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  1. Nov 13, 2011
    10
    Again, another brilliant battlefield game, even though compared a lot with Call Of Duty: MW3 I believe it is hard to compare the games as they are both different, Call Of Duty is more smaller enclosed maps where as Battlefield has been specifically made to be much larger maps with more of a game play where the idea is to adapt to the various different situations.

    The campaign is very
    Again, another brilliant battlefield game, even though compared a lot with Call Of Duty: MW3 I believe it is hard to compare the games as they are both different, Call Of Duty is more smaller enclosed maps where as Battlefield has been specifically made to be much larger maps with more of a game play where the idea is to adapt to the various different situations.

    The campaign is very good, I was worried it would be too short but it was not, however the only criticism is of the AI, sometime various men within the squadron don't follow or get in your way.

    I definitely recommend this game.
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  2. 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
  3. Nov 13, 2011
    7
    Finished the campaign, played the co-op and multiplayer too! Now honestly, I really don't see much difference in gameplay at all from BF2/BC. I mean obviously there is new graphics and jets but the core gameplay is the same, weapons are pretty much the same too. I really don't get all the people who say "OMFG BF3 is LIKE TOTALLY DIFFERENT FROM PREVIOUS VeRSIONS", please don't be aFinished the campaign, played the co-op and multiplayer too! Now honestly, I really don't see much difference in gameplay at all from BF2/BC. I mean obviously there is new graphics and jets but the core gameplay is the same, weapons are pretty much the same too. I really don't get all the people who say "OMFG BF3 is LIKE TOTALLY DIFFERENT FROM PREVIOUS VeRSIONS", please don't be a hypocrite to COD. The campaign i found while some parts of it was good, it was ultimately short and i found it to be a copy in Black Ops Campaign. Why? Same type of interrogation, then they both somehow find out where the hell the bomb/evil villain is... Seriously... don't just copy BF3. Next onto Co-op, it's really nothing special. I liked it, but once you've done it on hard, then there is really no point in doing it again, unless you really want to unlock every weapon for multiplayer. And even then all you do is grind the last mission for points... Now onto the multiplayer :) I absolutely love the ground vehicles! The flying vehicles however are alot different. When you start out on the game you CANNNOT KILL the flying vehicles. You have to unlock the engineer to a degree in order to even shoot things out of the sky without having to run to the AA guns, in that time smart pilots would have shot the crap out of you... (Engineers get a RPG/bazooka for tanks quickly so no problems there). Also having a max party of 4 (your squad) is severely limiting when you want to play with more mates. Even if you're in the same squad when you want to join, YOU WILL GET PUT ON DIFFERENT TEAMS! How the hell does that work? The servers/bugs seriously need sorting out. I'd love to put a 7.5 as thats what i really think the game is. You have to judge the whole game on everything! Not just the multiplayer which is very good. Expand
  4. 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.
  5. Nov 13, 2011
    9
    Great multiplayer only let down by the xbox hardware. A few touch ups needed to the flash light but its won me over from cod. Well done. Cya on the battlefield
  6. Nov 13, 2011
    10
    Graphics: 9.5

    Sound: 10

    Gameplay: 9.5

    Presentation: 9

    Lasting appeal: 10

    OVERALL: 10

    Battlefield 3 offers an unforgettable, world-class multiplayer. Great visual and the single-player campaign is great.
  7. Nov 13, 2011
    9
    This game is more than worth the $60 markup. The gameplay is tight and balance, and, dear lord, this is the most gorgeous FPS among Xbox games. Once you install the game to your hard drive, the lighting and particle effects are incredible. The contrast between harsh sunlight and shadows on some levels makes worthy cover out of the shadows themselves. The level of customization of eachThis game is more than worth the $60 markup. The gameplay is tight and balance, and, dear lord, this is the most gorgeous FPS among Xbox games. Once you install the game to your hard drive, the lighting and particle effects are incredible. The contrast between harsh sunlight and shadows on some levels makes worthy cover out of the shadows themselves. The level of customization of each of your 4 classes is staggering, and the ability to change how you have each class set up in between every life makes it that much easier and more pleasurable to try new guns, new attachments, and new equipment combinations. The single player is all well done. Yes, it's linear and the story is somewhat cliche, but at this point, that's pretty much how all war games are at this point. If you're letting the single player effect your consideration of this game at all, you're not a gamer. Expand
  8. Nov 12, 2011
    6
    Ever heard the old expression: All talk and no action? It's not quite that bad, but in their attempt to dethrone MW, I think they overdid it. For all the flaming about 'CoD is just going to be the same thing!', that was my exact feeling when I played BF3. Yes, it's pretty, but the concept and the mechanics are a further polish to Bad Company 2. I guess after all the hype I expected more. AEver heard the old expression: All talk and no action? It's not quite that bad, but in their attempt to dethrone MW, I think they overdid it. For all the flaming about 'CoD is just going to be the same thing!', that was my exact feeling when I played BF3. Yes, it's pretty, but the concept and the mechanics are a further polish to Bad Company 2. I guess after all the hype I expected more. A lot more.
    Yes, I know it's got the Almighty Frostbite 2 Engine! (Capped for a reason) But where's the innovation from it? Yeah, you can use a flashlight and a laser. Ok...nice but not enough to make me start Occupying Infinity Ward in a smelly tent, sorry.
    First off, does anyone even care about the storyline here? For that matter, anyone even KNOW what it is?...... I've heard nothing but complaints, even from fans of the game. My thought is this: If you're going to even BOTHER adding a campaign, why not at least put some effort into it?

    They added Spec Ops, which was pretty fun and a good idea to add in-game content as you progress, problem is, the missions are beatable within hours of owning it and you won't have much unlocked, thus forcing you to replay the same missions over and over......and over.

    The multiplayer. Well, all I can say about this is repeat what I've said above: It's a prettier version of Bad Company 2. I DO like the improvement to the light machine guns, whereby it truly does suppress the opposition and I DO like the light/laser functions, they're fun, but innovative? Hardly. Reason to act as though we just received game of the decade? Um, no.
    If you liked BC2, you'll enjoy this multiplayer, that's about the best I can offer there.

    It's not that it's BAD (thus my 6.5), it's just that it was sold to us as not only the new king of the throne, but as if it was going to blow us out of the water, which is not true by any measure. Add to that the fact that EA is horrific for online play to begin with (the first week of release, you couldn't complete a game for anything, and that is when you actually were able to join one.).

    The BF fanboys want this to be as good as MW and it simply isn't. And I'm saying that having played both for several years now.

    Sold on Amazon for forty bucks a week and a half after I picked it up. Don't believe the hype.
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  9. Nov 12, 2011
    10
    Awesome game. Great graphics and gameplay. Though the single player is a bit short and disappointing. I like the INSTANT BATTLE feature in Battlefield 2, which i would like to see in Battlefield 3. That would make the game ten times better and has ten times better ratings. There are some bugs that need to be fixed. But everything else is just amazing. I wonder why Battlefield 3 stillAwesome game. Great graphics and gameplay. Though the single player is a bit short and disappointing. I like the INSTANT BATTLE feature in Battlefield 2, which i would like to see in Battlefield 3. That would make the game ten times better and has ten times better ratings. There are some bugs that need to be fixed. But everything else is just amazing. I wonder why Battlefield 3 still doesn't outsell Modern Warfare 3, which wasn't anywhere near better than Battlefield 3. Expand
  10. Nov 12, 2011
    9
    This game is excellent. I abandoned the competitive FPS genre about two years ago, as the games started to feel tired and didn't seem to do anything new. But seeing the trailers to bf3, I thought I would give it a try and see if it could relight the flame, and boy did it ever! Graphics: sublime. Sound: probably the most realistic I have ever heard in a game. Gameplay: Tough for theThis game is excellent. I abandoned the competitive FPS genre about two years ago, as the games started to feel tired and didn't seem to do anything new. But seeing the trailers to bf3, I thought I would give it a try and see if it could relight the flame, and boy did it ever! Graphics: sublime. Sound: probably the most realistic I have ever heard in a game. Gameplay: Tough for the uninitiated, but very satisfying. Being rusty with FPS games, I usually have a negative score at the end of the round and die a lot. But here's the thing: I don't care because I'm still having fun. The fact that running and gunning is suicidal in this game makes you play smarter and basically feel more like an actual soldier. I only have two complaints: Firstly, the servers are often broken and (at least for me) it is not uncommon for the game to crash when the level changes. Secondly, in big games it can be really tough to get a vehicle, particularly jets/helicopters. This means that for the average pub player it is very hard to have opportunities to practice and improve your skills in flying. I still haven't been able to kill anything with a jet, especially since you only have bullets to fire until you earn better weaponry. There really should be a sandbox map where one can just fly around for practice.... if this actually exists, can someone direct me to it! :P

    There is nothing wrong with the campaign other than its short length, but honestly what else is to be expected from an FPS these days. And who buys a game like this for it's campaign anyway? If you want a challenge though, just play it in hard - it will take you about double the time to finish it.
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  11. Nov 12, 2011
    10
    I've been playing battlefield since BF 1942 so i bought this game for the multiplayer. I have this game for xbox and for pc but i mainly play it on pc ... I think the colors on consoles are horrible and look too dark. The gameplay is the same but in consoles its just doesnt feel the same.... there are many times where i find myself running around for too long. I give this game a 9 on PCI've been playing battlefield since BF 1942 so i bought this game for the multiplayer. I have this game for xbox and for pc but i mainly play it on pc ... I think the colors on consoles are horrible and look too dark. The gameplay is the same but in consoles its just doesnt feel the same.... there are many times where i find myself running around for too long. I give this game a 9 on PC and a 7 on xbox.. Expand
  12. Nov 12, 2011
    9
    This game is truly the evolution of the FPS genre. It offers so much variety in the gameplay that it is nearly impossible to get bored. The whole multiplayer experience feels cinematic with all the things happening on screen. The game only gets a 9 however because the single player is forgettable and uninteresting. I believe that COD can learn a lot from this game as this is the future ofThis game is truly the evolution of the FPS genre. It offers so much variety in the gameplay that it is nearly impossible to get bored. The whole multiplayer experience feels cinematic with all the things happening on screen. The game only gets a 9 however because the single player is forgettable and uninteresting. I believe that COD can learn a lot from this game as this is the future of FPS like it or not. Expand
  13. 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
  14. Nov 12, 2011
    10
    Another excellent war strategy game released this year with MW3. Both games are different which is good. MW3 is like MW2 which is what we are looking for when we buy COD. And BF3 has vehicles which is what we want with Battlefield. DO NOT COMPARE THE 2
  15. Nov 12, 2011
    10
    As the third and highly anticipated installation to the "Battlefield" series, EA and DICE seized the opportunity with much respect and consideration for not only their fans, but also their peers in the entertainment software industry. "Battlefield 3" makes strong and calculated improvements, reinventing itself with an enviously powerful and advanced game engine, dedicated servers forAs the third and highly anticipated installation to the "Battlefield" series, EA and DICE seized the opportunity with much respect and consideration for not only their fans, but also their peers in the entertainment software industry. "Battlefield 3" makes strong and calculated improvements, reinventing itself with an enviously powerful and advanced game engine, dedicated servers for secure online play and greater progression branches for a deep and invested online multiplayer experience. The single-player story is one with many sympathetic and memorable characters in extraordinary circumstances. More importantly, it's a story that pays respect to America's Armed Forces and to the selfless sacrifices made by the soldier. Overall, "Battlefield 3" can only be summarized with "Value" and "Quality". Expand
  16. 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.
  17. Nov 12, 2011
    9
    i could go into so much detail about how good this game is. The campaign is alright nothing amazing, i just thought that dice were just showing off with the visuals and the audio but fair play to them if youve spent years innovating the franchise why not grab people by the balls and tell them its beautiful. Then theres the multiplayer which is without doubt brilliant. The game is balancedi could go into so much detail about how good this game is. The campaign is alright nothing amazing, i just thought that dice were just showing off with the visuals and the audio but fair play to them if youve spent years innovating the franchise why not grab people by the balls and tell them its beautiful. Then theres the multiplayer which is without doubt brilliant. The game is balanced even when you have helicopters whizzin overhead tanks blowing up half the map its just as authentic as a war game can be. To me when a developer takes years perfecting a game making all new rules and breakthroughs in the shooter genre then i really do feel that the 40 quid you fork out is worth it and the best part of it is you wont be forking out another 40 quid the following year and the year after that (CALL OF DUTY) Expand
  18. Nov 12, 2011
    9
    Battlefield 3 is a great multiplier game. Vehicular warfare, actual teamwork, realistic ballistics, this game is "above and beyond the call". The only gripe I have with this game is the linear single player campaign. If you enjoy campaign focused games this might not be for you but if you REALLY love online FPSs then this game is a must have. The graphics and stellar and the audio is crispBattlefield 3 is a great multiplier game. Vehicular warfare, actual teamwork, realistic ballistics, this game is "above and beyond the call". The only gripe I have with this game is the linear single player campaign. If you enjoy campaign focused games this might not be for you but if you REALLY love online FPSs then this game is a must have. The graphics and stellar and the audio is crisp and makes you feel like you are actually there. A great game Expand
  19. Nov 12, 2011
    10
    This game raised the bar . Battlefield > Mw3 ALLLLL F'n DAY LONG......This game raised the bar . Battlefield > Mw3 ALLLLL F'n DAY LONG.......This game raised the bar . Battlefield > Mw3 ALLLLL F'n DAY LONG.............This game raised the bar . Battlefield > Mw3 ALLLLL F'n DAY LONG............This game raised the bar . Battlefield > Mw3 ALLLLL F'n DAY LONG..........This game raised the barThis game raised the bar . Battlefield > Mw3 ALLLLL F'n DAY LONG......This game raised the bar . Battlefield > Mw3 ALLLLL F'n DAY LONG.......This game raised the bar . Battlefield > Mw3 ALLLLL F'n DAY LONG.............This game raised the bar . Battlefield > Mw3 ALLLLL F'n DAY LONG............This game raised the bar . Battlefield > Mw3 ALLLLL F'n DAY LONG..........This game raised the bar . Battlefield > Mw3 ALLLLL F'n DAY LONG.........This game raised the bar . Battlefield > Mw3 ALLLLL F'n DAY LONG.........This game raised the bar . Battlefield > Mw3 ALLLLL F'n DAY LONG.............This game raised the bar . Battlefield > Mw3 ALLLLL F'n DAY LONG.............This game raised the bar . Battlefield > Mw3 ALLLLL F'n DAY LONG...............This game raised the bar . Battlefield > Mw3 ALLLLL F'n DAY LONG Expand
  20. Nov 12, 2011
    10
    What can i say about this game. I am blown away by the leaps that DICE take after every iteration. Lets start with campaign. Although the campaign is very short it does have its exiting moments. I do feel that the MW3 campaign tops it but that doesnt make this one bad at all. I give the campaign a 8.8 out of 10. NOW OFF TO GRAPHICS. THis is an area the game shines even on consoles. JUSTWhat can i say about this game. I am blown away by the leaps that DICE take after every iteration. Lets start with campaign. Although the campaign is very short it does have its exiting moments. I do feel that the MW3 campaign tops it but that doesnt make this one bad at all. I give the campaign a 8.8 out of 10. NOW OFF TO GRAPHICS. THis is an area the game shines even on consoles. JUST the simple fact that the game looks the way it does given the SHEER SIZE of these maps its amazing. THE framerate isnt 60 but its a very very SMOOTH 30. At times i feel that its even higher but um not sure. The LIGHTING is BEAUTIFUL. Ive never seen lighting in a game that even comes close to this game. THe shadowing is also BEAUTIFUL. GRAPHICS this game gets a 10 out of 10. Just for the sheer size of the maps and the way the game looks it deserves it. OFF TO SOUND . Heres another area where the game is unmatched. COD series you have a long way to go to catch up . The sound in this game is the best ive ever heard. BC2 and Killzone series take 2nd place. This game sounds perfect. From the guns to the sound of the buildings ruble coming down to the explosions nothing comes close. The sound gets a 10 out of 10.

    Over all id give this game between a 9.7-10. It deserves it . FUN Factor this game gets a 10 out of 10. Great great and VERY DEEP multiplayer that is addictive and DEEPER then the COD series. FOr people on the fence of getting this game GET IT.
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  21. Nov 12, 2011
    10
    It has everything people love about the battlefield series. Great maps, great multiplayer, and unlimited fun. It is the best multiplayer shooter on the market. It just feels great and looks great. It's got new intuitive features and all kinds of new goodies. A definite buy.
  22. Nov 12, 2011
    10
    Much better than MW3. I laugh at all those negative reviews about the multiplayer. You people are way too picky when it comes to a game. Sure, the campaign wasn't the greatest, but the multiplayer is so gorgeous that it makes up for it.
  23. Nov 12, 2011
    9
    Look I am a huge MW fan and I respect Battlefield and have watched and played both franchises from there first games till now and so proud to see battlefield grow right in front of us to probably the BEST FPS game out today! The graphics are amazing, the multiplayer a freaking 10/10 and the campaign was not as great as MW3 but with infinity ward not innovating at all and it being like anLook I am a huge MW fan and I respect Battlefield and have watched and played both franchises from there first games till now and so proud to see battlefield grow right in front of us to probably the BEST FPS game out today! The graphics are amazing, the multiplayer a freaking 10/10 and the campaign was not as great as MW3 but with infinity ward not innovating at all and it being like an expansion to MW2 I actually feel I can say Battlefield 3 has become better than the COD franchise! Well done Dice and EA! Expand
  24. Nov 12, 2011
    10
    The best multiplayer shooter that i ever played. Better than call of duty better than others. So many ways to realize your game style, large space to fight,big maps tanks and helis its really modern war with all its effects,techs etc. Some arcade elements but they are really on their places where they neeed to be. Must play rly.
  25. Nov 12, 2011
    10
    An awesome game that actually tries to revolutionize the FPS genre unlike *cough* another game (Call of Duty). The game is really fun and you can approach situations differently in multiplayer and everything is really open ended. The campaign is really good to if you separate it from the bugs it has. Overall BF3 is awesome. Nuff' said.
  26. Nov 12, 2011
    7
    Unfortunately it seems we are doomed to see an infinite number of fps flood the market and most of them are the same as the next this is only better than CoD because its different it has a new feel to it.
  27. Nov 12, 2011
    0
    Re-hashed BFBC:2. nothing new and innovative here folks. Same game, new name!! Everyone says MW3 is bad, this takes home first place in the crap department. At least in MW3 the enemy can be found, they aren't under the map or in a bush hiding like a sissy!
  28. Nov 12, 2011
    10
    -CAMPAIGN not the most original but still fun and more believable then the ridiculous MW series. -GFX amazing even thought not as nice as pc. STILL looks great. 30fps is fine. thats what Halo has been using for years. -SOUND also amazing
    -BattleLog has issues but works better than i thought -COOP short but sweet and gets you great MP guns. wOULD have been better if part of campaign but
    -CAMPAIGN not the most original but still fun and more believable then the ridiculous MW series. -GFX amazing even thought not as nice as pc. STILL looks great. 30fps is fine. thats what Halo has been using for years. -SOUND also amazing
    -BattleLog has issues but works better than i thought -COOP short but sweet and gets you great MP guns. wOULD have been better if part of campaign but still fun.
    -MP this is AAA class MP gameplay the best fps gaming around for military shooters hands down.

    OVER ALL 9.5 its not perfect but you gotta give Dice credit for going above and beyond the call(rehashed games)
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  29. Nov 12, 2011
    10
    It's fresh air bein able to be a soldier, tank, jet, chopper , instead of cods same old crap that never gets new, graphics are amazing, enjoy every second I play, best game out so far for fps
  30. Nov 12, 2011
    8
    I really like the game but it sometimes feels like it's a sequel to the Bad Company-franchise , because of the interface in game and the game menus. Another bad thing about Battlefield 3 is that the player amount is restricted to only 24 players i multiplayer mode on the console platforms - the big maps sometimes feels like ghost towns because of that. Some maps are too small to whichI really like the game but it sometimes feels like it's a sequel to the Bad Company-franchise , because of the interface in game and the game menus. Another bad thing about Battlefield 3 is that the player amount is restricted to only 24 players i multiplayer mode on the console platforms - the big maps sometimes feels like ghost towns because of that. Some maps are too small to which tends to lead to a phenomena called "clustering" - people get stacked at the same spot and the massacre is a fact. On the plus side the sound and graphics are amazing! The game play is smooth and the weapon handling is really nice and "realistic". Battlefield 3 is really made for multiplayer and i don't think people should buy it for the single player experience - you got better options if you are looking for something more focused on that type of game experience. Expand
Metascore
84

Generally favorable reviews - based on 57 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 53 out of 57
  2. Negative: 0 out of 57
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.