Battlefield 3

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7.5

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  1. jfgalarce
    Dec 23, 2011
    3
    Excellent graphics, great sound, good control, fine detail, but it is very boring, all missions are slow and not get excited, if not for the trophies or achievements makes no sense
  2. Ps3XboxCodBF
    Dec 23, 2011
    9
    battlefield 3 is a great game but not a perfect game. reason is that it still have some major flaw with the sound delay when reloading and sudden quiet during online gameplay.
  3. addtheKILL
    Dec 22, 2011
    9
    amazing game ..campaign is not that great but multiplayer rocks and the maps are also amazing.I would give the multiplayer a 10 out of 10 and the campaign a 6 out of 10......much improvements from bfbc2...
  4. Daryl
    Dec 21, 2011
    5
    I am reviewing this on the campaign only, which is soooooo boring. I played the Modern Warfare campaign before this and that was outstanding but compared to a game that is in the future it shows that Battlefield might have a great multiplayer but the campaign laxks something.
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. Singgihsatch
    Dec 20, 2011
    9
    im fall in love when first playing this game,,
    but i dont hope much in single player because the sotry a'int good..
    the good side on this game is in multiplayer game,, a big map and various vehicle serve in each battle.. we can use plane tank and tactical car in battle.. so its give the player like a real war in field,, we must play in team if we want won match.. a new job like support    im fall in love when first playing this game,,
    but i dont hope much in single player because the sotry a'int good..

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

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

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

    i think this a best multiplayer game i've played.    … Expand
  8. Meta-MetaCritic
    Dec 20, 2011
    5
    This game was really fun the day I played it in a room with 10 people. When playing online without friends, it's not very fun at all. There's an extremely steep learning curve that I was never able to make it past. People who have played other Battlefield titles seem to like it more than the new people though. One thing that is disappointing is that Frostbite 2 has an extremely powerfulThis game was really fun the day I played it in a room with 10 people. When playing online without friends, it's not very fun at all. There's an extremely steep learning curve that I was never able to make it past. People who have played other Battlefield titles seem to like it more than the new people though. One thing that is disappointing is that Frostbite 2 has an extremely powerful sound engine, yet, I don't feel like there was much creativity in the sound design for this game.… Expand
  9. Charrd
    Dec 19, 2011
    1
    Battlefield 3 was one of the most anticipated games in 2011, and this reviewer can tell you that it is absolute rubbish. The campaign is garbage, as usual with the Battlefield series. The campaign lacks a storyline, and cannot be easily understood other than "Shoot everything you can see". The multiplayer is unstable and buggy, and causes major lag issues. If you ask me, the battlefieldBattlefield 3 was one of the most anticipated games in 2011, and this reviewer can tell you that it is absolute rubbish. The campaign is garbage, as usual with the Battlefield series. The campaign lacks a storyline, and cannot be easily understood other than "Shoot everything you can see". The multiplayer is unstable and buggy, and causes major lag issues. If you ask me, the battlefield lovers should stop hating on the Call of Duty franchise, and look in the mirror.… Expand
  10. 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.
  11. KillerTomato
    Dec 17, 2011
    9
    I really hate to finally play a game when it has received the amount of hype Battlefield 3 has. Even if I thoroughly enjoy every aspect of the game, it's not hard to feel somewhat disappointed when the hype has reached a fever pitch. Fortunately, this is not the case for BF3. I will say that the single player campaign was not on the level I was hoping it would be. The visuals and polishI really hate to finally play a game when it has received the amount of hype Battlefield 3 has. Even if I thoroughly enjoy every aspect of the game, it's not hard to feel somewhat disappointed when the hype has reached a fever pitch. Fortunately, this is not the case for BF3. I will say that the single player campaign was not on the level I was hoping it would be. The visuals and polish were astounding but the story's length and coherency could have been better. But that's not really why I purchased the game is it? I am a relative newcomer to the BF series so I can't help but compare it to Modern Warfare at every level. The first thing I noticed was a glaring glitch of some sort. Every time I shoot an enemy in BF3, they seem to fall over and I am rewarded with points. That never happens in MW3. All kidding aside, BF3 blows away the competition in every respect. The gun play is tight and the bullets are deadly. The movement and animations give me a real sense of control and help to immerse me in the fight. Add vehicles and environmental destruction to the mix and DICE has far exceeded the latest in the COD franchise. I would have loved to see MW3 improve on the now 5 game old formula but at least the excellence of BF3 will force the issue next year. I'm sure many will disagree with my take on the winner of this battle, which is understandable, considering many people like to hide in corners and wait until someone runs past for an easy kill from behind. At least in DICE's offering you can achieve redemption by dropping a building on the sorry sap. I see Battlefield keeping my interest for many months, if not years to come. Bravo to DICE and to EA for recognizing the innovation crippling business model that they almost pioneered. This is a first hand account of what they avoided by letting the creatives do their thing.… Expand
  12. danomac_73
    Dec 16, 2011
    9
    Battlefield 3 and Dice step up and in my mind easily top COD: MW3. The new Frostbite 2 engine enhanced the graphics and physics in the game. The story is good but it is to short to me and this is the main reason it got a 9 instead of 10. The multiplayer is great and is very easy to get into the game unlike COD were it has taken me over 10 minutes to join a COD online game. It is the better buy.
  13. MountZionV
    Dec 16, 2011
    9
    The best modern FPS hands down. That being said, the FPS is a tired genre in my opinion. Otherwise it would have gotten a 10. Most of the maps are great (the subway one is garbage) with the addition of the back to karkand expansion (wake island, you dirty beast) the game is just getting better.
  14. 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
  15. Unknown22
    Dec 15, 2011
    9
    This game looks amazing on ps3. The multiplayer was fine the graphic are fine and the story was fine too. The only thing i hate about it that multiplayer was a bit glitchy. Still the game is amazing.
  16. rtrind
    Dec 14, 2011
    0
    There is a good mulltiplayer aspect to this game, but some flaws mage the game almos unplayable:

    1) A lot of people (me included) are experiencing an enourmous amount of input lag (some youtube videos measure more than 300ms); 2) Deadzone is too great (you have to move the stick much more than normal to start turning); 3) Aim acceleration is strange, when you move the stick just a little    There is a good mulltiplayer aspect to this game, but some flaws mage the game almos unplayable:

    1) A lot of people (me included) are experiencing an enourmous amount of input lag (some youtube videos measure more than 300ms);
    2) Deadzone is too great (you have to move the stick much more than normal to start turning);
    3) Aim acceleration is strange, when you move the stick just a little it's too slow, then it accelerates too fast.

    Join these 3 things and you have a crapshoot, you can only hit stationary target with consistency. If a patch solve these things, it would make the best online experience to date, but for now, stick with BF3 on 360 or PC.

    PS.: If you think you don't have the input lag issue, try playing any other FPS game (especially others with 30 fps like BFBC2) for about 30 minutes and then come back to BF3. You won't like the results.    … Expand
  17. robertmoore12
    Dec 12, 2011
    9
    bf3 is an excellent game especially after the release of back to karkand which brings an even better vibe to the game the single player was forgettable the first time around but when i played threw again on the hard difficulty i enjoyed it a lot more i gave it a 9 because no game is perfect
  18. ZeroEightNine
    Dec 12, 2011
    8
    Battlefield 3 is Amazing "IF" you have friends to play it with. Without a squad you'll probably win 4/10 Games. So if you have friends that bought Battlefield 3 play with them it's Really fun
  19. 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.
  20. 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
  21. sakasurf
    Dec 7, 2011
    10
    Congratilations To DICE and Electronic Arts. this game just rock my world on Multiplayer, and now with 'Back To Karkand' pack, we got a lot of maps, lots of veicules, jets, tanks, jeeps and big maps where snipers can do they magic (if they are good) Great Game. On Campaing the story could have a better end, i liked, but it could be better,
  22. Novelty987
    Dec 6, 2011
    4
    This was worth a $3.00 rent at redbox. I played the main story for about 3 hours and was already bored of it. These games are really starting to get tiring. I have no intention to buy this game. There is nothing fun about the game and if you look at the story and game play from an arm length away, it seems like a cheesy B-rated action flick.
  23. Feifong
    Dec 5, 2011
    10
    I had the privileged of being invited to the Alpha and Beta of this game. I must says this is my favorite one of the series. The game is extremely well done. The graphics, sounds, and abilities just click in Battlefield 3. It is a exceptional game that I enjoy playing on a daily basis. While Battlefield franchise isn't known for their in-depth story lines, I really enjoyed this one.I had the privileged of being invited to the Alpha and Beta of this game. I must says this is my favorite one of the series. The game is extremely well done. The graphics, sounds, and abilities just click in Battlefield 3. It is a exceptional game that I enjoy playing on a daily basis. While Battlefield franchise isn't known for their in-depth story lines, I really enjoyed this one. However the multi-player is always the selling point for me on the BF franchise and I was not disappointed. The way you rank up your player, vehicle, and weapons is well done. The amount of free-range you get per level is something I personally love! I can be tactical in this game with my squad or I can go Lone Wolf once in a while. BF 3 gives you the ability to really diversify your game play and allow you to be influential in the outcome of a match. My hat is off to you EA another fine job! I look forward to the next installment!!!… Expand
  24. 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
  25. 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.
  26. timelessone
    Dec 3, 2011
    5
    Perhaps it's my love of the arcade style that Call of Duty provides but I could never get into BF3 (and believe me I tried) on a fundamental level because I just couldn't play it. The story is fairly interesting and all respect goes to the final mission. The frostbyte 2 engine would have been GLORIOUS if my PC wasn't 3 years old and incapable of running it, so I get the mediocre at bestPerhaps it's my love of the arcade style that Call of Duty provides but I could never get into BF3 (and believe me I tried) on a fundamental level because I just couldn't play it. The story is fairly interesting and all respect goes to the final mission. The frostbyte 2 engine would have been GLORIOUS if my PC wasn't 3 years old and incapable of running it, so I get the mediocre at best PS3 version. It's Borderlands level graphics but with glorious texture work wand lighting to make things invisible and not destructible unless you're hiding behind it.… Expand
  27. Abhi
    Dec 3, 2011
    9
    absheffield23
    Nov 9, 2011
    4 As a huge fan of BF:BC2, I have to say that I have been completely let down. This game has been frustratingly uneventful. All of the intense moments were just mediocre at best. Oh, and being shot by enemies that are nowhere to be found really kills the whole experience. Maybe there is one guy left in the room and you get killed, you get sent back to a checkpoint    absheffield23
    Nov 9, 2011
    4
    As a huge fan of BF:BC2, I have to say that I have been completely let down. This game has been frustratingly uneventful. All of the intense moments were just mediocre at best. Oh, and being shot by enemies that are nowhere to be found really kills the whole experience. Maybe there is one guy left in the room and you get killed, you get sent back to a checkpoint and find yourself extremely    … Expand
  28. 1True_Gamer
    Dec 2, 2011
    1
    I have had to update my score for this game for online play, now when you shoot at someone with that blinding flashlight my gun stop shooting hit detection is worst now then when I first got the game.
  29. Trigger_Ace
    Dec 2, 2011
    9
    This game is hands down one of the greatest ONLINE, I haven't played the campaign, because I'd rather play online with friends relatives and co-workers. The first week bf3 came out i wasn't really into it but i had my doubts, I had an outdated television set, and well it wasn't really cutting it, a week later I bought a 1080p 1080i lcd and tried the game out and it was mind blowing, it'sThis game is hands down one of the greatest ONLINE, I haven't played the campaign, because I'd rather play online with friends relatives and co-workers. The first week bf3 came out i wasn't really into it but i had my doubts, I had an outdated television set, and well it wasn't really cutting it, a week later I bought a 1080p 1080i lcd and tried the game out and it was mind blowing, it's not as faced paced as call of duty, but it feels more realistic, and the resolution even though it maxes out at 720 i think, it really looks life like, and the gun sounds are amazing especially if you have good sound setup, it sounds like your at the shooting range,I've owned battlefield bad company 2 and I liked it, thats until Call of duty black ops came out, and well i stuck to black ops, becuase I had fun, but BF3 came out and haven't looked back!! well once in a while to compare, but i really do prefer Bf3, I also purchased MW3, and well the game is good, but it's nothing new to me. I love bf3 it's the game i look foward to, when turning on my ps3 and with the new map pack back to karkland coming out december 6, or around that date i'm excited. especially because i bought the limited ed. and it's going to be free, and as a ps3 owner i'm going to get it a week earlier than the other console, so thats pretty cool, BUT PLEASE IF YOU TRY BF3 MAKE SURE ITS A HD t.v. thats when you will realize the full potential. unless you have a pc.… Expand
  30. mace92
    Dec 1, 2011
    10
    Let me state first that i have NEVER played a Battlefield game before. i've never sat with someone while they played it. The one DICE game i played was Medal of Honor. Boring campaign, but after playing all CODs since MW i really liked the multiplayer offering DICE put up with MOH. I enjoyed the tactical pacing as opposed to COD's frantic running and gunning. Also, LOVED the sound.Let me state first that i have NEVER played a Battlefield game before. i've never sat with someone while they played it. The one DICE game i played was Medal of Honor. Boring campaign, but after playing all CODs since MW i really liked the multiplayer offering DICE put up with MOH. I enjoyed the tactical pacing as opposed to COD's frantic running and gunning. Also, LOVED the sound. Personally, i became better at COD after playing MOH because i learnt to move better. Of course this may only apply to me.
    Anyway, two days ago, i get my copy of BF3. i fire it up and it throws me into Rush on Caspian Border. As soon as i spawn i'm looking at a tank standing on the asphalt. Immediately there's a loud boom; the tank recoils and kicks up dust. A second later i hear another muffled explosion as the shell hits. i'm already thinking WOW, when a chopper buzzes overhead, machine guns spitting fire. There's a shout over the radio about an enemy fast mover, but i'm too preoccupied with the audio visual assault to catch it. A second later a jet buzzes low, chasing after the chopper. Its now that I start running for cover. DICE has thrown me straight in to a war zone. Welcome to Battlefield.
    I have seen very few sights since i started gaming in the early 90s that made me just sit in awe. This was one of them. And many more followed. I've only played the multiplayer so far, so i cant comment on the campaign. i dont play FPS games for campaigns any more, although i did till MW2. i even played the MW3 campaign, but it didnt have that spark anymore. I'd already seen the washington monument destroyed. Manhattan was just more of the same. And the story was flat out cliched. I dont dislike COD. i've spent many enjoyable months on it, prestiged etc. I even played MW3 multiplayer. But it was almost more of the same. Enjoyable, yes. Amazing, no. Now i'm not especially good at online multiplayer. just average. But a day later, im still enjoying every minute of BF3. i cant wait to get back in the game. And not only because of the visuals. BF3 makes you feel like you're contributing with more than just kills. Spotting, repairing, healing; that's you being part of the team. And you get rewarded for it. IW is good at giving you small, frantic and personal gun fights, DICE is great at making you part of a team. MOH made me feel like part of a squad waging a small tactical battle. But that was just an appetizer for Battlefield 3. This, this is war.    … Expand
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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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