Battlefield 3

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7.5

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  1. M1sfiT
    Sep 3, 2023
    8
    Gaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaameeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees! bf3
  2. ehtaco
    Dec 17, 2022
    8
    Really great game. This is when BF multiplayer really started to find it's footing and become legendary imo. Wouldn't rate it as highly as Bad Company 2 even though there are very obvious improvements in the gameplay. But storywise, it's just a bit of a noticeable step down for me.
  3. Taken_Hades
    Aug 21, 2022
    8
    -8/10 campaign
    -6/10 story
    -8/10 multiplayer
    -7/10 music
    -6/10 UI
    -5/10 characters
  4. ANTtheKNEEEE
    Mar 15, 2022
    9
    First shooting game to take me away from cod, ever since this i never wanted to play cod so much.
  5. JJ2FAS4U
    Dec 28, 2021
    9
    Atmosphere: 9
    Enjoyment: 9
    Gameplay: 10
    Graphics: 9
    Music: 7
    Story: 7
    Total: 8.50
  6. Nerdcast
    Nov 23, 2021
    8
    I played this game back in the day in Xbox 360, even with the 24 player cap and bad graphics, I loved this game. I would love to have this game back in full 4K glory with the current technology. If this game came back with current gen, its a 10 for me.
  7. nurfedx
    Nov 19, 2021
    8
    The last Playable and decent Battlefield game of the series. Everything afterwards is a dumpster Fire!
  8. gamer_bunny
    Apr 18, 2021
    10
    Back in the time when DICE and EA made good games with great gameplays and stories. In the current day they are woke companies with the mission of making everything politically correct and micro transactions. I miss old times.
  9. storygamer
    Aug 28, 2020
    8
    The Battlefield series is known for multiplayer matches at lightning speed. And that`s exactly where Battlefield 3 can score. Even more, it surpasses its predecessors nearly in every point. The single player missions are worth a look too. If you like war games, you should buy this immediately. You won`t regret it!
  10. asael24
    Jun 24, 2020
    8
    Battlefield 3 es uno de los mejores juegos FPS que amo. La historia es impactante y sus gráficos, en aquella época increíbles, de hecho aun siguen siendo impresionantes. Me encanta le eche muchas horas en el multijugador, fue mi primer shooter de la saga BF. lo recuerdo con mucho cariño ya que también marco una etapa en mi adolescencia.
  11. arostislavna
    May 12, 2020
    8
    Flat out better, more cohesive multiplayer package than Battlefield 4, worse campaign that uses the greatest military tropes that have been used by every other game studio.

    Not much else to say really.
  12. TheRealFlame
    Dec 19, 2019
    9
    I picked this gem up at Game-Stop for about $1.00 and it is amazing. It's graphics are very good for the age of the game and the story is incredible, honestly one of the best I have played. I didn't expect an EA game to have a good story, but it was really good. It immersed me in hours of story missions, all giving a different feel to them. I definitely have memories from the story. I likeI picked this gem up at Game-Stop for about $1.00 and it is amazing. It's graphics are very good for the age of the game and the story is incredible, honestly one of the best I have played. I didn't expect an EA game to have a good story, but it was really good. It immersed me in hours of story missions, all giving a different feel to them. I definitely have memories from the story. I like how it is not just a run-and-gun, and it actually requires some skill to not get killed. The multiplayer could be better though.… Expand
  13. HiagoSouza
    Oct 27, 2019
    10
    Obra prima, esse e o Battlefield 4 são sem dúvida os melhores BFs, como é que aquele lixo do Battlefield V foi existir espero que a Dice volte a fazer jogos bons como esse.
  14. eva3si0n
    Jun 25, 2019
    9
    Battlefield 3 is the best part of a series. After it falling of a series began. A game completely departed from series canons, took a lot of things from Call of Duty and decided to become the most popular shooter. Not everything turned out, but it considerably refreshed a series and made it known for all. The last Battlefield with normal singleplayer (Hardline exception). For 2011 a gameBattlefield 3 is the best part of a series. After it falling of a series began. A game completely departed from series canons, took a lot of things from Call of Duty and decided to become the most popular shooter. Not everything turned out, but it considerably refreshed a series and made it known for all. The last Battlefield with normal singleplayer (Hardline exception). For 2011 a game looks adequately, Xbox360 shows not the bad level of graphics. Expected the worst after played on PS3.… Expand
  15. Meth-Weasel
    Mar 11, 2019
    10
    Used to play some multiplayer games from time to time, then this came out. Campaign is meh, but the multiplayer is one of the best i've played.
  16. iddqd4
    Jan 22, 2018
    8
    Поле битвы наверное больше мультиплеерная игра, но набор сингловых эпизодов мне понравился, хотя играть конечно стоило бы на ПК, здесь DICE довольно сильно порезали графику. В целом получилось хорошо.
  17. CenkAlp
    Jan 3, 2018
    8
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  18. LuanGamer
    Jun 19, 2015
    8
    Nem joguei a campanha mais o Multiplayer merece 8 , game ótimo sem mais , viciante e tals aquilo tudo de um jogo bem preparado e tals ;-; , parabéns dice
  19. Ventura94
    Apr 20, 2015
    8
    This game is simply awesome. The campaign is awesome with lots of action and the story really cool also. The multiplayer is also good but maybe it could have been better with several improvements. But in overall this is a pretty good game, again its really fun to play it with friends, great way to have fun!
  20. ClipState
    Nov 20, 2014
    8
    The single player campaign is not perfect. Nowhere near, but compared to Battlefield 4's, it is superior in almost every way. The characters were okay, story was better but predictable and the gameplay felt dull - but lets be honest here. The campaign to most people is a one time trip for achievements. What gives the game the score I'm giving it is its multiplayer. Memorable. A decentThe single player campaign is not perfect. Nowhere near, but compared to Battlefield 4's, it is superior in almost every way. The characters were okay, story was better but predictable and the gameplay felt dull - but lets be honest here. The campaign to most people is a one time trip for achievements. What gives the game the score I'm giving it is its multiplayer. Memorable. A decent chunk of improvement over Bad Company 2 but it's destruction was vastly underpowered. This, however made gunfights pretty straightforward. The combat was improved and the larger amount of customisation as well as the weapons themselves made the game a rewarding experience.… Expand
  21. Beermonger7
    Nov 19, 2014
    9
    I played this game a lot. I was a great game, just never the full experience because of the 24 player maximum. Im surprised to find that people still play. 9/10
  22. Thunderman0011
    Nov 13, 2014
    9
    Although rushed to beat MW3 in sales, this game came out great in the long run.

    Like BF4, this game came to a rough start with glitches. This game though was fixed much more quickly than BF4 and became more enjoyable pretty early in it's lifespan. The DLC just made the game even more enjoyable than it already was. The campaign was pretty average, but DICE aimed for the multiplayer    Although rushed to beat MW3 in sales, this game came out great in the long run.

    Like BF4, this game came to a rough start with glitches. This game though was fixed much more quickly than BF4 and became more enjoyable pretty early in it's lifespan. The DLC just made the game even more enjoyable than it already was.

    The campaign was pretty average, but DICE aimed for the multiplayer aspect of the game. They got this part right.

    Out of all of the Battlefield series, this one had to be my favorite. I would recommend this game.    … Expand
  23. Epicnes23
    Jun 21, 2014
    9
    It's a great multiplayer experience, however even with the HD texture pack, it looks pretty faded on multiplayer, but it's not Dice's fault. What IS Dice's fault is the lame campaign. It's pretty much every military cliché mixed into a 4-6 hour campaign. It's stocked with cheap deaths, so be sure to rage. However, the ending is fantastic, to play, not the story. The co-op experience isIt's a great multiplayer experience, however even with the HD texture pack, it looks pretty faded on multiplayer, but it's not Dice's fault. What IS Dice's fault is the lame campaign. It's pretty much every military cliché mixed into a 4-6 hour campaign. It's stocked with cheap deaths, so be sure to rage. However, the ending is fantastic, to play, not the story. The co-op experience is also fun, so play that. It's better to play with friends than strangers. My only complaint from the multiplayer is that it lacks balance, so that it's harder for newbs to play than the pros, unless of course you pay EA for lame weapon packs. Also, it's nearly impossible to pilot some vehicles such as planes. The sounds are great, voice acting, SFX, but not so much in the music department. But overall, it's a great FPS game you should play, better than COD.… Expand
  24. roh214
    May 6, 2014
    10
    BattleField 3
    Hi !and I am going to tell you my review for battlefield 3 and why you should get the game. I am going to give you 3 good reasons why you should get battlefield 3 and why it is a really good game.
    Battlefield 3 has really good graphics. It was voted second place for graphics in 2012, first was Halo 4. Some people play games for the graphics ,so those type of people would    BattleField 3
    Hi !and I am going to tell you my review for battlefield 3 and why you should get the game. I am going to give you 3 good reasons why you should get battlefield 3 and why it is a really good game.

    Battlefield 3 has really good graphics. It was voted second place for graphics in 2012, first was Halo 4. Some people play games for the graphics ,so those type of people would love this game. The graphics in the game look really realistic and 3d. You should look for a person running in this game because it looks real.

    Battlefield 3 campaign mode mode is epic. The campaign for battlefield 3 is really interesting, intense, and awesome. It is interesting because it has really good stories and sometimes it has detective missions so it makes it more interesting. It is intense because in the last mission you have to kill a man before he nukes New York. It is awesome because the campaign is long and not really short.

    If you are bored playing missions and want to play with real people luckily Battlefield 3 has some cool xbox live features. I like the xbox live features because you could play with your friends or random people and you get to drive anything you want in this mode. One more reason why I like the xbox live features is because you can also kill your friends.
    In conclusion you should get Battlefield 3 because it has a good campaign, good graphics, and awesome xbox live features. That is why you should get Battlefield 3.    … Expand
  25. etb444
    Dec 27, 2013
    9
    From flying jets into buildings to clearing out trains in Paris BF3 is the best battlefield game in the series by far. The graphics are stunning and the gameplay is smooth and flawless. The game is very well polished and doesn't miss one detail at all. This game is great to play with your friends in multiplayer or even co-op campaign. The campaign is action packed leaving you wanting moreFrom flying jets into buildings to clearing out trains in Paris BF3 is the best battlefield game in the series by far. The graphics are stunning and the gameplay is smooth and flawless. The game is very well polished and doesn't miss one detail at all. This game is great to play with your friends in multiplayer or even co-op campaign. The campaign is action packed leaving you wanting more and more. Multiplayer has an endless supply of vehicles to rain hell on your enemies and the maps are huge. This is definitely the best shooter out there so definitely get it. Modern Warfare 3? NO play Battlefield 3 for the prime military shooting experience.… Expand
  26. Pillz4111
    Sep 14, 2013
    9
    Such a fantastic game. The visuals, gameplay, everything. And it feels so immersive (though BF4 will be more immersive, BF3 is possibly the most immersive FPS at its time). The Campaign plot, however, was awful. But I don't care about the Campaign, because whenever I play Battlefield (I've played BF since Battlefield 2 and onwards), I play its Multiplayer. And the Multiplayer, isSuch a fantastic game. The visuals, gameplay, everything. And it feels so immersive (though BF4 will be more immersive, BF3 is possibly the most immersive FPS at its time). The Campaign plot, however, was awful. But I don't care about the Campaign, because whenever I play Battlefield (I've played BF since Battlefield 2 and onwards), I play its Multiplayer. And the Multiplayer, is ABSOLUTELY AWESOME. There used to be overpowered weapons and equipment, but with all the patches, the updates, the game is very balanced now.… Expand
  27. OutdoorMoney70
    Aug 9, 2013
    8
    i got into this game kind of late but there is still a huge community on this game. i bought this mainly to have a fun multiplayer experience with my friends. now that my xbox live ran out (sadly) i had a chance to look at the whole game with campaign. so starting with campaign it was the same campaign as others just shoot at the enemies in front of you from point a to point b and was ai got into this game kind of late but there is still a huge community on this game. i bought this mainly to have a fun multiplayer experience with my friends. now that my xbox live ran out (sadly) i had a chance to look at the whole game with campaign. so starting with campaign it was the same campaign as others just shoot at the enemies in front of you from point a to point b and was a short campaign which wasn't really the main focus you can tell when you go to the beautiful part called multiplayer. OH MY GOD MULTIPLAYER. Video game God's have come down and blessed your xbox it felt like. Multiplayer was the best experience i had ever had in a long time. you have your usual destroyable maps with a few vehicles to choose from. tanks, jeeps, humvee, jets, helicopters, etc. it becomes crazy chaos on conquest and rush modes. Weapons were really well made and had you not running and gunning but strategically working around and flanking your enemies which was a great experience. if you want to play a good multiplayer game, this is it. so all in all if you only want campaign this is a good rental just to play and go back for achievements, if you want the full experience this is a good buy if you are into large maps, realistic enviroments and feel, and vehicles. this is a great game but the campaign could've been better.… Expand
  28. crackshot36
    Aug 5, 2013
    9
    Here is my review of BF3. (spoiler: it destroys MW3)

    SINGLE PLAYER: 7/10. very linear, not meant for a battlefield game. GRAPHICS: 10/10. outstanding. great textures, open maps, smooth animations, etc. SOUND: 9/10: very realistic sound effects, and good voice acting MULTIPLAYER: 9/10. loads of fun game modes & maps, lots of guns, very few glitches. wish it had 64 player battles,    Here is my review of BF3. (spoiler: it destroys MW3)

    SINGLE PLAYER: 7/10. very linear, not meant for a battlefield game.
    GRAPHICS: 10/10. outstanding. great textures, open maps, smooth animations, etc.
    SOUND: 9/10: very realistic sound effects, and good voice acting
    MULTIPLAYER: 9/10. loads of fun game modes & maps, lots of guns, very few glitches. wish it had 64 player battles, though. (on xbox)
    FUN FACTOR: 9/10. single player kind of sucks, but multiplayer more than makes up for it.
    TOTAL: 9/10    … Expand
  29. XxgamerxX
    Jul 16, 2013
    9
    Battlefield 3 is a brilliant game with a good combat system and the best multilayer I have seen in a first person shooter game making sure you find it best to use tactics and teamwork instead of just running and gunning all the time. The cons though are the that some of the textures are not all ways at its best such as the sniper mission the buildings and the rain is poorly done. But thatBattlefield 3 is a brilliant game with a good combat system and the best multilayer I have seen in a first person shooter game making sure you find it best to use tactics and teamwork instead of just running and gunning all the time. The cons though are the that some of the textures are not all ways at its best such as the sniper mission the buildings and the rain is poorly done. But that is all of the worst of the cons. This game has a brilliant graphic engine, 'Frostbite 2'. I would recommend buying it.… Expand
  30. shaun8pickles
    Jun 25, 2013
    9
    Battlefield 3 is a great shooter game, and no I won't compare it to Call of Duty. I am surprised that I actually enjoyed the story of Battlefield 3, sure it wasn't amazing, and you were just fighting Russians over a WMD. But it was cool how it shifted back and forth between different soldiers, I especially loved the fighter jet mission. The graphics on this game are gorgeous and theBattlefield 3 is a great shooter game, and no I won't compare it to Call of Duty. I am surprised that I actually enjoyed the story of Battlefield 3, sure it wasn't amazing, and you were just fighting Russians over a WMD. But it was cool how it shifted back and forth between different soldiers, I especially loved the fighter jet mission. The graphics on this game are gorgeous and the lighting effects are what set it apart from other games, that's the case in a lot of games now a days. The multiplayer, oh the multiplayer... It is so engrossing for anyone to play, and the graphics still look spectacular. Flying and taking down other jets is such a cool feeling. And who needs kill-streaks when you can ask a buddy to bomb a place for you from above with a helicopter or jet? I also loved the destruction in this game, it is so cool. If there is a camper in a building, pull out your AT-4 and level the building, or arc a grenade through the window and kill multiple enemies. And now that all the map packs are out I can say that I loved all the new maps and weapons and game modes AND vehicles, this game packs in so much. I cannot wait for Battlefield 4 and I expect it to be as good or better than this, if that's possible?… Expand
  31. rehamrick14
    Jun 24, 2013
    8
    Battlefield 3 is extremely fun on the xbox 360. I never tried it on pc, so I cant comment on 24 (consoles)players vs 64 (pc). The multiplayer is just...wow. Nothing like it. I played bad company 2, and bf3 is at least as good, if not better. Vehicles are amazing, classes are very well balanced (although I would make medic and assault two different classes in bf4), maps are appropriatelyBattlefield 3 is extremely fun on the xbox 360. I never tried it on pc, so I cant comment on 24 (consoles)players vs 64 (pc). The multiplayer is just...wow. Nothing like it. I played bad company 2, and bf3 is at least as good, if not better. Vehicles are amazing, classes are very well balanced (although I would make medic and assault two different classes in bf4), maps are appropriately huge and balanced. My only complaint about multiplayer is the servers. Why would you rent out servers? No longer can I do a quick match, I have to find a dice hosted server. People rent servers and make a bunch of stupid rules, and it just isn't as fun. This is clearly an ploy by EA to make more money.The party system is also pretty bad. None of these things actually really affect the multiplayer though. BF3 Has the best multiplayer I have ever seen.
    The campaign was so-so. It had a decent length, probably about 8 hours. The production quality was good. The characters were ok. Levels were ok. Just an ok single player experience. But cmon, who buys battlefield for singleplayer?

    Graphics on console are ok. Be sure to get the HD download, or itll just look terrible. I understand they had to balance player count with destruction with framerate with graphics, but it could look better. Sound is very visceral.

    All in all, an amazing shooter simply because of the multiplayer. Any shooter fan should pick this up. Period.    … Expand
  32. PrometheanSigma
    Jun 19, 2013
    9
    I was never a big fan of the Battlefield series, and I did not buy Battlefield 3 until it was out for a while. I didn't know how much I was missing. As a once big CoD fanboy, I always had the "Call of Duty is always better" perspective. Well, let me just say that Battlefield absolutely blows Call of Duty out of the water. The multiplayer is infinitely more fun with vehicle warfare, wayI was never a big fan of the Battlefield series, and I did not buy Battlefield 3 until it was out for a while. I didn't know how much I was missing. As a once big CoD fanboy, I always had the "Call of Duty is always better" perspective. Well, let me just say that Battlefield absolutely blows Call of Duty out of the water. The multiplayer is infinitely more fun with vehicle warfare, way better graphics, well designed maps, and a good server system (other than the fact you have to pay to make a server).

    Granted, I wouldn't buy Battlefield solely for its campaign. It is short in game standards but is still a blast to play. Co-op campaign is fun also, but extremely short and lacks missions.

    If you want an amazing experience, this game is way better than CoD.

    Overall 9

    Campaign 8
    Multiplayer 10
    Co-Op Campaign 9    … Expand
  33. WarlordDanyon
    Jun 11, 2013
    8
    Battlefield 3's campaign was ok I particularly didn't really like it but I really enjoyed the multiplayer. The first time I joined a game on Caspian Border and jumped into a jet was amazing it is so much fun flying around in the air, engaging other jets in 1v1 dog fights it is really fun. But on the console the player count is only 24 players and that is too small for the bigger maps e.g.Battlefield 3's campaign was ok I particularly didn't really like it but I really enjoyed the multiplayer. The first time I joined a game on Caspian Border and jumped into a jet was amazing it is so much fun flying around in the air, engaging other jets in 1v1 dog fights it is really fun. But on the console the player count is only 24 players and that is too small for the bigger maps e.g. Caspian Border, Operation Firestorm and the Armoured Kill maps but the close quarters maps suits the console well.… Expand
  34. Ci0bi
    Jun 8, 2013
    8
    Like many people who have tried this game I'm speaking from multilayer view, I'm level 74 out of 100 and keep playing and I can tell you the game is very good at multilayer:fun, nerve-wracking team-work, jets, tanks, everything you want in a REAL war is there!
  35. H360
    May 15, 2013
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. DICE's adoration of and expertise with the online experience permeates every aspect of its multiplayer. Regardless of the narrative missteps or the occasional glitches, Battlefield 3 offers an unforgettable, world-class multiplayer suite so fun that it more than makes up for the package's shortcomings.… Expand
  36. OttawaExile
    Apr 22, 2013
    9
    This is a truly fun shooter which feels much deeper than Call of Duty, thats not bashing call of duty. I've logged countless hours playing COD but when I picked up battlefield 2 just to see what it was like I was impressed. The players do not feel as customizable as in COD (although there is still tons of ways to differentiate yourself) but the battle feels much more involved, theThis is a truly fun shooter which feels much deeper than Call of Duty, thats not bashing call of duty. I've logged countless hours playing COD but when I picked up battlefield 2 just to see what it was like I was impressed. The players do not feel as customizable as in COD (although there is still tons of ways to differentiate yourself) but the battle feels much more involved, the specializations, the tanks, the aircraft not that I can fly any yet way too hard for me) I love running around as a Medic healing people and bringing them back from the brink of death. It's not often you can be in the top half of the scoreboard with 1 kill. I haven't played it hardcore organizing strategies with my squad which I suspect is when the game really shines but even without that its still a blast. If you like COD but feel like something Fresh or if you hate playing COD because of the atmosphere) try this game out.… Expand
  37. vintagegamer16
    Apr 19, 2013
    10
    This game is simply amazing. Me being a battlefield veteran i have full respect for the game. I also own the true pc version as well. Now of course there are many differences between the xbox version and the full pc version. The main though being the consoles limited power, limiting the player compacity to 24 players, while the pc can withstand even a full 64 player war! xbox version alsoThis game is simply amazing. Me being a battlefield veteran i have full respect for the game. I also own the true pc version as well. Now of course there are many differences between the xbox version and the full pc version. The main though being the consoles limited power, limiting the player compacity to 24 players, while the pc can withstand even a full 64 player war! xbox version also stricly limited in other features. But that aside, the xbox version is simply amazing when it comes down to it all!… Expand
  38. Slate
    Apr 14, 2013
    9
    Other than the fact that it is watered down a bit for the console this is still one of the most exciting multiplayer games to play on 360. BF3 has lush environments and sound and great maps to do realistic battle in, I personally think they did a great job on the console version considering. One thing I have always loved about Battlefield is it stands very far apart from Call of Duty,Other than the fact that it is watered down a bit for the console this is still one of the most exciting multiplayer games to play on 360. BF3 has lush environments and sound and great maps to do realistic battle in, I personally think they did a great job on the console version considering. One thing I have always loved about Battlefield is it stands very far apart from Call of Duty, the guns are by far more realistic acting in the game. COD to me is a cage match of pissed off players literally sprinting around pumping as much lead as possible at one another, but its fun..its entertaining I get it. The thing I absolutely adore about battlefield is the fact you have to play it with a mindset of I can die at any second from any direction. But you can't just run and gun for the most part in battlefield, you have to use your senses, your brain, out smart your opponent. Its not a competition to see who can spray the most lead in hopes of getting the kill, your success falls on your accuracy, your choices of what to do & where to go under heat, and playing resourcefully. Its not just a point your reticule on your opponent and shoot, the bullet trajectory and range is very impressive in this game. Although the maps are smaller and the number of players smaller as well in the console version, which i can understand considering the hardware most computers have today compared to the 360. The game gives you lots of options for server functions and filters to find exactly the type of game you are seeking. The only issue i have ever had with BF and this falls in with many games out there...i wish there was a little piece of software in the game that could safely spawn you into the game without being tossed in between a fire fight or in front of an enemy player. I don't know how many times I have spawned into a bullet.. … Expand
  39. MrMassakka
    Apr 3, 2013
    9
    I classify Battlefield 3 as a success and I would even go as far as saying it's my favorite multiplayer game.
    The streaming tech they used for textures really worked out well and the game looks and sounds fantastic, the best what the Xbox has to offer so far.
    The singleplayer is pretty forgettable. Not good, not bad, but enjoyable. I never expected too much from it anyway, many    I classify Battlefield 3 as a success and I would even go as far as saying it's my favorite multiplayer game.
    The streaming tech they used for textures really worked out well and the game looks and sounds fantastic, the best what the Xbox has to offer so far.
    The singleplayer is pretty forgettable. Not good, not bad, but enjoyable. I never expected too much from it anyway, many Battlefield fans will agree here. Multiplayer is where it's at and that has hit the nail on the head, even with "just" 24 players on a map. It's fun in all points that made the Battlefield-franchise popular.

    Anyone who had fun with previous Battlefield games will find a worthy sequel that improved everything that was needed to be improved.    … Expand
  40. koffieslikker
    Dec 14, 2012
    8
    I'm not even going to talk about the singleplayer, if you want to play a good campaign, don't buy Battlefield 3. It's got all the cr*p you can find at COD, but that's not the developper's focus. They wanted a solid multiplayer and have succeeded once again. Who doesn't want vast battlefield with dots of buildings and some heavy armour to destroy it all. All classes are balanced, but I'mI'm not even going to talk about the singleplayer, if you want to play a good campaign, don't buy Battlefield 3. It's got all the cr*p you can find at COD, but that's not the developper's focus. They wanted a solid multiplayer and have succeeded once again. Who doesn't want vast battlefield with dots of buildings and some heavy armour to destroy it all. All classes are balanced, but I'm still complaining about the recons. Reality is a must at DICE, but the snipers still remain. I don't like games with a lot of children in it, but the recon class made it possible for the faint hearted to take part of the battle... The rest is pure mature, if you play the game on hardcore (wich is a must). Teamplay teamplay teamplay. The graphics are awesome too by the way and if you don't like open-ground battles there's allways the close-quarters add-on... Lots of things to do in the game and now that it is here for over a year, a review seemed more in place. Remove sniper though, they are gay… Expand
  41. DonTron
    Dec 6, 2012
    9
    The gameplay (especially for multiplayer is amazing), it s**** all over COD. It has a range of things to be done in multiplayer such as Jets, helicopters, tanks, Jeeps and more, you aren't fishing out kills from killstreaks like you do in COD. The problem is the lack of range of game types, there's only single-player, co-op and multiplayer. Another tiny issue is the spawning in multiplayerThe gameplay (especially for multiplayer is amazing), it s**** all over COD. It has a range of things to be done in multiplayer such as Jets, helicopters, tanks, Jeeps and more, you aren't fishing out kills from killstreaks like you do in COD. The problem is the lack of range of game types, there's only single-player, co-op and multiplayer. Another tiny issue is the spawning in multiplayer games, I HATE it when I spawn in the enemy base. Overall amazing game.… Expand
  42. emoney
    Nov 28, 2012
    8
    What a great game, this beats MW2 and MW 3 badly. Id say this is an 8.5 So many things you can do but a difficult game to play and the people are too tiny from far away.
  43. CallMeDennis
    Nov 24, 2012
    10
    in many FPS game i played so far. i think this is the best FPS game i've been played. i mean the graphics is so good and the gameplay camera is very smooth
  44. Banned4rever
    Nov 22, 2012
    8
    linear and tedious campaign, and bad graphics without the installation of textures in Hd. But the rest is just joy. The controls are extremely accurate, especially in the graphics maps impress tight as well as audio. The long and fun multiplayer mode compensates for the short campaign and sleepy.
  45. KorpusDraige
    Nov 19, 2012
    9
    Battlefield 3 is a breath of fresh air from anything else competing with it. It feels so different. Instead of which path to take to point and shoot at an enemy, it's either, which wall to blow up or what vehicle to take. Communication can make a better experience, when you're rolling down a road in a tank and your buddy is in it with you, calling out which building the sniper is in, thatBattlefield 3 is a breath of fresh air from anything else competing with it. It feels so different. Instead of which path to take to point and shoot at an enemy, it's either, which wall to blow up or what vehicle to take. Communication can make a better experience, when you're rolling down a road in a tank and your buddy is in it with you, calling out which building the sniper is in, that is picking off your team. Helicopters are probably my favorite, essential to bring a friend to talk with. Graphics bring the battlefield to life with stunning detail, even with some blurry textures. It does lack some content that some other games offer (theater mode, offline practice split screen or private unpaid server for example), but it's only a trade off when you have dedicated servers, compared to some other games that offer p2p. The campaign, however, is lackluster and adds a filler to the disc. It won't teach you how to fly a jet or a helicopter, it also won't tell you a good story, which I might add, is very similar how it's told, like Call of Duty: Black Ops. The Co-Op does it a little better, enabling you to test out how to fly a helicopter before you jump online, unlocking guns, exclusive to the mode. The DLC that has came out and will continue to be pumped out, not only adds new territories to destroy, but includes new vehicles, new modes and new weapons. As my first Battlefield game, this felt fresh, competitive and fun all at the same time. Sure there may be some lag here and there, but what the game offers will make you soon forget about it all as your flying through clouds hot on the trail of another jet, as you look at the battlefield below you and see an entirely different war than the one you're in.… Expand
  46. EDJET787
    Oct 10, 2012
    10
    Battlefield 3 is undoubtedly the best and most realistic shooter I've ever played. If your an fps and war simulator fan, there is no reason to not get this. Lets start with the positives, the multiplayer is some of the most intense and realistic I've seen all thanks to Dice's new Frostbite 2 engine. Vehicles are back and better than ever, with a large variety of ground and aerial vehicles.Battlefield 3 is undoubtedly the best and most realistic shooter I've ever played. If your an fps and war simulator fan, there is no reason to not get this. Lets start with the positives, the multiplayer is some of the most intense and realistic I've seen all thanks to Dice's new Frostbite 2 engine. Vehicles are back and better than ever, with a large variety of ground and aerial vehicles. Battlefield 3 also has some new maps and has added even more with dlc. While some of the maps are slower paced especially on the console versions, it's smooth and balanced gameplay definitely makes up for it. Now the negatives, I don't have many gripes with the game except with the campaign. To be honest the campaign in my opinion is mediocre and unoriginal. While it does have some interesting missions the story itself just has you not caring in the end, still it's definitely worth a look because of it's realism. Overall Battlefield 3 gets a perfect 10/10 score just because of it's multiplayer, but if I could I would give it a 9.5 for not being a complete package due to lack of an interesting campaign.… Expand
  47. UberNoob
    Oct 6, 2012
    10
    Easily the best multiplayer game I have ever played. as to those people saying bad things about framerate and bugs, It's not DICE's fault. EA made them release the game months before it was ready and since then most things have been patched. Best game to play with friends also, the shenanigans can be even greater than with gta4 or red dead. Awesome game apart from the single player butEasily the best multiplayer game I have ever played. as to those people saying bad things about framerate and bugs, It's not DICE's fault. EA made them release the game months before it was ready and since then most things have been patched. Best game to play with friends also, the shenanigans can be even greater than with gta4 or red dead. Awesome game apart from the single player but whose really there for that anyway?… Expand
  48. Regular-Gamer
    Sep 22, 2012
    9
    Battlefield 3 is an excellent game. The Singleplayer is interesting but maybe a bit unoriginal However the multiplayer is excellent with balanced weapons, great vehicle gameplay and a overall fun experience. Also is much more fun with friends
  49. watithink123
    Sep 21, 2012
    8
    Campaign was awful as hell! But the Multiplayer was perfect so much fun and makes up for the campaign. Multiplayer is just hours of fun. Battlefield 3 8.5/10
  50. Outlaw2theEnd
    Sep 14, 2012
    10
    I just first start off by saying that everyone is in-titled to his or her own opinion so this is my opinion of Battlefield 3.

    Okay yes the game does have it's flaws in the eyes of the people who play Modern Warfare 3 and Call of Duty: Black Ops. Yes the game is not anything like those games and that's what EA was going for, "A more realistic game-play." I love this game and ever since    I just first start off by saying that everyone is in-titled to his or her own opinion so this is my opinion of Battlefield 3.

    Okay yes the game does have it's flaws in the eyes of the people who play Modern Warfare 3 and Call of Duty: Black Ops. Yes the game is not anything like those games and that's what EA was going for, "A more realistic game-play." I love this game and ever since Battlefield Bad Company 2 came out I have not been able to put my controller down. This game offers so much and also brings so much to the table such as things like. More realistic sniper shooting, better weapons, drive-able vehicles, flying jets, and all the new gadgets. This game is by far the best war game I have played hands down. Now yes there are some things that could need improving such as when your playing normal mode it seems to me that it takes half a magazine to take down an enemy and a full of pistol ammo. I think if they could fix it and make it a little more reasonable then I might play normal mode more often. So this concludes my review of Battlefield 3, I recommend to anyone looking for a more realistic game-play and something that is really intense to go pick this game up when you get the chance you won't be disappointed.    … Expand
  51. khanivore
    Sep 7, 2012
    10
    This game is an awesome tactical game. If you like to run around like a nut blasting things then this game is not for you. If you like working with a squad(using voice chat), plan your kit/gadgets/squad specialties correctly the game is amazing. the graphics are not awesome but they are good. The game is just very fun if you like tactics, if not then I would stick to call of duty etc. ItThis game is an awesome tactical game. If you like to run around like a nut blasting things then this game is not for you. If you like working with a squad(using voice chat), plan your kit/gadgets/squad specialties correctly the game is amazing. the graphics are not awesome but they are good. The game is just very fun if you like tactics, if not then I would stick to call of duty etc. It takes awhile to unlock all the goodies for each kit and weapon so I would focus on one or two kits to start and also the fastest way to level the weapons up is to do team death match to unlock your weapons then get into the better modes like conquest/domination/gun master/squad domination/rush/squad rush. The game is good but I would say it is more for grown ups or kids who have the patience to play team style in a FPS… Expand
  52. MrArmageddon17
    Sep 7, 2012
    8
    An excellent game. Solid controls, Amazing sound and a lot of fun. However After some time playing I have noticed that the team work that everyone talks about just isn't there. 90% of the lobby doesn't even have a headset. Often the game breaks down to who has the better vehicle in the area because there aren't enough engineers to destroy anything. People waiting around for vehicles toAn excellent game. Solid controls, Amazing sound and a lot of fun. However After some time playing I have noticed that the team work that everyone talks about just isn't there. 90% of the lobby doesn't even have a headset. Often the game breaks down to who has the better vehicle in the area because there aren't enough engineers to destroy anything. People waiting around for vehicles to respawn and destroying it if they don't get it. There is really no problem with the game itself, it is more the people that play it that suck. And no it isn't just CoD crossovers. I had the same problem playing BFBC2. The sounds is just amazing. Possibly the best gun sounds I have ever heard. A solid game but if you aren't playing with friends don't expect the teamwork you hear so much about.… Expand
  53. McCully243
    Aug 29, 2012
    10
    Ok i have given Dice sometime now it is time to review BF3. Ok i am not not going to be baised at all with this review like some of these people who gave this a 10 or a 1 i guess you can say the outliers. Now being a primarly multiplayer game i will first review the multiplayer first off. Ok the multiplayer isn't as good as BC2 first off. This is because the fact that not even half of theOk i have given Dice sometime now it is time to review BF3. Ok i am not not going to be baised at all with this review like some of these people who gave this a 10 or a 1 i guess you can say the outliers. Now being a primarly multiplayer game i will first review the multiplayer first off. Ok the multiplayer isn't as good as BC2 first off. This is because the fact that not even half of the enviornment is completely destructable and that it feels a like they added what i like to call pointless stuff. One of them is the attachments which sometimes i get really confused with. Some examples are bibods for carbines, that is stupid in a sense that carbine don't usaually don't have that much reacoil and that they don't have that much distance which is one of the perks of bibod to do. Another example for specifically carbines is the dlc guns have the zoom by 6 scope which is really pointless because they don't have power at the distance. Now because that you don't have to choose those attachments its not going to bring down the multiplayer score that much. One thing that really brougt it down for me was the destruction. This is not only because it was a huge part of BC2 that i loved and kept the replayability but the tactics. Now its really wierd distruction in BF3 the things you can destroy are mostly pointless like in Grand Bazaar you can blow a hole in the wall down the long hall to the second checkpoints. I find that stupid because nobody is going to be behind that wall before you blow it up. But then you can't fully destrory the building where there could multiple enemies. Now i am not only talking about this map in particular but most maps in BF3 are that way. Now the leveling system too is not as good as BC2 it doesn't feel like i choose a class because of helping the team but to get that next cononel service star for that class and i think they should of made the levels longer until you reach cononel this is because reaching cononel should feel like you worked really hard to get there but not that feeling because everyone else is a cononel now you have this unlock limbo where the game expects you to do that agian 100 times to reach max level with no unlocks. i think thats why they should of worked on this a little make it feel special that you got to that level. Now because of these two main reasons, i will give the multiplayer a 7/10. It was fun and some maps were good but it just didn't live up to the hype of what it was suppose to be. Now we get into the campaign, and it is really bad. I think of a campaign like a story and a gameplay style close to multiplayer. Sadly BF3 does not deliever on either of these. First off the characters and character developement are terrible, honestly i would care if my guy at the end got his head blown off by the terrorist trying to bomb the metro. This same goes for the other characters, i honestly didn't care that two guys were killed when i was invading the mansion or when dimitris friend was impaled by a pole. The reason why i didn't care is because of that nobody felt like they had a personality they all felt like 2D characters in a Michael Bay movie. Then the oddest thing from a multiplayer game open world to have a very linear Single player to the point of where if you walk a couple of feet away you get a mission fail. Though even with these faults single player fighting can be fun with the chance of being melee killed make for some suspense and the graphics look better then multiplayers. Overall though the single player is a 3/10. Now what dice prides itself is the graphics and sound. Sound is really cool now i haven't shot these caliber of guns before but i do know that even in BC2 they recorded the gun sounds with real guns with real ammo, obviously though down a range but still really good effort in sound. Sound is without a doubt a 10/10. And the graphics are good at times. Its sometimes low resolution at distance. But with weather effects and lighting it can be really good. So overall graphics is a 8/10. Not the best but definatly above average. Now the content is ok but it isn't as good as amount of CoD did especially when it comes to Co-op. This is why i was holding off a real review at first because i thought that Co-op would get a few maps from DLC. But alas that hasn't happened yet and its been out for 8 months. Now the multiplayer content is good you get tons of attachments though some of them are pointless you get a good amount. Also the amount of maps and guns themselfs will increase over time. But then it comes to story and this is where it falls. Overall though not a bad game just a game that was obviously a test for Frostbite 2. And it needs alot of work to be as good as BC2 was Overall this game recieves a 28/40 or a 7/10.… Expand
  54. Garian
    Aug 9, 2012
    8
    Battlefield 3 is an amazing game, I never played any previous battlefield games aside from BFBC2, but I only played that for an hour or two, the multiplayer brought a huge change to the familiarity I had with Call of Duty, I very much prefer the customization, the maps, and the graphics are immense. Great job DICE. The singleplayer portion wasn't too great however, its unfortunate. It isBattlefield 3 is an amazing game, I never played any previous battlefield games aside from BFBC2, but I only played that for an hour or two, the multiplayer brought a huge change to the familiarity I had with Call of Duty, I very much prefer the customization, the maps, and the graphics are immense. Great job DICE. The singleplayer portion wasn't too great however, its unfortunate. It is definitely more of a game to play with friends, if you're playing solo you won't enjoy it as much as you could. I still play this game today and will continue to do so.… Expand
  55. zombieXgun
    Aug 1, 2012
    10
    This game is honestly one of the games I've ever played. I used to be a call of duty noob, but this game is way better! The graphics are amazing, the gameplay in the campaign is spectacular, and the online/multiplayer is really fun and enjoyable. Although you have to pay for an online pass if you didn't already have one, that is only one of the minor things that upset me a little about theThis game is honestly one of the games I've ever played. I used to be a call of duty noob, but this game is way better! The graphics are amazing, the gameplay in the campaign is spectacular, and the online/multiplayer is really fun and enjoyable. Although you have to pay for an online pass if you didn't already have one, that is only one of the minor things that upset me a little about the game. But in the end, I give the game a 10/10… Expand
  56. wardo
    Jul 23, 2012
    9
    TLDR - BF3 is the grown up version of the Modern Warfare series. If you can overlook that some of the maps/modes are a bit too "big" for the console player limitations this game is head and shoulders better than all the other shooters out of there.
     
    I started console gaming playing CoD:MW. For me CoD:MW is the seminal version of the series, nothing comes close to how good it    TLDR - BF3 is the grown up version of the Modern Warfare series. If you can overlook that some of the maps/modes are a bit too "big" for the console player limitations this game is head and shoulders better than all the other shooters out of there.
     
    I started console gaming playing CoD:MW. For me CoD:MW is the seminal version of the series, nothing comes close to how good it felt to play it. The game modes are great, the maps excellent, everyone played it at the time and they had the balance of flashy gizmo's such as killstreaks down well. Then came the crash, World at War. World at war as OK, but it wasn't nearly as good as MW and although me and all my friends tried hard to make it work it didn't, we couldn't go back to MW1 because all the fan boys had left. We moved across to PS3 for MW2 for some bizarre reason. Again anticipation and inspite of everyone jumping onto the new band wagon our collective motivation died again. MW2 isn't a bad game, its very much like MW1 GTi, with lots more bangs and widgets but it with all its shiny new features it fails to hit the mark. Its got too many fancy add-ons and bonuses and things lighting up the screen. Must be great when you are a kid and your parents are dumb enough to buy you a 15 rated game. For kids it must be like catnip to a kitten, and from what I've heard MW3 is even worse quote "like they've given the developers red bull, coke, mountain dew and amphetamines and said crack on!".
     
    I came back to the XBOX recently, and bought MW2 because I thought it was a safe bet and BF3. The first thing I noticed about BF3 was first how ******* loud it is, basically every weapon and explosion is rendered in more HD than the graphics on the screen, and the graphics look pretty good. I initially jumped into any old game and found myself either being wasted quickly or running about without much to do. I started to think I didn't like it (because I was doing badly) and started to play CoD, but then I stuck with Team Deathmatch and things looked up. Essentially BF3 plays very differently to CoD. There's no UAV, there's no airstrike and no helicopter, its a very very raw experience compared to CoD. Its you, your mates versus a lot of people who want you dead.
     
    Game modes are split between traditional TDM, Squad TDM )4 teams of 4 all against each other), Conquest which uses vehicles and massive maps with multiple capture points to fight over and Rush which is like conquest but once you have taken 2 capture points the map opens up to reveal more of the map. Rush and TDM are the stand out game modes with Rush pipping it for variety but TDM being a staple favourite to keep you going. Rush is a real thrill ride with the pressure on to attack or defend, the attackers win by taking all the control points and the defenders by holding the points out long enough and killing enough of you so you run out of respawns. Rush really makes good use of the massive maps but doesn't punish you for owning a console. Conquest can be the opposite, as when half of the team is in vehicles and you are running around a 5km long map action doesn't always rush towards you.
     
    Weapons and classes wise BF3 is infinitely customisable with about 15-20 attachments to unlock with each weapon. Players don't have perks like MW, weapons have multiple attachment slots, so you can fit a scope, barrel attachment (laser dot, silencer) or an under slung mount (grip, 203 etc). The weapons "feel" much different to MW, they fall off with range and have individual kick back qualities which make them all different. The modifications to the weapons truly effect their performance and some only become truly good until you grind up to their unlocks. The weapons in BF3 make the game as you need to find which weapon works well for you and set it up accordingly.
     
    Game play wise its a rollercoaster ride as you'd expect so I'll point out the main differences to other shooters:
    Solider movement is realistic (you can't jump and shoot) meaning you have to think about where to go and how to move there.
    Once in a squad you can spawn on other squad members to get right back into the action.
    Environments are destructible, so find a camper in a building and simply remove the building and kill the sniper!
    BF3 uses a suppression system. If someone is shooting "at" you but not necessarily hitting you, you become "suppressed". Your screen goes fuzzy and you can't aim as well until you have calmed down.
     
    A final note goes to battlelog. Battlelog is a browser based system for reviewing your stats and allows you to track your performance, create a platoon for you and your friends and when you have the DLC maps track your progress towards new weapons (assignments). Its a really good system and lets you look at what weapons you should focus on and which to ignore.
     
    Conclusion
    Buy with confidence a grown up shooter for grown ups!
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  57. Sofd
    Jul 8, 2012
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. What can I say that hasn't already been said about Battlefield this wonderful game sure its populated online by hacker and booster but challenger to Modern Warfare?
    Sorry I don't think so, Modern Warfare step down, Battlefield 3 is where the real challenge lies and what with the Back to Karkland, Close Quarters and Armoured Kill packs promising more action, newer planes, maps, tanks and guns then you have seriously got to think that Modern Warfare's dominance is at an end or at lease waning.    … Expand
  58. ahopetoday1
    Jul 5, 2012
    10
    I have bought every cod game since cod4 and they have all been hit or miss for me. MW3 was a big let down for me and I sold it on craigslist in a few days not knowing what to replace it with. Luckily, a lot of coworkers were playing BF3. I picked it up, unsure if I would like it due to the fact that I like fast-paced gameplay. Honestly, its what I had hoped mw3 would have been. TheI have bought every cod game since cod4 and they have all been hit or miss for me. MW3 was a big let down for me and I sold it on craigslist in a few days not knowing what to replace it with. Luckily, a lot of coworkers were playing BF3. I picked it up, unsure if I would like it due to the fact that I like fast-paced gameplay. Honestly, its what I had hoped mw3 would have been. The class creation system is simple--which is one of the biggest problems with cod for me--- no piles of killstreaks to chose between and stacks of perks to overcomplicate things. Honestly, the fact that I can go through a game and not get killed by some bs killstreak is reason enough to try this game. In short, this game has completely overshadowed cod for me. Unless if black ops 2 really blows the competition out of the water, I probably wont even try that series for awhile. BF3 is just more entertaining to me. If I want fast-paced combat, I can hop into tdm which is very similar to cod; or if I want some substance to my game I can play rush or conquest for some nice vehicle variety.… Expand
  59. ImUnavailable
    Jun 29, 2012
    8
    More and more you see FPS's putting much greater time and effort into their multiplayer than their singleplayer. In no game is this more apparent than Battlefield 3. The campaign is relatively short, painfully shallow and completely unfocused. It can't decide whether it wants to be an all-out spectacle like Modern Warfare or take a more tactical "realistic" approach. In the end it doesn'tMore and more you see FPS's putting much greater time and effort into their multiplayer than their singleplayer. In no game is this more apparent than Battlefield 3. The campaign is relatively short, painfully shallow and completely unfocused. It can't decide whether it wants to be an all-out spectacle like Modern Warfare or take a more tactical "realistic" approach. In the end it doesn't succeed at being either. Multiplayer on the other hand is among the best gaming has to offer. It has the perfect combination of addictiveness and depth, boasting a high level of customization, well-balanced classes and excellent maps. Co-op feels more akin to the campaign and pales in comparison to the multiplayer. The only thing I can recommend about Battlefield 3 is its multiplayer and if its wasn't as great as it is, this game would have been one of the biggest letdowns of this generation.… Expand
  60. Candidustigris
    Jun 24, 2012
    9
    Now, to be fair, this rating should be an 8.7, not a 9. It just rounds up like that. This game is a lot of fun, you just need to get used to the idea of destructable environments. Also, the glare from the game itself can be quite annoying, but I toned down my brightness so that I could actually see. I'll be honest: this game is only made for its multiplayer. I barely touched the campaignNow, to be fair, this rating should be an 8.7, not a 9. It just rounds up like that. This game is a lot of fun, you just need to get used to the idea of destructable environments. Also, the glare from the game itself can be quite annoying, but I toned down my brightness so that I could actually see. I'll be honest: this game is only made for its multiplayer. I barely touched the campaign until my internet connection went out for a few days. After I finished the campaign, I vowed I would never play it again unless it was for achievements. Multiplayer can be frustrating at times, what with vehicles that kill you before you even have time to grab a grenade, or having your team getting stuck in a spawntrap, but the overall experience is quite fun. Final Verdict: Worth buying, unless you don't like huge FPS games… Expand
  61. Necrotaur
    Jun 16, 2012
    8
    Battlefield 3 is a solid multiplayer FPS. The single player campaign is fairly unoriginal, but has some bright spots on certain missions, such as the one where you are a co-pilot in a jet or a crew member of a tank. On the plus side, compared to the PC version, you don't have to deal with Origin or the Battlelog, which are both horrendously intrusive and unnecessary. The big problem IBattlefield 3 is a solid multiplayer FPS. The single player campaign is fairly unoriginal, but has some bright spots on certain missions, such as the one where you are a co-pilot in a jet or a crew member of a tank. On the plus side, compared to the PC version, you don't have to deal with Origin or the Battlelog, which are both horrendously intrusive and unnecessary. The big problem I have however, is how difficult it is to connect to a match as a group. I regularly game with 3 other guys, and almost every time we search for a match or join a server, we get placed on opposite teams. Sometimes, half of us don't even make it to the game because the server only had room for some of us. Most other online FPSes find you a game based around your party, but in BF3 they break up your party to put you in a game. Pretty lame.… Expand
  62. Kobra
    Jun 15, 2012
    9
    An amazing game that has changed my perspective on online console shooters. Let me start out by saying that I have not played any of the previous games in the series, nor have I played any other shooter online besides The Halo Series, Call of Duty MW and MW2. I am not even much of a shooter guy, I love playing JRPG's because of my childhood, therefore when reading this small review keep inAn amazing game that has changed my perspective on online console shooters. Let me start out by saying that I have not played any of the previous games in the series, nor have I played any other shooter online besides The Halo Series, Call of Duty MW and MW2. I am not even much of a shooter guy, I love playing JRPG's because of my childhood, therefore when reading this small review keep in mind that this is coming from someone who does not consider himself a shooter fanatic and instead considers himself not too fond of the genre itself.

    Battlefield 3 does not have anything new to offer in single player that games like Call of Duty have not already touched on. The story is simple, and by not going into any detail about it I can assure you that it is not one of this games most powerful feats. The shooting mechanics are simple but the game sure does give a great immersion effect to make the player feel like he/she is actually aware of what is going on. For example, whenever a bullet or rocket smashes into the cover 3 inches away from you, or when a barrage of bullets come flying towards you but just barely manage to miss you, there is a suppression effect. The screen begins to blur up based on the intensity, movements from your players joints become slightly hindered, ears begin to deafen based on the power and area of explosions, and a dramatic feeling of awesomeness begins to pump through your veins making you love every minute of it. Now onto everything else that matters...

    When you went to the game store and took out your wallet/purse and traded the clerk your hard earned money for this game, every single dollar that you just spent is glorified through this games multiplayer. Your hard earned money is    … Expand
  63. SchroederRock
    Jun 7, 2012
    8
    Battlefield 3 took me a few days to really buy into. But once I finally figured it out, it became a better game. The campaign isn't all the impressive, but when you invest in Battlefield, you're investing in multiplayer. And despite the noticeably lower graphics quality between the consoles and the cutting-edge PC version, the lower player support, and smaller maps... well, BattlefieldBattlefield 3 took me a few days to really buy into. But once I finally figured it out, it became a better game. The campaign isn't all the impressive, but when you invest in Battlefield, you're investing in multiplayer. And despite the noticeably lower graphics quality between the consoles and the cutting-edge PC version, the lower player support, and smaller maps... well, Battlefield 3 still shines. The biggest reason being the customization each class can have as you rank up and unlock new gear. Add that on top of superb vehicular combat and an equally-valuable infantry approach, and you have something that Modern Warfare 3 wishes it had: dynamics.… Expand
  64. Aphliction
    May 25, 2012
    10
    This difference between this game and bf2 is astonishing. Single player is bland as with most shooters but the multiplayer shines. Such a great game full of innovation not just the same grenade spamming twitch fest. Call of duty needs to learn a lesson and change up they're stale formula if they wanna compete.
  65. iQuakz
    May 24, 2012
    9
    I thought this game was sick. I've never play a Battlefield game before, but after this one I think I'm hooked. The multiplayer is mean and has a long lasting appeal with so many unlocks, massive maps and sick vehicles to drive. Me personally I'm a big fan of multiplayer and not so much single player. The campaign is fun but not very long and isn't going blow your mind. Multiplayer isI thought this game was sick. I've never play a Battlefield game before, but after this one I think I'm hooked. The multiplayer is mean and has a long lasting appeal with so many unlocks, massive maps and sick vehicles to drive. Me personally I'm a big fan of multiplayer and not so much single player. The campaign is fun but not very long and isn't going blow your mind. Multiplayer is where the game shines. For all those people with MW3 and wondering if they should pick this game up, you defiantly should. I'm a big fan of COD but it's great having this game as another multiplayer to play instead of COD.… Expand
  66. VengeanceUK
    May 19, 2012
    8
    Yes the game has flaws (multiplayer glitch weapons mainly). On the whole this game is jawdroppingly amazing. The length and width of maps is second to none. They are huge and varied and take ages to traverse without vehicles. The huge range of weapons is also second to none with approximately 20 per class to master.
    As far i am concerned, this knocks any cod game out cold as everything    Yes the game has flaws (multiplayer glitch weapons mainly). On the whole this game is jawdroppingly amazing. The length and width of maps is second to none. They are huge and varied and take ages to traverse without vehicles. The huge range of weapons is also second to none with approximately 20 per class to master.
    As far i am concerned, this knocks any cod game out cold as everything just works so much better and now that private& totally customisable servers are available, the game has received a fresh breath of life. Dice listened to the fans and gave them what they wanted (a rarity these days) and with new content planned at regular intervals between june 2012 & march 2013, this behemoth game can only get bigger and better, even adding battlefield premium (akin to cod:elite but more powerful). This game will continue to go from strength to strength, whilst cod fans will have to rely on their yearly november rehash / rerelease of the same game again and again    … Expand
  67. BoneThrone
    May 15, 2012
    10
    Very poop game. Controls feel awkard and stiff for a console game. While the graphics are good, the "destruction" is nowhere to be seen. The engine seems to have taken a step back since battlefield bad company 2. Pro Tip: buy this on PC or don't buy it at all
  68. Dorfo
    May 2, 2012
    10
    I was a CoD player until I found out Bad Company 2. It was my first Battlefield game. Sunddely, i've turned into a fan boy of Battlefield serie. I just want to say that Battlefield 3 is amazing, it brings us a war feeling. The campaing isn't wonderful, but online mode is where the things happens. A special game!
  69. LiamM
    Apr 29, 2012
    9
    Overall, Battlefield 3 is a good game. The campaign is the best of the series to this date, but can only keep you occupied for about a day. Multiplayer is the highlight of this game though, and the same could be said for all of the other games in the series. The graphics are excellent, but your experience may or may not be plagued by lag(Mine was 25% of the time). The maps are veryOverall, Battlefield 3 is a good game. The campaign is the best of the series to this date, but can only keep you occupied for about a day. Multiplayer is the highlight of this game though, and the same could be said for all of the other games in the series. The graphics are excellent, but your experience may or may not be plagued by lag(Mine was 25% of the time). The maps are very unique and each one is very large, but because it is a console game, the maximum amount of players allowed in each game is 24. The small amount of players per game may give you the feeling that you are wandering aimlessly around a massive map looking for the opposing team. The vehicles offer an experience that Modern Warfare 3 cannot match, along with destructible environments that adds a sense of realism to the game. The controls and movement are decent but Modern Warfare 3 is better. Personally, I had trouble joining matches with my friends online which would irritate me greatly, leaving me to reset my console constantly until joining their squad was successful, but with future updates, this problem may not occur as much with me anymore. The deep customization for primary and secondary guns and vehicle upgrades will keep you occupied for a long time. Compared to Modern Warfare 3, BF3 wins, offering a more teamwork-oriented game play. The amount of EXP gained is not based on the amount kills you get like Modern Warfare 3, it's based on what your personal actions are, ranging from healing teammates with the Medic class, to repairing friendly vehicles with the Engineer class. If you want a game that is fun and rewarding to play with friends, play Battlefield 3.… Expand
  70. FriezaTr0LLz
    Apr 27, 2012
    8
    No BETA for consoles. If DICE didn't do a beta testing for console it wouldn't have turn away people when they cancel their pre=orders. However where did all these Bad Company 2 Fanboys come from? Sigh "Batftulfiedllz suppoze to haz destrusitionnn" oh shut the **** up! Since when did destruction make Battlefield unique? The original BF(BF 1942) didn't have any of that glitch **** youNo BETA for consoles. If DICE didn't do a beta testing for console it wouldn't have turn away people when they cancel their pre=orders. However where did all these Bad Company 2 Fanboys come from? Sigh "Batftulfiedllz suppoze to haz destrusitionnn" oh shut the **** up! Since when did destruction make Battlefield unique? The original BF(BF 1942) didn't have any of that glitch **** you retards call destruction. BF1942, BF3 and BF2 over BFBC2 because it is too small, no enough gun variety and all the vehicles are too slow and on top of that HAVE OF THE GAMES I JOIN THERE IS NOT A SINCE ****ING PERSON IN THERE! BFBC2 IS DEAD!! MOVE THE **** ON!! WHO ****ING CARES?!?!!? LMAO (BFBC2 fanboy shield enable) The flaws of BF3: Frame rate drops, some input lag and yes there is some un-balanced gameplay. Other then that it gets an 8.… Expand
  71. FatherDoom
    Apr 24, 2012
    8
    The greatest military fps to date. The scale of the battlefields fits perfectly. MW3 is all, and I mean entirely, cqb. The difference between a couple of blocks versus an entire city in BF3. If you want a great gaming session no contest BF3 is the better choice.
  72. Mattyice
    Apr 22, 2012
    8
    Very good game.
    Pros: OUT OF THIS WORLD GRAPHICS!!!, gameplay, and multiplayer.
    Cons: Rare glitches, dull campaign mode, 2 discs.

    A must buy over Call of Duty: MW3
  73. yeastori
    Apr 15, 2012
    10
    I have played many FPS in my day and a lot of multiplayer shooters like Call of Duty but Battlefield stands on its own here. I have to say first off that the graphical prowess in the game is bar none unchallenged by any other shooter games out there other then the Crysis games. Battlefield boost exceptionally well Multiplayer action letting you play the role of ground forces and theI have played many FPS in my day and a lot of multiplayer shooters like Call of Duty but Battlefield stands on its own here. I have to say first off that the graphical prowess in the game is bar none unchallenged by any other shooter games out there other then the Crysis games. Battlefield boost exceptionally well Multiplayer action letting you play the role of ground forces and the ability to control vehicles to help aid in tactical objective game play in such modes as Conquest and Rush. While all I can say good things for the multiplayer section, the single player is a completely different story. The storyline presented was fairly believable and good enough to keep playing through to see it end, however the plot lines get ridiculous at times and the enemies are cheap, often killing you with a couple of shots in even the easiest of difficulties. The story has a good solid background but failed to delivered on it and leave players unsatisfied with the results. You play through several levels that seems vibrants and large yet there isn't a sense of exploring the open area since there isn't any special items or secret packages to collect it makes the scenery just there to look at. Overall this game is only for the multiplayer shooter enthusiasts only, if you are looking a decent single player then this won't disapoint you only leaving less then enthuse about playing it other then that this game deserves to be purchased for the multiplayer alone… Expand
  74. glacier777
    Apr 6, 2012
    8
    Not as good as bad company 2 but not far off. The campaign is boring and unoriginal but it's the multiplayer where once again battlefield succeeds. The different classes will give you hours of fun and new tactics. It is an addictive game that you can play however you want. It also has jets but most people struggle to fly them and/ or earn points with them. Also some of the maps are quiteNot as good as bad company 2 but not far off. The campaign is boring and unoriginal but it's the multiplayer where once again battlefield succeeds. The different classes will give you hours of fun and new tactics. It is an addictive game that you can play however you want. It also has jets but most people struggle to fly them and/ or earn points with them. Also some of the maps are quite boring but that's down to your play style. Overall a great multiplayer experience but it lacks an engaging campaign.… Expand
  75. mrogers0130
    Apr 1, 2012
    9
    A simply fantastic multiplayer. It is one of the best of its kind, and blows cod and halo out of the water when it comes to the shear size and detail in its multiplayer. The campaign is dumb though. They tried to take a black ops like approach to telling the story, but it lacked the suspense and cinematic feel of blackops interigation situation. Its story was bland and boring. It was toldA simply fantastic multiplayer. It is one of the best of its kind, and blows cod and halo out of the water when it comes to the shear size and detail in its multiplayer. The campaign is dumb though. They tried to take a black ops like approach to telling the story, but it lacked the suspense and cinematic feel of blackops interigation situation. Its story was bland and boring. It was told poorly, but the campaigngameplay is still pretty good. Even with a poor story, the game is still fantastic… Expand
  76. Deathboy206
    Mar 25, 2012
    8
    If you're looking to play the game offline you will be dissapionted but you will have a blast playing online. It's an amazing online shooter where you will have to work cooparatively and use strategy; it's not just a simple as run forward a shoot every target in site,also I would like to mention that the game looks incredible. It has some of the best graphics I've seen in a game and itIf you're looking to play the game offline you will be dissapionted but you will have a blast playing online. It's an amazing online shooter where you will have to work cooparatively and use strategy; it's not just a simple as run forward a shoot every target in site,also I would like to mention that the game looks incredible. It has some of the best graphics I've seen in a game and it realy makes you feel as if you're in a real war and the exsplotions,textures and effects all look Superb. There isn't realy much else I can say about battlefield 3 exept from that it is amazing and I would suggest it to anyone that loves online shooters. I would have rated it higher if the campaign had better AI… Expand
  77. kiercarterlfc
    Mar 19, 2012
    10
    One of the first FPS'S I have played that is good and said it is good ( except Bad Co 2 ) campaign is a little hard and annoying at times but the multiplayer is far to good, Tanks, Planes, Trucks everything you need to keep you going
  78. GatorZero
    Mar 17, 2012
    9
    I have never played a Battlefield game before in this series and this game just blew me away. Very good game to play. Versus Modern Warfare 3 it has a much better multiplayer part if you like flying helicopters, jets, and using tanks, and having a much more real experience, in my opinion. But the campaign for MW3 is what I would prefer. The co-op is like playing single campaign missionsI have never played a Battlefield game before in this series and this game just blew me away. Very good game to play. Versus Modern Warfare 3 it has a much better multiplayer part if you like flying helicopters, jets, and using tanks, and having a much more real experience, in my opinion. But the campaign for MW3 is what I would prefer. The co-op is like playing single campaign missions with a partner, and its good, but Spec Ops are better in MW3.… Expand
  79. zurupeto
    Mar 13, 2012
    9
    Here is the progression of my (modern) FPS-playing experience: CoD: Modern Warfare 2 -> CoD: Black Ops -> Battlefield 3. I had thought Black Ops was the epitome of the FPS experience, but I was awakened to a whole new plane of FPS awesomeness I never knew existed in BF3. Long engagement ranges, progressive missions, vehicles, big maps, destructible environments? Where were all of theseHere is the progression of my (modern) FPS-playing experience: CoD: Modern Warfare 2 -> CoD: Black Ops -> Battlefield 3. I had thought Black Ops was the epitome of the FPS experience, but I was awakened to a whole new plane of FPS awesomeness I never knew existed in BF3. Long engagement ranges, progressive missions, vehicles, big maps, destructible environments? Where were all of these before?!? This game is awesome for so many reasons. I kind of wish it didn't exist so I wouldn't play it all the time. Oh well. P.S. I should state this review covers the multi-player game only. I never played the single player campaign.… Expand
  80. Rhodesy
    Mar 10, 2012
    9
    This is an attempt to be objective, especially to the more sophisticated gamer who's maybe a litle older and has higher expectations (sorry I couldn't think of a way to make that not sound patronising). Personally I'm forever searching for a multi-faceted experience, one which is rich and engaging. The highlights of the last couple of years have been Skyrim and Red Dead Redemption for me.This is an attempt to be objective, especially to the more sophisticated gamer who's maybe a litle older and has higher expectations (sorry I couldn't think of a way to make that not sound patronising). Personally I'm forever searching for a multi-faceted experience, one which is rich and engaging. The highlights of the last couple of years have been Skyrim and Red Dead Redemption for me. Never got into a multiplayer for more than an hour before, although I should maybe have given them more time. The single player is as bad as the reviews state. It feels poorly executed, enemies pile into scenarios in an unconvincing way, the engine doesn't suit it and it just feels wrong. That, along with the cheap deaths, makes it frankly irritating.
    Having being hyped by friends about the multiplayer, young and old, with different expectations, that fact that a cross section of people I knew were raving about this piqued my interest. The multiplayer is amazing. The openness of some maps, close quarters of others, animation, control feel and every other aspect is spot on. Sometimes, when concentrating on individual aspects, reviews can miss the overall vibe and feel of a game, the most improtant aspect. This one is superb, it nails it and drags you right in. I'm forever chasing the next attachment or ribbon, examining tactics, shouting at the TV, punching the air. As someone who thought I was a single player only, tempted to cancel my xbox live gold, this has fully converted me. The sheer depth and addtive quality is really immersive. Hope this helps. Has to be a 9 as a solid SP would have surely been possible - but 10 for the only aspect most will touch....    … Expand
  81. maybeiambatman
    Mar 9, 2012
    9
    I have 50 hours of gameplay in on BF3. I have not regretted buying this even once. It is an amazing game. The only thing that disappoints me is that it does not have the 64 multiplayer servers that the PC version of the game has. Other than that. Totally worth it!
  82. jbj479
    Mar 7, 2012
    9
    Excellent game. Promotes teamwork and provides rewards for good gameplay. Extremely varied. Haven't seen a better FPS. They could do improvements to the user interface and the map graphics, hence only a 9. A definite buy.
  83. mako_psy
    Mar 3, 2012
    8
    I can't really review the multiplayer since I played a rental copy and you know how EA gets with their subscription to play online. However, I will say that I was very impressed with the single player campaign. The industrial style of music really complimented each scene and although short, I thoroughly enjoyed it. The graphics were brilliant and I liked the variation between gameplay. II can't really review the multiplayer since I played a rental copy and you know how EA gets with their subscription to play online. However, I will say that I was very impressed with the single player campaign. The industrial style of music really complimented each scene and although short, I thoroughly enjoyed it. The graphics were brilliant and I liked the variation between gameplay. I think the length of the campaign lets it down, along with a very, very bad hit detection and cheap moments with unlimited respawning enemies.… Expand
  84. GWGTS
    Mar 2, 2012
    8
    It is important to note from the onset of even purchasing this game that there is no pretext to Bad Company or any sort of associated story in the Battlefield Bad Company franchise. So where does the campaign go then? Well it is the classic hunt for nukes before time comes out and get through the sub plots as they unfold. The story is bad, the acting, the feel, the battling and support isIt is important to note from the onset of even purchasing this game that there is no pretext to Bad Company or any sort of associated story in the Battlefield Bad Company franchise. So where does the campaign go then? Well it is the classic hunt for nukes before time comes out and get through the sub plots as they unfold. The story is bad, the acting, the feel, the battling and support is really, really good. Soldiers react the way you want them to, and the enemy dies the way they would in real life. Not the duct tape enemies like in the Call of Duty series but legitimately difficult enemies that will kill you with melee if you stray too close. This helps with the hyper-realism that the game tries to accomplish and indeed does. The frostbite 2 engine developed by Dice raises the bar for graphics exponentially. The console version looks amazing but the PC version is beyond comparison. Words cannot describe the complexity of even the hand models in the PC version, if you have the means then that is the version to buy. Back to the campaign; the best part about it is not the way enemies die, the story, r even the look of the game but your companions and how they react and interact with you and the environment. This is not a lone wolf shooter; it is very much based on coordination with large and overwhelming forces. You feel like something larger than yourself, which is a forgone concept in modern shooters and is greatly refreshing in Battlefield 3. But people donâ… Expand
  85. arnyftw
    Feb 24, 2012
    9
    This is an amazing game, I have never played a bf game other than bf2 and I loved this, I used to play cod but couldnt be bothered to buy mw3 so I bought this, I was crap, but now I have a positive kd. Amazing destruction and team work. The only reason i didnt give this a 10 was because of the team deatchmatch mode, idk if the spawn's are just messed up or it was supposed to be like that,This is an amazing game, I have never played a bf game other than bf2 and I loved this, I used to play cod but couldnt be bothered to buy mw3 so I bought this, I was crap, but now I have a positive kd. Amazing destruction and team work. The only reason i didnt give this a 10 was because of the team deatchmatch mode, idk if the spawn's are just messed up or it was supposed to be like that, because the team deatchmatch feels like cod, people spawn everywhere, forcing you to keep on moving and use cheap tactics to kill people. If you want to survive you have to use bs like rpg's. I am forced to pull out my pistol often in tdm because of not having enough time to reload and have also had to dropshot quite a lot. I have bought this game to play tactically, but lets just say I dont want to play any other mode and have to play tdm why do I have to play it like cod? I think a good way to solve this problem would be to have 2 deployment areas like in other modes, that would fix the problems. Another problem I have is that certain guns are extremely overpowered and have no recoil (famas and F-2000). Maybe they made tdm like this to attract cod fans idk. Another thing I noticed is that why is there no option to quit to multiplayer menu in pre game lobbies? What multiplayer game does not have this option? This is fine for pc when you can just alt tab, but on consoles you either are forced to wait till the match starts or you have quit to dashboard, why could they not have implemented this basic feature that every multiplayer game has? Did they forget about it or something? Also why cant they just patch it now? They seem to release massive patches but cant they just code something to leave? Amazing game but I hope DICE have learned some lessons from this game which they can use to make the next game better.… Expand
  86. herget
    Feb 23, 2012
    9
    if you dont have xbox live, dont buy this game. single player is boring and the acheivements arent reallay worth it. multiplayer is great. plenty of weapons, huge maps, 3 attachments on each weapon, vehicles, and online achievemtns all make it fun and replayable. i played this game from october 26th till chirstmas, and the only reason i stopped playing is because i felt guilty lettingif you dont have xbox live, dont buy this game. single player is boring and the acheivements arent reallay worth it. multiplayer is great. plenty of weapons, huge maps, 3 attachments on each weapon, vehicles, and online achievemtns all make it fun and replayable. i played this game from october 26th till chirstmas, and the only reason i stopped playing is because i felt guilty letting skyrim collect dust. idk why but if i were to describe multiplayer in 1 word it would be balenced. 9/10… Expand
  87. Procritic1
    Feb 20, 2012
    8
    This is not my favorite FPS game but i really enjoyed it. The story is not very original, you have to stop some Russians from nukeing America. And they throw in a random character named Al Bashir just so you can fight middle easterns. But i did actually enjoy the singleplayer. The multiplayer is beyond amazing there is countless weapons and weapon attachments, and nice vehicles. on theThis is not my favorite FPS game but i really enjoyed it. The story is not very original, you have to stop some Russians from nukeing America. And they throw in a random character named Al Bashir just so you can fight middle easterns. But i did actually enjoy the singleplayer. The multiplayer is beyond amazing there is countless weapons and weapon attachments, and nice vehicles. on the down side their is only 9 maps and the planes are hard to upgrade and the helicopters are hard to fly.But over all i enjoyed the game. I don't think you should go buy it, but i say you should rent it or borrow it from a friend for a little while. I give battlefield 3 an 8/10… Expand
  88. 360gamer8302
    Feb 20, 2012
    8
    I love Battlefield games strictly for the multiplayer. If there is a good campaign tacked on then hey awesome. The graphics are superb for a 360 title. The gameplay in the multiplayer is hectic and can be downright chaotic. Just the way I like it. However, the campaign was garbage. A true piece of crap that wasn't coherent with the multiplayer, and was just a step backward in storytelling.I love Battlefield games strictly for the multiplayer. If there is a good campaign tacked on then hey awesome. The graphics are superb for a 360 title. The gameplay in the multiplayer is hectic and can be downright chaotic. Just the way I like it. However, the campaign was garbage. A true piece of crap that wasn't coherent with the multiplayer, and was just a step backward in storytelling. I will not base this score on the multiplayer alone. If I did then it would be a 10. But DICE has shown that they can make a good campaign for a Battlefield game (i.e. Bad Company 2). A great game for a multiplayer, but for single player not so much. Also co-op is a joke… Expand
  89. Mattar
    Feb 15, 2012
    10
    Battlefield always dominates the Multiplayer - this much is obvious. But I didn't realise this fully until I had bought the game and started to play. The Single player feels more like an added bonus to the game - it is good, with the quick-time events, vehicle-based missions and decent storyline to it - and the co-op is enjoyable to play with a friend. But the Multiplayer is absolutelyBattlefield always dominates the Multiplayer - this much is obvious. But I didn't realise this fully until I had bought the game and started to play. The Single player feels more like an added bonus to the game - it is good, with the quick-time events, vehicle-based missions and decent storyline to it - and the co-op is enjoyable to play with a friend. But the Multiplayer is absolutely superb. Everything about it - Vehicles, Huge maps, wide-range customizable classes and easy squad access - made me give BF3 a 10. I have often said to myself "Last game for now, I have things to do" and then seen a great map for the next round and forced myself to stay. An Excellent game well worth the buy.… Expand
  90. Matriix
    Feb 13, 2012
    9
    very very good game, love the veichels and the sound of every weapon. i must admit i got tired pretty fast with the gunplay, nowdays i just fly the choppers and jets but the depth this game offers is truly uniqe.
  91. Corey123
    Feb 8, 2012
    10
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  92. NaCI
    Feb 2, 2012
    10
    People who give this bad are cod fanboys. This game has no multiplayer bugs, i haven't gotten far in campaign but I don't do that anyway. This is mostly a MP game. Recoils are exactly like real life where cod has no recoils on guns. Huge maps, awesome. You can fly around in jets, tanks, helis, jeeps and some more vehicles. Definetly a much better game then gay cod.
  93. OneManWolfPack
    Jan 23, 2012
    8
    Okay, so I got Cod4: 3 for Christmas and wasn't unhappy about it. I enjoyed the multiplayer and my brother and I played the hell out of spec ops, but it just got old fast. It feels to much like the other games and I wanted something new, so I went out and bought this game with some Christmas money and I was not disappointed. The multiplayer is a complete change of pace, which is great. TheOkay, so I got Cod4: 3 for Christmas and wasn't unhappy about it. I enjoyed the multiplayer and my brother and I played the hell out of spec ops, but it just got old fast. It feels to much like the other games and I wanted something new, so I went out and bought this game with some Christmas money and I was not disappointed. The multiplayer is a complete change of pace, which is great. The level design and sheer size of the maps, even on the console is great. I wish there were bigger team sizes like on PC but i'm not trying to complain. I've barely touched the single player because I heard it's not all that great, but that's not why I wanted this game. The multiplayer is definitely worth the price of admission, with vehicles, plenty of weapons and unlocks to keep you playing for days, and leveling up is a chore unlike in CoD where you can get to tenth prestige in a couple days. I've sunk about 60 hours in and i'm only level 38 out of about 100 or so. When you buy this game you are paying for the multiplayer and it is definitely worth it if you want a change of pace from CoD.… Expand
  94. ConnorK
    Jan 23, 2012
    8
    the good: big maps that can hold up to 24 players, unique classes and unlockables, alot of guns, action packed gameplay, good connection and graphics. the bad: boring campain, not many coop missions
  95. j06
    Jan 21, 2012
    9
    battle field 3 has everything action guns multiplayer a nice campaign for workaholics destruction and a new engine plus back to karkand heres all I can say 1 word epic 3 words a must buy you have to play it to believe it
  96. EatTehBullet7
    Jan 19, 2012
    9
    This games single player is short and call of duty-ish, but Bf3 is not about Single Player, It's a game made for Multi player but this is a review for xbox 360 version which has 24 players max , 24 players in conquest is alright but maps like caspian border gets really boring because its a really big map with 4 flags, Rush and TDM is recomended for console players since it is way more fastThis games single player is short and call of duty-ish, but Bf3 is not about Single Player, It's a game made for Multi player but this is a review for xbox 360 version which has 24 players max , 24 players in conquest is alright but maps like caspian border gets really boring because its a really big map with 4 flags, Rush and TDM is recomended for console players since it is way more fast paced than Conquest. Co-op is fun but there are only 6 missions and the weapons that you can unlock for multiplayer are quite easy to get so co-op can be easily forgetable. Overall this is a awesome game on whatever platform so it is a Must have for whoever liked any battlefield.… Expand
  97. ReviewsFTW
    Jan 17, 2012
    8
    Battlefield 3 had arrived a few months back made by DICE the founders and the creators of the popular Battlefield series. (I am reviewing this with the Back to Karkand DLC). The single player is just like Black Ops' which is not necessarily a bad thing but it would of been nice if DICE had taken it from a different perspective other than an interrogation room having flashbacks to the timeBattlefield 3 had arrived a few months back made by DICE the founders and the creators of the popular Battlefield series. (I am reviewing this with the Back to Karkand DLC). The single player is just like Black Ops' which is not necessarily a bad thing but it would of been nice if DICE had taken it from a different perspective other than an interrogation room having flashbacks to the time he was in the army. Other than the disappointing Single Player there comes the coop, which can be played up to 2 players. I wish you could play with more than 2 people but it's still fun nevertheless. You can play a variety of different missions from someone flying a helicopter to your standard reach 'Checkpoint A' kind of modes, it's a nice little addition but will grow to get quite boring at times, however if you need some skills that need improving then the coop is a good place to start. The main part of the game is from the multiplayer which is a blast! I played days upon days of the multiplayer and is still not that tiring and not at all tedious. Each match is different every time you play and each weapon feels unique unlike MW3 (I WILL NOT BE COMPARING THE 2). You need to get the DLC (Back to Karkand) to experience Battlefield 3 to it's full potential as the maps are better than the ones on the disc, however the maps on the disc are still varied and have different outcomes everytime you play. The vehicles feel just like any Battlefield game, the tanks are more like Bad Company 2 but that's still not bad considering the tanks in Bad Company 2 were perfect in my opinion and in Battlefield 3 that's no different. The jets are easy to fly but that's not necessarily a bad thing if you're new to flying then it's easy to pick up although you have to unlock the missiles etc. The levelling system is pretty bare bones, it goes like this; you get points by doing the objectives, getting kills or assisting in some way; that then goes towards your rank, get enough points you rank up and giving the things you unlocked for that level. It's not a bad thing but I wish it was more in depth than it is at the moment. The verdict: The multiplayer saves it from being worse than MW3 (Not comparing) and is a true sequel to Battlefield 2; prepare yourselves Battlefield fans, you don't want to miss this.… Expand
  98. VictorRay
    Jan 16, 2012
    9
    Battlefield 3's greatest strength is its multiplayer, which is a more war like experience than most games can provide. While Battlefield offers a lot of choice, it is also directed, with customization set in specific classes that give every team member a purpose. Objective game modes keep the direct the action while allowing for play on vast battlefields. Weapon attachments greatly alterBattlefield 3's greatest strength is its multiplayer, which is a more war like experience than most games can provide. While Battlefield offers a lot of choice, it is also directed, with customization set in specific classes that give every team member a purpose. Objective game modes keep the direct the action while allowing for play on vast battlefields. Weapon attachments greatly alter the functionality of weapons, rather than just the stats, and vehicles provide great gameplay variety. Campaign is less fun, but still offers something different.… Expand
  99. BenOz5
    Jan 16, 2012
    9
    Having been an avid COD player and never having picked up a BF game ever, i went for BF3 based on the opinion and recommendations of friends. They led me right. BF3 is the best FPS out there right now. I cannot fault it, love it to pieces and it is far better than MW3 in my opinion,
  100. letsgoiowa
    Jan 15, 2012
    9
    This is an honest review of Battlefield 3, as unbiased as possible.
    As it is often compared to Modern Warfare 3, I will also do a brief comparison, but I will keep it as unbiased as possible, yet again.
    First off, I have played a few games of each game mode in multiplayer. Conquest and Team Deathmatch stand out to me the most. Multiplayer is just fun, as long as you have a team of friends    This is an honest review of Battlefield 3, as unbiased as possible.
    As it is often compared to Modern Warfare 3, I will also do a brief comparison, but I will keep it as unbiased as possible, yet again.
    First off, I have played a few games of each game mode in multiplayer. Conquest and Team Deathmatch stand out to me the most. Multiplayer is just fun, as long as you have a team of friends by your side and you are communicating with them. However, one of the issues is that I have not encountered a single person with their microphone on outside of my friends list.
    For a game that is based on teamwork, that is an issue.
    I will now dissect the game into individual categories:

    **Graphics**
    Best on the market right now, out of any FPS, ever. Contrary to what many PC folks will tell you, the 360 version still looks fantastic and with amazing detail, provided you installed the texture pack. I would occasionally just stop and savor the lighting effects and reflections and things like that. Even the weather effects are top-notch, bringing you right into the game.
    GRAPHICS-5/5

    **Audio**
    Yet again, the absolute best sound design you will get anywhere. With Wartapes or Hi-Fi setting on, you can hear every tiny little detail, such as rain pouring off a roof or an RPG whiz past you and even trees swaying in the wind. Plus, I just like the soundtrack anyway.
    AUDIO-5/5

    **Campaign**
    For me, I absolutely loved the campaign because it reminded me a lot of a Hollywood-style explosion-fest that is just breathtaking with amazing voice acting, plot, and immersion. Speaking of immersion, this nearly had me thinking I was actually in Tehran in a hostile city at dusk, I could absolutely believe the environment DICE created. But, the AI wasn't a whole lot of fun to fight and the real meat of it was the quicktime events, which were executed flawlessly. I thoroughly enjoyed the campaign, although short, but I can tell most others won't because my tastes are very unusual.
    My rating of the campaign-4/5
    Everyone else-probably around a 3/5

    **Multiplayer**
    Here is the real deal, what Battlefield really is. And it delivers. It is impossible to describe, the feeling of sprinting through a war zone, with jets gunning for you and the pings and cracks of bullets hitting the ground behind you, leaping over obstacles acrobatically, while rockets fly past you and your teammates are covering you just long enough to get into the nearest building, only to have it collapse and the desperate run to get out of the way. Almost everything about the multiplayer is top-notch, and it is an insane amount of fun most of the time but it can get frustrating when your team sucks and will not play the objective. MULTIPLAYER-4/5

    The long-awaited comparison with the other major FPS of the year: how it stacks up against CoD.
    There isn't exactly another way to say it, nearly everything in Battlefield is just a step up from my previous go-to franchise, it is just a higher quality game in most categories. I own a +6.08 K/D in MW3, and a .78 K/D in Battlefield 3, but somehow I still prefer Battlefield because the experience is just...epic. Sound and graphics are YEARS ahead of MW3 and the maps are filled with detail and replayability, compared to the only map I somewhat liked in MW3, Resistance.
    (Keep in mind, this was my first Battlefield and I have been playing CoD since Call of Duty 2: Big Red One.)

    I went into this without bias, and challenged each game to impress me more than the other. My definition of a good game was completely shattered by Battlefield.
    If games were bought because of quality instead of hype, the top 3 sales list of games would be (in my opinion)
    1. Halo Reach
    2. Minecraft
    3. Battlefield 3
    (I have not played Skyrim as of this review.)
    There are my honest thoughts, and I expect most people to have differing opinions of my review. That is perfectly fine, because this was just how I perceived the game.    … Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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#30 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2011
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#4 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2011
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#17 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2011

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 57 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 53 out of 57
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 57
  3. Negative: 0 out of 57
  1. Gaming Nexus
    Feb 25, 2012
    91
    If you're looking for a great single player campaign you're out of luck, rent BF3 or pick it up in the bargain bin. If you're looking for the best online multiplayer action then BF3 is your game hands down.
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  2. GamingTrend
    Jan 24, 2012
    90
    While Battlefield 3 was aiming to be the biggest name this holiday season, and while it has made strides towards knocking off Modern Warfare 3, it misses the mark. That's not to say it is a bad game, it's a very good one, but the polish and excitement that is found on the Call of Duty series feels missing here. Still, there are much worse games you could end up with this holiday season, and the competition between the two series should heat up significantly in the next few years.
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  3. Console Monster
    Jan 3, 2012
    90
    This experience alone sums up what Battlefield 3 is about. It isn't a John Rambo run and gun shooter and it shouldn't really be compared to MW3 in terms of how you play it. For players to truly understand the Battlefield experience you need to embrace the teamwork by joining a squad and calling out your spotted enemies, as after all, sometimes you also need your back covered too.
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