Battlefield 3

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7.5

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  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. Chaseyo2
    Jun 17, 2012
    7
    Enjoyable game. Way better than call of duty. Instead of run and shoot, you actually have to traverse the land, and be carefull. Great graphics, and animations. Has balancing issues, and can rage easy, but there is soooo much content in the multiplayer. Single player is fairly good as well.
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. GamerGuy96
    Jun 14, 2012
    0
    Battlefield 3 is the first (true) port to the series to make its way onto consoles. With a slow single player campaign with enriching dialog, great voice acting, and perfect set piece moments it's not really what the average gamer looks for. Another aspect of the campaign is somewhat questionable. The lack A.I skills in this linear shooter never puts stress on a player. The multiplayer onBattlefield 3 is the first (true) port to the series to make its way onto consoles. With a slow single player campaign with enriching dialog, great voice acting, and perfect set piece moments it's not really what the average gamer looks for. Another aspect of the campaign is somewhat questionable. The lack A.I skills in this linear shooter never puts stress on a player. The multiplayer on the other hand puts casual and hardcore gamers alike in a tactical situation that will have you sitting on the edge of your seats through out the whole match. With beautiful graphics provided by the frostbite 2 engine, this game never makes playing for long periods of time an eye sore. The game overall is beautiful with a slow campaign that's made up for in the large multiplayer. This game is definitely something to look out for in stores if you don't already own this blockbuster title.… Expand
  9. 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
  10. rossifumi
    Jun 7, 2012
    0
    **** game. **** graphics. **** story. **** frame rate. **** weapons. **** sounds. **** characters.
    **** developer. **** publisher. All of this game is a ****
  11. 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.
  12. ayeballkid
    May 24, 2012
    5
    This game would be a 9 in my book but EA has resold the servers and you can no longer play on official servers running a dedicated game mode (rush) on all maps...super frustrating. Tons of hackers, amazing graphics, brilliant concept, great level design, great sound, play the game 100 different ways, did I mention the terrible back end and awful customer service, thanks EA for ruiningThis game would be a 9 in my book but EA has resold the servers and you can no longer play on official servers running a dedicated game mode (rush) on all maps...super frustrating. Tons of hackers, amazing graphics, brilliant concept, great level design, great sound, play the game 100 different ways, did I mention the terrible back end and awful customer service, thanks EA for ruining Dice's beautiful project… Expand
  13. 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
  14. SergentLeClair
    May 19, 2012
    0
    This game sucks so bad i cant put it into words there is no point in buying this game. Why must a company even release a game as bad as this. If they were smart they would tank the franchise
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. TheChaser1985
    May 11, 2012
    7
    I'm bumping my review up to an 7, because I'm kind of enjoying it now, but my complaints stay the same. The campaign is short and dull. There are still way to many glitches left over from a late beta. The trailers were obviously PC graphics, even though they denied it. The graphics on the 360 seems to be just barely better than Bad Company 2. Still pixely, still have to squint to look farI'm bumping my review up to an 7, because I'm kind of enjoying it now, but my complaints stay the same. The campaign is short and dull. There are still way to many glitches left over from a late beta. The trailers were obviously PC graphics, even though they denied it. The graphics on the 360 seems to be just barely better than Bad Company 2. Still pixely, still have to squint to look far away. MW2 looks better. Though is does feel like it controls a lot better... (Feels more like COD, but not quite) It still feels glitchy and erratic like Bad Company. I know that this is a different story and series than Bad Company, but it just feels like Bad Company 2.5, which isn't always a bad thing. The menus suck and are full of glitches. Joining a squad is glitchy as well. This game gets a 7, one higher than the last Battlefield.… Expand
  18. handoba
    May 5, 2012
    7
    Well, Battlefield was always my favorite FPS, always bringing something new, but this one was just to confront Call of Duty. Same airplane stuff, same action videos, same interrogate now to play the past as black ops, sniper stuffs and many others, and the worst, has not a self bright, just look like any other shooter.
  19. 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!
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. Broxigar
    Apr 27, 2012
    0
    More of the same, nothing but FPS garbage. This genre has single handedly destroyed gaming and turned the entire industry into one that favors "safe" shallow gameplay with good graphics instead of games that are actually enjoyable.
  23. 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.
  24. 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
  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. Jay_Gamer
    Apr 4, 2012
    2
    The recent patch totally destroyed this game...rent a server dorks kick for no reason, all weapons have been nerfed, and suppressive fire is ridiculous. "Pre-Patch" the game was really good except USAS with frag rounds and killing with the MAV...its a sad shell of what it used to be.
  28. Notonlytheend
    Apr 3, 2012
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I feel like I'm taking crazy pills. Am I the only one that played the singleplayer campaign? The story was the worst and most insulting narrative I've seen in a long time. First, it's in large part a rip off of COD:MW (which I'm not saying is a great or better game). They use the same disjointed jumping from character to character. Second, the vehicle sequences were terrible. You spend an entire sequence not flying a jet or not driving a tank. These on rail portions are terrible, not exciting, and tedious. Third, what CO would start a war with Russian in a third party country? That did happen, right? American soldiers attacked a superior Russian force. That's not just bad tactics, it's plain dumb. Forth, the quicktime events were sloppy and thrown in. Fifth, the story is two hours long. Sure, that's a movie, but I bought a videogame that cost 6 times a movie, so I want 6 times the entertainment. Finally, and most absurdly insulting: my character, an American soldier, murders his CO and fellow American soldier to help some Russian guy that he just met and could have been shooting at him minutes ago. Even if your CO is an *** and an idiot, you protect your own. I tried standing there, refusing to fire, and the mission failed. That's ***. I'm sorry, for that the game loses all marks for singleplayer. Multiplayer was fine if not crowded and at times confusing.… Expand
  29. 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
  30. east_stand
    Mar 27, 2012
    0
    Untill you bring us back the previous way to play the game is COMPLETELY useless!!! Guys don't let you be blackmailed by the game dev. Simply because the wake-up one day and thought:"Oh, lets make some more money, from the gamers!!!" Great game, ruined by its creators!!! TRAGIC!!!
  31. 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
  32. Hevilath
    Mar 24, 2012
    7
    One of the most addictive on-line games I have ever played at one end, and completely shallow campaign and buggy co-op mode on other. Not what was advertised. Incredible realistic sound effects and quite ugly visuals with low resolution textures. You should decide by yourself - I quite frankly like it, but on technology front it's step back - just compare Frostbite/Battlefield withOne of the most addictive on-line games I have ever played at one end, and completely shallow campaign and buggy co-op mode on other. Not what was advertised. Incredible realistic sound effects and quite ugly visuals with low resolution textures. You should decide by yourself - I quite frankly like it, but on technology front it's step back - just compare Frostbite/Battlefield with CryEngine/Crysis 2 on Xbox 360..… Expand
  33. TJWIN
    Mar 21, 2012
    5
    I dont care much for the Battlefield multiplayer, but the campaign was decent solely because of the gameplay and the squad-based feel to the game.However, the ending blows and i wont be picking up the next one, just sayin.
  34. OnAnarchy
    Mar 20, 2012
    7
    When I feel like playing an arcade version of a war shooter, I play MW3. When I want to play a simulation, I play Battlefield 3. It provides a much more immersive experience then the Call of Duty series. It would be a perfect 10/10 if not for the absolutely boring and horrendous single player campaign.
  35. AMC13
    Mar 19, 2012
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A Very Decent Game. The Campaign was very boring and very short , The only good thing about the Campaign is the graphics. Also It is very glitchy.

    Multiplayer is good but the maps are, in my opinon far too big. The Vehicles are fun and the graphics are amazing. One problem is the number of players and with maps that big there is not that much going    … Expand
  36. 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
  37. 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
  38. PrinceHandsome
    Mar 16, 2012
    7
    Battlefield 3 is a rather entertaining and well put-together game, but when compared to Battlefield 2, or even Bad Company 2, it feels empty, and a bit padded. The maps have, dare I say, grown TOO large. There have always been large maps and small maps, but now it seems like large maps are all that remain, and the game has a huge emphasis on vehicle warfare to the point where almost noBattlefield 3 is a rather entertaining and well put-together game, but when compared to Battlefield 2, or even Bad Company 2, it feels empty, and a bit padded. The maps have, dare I say, grown TOO large. There have always been large maps and small maps, but now it seems like large maps are all that remain, and the game has a huge emphasis on vehicle warfare to the point where almost no class has any chance against vehicles. In my opinion they were well balanced in Battlefield 3 and Bad Company 2, but with the addition of even more upgrades to them, they have become the be-all end-all in combat.

    The single player is bland, and feels remarkably similar to the single play of Call of Duty: Black Ops, simply brought into Modern Day. It's fine while it lasts, but it feels like the campaign overall goes nowhere, and even though the stakes are high, they never really feel that way. Really, it's just a series of walking down corridors and shooting faceless foes with whatever gun they stick you with.

    The co-op is a fun distraction, but like the single player, it doesn't last. A player with a friend can probably beat them all on the hardest difficulty in a day, or maybe two, and get everything it has to offer.

    Battlefield 3 is fun, but it still feels like DICE has a lot of work to do regarding balancing and features. At this point in time it seems like they're in a mad rush to compete with Call of Duty, rather than make their own, truly original and fresh game.    … Expand
  39. 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
  40. 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
  41. 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!
  42. mrcoolman
    Mar 7, 2012
    6
    Battle field 3 is fun game but it have stupid people playing it. When I am playing i am one wake island which was battle in world war 2. because i am fighting americans i am japanese so i decide to be like them historiclly and crash airplane into americans to win war. but people say not to do that even tough i tell them i am just being like real life japanese. then they ban me because theyBattle field 3 is fun game but it have stupid people playing it. When I am playing i am one wake island which was battle in world war 2. because i am fighting americans i am japanese so i decide to be like them historiclly and crash airplane into americans to win war. but people say not to do that even tough i tell them i am just being like real life japanese. then they ban me because they not understand histroy. this is fun game, i give it 9/10 if you play with smart people, otherwise 4/10, so 6 as compromise… Expand
  43. 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.
  44. leo_pride
    Mar 6, 2012
    0
    so i picked this up at game-stop they said it was cool, so i was like OK. took it home and i decided to play story mode and the first level was lame as you run from police or terrorist whatever.as i was playing i realized how can you die in a flashback so i was like this is stupid. so i played multiplayer and played tdm and it was stupid i couldn't unlock any weapons and they took. and itso i picked this up at game-stop they said it was cool, so i was like OK. took it home and i decided to play story mode and the first level was lame as you run from police or terrorist whatever.as i was playing i realized how can you die in a flashback so i was like this is stupid. so i played multiplayer and played tdm and it was stupid i couldn't unlock any weapons and they took. and it was more boring than in the commercials i couldn't get 360 no scopes as easy with out perks. so i got annoyed and played spec ops survival and i couldn't get any maps like in the ads. and zombies had guns. so i give black ops a 0/10 for… Expand
  45. 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
  46. 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
  47. 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
  48. Tresidentevil
    Feb 24, 2012
    2
    When the game loaded up and I saw the EA symbol I thought the worst. I wasn't wrong. Average graphics but lack colour and seem muted. Poor sound effects, sounds cheap and tin-can like even on very good speakers/headphones. Couldn't play Multiplayer as it was locked by a code (I rented the game), so I couldn't even try 75% of the game. If I can't try I won't buy. One lost customer.
  49. 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
  50. Mameluck
    Feb 21, 2012
    7
    First of all, I prefer Battlefield to Call of Duty. I haven't even tested Modern Warfare 3 so I can't compare this game to it but I know that Battlefield 3 fits better to me. But the game isn't in my honest opinion that awesome as many seems to say. No, this is not the best FPS ever but no, this is neither the worst. The game is actually decent. Multiplayer is excellent at the best. It'sFirst of all, I prefer Battlefield to Call of Duty. I haven't even tested Modern Warfare 3 so I can't compare this game to it but I know that Battlefield 3 fits better to me. But the game isn't in my honest opinion that awesome as many seems to say. No, this is not the best FPS ever but no, this is neither the worst. The game is actually decent. Multiplayer is excellent at the best. It's hard to describe the positive sides of the multiplayer. All I can say that when you can form a good four-man-squad you'll get a ton of fun. Vehicles are lovely as always- Negative side is easier. Some of the maps are boring and at least one of the is just bad. Operation Metro map is something I despise. It's a long pipe and it doesn't fit in the game. The menus are complicated but most of all, dying is annoying. Yes, I understand that dying is part of the game and that's not really what I'm aiming for. The point is that when you die you have to watch almost forever that kill cam(word I learned from CoD omg). It's not even a killcam as it doesn't show the kill. It just shows the killer running around the map. The time you're waiting for respawning could've been used for changing kits and weapons. Oh and you still can't leave the server between rounds.

    Singleplayer and co-op. I probably shouldn't talk about them as Battlefield series have always been a multiplayer franchise. But because they're part of the game, they're part of the review. Let's just say that the campaign is just well dry. There's really nothing to grip. I don't know if the player is supposed to care about the characters but at least I didn't. The campaign consists of series of random missions and honestly, sometimes I didn't even understand how they were part of the game. It's like DICE tried to squeeze everything into the campaign. Though I admit that the jet mission was kinda cool even though it was pointless. Co-Op wasn't that interesting either. Haven't been able to complete it actually since my buddy got tired of it too. Good thing is that you can play co-op with random people.

    All in all, Battlefield 3 is a decent game. It's nothing extraordinary but a Battlefield fan should definitely at least give it a try.    … Expand
  51. 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
  52. 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
  53. ReviewCritic
    Feb 19, 2012
    7
    With a beautiful campaign and decent MP, Battlefield 3 is one of the only remaining good FPS shooters.
  54. 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
  55. Diabolus666
    Feb 15, 2012
    5
    Battlefield could be, by far, the best FPS I played IF DICE/EA gave us everything they promissed. Come on? 4 months and we still can't play with our friends.. we setup a SQUAD before the match, get into a game only to find that half of our squad is on the other TEAM. I would even try to understand if this kind of thing happened by using the "Server Browser" because they just tell you howBattlefield could be, by far, the best FPS I played IF DICE/EA gave us everything they promissed. Come on? 4 months and we still can't play with our friends.. we setup a SQUAD before the match, get into a game only to find that half of our squad is on the other TEAM. I would even try to understand if this kind of thing happened by using the "Server Browser" because they just tell you how many vacant spots a certain server have but never tell you if they are on the same team but using the QUICK MATCH this is unacceptable. Not to mention the random "Bad Luck" kills. Not asking for much... don't care about OP or weak weapons and all. I just wanna play with my friends... think you could do it? Battlefield:BC2 had this right. How can you screw up on this one?… Expand
  56. 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.
  57. Comyn
    Feb 13, 2012
    7
    a good game when it wants to be. Dice can make a great game but when it comes to ea's side of the bargain as usual they dont realise that bf needs a lot of memory, server space, servers and good quality servers. Something that games like NBA2K9 and fifa11 dont need. Not that they work on those games either. EA really should up their game and realise bf has the potential actual potential toa good game when it wants to be. Dice can make a great game but when it comes to ea's side of the bargain as usual they dont realise that bf needs a lot of memory, server space, servers and good quality servers. Something that games like NBA2K9 and fifa11 dont need. Not that they work on those games either. EA really should up their game and realise bf has the potential actual potential to kill cod but with an unfriendly interface and of course the **** online pass and having to manually install updates it really does seem like EA are trying to scrape any cent they can in exchange for user value and a supporting fan base something I dont admire.… Expand
  58. Corey123
    Feb 8, 2012
    10
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  59. davogovernor
    Feb 7, 2012
    0
    this game has finally kill al fps for me, all you game developers out there think of something new and original dam it dam it to helllllll!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  60. PusherBot
    Feb 4, 2012
    6
    It's a good game, the online battles require more strategy than MW3 and the maps are much larger and the competition is better (all things I like). Where the game is lacking is in the interface. You can't exit the game lobby between rounds, you can't view the challenges in a readable way between rounds and you can't change your loadout between rounds. There's no guarantee your partyIt's a good game, the online battles require more strategy than MW3 and the maps are much larger and the competition is better (all things I like). Where the game is lacking is in the interface. You can't exit the game lobby between rounds, you can't view the challenges in a readable way between rounds and you can't change your loadout between rounds. There's no guarantee your party members will be on the same team as you and you can't see what map the part leader is choosing (minor issue but nice feature if possible), it's nearly impossible to add someone to your battlelog as the website it sends you to has no search feature (but it tells you to use it to find your friends) and the featured player has been the same guy for months. Also, the game comes with no manual and the couple times I tried to use the online manual link in the game, it didn't work. I just got the game 3 weeks ago and kind of figured bugs like this would have been worked out by now.… Expand
  61. 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.
  62. RuneScapian
    Jan 27, 2012
    5
    First-person shooters aren't worth buying. Trying to talk to the other players online will cause you be be flamed, raged at, and having the insults keep on coming after you. The only respect I really have for this game is that it is more innovative than Call of Duty.
  63. WielderofKnives
    Jan 27, 2012
    7
    I decided to give this a 7 as an average for the two scores.

    I decided to give the campaign a 4. It was really short. IT was really linear. I had fun with it when I played it the first time. The second time I realized how dull it was. Not worth it if you don't have Live. Basically Modern Warfare 1 with better graphics. Al- Bashir is Al Asad. The multiplayer is a 9. And Yes I'm aware that    I decided to give this a 7 as an average for the two scores.

    I decided to give the campaign a 4. It was really short. IT was really linear. I had fun with it when I played it the first time. The second time I realized how dull it was. Not worth it if you don't have Live. Basically Modern Warfare 1 with better graphics. Al- Bashir is Al Asad. The multiplayer is a 9. And Yes I'm aware that 9 + 4 is 13. I like the multiplayer, it is nearly perfect, it is completely refined, and has a lot of choice on how to implement strategy. My only real complaint is the jets. They are completely unfair. First of all its like impossible to get kills with the main guns, and that's the only way to get the way's to defend yourself with IR flares. And if the enemy has missiles, well then your screwed if your a vehicle, because there's no way to kill a jet, especially if they have IR flares. So I think Jets were a mistake.    … Expand
  64. 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
  65. 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
  66. 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
  67. 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
  68. ColonelBoston
    Jan 17, 2012
    4
    BF3 was my 4th Battlefield game and the only one I disliked. The campaign was a terrible cod knock-off, the coop was pointless & boring, & the MP was campy (thanks for bringing back prone!) , unbalanced & played on linear maps. Everything BC1, BC2, & 1942 did right, BF3 did wrong. This game, in my opinion, was made for the PC because the maps seem to be designed for the PC max of 64BF3 was my 4th Battlefield game and the only one I disliked. The campaign was a terrible cod knock-off, the coop was pointless & boring, & the MP was campy (thanks for bringing back prone!) , unbalanced & played on linear maps. Everything BC1, BC2, & 1942 did right, BF3 did wrong. This game, in my opinion, was made for the PC because the maps seem to be designed for the PC max of 64 players, not the 360 max of 24 -- this led to a much slower online pace than previous iterations. The one shining star to this game is its effects: both sound & visuals. BF3 is quite literally the best looking game on console, period.… Expand
  69. 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
  70. 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
  71. 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,
  72. 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
  73. sjbn002
    Jan 13, 2012
    10
    The best game!! The multiplayer is awesome, hours and hours of fun! I used to be a Modern Warfare Fan, this over with Battlefield 3. Good Work DICE
    Graphics: 10 Fun: 10 Destruction: 10
  74. xZOMBx
    Jan 10, 2012
    10
    The game is amazing: Graphics: 9.5 Sound:10 Campaign: 8 (short, beat in about 4.5-5 hours) Multiplayer: 10 Replay Value: 6(campaign) 10(multiplayer, never gets old). If you ever wanted an FPS war game that made you feel like you were truly an infantryman on the frontline or a tank driver/gunner that was part of a well established frontline push for one side or the other than this game isThe game is amazing: Graphics: 9.5 Sound:10 Campaign: 8 (short, beat in about 4.5-5 hours) Multiplayer: 10 Replay Value: 6(campaign) 10(multiplayer, never gets old). If you ever wanted an FPS war game that made you feel like you were truly an infantryman on the frontline or a tank driver/gunner that was part of a well established frontline push for one side or the other than this game is for you. The multiplayer is, of course, the main point of this game and Dice definitely did not disappoint on this aspect. The sounds of everything from the guns to the crashing of helicopters and jets feels very much alive and real (try playing with turtle beaches or similar headphones to get an even better sound experience). The game literally makes you feel as though you are a part of a well oiled war machine pushing through and trying to capture the next strategic strongpoint for the greater good of your armyIf you don't like this game than your probably a CoD fanboy that lives in your parents basement. I am currently studying game design and therefore have taken a new approach to playing and reviewing games. That being said you must take into account the fact that the Xbox version is a converted version from the PC. This game series was not meant for the consoles and so there will be flaws here and there that mods will not be able to fix. Appreciate the game for what it is and enjoy it to the fullest. This game should not be a miss and if you are a hardcore gamer than you will most definitely pick this game up and add it to your collection of games you will never take back.… Expand
  75. KAS--Will
    Jan 6, 2012
    7
    Battlefield 3 lived up to my expectations for about 2 weeks, then I found myself done with it, even after the Back to Karkand expansion. As a Battlefield 2 veteran, I was hoping for a game that was Battlefield 2, with improvements and revolutionized Battlefield the series. It only delivered to the latter, and I can't say for the better, but for the new. In other words: If your new toBattlefield 3 lived up to my expectations for about 2 weeks, then I found myself done with it, even after the Back to Karkand expansion. As a Battlefield 2 veteran, I was hoping for a game that was Battlefield 2, with improvements and revolutionized Battlefield the series. It only delivered to the latter, and I can't say for the better, but for the new. In other words: If your new to the series, you may or may not enjoy this game; it depends if you give it a chance. But BF3 still suffers from BC2s biggest flaw... it's hell playing this by yourself, and zero to no fun.… Expand
  76. illage2
    Jan 6, 2012
    3
    Need to re-review after latest updates.

    The game is a horrible broken mess. Despite there being a 2.07GB update, the server list is still broken, as it still displayes servers as not full when they are. Quick match still doesn't work, and when I do get a game on multiplayer it's laggy and then disconnects. The single player campaign was in fact very good. I really liked the story, and    Need to re-review after latest updates.

    The game is a horrible broken mess. Despite there being a 2.07GB update, the server list is still broken, as it still displayes servers as not full when they are. Quick match still doesn't work, and when I do get a game on multiplayer it's laggy and then disconnects.

    The single player campaign was in fact very good. I really liked the story, and the graphics were mind blowingly good. (with the HD textures installed).

    I have more issues. Even though I had the limited edition, and added my Back to Karkland DLC code, I did not get the DLC. I feel as if I was ripped off. Advice for parents, do not get your kids this game.    … Expand
  77. snacko12
    Jan 6, 2012
    8
    okay, this game is no lower than a 6 i don't care who you are. first i will start with story. it is alright, but it is confusing how the game is in past tense but the cut scenes are in present tense. the story plays well and is solid, with no suprises and nothing really amazing or new added, to put it simply no WOW factor. the co-op is alright but only 9 missions and it is only used forokay, this game is no lower than a 6 i don't care who you are. first i will start with story. it is alright, but it is confusing how the game is in past tense but the cut scenes are in present tense. the story plays well and is solid, with no suprises and nothing really amazing or new added, to put it simply no WOW factor. the co-op is alright but only 9 missions and it is only used for the fact that it enhances online(unlocks guns). now to the online, the crown jewel of this game. the online is very good, it is more than the CoD point and shoot where every game is a free for all no matter what game type. there should be more jets and they should teach you how to use them somewhere else than wasting your first 5 flights crashing into mountains and things. overall good story5/10 graphics 9/10 sound 8/10 co-op 7/10 online 9/10… Expand
  78. OLHOVIK
    Jan 6, 2012
    9
    Graphics: 9.5 Sound: 10 Gameplay: 9.5 Presentation: 9 Lasting appeal: 10 OVERALL: 10 Battlefield 3 offers an unforgettable, world-class multiplayer. Great visual and the single-player campaign is great
  79. electrocrap
    Jan 4, 2012
    5
    wow bf3 has got a lower score in the critics than mw3. bf however has a campaign of **** its dull. but its short which makes me give a 3 the only good thing was the graphics in the campaign but the multi player is fun because u can use the gadgets which are great to use overall it is in the middle for me
  80. M4TR1X
    Jan 3, 2012
    9
    Originally I would rate this game a 9.5 for just pure funess but the campaign brought the score down. campaign was just ok, nothing special really just a showing off of the graphics. multiplayer on the other hand is a huge blast! I would invite my friends to the game and have enormous emounts of fun with vehicles, c4, etc. Since the game was released many patches fixed glitches andOriginally I would rate this game a 9.5 for just pure funess but the campaign brought the score down. campaign was just ok, nothing special really just a showing off of the graphics. multiplayer on the other hand is a huge blast! I would invite my friends to the game and have enormous emounts of fun with vehicles, c4, etc. Since the game was released many patches fixed glitches and balanced out some weapons that were pretty annoying/OP. Graphics on PC will obviously be better unless you have a crappy comp but on console theyre still pretty good. This is the first Battfield game is have ever played and I am very impressed considering I come from a halo/cod gaming Backround. DICE is continuing to fix bugs and make the servers better and I have seen the improvements. There really isnt much to say but I do rate games on how fun they are, wether they made me laugh, enjoy myself with gameplay/story/dialogue or screwing around. IMO CoD has onlu beat this game in terms of sales. I would like to see more improvement on this game with servers and glitches. (a lot of ppl are complaining about the squads joining issues and to do that just go to server browser, it's easier for your friends to join you. Also don't get this game without Xbox live, it isn't worth it just for campaign ) I forgot to mention the co op campaign. It is related the to the single player campaign but from different soldiers PoV. While some the missions are a bit boring and cliche, I had fun playing it over and over with my friends. Also no split screening for co op and MP so there is that.… Expand
  81. Mdsil11
    Jan 1, 2012
    7
    Im a fan of both cod and bf and it's ridiculous that all these fanboys of both games are bringing there scores down. Now let's get to the game. I already gave the game a point off because IMO the single player wasn't that good. For the multiplayer, it's usually fun, but it's gets boring because the maps were obviously designed for 64 players on PC, not 24 on xbox and ps3. I do like theIm a fan of both cod and bf and it's ridiculous that all these fanboys of both games are bringing there scores down. Now let's get to the game. I already gave the game a point off because IMO the single player wasn't that good. For the multiplayer, it's usually fun, but it's gets boring because the maps were obviously designed for 64 players on PC, not 24 on xbox and ps3. I do like the variety of vehicles in this game, it somewhat makes up for the large maps, but some are smaller and have more action and those are the ones I play on like operation metro, when Im in for some jets or tanking I'll go with caspian border or another large map. Another downfall is, there is literally only 2 game modes (Conquest and rush) compared to mw3's like 20. Which in turn leads to the game eventually getting boring and not fun to play. I honestly think this game deserves a 7 and while it can be fun at times, it lacks the action of mw3. I think mw3 is slightly better IMO, maybe because the fast paced action just suits me better or I have just been a more of a cod guy than a BF. If you loved bc2 then you will probably like this game, however if your used to cod you may or may not. That is my honest review. Don't listen to the fanboys.… Expand
  82. Godfather673
    Jan 1, 2012
    10
    GET THIS GAME!!!!!! (btw it's not COD!) All Call Of Duty fanboys are butt hurt about this game. Take Niklas23 for example, he just post down below that Battlefield(BF) is a knock off of Call Of Duty (COD), when he doesn't realize that the whole system of 'classes' in COD is taken directly from BF. Battlefield is currently second to none in the world of FPS. It by-far has the best graphicsGET THIS GAME!!!!!! (btw it's not COD!) All Call Of Duty fanboys are butt hurt about this game. Take Niklas23 for example, he just post down below that Battlefield(BF) is a knock off of Call Of Duty (COD), when he doesn't realize that the whole system of 'classes' in COD is taken directly from BF. Battlefield is currently second to none in the world of FPS. It by-far has the best graphics of any game PERIOD, the game looks amazing on Xbox 360, PS3 and PC. The controls are tight and fluent. BF's signature gametypes, Rush and Conquest, are sculpted to each map creating fluent movement from objective to objective. The extra dimensions of custom role-specific classes and vehicle warfare will make you come back to this game time and time again. Camper behind a wall? BLOW UP THE WALL! BF has destructible cover that adds an element to the game that can only be found in BF. Every negative comment about this game are from people who just have no clue on what they're talking about (just look below) Do not be discouraged from buying the game based on what these COD fanboys tell you. BUY THIS GAME, IT ITS AWESOME!!!!!… Expand
  83. nexusmind
    Dec 31, 2011
    6
    The multiplayer may be some of the coolest modern combat you'll experience on a console. It's absolutely glorious, and worth the price for that alone. Unfortunately, the single player campaign is the same heavily scripted Call of Duty-ish trash I've come to loathe from FPS games. In some cases it's even worse, descending into button mashing quicktime events and rail shooters. For aThe multiplayer may be some of the coolest modern combat you'll experience on a console. It's absolutely glorious, and worth the price for that alone. Unfortunately, the single player campaign is the same heavily scripted Call of Duty-ish trash I've come to loathe from FPS games. In some cases it's even worse, descending into button mashing quicktime events and rail shooters. For a game that proves it has so much versatility and complexity on the multiplayer side, it's a huge disappointment not to have more freedom on the single player end.… Expand
  84. AmadeusMop
    Dec 31, 2011
    9
    I have played both MW3 and BF3, and I must say, I liked both. IMHO, both games have their own strengths and weaknesses. MW3 has some very satisfying campaign, and it also has the ability to (EA, DICE, PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF THIS) play multiplayer on the same console. My brother and I loved to play MW3 multiplayer together, but we can't play it on BF3. In addition, the multiplayer requires anI have played both MW3 and BF3, and I must say, I liked both. IMHO, both games have their own strengths and weaknesses. MW3 has some very satisfying campaign, and it also has the ability to (EA, DICE, PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF THIS) play multiplayer on the same console. My brother and I loved to play MW3 multiplayer together, but we can't play it on BF3. In addition, the multiplayer requires an online pass. While I can understand the logic behind it, I still dislike it. On the flip side, though, BF3 has the ability to edit classes in-game, which MW3 lacks.

    The most annoying thing in BF3 mp is the helicopters. It seems like the only helicopter pilots who know how to pilot helicopters are those on the enemy team. On my team, however, nobody knows how to and everyone ends up crashing immediately. The heli controls could be a bit easier. Maybe like the Falcon from Halo: Reach. But that's just an example of the realism, which I find to be a bit of a double-edged sword. On one hand, the realism is done to an impressive detail. On the other hand, camping is much easier if your enemy dies in half a second. There's a reason I hated MW3's hardcore mode.

    The assassinations seem lifted from Halo: Reach, but this is the first bf game I've ever played, and it's entirely possible it was the other way around.

    The graphics in MW3 put a lot of detail into the weapons. Just wanted to point that out. The BF3 graphics put less emphasis on weapons, and much more into (amazing) scenery.

    I would also like to say that I love the spotting.

    On the whole, I think that both BF3 and MW3 have their strengths and weaknesses, but given a choice, I would (being a true fanboy of the series) pick Halo: Reach.
    What can I say? I've been playing Halo since I was 6.    … Expand
  85. Gokau
    Dec 30, 2011
    2
    This game pure crap. When you start the game up, you have to install HD content. WHAT **** GAME MAKES YOU INSTALL HD CONTENT. Then if you have rented the game, you have to buy a ONLINE PASS from EAs greedy hands. Agian, WHAT **** GAME MAKES YOU DO THIS. While the graphics and game play are stunningly good, there was a "glitch" that DICE has yet to fix which is whenever you exit your gameThis game pure crap. When you start the game up, you have to install HD content. WHAT **** GAME MAKES YOU INSTALL HD CONTENT. Then if you have rented the game, you have to buy a ONLINE PASS from EAs greedy hands. Agian, WHAT **** GAME MAKES YOU DO THIS. While the graphics and game play are stunningly good, there was a "glitch" that DICE has yet to fix which is whenever you exit your game without the "Saved" message appearing, you have to overwrite your save because the game thinks your save is corrupted. This can be very very frustrating especially when your a hour in the campaign. This game also has horrible multiplayer which is so much more frustrating, yet realer than Modern Warfare 3's. You have to download some stupid 2 GB update. 2 **** GIGS What the **** While in multiplayer , You'll notice is that your default weapon is different for each faction you have, such as the M16 for the US and the AK74m for RU. This combined with the fact that there are campers and vehicle hogs makes it very difficult to adjust to the games multiplayer experience. Overall...anyone that tries to compare this piece of **** to Modern Warfare 3 is obviously going to lose. While Modern Warfare 3 is a copy of Modern Warfare 2, atleast it fixed its bugs and glitches while battlefield hasn't.… Expand
  86. Katharsis
    Dec 30, 2011
    8
    I don't know why people are giving this game poor ratings. Sure it costs 10$ to play online, but so does Revelations, and MMOs cost 15$ a month to play online, but when reviewing MMOs people never use that as a platform to launch a tirade of bad reviews. This game is not abstinent of flaws after setting aside the online passcode, however:

    -When facing the sun, an almost blinding hexagon    I don't know why people are giving this game poor ratings. Sure it costs 10$ to play online, but so does Revelations, and MMOs cost 15$ a month to play online, but when reviewing MMOs people never use that as a platform to launch a tirade of bad reviews. This game is not abstinent of flaws after setting aside the online passcode, however:

    -When facing the sun, an almost blinding hexagon covers a good third of your screen.
    -When respawning, you stare at a black screen for .5 seconds despite actually have already spawned (this is evident, because when looking at the black screen you can move your character around).
    -The range of a gun is determined by the scope rather than by the gun itself.
    -People look like the environment from far away.
    -The minimap can get cluttered.
    -The screen goes blurry when an explosion occurs near you, despite no damage being taken.

    Please keep in mind the campaign was an afterthought in this game. The Battlefield series never -HAD- campaigns until Bad Company One, and DICE only added them to give the series extra value (ie, no one would pay 60$ for a console game if it was strictly multiplayer).

    The Frostbite 2 engine lends itself for beautiful graphics, awesome physics and intense gameplay; whereas Call of Duty has been using the same engine since CoD4, and as such there is limited things that Infinity Ward can hope to accomplish.

    The class gameplay of Battlefield is a staple and illustrious facet of the series. Having the assault, medic, engineer and recon classes makes it virtually mandatory for a team to work together to win, rather than playing a round as a lone-wolf doing as you please like in other FPS'. If you do not work together, you will lose. PERIOD.

    In conclusion, Battlefield 3 has some definite flaws and is definitely not the best installment in the series. However, compared to other multiplayer FPS released this year, it is probably the most versatile and best.    … Expand
  87. Swimming_MANGO
    Dec 30, 2011
    6
    To start this off it is valid to take into account the actions that occurred before the games release. In conversation between the publisher of Battlefield 3, EA, and the publisher for COD, Activision, EA rammed it down Activision's throat that Battlefield 3 was going to be in every way superior to MW3, and they made nothing but a huge deal about that. I without a doubt can say thatTo start this off it is valid to take into account the actions that occurred before the games release. In conversation between the publisher of Battlefield 3, EA, and the publisher for COD, Activision, EA rammed it down Activision's throat that Battlefield 3 was going to be in every way superior to MW3, and they made nothing but a huge deal about that. I without a doubt can say that Battlefield 3 is NOT superior to MW3. This is not my opinion, this is the honest truth, and I will tell you how:
    Starting with the campaign. Without spoiling any of the story I can safely say that the storyline is nearly exactly the same as COD: Black Ops. The actual missions of the game are recollections of the protagonist who is being interrogated, and revolves around stopping some sort of terror like attack on the United States but instead of being a biological weapon in Black Ops, its a nuke. On top of that, the game play of the campaign mode is extremely similar to COD, but with one giant drawback: In COD, you are essentially a "tank." You can take massive damage without dying, even on the hardest difficulty, because of the large scale, epic feeling of the games. Because of the realist Battlefield goes for, you die very quickly. There will be times when you try to play a level and you will die repeatedly due to stray bullets and such. Even on the easier difficulties, there will be times when the game is unforgivably difficult. Moving on to the co-op of the game. All I really have to say about this is its COD:MW3 Spec. ops but entirely co-op. It was tacked on because MW3 had it. End of story.
    Now while these points do hurt Battlefield, DICE should be congratulated on their multiplayer. As with prior Battlefield multiplayer, the maps are big, and enjoyable, and while they are not exactly catering to the casual audience due to the learning curve of the game, if the individual is willing to put the time in they will enjoy it a lot more. Because EA's comments I can't give Battlefield 3 higher then a 6. At its core, Battlefield 3 is a multiplayer game. There will not be anyone who jumps at this game for the campaign, that's a fact. The question is, is the multiplayer, with a tacked on campaign, and co-op good enough to warrant a $60 price tag? Nope. In no way does it warrant that price. Being a long time fan of Battlefield's multiplayer I wish I could give this game a 7 at least, but because of EA's big mouth, and their false promises I have to lower my score. A 6 is the best it gets when all I get is good multiplayer, tacked on extras to say they have it when MW3 has it, and the smack talk to Activision.    … Expand
  88. EvilProphet
    Dec 29, 2011
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I would like to note that my opinion is based on single player ONLY. I went into the game with a positive outlook, as a fan of the MW series I decided to try out this game because of how popular it was... in short, the single player is severely lacking... nukes? really... I thought this was Battlefield not MW1... as the Game that was supposedly going to dethrone Call of Duty, this game falls short by a by a long shot... EA I know you can do better than this... in terms of story line, save the $60 for something else you won't find it here, in fact use the money to buy Call of Duty MW1, it plays better and the story actually makes sense to the player.… Expand
  89. xxpuffinpurpxx
    Dec 29, 2011
    9
    idk why everybody hates on this game... its not cod.. its nothing like cod.. so, dont waste your breathe. im actually open minded bout my games. this is a really good game, nothing like the one on pc, cause everything is way more enhanced on that (and 64 player matches) but other than that, its a very fun game. alot of people expect to get on this game thinkin its like cod.. its not aidk why everybody hates on this game... its not cod.. its nothing like cod.. so, dont waste your breathe. im actually open minded bout my games. this is a really good game, nothing like the one on pc, cause everything is way more enhanced on that (and 64 player matches) but other than that, its a very fun game. alot of people expect to get on this game thinkin its like cod.. its not a shoot em up. its more focused on tactics.. so stop complainin bout how the gameplay sucks, waaah this waaah that, it doesnt make the game suck if your gettin merked.. thats all you. but honestly i really like this game. and i played cod for a while, played halo too, and they really dont pull you in as much as this one does. the sound is really what gets you into it. the sound of bullets whizzing past you too jets flying over you to the explosions.. if you have a good set up this **** bangs lol. the campaign isnt really that great.. the story doesnt really make a whole lot of sense, but its got some pretty cool set pieces tied up in it. all in all, if your into big all out war games... this is for you. but if your into the tight arcade shooters.. then you probably wont like it.… Expand
  90. pinhoone
    Dec 28, 2011
    10
    Stunning... Graphics simply gorgeous... sound amazing... the bad side... is the respawn in the Team Deathmach... and de green frame in the game some times appears and this annoying a little bit...
  91. fluffyweresheep
    Dec 28, 2011
    4
    This is one of the most disappointing games of all time for me. Not just did I anticipate this game more than Skyrim, but I was so excited for the three months before release I could barely take it! When I got the beta, I realized that it was a lot like call of duty, but ignored that fact as operation metro was the only game mode without vehicles. Then I got the game, and the first fewThis is one of the most disappointing games of all time for me. Not just did I anticipate this game more than Skyrim, but I was so excited for the three months before release I could barely take it! When I got the beta, I realized that it was a lot like call of duty, but ignored that fact as operation metro was the only game mode without vehicles. Then I got the game, and the first few games of multiplayer didn't spark any kind of recognition of one of the first fps series I have ever played. Then I went to singleplayer, which in it's own way, is sad. The quick time events and fast paced action sequences show that dice tried to copy call of duty, even though they claimed not to think about what their competitors were doing. The singleplayer went too fast, althought it was quite fun. This game is full of glitches though, which weren't a problem, but were annoying enough.

    Then there was co-op. This sucked, although that's partly my fault. Every game I joined paired me up with an idiot who either doesn't know how to fly a helicopter, or is just not bothering to help in any way. I eventually made it past fire from the sky by flying the helicopter myself and being aggressive without crashing the damned thing. I haven't even finished co-op because I can't figure out the silenced sniper mission, which I hate because they weren't at all clear on what the hell I am supposed to do in this mission. If co-op weren't so hard, I would finish it in 20 minutes tops.

    Finally there is the multiplayer. Observe the destruction of buildings crumpling down on your enemy, or the planes crashing into the helicopters that shot down a guard post that held a sniper who was shooting a bullet deep into your team mates neck. A beautiful sight to behold, especially when your jumping off a thousand foot drop. Unfortunately, this is not what happens.(although the planes crashing into helicopters thing happens, and it sucks) Instead, if you wanna observe that pretty little mountain far off in the distance, you better go back to 1942 if you wanna climb it. And you better duck down before you miraculously take a bullet to the head. You can't mess around in this game, there are no multiple choices, and the whole sandbox aspect of the series is gone forever. There are no multiple paths through the giant mountain, and since the maps are so small now, there is no mountain anyways. There is always a small section of a city, with only two or three alleys to sprint through, no flanking points. Back to karkand did a good job with this, but the full game failed. I don't like the environment because I can't enjoy the graphics of the enviroment before getting stabbed through the chest or noob tubed by a giant rocket launcher. I can't figure out this game after 40 hours into multiplayer, and therefore it isn't a good battlefield game. Either you get 1 kill 10 deaths and 1000 points on helping your team, or you get 20 kills 4 deaths and 1000 points for helping your team. I don't know how they did it, but dice screwed up this game for me.

    One final thing. Battlefield 3 has the greatest graphics of any video game ever created. Yes, you can change minecraft graphics, and Skyrim looks good. I played skyrim, and battlefield graphics are so much better it's ridiculous. I honestly don't understand why people say that it doesn't have the best in graphics, but so be it.

    This game kind of sucked. That's my rating.    … Expand
  92. GeneralKumar
    Dec 27, 2011
    9
    Easily the best FPS since Halo 1,2,3. balanced except for the USAS-12, Absolutely Gorgeous. Lacking Modes but more support is coming. A true "team work" game... my only real issue is that most of the people on the game suck. i constantly find myself at the top of the leaderboards while my teammates do little. but that is probably cuz the game is only 2 months old. tight controls, realisticEasily the best FPS since Halo 1,2,3. balanced except for the USAS-12, Absolutely Gorgeous. Lacking Modes but more support is coming. A true "team work" game... my only real issue is that most of the people on the game suck. i constantly find myself at the top of the leaderboards while my teammates do little. but that is probably cuz the game is only 2 months old. tight controls, realistic weapons (other than silencers in certain weapons). and who doesnt love 4 free maps too… Expand
  93. Jobadkins
    Dec 26, 2011
    10
    This game is terrifyingly real.I have played every war game to date and no game ever scared me like this.Sometimes I am actually scared to play this game cause it is so awesome!I cannot find one fault with this game.The graphics,game play,presentation,lasting appeal are just grade A,awesome quality.People need to quit comparing this game to MW3 and just take it as it is.That game is veryThis game is terrifyingly real.I have played every war game to date and no game ever scared me like this.Sometimes I am actually scared to play this game cause it is so awesome!I cannot find one fault with this game.The graphics,game play,presentation,lasting appeal are just grade A,awesome quality.People need to quit comparing this game to MW3 and just take it as it is.That game is very awesome too but a different kinda cool.This game is the game I have been waiting for ever since I fell in love with Medal of honor on the PS2 back in 2002.There are generations of games and consoles and This game skipped this generation and went somewhere i never thought I would be,WOW!… Expand
  94. CleoS
    Dec 26, 2011
    0
    This game is a piece of **** if you don't have xbox live. Yeah, the xbox live is all right, but the campaign is a waste of time. Not to mention that the game has to load every freaking time you die, a total pain in the ass. I don't want to have to spend anymore, but I guess I'm going to need xbox live to make this game remotely fun.
  95. GhostDragon
    Dec 24, 2011
    10
    The single player campaign is short and a bit disappointment, but who buys buys this game only for single player. The co-op missions are great fun, but multiplayer is that what truly rocks. The graphics and sounds are awesome, maps are huge and impressive and vehicles are nicely balanced. Battlefield 3 is one of the best multiplayer games in this year altough some may not like it at all.
  96. GhostKnife72
    Dec 23, 2011
    6
    Not a bad game. I gave this game a chance after the abortion that is MW3. I can honestly say the mechanics of the game are sound. It takes a bit of getting used to after playing MW3 for so long. However, I was pleasantly surprise by the hit detection, lack of lag compensation issues and overall smoothness to the game. Maps are good as are the weapons and sound. Graphics are very nice.Not a bad game. I gave this game a chance after the abortion that is MW3. I can honestly say the mechanics of the game are sound. It takes a bit of getting used to after playing MW3 for so long. However, I was pleasantly surprise by the hit detection, lack of lag compensation issues and overall smoothness to the game. Maps are good as are the weapons and sound. Graphics are very nice. I gave the game a little lower score since I'm not terribly fond of the vehicles, the annoying glare effects, and limited load outs. Overall though a pretty solid FPS with huge potential if they pay attention to the gaming community. Worth buying.… Expand
  97. Titan8333
    Dec 23, 2011
    10
    i was reading some reviews before and shook my head because some of these so called "legit reviewers" give battlefield such bad reviews based on biased reviews or exagerrations. People are saying like bf2 is better, are you kidding me? bf2 doesnt even have solid ground against its big brother bf3. 20 fps? not even happy wheels runs that slow on a good computer so how could bf3? Bugs?i was reading some reviews before and shook my head because some of these so called "legit reviewers" give battlefield such bad reviews based on biased reviews or exagerrations. People are saying like bf2 is better, are you kidding me? bf2 doesnt even have solid ground against its big brother bf3. 20 fps? not even happy wheels runs that slow on a good computer so how could bf3? Bugs? only bugs i get are bugs when sometimes the sound will bug out if too many explosions happen around me at one time. Constantly spawn killed by snipers? recon is the least played class so how can you get killed that much plus sniping isnt like COD where you can do 360 no scopes and think ur awesome, its legit sniping in battlefield. Controls are bad? wtf its the same controls as COD with the addition of spotting. Dice rushed bf3? they spent 3 years developing bf3 and frostbite 2 and u call this instead of mw3 which got one year to be developed rushed? Small maps? Get ur eyes checked. but i will admit the campaign is pretty boring and co op is pretty short. but its not that big of a deal this is like one slice of a whole pizza. NOW THAT SOME LIES ARE CLEARED, lets talk about what bf3 is good at. bf3 has by far the best graphics i have seen even if its not at bf3s best because of console limitations and those who say bf3 has bad graphics have to check their eyes. bf3 has its own server hosts so no more annoying host migration *cough* *cough* *COD*. lag is not a problem in bf3 as it rarely lags at all. the maps are a great change from CODs tightly packed maps they feelnice and open and give you space to think. many people will fail and give bf3 a bad review because theyve played COD for too long and they expect all fps to be like that. BF3 IS NOT COD!!!! bf3 has its own style and you have to be dedicated to learn how the game works. campers are no problem because once i demolish their cover theyll have to taste the bullets from my m416. vehicles make jobs easy to do but their not invincible so you have to learn to retreat not think ur chuck norris' son and blast at air. i have much more good stuff to say but it will all be revealed when you buy bf3. remember if u go into battlefield with COD tactics, youll never grasp the true awesomeness of bf3… Expand
  98. ocean1
    Dec 22, 2011
    10
    Now, THIS is how you sell a rpoduct to the costumer. First you create and develope a GOOd product, second you dont try to steel 70 bucks from them, third you offer them a free game in addition if they buy the game AND if they buy the limited edition that costs the SAME you get the first DLC for free. Now you will be thinking wow nice work they did fine yes, but thisis not all: once theNow, THIS is how you sell a rpoduct to the costumer. First you create and develope a GOOd product, second you dont try to steel 70 bucks from them, third you offer them a free game in addition if they buy the game AND if they buy the limited edition that costs the SAME you get the first DLC for free. Now you will be thinking wow nice work they did fine yes, but thisis not all: once the game came out they did such a big improvement they listened to the bf players and fixed everything they said.
    Today i saw that they gave everyone the Physical Warfare pack for free. SO, they gave a game with one of the BEST graphics engine, witch the best sounds lightning and all that ****, for less tan MW3 AND they gave you two packs and a 1G patch of bux fixes for free...nothing else to say    … Expand
  99. ScribJellyDonut
    Dec 22, 2011
    9
    To be honest, I told myself I'd never buy anything from EA again - they're just... terrible. That changed when I went to a friend's house and saw this game being played. If you played the beta, then let me say the actual game is completely different. The beta was probably a poor marketing decision in my opinion. Anyhow, after playing other games online, my confidence in the directionTo be honest, I told myself I'd never buy anything from EA again - they're just... terrible. That changed when I went to a friend's house and saw this game being played. If you played the beta, then let me say the actual game is completely different. The beta was probably a poor marketing decision in my opinion. Anyhow, after playing other games online, my confidence in the direction that game development in general is taking had started to waver. In general rather than getting bigger and better, they were being dumbed down, to smaller and lamer. No one was ever pushing the envelope. Year after year the same games were being released that completely lacked innovation - from new installments of COD to Halo. Don't get me wrong the first Halo game was great, but then I guess they decided to rest on their laurels, something that the COD franchise has decided is a career move. While PC gamers may scoff, there is no doubt that even they see the effects of the dumbing down of games - as developers reach for a broader audience and develop their games for console and then port that to PC. To me, however, BF3 is that breath of fresh air that I've been waiting for. The maps are enormous. The weapons are fairly realistic and have selector switches. If you had asked me in 2003 when I was playing Ghost Recon I'd say that's pretty much standard, and now that it's 2011 even more so, but sadly it is not. The gameplay options are also pretty vast. There are a ton of different vehicles in which you can play around, as well as four different main classes that can be customized in different ways. You can have 12v12 which again, if you had told me 10 years ago that 24 players on a server would be as far as we would come by 2012, I may have cried... speaking on the development of games in general it's kinda sad. However, compared to other console games out right now, it's obviously very nice. BF3 does have some flaws which are generally overshadowed by the immense fun you'll be having while playing it. For one, the engineer class is clearly the superior class, at least on open vehicle maps. On smaller and indoor maps, the class system that forces teamwork shines a bit better, but on open maps your squad will often consist of four engineers. I have heard some complaints that the larger maps a bit too large, which does have some merit. Although you generally can spawn pretty close to the action, that doesn't detract from the point that, as mainly a conquest player, there can be up to 5 territories, with only 12 players on each team. A bit of math puts between 2 and 3 players at each territory, but since players generally roll in squads of four that kind of divide doesn't generally happen. You can obviously just station a squad at 3/5 of the territories, although things never work out so pretty. Basically what I'm getting at it that I like the map size, but feel that often there are not enough players to fill it - I will quite often move from territory to territory and neutralize/capture two or three in a row without finding any opposition. A lot of people have also complained about joining servers on a squad. The thing is, that since there are dedicated servers as compared to a matchmaking p2p system, there are usually only about four slots free on any server, which is usually two on each team. So when you first join you may be separated from your squad. After one or sometimes two games you can then switch teams as people leave and new people join. It's a minor thing to complain about, as I don't mind killing my friends just a little bit, and after one game we are usually all on the same team in the same squad, ready to have a blast. Anyhow this is getting to be a bit long winded, but I will finish by saying BF3 has really raised the bar for console FPS games. My faith in games has been momentarily restored, and I will never play a lesser FPS. If you haven't tried it, then give it a whirl, I guarantee you won't be disappointed.… Expand
  100. GhostBox223
    Dec 22, 2011
    1
    (MEDAL OF HONOR 1.5)Biggest waste of 60 dollars i have spent in a long time!! I dont understand how everyone hypes on the sound so much when the game sounds like garbage!?!? I have turtle beach xp500 and i have a philips surround sound and the game sounds like garbage all the guns sound like pellet guns!!Graphics are nowhere near as smooth as the videos,of course because they were showing(MEDAL OF HONOR 1.5)Biggest waste of 60 dollars i have spent in a long time!! I dont understand how everyone hypes on the sound so much when the game sounds like garbage!?!? I have turtle beach xp500 and i have a philips surround sound and the game sounds like garbage all the guns sound like pellet guns!!Graphics are nowhere near as smooth as the videos,of course because they were showing us pc footage and claiming it was console.Only thing i like about this game was the location of the campaign,maps too big for 24 players,sound is cheap,graphics for the 360 look like nintendo wii,not going to talk about teamwork because in any game that is up to players...not dice or ea, but with that said this game is a flop and every battlefield fan out there just gives it the 10 right away like that is going to change something.I spent way more time in bfbc2 than i ever could stand in bf3 and i played quite a bit. Campaign in modern warfare knockoff and multiplayer is a joke, i played this EXACT same game a year before it even came out its called MEDAL OF HONOR!!!!… Expand
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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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