Battlefield 3

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  1. Gerbacio
    Nov 11, 2011
    9
    A must buy! i was expecting less and was pleasantly surprised ....so surprised i bought it for both consoles ..its the most fun i have had in a while playing with friends
  2. batmanarkyam80
    Nov 11, 2011
    9
    Battlefield 3 is a game that makes you feel like your are in a war. The game play is fun because it includes teammwork and the maps are awesome. The vehicles are what make this game shine. Riding in tanks, jets, helicopters, or just cars around huge maps make you want to keep playing the game. Im so happy I bought this game instead of mw3.
  3. mors125
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    Multiplayer actually requires skill which is a nice change from the chaos of MW3. Also, unlike the MW3 servers, when I play Battlefield 3 I don't spend the whole time getting sworn at by some pre-pubescent kid from Cleveland.
  4. Hamblue
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    Great Game. I purchased BF3 and played before MW3. All I can say is a realistic MW3 review shouldn't be written until both games are played. BF3 is what MW3 should have been. It seems that the makers of BF3 listened to the suggestions of the COD community and did a great job producing. It has outstanding graphics, lag free game play, up to 64 players in multiplayer and dedicatedGreat Game. I purchased BF3 and played before MW3. All I can say is a realistic MW3 review shouldn't be written until both games are played. BF3 is what MW3 should have been. It seems that the makers of BF3 listened to the suggestions of the COD community and did a great job producing. It has outstanding graphics, lag free game play, up to 64 players in multiplayer and dedicated servers that are ranked. With the exception of vehicles if you didn't know the name before playing and were told it was MW3, you would easily believe it. The only negative is they still don't support lean, but neither does COD anymore.… Expand
  5. med15med
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    This is an amazing game, it exceeds all my expectation. The game play is amazing, the best part is the online gaming and that is free. BF3 should do very well against MW
  6. Sooch
    Nov 11, 2011
    9
    Great Game, Unique feel and addicting. Definitely my go-to FPS this year. MW3 though has a better campaign but for multiplayer online, MW3 slacked this year and the game that does it better in my eyes is BF3.
  7. Shinta67
    Nov 11, 2011
    8
    Excellent titre, domage que la bad company ne soit plus du voyage, graphiquement plus solide que modern warfare 3, l'histoire est vraiment pas mal mais la mise en scène manque de peps, on se fait assez chier sur certain passage, le multi lui est excellent mais un peu en retrait techniquement,
  8. BigBoi
    Nov 11, 2011
    9
    this game is a lot of fun... the audio sounds so incredible,. the visuals are astounding...
    single player is also very good, but not that great, though. co-op missions are also a lot of fun, and tons of replayability if you want to unlock all ribbons, medals and upgrades. i have been waiting for this game since it was announced, also MW3, and for a first time battlefield multi-player    this game is a lot of fun... the audio sounds so incredible,. the visuals are astounding...
    single player is also very good, but not that great, though. co-op missions are also a lot of fun, and tons of replayability if you want to unlock all ribbons, medals and upgrades. i have been waiting for this game since it was announced, also MW3, and for a first time battlefield multi-player player like me who loved the CoD series, i think, this game really kicks MW3's @ss...

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

    now, i wait for DLCs :)    … Expand
  9. devonlyon
    Nov 11, 2011
    7
    I was looking forward to Battlefield 3. I am a huge fan of the previous installments and love the Bad Company Series. The Frost Engine 2 is an impressive piece of hardware, which is the problem with this game. It plays and directs the single play like a giant tech demo. The story is part Black Ops and part Modern Warfare 1. There was no originally and that is a huge disappointment.

    The    I was looking forward to Battlefield 3. I am a huge fan of the previous installments and love the Bad Company Series. The Frost Engine 2 is an impressive piece of hardware, which is the problem with this game. It plays and directs the single play like a giant tech demo. The story is part Black Ops and part Modern Warfare 1. There was no originally and that is a huge disappointment.

    The multiplayer is fun and offers robust action. Something however is lacking, and I can't seem to enjoy the series as I have past installments. I would suggest renting first.    … Expand
  10. aza113
    Nov 11, 2011
    9
    it ain't perfect, but it is the best out there, ive got both MW3 and BF3, and can honestly say that DICE has put in a real effort to create a triple A game. people are hating the single player, lets not even talk about Multiplayer because there is no match out there, the single player isn't all that bad, there are at least two high points, 'Good Hunting' when the plane took off, andit ain't perfect, but it is the best out there, ive got both MW3 and BF3, and can honestly say that DICE has put in a real effort to create a triple A game. people are hating the single player, lets not even talk about Multiplayer because there is no match out there, the single player isn't all that bad, there are at least two high points, 'Good Hunting' when the plane took off, and 'Kafarov' when Dima and Co jumps out of the plane to that epic theme of BF1943, they were genuinely great moments, moments that are failed to experience in the MW3/MW2DLC… Expand
  11. Buster_Muffins
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    It's awesome. i was a call of duty diehard fan, and this was so refreshing. the multiplayer gives so much freedom and is very fun!!!!!!! I won't go into any details, but get this game instead of mw3 like my friend did! it is the same as mw2, or more like mw2.5. just an expensive map pack.
  12. KcCyGaming
    Nov 12, 2011
    10
    As a huge fan of BF:BC2, I have to say that I have been completely let down. This game has been frustratingly uneventful. All of the intense moments were just mediocre at best. Oh, and being shot by enemies that are nowhere to be found really kills the whole experience. Maybe there is one guy left in the room and you get killed, you get sent back to a checkpoint and find yourself extremelyAs a huge fan of BF:BC2, I have to say that I have been completely let down. This game has been frustratingly uneventful. All of the intense moments were just mediocre at best. Oh, and being shot by enemies that are nowhere to be found really kills the whole experience. Maybe there is one guy left in the room and you get killed, you get sent back to a checkpoint and find yourself extremely frustrated that you have to clear the entire room again. I know that other games do this as well, but it just seems more frustrating in this game. The characters have no personality differentiation unlike BF:BC2. I know that this game is supposed to be a serious game and all that jazz but it just lacked in every department. It is pretty sad when a gamer really just wants a game to be over. Graphically, the best part of the game was the lighting effects. The lights are incredible. Other than that, EA/Dice did not really update anything. I have been deceived by screen shots. However, the Multiplayer is great. I still do not think that it is as destructible as BF:BC2 but I will take what I can get. IÃ… Expand
  13. Alro
    Nov 12, 2011
    10
    I never thought that a shooter exceed the MW, but Battlefield 3 has been filled and exceeded my expectations in every way, without dimensions scenes that make you feel in the game.
    The online and co-operatives are well made and small wars carried out in Rush mode are great.
  14. Redpepe
    Dec 18, 2011
    8
    Campaña normalita, peor que en bad company 2, multijugador excelente, en mi opinión mejor que call of duty. Motor gráfico con altibajos, malas texturas pero muy buenos efectos de luz y destructividad de los escenarios.
  15. stefaan
    Dec 8, 2011
    8
    What amazing, nice big maps, beautiful graphics, driving tanks and other vehicles. It's all so fun. But there is something that i don't like. They say: you can destroy buildings to take a strategical advantage. Well, they didn't mention that you can't destroy everything. Maybe five percent of the things standing there. I played this and the first thing I saw was a pretty big house. IWhat amazing, nice big maps, beautiful graphics, driving tanks and other vehicles. It's all so fun. But there is something that i don't like. They say: you can destroy buildings to take a strategical advantage. Well, they didn't mention that you can't destroy everything. Maybe five percent of the things standing there. I played this and the first thing I saw was a pretty big house. I wanted to let it collapse to see how that went. I destroyed all the walls but the door was immune to any kind of explosions. Pretty weird: an highrise supporting on a wooden door. That's why I gave it an 8/10… Expand
  16. Singgihsatch
    Dec 20, 2011
    9
    im fall in love when first playing this game,,
    but i dont hope much in single player because the sotry a'int good..
    the good side on this game is in multiplayer game,, a big map and various vehicle serve in each battle.. we can use plane tank and tactical car in battle.. so its give the player like a real war in field,, we must play in team if we want won match.. a new job like support    im fall in love when first playing this game,,
    but i dont hope much in single player because the sotry a'int good..

    the good side on this game is in multiplayer game,,
    a big map and various vehicle serve in each battle..

    we can use plane tank and tactical car in battle..
    so its give the player like a real war in field,,

    we must play in team if we want won match..
    a new job like support and recon who has different skil each other..

    i think this a best multiplayer game i've played.    … Expand
  17. GratefulRob
    Nov 22, 2012
    6
    The campaign is awesome. the graphics in the campaign are awesome. The multiplayer is good. Really unbalanced. Weapons are unbalanced. the new engine is awesome. Way to put some extra effort in there. Besides that, It feels really blue. Like everything is blue.
  18. Skyzod324
    Nov 19, 2011
    10
    This game is amazing. I enjoyed the singleplayer. But the multiplayer is what you really buy the game for. The guys at DICE know how to innovate the series unlike Cod with its copy and paste formula. These guys actually achieved a war simulator. Multiplayer is fun, people are cooperative, and none of that homophobic, child screaming you'll find in COD.
  19. Smiffyraf1
    Nov 19, 2011
    9
    I bought this and mw3 at the same time as I was a cod fanboy no less needless to say mw3 is the same juvenile aimed garbage as black ops was. Bf3 has it's faults, no doubt but is a far more complete game. There is so much variety you can play for hours trying different vehicles and weapons and not get bored. Weapons have realistic recoil which means you can't just spray and pray (a goodI bought this and mw3 at the same time as I was a cod fanboy no less needless to say mw3 is the same juvenile aimed garbage as black ops was. Bf3 has it's faults, no doubt but is a far more complete game. There is so much variety you can play for hours trying different vehicles and weapons and not get bored. Weapons have realistic recoil which means you can't just spray and pray (a good thing) so like the vehicles in game are difficult to master but immensely rewarding when you have. Cannot comment on the campaign as I haven't and don't intend to play it as fps games have always been about the online gameplay for me.… Expand
  20. NyreX
    Nov 20, 2011
    9
    I'm totally addicted to the gameplay of Battlefield 3, the weapons customization makes us play more. Sadly, the campaign putted the game a little down. Looking forward to see the expansion they are going to make.
  21. Good-Smurf
    Nov 21, 2011
    9
    Battlefield is an amazing game the frostbite 2 engine make every battlefield in game alive the wind blowing,
    bullets flying by,the sunshine is i think is the highlight of frostbite 2 no other game make it look good until BF3 comes in.
    It may only support 24 players for online match but multiplayer on console is no less intense than PC it realistic and very rewarding. The Best multiplayer    Battlefield is an amazing game the frostbite 2 engine make every battlefield in game alive the wind blowing,
    bullets flying by,the sunshine is i think is the highlight of frostbite 2 no other game make it look good until BF3 comes in.
    It may only support 24 players for online match but multiplayer on console is no less intense than PC
    it realistic and very rewarding.
    The Best multiplayer on console bar none.
    But single player campaign is very short and it didn't give you much freedom to play your own way.
    But FPS fans knew exactly what they doing.
    They buy this kind of game for the multiplayer and Battlefield 3 is the one you'll spend hours and hours on end in multiplayer makes single player campaign more like a freebie.
    A must buy!    … Expand
  22. RBW_82
    Nov 20, 2011
    9
    I love this game, the more I play it the more I learn. It's inventive, looks fantastic and the multiplayer offers everything I could ask for. The campaign was a slight disappointment, but it's all forgotten about when I'm flying a heli with team mates parachuting out, or defending an M-Com as the attacking squad rush in. There's a good sense of team work, and I can achieve a high scoreI love this game, the more I play it the more I learn. It's inventive, looks fantastic and the multiplayer offers everything I could ask for. The campaign was a slight disappointment, but it's all forgotten about when I'm flying a heli with team mates parachuting out, or defending an M-Com as the attacking squad rush in. There's a good sense of team work, and I can achieve a high score even if my KDR isn't that polished.… Expand
  23. Janbo55
    Nov 21, 2011
    9
    This game has really good graphics, we can't get around that. But let's look at the singleplayer first: In general, it's good, but it isn't anything we haven't seen before, it's a simple storyline that has been made before, and it's a bit too lineage for battlefield gamers, also for me who play alot of different type of games. The co-op is very good. Good mix of different type of mission,This game has really good graphics, we can't get around that. But let's look at the singleplayer first: In general, it's good, but it isn't anything we haven't seen before, it's a simple storyline that has been made before, and it's a bit too lineage for battlefield gamers, also for me who play alot of different type of games. The co-op is very good. Good mix of different type of mission, for example, stealth, escape, sniping, defence, and attack missions. Next is the thing that Dice were most succesful in.. the multiplayer. It has really delivered what gamers want, a good mix of classes, lots of vehicles, big maps, and last but not least, not seen since battlefield 2142, jets! In multiplayer they have nailed it, BIG TIME. One more of the things they have changed with the multiplayer is that they reward you for helping the team, for example, you can revive your teammates and you get as many points, as if you kill an enemy.
    All in all, I think it's a good game, but it could've been made better, especially singleplayer.    … Expand
  24. mercutio665
    Nov 21, 2011
    9
    This game would have received a 10 from me if the campaign mode hadn't fallen a little bit short. It's not terrible, but it's nothing that hasn't already been seen or told better before. The graphic and sound content is nothing short of breath-taking, however - the lighting/shading and destruction renders are sensational, and the Frostbite2 audio engine is by and far the most sophisticatedThis game would have received a 10 from me if the campaign mode hadn't fallen a little bit short. It's not terrible, but it's nothing that hasn't already been seen or told better before. The graphic and sound content is nothing short of breath-taking, however - the lighting/shading and destruction renders are sensational, and the Frostbite2 audio engine is by and far the most sophisticated we've heard to date. This game is worth the price of admission just to be able to experience those elements. But then over and above the campaign mode is an absolutely spectacular multiplayer. The levels are vast, the vehicles are mighty, and the use of teamwork and tactical play deserve thunderous applause. Battlefield 3 is a breath of fresh air in the FPS market, even if it didn't end up being all that it was marketed to be. It's still the finest FPS I've ever played in more ways than one.… Expand
  25. HornetBurrito
    Nov 30, 2011
    10
    Very good game. Everything a sequel to Bad Company 2 should have. Love the introduction of Jets into the game... This has the potential for a long lasting game as long as EA don't start ripping people off for DLC like on Call of Duty.. Back to Karkand DLC looks outstanding as well.. For Free :D
  26. Dorfo
    Nov 30, 2011
    10
    Battlefield 3 is the best shooter in market. Don't be afraid to buy this game. It's really worth each cent. The war is intense. It's a kind of game that you will play many hours until the next one be launched.
  27. Trigger_Ace
    Dec 2, 2011
    9
    This game is hands down one of the greatest ONLINE, I haven't played the campaign, because I'd rather play online with friends relatives and co-workers. The first week bf3 came out i wasn't really into it but i had my doubts, I had an outdated television set, and well it wasn't really cutting it, a week later I bought a 1080p 1080i lcd and tried the game out and it was mind blowing, it'sThis game is hands down one of the greatest ONLINE, I haven't played the campaign, because I'd rather play online with friends relatives and co-workers. The first week bf3 came out i wasn't really into it but i had my doubts, I had an outdated television set, and well it wasn't really cutting it, a week later I bought a 1080p 1080i lcd and tried the game out and it was mind blowing, it's not as faced paced as call of duty, but it feels more realistic, and the resolution even though it maxes out at 720 i think, it really looks life like, and the gun sounds are amazing especially if you have good sound setup, it sounds like your at the shooting range,I've owned battlefield bad company 2 and I liked it, thats until Call of duty black ops came out, and well i stuck to black ops, becuase I had fun, but BF3 came out and haven't looked back!! well once in a while to compare, but i really do prefer Bf3, I also purchased MW3, and well the game is good, but it's nothing new to me. I love bf3 it's the game i look foward to, when turning on my ps3 and with the new map pack back to karkland coming out december 6, or around that date i'm excited. especially because i bought the limited ed. and it's going to be free, and as a ps3 owner i'm going to get it a week earlier than the other console, so thats pretty cool, BUT PLEASE IF YOU TRY BF3 MAKE SURE ITS A HD t.v. thats when you will realize the full potential. unless you have a pc.… Expand
  28. Abhi
    Dec 3, 2011
    9
    absheffield23
    Nov 9, 2011
    4 As a huge fan of BF:BC2, I have to say that I have been completely let down. This game has been frustratingly uneventful. All of the intense moments were just mediocre at best. Oh, and being shot by enemies that are nowhere to be found really kills the whole experience. Maybe there is one guy left in the room and you get killed, you get sent back to a checkpoint    absheffield23
    Nov 9, 2011
    4
    As a huge fan of BF:BC2, I have to say that I have been completely let down. This game has been frustratingly uneventful. All of the intense moments were just mediocre at best. Oh, and being shot by enemies that are nowhere to be found really kills the whole experience. Maybe there is one guy left in the room and you get killed, you get sent back to a checkpoint and find yourself extremely    … Expand
  29. AiurForMyLife
    Dec 4, 2011
    8
    I came into Battlefield 3 with high expectations and I will state this: I came into the game looking for something to satisfy my multiplayer cravings; not the single player, I knew the single player would probably be redundant so those who look at a game for its single-player experience, stop. This is not the game for any single player lovers. Has BF3 satisfied my multiplayer cravings? II came into Battlefield 3 with high expectations and I will state this: I came into the game looking for something to satisfy my multiplayer cravings; not the single player, I knew the single player would probably be redundant so those who look at a game for its single-player experience, stop. This is not the game for any single player lovers. Has BF3 satisfied my multiplayer cravings? I think so. It's insanely addictive, the teamwork that this game requires is a massive reason why I like it so much. I can still rank up just from resupplying, healing, spotting, piloting, and etc. A bit slow to rank up but I'm having a fun time ranking up, so why not? I saw the review that was complaining about the fact that the game doesn't remember your favourite map settings? Seriously? There are only 10 maps (soon to be 14 with BtK) and 5 game modes; if you can't remember what game mode you like best and the map you liked best, I pity your memorization capabilities. I have no problems; I know what combo I like best: Conquest and Kharg Island. Done. Simple as that. If you can't adapt to what they've given you by complaining about the difficulty of the game's targetting, man up. Don't expect everything to be given to you on a silver platter even if you paid 60+ dollars. It's called taking some time to actually adapt yourself to the game. There are a lot of things to say about this game's multiplayer but I can safely say that as long as you have an open mind, you will not be disappointed. Are there some short-comings? Sure. I have it for PS3 and the multiplayer gets incredibly slow-paced in the much larger maps like Caspian Border and Kharg Island due to the small amount of players. I'd like it if DICE could improve this somehow even if it means removing some of the destruction aspects of multiplayer. Any other disappointments? I know that some specializations for the vehicles don't work very well (TV Missile) and the forsaken Godlight (I'm sure that they're going to nerf this soon anyways). Rush is kind of a disappointment too, but mostly because if your team isn't very smart, they'll run through the same old gauntlet, die, rinse and repeat. Sniping is also a pain, but who knows? I will say that I suck at sniping but some of the sniper rifles are better without scopes. Jets? Difficult to fly but I do believe that learning how to fly it is incredibly rewarding. In the end, Battlefield 3 is a game made for the multiplayer freak inside of everyone. I can't completely demote it because it doesn't have a worthwhile single-player experience. I was so grateful that I pre-ordered this game; worth it. It does have some bugs and issues that it still needs to fix but I have trust in DICE, it will happen. So in the end, this is a very worthwhile game. I mean, it's not like we got a rehashed game made for a cash grab, right MW3?… Expand
  30. Feifong
    Dec 5, 2011
    10
    I had the privileged of being invited to the Alpha and Beta of this game. I must says this is my favorite one of the series. The game is extremely well done. The graphics, sounds, and abilities just click in Battlefield 3. It is a exceptional game that I enjoy playing on a daily basis. While Battlefield franchise isn't known for their in-depth story lines, I really enjoyed this one.I had the privileged of being invited to the Alpha and Beta of this game. I must says this is my favorite one of the series. The game is extremely well done. The graphics, sounds, and abilities just click in Battlefield 3. It is a exceptional game that I enjoy playing on a daily basis. While Battlefield franchise isn't known for their in-depth story lines, I really enjoyed this one. However the multi-player is always the selling point for me on the BF franchise and I was not disappointed. The way you rank up your player, vehicle, and weapons is well done. The amount of free-range you get per level is something I personally love! I can be tactical in this game with my squad or I can go Lone Wolf once in a while. BF 3 gives you the ability to really diversify your game play and allow you to be influential in the outcome of a match. My hat is off to you EA another fine job! I look forward to the next installment!!!… Expand
  31. sakasurf
    Dec 7, 2011
    10
    Congratilations To DICE and Electronic Arts. this game just rock my world on Multiplayer, and now with 'Back To Karkand' pack, we got a lot of maps, lots of veicules, jets, tanks, jeeps and big maps where snipers can do they magic (if they are good) Great Game. On Campaing the story could have a better end, i liked, but it could be better,
  32. publix_sushi
    Dec 9, 2011
    8
    AWESOME! Best multiplayer shooter ever. Granted, I have not touched the single-player but I you bought this game for single player you don't know anything about games anyway. My only complaint was DICE let the EOD cheat go on too long so there are lots of bad players with high ranks online.
  33. robertmoore12
    Dec 12, 2011
    9
    bf3 is an excellent game especially after the release of back to karkand which brings an even better vibe to the game the single player was forgettable the first time around but when i played threw again on the hard difficulty i enjoyed it a lot more i gave it a 9 because no game is perfect
  34. KillerTomato
    Dec 17, 2011
    9
    I really hate to finally play a game when it has received the amount of hype Battlefield 3 has. Even if I thoroughly enjoy every aspect of the game, it's not hard to feel somewhat disappointed when the hype has reached a fever pitch. Fortunately, this is not the case for BF3. I will say that the single player campaign was not on the level I was hoping it would be. The visuals and polishI really hate to finally play a game when it has received the amount of hype Battlefield 3 has. Even if I thoroughly enjoy every aspect of the game, it's not hard to feel somewhat disappointed when the hype has reached a fever pitch. Fortunately, this is not the case for BF3. I will say that the single player campaign was not on the level I was hoping it would be. The visuals and polish were astounding but the story's length and coherency could have been better. But that's not really why I purchased the game is it? I am a relative newcomer to the BF series so I can't help but compare it to Modern Warfare at every level. The first thing I noticed was a glaring glitch of some sort. Every time I shoot an enemy in BF3, they seem to fall over and I am rewarded with points. That never happens in MW3. All kidding aside, BF3 blows away the competition in every respect. The gun play is tight and the bullets are deadly. The movement and animations give me a real sense of control and help to immerse me in the fight. Add vehicles and environmental destruction to the mix and DICE has far exceeded the latest in the COD franchise. I would have loved to see MW3 improve on the now 5 game old formula but at least the excellence of BF3 will force the issue next year. I'm sure many will disagree with my take on the winner of this battle, which is understandable, considering many people like to hide in corners and wait until someone runs past for an easy kill from behind. At least in DICE's offering you can achieve redemption by dropping a building on the sorry sap. I see Battlefield keeping my interest for many months, if not years to come. Bravo to DICE and to EA for recognizing the innovation crippling business model that they almost pioneered. This is a first hand account of what they avoided by letting the creatives do their thing.… Expand
  35. Fr33T
    Dec 16, 2011
    8
    This game is really addictive. The graphics and the battlefield is really amazing. You wont see this kind of open land field warfare in any other game. Especially not with these graphics. Although I have to admit I was a little bit disappointed with the game engine. I thought the explosions would be a little bit more realistic. Also I have noticed the annoying "In-Game Rendering" on theThis game is really addictive. The graphics and the battlefield is really amazing. You wont see this kind of open land field warfare in any other game. Especially not with these graphics. Although I have to admit I was a little bit disappointed with the game engine. I thought the explosions would be a little bit more realistic. Also I have noticed the annoying "In-Game Rendering" on the console versions of Battlefield. Yes the consoles are not as good as PC but still, it gets annoying. None the less, its a amazing game and its definitely worth the money.… Expand
  36. MountZionV
    Dec 16, 2011
    9
    The best modern FPS hands down. That being said, the FPS is a tired genre in my opinion. Otherwise it would have gotten a 10. Most of the maps are great (the subway one is garbage) with the addition of the back to karkand expansion (wake island, you dirty beast) the game is just getting better.
  37. CaD_BaNe1o1
    Dec 21, 2011
    8
    Why is this game rated lower than MW3 by the critics? They don't seem to understand how the qualities in MW3 pale in comparison to Battlefield 3. Just to compare a couple of things on the realism of both games. MW3: A predator missile hits a building and somehow it remains intact, Battlefield 3: You can get in a helicopter and blow the building down. Call of Duty is the same rubbish yearWhy is this game rated lower than MW3 by the critics? They don't seem to understand how the qualities in MW3 pale in comparison to Battlefield 3. Just to compare a couple of things on the realism of both games. MW3: A predator missile hits a building and somehow it remains intact, Battlefield 3: You can get in a helicopter and blow the building down. Call of Duty is the same rubbish year after year with a different cover art, it is just a dlc to the previous game you already own, while Battlefield changes it's game by updating the engine to make it better and changing the immersion of this great shooter entirely.… Expand
  38. teol
    Dec 21, 2011
    7
    A good game. The multiplayer is just great, nothing to say about it... But the campain is just... it doesn't look like a "battlefield" game, it is short, to linear, some bugs... The scenario is good I think, but that's the only positive point, I think. About the co-op, it is more a stopgap than anything else.

    To buy only for the multiplayer ! Do not expect something clean and beautiful    A good game. The multiplayer is just great, nothing to say about it... But the campain is just... it doesn't look like a "battlefield" game, it is short, to linear, some bugs... The scenario is good I think, but that's the only positive point, I think. About the co-op, it is more a stopgap than anything else.

    To buy only for the multiplayer ! Do not expect something clean and beautiful for the solo!    … Expand
  39. addtheKILL
    Dec 22, 2011
    9
    amazing game ..campaign is not that great but multiplayer rocks and the maps are also amazing.I would give the multiplayer a 10 out of 10 and the campaign a 6 out of 10......much improvements from bfbc2...
  40. Ps3XboxCodBF
    Dec 23, 2011
    9
    battlefield 3 is a great game but not a perfect game. reason is that it still have some major flaw with the sound delay when reloading and sudden quiet during online gameplay.
  41. nathan_drake
    Jan 7, 2012
    10
    this game is the best ever. the multiplayer is the best in any fps ever made and campain and co-op just make it better. way better than bfbc2 and a little better than mw3
  42. mrnice
    Jan 6, 2016
    5
    The worst campaign I've ever played. Several scenes had me thinking about this review and how I would start by writing that sentence. It was a scripted linear shooting gallery on 'easy mode' and I only got gameover because of sudden unfair damage. Suddden unfair damage was the rule on 'hard' where I had to cancel progress, two chapters in.

    Multiplayer was still fairly active in december    The worst campaign I've ever played. Several scenes had me thinking about this review and how I would start by writing that sentence. It was a scripted linear shooting gallery on 'easy mode' and I only got gameover because of sudden unfair damage. Suddden unfair damage was the rule on 'hard' where I had to cancel progress, two chapters in.

    Multiplayer was still fairly active in december 2015, possibly due to winter retreat/holidays. Still, only half of the game modes were consistent, and a few of the trophy-requiring modes were completely abandoned.

    Compared with Battlefield 4: Not as much graphical variation in BF3 but fully functional, BF3 maps feel more oldschool gameplay-focused, BF3 has smaller community and fewer active maps (I feel like I played 10 even with Premium), gameplay almost identical, BF3 has online coop which is abandoned, it's frustrating to load a gamemode and find it is empty so BF3 is mostly variations on deathmatch and rush and capture the flag and conquest and the same few maps.    … Expand
  43. sityoazzdown
    Jun 4, 2014
    6
    I want to say this game was overrated, but bottomline was the learning curve was just too darn steep for me. The destructable environments was fine and dandy, but at some point you realize it's just a gimmick when you're not even having fun with the multiplayer. Flying was a disaster, impossible to pick up the game and start flying for fun.. the maps are huge to the point where you can goI want to say this game was overrated, but bottomline was the learning curve was just too darn steep for me. The destructable environments was fine and dandy, but at some point you realize it's just a gimmick when you're not even having fun with the multiplayer. Flying was a disaster, impossible to pick up the game and start flying for fun.. the maps are huge to the point where you can go half an hour without finding someone. Graphics were good and so was the realistic gunplay, but there are so many fps multiplayer, why should I spend hours just to get the fundamental of the game down..and that doesn't even mean being good at the game..… Expand
  44. CODfrommyhouse
    Jun 13, 2012
    6
    i personaly do not like the game but battlefield 3 is definetly a game for people wanting to play some realistic games.
    First off the campain is super boring but does bring a lot of action just no real storyline,
    Multiplayer is ok but lacks good action.
    finaly whoever thought it was a good idea to put a coop should be fired because its boring and takes time out of the real focus,mutiplayer
  45. mosessaur
    Aug 12, 2013
    4
    You must be a huge fan of Battlefield or hardcore multiplayer to enjoy this one. I didn't like the campaign mode at all. The game play sucks really. I played it on hard. and it was so annoying that when I day I need to start from the begining of the checkpiont. Which could be another 3-5 min of play.
    I also noticed at many occasions that enemies spawn suddenly in place or in closed rooms    You must be a huge fan of Battlefield or hardcore multiplayer to enjoy this one. I didn't like the campaign mode at all. The game play sucks really. I played it on hard. and it was so annoying that when I day I need to start from the begining of the checkpiont. Which could be another 3-5 min of play.
    I also noticed at many occasions that enemies spawn suddenly in place or in closed rooms with no windows or doors. That really sucks big time. making you exposed from behind sometimes.
    Squad mates aren't really helpful most of the time. They are there for firing sound effect.
    Poor gameplay. I give it 4 though    … Expand
  46. Djkotsios
    Dec 27, 2012
    9
    I wasn't a fan of first person shooters until I tried Bad Company 2, which was a unique experience compared to the Call of Duty that I tried before and I disliked. So when this game came out I decided to get it. The first thing you notice is how beautiful this game looks even on a console! The lighting, the graphics, all make it realistic and alive. The campaign was not that good, itI wasn't a fan of first person shooters until I tried Bad Company 2, which was a unique experience compared to the Call of Duty that I tried before and I disliked. So when this game came out I decided to get it. The first thing you notice is how beautiful this game looks even on a console! The lighting, the graphics, all make it realistic and alive. The campaign was not that good, it seemed that you heard about it all before, other shooters have already done something similar to that story, and that was disappointing. The campaign of Bad Company 2 was good, but this one, not so much. Go to the multiplayer though, and it seems like a whole new game! The multiplayer experience is just amazing, the way the game modes are structured, the beautiful maps, the wide variety of weapons make Battlefield 3's multiplayer the best one I have ever played. You can choose between four classes while playing online, and unlock different weapons and specializations for it. You need to follow the role of your class, and don't do whatever you want as this is a team based game and playing as a team will offer you the ultimate experience. There is where the game is different than Call of Duty, where everyone is playing for himself, and thinks about himself only. In this game it makes you feel like you are in a real battlefield, and you contribute to the result of the game. The story might not be that good, but you should definitely get his game for its multiplayer. If you want to get a first person shooter, this is the choice you should follow.… Expand
  47. Seriosity
    Mar 22, 2013
    8
    Contains some of the best graphics on the console; its scope is showcased in the incredible detail on the very large maps it boasts. The multiplayer is polished and as exiting to play as any FPS out there. The campaign is incredibly underwhelming. Save for one level, the entire thing is pretty forgettable. Only get this if you enjoy playing FPS online.
  48. Syriamn
    Nov 25, 2012
    6
    Battlefield 3 is worse than Bad Company 2. Yes the graphics are better and the campaign although shallow is his storyline is good but what makes it worse is the multiplayer. It's that it's bad but it's just not good enough. The loadout menus are confusing and completely unintuitive and the maps are just not better than Bad Company 2.
  49. Jonathankira
    Jul 13, 2013
    9
    Leaving myself half way through the story due to the terrible cheesy acting put me in a better position in online multiplayer. EA and DICE has the best dedicated server i have ever used. The graphics are stunning. the community of players may occasionally rant at you for doing something wrong, their is no way in hell i would switch this co-operative friendly community for any other. ALeaving myself half way through the story due to the terrible cheesy acting put me in a better position in online multiplayer. EA and DICE has the best dedicated server i have ever used. The graphics are stunning. the community of players may occasionally rant at you for doing something wrong, their is no way in hell i would switch this co-operative friendly community for any other. A GREAT RANGE OF GUNS MAPS AND AWESOME PREMIUM. A MUST BUY FOR SINGLE PLAYER FPS PLAYERS… Expand
  50. ilosuner
    Nov 23, 2012
    10
    Battlefield 3 is probably the best military first person shooter on the market nowadays. This game is equivalent of what counter strike was in early 2000's. Pro's; Maps are fun and generally beautifully designed, practice makes perfect for aiming but when you get used to you can be sure you will shoot any noob player face to face (unlike some other shooters), really cool destructableBattlefield 3 is probably the best military first person shooter on the market nowadays. This game is equivalent of what counter strike was in early 2000's. Pro's; Maps are fun and generally beautifully designed, practice makes perfect for aiming but when you get used to you can be sure you will shoot any noob player face to face (unlike some other shooters), really cool destructable environments (not as destructible as bfbc2 though, but more realistic). Probably the best teamwork in a shooter, even without headphones and mics. Con's; There are many weapons in the game but in the end you will be using just a few of them, in conquest maps sometimes air vehicles becoming overpowered, ticket system & ressurecting players (medic) can be annoying and open to exploiting. Overall; there are hours to be spent in the same squad with some close friends.… Expand
  51. cooljeba
    Nov 27, 2012
    10
    A perfect 10. Lots of variety, weapons, vehicles, jets, choppers, gadgets, attachments, modes to keep you engaged day in and day out.. beautifully balanced weapons! has some bugs and issues.. But Multiplayer is pure bliss.. Single player ? What single player :)
  52. nicogonzo16
    Dec 7, 2012
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Today, we don… Expand
  53. FAM339
    Dec 27, 2012
    8
    Great game one of the best BF ever,if not the best...But the story is really really boring and no emotion,but online is the savior in this case,a wonderful online in my opinion,but i hope in the future BF will be a even better game and be the best shooter game ever !
  54. PotaetoSak
    Feb 21, 2013
    9
    Big change came to the battlefield series with DICE's new installment Battlefield 3. I started with the singleplayer and that was a bad start. Uninspired campaign full of glitches and forgettable characters marks a difference between Bad Company and BF3. Bad Company 2 had awesome characters with awesome dialogues. But, once again, the multiplayer IS the game in many ways. DestructableBig change came to the battlefield series with DICE's new installment Battlefield 3. I started with the singleplayer and that was a bad start. Uninspired campaign full of glitches and forgettable characters marks a difference between Bad Company and BF3. Bad Company 2 had awesome characters with awesome dialogues. But, once again, the multiplayer IS the game in many ways. Destructable environments, good weapon balance and AWESOME graphics make the multiplayer one of the most enjoyable of this decade. Teamwork is still a core element, and without it you won't be able to win a match. Squad system is back from BC2, and it works the same, allowing 4-man-squad that can spawn in each other to keep a strong frontline. One last complaint When you buy the game, you buy 60% of it. Battlefield Premium gives the player a lot of new maps, new guns and new gamemodes. If you have premium, then you have the complete Battlefield 3 experience. Singleplayer is bad, but because of the multiplayer, that bad campaign is forgiven and i advice you, do not play it. Overall, Battlefield 3 have got some of what make it's predecessor succesful, and a lot of new stuff. Awesome game, dudes.… Expand
  55. houyi111
    Apr 30, 2013
    9
    Spent 1000 hours in this game. made a few friends because of this game. the multiplayers is just the best on the market, well-balanced and addictive.
  56. EpicWinGuy
    Apr 30, 2013
    9
    I love this game. Why? Because even though it's been almost 2 years since it's release and Call of Duty tried to destroy it's reputation, Battlefield 3's multiplayer remains one of the best damn structures i've seen and the best fun i have ever played; and the graphics still make some of today's videogames, well, outdated. The only flaw i could find was the slightly boring campaign (atI love this game. Why? Because even though it's been almost 2 years since it's release and Call of Duty tried to destroy it's reputation, Battlefield 3's multiplayer remains one of the best damn structures i've seen and the best fun i have ever played; and the graphics still make some of today's videogames, well, outdated. The only flaw i could find was the slightly boring campaign (at least some parts of it). Mandatory.… Expand
  57. WSSJESS
    Mar 20, 2013
    9
    I'm going to point out the pros & cons. I will admit that I am a huge fan of the Battlefield series & I consider it one of the best shooters on consoles. BF3 Improves on where others failed (BC series). The multiplayer is where it shines as always. Dice's frostbite engine makes the battlefield come to life, 32 player battles on destructible environments is amazing. I feel the maps affectI'm going to point out the pros & cons. I will admit that I am a huge fan of the Battlefield series & I consider it one of the best shooters on consoles. BF3 Improves on where others failed (BC series). The multiplayer is where it shines as always. Dice's frostbite engine makes the battlefield come to life, 32 player battles on destructible environments is amazing. I feel the maps affect your play style, for example maps like metro will put your CQC to the test, shotties & SMG's can rule the battlefield; the battle centers in the tunnel while a team can be pushed outside to the buildings outside of the train station, the other can be pushed furthe in. Other maps will require you to learn how to use a Heli, Jets, Tanks and transport. Bullet drop makes sniping rewarding when you have determine distance & timing. Unlike COD, shooting and getting those hit ratios or headshots at long distances requires actual practice. The one man army or Rambo's don't stand a chance here, trick shots neither, BF3 is a game for serious shooter fans IMO. This game requires actual teamwork for you to get an upperhand in matches, battles are some of the most intese I have experienced in any shooter up to date. Tons of unlockables, huge maps & a good selection of vehicles to choose from (when players are not spawn camping vehicles). Co-op & single player campaign: Co-op I would only recommend for unlocking certain weapons (or just pay for them on the PSN store & save time) & sp campaign is nowhere near as good as BC's.... not even worth mentioning.... it's that bad. Pros:
    -Maps are huge.
    -Tons of unlockables (dogtags, weapons, attatchments, vehicle abilities & camo).
    -Intense squad based battles.
    -Graphic look beautiful.
    -Vehicles (finally jets on consoles)
    -DLC support is great (introducing new vehicles & weapons).

    Cons: -VoIP Chat is buggy
    -Vehicle Dominance is a big thing... one great chopper pilot can destroy a whole team, this is rare but it happens & when it does it's bad news even when you are on the winning team. There's a term for these type of situation but it's not appropriate for me to use the phrase in my review lol... Base*****.
    -Hit detection can be buggy at times too.

    So that is why I give it a 9 out of 10. Suggestions I have would be to improve VoIP chat on the next installmen & give the next entry more Beta testing time in order to avoid bugs because when we purchased at launch we ended up with a few game breaking bugs.
    That's it for my BF3 review on PS3.    … Expand
  58. ProtoCaster
    Apr 15, 2013
    8
    Just purchased the Premium Edition on sale for $39.99 and I've got to say, even though this is an older game at this point, the amount of content included is a steal at that price. Haven't played it since the original release, so having all of these new maps and weapons to play with makes it almost a brand new experience. Awesome to have the close quarters map pack for fast paced ADDJust purchased the Premium Edition on sale for $39.99 and I've got to say, even though this is an older game at this point, the amount of content included is a steal at that price. Haven't played it since the original release, so having all of these new maps and weapons to play with makes it almost a brand new experience. Awesome to have the close quarters map pack for fast paced ADD action, alongside the larger expansion packs for a more tactical experience. The online community is still thriving as well, which is nice not having to worry about finding a full lobby. The single player is typical military FPS fodder, but the online more then makes up for that.… Expand
  59. WelshNathan
    Apr 5, 2013
    9
    I try to avoid multiplayer games but this game just has me hooked...but, as my normal self, I played the campaign first and by god did I hate it, no matter how hard I try I just can't complete it because I just get way too bored, too much linearity and too many QTEs, I mean if you can fly a jet in the multiplayer why can't you in the single player!!...well the main purpose of the game isI try to avoid multiplayer games but this game just has me hooked...but, as my normal self, I played the campaign first and by god did I hate it, no matter how hard I try I just can't complete it because I just get way too bored, too much linearity and too many QTEs, I mean if you can fly a jet in the multiplayer why can't you in the single player!!...well the main purpose of the game is the multilayer and its just so addicting I just can't stop playing, the fact that he graphics are so realistic even on a console, the guns feel fantastic and I love the classes base system which makes randomners play as a team, something call of duty has seem to fail to implement. Also the co-op is really nothing special, just a bland co-op mode. the multiplayer is the thing that makes Battlefield stand on its own two feet… Expand
  60. starrqwas
    Apr 10, 2013
    10
    Great game over all. In my opinion the best part of the game is the multiplayer, because you really feel like you are part of a goal. In call of duty and other games like that where you are a lone wolf your team really doesn't matter to you. In Battlefield 3 you have to heal or supply your team mates with ammo, and some times take out a plane, chopper, or tank. When you think about it youGreat game over all. In my opinion the best part of the game is the multiplayer, because you really feel like you are part of a goal. In call of duty and other games like that where you are a lone wolf your team really doesn't matter to you. In Battlefield 3 you have to heal or supply your team mates with ammo, and some times take out a plane, chopper, or tank. When you think about it you working together could be the cause of winning or loosing. I feel that Dice made a very strong game and really like that they keep on making updates, patches and DLC (downloadable content), to supply you with new content like maps and also guns. The only thing that I believe that they could have improved upon was making it so that the damage of the bolt action snipers would kill in one hit, but only if you hit the person above the waste. It just felt like the snipers were pretty under powered, because the final sniper still only killed in one hit if you hit them in the head. (if a sniper fires a 50cal. round then even a few inches away from the body would rip the flesh right off of them. This I felt was like smacking all snipers in the face when a realistic game wouldn't be realistic towards snipers) I believe that their reason was that they did not want to make the snipers over powered, but instead they made them under powered. Over all It is a great game and I recommend it. Just know that if you like to snipe the rifles might make you mad when you hit someone in the upper chest and they do not die. Lastly the story was about an 8.5/10 in my opinion.
    Thank-you
    Starrqwas    … Expand
  61. vatiguti
    Apr 11, 2013
    10
    Absolutely love this game. I have premium, I am level 45 in the multiplayer and there is still many things I haven't ever tried in the game. This game is huge and will have you going on forever. This is not a "maybe I might buy it" it is a MUST HAVE.
  62. CoffeeGuy22
    Apr 25, 2013
    7
    The PC version in better in every way that got a 10 from me but the ps3 version isn't that good compared but great game still worth buying even if you have a bad PC
  63. Tom_green_day
    Apr 27, 2013
    3
    Probably the worst single-player campaign out there. The story is a mess and seems more like a tour of different vehicles and fights than anything interesting. I think DICE spent too much time on graphics, without realising that good graphics don't make a good game. Did they not get the memo? Multiplayer is pretty bland. Tanks are overpowered and if you don't have one you're going to be atProbably the worst single-player campaign out there. The story is a mess and seems more like a tour of different vehicles and fights than anything interesting. I think DICE spent too much time on graphics, without realising that good graphics don't make a good game. Did they not get the memo? Multiplayer is pretty bland. Tanks are overpowered and if you don't have one you're going to be at the mercy of someone who does. Or someone who has better internet. Or better gear from playing more.… Expand
  64. MrThehammer171
    May 16, 2013
    9
    the next battlefield we see will kill cod and i like cod but see you and i still like cod but it doesnt compare to this unless its the first black ops
  65. unluckydice
    Aug 15, 2013
    9
    was never into online first person shooters until I played this, a truly engaging game with stunning sound and graphics, only downfall is the 24 player match's on consoles compare to 64 players on pc, to get the full experience from this game I recommend playing on PC
  66. savagejoe444
    May 26, 2013
    7
    While Iv'e never been a fan of EA's games, besides Dead Space, I think I might reconsider that thought. Battlefield 3 has the best graphics Iv'e seen in any game. Downside, the campaign is just a "meh", the story is crap, ally A.I. get in the way a lot, and the jet mission couldv'e been fun if you could FLY the jet! The MP, however, is the games saving grace. Maps are large, weapons areWhile Iv'e never been a fan of EA's games, besides Dead Space, I think I might reconsider that thought. Battlefield 3 has the best graphics Iv'e seen in any game. Downside, the campaign is just a "meh", the story is crap, ally A.I. get in the way a lot, and the jet mission couldv'e been fun if you could FLY the jet! The MP, however, is the games saving grace. Maps are large, weapons are cool, tank combat is awesome! To bad its not better than MW3. … Expand
  67. fabiolfpinto
    Jul 5, 2013
    8
    To be honest Battlefield 3 has one of the best, if not the best multiplayer I've ever played, tries to do many things in terms of multiplayer and makes them successful, has a great look, with great graphics and great voice acting. The game loses in terms of single player, not a bad single player, but there are FPS with a better experience for the player. We can understand the motivationsTo be honest Battlefield 3 has one of the best, if not the best multiplayer I've ever played, tries to do many things in terms of multiplayer and makes them successful, has a great look, with great graphics and great voice acting. The game loses in terms of single player, not a bad single player, but there are FPS with a better experience for the player. We can understand the motivations of Sergeant Blackburn, but it's hard to feel sorry about the death of a person, when we saw thousands dying in front of us. But overall it is a great game and one of the best FPS that exists in the market.… Expand
  68. funtimz
    Jul 10, 2013
    7
    Don't have much to say except Battlefield 3 is great on pc and okay on ps3. Awesome Mutipayer keep the score up even-though the singe player drags it down.
  69. Bigzoobs
    Jul 30, 2013
    9
    Battlefield is half phenomenal, half mediocre and forgettable. The first thing you will notice immediately is the graphical intensity. BF3 is a stunning game when you play in full HD. The way the game plays is a step away from most fps games as well. If you're near an explosion, not only will you receive the run-of-the-mill ringing noise, but your vision will blur, and you will actuallyBattlefield is half phenomenal, half mediocre and forgettable. The first thing you will notice immediately is the graphical intensity. BF3 is a stunning game when you play in full HD. The way the game plays is a step away from most fps games as well. If you're near an explosion, not only will you receive the run-of-the-mill ringing noise, but your vision will blur, and you will actually become disoriented, instead of just a white flash and a ring. This realism extends to every aspect of the game, from tanks' shells causing large explosions as well as a large kick-up of dirt, obscuring sight. Guns all sound nice and beefy, and will dynamically change depending on your location, being muffled if you are far away or behind a barrier (an excellent touch). Oh, and I forgot to mention, LENS FLARE EVERYWHERE!!
    Campaign mode, however, is dull, filled with a decent story idea, but characters don't intrigue the player, and there are so many russian stereotypes that you might have a slight accent by the end, if you decide to play all the way to the end. Mission design is also uncreative and boring, doing nothing to keep you hooked. You can save your time and skip it.It won't prepare you for the lunacy that is the multiplayer mode.
    Multiplayer is where BF3 really shines. Maps are massive, partially destructible, and the game modes rush and conquest utilize the size almost all the time (with the exception of a few conquest maps shrunk down due to the maps linear nature). Rush is where I found myself spending most of my time, with conquest in a close second. They're definitely the two most entertaining game modes. There are four classes in BF3, each with its own benefits. I played almost always as the assault class (all around/medic). The three others are: the engineer (vehicle repair/destroying, due to the ability to carry a massive rocket launcher), Support (all around, resupplying teammates, can also destroy vehicles with C4), and Recon (sniper, stealth, also can plant spawn beacons behind enemy lines so teammates can surround the enemy). The four classes work well when you have a full team that understands their roles, and executes them. This, unfortunately, is not always the case. The team that communicates better will win nine out of ten times in my experiences. Each class has its own chain of unlocks as you level up, as well as unlocking more upgrades for each weapon as you use it. You will also receive different camouflage patterns when your overall level increases. It is a smartly designed system that rewards you the more you play, but it will make trying new things less interesting after you have achieved a high level with a certain class/weapon.
    Although there is only a 24 player max, this number of players works well on the smaller maps (operation metro is a particular favorite of mine). The larger maps tend to be dominated by vehicles usually. The ability to spawn on squad members is a great feature that really enhances team play. Also, for performing certain tasks in battle, you will receive ribbons for your achievements, worth 200 xp each. After you have accumulated a certain number of a particular ribbon, you will receive a medal, worth a massive amount of xp. This, accompanied by the dog tag system, make for even more depth in the multiplayer. Your player wears 2 dog tags, standard at first, but they become more personalized as you progress. You can take opponents' tags with a stealth knife kill, and you can view your collection in the menu, however the interface for this is rather poor. Small gripes of the multiplayer include the lack of tutorials for flying jets and/or helicopters, both of which are extremely intimidating to beginners, as well as your soldier's inability to walk over two centimeter high concrete slabs that remain after tanks have destroyed the building.
    Battlefield 3 excels in multiplayer, but is lacking in a solid campaign mode, overall completely worth your money, as it is the premier shooter on consoles in my mind.    … Expand
  70. PavaoT
    Jul 17, 2013
    9
    First I would like to point out you buy this game for the multiplayer and not the campaign, which was in my opinion good but not the best. The multiplayer however is full of excitement and excellent teamwork. The only downside to it would have too be the increasing amount of immature 12 year olds screaming into their mics about being killed, but that can be fixed by simply muting them orFirst I would like to point out you buy this game for the multiplayer and not the campaign, which was in my opinion good but not the best. The multiplayer however is full of excitement and excellent teamwork. The only downside to it would have too be the increasing amount of immature 12 year olds screaming into their mics about being killed, but that can be fixed by simply muting them or changing squads. Overall an excellent game.… Expand
  71. hi_sp33d
    Jul 18, 2013
    10
    You haters must be too used to the same Call of Duty crap, Battlefield 3 is totally different and the controls are good as well as the gameplay and graphics. We are sick of the same Call of Duty game because all they do is add the same old engine with new tweaks, and the reason why you get shot in the foot two times is because its adapting realism. There is no steady aiming, noYou haters must be too used to the same Call of Duty crap, Battlefield 3 is totally different and the controls are good as well as the gameplay and graphics. We are sick of the same Call of Duty game because all they do is add the same old engine with new tweaks, and the reason why you get shot in the foot two times is because its adapting realism. There is no steady aiming, no killstreaks or any crap like that.… Expand
  72. Exceon
    Aug 17, 2013
    8
    8.4 out of 10 (rounded off to 8).

    With a sloppy campaign and very troublesome party-play, Battlefield 3 feels lacking. But that doesn't stop this from being a great game. The gameplay feels polished, visuals are amazing (although a bit too... blue), the destructible environments are mind-blowing and the multiplayer is great. Although, as touched upon in "troublesome party-play", it is    8.4 out of 10 (rounded off to 8).

    With a sloppy campaign and very troublesome party-play, Battlefield 3 feels lacking. But that doesn't stop this from being a great game. The gameplay feels polished, visuals are amazing (although a bit too... blue), the destructible environments are mind-blowing and the multiplayer is great. Although, as touched upon in "troublesome party-play", it is very difficult and confusing trying to join and play with friends. It is also frustrating to not be able to mute individual players when you want to filter out the other people from your party.

    Other than such small issues, Battlefield 3 is a must have for FPS-enthusiasts.    … Expand
  73. Subject-R88
    Sep 8, 2013
    7
    This is my first Battlefield, and I'm quite impressed with the multiplayer. I love levelling up, love the graphics. I stay alive a lot longer than in Reach... Very addicting and fun.

    The single player campaign is too much in rails for my likes.
  74. Stonerface
    Oct 3, 2013
    8
    Battlefield 3 has arguably has the greatest multiplayer experience of the past 10 years. I highly recommend it for someone who has online access, regardless of console. The only disappointing aspect in my mind was the single-player. It has compelling elements, stunning graphics, and top-notch voice acting; but the short campaign will leave solo players yearning for more.

    For Solo    Battlefield 3 has arguably has the greatest multiplayer experience of the past 10 years. I highly recommend it for someone who has online access, regardless of console. The only disappointing aspect in my mind was the single-player. It has compelling elements, stunning graphics, and top-notch voice acting; but the short campaign will leave solo players yearning for more.

    For Solo Players?: Possibly

    For Multiplayer Players?: Highly recommended

    Since Battlefield 4 is coming up, this game price has dropped to 19.99$usd. It should now be a good pickup for players short on money.    … Expand
  75. mehican
    Sep 16, 2013
    10
    A must have FPS game. It was the sequel to BF2 that we had all expected, and had significant changes that make it a true classic. This and Cod4 I find are just simply the best shooters nd both simply difficult to give less than 10! ten ten ten, and nothing less.
  76. SJ-ULTI-Reiews
    Oct 5, 2013
    7
    Their are many amazing first person shooters but unfortunately this is not one of them. Dont get me wrong this is not a bad game by any means. The campaign is okay and has some really interesting plot points. The gameplay is amazing and very realistic. The multiplayer is solid but not for me. To tell you the truth i would rather have a Bad Company 3 than a Battlefield 3. HopefullyTheir are many amazing first person shooters but unfortunately this is not one of them. Dont get me wrong this is not a bad game by any means. The campaign is okay and has some really interesting plot points. The gameplay is amazing and very realistic. The multiplayer is solid but not for me. To tell you the truth i would rather have a Bad Company 3 than a Battlefield 3. Hopefully Battlefield 4 restores my faith in the numbered sequels.… Expand
  77. Fimbuvinter
    Oct 13, 2013
    10
    Son realmente absurdos los comentarios que descalifican al juego, tan solo porque "les cegaron las luces del arma del enemigo"; "que un sniper los ha matado después de correr 500 metros". Todo esto, en verdad, solo dicen lo malos jugadores que son éstas personas, y en vez de ocuparse a jugar, a mejorar sus habilidades, achacan sus torpezas a los demás. Hay un dicho popular anglosajón queSon realmente absurdos los comentarios que descalifican al juego, tan solo porque "les cegaron las luces del arma del enemigo"; "que un sniper los ha matado después de correr 500 metros". Todo esto, en verdad, solo dicen lo malos jugadores que son éstas personas, y en vez de ocuparse a jugar, a mejorar sus habilidades, achacan sus torpezas a los demás. Hay un dicho popular anglosajón que dice: "en vez de maldecir la oscuridad, prende una vela".

    Por otro lado, es totalmente de imbéciles medir la tallas de los juegos, por otros juegos, acaso hay referentes. Así, si quieren jugar Call of Duty o Bioshock, allí están esas opciones para disfrutarlas; solo que, sencillamente, no se les puede calzar a estos juegos con el mismo zapato dada las diferencias con las que cada juego destaca. Es como si quisieras tratar a una nueva novia de la misma manera que a tu madre, o a tus anteriores novias.

    Personalmente, luego de jugar Turok y Golden Eye con consolas de generaciones viejas, y desde la aparición del playstation 1, me dejaron de interesar los juegos de disparos. De verdad, no tiene gran cosa correr, disparar y recargar, todo a ritmo frenético, o dependiendo del nivel de dificultad. Sencillamente con Battlefield 3 he renovado mis expectativas para los shooter; y lo que es más, me ha obligado a enseñarme cómo deben jugarse los shooter, desde procurar el sigilo hasta coordinar estrategias. La verdad es que el juego te obliga a mejorar, de lo contrario, no podrás obtener mejoras para vehículos y armas.

    Ciertamente me ha costado cerca de tres meses obtener cierto nivel, y así mejorar estadísticas, y más me ha costado acostumbrarme al realismo, la caída de la bala y la mira; pero, hoy por hoy, los momentos que uno puede disfrutar con éste juego son de los más memorables y divertidos que he tenido EN AÑOS.

    Lo que no soporto son a ciertos administradores de servidores, que hacen y deshacen equipos a su antojo; y que, en cuestión de detalles técnicos, de vez en cuando se me buguea obligándome, si no a recurrir al "suicidio" en medio del juego para engendrar, tener que apagar manualmente mi ps3. Tal vez si redujeran los servidores públicos para partidas. Y acerca de los bugs que experimento, tal vez si comprara las expansiones se resuelva...    … Expand
  78. Whizzle
    Oct 16, 2013
    4
    I've always been a Battlefield fan and I really wanted to like this game, but I really felt this game sucks. The graphics on the console are a mixture of beauty and absolute dreadfulness at the same time. Objects look great close up and bad from a distance. Everything just blends in with each other making it a chore to see enemies. I also found every map included in the standard game toI've always been a Battlefield fan and I really wanted to like this game, but I really felt this game sucks. The graphics on the console are a mixture of beauty and absolute dreadfulness at the same time. Objects look great close up and bad from a distance. Everything just blends in with each other making it a chore to see enemies. I also found every map included in the standard game to be terrible. The progression/unlock system is also an absolute joke.

    I only paid $15 for my copy of BF3 and as low of amount of money that is, I'm actually disappointed in wasting it on this mess of a game.    … Expand
  79. ninja_turtle511
    Nov 18, 2013
    10
    It is a awesome game, butiful grapfix and a good story line.
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  80. jman76
    Dec 7, 2013
    9
    I love the Battlefield franchise as this game was great. You had a great story that kept you into it the whole time. And now the only reason I gave it a 9 was because of the ending. No spoilers but I think it was really rushed but the multiplayer and rest of the story makes up for it. The multiplayer is what really makes BF3, BF3. So you got yourself a good game if you got BF3.
  81. MetaJay94
    Dec 18, 2013
    10
    Dont listen to the whining about EA, and buy the game. Such exhilarating multiplayer, it is an experience u cannot miss. It is a virtual battlefield. there are times when u will feel the adrenaline rush through ur body.
  82. DUoXsKiLLz
    Apr 12, 2016
    10
    Battlefield 3 dejó el listón muy alto a sus entregas posteriores y es normal ya que fue probablemente el shooter más ambicioso hecho por DICE. Battlefield 3 llevó la palabra FPS a otro nivel y si una palabrá tiene que acompañar a BTF3 esa es Perfección. Este juego nos ofrecía una gran variedad de posibilidades a la hora de afrontar una partida multijugador, pudiendo elegir entre diferentesBattlefield 3 dejó el listón muy alto a sus entregas posteriores y es normal ya que fue probablemente el shooter más ambicioso hecho por DICE. Battlefield 3 llevó la palabra FPS a otro nivel y si una palabrá tiene que acompañar a BTF3 esa es Perfección. Este juego nos ofrecía una gran variedad de posibilidades a la hora de afrontar una partida multijugador, pudiendo elegir entre diferentes clases, las cuales tienen cada una su especialización y harán que podamos ayudar a nuestro equipo curando, reparando, surtiendo,... Podemos elegir entre ir al frente de la batalla como infanteria o utilizar vehículos que serán de gran ayuda a la hora de contrarrestar al bando enemigo. El juego incluye una gran variedad de modos de juegos, entre los que destacan Conquista y Asalto. Battlefield 3 hasta ahora es probablemente el mejor FPS multijugador que yo he podido jugar y que recomiendo jugar un numero elevado de horas para poder exprimir al máximo todo lo que ofrece, porque no es poco.
    Esta review está basada por completo en el multijugador.    … Expand
  83. KidKira149
    Jun 11, 2014
    8
    In retrospective, despite the fact that the game was marketed towards disgruntled Call of Duty fans, all the new features in BF3 that was supposed to attract them end up hurting this game instead. Unnecessary single-player co-op and an uninspired campaign with cookie-cutter gameplay to match. And this was after the campaigns in the Bad Company series!
    Thankfully, Battlefield 3 has an    In retrospective, despite the fact that the game was marketed towards disgruntled Call of Duty fans, all the new features in BF3 that was supposed to attract them end up hurting this game instead. Unnecessary single-player co-op and an uninspired campaign with cookie-cutter gameplay to match. And this was after the campaigns in the Bad Company series!
    Thankfully, Battlefield 3 has an excuse for having crappy single player and superior multiplayer: the series been a multiplayer game since the beginning. Oh, and let's not forget the Online Pass, and all the **** on the PC version.
    You got off lucky, DICE; EA, on the other hand....    … Expand
  84. SkyrimGuy935
    Jul 29, 2014
    9
    I can't stand this game's singleplayer campaign. However, the multiplayer is amazing. It's as simple as that. But if you have the option to get this on PC, by all means, go for it. On PS3 the max player count is 24 compared to the 64 on PC, which is definitely better given the sheer size of the maps in this game. It is still a great game on PS3 though.
  85. AndyClimax
    Aug 12, 2014
    8
    Extremely dull and short single player experience, even compared to the likes of competitor Call of Duty. The heart of the game is all in the online, which is great fun, if a little biased towards those who are competent in the vehicles.
  86. Malamar
    Oct 23, 2014
    9
    A really fun game with a good character movement good graphics and good multiplayer. The multiplayer is really fun for you and your friends with a match being on average 20 minutes to 1 hour
  87. ninoni12
    Nov 23, 2014
    8
    This is probably the best Battlefield I've ever played. Impressive weapons, maps, vehicles, players, game modes, and graphics. If you want to see a good war simulator, just buy Battlefield 3
  88. AvxrageJoe
    Jul 3, 2015
    9
    Battlefield 3 started out a bit buggy and laggy. But after a few patches, the game became close to excellent. Better than BFBC2, with improved multiplayer and a slightly better campaign. Though the campaign is still pretty mediocre and still nobody cares about the campaigns in Battlefield games.
    The multiplayer is amazing with a lot of maps and guns and stuff to use. I liked this game so    Battlefield 3 started out a bit buggy and laggy. But after a few patches, the game became close to excellent. Better than BFBC2, with improved multiplayer and a slightly better campaign. Though the campaign is still pretty mediocre and still nobody cares about the campaigns in Battlefield games.
    The multiplayer is amazing with a lot of maps and guns and stuff to use. I liked this game so much that I actually bought the BF Premium, which gave me instant access to all the DLC's. And that money was well spent. BF3 was a multiplayer game where you could spend time enormously. Battlefield 3 just had the right feels. It is my favorite Battlefield game ever made.

    (I played this shortly after it came out, I'm just now writing the review)    … Expand
  89. emlugo123
    Feb 26, 2015
    8
    Game looks absolutely gorgeous! Guns and sound are amazing! Story was ok at most, I didn't really care for it, just the same Multiplayer is fun as always, fast paced and fun!
  90. homer4president
    Nov 18, 2015
    8
    Overall a enjoyable game with some issues on multiplayer. Does make the ps3 freeze as other stated but did not happen to often. Single player campaign was enjoyable and graphics were top-notch. Would recommend this game to fans of fps or military games.
  91. josesueiro
    Aug 5, 2016
    7
    Battlefield 3 is a first-person shooter video game developed by EA DICE and published by Electronic Arts.

    + Multiplayer
    + Sound Effects
    - Bad Story Campaign
  92. AlexGaming
    Sep 20, 2015
    1
    First of all the gameplay is same as Modern Warfare 3 for example: When progressing on other mission you switch character.The A.I. is crap you can stand in front of the enemy and he won't shoot you.My favourite Battlefield is Hardline personally.I don't recomend it to anyone
  93. gennaroRonnega
    Jan 16, 2017
    7
    This is a good game in 2017... never played a battlefield game before only killzone2, rage and cod mw3. I have to say the single player experience is acceptable, the story and cutscenes are lame but the gameplay is fun and with enough variety. In the multiplayer experience it gives it's best and becomes fairly hard for me. The conquest mode is strange for me as i didn't get it's mechanicsThis is a good game in 2017... never played a battlefield game before only killzone2, rage and cod mw3. I have to say the single player experience is acceptable, the story and cutscenes are lame but the gameplay is fun and with enough variety. In the multiplayer experience it gives it's best and becomes fairly hard for me. The conquest mode is strange for me as i didn't get it's mechanics and a game seem to last waaay too long. I still remember the first far cry multiplayer as more fun. But this game makes things work for a more updated gameplay. It's mostly cahotic and fast paced, and I think that's good for this kind of game.… Expand
  94. chrisd19844
    Nov 27, 2015
    8
    Like most people I played the Battlefield: Bad Company games and wanted to see what the rest of the series was like. Well, first of all, Battlefield: Bad Company 1 and 2 are better games than this one. That being said, BF3 has some redeemable elements. Pros: Good action in the game, good multiplayer and some fun environments to wreak havoc on. Pretty good graphics. Cons: Campaign wasLike most people I played the Battlefield: Bad Company games and wanted to see what the rest of the series was like. Well, first of all, Battlefield: Bad Company 1 and 2 are better games than this one. That being said, BF3 has some redeemable elements. Pros: Good action in the game, good multiplayer and some fun environments to wreak havoc on. Pretty good graphics. Cons: Campaign was super short. I played it on Hard and beat it in 2 days. Also, the entire interrogation segments get a bit tedious. There's also no reason to play the campaign again, why didn't they include intel documents or any other pieces to collect? Overall a pretty fun game but better for a rental.… Expand
  95. mikehettfield
    May 14, 2016
    9
    Awesome multiplayer, campaign and graphics, fun and stable, loved the realistic looking, it needs some learning rather than reflexes on call of dutys, it's still been played on daily basis by lots of players more than bf4
  96. reubz1123
    Apr 9, 2016
    8
    Weak campaign which is very boring. But the multiplayer makes up with the realistic war with huge maps but still fastish pace with the vehicles overall. 86/100
  97. nicomarin12
    Feb 16, 2016
    8
    BATTLEFIELD 3 is a different experience in comparison to other shooters of the genre, in a good way. We have graphics that for the time were top-notch. The gameplay overall is fun and the controls easy to use (even in a vehicle).

    The campaign, while it could have had more intriguing characters, was a lot of fun. It was filled with huge moments like buildings tearing apart, earthqueakes,    BATTLEFIELD 3 is a different experience in comparison to other shooters of the genre, in a good way. We have graphics that for the time were top-notch. The gameplay overall is fun and the controls easy to use (even in a vehicle).

    The campaign, while it could have had more intriguing characters, was a lot of fun. It was filled with huge moments like buildings tearing apart, earthqueakes, this game is huge in scale. It had some fun missions and all, but nothing that stands-out from other singleplayer FPS. I found it a bit short too.

    The co-op. I played it like twice, it was basically Spec Ops from MW2 but less entertaining. So that's an addition that didn't work out.

    But we all know why we play BATTLEFIELD, the multiplayer. And boy it is good. BATTLEFIELD 3's multiplayer it's a completely different experience in FPS multiplayer. It's extremely addictive and entertaining, you can call in 4 of your friends, form a squad and jump in a tank or a chopper and blow all the map up.
    One of the best multiplayer experiences I've ever played, it doesn't have a big amount of game modes but the ones it has are enough. Plus , the maps are huge and very fun to play at.

    One problem I have is that the game, at least for me, doesn't run that smooth in the PS3. I have seen how fast and paced it runs on PC, the engine is a bit lower in the PS3 so it may not run as good as on PC.

    The multiplayer is definitely a 10/10, the campaign around a 8/10, and the co-op just doesn't matter. But the gameplay is a little lower in PS3. Overall a good gaming experience to buy, maybe not at full price anymore, I think BATTLEFIELD 4 would be better but you can still get a good price along DLC.    … Expand
  98. Manamaster
    Jun 7, 2016
    8
    A very good game with a great balance in the team deathmatch and other multiplayer modes.
    I preferred the server selection from the PS3 version from the Origin version for the PC.
    I liked this game more than BF4 on PC.
  99. XxJoseManuelxX
    Aug 16, 2016
    7
    Battlefield 3 is a first-person shooter video game developed by EA DICE and published by Electronic Arts.

    + Multiplayer
    + Sound Effects
    - Bad Story Campaign
  100. Jeanjj14
    Dec 12, 2016
    10
    MY FAVORITE GAME OF ALL TIME.
    BF3 is a fun/ game changing fps, one of the best experience i have ever had on a video game, all the maps/dlc maps are fun as **** no words to describe the masterpiece that I think this game is.
    JUST BUY IT.
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#23 Best PS3 Game of 2011
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#20 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2011

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85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 38 Critic Reviews

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