Battlefield 3

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  1. Shimmy
    Nov 9, 2011
    8
    This will talk about Multiplayer only. I've only played the multiplayer portion of all the BF series.

    Game unlocks will be discussed but since you can view everything from the beginning, I didn't tick the may contain spoilers box. The game is very gripping. Even thou the console version looks dated compared to the pc version which supports 60 player battles. DICE did a wonderful job    This will talk about Multiplayer only. I've only played the multiplayer portion of all the BF series.

    Game unlocks will be discussed but since you can view everything from the beginning, I didn't tick the may contain spoilers box. The game is very gripping. Even thou the console version looks dated compared to the pc version which supports 60 player battles. DICE did a wonderful job scaling the action down to fit any number from 24 down to squad 4 vs 4 battles. The action is intense and well balanced. The CQ of BF1/BF2 hoarding is gone with the addition of a flak suit that helps you survive explosive damage. The addition of laser and flashlights to your guns adds a lovely balance between distraction and if you use it you can give your position away. The way all the classes were reworked to give you a broader usage for each class is fantastic. Support can take out tanks using C4 explosives. The engineer can equip mines and rocket launchers at the same time. The Recon can go nuts with mobile spawn points and motion trackers. The assault is also the medic. Overall the game emphasis team work at the same time you can go lone ranger if you wish. The mix of multiplayer maps is very nice, from inner city battles to hill sides to deserts. It offers a good mix of environments to dish out some damage. The lovely Frost Bite Engine 2.0 with destruction in the environments is always nice. Destroying a building and killing all the campers inside will always put a big grin on your face.

    The use of weapons is very satisfying. you can feel the heft of every gun and the way the modifications add to the weapon. From grips to sights, lasers to flash lights. It expands greatly on what you want to do with a weapon and how you approach the level. The way the knifing animation works is a nice touch lifted straight from Halo Reach's assassination idea. It freaks you out when you see someone else face then you get the killed via knife icons. The embarrassment is huge, it makes seeking out revenge even sweeter. As always bullet drop makes landing a headshot from over 250 meters a feat of skill. It rewards skillful play and since the other team and spot you. You have to be very tactical on when to strike.

    Player animation is so nice. The way you can vault over things adds so much to the flow of the game. The way you drop to prone position is also very cool. Overall the game is pretty enjoyable online. The action is intense. The weapons are fantastic. The levels are varied and nice. The console version has less players but the action is still excellent. The only downside is that if you have a weak team, the other team tends to camp at the spawn point for the team destroying you to bits. that is only in conquest mode. Go buy the game and enjoy fantastic, scary action.    … Expand
  2. chicharrones
    Nov 9, 2011
    8
    Aside from the mic issues/server disconnects, this game is pretty good overall. I was a little disappointed with the graphics, but the online game-play more than makes up for it. As soon as they patch the bugs I'll give it a 9/10.
  3. fernandolins
    Nov 10, 2011
    8
    Even though the single player campaign is quite uneventful, it is fairly entertaining even if doesn't deserve a replay. It is harder than you'd expect, mostly because the game sets a trail for you to follow (specific points and actions) and doesn't respect the own path it has set, making enemies appear behind you or in places completely out of the action range you'd expect. TheEven though the single player campaign is quite uneventful, it is fairly entertaining even if doesn't deserve a replay. It is harder than you'd expect, mostly because the game sets a trail for you to follow (specific points and actions) and doesn't respect the own path it has set, making enemies appear behind you or in places completely out of the action range you'd expect. The instructions are not very clear and you'll find yourself repeating some actions a few times until you get what you are actually supposed to do. The plot is hard to follow as names and locations are constantly thrown at you so you'll lose interest in the cut-scenes early in the game.

    But the Battlefield series has always been focused on good multiplayer experiences, and that's what it delivers. While most of its gameplay mechanics have been copied exactly as they were from Battlefield Bad Company 2 (which is an excellent game by the way), the action feels a little more arcade-like due to the new maps designs. A lot of rooms, corridors and large buildings make the game feel a little but more Call-of-Duty-er. It makes the close range action more frequent than in the other games in the series. But that is not to say that the maps are small. They are huge and well-designed, but the actions tend to be focused inside certain buildings and small structures - especially in the Rush mode. A good thing is that there's not much liberty for snipers, because it is very hard to aim from outside into those buildings or camp by the doors or windows without getting caught.

    The amount of weapons, gadgets and accessories in this game would make any first-person-shooter gamer cry of happiness. You can set your soldier to pretty much whatever you'd like by combining different weapons and abilities. The points system is better designed this time around, earning you experience for all kinds of support actions, not only kills. Playing as a team and helping your squad will earn you big points, so you don't need to be the top killer to do well and get upgrades.

    Finally, the vehicles are much more customizable and you'll earn upgrades for them too - not just the upgrades you'd get on your class by using them like more amor or better accuracy, but accessories like better radars, new missiles and such.

    If you're looking for a deep multiplayer experience with lots of upgrades, variation in gameplay, gorgeous graphics and intensive team-play that gets you rewarded for all actions, look no further, Battlefield 3 is for you.    … Expand
  4. lenoxseer
    Nov 10, 2011
    8
    Well I gotta say that while this game isnt absolutely amazing it does just enough to warrant checking it out. I am a CoD fan, well I guess now its I used to be a CoD fan. CoDMW2 is amazing and has a good amount of map packs. CoDMW3 is bull crap. I hate to say it but looks like CoD has lost the throne and BF3 has taken over....for now.
  5. Chap1977
    Nov 10, 2011
    8
    After many years I finally tried Battlefield again, but this one is fabulous. There are some problems, like needing to jump over something which is only 1cm high, lag (I've not played to long to experienced it myself yet). But nothing the less I'm glad I've brought back MW3 yesterday and bought BF3
  6. Maul84
    Nov 10, 2011
    8
    Game is great, campaign could be better and there are some issues with glitches and graphics but the multiplayer is crazy fun with all the vehicles. Still has some stuff to workout but has a good foundation and could be amazing with some tweaks.
  7. karlillos696969
    Nov 14, 2011
    8
    amazing game with new poweful engine (god bless this news graphics) , good gameplay , very good history (in my opinion , make me feel a true soldier xD) . Online very good , with big maps ... nothing more to say XD
  8. CAL112685
    Nov 10, 2011
    8
    I have been a Call of Duty fan since the inception of the Playstation 3 and Call of Duty 3. I bought BFBC2 and hated it because I was so used to the fast paced, action packed, tighly quartered CoD gameplay. Thinking BF3 would be a nice change of pace, I bought it. It has not disappointed. I find that this game is more realistic and more innovative than CoD. The levels are massive eachI have been a Call of Duty fan since the inception of the Playstation 3 and Call of Duty 3. I bought BFBC2 and hated it because I was so used to the fast paced, action packed, tighly quartered CoD gameplay. Thinking BF3 would be a nice change of pace, I bought it. It has not disappointed. I find that this game is more realistic and more innovative than CoD. The levels are massive each with a variety of attack options. If you want to engage in an aerial assault, you can just jump in a jet or a helicopter, no killstreak necessary. If you want an armored ground assault, you can jump in a tank (drive or ride, either way). If you are hundreds of meters away from your objective, you can jump in a humvee/jeep and drive until you are comfortably close. The recoil on the guns is crazy, but at least there is recoil and it's not just hold the "shoot" button. The weapons have a variety of different attachments and the customization is refreshing. If you don't fire in controlled bursts, you will likely miss your target. The different classes were hard to get used to at first, but once you adjust, the experience becomes enjoyable. Sniping takes on a whole new meaning, requiring you to adjust your aim to account for distance so that your bullet takes the proper trajectory to get the kill.

    If someone is camping in a building, you can literally destroy the building to flush them out or they will die trying to hide inside of it. There are things that need fixing, however. The "squad" feature often separates parties and the voice chat is less than desirable. I used to love Call of Duty and Modern Warfare. I had great times with those games. I even bought MW3 hoping that all the critics would be silenced. Instead, I have become one of the critics, and one of those who appreciates Battlefield more for the better experience it provides. Battlefield 3 is worth it if you enjoy a realistic (and at times frustrating) experience.    … Expand
  9. FFDannyB
    Nov 10, 2011
    8
    I was expecting more from this game but saying that, it isn't all bad. The announcements and adverts all showcase the PC version which obviously make full use of the new engine..sadly something the PS3 and Xbox are unable to do so well. I have found it to be slightly lagging in terms of frame-rate and often has screen tearing during the campaign. There is a lack of split screen for theI was expecting more from this game but saying that, it isn't all bad. The announcements and adverts all showcase the PC version which obviously make full use of the new engine..sadly something the PS3 and Xbox are unable to do so well. I have found it to be slightly lagging in terms of frame-rate and often has screen tearing during the campaign. There is a lack of split screen for the co-op mode meaning I have to play with random people and I am unable to complete missions on hard as they aren't good enough or just exit out. Multiplayer is where the game really excels, however the previously mentioned frame rate issues and graphics stop it from being truly brilliant (something I am told is better on the PC version). Give it a go if you like your first person shooters to be heavily team based with (slightly) destructible environments and large scale maps with vehicles.… Expand
  10. ILLIVAMMIM
    Nov 10, 2011
    8
    The multiplayer is, as always, where it's at, with many years worth of military-sandbox fun for fans of the series. A true love-letter to fans of the series and militâ
  11. Shinta67
    Nov 11, 2011
    8
    Excellent titre, domage que la bad company ne soit plus du voyage, graphiquement plus solide que modern warfare 3, l'histoire est vraiment pas mal mais la mise en scène manque de peps, on se fait assez chier sur certain passage, le multi lui est excellent mais un peu en retrait techniquement,
  12. LoneWolf780
    Nov 11, 2011
    8
    Graphics and sound are top notch, destruction isn't as good as I was expecting. Lots of great weapons and unlocks, this game will keep you busy for awhile online. My biggest complaints are the input lag and mic and squad problems, there is no excuse for this being in the final version of the game since the same things happened with bc2 upon release. Even with those issues this is best fpsGraphics and sound are top notch, destruction isn't as good as I was expecting. Lots of great weapons and unlocks, this game will keep you busy for awhile online. My biggest complaints are the input lag and mic and squad problems, there is no excuse for this being in the final version of the game since the same things happened with bc2 upon release. Even with those issues this is best fps on the market right now, if they manage to fix those problems this game is a 10..… Expand
  13. Redpepe
    Dec 18, 2011
    8
    Campaña normalita, peor que en bad company 2, multijugador excelente, en mi opinión mejor que call of duty. Motor gráfico con altibajos, malas texturas pero muy buenos efectos de luz y destructividad de los escenarios.
  14. whitewi666
    Nov 14, 2011
    8
    WOOW! What a great game. I even bought two diff copy's of it. One for PC and one for PS3. Sadly it looks noticeable worse on PS3 compare to my PC ver. But it defiantly looks better than BC2! Dedicated servers is always plus! Multiplayer is absolutely fantastic. Plenty of guns to unlock and plenty of ways to play. When I don't feel like doing gun fights on my legs I can jump in tank orWOOW! What a great game. I even bought two diff copy's of it. One for PC and one for PS3. Sadly it looks noticeable worse on PS3 compare to my PC ver. But it defiantly looks better than BC2! Dedicated servers is always plus! Multiplayer is absolutely fantastic. Plenty of guns to unlock and plenty of ways to play. When I don't feel like doing gun fights on my legs I can jump in tank or Heli/plane and do my thing! Single player was good, some people say it's not, but I really liked it! Overall good job Dice!… Expand
  15. stefaan
    Dec 8, 2011
    8
    What amazing, nice big maps, beautiful graphics, driving tanks and other vehicles. It's all so fun. But there is something that i don't like. They say: you can destroy buildings to take a strategical advantage. Well, they didn't mention that you can't destroy everything. Maybe five percent of the things standing there. I played this and the first thing I saw was a pretty big house. IWhat amazing, nice big maps, beautiful graphics, driving tanks and other vehicles. It's all so fun. But there is something that i don't like. They say: you can destroy buildings to take a strategical advantage. Well, they didn't mention that you can't destroy everything. Maybe five percent of the things standing there. I played this and the first thing I saw was a pretty big house. I wanted to let it collapse to see how that went. I destroyed all the walls but the door was immune to any kind of explosions. Pretty weird: an highrise supporting on a wooden door. That's why I gave it an 8/10… Expand
  16. ValleA7x
    Nov 13, 2011
    8
    This game is really good. Most of all thanks to the graphics which makes it a little bit pathetic. At least other shooters have a nice feel to them, and in MY opinion this doesn't cut it. And this Campain... Seriously... I could make a better story in cindergarden. And I'm not a good writer, never been, never will be. The Spec Ops is very limited and quite boring. And this game's save!This game is really good. Most of all thanks to the graphics which makes it a little bit pathetic. At least other shooters have a nice feel to them, and in MY opinion this doesn't cut it. And this Campain... Seriously... I could make a better story in cindergarden. And I'm not a good writer, never been, never will be. The Spec Ops is very limited and quite boring. And this game's save! MULTIPLAYER! This is sooo fun. Flying those planes and choppers, makes the whole shooter genre a little brighter. Well my final score is 8 just because the multiplayer is 9.5-10 and the rest is at 5, 5,5 or If I'm nice a 6… Expand
  17. sidekickly
    Nov 14, 2011
    8
    With the return of a numbered sequel, DICE has brought what i have to say, is the best console fps experience since Call of Duty 4. While the PC version of Battlefield 3 is superior in all aspects to the console versions, that's not to say they are not bad, in fact they are great in their own right. The single player is the average fare you get with modern military shooters, whileWith the return of a numbered sequel, DICE has brought what i have to say, is the best console fps experience since Call of Duty 4. While the PC version of Battlefield 3 is superior in all aspects to the console versions, that's not to say they are not bad, in fact they are great in their own right. The single player is the average fare you get with modern military shooters, while enjoyable it's not something you would want to play twice unless you're going for trophies. I also have a slight problem with how the U.S. Marines are portrayed in the single player. The co-op is very enjoyable with a friend, but with only six missions, it leaves much to be desired. The multiplayer is the bread and butter of all fps games and Battlefield 3 makes the most out of what its got on the consoles. While the destruction of the Frostbite 2 engine is good, it feels a little subdued compared to the house toppling destruction of the Bad Company series, although the Back to Karkand expansion maps are supposed to rectify that this December. Nearly all the weapons in the game feel balanced so that you could do no wrong choosing any of them. The jets are fun and all, but aerial vehicles in general have a steep learning curve and the jets really takes you out of the action as there are only 24 players on consoles. The game modes while few are superb and the maps are very nice looking and varied. Every kill seems to have weight to them compared to other modern military shooters, you feel accomplished after killing someone and taking a dog tag is oh so sweet. The only thing DICE could have done better with Battlefield 3 is if they changed the default voice option to team chat since I find that many people don't know how to change the chat settings or are too lazy to change it. This game begs for teamwork and if you can't hear your teammates other than the ones in the squad, how can you truly work together as a whole? The suppression system in my eyes is revolutionary, no longer will players in Battlefield take on bullets like Superman, no right minded person would not flinch after feeling bullets fly past them. Nothing is more exhilarating than firing back at an enemy when your screen is blurry from the bullets flying around everywhere. Battlefield 3 is a must buy for hardcore shooter fans period. Leave Modern Warfare 3 for the noobs.… Expand
  18. matdar_kolejorz
    Nov 14, 2011
    8
    Battlefield was under pressure to perform after all the talk about it being the CoD-killer. Luckily, it has, but only in Multiplayer. The story is short and confusing, and slightly unrealistic. But the Multiplayer makes up for it, bringing many hours of realistic warfare. The main advantage it has is the ability to use vehicles, which add to the experience. Although hard to get to gripsBattlefield was under pressure to perform after all the talk about it being the CoD-killer. Luckily, it has, but only in Multiplayer. The story is short and confusing, and slightly unrealistic. But the Multiplayer makes up for it, bringing many hours of realistic warfare. The main advantage it has is the ability to use vehicles, which add to the experience. Although hard to get to grips with, especially since there is no tutorial, it is fun once you understand how to steer and shoot and evade enemy rockets. The graphics are right up there, and destroying buildings is always enjoyable.
    I would recommend buying this if you enjoy play FPS online.    … Expand
  19. josincano
    Oct 3, 2012
    8
    Esta claro que la pugna por el trono del shooter del año 2011 estaba clarísimo, aunque la mayoría de revistas del sector no comparta la opinión de la gran mayoría de jugadores. Battlefield 3 tiene una campaña bastante mala, sin duda, pero no te lo vas a comprar para jugar al modo historia.
    Su modo multijugador es uno de los más competitivos    Esta claro que la pugna por el trono del shooter del año 2011 estaba clarísimo, aunque la mayoría de revistas del sector no comparta la opinión de la gran mayoría de jugadores. Battlefield 3 tiene una campaña bastante mala, sin duda, pero no te lo vas a comprar para jugar al modo historia.
    Su modo multijugador es uno de los más competitivos hoy en día, que huye de las partidas rápidas y sin sustancia del COD para traernos unos combates donde la coordinación y el trabajo en equipo son tan necesarios como la habilidad individual.

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

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

    Gráficos: 8
    Sonido: 9.5
    Diversión/Jugabilidad: 8
    Duración: 8
    Total: 8    … Expand
  20. scuzzlebutt78
    Nov 14, 2011
    8
    This was my first BF game and I wasn't sure I would like it. The single player was nothing stellar. It was good but not great. There were a lot of cheap deaths and it seemed all over the place. The multi-player is a different story. After playing the COD series for such a long time, I have become rather bitter in their lack of innovation and same old game play. At first I was afraid theThis was my first BF game and I wasn't sure I would like it. The single player was nothing stellar. It was good but not great. There were a lot of cheap deaths and it seemed all over the place. The multi-player is a different story. After playing the COD series for such a long time, I have become rather bitter in their lack of innovation and same old game play. At first I was afraid the way of controlling the game was a bit too different from the norm but the more I played it the more I started to love it. I don't have people lunging at me with knives and getting 1 hit kills. Killing with a knife actually takes some form of skill. The sounds are awesome! The sound of the explosions and gunfire really helped seal it for me. I gave it a 7 because of the Single Player. If they separated the SP and MP it would have been a 9. Lets hope the new consoles can finally provide DICE with the equipment to run their games to their full visual and player potential.… Expand
  21. Chatopex
    Nov 14, 2011
    8
    Game it's fun and addictive. I don't like play single player much, multiplayer its very good! Need improve on PS3 graphics. Frost 2 its a real next step!!!
  22. GreatreviewDmac
    Nov 16, 2011
    8
    I find battlefield 3 to be one of the most impressive multiplayer games due to the scale and overall leveling system that keeps you engaged throughout your online warfare. The campaign is good but nothing that we havent all ready seen. It has huge setpieces and a linear plot. Battlefield 3 should be on your wish list if you like fps tactical warfare
  23. OberPlaysGames
    Nov 20, 2011
    8
    Battlefield 3 brings elements from the older games of the franchise and mixes them with the new to bring fans and new gamers alike into an epic warzone environment from the comfort of their homes.

    Upon entering the single player campaign you'll probably be thinking two things... "I hope this is fun" and "Oh em gee let's skip this cutscene..." The game spits you into the back of an APC    Battlefield 3 brings elements from the older games of the franchise and mixes them with the new to bring fans and new gamers alike into an epic warzone environment from the comfort of their homes.

    Upon entering the single player campaign you'll probably be thinking two things... "I hope this is fun" and "Oh em gee let's skip this cutscene..." The game spits you into the back of an APC with your comrades engaging in conversation before being greeted by the sun as you step out onto the dusty street of a war torn bazaar. The graphics. The graphics. The graphics are nothing short of great-to-look-at, especially on a high definition TV, the sound quality is even better! Well, the presentation of the look and sounds is just fine, but what about the experience itself? Being perfectly honest, the Battlefield 3 campaign is lacking. Although it incorporates the different styles of play battlefield has been known for, it removes the freedom of play and destruction we all know so well. So anyway, you're prodded along by a stick of gunfire and yelling soldiers through the narrow corridor of offline gameplay, and pretty soon you'll be getting sick of that stick, trust me.

    On the other hand, the online action is remarkable. In a good way. Kicking it off you have a small, yet diverse array of weapons and gadgets at your disposal. Leveling through the ranks you'll broaden your horizon in regards to options of combat utensils, and there's even upgrades for each of the vehicle types. The maps are of a large scale, yet still comfortable when made smaller for Team Deathmatch and Squad vs Squad game modes, environments are diverse and real enough to be made into your comfortable second home, at least for awhile. Unless you're a powerleveling experience whoring beast of victory, it should take at least a few months to progress through the main levels of experience, with the top level being 44. After 44 levels you'll enter the prestige state of leveling, you'll gain a new emblem and it will take more experience to level up, but you'll still retain your unlocks. I got really bored and I can't be bothered to continue the review. Anyway, it's a fun balanced game with a couple bugs which will be ironed out, and the singleplayer is not that good.    … Expand
  24. mistaeK
    Nov 20, 2011
    8
    The single player of this game, to me, was pretty bad. It was very much on-rails in terms of how often you lost control of your character so you could watch yourself move into a specific position for a quicktime event. I don't mind a well done quicktime event, but being shuffled around and then be asked to simply "Press Circle" does NOT make me feel integrated to the experience. If you areThe single player of this game, to me, was pretty bad. It was very much on-rails in terms of how often you lost control of your character so you could watch yourself move into a specific position for a quicktime event. I don't mind a well done quicktime event, but being shuffled around and then be asked to simply "Press Circle" does NOT make me feel integrated to the experience. If you are going to put quicktime events in, you have to make it an experience where for every motion you do on screen, there is a relevant button press or sequence. Call of Duty, for all that people discredit it, perfected these sequences in MW1-MW2. Considering that BF3's single player is completely ripping off the CoD formula, I don't think it would be too much to ask to go that extra mile. The multiplayer is the bright spot here, even though I have a feeling that the 30fps is only something consoles achieve in an empty server with nothing going on. Once the flashlights are tweaked, it will be a fairly balanced experience. Well, as balanced as a Battlefield experience can be. While some of the classes are decently equipped to take on vehicles, the fact of the matter is that the playing experience in a vehicle far exceeds being a typical soldier. Your opportunity to actually get on a roll is far easier in a tank than it is on the ground. Considering how many rockets it can take to blow up a tank, things get a little hazier on the ground. This is still the most complete package of a Battlefield product we have seen yet. I hope they continue to tweak it to make it a better playing experience (the input lag on PS3 is very annoying), but it is still a very worthy purchase despite its several flaws. Basically, this is a good game that just got too much hype for the way it turned out.… Expand
  25. EchoLimaKilo
    Jan 7, 2012
    8
    I bought this game because Amazon had a promotion going & truthfully I wasn't expecting much, what with all the nay-sayers hating on the game, but this one has turned out to be of the best shooters I've ever purchased! The maps are huge & the different modes of gameplay offer something drastically different & new from Modern Warfare. If you are having a hard time w/ team deathmatch, take aI bought this game because Amazon had a promotion going & truthfully I wasn't expecting much, what with all the nay-sayers hating on the game, but this one has turned out to be of the best shooters I've ever purchased! The maps are huge & the different modes of gameplay offer something drastically different & new from Modern Warfare. If you are having a hard time w/ team deathmatch, take a breakfrom that & fire up a round of conquest (those are the full-blown war maps where you can fly jets & helicopters or drive humvees troop transports or tanks all of which "level-up" as you score kills with them). Team Deathmatch strips the experience of the vehicles & tightens up th environment a bit in order to keep the action from going into a lull the maps still seem a bit larger than those found in Modern Warfare which is nice as that provides one more options for mounting an offense because it's almost impossible for a team to cover every flank. There is room for improvement however. Between matches you aren't allowed to customize your loadout, only view that round's statistics, awards & other entertaining but ultimately unimportant information. Also the spawn points in team deathwatch are still a bit punishing even w/ all the recent updates that have been released since the game has come to market. Learning the aircraft & their controls takes practice, be ready to get shot down a lot by the other "Aces" in the match. A bit of advice is to ride w/ someone who has more experience so you can rack up xp. In a round I leveled up my attack chopper 4 times because the pilot was experienced.

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

    Oh yeah, & the campaign's pretty good too...    … Expand
  26. Urrthelurr
    Nov 27, 2011
    8
    This is an exceptional game. It has good graphics and game play. The multilayer is great. But the campaign sucks. I like how you can customize your dog tags to show of your stats. I wish there were bigger matches though. I don't know why they limit it to 24 players. That makes conquest mode suck really bad. MAG has 254 player mathes so I don't know why bf3 can't give you at leastThis is an exceptional game. It has good graphics and game play. The multilayer is great. But the campaign sucks. I like how you can customize your dog tags to show of your stats. I wish there were bigger matches though. I don't know why they limit it to 24 players. That makes conquest mode suck really bad. MAG has 254 player mathes so I don't know why bf3 can't give you at least 64. But it's still a great game.… Expand
  27. ashleyfan1
    Nov 29, 2011
    8
    unlike fanboys i gave mw3 the exact same score as this, bf3 is graphically superior on terms with games like crysis 2 i dont think on current consoles in could be beaten the story is ok but before playing this is not a sequel to bad company 2 it is the sequel to battlefield 2 on the ps2 hence the lack of characters from the bad company series but it is still good missions are diverse fromunlike fanboys i gave mw3 the exact same score as this, bf3 is graphically superior on terms with games like crysis 2 i dont think on current consoles in could be beaten the story is ok but before playing this is not a sequel to bad company 2 it is the sequel to battlefield 2 on the ps2 hence the lack of characters from the bad company series but it is still good missions are diverse from storming a town hit by a natural disaster, driving a tank and even being the co pilot in a fighter jet, it actually feels like you are in the war yourself with the atmosphere sounds etc, however it is very short this time clocking in around 6-8 hrs it may take beginners longer as it can be qutie diificult at points, i played it on normal difficulty and died on one particular level a lot, multiplayer is also great apart from one problem the maps are huge and if you play properly with decent palyers can be very fun a tactical however is have been in a match where everyone wanted to sniper one another which resulted in a long boring match where ther was only 10 kills 8 of them being me getting shot running round like an idiot as i hate sniping lol overall a great game worth the money just like the game it has gone to war with, if you me both these games are incredible and are both let down by the same problem and that is the short lengths of their campaigns… Expand
  28. kill9015
    Mar 4, 2012
    8
    when this game came out i as so excited to play it and when i finally did get it i was overwhelmed by the story it was just the right length and the plot was just as i imaged. saying this the online had its ups and downs, i was hoping to fly a jet but i found that they weren't in every game mode this was a disappointment. however i still tried every game mode and every game mode had atwhen this game came out i as so excited to play it and when i finally did get it i was overwhelmed by the story it was just the right length and the plot was just as i imaged. saying this the online had its ups and downs, i was hoping to fly a jet but i found that they weren't in every game mode this was a disappointment. however i still tried every game mode and every game mode had at least one problem but the biggest one was spawing, you have to aim straight away when you re-spawn because half the time a guy will be behind you and the only thing you see is someone stabbing you to death. there are some good positives for example the graphics are amazing (as expected) and the leveling up system is very good. if i had to pick a console to game this game on i would pick pc because they have had the least problems and highest quality gaming.… Expand
  29. TheEmden
    Dec 4, 2011
    8
    Great game, but the removal of bots means it is not perfect. It is absolutely perfect for people who love strategy based tactical shooters. the maps are large and battles are intense. It has great sound, graphics and one of the best FPS i have played. Once again, DICE have made only one mistake, the removal of bots for people who want to take it easy, practice, or have no internet connection.
  30. AiurForMyLife
    Dec 4, 2011
    8
    I came into Battlefield 3 with high expectations and I will state this: I came into the game looking for something to satisfy my multiplayer cravings; not the single player, I knew the single player would probably be redundant so those who look at a game for its single-player experience, stop. This is not the game for any single player lovers. Has BF3 satisfied my multiplayer cravings? II came into Battlefield 3 with high expectations and I will state this: I came into the game looking for something to satisfy my multiplayer cravings; not the single player, I knew the single player would probably be redundant so those who look at a game for its single-player experience, stop. This is not the game for any single player lovers. Has BF3 satisfied my multiplayer cravings? I think so. It's insanely addictive, the teamwork that this game requires is a massive reason why I like it so much. I can still rank up just from resupplying, healing, spotting, piloting, and etc. A bit slow to rank up but I'm having a fun time ranking up, so why not? I saw the review that was complaining about the fact that the game doesn't remember your favourite map settings? Seriously? There are only 10 maps (soon to be 14 with BtK) and 5 game modes; if you can't remember what game mode you like best and the map you liked best, I pity your memorization capabilities. I have no problems; I know what combo I like best: Conquest and Kharg Island. Done. Simple as that. If you can't adapt to what they've given you by complaining about the difficulty of the game's targetting, man up. Don't expect everything to be given to you on a silver platter even if you paid 60+ dollars. It's called taking some time to actually adapt yourself to the game. There are a lot of things to say about this game's multiplayer but I can safely say that as long as you have an open mind, you will not be disappointed. Are there some short-comings? Sure. I have it for PS3 and the multiplayer gets incredibly slow-paced in the much larger maps like Caspian Border and Kharg Island due to the small amount of players. I'd like it if DICE could improve this somehow even if it means removing some of the destruction aspects of multiplayer. Any other disappointments? I know that some specializations for the vehicles don't work very well (TV Missile) and the forsaken Godlight (I'm sure that they're going to nerf this soon anyways). Rush is kind of a disappointment too, but mostly because if your team isn't very smart, they'll run through the same old gauntlet, die, rinse and repeat. Sniping is also a pain, but who knows? I will say that I suck at sniping but some of the sniper rifles are better without scopes. Jets? Difficult to fly but I do believe that learning how to fly it is incredibly rewarding. In the end, Battlefield 3 is a game made for the multiplayer freak inside of everyone. I can't completely demote it because it doesn't have a worthwhile single-player experience. I was so grateful that I pre-ordered this game; worth it. It does have some bugs and issues that it still needs to fix but I have trust in DICE, it will happen. So in the end, this is a very worthwhile game. I mean, it's not like we got a rehashed game made for a cash grab, right MW3?… Expand
  31. publix_sushi
    Dec 9, 2011
    8
    AWESOME! Best multiplayer shooter ever. Granted, I have not touched the single-player but I you bought this game for single player you don't know anything about games anyway. My only complaint was DICE let the EOD cheat go on too long so there are lots of bad players with high ranks online.
  32. Fr33T
    Dec 16, 2011
    8
    This game is really addictive. The graphics and the battlefield is really amazing. You wont see this kind of open land field warfare in any other game. Especially not with these graphics. Although I have to admit I was a little bit disappointed with the game engine. I thought the explosions would be a little bit more realistic. Also I have noticed the annoying "In-Game Rendering" on theThis game is really addictive. The graphics and the battlefield is really amazing. You wont see this kind of open land field warfare in any other game. Especially not with these graphics. Although I have to admit I was a little bit disappointed with the game engine. I thought the explosions would be a little bit more realistic. Also I have noticed the annoying "In-Game Rendering" on the console versions of Battlefield. Yes the consoles are not as good as PC but still, it gets annoying. None the less, its a amazing game and its definitely worth the money.… Expand
  33. CaD_BaNe1o1
    Dec 21, 2011
    8
    Why is this game rated lower than MW3 by the critics? They don't seem to understand how the qualities in MW3 pale in comparison to Battlefield 3. Just to compare a couple of things on the realism of both games. MW3: A predator missile hits a building and somehow it remains intact, Battlefield 3: You can get in a helicopter and blow the building down. Call of Duty is the same rubbish yearWhy is this game rated lower than MW3 by the critics? They don't seem to understand how the qualities in MW3 pale in comparison to Battlefield 3. Just to compare a couple of things on the realism of both games. MW3: A predator missile hits a building and somehow it remains intact, Battlefield 3: You can get in a helicopter and blow the building down. Call of Duty is the same rubbish year after year with a different cover art, it is just a dlc to the previous game you already own, while Battlefield changes it's game by updating the engine to make it better and changing the immersion of this great shooter entirely.… Expand
  34. Sopor81
    Dec 28, 2011
    8
    Never played a BF game before, I did play COD and half and half liked it. Started the single player and that disappointed me ... booooooring! Then came the multiplayer: although I totally suck at it, I still enjoy it. I can fix tanks, lay mines, revive people and so on. I can get in a tank, a plane, the possibilities are endless. I do not have to be scared about constantly being shot inNever played a BF game before, I did play COD and half and half liked it. Started the single player and that disappointed me ... booooooring! Then came the multiplayer: although I totally suck at it, I still enjoy it. I can fix tanks, lay mines, revive people and so on. I can get in a tank, a plane, the possibilities are endless. I do not have to be scared about constantly being shot in the back cause the team has your back. I like the structured way you can play this ... slowly advancing like in a real war. Rush mode is amazing! Two teams fighting to get through a bottleneck, while planes are flying over and dropping bombs, it sometimes feels like a real war, not like a playground were little kids run around (like COD). The graphics OMG, at least you can destroy things. It's not like Disneyland where everything stays nice and undamaged (again COD). There's only one war game for me (well plus the old Medal of Honors)… Expand
  35. Sweeper13
    Dec 29, 2011
    8
    Good game. And I'm not even a good player of this game. As a player, you have to know what you are doing in the game space. For the cerebral player, it is very challenging. It is frustrating, but in order to be good, a player will have to take time to develop their game play. Campaign mode leaves a lot to be desired, but for the online multiplayer, you can't beat this game.
  36. NoireroboT
    Feb 5, 2012
    8
    It is a good game.Better than MW3?It depends in what kind of games the reviewer likes(fast-paced or tactical gameplay).For me,it is better than MW3.it is more realistic than MW3 and it has proper gun sounds.
    The only reason it did not receive a 9.0 or 10 is because of the single player,which was bad.The last mission was great though but i don't want to make spoilers.The multiplayer is    It is a good game.Better than MW3?It depends in what kind of games the reviewer likes(fast-paced or tactical gameplay).For me,it is better than MW3.it is more realistic than MW3 and it has proper gun sounds.
    The only reason it did not receive a 9.0 or 10 is because of the single player,which was bad.The last mission was great though but i don't want to make spoilers.The multiplayer is good,with variety and the maps feel great.
    This game is better than MW3 and if you are in a dilemma,whether to buy this or MW3,then choose this because it is just better.    … Expand
  37. Mann0802
    Apr 14, 2012
    8
    First off, the graphics are amazing, even on consoles. Sure a great PC is more powerful but you probably already knew that and this game still plays well on consoles. The realism blows most FPS games out of the water. The sounds in this game is one of its biggest strengths. If you have surround sound, then it will truly feel like you are a part of a real war. The campaign was ratherFirst off, the graphics are amazing, even on consoles. Sure a great PC is more powerful but you probably already knew that and this game still plays well on consoles. The realism blows most FPS games out of the water. The sounds in this game is one of its biggest strengths. If you have surround sound, then it will truly feel like you are a part of a real war. The campaign was rather quick but it was a fun time. The vehicle missions were very unique and those are the ones that stand out once you finish off all the missions. The only issue I have with the campaign is that it's told very similar to Black Ops' campaign in that most of the missions are flashbacks from a soldier being interrogated. The threat in the campaign hits pretty close to home in the present day. The multiplayer is a lot of fun too and it's very team-based, which brings a welcome change. This is certainly one of the best FPS games on the market.… Expand
  38. Liquid_Blue7
    Mar 17, 2012
    8
    Plot.....meh. Gameplay...yay. Multiplayer...amazing! This game is great but not for everyone. Definitely the best shooter on the market, this game is what all other shooters try to get to.
  39. RealMuthaF
    Jun 2, 2012
    8
    This isn't a perfect game, but it still kicks some serious ass, with it's gorgeous graphics, incredibly realistic sounds, and the outstanding multiplayer.

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

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

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

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

    So, an awesome game, definitely worth picking up. I bought the limited edition (so with the Back to Karkand pack) and I don't regret it at all, the new maps and weapons are great.    … Expand
  40. LookinLikeMagic
    Jun 3, 2012
    8
    Battlefield 3 is EAs marketing giant offering the revolutionary Frostbite 2 engine. It takes place during a WMD crisis where are plot to attack New York and Paris is discovered. However the campaign is shadowed by the giant that is the Battlefield multiplayer.

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

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

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

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

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

    Overrall Rating: 8 out of 10    … Expand
  41. peterphnguyen
    Jul 29, 2012
    8
    As always, after being deceived by the hype and trailers released for Battlefield 3, my expectations were beaming high, day one purchase for me and although I was satisfied with what I got, I couldn't help but feel the console versions fell inferior to the PC. The campaign was medicore but is worth a playthrough if you have the spare money and time to do so, but in my own opinion,As always, after being deceived by the hype and trailers released for Battlefield 3, my expectations were beaming high, day one purchase for me and although I was satisfied with what I got, I couldn't help but feel the console versions fell inferior to the PC. The campaign was medicore but is worth a playthrough if you have the spare money and time to do so, but in my own opinion, Battlefield 3 won me over due to their team based multiplayer. Unlike games such as call of duty, me constantly dying never once frustrated me, I seemed to just laugh and brush it of as battlefield 3 allows you to enjoy the realism and scale of the multiplayer modes. However, I was again disappointed as maps as well as the amount of people per match were scaled down on consoles compared to the PC but that too was expected. Nonetheless, I must argue that if you have no one to play this with, just try rent it, as said, this is a team based multiplayer game, and with most team base games, you need at least a few friends or just the one to keep you satisfied.… Expand
  42. GameReviews
    Aug 13, 2012
    8
    Battlefield 3's campaign is disappointing, but the multiplayer is amazing. This game may have the best MP, because It haves large maps, vehicles, and even warfare airplanes. And, the amazing Frostbite 2 engine, make this game beautiful to see with your eyes. Even sound design is improved. Just wished that the offline experience (single player), to be a success, not just a rip off campaignBattlefield 3's campaign is disappointing, but the multiplayer is amazing. This game may have the best MP, because It haves large maps, vehicles, and even warfare airplanes. And, the amazing Frostbite 2 engine, make this game beautiful to see with your eyes. Even sound design is improved. Just wished that the offline experience (single player), to be a success, not just a rip off campaign of COD, because of It's moments. 86 out of 100… Expand
  43. KeyserSoze500
    Aug 19, 2012
    8
    Good campaign and alright multiplayer. I hate both Battlefield and Call Of Duty because of the annoying f%cking fanboys that need to stfu. This games is great but I prefer FPS games such as Killzone 3, Bioshock ,ect.
  44. HoodNation
    Sep 17, 2012
    8
    This game was a little disappointed with it as I thought Battlefield Bad Company 2 is better but this game is still worth a pickup. The Campaign is boring and the Co-Op is something DICE shouldn't do again. Online is fun but the PS3 version suffers from input lag.
  45. Seriosity
    Mar 22, 2013
    8
    Contains some of the best graphics on the console; its scope is showcased in the incredible detail on the very large maps it boasts. The multiplayer is polished and as exiting to play as any FPS out there. The campaign is incredibly underwhelming. Save for one level, the entire thing is pretty forgettable. Only get this if you enjoy playing FPS online.
  46. TheNeoboy
    Nov 23, 2012
    8
    First of all, the campaign greatly sucked. Just felt like Call of Duty: too short, too linear and a hollywoodian cheesy story. Now, let's get to the real thing: multiplayer: the gameplay is truly one of the most intense FPS experience I've ever had (even with the lack of destruction). Add to that eye-candy graphics and life-like SFX, you have what's potentially the best war simulator ever.
  47. FAM339
    Dec 27, 2012
    8
    Great game one of the best BF ever,if not the best...But the story is really really boring and no emotion,but online is the savior in this case,a wonderful online in my opinion,but i hope in the future BF will be a even better game and be the best shooter game ever !
  48. FrostyReviews
    Jan 13, 2013
    8
    Another great war game here. The campaign to the game had some kind of spark to it, which is what I was looking for. I got into the Battlefield series when Battlefield Bad Company 2 came out, and I loved that game. The multiplayer in these games though feel the same other than the new jet improvement, which would be the best improvement to the game. I enjoy the co-op feature, and theAnother great war game here. The campaign to the game had some kind of spark to it, which is what I was looking for. I got into the Battlefield series when Battlefield Bad Company 2 came out, and I loved that game. The multiplayer in these games though feel the same other than the new jet improvement, which would be the best improvement to the game. I enjoy the co-op feature, and the multiplayer is spectacular. The only problems I have with this game is, the campaign even though I said it was good, needed a little more to it. It didn't spark AS MUCH as Battlefield Bad Company 2 did. If you wanted to play this game, just spend your money and get it. It is truly a DICE masterpiece. It deserves a lot more than what it is credited for. DICE, you have done it again.… Expand
  49. ProtoCaster
    Apr 15, 2013
    8
    Just purchased the Premium Edition on sale for $39.99 and I've got to say, even though this is an older game at this point, the amount of content included is a steal at that price. Haven't played it since the original release, so having all of these new maps and weapons to play with makes it almost a brand new experience. Awesome to have the close quarters map pack for fast paced ADDJust purchased the Premium Edition on sale for $39.99 and I've got to say, even though this is an older game at this point, the amount of content included is a steal at that price. Haven't played it since the original release, so having all of these new maps and weapons to play with makes it almost a brand new experience. Awesome to have the close quarters map pack for fast paced ADD action, alongside the larger expansion packs for a more tactical experience. The online community is still thriving as well, which is nice not having to worry about finding a full lobby. The single player is typical military FPS fodder, but the online more then makes up for that.… Expand
  50. fabiolfpinto
    Jul 5, 2013
    8
    To be honest Battlefield 3 has one of the best, if not the best multiplayer I've ever played, tries to do many things in terms of multiplayer and makes them successful, has a great look, with great graphics and great voice acting. The game loses in terms of single player, not a bad single player, but there are FPS with a better experience for the player. We can understand the motivationsTo be honest Battlefield 3 has one of the best, if not the best multiplayer I've ever played, tries to do many things in terms of multiplayer and makes them successful, has a great look, with great graphics and great voice acting. The game loses in terms of single player, not a bad single player, but there are FPS with a better experience for the player. We can understand the motivations of Sergeant Blackburn, but it's hard to feel sorry about the death of a person, when we saw thousands dying in front of us. But overall it is a great game and one of the best FPS that exists in the market.… Expand
  51. Exceon
    Aug 17, 2013
    8
    8.4 out of 10 (rounded off to 8).

    With a sloppy campaign and very troublesome party-play, Battlefield 3 feels lacking. But that doesn't stop this from being a great game. The gameplay feels polished, visuals are amazing (although a bit too... blue), the destructible environments are mind-blowing and the multiplayer is great. Although, as touched upon in "troublesome party-play", it is    8.4 out of 10 (rounded off to 8).

    With a sloppy campaign and very troublesome party-play, Battlefield 3 feels lacking. But that doesn't stop this from being a great game. The gameplay feels polished, visuals are amazing (although a bit too... blue), the destructible environments are mind-blowing and the multiplayer is great. Although, as touched upon in "troublesome party-play", it is very difficult and confusing trying to join and play with friends. It is also frustrating to not be able to mute individual players when you want to filter out the other people from your party.

    Other than such small issues, Battlefield 3 is a must have for FPS-enthusiasts.    … Expand
  52. Stonerface
    Oct 3, 2013
    8
    Battlefield 3 has arguably has the greatest multiplayer experience of the past 10 years. I highly recommend it for someone who has online access, regardless of console. The only disappointing aspect in my mind was the single-player. It has compelling elements, stunning graphics, and top-notch voice acting; but the short campaign will leave solo players yearning for more.

    For Solo    Battlefield 3 has arguably has the greatest multiplayer experience of the past 10 years. I highly recommend it for someone who has online access, regardless of console. The only disappointing aspect in my mind was the single-player. It has compelling elements, stunning graphics, and top-notch voice acting; but the short campaign will leave solo players yearning for more.

    For Solo Players?: Possibly

    For Multiplayer Players?: Highly recommended

    Since Battlefield 4 is coming up, this game price has dropped to 19.99$usd. It should now be a good pickup for players short on money.    … Expand
  53. KidKira149
    Jun 11, 2014
    8
    In retrospective, despite the fact that the game was marketed towards disgruntled Call of Duty fans, all the new features in BF3 that was supposed to attract them end up hurting this game instead. Unnecessary single-player co-op and an uninspired campaign with cookie-cutter gameplay to match. And this was after the campaigns in the Bad Company series!
    Thankfully, Battlefield 3 has an    In retrospective, despite the fact that the game was marketed towards disgruntled Call of Duty fans, all the new features in BF3 that was supposed to attract them end up hurting this game instead. Unnecessary single-player co-op and an uninspired campaign with cookie-cutter gameplay to match. And this was after the campaigns in the Bad Company series!
    Thankfully, Battlefield 3 has an excuse for having crappy single player and superior multiplayer: the series been a multiplayer game since the beginning. Oh, and let's not forget the Online Pass, and all the **** on the PC version.
    You got off lucky, DICE; EA, on the other hand....    … Expand
  54. AndyClimax
    Aug 12, 2014
    8
    Extremely dull and short single player experience, even compared to the likes of competitor Call of Duty. The heart of the game is all in the online, which is great fun, if a little biased towards those who are competent in the vehicles.
  55. ninoni12
    Nov 23, 2014
    8
    This is probably the best Battlefield I've ever played. Impressive weapons, maps, vehicles, players, game modes, and graphics. If you want to see a good war simulator, just buy Battlefield 3
  56. emlugo123
    Feb 26, 2015
    8
    Game looks absolutely gorgeous! Guns and sound are amazing! Story was ok at most, I didn't really care for it, just the same Multiplayer is fun as always, fast paced and fun!
  57. homer4president
    Nov 18, 2015
    8
    Overall a enjoyable game with some issues on multiplayer. Does make the ps3 freeze as other stated but did not happen to often. Single player campaign was enjoyable and graphics were top-notch. Would recommend this game to fans of fps or military games.
  58. chrisd19844
    Nov 27, 2015
    8
    Like most people I played the Battlefield: Bad Company games and wanted to see what the rest of the series was like. Well, first of all, Battlefield: Bad Company 1 and 2 are better games than this one. That being said, BF3 has some redeemable elements. Pros: Good action in the game, good multiplayer and some fun environments to wreak havoc on. Pretty good graphics. Cons: Campaign wasLike most people I played the Battlefield: Bad Company games and wanted to see what the rest of the series was like. Well, first of all, Battlefield: Bad Company 1 and 2 are better games than this one. That being said, BF3 has some redeemable elements. Pros: Good action in the game, good multiplayer and some fun environments to wreak havoc on. Pretty good graphics. Cons: Campaign was super short. I played it on Hard and beat it in 2 days. Also, the entire interrogation segments get a bit tedious. There's also no reason to play the campaign again, why didn't they include intel documents or any other pieces to collect? Overall a pretty fun game but better for a rental.… Expand
  59. reubz1123
    Apr 9, 2016
    8
    Weak campaign which is very boring. But the multiplayer makes up with the realistic war with huge maps but still fastish pace with the vehicles overall. 86/100
  60. nicomarin12
    Feb 16, 2016
    8
    BATTLEFIELD 3 is a different experience in comparison to other shooters of the genre, in a good way. We have graphics that for the time were top-notch. The gameplay overall is fun and the controls easy to use (even in a vehicle).

    The campaign, while it could have had more intriguing characters, was a lot of fun. It was filled with huge moments like buildings tearing apart, earthqueakes,    BATTLEFIELD 3 is a different experience in comparison to other shooters of the genre, in a good way. We have graphics that for the time were top-notch. The gameplay overall is fun and the controls easy to use (even in a vehicle).

    The campaign, while it could have had more intriguing characters, was a lot of fun. It was filled with huge moments like buildings tearing apart, earthqueakes, this game is huge in scale. It had some fun missions and all, but nothing that stands-out from other singleplayer FPS. I found it a bit short too.

    The co-op. I played it like twice, it was basically Spec Ops from MW2 but less entertaining. So that's an addition that didn't work out.

    But we all know why we play BATTLEFIELD, the multiplayer. And boy it is good. BATTLEFIELD 3's multiplayer it's a completely different experience in FPS multiplayer. It's extremely addictive and entertaining, you can call in 4 of your friends, form a squad and jump in a tank or a chopper and blow all the map up.
    One of the best multiplayer experiences I've ever played, it doesn't have a big amount of game modes but the ones it has are enough. Plus , the maps are huge and very fun to play at.

    One problem I have is that the game, at least for me, doesn't run that smooth in the PS3. I have seen how fast and paced it runs on PC, the engine is a bit lower in the PS3 so it may not run as good as on PC.

    The multiplayer is definitely a 10/10, the campaign around a 8/10, and the co-op just doesn't matter. But the gameplay is a little lower in PS3. Overall a good gaming experience to buy, maybe not at full price anymore, I think BATTLEFIELD 4 would be better but you can still get a good price along DLC.    … Expand
  61. Manamaster
    Jun 7, 2016
    8
    A very good game with a great balance in the team deathmatch and other multiplayer modes.
    I preferred the server selection from the PS3 version from the Origin version for the PC.
    I liked this game more than BF4 on PC.
  62. Alex_Pilgrim008
    Aug 19, 2018
    8
    "Battlefield 3" was made for the PC, but the PS3 version is still good. Due to the console's limitations, the graphics are inferior and Conquest mode is limited to only 24 players. However, most of the experience has been retained. While BF 3 is not as good as "Bad Company 2", it still delivers the classic DICE gameplay that fans love. Yes, the campaign is rather dull, but multiplayer is"Battlefield 3" was made for the PC, but the PS3 version is still good. Due to the console's limitations, the graphics are inferior and Conquest mode is limited to only 24 players. However, most of the experience has been retained. While BF 3 is not as good as "Bad Company 2", it still delivers the classic DICE gameplay that fans love. Yes, the campaign is rather dull, but multiplayer is terrific and the co-op missions are a fun diversion. I would give this an 8.4 out of 10.… Expand
  63. BlitZeR_95
    Apr 29, 2018
    8
    A great Battlefield game! Probably the best in the franchise. I would recommend this to anyone who loves FPS
  64. Schism78
    Jul 24, 2018
    8
    A game with an astonishing multiplayer. Many giant maps (if you bought the premium) where the destruction was part of the experience and many weapons to use and customize. Unlike call of duty, here actually exist the teamwork.
    A great co-op multiplayer without a doubt
    8.5
  65. Jyadaus
    Jan 24, 2020
    8
    Its my first BF game, and i really love it. Singleplayer campain is really bad. But multiplayer is awesome. You can use tanks, cars, jets etc. You can destroy buildings. Its really cool.
  66. Kvantaliani03
    Nov 20, 2021
    8
    rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrreeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
  67. GenuineBruv2021
    Oct 29, 2018
    8
    Battlefield 3 was the first Battlefield I played and I really enjoyed it! Its one of the best looking games on the PS3, the campaign is really good, you can tell they put a lot of work and effort into this mode. The multiplayer was also pretty good too. Overall Battlefield 3 is a really good action game.
  68. lmtz1618
    Feb 27, 2019
    8
    Fun and addicting. Battlefield 3 was really good. It felt like everything a Battlefield should be. Good campaign and a great multiplayer.
  69. BradMorgan
    Sep 10, 2019
    8
    For me this is one of the best Battlefield games ever made. The story was exciting and current. The feeling of fighting with your squad was really well done. The graphics were amazing back then and the sound design was superb! One storyline and character trough the whole game feels way better then seperate episodes. Had a blast with this one!!!
  70. Flashyboy89
    Feb 4, 2020
    8
    Battlefield 3 is the best Battlefield game to date. Better than the games after it BF1 and BFV.
  71. nurfedx
    Nov 19, 2021
    8
    The last Playable and decent Battlefield game of the series. Everything afterwards is a dumpster Fire!
  72. HuevoAlce
    Jun 27, 2022
    8
    Battlefield 3 reinvigorates the Battlefield franchise and properly challenges Call of Duty.
  73. EMelo01
    Oct 26, 2011
    7
    Unfortunately BF3 doesn't live up to its hype. Single player is full of glitches, some enough to put down the game for good. (I'm getting a full white screen in the Night Shift Mission.) Although it is a good game, its nothing that hasn't been done before in more than one First Person shooter. Over all single player is nothing special, but fun if you love playing FPS. Other than glitches,Unfortunately BF3 doesn't live up to its hype. Single player is full of glitches, some enough to put down the game for good. (I'm getting a full white screen in the Night Shift Mission.) Although it is a good game, its nothing that hasn't been done before in more than one First Person shooter. Over all single player is nothing special, but fun if you love playing FPS. Other than glitches, the graphics and sound are great and what keep you wanting more. Multiplayer is what keeps the game fresh. Its a lot like Bad Company, so if you were into that type of Multiplayer experience, you will enjoy this. It's fun and easy to pick up. I plan on playing it online for many hours to come. The online experience is un-comparable to any other, because its different. I was hoping the Single Player would be better.… Expand
  74. seandewar5
    Jan 14, 2012
    7
    Battlefield 3's multiplayer has got to be one of the most immersive multiplayers yet, and still retains to be noob-friendly while still rewarding the dominant of players.

    On a side-note, the single player is completely trash and feels heavily scripted, but on the other hand, the multiplayer makes up for this.
  75. Bezet
    Nov 9, 2011
    7
    If you're buying Battlefield 3, you only do it for multiplayer, which is great (more about it later). The campaign has some interesting and cool moments, but the AI is extremely painful - all enemies are absolutely stupid, yet they always know where you are hiding if you are in front of them - talk about lazy programming.

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

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

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

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

    Overall, the game is pretty good, it's just a shame that the campaign is a disappointment.    … Expand
  76. c0mmander
    Nov 13, 2011
    7
    Battlefield 3 at its core is successful in its biggest shot yet at a better more diverse multiplayer but is the first person shooter market too densly populated?
    Graphics: 8.5 - The new frostbite engine gives off some stunning visuals not to be taken lightly but not groundbreaking on the console versions as they are on PC in other words not in the batch of 'best' looking games on console.    Battlefield 3 at its core is successful in its biggest shot yet at a better more diverse multiplayer but is the first person shooter market too densly populated?
    Graphics: 8.5 - The new frostbite engine gives off some stunning visuals not to be taken lightly but not groundbreaking on the console versions as they are on PC in other words not in the batch of 'best' looking games on console. Presentation: 8 - New menus and altogether some new implementation in place the presentation within the game is fantastic.
    Sound: 8 - Sounds fantastic with the sounds of buildings crumbling around you truly feeling immersive and the sounds of the guns at a high quality.
    Gameplay: 7 - Hugely let down by its single player attempt it feels like a high production film with a low production writer. In other words the single player to be blunt feels confused among the gameplay values and in a single player experience which should be sensational its a little disappointing the features of the multiplayer weren't implemented enough into the single player because the multi-player is great.
    Lasting appeal: 7 - In the densely populated market of first person shooters and the single player not being one with huge replay value it really depends on how dedicated the player is to the multiplayer.
    Overall - 7.5/8 possibly.    … Expand
  77. GamingJerk
    Oct 26, 2011
    7
    The single player is offensively horrible and a flagship example of EA's lack of understanding for narrative. But when it comes to Battlefield it's not about the narrative--it's about the online multiplayer and its amazing!

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

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

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

    Yet with all these miserable attempts to make exciting scenarios no moment in the single player campaign, was any where as exciting as the many memorable events of online play. I was once involved in a five minute firefight in an alleyway. Our team needed to capture the alley to allow for flanking positions on an MCOM station and the other team obviously needed that not to happen. Rockets flew over head, grenades were thrown back and forth, soldiers were dying and being revived left and right--it was amazingly intense and despite coming out on the losing end, I had more fun in those five minutes than in the entire single player campaign. Makes me wonder why they even bothered. Battlefield 3's online experience is awesome and a great update from Bad Company 2. The graphics are neater (even with PS3 doesn't get the full glory of the PC version) and the gameplay is smoother. The levels are great and allow for a wide variety of strategy and challenge. There's no room for heroes or loners--you need to work together to succeed; communication is key. This is a game for those looking to use tactic and cooperation to win. There's plenty of points to be earned without killing a single enemy (mine mostly come from heals, revives, and base captures.) Of course, that doesn't mean you won't find yourself kicking a little extra ass from one game to the next. If you're looking for a chance to just kill-kill-kill--you may want to look elsewhere. But if you're looking for an in-depth battlefield experience--here it is as the name implies--and it does not disappoint.    … Expand
  78. ratowar
    Nov 8, 2011
    7
    a little disappointment with the input lag on controls and the horrible voice chat, but you can see the potential this game have once they fix these problems.
    it's distressful to trace a target with the input lag, so I'll wait until they fix this.
    everything else is great thou
  79. StFriebe
    Nov 8, 2011
    7
    On PC Battlefield 3 is incredible. On the PS3, though, it feels clunky. They tried so hard to NOT be CoD that they avoided using some of the things that CoD mastered in multiplayer gameplay. I will keep playing it, but only when I need a break from MW3.
  80. Zinxe
    Nov 8, 2011
    7
    A good shooter. Which is why it is a 7. While realism has improved dramatically, and it is visually appealing, it only gets a 7 because it is just another shooter. Nothing innovative in the entertainment part of the game, it is just a realistic shooter.
  81. Pwnzedyourmom
    Nov 8, 2011
    7
    Battlefield 3 is a game hoping to achieve respect by all gamers and game reviewers. I think it does. But it falls flat in some areas of the game.
    The campain for Battlefield 3 feels half assed and unrealistic. The whole thing feels like black ops and has no creativity what so ever, just go in a room and shoot people.
    I could tell that DICE didnt focus as much on the singleplayer as it did    Battlefield 3 is a game hoping to achieve respect by all gamers and game reviewers. I think it does. But it falls flat in some areas of the game.
    The campain for Battlefield 3 feels half assed and unrealistic. The whole thing feels like black ops and has no creativity what so ever, just go in a room and shoot people.
    I could tell that DICE didnt focus as much on the singleplayer as it did with the multiplayer. The multiplayer has great polish and works like a charm. The leveling up system is great and the maps are big and beautifal. i would recemend buying this game used.    … Expand
  82. KBMYAC
    Nov 9, 2011
    7
    Let me start of by saying that the hype generated before the game was launched was not justified by the end product. Don't Get me wrong, this is not at all a bad game, just that the over hype and the PC footage killed it. The Single Campaign was short and the story in it looked like it was taken from a cheap military film. But the lighting was top notch in this game. The were also a lot ofLet me start of by saying that the hype generated before the game was launched was not justified by the end product. Don't Get me wrong, this is not at all a bad game, just that the over hype and the PC footage killed it. The Single Campaign was short and the story in it looked like it was taken from a cheap military film. But the lighting was top notch in this game. The were also a lot of pop in issues that i noticed in the game , and there were a few texture issues that i found. At Certain points, i found that the textures reminded me of the old battlefield 2. This all said and done, this series was never intended as a single player game. The game excelled in its multiplayer format. And there is one thing to say about it. Its Top Notch. Its only other contender in MP would be Uncharted 3(Though it belongs to a different genere, the are comparable to a certain extent.). The game play style is team and objective based and not kill based. The key thing that is required is not skill with the weapon, but team bonding and dynamics. Strategy and Flanking is required in the game. All in all this game is a must buy for everyone to enjoy a good MP… Expand
  83. devonlyon
    Nov 11, 2011
    7
    I was looking forward to Battlefield 3. I am a huge fan of the previous installments and love the Bad Company Series. The Frost Engine 2 is an impressive piece of hardware, which is the problem with this game. It plays and directs the single play like a giant tech demo. The story is part Black Ops and part Modern Warfare 1. There was no originally and that is a huge disappointment.

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

    The multiplayer is fun and offers robust action. Something however is lacking, and I can't seem to enjoy the series as I have past installments. I would suggest renting first.    … Expand
  84. Rmdy0
    Nov 13, 2011
    7
    Modern warfare 2 is good, but not even killfests compare to the simulation and entertainment I get from battlefield 3.

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

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

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

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

    I don't give a **** about bf3 single player. Bf3 isnt about singleplayer. Its all about the multiplayer, and all you **** who think ps3 graphics sucks for bf3 are a bunch of ****. Graphics dont always make the game---hence why bf2 from 2005 is still the king over all these games. Bf2 is the true call of duty killer, and I fking hate it every time I see a little bc2 **** with a bc2 dog tag playing bf3. I wish bad company would die a horrible death along with goldeneye-of-warfare 3.    … Expand
  85. TCHeaven
    Nov 17, 2011
    7
    Ok, so first off the single player of battlefield 3 is pretty disappointing, the story was pretty predictable and the storytelling was some of the least dramatic or engrossing I have played. 'Between a rock and a hard place' provided some interesting imagery and 'comrades' must be my favourite level but really the single player offering here is poor. However the multiplayer experienceisOk, so first off the single player of battlefield 3 is pretty disappointing, the story was pretty predictable and the storytelling was some of the least dramatic or engrossing I have played. 'Between a rock and a hard place' provided some interesting imagery and 'comrades' must be my favourite level but really the single player offering here is poor. However the multiplayer experienceis much better I have had no problems finding matches and the option to use a server browser makes finding my kind of games far easier, everything in the multiplayer game seems to work very well and though it can be frustrating at times I feel that this is due to the inherent competetive nature of online shooter rather than any flaw with the game. My only real complaint here is the quality teamplay capabilities, I have only been able to form parties of up to 4 (I believe this is intentional) which is much smaller than I would like in addition to this our group was often split up apon joining matches often onto opposing teams. The quality of voice communication also leaves some to be desired it is often difficult to understand squadmate and you can only communicate with your squad. For this I must dock battlefield points. Overall though with a solid online component it would be difficult to view this as anything but a good buy for an fps fan.… Expand
  86. kazper_infinity
    Nov 20, 2011
    7
    The game is really fun to play, however, there are a few issues. One, being the campaign mode is very short and rushed and feels like its lacking some substance and story line, I feel DICE miss the ball on this one where as, in my opinion, Medal of Honor still holds the title for best story in a game. Second, is the issues on multiplayer like, unbalanced weapons, low weapon damage, gameThe game is really fun to play, however, there are a few issues. One, being the campaign mode is very short and rushed and feels like its lacking some substance and story line, I feel DICE miss the ball on this one where as, in my opinion, Medal of Honor still holds the title for best story in a game. Second, is the issues on multiplayer like, unbalanced weapons, low weapon damage, game latency and last but not forgotten is the horrible respawning problem. "Unbalanced weapons" An example of this is the PP-2000 out gunning a Shotgun at close range enough said! "Low weapon damage" Nothing drives me more crazy than wasting an entire Mag on someone to kill them, I mean come on 15-31 rounds into someone standing still before they die is just stupid! "Game latency" proof of this as most people knows who have played the game is while taking fire you run for cover only to be killed once you've made it around a corner or behind an object by the same player who was shooting you to begin with. And now to the worst of them all is the awful "Respawning" for TDM. I can not count the amount of times I have been killed because I have been spawned right into the sights of an enemy and shot dead before i could even hit the run or shot button. I am giving this game a 7 because of these issues and a few others. I ama little disappointed in this game but it is better the most of its competitors and its good to see that DICE is taking the proper steps to correct these problem. It's not often you see the developers listen to their customers and fix the problems these days. Good Hunting out there!… Expand
  87. teol
    Dec 21, 2011
    7
    A good game. The multiplayer is just great, nothing to say about it... But the campain is just... it doesn't look like a "battlefield" game, it is short, to linear, some bugs... The scenario is good I think, but that's the only positive point, I think. About the co-op, it is more a stopgap than anything else.

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

    To buy only for the multiplayer ! Do not expect something clean and beautiful for the solo!    … Expand
  88. dts7714
    Jan 28, 2012
    7
    I love Battlefield but i have to give this a 7 because of the bugs. Battlefield 3 is probably one of the more bug infested games i have ever played. Just to list out a few the knife won't work all the time, sometimes for certain weapons you'r arms can obstruct your view, and LAG. Battlefield's support is just horrible, when contacted about these problems they often say it is you'r internetI love Battlefield but i have to give this a 7 because of the bugs. Battlefield 3 is probably one of the more bug infested games i have ever played. Just to list out a few the knife won't work all the time, sometimes for certain weapons you'r arms can obstruct your view, and LAG. Battlefield's support is just horrible, when contacted about these problems they often say it is you'r internet connection or a problem with the PlayStation. I love BF3 but if you are looking to buy this game then i would suggest holding off till February after they patch the game . . . . again.… Expand
  89. CoffeeGuy22
    Apr 25, 2013
    7
    The PC version in better in every way that got a 10 from me but the ps3 version isn't that good compared but great game still worth buying even if you have a bad PC
  90. savagejoe444
    May 26, 2013
    7
    While Iv'e never been a fan of EA's games, besides Dead Space, I think I might reconsider that thought. Battlefield 3 has the best graphics Iv'e seen in any game. Downside, the campaign is just a "meh", the story is crap, ally A.I. get in the way a lot, and the jet mission couldv'e been fun if you could FLY the jet! The MP, however, is the games saving grace. Maps are large, weapons areWhile Iv'e never been a fan of EA's games, besides Dead Space, I think I might reconsider that thought. Battlefield 3 has the best graphics Iv'e seen in any game. Downside, the campaign is just a "meh", the story is crap, ally A.I. get in the way a lot, and the jet mission couldv'e been fun if you could FLY the jet! The MP, however, is the games saving grace. Maps are large, weapons are cool, tank combat is awesome! To bad its not better than MW3. … Expand
  91. funtimz
    Jul 10, 2013
    7
    Don't have much to say except Battlefield 3 is great on pc and okay on ps3. Awesome Mutipayer keep the score up even-though the singe player drags it down.
  92. Subject-R88
    Sep 8, 2013
    7
    This is my first Battlefield, and I'm quite impressed with the multiplayer. I love levelling up, love the graphics. I stay alive a lot longer than in Reach... Very addicting and fun.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    A pesar de los fallos que puedan existir en esta entrega, es un juego muy recomendado en su faceta multijugador.    … Expand
  98. XxAlbertoBuzzxX
    Jun 2, 2020
    7
    Battlefield 3
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  99. okayokay
    Oct 10, 2018
    7
    rrrrrrrrrrraaaaaaaaaaadddddddddddiiiiiiiiiiicccccccccccaaaaaaaaaaalllllllllll
  100. ssffsalman
    Feb 19, 2019
    7
    the game is not bad and is not good the only one thing i like it is the graphics it was nice,
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#23 Best PS3 Game of 2011
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#20 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2011

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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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