Battlefield 3

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7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 2223 Ratings

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  1. HeadShotcafe
    Oct 25, 2011
    9
    Why are user's rating this so low and the critics so high? I believe it's because all the users have set extremely high expectations for this game and when you set the bar so high it's next to impossible for a developer to meet the users expectations. That being said I absolutely love this game, It's by far the best entry in the entire series. The single player campaign is linear but stillWhy are user's rating this so low and the critics so high? I believe it's because all the users have set extremely high expectations for this game and when you set the bar so high it's next to impossible for a developer to meet the users expectations. That being said I absolutely love this game, It's by far the best entry in the entire series. The single player campaign is linear but still a hell of a lot of fun there are a few repetitive things in the campaign but they are honestly easy to get around. The multiplayer is where it is at you will spend countless hours leveling up and always trying to get that next out of reach upgrade. I didn't think I would say it but Call of duty's reign on the fps genre will soon fall and there will be a new fps king. one more thing if you have a surround sound system play this game with the volume way up it is amazing how good the sound quality is and how thunderous the explosions are!… Expand
  2. mckookey
    Oct 25, 2011
    2
    Bad game...framerate is terrible (play batman, then switch to this and you'll see what I mean), single player is boring, servers have a hard time accepting connections, and then when you finally get in you're playing in a blue colored world where the maps are too large for the number of players. Already listed it on eBay - don't waste your money.
  3. triweeklyllama
    Oct 25, 2011
    4
    Very big let down. The campaign is horribly boring which we all already know and agree on. I'm not a big fan of the multiplayer either. I seem glitches, jerky and hard to locate enemies on the map. The graphics are nothing special. Vehicle don't make up for quality 1v1 shooting. Alot of BF3 fanboy will be happy with my review, but it is just my opinion. Their are many better shooters out their.
  4. SkizDriz
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    Ask yourself a few questions when reviewing this game, or considering any reviewers score professional or otherwise. What is the criteria for that review? Was it obviously a bribe that influenced it, or lack thereof? (I'm looking at you, IGN) Is the review an emotional one, based on a love for a rival game? Consider facts, and consider what this game means for the entire genre.Ask yourself a few questions when reviewing this game, or considering any reviewers score professional or otherwise. What is the criteria for that review? Was it obviously a bribe that influenced it, or lack thereof? (I'm looking at you, IGN) Is the review an emotional one, based on a love for a rival game? Consider facts, and consider what this game means for the entire genre. Battlefield has been revamping its engine in revolutionary ways with every new release. Mind you, not slightly re-skinning an annual franchise. DICE is the same crew of guys, with a real sense of direction, and not jippin' its employees with empty promises. (I'm looking at you Activision, IW).

    This is a military shooter with advanced physics, gritty realism and no-holds-barred combat. Two guys can shoot at each-other and both die. That doesn't happen in rival shooters. This game will continue to mean a lot to people long after the fanfare has faded, long after the bribes of reviews have been long spent. 8.5, 9.5, all insignificant to people who will dump 500 hours of time into this game with glee. Go play a game that gets rated 9.5 for 10 hours and toss it in the trash. This game is beyond being reviewed, it needs no judgment . This is what it is, and its ****ing awesome.    … Expand
  5. DamianJP
    Oct 25, 2011
    9
    So to start, I see most people have no idea on how to review a game. Seems that most lack the judgement or education to write an honest review, without first comparing it to something else. Battlefield is Battlefield. It is not MW2 version EA style 2.0. Its a game that must be approached without any prior recognition of the great MW series. Block it out.... don't even think about. Write aSo to start, I see most people have no idea on how to review a game. Seems that most lack the judgement or education to write an honest review, without first comparing it to something else. Battlefield is Battlefield. It is not MW2 version EA style 2.0. Its a game that must be approached without any prior recognition of the great MW series. Block it out.... don't even think about. Write a review based on how this game entertains you, not how another one entertained you better in the past.
    Review time.
    In order of what you first experience.
    Visuals: 8, the game does a very good job of showing of the full potential of the xbox360. However in saying that, you can already see signs where the developers had to substitute detail in one area to maximise it in another. Eg: some areas show signs of complete unity of light, shadow and texture, while others skimp out on the above to maximise the frame-rate in high action areas. If you have a HDD, you can install the texture pack which boosts the depth of textures while adding new ones.
    Sound: 10, Brilliant Sound, all authentic and the explosions sound insane. If you have a quality surround sound system the game shines.
    Gameplay: 7 Ok...here's the tricky part...and il let you guys see it for yourself when you pick up the game. But the game does suffer from some akward game-play moments. Firstly maximising the graphical potential of the game has influenced the framerate. At times the game does feel slow, in others its ok. The single player story, does play well, but is rather short. However the shortness does leave you with a few memorable scenes. Online: 10, the game shines. There is no other title out there that offers such a large expanse to battle against your friends with. The huge amount of vehicles, and the experience of fighting in a true battlefield is everlasting. The sound of jets above you going nuts in dogfights, the sound of tanks in a battle in a field next to you, it all feels like your really in a game where your little self can make a huge influence. Now if only EA fixed there servers............    … Expand
  6. Overhyper982
    Oct 25, 2011
    6
    This game had a chance to be amazing but the single player bogged it down. Multiplayer is the same Battlefield we know of, but since nothing really new and amazing was added it gets downed a point. The single player is what really lowered the score. It sucks.
  7. shackdaddy836
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    Coming from a PC gamer who has bought and played every single BF game since 1943 I have to say that I love this game. I am going to throw one negative out there and say that the campaign isn't that great. It gives a fairly good story and has a lot of action but to be honest, it's a little bit dry, pretty easy, and fairly short . Also, if you didn't enjoy the BC2 campaign or the MW2Coming from a PC gamer who has bought and played every single BF game since 1943 I have to say that I love this game. I am going to throw one negative out there and say that the campaign isn't that great. It gives a fairly good story and has a lot of action but to be honest, it's a little bit dry, pretty easy, and fairly short . Also, if you didn't enjoy the BC2 campaign or the MW2 campaign, then you probably wont enjoy this one (it feels like a mixture of both). However, I personally don't care at all about the campaign so I didn't include that in my score. The multiplayer and co-op are where it's at (If I did even take it into account, I would give the game a 9.7 and just round up since I can't give that type of score).

    I'll first review the co-op because I wan't to leave the best for last. To simplify my emotions about co-op, I will just say that it's everything the campaign wasn't. Seriously. It's just a very fun set of missions that I've personally enjoyed a lot and they give you a good preparation for the multiplayer. They are a little short, but they are completely worth trying out if you have a friend to play it with.

    Now on to the multiplayer:

    I've been a BF fan ever since the beginning and I have to say that the multiplayer for this game is everything I expected from DICE. One thing that I particularly love about the 360 version is the amazing server browser included. This is probably one of the best browser on consoles I have experienced so far. It gives you a very wide arrange of options that I've only so far seen on PC. It's just wonderful. Plus, [DICE] servers have a very helpful line if the server is full so once someone leaves, you will instantly join into a full game. The sizes of the maps also surprised me. From videos I've seen, the maps seemed very small compared to maps in other BF games. But when I played, I was very pleased to say that maps are very large in size. I wouldn't honestly say THE largest maps I've seen like in BF2 and such but they are almost there. If you've played Heavy Metal in BC2, Caspian is about twice to three times as large. The sound is wonderful too. I get goosebumps from listening to rockets fly by my head. Also, here's a tip: go to settings>audio then switch the sound from "hi-def" to "war tapes". The sounds get even better.

    There are a few problems with being on a bad team (it's very easy to get on one) but that's more a problem with the players and not the game. If you do find yourself on one, I would suggest quitting the server and finding another one. This is really nothing new though. Uneven teams has been a problem since BF:1942. But I personally have my best moments when the game has even teams.

    I won't review the graphics because you people can just see for yourself. I will tell you though that you need to dwnld the high-def texture pack. It does wonders and it barely takes any time at all to install.

    To sum up, I would suggest skipping the SP altogether and just going to multiplayer. If you are like me and you have to play the campaign before you play the multiplayer then I would suggest that you go for co-op. It's a much better campaign than the SP.    … Expand
  8. JohnDough22
    Oct 25, 2011
    0
    This game is hideous. During the beta, all we heard from people that defended the awful gameplay was "it's just a beta." The graphics? "It's just a beta." The glitches? Beta. The beta was supposedly to help test the servers to make sure they were ready for release. They weren't. The game servers have been off and on all day. Most of the matches I've played, I've been disconnectedThis game is hideous. During the beta, all we heard from people that defended the awful gameplay was "it's just a beta." The graphics? "It's just a beta." The glitches? Beta. The beta was supposedly to help test the servers to make sure they were ready for release. They weren't. The game servers have been off and on all day. Most of the matches I've played, I've been disconnected from because of the servers. Last time I checked, they were down. The graphics (even with HD upgrade download) are just horrendous. Gameplay is the typical BF gameplay. Controls are jumpy. I can't truly depict how poorly this game was made. It might be true that the graphics on the PC version are terrific (for those that can afford the graphics card), but the xbox version is just pathetic.

    The game was overhyped...and now people are starting to realize why EA refused to let the game be reviewed before release.    … Expand
  9. Rapter2011
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    I am new to Battlefield. The first Battlefied game I had ever played was BC2. I absolutely loved and I knew that I woud NEVER go back to CoD. After playing BF3 that thought has solidified itself even more. Battlefield 3 is now one of my favorite shooter ever (next to Halo: Reach). BF3's graphics are amazing. It has an awsome campaign. The multiplayer is one of the best I have ever seen!I am new to Battlefield. The first Battlefied game I had ever played was BC2. I absolutely loved and I knew that I woud NEVER go back to CoD. After playing BF3 that thought has solidified itself even more. Battlefield 3 is now one of my favorite shooter ever (next to Halo: Reach). BF3's graphics are amazing. It has an awsome campaign. The multiplayer is one of the best I have ever seen! This is a very worthy sequel to BC 2!… Expand
  10. Sopbil
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    This game offers the best multiplayer experience ever seen in an FPS game.
    It has amazing visuals, fantastic sound and destructible environments.
    Make sure you pick this one up.
  11. MalcolmHillman3
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    Battlefield 3 from EA is one of the finest games I've ever played, and no doubt is much better than whatever Activision can muster up in Modern Warfare 3. The graphics are spectacular, the multiplayer is mature and incredible, with a deep emphasis on teamwork, and the campaign is dense and great to play through, with an addition of destuctable buildings. Now, compare that to the sloppyBattlefield 3 from EA is one of the finest games I've ever played, and no doubt is much better than whatever Activision can muster up in Modern Warfare 3. The graphics are spectacular, the multiplayer is mature and incredible, with a deep emphasis on teamwork, and the campaign is dense and great to play through, with an addition of destuctable buildings. Now, compare that to the sloppy campaign, the lazy and childish multiplayer, and the five-year old graphics of MW3 and I think we have ourselves a winner.… Expand
  12. Flytch
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    A beautiful game that epitomizes what online multiplayer should be about.

    The singleplayer was only ever intended to be a tech demonstration and to judge it on that would be akin to judging Black Ops on its singleplayer, which was awful.

    Can't be faulted.
  13. smelvis
    Oct 25, 2011
    2
    I dont know how this could meet...let alone EXCEED ANYONES expectations??? Piece of Crap...I feel totally ripped off. This game was hyped as being the best thing since sliced bread. Personally Id rather have the bread!! The controls are soggy and slow and the framerate is horrible!!! MAYBE 20 frames per second?I get killed by people I cant even see, then I respawn and I am stuck in theI dont know how this could meet...let alone EXCEED ANYONES expectations??? Piece of Crap...I feel totally ripped off. This game was hyped as being the best thing since sliced bread. Personally Id rather have the bread!! The controls are soggy and slow and the framerate is horrible!!! MAYBE 20 frames per second?I get killed by people I cant even see, then I respawn and I am stuck in the ground!! I knew I should have cancelled my preorder when I played the beta. Nut I had faith that DICE would fix them. I cant get over all the bugs, and frankly it really doesnt look good. What happened to that new fangled "frostbite" engine that everyone said was going to make this super awesome? FAIL! LIE!! FAIL!!!! The single player mission is a joke... I literally have nothing positive to say. I should have gone with my gut feeling and stuck with Modern Warfare3. I wonder if Bestbuy will take a return based on the game being garbage?

    Summary... save your money! EA you have let me down again...and for the last time.    … Expand
  14. ALFatron
    Oct 25, 2011
    8
    I'm very sad to see naysayers coming out of the word work with problems that were so obvious it could fall under the elephant in the room criteria, as if it weren't obvious that battlefield's(Xbox 360) graphics were not capable of touching current gen PC tech...it's common sense people. Really I mean come on, the Xbox 360 came out in 2005...how could anyone expect it to keep up with a nextI'm very sad to see naysayers coming out of the word work with problems that were so obvious it could fall under the elephant in the room criteria, as if it weren't obvious that battlefield's(Xbox 360) graphics were not capable of touching current gen PC tech...it's common sense people. Really I mean come on, the Xbox 360 came out in 2005...how could anyone expect it to keep up with a next gen PC title? Considering the vastly obsolete hardware that dice had to work with, I write this review very impressed with how good they made the game look, graphics wise i can honestly say its the best on consoles period. Concerning bugs and lag online...well for lag consult your ISP, and for bugs that's just one of the flaws of frostbite 2. If you read the pc version reviews every reviewer mentions the glitches that come along with the engine, but it is forgiven due to the weighing of the pros vs. cons list. For TLDR people:

    Not in the least bit a perfect game single player wise....but who wants to play battlefield single player ? Multiplayer has always been the selling point of the franchise.

    And to those crying about graphics, just buy a pc since your complaining about a pc lead title...    … Expand
  15. Ygendron
    Oct 25, 2011
    9
    I'm a die hard fan of cod serie..i take a chance whit this game and i am not dissapointed. The multi player is great and i gonna spend a lot of time on it. Probly the best multi player game of the year!!!
  16. hopesfall75
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
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  17. NeverForget3000
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    COD 4: Modern Warfare and Battlefield 3 stand alone as the best shooters I've ever played. While not perfect, both games get just about everything right.
  18. Husky17
    Oct 25, 2011
    7
    Fails to hit its mark. 360 graphics are less compelling than PS3. While still visually impressive, the game lacks depth beyond the stats it collects. The story-line is dull and the game-play is not what I expected from a game this big. I often felt like the objectives were unclear. War felt (at times) slow. The people who gave this game a 10 have very low standards when there is a clearFails to hit its mark. 360 graphics are less compelling than PS3. While still visually impressive, the game lacks depth beyond the stats it collects. The story-line is dull and the game-play is not what I expected from a game this big. I often felt like the objectives were unclear. War felt (at times) slow. The people who gave this game a 10 have very low standards when there is a clear standard for FPS' in the industry - Call of Duty.… Expand
  19. Stijn-Visser
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    it is an awesome game. the campaign is not the best i ever played but the multiplayer fixes the problem of the campaign it als has an awesome coop mode
  20. afxcollin
    Oct 25, 2011
    9
    Awsome game. Just as fun as any battlefield. Graphics are great for a 360 game and the multiplayer maps are large and in charge. A lot of people on here are haters giving this game a lower score than duke nukem. You got to question these folks giving this game a low score for they must be COD lovers. I love both COD and Battlefield and I highly suggest to anyone who is into militaryAwsome game. Just as fun as any battlefield. Graphics are great for a 360 game and the multiplayer maps are large and in charge. A lot of people on here are haters giving this game a lower score than duke nukem. You got to question these folks giving this game a low score for they must be COD lovers. I love both COD and Battlefield and I highly suggest to anyone who is into military shooters to give this title a sporting chance.… Expand
  21. Bromacia
    Oct 25, 2011
    6
    I geuss this shows why consoles hold back technology, This game is clearly ment for todays PC's and not for years old console hardware and it shows.
  22. PvPHut
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    Bugs will be fixed. DICE has a proven track record for doing so and one cannot expect that a game of this size and scope would be 100% correct on release. Single player is not why you play Battlefield 3. Single player is by far no throwaway though. The scale, detail and options on the battlefield are unique and entertaining. 32 on 32 combat allows for pockets of combat scatteredBugs will be fixed. DICE has a proven track record for doing so and one cannot expect that a game of this size and scope would be 100% correct on release. Single player is not why you play Battlefield 3. Single player is by far no throwaway though. The scale, detail and options on the battlefield are unique and entertaining. 32 on 32 combat allows for pockets of combat scattered throughout a massive map on the land and the sky and sea. Battlelog is a nice addition to the series with detailed statistics and integrated community feature including "Platoons". Weapon and appearance selections are far superior compared to any game in the series. Battlefield 3 is the complete FPS experience.… Expand
  23. jaketyler48
    Oct 25, 2011
    9
    First of let me say 1 of 2 things, if you going to grab this game and think you will be playing the MW series your wrong, dont bother getting it! This game is a totally differant beast! With that being said everything in the MP mode is team or squad based. (exeption deathmatch) If you dont play well with others then this game isn't for you. also the MP is where its at if your looking for aFirst of let me say 1 of 2 things, if you going to grab this game and think you will be playing the MW series your wrong, dont bother getting it! This game is a totally differant beast! With that being said everything in the MP mode is team or squad based. (exeption deathmatch) If you dont play well with others then this game isn't for you. also the MP is where its at if your looking for a single player game grab batman or skyrim in a few weeks!

    Ok got that out of the way now for what youve been waiting for. I have played battlefiled 1942, BF 2, BFBC, BFBC 2, all the way up to battlefield 3. Ive also played the cod series. with that being said I ve been waiting for this game for 6 yrs. and I have to say Im not disapointed! The graphics are great install the hd texure pack! The 360 version looks like the pc version on required specs. which isn't bad at all! The sound in 7.1 or 5.1 you can hear everything from the buildings falling apart, literaly you can hear peices of ruble falling off of buldings. Thats awesome, Bullets fling by you teammates chater.EA did a great job of the sound mixing. Now for the game play BF 3 does a great job of bringing something for every one so to speak. You have your conquest and rush game types which take place on huge maps. while big in size they also have tight spaces. ie ally ways and building hallways to cut through. which makes it great for stake outs. All the deathmatch modes come on smaller maps they are still good size just nothing compaired to the objective based game modes. Some maps are so big you have tanks, jets, and choppers, (oh my) sorry had to. Thre prestation is good. anyone farmiler with battlefield 2 you will notice quickly that its alot like it in the menus. You can see the servers you have played on, save your favorite servers and search for what ever game type your little heart desires. With all of this being said. 6 yrs waiting 2 BFBC's l8r. Which were ok and God only knows how many COD's which is starting to get stagnet. same stuff differant coat of paint each yr. Im rambling anyway if you play well with others and play in a squad thats where BF 3 pays of big. You and your friends will have a great time with this game if your a lone wolf stick with COD! See you on the battlefield!    … Expand
  24. jej0584
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    This game was made for multiplayer . The "bugs" from beta are gone and the game is very enjoyable. Sp leaves much to be desired but the Multiplayer is where it is at
  25. Niklas23
    Oct 25, 2011
    5
    Feels like a cheap MW knockoff. The controls aren't as smooth as MW. Parts of the campaign are really boring. Technical issues up the wazoo. Been a great disappointment.
    Buy it in the bargain bin.
  26. tkdreamage
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    This is a great game I'm sick of all the people shooting it down because they're cod fan boys. Sure the single player may not be the best but that's not what the game was made for it was made for the multiplayer and it's so amazing Most of the time you feel like you're on a real battlefield with all the genuine sounds and graphics. Yes i understand it may be a little buggy at times butThis is a great game I'm sick of all the people shooting it down because they're cod fan boys. Sure the single player may not be the best but that's not what the game was made for it was made for the multiplayer and it's so amazing Most of the time you feel like you're on a real battlefield with all the genuine sounds and graphics. Yes i understand it may be a little buggy at times but they just made a whole new engine and it's sort of to be expected but the bugs really aren't that bad really they're not game breaking… Expand
  27. Shumer
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    There are some graphical bugs and problems but this game is definetly head to head with uncahrted 3 and crysis 2, The gameplay it self feels fantastic though and is so much dynamic
  28. throwback8
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    Excellent infantry combat combined with all out vehicular warfare combine to create an experience that surpasses any COD can supply. To get this out of the way, I'm no battlefield fanboy. I played the heck out of mw2 and black ops, and had fun doing so. It seems to me to crank out an annual release cod has chosen to stick with the same engine and not change much, while dice decided toExcellent infantry combat combined with all out vehicular warfare combine to create an experience that surpasses any COD can supply. To get this out of the way, I'm no battlefield fanboy. I played the heck out of mw2 and black ops, and had fun doing so. It seems to me to crank out an annual release cod has chosen to stick with the same engine and not change much, while dice decided to revamp the frostbite engine and push the series forward. I'm sorrbut I won't settle for the same multiplayer experience annually with only subtle changes. Sound design is amongst the best in video games, seriously listen to a wall collapse near you, it's unreal. Especially when boosted by a pair of nice headphones. The game is absolutely beautiful, and the high res pack solves all graphical problems I had with the beta. It's just flat out crisper and the player models and environments look richer with detail. Do yourself a favor this year and give battlefield a shot.… Expand
  29. FFXIII4Ever
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    Don't give importance to the Call of Duty Fanboys that are trying to lower the score !
    This game is really good, the graphics are awesome and the gameplay is realistic.
    If you like shooters, buy this game NOW !
  30. SolomonJack
    Oct 25, 2011
    7
    The user reviews posted are highly biased from a fanboy perspective. 10 from the BF fanboys, and 1 from the Cod chaps. Neither score is representitive of the games quality.

    If you intend on buying BF3 for the campaign, I strongly suggest that you rent instead as it is an uninspired standard shooter from start to finish (which isn't very long). Multiplayer is where it is at. BF3 is    The user reviews posted are highly biased from a fanboy perspective. 10 from the BF fanboys, and 1 from the Cod chaps. Neither score is representitive of the games quality.

    If you intend on buying BF3 for the campaign, I strongly suggest that you rent instead as it is an uninspired standard shooter from start to finish (which isn't very long). Multiplayer is where it is at. BF3 is certainly worth a look for its MP component, and there is a lot of fun to be had here. From my perspective, if you didn't enjoy Bad Company 2, then you aren't going to be won over by this instalment, but for the best part, it is worth a look. The weapons feel tight and punchy, the vehicles feel very distinct, and the graphics are some of the best avaiable on consoles. Unfortunately as a console game, BF3 fails to deliver its true potential, as the limit of 24 players on such huge maps really does limit the game from delivering the full on scale of war that it should. The pace is certainly a lot slower than that of COD games, and there is far less class customisation. Over all, BF3 is a fun, but lacking experience which only supports the fact that we need a new generation of console to provide the 64 players that games like Battlefield really deserve.    … Expand
  31. cutripken
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    my jaw dropped when i put this in my disc drive. amazing. best game ever. best graphics ever. best gameplay. best weapons hysics. stupid cod fanboys rating this down
  32. RetroLancerLOL
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    This game is incredibly fun. Never was a big fan of the BF series, but BC2 was what turned me. The online is hectic and tactical/slow and deliberate all at the same time. This iteration shows a huge leap in the controls and hit detection. Your movement is tight and fluid. Gone is the BC2 clunkiness. Minimal lag so far which is surprising on launch nite. IMPROVED EVERY SINGLE ISSUE MANY HADThis game is incredibly fun. Never was a big fan of the BF series, but BC2 was what turned me. The online is hectic and tactical/slow and deliberate all at the same time. This iteration shows a huge leap in the controls and hit detection. Your movement is tight and fluid. Gone is the BC2 clunkiness. Minimal lag so far which is surprising on launch nite. IMPROVED EVERY SINGLE ISSUE MANY HAD WITH THE BETA! First game i got in i had a "Battlefield Moment". Its an amazing feeling to be defending an MCOM and feel a huge explosion and turn around to see the building you are in now has a huge hole in the wall. It is so immersive. The campaign is akin to a blockbuster movie more so than a huge adventure, but thats how fps games are in todays industry. Anyone saying this experience is less than an 8 needs to stop basing their review on how well they play online and start basing it on the game itself. BF3 is sure to be the top contender for shooters this year. i give it a 10 simply because it lives up to all it was said to be, which is all most gamers ask for. Great work DICE!… Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 57 Critic Reviews

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