Battlefield 3

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  1. jon-h86
    Nov 13, 2011
    10
    What a game!!! Graphics are beautiful. Physics in the game are amazing and when you learn how to use the jet and come in first after destroying every tank and jet in the game its possibly the most satisfying experience available in console gaming. Now for you who dock marks for the single player. BATTLEFIELD IS NOT A SINGLE PLAYER GAME GET AN INTERNET CONNECTION. Oh and did i mention theWhat a game!!! Graphics are beautiful. Physics in the game are amazing and when you learn how to use the jet and come in first after destroying every tank and jet in the game its possibly the most satisfying experience available in console gaming. Now for you who dock marks for the single player. BATTLEFIELD IS NOT A SINGLE PLAYER GAME GET AN INTERNET CONNECTION. Oh and did i mention the graphics. Thus makes COD look like a back alley whore.… Expand
  2. DaJoeyBoii
    Nov 15, 2011
    9
    This game succeeds in many ways and has flaws in many others, graphics are really good, sound and the way the game plays feels just right. I think they are been original in comparison to COD and even went a step further changing many features from BFBC2 to BF3's Multiplayer from one way to better and different. DICE did mention the game to kick mw3 in the ass and...its debatable, DICE'sThis game succeeds in many ways and has flaws in many others, graphics are really good, sound and the way the game plays feels just right. I think they are been original in comparison to COD and even went a step further changing many features from BFBC2 to BF3's Multiplayer from one way to better and different. DICE did mention the game to kick mw3 in the ass and...its debatable, DICE's engine is great but been a new invention means there are many bugs that they have, and keep on fixing. many little things dont seem right in multiplayer, like the spawn sometimes, the sound going mute at times, and a few more. That is an important flaw to say its better than COD, but what i really love is how people play it, there are always noobs that camp (camper knows camper does) but the fact that there are no killstreaks keeps the majority out and in the firefight, instead of hiding to get a few more kills for their killstreak like in MW3. i have never played Bf2 but i really like how BF3 feels unique in the shooter genre, the cutomizing, 4 classes, and weapons feel right not one been really overpowered e.t.c. they did not bring up the BEST game in the industry but it DEFINITLY feels rewarding once you take a break from MW3 or any other game, because it feels different and fair.… Expand
  3. 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
  4. Titan8333
    Dec 23, 2011
    10
    i was reading some reviews before and shook my head because some of these so called "legit reviewers" give battlefield such bad reviews based on biased reviews or exagerrations. People are saying like bf2 is better, are you kidding me? bf2 doesnt even have solid ground against its big brother bf3. 20 fps? not even happy wheels runs that slow on a good computer so how could bf3? Bugs?i was reading some reviews before and shook my head because some of these so called "legit reviewers" give battlefield such bad reviews based on biased reviews or exagerrations. People are saying like bf2 is better, are you kidding me? bf2 doesnt even have solid ground against its big brother bf3. 20 fps? not even happy wheels runs that slow on a good computer so how could bf3? Bugs? only bugs i get are bugs when sometimes the sound will bug out if too many explosions happen around me at one time. Constantly spawn killed by snipers? recon is the least played class so how can you get killed that much plus sniping isnt like COD where you can do 360 no scopes and think ur awesome, its legit sniping in battlefield. Controls are bad? wtf its the same controls as COD with the addition of spotting. Dice rushed bf3? they spent 3 years developing bf3 and frostbite 2 and u call this instead of mw3 which got one year to be developed rushed? Small maps? Get ur eyes checked. but i will admit the campaign is pretty boring and co op is pretty short. but its not that big of a deal this is like one slice of a whole pizza. NOW THAT SOME LIES ARE CLEARED, lets talk about what bf3 is good at. bf3 has by far the best graphics i have seen even if its not at bf3s best because of console limitations and those who say bf3 has bad graphics have to check their eyes. bf3 has its own server hosts so no more annoying host migration *cough* *cough* *COD*. lag is not a problem in bf3 as it rarely lags at all. the maps are a great change from CODs tightly packed maps they feelnice and open and give you space to think. many people will fail and give bf3 a bad review because theyve played COD for too long and they expect all fps to be like that. BF3 IS NOT COD!!!! bf3 has its own style and you have to be dedicated to learn how the game works. campers are no problem because once i demolish their cover theyll have to taste the bullets from my m416. vehicles make jobs easy to do but their not invincible so you have to learn to retreat not think ur chuck norris' son and blast at air. i have much more good stuff to say but it will all be revealed when you buy bf3. remember if u go into battlefield with COD tactics, youll never grasp the true awesomeness of bf3… Expand
  5. adcoy
    Nov 6, 2011
    9
    This is a fantastic multiplayer game. I have way more fun with this then I have with Black Ops. I've played all of the COD games back to COD 2 and I love them. This is a different experience and well worth trying if you love multiplayer FPS games. Give it a shot. It is absolutely fantastic.
  6. EllCee
    Oct 26, 2011
    10
    This game is great. One of the must buys for ANY FPS fan. DICE is back with Battlefield 3 and going back to its roots and adding in a Singleplayer campaign. I have yet to beat the campaign but the missions I've played have been quite fun, but based on some reviews the storyline is a bit stale. I'll be giving it a go later on. The real star of the show is the multiplayer. Maps are large andThis game is great. One of the must buys for ANY FPS fan. DICE is back with Battlefield 3 and going back to its roots and adding in a Singleplayer campaign. I have yet to beat the campaign but the missions I've played have been quite fun, but based on some reviews the storyline is a bit stale. I'll be giving it a go later on. The real star of the show is the multiplayer. Maps are large and full of vehicles. 12 v 12 on the Xbox isn't a problem. It's still full of action. In my opinion, players should be playing conquest. The main mode of all Battlefield games. Rush is quite fun and the addition of Team Deathmatch is quite nice.
    Now the graphics. For a console game. I think this is one of the most gorgeous games out there. Everyone should install the HD pack when they are prompted. The lighting effects stand out as to one of the best in my opinion. Frostbite 2 isn't bad on Xbox 360 thanks to the folks at DICE. One of the best games ever in my opinion.    … Expand
  7. pirodev
    Oct 31, 2011
    9
    Muiltiplayer is the reason to get this game. And then you need to play with your friends to get the best experiance out of the game, if you do that, it will be a blast to play. Once a few hiccups are ironed out with matchmaking the ride will be worth the wait.
  8. Reddy71
    Oct 26, 2011
    6
    RE-SUBMITTED AS I LEFT THE RATING AT 10!!!
    Very disappointed! That's the short version. I am a FPS addict and I had high hopes for BF3. I wasn't a fan of the last offering in the series, but good trailers gave me something to cling to. I played the multiplayer Beta and was unimpressed by the hit-and-miss servers, the overly bright sunlight and "detached" feel to the experience. It looks    RE-SUBMITTED AS I LEFT THE RATING AT 10!!!
    Very disappointed! That's the short version. I am a FPS addict and I had high hopes for BF3. I wasn't a fan of the last offering in the series, but good trailers gave me something to cling to. I played the multiplayer Beta and was unimpressed by the hit-and-miss servers, the overly bright sunlight and "detached" feel to the experience. It looks like they fixed the brightness.... and little else. The multiplayer isn't a battle simulation or a full-on FPS, it is a combination of both, unfortunately not in a good way. There are glitches when using vehicles and inside buildings.
    Co-op campaign - I played this with a friend. You feel isolated, as though you are the only two soldiers in the world fighting an oncoming army whilst everybody watches.
    Single player campaign - The graphics range from excellent high-quality HD to cartoony, blocky and basic. To aid realism you have to peer through scratched glass and deal with 'lens flare'. Whilst this does add to the realistic feeling it ultimately makes for a frustrating game where your vision is obscured a lot of the time and you miss out on the action and enjoyment. In summary, I would say the game looks a little rushed (to beat the release of COD - MW3?). Graphics in places are really not up to the current standard for a top-of-the-range modern FPS. Having said that, it is better than some and would have looked better stacked against games from 3 years ago. I wish I had waited until January and picked up a cheap copy.    … Expand
  9. 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.
  10. EjayDjay98
    Oct 27, 2011
    9
    Those who have always wanted the battlefield experience on consoles are definitely in luck. Although the console version is inferior to the PC version which has 40 more players and can potentially have much better graphics, it is still able to deliver on creating epic battles and decent graphical fidelity. The amount of customization is ridiculous and there is a decent amount of vehicles.Those who have always wanted the battlefield experience on consoles are definitely in luck. Although the console version is inferior to the PC version which has 40 more players and can potentially have much better graphics, it is still able to deliver on creating epic battles and decent graphical fidelity. The amount of customization is ridiculous and there is a decent amount of vehicles. Speaking of vehicles, the jets and helicopters have especially amazing flight models and can do some serious damage. Luckily though, from about the 10 hours I've played it seems that the game is incredibly well balanced and rock-paper-scissors mentality is very prevalent. As for the campaign, it is incredibly mediocre and is simply a little addition to the multiplayer. Co-op as well is a little addition which can be quite a bit of fun. If you were buying Battlefield 3 for the single player you may be out of luck for two reasons. For one, it really isn't that good and two, you must be new to the franchise if you were buying a battlefield game for the single player. If you are a new and casual player who lacks patience or team work, you may find this game very frustrating because it isn't as dumbed down as some other FPSs on the market. If you find learning the ins and outs of a new game fun however, you will absolutely enjoy the multiplayer as it may be one of the best I have ever played. (And yes, that includes BF2)… Expand
  11. Deadsarow
    Oct 28, 2011
    10
    Never have I had multiplayer experiences like in Battlefield 3. So much going on at one time... The gunfights are amazing, explosions even better... The jets, the tanks, everything is just perfect. Wow.
  12. Tommy758
    Oct 25, 2011
    9
    I'll just say this right away, I'm mainly a Call of Duty player and I never really got into the Battlefield franchise. But the first time I saw Battlefield 3 I was literally blown away. The game hasn't really met my expectations but it is still an amazing first-person shooter. Most shooters I would gravitate towards the single player first and then hop onto the multiplayer. ButI'll just say this right away, I'm mainly a Call of Duty player and I never really got into the Battlefield franchise. But the first time I saw Battlefield 3 I was literally blown away. The game hasn't really met my expectations but it is still an amazing first-person shooter. Most shooters I would gravitate towards the single player first and then hop onto the multiplayer. But Battlefield 3's single player is so bad that I would recommend not even playing it. Boring story, weak dialogue, bad voice acting and uninteresting moments. However, the multiplayer in this game is so good that it alone is worth picking the game up for it. It gets really hectic in the open fields, teamwork is really encouraged, there's tons of things to unlock and all of the classes are fun to play. I also like the co-op mode in this game. What sucks is that there's only 6 missions and they're over pretty quick. Overall, it isn't a innovative first-person shooter but it's probably one of the best this generation.… Expand
  13. indianBob
    Oct 27, 2011
    9
    Battlefield 3 is a good game, no it is a great game. I am unsure right now, as I have only been able to play about 5 hours of the multiplayer. I will start with the less than desirable major flaw with the game. The games multiplayer is a tease. I bought the game for 360, and it was great for the first two hours. After about two hours, the servers crashed and I was unable to play until theBattlefield 3 is a good game, no it is a great game. I am unsure right now, as I have only been able to play about 5 hours of the multiplayer. I will start with the less than desirable major flaw with the game. The games multiplayer is a tease. I bought the game for 360, and it was great for the first two hours. After about two hours, the servers crashed and I was unable to play until the next day. I loved playing the next day until about three hours, when the server crashed yet again. I will absolutely love this game once the server issues are resolved(hopefully). there were a few bugs. They were nothing that really take away from the game, but it is still annoying to shoot someone, get the kill, and then shoot them some more because they stay in the exact same place and position. The good- well there really is too much to list but i will try to sum it up - The game is visually stunning. I really mean stunning, to the point of where you have to play it to believe it. The online multiplayer is fantastic - there are many of the same modes, but they are done well. The controls(a big issue i had with BF:bc2) are smooth and natural. When you play it for the first time, it is very easy to adjust to the preset control scheme. The classes are standard Battlefield, but they are rehashed and a bit more balanced than BF:bc2. The game is challenging - like every Battlefield I have played before - which made it more rewarding to get my first 20-0 game.The vehicle collection on multiplayer is impressive, and the vehicles are more real to life with roll, yaw and pitch style controls. The campaign is good, but it seems to be a bit linear compared to other Battlefield games. I will be honest, this game would get a 10 from me, however the server issues for xbox have to be addressed. I love this game and would recommend it to any of my friends who game.… Expand
  14. KingerSays
    Oct 29, 2011
    8
    BF3 is a very, very good game... but it's not *great*. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy it, but I have a lot of cons:

    1. Vehicle control schemes should have not changed from BFBC2 2. Servers are TERRIBLE, can't play with friends atm 3. Graphics are not as good as suggested, unless you're in Single Player... Single Player graphics are the best I have EVER seen 4. Frostbite 2.0 isn't all that    BF3 is a very, very good game... but it's not *great*. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy it, but I have a lot of cons:

    1. Vehicle control schemes should have not changed from BFBC2
    2. Servers are TERRIBLE, can't play with friends atm
    3. Graphics are not as good as suggested, unless you're in Single Player... Single Player graphics are the best I have EVER seen
    4. Frostbite 2.0 isn't all that amazing, destruction is lacking
    5. Helicopters > Jets unless you have experience in Jets
    6. Maps are too big for 24-player matches
    7. Back to Karkland is not released until December
    8. Considering the amount of times you see enemies, it takes too long to unlock attachments for weapons unless you're on rush.

    So far I give the game 7/10... if the servers get better i'll give it an 8/10.    … Expand
  15. romoabel
    Nov 14, 2011
    1
    Too much hype over a game that is almost similiar to bad company 2. Not much of an improvement in graphics and the campaign was terrible. I honestly dont even play this game anymore. 2/10
  16. scalan15
    Oct 26, 2011
    10
    I hardly ever write game reviews, but I had to for this one, it's not getting any justice, so many call of duty fan boys are giving this game a score of 1 out of 10 for no reason at all, they're just hating it because the multiplayer is better than COD. I'm halfway through the main story and I gotta say one of my favorite missions is the fighter jet, beautifully done. Multiplayer is whyI hardly ever write game reviews, but I had to for this one, it's not getting any justice, so many call of duty fan boys are giving this game a score of 1 out of 10 for no reason at all, they're just hating it because the multiplayer is better than COD. I'm halfway through the main story and I gotta say one of my favorite missions is the fighter jet, beautifully done. Multiplayer is why you will buy this game, so much fun using the Tanks and Jets.… Expand
  17. 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
  18. BurningDesire
    Aug 14, 2012
    0
    i wish to change my first review of this piece of crap game. paying to unlock 2/3rds the content was cheap and this is the last EA game i will buy. But the MP after investing massive hours which would have been better spent trying to headbutt the giant tree in the backyard down, i am stuck with this feeling that it was one of the worst experiences online. If you have no life, have not seeni wish to change my first review of this piece of crap game. paying to unlock 2/3rds the content was cheap and this is the last EA game i will buy. But the MP after investing massive hours which would have been better spent trying to headbutt the giant tree in the backyard down, i am stuck with this feeling that it was one of the worst experiences online. If you have no life, have not seen what a woman looks like, or know how to have a life then this tripe is for you. I can not recall a game online that didn't turn into spawn rape, you will spend your time dying as soon as you spawn only to have to wait to do it all over again. and Dice is making bf4 well all i can say shove it up your A*^. BF2142 was 10x the game this is, so was bf2. my advice is burn every copy you come across and spare the world anothe bland game.… Expand
  19. Lunchboxman
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    I rate it a ten with some minor complaints but firstoff. Some bafoon mustove told someone higher up, "herr ger, i hurd that they go to some site for game reviews hrurrr. Send some fake reviewers hurrr" because this is almost as bad as defending dragonage 2 as a good game. This is a great game but for some reason, this must be a hard hit higher up. Please, compare the way people write aI rate it a ten with some minor complaints but firstoff. Some bafoon mustove told someone higher up, "herr ger, i hurd that they go to some site for game reviews hrurrr. Send some fake reviewers hurrr" because this is almost as bad as defending dragonage 2 as a good game. This is a great game but for some reason, this must be a hard hit higher up. Please, compare the way people write a real review by looking at another game. This people who rate 0's are shams. Hiding behind their marketed game, cod. Look, no one would willingly fight to say that an unrealesed game is SO much better than one that is already out. I would have willingly said a month ago, i have no idea if battlefield will finally, no matter what, be better than MW3. They are irrational VIRAL MARKETERS, Google it KIDS!

    But any-who, the flashlights piss me off but the crazy explosions make up for it. Good work so far dice. Just don't **** it up like the bata.    … Expand
  20. Demikly
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    Great game, best FPS i've ever played to be honest (i'm not that bigger FPS fan usually, but Battlefield series is my exception), graphics are sick, sound is EXCELLENT and it's fun as all buggery online, recommend to everyone who likes great console shooters.
  21. Peaches_for_Me
    Oct 26, 2011
    9
    I'll admit, the connection issues are a real problem and are extremely annoying. Unfortunately, this happens initially every time a Battlefield game comes out. EA always irons out the server issues within about a week but by now they really should know better. Server issues aside, those of you rating this game very low need to give it another chance. Sure, the single player isn't terriblyI'll admit, the connection issues are a real problem and are extremely annoying. Unfortunately, this happens initially every time a Battlefield game comes out. EA always irons out the server issues within about a week but by now they really should know better. Server issues aside, those of you rating this game very low need to give it another chance. Sure, the single player isn't terribly special but that's not why we play Battlefield in the first place. I've put many hours into CoD and it's a very different game and I'm tired of all these comparisons. Those of you saying it isn't as "smooth" are correct but this is only because MW is an arcade style shooter and battlefield is not. BC2 was my first battlefield game and initially I had the same complaints. Once you get used to playing BF3, you will truly appreciate it for the "Battlefield moments." There is nothing like sneaking up on a tank on foot and taking it out with C4 or your rocket launcher while it does its best to destroy the building you're lurking in. The tense moments when I thread a Hummer through enemy lines with full squad aboard and counting on me while the world explodes around us are fantastic. Strafing the enemy position in my A-10 and outmaneuvering enemy missile fire makes me want to shout with glee. Give it another shot guys and you won't be disappointed.… Expand
  22. MajorBulldozer
    Oct 29, 2011
    6
    It has really impressive graphics though I've faced some shader bugs on Xbox360 for some levels, it something ignorable considering the high quality of the graphics in general; I have finished the game in single player mode and I have played it in the multiplayer too, sincerely, I didn't like it, I've gave a huge chance to change my opinion playing it for hours and hours but it didn't pay,It has really impressive graphics though I've faced some shader bugs on Xbox360 for some levels, it something ignorable considering the high quality of the graphics in general; I have finished the game in single player mode and I have played it in the multiplayer too, sincerely, I didn't like it, I've gave a huge chance to change my opinion playing it for hours and hours but it didn't pay, the weakest point for me is the gameplay which is really poor, you just cannot mastery it, weapons balance is ridiculous, timing is not good, signs and feedbacks are not clear and pollute your screen, as a FAN of Battlefield series, (I have all games of the serie), I feel particularly frustrated, is a pity. Sincerely, keep the same team working together for my two sequels and we will have THE GAME.… Expand
  23. kamalkahn
    Oct 30, 2011
    6
    Speaking on the Campaign only: THE GOOD: Absolutely beautiful graphics throughout most of the game. Solid variety of weapons, all of which feel and sound great (you need a good sound system to fully appreciate the sound effects). THE AVERAGE: The AI is simple for a 'top-tier' game, most popping up with limited flanking etc. Decent mission variety; escort, vehicle, defend and other typicalSpeaking on the Campaign only: THE GOOD: Absolutely beautiful graphics throughout most of the game. Solid variety of weapons, all of which feel and sound great (you need a good sound system to fully appreciate the sound effects). THE AVERAGE: The AI is simple for a 'top-tier' game, most popping up with limited flanking etc. Decent mission variety; escort, vehicle, defend and other typical types. Great cinematic feel to the beginning of the flight mission, then a let down because you don't have control of the jet (just guns and missiles). THE BAD: The campaign is pretty lame as a whole. The story is garbage, basically a mirror image of the competition MW. You kill Russians and play as them in select missions; shameful rip off. Many of the missions are boring walk and shoots through uninspired environments. You spend one mission on the streets of Paris, but you are no where near any famous landmarks. Another you spend in a drab mall in the middle east.
    The campaign is worse than medal of honor and bad company 2. Very disappointing single player, but if your a multiplayer exclusive you'll probably be happy.    … Expand
  24. HeavyLead
    Oct 25, 2011
    8
    First off I have to say the very first battlefield game I played was the second and I was impressed. This game brings a new standard to gaming, but it doesn't come away without a few flaws. The campaign starts off real nicely without giving the story away you play a series of flashbacks that are quite entertaining. The only bad part about it so far is the boring interrogations thatFirst off I have to say the very first battlefield game I played was the second and I was impressed. This game brings a new standard to gaming, but it doesn't come away without a few flaws. The campaign starts off real nicely without giving the story away you play a series of flashbacks that are quite entertaining. The only bad part about it so far is the boring interrogations that populate between levels and the amount of bugs I run into. I the 2 hours I have played campaign I ran into about a dozen bugs. Most of which were enemies crouch or prone through cover or light sources stay lit after being shot, to major things like offset lighting and texture problems. The multiplayer I have no problem with seeing as the online servers are shut down and I wasn't able to play. Come on DICE if Battlefield Bad Company 2 was so popular that you had to have more servers wouldn't you think that Battlefield 3 might be more popular? Anyways From what i've seen so far is a great game populated with bugs and glitches that will probably be fixed in the next patch. Can't wait to play it some more. 8/10… Expand
  25. Mathematical
    Oct 30, 2011
    7
    NOTE: You are not about to read a review full of the word "faggot" and there is absolutely no bias in franchises on my behalf. It's also written with proper grammar and spelling.

    It feels bad - having to rate the game the way that I am, but I absolutely feel like this is the way I have to do it. After months of waiting, telling all my Black Ops friends that Battlefield 3 was going to blow    NOTE: You are not about to read a review full of the word "faggot" and there is absolutely no bias in franchises on my behalf. It's also written with proper grammar and spelling.

    It feels bad - having to rate the game the way that I am, but I absolutely feel like this is the way I have to do it. After months of waiting, telling all my Black Ops friends that Battlefield 3 was going to blow Call Of Duty out of the water and all that jazz - I feel disappointed and I'm happy that they didn't listen to me and throw down pre-orders before the reviews came out.

    Campaign Mode: Now, I have seen a lot of the Battlefield defenders out here stating that the single player shouldn't even be taken into account. Frankly, that's false on so many levels I don't even know where to begin.. but a wise man once said that any game with the single player option, should have a leg to stand on based on that single player option alone. Aside from pretty graphics, the campaign here is stock-standard - there isn't really a reason to touch it. It's the same old thing we've seen over and over again, and it's the kind of thing that goes straight into the bargain bin these days. But I would never fully condemn something without offering an alternative - so how about next time we see a campaign that is based on providing a story-based tutorial on tactics that should be used in the multiplayer game? Let's not mince words here, Battlefield IS a multiplayer experience first and foremost - but if you're not going to try and string out a decent story and drag it out over a trilogy or something of the sort - have SOME point to the thing.

    Multiplayer Mode: This is of course where the game was meant to shine, and for the most part it does - it works the way that it was designed... when the people do. Your experience is going to be severely based on who you are playing with, and this day and age it's just about as bad as ever. Let's be serious for a moment - if you think that your friends are always going to be around when you want to play - that's something that just isn't going to happen. I have around a dozen friends to play with and aside from the rare one day a week a good number of us getting together is a rarity.

    BUT, when it does work and you all communicate things CAN be beautiful. I won't even take into consideration the servers going down so much on release - and knowing EA and my experiences with all of the Battlefield games, they will be going down quite a bit - I've had some pretty good experience. But than again I have also came into situations where my team-mate has just driven around in circles inside mission critical equipment. It's infuriating, it takes you out of the game and it happens more often than I'd like to admit.

    The unlocks right now are the only thing keeping me going at a regular pace.. the terrain is beautiful and provides a good deal of cover but there is a lot of independent scenery that I am finding myself having to navigate around.. and poorly. I'm talking bits of small scenery on the ground that is slowing me down in ways that it really shouldn't.

    All in all - for everything bad, I am finding something good. It's just I feel that the good is going to wear off and the bad is going to stay. If you seriously can't stand the way COD handles multiplayer (and you are educated enough to see what changes they've made this year) AND you can only afford to buy one of these.. go with Battlefield, it's not what it was hyped to be but it's what you've come to know and love.    … Expand
  26. Artomoz
    Nov 8, 2011
    6
    The single player campaign tries too hard to mimic the typical obnoxious unimaginative CoD: MW story lines. While certain parts were enjoyable other areas just made me regret of buying this game. Aside from it being a bad console port. DICE should just have focused on making a great multiplayer game.

    The multiplayer: It's filled with mix feelings. The servers are poorly maintained. The    The single player campaign tries too hard to mimic the typical obnoxious unimaginative CoD: MW story lines. While certain parts were enjoyable other areas just made me regret of buying this game. Aside from it being a bad console port. DICE should just have focused on making a great multiplayer game.

    The multiplayer: It's filled with mix feelings. The servers are poorly maintained. The hit detection can be off at times if not rendered useless when you start shooting blanks at an enemy. Enjoy the destruction but it's no where near the BFBC 2 level of destruction. This game is not worth $60. Save yourself some money and buy the multiplayer for 20 bucks off some one and the EA vip pass for $10 dollars more.    … Expand
  27. Fletcher8969
    Oct 26, 2011
    6
    Nice looking generally (the weapons aren't great visually) with very atmospheric audio. Very boring "cutscenes" where I have no control over my character. Slow overall - modern warfare is a much more fun game to play- with moments of coolness. Never seen a console game with so many bugs. Have had multiple crashes... Never seen that before on a console game. Clearly a PC game for theNice looking generally (the weapons aren't great visually) with very atmospheric audio. Very boring "cutscenes" where I have no control over my character. Slow overall - modern warfare is a much more fun game to play- with moments of coolness. Never seen a console game with so many bugs. Have had multiple crashes... Never seen that before on a console game. Clearly a PC game for the PC crowd that was "almost" ported to 360. I'd recommend skipping it on consoles.… Expand
  28. 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
  29. btay210
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    1 of if not the best multiplayer experience on the Xbox. single player is good but lacking in depth. I would recommend to the multiplayer harden people out there, this is the experience for you. if you're looking for a single player experience there are better games out there.
  30. Tanglyunicorn
    Nov 10, 2011
    5
    I am a (33yo) COD fan who bought BF3 because I genuinely wanted to experience a difference type of gameplay, but I have to say (without bias) that I am left neither loving or hating this game... which is probably a bad thing. It was easy enough to get used to the controlls; the scenes in the campaign are sufficiently challenging; the mutiplayer is OK (apart from those flashlights andI am a (33yo) COD fan who bought BF3 because I genuinely wanted to experience a difference type of gameplay, but I have to say (without bias) that I am left neither loving or hating this game... which is probably a bad thing. It was easy enough to get used to the controlls; the scenes in the campaign are sufficiently challenging; the mutiplayer is OK (apart from those flashlights and invisible campers... urgh). It feels very much like a PC game and lacked the more obvious Arcade feeling that COD provides. Comparing the two games is like pitching an iPhone against a Galaxy. i.e. basically both good but if you're a fan of one, you're unlikely to be swayed by the other.… Expand
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#30 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2011
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#4 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2011
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#17 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2011

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 57 Critic Reviews

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