Battlefield 3

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7.5

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  1. ilosuner
    Nov 23, 2012
    10
    Battlefield 3 is probably the best military first person shooter on the market nowadays. This game is equivalent of what counter strike was in early 2000's. Pro's; Maps are fun and generally beautifully designed, practice makes perfect for aiming but when you get used to you can be sure you will shoot any noob player face to face (unlike some other shooters), really cool destructableBattlefield 3 is probably the best military first person shooter on the market nowadays. This game is equivalent of what counter strike was in early 2000's. Pro's; Maps are fun and generally beautifully designed, practice makes perfect for aiming but when you get used to you can be sure you will shoot any noob player face to face (unlike some other shooters), really cool destructable environments (not as destructible as bfbc2 though, but more realistic). Probably the best teamwork in a shooter, even without headphones and mics. Con's; There are many weapons in the game but in the end you will be using just a few of them, in conquest maps sometimes air vehicles becoming overpowered, ticket system & ressurecting players (medic) can be annoying and open to exploiting. Overall; there are hours to be spent in the same squad with some close friends.… Expand
  2. 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.
  3. karmasleeper
    Nov 8, 2012
    4
    Many maps are too still too large for the 24 player cap even after having been redacted from the PC version. Input lag from the controller makes aiming and maneuvering the maps a chore. Choppy framerate and loooong texture load times make an otherwise good looking game that much worse. VOIP is broken. The singleplayer portion of the game is less a game and more a series of quicktimeMany maps are too still too large for the 24 player cap even after having been redacted from the PC version. Input lag from the controller makes aiming and maneuvering the maps a chore. Choppy framerate and loooong texture load times make an otherwise good looking game that much worse. VOIP is broken. The singleplayer portion of the game is less a game and more a series of quicktime events and long corridors with no freedom of movement or exploration - aka every modern FPS. Save yourself the trouble and just get the PC version. I have no idea if the 360 version suffers similar issues or is more sufferable.… Expand
  4. Jackal
    Nov 1, 2012
    10
    Best FPS game of all time so far!! Bring the artform of FPS gaming into the wonderful world of entertainment to the fore. A great piece of multi dimensional gaming..amazing Multiplayer, big maps, vehicles, destruction..Thank you DICE!
  5. Amam
    Oct 13, 2012
    3
    Battlefield 3 had so much promise. Unfortunately, Dice doesn't seem to care about their own product and the endresult is this buggy mess. There are a number of problems with it and it takes forever for Dice to come around and fix them. If they fix them. Some of these bugs, like persistent problems with spawning without your weapon in multiplayer (!) makes the game unplayable. The singleBattlefield 3 had so much promise. Unfortunately, Dice doesn't seem to care about their own product and the endresult is this buggy mess. There are a number of problems with it and it takes forever for Dice to come around and fix them. If they fix them. Some of these bugs, like persistent problems with spawning without your weapon in multiplayer (!) makes the game unplayable. The single player portion is alright, but some of the checkpoints are mystifying. It certainly seem to lack having been playtested.… Expand
  6. josincano
    Oct 3, 2012
    8
    Esta claro que la pugna por el trono del shooter del año 2011 estaba clarísimo, aunque la mayoría de revistas del sector no comparta la opinión de la gran mayoría de jugadores. Battlefield 3 tiene una campaña bastante mala, sin duda, pero no te lo vas a comprar para jugar al modo historia.
    Su modo multijugador es uno de los más competitivos    Esta claro que la pugna por el trono del shooter del año 2011 estaba clarísimo, aunque la mayoría de revistas del sector no comparta la opinión de la gran mayoría de jugadores. Battlefield 3 tiene una campaña bastante mala, sin duda, pero no te lo vas a comprar para jugar al modo historia.
    Su modo multijugador es uno de los más competitivos hoy en día, que huye de las partidas rápidas y sin sustancia del COD para traernos unos combates donde la coordinación y el trabajo en equipo son tan necesarios como la habilidad individual.

    Graficamente es muy bueno y aunque no llegue al nivel del PC hay que reconocerle que por momentos es espectacular. El sonido merece una mención a parte con los efectos más realistas de disparos que se hayan escuchado en un juego.

    En conclusión no es juego para todos pero sí para aquellos que busquen un reto y más aun si lo juegas con amigos, entonces la diversión se dispara.

    Gráficos: 8
    Sonido: 9.5
    Diversión/Jugabilidad: 8
    Duración: 8
    Total: 8    … Expand
  7. EpicJake12
    Sep 25, 2012
    10
    Just going to keep this short and sweet. Great game. Funnest FPS to date. Lots of people will disagree with me for 1 reason and 1 reason only. THEY ARE CALL OF DUTY LOVERS AND HATE EVERYTHING ELSE. That is why this game has over 5,000 0 - 3 ratings. This is way better. WAY bigger maps and more vehicles!
  8. Gabranth
    Sep 17, 2012
    9
    After one year of playing I must say this game is the best FPS to date, it is not the perfect one but the best, team plays feels natural and is totally needed to win, maps are designed perfectly, and classes are well balanced, very realistic and it has vehicles. It takes time to learn how to play, specially if you come from CoD Games. Single player and co-op are excellent and areAfter one year of playing I must say this game is the best FPS to date, it is not the perfect one but the best, team plays feels natural and is totally needed to win, maps are designed perfectly, and classes are well balanced, very realistic and it has vehicles. It takes time to learn how to play, specially if you come from CoD Games. Single player and co-op are excellent and are introduction and tutorials to each class in the game.///////////////////////////

    The environments change, making you feel the adrenaline of winning or losing, and a sense of progression, strategy and classes must change each map stage, though you can stay the same class, adopting is the key, sometimes you will pass from wide open areas ideal for snipers to tunnels ideals for suppression./////////////////////////

    This game brings tactics, skill and strategy to the field, if you miss one of them, you will suffer and this game is not for you, you will not understand the multiplayer dynamics and ultimately, bore you. ////////////////////////

    The downsize, and the fact I did not give it a perfect score is that, DICE is constantly patching the game with dozens of changes in weapons, vehicles and so, after spending a lot of time learning and feeling comfortable with a weapon and excelling the vehicles, the next month, all changes and you have to find another weapon to feel the most comfortable with. Though, some people seem happy the game keeps the balance.////////////////////////////    … Expand
  9. HoodNation
    Sep 17, 2012
    8
    This game was a little disappointed with it as I thought Battlefield Bad Company 2 is better but this game is still worth a pickup. The Campaign is boring and the Co-Op is something DICE shouldn't do again. Online is fun but the PS3 version suffers from input lag.
  10. skaskaster
    Sep 14, 2012
    3
    This game has only one good thing - graphics. The other things are terrible. Lots of bugs in multiplayer is normal for this game and the developers dont even try to fix them. They are releasing patches every 3 months that fix only guns behaviour and do nothing with instant-no-reason deaths, horrible teleporting lags on servers with 1-50 ping and many other horrible things. And what aboutThis game has only one good thing - graphics. The other things are terrible. Lots of bugs in multiplayer is normal for this game and the developers dont even try to fix them. They are releasing patches every 3 months that fix only guns behaviour and do nothing with instant-no-reason deaths, horrible teleporting lags on servers with 1-50 ping and many other horrible things. And what about maps? Only 9 maps - of you want to have more you have to PAY! Thats very interesting, because EA said they will never be like their competitor - Activision, who made CoD:Elite service with free new maps/guns/etc for people who bought it. Ta-daaa Battlefield 3: Preimum!!! Really WTF?… Expand
  11. MeteorRed
    Sep 13, 2012
    0
    This is a boring and simplified version of PC-edition... This means that EVERYTHING is worse... and the game cost So HIGH... That it is better to buy PC version and be happy... $)
  12. FrankDH
    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?
  13. ss4gaming
    Sep 7, 2012
    9
    Such an amazing game the graphics is awesome and the multiplayer is so much fun the only flaw i have with the game is 24 players is the player limit on every map and on the big maps you could run around for ages and not find anyone to kill.
  14. KeyserSoze500
    Aug 19, 2012
    8
    Good campaign and alright multiplayer. I hate both Battlefield and Call Of Duty because of the annoying f%cking fanboys that need to stfu. This games is great but I prefer FPS games such as Killzone 3, Bioshock ,ect.
  15. Gabi1996
    Aug 18, 2012
    10
    This is a great game I'm sick of all the people shooting it down because they're cod fan boys. Sure the single player may not be the best but that's not what the game was made for it was made for the multiplayer and it's so amazing Most of the time you feel like you're on a real battlefield with all the genuine sounds and graphics. Yes i understand it may be a little buggy at times butThis is a great game I'm sick of all the people shooting it down because they're cod fan boys. Sure the single player may not be the best but that's not what the game was made for it was made for the multiplayer and it's so amazing Most of the time you feel like you're on a real battlefield with all the genuine sounds and graphics. Yes i understand it may be a little buggy at times but they just made a whole new engine and it's sort of to be expected but the bugs really aren't that bad really they're not game breaking… Expand
  16. GameReviews
    Aug 13, 2012
    8
    Battlefield 3's campaign is disappointing, but the multiplayer is amazing. This game may have the best MP, because It haves large maps, vehicles, and even warfare airplanes. And, the amazing Frostbite 2 engine, make this game beautiful to see with your eyes. Even sound design is improved. Just wished that the offline experience (single player), to be a success, not just a rip off campaignBattlefield 3's campaign is disappointing, but the multiplayer is amazing. This game may have the best MP, because It haves large maps, vehicles, and even warfare airplanes. And, the amazing Frostbite 2 engine, make this game beautiful to see with your eyes. Even sound design is improved. Just wished that the offline experience (single player), to be a success, not just a rip off campaign of COD, because of It's moments. 86 out of 100… Expand
  17. sinadoom
    Aug 11, 2012
    8
    Anyone who was dissapointed by Modern Warfare 3's multiplayer should and most likely will have bought this game as a substitute. Though the co-op is much shorter, less varied and lacking in leaderboards (not to mention that you can't play it on your own or even on splitscreen); the multiplayer is what most people are interested in - it's a Battlefield game after all. As a CoD substitute,Anyone who was dissapointed by Modern Warfare 3's multiplayer should and most likely will have bought this game as a substitute. Though the co-op is much shorter, less varied and lacking in leaderboards (not to mention that you can't play it on your own or even on splitscreen); the multiplayer is what most people are interested in - it's a Battlefield game after all. As a CoD substitute, Battlefield 3 is a pleasant change due to the different classes, attachments which have a point and the wide variety of map/mode combination to accomodate for different playstyles. Everything from Noshahr Canals TDM to Caspian Border CQ, whether you want infantry-only CoD style games, infantry objective like on Operation Metro, ground vehicles only like in Grand Bazaar and Seine Crossing or all out vehicle maps with jets and large landscapes, this game can give you it. The progression, ranking and unlocks is far superior to Call of Duty's and this is a much more satisfying game to play too. Given how every button on the controller is used (infact there's not enough room for some things such as squad commands and mini-map zoom) it would be easy to expect the controls to be clunky and unresponsive as on Bad Company. In reality, this game has the smoothest controls for any console FPS, with a wide range of sensitivity options and a button layout which may not be ideal but the best compromise for a controller and could not be improved in any way to make it more ergonomically comfortable to use. The only criticisms which can be directed to the console version of this game are almost entirely from a technical persepctive. The 24 player limit means larger maps are much less fun and not as much action as you'd like, making TDM more viable or at least smaller, city maps for conquest and rush modes. Field of View is far too low on smaller maps, making it difficult to see enemies right next to you. The graphics, though they still demolish MW3's IW 5.0 (which is pretty much the same as MW2's) are not as spectacular as the PC version, though this is not the game's fault and more the lazy duopoly of the hardcore console market who still haven't updated their console's hardware. Remarkably though, Battlefield 3 still is a great looking game and very much playable at 30 FPS even on the lowest possible settings and 1280x704 resolution, whereas on PC anything below 40 FPS seems unplayable. One of the biggest advantages of Battlefield 3 (aside from the fact that it takes skill, has no killstreaks and actually has recoil and suppression and tactics involved) is that it has dedicated servers, and console players are able to rent their own servers. The result is completely lag-free multiplayer - something which Call of Duty has been lacking since, well, ever. Joining a friend is quick and easy, and battlelog integration is seemless both online, on console and bf3stats.com. I would highly recommend this game to anyone who likes less arcade-style and more realistic shooters. However, if you want the ultimate Battlefield 3 experience get a PC that can run the game on High and play on 32+ player servers.… Expand
  18. peterphnguyen
    Jul 29, 2012
    8
    As always, after being deceived by the hype and trailers released for Battlefield 3, my expectations were beaming high, day one purchase for me and although I was satisfied with what I got, I couldn't help but feel the console versions fell inferior to the PC. The campaign was medicore but is worth a playthrough if you have the spare money and time to do so, but in my own opinion,As always, after being deceived by the hype and trailers released for Battlefield 3, my expectations were beaming high, day one purchase for me and although I was satisfied with what I got, I couldn't help but feel the console versions fell inferior to the PC. The campaign was medicore but is worth a playthrough if you have the spare money and time to do so, but in my own opinion, Battlefield 3 won me over due to their team based multiplayer. Unlike games such as call of duty, me constantly dying never once frustrated me, I seemed to just laugh and brush it of as battlefield 3 allows you to enjoy the realism and scale of the multiplayer modes. However, I was again disappointed as maps as well as the amount of people per match were scaled down on consoles compared to the PC but that too was expected. Nonetheless, I must argue that if you have no one to play this with, just try rent it, as said, this is a team based multiplayer game, and with most team base games, you need at least a few friends or just the one to keep you satisfied.… Expand
  19. 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
  20. The_Retro_Kid
    Jul 4, 2012
    9
    Best multiplayer shooter I've ever played... fantastic step up form BF2.. great maps, fantastic weapons... great mix of infantry and vehicles...

    A mention must go to the sound effects.. brilliant with a stereo headset and a must inthis game...
  21. Elbxleon
    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
  22. TheNewSpielberg
    Jun 28, 2012
    8
    If you're like me and are completely sick and tired of the stupidity-filled Call of Duty series and are looking for a refreshing and more realistic view of modern warfare, then this is the game for you. BF3 contains gorgeous graphics, ultra-realistic physics and a highly addicting online experience that has managed to captivate millions of gamers. In comparison, MW3 is for people who enjoyIf you're like me and are completely sick and tired of the stupidity-filled Call of Duty series and are looking for a refreshing and more realistic view of modern warfare, then this is the game for you. BF3 contains gorgeous graphics, ultra-realistic physics and a highly addicting online experience that has managed to captivate millions of gamers. In comparison, MW3 is for people who enjoy getting very angry on a daily basis.… Expand
  23. ilovegames32
    Jun 23, 2012
    10
    WARNING:THIS GAME IS NOT FOR NOOBS....this game is a God send among fps shooters but lets get the campaign out the way shall we: I personally enjoyed the single player.the story was great and well paced and the final mission was very tense!! While it may not have been a crazy explosion filled roller coaster ride I enjoyed dice's approach..so it shouldn't be compared to other shooters IMO!WARNING:THIS GAME IS NOT FOR NOOBS....this game is a God send among fps shooters but lets get the campaign out the way shall we: I personally enjoyed the single player.the story was great and well paced and the final mission was very tense!! While it may not have been a crazy explosion filled roller coaster ride I enjoyed dice's approach..so it shouldn't be compared to other shooters IMO! The six co-op mission where a nice but could be so much more if dice decided not to abandon it and not create more mission.and last but CERTAINLY not least..multiplayer.when I first started playing it I was hooked instantly by its presentation to the level of detail to the sound of the weapons crumbling buildings being destroyed this game was with painstakingly attention to gamers satisfaction when pulling the trigger to dropping land mines to stop a tanks rein of terror!! Oh and there's air vehicles to..for people new to this series(I never played a bf before) its going to be tough adjusting to battlefields gameplay so just stick with and you'll rank up quick plus there's no op guns here BUT you MUST choose your loadout wisely or you will fail lets say you choose a shotgun in a large map..FAIL...here everything matters even camp the game does have flaws but most have been fixed with a patch here are there if you want the feel of true combat then I highly recommended this game just no that you can't run and gun senseless on here you also have to you tactics on the field of battle!!… Expand
  24. ZeroNegative
    Jun 20, 2012
    9
    If you ask me, which is better, Battlefield 3 or Modern Warfare 3? Well, I would say Battlefield 3. Maybe Battlefield 3 campaign is a letdown, Battlefield is a multiplayer game. It haves a legendary multiplayer, and amazing graphics. A successful threequel I can say, because It's strategic and It haves well designed maps.
  25. 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
  26. LookinLikeMagic
    Jun 3, 2012
    8
    Battlefield 3 is EAs marketing giant offering the revolutionary Frostbite 2 engine. It takes place during a WMD crisis where are plot to attack New York and Paris is discovered. However the campaign is shadowed by the giant that is the Battlefield multiplayer.

    Story: 7/10 Battlefield 3's campaign is completely independent to prior games in the series, so you do not need to be a    Battlefield 3 is EAs marketing giant offering the revolutionary Frostbite 2 engine. It takes place during a WMD crisis where are plot to attack New York and Paris is discovered. However the campaign is shadowed by the giant that is the Battlefield multiplayer.

    Story: 7/10
    Battlefield 3's campaign is completely independent to prior games in the series, so you do not need to be a Battlefield veteran to get into it. The campaign is truly beautiful and shows how horrific war can be without taking away from the gameplay. However the story is a cliche of WMDs, terrorists and Russians making it difficult to stand out next to other modern shooters.
    The characters are nothing special or particularly likeable but they seem like real people which only adds to the amazing war experience that Battlefield 3 has to offer. Gameplay: 8/10
    The gameplay is similar but more refined that the Bad Company series which a stronger emphasis on vehicle warfare than ever before. However this concentration on vehicles puts infantry at a strong disadvantage on larger multiplayer maps where Apache helicopters can decimate spawn areas very easily. However the addition of Jets are breathtaking and can be used to support ground units or for intense dogfights with other fighters. Finally the improvements to character movements look brilliant but can put players at a disadvantage when climbing over walls etc.

    Graphics & Sound: 10/10
    The graphics and sound perfect particularly on the PC version or with a headset. However the console versions are still unbelieveable. As I mentioned earlier the improvements to character movements look brilliant but should have been focused in the campaign rather than multiplayer. The destruction element to the Frostbite engine has been toned down in multiplayer but allows for stunning cinematic moments.

    Extras & Multiplayer: 8/10
    DICE's true calling is the Battlefield 3 multiplayer experience which is better and more refined that it has ever been. The balance between epic vehicle battles and close quarters gun fights is a nice change of base to other multiplayer games such as Call Of Duty. Battlefield has always been a team focused game and Battlefield 3 is no exception, this game is very rewarding to players paying in a cooperatively and assisting fellow team members. You can still play Battlefield 3 as a lone wolf player but your team will suffer because of it and you will not find the game as rewarding as you would when playing with a group of friends. The leveling of weapons and attachments are very well done and with the addition of new guns in dlc packs can only improve the game. The only problem with the multiplayer in this game is the balance issues, players can severly decimate opponents by rushing with shotguns with explosive rounds, charging points with vehicles or picking off opponents with sniper rifles from across the map.

    Enjoyment: 7/10
    The enjoyment of this game is unfortunetly were this game suffers as will other games like Crysis and Killzone there is too much concentration on graphics rather than making the game fun to play which alot of games dont think about. However when playing with group of friends online this game can be very fun and you will keep coming back for more but when playing alone it will just seem like a well presented shooter.

    Overrall Rating: 8 out of 10    … Expand
  27. 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
  28. RealMuthaF
    Jun 2, 2012
    8
    This isn't a perfect game, but it still kicks some serious ass, with it's gorgeous graphics, incredibly realistic sounds, and the outstanding multiplayer.

    About singleplayer: It's one of the few reasons why I can't give the game a 10. It sucks most of the time, with loads of frustrating moments when you don't know where the shooting comes from and constantly die. And that's not realistic,    This isn't a perfect game, but it still kicks some serious ass, with it's gorgeous graphics, incredibly realistic sounds, and the outstanding multiplayer.

    About singleplayer: It's one of the few reasons why I can't give the game a 10. It sucks most of the time, with loads of frustrating moments when you don't know where the shooting comes from and constantly die. And that's not realistic, it's just plain annoying. The singleplayer campaign tries to present itself as a Call of Duty-style rollercoaster ride, but only manages to do that in the last level, which actually helps to leave an overall positive impression.

    About co-op: It's there just for show, and is mostly as frustrating as the singleplayer, it might not be ignored just to get some weapons for the multiplayer.

    About multiplayer: It's where the game shines. Carefully balanced, it's going to hook you up for a while. Featuring seemingly quite few modes, they're all the game needs. It's always fun, whether you're going in close quarters with a shotgun, sniping people from the distance, flying by in a jet, or destroying buildings with a tank.

    So, an awesome game, definitely worth picking up. I bought the limited edition (so with the Back to Karkand pack) and I don't regret it at all, the new maps and weapons are great.    … Expand
  29. feliciafan89
    May 28, 2012
    0
    This game is completely broken and unplayable. It's the same thing it's always been. The frame rate is sketchy, bullets sometimes don't hit even at kissing-close range when you're aiming RIGHT at the enemy due to lag, the story is extremely boring and repetitive. The FPS genre is dying because of games like this. These days, you're given a choice of picking your poison instead of pickingThis game is completely broken and unplayable. It's the same thing it's always been. The frame rate is sketchy, bullets sometimes don't hit even at kissing-close range when you're aiming RIGHT at the enemy due to lag, the story is extremely boring and repetitive. The FPS genre is dying because of games like this. These days, you're given a choice of picking your poison instead of picking what's actually a good game. So once more, I find myself going back to Counter-Strike.

    It's basically another series of spawn, then die. I find myself sneaking around, trying to be careful and checking my corners, (as in, NOT playing this game like Call of Duty, as some fanboys will no doubt tell me not to) only to get sniped from someone on another continent. When I'm not getting sniped, I'm getting blinded by taclights used by idiots who think they're being funny by keeping me blinded for five seconds just to piss me off. That, or I'm getting killed by vehicle hogs after burning through three rockets trying to kill them. I have to suicide just to switch to the class with the rocket launcher, because I either have no teammates with rocket launchers, no teammates who can be bothered to take care of it, or no teammates nearby, period. It's like I get a hundred deaths for every one kill I get. The only consolation is that I got to sell it to someone else for the price I bought it at. I hated this game so much I wouldn't accept what GameStop would've offered me for it.

    I'm really, REALLY surprised that anyone likes this game. It's like some people will just fanboy a series all the way to the end, go all the way to it, and will never, ever admit that a game has flaws. Not that MW3 doesn't (believe me, I know it does), but this game has even more flaws.

    Furthermore, EA insists that a used copy constitutes buying a new online pass to access multiplayer. Their official statement was along the lines of "it hurts us when you buy a used game, and that's why we're doing this".

    Here's the deal, EA: Your cash cow is officially broken. Make a game that isn't a steaming pile of crap, and you won't have to deal with that. I'll be more than happy to buy a new copy. Considering how awful your track record has become in the last five or so years, good luck with that. o_o    … Expand
  30. TheThriller95
    May 27, 2012
    4
    Campaign - About 6 hours long with no exciting, thrilling, or emotionally felt moments. After seeing the hype gathered around the campaign and a 12-minute minute video by EA, I had hopes for it and thought it would be better than the Call of Duty campaigns, but I was wrong. The only thing this has to offer is realism. It is pretty much a boring training simulator for the multiplayer.Campaign - About 6 hours long with no exciting, thrilling, or emotionally felt moments. After seeing the hype gathered around the campaign and a 12-minute minute video by EA, I had hopes for it and thought it would be better than the Call of Duty campaigns, but I was wrong. The only thing this has to offer is realism. It is pretty much a boring training simulator for the multiplayer. 40/100(F)

    Graphics - Amazing! Not that I really care about it. Not much to say here, but the lighting is good at some moments and bad at others. Not a big deal though. 100/100(A+)

    Gameplay - AI is good, but all of them look exactly the same and shooting certain weapons and flying jets are very difficuly, but that makes it more realistic. Framerate is only 30 frames per second for consoles instead of 60 Frames Per Second. 60 FPS would make the game run a lot smoother and more intense. 65/100(D+)

    Multiplayer - OK, but too team oriented. I hate being in squads, especially when the squad is terrible. All guns have 3 round burst as an option for some reason. I hate that there are vehicles online because I would hate to get killed by someone flying over me instead of doing it face to face. A lot of campers no matter what these fanboys say. You need an online pass, so you can't let a friend try out the multiplayer and take it to a friend's house and play it there unless you bring your game system with you or redownload the pass at thier house. Maps are too huge and spawning makes it worse. It's fun to play sometimes, but I have to be in a really good mood. 75/100(C+)

    Playing Time/Content - My playing time with this game won't be much and hasn't been much. Now that I have Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3....I may never play it much again. Content includes a single player campaign and multiplayer. Nothing special. 30/100(F)

    Overall Score: 62/100(D-)

    Other notes:

    It tries too hard to not be Call of Duty and ends up disappointing me. I prefer Battlefield: Bad Company 2.

    + Frostbite Engine 2
    + Hit detection
    - Terrible campaign
    - It runs at 30 frames per second    … Expand
  31. ChronoJase
    May 25, 2012
    10
    I've played almost all the battlefield games since 1942 and i must say, this is amazing, Multiplayer simply excelled my expectations. Don't expect the graphics of battlefield 3 on the PS3 to be super high resolution than our lovely PC platform since the PlayStation is something like 7 years old. The game runs smoothly, with some hiccups. Great maps, decent selection of guns. overall Awesome game.
  32. Jgraves12
    May 13, 2012
    10
    If you do not like this game, you must be insane! The graphics are great, the shooting physics of the game are realistic for the most part. It blows any other fps game available right now out of the water.
  33. Cubixreviews
    May 13, 2012
    9
    When I played BF Bad Company 2 I was impressed, and I brought it only for 25 dollars. When I brought Battlefield 3, still I was impressed, but a little disappointed. The modern atmosphere of Battlefield 3 really impressed me, and the graphics too. The gameplay didn't changed too much, but the new mechanics are fantastic. Some of the maps are well designed, but few of them are poorlyWhen I played BF Bad Company 2 I was impressed, and I brought it only for 25 dollars. When I brought Battlefield 3, still I was impressed, but a little disappointed. The modern atmosphere of Battlefield 3 really impressed me, and the graphics too. The gameplay didn't changed too much, but the new mechanics are fantastic. Some of the maps are well designed, but few of them are poorly designed. The single player of BF3 is a great ... disappointment. The story is uninteresting, and, none of the moments are terrific. Not a good single player, but a great multiplayer. Multiplayer is still legendary, and with a darker atmosphere. The multiplayer is about teamwork, and that's why the multiplayer is legendary. (9.6)… Expand
  34. vahn
    May 7, 2012
    9
    After playing Modern Warfare, I tried to give a chance to the other side, and bought this game with the knowledge that "it might suck too". I heard good things about it, but I prefer to try them myself, And Thank God, they were all true: this game is fun! Not flawless, sure, but it's a huge step forward in comparison with Modern warfare 3. I'll mostly talk about the multiplayer because IAfter playing Modern Warfare, I tried to give a chance to the other side, and bought this game with the knowledge that "it might suck too". I heard good things about it, but I prefer to try them myself, And Thank God, they were all true: this game is fun! Not flawless, sure, but it's a huge step forward in comparison with Modern warfare 3. I'll mostly talk about the multiplayer because I haven't finished the single player campaign, but with that I mainly ahve one complaint: the story is realistic, ok, but it's too fragmented and it's hard to follow, and it's also a bit repetitive. And I heard it's also short. Anyway, the multiplayer of this game is fantastic: there are various modes which are actualy well made, and the maps fit perfectly the various modes (infact, it's basically the same place, just divived or restricted depending on the type of game). Of course the "main" mode is actually conquest, which you use tanks, cars, choppers and even planes to fight the other faction; then there is rush, which is a capping/defense mode; Team Deathmatch, which basically one faction against the other, and Squad Deathmatch, which is 4 squads against each others. Unfortunely there is no free for all here, and it's a bit of disappointment because, I think, it's a team based game, but yet the classes are...the same. They only differ from weapons and accessories, but not even much of that because some classes can use the same weapons (like the shotgun): they have almost everything identical and none of them has a superior stat or whatever (they have the same health too). Maybe I'm wrong though so take me lightly! Coming back to the Multiplayer, as usual you gain experience and gain both ranks and class levels, as well specific levels for any kind of vehicle you use, encouraging to play more and more a single class and vehicle: the reward is extra perks for your vehicles, weapons and moe accessories for your weapons to attach. I honestly don't like grinding, but this game does one thing right: it really encourages you to try everything. Once you get few unlocks, you hardly change your weapons, because you'll want to discover what more you can use, and I honestly enjoyed unlocking most of them for my weapons...even though some don't really differ a lot, but actually they differ from other internal stats, like the recoil, the speed of shooting, some accesories, range of the bullets: this actually makes you try every gun you have in order to see what fits you most, and it'll make you unlock more attachments (and starts, that shows you how much you've used it). There are perks also for vehicles, as I said, although that can be only done in few modes only, and here I noticed ONE big problem with the vehicle perks: it's HARD! I played for more than a month, but I still didn't manage to unlock the first perk for most of my vehicles, and unfortunely the missiles are the first to unlock: until then, have fun shooting down your enemies with a minigun! Also, in conquest mode the vehicles will be a huge hassle, because they can (of course) be hurt only by rocket launchers, mines, and explosives in general, downgrading the roles of your soldiers, unless they use tanks as well. There's also a co-op mode in which you play 6 different mission with an online companion, and I'll probably suck saying that "they are pretty hard!". However, playing co-op is encouraged because you unlock special weapons that can't be unlocked in the normal multiplayer, and it's not even that much hard. It's time well spent, in other words. Sorry for the wall of texts, but this game is huge and I really gotta say that this game is very, very well made, with very good maps where you can see the cure in details (and the frostbite2 engine shows it), a good "grinding" system that it's not bad and it's at least enjoyable, and (at least to me) a good netcode on the ps3 (infact I barely lagged and I just Dc'd 3 times in total). Only big loss is maybe that you won't be able to play with more than 24 players, making conquest mode a bit....loose, but that actually benefit any other type of gameplay. I really enjoy playing this game so far, and If anyone had a doubt between this and Modern Warfare 3, I'll simply say that "what MW3 does, BF3 does it better".… Expand
  35. TheQuietGamer
    May 5, 2012
    8
    I'm going to start this review by saying that if you can't/don't play games online then don't get this because the single player content (the campaign) by itself doesn't make this worth purchasing. The campaign is short, sweet, and nothing we haven't seen before. It's not the worst campaign I've played in a FPS, but it's far from the best, don't get me wrong it has it's fun moments andI'm going to start this review by saying that if you can't/don't play games online then don't get this because the single player content (the campaign) by itself doesn't make this worth purchasing. The campaign is short, sweet, and nothing we haven't seen before. It's not the worst campaign I've played in a FPS, but it's far from the best, don't get me wrong it has it's fun moments and manages to be a passable experience, but it's really short and not all that great or interesting, the real reason you should buy this is for the online multiplayer which is fantastic and will keep you entertained for countless hours, it's truly some of the best multiplayer out there as of right now. The game also has some co-op missions but they're lamer than the campaign and honestly just feel tacked on. If your looking for awesome multiplayer look no further, while the campaign may only be passable at best and the co-op missions lame the multiplayer more than makes up for it.… Expand
  36. Mattaclysm
    May 4, 2012
    2
    After experiencing how broke MW3 was I decided to finally pick up Battlefield 3 since I heard only great things and videos of the game looked like the game was worth at least a shot. Being halfway through the campaign I found myself regretting what I had just done. I regretted buying this boring game. I am sorry but Battlefield 3 is by far one of the most boring first person shooters IAfter experiencing how broke MW3 was I decided to finally pick up Battlefield 3 since I heard only great things and videos of the game looked like the game was worth at least a shot. Being halfway through the campaign I found myself regretting what I had just done. I regretted buying this boring game. I am sorry but Battlefield 3 is by far one of the most boring first person shooters I have ever touched. The voice acting is not even sub par it's terrible. Nothing sounded real, there was too much cursing it sounded like whoever wrote everything was some foul mouthed teenager. The graphics are incredible but behind those beautiful graphics is one of the most generic shooters, I think ever. Theres a hell of a lot of bugs too. Did I mention that? I found myself getting blinded by street lights that would not go away unless I restarted my playstation 3, getting stuck on walls and going through walls are some of the many bugs I had. I eventually finished the campaign after hours of experiencing the magical repetitiveness so then I decided to give the multiplayer a try. It was incredibly fun at first, which is the reason why this game is getting a 2 from me. Team deathmatch is fun and has a few similarities to what call of duty has to offer but here is what I didn't like, it takes too long to unlock stuff - in these kind of games I like trying out new guns and it felt like it took forever to start unlocking guns that weren't worthless.. Playing maps with vehicles is incredibly boring even playing with friends I found myself being flat out bored driving around in tanks or helicopters. I don't care about people saying things about teamwork - when I play games I want to have fun. I would not recommend this game to anyone who is expecting a game with an epic campaign. The multiplayer is fun for a few weeks but eventually becomes repetitive with slow paced gameplay and slow unlocks. In closing don't be fooled at the videos people post on the internet of this game. It's more boring then it looks. I'm not sure where people got off calling this game more tactical then CoD but when I think of a tactical shooter I think of Rainbow Six not battlefield. Not to stir the MW3 vs BF3 pot any further, but I would take another rehashed Call of Duty over this turd.… Expand
  37. 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
  38. KrimzinZV
    May 2, 2012
    10
    Starting out, Audio, weapons sound very well done, and soundtrack is very good. Graphics are above the standard stuff we've been getting for the last few years, however some textures remind me of halo 3, animations are good. Dialogue is poor as they swear in campaign aswell as on multiplayer(in addition to other online people), otherwise good. Gameplay, in campaign you are assigned certainStarting out, Audio, weapons sound very well done, and soundtrack is very good. Graphics are above the standard stuff we've been getting for the last few years, however some textures remind me of halo 3, animations are good. Dialogue is poor as they swear in campaign aswell as on multiplayer(in addition to other online people), otherwise good. Gameplay, in campaign you are assigned certain tasks, jet gunner, sniper, tank driver. Always has lots of action to keep you going and entertained. The campaign makes little sense at first but you eventually begin to understand what's going on. The last level really makes up for a lot of the campaign. Co-op(online only), it's difficult to get past the 2nd mission/fire in the sky, due to the incredible difficulty of flying a helicopter. Otherwise okay, but best played with a friend and have a mic each. Now competitive multiplayer, although not as balanced with the pick up and play ease of Team Fortress2, (you will find quick-scoping nigh on impossible), it reminds me of star-wars battlefront a bit due to large maps and style of multiplayer. It is addictive and tricky at first to get started but getting the physical warfare pack for free of ps-store helps with a access to a semi-auto shotgun(dao-12) and a sniper that helps start you off.
    Multiplayer really made this game, recommend purchase(pre-owned/rental will require a pass for multiplayer access). 9/10    … Expand
  39. ChrisF2112
    Apr 29, 2012
    9
    I got Black Ops and enjoyed it quite a bit, but I quickly realized that it was about quick reactions and kills per minute. I got quite good at it, but I still felt that teamwork would be more fun. So when I went looking for my next fps game, I decided to try out Battlefield 3 because I had heard that it was more focused on team gameplay and because of vehicles. I am very happy with myI got Black Ops and enjoyed it quite a bit, but I quickly realized that it was about quick reactions and kills per minute. I got quite good at it, but I still felt that teamwork would be more fun. So when I went looking for my next fps game, I decided to try out Battlefield 3 because I had heard that it was more focused on team gameplay and because of vehicles. I am very happy with my purchase. Yes, the campaign is mediocre, but the multiplayer more than makes up for it. Having only played Black Ops before, I was astounded by the destruction and vehicles that are found on the battlefield. There is little that is more fun than shooting a rocket into a second story wall, causing it to crumble down on top of the foes hiding at the base. The maps are much larger than maps that are in Call of Duty, and although you can spawn on squadmates, often times it will take time to get back to the fight after being killed. I don't mind this, but I can imagine that many people who are used to the quick trigger reflexes of COD will dislike the waiting. Battlefield 3 plays slower, but is no less intense. Several of the maps are designed specifically for infantry play, and these foster some incredibly fun moments.

    Overall, I find Battlefield 3 to be a great game for it's multiplayer. Don't buy it for the singleplayer, but it's a good game nonetheless.    … Expand
  40. Broxigar
    Apr 27, 2012
    0
    More of the same, nothing but FPS garbage. This genre has single handedly destroyed gaming and turned the entire industry into one that favors "safe" shallow gameplay with good graphics instead of games that are actually enjoyable.
  41. 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
  42. yogi721
    Apr 20, 2012
    9
    Look out Call of Duty, there is a new game looking to take the first person shooter throne. The Battlefield series is back with a new frostbite 2.0 system that will make building collapses and surroundings more realistic than ever. This game is as close to a war simulator as we've seen. One of Battlefields most impressive features is the sound effects within the games of the guns as wellLook out Call of Duty, there is a new game looking to take the first person shooter throne. The Battlefield series is back with a new frostbite 2.0 system that will make building collapses and surroundings more realistic than ever. This game is as close to a war simulator as we've seen. One of Battlefields most impressive features is the sound effects within the games of the guns as well as incoming bullets and vehicles. The graphics are far superior to any shooter out there today and while the COD fans can **** and say its better, there mistaken. The online experience is by far Battlefields best feature with the intense game modes such as rush and conquest making returns. It is a real mans game while COD seems to be for the little kids. Battlefield had some trash talking going on with the Infinity Ward studio and Activision before the release of the two games and while Battlefield backed it up, Call of Duty stumbled. While there are some complaints in the game, such as the weak 4 hour campaign, and trouble connecting with friends sometimes on the EA dedicated servers. The games pros far exceed the cons and it is what i believe to be the BEST first person shooter out on the market. The Call of Duty fans can cry all they want but there overrated overplayed "everyones doing it" game got beat bad by Battlefield 3.… Expand
  43. Mann0802
    Apr 14, 2012
    8
    First off, the graphics are amazing, even on consoles. Sure a great PC is more powerful but you probably already knew that and this game still plays well on consoles. The realism blows most FPS games out of the water. The sounds in this game is one of its biggest strengths. If you have surround sound, then it will truly feel like you are a part of a real war. The campaign was ratherFirst off, the graphics are amazing, even on consoles. Sure a great PC is more powerful but you probably already knew that and this game still plays well on consoles. The realism blows most FPS games out of the water. The sounds in this game is one of its biggest strengths. If you have surround sound, then it will truly feel like you are a part of a real war. The campaign was rather quick but it was a fun time. The vehicle missions were very unique and those are the ones that stand out once you finish off all the missions. The only issue I have with the campaign is that it's told very similar to Black Ops' campaign in that most of the missions are flashbacks from a soldier being interrogated. The threat in the campaign hits pretty close to home in the present day. The multiplayer is a lot of fun too and it's very team-based, which brings a welcome change. This is certainly one of the best FPS games on the market.… Expand
  44. jomac
    Apr 10, 2012
    10
    Love this game. The graphics are incredible and the on line experience is addicting. I bought it in December and am so hooked on the on line experience that I haven't played the story completely. I am not thrilled with the first patch released as it has taken away some of the realistic looks of the vehicles. I am referring to the looks of the **** inside the helicopters, jets, etc.Love this game. The graphics are incredible and the on line experience is addicting. I bought it in December and am so hooked on the on line experience that I haven't played the story completely. I am not thrilled with the first patch released as it has taken away some of the realistic looks of the vehicles. I am referring to the looks of the **** inside the helicopters, jets, etc. Some of the realism has been replaced with blank looks and buttons. I suppose they were too accurate.… Expand
  45. projectahmed
    Apr 8, 2012
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is the BEST BATTLEFIELD GAME EVER.
    The Theme song is awesome, The Missions are great, Weapons are awesome than COD and Has the Graphics Engine Using. I Enjoyed the Single Player Mission But Some of Them Were Short    … Expand
  46. quotenneger
    Apr 6, 2012
    9
    Battlefield 3 may have a poor campaign and an abysmal co-op mode, but the multiplayer is truly the best gaming has to offer.
    The maps are varied and huge, the weapons are balanced, and the countless vehicles provide some extra combat not found in other FPS's/
    Anyone who likes shooters can blindly buy Battlefield 3, as long as you don't care about the terrible campaign.
  47. Dorby5826and360
    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
  48. 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
  49. JayG203
    Apr 1, 2012
    10
    Nothing much to say about this really. Everything is perfect. It's easily the greatest War Shooter ever. The shooting is perfect, the graphics are amazing, the audio is the best in gaming. There isn't much of any bugs anymore thanks to DiCE's patches (not that there we're much glitches to begin with). Tone of guns and equipment, big emphasis on team work. There's just nothing to say. It's perfect.
  50. 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
  51. east_stand
    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!!!
  52. grandusalenius
    Mar 25, 2012
    9
    This is a first person shooter game with an amazing online component. It has several game modes, like team death match, conquest (Flag Capture) and Rush (Detonate some specific targets). It has a lot of weapons and gadgets to unlock. The game graphics are excellent. On the negative side, chat quality is a little bit bad and the game occasionally lost its audio in the middle of theThis is a first person shooter game with an amazing online component. It has several game modes, like team death match, conquest (Flag Capture) and Rush (Detonate some specific targets). It has a lot of weapons and gadgets to unlock. The game graphics are excellent. On the negative side, chat quality is a little bit bad and the game occasionally lost its audio in the middle of the battle. The game maps are big, although not as huge as the PC version, but they are bigger than any other game of its type for PS3 (sometimes they feel a little bit empty). This game does not have dedicated servers like in the PC version. If you are going to buy a used copy of this game you will need to buy a online pass from the PlayStation store to be able to play the online component of it.… Expand
  53. Moviebuffreview
    Mar 18, 2012
    8
    While Battlefield 3's technical achievements and incredible multiplayer standout, the single player has a weak story and is often slow. The poor menu designs and lobby features don't help the game either. That being said, if you are looking for intense multiplayer action, Battlefield 3 is worth a purchase.
  54. Liquid_Blue7
    Mar 17, 2012
    8
    Plot.....meh. Gameplay...yay. Multiplayer...amazing! This game is great but not for everyone. Definitely the best shooter on the market, this game is what all other shooters try to get to.
  55. aldreezi
    Mar 17, 2012
    10
    Battle Field 3 Best Shooter Game Ever In This Generation Of Plat Former It's Born To Defeat and Beat Call Of Duty Series , I Like Every Game Begin With Name ( BattleField )
  56. TheKerbinator
    Mar 16, 2012
    10
    Just putting out there, my favorite game ever released on ps3. I love bf3 despite the poor campaign the online is amazing! and it can keep my entertained for hours, this beats any call of duty hands down. Bad company 2 was good but battlefield 3 has fixed the problems it had. I wont be buying a call of duty again lets just say.
  57. 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
  58. 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
  59. triggerfinger
    Mar 7, 2012
    10
    Forever i have wanted a shooter that could rival call of duty. Being a loyal fan of bf2 i went into bf3 expecting great things, and i got them!. The most realistic shooter to date, award winning sound, has won bf3 the rightful place as king of the shooters :)
  60. B_Rad
    Mar 6, 2012
    10
    This game is hands down the best first person shooter money can buy. If anyone Else's score is lower than a 10, then they are either MW3 children or so virgin to the realism that their brains can not comprehend the greatness.
  61. kill9015
    Mar 4, 2012
    8
    when this game came out i as so excited to play it and when i finally did get it i was overwhelmed by the story it was just the right length and the plot was just as i imaged. saying this the online had its ups and downs, i was hoping to fly a jet but i found that they weren't in every game mode this was a disappointment. however i still tried every game mode and every game mode had atwhen this game came out i as so excited to play it and when i finally did get it i was overwhelmed by the story it was just the right length and the plot was just as i imaged. saying this the online had its ups and downs, i was hoping to fly a jet but i found that they weren't in every game mode this was a disappointment. however i still tried every game mode and every game mode had at least one problem but the biggest one was spawing, you have to aim straight away when you re-spawn because half the time a guy will be behind you and the only thing you see is someone stabbing you to death. there are some good positives for example the graphics are amazing (as expected) and the leveling up system is very good. if i had to pick a console to game this game on i would pick pc because they have had the least problems and highest quality gaming.… Expand
  62. 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
  63. 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
  64. mhanna49
    Feb 15, 2012
    9
    Battlefield 3 is the ultimate tactical first person shooter, but it isn't free from numerous issues. There is no way to exit a game in between matches, there is no way to mute people, and the VOIP is really spotty (supposed to be fixed the latest patch). The single player campaign is also uninspired and feels like it was influenced by Black Ops's story. I give this game a 9 for 1 reason.Battlefield 3 is the ultimate tactical first person shooter, but it isn't free from numerous issues. There is no way to exit a game in between matches, there is no way to mute people, and the VOIP is really spotty (supposed to be fixed the latest patch). The single player campaign is also uninspired and feels like it was influenced by Black Ops's story. I give this game a 9 for 1 reason. Its amazing multiplayer. The maps are numerous and absolutely huge. Most of the maps have a layout that works well for all play styles with a couple of exceptions. Operation Metro on conquest isn't balanced. The team that spawns outside of the metro almost always wins. The team that spawns in the metro gets stuck at multiple choke points where the only option is to bumrush up stairs and escalators and hope that they can get a foothold. Anyway, there are a TON of weapons and a TON of attachments. The kit customization is ridiculously awesome. The vehicles in the control well, and the helicopter and the jets take some training to fly but the payoff is worth it. I'll conclude this review with my most important point. I'm a huge PS3 fanboy and I love consoles. But if you have a computer that can handle this game, GET IT FOR PC! The game runs pretty slow and the graphics don't look that great on PS3; the graphics look even worse if you play on 360 and don't do the install. BUY THE PC VERSION IF YOUR COMPUTER CAN HANDLE IT!… Expand
  65. 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
  66. xPyroMatt
    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.
  67. StarExplorer
    Feb 13, 2012
    9
    Battlefield 3 was my favorite first person shooter of 2011. The multiplayer is the best around, with huge maps, even in the PS3 version. The campaign is really good, better than any Call of Duty campaign. The skydiving scene was awesome. The co-op was also good, but not as good the campaign or multiplayer. Overall, I think it is a great game.
  68. i_L_Gunnerz
    Feb 10, 2012
    10
    the campaign is 'not so good' , but this isn't made to be played alone , it's a multiplayer paradise with great guns , great sound , great visuals and whole lot of stuff to blow . and all this plus accurate realism . there is nothing like a perfect head-shot or a perfect dog fight achieved . and even after all those 'good parts' , there is great one , and that's the amount of tactics youthe campaign is 'not so good' , but this isn't made to be played alone , it's a multiplayer paradise with great guns , great sound , great visuals and whole lot of stuff to blow . and all this plus accurate realism . there is nothing like a perfect head-shot or a perfect dog fight achieved . and even after all those 'good parts' , there is great one , and that's the amount of tactics you have to use , you need to think , plot , communicate and be accurate… Expand
  69. thetruthis138
    Feb 7, 2012
    9
    if you are new to first-person shooters you are going to want to start with modern warfare 3. i'm telling you, this game is not for noobs. in the modern warfare series you basically run around arcade-style blasting at people in all directions in a constant stream of mindless adrenaline, in battlefield you have to actually think and change up your load-outs for different situations and useif you are new to first-person shooters you are going to want to start with modern warfare 3. i'm telling you, this game is not for noobs. in the modern warfare series you basically run around arcade-style blasting at people in all directions in a constant stream of mindless adrenaline, in battlefield you have to actually think and change up your load-outs for different situations and use everything in your arsenal to take down not only enemy soldiers but tanks, planes, choppers and lots more. it is a different game, same thrill of multi-player competition only a little more immersive. great game. single player? that's not what you buy this game for but it will kill 5 hours or so.… Expand
  70. dz9
    Feb 6, 2012
    9
    You know what I like about Battlefield over COD?? I like the fact that DICE actually improved the formula, they gave Battlefield a much more superior engine to run over its predecessor, I like the fact that they added brand new game elements to the franchise, I like how they cater to every fan base of the genre. Call of Duty is a fun game and is addicting, but after WaW, they seemYou know what I like about Battlefield over COD?? I like the fact that DICE actually improved the formula, they gave Battlefield a much more superior engine to run over its predecessor, I like the fact that they added brand new game elements to the franchise, I like how they cater to every fan base of the genre. Call of Duty is a fun game and is addicting, but after WaW, they seem perfectly content on putting out the same exact game just with different tweaks, how much more can gamers take before they get fed up with it. If you love online shooters, this game is for you. It has vast maps, hundreds of variations of perks, vehicles, and killing tools. But in this title, it simplifies the formula in a good way and adds Team Deathmatch, which I found was a shocking absence in BF2 especially if you weren't up to a 20 minute match. This title is a beautiful blend of realism which mixes the likes of COD and Tom Clancy titles together. The online is simply.... perfect. However, the story... not so much. Lots of times with these new shooters... they make an amazing online experience but make a lackluster campaign, which has set the bar low. And although BF3's online is amazing and makes up for it, BF3 is just too comfortable just settling for that low bar....… Expand
  71. NoireroboT
    Feb 5, 2012
    8
    It is a good game.Better than MW3?It depends in what kind of games the reviewer likes(fast-paced or tactical gameplay).For me,it is better than MW3.it is more realistic than MW3 and it has proper gun sounds.
    The only reason it did not receive a 9.0 or 10 is because of the single player,which was bad.The last mission was great though but i don't want to make spoilers.The multiplayer is    It is a good game.Better than MW3?It depends in what kind of games the reviewer likes(fast-paced or tactical gameplay).For me,it is better than MW3.it is more realistic than MW3 and it has proper gun sounds.
    The only reason it did not receive a 9.0 or 10 is because of the single player,which was bad.The last mission was great though but i don't want to make spoilers.The multiplayer is good,with variety and the maps feel great.
    This game is better than MW3 and if you are in a dilemma,whether to buy this or MW3,then choose this because it is just better.    … Expand
  72. 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.
  73. Remigiusz
    Jan 31, 2012
    9
    BATTLEFIELD 3 doesn't jump leaps and and bounds but is still better than it predecessor(BATTLEFIELD:Bad Company 2) but it's still better I feel that the campaign is just there and really meant for multiplayer.

    The animation is really realistic and the movement is really good in first and third person(except for the hand calling for help,you will understand once you play).The graphics are    BATTLEFIELD 3 doesn't jump leaps and and bounds but is still better than it predecessor(BATTLEFIELD:Bad Company 2) but it's still better I feel that the campaign is just there and really meant for multiplayer.

    The animation is really realistic and the movement is really good in first and third person(except for the hand calling for help,you will understand once you play).The graphics are amazing and the sound is really good I mean you will hear everything fly pass your soldier from bullets to rockets.The new FROSTBITE 2 engine has a significant difference like falling debris from a wall and the lighting effects are awesome from shadows to sun shining in your eyes. The gameplay is still great with the FROSTBITE 2 engine,the accuracy is full and so is the range and lots of destruction and explosions. The multiplayer is endless and unlocking things is individual,every gun has to unlock it's own attachments and ranking up will take a while.I think also that this is why I keep coming back to get new unlocks and attachments.Melee kills are now worth taking dog tags the player can now choose which dog tags they want but the player has to unlock them but if you melee kill you can preview the unknown locked dog tag.If you struggle getting points that's because you have to do the objectives you get tonnes of points for completing and attacking objectives.The customizability is emmence I mean you can now customize your gun entirely compared to BATTLEFIELD:Bad Company 2 which is great. The single player is good not great.It's totally different than multiplayer the plot has been seen recently from the games competitor(Call of Duty:Black Ops) the story is interesting and idle and the places and missions are cool.

    I'm going to be honest I think not it's not as good as Bad Company 2 but better,it's weird to say this but it's true.    … Expand
  74. Scoobydruid
    Jan 31, 2012
    10
    Very entertaining game that's balanced. The starter weapons are good and there's no 'best weapon'. Comes down to personal choice. The Campaign is quick and helps new players adjust to the controls. The on-line play is very engaging and even players that have difficulty aiming fast (like me) can earn a lot of points without a very good kill:death ratio. I've finished as high as secondVery entertaining game that's balanced. The starter weapons are good and there's no 'best weapon'. Comes down to personal choice. The Campaign is quick and helps new players adjust to the controls. The on-line play is very engaging and even players that have difficulty aiming fast (like me) can earn a lot of points without a very good kill:death ratio. I've finished as high as second in points with only 1 or 2 kills because of assists, heals, revives and obtaining objectives. Overall the Multiplayer experience is more fulfilling than MW3. I get into a game quickly and I haven't noticed any bugs - it's very stable.… Expand
  75. firecroch-jl
    Jan 30, 2012
    10
    Every one of those cod fanboys can say how it has bad controls but they never played the game they say the graphics arent that great they are possibly blind. thsi is a far superior game to mw3 in every aspect graphics realism diversity and gun balance and this game actually has vehicles. buy this game its awsome.
  76. Kimomarudotcom
    Jan 29, 2012
    9
    Battlefield 3 is 2011's FPS king, no question. Battlefield's long-running tradition of relatively sophisticated First Person Shooters is taken to the next level with amazing graphics, incredible sound, and a compelling leveling system that'll keep players playing to get that next weapon and achievement. BF3 sets itself apart from Modern Warfare 3 (MW3) with its ambition (giant maps,Battlefield 3 is 2011's FPS king, no question. Battlefield's long-running tradition of relatively sophisticated First Person Shooters is taken to the next level with amazing graphics, incredible sound, and a compelling leveling system that'll keep players playing to get that next weapon and achievement. BF3 sets itself apart from Modern Warfare 3 (MW3) with its ambition (giant maps, land/sea/air vehicles, and new weapon enhancements) and focus. Games are won by accomplishing objectives and both winners and losers come away with at least some progress.

    The single player campaign is nothing ground breaking but is a nice appetizer for the online multiplayer main course. The modern FPS is, for better or worse, mostly about leveling and grinding for better weapons so this game is definitely not always "fair" for all players (at least not in the Counter-Strike or Team Fortress 2 sense), but it's definitely a more level playing field than MW3's. It towers over MW3 in every sense, even on the PS3 (which is the version I'm speaking of specifically). You might not have time to play every FPS this year, but this one should definitely be one of them. A remarkable achievement, don't miss it.    … Expand
  77. 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
  78. 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
  79. Alpha-Six
    Jan 22, 2012
    4
    A complete disappointment and disgrace to a series of good shooter games. Graphics failures, boring missions, and a cast of half-baked characters make Battlefield 3 a white cap in a ever-expanding sea of bad shooters.
  80. nils925
    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
  81. 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.
  82. sonnas_sonnas
    Jan 10, 2012
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This has to be the most disappointing game ever released. Riding on the classic that was Battlefield 2, DICE/ EA have rushed out a game (pre-xmas, as to beat Call of Duty's release) that is unfinished, full of bugs. For a game that sells itself' strengths on teamwork, they cannot even get VOIP to work on the PS3 version. Issues way too many to list, go on any forum and you will see for yourself. Forum after forum have been trying to get answers out of DICE, but guess what. Not a single reply. And quoting directly from DICE, on their views on how the game came out.. "We've nailed it.."… Expand
  83. JamesM
    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
  84. Visegrip117
    Jan 9, 2012
    0
    Wow what a let down.

    This game is completely broken on PS3. It is plaited by controller input lag, and severely broken mics.
    The input lag makes aiming a pain, and the broken VoIP system makes communication with your team nearly impossible .
    If given the chance to do again, I wouldn't buy this game. Nearly 3 months with no fix in sight. Pathetic support DICE
  85. bears
    Jan 9, 2012
    9
    After constantly relying on COD to deliver solid FPS's, Battlefield 3 is a brilliant breath of fresh air. It balances a challenging and gorgeous campaign with the best FPS multiplayer thus far. I can't emphasize how amazing it is to be able to implement strategy, teamwork (& the use of vehicles) in this 'thinking gamer's shooter". After the hype machine had slowed down, and I've had theAfter constantly relying on COD to deliver solid FPS's, Battlefield 3 is a brilliant breath of fresh air. It balances a challenging and gorgeous campaign with the best FPS multiplayer thus far. I can't emphasize how amazing it is to be able to implement strategy, teamwork (& the use of vehicles) in this 'thinking gamer's shooter". After the hype machine had slowed down, and I've had the chance to fully explore both titles, although they are different shooters, B3 has finally dethroned COD as the FPS champ in every way. Yes, it will take die hard MW fans some time to adjust to this stellar title's slower multiplayer pace, however if you have an open mind and a pinch of willingness, I cannot recommend & praise this game enough. It's the first title since GTA4 that has got me out of bed in the middle of the night to session. Yes, it's that good. The only thing missing to score it a 10 would have been a longer campaign with a better story and a slightly tweaked multiplayer presentation. DICE..you done good. So good that my copy of MW3 is gathering dust..… Expand
  86. EchoLimaKilo
    Jan 7, 2012
    8
    I bought this game because Amazon had a promotion going & truthfully I wasn't expecting much, what with all the nay-sayers hating on the game, but this one has turned out to be of the best shooters I've ever purchased! The maps are huge & the different modes of gameplay offer something drastically different & new from Modern Warfare. If you are having a hard time w/ team deathmatch, take aI bought this game because Amazon had a promotion going & truthfully I wasn't expecting much, what with all the nay-sayers hating on the game, but this one has turned out to be of the best shooters I've ever purchased! The maps are huge & the different modes of gameplay offer something drastically different & new from Modern Warfare. If you are having a hard time w/ team deathmatch, take a breakfrom that & fire up a round of conquest (those are the full-blown war maps where you can fly jets & helicopters or drive humvees troop transports or tanks all of which "level-up" as you score kills with them). Team Deathmatch strips the experience of the vehicles & tightens up th environment a bit in order to keep the action from going into a lull the maps still seem a bit larger than those found in Modern Warfare which is nice as that provides one more options for mounting an offense because it's almost impossible for a team to cover every flank. There is room for improvement however. Between matches you aren't allowed to customize your loadout, only view that round's statistics, awards & other entertaining but ultimately unimportant information. Also the spawn points in team deathwatch are still a bit punishing even w/ all the recent updates that have been released since the game has come to market. Learning the aircraft & their controls takes practice, be ready to get shot down a lot by the other "Aces" in the match. A bit of advice is to ride w/ someone who has more experience so you can rack up xp. In a round I leveled up my attack chopper 4 times because the pilot was experienced.

    If you're looking for something new & different from MW3 this is a breath of fresh air.

    Oh yeah, & the campaign's pretty good too...    … Expand
  87. nathan_drake
    Jan 7, 2012
    10
    this game is the best ever. the multiplayer is the best in any fps ever made and campain and co-op just make it better. way better than bfbc2 and a little better than mw3
  88. Coreyod386
    Jan 7, 2012
    0
    I Have a few words for this: OVERRATED PIECE OF CRAP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! God this is terrible I only played it for a few minutes of this and I was already bored. look just don't buy this game plz don't.
  89. TheDarkSoul
    Jan 5, 2012
    9
    Battlefield 3 is a seamless and realistic warfare experience. The graphics are so good they made me want to lick my TV, the guns are seriously fun to use and kill with, and the campaign is inventive and cinematic. My one quarrel is that there appears to be no matchmaking and that can really annoy when you are dumped into a game with level 40 saddos who pwn you. But this game still wipesBattlefield 3 is a seamless and realistic warfare experience. The graphics are so good they made me want to lick my TV, the guns are seriously fun to use and kill with, and the campaign is inventive and cinematic. My one quarrel is that there appears to be no matchmaking and that can really annoy when you are dumped into a game with level 40 saddos who pwn you. But this game still wipes the floor with Call of Duty and Medal of Honor.… Expand
  90. The_Miz407
    Jan 4, 2012
    10
    WOW what a different with MW3 it looks like DICE build a new engine and polished the gameplay (oh they really did it what you cant say about MW3)
    this is the best shooter since euh... the BF3 beta!
  91. rockmusic1423
    Jan 3, 2012
    9
    Battlefield 3 is a great game. It does have quite a few problems such as a really bad campaign which has a boring, clichéd story and is filled with bad AI and cheap deaths. REALLY cheap. Lots of the time I could be with a lot of other soldiers, yet as soon as I pop out of cover half of the enemies start attacking me. For a game that tries to be realistic, it isn't. EnemiesBattlefield 3 is a great game. It does have quite a few problems such as a really bad campaign which has a boring, clichéd story and is filled with bad AI and cheap deaths. REALLY cheap. Lots of the time I could be with a lot of other soldiers, yet as soon as I pop out of cover half of the enemies start attacking me. For a game that tries to be realistic, it isn't. Enemies seeing you as soon as you pop up, even if they're focused on another person, quicktime events and not that much destruction, the campaign is not worth the price of this great game. No, the reason to get this game is the fantastic, addictive multiplayer. This isn't like Call of Duty. You have to work as a team and support them. And there are a lot more ways to get points. Healing your team/squad, reviving your team/squad, resupplying your team/squad, arming and destroying the objective in Rush, neutralizing and capturing the flag in Conquest, assisting with the neutralizing or capturing of the flag, having a squad mate spawn on you, assisting in a kill, assisting in a suppression kill, and of course killing an enemy. I probably didn't even name every way to get XP in this game. There are a ton of weapons in this game, and choosing classes makes the game incredibly balanced. In assault you have the ability to revive other players and heal them and yourself with a medkit, whereas other classes don't. In engineer you have access to the launchers, so you can easily blow up buildings, vehicles etc. with ease. In support you can resupply other players and yourself with ammo and in recon you have access to the spawn beacon which lets you place another spawn point so you can spawn exactly where you want. There are always advantages and disadvantages to each class which makes the game a joy to play. I do have a few problems with the multiplayer. You don't get much of a chance to drive or pilot many of the vehicles in the campaign, and the manual is absolutely terrible not giving you any help on the vehicle controls, which can be frustrating when you are trying to pilot a plane for the first time. My other problem is that this game is two camper friendly. I was playing conquest on Gulf of Oman and when I tried to capture the construction site flag, I was killed by a sniper all the way up in the crane. I eventually got my sweet, sweet revenge by climbing the flag and killing that guy, and at the same time I took his camping spot just to annoy him. I really wish that grenades would have a greater impact, because I could easily destroy a camping spot with a grenade, and there needs to be more destruction. Other than that the multiplayer is fantastic.The sound is incredible and really immerses you even more. You'll here every bullet whizzing by you at lightning speed and it just amps up the tension in a multiplayer game. The graphics are also incredible and are incredibly detailed and realistic. This is one of the few games that looks as good as it does in single player as it does in multiplayer. Overall Battlefield 3 is a great game. There are some problems, the campaign, camping in multiplayer, the basically useless manual, and the fact that there is no help on how to use the vehicles. I still can't fly a jet. But the good certainly outweighs the bad and Battlefield 3 simply has some of the best multiplayer in a video game.… Expand
  92. ric88
    Jan 3, 2012
    4
    Big maps, incredibly awesome sound, nice teamwork, vehicle warfare. All ruined by a 30-FPS limit. No shooting game should EVER run at 30 FPS, specially the multiplayer. This ruined the experience for me.
  93. ZeksVonReptar
    Jan 1, 2012
    10
    Damn you, guys for making such an awesome game! I can't stop playing it and I never get tired of the ground-shaking explosions everywhere. I feel like I'm in a movie every time I play this, it's so amazing!
  94. Cabbage_Cry
    Jan 1, 2012
    9
    First of all, I have played more than 65 hours on the Multiplayer part of this game and it is excellent, minus some problems which can be easily fixed with a patch. I plan on playing another 65h and maybe some more, so as you can see, it has great lasting appeal.

    Awesome graphics, good campaign with realistic environments and feel, awesome animations, quick time events and overall story.    First of all, I have played more than 65 hours on the Multiplayer part of this game and it is excellent, minus some problems which can be easily fixed with a patch. I plan on playing another 65h and maybe some more, so as you can see, it has great lasting appeal.

    Awesome graphics, good campaign with realistic environments and feel, awesome animations, quick time events and overall story.

    In terms of sound, this game is top-notch, the weapons sound so realistic and its age mark can easily be seen.

    Great game, not perfect. 9/10    … Expand
  95. espinozaalex
    Dec 31, 2011
    10
    F*** You Guys This game Is awsome BF3 for Life
  96. Unknown33
    Dec 30, 2011
    10
    I thought that this game is going to be garbage, but when i played it, it was amazing. It focuses alot more realism and the graphics are amazing. BTW Screw all these people who hates this game.
  97. Sweeper13
    Dec 29, 2011
    8
    Good game. And I'm not even a good player of this game. As a player, you have to know what you are doing in the game space. For the cerebral player, it is very challenging. It is frustrating, but in order to be good, a player will have to take time to develop their game play. Campaign mode leaves a lot to be desired, but for the online multiplayer, you can't beat this game.
  98. pinhoone
    Dec 28, 2011
    10
    Stunning... Graphics simply gorgeous... sound amazing... the bad side... is the respawn in the Team Deathmach... and de green frame in the game some times appears and this annoying a little bit...
  99. Sopor81
    Dec 28, 2011
    8
    Never played a BF game before, I did play COD and half and half liked it. Started the single player and that disappointed me ... booooooring! Then came the multiplayer: although I totally suck at it, I still enjoy it. I can fix tanks, lay mines, revive people and so on. I can get in a tank, a plane, the possibilities are endless. I do not have to be scared about constantly being shot inNever played a BF game before, I did play COD and half and half liked it. Started the single player and that disappointed me ... booooooring! Then came the multiplayer: although I totally suck at it, I still enjoy it. I can fix tanks, lay mines, revive people and so on. I can get in a tank, a plane, the possibilities are endless. I do not have to be scared about constantly being shot in the back cause the team has your back. I like the structured way you can play this ... slowly advancing like in a real war. Rush mode is amazing! Two teams fighting to get through a bottleneck, while planes are flying over and dropping bombs, it sometimes feels like a real war, not like a playground were little kids run around (like COD). The graphics OMG, at least you can destroy things. It's not like Disneyland where everything stays nice and undamaged (again COD). There's only one war game for me (well plus the old Medal of Honors)… Expand
  100. NoCakeHere
    Dec 25, 2011
    10
    Everything about this game is better than MW3. The only people who rate this gem of a game poorly are morons who like MW's buggy spawn system and it's dumb killstreaks.
    Sure the campaign isn't what people expect, but the multiplayer blows MW's multiplayer out of the water.
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#23 Best PS3 Game of 2011
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#20 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2011

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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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