Battlefield 3

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7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 2223 Ratings

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  1. jshuman84
    Nov 9, 2011
    8
    Great game. Single player is lacking but mp us where its at! Dice has added a COD feel to the game to cater to COD players as my self.Keep up the good work!
  2. Iconindy
    Nov 8, 2011
    8
    Boasting massive, diverse maps, a riveting campaign, incredible interactive landscapes and unparalleled realism, Battlefield 3 trumps all 2011 shooters in overall quality, including the highly anticipated Modern Warfare 3.
  3. selfesteemissue
    Nov 8, 2011
    8
    The servers really need work. And also they need to patch a few things. But overall this is one the best games I've ever played. Putting an 8 now just because of the few bugs but I would give it a 9 or higher if they patch them up
  4. neilsmif1980
    Nov 19, 2011
    8
    This game is amazing! The graphics are absolutely mind blowing.... ok, short campaign but what a campaign! This blows CoD out of the water! I'm a fan of both games and I bought CoD MW3 ended up selling it...... terrible game! They really put effort into making BF3 and it shows! Not a cut and paste job like they did on MW3. My only minor criticism is that I would like to see the smoothnessThis game is amazing! The graphics are absolutely mind blowing.... ok, short campaign but what a campaign! This blows CoD out of the water! I'm a fan of both games and I bought CoD MW3 ended up selling it...... terrible game! They really put effort into making BF3 and it shows! Not a cut and paste job like they did on MW3. My only minor criticism is that I would like to see the smoothness CoD brings and less recoil on the weapons..... for me that loses a few points! But still great game go and buy it!… Expand
  5. Rooney313
    Nov 8, 2011
    8
    The campaign is abysmal but the multiplayer is fantastic apart from some annoying things torches im looking at you. If you don't play online avoid like the plague.
  6. Righteous
    Nov 9, 2011
    8
    As many have heard, this game was supposed to be the "CoD killer". But, no matter how much I love this game, I know it's not. But it's a step in the right direction. I have not had much time to play the campaign so I'm going to not comment on it, but let's face facts. Call of Duty is not a heavy hitter because of campaign. It's mainly multiplayer that will decide what game is played more.As many have heard, this game was supposed to be the "CoD killer". But, no matter how much I love this game, I know it's not. But it's a step in the right direction. I have not had much time to play the campaign so I'm going to not comment on it, but let's face facts. Call of Duty is not a heavy hitter because of campaign. It's mainly multiplayer that will decide what game is played more. I'm not going to talk much about Call of Duty and from what I have played it's about average. The multiplayer feels very uninspired, I feel they have been milking the same cow from Modern Warfare. The last game I played was Modern Warfare 2, and it felt the same, but less.... fun? I was a huge fan of Modern Warfare, let me say, and I played it to death. I never bought Black Ops and have never heard any great praise for it. But this is a Battlefield review, so let's move on. When I heard about Battlefield for the first time, I was sitting in a Modern Warfare game, and my friend in the party was giving major acclaim to Battlefield Bad Company 2. I said "Meh." and moved on. After awhile I bought Bad Company 2. And I fell in love. With multiplayer. The campaign was hard to get into, but I was playing live so I didn't care. When Battlefield 3 came out, all of the signs of a fan-boy came out. But I'm not writing it like that. I know it has flaws. So my first impression while playing after the first day I had it was good. It had the Battlefield feel to it, it was very beautiful. The controls felt smooth, not as hectic and jerky as Call of Duty, but still fast paced in it's own special way. I played with my friend and we would talk and make strategy. It was a great time. But I have a beef with this game. Two of the classes are very over powered. Support and Engineer. RPGs flying around my head constantly is very annoying. And when they stand over a ammo drop, hey look.... unlimited rockets flying around. Not fun. I love the game, but sometimes I feel encumbered by reaction times. There is also way to much dead space in the maps. It works for the PC because of the ability of more players in a match, but not here. Once you get into the action though, you feel that sense of urgency. Al the lighting effects add to the feel, and it makes you feel immersed into the game. It has it's ups and downs. I love this game, but it gets on my nerves sometimes.… Expand
  7. DJRobNM
    Nov 9, 2011
    8
    Battlefield 3 probably deserves this higher rating because it is something different than what the COD people have been repackaging every year.

    It is the most fun multiplayer shooter on the market which is why I bought the game, but not without its flaws. The single player is only so-so, battlelog/matchmaking is frustrating (as is almost any system outside Xbox Live, why the hell do they    Battlefield 3 probably deserves this higher rating because it is something different than what the COD people have been repackaging every year.

    It is the most fun multiplayer shooter on the market which is why I bought the game, but not without its flaws.

    The single player is only so-so, battlelog/matchmaking is frustrating (as is almost any system outside Xbox Live, why the hell do they do this?, Why can't I just play against my friends?), and the idea that secondary users will need to purchase an online pass is just another way of ruining its resale value.

    Shame on both EA and Activision for trying to squeeze even more money out of consumers.    … Expand
  8. Faux
    Nov 9, 2011
    8
    The single player is short, uninspired, and contains few "water cooler" moments. That said, it is completely playable. Don't purchase this game unless you want the multi-player experience.

    The X-box/PS3 experience online is a mixed bag- The pros are the combined arms feel of combat, the variety of maps and game modes, and most importantly the player base. The cons are the unlock    The single player is short, uninspired, and contains few "water cooler" moments. That said, it is completely playable. Don't purchase this game unless you want the multi-player experience.

    The X-box/PS3 experience online is a mixed bag- The pros are the combined arms feel of combat, the variety of maps and game modes, and most importantly the player base. The cons are the unlock system, the 24 player max, and the unlock system.

    The highlights of the game occur when you are in a squad of people who are all talking to each other as you move across a map- in my case we took cover in a concrete building only to have a tank burst through the wall. We scattered, shouting "TANK", as the world exploded in shattered concrete and rebar around us. Those moments make the game worth the score alone.

    The downside is that new players will find themselves staring into the dark, or into rubble-strewn streets, through iron sites while veterans are peering back through a bipod-stabilized, thermal-vision rifle with a heavy barrel. You'll hop in a tank to rumble across a battlefield with your basic canon as a tank on the other side of the map is firing image-enhanced guided munitions on you. There's a sense of unfairness about it.    … Expand
  9. Abingor
    Nov 9, 2011
    8
    The campaign plot is not so good but the Multiplayer section is definitely awesome. But I think EA can build a training scene for noobs so they know how to use those jet fighters and vehicles instead of wasting those tactical advantages like crap.

    Frostbite 2 - Huge leap on the graphics effects. EA finally ditched Windows XP/DirectX 9 support, I'd say this is very brave and great act.
  10. Fickelbra
    Nov 9, 2011
    8
    DICE put forth a great effort for this title. I will start off by saying that this title has been riddled with issues since launch. Issues with multiplayer have been rampant, from servers being down, to voice chat on PS3 being choppy, etc. The takeway from these issues however is the fact that despite how frustrating they can be, I simply cannot justify putting the game down. The graphicsDICE put forth a great effort for this title. I will start off by saying that this title has been riddled with issues since launch. Issues with multiplayer have been rampant, from servers being down, to voice chat on PS3 being choppy, etc. The takeway from these issues however is the fact that despite how frustrating they can be, I simply cannot justify putting the game down. The graphics look a lot better and brighter, while at the same time the darks are a lot darker and ominous. There is so much depth and customization involved in the multiplayer that the game is hard to put down. Do you feel like sniping, healing? Perhaps a tank is more your style, or a jet, or a helicopter? Grab a gunner seat if you can't pilot. Or perhaps you want to boogie around the landscape with little more than 4 wheels and a prayer. Got that too. The real value in Battlefield is that there are so many strategies and ways to approach a specific map or firefight, and all of them are pretty damned fun. I have no tried single player yet, but I have never cared about single player in any Battlefield game. To me, it simply goes against what Battlefield began as; a great multiplayer experience that allows you to conduct what is arguably the closest demonstration of a war scenario to date. Finally, does it stack up with Modern Warfare 3? I don't know, it depends on how much you like Modern Warfare 2, because that is all that 3 is. Developer DICE rolled the dice with this game, and overall I think time will show they chose wisely with this endeavor.… Expand
  11. Bigredd77
    Nov 12, 2011
    8
    Never owned a Battlefield title until this one and wow, very impressed. Grafixs come across great and vehicles are a nice added touch to the experience of a FPS. I've been a fan of that since Halo came out but this takes it to the next level. Much more team oriented than most FPS I've played. Only gripes are, too many "pinch points on the Metro multiplayer map and the one in the tunnel.Never owned a Battlefield title until this one and wow, very impressed. Grafixs come across great and vehicles are a nice added touch to the experience of a FPS. I've been a fan of that since Halo came out but this takes it to the next level. Much more team oriented than most FPS I've played. Only gripes are, too many "pinch points on the Metro multiplayer map and the one in the tunnel. Only 4 to a squad and it can be a bit glitchy from time to time. Also controls for the aircraft are kind of retarded but other than that pretty pleased. Haven't had time to try the campaign mode if that's what you are after MW3 was good, finished it, played multiplayer for 2 hours, MW2.1, took it back, got Forza4 in trade, rented this bought it, loved it! Solid 8 from me… Expand
  12. Timuco
    Nov 11, 2011
    8
    If we were to wait until the next console generation lineup to play this game I would have done it, but that said this isn't a bad game. It's really a great addition to your FPS collection, but if you weren't a fan of Bad Company 2 then this game will not change your mind. The gameplay is pretty much the same, just with slight changes to the classes and the addition of flying jets. TheIf we were to wait until the next console generation lineup to play this game I would have done it, but that said this isn't a bad game. It's really a great addition to your FPS collection, but if you weren't a fan of Bad Company 2 then this game will not change your mind. The gameplay is pretty much the same, just with slight changes to the classes and the addition of flying jets. The single player campaign doesn't have much going for it apart from showing off how good the graphics can look. Multiplayer is the reason to buy this game. Obviously, the PC version is the best way to go, but if you don't have the money to afford a giant gaming rig then this version will do you just fine, even with the lowered graphics settings and lessened player count.… Expand
  13. tripleb2k
    Nov 9, 2011
    8
    The campaign is nothing special. If you don't have Xbox live or play Multiplayer games, wait to get this on sale because the Single Player isn't worth $60. If you love Multiplayer that rewards you for playing, this is a fantastic game. The maps are fantastic and large. There aren't a lot of modes to select from, but the large maps, multiple classes, squad options and vehicles willThe campaign is nothing special. If you don't have Xbox live or play Multiplayer games, wait to get this on sale because the Single Player isn't worth $60. If you love Multiplayer that rewards you for playing, this is a fantastic game. The maps are fantastic and large. There aren't a lot of modes to select from, but the large maps, multiple classes, squad options and vehicles will guarantee you the levels stay fresh and fun to play.… Expand
  14. JaS92
    Nov 22, 2011
    8
    Battlefield is a great game. The online is great, graphics are amazing, and gameplay is what you would imagine, however there are some flaws that really stuck out. The audio was lagging during the single player and multiplayer, the campaign is disappointing and few coop missions. The story was told in a similar fashion as black ops, a very similar way. The only exciting missions wereBattlefield is a great game. The online is great, graphics are amazing, and gameplay is what you would imagine, however there are some flaws that really stuck out. The audio was lagging during the single player and multiplayer, the campaign is disappointing and few coop missions. The story was told in a similar fashion as black ops, a very similar way. The only exciting missions were when you played as the Russians. The characters were not strong enough to make a deep connection with. The coop was fun, but not that many missions. The coop can be beaten in 2 hours on the hardest difficulty. There was really no story to it, but it was fun to play with a friend. The online like i said earlier is great. It is very similar to bad company 2, with additions of new vehicles, weapons and a couple new game modes. Both COD and BF3 are great games. I personally like COD better because of the campaign. Multiplayer however goes to BF3. I am sick of the childish reviews and bashing of both games. Both EA and Activision make awesome games. Yes COD is the same game every year with a couple of new features, but so is every other sequel in a series.… Expand
  15. anonymous101
    Nov 9, 2011
    8
    DICE really listen to their community, but I feel that BF3 could've been better. I feel that it was released earlier than its competitor MW3 in order to take most of its crowd earlier. The multiplayer is great and I love how everyone has a role to play. There are a few awesome multiplayer maps, but then there are some which I feel were influenced too much by CoD. There are also too manyDICE really listen to their community, but I feel that BF3 could've been better. I feel that it was released earlier than its competitor MW3 in order to take most of its crowd earlier. The multiplayer is great and I love how everyone has a role to play. There are a few awesome multiplayer maps, but then there are some which I feel were influenced too much by CoD. There are also too many chokepoints and very few places to flank, e.g., Operation Metro on Conquest mode. Destruction is back, but not in the same crazy degree as in BC2. Single player isn't all too special, there are no characters to feel attached to and the transitions feel eerily similar to Black Ops. There is also a sad amount of co-op missions. But overall, a great experience and worth a buy.… Expand
  16. SycoChris
    Nov 9, 2011
    8
    Ok first off the campaign is total garbage. So if your buying this for that then just rent it. But the multiplayer is where its at for this game. I love this multiplayer its awesome. From the squad based gameplay to the destruction to the epic vehicles it is awesome. Also there is a coop for this game its ok not terrible but its limited. I gave this an 8 because the single player was trashOk first off the campaign is total garbage. So if your buying this for that then just rent it. But the multiplayer is where its at for this game. I love this multiplayer its awesome. From the squad based gameplay to the destruction to the epic vehicles it is awesome. Also there is a coop for this game its ok not terrible but its limited. I gave this an 8 because the single player was trash but the coop was ok. But the multiplayer to me made up for all of it.… Expand
  17. metalman04
    Nov 25, 2011
    8
    the single player campaign has an ok story. its pretty boring in the beginning but as it goes on it gets better and finishes pretty cool but nothing over the line. the multi player part is what ur really paying for and thats the best part of the game. pretty much all of the levels on the multi player have to do something with the campaign so its pretty cool that they incorporated all thethe single player campaign has an ok story. its pretty boring in the beginning but as it goes on it gets better and finishes pretty cool but nothing over the line. the multi player part is what ur really paying for and thats the best part of the game. pretty much all of the levels on the multi player have to do something with the campaign so its pretty cool that they incorporated all the levels in that way. all the cool different modes are back in this game from: conquest, rush, squad rush , squad team deathmatch, and new team deathmatch, and with the new dlc we get a new mode to play conquest assault . so overall the different play styles and different types of vehicles make for a very fun and entertaining time you can have in this games and the 60 dollars is very well spend and very worth it.… Expand
  18. UNEMPLOYEDxJEDI
    Nov 9, 2011
    8
    The best thing about Battlefiled 3 is the mulitiplayer is amazing. Being able to use vehicles is the way to go for shooters. I didn't really like the campaign mode that much, Too short and never got into the story. But the multiplayer is where Battlefield 3 truly shines and it fun as hell. 8.5
  19. BeatIt
    Nov 10, 2011
    8
    Despite the fact that the UI sucks major balls, I experienced disconnects, get split up from team mates, this is the best multiplayer experience and offers the most value... When it works.

    I can't give it a perfect score, but I'll give it an 8 for the effort. Would have been a 10 if the interface didn't suck so much ass and the user experience of getting into a game with friends wasn't    Despite the fact that the UI sucks major balls, I experienced disconnects, get split up from team mates, this is the best multiplayer experience and offers the most value... When it works.

    I can't give it a perfect score, but I'll give it an 8 for the effort. Would have been a 10 if the interface didn't suck so much ass and the user experience of getting into a game with friends wasn't such a pain in the ass. You have to jump through flaming hoops and figure out the games quirks to get this thing going.    … Expand
  20. Stazix
    Nov 10, 2011
    8
    Good looking, great sound and you just got to love all the vehicles. Worst single player campaign in a BF game ever, but it's online you spend your time. Battlelog can be a bit effed up sometimes, but all-in-all a great game
  21. IcedBlood
    Nov 10, 2011
    8
    I had to create an account for this to review Battlefield 3 and I had to decide on giving it a 6 or an 8, I went with an 8 this is the reason. I have been a fan of the COD franchise for ages and I still remember playing COD 2 now that was a bloody great game! I have brought MW and the prestige editions for MW2 and Black Ops and loved Bad Company 2. Now I didn't even show anI had to create an account for this to review Battlefield 3 and I had to decide on giving it a 6 or an 8, I went with an 8 this is the reason. I have been a fan of the COD franchise for ages and I still remember playing COD 2 now that was a bloody great game! I have brought MW and the prestige editions for MW2 and Black Ops and loved Bad Company 2. Now I didn't even show an interest in MW3 I may even end up buying it later on down the track just for the single-player because I got sick of playing MW2 and Black Ops online just to get quick scoped all the time or the guys who are in a party just go on different teams and just keep killing one guy for the kill streaks. Now I brought BF3 when it was released and I have only played the first mission of BF3 because most of my time I've been playing the multiplayer. I believe that the open maps and number of vehicles you can control create many different tactics you can apply to the battlefield and I have even witnessed different tactics used against me. True that the servers were really bad the first week but they worked on them and now it's up and running perfectly! Plus the add-on we get for free (if you purchased the limited edition) which has new vehicles, weapons, and re-created maps from the previous game. Where as and I'm sorry about this but paying 1200 MS points for 4-6 maps as just outrageous and yes I did purchase 1 or 2 of the map packs. If anyone has actually read up to this point I am a casual gamer and love my games, even so much I don't even trade them or resell them but if you are looking for a great multiplayer experience this game is for you, the amount of upgrades for your weapons, even with your level, plus for each vehicle, will just keep you coming back for more. The only thing they really need to work on is an easier way to quit out of a game without waiting for a new game to start. I hope this review helps a lot of people decide on which game to purchase, lol or just buy both.… Expand
  22. Azsin
    Nov 10, 2011
    8
    The single player as described by other users dos feel like a rip off of the Call of Duty series however the multiplayer has so much more going for it. The multiplayer aspect of the game actually requires teamwork and co-ordination to succeed and as such feels much more sophisticated than the previously mentioned other big name on the market. The reason i have given the game an 8 is thatThe single player as described by other users dos feel like a rip off of the Call of Duty series however the multiplayer has so much more going for it. The multiplayer aspect of the game actually requires teamwork and co-ordination to succeed and as such feels much more sophisticated than the previously mentioned other big name on the market. The reason i have given the game an 8 is that it loses a point for its so-so campaign and another one for its lack of destructibility which for me is one of the main draws of the series since Bad Company, i dont know if its just the console version but there is a lot less destructibility in the multiplayer than in Bad Company 2 taking away the potential feeling of joy as you blow through a wall and stab somebody in the back.… Expand
  23. Urza
    Nov 21, 2011
    8
    A disappointing corridor shooter. Give us freedom to find our way through the battlefield please, don't make us watch the cool thing you can script. Thank god battlelog isn't here like the pc version, multiplayer matchmaking is easy and quick as a result. Graphic and sound are wonderful.
  24. Runfocovah
    Nov 10, 2011
    8
    Very good graphics, great multiplayer, good coop and a forgetable campaign. The sound its superb along with the ditail out in thebattlefield, fire and smoke blinding your vision, bullets ricochet out on metal. I liked it.
  25. Coelho
    Nov 10, 2011
    8
    Now that I've played this game everyday for the past week, I can tell you without a doubt that I love it now. At first I was skeptical, but I just had to get used to the controls and the gameplay. I basically had to shed my Call of Duty-scales and acclimate to
  26. lgnburris
    Nov 10, 2011
    8
    Although the single player campaign isn't worth your time the multi-player experience is a great deal of fun. There is a strong emphasis on teamwork and each class has well defined roles on the battlefield. Tactics play an important role in winning games. This is not a run and gun experience it is a battlefield.
  27. battleaddict
    Nov 10, 2011
    8
    After playing the new MW3 (what a joke) I had to write a small review for this game. It is nice to play another good installment of the Battlefield series. I have always been a big fan of the online mp since BFMC. Although I do find the sp pretty stale (I see it as just a warm up for the mp), mp matches are a lot of fun. There should have been a tutorial for the planes and tanks though. IAfter playing the new MW3 (what a joke) I had to write a small review for this game. It is nice to play another good installment of the Battlefield series. I have always been a big fan of the online mp since BFMC. Although I do find the sp pretty stale (I see it as just a warm up for the mp), mp matches are a lot of fun. There should have been a tutorial for the planes and tanks though. I think the old game(s) had mini games that helped you with learning different things. MP is well balanced, competitive, REALISTIC (unlike a very messy MW3), and fun. Better than MW3? In a lot of ways yes. EA has guaranteed that Activision and COD wont be on the market in the next few years. They are probably right.… Expand
  28. ILLIVAMMIM
    Nov 10, 2011
    8
    With each year gaming industry brings us something new and different, giving new sensation of the gaming world, Battlefield 3 to live and love a confirmation effort of developers to their cause.
  29. 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
  30. airbear360
    Nov 11, 2011
    8
    lets face it, the campaign is not good; mediocre is possibly even a stretch. it looks decent and sounds great, but the campaign is a hollow, sometimes quite boring, cookie cutter story line. I have yet to understand why they have been including a campaign in the last few battlefield games anyway. on a positive note, the online is near legendary. there are some glitches and bugs suchlets face it, the campaign is not good; mediocre is possibly even a stretch. it looks decent and sounds great, but the campaign is a hollow, sometimes quite boring, cookie cutter story line. I have yet to understand why they have been including a campaign in the last few battlefield games anyway. on a positive note, the online is near legendary. there are some glitches and bugs such as; hit detection, spawn locations, HEAVILY OVERPOWERED mobile AA, and a few other minor things. The air vehicles are a tad bit tricky at first even for BF veterans, but changing the button layout helps immensely. the gameplay does not feel as smooth and polished as a CoD game but that is some of its appeal. The sound is PHENOMENAL to say the least; realistic weapon/vehicle sounds, ambient noise, and dialogue are a delight. When played through a decent 7.1 or 7.2 home theatre system, the audio is compelling. It will make you want to perfect every detail in your HT. i have calibrated my speakers and receiver around 6 times, since buying the game, just to see if i can squeeze out a minuscule improvement. after some glitches are patched and DLC becomes available, this game will be a force to be reckoned with. currently, it is the multiplayer yang to MW3's campaign ying.… Expand
  31. pride82
    Nov 16, 2011
    8
    Right let's kick this off, I am not a fanboy of either series, I like both games and they both have their flaws and strengths, its difficult to review without comparing to cod, and the pc version of bf3, Firstly well done on frostbite 2, its a step in the right direction, although the the tech tried to give console players, next gen games on current consoles it hasn't really has it, butRight let's kick this off, I am not a fanboy of either series, I like both games and they both have their flaws and strengths, its difficult to review without comparing to cod, and the pc version of bf3, Firstly well done on frostbite 2, its a step in the right direction, although the the tech tried to give console players, next gen games on current consoles it hasn't really has it, but what its achieved certainly ain't bad either,
    I'll start on campaign, boring if I'm honest, some great levels, some great set pieces, bit too linear, but campaigns usually need to be on shooters, its no ArmA is it! Scenes like thunder run or the first time you walk onto the deck of the aircraft carrier are very "wow this looks awesome" and its moments like that in the campaign that make it look better than its rivals, it plays well and looks good, although nowhere near as good as the pc version, iv installed both the game and texture lack and while impressive its still nowhere near to the pc version, Now the multiplayer, 30fps 720p (just) looks and plays good, its a change of pace to cod adding vehicles etc, but it does little to keep you hooked in and some server issues and lag etc have made some gamers have less than good experiences online, The squad features and clan options are lacking heavilly in a game that is supposed to thrive on team play, the levels although well designed and quite big have little in the way of choke points or areas to hold down with a squad, exept the smaller levels like metro,
    Levelling up takes an eternity and can get boring,
    The player cap at 24 is a step foreward but surely 32-40 would have been better, mag managed a smooth 256 on mag! Overall the game is let down by slow and boring levelling system, and poor squad and clan settings, a small player count and ea been server hoggers although dedi servers are great, they don't work for xbl! The player count could have been better and they could have done a console based app for battlelog, a great looking and sounding game, but not enough to hook you in unless your already a fan from 2005! Great effort and ill look forward to the updates and map pack,    … Expand
  32. CouchFox
    Nov 12, 2011
    8
    Huge maps. A little laggy at times, but nowhere near as bad as MW3. At least EA is making an effort to create games that people will actually want to play for an extended period of time (unlike certain other devs). This game isn't the greatest FPS out there, but at least it's not a complete waste of money.
  33. Sagavem
    Nov 13, 2011
    8
    Best multiplayer shooter in the market. Period. The level of detail is brutal. You can use any type of weaponry, destroy buildings and revive your buddy. Teamwork is effective, but in the end is the most realistic military game out there.
  34. mareo187
    Nov 13, 2011
    8
    campaign sucks ass but the multiplayer is awesome at the first 2 weeks then it feels like meh!!! because just like the rush mode all u doing going back in fourth to bomb something and switch to the enemy team and do the samething and u cant even hav two primary weapons and im sick of tired passing my homies da controller because it dont hav no splitscreen online like halo,duty,gears,or uncharted
  35. TeenReviews
    Nov 13, 2011
    8
    when purchasing bf3, i was filled with excitement and optimism for a new kind of multiplayer, an enthralling campaign and an excellent co-op... i was disapointed in two of these aspects, and i can say overall that this game was not what it was made out to be... the main disapointement was a campaign that was made out to be of epic proportions... the big bang that i expected was mearly awhen purchasing bf3, i was filled with excitement and optimism for a new kind of multiplayer, an enthralling campaign and an excellent co-op... i was disapointed in two of these aspects, and i can say overall that this game was not what it was made out to be... the main disapointement was a campaign that was made out to be of epic proportions... the big bang that i expected was mearly a wimpe, with only two good msiions out of 12 that actually got my heartbeat touching 100bpm... the jet mission and the climax hit the spot, although even the climatic ending was destroyed by the same problems that affected the entire campaign, a lack of epic moments, a chore like objective system and a repetitve quicktime feature that destroyed tension... i might also add that the enemy ai are verging on brain dead, but yet i was killed more times by a rat than the ai... 2nd was the co-op, i find this a single run through with very little replay value other than weapon unlocks for online multiplayer... lastely was the one place were bf3 really hit the sweet spot, the online multiplayer... i have not got enough energy in my fingers to talk about this, as i could go on and on for hours... but all i have to say was that it is the best multiplayer game that i have ever played on the xbox 360, not only does it up the pacem graphics and detail of bc2, but it has enough firepower to blow your mind, the addition of jets seems quite pointless though, as you have to unlock its weapons to make it a firepower giant... overall i am giving bf3 an 8/10 because the campaign let the overall game down… Expand
  36. WaltherPPKS
    Nov 13, 2011
    8
    I played BF2 and was captivated by the realism involved in its gameplay. BF3 falls just a little short in this category. (that's one of the reasons I didn't rate it a solid 10). Sure there were problems with their servers. However, I was impressed by the fact that they alleviated the server problems in approx three days. Even though, the hardware portion of the game should of beenI played BF2 and was captivated by the realism involved in its gameplay. BF3 falls just a little short in this category. (that's one of the reasons I didn't rate it a solid 10). Sure there were problems with their servers. However, I was impressed by the fact that they alleviated the server problems in approx three days. Even though, the hardware portion of the game should of been tested before the full blown version can out. Other that what just stated . . . Nice game! Worth the money.… Expand
  37. PfcProkopy
    Nov 13, 2011
    8
    Battlefield 3 is a pretty solid game. There really isn't bad aspects in this game. Campaign-
    The campaign isn't really stellar in any way shape or form, there are some good aspects like in the beginning, but then it starts to get a bit to "modern Warfare ish" about half way through it. By that i mean, they start have you do impossible stuff, stuff that could never happen in real life, and    Battlefield 3 is a pretty solid game. There really isn't bad aspects in this game. Campaign-
    The campaign isn't really stellar in any way shape or form, there are some good aspects like in the beginning, but then it starts to get a bit to "modern Warfare ish" about half way through it. By that i mean, they start have you do impossible stuff, stuff that could never happen in real life, and well this really detracts from the Battlefield style. It isn't very long at all and in my opinion isn't to good at all. it has some good aspects like the Fighter mission and the tank mission, but it doesn't give anything new or aww inspiring.

    Multiplayer-
    Now onto the good stuff, the reason we Battlefield Fanboys" bought the game....Multiplayer.
    The multiplayer in Battlefield 3 brings brings a lot of stuff from Battlefield 2 and BF:BC2 and brings them together. Honestly in my opinion they tried to hard to make this game a COD killer instead of just doing what they do best, again as they did in the campaign, they just made the game a bit to "modern warfare ish" the game play seems a bit smoother than BFBC2 but at the same time they took away from the "everything is destructible" that BFBC2 had. In BFBC2 by the end of a match, the entire map could be destroyed. while here in BF3 in the more urban maps, most of the buildings cant be destroyed, you can destroy walls and parts of the buildings but not the entire building. Vehicular warfare- all of the vehicles work well in this game, They brought back the jets which are very cool to fly, and the choppers have new stuff to use.
    instead of blowing up right away now, most vehicles will actually be disabled first then blow up, by this i mean you can disable a tank and it cannot move, but the turret will still be active and can still shoot, or you can take out one of the 2 engines on jets and choppers, which is a very cool added aspect to the game To Sum it up, this game is very good, but could have been so much more.
    I mean they did a fine job with this game, but they just Modern Warfared the game a bit to much, and the Maps just don't feel right compared to BFBC2
    I would recommend this game to anyone, but if you haven't checked Battlefield Bad Company 2 yet, i would say go for that first because it is a much better game    … Expand
  38. fantastic_fox
    Nov 13, 2011
    8
    Battlefield is a great game. This is my first Battlefield game and I am highly impressed. The visuals are stunning and the game-play is even better. The campaign was a little disappointing and ultimately was your standard FPS but multiplayer is where Battlefield shines. The maps are huge and diverse and very fun to destroy and level cap is very high, so there is a lot of replay-ability.Battlefield is a great game. This is my first Battlefield game and I am highly impressed. The visuals are stunning and the game-play is even better. The campaign was a little disappointing and ultimately was your standard FPS but multiplayer is where Battlefield shines. The maps are huge and diverse and very fun to destroy and level cap is very high, so there is a lot of replay-ability. The customization is incredible as well; there are dozens of weapons and gadgets to choose from and many ways to create unique load outs. The only downside is spawning can be unfair at times and I feel like their should be more game modes. I definitely be spending hours on end playing this game.… Expand
  39. greggggggga
    Nov 25, 2011
    8
    this is not a bias review for me.. im a fan of both bf and cod series.. and im tired of the crappy gamers who try to bring down the scores of other games.. so bf3.. campaign is a little short and easy just like the rest of fps. co op is good, dont like how there isnt a check point type thing in it, one mission i played for awhile with my buddy flying the helicopter and one mistake and itsthis is not a bias review for me.. im a fan of both bf and cod series.. and im tired of the crappy gamers who try to bring down the scores of other games.. so bf3.. campaign is a little short and easy just like the rest of fps. co op is good, dont like how there isnt a check point type thing in it, one mission i played for awhile with my buddy flying the helicopter and one mistake and its over.. now multiplayer... its a lot more of a tactical/team based game.. you cant really just run and gun all the time.. awesome graphics, little glitchy here and there, but which game isnt? if your a fan of fps games, then pick this up.. but dont go into the game thinking its cod just like going into cod thinking its bf... 2 completely different games by 2 compelely different companies.… Expand
  40. PsyStal
    Nov 14, 2011
    8
    Overall, this a fairly high quality game, but there are a couple reasons it's not a 10.

    First, it's buggy. Very, very buggy. The patching that high-speed connections make viable is great, but it doesn't mean developers should be releasing games that aren't ready. This underwent a massive public beta testing, and a lot of the issues don't seem to have been corrected at launch. Second,    Overall, this a fairly high quality game, but there are a couple reasons it's not a 10.

    First, it's buggy. Very, very buggy. The patching that high-speed connections make viable is great, but it doesn't mean developers should be releasing games that aren't ready. This underwent a massive public beta testing, and a lot of the issues don't seem to have been corrected at launch.

    Second, the gameplay and maps are not designed for so few players. 24 works for some maps, but many feel vast and empty without the full 64 players that they enjoy on the PC. If they're going to release the game on consoles without upping the player number, then the maps need to be changed.

    Other than that, it's a phenomenal game. It's a much slower pace and larger scale than Call of Duty, but these are good things if you prefer executing more refined strategies and tactics with your team. The gameplay is far more diverse, both because the maps allow full use of all the classes (snipers actually can behave like snipers), and because the scope and design of the maps encourages shifting tactics.    … Expand
  41. naf1611
    Nov 15, 2011
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Well I love the multiplayer in Battlefield 3 the single player is nothing short of a disappointment. I mean why canâ… Expand
  42. inochi
    Nov 14, 2011
    8
    Me parece que este juego da mucho mas halla de lo que esperabamos, y su online es perfecto.....bueno de no ser por los tramposos, simplemente genial, va a convertirse en el numero 1..... ya que su competencia se quedo en lo mismo
  43. Kruse
    Nov 15, 2011
    8
    Multiplayer is deep and fun, but it still doesn't capture the fun I had in Battlefield 2, unfortunately. Oh, and tactical lights need to be nerfed. Ridiculous.
  44. str8chi
    Nov 15, 2011
    8
    Overall I like the game, but there are a few things that I would like to see changed.

    Better Anti Air. Too many times that I've had a bead on an aircraft only to have them continue to unload chaff time after time. The cool down is too quick and needs to be adjusted. Flashlights In the daytime? Really? C'mon with that. Deploying planes. I'm sorry, but the fact of the matter is    Overall I like the game, but there are a few things that I would like to see changed.

    Better Anti Air.
    Too many times that I've had a bead on an aircraft only to have them continue to unload chaff time after time. The cool down is too quick and needs to be adjusted. Flashlights
    In the daytime? Really? C'mon with that. Deploying planes.
    I'm sorry, but the fact of the matter is that in a conflict no air craft carrier is going to be a couple hundred yards off shore. Planes are deployed from a greater distance. In saying that, I believe that it is unfair that the opposing team can strafe your carrier and destroy planes or helos causing you to die as you spawn in them. They need to either move the planes further out and not allow enemy aircraft the ability to venture that far, or do a patch where they can't destroy planes on the deck or the ground. Sniper rifles
    I don't know...if I hit a guy with a high caliber sniper rifle and he continues to run full speed, I'm having a problem with that. I don't believe three bullets to the upper body is what is needed to bring him down. Gotta do better with that. Percentages
    I like the fact they let you know how much damage you did to the person that killed you, but when I see the "X" flash three times indicating a hit, him only being at 66% upsets me. I don't care what gun you're using, that is crazy.    … Expand
  45. Jeffrey519
    Nov 15, 2011
    8
    I think this game is honestly my favorite out of the Battlefield series. Not only does it have a good story behind it; the multiplayer is crazy. Minus all the bugs me and friends still seem to have a blast blowing stuff up in jets!
  46. atomickronic420
    Nov 27, 2011
    8
    Great game!! I have been a Call Of Duty player since COD3, and I was on the fence after Black Ops. I'm am so very glad that I picked up this game instead of a $60 map pack....
    I love the vehicle element in this game, as well as the in game physics. And I have yet to see another FPS that looks as good. I will say that I miss being able to "cook" grenades, and I am a bit under whelmed at the    Great game!! I have been a Call Of Duty player since COD3, and I was on the fence after Black Ops. I'm am so very glad that I picked up this game instead of a $60 map pack....
    I love the vehicle element in this game, as well as the in game physics. And I have yet to see another FPS that looks as good. I will say that I miss being able to "cook" grenades, and I am a bit under whelmed at the lack of destruction, how ever this game is the very definition of fun, and I can't wait for the expansion... over all if you are a FPS fan, spend your money on this game, don't be ripped off by other companies that just repackage their old game    … Expand
  47. FireFish
    Nov 17, 2011
    8
    Great game, frame rate is pretty good on a well equipped PC. On consoles it is a little slower, but still acceptable. If you are used to playing Call of Duty, you will have to change your tactics. It isn't really a shoot 'em up game. You have to use tactics and quick thinking, much like in real life. The vehicle combat is excellent, and the new engine is great. Overall, a great game and IGreat game, frame rate is pretty good on a well equipped PC. On consoles it is a little slower, but still acceptable. If you are used to playing Call of Duty, you will have to change your tactics. It isn't really a shoot 'em up game. You have to use tactics and quick thinking, much like in real life. The vehicle combat is excellent, and the new engine is great. Overall, a great game and I would suggest it to anyone who wants a realistic experience.… Expand
  48. slashthroat
    Nov 18, 2011
    8
    As far as progression goes Battlefield 3 is 1 step forward and 2 steps back. The single-player has been improved and the campaign makes a refreshing change after playing the Bad Company series, which I found quite cheesy and gimmicky, now it feels dynamic with impressive 'Call of Duty' style scripted set pieces. The co-op campaign is pretty good also, its different to the main campaign andAs far as progression goes Battlefield 3 is 1 step forward and 2 steps back. The single-player has been improved and the campaign makes a refreshing change after playing the Bad Company series, which I found quite cheesy and gimmicky, now it feels dynamic with impressive 'Call of Duty' style scripted set pieces. The co-op campaign is pretty good also, its different to the main campaign and takes roughly 6 hours to play through. The only bad thing I found about the co op was the helicopter mission. Helicopter piloting on Battlefield has always been hit and miss; it requires a huge amount of coordination and patience, it is also unintuitive and hard to learn. I have played the entire Battlefield series, and never have I felt the need to learn the fly the chopper. I have avoided it at all times. The second multi-player mission is based entirely around the chopper and unlike the spec ops mode in Call of Duty there is no way to select roles, the only way to switch from pilot to gunner is to repeatedly fail or crash on purpose. I could imagine a lot of players giving up at this point which is a shame. I found the multi-player in Bad Company 2 more enjoyable, which had better class balance. Recon (my favorite class) feels underpowered now, they have removed mortar strike, and increased bullet drop on sniper rifles (but guns from other kits have no bullet drop even at max range which means you can make a more effective sniping class from the assault or engineer class by equipping a 6 or 8x combat scope to your rifle/SMG as well as getting a superior load-out to recon). Unlocks are earned on weapons individually instead of on kits, which adds rewards to players who stick to a favorite gun, however casual players who trade up weapons every level will never see the majority of unlocks.
    Graphically BF3 is way ahead of the competition. The single player graphics are awesome. The co-op and multi-player models & textures are also very good, however the draw distance could be a bit better, but overall looks great and lag free even on big maps with 20 players.
    The sound is good (not quite as good as recent Call of Duty games) and sounds great in 5.1 surround with decent bass, however, menus and loading screens are punctuated with dubstep riffs which I didn't really like.
    In terms of value I would say it is roughly the same as Bad Company 2, while you have a new co-op campaign you are now forced to register an online pass, (free at release) priced at 800 Microsoft points (£4.50) which is an unwanted expense for customers borrowing it off a friend or renting the game for the weekend. The store exclusive pre-order DLC content is also a pain in the ass. It's a good deal for stores wanting to shift extra units, but bad for consumers (I ended up buying the game at £44.99 from Gamestation purely for the pre-order DLC whereas the game was £38.99 from Amazon.co.uk with an inferior unlock) who want to access all the content.
    The re-playability is OK, the weapon proficiencies, ribbons and awards, and the achievement for max multi-player level will keep completionists red eyed into 2012.

    Graphics: 9/10
    Sound: 7.5/10
    Gameplay: 7/10
    Replayability: 7/10
    Value: 7/10

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  49. yamon56
    Nov 18, 2011
    8
    A little too much hype for the finished product. The campaign is beautiful, yes, but why couldn't I fly the freak'n jet in "Going Hunting"? Come on!! I'm in it mostly for the multiplayer, which is a lot of fun, but if I'm going to spend $60, at least give us something more than just running around, shooting, and mashing buttons for the various action animations (I can't remember the termA little too much hype for the finished product. The campaign is beautiful, yes, but why couldn't I fly the freak'n jet in "Going Hunting"? Come on!! I'm in it mostly for the multiplayer, which is a lot of fun, but if I'm going to spend $60, at least give us something more than just running around, shooting, and mashing buttons for the various action animations (I can't remember the term for that).… Expand
  50. NeverMinDX
    Nov 21, 2011
    8
    The singleplayer is cool, but the story is previsible , the graphics are amazing but looks to much for the xbox and ps3 ,There are some glitches ,the sounds are amazing . The multiplayer is definitely the best thing in this game .
  51. MagicalFlyinTig
    Nov 20, 2011
    8
    Battlefield is a very good game, and its strongest aspect is the team aspect of the game. While Call of Duty can be fired up solo and you can run around like a wild-man, I would suggest playing Battlefield with at least 2 friends so that you can have a three man squad and can communicate effectively. This is more strategic and less ball-to-wall than its CoD counterpart, and theBattlefield is a very good game, and its strongest aspect is the team aspect of the game. While Call of Duty can be fired up solo and you can run around like a wild-man, I would suggest playing Battlefield with at least 2 friends so that you can have a three man squad and can communicate effectively. This is more strategic and less ball-to-wall than its CoD counterpart, and the introduction of vehicles mixes it up too. The only problem I have is that it is more difficult to pinpoint the enemy, and be accurate if you are new to the franchise. I often get killed without having ever seen my killer. While this can be frustrating, it is not enough to bring the experience down too much.… Expand
  52. jdmiller4life
    Nov 21, 2011
    8
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  53. jpleaser
    Nov 20, 2011
    8
    This is my first go-around with the Battlefield franchise, and overall, it met my expectations: the gunplay mechanics are quite good in BF3 and the story is short and irrelevant (and what's up with the quick time events?! Who decided one day that performing such actions are fun and necessary to core gameplay?). It took but four or five hours for my conquering of BF3's campaign. That's aThis is my first go-around with the Battlefield franchise, and overall, it met my expectations: the gunplay mechanics are quite good in BF3 and the story is short and irrelevant (and what's up with the quick time events?! Who decided one day that performing such actions are fun and necessary to core gameplay?). It took but four or five hours for my conquering of BF3's campaign. That's a bad time, even for n64 games. However, the game delivers what it promises with each new installment: a deep multiplayer experience. Though, I would love to see 64 player deathmatches come to my beloved 360. However the game is somewhat limited to what Microsoft can currently offer. Thanks, Bill Gates. Besides that little pipe-dream, the multiplayer is more than solid, and should keep any competitive player happy for a long while. So if the multiplayer is great, why give it an eight (rhymes)? Because I'm a COD fan...kidding, I'm just kidding. I love the fact that the game reaches out to a special group of gamers who are interested in strategy rather than run&gun tactics. However, I think that the time spent on BF3's campaign mode could have been used to create an even better online experience. The only negative views the critics had to offer was that BF3's campaign sucked. I guarantee that the game would have gotten higher ratings across the board if the campaign didn't exist. It only served to show a chink in the armor.
    If you love games like Bioshock for narrative purposes only, sit this one out. But if you are a FPS fan looking for some deep competition (current owners of BF3, I was the guy you tromped several times) pick this one up! It comes in 2 disc format, one for campaign and one for online matches. So basically, for $60 you can play BF3 online weekdays and play Frisbee with the dog on weekends. BOOM. Everyone is happy!    … Expand
  54. Aenima640
    Nov 21, 2011
    8
    I have gave this game an 8, because no matter how strong the multiplayer aspect is, the singleplayer and co-op are both very poor. The singleplayer feels nothing like the multi, and is full of cheap deaths and your constantly shoved down linear sequences with very litle to no destruction and uninspired story. I wish developers would but more effort into singleplayer experiences, some ofI have gave this game an 8, because no matter how strong the multiplayer aspect is, the singleplayer and co-op are both very poor. The singleplayer feels nothing like the multi, and is full of cheap deaths and your constantly shoved down linear sequences with very litle to no destruction and uninspired story. I wish developers would but more effort into singleplayer experiences, some of us still prefer them over the multi.… Expand
  55. IDontKnowWho
    Nov 21, 2011
    8
    This game is a great game. The multiplayer in this is phenomenal. What this has over Call Of Duty is the fresh and new multiplayer. The player roles add a new perspective to teamwork. Sadly, the game falls on the campaign end. EA had good ideas but those ideas felt like they were ripped off form other games and movies. This game has excellent graphics and minimal lag. The point of updatingThis game is a great game. The multiplayer in this is phenomenal. What this has over Call Of Duty is the fresh and new multiplayer. The player roles add a new perspective to teamwork. Sadly, the game falls on the campaign end. EA had good ideas but those ideas felt like they were ripped off form other games and movies. This game has excellent graphics and minimal lag. The point of updating a game is because you want the players to have a new experience but with the same elements that made this game popular. Congratulations to DICE who have made an experience for all kinds of players ranging form casual to competitive gamers. To those MW3 fanboys out there, you say the game is a good game but all your reviews never show a single reason why its good. Just pointing that out if you want to defend MW4 in the future.

    All in all good game and cant wait for whats next for EA and DICE    … Expand
  56. biscuitboy46
    Nov 21, 2011
    8
    A very good game, excellent graphics. Better than any Call of Duty game I've ever played. Multiplayer is VERY innovative and EA did a good job balancing the perks and guns. Apart from the occasional glitch ir freeze, BF3 performs much better than other shooters.
  57. CElkins0011
    Nov 21, 2011
    8
    First off, if Battlefield 3 is anything it is a beautiful game. Its visuals are nothing short of amazing. With that being said the game itself is pretty stellar as well. Like I do with all games I dove into the campaign first. While there were moments during the story that are exciting and the environments are mesmerizing, the campaign is rather forgettable. I never felt at any time anyFirst off, if Battlefield 3 is anything it is a beautiful game. Its visuals are nothing short of amazing. With that being said the game itself is pretty stellar as well. Like I do with all games I dove into the campaign first. While there were moments during the story that are exciting and the environments are mesmerizing, the campaign is rather forgettable. I never felt at any time any connection with the story or characters. Besides a few moments that stood out in particular, such as a rather cool skydiving sequence, there was never any consistency of mind blowing moments. I left BF3's campaign wanting a lot more. The multiplayer however was just what everyone wanted from it. It played like BF Bad Company 2 which was something I was familiar with and it was easy to jump right in and have fun. If you're too familiar with MW style multiplayer there is a chance BF3 might come as a challenge because it is slightly different but I didn't find the learning curve very steep. The disappointing campaign is made up by the multiplayer which makes BF3 a game any FPS fan should check out.… Expand
  58. melonfarmer
    Nov 22, 2011
    8
    Battlefield 3 is a fun game. With that said, let me talk about its cons since we all no about its pros. 1. First off, the campaign is not very original or good for that matter. The plot is extremely one dimensional and leaves no surprises. It seems familiar if you've played some of its rivals campaigns, AHEM black ops AHEM, and I understand this campaign started being developed beforeBattlefield 3 is a fun game. With that said, let me talk about its cons since we all no about its pros. 1. First off, the campaign is not very original or good for that matter. The plot is extremely one dimensional and leaves no surprises. It seems familiar if you've played some of its rivals campaigns, AHEM black ops AHEM, and I understand this campaign started being developed before Black Ops, but upon the release of Black Ops, I believe DICE had enough time to change the plot a little to make it more original, which I don't think it did.
    2. This game was over hyped. Again, THIS IS A VERY GOOD GAME PLEASE DON'T KILL MY FAMILY, FAN BOYS. Although the multiplayer game play is solid and the graphics/ physics are stellar, the game play is just too slow and repetitive for many gamers. Some of Battlefield's elements act as a double edged sword, such as destruction, which although is freeking awesome, makes many maps feel the same, taking away variation from the game. In addition, the main game play formula just doesn't really appeal to the average casual gamer. That being said, this game is still great and will be a staple for hardcore gamers, and for casual gamers, this will be a great game to go to a few times a week. I definitely recommend buying this if you have the money. If you don't have the money, don't feel obliged to get it.    … Expand
  59. areviewer
    Nov 23, 2011
    8
    pretty solid game, has a very meh campaign but you dont buy an FPS to play single player so its forgivable, the multiplayer is easily one of the best out there and was a good bit bettter than other games like MW3 but at the same time has the same limitations of modern FPSes but goes past the same old formula, not perfect but it deserves to be looked at
  60. FattyMooMooMan
    Nov 26, 2011
    8
    Good multiplayer game, like the vehicles and design of the levels, there are a handful of balance issues but nothing too game breaking, overall found the online element to be fun and kept me entertained. Not had a good crack at the single player element on this game and when playing the coop missions had problems with the helicopter controls which held up progression (feel the helicopterGood multiplayer game, like the vehicles and design of the levels, there are a handful of balance issues but nothing too game breaking, overall found the online element to be fun and kept me entertained. Not had a good crack at the single player element on this game and when playing the coop missions had problems with the helicopter controls which held up progression (feel the helicopter mission should have been optional on the progression path). Currently my online FPS of choice, its not perfect but doesnt have the lag issues of its big-name counterpart.… Expand
  61. superturtle
    Nov 26, 2011
    8
    Honestly, I see all this talk of Call of Duty, fanboys, etc. and it makes me sick. Battlefield 3 deserves to be seen it it's own light, and not compared to other games in the same genre. That aside, Battlefield 3 is a great game.

    First off, multiplayer is massively addicting and satisfying. It is without a doubt one of the best looking games I've played in a while. I found the multiplayer    Honestly, I see all this talk of Call of Duty, fanboys, etc. and it makes me sick. Battlefield 3 deserves to be seen it it's own light, and not compared to other games in the same genre. That aside, Battlefield 3 is a great game.

    First off, multiplayer is massively addicting and satisfying. It is without a doubt one of the best looking games I've played in a while. I found the multiplayer to be a great improvement over Bad Company 2, with added in-depth customization, unlockables, jets and many other additions. The new maps also look beautiful, and feature a lot of interesting terrain. The destruction of terrain at times seems to be a step back from BFBC2, and there are a few balance issues, however DICE has been working to correct them. There is also the occasional glitch, but not enough to detract from the captivating gameplay that Battlefield 3's multiplayer offers.

    For the campaign, the game is sub-par. It features an intestesting story, however it is somewhat poorly-executed. Plentiful quicktime events plague the game, as well as AI that is at times unfair and unfun to play against. I was disappointed that there was barely any use of vehicles, as for me that is a strong point in Battlefield's trademarked gameplay. On the plus, the campaign looks absolutely stunning with some impressive visuals thanks to a brand new graphics engine.

    Overall, BF3 is a great multiplayer offering and how I feel true war-FPS multiplayer SHOULD be played. The campaign is a let-down, but don't let that keep you from buying this game. Totally worth it!    … Expand
  62. SleepingPillow
    Nov 26, 2011
    8
    this game is really fun once you unlock more things, the only disappointing part is the destruction. mean while, the graphcis is much much improved over bc2
  63. DreRoc
    Nov 30, 2011
    8
    Bf3 is an outstanding game graphics, game play, and multiplayer are its strong points. I gave this game an 8 because the single player isn't that great and is too scripted. I hate the hand to hand combat moments where you have to press a certain button.Multiplayer is excellent and doesn't need much improvement. However DICE needs to add more game modes to bf3 and improve the single player.Bf3 is an outstanding game graphics, game play, and multiplayer are its strong points. I gave this game an 8 because the single player isn't that great and is too scripted. I hate the hand to hand combat moments where you have to press a certain button.Multiplayer is excellent and doesn't need much improvement. However DICE needs to add more game modes to bf3 and improve the single player. They also need to make the single player missions have more action and co-op/split screen so people can play with friends offline.… Expand
  64. PsychoCritic
    Nov 29, 2011
    8
    The long awaited sequel is here. Battlefield is an excellent game. The graphics are incredible. Everything from the lighting to the sound effects are outstanding. But lets be honest, Battlefield is all about the Multiplayer. The Multiplayer carries the same flag every Battlefield has with the Class system. You have 4 classes to choose from, all containing their own unique traits. MostThe long awaited sequel is here. Battlefield is an excellent game. The graphics are incredible. Everything from the lighting to the sound effects are outstanding. But lets be honest, Battlefield is all about the Multiplayer. The Multiplayer carries the same flag every Battlefield has with the Class system. You have 4 classes to choose from, all containing their own unique traits. Most people tend to take a liking to a certain class, but I recommend using all 4. The maps are HUGE. You'll spend half the time traveling across a huge landscape in one of BF3's many vehicles. They other half you spend strategically killing opponents. And I mean strategically. You will have to adjust if you come from Run and Gun shooters. BF3 also adds a Cooperative mode, where you and one friend can team up on AI enemies. Its fun, although I wish there was more than 6 missions. Campaign, ah Campaign. Im not really sure how to react to this, considering there isnt really a story. Its more like several missions with a short 5min cutscene. In fact there isnt even an ending to the Campaign, it just cuts to black with no conclusion. Aside from this BF3 is a great Multiplayer game, worth the $60.… Expand
  65. 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
  66. jesterotl
    Dec 10, 2011
    8
    After hearing much complaining about the single player campaign, I braced myself for a slog before I dove into multi-player mode. I was pleasantly surprised that it was no worse than the short campaigns pioneered by CoD MW. My complaint and low-ish score for such a great game is due to popping textures and some bugginess. I think another few months of polish would have made this a 10 game,After hearing much complaining about the single player campaign, I braced myself for a slog before I dove into multi-player mode. I was pleasantly surprised that it was no worse than the short campaigns pioneered by CoD MW. My complaint and low-ish score for such a great game is due to popping textures and some bugginess. I think another few months of polish would have made this a 10 game, but unfortunately, you will be jerked back to reality by some odd graphics behavior. On the other hand, it is beautiful and got me away from the predictable and repetitive game play of CoD.… Expand
  67. xunderwoodx
    Dec 13, 2011
    8
    The campaign is rather boring and short. It completely differs from Battlefield Bad Company 2. There are not enough vehicles in the campaign and it is much to short. The place this game really shines is in multiplayer. I would give the campaign a round a 5 and the multiplayer a 10 easy. The amount of action going on at once when you play online is insane. Flying jets and helicopters over aThe campaign is rather boring and short. It completely differs from Battlefield Bad Company 2. There are not enough vehicles in the campaign and it is much to short. The place this game really shines is in multiplayer. I would give the campaign a round a 5 and the multiplayer a 10 easy. The amount of action going on at once when you play online is insane. Flying jets and helicopters over a battlefield with explosions going off is something I won't be forgetting any time soon. If you love Multiplayer FPS this is an absolute must.… Expand
  68. ACardboardBox
    Dec 17, 2011
    8
    I like Battlefield 3. Wait, let me rephrase that. I love Battlefield 3's multiplayer. The campaign? Well, if you don't have online, don't get this game. The story is average and forgettable and can be completed in less than seven hours. On the bright side though, the multiplayer is almost unmatched. You can take a different approach to every game and the jets are some of the most fun I'veI like Battlefield 3. Wait, let me rephrase that. I love Battlefield 3's multiplayer. The campaign? Well, if you don't have online, don't get this game. The story is average and forgettable and can be completed in less than seven hours. On the bright side though, the multiplayer is almost unmatched. You can take a different approach to every game and the jets are some of the most fun I've ever had in a Battlefield game. Get this game for the multiplayer. The campaign is just a side dish.… Expand
  69. 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
  70. 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
  71. 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
  72. 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
  73. 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
  74. 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
  75. 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
  76. watithink123
    Sep 21, 2012
    8
    Campaign was awful as hell! But the Multiplayer was perfect so much fun and makes up for the campaign. Multiplayer is just hours of fun. Battlefield 3 8.5/10
  77. 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
  78. 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.
  79. 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
  80. Garian
    Aug 9, 2012
    8
    Battlefield 3 is an amazing game, I never played any previous battlefield games aside from BFBC2, but I only played that for an hour or two, the multiplayer brought a huge change to the familiarity I had with Call of Duty, I very much prefer the customization, the maps, and the graphics are immense. Great job DICE. The singleplayer portion wasn't too great however, its unfortunate. It isBattlefield 3 is an amazing game, I never played any previous battlefield games aside from BFBC2, but I only played that for an hour or two, the multiplayer brought a huge change to the familiarity I had with Call of Duty, I very much prefer the customization, the maps, and the graphics are immense. Great job DICE. The singleplayer portion wasn't too great however, its unfortunate. It is definitely more of a game to play with friends, if you're playing solo you won't enjoy it as much as you could. I still play this game today and will continue to do so.… Expand
  81. Banned4rever
    Nov 22, 2012
    8
    linear and tedious campaign, and bad graphics without the installation of textures in Hd. But the rest is just joy. The controls are extremely accurate, especially in the graphics maps impress tight as well as audio. The long and fun multiplayer mode compensates for the short campaign and sleepy.
  82. emoney
    Nov 28, 2012
    8
    What a great game, this beats MW2 and MW 3 badly. Id say this is an 8.5 So many things you can do but a difficult game to play and the people are too tiny from far away.
  83. koffieslikker
    Dec 14, 2012
    8
    I'm not even going to talk about the singleplayer, if you want to play a good campaign, don't buy Battlefield 3. It's got all the cr*p you can find at COD, but that's not the developper's focus. They wanted a solid multiplayer and have succeeded once again. Who doesn't want vast battlefield with dots of buildings and some heavy armour to destroy it all. All classes are balanced, but I'mI'm not even going to talk about the singleplayer, if you want to play a good campaign, don't buy Battlefield 3. It's got all the cr*p you can find at COD, but that's not the developper's focus. They wanted a solid multiplayer and have succeeded once again. Who doesn't want vast battlefield with dots of buildings and some heavy armour to destroy it all. All classes are balanced, but I'm still complaining about the recons. Reality is a must at DICE, but the snipers still remain. I don't like games with a lot of children in it, but the recon class made it possible for the faint hearted to take part of the battle... The rest is pure mature, if you play the game on hardcore (wich is a must). Teamplay teamplay teamplay. The graphics are awesome too by the way and if you don't like open-ground battles there's allways the close-quarters add-on... Lots of things to do in the game and now that it is here for over a year, a review seemed more in place. Remove sniper though, they are gay… Expand
  84. WarlordDanyon
    Jun 11, 2013
    8
    Battlefield 3's campaign was ok I particularly didn't really like it but I really enjoyed the multiplayer. The first time I joined a game on Caspian Border and jumped into a jet was amazing it is so much fun flying around in the air, engaging other jets in 1v1 dog fights it is really fun. But on the console the player count is only 24 players and that is too small for the bigger maps e.g.Battlefield 3's campaign was ok I particularly didn't really like it but I really enjoyed the multiplayer. The first time I joined a game on Caspian Border and jumped into a jet was amazing it is so much fun flying around in the air, engaging other jets in 1v1 dog fights it is really fun. But on the console the player count is only 24 players and that is too small for the bigger maps e.g. Caspian Border, Operation Firestorm and the Armoured Kill maps but the close quarters maps suits the console well.… Expand
  85. Ci0bi
    Jun 8, 2013
    8
    Like many people who have tried this game I'm speaking from multilayer view, I'm level 74 out of 100 and keep playing and I can tell you the game is very good at multilayer:fun, nerve-wracking team-work, jets, tanks, everything you want in a REAL war is there!
  86. rehamrick14
    Jun 24, 2013
    8
    Battlefield 3 is extremely fun on the xbox 360. I never tried it on pc, so I cant comment on 24 (consoles)players vs 64 (pc). The multiplayer is just...wow. Nothing like it. I played bad company 2, and bf3 is at least as good, if not better. Vehicles are amazing, classes are very well balanced (although I would make medic and assault two different classes in bf4), maps are appropriatelyBattlefield 3 is extremely fun on the xbox 360. I never tried it on pc, so I cant comment on 24 (consoles)players vs 64 (pc). The multiplayer is just...wow. Nothing like it. I played bad company 2, and bf3 is at least as good, if not better. Vehicles are amazing, classes are very well balanced (although I would make medic and assault two different classes in bf4), maps are appropriately huge and balanced. My only complaint about multiplayer is the servers. Why would you rent out servers? No longer can I do a quick match, I have to find a dice hosted server. People rent servers and make a bunch of stupid rules, and it just isn't as fun. This is clearly an ploy by EA to make more money.The party system is also pretty bad. None of these things actually really affect the multiplayer though. BF3 Has the best multiplayer I have ever seen.
    The campaign was so-so. It had a decent length, probably about 8 hours. The production quality was good. The characters were ok. Levels were ok. Just an ok single player experience. But cmon, who buys battlefield for singleplayer?

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

    All in all, an amazing shooter simply because of the multiplayer. Any shooter fan should pick this up. Period.    … Expand
  87. iddqd4
    Jan 22, 2018
    8
    Поле битвы наверное больше мультиплеерная игра, но набор сингловых эпизодов мне понравился, хотя играть конечно стоило бы на ПК, здесь DICE довольно сильно порезали графику. В целом получилось хорошо.
  88. OutdoorMoney70
    Aug 9, 2013
    8
    i got into this game kind of late but there is still a huge community on this game. i bought this mainly to have a fun multiplayer experience with my friends. now that my xbox live ran out (sadly) i had a chance to look at the whole game with campaign. so starting with campaign it was the same campaign as others just shoot at the enemies in front of you from point a to point b and was ai got into this game kind of late but there is still a huge community on this game. i bought this mainly to have a fun multiplayer experience with my friends. now that my xbox live ran out (sadly) i had a chance to look at the whole game with campaign. so starting with campaign it was the same campaign as others just shoot at the enemies in front of you from point a to point b and was a short campaign which wasn't really the main focus you can tell when you go to the beautiful part called multiplayer. OH MY GOD MULTIPLAYER. Video game God's have come down and blessed your xbox it felt like. Multiplayer was the best experience i had ever had in a long time. you have your usual destroyable maps with a few vehicles to choose from. tanks, jeeps, humvee, jets, helicopters, etc. it becomes crazy chaos on conquest and rush modes. Weapons were really well made and had you not running and gunning but strategically working around and flanking your enemies which was a great experience. if you want to play a good multiplayer game, this is it. so all in all if you only want campaign this is a good rental just to play and go back for achievements, if you want the full experience this is a good buy if you are into large maps, realistic enviroments and feel, and vehicles. this is a great game but the campaign could've been better.… Expand
  89. ClipState
    Nov 20, 2014
    8
    The single player campaign is not perfect. Nowhere near, but compared to Battlefield 4's, it is superior in almost every way. The characters were okay, story was better but predictable and the gameplay felt dull - but lets be honest here. The campaign to most people is a one time trip for achievements. What gives the game the score I'm giving it is its multiplayer. Memorable. A decentThe single player campaign is not perfect. Nowhere near, but compared to Battlefield 4's, it is superior in almost every way. The characters were okay, story was better but predictable and the gameplay felt dull - but lets be honest here. The campaign to most people is a one time trip for achievements. What gives the game the score I'm giving it is its multiplayer. Memorable. A decent chunk of improvement over Bad Company 2 but it's destruction was vastly underpowered. This, however made gunfights pretty straightforward. The combat was improved and the larger amount of customisation as well as the weapons themselves made the game a rewarding experience.… Expand
  90. Ventura94
    Apr 20, 2015
    8
    This game is simply awesome. The campaign is awesome with lots of action and the story really cool also. The multiplayer is also good but maybe it could have been better with several improvements. But in overall this is a pretty good game, again its really fun to play it with friends, great way to have fun!
  91. LuanGamer
    Jun 19, 2015
    8
    Nem joguei a campanha mais o Multiplayer merece 8 , game ótimo sem mais , viciante e tals aquilo tudo de um jogo bem preparado e tals ;-; , parabéns dice
  92. arostislavna
    May 12, 2020
    8
    Flat out better, more cohesive multiplayer package than Battlefield 4, worse campaign that uses the greatest military tropes that have been used by every other game studio.

    Not much else to say really.
  93. CenkAlp
    Jan 3, 2018
    8
    Hikaye = 8
    Oynanış = 8
    Grafikler = 9
    Sesler = 8
    Keyif = 8
    Atmosfer = 8
    Süre = 5
  94. Nerdcast
    Nov 23, 2021
    8
    I played this game back in the day in Xbox 360, even with the 24 player cap and bad graphics, I loved this game. I would love to have this game back in full 4K glory with the current technology. If this game came back with current gen, its a 10 for me.
  95. nurfedx
    Nov 19, 2021
    8
    The last Playable and decent Battlefield game of the series. Everything afterwards is a dumpster Fire!
  96. asael24
    Jun 24, 2020
    8
    Battlefield 3 es uno de los mejores juegos FPS que amo. La historia es impactante y sus gráficos, en aquella época increíbles, de hecho aun siguen siendo impresionantes. Me encanta le eche muchas horas en el multijugador, fue mi primer shooter de la saga BF. lo recuerdo con mucho cariño ya que también marco una etapa en mi adolescencia.
  97. storygamer
    Aug 28, 2020
    8
    The Battlefield series is known for multiplayer matches at lightning speed. And that`s exactly where Battlefield 3 can score. Even more, it surpasses its predecessors nearly in every point. The single player missions are worth a look too. If you like war games, you should buy this immediately. You won`t regret it!
  98. ehtaco
    Dec 17, 2022
    8
    Really great game. This is when BF multiplayer really started to find it's footing and become legendary imo. Wouldn't rate it as highly as Bad Company 2 even though there are very obvious improvements in the gameplay. But storywise, it's just a bit of a noticeable step down for me.
  99. Taken_Hades
    Aug 21, 2022
    8
    -8/10 campaign
    -6/10 story
    -8/10 multiplayer
    -7/10 music
    -6/10 UI
    -5/10 characters
  100. M1sfiT
    Sep 3, 2023
    8
    Gaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaameeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees! bf3
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  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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