Battlefield 3

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  1. TheDevilYouKnew
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    Simply excellent. Well polished and well developed! The campaign is teasingly short (but then again, these games are built for the multiplayer now, and the campaign is developed as a trainer) but the graphics, sound and charater movement are flawless and set a great standard in the FPS realm. Cheers to EA for delivering to the fans!
  2. 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!!!
  3. Catatau
    Nov 14, 2011
    0
    There is no fun playing this game. Only campers around the maps and there is nobody helping each other like I heard , no team working together. Modern Warfare 10 x 0 Battlefield 3.
  4. 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
  5. CitizenRye
    Nov 14, 2011
    9
    There is always things that can be improved...but Battlefield 3 delivers on so many fronts. The multi-player portion of the game is really a great experience. No other game out now offers up the wide open map format like Battlefield 3 does. The ability to take to the sky, land, sea and underground really makes this game a winner. The campaign portion is a bit directional and forced. I wishThere is always things that can be improved...but Battlefield 3 delivers on so many fronts. The multi-player portion of the game is really a great experience. No other game out now offers up the wide open map format like Battlefield 3 does. The ability to take to the sky, land, sea and underground really makes this game a winner. The campaign portion is a bit directional and forced. I wish the campaign was more like the multi-player where you were in the open world having options on what to do next. If they could develop a Fall Out style Battlefield, I think that would be the paradigm shift needed for FPS!… Expand
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. Bobbyb373
    Nov 14, 2011
    0
    What an incredibly bad game. Single player is cliched and quite frankly boring, whereas multiplayer is infested, yes infested, with campers, hackers, boosters, and the lowest forms of gaming life. As for the gameplay the guns are pathetically weak, the graphics trying desperately to hide the ugliness that is the real Battlefield 3. Save your money and buy MW3, Uncharted 3, or Skyrim.
  9. and1prophet
    Nov 14, 2011
    9
    Get Battlefield for the multiplayer. If you get it solely for single player you'll regret your decision. With that being said, BF3's multiplayer is in a class of its own, and while the PS3 version cannot hold a candle to its PC brethren graphically, it is still a quite solid game visually. Audio is superb. Having a grenade explode right next to you with surround sound turned on and theGet Battlefield for the multiplayer. If you get it solely for single player you'll regret your decision. With that being said, BF3's multiplayer is in a class of its own, and while the PS3 version cannot hold a candle to its PC brethren graphically, it is still a quite solid game visually. Audio is superb. Having a grenade explode right next to you with surround sound turned on and the bass pumped up is nothing short of audiophilic bliss. With four game modes(Rush, conquest, squad rush, squad deathmatch) and huge maps/vehicles, the multiplayer portion of this game is such a breath of fresh air when compared to COD's archaic deathmatch types. Jets flying overhead, tank shells exploding and tearing holes in buildings as you run by them to get to the next capture point is quite simply gaming nirvana in my opinion, and well worth the price of admission alone. Partying up is easier than was in the beta, though playing co-op should be done with friends only to avoid being kicked from the game when the other person decides they have something more important to do. As far as the single player campagin goes, well, it's not great by any stretch of the imagination, but there are a few points during the campaign that really show off the Frostbite 2 engine, but other than that everything's pretty by the books. With the release of Back to Karkand slated for release in a month or so I'm quite happy with my purchase, and expect many more hours of muliplayer fun in the months to come. Bottom line: get it if you want a unique muliplayer experience, pass on it if you're a single player only gamer. See you on the battlefield… Expand
  10. 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
  11. powermandan
    Nov 14, 2011
    9
    Really impressed with this game, first ive played in the battlefield series. The single player story is good graphics do look amazing, although storyline is slightly lacking. Anyone care to explain how i ended up in a jet lol. Multiplayer is brilliant, online works fantastic, vary rarely get kicked from any games. Takes a while to get used to BF3 MP, after about 4 hours of play i wasReally impressed with this game, first ive played in the battlefield series. The single player story is good graphics do look amazing, although storyline is slightly lacking. Anyone care to explain how i ended up in a jet lol. Multiplayer is brilliant, online works fantastic, vary rarely get kicked from any games. Takes a while to get used to BF3 MP, after about 4 hours of play i was mincing people left right and centre. DO NOT JUDGE THIS GAME VIA THE BETA (Rush Metro). It is the worst of the maps i feel and particularly frustrating for people new the game.… Expand
  12. Richardg234
    Nov 14, 2011
    4
    The game is all graphics and no fun.Awful Campaign,multiplayer's okay.Just awful.Modern Warfare 3 has a better campaign,Multiplayer's fun and it has Spec Ops so if you finished the single player you would have more to do.
  13. kevlar4
    Nov 14, 2011
    9
    can battlefield 3 live ip to the hype? story the story here seems to be copied and pasted from the modern warfare story in fact the single player is boring and not fun. graphics are just incredible this is one of the best looking games ever. gameplay it is smooth the only problem is it runs on 30 frames per second on console while cod has been running on 60 since cod 4 but there is allotcan battlefield 3 live ip to the hype? story the story here seems to be copied and pasted from the modern warfare story in fact the single player is boring and not fun. graphics are just incredible this is one of the best looking games ever. gameplay it is smooth the only problem is it runs on 30 frames per second on console while cod has been running on 60 since cod 4 but there is allot more destrucion here. multiplayer sucks joke it is incredible the best multiplayer game ever made there i said it. enjoyment i enjoyed this game allot except in single player coop was a little fun multiplayer is amazing. lasting appeal its gunna stay in your consoles until skyrim comes out… Expand
  14. yutronic
    Nov 14, 2011
    9
    it's a excellent game it's so real but it hasn't no online multiplayer. battlefield 3 it's the best shooter game i can't stop play this.
  15. Panam-pl
    Nov 14, 2011
    0
    na konsoli gra jest beznadziejna w single player a w multi też do niczego , każdy wystrzaÅ
  16. 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
  17. Tha_Lowkey_One
    Nov 14, 2011
    9
    I am not a big first person shooter fan at all. My favorite franchise and shooting game of all time is the socom series which is a third person tactical military shooter. To me the first person shooters were all about arcade style play where I prefer more realism. However based on the trailers of Battlefield 3 I felt this was a must try game so I rented it and Oh My God I was blown away. II am not a big first person shooter fan at all. My favorite franchise and shooting game of all time is the socom series which is a third person tactical military shooter. To me the first person shooters were all about arcade style play where I prefer more realism. However based on the trailers of Battlefield 3 I felt this was a must try game so I rented it and Oh My God I was blown away. I started wit the single player because I wanted to get a feel for the game before embarking into the multiplayer. The single player is absolutely amazing my only gripe about it is that it is a bit short. But the story is great, the graphics are mind blowing, the guns are realistic the sounds make you think you are actually on the battlefield. It is a truly a gaming experience that can't be missed.

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

    There is also a co-op mode that you can play with a friend online. Overall this game rocks. Its worth 60 dollars and you wont be disappointed    … Expand
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. Felipevaras
    Nov 13, 2011
    9
    Un juego notablemente muy bien desarrollado con un servidor preocupado para una buena conección online y unos gráficos de miedo, simplemente este juego me sorprendido y ha mi opinión le de mil patas al modern warfare 3.
    Las canchas son gigantescas y mas aun en la guerra aérea ya sea el helicópteros o jets. Su variedad de    Un juego notablemente muy bien desarrollado con un servidor preocupado para una buena conección online y unos gráficos de miedo, simplemente este juego me sorprendido y ha mi opinión le de mil patas al modern warfare 3.
    Las canchas son gigantescas y mas aun en la guerra aérea ya sea el helicópteros o jets. Su variedad de vehículos, armas, y terrenos de juego te da la posibilidad para un juego táctico y estratégico y estar un buen rato jugando.
    este juego es para recomendarlo.    … Expand
  21. Micka0702
    Nov 13, 2011
    10
    it's a great game with excellent multiplayer. the solo is very good and the COOP mode as well but unfortunately too short I recommend this game 100% (sorry I don't speak english verry well )
  22. niceshotdude
    Nov 13, 2011
    5
    Horrible netcode, people fall in under the maps, quick matchmaking barely working, the recoil on the guns is uncontrollable on the consoles, the SMG's and the RPG OP as hell, so are the flashlights on the guns. Snipers nerfed, with their 2 shot kills and scope glare. With a recoil this heavy the guns should have more damage. The refillable health is just plain retarded, and makes theHorrible netcode, people fall in under the maps, quick matchmaking barely working, the recoil on the guns is uncontrollable on the consoles, the SMG's and the RPG OP as hell, so are the flashlights on the guns. Snipers nerfed, with their 2 shot kills and scope glare. With a recoil this heavy the guns should have more damage. The refillable health is just plain retarded, and makes the assault class underpowered. Maps are too big, and people are camping in every bush out there. Getting a kill or getting killed takes 2 minutes of searching for anyone. You constantly get spawnraped when accidentally spawning on a teammate who is engaged by the enemies. The graphics are realistic, but i don't like their style. Still a decent game, because of the overall teamwork experience. 5/10

    P.S: There should be a voice detection system that would kick all the kids from the game.    … Expand
  23. Reggie2780
    Nov 13, 2011
    10
    great game dice and EA Went all out all out for the fans.. great servers, good people online, no people calling you out your name. Just a great example of what you can accomplish with a great idea and put it to good use.. thanks EA, Thanks Dice for showing activision how to do it
  24. Tilet
    Nov 13, 2011
    10
    I can't understand why this has such a low score.. Shooter of the year by far, 100% better than Call of Duty in every way. Story isn't great, but Call of Duty's isn't either.
  25. Mega
    Nov 13, 2011
    10
    This was my first Battlefield purchase in the history of their lineup. I must say overall I am very pleased with the multiplayer aspect of this game. The only things I wished were different is that there needs to be a few more players per team. Especially for objective based games. Also up the score limit so games don't go so quick on deathmatch. They ironed out the first few days lagThis was my first Battlefield purchase in the history of their lineup. I must say overall I am very pleased with the multiplayer aspect of this game. The only things I wished were different is that there needs to be a few more players per team. Especially for objective based games. Also up the score limit so games don't go so quick on deathmatch. They ironed out the first few days lag issues, and the matchmaking with friends problems.

    Beautiful game that is a ton of fun.    … Expand
  26. dazbobaby
    Nov 13, 2011
    9
    It has some problems, and some that will never be fixed... but it's a great game non the less.
    The bullet damage is way too high, and the unlock system is a pain, but it's worth getting and playing.
  27. Holly18
    Nov 13, 2011
    10
    Graphics: 9.5

    Sound: 10

    Gameplay: 9.5

    Presentation: 9

    Lasting appeal: 10

    OVERALL: 10

    Battlefield 3 offers an unforgettable, world-class multiplayer. Great visual and the single-player campaign is great.
  28. 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
  29. 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
  30. HeavySandviches
    Nov 12, 2011
    9
    Best game I played so far this year, but campaign is disappointing. Get this game if you like tactical FPSs and destructible environments. But if you like mindless run and gun. Get COD
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85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 38 Critic Reviews

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  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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