Battlefield 3

 Xbox 360
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7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 2223 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 331 out of 2223
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  1. ChrisZ
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    I honestly don't understand why Call of Duty "fan boys" come to Battlefield 3's user reviews and give it 0 or a very low score this game exceeds in both lasting appeal and game play. User reviewers such as an Individual named 'Skyplot' has given this game a zero all because of texture problems and no good reasons and has given Call of duty Modern Warfare 3 a perfect 10. Those textureI honestly don't understand why Call of Duty "fan boys" come to Battlefield 3's user reviews and give it 0 or a very low score this game exceeds in both lasting appeal and game play. User reviewers such as an Individual named 'Skyplot' has given this game a zero all because of texture problems and no good reasons and has given Call of duty Modern Warfare 3 a perfect 10. Those texture problems? No big deal one quick update and your good to go and the final product to Battlefield 3 is simply amazing WHEN it comes to multiplayer, campaign however I will admit is not as great but this game after all was not made for campaign but rather for its incredible and better than Call of Duty multiplayer you can fly planes drop out of them too this game is for mature players not for Call of Duty's 12 year old denizens Battlefield 3 is simply great and it deserves the 9 I am giving it thank you for reading.… Expand
  2. JAYPEE1986
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    I will attempt a totally unbiased review of this game and will start by writing that is in no way perfect and still has its flaws. The important thing to remember is that they are not gamebreaking flaws and dont deter from the incredible fun factor that is contained within the massively addictive multiplayer. One of the main reasons for this is one of the games major downpoints, the singleI will attempt a totally unbiased review of this game and will start by writing that is in no way perfect and still has its flaws. The important thing to remember is that they are not gamebreaking flaws and dont deter from the incredible fun factor that is contained within the massively addictive multiplayer. One of the main reasons for this is one of the games major downpoints, the single player mode. The story is uninspired and follows the usual first person shooter staple of quick-time events and vehicle sections to build to a creschendo of the obvious. I will say the graphics during the single player are astounding at times and it does contain some rather funky set pieces, But we all know that BF3's single player is just tagged on because in these day and age, games have to try and cater for everybody. The developer, Dice have sort have given a nod to this in the fact that its stituated on the second disc. The multiplayer mode however sits on the disc uno, along with a HD pack thing that you have to install to your hard drive before you can play the game (this, coupled with a 189mb dashboard update for the game that fixes a lot of the games launch day/beta issues). Inside you will find plethroa of meaty maps, epic in scale, filled with usable vehicles and gun emplacements, choppers and jet fighters (the latter two are hard to control in the default controll scheme so i recommend switching the controls to southpaw in the options menu.) The XP unlock system is basic but effective giving the game a longetivy and also allowing you to unlock weapons, camo, attachments and special abilitys and also weapons for vehicles. Super polished and intensley addictive. Most players however wont give it a chance due to the other elephant in the room. The big COD, now, fact is, I played Call of Duty annually since the original Modern Warfare and will day that the game is a great game, The gameplay grew stale in my opinion and I decided to seek elsewhere for my first person fix. BF3 has filled those boots well so much so its taken choice over this years interation of the Infinity Ward game. For most COD vets, this game will be too hard, and contain too much learning curve. Stick with it however and you will b rewarded greatly.… Expand
  3. DMB4SheZ
    Nov 10, 2011
    6
    Game looks amazing, but it's still the same old thing when it comes to multiplayer. I must say that I find this game to be one of the most unbalanced multiplayer games ever. The more you use something, especially a vehicle, the more perks/advancements you get. If you come in as a level one and get into a chopper fight with a level 20, there is no way you will win. I understand that theGame looks amazing, but it's still the same old thing when it comes to multiplayer. I must say that I find this game to be one of the most unbalanced multiplayer games ever. The more you use something, especially a vehicle, the more perks/advancements you get. If you come in as a level one and get into a chopper fight with a level 20, there is no way you will win. I understand that the point of leveling up is to unlock something, but it should not be to the point where the perks make you invincible to lower levels. You run into the same issues while playing online as you did in BC2, mechanics running behind tanks making them invincible, camping flags, etc. The single player is vanilla flavored, nothing special and you have played this story before in any shooter that has come out in the past 10 years. For so much hype and trash talk, I was hoping for something that wasn't so bland and recycled.… Expand
  4. lgnburris
    Nov 10, 2011
    8
    Although the single player campaign isn't worth your time the multi-player experience is a great deal of fun. There is a strong emphasis on teamwork and each class has well defined roles on the battlefield. Tactics play an important role in winning games. This is not a run and gun experience it is a battlefield.
  5. djwizzle22
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    The campaign is purely for the eyecandy. Definitely no innovation as it's basically a rail shooter with infinite spawning enemies until you reach the next checkpoint. Laser aim on hard mode doesn't help either. While the MP has it's glitches, I assume like they did for BC2 that Dice will patch these eventually. Matchmaking with a party is glitchy and there are a few balance issues butThe campaign is purely for the eyecandy. Definitely no innovation as it's basically a rail shooter with infinite spawning enemies until you reach the next checkpoint. Laser aim on hard mode doesn't help either. While the MP has it's glitches, I assume like they did for BC2 that Dice will patch these eventually. Matchmaking with a party is glitchy and there are a few balance issues but overall this is definitely a great game.… Expand
  6. CODER
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Jets, Destructible Environments, intense infantry combat, amazing vehicle play, realistic weapon ballistics, AND a solid campaign/co-op. Yeah this is definitely my game of the year.
  7. Dionicios
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
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  8. PoundasaurusREX
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    I love this game! I had a lot of doubt about it since I wasn't huge on BF2, but once I started playing this game it is apparent that they made this game much more playable. Definitely a huge step up from MW3..that game is absolute garbage.
  9. Zombi3
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Great game, just what I expected from DICE. The only gripe that I had with the game was that I would like to have seen more destructible buildings and the sniping has changed were now you have to hold your breath like in a CoD games. The campaign could have been better but I didn't really get for that,I mostly play the multiplayer. BF3 is a great game to play with your clan or friends,Great game, just what I expected from DICE. The only gripe that I had with the game was that I would like to have seen more destructible buildings and the sniping has changed were now you have to hold your breath like in a CoD games. The campaign could have been better but I didn't really get for that,I mostly play the multiplayer. BF3 is a great game to play with your clan or friends, alot of teamwork is involved if you want to win.… Expand
  10. fitak
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Sure the campaign may have been too ambitious for its own good and shame on you for emulating that other brand. But the mp is fantastic. After having played MW3 I can give this game a 10 instead of the 9 it deserves. Could have done a lot better but its the best in its class as of right now.
  11. BronzeSpartan
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    BEAUTIFUL GRAPHICS! The multiplayer is addictive and the sound design is the best ever applied on a video game EVER! I am a sound engineer and the sounds in this game are magic! The single player was a tad short but thats fine. Multiplayer is the heart of the game. Vehicles, weapons and EPIC destruction is what FPS games need and this game gets the job done. There are others FPS games outBEAUTIFUL GRAPHICS! The multiplayer is addictive and the sound design is the best ever applied on a video game EVER! I am a sound engineer and the sounds in this game are magic! The single player was a tad short but thats fine. Multiplayer is the heart of the game. Vehicles, weapons and EPIC destruction is what FPS games need and this game gets the job done. There are others FPS games out there but they can stand toe to toe with BF3. I love it I am leveling up like crazy even though its not easy, you actually need skills in this game. I am LOVING IT!… Expand
  12. jagraham79
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Awesome game, just wished it was 60fps. Maybe BF4 will be. Other than that and incredible WAR game. Large scale maps, multiple weapons and unlocks as well as great ranking system.
  13. DrunkBall101
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Didn't think i could have more fun in a game then i did in BFBC2. Although the mutliplayer had a few hiccups during the first week everything is running smooth and i love this game.
  14. zakolson5
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    This game has improved on everything from the last game in the series Bad Company 2. The inclusion of Jets only adds to the sense of battle scale and the feeling of being put into the war. The new weapon attachments and how you can add that flashlight, or RDS you just unlocked right in game without waiting is a very nice addition. The maps are all different and unique, nothing has beenThis game has improved on everything from the last game in the series Bad Company 2. The inclusion of Jets only adds to the sense of battle scale and the feeling of being put into the war. The new weapon attachments and how you can add that flashlight, or RDS you just unlocked right in game without waiting is a very nice addition. The maps are all different and unique, nothing has been revamped to make it more noob friendly which is a welcome addition. They innovated a lot including the new Frostbite 2 engine which plays and looks fantastic. Developers realized the true fans kept playing the last game way beyond release so they made more unlocks to keep you coming back. A great game that is truely addictive and a fun way to contribute to a team-based game which the gaming industry lacks in general.… Expand
  15. Viision11
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    After playing and disliking MW3, I have to say I will be spending most of my time online, with this game. It beats MW3 in almost every aspect. The only thing MW3 has going for it is a more user friendly UI. I enjoy FPS games, and Battlefield 3 really excels as a great multiplayer game. It is more difficult than CoD, and maybe because I am used to playing the run and gun style of CoD, butAfter playing and disliking MW3, I have to say I will be spending most of my time online, with this game. It beats MW3 in almost every aspect. The only thing MW3 has going for it is a more user friendly UI. I enjoy FPS games, and Battlefield 3 really excels as a great multiplayer game. It is more difficult than CoD, and maybe because I am used to playing the run and gun style of CoD, but it is REFRESHING. This game, in my opinion, will be a top contender for GOTY.… Expand
  16. Dufase19089
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    BF3 raised the bar for teamwork, graphics, atmosphere, and all in all is a much deeper "experience" than MW3. You can argue progression systems, whatever, but they're pretty much similar. No, you'll never get the same k/d ratio on BF3 as MW3, but it's so much more than just gunning people down. They're two totally different experiences, and they both excel in what they're trying to do onBF3 raised the bar for teamwork, graphics, atmosphere, and all in all is a much deeper "experience" than MW3. You can argue progression systems, whatever, but they're pretty much similar. No, you'll never get the same k/d ratio on BF3 as MW3, but it's so much more than just gunning people down. They're two totally different experiences, and they both excel in what they're trying to do on the multiplayer level.The only thing that truly hurts BF3 is the fact that it had to be trimmed for consoles, but it's not BF's fault that consoles simply cannot handle it. It would have been like trying to port Crysis 1 without the CryEngine3. BF3 shows us that the end of this console generation is here, and that this generation is now holding back innovation and the future of games (seriously, wtf is the physics engine on MW? Am I the only one that is dissapointed that grenades dont move wood pallets or outright destroy them? Seriously, Source has better physics implemented in it) They're different animals... that's all- and lets be honest, BF3 does way more for the gaming community than MW, as it stands, will ever be able to do. BF3 will only get better from here as the expansions roll out.… Expand
  17. bozmanbeyond
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    The launch week of this was horrible and sometime unplayable so I waited till MW3 came out and this game runs very smooth now that the COD boys are gone. The game is way more balanced then COD at the start and I love Hardcore mode the most. The campaign is 4 hrs long but nice eye candy nicely done. There are some small imperfections but that's ok.
  18. acar0242
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Graphics alone should merit this game a high score... add the additional different modes and you have a very fun game that will keep you hooked. There are some glitches here and there but for a game this size and built on a new engine.. its to be expected and the best part is that it will be fixable through patches.
  19. PogueMahoneMG
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    I'm going with a full tilt 10 on this one. BF3 with the new Frostbite 2 engine delivers with a knock out punch. the maps are vast and engaging, the vehicles offer a variety of game play without being too overpowered. The unlock tree for each class has you returning the the BF3 nipple to suckle each weapon or attachment. Each weapon has a learning curve where you need to find that sweetI'm going with a full tilt 10 on this one. BF3 with the new Frostbite 2 engine delivers with a knock out punch. the maps are vast and engaging, the vehicles offer a variety of game play without being too overpowered. The unlock tree for each class has you returning the the BF3 nipple to suckle each weapon or attachment. Each weapon has a learning curve where you need to find that sweet spot for long range engagements because of the bullet drop. OH yeah baby, bullet drop! With the addition of Battlelog online, you can track your soldiers progression and admire those sweet ass tags you've taken. Battlefield really has come back and created a game worthy of the numeral 3 to follow the Battlefield franchise. two thumbs up, a wink, a nod, and three jazz snaps. BF3 delivers.… Expand
  20. bobax
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    super jeu tres beau vraiment rien a dire battlefield 3 le jeu de l'année ce pas comme ce merde de mw3 battlefield 3 a placé la barre tres haute certe cod sera plus vendu mais les 2 jeu ne s'adresse pas au meme personne cod ados prepubere bf adulte agerie lol
  21. Wiister
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Its nice to see how hard work pays off. Brilliant game by dice, the campaign could of been better but is definatly the best they have done so far and the multiplayer is the best out there !
  22. Junyer
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    I guess I will first start off by saying this game is AMAZING!!! Sure its not perfect, but it is close. I am totally loving the new Frostbite 2 engine, it brings so much to the table. I mean who doesn't like to take down whole buildings with some C4? Or fly in a massive battle! Or actually have to use team work to get a mission done. This game in my opinion is by far the most rounded offI guess I will first start off by saying this game is AMAZING!!! Sure its not perfect, but it is close. I am totally loving the new Frostbite 2 engine, it brings so much to the table. I mean who doesn't like to take down whole buildings with some C4? Or fly in a massive battle! Or actually have to use team work to get a mission done. This game in my opinion is by far the most rounded off shooter out there right now, and nothing about it feels COOKIE CUTTER like MW3! End of story BF3 is the shooter to have!… Expand
  23. zarathoostra
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    This game is awesome. Great addition to the BF franchise. Flying jets? check. Driving tanks? check. Best FPS multiplayer ever? check.

    Only downside to this game are the players who refuse to play as a team, and players that camp vehicle spawn points.
  24. AntiTrol
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Boring campaign. Slow multiplayer, looks terrible even after the texture download. Suprised they shipped this buggy mess with the stolen Black Op story rehashed.
  25. MrCritical
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Really enjoying this game. It got some gerat Battlefield maps but there are some maps that are just trash like Operation Metro and Seine Crossing. I don't like that vehicles gets disabled so easy. What I also don't like about the game is the death skulls. They appear in the middle of your screen and on your minimap when a team-mate dies, it's really annoying. Best sound that I ever heardReally enjoying this game. It got some gerat Battlefield maps but there are some maps that are just trash like Operation Metro and Seine Crossing. I don't like that vehicles gets disabled so easy. What I also don't like about the game is the death skulls. They appear in the middle of your screen and on your minimap when a team-mate dies, it's really annoying. Best sound that I ever heard and I like that you can unlock think to specific weapons. One of the best thing in the game is the server browser it's so nice just to pick one and so easy. Having dedicated server and not P2P liek CoD also makes a huge differans. Really recommend it to everyone!… Expand
  26. deadpixel
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Woot planes trains and automobiles!!! Well, at least it has a couple of those. After buying MW3 and playing for hours I wanted to voice my opinion about how ripped off I felt. While these boys didn't deliver on the PC screenshots and vids they were showing at least it was all 100% effort given at trying to reinvent the wheel. And for that I'm hooking them up with a 10.
  27. XxHighCxX
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Great first level in single player after that just good graphics, but Multiplayer and co-op are well worth the 60 dollers and the 10 rating. Hard to play anything eles when I always just hop on Battlefield 3 like its ritual.
  28. D3M0N
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    I give it a two for effort. Graphics is nice thats about it. Big maps are nice but sniping camping and just long drawn out mp. I play mayne two mat hes and am bored. No excitement or feeling epic completion . Just another bf money taker. Returned day after purchase and i dont see why people like this franchise it boring its like madden just comes out with another game lil better graphicsI give it a two for effort. Graphics is nice thats about it. Big maps are nice but sniping camping and just long drawn out mp. I play mayne two mat hes and am bored. No excitement or feeling epic completion . Just another bf money taker. Returned day after purchase and i dont see why people like this franchise it boring its like madden just comes out with another game lil better graphics and through the year on it say buy me im the best. Geuss not.… Expand
  29. Coelho
    Nov 10, 2011
    8
    Now that I've played this game everyday for the past week, I can tell you without a doubt that I love it now. At first I was skeptical, but I just had to get used to the controls and the gameplay. I basically had to shed my Call of Duty-scales and acclimate to
  30. Jesse80milligan
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Great game . I think it's the best shooter game out there. I can't wait for more
    Maps and the day 64 people can play on a console . Great job making the game of the year!!!!!!!!!
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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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