battlefield 4: Not as much graphical variation in BF3 but fully functional, BF3 maps feel more oldschool gameplay-focused, BF3 has smaller community and fewer active maps (I feel like I played 10 even with Premium), gameplay almost identical, BF3 has online coop which is abandoned, it's frustrating to load a gamemode and find it is empty so BF3 is mostly variations on deathmatch and rush and capture the flag and conquest and the same few maps.    … Expand
  53. sityoazzdown
    Jun 4, 2014
    6
    I want to say this game was overrated, but bottomline was the learning curve was just too darn steep for me. The destructable environments was fine and dandy, but at some point you realize it's just a gimmick when you're not even having fun with the multiplayer. Flying was a disaster, impossible to pick up the game and start flying for fun.. the maps are huge to the point where you can goI want to say this game was overrated, but bottomline was the learning curve was just too darn steep for me. The destructable environments was fine and dandy, but at some point you realize it's just a gimmick when you're not even having fun with the multiplayer. Flying was a disaster, impossible to pick up the game and start flying for fun.. the maps are huge to the point where you can go half an hour without finding someone. Graphics were good and so was the realistic gunplay, but there are so many fps multiplayer, why should I spend hours just to get the fundamental of the game down..and that doesn't even mean being good at the game..… Expand
  54. CODfrommyhouse
    Jun 13, 2012
    6
    i personaly do not like the game but battlefield 3 is definetly a game for people wanting to play some realistic games.
    First off the campain is super boring but does bring a lot of action just no real storyline,
    Multiplayer is ok but lacks good action.
    finaly whoever thought it was a good idea to put a coop should be fired because its boring and takes time out of the real focus,mutiplayer
  55. Syriamn
    Nov 25, 2012
    6
    Battlefield 3 is worse than Bad Company 2. Yes the graphics are better and the campaign although shallow is his storyline is good but what makes it worse is the multiplayer. It's that it's bad but it's just not good enough. The loadout menus are confusing and completely unintuitive and the maps are just not better than Bad Company 2.
  56. CoffeeGuy22
    Apr 25, 2013
    7
    The PC version in better in every way that got a 10 from me but the ps3 version isn't that good compared but great game still worth buying even if you have a bad PC
  57. savagejoe444
    May 26, 2013
    7
    While Iv'e never been a fan of EA's games, besides Dead Space, I think I might reconsider that thought. Battlefield 3 has the best graphics Iv'e seen in any game. Downside, the campaign is just a "meh", the story is crap, ally A.I. get in the way a lot, and the jet mission couldv'e been fun if you could FLY the jet! The MP, however, is the games saving grace. Maps are large, weapons areWhile Iv'e never been a fan of EA's games, besides Dead Space, I think I might reconsider that thought. Battlefield 3 has the best graphics Iv'e seen in any game. Downside, the campaign is just a "meh", the story is crap, ally A.I. get in the way a lot, and the jet mission couldv'e been fun if you could FLY the jet! The MP, however, is the games saving grace. Maps are large, weapons are cool, tank combat is awesome! To bad its not better than MW3. … Expand
  58. funtimz
    Jul 10, 2013
    7
    Don't have much to say except Battlefield 3 is great on pc and okay on ps3. Awesome Mutipayer keep the score up even-though the singe player drags it down.
  59. Subject-R88
    Sep 8, 2013
    7
    This is my first Battlefield, and I'm quite impressed with the multiplayer. I love levelling up, love the graphics. I stay alive a lot longer than in Reach... Very addicting and fun.

    The single player campaign is too much in rails for my likes.
  60. SJ-ULTI-Reiews
    Oct 5, 2013
    7
    Their are many amazing first person shooters but unfortunately this is not one of them. Dont get me wrong this is not a bad game by any means. The campaign is okay and has some really interesting plot points. The gameplay is amazing and very realistic. The multiplayer is solid but not for me. To tell you the truth i would rather have a Bad Company 3 than a Battlefield 3. HopefullyTheir are many amazing first person shooters but unfortunately this is not one of them. Dont get me wrong this is not a bad game by any means. The campaign is okay and has some really interesting plot points. The gameplay is amazing and very realistic. The multiplayer is solid but not for me. To tell you the truth i would rather have a Bad Company 3 than a Battlefield 3. Hopefully Battlefield 4 restores my faith in the numbered sequels.… Expand
  61. josesueiro
    Aug 5, 2016
    7
    Battlefield 3 is a first-person shooter video game developed by EA DICE and published by Electronic Arts.

    + Multiplayer
    + Sound Effects
    - Bad Story Campaign
  62. gennaroRonnega
    Jan 16, 2017
    7
    This is a good game in 2017... never played a battlefield game before only killzone2, rage and cod mw3. I have to say the single player experience is acceptable, the story and cutscenes are lame but the gameplay is fun and with enough variety. In the multiplayer experience it gives it's best and becomes fairly hard for me. The conquest mode is strange for me as i didn't get it's mechanicsThis is a good game in 2017... never played a battlefield game before only killzone2, rage and cod mw3. I have to say the single player experience is acceptable, the story and cutscenes are lame but the gameplay is fun and with enough variety. In the multiplayer experience it gives it's best and becomes fairly hard for me. The conquest mode is strange for me as i didn't get it's mechanics and a game seem to last waaay too long. I still remember the first far cry multiplayer as more fun. But this game makes things work for a more updated gameplay. It's mostly cahotic and fast paced, and I think that's good for this kind of game.… Expand
  63. XxJoseManuelxX
    Aug 16, 2016
    7
    Battlefield 3 is a first-person shooter video game developed by EA DICE and published by Electronic Arts.

    + Multiplayer
    + Sound Effects
    - Bad Story Campaign
  64. Laer
    Mar 14, 2017
    7
    Uno de los pocos juegos de disparos que me ha mantenido enganchado durante bastante tiempo.

    Una jugabilidad sobresaliente, gráficos punteros para su época, variedad de mapas, modos de juego... Sin duda su multiplicador es de lo mejor en este genero que te puede encontrar. Tiene carencias, desde luego, algunas de las expansiones fueron bastante malas, con mapas extremadamente grandes    Uno de los pocos juegos de disparos que me ha mantenido enganchado durante bastante tiempo.

    Una jugabilidad sobresaliente, gráficos punteros para su época, variedad de mapas, modos de juego... Sin duda su multiplicador es de lo mejor en este genero que te puede encontrar. Tiene carencias, desde luego, algunas de las expansiones fueron bastante malas, con mapas extremadamente grandes para tan pocos jugadores en partida, desequilibrios en ciertos mapas, y demás.

    Añadir que el modo historia es un paseo para enseñar lo que puede hacer el motor gráfico y poco más, no esperéis una obra de Shakespeare o Cerbantes.

    A pesar de los fallos que puedan existir en esta entrega, es un juego muy recomendado en su faceta multijugador.    … Expand
  65. XxAlbertoBuzzxX
    Jun 2, 2020
    7
    Battlefield 3
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  66. okayokay
    Oct 10, 2018
    7
    rrrrrrrrrrraaaaaaaaaaadddddddddddiiiiiiiiiiicccccccccccaaaaaaaaaaalllllllllll
  67. ssffsalman
    Feb 19, 2019
    7
    the game is not bad and is not good the only one thing i like it is the graphics it was nice,
  68. Hevox
    Jul 7, 2023
    7
    Squad of friends on Metro playing RUSH mode, play it once to understand that Battlefield 3 was a great game.
  69. JJ2FAS4U
    Dec 28, 2021
    7
    Atmosphere: 8
    Enjoyment: 7
    Gameplay: 7
    Graphics: 5
    Music: 6
    Story: 6
    Total: 6.50
  70. JrDouble
    Dec 11, 2022
    7
    Solid first person shooter with big set pieces. Basic gameplay and weapons. Fun but nothing memorable.
  71. FrankCreeper
    Jul 11, 2023
    7
    Its a cool sequel too bad in the campain there arent anymore the BadCompany Squad anymore but his plot continue with this sequel...its just a cool and ok campain not bad and not very good its well written and has a fantastic characters but the sense of humor...is missing with this other characters.
    Talking to his multiplayer section this game is very cool and satisfy gameplay...but isnt    Its a cool sequel too bad in the campain there arent anymore the BadCompany Squad anymore but his plot continue with this sequel...its just a cool and ok campain not bad and not very good its well written and has a fantastic characters but the sense of humor...is missing with this other characters.
    Talking to his multiplayer section this game is very cool and satisfy gameplay...but isnt very balacend as his predecessor.    … Expand

Awards & Rankings

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#23 Best PS3 Game of 2011
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#4 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2011
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#20 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2011

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 38 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 35 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 38
  3. Negative: 0 out of 38
  1. Push Square
    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.
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  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]
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