Battlefield 3

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  1. IdolMaster
    Nov 6, 2011
    10
    A single player, unfortunately the short term, however, knows retaining sequences with spectacular plays and good films that immerses players in a great atmosphere of war. Multiplayer, real heart of the saga will give you the feeling of being on a real battlefield with vehicles and maps from excellent destructibility.
  2. Patriotsman12
    Oct 29, 2011
    10
    Fantastic Game. The campaign is good, but not great. The co-op is good, but also not great. The multiplayer is the best part of this game. I've never played a game's multiplayer as good as this. THe is a must buy for competetive multiplayer fans.
  3. oboehobo
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    This game is fantastic. the multiplayer is so much fun. It has everything: vehicles, squad based tactics, destructible cover, realistic sniping, a plethora of unlocks. and so on. This is also the prettiest Multiplayer game I've played on PS3 or X-Box. This game takes on FPS titles like Crysis and Killzone, and shows them a good contest. If you are looking for a great MP game that willThis game is fantastic. the multiplayer is so much fun. It has everything: vehicles, squad based tactics, destructible cover, realistic sniping, a plethora of unlocks. and so on. This is also the prettiest Multiplayer game I've played on PS3 or X-Box. This game takes on FPS titles like Crysis and Killzone, and shows them a good contest. If you are looking for a great MP game that will really show off the power of your PS3 that isn't an exclusive, this is it. Battlefield 3 is a great experience. Plus, it has jets... :)… Expand
  4. JamesSteal
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    This game is superior to Modern Warfare 2.5 in every way. This game has superior graphics and actually takes strategy. There are hardly any 8 year olds or hood trash online, Unlike Call of Duty: Rinse and Repeat 3.
  5. spartan117gw
    Nov 12, 2011
    10
    -CAMPAIGN not the most original but still fun and more believable then the ridiculous MW series. -GFX amazing -SOUND also amazing
    -BattleLog has issues but works better than i thought -COOP short but sweet and gets you great MP guns. wOULD have been better if part of campaign but still fun.
    -MP this is AAA class MP gameplay the best fps gaming around for military shooters hands down. OVER    -CAMPAIGN not the most original but still fun and more believable then the ridiculous MW series. -GFX amazing -SOUND also amazing
    -BattleLog has issues but works better than i thought -COOP short but sweet and gets you great MP guns. wOULD have been better if part of campaign but still fun.
    -MP this is AAA class MP gameplay the best fps gaming around for military shooters hands down.

    OVER ALL 9.5 its not perfect but you gotta give Dice credit for going above and beyond the call(rehashed games)    … Expand
  6. GamesCritic
    Oct 28, 2011
    10
    Battlefield 3 is a truely mindblowing experience. I am going to ignore the single player game as it is not why you should buy Battlefield 3. Buy it because you want to get imersed in fantastic battles using a huge variety of weapons. Buy it because you want shoot, fly and drive like you never have before. Buy it because you want a game with more depth than COD. Working as a team is asBattlefield 3 is a truely mindblowing experience. I am going to ignore the single player game as it is not why you should buy Battlefield 3. Buy it because you want to get imersed in fantastic battles using a huge variety of weapons. Buy it because you want shoot, fly and drive like you never have before. Buy it because you want a game with more depth than COD. Working as a team is as important as being able to shoot straight! You have to think about your every move, do you need an engineer in your squad is it time to be a sniper? It is up to you, but ultimately these choices as a team will win or lose the battle.
    The graphics on the PS3 are much more impressive than I was expecting, the Frostbite 2 engine easily lives up to the pre-launch hype. Thank You EA for raising the bar for future FPS games. Battlefield 3 will be talked about for a long time. Anyone reviewing this below 7 out of 10 should have their review ignored as they have either not played the game or given it the time it deserves to shine like it will in all FPS lovers hearts,    … Expand
  7. kshastry
    Oct 25, 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
  8. tyreke
    Nov 7, 2011
    10
    great game, only thing i can fault is i wish it was 32 vs 32 on console!

    patched now so not many disconnection issues etc.

    would recommend to anyone. will not be buying mw3
  9. pixelgeek
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Best Real Warfare game out there... forget about the MW2 upgrade game that is all smoke and mirrors, BF3 sound & graphics is just amazing, you feel like you are in the line of fire. Go get it, you wont be disappointed.
  10. M3chaGr4n
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Hello you lot. So you want to know whether BF3 is worth the money? The short answer is absolutely!! However, as you can read in all the other reviews no game is "perfect". All i will say is that compared to MW3 which is criminally lacking in originality, EA have not sat on their laurels but instead made an even better game. SP>>>The Single player is NOT why you buy BF3. If you did, wellHello you lot. So you want to know whether BF3 is worth the money? The short answer is absolutely!! However, as you can read in all the other reviews no game is "perfect". All i will say is that compared to MW3 which is criminally lacking in originality, EA have not sat on their laurels but instead made an even better game. SP>>>The Single player is NOT why you buy BF3. If you did, well maybe you are new to the franchise. Let's consider it an "extra" and leave it at that, it gets a 6/10 but it is by no means a bad SP , its jsut that compared to the MP it is linear, short and a little awkward - its just a different type of game a bit like when we all used to buy COD back in 2003 for the SP set in WW2, a little extra should not be so highly criticised in my humble opinion. MP>>>>>WOW. No other word comes close. It is at the same time, immersive, intense, exciting, rewarding and extrememly finely balanced. It allows you to adapt your skills, pick your way or charge in and the maps, which make or break an MP (see MW3 as an example of how bad maps can be the death of a game) are STUNNING. I dont want to bore you any more than this - for the first time in a while i dont feel ripped off, i feel like i paid good money for good work. It is a very rare thing to say that in the gaming industry these days....so pick up your rifle, your kit, get on that chopper and take the war to the enemy - you won't be disappointed. 9.5/10… Expand
  11. 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.
  12. VidsRule
    Nov 27, 2012
    10
    It took me so long because this game kinda got lost in the barrage of games and I sold it. I rebought the premium edition a couple months ago, and let me say that this is easily the best shooter I've ever play. Might as well get into the cod comparison right away. This game makes cod feel like a last gen game. Cod feels like it was made on PS2.5, and this feels like PS3.5 Simply the wayIt took me so long because this game kinda got lost in the barrage of games and I sold it. I rebought the premium edition a couple months ago, and let me say that this is easily the best shooter I've ever play. Might as well get into the cod comparison right away. This game makes cod feel like a last gen game. Cod feels like it was made on PS2.5, and this feels like PS3.5 Simply the way the chars move is incredible. Look at when you knife someone from behind. It looks so real. And giant battlefields with vehicles and battles going on in the sky. Maybe this is why I liked MW3 and hated BO2. I played MW3 before this and BO2 after. I am sooo on the B3 bandwagon, and soooo on the we-hate-cod bandwagon.… Expand
  13. Matteo217
    Nov 3, 2011
    10
    Ok so I'm going to break this review up so it simple, but first I am going to get my rant out of the way. First of all its good to know that any game that has flashbacks now copies Call of Duty (i sense a meme). The flashbacks from Black Ops were during, not an Interrogation/Debriefing surrounding and interesting conspiracy, but a TORTURE of a US marine surrounding a plot that has beenOk so I'm going to break this review up so it simple, but first I am going to get my rant out of the way. First of all its good to know that any game that has flashbacks now copies Call of Duty (i sense a meme). The flashbacks from Black Ops were during, not an Interrogation/Debriefing surrounding and interesting conspiracy, but a TORTURE of a US marine surrounding a plot that has been used for ages, so stop trying to say the plot of sleeper agents with codes stored in their heads is original because its not. Also the plot of Black Ops was nonsensical and was basically a Michael Bay film with not so pretty graphics. I understand this game is going to get compared to CoD, its what the entire flame-war has been about, but the fact of the matter is that CoD has grown stale and has a plot that my nine year old brother predicted when i started MW2. The last good CoD in the series was CoD 4 (I have been playing CoD since the beginning so i am not a fan-boy so don't start with that). Its just that myself and many other gamers have grown tired of the same rehashed game over and over and want something new. This is where Battlefield 3 comes in to fill the gap. I'll start with the campaign since this is where I here the most gripes.
    CAMPAIGN: This game has a VERY solid campaign, not one of the most original plots, but it was done extremely well. The story is believable, engrossing and full of tense moments that really get you on your toes. A lot of people seem to say that you can't get Graphics and Playability in one package and I call those people stupid. The PS3 version has fantastic graphics, I am very pleased with the way it turned out and understand why DICE said they play the PS3 version in the office everyday. The level when your teammate deploys flares in the apartment is a true justification to that, along with many more jaw-dropping levels (Thunder Run). I understand fully that Battlefield is a series not known for Single-player, but since Bad Company 1&2 they are learning to create an intriguing story that really does justice to a good campaign. The only issue I've had with campaign is that when the game saves, it sometimes freezes briefly, but comes right back. The way the campaign is also geared towards knowing that you are not Rambo-Jesus is great too. They really make you feel like you die quite quickly and that cover IS needed to survive. Also as opposed to Black Ops which had some of the worst AI I've ever seen in a game, both the enemies and team-mates feel smart enough to challenge and help you. Enemies move from cover to cover and pick and choose targets while your fellow squad mates will actually kill the enemies with you. Another thing that I have heard is that the directions in the campaign are not clear enough. Well...I guess that for the average CoD player being 12 years old, it may be a little hard to understand that when you team-mate says SHOOT THE LIGHTS he really does mean SHOOT THE LIGHTS, I mean seriously I have read so many posts saying, "I'm stuck on the sniper level i don't understand what he wants me to do". Its like wow really are you serious there's a prompt in the top left and there are subtitles so either you dumb, or just illiterate. I had a great time with the single player and really felt the power behind the vehicles, guns and explosions. The graphics and lighting are fantastic and the story is engrossing and fun. Don't skip the single player. MULTIPLAYER:
    This is where the game truly shines and delivers the full package. The graphics are phenomenal and the gun-play is fantastic. The fact that CoD's only argument is 60fps hold no water at all. The frame rate is still smooth and jitter free even with so much action happening in one area. The multiplayer suffers from a few hiccups with lag and unbalanced weaponry, but DICE (actually caring about customer support) has already acknowledged the problems and is working to fix them as I type. The maps of Battlefield 3 are absolutely enormous and could fit all of CoD's maps into one. They are beautifully designed to soot all play-styles from Jet and Helicopter Pilot, Tank commander, Infantry grunt, Support gunner, Demolitionist, Sniper and much more depending on how you play. There are still plenty of buildings to destroy and to decimate so don't fret, the tradition of destruction remains strong. The guns all feel amazing and handle differently. Also not every gun is suitable for every map so adjust your class accordingly, and thanks to the traditional loadout screen after every death you can always change your class and weapon set so you never feel screwed. Again cover is a must so don't expect to play this game like CoD and end up MVP(kills don't matter, points come from working as a team) shocking I know. Battlefield 3 is a must buy for any true FPS fan tired of the mundane. You cant go back once your hooked.    … Expand
  14. TheKerbinator
    Mar 16, 2012
    10
    Just putting out there, my favorite game ever released on ps3. I love bf3 despite the poor campaign the online is amazing! and it can keep my entertained for hours, this beats any call of duty hands down. Bad company 2 was good but battlefield 3 has fixed the problems it had. I wont be buying a call of duty again lets just say.
  15. Ragna
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    I'm only going to say two words.

    SIMPLY AWESOME!

    If you're looking for the true war, stop searching because this is it. I've never seen a multiplayer game with 64 players, everybody working in squads of four to win the battle, it's really exciting!
  16. jetbrown
    Dec 15, 2012
    10
    I really think this is the best FPS out there at the moment. COD doesn't even come close to how much depth this game has in the multiplayer. If you don't want to get around on foot, you have all the land and air vehicles. You can spend most of your time in vehicles if you want to. I think I have about 150 hours up in this game, and I don't think I'll be stopping any time soon. The latestI really think this is the best FPS out there at the moment. COD doesn't even come close to how much depth this game has in the multiplayer. If you don't want to get around on foot, you have all the land and air vehicles. You can spend most of your time in vehicles if you want to. I think I have about 150 hours up in this game, and I don't think I'll be stopping any time soon. The latest DLC Aftermath is the best one yet. All four maps are great. If you are bored of the same old same old with COD, give this game a go. Oh and there's some very cool guns!… Expand
  17. CrusaderForever
    Oct 26, 2011
    10
    THIS IS WAR!!! Yes, that is correct, playing Battlefield 3 really shows you what it is like to a part of a war. Without a doubt this is the best MP military shooter this gen. The control is the best I have encountered. The shooting and vehicle control is so natural. I have driven almost all the vehicles and they were extremely easy to control. I was afraid to try the helicopterTHIS IS WAR!!! Yes, that is correct, playing Battlefield 3 really shows you what it is like to a part of a war. Without a doubt this is the best MP military shooter this gen. The control is the best I have encountered. The shooting and vehicle control is so natural. I have driven almost all the vehicles and they were extremely easy to control. I was afraid to try the helicopter because I had trouble with BFBC2 but to my surprise I lasted 10 minutes flying and strafing the enemy before I got to **** and crashed. Being an Attack Helicopter gunner is pure bliss!! I squad-ed into 2 players that were in an attack helicopter. I was on the machine gun and found out we were being attacked by a jet. Turned and luckily blew the jet out of the air and the next one. While we were waiting for the next jet to come we were strafing soldiers on the ground. The third one got us. Ended up in the water and committed suicide because it was to far to swim! :)

    The graphics are right up there with Killzone 3 and Uncharted. They are very detailed and I am so impressed with the new Frostbite 2.0 engine's destruction!! The texture work is amazing for this scope of a game. Everything looks pretty but is still fluid. I haven't noticed any screen tearing which means if there is some the action is so good I don't notice it. The models are some of the best I have seen.

    The audio is a major player here. The guns explode true to life. Explosions BOOM and the vehicles sound authentic.

    I have to say the maps are fantastic! There are your wide open maps and your closed in maps. The subway map was unreal in it's destruction coming from close combat. Played in many wide open maps and that is were BF3 really shines. So many ways to get back in the action. This saves BF as having to run to the action can take a long time. Squads FTW!

    PRONE!! This single addition has made the game more realistic to me. It's been fantastic using it and getting killed by it. I just sit after being killed thinking to myself that's what it would be like in real life. My enemies would go prone in that situation!! Love it! I am also very impressed with the lense fair! I have especially enjoyed the melee kills that are reminiscent to the Brutal Melee kills in Killzone 3. They don't have the Brutal aspect like no gouging the eyes but they do go into a little auto kill while you drive the knife home.

    I haven't played the SP yet but I am sure I will enjoy it since it's not the focus of this type of game. I never get my hopes up for SP since BF is all about MP.

    I am a little disappointed that the COOP is not full game. This doesn't make any sense to me. Maybe they can fix it in a future patch or DLC.

    I did experience some connection issues. It took 5 connection tries to get into a match last night. I have had failures of 2 and 3 connection try attempts on separate occasions. However, once I am connected it's vary stable and I have not been disconnected in 8 matches so far.

    I was able to get a copy of the PS3 Limited Edition and cannot wait to get the Back to Karkand DLC! That will be fun going down memory lane!

    Battlefield 3 is the epitome of War. This is what it would be like to be involved in a major conflict as far as I am concerned since I have never been in the military. I am thankful the military risks their necks daily for our security as I am only able to do it in fantasy. Thank you men and woman of the military for giving me an environment where I can enjoy awesome media like Battlefield 3!    … Expand
  18. godWhisperer
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    this game is a masterpiece of scope and gritty modern military experience. the single player campaign will surprise you with its story's sad relevance and awesome realistic combat. the multiplayer is typically amazing and truly sets a new standard for excellence. it doesn't seem that dice did all that much to make B3 play like a call of duty game at all as the maps remain big andthis game is a masterpiece of scope and gritty modern military experience. the single player campaign will surprise you with its story's sad relevance and awesome realistic combat. the multiplayer is typically amazing and truly sets a new standard for excellence. it doesn't seem that dice did all that much to make B3 play like a call of duty game at all as the maps remain big and killstreaks don't yield all the extra perks. it's still battlefield- bigger, badder, more beautiful than ever, and breathtakingly rad.… Expand
  19. Marcoo_PL
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    I have been waiting for that for a long time and I am not disappointed. Engine works great, destruction is awesome and game looks amazing both in single and multiplayer.
  20. tanktizzo
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    The graphics to the gameplay are amazing! The change in graphical engines is definitely noticed from the previous Battlefield! Warning, this game is addicting!!!
  21. Lait7
    Nov 24, 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
  22. Revanchistexile
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    The Campaign was very bad, but I didn't buy Battlefield 3 for the campaign I got it for the multiplayer. The multiplayer is awesome. Get it and love it.
  23. Tylerhan2000
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    amazing game for a console, pushes the limit on a 6 year old device. Definitively recommended, everything from jets to tanks to jeeps, all within a limit of one single match.
  24. blackasnight
    Nov 2, 2011
    10
    The best shooter I've played since 1942, and by far the best shooter of the year. The gun handling is perfect you have bullet spreed, veritical muzzle and recoil to make this the most easly realisitic shooter in some time. Top that with the perfect controls for vehicles and you got yourself one of the best shooters you will ever play. I know im one of the few here but i've also experiencedThe best shooter I've played since 1942, and by far the best shooter of the year. The gun handling is perfect you have bullet spreed, veritical muzzle and recoil to make this the most easly realisitic shooter in some time. Top that with the perfect controls for vehicles and you got yourself one of the best shooters you will ever play. I know im one of the few here but i've also experienced no lag since the game has been out and haven't had a problem finding a match.… Expand
  25. pre_-cision-_
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    I cant not explain in words how amazing and unique the online gameplay is. From the maps, modes, character movements, gun "feel" and more everything has been nailed to spot on perfection. If your a long time Battlefield fan you will find yourself at home on a nearly flawless game. Sure the player size and graphics have been cut down when compared to the PC but make no mistake, this gameI cant not explain in words how amazing and unique the online gameplay is. From the maps, modes, character movements, gun "feel" and more everything has been nailed to spot on perfection. If your a long time Battlefield fan you will find yourself at home on a nearly flawless game. Sure the player size and graphics have been cut down when compared to the PC but make no mistake, this game will win your soul over. I have not had this much fun with a video game since the SOCOM glory days back on the PS2. Heres a 10/10 for you dice, amazing job I cant not state that enough... now back to the battlefield!… Expand
  26. RD74
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    Battlefield 3 is a stunning game IMO. The campaign is on the short side (aren't most FPS's), but one the less it gives you the feeling that your in something much much bigger. Graphics are top notch (lots going on and lots of detail). The multi player tho is where its at with BF3.......awesome. Huge maps and a vast variety of ways to tackle your teams objectives. It feels solid and theBattlefield 3 is a stunning game IMO. The campaign is on the short side (aren't most FPS's), but one the less it gives you the feeling that your in something much much bigger. Graphics are top notch (lots going on and lots of detail). The multi player tho is where its at with BF3.......awesome. Huge maps and a vast variety of ways to tackle your teams objectives. It feels solid and the use of vehicles (choppers/boats/tanks etc) is brilliant.
    MW3 is great, solid single player and solid multi player, but BF3 is solid single player and amazing multi player. MW3 feels a little sluggish in its movements to me when put next to BF3.
    If you can own both......do it, both have something to bring to the table. If you can only afford 1, my pick is BF3 hands down! Its a more polished package.    … Expand
  27. 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
  28. vasyndrom
    Oct 26, 2011
    10
    After all shortcomings in sp campaign, poppy textures at some places the game is superb in mp and it blows your mind even on a console. considering the scale of maps, destructible environment and all other stuff i'm still amazed how well ps3/x360 can run this game. top notch from dice they never fail to deliver ultimate multiplayer experience
  29. JimJam21
    Nov 6, 2011
    10
    Very well put together game, but there is so much wasted potential. The Frostbite 2 engine makes everything seem a tad better than last time, but the cinematics now are astonishing! Single player was patchy in places and seems slightly rushed. The story mode now also plays like you are part of a unit, with our character playing no significant heroic role until the end. Multiplayer isVery well put together game, but there is so much wasted potential. The Frostbite 2 engine makes everything seem a tad better than last time, but the cinematics now are astonishing! Single player was patchy in places and seems slightly rushed. The story mode now also plays like you are part of a unit, with our character playing no significant heroic role until the end. Multiplayer is amazing and here is a decent leveling system. Only qualm would be graphical degradation from the cinematics to the multiplayer. But shut your eyes and the sounds will remind you why you brought this game! Absolutely AMAZING!!!… Expand
  30. TheEverglow
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    my jaw dropped when i put this in my disc drive. amazing. best game ever. best graphics ever. best gameplay. best weapons hysics. stupid cod fanboys rating this down, I love this game.
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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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