Battlefield 3

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  1. Gerbacio
    Nov 11, 2011
    9
    A must buy! i was expecting less and was pleasantly surprised ....so surprised i bought it for both consoles ..its the most fun i have had in a while playing with friends
  2. batmanarkyam80
    Nov 11, 2011
    9
    Battlefield 3 is a game that makes you feel like your are in a war. The game play is fun because it includes teammwork and the maps are awesome. The vehicles are what make this game shine. Riding in tanks, jets, helicopters, or just cars around huge maps make you want to keep playing the game. Im so happy I bought this game instead of mw3.
  3. mors125
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    Multiplayer actually requires skill which is a nice change from the chaos of MW3. Also, unlike the MW3 servers, when I play Battlefield 3 I don't spend the whole time getting sworn at by some pre-pubescent kid from Cleveland.
  4. Hamblue
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    Great Game. I purchased BF3 and played before MW3. All I can say is a realistic MW3 review shouldn't be written until both games are played. BF3 is what MW3 should have been. It seems that the makers of BF3 listened to the suggestions of the COD community and did a great job producing. It has outstanding graphics, lag free game play, up to 64 players in multiplayer and dedicatedGreat Game. I purchased BF3 and played before MW3. All I can say is a realistic MW3 review shouldn't be written until both games are played. BF3 is what MW3 should have been. It seems that the makers of BF3 listened to the suggestions of the COD community and did a great job producing. It has outstanding graphics, lag free game play, up to 64 players in multiplayer and dedicated servers that are ranked. With the exception of vehicles if you didn't know the name before playing and were told it was MW3, you would easily believe it. The only negative is they still don't support lean, but neither does COD anymore.… Expand
  5. med15med
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    This is an amazing game, it exceeds all my expectation. The game play is amazing, the best part is the online gaming and that is free. BF3 should do very well against MW
  6. Sooch
    Nov 11, 2011
    9
    Great Game, Unique feel and addicting. Definitely my go-to FPS this year. MW3 though has a better campaign but for multiplayer online, MW3 slacked this year and the game that does it better in my eyes is BF3.
  7. 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,
  8. BigBoi
    Nov 11, 2011
    9
    this game is a lot of fun... the audio sounds so incredible,. the visuals are astounding...
    single player is also very good, but not that great, though. co-op missions are also a lot of fun, and tons of replayability if you want to unlock all ribbons, medals and upgrades. i have been waiting for this game since it was announced, also MW3, and for a first time battlefield multi-player    this game is a lot of fun... the audio sounds so incredible,. the visuals are astounding...
    single player is also very good, but not that great, though. co-op missions are also a lot of fun, and tons of replayability if you want to unlock all ribbons, medals and upgrades. i have been waiting for this game since it was announced, also MW3, and for a first time battlefield multi-player player like me who loved the CoD series, i think, this game really kicks MW3's @ss...

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

    now, i wait for DLCs :)    … Expand
  9. 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
  10. aza113
    Nov 11, 2011
    9
    it ain't perfect, but it is the best out there, ive got both MW3 and BF3, and can honestly say that DICE has put in a real effort to create a triple A game. people are hating the single player, lets not even talk about Multiplayer because there is no match out there, the single player isn't all that bad, there are at least two high points, 'Good Hunting' when the plane took off, andit ain't perfect, but it is the best out there, ive got both MW3 and BF3, and can honestly say that DICE has put in a real effort to create a triple A game. people are hating the single player, lets not even talk about Multiplayer because there is no match out there, the single player isn't all that bad, there are at least two high points, 'Good Hunting' when the plane took off, and 'Kafarov' when Dima and Co jumps out of the plane to that epic theme of BF1943, they were genuinely great moments, moments that are failed to experience in the MW3/MW2DLC… Expand
  11. Buster_Muffins
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    It's awesome. i was a call of duty diehard fan, and this was so refreshing. the multiplayer gives so much freedom and is very fun!!!!!!! I won't go into any details, but get this game instead of mw3 like my friend did! it is the same as mw2, or more like mw2.5. just an expensive map pack.
  12. KcCyGaming
    Nov 12, 2011
    10
    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 extremelyAs 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 frustrated that you have to clear the entire room again. I know that other games do this as well, but it just seems more frustrating in this game. The characters have no personality differentiation unlike BF:BC2. I know that this game is supposed to be a serious game and all that jazz but it just lacked in every department. It is pretty sad when a gamer really just wants a game to be over. Graphically, the best part of the game was the lighting effects. The lights are incredible. Other than that, EA/Dice did not really update anything. I have been deceived by screen shots. However, the Multiplayer is great. I still do not think that it is as destructible as BF:BC2 but I will take what I can get. IÃ… Expand
  13. Alro
    Nov 12, 2011
    10
    I never thought that a shooter exceed the MW, but Battlefield 3 has been filled and exceeded my expectations in every way, without dimensions scenes that make you feel in the game.
    The online and co-operatives are well made and small wars carried out in Rush mode are great.
  14. 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.
  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. 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
  17. GratefulRob
    Nov 22, 2012
    6
    The campaign is awesome. the graphics in the campaign are awesome. The multiplayer is good. Really unbalanced. Weapons are unbalanced. the new engine is awesome. Way to put some extra effort in there. Besides that, It feels really blue. Like everything is blue.
  18. Skyzod324
    Nov 19, 2011
    10
    This game is amazing. I enjoyed the singleplayer. But the multiplayer is what you really buy the game for. The guys at DICE know how to innovate the series unlike Cod with its copy and paste formula. These guys actually achieved a war simulator. Multiplayer is fun, people are cooperative, and none of that homophobic, child screaming you'll find in COD.
  19. Smiffyraf1
    Nov 19, 2011
    9
    I bought this and mw3 at the same time as I was a cod fanboy no less needless to say mw3 is the same juvenile aimed garbage as black ops was. Bf3 has it's faults, no doubt but is a far more complete game. There is so much variety you can play for hours trying different vehicles and weapons and not get bored. Weapons have realistic recoil which means you can't just spray and pray (a goodI bought this and mw3 at the same time as I was a cod fanboy no less needless to say mw3 is the same juvenile aimed garbage as black ops was. Bf3 has it's faults, no doubt but is a far more complete game. There is so much variety you can play for hours trying different vehicles and weapons and not get bored. Weapons have realistic recoil which means you can't just spray and pray (a good thing) so like the vehicles in game are difficult to master but immensely rewarding when you have. Cannot comment on the campaign as I haven't and don't intend to play it as fps games have always been about the online gameplay for me.… Expand
  20. NyreX
    Nov 20, 2011
    9
    I'm totally addicted to the gameplay of Battlefield 3, the weapons customization makes us play more. Sadly, the campaign putted the game a little down. Looking forward to see the expansion they are going to make.
  21. Good-Smurf
    Nov 21, 2011
    9
    Battlefield is an amazing game the frostbite 2 engine make every battlefield in game alive the wind blowing,
    bullets flying by,the sunshine is i think is the highlight of frostbite 2 no other game make it look good until BF3 comes in.
    It may only support 24 players for online match but multiplayer on console is no less intense than PC it realistic and very rewarding. The Best multiplayer    Battlefield is an amazing game the frostbite 2 engine make every battlefield in game alive the wind blowing,
    bullets flying by,the sunshine is i think is the highlight of frostbite 2 no other game make it look good until BF3 comes in.
    It may only support 24 players for online match but multiplayer on console is no less intense than PC
    it realistic and very rewarding.
    The Best multiplayer on console bar none.
    But single player campaign is very short and it didn't give you much freedom to play your own way.
    But FPS fans knew exactly what they doing.
    They buy this kind of game for the multiplayer and Battlefield 3 is the one you'll spend hours and hours on end in multiplayer makes single player campaign more like a freebie.
    A must buy!    … Expand
  22. RBW_82
    Nov 20, 2011
    9
    I love this game, the more I play it the more I learn. It's inventive, looks fantastic and the multiplayer offers everything I could ask for. The campaign was a slight disappointment, but it's all forgotten about when I'm flying a heli with team mates parachuting out, or defending an M-Com as the attacking squad rush in. There's a good sense of team work, and I can achieve a high scoreI love this game, the more I play it the more I learn. It's inventive, looks fantastic and the multiplayer offers everything I could ask for. The campaign was a slight disappointment, but it's all forgotten about when I'm flying a heli with team mates parachuting out, or defending an M-Com as the attacking squad rush in. There's a good sense of team work, and I can achieve a high score even if my KDR isn't that polished.… Expand
  23. Janbo55
    Nov 21, 2011
    9
    This game has really good graphics, we can't get around that. But let's look at the singleplayer first: In general, it's good, but it isn't anything we haven't seen before, it's a simple storyline that has been made before, and it's a bit too lineage for battlefield gamers, also for me who play alot of different type of games. The co-op is very good. Good mix of different type of mission,This game has really good graphics, we can't get around that. But let's look at the singleplayer first: In general, it's good, but it isn't anything we haven't seen before, it's a simple storyline that has been made before, and it's a bit too lineage for battlefield gamers, also for me who play alot of different type of games. The co-op is very good. Good mix of different type of mission, for example, stealth, escape, sniping, defence, and attack missions. Next is the thing that Dice were most succesful in.. the multiplayer. It has really delivered what gamers want, a good mix of classes, lots of vehicles, big maps, and last but not least, not seen since battlefield 2142, jets! In multiplayer they have nailed it, BIG TIME. One more of the things they have changed with the multiplayer is that they reward you for helping the team, for example, you can revive your teammates and you get as many points, as if you kill an enemy.
    All in all, I think it's a good game, but it could've been made better, especially singleplayer.    … Expand
  24. mercutio665
    Nov 21, 2011
    9
    This game would have received a 10 from me if the campaign mode hadn't fallen a little bit short. It's not terrible, but it's nothing that hasn't already been seen or told better before. The graphic and sound content is nothing short of breath-taking, however - the lighting/shading and destruction renders are sensational, and the Frostbite2 audio engine is by and far the most sophisticatedThis game would have received a 10 from me if the campaign mode hadn't fallen a little bit short. It's not terrible, but it's nothing that hasn't already been seen or told better before. The graphic and sound content is nothing short of breath-taking, however - the lighting/shading and destruction renders are sensational, and the Frostbite2 audio engine is by and far the most sophisticated we've heard to date. This game is worth the price of admission just to be able to experience those elements. But then over and above the campaign mode is an absolutely spectacular multiplayer. The levels are vast, the vehicles are mighty, and the use of teamwork and tactical play deserve thunderous applause. Battlefield 3 is a breath of fresh air in the FPS market, even if it didn't end up being all that it was marketed to be. It's still the finest FPS I've ever played in more ways than one.… Expand
  25. HornetBurrito
    Nov 30, 2011
    10
    Very good game. Everything a sequel to Bad Company 2 should have. Love the introduction of Jets into the game... This has the potential for a long lasting game as long as EA don't start ripping people off for DLC like on Call of Duty.. Back to Karkand DLC looks outstanding as well.. For Free :D
  26. Dorfo
    Nov 30, 2011
    10
    Battlefield 3 is the best shooter in market. Don't be afraid to buy this game. It's really worth each cent. The war is intense. It's a kind of game that you will play many hours until the next one be launched.
  27. 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
  28. 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
  29. 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
  30. 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
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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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