Battlefield 3

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7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1893 Ratings

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  1. moviesfan
    Oct 26, 2011
    9
    This game rocks. even that the Pc version is obviously better the console versions stand there ground as well and start the war against MW3. First off the graphics are amazing the light and destruction effects are really beautyfull and the textures are also good, there are a few graphic glitches but thats gonna get patched anyway. The gameplay is verry battlefield (if you know what i mean)This game rocks. even that the Pc version is obviously better the console versions stand there ground as well and start the war against MW3. First off the graphics are amazing the light and destruction effects are really beautyfull and the textures are also good, there are a few graphic glitches but thats gonna get patched anyway. The gameplay is verry battlefield (if you know what i mean) and has been perfected over the years. The multyplayer is the real star here and gets you attention for months. The singleplayert and c op are also good but it felt like a extra and it was verry short only **** 6 hours. That doesnt matter because you buy this game for MP and it is brilliant. For my part a canidate for goty and one of my favorite games of this year… Expand
  2. Genie_Jason
    Oct 29, 2011
    10
    Amazing game no doubt about it. The Campaign is amazing! I loved it, it told an interesting story that always seemed to keep me occupied and having that experience like "what's going to happen next". The Multiplayer, this is where this game shines, its what I expected and more. When taking cover and bullets whizzing by; jets going right over your head it makes a fantasticAmazing game no doubt about it. The Campaign is amazing! I loved it, it told an interesting story that always seemed to keep me occupied and having that experience like "what's going to happen next". The Multiplayer, this is where this game shines, its what I expected and more. When taking cover and bullets whizzing by; jets going right over your head it makes a fantastic first-person-shooter action game. Everything fits perfectly here. I'm talking about the hit boxes they're great. The guns not-so overpowered the shotguns maybe -but hey they're shotguns. The Co-op I haven't really gotten into but it could be other peoples cup-of-tea, if you've played spec-ops on MW2 and liked it, then you'll like Co-op in BF3. All in all you should pick up this amazing game at a local retailer or online, its worth more than full priced.… Expand
  3. Wuachon
    Oct 26, 2011
    10
    Empiezo por lo mas destacado, me encanta su jugabilidad y movimiento del personaje, muy bien trabajado el Frosbite 2 trabajando muy bien las iluminaciones que es un gran fuerte del juego, el sonido es perfecto al escuchar cada bala pasar por tu lado y por cada objeto destruido en el escenario, ahora tendremos la capacidad de "tumbarnos" y las armas matan de menos balas y bien equilibradoEmpiezo por lo mas destacado, me encanta su jugabilidad y movimiento del personaje, muy bien trabajado el Frosbite 2 trabajando muy bien las iluminaciones que es un gran fuerte del juego, el sonido es perfecto al escuchar cada bala pasar por tu lado y por cada objeto destruido en el escenario, ahora tendremos la capacidad de "tumbarnos" y las armas matan de menos balas y bien equilibrado en el sentido de angulo, velocidad y lejanía. Por su parte la campaña es epica, la verdad que se ah mejorado mucho en este aspecto con respecto a las entregas anteriores. Y para terminar puedo decir que es un maestro multijugador, destacando muchos modos de juego, aparte también cooperativo, esta muy equilibrado en el sentido de las armas y cada clase que puedas tener; por cada clase tendremos un muy buen numero de desbloqueos y con algo que identifica a el juego los vehículos y ahora los jets que harán que tengamos juego para rato.… Expand
  4. Heatedpete
    Oct 26, 2011
    10
    I'll keep this one short. No-one really cares for the longer reviews that waffle on and bore you to death. But one thing that you will be doing a lot in Battlefield 3 is dying. Because the standard of both the AI in singleplayer and the players in multiplayer are hugely superior to that of other franchises. With hundreds of unlocks, vehicles, and the best sound design and graphicsI'll keep this one short. No-one really cares for the longer reviews that waffle on and bore you to death. But one thing that you will be doing a lot in Battlefield 3 is dying. Because the standard of both the AI in singleplayer and the players in multiplayer are hugely superior to that of other franchises. With hundreds of unlocks, vehicles, and the best sound design and graphics available to a PS3 user, I'm struggling to see what can actually be better. Sure, the singleplayer could be longer, but that's the joy of Battlefield. You keep playing and playing and playi - oh wait, I'm waffling...
    But one feature of this game I will always admire is just how extensive it is. Singleplayer has left me stunned, and wanting to play more. Co-op is like SP but with friends and randomised events changing both tactics and play-styles. Multiplayer is almost faultless. It will be said that this game will fail. But the only failure I can see, is that more people are obnoxious and buy Call of Duty than other games. But then that's also a good thing - it means those who do make the leap of faith and choose the other game are much more professional, better gamers who use team-work and tactics to win. For me, this game, and the series, will always be the one to buy.    … Expand
  5. ssjscottt
    Oct 27, 2011
    10
    So fun!! Everyone who bought the game for the single player doesn't understand what Battlefield's about........ the multiplayer is ridiculously fun. Graphics are better than the beta, and dunno what all the complaints about the aiming are; I don't have any.
  6. The_Boy
    Oct 27, 2011
    9
    There are a lot of BS reviews about this game, the single player is not THAT BAD, they make it out to be the worst single player campaign ever created. It's average who cares? Seriously who buys FPS to play offline anyways? ONLINE IS WHERE IT'S AT! The online part of this game is awesome, this is the first BF game I have EVER played and I am very very satisfied. It actually feels like a,There are a lot of BS reviews about this game, the single player is not THAT BAD, they make it out to be the worst single player campaign ever created. It's average who cares? Seriously who buys FPS to play offline anyways? ONLINE IS WHERE IT'S AT! The online part of this game is awesome, this is the first BF game I have EVER played and I am very very satisfied. It actually feels like a, well... BATTLE. COD is great also, these are two different games. Just depends on what you're looking for, and this is the type of game that I prefer. Actual battles that depend on tactics and team work, just like in real life. Don't believe it when some people say "oh the maps are too big, there is no action", the maps are perfect and there is PLENTY of action.

    Don't believe in perfect scores for games so a 9 it is.    … Expand
  7. Uzi_Lover
    Nov 3, 2011
    4
    Real let down of a game that I am on the way to trade in for Uncharted 3, the multiplayer is average at best and thats if you can get in a game as it's broken, I get the feeling it was rushed to beat the COD launch and it's just a mess, why bother with a beta! Normally I would be ok with this and just play some single player until the bugs have been ironed out but unfortunately the theReal let down of a game that I am on the way to trade in for Uncharted 3, the multiplayer is average at best and thats if you can get in a game as it's broken, I get the feeling it was rushed to beat the COD launch and it's just a mess, why bother with a beta! Normally I would be ok with this and just play some single player until the bugs have been ironed out but unfortunately the the single player is even worse, buggy and so scripted to the point of it being hilarious in places due to the ridiculous things it insists you have to do. Coming up the stairs in the Night Shift level only for the game to insist that you use a knife to kill an upcoming guard, why becomes obvious as there is a cut scene coming up invoving a struggle with him, you try and do anything else its mission failed! Enemys taking shotguns to the face and nothing happening, bullet proof glass in stair well in one level or car headlights that can't be shot out, so many things wrong with it. A rushed and buggy mess and I think COD will now be the better game which is a shame as BF2 was a classic.… Expand
  8. Broxigar
    Apr 27, 2012
    0
    More of the same, nothing but FPS garbage. This genre has single handedly destroyed gaming and turned the entire industry into one that favors "safe" shallow gameplay with good graphics instead of games that are actually enjoyable.
  9. fortySIXnTWO
    Nov 16, 2011
    0
    Did anyone else get as sick of the stupid light glare affect? Dumb campaign!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  10. arevoir
    Nov 1, 2011
    0
    Absolutely awful. I bought this game expecting it to be one of the best games I've ever played, and instead it ended up being one of the worst. I beat the campaign in a little under four hours and was left completely disappointed. As others have mentioned, it's entirely linear, which as you can probably imagine gets boring pretty fast. The multi player, which i expected to be theAbsolutely awful. I bought this game expecting it to be one of the best games I've ever played, and instead it ended up being one of the worst. I beat the campaign in a little under four hours and was left completely disappointed. As others have mentioned, it's entirely linear, which as you can probably imagine gets boring pretty fast. The multi player, which i expected to be the highlight, was infinitely worse. The majority of the maps are like bigger call of duty maps, only suitable for close range combat. Guns that should kill quickly, like the sniper rifles and shotgun, are severely underpowered, while handguns and machine guns kill almost immediately. Don't even get me started on scope drift and all of the glitches that should have been fixed before they released the game. If you like call of duty, I'm sure you'll love this game. But if you're a battlefield fan, i recommend getting bad company 2 over this, seeing as battlefield 3 is basically call of duty with better graphics.… Expand
  11. RyanB2804
    Oct 26, 2011
    2
    I was excited for this game. The beta somewhat disappointed me with it's glitches, but EA assured us that they had been fixed for the retail game. They lied. From the offset I have been plagued with glitches. Sometimes I couldn't get past cinematics, and there was one joke of a bug where enemy soldiers could walk on water. I found the story pretty boring and short, even for FPS standards.I was excited for this game. The beta somewhat disappointed me with it's glitches, but EA assured us that they had been fixed for the retail game. They lied. From the offset I have been plagued with glitches. Sometimes I couldn't get past cinematics, and there was one joke of a bug where enemy soldiers could walk on water. I found the story pretty boring and short, even for FPS standards. After an hour or so on multiplaer, I can conclude that it's just as bad as it was on Bad Company 2. Snipers abusing the massive terrain for long range kills. The only thing stopping me from giving this game a big fat 0 is the stunning visuals. I haven't been more disappointed in a game since Dead Island. Hopefully Skyrim won't disappoint.… Expand
  12. ReadySetReview
    Nov 15, 2011
    0
    I was so dissappointed in. This horrible game, I was expecting the "beyond the call" but it was all just horrible blantant lies from what the developers told us and showed us in the trailers and E3. The campaign was bullcrap and a waste of my time and hard earned money that should of went to goldeneye, the graphics was not state of the art and ended looking worst than most games to comeI was so dissappointed in. This horrible game, I was expecting the "beyond the call" but it was all just horrible blantant lies from what the developers told us and showed us in the trailers and E3. The campaign was bullcrap and a waste of my time and hard earned money that should of went to goldeneye, the graphics was not state of the art and ended looking worst than most games to come out last year and the years before that even with the new graphics engine, it still looks like crap to me. The multiplayer was fun but got boring when a 2 hour match, endless guns that take forever to rank up, and unfair bullet damage on top of everything else made this game a big mistake to even wait for. I haveplayed BFBC2 and loved it but this game was crap and for all the COD haters giving low scores because you have nothing better to do with your life grow a pair and step up to a real game.… Expand
  13. Bosefus123
    Oct 27, 2011
    0
    Most overrated game ever. Clunky controls, boring gameplay, average graphics and no one ever talks when playing this game, it feels so depressing. EA did a great job hyping this game and getting everyone to buy into it, but lightning never strikes twice so we'll see how DICE and EA try to make up for this with their next game which will probably be Bad company 3.
  14. zocker
    Oct 30, 2011
    1
    hey, that was stupid. I don't wanted to give this game a 10 rating. It's so far away to get this good rating.
    because it's bad, boring and disappointing.
    I wish, I never bought this game.
  15. sledgecock89
    Oct 29, 2011
    10
    i cant believe the biased reviews on here. 56 cod fanboys complaining abotu a game they didnt buy. the multiplayer is betterthan cod4 the graphics are top notch campaign was great cod sucks.
  16. Armin
    Oct 27, 2011
    10
    Battlefield 3 by far provides the best graphics on the ps3, it is truly unthinkable given that ps3's technology is more than 5 years old. Intense singleplayer with maximum destructible possibilities and by far the most realistic game yet.
  17. IdiotSpace
    Nov 13, 2011
    4
    Had played enough of the CoD series long ago, just could not take any more. Decided to try BF3, in hopes that I might be able to enjoy a first person shooter again. What a disappointment. All the annoying aspects of CoD are present, but without any of the fun. Glitchy multiplayer, poor controls, a crap tons of sniper camping. There's a reason the price on this has been lowered toHad played enough of the CoD series long ago, just could not take any more. Decided to try BF3, in hopes that I might be able to enjoy a first person shooter again. What a disappointment. All the annoying aspects of CoD are present, but without any of the fun. Glitchy multiplayer, poor controls, a crap tons of sniper camping. There's a reason the price on this has been lowered to $40...it's not worth $60. First and last DICE game.… Expand
  18. Watermelon789
    Oct 29, 2011
    9
    EA has invested a lot of money for BF in promotions , a lot of trailers , the new fantastic Frostbite 2 from DICE and many new innovative details that many shooter fans wanted. With an a incredible campaign with nice narrative and nice mind blowing scenes BF3 proves that it's a different a cool game that it's capable to steal souls from Halo , CoD and other shooters and bring them toEA has invested a lot of money for BF in promotions , a lot of trailers , the new fantastic Frostbite 2 from DICE and many new innovative details that many shooter fans wanted. With an a incredible campaign with nice narrative and nice mind blowing scenes BF3 proves that it's a different a cool game that it's capable to steal souls from Halo , CoD and other shooters and bring them to this battlefield. The details in the graphics are a little ( just a bit ) downgraded to fit the consoles, so you won't expect the same reaction as for the first time you saw the trailer back in april this year ( it was from PC though ) . The multiplayer is what it makes it more worth it . And the co-op it's a very nice option to add more hours of fun to the package. Battlefield 3 is the game you need if you have online , this is a fantastic jump DICE has achieve though much better than the Bad Company series .… Expand
  19. Souldier777
    Oct 27, 2011
    10
    i give this game 10/10, simply because it is the most addictive online multiplayer FPS game ever, i do believe that it put MW3 to shame. the level of detail, the story and the Multiplayer all make up this great game. sure it better on pc, but who in the hell is going to bother buying an expensive gaming rig to get that. its just as great on the ps3, and quite fast without lag and stilli give this game 10/10, simply because it is the most addictive online multiplayer FPS game ever, i do believe that it put MW3 to shame. the level of detail, the story and the Multiplayer all make up this great game. sure it better on pc, but who in the hell is going to bother buying an expensive gaming rig to get that. its just as great on the ps3, and quite fast without lag and still maintains great detail, while its cheaper.
    to me this games was well worth the time and the money. great job DICE team on this awesome game.    … Expand
  20. Hellion
    Jan 29, 2012
    5
    I wanted to like this, I really did. I love the Battlefield series. Battlefield 1943 really is a shining example of how to make a great war multiplayer game thats balanced with a classy interface, good balance (hits etc) and great graphics. Same could be said for Bad Company 2. However Battlefield 3 really messes up a lot of areas for me. First the graphics are absolutely terrible onI wanted to like this, I really did. I love the Battlefield series. Battlefield 1943 really is a shining example of how to make a great war multiplayer game thats balanced with a classy interface, good balance (hits etc) and great graphics. Same could be said for Bad Company 2. However Battlefield 3 really messes up a lot of areas for me. First the graphics are absolutely terrible on ps3/xbox. If you must buy PC version. Saying that though thats not enough to save this game for me. Dice should have focused on making an engine that looks great all across the board. I mean it looks like utter S***. Second the interface is terrible..terrible.. bad company 2's was much more classier. Finally the balance is so outta whack..one shot and your dead unlike 1943 which lets you use skill to land a number of hits to kill and enemy (unless a head shot). Only saving grace is the layout of the maps, the sound design is once again incredible, and of course the weapons, vehicles, etc are great. Servers are stable. As for single-player why bother with that (resources should have went straight into multiplayer) Overall I expected a more polished engine (graphics in bad company and even 1943 are WAY better) and better balance. I would recommend not buying this and saving the money. Buy if you must when it drops in price. Otherwise hold out till Dice gets their act together and delivers a better game graphically and gameplay wise.… Expand
  21. Alpha-Six
    Jan 22, 2012
    4
    A complete disappointment and disgrace to a series of good shooter games. Graphics failures, boring missions, and a cast of half-baked characters make Battlefield 3 a white cap in a ever-expanding sea of bad shooters.
  22. hardjensen1
    Oct 29, 2011
    10
    its a shame codfanboys are ruining the user reviews. whats funny is its still higher than the cod / black ops user reviews lol. a 10/10 and much more than a 60$ map pack, which is what every call of duty game after 4 is
  23. hii
    Nov 2, 2011
    10
    Very very enjoyable game near to perfect multiplayer can play it for hours and hours without getting bored or even yawning but the singe player is what has let the game down, you don't have as much freedom as you have in the multiplayer, anyway this is for me the second best game this year Uncharted 3 being number 1 :)
  24. Jonathanp55
    Nov 27, 2011
    3
    Ok. So Single Player is HORRIBLE considered the last 2 games. Linear game play. Not as much open world, just not what I expected. Not sure about online play, SINCE NOT EVERYONE HAS ACCESS TO INTERNET ALL THE TIME! Disappointment.
  25. Gabi1996
    Aug 18, 2012
    10
    This is a great game I'm sick of all the people shooting it down because they're cod fan boys. Sure the single player may not be the best but that's not what the game was made for it was made for the multiplayer and it's so amazing Most of the time you feel like you're on a real battlefield with all the genuine sounds and graphics. Yes i understand it may be a little buggy at times butThis is a great game I'm sick of all the people shooting it down because they're cod fan boys. Sure the single player may not be the best but that's not what the game was made for it was made for the multiplayer and it's so amazing Most of the time you feel like you're on a real battlefield with all the genuine sounds and graphics. Yes i understand it may be a little buggy at times but they just made a whole new engine and it's sort of to be expected but the bugs really aren't that bad really they're not game breaking… Expand
  26. quotenneger
    Apr 6, 2012
    9
    Battlefield 3 may have a poor campaign and an abysmal co-op mode, but the multiplayer is truly the best gaming has to offer.
    The maps are varied and huge, the weapons are balanced, and the countless vehicles provide some extra combat not found in other FPS's/
    Anyone who likes shooters can blindly buy Battlefield 3, as long as you don't care about the terrible campaign.
  27. EkimGib
    Oct 25, 2011
    4
    I tried to like this game, I really did. However just from the first hour of playing I just couldn't get over how ugly everything looked. I knew the game wouldn't look like the trailers, but I didn't think they would look worse than a cod game. Hell I think Bad company was better looking than this. At least it was a lot more fun than this. In fact everything about this game seems to beI tried to like this game, I really did. However just from the first hour of playing I just couldn't get over how ugly everything looked. I knew the game wouldn't look like the trailers, but I didn't think they would look worse than a cod game. Hell I think Bad company was better looking than this. At least it was a lot more fun than this. In fact everything about this game seems to be more of a step back for the series than anything. It's trying to be every other shooter while not really being that great at anything. Sure on the PC this game may shine a bit better but for the most part it's just a waste of my $60. (I listed this game on ebay about 4 hours after I bought the thing.)… Expand
  28. UnbiasedReview
    Oct 25, 2011
    6
    Let me start by saying this, the game did not live up to the hype presented by EA/DICE and longtime BF fans. The graphics are nothing special when compared to PS3 exclusives. The single player is meh, same as any other generic military sp. Online I've encountered frame rate issues and occasional freezing. The graphics in online play are also not as good as the single player portion.Let me start by saying this, the game did not live up to the hype presented by EA/DICE and longtime BF fans. The graphics are nothing special when compared to PS3 exclusives. The single player is meh, same as any other generic military sp. Online I've encountered frame rate issues and occasional freezing. The graphics in online play are also not as good as the single player portion. The sound however is awesome, as expected. Overall, this is just an average shooter. Rent first, you may or may not like it.… Expand
  29. Spindual
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    It has terrible single player mode and bad, empty spec ops mode. Multiplayer mode is full of campers. It has lots of unfixed bugs. Maps are not enough.
  30. bouvron
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    UNE GAGURE;une décèption......,j'ai trouvé que le jeux manquait totalement de libèrtée et de réalissme dans le mode solo,le scénario du jeu est vu revue,inintéressant.Le mode multi ,bas c'est du battelfield aucun changement,ni améliorations,que ce soit graphique ou bien desUNE GAGURE;une décèption......,j'ai trouvé que le jeux manquait totalement de libèrtée et de réalissme dans le mode solo,le scénario du jeu est vu revue,inintéressant.Le mode multi ,bas c'est du battelfield aucun changement,ni améliorations,que ce soit graphique ou bien des competences et des armes.… Expand
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#23 Best PS3 Game of 2011
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#4 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2011
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#20 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2011

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Metascore
85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 38 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 35 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 38
  3. Negative: 0 out of 38
  1. Push Square
    Feb 10, 2012
    80
    Hopefully EA reconsiders its approach to toppling Call Of Duty in the future, and allows its games to develop their own personality, rather than imitate something else.
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  2. Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
    Jan 4, 2012
    80
    Despite its incredible competitive online play, we can't ignore the shortcomings of its campaign and Co-Op. [Jan 2012, p.66]
  3. Official PlayStation Magazine Benelux
    Jan 2, 2012
    90
    The nine multiplayer maps seem to be designed specifically to let players come up with their own creative strategies. Compared to COD, this gives the player a real sense of freedom. There is no such thing as a perfect strategy or a trotten path. [December 2011, p.74]
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