Battlefield 3

 PlayStation 3
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7.5

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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
  31. Dukay66
    Oct 27, 2011
    9
    One of the best games of the year, the only other FPS that challenges this is Battlefield 2. Now its MW3 turn to play their hand. The graphics, and gameplay are very, very good. I have had no problems with this game at all.
  32. shinjuo
    Oct 26, 2011
    10
    Great multiplayer game. I hate when people compare it to COD because its really quite a but different. The single player is not great, but that is not the reason why most people buy the game. Multiplayer is fantastic with great graphics. Sniper gun moves around a bit much, but it kind of evens out the fact that snipers can now go prone. Most complaints see like things that are personGreat multiplayer game. I hate when people compare it to COD because its really quite a but different. The single player is not great, but that is not the reason why most people buy the game. Multiplayer is fantastic with great graphics. Sniper gun moves around a bit much, but it kind of evens out the fact that snipers can now go prone. Most complaints see like things that are person problems caused by the player. I had an excellent time and will put many more hours in… Expand
  33. Panam-pl
    Nov 14, 2011
    0
    na konsoli gra jest beznadziejna w single player a w multi też do niczego , każdy wystrzaÅ
  34. Charrd
    Dec 19, 2011
    1
    Battlefield 3 was one of the most anticipated games in 2011, and this reviewer can tell you that it is absolute rubbish. The campaign is garbage, as usual with the Battlefield series. The campaign lacks a storyline, and cannot be easily understood other than "Shoot everything you can see". The multiplayer is unstable and buggy, and causes major lag issues. If you ask me, the battlefieldBattlefield 3 was one of the most anticipated games in 2011, and this reviewer can tell you that it is absolute rubbish. The campaign is garbage, as usual with the Battlefield series. The campaign lacks a storyline, and cannot be easily understood other than "Shoot everything you can see". The multiplayer is unstable and buggy, and causes major lag issues. If you ask me, the battlefield lovers should stop hating on the Call of Duty franchise, and look in the mirror.… Expand
  35. Battlefield3sux
    Nov 12, 2011
    0
    I've been a gamer all my life since NES days and first got into 1st person shooters with PS3's Resistance, not counting N64 Golden Eye, etc. That transitioned into COD4, one of the best shooters of all time. Next came COD World At War which was nowhere as fun. Then followed something a little better, COD6 (MW2), but not quite great due to annoying perks and sub-par maps. Battlefield 1943I've been a gamer all my life since NES days and first got into 1st person shooters with PS3's Resistance, not counting N64 Golden Eye, etc. That transitioned into COD4, one of the best shooters of all time. Next came COD World At War which was nowhere as fun. Then followed something a little better, COD6 (MW2), but not quite great due to annoying perks and sub-par maps. Battlefield 1943 was actually tons of fun and I enjoyed it very much, but I found less and less people online. Black Ops came out and is holding me up until today. Not quite like COD4, but better then its successors. Now comes out MW3 and Battlefield 3. I'm not a killing machine but my K/D ratio is at 2.58. I decided I wanted a game where I didn't have to kill like crazy and use more strategy, more like Battlefield 1943. So I went with BF3. Here are my thoughts ....

    BF3: Graphics are great, air/ground vehicles are amazing. I was really pumped. After 2 weeks of playing all maps, and all game modes, I came to the conclusion this game is simply terrible.

    +PROS:

    -Graphics amazing -Guns variety, attachments -Choppers, jets, tanks, cars -Map variety, sizes -Cinematic (chopper flying over you and unloading, etc)

    +CONS:

    -Strategy. You get in a tank and the guy driving it is a retard. Probably a 5 year old playing it. This normally doesn't happen in the PC version as you need a $2000+ computer to even support this game and not too many parents are going to give their "kid" this to play video games. Way too many little kids playing this that are loners like me. Unless you play with friends, it's useless. Everyone does their own thing.

    -Shooting. This is a mess. I swear to you I shot a guy twice with a sniper rifle and he did not go down!! Clearly I made contact because the landing bullet showed a red hit. I can't kill a guy next to me to save my life either. My K/D in every shooter has been between 1.86 - 2.58, not spectacular, but enough to say I'm pretty decent. I try shooting from the hip and aiming down the sights, and it is impossible. I tried several guns, still looked like a NOOB. I try camping, everything. Again, not saying I need a great K/D. I just want to be able to kill the guy I have in sight very close to me when he's not looking at me. Hell, I can have a great time being 5 kills and 8 deaths one game. Battlefield 1943 was awesome. Now that was a real simulator.

    -Stabbing. The cinematic stabbing scene is great but seriously, when I stab, I just want a guy to go down and that's that. Not here, no way. A couple of times I tried stabbing a guy from behind while he was sniping and nothing would happen. I was hammering R2 and it looked like my guy had a stuttering movement. Finally after 6 secs, the guy turned around and killed me. Like I said, this happened more than once! Now I can stab a guy prone and it shows all this great action scene where I flip him over and stab him, but who cares? When I stab, I just want to kill the guy and move on! This is super annoying. I'm not saying I want to stab on the fly like COD but still, when the other guy has his back towards me, he should die.

    FINAL THOUGHTS:

    You either make this a hardcore simulator all the way, or you don't. It shouldn't take more than around 4 shots to kill a guy. This is a game where you need to get inside a tank to do anything. I don't mind camping but this is ridiculous. You can camp for literally 5 mins waiting for a kill in a great spot, but you either wait longer or get killed. SHOOTING AND MOBILITY IS THE MOST ANNOYING FEATURE ABOUT THIS GAME. It's like spending $60 to watch a movie not play a game. Yes, it looks beautiful but plays like crap. If you want to buy this game, I suggest getting on blu-ray "Blackhawk Down" or "Saving Private Ryan", looks just as great and much cheaper.    … Expand
  36. 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.
  37. seandewar5
    Jan 14, 2012
    7
    Battlefield 3's multiplayer has got to be one of the most immersive multiplayers yet, and still retains to be noob-friendly while still rewarding the dominant of players.

    On a side-note, the single player is completely trash and feels heavily scripted, but on the other hand, the multiplayer makes up for this.
  38. 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
  39. 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
  40. TheQuietGamer
    May 5, 2012
    8
    I'm going to start this review by saying that if you can't/don't play games online then don't get this because the single player content (the campaign) by itself doesn't make this worth purchasing. The campaign is short, sweet, and nothing we haven't seen before. It's not the worst campaign I've played in a FPS, but it's far from the best, don't get me wrong it has it's fun moments andI'm going to start this review by saying that if you can't/don't play games online then don't get this because the single player content (the campaign) by itself doesn't make this worth purchasing. The campaign is short, sweet, and nothing we haven't seen before. It's not the worst campaign I've played in a FPS, but it's far from the best, don't get me wrong it has it's fun moments and manages to be a passable experience, but it's really short and not all that great or interesting, the real reason you should buy this is for the online multiplayer which is fantastic and will keep you entertained for countless hours, it's truly some of the best multiplayer out there as of right now. The game also has some co-op missions but they're lamer than the campaign and honestly just feel tacked on. If your looking for awesome multiplayer look no further, while the campaign may only be passable at best and the co-op missions lame the multiplayer more than makes up for it.… Expand
  41. savant92
    Nov 12, 2011
    9
    I'll be covering the Multiplayer portion of this game since I've never really been a fan of Campaign modes on first person shooters. I have played BFBC2 and enjoyed it very much prior to the release of BF3. On the PS3, players will notice that DICE has implemented a server browser which makes it all the more easy to select games you want to get into. With the addition of prone, jets,I'll be covering the Multiplayer portion of this game since I've never really been a fan of Campaign modes on first person shooters. I have played BFBC2 and enjoyed it very much prior to the release of BF3. On the PS3, players will notice that DICE has implemented a server browser which makes it all the more easy to select games you want to get into. With the addition of prone, jets, flashlights, melee kill animations and falling debris that can kill you, this game definitely adds new content to the Battlefield series. Rush and Conquest remain as the primary game types which encourage players to forget about personal kill/death ratios and go for the greater good of the team. Seeing your team emerge victorious just seems to be more gratifying than boasting about how you got a ton of kills and only a handful of deaths; that sort of thing is done in another not so unfamiliar FPS game. What many veterans of the franchise may not like is how the game has been injected (or infected, if you will) with a certain style of play not original to Battlefield. An example would be the playstyle on the map Operation Metro. This map is devoid of vehicles, turrets or anti-air guns. What usually occurs is a short skirmish o gunfights that leave the player thinking "Hey, what I've just played through doesn't feel so much like Battlefield is supposed to feel like". I'm not mentioning any other game but I just disliked the fact that BF3 sort of tried to be like other FPS games when it excelled best when it presented it's unique style of the FPS genre. That being said, BF3 boasts its addictive multiplayer experience and should definitely be one of the games you get this year. Maybe even for Christmas. Pros and Cons +Addictive and powerfully engrossing multiplayer +Great graphics on the PS3 +Improved internet connection from BFBC2 +Battlelog which tracks your stats and also your friends' is a welcome addition. Best part is that it's free -Sometimes gameplay tends to imitate other FPS and it does not suit BF3 -Coop seemed unnecessary and a bit uninspired -If you've played a lot of FPS campaigns, BF3's bet seems like a hodge-podge of campaigns, not an entirely unique and new adventure… Expand
  42. Moviebuffreview
    Mar 18, 2012
    8
    While Battlefield 3's technical achievements and incredible multiplayer standout, the single player has a weak story and is often slow. The poor menu designs and lobby features don't help the game either. That being said, if you are looking for intense multiplayer action, Battlefield 3 is worth a purchase.
  43. TheNewSpielberg
    Jun 28, 2012
    8
    If you're like me and are completely sick and tired of the stupidity-filled Call of Duty series and are looking for a refreshing and more realistic view of modern warfare, then this is the game for you. BF3 contains gorgeous graphics, ultra-realistic physics and a highly addicting online experience that has managed to captivate millions of gamers. In comparison, MW3 is for people who enjoyIf you're like me and are completely sick and tired of the stupidity-filled Call of Duty series and are looking for a refreshing and more realistic view of modern warfare, then this is the game for you. BF3 contains gorgeous graphics, ultra-realistic physics and a highly addicting online experience that has managed to captivate millions of gamers. In comparison, MW3 is for people who enjoy getting very angry on a daily basis.… Expand
  44. vahn
    May 7, 2012
    9
    After playing Modern Warfare, I tried to give a chance to the other side, and bought this game with the knowledge that "it might suck too". I heard good things about it, but I prefer to try them myself, And Thank God, they were all true: this game is fun! Not flawless, sure, but it's a huge step forward in comparison with Modern warfare 3. I'll mostly talk about the multiplayer because IAfter playing Modern Warfare, I tried to give a chance to the other side, and bought this game with the knowledge that "it might suck too". I heard good things about it, but I prefer to try them myself, And Thank God, they were all true: this game is fun! Not flawless, sure, but it's a huge step forward in comparison with Modern warfare 3. I'll mostly talk about the multiplayer because I haven't finished the single player campaign, but with that I mainly ahve one complaint: the story is realistic, ok, but it's too fragmented and it's hard to follow, and it's also a bit repetitive. And I heard it's also short. Anyway, the multiplayer of this game is fantastic: there are various modes which are actualy well made, and the maps fit perfectly the various modes (infact, it's basically the same place, just divived or restricted depending on the type of game). Of course the "main" mode is actually conquest, which you use tanks, cars, choppers and even planes to fight the other faction; then there is rush, which is a capping/defense mode; Team Deathmatch, which basically one faction against the other, and Squad Deathmatch, which is 4 squads against each others. Unfortunely there is no free for all here, and it's a bit of disappointment because, I think, it's a team based game, but yet the classes are...the same. They only differ from weapons and accessories, but not even much of that because some classes can use the same weapons (like the shotgun): they have almost everything identical and none of them has a superior stat or whatever (they have the same health too). Maybe I'm wrong though so take me lightly! Coming back to the Multiplayer, as usual you gain experience and gain both ranks and class levels, as well specific levels for any kind of vehicle you use, encouraging to play more and more a single class and vehicle: the reward is extra perks for your vehicles, weapons and moe accessories for your weapons to attach. I honestly don't like grinding, but this game does one thing right: it really encourages you to try everything. Once you get few unlocks, you hardly change your weapons, because you'll want to discover what more you can use, and I honestly enjoyed unlocking most of them for my weapons...even though some don't really differ a lot, but actually they differ from other internal stats, like the recoil, the speed of shooting, some accesories, range of the bullets: this actually makes you try every gun you have in order to see what fits you most, and it'll make you unlock more attachments (and starts, that shows you how much you've used it). There are perks also for vehicles, as I said, although that can be only done in few modes only, and here I noticed ONE big problem with the vehicle perks: it's HARD! I played for more than a month, but I still didn't manage to unlock the first perk for most of my vehicles, and unfortunely the missiles are the first to unlock: until then, have fun shooting down your enemies with a minigun! Also, in conquest mode the vehicles will be a huge hassle, because they can (of course) be hurt only by rocket launchers, mines, and explosives in general, downgrading the roles of your soldiers, unless they use tanks as well. There's also a co-op mode in which you play 6 different mission with an online companion, and I'll probably suck saying that "they are pretty hard!". However, playing co-op is encouraged because you unlock special weapons that can't be unlocked in the normal multiplayer, and it's not even that much hard. It's time well spent, in other words. Sorry for the wall of texts, but this game is huge and I really gotta say that this game is very, very well made, with very good maps where you can see the cure in details (and the frostbite2 engine shows it), a good "grinding" system that it's not bad and it's at least enjoyable, and (at least to me) a good netcode on the ps3 (infact I barely lagged and I just Dc'd 3 times in total). Only big loss is maybe that you won't be able to play with more than 24 players, making conquest mode a bit....loose, but that actually benefit any other type of gameplay. I really enjoy playing this game so far, and If anyone had a doubt between this and Modern Warfare 3, I'll simply say that "what MW3 does, BF3 does it better".… Expand
  45. DanMan3395
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    why did they even release this for PS3? its obvious it was written for xbox. the controls are bad, the menu's are wonky at best and the multiplayer has small maps with rubber banding all over the place.
  46. rtrind
    Dec 14, 2011
    0
    There is a good mulltiplayer aspect to this game, but some flaws mage the game almos unplayable:

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

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

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

    PS.: If you think you don't have the input lag issue, try playing any other FPS game (especially others with 30 fps like BFBC2) for about 30 minutes and then come back to BF3. You won't like the results.    … Expand
  47. TheMaximalist
    Oct 30, 2011
    10
    The much anticipated Battlefield 3 is here and get ready to feel the battle. This is a next gen shooter there are things in this game that no one has done before. Tell ya what stuff MW3 and go for this because this is officially the best game ever. Sorry Deus Ex but you have been beaten. The single player story has a real black ops vibe to it but in a fresh modern setting you are SargentThe much anticipated Battlefield 3 is here and get ready to feel the battle. This is a next gen shooter there are things in this game that no one has done before. Tell ya what stuff MW3 and go for this because this is officially the best game ever. Sorry Deus Ex but you have been beaten. The single player story has a real black ops vibe to it but in a fresh modern setting you are Sargent Henry Blackburn a first recon marine that has 'information on a terrorist that the CIA need. You are sent into flashbacks like black ops into modern warfare like settings with big buildings and even deserts in spec ops mission not the best game story ever but is has heart and some twists to keep you engaged. At first you might think the games controls are clunky but then you realize they are really fluid and better than other FPS configs. But I must add that this game really shines in it's engine. Frostbite 2 is the new benchmark for FPS and it's detail is incredible from the sound to the graphics and this is the best looking game I have ever seen everything has detail from the dust and water on your face to the small rocks and pieces of destroyed buildings. Each gun really has their own distinct sound with a hearty kick in them the sounds of explosions in the background to the close up firefights. But the most impressive thing about the engine is the animation finally an FPS where there is such things as hands and feet when you are moving prone you are actually moving. DICE said at the EB Expo that they borrowed the animation and physics from FIFA 12 and it shows. The gunplay is solid and you really have to shoot the enemy hard because they are pretty tough. When you shoot them they grab where they have been hit then crumble to the ground. But the best bit about Battlefield is the freakin fantastic multiplayer. I have to say I suck at this multiplayer. Im getting better but still I love it it brings out strategy and you are fighting not just for xp but because of the feel the glory of getting a headshot or the hilarity of you crashing your helicopter into the sea and killing your squad with you. To unlock gear you have to play that class to unlock attachments and weapon or gadget upgrades for that class this encourages you to use all your classes and unlocking the next bit of gear at the same time unlocking specializations for your character. You can even unlock abilities for vehicles it is really addictive and I can see myself playing this for hours. There is a facebook like service online called battlelog where you can create platoons or if your a pc gamer launch matches. It is really helpful but is still doing matinence so I haven't checked it out fully. There is Co-Op but I haven't tested that either. After all this I don't think you can compare Battlefield and MW3 because they are different games. COD is a fantastic raw shooter but Battlefield go's in depth to the shooter genre so really when someone asks you the question MW3 or Battlefield you say both because they are different games. This game is an excellent multiplayer and singleplayer game that has set a new benchmark for all games this is an undoubtedly 10 out of 10 game it is a must play.… Expand
  48. dz9
    Feb 6, 2012
    9
    You know what I like about Battlefield over COD?? I like the fact that DICE actually improved the formula, they gave Battlefield a much more superior engine to run over its predecessor, I like the fact that they added brand new game elements to the franchise, I like how they cater to every fan base of the genre. Call of Duty is a fun game and is addicting, but after WaW, they seemYou know what I like about Battlefield over COD?? I like the fact that DICE actually improved the formula, they gave Battlefield a much more superior engine to run over its predecessor, I like the fact that they added brand new game elements to the franchise, I like how they cater to every fan base of the genre. Call of Duty is a fun game and is addicting, but after WaW, they seem perfectly content on putting out the same exact game just with different tweaks, how much more can gamers take before they get fed up with it. If you love online shooters, this game is for you. It has vast maps, hundreds of variations of perks, vehicles, and killing tools. But in this title, it simplifies the formula in a good way and adds Team Deathmatch, which I found was a shocking absence in BF2 especially if you weren't up to a 20 minute match. This title is a beautiful blend of realism which mixes the likes of COD and Tom Clancy titles together. The online is simply.... perfect. However, the story... not so much. Lots of times with these new shooters... they make an amazing online experience but make a lackluster campaign, which has set the bar low. And although BF3's online is amazing and makes up for it, BF3 is just too comfortable just settling for that low bar....… Expand
  49. xXRenTyrellXx
    Nov 9, 2011
    6
    Honestly, when it comes to it's campaign, Battlefield 3 is nothing special, which is unfortunet for me, sense campaign is my strong point in any game. It's multiplayer is strong, no doubt, and will have players playing for many years to come. However, I don't think Battlefield 3 stands a very good chance against MW3 all around. Although Battlefield 3 had it's moments in the campaign,Honestly, when it comes to it's campaign, Battlefield 3 is nothing special, which is unfortunet for me, sense campaign is my strong point in any game. It's multiplayer is strong, no doubt, and will have players playing for many years to come. However, I don't think Battlefield 3 stands a very good chance against MW3 all around. Although Battlefield 3 had it's moments in the campaign, beautiful sound, visuals and gameplay, Battlefield 3 is a very disappointing game in my eyes, but is no where near a complete failure either.… Expand
  50. Skiller
    Nov 11, 2011
    4
    It's a decent game, but i wonder how much the press got payed for those reviews ;). I guess that 100 million budget included 50 millions just as bribes and "attentions" for the press.
  51. bears
    Jan 9, 2012
    9
    After constantly relying on COD to deliver solid FPS's, Battlefield 3 is a brilliant breath of fresh air. It balances a challenging and gorgeous campaign with the best FPS multiplayer thus far. I can't emphasize how amazing it is to be able to implement strategy, teamwork (& the use of vehicles) in this 'thinking gamer's shooter". After the hype machine had slowed down, and I've had theAfter constantly relying on COD to deliver solid FPS's, Battlefield 3 is a brilliant breath of fresh air. It balances a challenging and gorgeous campaign with the best FPS multiplayer thus far. I can't emphasize how amazing it is to be able to implement strategy, teamwork (& the use of vehicles) in this 'thinking gamer's shooter". After the hype machine had slowed down, and I've had the chance to fully explore both titles, although they are different shooters, B3 has finally dethroned COD as the FPS champ in every way. Yes, it will take die hard MW fans some time to adjust to this stellar title's slower multiplayer pace, however if you have an open mind and a pinch of willingness, I cannot recommend & praise this game enough. It's the first title since GTA4 that has got me out of bed in the middle of the night to session. Yes, it's that good. The only thing missing to score it a 10 would have been a longer campaign with a better story and a slightly tweaked multiplayer presentation. DICE..you done good. So good that my copy of MW3 is gathering dust..… Expand
  52. VwKILLAGOOSEwV
    Oct 31, 2011
    10
    So I gave this game a "10" and said how much I loved it, because the game is good. I also said CoD players were rating this game down, but it seems a moderator on Metacritic is deleting positive reviews on this game, and this needs to be addressed.
  53. KrimzinZV
    May 2, 2012
    10
    Starting out, Audio, weapons sound very well done, and soundtrack is very good. Graphics are above the standard stuff we've been getting for the last few years, however some textures remind me of halo 3, animations are good. Dialogue is poor as they swear in campaign aswell as on multiplayer(in addition to other online people), otherwise good. Gameplay, in campaign you are assigned certainStarting out, Audio, weapons sound very well done, and soundtrack is very good. Graphics are above the standard stuff we've been getting for the last few years, however some textures remind me of halo 3, animations are good. Dialogue is poor as they swear in campaign aswell as on multiplayer(in addition to other online people), otherwise good. Gameplay, in campaign you are assigned certain tasks, jet gunner, sniper, tank driver. Always has lots of action to keep you going and entertained. The campaign makes little sense at first but you eventually begin to understand what's going on. The last level really makes up for a lot of the campaign. Co-op(online only), it's difficult to get past the 2nd mission/fire in the sky, due to the incredible difficulty of flying a helicopter. Otherwise okay, but best played with a friend and have a mic each. Now competitive multiplayer, although not as balanced with the pick up and play ease of Team Fortress2, (you will find quick-scoping nigh on impossible), it reminds me of star-wars battlefront a bit due to large maps and style of multiplayer. It is addictive and tricky at first to get started but getting the physical warfare pack for free of ps-store helps with a access to a semi-auto shotgun(dao-12) and a sniper that helps start you off.
    Multiplayer really made this game, recommend purchase(pre-owned/rental will require a pass for multiplayer access). 9/10    … Expand
  54. gerbronicus
    Nov 24, 2011
    8
    Graphics: Better than Bad Company 2, but still not the most impressive out there. Textures come in and out occasionally, but I can't deny the beauty of the destructible environments. Gameplay: So much fun. Has turned me away from Call of Duty and into a Battlefield fan. The different classes rehire you to play and support your team in different ways, and none of them are overpowered.Graphics: Better than Bad Company 2, but still not the most impressive out there. Textures come in and out occasionally, but I can't deny the beauty of the destructible environments. Gameplay: So much fun. Has turned me away from Call of Duty and into a Battlefield fan. The different classes rehire you to play and support your team in different ways, and none of them are overpowered. However, the Support class is a bit underpowered. Multiplayer could keep me occupied for days. Singleplayer is painfully bad, but at least it's forgettable, so it's mostly out of my head now. I would have to say that this game is better than MW3… Expand
  55. MrSvennis
    Nov 5, 2011
    9
    If I was scoring this on the single player campaign it would be a 7/10 at best. Far too heavily scripted with too many QTE's which I hate as they totally detract from your immersion in the story. However does any really buy a battlefield game for the single player? Multiplayer is it's whole raison d'etre, and it is quite simply brilliant. Great graphics & sound. Large maps with plenty ofIf I was scoring this on the single player campaign it would be a 7/10 at best. Far too heavily scripted with too many QTE's which I hate as they totally detract from your immersion in the story. However does any really buy a battlefield game for the single player? Multiplayer is it's whole raison d'etre, and it is quite simply brilliant. Great graphics & sound. Large maps with plenty of vehicles ( the reason I prefer BF to COD). This game will give many, many hours of fun. The gameplay is near perfect. The menus are poor and the way they flicker every time you alter something is utter rubbish. Also Noshahr Canals map is the most 1 sided unbalanced map I have ever seen. Despite these minor niggles BF3 online is everything I had hoped for, and is a truly great game.… Expand
  56. hoodamanbaby
    Nov 7, 2011
    8
    Ok, so this is my first time with a Battlefield Game (even though I've played every CoD since the very first - and yes, I hate Black Ops) and I gotta say I'm surprised at some of the really really bad reviews. The campaign is fairly solid. I mean the story is nonesense (isn't it always with these games?) but that doesn't detract too much from a lot of the good things the games does. ForOk, so this is my first time with a Battlefield Game (even though I've played every CoD since the very first - and yes, I hate Black Ops) and I gotta say I'm surprised at some of the really really bad reviews. The campaign is fairly solid. I mean the story is nonesense (isn't it always with these games?) but that doesn't detract too much from a lot of the good things the games does. For a start it does look stunning. All the PC fanboys will moan that, against their high powered rigs, it doesn't compare but on console there few better looking games (think Crysis 2 calibre). It's all about the lighting; it gives the whole campaign atmosphere and tension and the sheer scale will leave you on occasion just looking round and taking it all in. The missions are varied so there's plenty to keep you guessing and it all seems a little more like you're involved in a military operation (rather than Modern Warfare's one man army scenario). But there are bugs. Some seriously, annoying bugs. First off, the enemy AI is fairly useless. They'll run around on predefined animation sequences and rarely seem to react to what's ACTUALLY happening. Second, they only seem to shoot at you, not your squad. In one level I tested this by hiding out of sight and watching my squad member (who was stood out in the open). Not only did he not get shot (even though bullets were raining down on the wall behind which I was hiding) he didn't fire at the enemy. At all. They also know where you are no matter how covertly you crawl behind cover. In a game that looks so stunning daft things like this stick out very quickly. Alot has also been made about the fact that MW3 runs at a solid 60fps and BF3 (sadly) doesn't. This is particularly obvious when you're watching vehicles - the animation on occasion almost seems stuttered. Personally I didn't enjoy the sniper moments - it felt too arcadey and non responsive. Add to that the fact that some enemies cannot be shot mid way through an animation (eg. climbing a wall, opening a door, exiting a car) and it can really get annoying. But, it is challenging, different and (bugs aside) enjoyable. Multiplayer is excellent. Far fewer bugs (clearly this is a multiplayer game and shouldn't be purchased for the campaign - rent for the single player, essential purchase for multiplayer) and again, the lighting is spectacular. Now, being a MW fan, I'm used to things being accessible and (dare I say it) easy to master. BF3 multiplayer, from the moment you pick it up, is a beast that demands time to master. This isn't a 'I've got 30 minutes while the missus is away, lets bosh on some free for all and rack up 100 kills' experience. This feels more like a 'battle' in comparison to MW's 'fight'. It's on a far grander scale and teases you with so many different opportunities (take a jet, take a chopper, take an APC, etc). I guess that's an achilles heel to a certain degree; as a novice you're thrown in with endless choices against (mostly - at least it was for me) guys that are pretty damn good! It's easy to get intimidated by the fact that the jets are tough to control and the fact that it can take a few minutes of wandering round a vast map before you see someone only to get shot immediately. That's the crux of why MW sells; it's a pick up and play fight to the death. BF is an art that needs to be learnt and, unfortunately, it doesn't teach (a tutorial, a 'me versus bots mode' or even a 'practice zone' for the vehicles - especially the jets - would be great). BF3 is what it is; tough, uncompromising and damn frustrating but the rewards for mastering it are unparalelled. It's just gonna take hours of frustration to get there. CAMPAIGN - 7/10 (good but buggy), MULTIPLAYER - 9/10 (great but tries too hard to be inaccessible). OVERALL - 8/10.… Expand
  57. Scoobydruid
    Jan 31, 2012
    10
    Very entertaining game that's balanced. The starter weapons are good and there's no 'best weapon'. Comes down to personal choice. The Campaign is quick and helps new players adjust to the controls. The on-line play is very engaging and even players that have difficulty aiming fast (like me) can earn a lot of points without a very good kill:death ratio. I've finished as high as secondVery entertaining game that's balanced. The starter weapons are good and there's no 'best weapon'. Comes down to personal choice. The Campaign is quick and helps new players adjust to the controls. The on-line play is very engaging and even players that have difficulty aiming fast (like me) can earn a lot of points without a very good kill:death ratio. I've finished as high as second in points with only 1 or 2 kills because of assists, heals, revives and obtaining objectives. Overall the Multiplayer experience is more fulfilling than MW3. I get into a game quickly and I haven't noticed any bugs - it's very stable.… Expand
  58. Necroshade58
    Oct 31, 2011
    10
    Well, not to say that I told you so, but I told you so. Battlefield 3 would end up being a way better game than Modern Warfare 3. Although the multiplayer is a little bit glitchy from time to time, the gameplay is magnificent and the graphics are spot on. The realisticness of this game surpasses the "breathing will heal you up to 100%" in Call of Duty on all levels. The campaign is greatWell, not to say that I told you so, but I told you so. Battlefield 3 would end up being a way better game than Modern Warfare 3. Although the multiplayer is a little bit glitchy from time to time, the gameplay is magnificent and the graphics are spot on. The realisticness of this game surpasses the "breathing will heal you up to 100%" in Call of Duty on all levels. The campaign is great and all parts of the game are awesome, 10/10.… Expand
  59. jokersayswss
    Oct 31, 2011
    10
    What has happened to the Metacritic reviewers' scores? Is Battlefield influencing what is being put onto Metacritic? There is somethinh fishy going on here.
  60. pecteilis
    Oct 31, 2011
    8
    OK!This game is nice.really nice .Not only the story which as cool as a really movie.but also the AI .However there are few disappointment about the cooperation system.
    why can't i play with my brother by one PS3?and too much bugs in the story mode.Sometimes it save game after you are killed.than dead and dead again until you restart whole mission.Or you can not move after climb the stair.
  61. Jams231
    Oct 31, 2011
    10
    I agree with killagoose, I too did a review and said how much of an improvement this game is over Bad Company 2, and I highly recommend it. I don't understand as I notice a lot of the positive reviews are being deleted. Why are the high reviews being taken down and not any of the low ones that are obviously bias towards Call of Duty???????
  62. XOUR
    Oct 31, 2011
    9
    If I was to judge this game purely on the single player campaign it'd receive a 7....I'll get onto the multi shortly. Graphically it's stunning, and the sound is excellent, we all know this. The AI is weak and while I have no complaints about the game being linear, but the way in which certain battles play out are quite poor and I quickly lost faith in the campaign. I played on hardIf I was to judge this game purely on the single player campaign it'd receive a 7....I'll get onto the multi shortly. Graphically it's stunning, and the sound is excellent, we all know this. The AI is weak and while I have no complaints about the game being linear, but the way in which certain battles play out are quite poor and I quickly lost faith in the campaign. I played on hard difficulty in a hope to compensate for the AI. The first couple of missions I was impressed with, until i reached 'Guillotine', which I found very dull, and was disappointed in endless wave after wave of infinite enemies until a certain point on the map had been reached (I'm guessing that this was an issue in earlier levels but didn't experience it)...from that point I lost interest, as I felt each battle after this point I was unsure whether there was a set number of enemies I had to defeat or simply reach a HUD marker to stop the respawining. This kind of game play is really unrewarding and unsatisfying. The story on the whole I think was pretty good, people criticise it...and yeah it's not that original but I mean how to you make a modern fps story original? It's all been done before..but the way DICE deliver the experience is damn good apart from the negative points mentioned above. Tone and atmosphere at times are spot on.

    Onto the multiplayer. A straight 9 here! It's got scale, epic battles and the Frostbite 2 engine really shines. I'm a CoD bloke really, but I'm sold on this title. Vehicle combat is great, the classes seem pretty even and all have their uses, there is a counter for pretty much everything, so it doesn't feel unbalanced and no quick scoping! (that I've seen). Definitely worth a purchase. Best game I've played in my opinion since MW2.

    And all the people I've seen complaining about the rental not containing multiplayer, don't be such a tight arse and just buy the **** game.    … Expand
  63. mph2044438
    Oct 31, 2011
    9
    Is this game the COD killer? no, but it's not far from it. Battlefield 3 is an excellent shooter, and i don't regret buying it. the campaign is good, but not standout. i do enjoy the levels and the exciting moments they bring to the table, but dislike the wooden characters, and the cliche'd moments. however, i do like how it takes itself seriously. so the single player is good, but theIs this game the COD killer? no, but it's not far from it. Battlefield 3 is an excellent shooter, and i don't regret buying it. the campaign is good, but not standout. i do enjoy the levels and the exciting moments they bring to the table, but dislike the wooden characters, and the cliche'd moments. however, i do like how it takes itself seriously. so the single player is good, but the multiplayer is great! it's engaging, exciting and a lot of fun! while it doesnt have anything perticularly new or suprising for veterans, its still standout from its competition. the sound, graphics, and balance are fantastic and the music score is pretty good. i love this game, so i recommend it to anyone a fan of the fps genre who's played something besides call of duty.… Expand
  64. GreatBlumpkin
    Nov 4, 2011
    9
    Here's another one of my 'just beyond first impression' reviews. I almost didn't buy BF3 because the PS3 beta SUCKED so bad, but now I am SO GLAD I gave it a chance. I've also noticed that many of the negative youtube reviews are based on beta experience only. A little background- I never played the earlier Battlefield games, played MW2 a little bit, and sunk over 8 DAYS in Black Ops,Here's another one of my 'just beyond first impression' reviews. I almost didn't buy BF3 because the PS3 beta SUCKED so bad, but now I am SO GLAD I gave it a chance. I've also noticed that many of the negative youtube reviews are based on beta experience only. A little background- I never played the earlier Battlefield games, played MW2 a little bit, and sunk over 8 DAYS in Black Ops, so I compare BF3 to COD a lot here. Also, if you are looking for a campaign review, look elsewhere because I haven't played it and probably won't. My first impression of the graphics were 'meh'. In all fairness, I guess all console graphics are underwhelming after coming fresh off of Uncharted 3 though. But the more I played, the more I appreciated BF3....the lighting, the sun in the eyes, smoke, fog, rain, etc are all stellar. I got killed once because I was just standing there in awe admiring the corpse of some poor camper. I'd just blasted the back of his head and the blood was splattered against the rocks he was hiding behind in a level of detail unseen so far on the PS3. Just beautiful. After playing for nearly an hour I was questioning my purchase, but after 4 hours of deathmatch I can safely say the conversion from COD fanboy is complete! If the early reports are true about MW3 not really upping the ante, then 6 months from now this will be the military shooter real players are playing. The housewives and the kids will be left to duke it out on COD through their pink heart shaped reticle. For better or worse, there isn't much customization here. If you want to play dress up with your character like its a freakin Barbie doll I recommend the Uncharted3 experience...kill people with a sweet fedora and then do a dance. I'm not really into that. If you want to enter the closest thing ever to a real warzone then BF3 is the way to go. Once the match begins is where BF3 really shines. The sound is also incredible. If I could rate it 11 in that category I would. Everyone gives EA servers crap, but unlike BlackOps, I didn't get disconnected once, and experienced zero lag. I was worried about 2 things on this game- that there would be too many campers and too many snipers. Unless things change, neither has been an issue for me. In fact, I'd say there is much more of both in Black Ops. Based on what I'd heard about BF2, I was also worried that the maps would be too big and I'd have trouble finding the action. No problem there- I had more action than Ron Jeremy. A couple of times I got shot in the back immediately after spawning. It also spawned me behind a solid enemy position once or twice & I got some cheap kills of my own. 95% of the time though, spawning is a non-issue. Overall, it was a welcome relief to not constantly be shot in the back as happened oh so many times in Black Ops. Knife kills aren't as fluid as BLops, but look cooler. Killcams are also not as good. Much like the useless Uncharted 3 and Resistance 3 killcams, you ID the killer, but it doesn't really help you see where you went wrong or give away the killer's position as well as COD. Another minor gripe is that I couldn't figure out how to easily leave the lobby. I had no reason to, but if there had been a bunch of douchebags blasting their hiphop through the mics it would be nice to quickly back out and join another match. Maybe this option is there and I'm just not familiar enough with the interface yet.… Expand
  65. johnw100
    Nov 3, 2011
    10
    i was going to give this game an 8 but seeing the number of ridiculously low ratings given by some people i`ll give it full marks. I`ve played Battlefield since the original 1942 on PCs and moved on the Bad company series on PS3. I played BC2 from the day of the release until the day BF3 came out on a weekly basis. So I like the Battlefield series you could say. I like BF3 , but I donti was going to give this game an 8 but seeing the number of ridiculously low ratings given by some people i`ll give it full marks. I`ve played Battlefield since the original 1942 on PCs and moved on the Bad company series on PS3. I played BC2 from the day of the release until the day BF3 came out on a weekly basis. So I like the Battlefield series you could say. I like BF3 , but I dont think it was ready for release. There are too many bugs with hit detection , rubber banding and collision among other things. Players will appear out of nowhere and kill you even though you were sat waiting for them they suddenly appear in the death camera right in front of where you were looking.The menus are awful. Why cant I see my ping? Why cant I see the conquest score at the end of a game? The flashlight on guns is too bright, as bright as the sun. But saying all this, its still damn good battlefield fun. It just needs some tweaking, come on Dice sort it out!!… Expand
  66. Mollari
    Nov 4, 2011
    10
    I spent five hours playing the MP now - and it's a great game. You need some time to get used to the recoil but then it's so much fun you don't want stop playing this game. Finally a game that needs some skill again. For anyone else who doesn't hit anything because of that, grab yourself a copy of MW3.
  67. 4newsit
    Nov 4, 2011
    10
    Battlefield 3 is a masterpiece, one of those titles that should be savored with the right commitment and tenacity, challenging the ability of each player to master a weapon or a vehicle in the middle of a military conflict from the roots of terrorism. DICE has set up a single player campaign, though not chaotic and film, clean design, with dramatic and memorable moments both for theBattlefield 3 is a masterpiece, one of those titles that should be savored with the right commitment and tenacity, challenging the ability of each player to master a weapon or a vehicle in the middle of a military conflict from the roots of terrorism. DICE has set up a single player campaign, though not chaotic and film, clean design, with dramatic and memorable moments both for the variety of gameplay are experienced as both scenes, aiming to prepare the player for the theater of war in the online challenges , how rich and fun thanks to the great variety of maps and evocative, the presence of vehicles and a pretty good character customization. Very fun co-op, who sins only because of its brevity. What is Battlefield 3 brings players to experience a mature themed game for the single player campaign and online multiplayer that reflects the unique and inimitable spirit of the Swedish team to continue in the direction of putting together the players who like to compete in clashes fire for a long time and large scale.

    http://www.4news.it/9520-recensione-battlefield-3.php    … Expand
  68. Pasmanteria
    Nov 5, 2011
    1
    After single player campaign and 30 hours in multiplayer I have to say that Battlefield is worse than Bad Company 2 in almost every aspect. I've been waiting for excellent BF2 successor, but excellent is only EA marketing :(
  69. x0ayham0x
    Nov 7, 2011
    1
    i really didn't think this game could be this bad because there were so many ppl waiting for it but honestly I'm really disappointed,poor texture res,toy-modeled soldiers and weapons,stupid friendly soldiers leaving enemies behind them and the enemies are like blind and they dont see them,all enemy soldiers shoot at you (you only) when they're supposed to shoot at your matesi really didn't think this game could be this bad because there were so many ppl waiting for it but honestly I'm really disappointed,poor texture res,toy-modeled soldiers and weapons,stupid friendly soldiers leaving enemies behind them and the enemies are like blind and they dont see them,all enemy soldiers shoot at you (you only) when they're supposed to shoot at your mates too,copied-everything from COD
    I dunno I really really get mad and start to swear when i play this game coz it's so stupid it has nothing realistic and I'm being generous coz i gave it 1.    … Expand
  70. Anton9090
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    A Game that does not dissapoint at all. A First Person shooter should primarly consist on Multi player, Graphics and Of course Sound. BattleField has all 3, and if we are to compare this game to the other First Person shooters out there, it is clear which is the superior one. I recomment this game if you are a War fan gamer, I am sure it will not dissapoint at all.
  71. Artomoz
    Nov 8, 2011
    5
    The single player campaign tries too hard to mimic the typical obnoxious unimaginative CoD: MW story lines. While certain parts were enjoyable other areas just made me regret of buying this game. Aside from it being a bad console port. DICE should just have focused on making a great multiplayer game. The multiplayer: It's filled with mix feelings. The servers are poorly maintained. The hitThe single player campaign tries too hard to mimic the typical obnoxious unimaginative CoD: MW story lines. While certain parts were enjoyable other areas just made me regret of buying this game. Aside from it being a bad console port. DICE should just have focused on making a great multiplayer game. The multiplayer: It's filled with mix feelings. The servers are poorly maintained. The hit detection can be off at times if not rendered useless when you start shooting blanks at an enemy. Enjoy the destruction but it's no where near the BFBC 2 level of destruction. This game is not worth $60. Save yourself some money and buy the multiplayer for 20 bucks off some one and the EA vip pass for $10 dollars more.… Expand
  72. titanicpenguin
    Nov 8, 2011
    4
    after playing BF3 and MW3 i have to say i much prefer MW3. the single player on BF3 feels disjointed and is pretty boring. the multiplayer is also a bit too slow for my liking. if you have to pick between this and MW3 buy MW3 and maybe rent this at a push
  73. asdaa
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    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
  74. McC23
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    Bought this game on release day, took it back with me when I went to pick up Call of Duty MW3. This game is garbage compared to MW3. Gameplay is so slow I almost fell asleep playing this game. Graphics are crap compared to PC and I experienced so many glitches playing the game right away. It was the first Battlefield I played and I can guarentee you it will be my last. Dont buy this game.
  75. rrcarpenter
    Nov 9, 2011
    3
    Never again will I buy another Battlefield game. Not after this kind of laziness and deceit. Battlefield 3 for the PS3 is sloppy, sloppy, sloppy. Anyone who has given it a 10 is working for EA, guaranteed. They know it, and that's why they have their nerds flooding the Battlefield 3 reviews with 10s, and the MW3 reviews with 0s.

    Don't waste your 60 bucks. I did, and two hours into the    Never again will I buy another Battlefield game. Not after this kind of laziness and deceit. Battlefield 3 for the PS3 is sloppy, sloppy, sloppy. Anyone who has given it a 10 is working for EA, guaranteed. They know it, and that's why they have their nerds flooding the Battlefield 3 reviews with 10s, and the MW3 reviews with 0s.

    Don't waste your 60 bucks. I did, and two hours into the game I felt like someone just kicked me in the nuts, it was that sloppy. Hasn't anyone at EA ever played MW2? Don't they know what a polished game feels like? Did they even play this game before they put it on the shelves?

    Despite its many, many problems (which I will list later, if I have time), I still give it a three because the vehicles and big maps make the gameplay fun. Still, I urge you not to buy it. If you have to, buy it used.    … Expand
  76. chicharrones
    Nov 9, 2011
    8
    Aside from the mic issues/server disconnects, this game is pretty good overall. I was a little disappointed with the graphics, but the online game-play more than makes up for it. As soon as they patch the bugs I'll give it a 9/10.
  77. XPEKT420
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Battlefield 3 is a masterpiece delivering countless hours of Realistic Warfare. Battlefield is not meant for a campaign where it shines is MP. I take BF3 over MW3 any day
  78. gazuza2008
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    They specifically made the game this way to benefit their own marketing and to hurt their customers. I will never buy a DICE or EA game ever again................
  79. Mazegilliam
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    This game is horrible. The story in this game is bad and the online doesn't even connect to the story. The servers for this game aren't even worth talking about. They should just keep making the BF:Bad Company games. If you want to play this game RENT DON'T BUY.
  80. Durazell
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    Unfortunately EA DICE is not able to deliver all of the many promises made by marketing. From a technical perspective this look like an unfinished game. The singleplayer campaign suffers from basic technical issues where story progression is impossible as certain criteria has not been fulfilled. In multiplayer, that is supposed to be the games one strength, the pervasive technicalUnfortunately EA DICE is not able to deliver all of the many promises made by marketing. From a technical perspective this look like an unfinished game. The singleplayer campaign suffers from basic technical issues where story progression is impossible as certain criteria has not been fulfilled. In multiplayer, that is supposed to be the games one strength, the pervasive technical deficiencies is even more obvious. Mainly clipping is a issue where you can be shoot because from you point of view you are in cover, while you opponent has an unobstructed view for a kill. If you are new to the first person military shooters there are other more balanced games available.… Expand
  81. juanjux
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    Showed promise. Unfortunately it is a joke on on PS3: broken squads, broken voice chat, huge input lag, etc. Sony should test the games better and doen't allow games this buggy to be released until fixed. Next Battlefield, maybe.
  82. Danny41191
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Very disappointed, way too show off your frost bite 2.0 engine's full power then only apply that for pc gamers, the consoles version graphics were horrible and there's way too many crazy glitches ive already seen. Call of duty might be using an older engine, but it isn't as glitchy as Battle field 3, please fix your glitches other wise i don't even see how your company can top the call ofVery disappointed, way too show off your frost bite 2.0 engine's full power then only apply that for pc gamers, the consoles version graphics were horrible and there's way too many crazy glitches ive already seen. Call of duty might be using an older engine, but it isn't as glitchy as Battle field 3, please fix your glitches other wise i don't even see how your company can top the call of duty franchise.… Expand
  83. s1l3ntsh4d0w89
    Nov 29, 2011
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Battlefield 3, while it may look nice on a PC and be groundbreaking graphically on a PC, lacks, incredibly on both the PS3 and 360. The entire game, is lacking.

    Battlefield 3 is supposed to support the most realistic graphics of any game out there, bringing a large amount of reality, with the simple physics the game has, to the FPS genre. Well, it doesn't. The game looks no where near as well as it was advertised too. While they may have been showing the PC graphics, no mentions nor footage was made available in any advertising of the let down the consoles had to offer. For being such a hyped part of the games advertisement campaign, I am very upset with both DICE and EA on this one. And this is only the graphical fidelity, I haven't even touched on the many, many in game graphical bugs that are absolutely game breaking. Part of the "realism" is the lighting. Honestly, it is some of the worst lighting I have ever seen in any game. Rather than the enviroment looking as though you are a person seeing everything, it appears that you are in fact just a wet camera lens. Every light in the game gives off a blinding glare. Even flashlights from 600 yards away, in the middle of broad daylight, will blind you as if you are starring into a 5 million candle powered mag light. I won't even go any further with these horrendous problems. For what the game was hyped to be, graphically, it is a gigantic let down filled with a multitude of bugs, at least 10 of which I haven't even spoken of.

    Now gameplay for BF3 is split into two areas, a Single player campaign and the online multiplayer. I've played both, and both are terrible. Every single scene from the single player campaign, has been ripped from a call of duty dating back to Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare. From a terrorist setting of a nuclear weapon, a top down mission from a jet fighter reminiscent of the AC-130 level in CoD-4, ride a lont rail shooting levels like that in World at War, shooting innocent police officers because they get in your way in a crowded public area, Modern Warfare 2, to the entire back drop of the single player campaign where you are being interrogated and are playing through flashbacks, Black Ops, to a destroyed Paris overflowing with nerve gas, Modern Warfare 3. There isn't a Call of Duty, that the single player campaign hasn't stolen from. It really is, pathetic. Just more proof, that BF3 really isn't "above and beyond the call."

    Now, multiplayer. Where do we begin? Should I start with tactical flashlights that when mounted on a pistol can blind in broad daylight from 500 yards away or should I start with how if someone is aiming a weapon with a laser sight on it at your feet you are for some reason blinded? Not only are there some terrible implementations like these weapon attachments, but some previous mechanics such as destroying a tank, has been made near impossible without an entire platoon working on it at once. It takes 7 rockets to completely destroy a tank in the multiplayer. Yet only maybe 5 seconds to fully repair a tank to full armor. Some terrible items have been added, such as the Recon classes Recon Drone, which for some reason, you can run over and kill someone with a flying object the size of a basketball. The weapons are completely inbalanced, the bullet drop system only works half the time, the suppression system is just havoc, and once again the EA provided servers are absolutely terrible beyond usage nearly.

    Honestly, this game would not even be worth a rent. I feel bad for the person who buys my used copy from the game store after I return this, only to have to purchase an online pass to play this lackluster title and just become frustrated with it.    … Expand
  84. bluescream
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    This my first battlefield game.the game play is amazing. it's fantastic. it's real war ,great and epic multiplayer game.I have not been able to stop playing since getting it. .Get it and love it.
  85. Wikked75
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    this game is terribly boring. the maps are too big for the amount of players on console. there are way too many bugs and glitches for this game to be a final product. absolutely ridiculous. the campaign is a joke, and very glitchy as well. the people you play against in multiplayer are a bunch of self-righteous windbags who say you aren't playing right or you aren't good enough, yet theythis game is terribly boring. the maps are too big for the amount of players on console. there are way too many bugs and glitches for this game to be a final product. absolutely ridiculous. the campaign is a joke, and very glitchy as well. the people you play against in multiplayer are a bunch of self-righteous windbags who say you aren't playing right or you aren't good enough, yet they are terrible and sit and camp and snipe. it's a complete waste of money. if you are into vehicle warfare, team based games, go for battlefield:bad company 2. that game is much better.… Expand
  86. Waxiv
    Nov 10, 2011
    6
    The campaign is terribly boring. They say the whole scenery is destructible, but you can not break a single light car, and cars take ages to explode. There's only two things good in this game: The graphics and the multiplayer. As good graphics do not mean fun, I will not give points for the game only for beauty. But you can waste some days on the online multiplayer
  87. hadooken
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is slow and heavy, the characters feel like they are running with 10kilo boots on each foot.
    Graphics are great of course, PC WISE! not PS3 OR XBOX. Trying too hard to catch up with COD series. Obviously, EA is dying to get a share of the 'Modern' cake.    … Expand
  88. Gegrory
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    This game is more of a prototype than a fully finished FPS. The frostbite 2 engine needs to work out some major kinks. If you're on the fence about which military shooter to pick up this year, do yourself a favor and get MW3. Maybe next time around battlefield will be the better online shooter, but for now there are far too many glitches to enjoy. Truly a shame, game had tons ofThis game is more of a prototype than a fully finished FPS. The frostbite 2 engine needs to work out some major kinks. If you're on the fence about which military shooter to pick up this year, do yourself a favor and get MW3. Maybe next time around battlefield will be the better online shooter, but for now there are far too many glitches to enjoy. Truly a shame, game had tons of potential. Little bit of a disappointment, but hoping for a better game next time.… Expand
  89. xuzhu
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    This game is a mess, and EA once again proves to the world that they havent got a clue. Please, EA, let another publisher take over Bioware before you ruin them as well!
  90. Nibiru
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    Fantastic game! I love it. DICE did amazing with Battlefield 3 and there Frostbite engine. Call of duty MW3 cant even be compared to this. Battlefield 3 wins all hands downs. My uncle was in the Military and he said Battlefield war as close as war is in iraq and afganistan. My uncle and I love this game. Multiplayer and Singleplayer are great but the Multiplayer is my favorite withFantastic game! I love it. DICE did amazing with Battlefield 3 and there Frostbite engine. Call of duty MW3 cant even be compared to this. Battlefield 3 wins all hands downs. My uncle was in the Military and he said Battlefield war as close as war is in iraq and afganistan. My uncle and I love this game. Multiplayer and Singleplayer are great but the Multiplayer is my favorite with conquest. i cant wait for the back to karkand expansion… Expand
  91. Watcherxx
    Nov 10, 2011
    5
    For a game asking you to go "beyond the call" this game sure does borrow a few notes from Black Ops. The single player story starts slow but eventually gets pretty good towards the end. It's sad that with all of the destruction and open world mayhem this game could offer, it goes the safe linear route with barely any destruction and 2 vehicle experiences.
    Online didn't do much for me. The    For a game asking you to go "beyond the call" this game sure does borrow a few notes from Black Ops. The single player story starts slow but eventually gets pretty good towards the end. It's sad that with all of the destruction and open world mayhem this game could offer, it goes the safe linear route with barely any destruction and 2 vehicle experiences.
    Online didn't do much for me. The "Team Effort" I heard so much about was nonexistent for me. Just bad luck on my part. All I got for my few hours invested was spawn camping and disconnects.
    Graphically this was disappointing. I might get this for PC actually, but the game didn't look that much better than BFBC2. Overall decent, I just wish they made it their own instead of going linear with the single player.    … Expand
  92. vcca15
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Wow people really amaze me, i have this game and MW3 i love them both- mw is small maps fast paced action , bf3 is bigger maps and more strategic battle- but you kids rating either of these games a 0 is blasphemy, you should no longer be allowed to review i enjoy this site b/c it helps me decide if i wanna buy a game, not to see a bunch of lying haters with other motives bashing the gameWow people really amaze me, i have this game and MW3 i love them both- mw is small maps fast paced action , bf3 is bigger maps and more strategic battle- but you kids rating either of these games a 0 is blasphemy, you should no longer be allowed to review i enjoy this site b/c it helps me decide if i wanna buy a game, not to see a bunch of lying haters with other motives bashing the game like a ten yr old grow up be honest or dont review… Expand
  93. abbasch
    Nov 12, 2011
    9
    Having moved over from COD I tried to play it in the same run-and-gun way, and got very frustrated with it. After 1 day I nearly took it back to the shop for something else. I stuck with it though, changed the way I played, and can say hands down this is better than MW will ever be. Better graphics, better sound, more realistic, no overpowered perk drops, just way way more fun. BlowingHaving moved over from COD I tried to play it in the same run-and-gun way, and got very frustrated with it. After 1 day I nearly took it back to the shop for something else. I stuck with it though, changed the way I played, and can say hands down this is better than MW will ever be. Better graphics, better sound, more realistic, no overpowered perk drops, just way way more fun. Blowing buildings and 5hit up is a hoot. The game isn't perfect, but MW3 being so poor makes it look so. BF3 needs a training mode otherwise it is madly frustrating getting owned by some 30+ rank dick of a sniper. Couple of the weapons need rebalancing. Couple of the maps are frustrating. Love the size and scale of the maps on Rush mode. Getting your hands on a jet is rare. Too many idiots grab a tank and then waste it by charging into the enemy and getting blown up. The best fps on the market… Expand
  94. BeastM0d3
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    Multiplayer has no good game modes. Maps are huge without enough players. No lobby between games sucks. The only thing saving this game from a 0 is the vehicles. Jets are sick, choppers are sick, tanks are sick, everything else is wak. This game has the potential to be AMAZING. But its NOT.
  95. Fartbum
    Nov 12, 2011
    10
    This game raised the bar . Battlefield > Mw3 ALLLLL F'n DAY LONG......This game raised the bar . Battlefield > Mw3 ALLLLL F'n DAY LONG.......This game raised the bar . Battlefield > Mw3 ALLLLL F'n DAY LONG.............This game raised the bar . Battlefield > Mw3 ALLLLL F'n DAY LONG............This game raised the bar . Battlefield > Mw3 ALLLLL F'n DAY LONG..........This game raised the barThis game raised the bar . Battlefield > Mw3 ALLLLL F'n DAY LONG......This game raised the bar . Battlefield > Mw3 ALLLLL F'n DAY LONG.......This game raised the bar . Battlefield > Mw3 ALLLLL F'n DAY LONG.............This game raised the bar . Battlefield > Mw3 ALLLLL F'n DAY LONG............This game raised the bar . Battlefield > Mw3 ALLLLL F'n DAY LONG..........This game raised the bar . Battlefield > Mw3 ALLLLL F'n DAY LONG.........This game raised the bar . Battlefield > Mw3 ALLLLL F'n DAY LONG.........This game raised the bar . Battlefield > Mw3 ALLLLL F'n DAY LONG.............This game raised the bar . Battlefield > Mw3 ALLLLL F'n DAY LONG.............This game raised the bar . Battlefield > Mw3 ALLLLL F'n DAY LONG...............This game raised the bar . Battlefield > Mw3 ALLLLL F'n DAY LONG… Expand
  96. DrapeauRouge
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    Le jeu est trop bien un truc de ouf surtout le multi et la coop (parsque le solo c'est pour donner un avant gout) mais sinon les 4 classes et les armes sont trop top les graphismes sont les 2eme meilleur du jv apres uncharted mais c'est de la bombe ce jeu un truc de ouf.
  97. jrzzl33
    Nov 11, 2011
    9
    Great shooter, true successor to BFBC2, and much better than MW3 (I've played them both). If you want a true challenge and no bull, pick up BF3 and play a real game.
  98. heyt13
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    better than mw3 in every way!! so pissed i waisted money on mw3 just to play with a few friends, that are now switching to battlefield 3. everything about this game is better the size the scale the maps. they like snipers unlike any call of duty game. never owned aa battlefield game till this one, i have really missed out, this game is so sick!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  99. nextgen
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    Online play is fluid, realistic, and just fast paced enough to keep your attention without making you have seizures. The graphics are amazing for a console game, on par with some of the best high-end PC graphic card required games. Personas don't look like cartoons anymore. The leveling system is a huge leap forward from the Bad Company 2. Highly recommend this one.
  100. Nonsuckyd
    Nov 11, 2011
    9
    Amazingly realistic graphics, intense gameplay, and a incredibly fun team focused online multiplayer. What more could you ask for from a first person shooter.
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Awards & Rankings

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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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