Battlefield 3

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7.5

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  1. Cariboulou
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Great Game, much harder then its predecessor. Great graphics and fluid game play. slight down falls with the mic problem that is being worked on and hard to jump over certain objects. those aside very deep game with alot of stuff to do. like i said great game with alot of play time
  2. Gerbacio
    Nov 11, 2011
    9
    A must buy! i was expecting less and was pleasantly surprised ....so surprised i bought it for both consoles ..its the most fun i have had in a while playing with friends
  3. batmanarkyam80
    Nov 11, 2011
    9
    Battlefield 3 is a game that makes you feel like your are in a war. The game play is fun because it includes teammwork and the maps are awesome. The vehicles are what make this game shine. Riding in tanks, jets, helicopters, or just cars around huge maps make you want to keep playing the game. Im so happy I bought this game instead of mw3.
  4. Sooch
    Nov 11, 2011
    9
    Great Game, Unique feel and addicting. Definitely my go-to FPS this year. MW3 though has a better campaign but for multiplayer online, MW3 slacked this year and the game that does it better in my eyes is BF3.
  5. jrzzl33
    Nov 11, 2011
    9
    Great shooter, true successor to BFBC2, and much better than MW3 (I've played them both). If you want a true challenge and no bull, pick up BF3 and play a real game.
  6. Nonsuckyd
    Nov 11, 2011
    9
    Amazingly realistic graphics, intense gameplay, and a incredibly fun team focused online multiplayer. What more could you ask for from a first person shooter.
  7. lucaspb
    Nov 20, 2011
    9
    This is an amazing game, it exceeds all my expectation. The game show how a battlefield really is. Its really good. I dont like the lack of mods and not having 64 players experience on ps3, thats why im giving a 9.
  8. BigBoi
    Nov 11, 2011
    9
    this game is a lot of fun... the audio sounds so incredible,. the visuals are astounding...
    single player is also very good, but not that great, though. co-op missions are also a lot of fun, and tons of replayability if you want to unlock all ribbons, medals and upgrades. i have been waiting for this game since it was announced, also MW3, and for a first time battlefield multi-player    this game is a lot of fun... the audio sounds so incredible,. the visuals are astounding...
    single player is also very good, but not that great, though. co-op missions are also a lot of fun, and tons of replayability if you want to unlock all ribbons, medals and upgrades. i have been waiting for this game since it was announced, also MW3, and for a first time battlefield multi-player player like me who loved the CoD series, i think, this game really kicks MW3's @ss...

    the only issue i have though is that my PS3 hangs often when i play this. hope they can patch it up soon... that's the only factor holding me back giving this badboy a perfect 10...

    now, i wait for DLCs :)    … Expand
  9. aza113
    Nov 11, 2011
    9
    it ain't perfect, but it is the best out there, ive got both MW3 and BF3, and can honestly say that DICE has put in a real effort to create a triple A game. people are hating the single player, lets not even talk about Multiplayer because there is no match out there, the single player isn't all that bad, there are at least two high points, 'Good Hunting' when the plane took off, andit ain't perfect, but it is the best out there, ive got both MW3 and BF3, and can honestly say that DICE has put in a real effort to create a triple A game. people are hating the single player, lets not even talk about Multiplayer because there is no match out there, the single player isn't all that bad, there are at least two high points, 'Good Hunting' when the plane took off, and 'Kafarov' when Dima and Co jumps out of the plane to that epic theme of BF1943, they were genuinely great moments, moments that are failed to experience in the MW3/MW2DLC… Expand
  10. kevlar4
    Nov 14, 2011
    9
    can battlefield 3 live ip to the hype? story the story here seems to be copied and pasted from the modern warfare story in fact the single player is boring and not fun. graphics are just incredible this is one of the best looking games ever. gameplay it is smooth the only problem is it runs on 30 frames per second on console while cod has been running on 60 since cod 4 but there is allotcan battlefield 3 live ip to the hype? story the story here seems to be copied and pasted from the modern warfare story in fact the single player is boring and not fun. graphics are just incredible this is one of the best looking games ever. gameplay it is smooth the only problem is it runs on 30 frames per second on console while cod has been running on 60 since cod 4 but there is allot more destrucion here. multiplayer sucks joke it is incredible the best multiplayer game ever made there i said it. enjoyment i enjoyed this game allot except in single player coop was a little fun multiplayer is amazing. lasting appeal its gunna stay in your consoles until skyrim comes out… Expand
  11. franchize82
    Nov 12, 2011
    9
    game is really good.the only complaint at this time(if there going to add a patch or not) is the broken party issues,spotty mics,slight glitch,and sometimes the sound fx in the multiplayer is choppy.other than that its a goods fps,better than mw3.u dont need perks or a one man army to get a kill,takes skill on the trigger.story is ok.
  12. HeavySandviches
    Nov 12, 2011
    9
    Best game I played so far this year, but campaign is disappointing. Get this game if you like tactical FPSs and destructible environments. But if you like mindless run and gun. Get COD
  13. dazbobaby
    Nov 13, 2011
    9
    It has some problems, and some that will never be fixed... but it's a great game non the less.
    The bullet damage is way too high, and the unlock system is a pain, but it's worth getting and playing.
  14. Felipevaras
    Nov 13, 2011
    9
    Un juego notablemente muy bien desarrollado con un servidor preocupado para una buena conección online y unos gráficos de miedo, simplemente este juego me sorprendido y ha mi opinión le de mil patas al modern warfare 3.
    Las canchas son gigantescas y mas aun en la guerra aérea ya sea el helicópteros o jets. Su variedad de    Un juego notablemente muy bien desarrollado con un servidor preocupado para una buena conección online y unos gráficos de miedo, simplemente este juego me sorprendido y ha mi opinión le de mil patas al modern warfare 3.
    Las canchas son gigantescas y mas aun en la guerra aérea ya sea el helicópteros o jets. Su variedad de vehículos, armas, y terrenos de juego te da la posibilidad para un juego táctico y estratégico y estar un buen rato jugando.
    este juego es para recomendarlo.    … Expand
  15. Tha_Lowkey_One
    Nov 14, 2011
    9
    I am not a big first person shooter fan at all. My favorite franchise and shooting game of all time is the socom series which is a third person tactical military shooter. To me the first person shooters were all about arcade style play where I prefer more realism. However based on the trailers of Battlefield 3 I felt this was a must try game so I rented it and Oh My God I was blown away. II am not a big first person shooter fan at all. My favorite franchise and shooting game of all time is the socom series which is a third person tactical military shooter. To me the first person shooters were all about arcade style play where I prefer more realism. However based on the trailers of Battlefield 3 I felt this was a must try game so I rented it and Oh My God I was blown away. I started wit the single player because I wanted to get a feel for the game before embarking into the multiplayer. The single player is absolutely amazing my only gripe about it is that it is a bit short. But the story is great, the graphics are mind blowing, the guns are realistic the sounds make you think you are actually on the battlefield. It is a truly a gaming experience that can't be missed.

    Once I beat the single player I jumped in to the multiplayer and I am still discovering that part of the game. So far I have stuck to team deathmatch and its a beauty. The maps are beautiful and fun to play I cant get over the sheer realism this game has. To me Call of Duty looks like a cartoon even on a 1080p tv. But Battlefield looks photo-realistic and true HD. Its amazing they can make a game look like this on a 6 year old console (ps3). The online also has a game mode called conquest where you can get in tanks, vehicles, jets and etc. as well as be a ground troop. I havent played that much as I said I am sticking to team deathmatch right now.

    There is also a co-op mode that you can play with a friend online. Overall this game rocks. Its worth 60 dollars and you wont be disappointed    … Expand
  16. yutronic
    Nov 14, 2011
    9
    it's a excellent game it's so real but it hasn't no online multiplayer. battlefield 3 it's the best shooter game i can't stop play this.
  17. powermandan
    Nov 14, 2011
    9
    Really impressed with this game, first ive played in the battlefield series. The single player story is good graphics do look amazing, although storyline is slightly lacking. Anyone care to explain how i ended up in a jet lol. Multiplayer is brilliant, online works fantastic, vary rarely get kicked from any games. Takes a while to get used to BF3 MP, after about 4 hours of play i wasReally impressed with this game, first ive played in the battlefield series. The single player story is good graphics do look amazing, although storyline is slightly lacking. Anyone care to explain how i ended up in a jet lol. Multiplayer is brilliant, online works fantastic, vary rarely get kicked from any games. Takes a while to get used to BF3 MP, after about 4 hours of play i was mincing people left right and centre. DO NOT JUDGE THIS GAME VIA THE BETA (Rush Metro). It is the worst of the maps i feel and particularly frustrating for people new the game.… Expand
  18. CitizenRye
    Nov 14, 2011
    9
    There is always things that can be improved...but Battlefield 3 delivers on so many fronts. The multi-player portion of the game is really a great experience. No other game out now offers up the wide open map format like Battlefield 3 does. The ability to take to the sky, land, sea and underground really makes this game a winner. The campaign portion is a bit directional and forced. I wishThere is always things that can be improved...but Battlefield 3 delivers on so many fronts. The multi-player portion of the game is really a great experience. No other game out now offers up the wide open map format like Battlefield 3 does. The ability to take to the sky, land, sea and underground really makes this game a winner. The campaign portion is a bit directional and forced. I wish the campaign was more like the multi-player where you were in the open world having options on what to do next. If they could develop a Fall Out style Battlefield, I think that would be the paradigm shift needed for FPS!… Expand
  19. 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
  20. TimeToKill
    Nov 28, 2011
    9
    Me encanta este juego, el modo campaña es corto pero muy entretenido, dan ganas de rejugarlo más de una vez, las misiones coops muy buenas aunq cortas con un nivel de dificultad muy ajustado. El modo multijugador online es una aunténtica maravilla, horas y horas de diversión con un sinfin de situaciones diferentes en cada partida. ElMe encanta este juego, el modo campaña es corto pero muy entretenido, dan ganas de rejugarlo más de una vez, las misiones coops muy buenas aunq cortas con un nivel de dificultad muy ajustado. El modo multijugador online es una aunténtica maravilla, horas y horas de diversión con un sinfin de situaciones diferentes en cada partida. El juego a falta de nuevos parches tiene algunos errores que no empañan el resultado final del juego. 1000% recomendado.… Expand
  21. footiehiro
    Nov 15, 2011
    9
    As a bad company 2 player, I had high hopes for battlefield 3. And for the most part it meets and even exceeds some of my expectations. Firstly just to get the elephant out of the room or in this 'review', the single player. Battlefield series has never been much of a single player title and battlefield 3 is no different. Due to very restrictive gameplay, very cliché storyAs a bad company 2 player, I had high hopes for battlefield 3. And for the most part it meets and even exceeds some of my expectations. Firstly just to get the elephant out of the room or in this 'review', the single player. Battlefield series has never been much of a single player title and battlefield 3 is no different. Due to very restrictive gameplay, very cliché story and worst of all, getting repetedly killed by an enemy from one corner of the room whilst you are dealing with the enemy in the other die. The only reason why you will want to play the single player mode is to unlock the maps in CO-OP missions. I am not going to talking much about the CO-OP missions since i have only played 2 matches. However the main reason why anyone is going to buy BF3 is for their multiplayer mode. Dice really have shown what they can do with the frost bite engine 2.0 here. From the amazing vehicle damage to the the complete destruction of building it really is a unique experience, compare to other FPS in the market. All of guns feel solid and powerful. Graphically the game looks amazing but I do feel DICE could have done better however what it lacks visually they more than make it up in sound. Its is mind-blowing. From assault rifles to snipers they all sounds amazing. I cannot even tell you the experience of hearing the building next to you being completely obliterated, coming out of the head set. YOU NEED TO HAVE A PROPER HEADSET FOR THIS GAME.

    One other thing DICE have successfully done is rewarding you for every action you do in the game. The game reward you for almost anything you do, so you can be the best player of the match without even killing any of the enemy player. In my opinion Battlefield 3 is the best shooter in the market. DICE have truly have made something special.    … Expand
  22. Singgihsatch
    Dec 20, 2011
    9
    im fall in love when first playing this game,,
    but i dont hope much in single player because the sotry a'int good..
    the good side on this game is in multiplayer game,, a big map and various vehicle serve in each battle.. we can use plane tank and tactical car in battle.. so its give the player like a real war in field,, we must play in team if we want won match.. a new job like support    im fall in love when first playing this game,,
    but i dont hope much in single player because the sotry a'int good..

    the good side on this game is in multiplayer game,,
    a big map and various vehicle serve in each battle..

    we can use plane tank and tactical car in battle..
    so its give the player like a real war in field,,

    we must play in team if we want won match..
    a new job like support and recon who has different skil each other..

    i think this a best multiplayer game i've played.    … Expand
  23. vesperiaLSU
    Nov 15, 2011
    9
    The single player campaign wasn't spectacular at any level, and the story was plain and not well told, yet I still found myself enjoying the gameplay for the most part. Co-op mode could be really addictive given the well designed missions and unlocked new weapons. The only thing that will make it even better is increasing the number of the missions. Multiplayer is unsurprisingly the bestThe single player campaign wasn't spectacular at any level, and the story was plain and not well told, yet I still found myself enjoying the gameplay for the most part. Co-op mode could be really addictive given the well designed missions and unlocked new weapons. The only thing that will make it even better is increasing the number of the missions. Multiplayer is unsurprisingly the best part of this game with tons of weapons and features for you to unlock, and each of the 9 maps released so far is distinctive and fun to play with, let alone all those cool vehicles which did nothing but making the multiplayer gameplay more amazing and unpredictable. However, it does frustrate me from time to time when the map is too huge that I spend a lot more time running than shooting. Overall, it's the best FPS game of the year and I can easily see myself playing it until the release of BF4 or BFBC3.… Expand
  24. Smiffyraf1
    Nov 19, 2011
    9
    I bought this and mw3 at the same time as I was a cod fanboy no less needless to say mw3 is the same juvenile aimed garbage as black ops was. Bf3 has it's faults, no doubt but is a far more complete game. There is so much variety you can play for hours trying different vehicles and weapons and not get bored. Weapons have realistic recoil which means you can't just spray and pray (a goodI bought this and mw3 at the same time as I was a cod fanboy no less needless to say mw3 is the same juvenile aimed garbage as black ops was. Bf3 has it's faults, no doubt but is a far more complete game. There is so much variety you can play for hours trying different vehicles and weapons and not get bored. Weapons have realistic recoil which means you can't just spray and pray (a good thing) so like the vehicles in game are difficult to master but immensely rewarding when you have. Cannot comment on the campaign as I haven't and don't intend to play it as fps games have always been about the online gameplay for me.… Expand
  25. Mrkend54l
    Nov 20, 2011
    9
    The best shooter i have ever played. The multiplayer is just amazing! The singleplayer may be a little bit short, but it's full of action and your really sucked into it.
  26. yojimbo_2000
    Nov 20, 2011
    9
    I was a little disappointed by the single player campaign and really did not enjoy the multi-point of view story. I prefer the BF Bad Company type story that allows you to learn more about the characters and has a story that is linear in nature. The multiplayer is where this game shines. Driving a tank, flying a helicopter and flying an A-10 into the ground oh my! I purchased bothI was a little disappointed by the single player campaign and really did not enjoy the multi-point of view story. I prefer the BF Bad Company type story that allows you to learn more about the characters and has a story that is linear in nature. The multiplayer is where this game shines. Driving a tank, flying a helicopter and flying an A-10 into the ground oh my! I purchased both BF3 and MW3 at release and always ended up back playing BF3 multiplayer in the end.… Expand
  27. Warnock
    Nov 20, 2011
    9
    Single Player sucks.. i would buy this game if it was just a multiplayer game.. rlly i dont see why they had to made a single player campaign when they can do it properly.
  28. NyreX
    Nov 20, 2011
    9
    I'm totally addicted to the gameplay of Battlefield 3, the weapons customization makes us play more. Sadly, the campaign putted the game a little down. Looking forward to see the expansion they are going to make.
  29. Good-Smurf
    Nov 21, 2011
    9
    Battlefield is an amazing game the frostbite 2 engine make every battlefield in game alive the wind blowing,
    bullets flying by,the sunshine is i think is the highlight of frostbite 2 no other game make it look good until BF3 comes in.
    It may only support 24 players for online match but multiplayer on console is no less intense than PC it realistic and very rewarding. The Best multiplayer    Battlefield is an amazing game the frostbite 2 engine make every battlefield in game alive the wind blowing,
    bullets flying by,the sunshine is i think is the highlight of frostbite 2 no other game make it look good until BF3 comes in.
    It may only support 24 players for online match but multiplayer on console is no less intense than PC
    it realistic and very rewarding.
    The Best multiplayer on console bar none.
    But single player campaign is very short and it didn't give you much freedom to play your own way.
    But FPS fans knew exactly what they doing.
    They buy this kind of game for the multiplayer and Battlefield 3 is the one you'll spend hours and hours on end in multiplayer makes single player campaign more like a freebie.
    A must buy!    … Expand
  30. mgastryker
    Feb 6, 2013
    9
    With its superb graphics and excellent Frostbite 2 technology, Battlefield 3 delivers an excellent gaming experience and is a must-buy for any first-person shooter enthusiast.
  31. o-k
    Nov 20, 2011
    9
    i like the game a lot. the new engine is a bit iffy, however with a few updates this will be a game worth keeping for years to come. my only complaints are with the engine. the gameplay is spot on. not to mention a sensitivity higher that MW's.
  32. RBW_82
    Nov 20, 2011
    9
    I love this game, the more I play it the more I learn. It's inventive, looks fantastic and the multiplayer offers everything I could ask for. The campaign was a slight disappointment, but it's all forgotten about when I'm flying a heli with team mates parachuting out, or defending an M-Com as the attacking squad rush in. There's a good sense of team work, and I can achieve a high scoreI love this game, the more I play it the more I learn. It's inventive, looks fantastic and the multiplayer offers everything I could ask for. The campaign was a slight disappointment, but it's all forgotten about when I'm flying a heli with team mates parachuting out, or defending an M-Com as the attacking squad rush in. There's a good sense of team work, and I can achieve a high score even if my KDR isn't that polished.… Expand
  33. Janbo55
    Nov 21, 2011
    9
    This game has really good graphics, we can't get around that. But let's look at the singleplayer first: In general, it's good, but it isn't anything we haven't seen before, it's a simple storyline that has been made before, and it's a bit too lineage for battlefield gamers, also for me who play alot of different type of games. The co-op is very good. Good mix of different type of mission,This game has really good graphics, we can't get around that. But let's look at the singleplayer first: In general, it's good, but it isn't anything we haven't seen before, it's a simple storyline that has been made before, and it's a bit too lineage for battlefield gamers, also for me who play alot of different type of games. The co-op is very good. Good mix of different type of mission, for example, stealth, escape, sniping, defence, and attack missions. Next is the thing that Dice were most succesful in.. the multiplayer. It has really delivered what gamers want, a good mix of classes, lots of vehicles, big maps, and last but not least, not seen since battlefield 2142, jets! In multiplayer they have nailed it, BIG TIME. One more of the things they have changed with the multiplayer is that they reward you for helping the team, for example, you can revive your teammates and you get as many points, as if you kill an enemy.
    All in all, I think it's a good game, but it could've been made better, especially singleplayer.    … Expand
  34. 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
  35. mercutio665
    Nov 21, 2011
    9
    This game would have received a 10 from me if the campaign mode hadn't fallen a little bit short. It's not terrible, but it's nothing that hasn't already been seen or told better before. The graphic and sound content is nothing short of breath-taking, however - the lighting/shading and destruction renders are sensational, and the Frostbite2 audio engine is by and far the most sophisticatedThis game would have received a 10 from me if the campaign mode hadn't fallen a little bit short. It's not terrible, but it's nothing that hasn't already been seen or told better before. The graphic and sound content is nothing short of breath-taking, however - the lighting/shading and destruction renders are sensational, and the Frostbite2 audio engine is by and far the most sophisticated we've heard to date. This game is worth the price of admission just to be able to experience those elements. But then over and above the campaign mode is an absolutely spectacular multiplayer. The levels are vast, the vehicles are mighty, and the use of teamwork and tactical play deserve thunderous applause. Battlefield 3 is a breath of fresh air in the FPS market, even if it didn't end up being all that it was marketed to be. It's still the finest FPS I've ever played in more ways than one.… Expand
  36. bigred2st
    Nov 21, 2011
    9
    a stunning and realistic war simulater as compared to its run and gun rival call of duty, graphically superior and better gameplay if you want a fps i suggest picking up this title
  37. AnXiety
    Nov 22, 2011
    9
    Amazing Game, Dice really nailed it this time, this game is a must buy, only if your interested in Multi player that is, but as for single player fans, i cannot recommend the same, the story feels lame, and the checkpoint system is really bad. But then again, Battlefield is famous for its on-line game play and not so much on SP after all, and lets face it, who buys Battlefield games forAmazing Game, Dice really nailed it this time, this game is a must buy, only if your interested in Multi player that is, but as for single player fans, i cannot recommend the same, the story feels lame, and the checkpoint system is really bad. But then again, Battlefield is famous for its on-line game play and not so much on SP after all, and lets face it, who buys Battlefield games for their campaign, not much, so this game is amazing, defined graphics, amazing sound. If your a BF fan, look no further, get your ass to game stop right now and repeat the following "Sir, i would like a Copy of BF3 please"!… Expand
  38. Trigger_Ace
    Dec 2, 2011
    9
    This game is hands down one of the greatest ONLINE, I haven't played the campaign, because I'd rather play online with friends relatives and co-workers. The first week bf3 came out i wasn't really into it but i had my doubts, I had an outdated television set, and well it wasn't really cutting it, a week later I bought a 1080p 1080i lcd and tried the game out and it was mind blowing, it'sThis game is hands down one of the greatest ONLINE, I haven't played the campaign, because I'd rather play online with friends relatives and co-workers. The first week bf3 came out i wasn't really into it but i had my doubts, I had an outdated television set, and well it wasn't really cutting it, a week later I bought a 1080p 1080i lcd and tried the game out and it was mind blowing, it's not as faced paced as call of duty, but it feels more realistic, and the resolution even though it maxes out at 720 i think, it really looks life like, and the gun sounds are amazing especially if you have good sound setup, it sounds like your at the shooting range,I've owned battlefield bad company 2 and I liked it, thats until Call of duty black ops came out, and well i stuck to black ops, becuase I had fun, but BF3 came out and haven't looked back!! well once in a while to compare, but i really do prefer Bf3, I also purchased MW3, and well the game is good, but it's nothing new to me. I love bf3 it's the game i look foward to, when turning on my ps3 and with the new map pack back to karkland coming out december 6, or around that date i'm excited. especially because i bought the limited ed. and it's going to be free, and as a ps3 owner i'm going to get it a week earlier than the other console, so thats pretty cool, BUT PLEASE IF YOU TRY BF3 MAKE SURE ITS A HD t.v. thats when you will realize the full potential. unless you have a pc.… Expand
  39. Abhi
    Dec 3, 2011
    9
    absheffield23
    Nov 9, 2011
    4 As a huge fan of BF:BC2, I have to say that I have been completely let down. This game has been frustratingly uneventful. All of the intense moments were just mediocre at best. Oh, and being shot by enemies that are nowhere to be found really kills the whole experience. Maybe there is one guy left in the room and you get killed, you get sent back to a checkpoint    absheffield23
    Nov 9, 2011
    4
    As a huge fan of BF:BC2, I have to say that I have been completely let down. This game has been frustratingly uneventful. All of the intense moments were just mediocre at best. Oh, and being shot by enemies that are nowhere to be found really kills the whole experience. Maybe there is one guy left in the room and you get killed, you get sent back to a checkpoint and find yourself extremely    … Expand
  40. robertmoore12
    Dec 12, 2011
    9
    bf3 is an excellent game especially after the release of back to karkand which brings an even better vibe to the game the single player was forgettable the first time around but when i played threw again on the hard difficulty i enjoyed it a lot more i gave it a 9 because no game is perfect
  41. KillerTomato
    Dec 17, 2011
    9
    I really hate to finally play a game when it has received the amount of hype Battlefield 3 has. Even if I thoroughly enjoy every aspect of the game, it's not hard to feel somewhat disappointed when the hype has reached a fever pitch. Fortunately, this is not the case for BF3. I will say that the single player campaign was not on the level I was hoping it would be. The visuals and polishI really hate to finally play a game when it has received the amount of hype Battlefield 3 has. Even if I thoroughly enjoy every aspect of the game, it's not hard to feel somewhat disappointed when the hype has reached a fever pitch. Fortunately, this is not the case for BF3. I will say that the single player campaign was not on the level I was hoping it would be. The visuals and polish were astounding but the story's length and coherency could have been better. But that's not really why I purchased the game is it? I am a relative newcomer to the BF series so I can't help but compare it to Modern Warfare at every level. The first thing I noticed was a glaring glitch of some sort. Every time I shoot an enemy in BF3, they seem to fall over and I am rewarded with points. That never happens in MW3. All kidding aside, BF3 blows away the competition in every respect. The gun play is tight and the bullets are deadly. The movement and animations give me a real sense of control and help to immerse me in the fight. Add vehicles and environmental destruction to the mix and DICE has far exceeded the latest in the COD franchise. I would have loved to see MW3 improve on the now 5 game old formula but at least the excellence of BF3 will force the issue next year. I'm sure many will disagree with my take on the winner of this battle, which is understandable, considering many people like to hide in corners and wait until someone runs past for an easy kill from behind. At least in DICE's offering you can achieve redemption by dropping a building on the sorry sap. I see Battlefield keeping my interest for many months, if not years to come. Bravo to DICE and to EA for recognizing the innovation crippling business model that they almost pioneered. This is a first hand account of what they avoided by letting the creatives do their thing.… Expand
  42. MountZionV
    Dec 16, 2011
    9
    The best modern FPS hands down. That being said, the FPS is a tired genre in my opinion. Otherwise it would have gotten a 10. Most of the maps are great (the subway one is garbage) with the addition of the back to karkand expansion (wake island, you dirty beast) the game is just getting better.
  43. addtheKILL
    Dec 22, 2011
    9
    amazing game ..campaign is not that great but multiplayer rocks and the maps are also amazing.I would give the multiplayer a 10 out of 10 and the campaign a 6 out of 10......much improvements from bfbc2...
  44. Ps3XboxCodBF
    Dec 23, 2011
    9
    battlefield 3 is a great game but not a perfect game. reason is that it still have some major flaw with the sound delay when reloading and sudden quiet during online gameplay.
  45. 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
  46. 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
  47. 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
  48. 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
  49. 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.
  50. 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
  51. 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
  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. 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.
  54. 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
  55. 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
  56. 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...
  57. 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.
  58. 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.
  59. 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
  60. Djkotsios
    Dec 27, 2012
    9
    I wasn't a fan of first person shooters until I tried Bad Company 2, which was a unique experience compared to the Call of Duty that I tried before and I disliked. So when this game came out I decided to get it. The first thing you notice is how beautiful this game looks even on a console! The lighting, the graphics, all make it realistic and alive. The campaign was not that good, itI wasn't a fan of first person shooters until I tried Bad Company 2, which was a unique experience compared to the Call of Duty that I tried before and I disliked. So when this game came out I decided to get it. The first thing you notice is how beautiful this game looks even on a console! The lighting, the graphics, all make it realistic and alive. The campaign was not that good, it seemed that you heard about it all before, other shooters have already done something similar to that story, and that was disappointing. The campaign of Bad Company 2 was good, but this one, not so much. Go to the multiplayer though, and it seems like a whole new game! The multiplayer experience is just amazing, the way the game modes are structured, the beautiful maps, the wide variety of weapons make Battlefield 3's multiplayer the best one I have ever played. You can choose between four classes while playing online, and unlock different weapons and specializations for it. You need to follow the role of your class, and don't do whatever you want as this is a team based game and playing as a team will offer you the ultimate experience. There is where the game is different than Call of Duty, where everyone is playing for himself, and thinks about himself only. In this game it makes you feel like you are in a real battlefield, and you contribute to the result of the game. The story might not be that good, but you should definitely get his game for its multiplayer. If you want to get a first person shooter, this is the choice you should follow.… Expand
  61. Jonathankira
    Jul 13, 2013
    9
    Leaving myself half way through the story due to the terrible cheesy acting put me in a better position in online multiplayer. EA and DICE has the best dedicated server i have ever used. The graphics are stunning. the community of players may occasionally rant at you for doing something wrong, their is no way in hell i would switch this co-operative friendly community for any other. ALeaving myself half way through the story due to the terrible cheesy acting put me in a better position in online multiplayer. EA and DICE has the best dedicated server i have ever used. The graphics are stunning. the community of players may occasionally rant at you for doing something wrong, their is no way in hell i would switch this co-operative friendly community for any other. A GREAT RANGE OF GUNS MAPS AND AWESOME PREMIUM. A MUST BUY FOR SINGLE PLAYER FPS PLAYERS… Expand
  62. skipdownstairs
    Nov 27, 2012
    9
    Bought this game a year ago and I will have to say it was tough to get used to in the beginning, but I was looking for something different than the Call Of Duty line of games and which I used to play religiously every day. People that are disappointed at this game are not giving it a fair shot with a quick and over with campaign which is about 7 hours. The multi-player is where its at,Bought this game a year ago and I will have to say it was tough to get used to in the beginning, but I was looking for something different than the Call Of Duty line of games and which I used to play religiously every day. People that are disappointed at this game are not giving it a fair shot with a quick and over with campaign which is about 7 hours. The multi-player is where its at, being able to select and/or build your own server is nice as well in the multi-player.
    Battle Field 3 has amazing graphics you will immense yourself in the game once you figure out the controls and settings so those of you COD fans that are looking for something more in a first person shooter this is it!! As for whoever gives it a shot please give it a few hours of multi-player crashing jets and blowing up tanks, jeeps and helicopters to get used to it I know a few of my fellow friends that can agree with me on this. Thanks for reading and hope to see you online!!    … Expand
  63. nicogonzo16
    Dec 7, 2012
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Today, we don… Expand
  64. PotaetoSak
    Feb 21, 2013
    9
    Big change came to the battlefield series with DICE's new installment Battlefield 3. I started with the singleplayer and that was a bad start. Uninspired campaign full of glitches and forgettable characters marks a difference between Bad Company and BF3. Bad Company 2 had awesome characters with awesome dialogues. But, once again, the multiplayer IS the game in many ways. DestructableBig change came to the battlefield series with DICE's new installment Battlefield 3. I started with the singleplayer and that was a bad start. Uninspired campaign full of glitches and forgettable characters marks a difference between Bad Company and BF3. Bad Company 2 had awesome characters with awesome dialogues. But, once again, the multiplayer IS the game in many ways. Destructable environments, good weapon balance and AWESOME graphics make the multiplayer one of the most enjoyable of this decade. Teamwork is still a core element, and without it you won't be able to win a match. Squad system is back from BC2, and it works the same, allowing 4-man-squad that can spawn in each other to keep a strong frontline. One last complaint When you buy the game, you buy 60% of it. Battlefield Premium gives the player a lot of new maps, new guns and new gamemodes. If you have premium, then you have the complete Battlefield 3 experience. Singleplayer is bad, but because of the multiplayer, that bad campaign is forgiven and i advice you, do not play it. Overall, Battlefield 3 have got some of what make it's predecessor succesful, and a lot of new stuff. Awesome game, dudes.… Expand
  65. houyi111
    Apr 30, 2013
    9
    Spent 1000 hours in this game. made a few friends because of this game. the multiplayers is just the best on the market, well-balanced and addictive.
  66. EpicWinGuy
    Apr 30, 2013
    9
    I love this game. Why? Because even though it's been almost 2 years since it's release and Call of Duty tried to destroy it's reputation, Battlefield 3's multiplayer remains one of the best damn structures i've seen and the best fun i have ever played; and the graphics still make some of today's videogames, well, outdated. The only flaw i could find was the slightly boring campaign (atI love this game. Why? Because even though it's been almost 2 years since it's release and Call of Duty tried to destroy it's reputation, Battlefield 3's multiplayer remains one of the best damn structures i've seen and the best fun i have ever played; and the graphics still make some of today's videogames, well, outdated. The only flaw i could find was the slightly boring campaign (at least some parts of it). Mandatory.… Expand
  67. WSSJESS
    Mar 20, 2013
    9
    I'm going to point out the pros & cons. I will admit that I am a huge fan of the Battlefield series & I consider it one of the best shooters on consoles. BF3 Improves on where others failed (BC series). The multiplayer is where it shines as always. Dice's frostbite engine makes the battlefield come to life, 32 player battles on destructible environments is amazing. I feel the maps affectI'm going to point out the pros & cons. I will admit that I am a huge fan of the Battlefield series & I consider it one of the best shooters on consoles. BF3 Improves on where others failed (BC series). The multiplayer is where it shines as always. Dice's frostbite engine makes the battlefield come to life, 32 player battles on destructible environments is amazing. I feel the maps affect your play style, for example maps like metro will put your CQC to the test, shotties & SMG's can rule the battlefield; the battle centers in the tunnel while a team can be pushed outside to the buildings outside of the train station, the other can be pushed furthe in. Other maps will require you to learn how to use a Heli, Jets, Tanks and transport. Bullet drop makes sniping rewarding when you have determine distance & timing. Unlike COD, shooting and getting those hit ratios or headshots at long distances requires actual practice. The one man army or Rambo's don't stand a chance here, trick shots neither, BF3 is a game for serious shooter fans IMO. This game requires actual teamwork for you to get an upperhand in matches, battles are some of the most intese I have experienced in any shooter up to date. Tons of unlockables, huge maps & a good selection of vehicles to choose from (when players are not spawn camping vehicles). Co-op & single player campaign: Co-op I would only recommend for unlocking certain weapons (or just pay for them on the PSN store & save time) & sp campaign is nowhere near as good as BC's.... not even worth mentioning.... it's that bad. Pros:
    -Maps are huge.
    -Tons of unlockables (dogtags, weapons, attatchments, vehicle abilities & camo).
    -Intense squad based battles.
    -Graphic look beautiful.
    -Vehicles (finally jets on consoles)
    -DLC support is great (introducing new vehicles & weapons).

    Cons: -VoIP Chat is buggy
    -Vehicle Dominance is a big thing... one great chopper pilot can destroy a whole team, this is rare but it happens & when it does it's bad news even when you are on the winning team. There's a term for these type of situation but it's not appropriate for me to use the phrase in my review lol... Base*****.
    -Hit detection can be buggy at times too.

    So that is why I give it a 9 out of 10. Suggestions I have would be to improve VoIP chat on the next installmen & give the next entry more Beta testing time in order to avoid bugs because when we purchased at launch we ended up with a few game breaking bugs.
    That's it for my BF3 review on PS3.    … Expand
  68. WelshNathan
    Apr 5, 2013
    9
    I try to avoid multiplayer games but this game just has me hooked...but, as my normal self, I played the campaign first and by god did I hate it, no matter how hard I try I just can't complete it because I just get way too bored, too much linearity and too many QTEs, I mean if you can fly a jet in the multiplayer why can't you in the single player!!...well the main purpose of the game isI try to avoid multiplayer games but this game just has me hooked...but, as my normal self, I played the campaign first and by god did I hate it, no matter how hard I try I just can't complete it because I just get way too bored, too much linearity and too many QTEs, I mean if you can fly a jet in the multiplayer why can't you in the single player!!...well the main purpose of the game is the multilayer and its just so addicting I just can't stop playing, the fact that he graphics are so realistic even on a console, the guns feel fantastic and I love the classes base system which makes randomners play as a team, something call of duty has seem to fail to implement. Also the co-op is really nothing special, just a bland co-op mode. the multiplayer is the thing that makes Battlefield stand on its own two feet… Expand
  69. MrThehammer171
    May 16, 2013
    9
    the next battlefield we see will kill cod and i like cod but see you and i still like cod but it doesnt compare to this unless its the first black ops
  70. unluckydice
    Aug 15, 2013
    9
    was never into online first person shooters until I played this, a truly engaging game with stunning sound and graphics, only downfall is the 24 player match's on consoles compare to 64 players on pc, to get the full experience from this game I recommend playing on PC
  71. Bigzoobs
    Jul 30, 2013
    9
    Battlefield is half phenomenal, half mediocre and forgettable. The first thing you will notice immediately is the graphical intensity. BF3 is a stunning game when you play in full HD. The way the game plays is a step away from most fps games as well. If you're near an explosion, not only will you receive the run-of-the-mill ringing noise, but your vision will blur, and you will actuallyBattlefield is half phenomenal, half mediocre and forgettable. The first thing you will notice immediately is the graphical intensity. BF3 is a stunning game when you play in full HD. The way the game plays is a step away from most fps games as well. If you're near an explosion, not only will you receive the run-of-the-mill ringing noise, but your vision will blur, and you will actually become disoriented, instead of just a white flash and a ring. This realism extends to every aspect of the game, from tanks' shells causing large explosions as well as a large kick-up of dirt, obscuring sight. Guns all sound nice and beefy, and will dynamically change depending on your location, being muffled if you are far away or behind a barrier (an excellent touch). Oh, and I forgot to mention, LENS FLARE EVERYWHERE!!
    Campaign mode, however, is dull, filled with a decent story idea, but characters don't intrigue the player, and there are so many russian stereotypes that you might have a slight accent by the end, if you decide to play all the way to the end. Mission design is also uncreative and boring, doing nothing to keep you hooked. You can save your time and skip it.It won't prepare you for the lunacy that is the multiplayer mode.
    Multiplayer is where BF3 really shines. Maps are massive, partially destructible, and the game modes rush and conquest utilize the size almost all the time (with the exception of a few conquest maps shrunk down due to the maps linear nature). Rush is where I found myself spending most of my time, with conquest in a close second. They're definitely the two most entertaining game modes. There are four classes in BF3, each with its own benefits. I played almost always as the assault class (all around/medic). The three others are: the engineer (vehicle repair/destroying, due to the ability to carry a massive rocket launcher), Support (all around, resupplying teammates, can also destroy vehicles with C4), and Recon (sniper, stealth, also can plant spawn beacons behind enemy lines so teammates can surround the enemy). The four classes work well when you have a full team that understands their roles, and executes them. This, unfortunately, is not always the case. The team that communicates better will win nine out of ten times in my experiences. Each class has its own chain of unlocks as you level up, as well as unlocking more upgrades for each weapon as you use it. You will also receive different camouflage patterns when your overall level increases. It is a smartly designed system that rewards you the more you play, but it will make trying new things less interesting after you have achieved a high level with a certain class/weapon.
    Although there is only a 24 player max, this number of players works well on the smaller maps (operation metro is a particular favorite of mine). The larger maps tend to be dominated by vehicles usually. The ability to spawn on squad members is a great feature that really enhances team play. Also, for performing certain tasks in battle, you will receive ribbons for your achievements, worth 200 xp each. After you have accumulated a certain number of a particular ribbon, you will receive a medal, worth a massive amount of xp. This, accompanied by the dog tag system, make for even more depth in the multiplayer. Your player wears 2 dog tags, standard at first, but they become more personalized as you progress. You can take opponents' tags with a stealth knife kill, and you can view your collection in the menu, however the interface for this is rather poor. Small gripes of the multiplayer include the lack of tutorials for flying jets and/or helicopters, both of which are extremely intimidating to beginners, as well as your soldier's inability to walk over two centimeter high concrete slabs that remain after tanks have destroyed the building.
    Battlefield 3 excels in multiplayer, but is lacking in a solid campaign mode, overall completely worth your money, as it is the premier shooter on consoles in my mind.    … Expand
  72. PavaoT
    Jul 17, 2013
    9
    First I would like to point out you buy this game for the multiplayer and not the campaign, which was in my opinion good but not the best. The multiplayer however is full of excitement and excellent teamwork. The only downside to it would have too be the increasing amount of immature 12 year olds screaming into their mics about being killed, but that can be fixed by simply muting them orFirst I would like to point out you buy this game for the multiplayer and not the campaign, which was in my opinion good but not the best. The multiplayer however is full of excitement and excellent teamwork. The only downside to it would have too be the increasing amount of immature 12 year olds screaming into their mics about being killed, but that can be fixed by simply muting them or changing squads. Overall an excellent game.… Expand
  73. jman76
    Dec 7, 2013
    9
    I love the Battlefield franchise as this game was great. You had a great story that kept you into it the whole time. And now the only reason I gave it a 9 was because of the ending. No spoilers but I think it was really rushed but the multiplayer and rest of the story makes up for it. The multiplayer is what really makes BF3, BF3. So you got yourself a good game if you got BF3.
  74. SkyrimGuy935
    Jul 29, 2014
    9
    I can't stand this game's singleplayer campaign. However, the multiplayer is amazing. It's as simple as that. But if you have the option to get this on PC, by all means, go for it. On PS3 the max player count is 24 compared to the 64 on PC, which is definitely better given the sheer size of the maps in this game. It is still a great game on PS3 though.
  75. Malamar
    Oct 23, 2014
    9
    A really fun game with a good character movement good graphics and good multiplayer. The multiplayer is really fun for you and your friends with a match being on average 20 minutes to 1 hour
  76. AvxrageJoe
    Jul 3, 2015
    9
    Battlefield 3 started out a bit buggy and laggy. But after a few patches, the game became close to excellent. Better than BFBC2, with improved multiplayer and a slightly better campaign. Though the campaign is still pretty mediocre and still nobody cares about the campaigns in Battlefield games.
    The multiplayer is amazing with a lot of maps and guns and stuff to use. I liked this game so    Battlefield 3 started out a bit buggy and laggy. But after a few patches, the game became close to excellent. Better than BFBC2, with improved multiplayer and a slightly better campaign. Though the campaign is still pretty mediocre and still nobody cares about the campaigns in Battlefield games.
    The multiplayer is amazing with a lot of maps and guns and stuff to use. I liked this game so much that I actually bought the BF Premium, which gave me instant access to all the DLC's. And that money was well spent. BF3 was a multiplayer game where you could spend time enormously. Battlefield 3 just had the right feels. It is my favorite Battlefield game ever made.

    (I played this shortly after it came out, I'm just now writing the review)    … Expand
  77. mikehettfield
    May 14, 2016
    9
    Awesome multiplayer, campaign and graphics, fun and stable, loved the realistic looking, it needs some learning rather than reflexes on call of dutys, it's still been played on daily basis by lots of players more than bf4
  78. PSGaming
    Oct 10, 2021
    9
    Battlefield 3 is a fantastic game.I played only the campaign,but the atmosphere is great.It feels like you are really in the battlefield.
  79. FidelGastro
    Nov 22, 2020
    9
    Excelent game. I´ve enjoyed breathtaking nonstop action campaing from start to end.
    Story could be hardly written better than it was. I liked characters, weapons and environment as well.
    I think this game deserve 9/10 without doubts.
  80. JoelArpal
    Dec 28, 2020
    9
    The best online multiplayer shooter i've ever played. I would love people still play this game because i had so much fun playing it.
  81. chernandez31
    Feb 23, 2022
    9
    The story is not great but it was solid enough, alongside a nice co-op mode and one of the best multiplayers ever? Just because of that last aspect I think it deserves a 9. Definitely the best BF for me.
  82. ArkonBlade
    Oct 31, 2011
    8
    BF3 had some massive hype on it mainly due to the new Frostbite engine being used. unfortunitly all thoose amazing screen shots and video's we saw of BF3 where not for the consoles but the PC version. thats not to say the game doesnt look damn good cause it sure does. graphics in the game look fantastic every thing is very detailed . the sounds in the game are also very well done and helpBF3 had some massive hype on it mainly due to the new Frostbite engine being used. unfortunitly all thoose amazing screen shots and video's we saw of BF3 where not for the consoles but the PC version. thats not to say the game doesnt look damn good cause it sure does. graphics in the game look fantastic every thing is very detailed . the sounds in the game are also very well done and help give the feeling of more realism. well lets get on with the story mode . the last 2 BF games had a decent story mode you and your team all had some personality and the story was so so i thought . just enough there to barely hold your intrest. BF3 has taken a major down turn in this area . the story mode pretty much just sucks . you pretty much just live through flash backs of the main character as he tells his story to two guys .the story mode almost feels like its trying to be more like COD MW ... dull , boring and void of fun . the bright spot is the online mode . if you liked BF1 and 2 online you will have no problem getting into BF3 . its a very team based . the maps are huge and look great and are alot of fun . people like to complain this is such a massive Camping game . well its focus is on realism , sorry to disappoint you but the military soldiers dont run out all over the place and shoot like a bunch of morons . if you want to run around like a chicken with your head cut off shooting every thing that moves go play COD. down sides of the online would be that when you first start the game you feel way under powered compared to higher level players . which feels like BS and probubly wouldnt be a major issue if you didnt level up so damn slow. over all though the online is alot of fun .… Expand
  83. 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
  84. 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.
  85. 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
  86. kempyaces
    Oct 31, 2011
    8
    NOT A 10 BUT CLOSE!!! A very fun game when you actually have mates who play or good players on your team so you can work together, so invite your friends.
    I loved BF2 Bad company and MW2, HATED Black OPS (Activision are going to ruin MW3 also so be warned) that is why I bought BF3. As good as BF with all its good points. But you cant give it a 10 cause of the unbelievably bad spawning,    NOT A 10 BUT CLOSE!!! A very fun game when you actually have mates who play or good players on your team so you can work together, so invite your friends.
    I loved BF2 Bad company and MW2, HATED Black OPS (Activision are going to ruin MW3 also so be warned) that is why I bought BF3. As good as BF with all its good points. But you cant give it a 10 cause of the unbelievably bad spawning, Laser sights and lights which blind your whole TV screen, Rubbish layout of classes where you cant see gun power, graphics are not the best, some maps are so big and have so many vehicles there is no-one to shoot, people standing and waiting for the jets and you never get them playing properly.
    BUT WELL WORTH BUYING..........IF YOU ARE WAITING FOR MW3, BLACK OPS FELT LIKE RUNNING THROUGH PORRIDGE, SO WILL THIS, SAME MAKERS AS World at WAR and that was TERRIBLE!!    … Expand
  87. DGDrocks7
    Feb 19, 2013
    8
    Why do reviewers have to be extremists? There are those giving it 0s and other bad scores. They are just trolls, thinking EA is Lucifer or something. And there are those who give in 10s, thinking this game is flawless, and that EA is a saint. Anyway, on to my review. The singleplayer game...LOL...what singleplayer game? That is irrelevant when it come to Battlefield. Multiplayer is theWhy do reviewers have to be extremists? There are those giving it 0s and other bad scores. They are just trolls, thinking EA is Lucifer or something. And there are those who give in 10s, thinking this game is flawless, and that EA is a saint. Anyway, on to my review. The singleplayer game...LOL...what singleplayer game? That is irrelevant when it come to Battlefield. Multiplayer is the reason to play this game. It's deep, fun and epic. Just don't take you run-and-gun tactics here. But here is my biggest complaint: the DLC. I bought this game for Christmas 2011, and last year they re-released the game with Premium. That's right, you get the game and Premium (all DLC) for $60 now. Everyone else must pay $50 for Premium. That's a total of $110 we spend. That's what I don't like about EA. But anyway, now is a perfect time to get it. The past is past. Oh, and if have a behemoth of a PC, you should get the PC version instead. Not that the console games are bad. I don't have a powerful PC, I have the PS3 version, yet both are good where they are.… Expand
  88. ZeroEightNine
    Dec 12, 2011
    8
    Battlefield 3 is Amazing "IF" you have friends to play it with. Without a squad you'll probably win 4/10 Games. So if you have friends that bought Battlefield 3 play with them it's Really fun
  89. Bitek
    Nov 2, 2011
    8
    I have played both BF and COD games from day one. First of all i like both franchises and i think they are both great in their own ways. Certainly BF3 is more mature game and it fees like real warfare but there is something about COD that is like a drug. I just want to play COD and this makes me happy, Anyways, my review is solely based on multi player. I do not really care about singleI have played both BF and COD games from day one. First of all i like both franchises and i think they are both great in their own ways. Certainly BF3 is more mature game and it fees like real warfare but there is something about COD that is like a drug. I just want to play COD and this makes me happy, Anyways, my review is solely based on multi player. I do not really care about single player campaign. I bought BF3 for multiplayer only and i would be happy not to see single player at all if it meant additional multiplayer maps in the game. BF3 is certainly the best BF version on consoles to date. Graphics are solid but animations feel like taken straight from Bad Company 2. Overall not as good as one would expect from watching all advertising material from EA but still the best on consoles to date. There is bunch of small changes, tweaks that I like in BF3. Addition of prone position into the game is a big bonus in my mind. Overall I find multi player game play better then in previous BF on consoles. I like urban setting of some maps. Smaller maps offer tight space and fierce fighting with 24 players. Truly tons of fun. However 24 players on some larger maps just feels not enough. Battlefield 3 is not great departure from previous BF games but it is non the less the best BF on the consoles to date. I hope EA and Dice will not make the same mistake that it did with BC2, namely releasing "new maps" which are the same maps already released with new game modes. This was a huge turn off for me. I am willing to pay $$ for truly new maps, with new settings and graphics. New map packs made me happy for months with COD and this is the reason why i got rid off BC2 but still have Black Ops. I also hope that EA will not charge $15 per map pack like Activision because this is seriously too much money for a game add on. I highly recommend for you to pick up BF3. My final score is 8 out of 10 because BF3 for PC is the superior version of the game and that version deserves 10 out of 10. PS3 version is 8 out 10 for me.… Expand
  90. 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
  91. gerbronicus
    Nov 24, 2011
    8
    Graphics: Better than Bad Company 2, but still not the most impressive out there. Textures come in and out occasionally, but I can't deny the beauty of the destructible environments. Gameplay: So much fun. Has turned me away from Call of Duty and into a Battlefield fan. The different classes rehire you to play and support your team in different ways, and none of them are overpowered.Graphics: Better than Bad Company 2, but still not the most impressive out there. Textures come in and out occasionally, but I can't deny the beauty of the destructible environments. Gameplay: So much fun. Has turned me away from Call of Duty and into a Battlefield fan. The different classes rehire you to play and support your team in different ways, and none of them are overpowered. However, the Support class is a bit underpowered. Multiplayer could keep me occupied for days. Singleplayer is painfully bad, but at least it's forgettable, so it's mostly out of my head now. I would have to say that this game is better than MW3… Expand
  92. hoodamanbaby
    Nov 7, 2011
    8
    Ok, so this is my first time with a Battlefield Game (even though I've played every CoD since the very first - and yes, I hate Black Ops) and I gotta say I'm surprised at some of the really really bad reviews. The campaign is fairly solid. I mean the story is nonesense (isn't it always with these games?) but that doesn't detract too much from a lot of the good things the games does. ForOk, so this is my first time with a Battlefield Game (even though I've played every CoD since the very first - and yes, I hate Black Ops) and I gotta say I'm surprised at some of the really really bad reviews. The campaign is fairly solid. I mean the story is nonesense (isn't it always with these games?) but that doesn't detract too much from a lot of the good things the games does. For a start it does look stunning. All the PC fanboys will moan that, against their high powered rigs, it doesn't compare but on console there few better looking games (think Crysis 2 calibre). It's all about the lighting; it gives the whole campaign atmosphere and tension and the sheer scale will leave you on occasion just looking round and taking it all in. The missions are varied so there's plenty to keep you guessing and it all seems a little more like you're involved in a military operation (rather than Modern Warfare's one man army scenario). But there are bugs. Some seriously, annoying bugs. First off, the enemy AI is fairly useless. They'll run around on predefined animation sequences and rarely seem to react to what's ACTUALLY happening. Second, they only seem to shoot at you, not your squad. In one level I tested this by hiding out of sight and watching my squad member (who was stood out in the open). Not only did he not get shot (even though bullets were raining down on the wall behind which I was hiding) he didn't fire at the enemy. At all. They also know where you are no matter how covertly you crawl behind cover. In a game that looks so stunning daft things like this stick out very quickly. Alot has also been made about the fact that MW3 runs at a solid 60fps and BF3 (sadly) doesn't. This is particularly obvious when you're watching vehicles - the animation on occasion almost seems stuttered. Personally I didn't enjoy the sniper moments - it felt too arcadey and non responsive. Add to that the fact that some enemies cannot be shot mid way through an animation (eg. climbing a wall, opening a door, exiting a car) and it can really get annoying. But, it is challenging, different and (bugs aside) enjoyable. Multiplayer is excellent. Far fewer bugs (clearly this is a multiplayer game and shouldn't be purchased for the campaign - rent for the single player, essential purchase for multiplayer) and again, the lighting is spectacular. Now, being a MW fan, I'm used to things being accessible and (dare I say it) easy to master. BF3 multiplayer, from the moment you pick it up, is a beast that demands time to master. This isn't a 'I've got 30 minutes while the missus is away, lets bosh on some free for all and rack up 100 kills' experience. This feels more like a 'battle' in comparison to MW's 'fight'. It's on a far grander scale and teases you with so many different opportunities (take a jet, take a chopper, take an APC, etc). I guess that's an achilles heel to a certain degree; as a novice you're thrown in with endless choices against (mostly - at least it was for me) guys that are pretty damn good! It's easy to get intimidated by the fact that the jets are tough to control and the fact that it can take a few minutes of wandering round a vast map before you see someone only to get shot immediately. That's the crux of why MW sells; it's a pick up and play fight to the death. BF is an art that needs to be learnt and, unfortunately, it doesn't teach (a tutorial, a 'me versus bots mode' or even a 'practice zone' for the vehicles - especially the jets - would be great). BF3 is what it is; tough, uncompromising and damn frustrating but the rewards for mastering it are unparalelled. It's just gonna take hours of frustration to get there. CAMPAIGN - 7/10 (good but buggy), MULTIPLAYER - 9/10 (great but tries too hard to be inaccessible). OVERALL - 8/10.… Expand
  93. Haakmed
    Oct 27, 2011
    8
    Plugged this game in and not taken it out for anything. Singleplayer is nothing to special and it is enjoyable. The multiplayer is where most of the fun is had like most FPS games of today. I've been having slight rubberbanding when in some buildings but I'm not to sure about if its me or the game. Other than that my only real complaint is that the DLC is either not released or morePlugged this game in and not taken it out for anything. Singleplayer is nothing to special and it is enjoyable. The multiplayer is where most of the fun is had like most FPS games of today. I've been having slight rubberbanding when in some buildings but I'm not to sure about if its me or the game. Other than that my only real complaint is that the DLC is either not released or more difficult to get than it should be on release day.… Expand
  94. pecteilis
    Oct 31, 2011
    8
    OK!This game is nice.really nice .Not only the story which as cool as a really movie.but also the AI .However there are few disappointment about the cooperation system.
    why can't i play with my brother by one PS3?and too much bugs in the story mode.Sometimes it save game after you are killed.than dead and dead again until you restart whole mission.Or you can not move after climb the stair.
  95. Heckom
    Nov 1, 2011
    8
    I dont get all the bad review of this game. Probably because it has glitches in MP, yes these glitches are a pain but they will be fixed.

    Ok to the point, the sp is short but does the job, action everywhere and the vehicule part is awesome. Control is the big problem, they feel weird, its really hard to get used to them. I played for like 12 hrs so far but in a situation where i need to    I dont get all the bad review of this game. Probably because it has glitches in MP, yes these glitches are a pain but they will be fixed.

    Ok to the point, the sp is short but does the job, action everywhere and the vehicule part is awesome. Control is the big problem, they feel weird, its really hard to get used to them. I played for like 12 hrs so far but in a situation where i need to react real quick (mp) the control is an obstacle.

    But overall the MP is a ton of fun, hundreds of unlock to keep the game fresh and Frostbite 2 in a master piece.

    Verdict: must buy, but if you are scared of glitches, wait a few weeks till they patch everything then hump in one of the best FPS ever    … Expand
  96. CrapExplosion
    Nov 8, 2011
    8
    The only thing holding this game back is the hardware it's being played on. The single player campaign is lack luster, but who goes out and buys this game for the single player campaign anyway!

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

    Overall great game, graphics are pretty good considering the scope of everything. I think it's pretty amazing they can create a world for a FPS to play in that is so large, and yet the graphics are as good as they are on the current crop of ageing consoles. There are some minor faults in the game, it's not perfect at all, but it brings a level of game play that wasn't seen previously on the market. the Call of Duty franchise is awesome, but it's becoming long in the tooth and nothing shows it more then playing the new MW3 and BF3 back to back. WM3 plays just like the previous versions, it looks the same, game play is basically the same, nothing really changes, which isn't a bad thing, it just isn't good enough. While BF3 isn't perfect it makes a giant leap in graphics and game play, not to mention the scope of everything in the game. The game is HUGE compared to the other FPS out there, and that's what sets this a part from the other guys. WM3 plays like an action game, while BF3 plays like a much more serious grown up version of WM3 that rewards team work, and yet still allows you to be Rambo at the same time.    … Expand
  97. S09_88
    Jul 31, 2013
    8
    Battlefield 3 is one of the most realistic games ever made. A must buy for any FPS fan. Bad company 2 was a really great game, but this is just even better. A must buy.
  98. chubby603
    Nov 8, 2011
    8
    +++/-Due to the realistic nature of Battlefield 3 there is a lack of the adrenaline pumping action found in other franchises such as, the Modern Warfare series but overall the narrative was good. Compared to Modern Warfare, Battlefield 3's multiplayer is somewhat slower but can build some tense moments when your team is struggling for an objective to receive more tickets. The classic+++/-Due to the realistic nature of Battlefield 3 there is a lack of the adrenaline pumping action found in other franchises such as, the Modern Warfare series but overall the narrative was good. Compared to Modern Warfare, Battlefield 3's multiplayer is somewhat slower but can build some tense moments when your team is struggling for an objective to receive more tickets. The classic Battlefield classes are back, which creates more of a team emphasized multiplayer experience and it is not irregular to have a teammate heal you, offer you ammo, or repair your vehicle as there is a point incentive to do so. Vehicles make getting around the large maps easier and enhance the overall experience as jets scream by overhead and tanks roar past you as you try to capture an objective. Although the vehicles provide a unique experience, they also seem to deter the attention of some players as to what the real objectives are. There are two ways in which Dice tries to reduce camping one is a kill cam, and the other, a red triangle that appears above any enemy player who fires their weapon or is spotted by another teammate. Regardless though, due to the large maps, it is inevitable and is an effective skill to be honed. Perks are generally not too overpowering. Overall the multiplayer pace is slower than Modern Warfare's and is less arcade-esc but I am learning this isn't necessarily a bad thing. Due to the slow nature it gives me time to appreciate the details, the pluses and minuses of every weapon. For example when I was sniping from a good distance, I used a faster semi-auto rifle and the accuracy was worse and the bullet drop was greater than when I used the bolt action rifle(keep in mind this is not the case with all the rifles). This usually does not occur in faster paced multiplayer games. Battlefield 3 also endorses more team based play. Giving you points to help your fellow teammates and allowing you to spawn on squad members. This game is great and I do suggest it if you are sick of the same old same old first person shooter.… Expand
  99. manuslayer
    Nov 8, 2011
    8
    So wanted this to be a 10/10 game, but not quite there. The graphics, sound, and gameplay are astounding. The story in the campaign, though, leaves alot to be desired. Very dull and bland. But, nobody is playing this for the campaign anyways. The multiplayer is the major draw and it is phenomenal. Everything feels smooth, intuitive and easy, from bringing up your barrel to aim downSo wanted this to be a 10/10 game, but not quite there. The graphics, sound, and gameplay are astounding. The story in the campaign, though, leaves alot to be desired. Very dull and bland. But, nobody is playing this for the campaign anyways. The multiplayer is the major draw and it is phenomenal. Everything feels smooth, intuitive and easy, from bringing up your barrel to aim down the sites to running and jumping through windows (there is some small glitchiness with getting stuck on little things, but it's really not a big a deal). The maps are varied and stunning. The weapons all seem balanced once you level up a couple of times. And best of all, there is little lag and inaccuracy in the hit markers (which is what killed COD for me, Black Ops is literally one of the worst FPS I've ever played). There are a couple of qualms with the MP, though. The inability to cook grenades is annoying, although I can understand the reasoning behind it. The loadouts lack a bit in the customization department. And the menus are a bit counter intuitive (really, I can't just easily jump out of a game at the load screen?). These slight problems, and the lackluster campaign mode, knock it down a bit, but it's still the best FPS I've played in years, and quite possibly the best game I've played in a couple of years as well.… Expand
  100. ShottyMcLagcamp
    Nov 9, 2011
    8
    Lets begin by saying BFBC2 was the 1st BF game I played. I've always played COD. With that said the single player is short and imho just annoying. But that's not why we bought the game did we? The multiplayer portion is addictively fun. The maps are huge and memorable. The weapon selection is great. But not everything is perfect. But the complaints are minimal such as some op weapons,Lets begin by saying BFBC2 was the 1st BF game I played. I've always played COD. With that said the single player is short and imho just annoying. But that's not why we bought the game did we? The multiplayer portion is addictively fun. The maps are huge and memorable. The weapon selection is great. But not everything is perfect. But the complaints are minimal such as some op weapons, knifing, and opponents just doing cheap things. But that's in all games. Also this game opened the flood gates with the different camos proving you don't have to be the same to play, which hopefully leads to full customization in future installments. Good game.… Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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

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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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