Battlefield 3

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  1. KIQCHG
    Dec 5, 2011
    10
    Looking from a "how much fun this game is to me" point of view i will be honest and say that i played the singleplayer campaign for maybe 30 minutes when i said screw this, switched the CD and started playing the MP which is simply insane, the graphics are stunning, the classes are incredible, the maps are great, the air vehicles take a few attempts to learn how to control but are not thatLooking from a "how much fun this game is to me" point of view i will be honest and say that i played the singleplayer campaign for maybe 30 minutes when i said screw this, switched the CD and started playing the MP which is simply insane, the graphics are stunning, the classes are incredible, the maps are great, the air vehicles take a few attempts to learn how to control but are not that bad, i suck at killing with them but im assuming that its me and not the game as ive seen some guys mastering the airs with them. The ground vehicles are a huge load of fun as always. The downside so far are some bugs that im hoping will be fixed soon but nothing major. As a personal note the EOD is insanely fun for me and i can't count how many MCOMs my team wasn't managing to reach when i popped it out to zoom thru the enemy line and activate it !! A must buy game!… Expand
  2. mattmass
    Dec 7, 2011
    9
    This game sure took the torch from COD. And I don't mean a pleasant little trade or hand off, they F-ing killed COD and TOOK that torch! Glad the bar finally got raised! BIG huge maps, LOTS of different approaches to strategy other than COD which is just running in circles and shooting. Ok I will stop mentioning COD just go check the ratings they speak for themselves. Back to BF3,This game sure took the torch from COD. And I don't mean a pleasant little trade or hand off, they F-ing killed COD and TOOK that torch! Glad the bar finally got raised! BIG huge maps, LOTS of different approaches to strategy other than COD which is just running in circles and shooting. Ok I will stop mentioning COD just go check the ratings they speak for themselves. Back to BF3, Giant maps, vehicles lots of different ones too, interactive environments... things can actually be moved and blown up,and STRATEGY. New, flavorful, rich and overall GREAT online gaming. Top notch!… Expand
  3. glacier777
    Apr 6, 2012
    8
    Not as good as bad company 2 but not far off. The campaign is boring and unoriginal but it's the multiplayer where once again battlefield succeeds. The different classes will give you hours of fun and new tactics. It is an addictive game that you can play however you want. It also has jets but most people struggle to fly them and/ or earn points with them. Also some of the maps are quiteNot as good as bad company 2 but not far off. The campaign is boring and unoriginal but it's the multiplayer where once again battlefield succeeds. The different classes will give you hours of fun and new tactics. It is an addictive game that you can play however you want. It also has jets but most people struggle to fly them and/ or earn points with them. Also some of the maps are quite boring but that's down to your play style. Overall a great multiplayer experience but it lacks an engaging campaign.… Expand
  4. jesterotl
    Dec 10, 2011
    8
    After hearing much complaining about the single player campaign, I braced myself for a slog before I dove into multi-player mode. I was pleasantly surprised that it was no worse than the short campaigns pioneered by CoD MW. My complaint and low-ish score for such a great game is due to popping textures and some bugginess. I think another few months of polish would have made this a 10 game,After hearing much complaining about the single player campaign, I braced myself for a slog before I dove into multi-player mode. I was pleasantly surprised that it was no worse than the short campaigns pioneered by CoD MW. My complaint and low-ish score for such a great game is due to popping textures and some bugginess. I think another few months of polish would have made this a 10 game, but unfortunately, you will be jerked back to reality by some odd graphics behavior. On the other hand, it is beautiful and got me away from the predictable and repetitive game play of CoD.… Expand
  5. mikeclark1982
    Dec 12, 2011
    10
    if you have played battlefield bad company or bad company 2 you know what to expect with this game, fun. the only gripes are that now there is glare everywhere and they added the prone position which makes a call of duty staple: CAMPING into the limelight. many of the weapons are extremely powerful, and no longer as realistic as others, but if you take the fact that DICE listened to theif you have played battlefield bad company or bad company 2 you know what to expect with this game, fun. the only gripes are that now there is glare everywhere and they added the prone position which makes a call of duty staple: CAMPING into the limelight. many of the weapons are extremely powerful, and no longer as realistic as others, but if you take the fact that DICE listened to the call of duty defectors instead of the true fans, it is not as bad as you would fear. with an update or few, maybe the balance issues will be fixed, but it is a great game.… Expand
  6. xunderwoodx
    Dec 13, 2011
    8
    The campaign is rather boring and short. It completely differs from Battlefield Bad Company 2. There are not enough vehicles in the campaign and it is much to short. The place this game really shines is in multiplayer. I would give the campaign a round a 5 and the multiplayer a 10 easy. The amount of action going on at once when you play online is insane. Flying jets and helicopters over aThe campaign is rather boring and short. It completely differs from Battlefield Bad Company 2. There are not enough vehicles in the campaign and it is much to short. The place this game really shines is in multiplayer. I would give the campaign a round a 5 and the multiplayer a 10 easy. The amount of action going on at once when you play online is insane. Flying jets and helicopters over a battlefield with explosions going off is something I won't be forgetting any time soon. If you love Multiplayer FPS this is an absolute must.… Expand
  7. Dreadedmike
    Dec 15, 2011
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game was meant for the PC. if i could give this rating a 7.5 i would. when your buying the 360 or PS3 version your just buying down a stale watered down version of the PC version. What i mean by that is the maps on Consoles have been reduced in size, vehicles, and of course the big let down in my opinion, the 24 soldier count in the games. The Conquest on some maps (say Caspian border for example) is too big for the 24 soldier count, and the soldiers a spread too thin. The leader boards may have a top of 10 to 12 kills at the most for the top player which is very uneventful for a BF game. but this is only for Conquest. there are still other game modes. Rush is the one i mainly play on 360 because the maps are not as large and there is two objectives close to eachother everyone goes to, too destroy and defend, which is alot better and more fun since all they players are closer together. The game is well balanced in my opinion, and i have had no problem with servers or lag (except on release day but hey its EA what did you expect?) overall i think this game was made mainly for the PC and MAINLY for multiplayer. The campaign isnt terrible, but compared to the Bad Company campaigns was not very pleasing, considering that those had characters you tend to grow on, considering they had actual LINES and some of them humorous. BF3 campaign you barely got to know the characters, and when they passed away (SPOILER) you felt no sympathy and shrugged them off. But in my opinion BF3 was made for multiplayer, and was made for the pc. if this was a PC review i would give a 9/10 but sadly, it isnt.… Expand
  8. GhostDragon
    Dec 24, 2011
    10
    The single player campaign is short and a bit disappointment, but who buys buys this game only for single player. The co-op missions are great fun, but multiplayer is that what truly rocks. The graphics and sounds are awesome, maps are huge and impressive and vehicles are nicely balanced. Battlefield 3 is one of the best multiplayer games in this year altough some may not like it at all.
  9. ACardboardBox
    Dec 17, 2011
    8
    I like Battlefield 3. Wait, let me rephrase that. I love Battlefield 3's multiplayer. The campaign? Well, if you don't have online, don't get this game. The story is average and forgettable and can be completed in less than seven hours. On the bright side though, the multiplayer is almost unmatched. You can take a different approach to every game and the jets are some of the most fun I'veI like Battlefield 3. Wait, let me rephrase that. I love Battlefield 3's multiplayer. The campaign? Well, if you don't have online, don't get this game. The story is average and forgettable and can be completed in less than seven hours. On the bright side though, the multiplayer is almost unmatched. You can take a different approach to every game and the jets are some of the most fun I've ever had in a Battlefield game. Get this game for the multiplayer. The campaign is just a side dish.… Expand
  10. Demokrates
    Dec 18, 2011
    10
    I have to disagree with the previous review of Chickencantgowi. To base a review on a game on "how good or in his case bad one plays" is ridiculous. The platoon system for example is a great tool to find players that want to play more tactically... If you dont use the tools you are given properly it is not the fault of the game.

    New Players: It might be a little bit frustrating for people    I have to disagree with the previous review of Chickencantgowi. To base a review on a game on "how good or in his case bad one plays" is ridiculous. The platoon system for example is a great tool to find players that want to play more tactically... If you dont use the tools you are given properly it is not the fault of the game.

    New Players:
    It might be a little bit frustrating for people who are just buying it now as there are so many people who unlocked the better weapons already, but if you get through that you will find a great multiplayer experience with great graphics, awesome sound and tactical gameplay. Maps:
    Maps are huge in conquest but you can feel your pulse raising when a sniper bullet whizzes over your head. There are so many "Battlefield moments" I experienced, too many to list. The destructable environment makes each match (even on the same map) unique... it is really stunning to be in a safe house and moments later the roof drops on your head... Also the balance between wide open and small alley maps is great. The only map that does not work out too good is Operation Metro (from the beta) because of the bottle neck.

    Vehicles:
    The ground vehicles are very easy to handle and the special unlocks are great... Jets & Helicopters are harder to master but with practice you will do fine with them too.

    Weapons:
    A great variety of weaponry is at your disposal. Is is really motivating to unlock weapons and then unlock the accessories. There are so many weapons in this game and each one feels different. Sniping is a little bit harder to master as you have to compensate for bullet drop, but once you got the jist of it, it is really addictive to be victorious in a sniper duel.

    Leveling & Experience:
    For each action you do you will get XP. I like the fact that you get the same amount of XP for reviving a teammate as for killing a enemy. Repairing, resupplying ammo, healing teammates and spotting enemies will give you XP. A very motivating and rewarding system. Back to Karkand DLC:
    The DLC is a great addition to the already extensive package you get with the game alone. Battlefield veterans will feel homy as a few of the best MP maps of Battlefield 2 (not Bad Company 2) are available now in an updated version. Campaign:
    Sadly, the campaign is not as good as other shooters on the market. I found the pacing a little bit too slow and the destruction is not used as good as in Bad Company 2. But Battlefield always was a multiplayer game first...

    Tools outside the game:
    Battlelog is a great statistic tool that comes free of charge with the game. It is extremely lucid and you can follow your stats with ease. You also can join a platoon which makes it very easy to find players that want to play tactically.

    Despite the medicore campaign (which I kind of expected) the multiplayer of BF3 is one of the best experiences you will have. It is more realistic (for a video game) than its competitors and very rewarding. Running & gunning wont take you far, a tactical approach will give you the edge over your enemies. The great quality of the DLC adds to the total package. Overall I have to give this masterpiece a 10/10.    … Expand
  11. LynchSimon
    Dec 19, 2011
    9
    Battlefield 3 is an excellent FPS. The campaign has been completely revamped and given a whole new upgrade! The developers DICE really have outdone themselves. Battlefield 3 has a great multiplaer too it but it does have its problems which let it down. The spawn system in the online game is a huge problem as you either appear too far away from your opponents or too close. AnotherBattlefield 3 is an excellent FPS. The campaign has been completely revamped and given a whole new upgrade! The developers DICE really have outdone themselves. Battlefield 3 has a great multiplaer too it but it does have its problems which let it down. The spawn system in the online game is a huge problem as you either appear too far away from your opponents or too close. Another problem is that they really downsized the maps which is a great shame! The whole fun of Battlefield Bad Company 2 ws that you were always on edge, not knowing where your opponent might be, and always had great fun exploring, thus eliminating "camping". There isn't that much of it in Battlefield 3 but it's becoming more frequent within the game as compared to its predecessor where it's virtually non-existant. Going on to positives tho, the graphic updates they have added to the game really is immense. Also a major plus for the game is the upgrade of vehecles available to you and your teammates and that they have all upgraded health so it's no longer possible to simply shoot 1 rocket or detonate 2 C4's and expect easy points. Overall I Give this game a very fair 9/10 and hope DICE keep up the good work!… Expand
  12. CameoCream
    Dec 19, 2011
    9
    For this being the first time for me buying into a Battlefield game, it was a good investment. Unlike many CoD games, the vehicle combat creates a different style of play which is more tactical and team oriented. It is however extremely frustrating starting out at lower levels in multiplayer as you don't have the necessary weapons to pose any threat to the much higher leveled players.For this being the first time for me buying into a Battlefield game, it was a good investment. Unlike many CoD games, the vehicle combat creates a different style of play which is more tactical and team oriented. It is however extremely frustrating starting out at lower levels in multiplayer as you don't have the necessary weapons to pose any threat to the much higher leveled players. Being jets, tanks and helicopters. Much the same as CoD, but that comes with a game like this.

    I did however find campaign very...... cliche and typical. I found it however a more "realistic" experience to an "actual" war experience unlike CoD's multiple rail shooter sequences and constant slow mo explosion actions. It just lacked the story needed to make it a good campaign. I did however enjoy the character development they managed with the multiple characters they jumped to. Unlike the many characters which die in other games, i somewhat felt sad by the soldier who was executed, this may have been because of the circumstance.
    Overall, its a great game with an awesome multiplayer experience.    … Expand
  13. Xolo187uk
    Dec 20, 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
  14. caboose237
    Dec 20, 2011
    10
    I give it 10 on the basis that it isn't "camp" of duty", many cod fanboys say "oh BF3 sucks buy mw3 as its superior blah blah blah". I love the game, the graphics are fantastic and the multiplayer is second to none, the campaign was not as good as BFBC2's but still fantastic. I can't describe how good this game is, people say low frame rate, only MW3 and rage have more than 30FPS, MW3 isI give it 10 on the basis that it isn't "camp" of duty", many cod fanboys say "oh BF3 sucks buy mw3 as its superior blah blah blah". I love the game, the graphics are fantastic and the multiplayer is second to none, the campaign was not as good as BFBC2's but still fantastic. I can't describe how good this game is, people say low frame rate, only MW3 and rage have more than 30FPS, MW3 is 60fps at 600p, not HD however. so if your new to first person shooters, buy this game over CAMP of duty and you shant be dissapointed, unless your not a fan of first person shooters… Expand
  15. MrMurD3R
    Dec 21, 2011
    10
    An awesome game with awesome graphics and sound, the use of strategy in huge maps encourage the team work. Each class win points for anything besides kill an enemy, the back to karkand add on is just wonderful with more maps to engage the game
  16. mako_psy
    Mar 3, 2012
    8
    I can't really review the multiplayer since I played a rental copy and you know how EA gets with their subscription to play online. However, I will say that I was very impressed with the single player campaign. The industrial style of music really complimented each scene and although short, I thoroughly enjoyed it. The graphics were brilliant and I liked the variation between gameplay. II can't really review the multiplayer since I played a rental copy and you know how EA gets with their subscription to play online. However, I will say that I was very impressed with the single player campaign. The industrial style of music really complimented each scene and although short, I thoroughly enjoyed it. The graphics were brilliant and I liked the variation between gameplay. I think the length of the campaign lets it down, along with a very, very bad hit detection and cheap moments with unlimited respawning enemies.… Expand
  17. pinhoone
    Dec 28, 2011
    10
    Stunning... Graphics simply gorgeous... sound amazing... the bad side... is the respawn in the Team Deathmach... and de green frame in the game some times appears and this annoying a little bit...
  18. Swimming_MANGO
    Dec 30, 2011
    6
    To start this off it is valid to take into account the actions that occurred before the games release. In conversation between the publisher of Battlefield 3, EA, and the publisher for COD, Activision, EA rammed it down Activision's throat that Battlefield 3 was going to be in every way superior to MW3, and they made nothing but a huge deal about that. I without a doubt can say thatTo start this off it is valid to take into account the actions that occurred before the games release. In conversation between the publisher of Battlefield 3, EA, and the publisher for COD, Activision, EA rammed it down Activision's throat that Battlefield 3 was going to be in every way superior to MW3, and they made nothing but a huge deal about that. I without a doubt can say that Battlefield 3 is NOT superior to MW3. This is not my opinion, this is the honest truth, and I will tell you how:
    Starting with the campaign. Without spoiling any of the story I can safely say that the storyline is nearly exactly the same as COD: Black Ops. The actual missions of the game are recollections of the protagonist who is being interrogated, and revolves around stopping some sort of terror like attack on the United States but instead of being a biological weapon in Black Ops, its a nuke. On top of that, the game play of the campaign mode is extremely similar to COD, but with one giant drawback: In COD, you are essentially a "tank." You can take massive damage without dying, even on the hardest difficulty, because of the large scale, epic feeling of the games. Because of the realist Battlefield goes for, you die very quickly. There will be times when you try to play a level and you will die repeatedly due to stray bullets and such. Even on the easier difficulties, there will be times when the game is unforgivably difficult. Moving on to the co-op of the game. All I really have to say about this is its COD:MW3 Spec. ops but entirely co-op. It was tacked on because MW3 had it. End of story.
    Now while these points do hurt Battlefield, DICE should be congratulated on their multiplayer. As with prior Battlefield multiplayer, the maps are big, and enjoyable, and while they are not exactly catering to the casual audience due to the learning curve of the game, if the individual is willing to put the time in they will enjoy it a lot more. Because EA's comments I can't give Battlefield 3 higher then a 6. At its core, Battlefield 3 is a multiplayer game. There will not be anyone who jumps at this game for the campaign, that's a fact. The question is, is the multiplayer, with a tacked on campaign, and co-op good enough to warrant a $60 price tag? Nope. In no way does it warrant that price. Being a long time fan of Battlefield's multiplayer I wish I could give this game a 7 at least, but because of EA's big mouth, and their false promises I have to lower my score. A 6 is the best it gets when all I get is good multiplayer, tacked on extras to say they have it when MW3 has it, and the smack talk to Activision.    … Expand
  19. GeneralKumar
    Dec 27, 2011
    9
    Easily the best FPS since Halo 1,2,3. balanced except for the USAS-12, Absolutely Gorgeous. Lacking Modes but more support is coming. A true "team work" game... my only real issue is that most of the people on the game suck. i constantly find myself at the top of the leaderboards while my teammates do little. but that is probably cuz the game is only 2 months old. tight controls, realisticEasily the best FPS since Halo 1,2,3. balanced except for the USAS-12, Absolutely Gorgeous. Lacking Modes but more support is coming. A true "team work" game... my only real issue is that most of the people on the game suck. i constantly find myself at the top of the leaderboards while my teammates do little. but that is probably cuz the game is only 2 months old. tight controls, realistic weapons (other than silencers in certain weapons). and who doesnt love 4 free maps too… Expand
  20. EvilProphet
    Dec 29, 2011
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I would like to note that my opinion is based on single player ONLY. I went into the game with a positive outlook, as a fan of the MW series I decided to try out this game because of how popular it was... in short, the single player is severely lacking... nukes? really... I thought this was Battlefield not MW1... as the Game that was supposedly going to dethrone Call of Duty, this game falls short by a by a long shot... EA I know you can do better than this... in terms of story line, save the $60 for something else you won't find it here, in fact use the money to buy Call of Duty MW1, it plays better and the story actually makes sense to the player.… Expand
  21. Katharsis
    Dec 30, 2011
    8
    I don't know why people are giving this game poor ratings. Sure it costs 10$ to play online, but so does Revelations, and MMOs cost 15$ a month to play online, but when reviewing MMOs people never use that as a platform to launch a tirade of bad reviews. This game is not abstinent of flaws after setting aside the online passcode, however:

    -When facing the sun, an almost blinding hexagon    I don't know why people are giving this game poor ratings. Sure it costs 10$ to play online, but so does Revelations, and MMOs cost 15$ a month to play online, but when reviewing MMOs people never use that as a platform to launch a tirade of bad reviews. This game is not abstinent of flaws after setting aside the online passcode, however:

    -When facing the sun, an almost blinding hexagon covers a good third of your screen.
    -When respawning, you stare at a black screen for .5 seconds despite actually have already spawned (this is evident, because when looking at the black screen you can move your character around).
    -The range of a gun is determined by the scope rather than by the gun itself.
    -People look like the environment from far away.
    -The minimap can get cluttered.
    -The screen goes blurry when an explosion occurs near you, despite no damage being taken.

    Please keep in mind the campaign was an afterthought in this game. The Battlefield series never -HAD- campaigns until Bad Company One, and DICE only added them to give the series extra value (ie, no one would pay 60$ for a console game if it was strictly multiplayer).

    The Frostbite 2 engine lends itself for beautiful graphics, awesome physics and intense gameplay; whereas Call of Duty has been using the same engine since CoD4, and as such there is limited things that Infinity Ward can hope to accomplish.

    The class gameplay of Battlefield is a staple and illustrious facet of the series. Having the assault, medic, engineer and recon classes makes it virtually mandatory for a team to work together to win, rather than playing a round as a lone-wolf doing as you please like in other FPS'. If you do not work together, you will lose. PERIOD.

    In conclusion, Battlefield 3 has some definite flaws and is definitely not the best installment in the series. However, compared to other multiplayer FPS released this year, it is probably the most versatile and best.    … Expand
  22. AmadeusMop
    Dec 31, 2011
    9
    I have played both MW3 and BF3, and I must say, I liked both. IMHO, both games have their own strengths and weaknesses. MW3 has some very satisfying campaign, and it also has the ability to (EA, DICE, PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF THIS) play multiplayer on the same console. My brother and I loved to play MW3 multiplayer together, but we can't play it on BF3. In addition, the multiplayer requires anI have played both MW3 and BF3, and I must say, I liked both. IMHO, both games have their own strengths and weaknesses. MW3 has some very satisfying campaign, and it also has the ability to (EA, DICE, PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF THIS) play multiplayer on the same console. My brother and I loved to play MW3 multiplayer together, but we can't play it on BF3. In addition, the multiplayer requires an online pass. While I can understand the logic behind it, I still dislike it. On the flip side, though, BF3 has the ability to edit classes in-game, which MW3 lacks.

    The most annoying thing in BF3 mp is the helicopters. It seems like the only helicopter pilots who know how to pilot helicopters are those on the enemy team. On my team, however, nobody knows how to and everyone ends up crashing immediately. The heli controls could be a bit easier. Maybe like the Falcon from Halo: Reach. But that's just an example of the realism, which I find to be a bit of a double-edged sword. On one hand, the realism is done to an impressive detail. On the other hand, camping is much easier if your enemy dies in half a second. There's a reason I hated MW3's hardcore mode.

    The assassinations seem lifted from Halo: Reach, but this is the first bf game I've ever played, and it's entirely possible it was the other way around.

    The graphics in MW3 put a lot of detail into the weapons. Just wanted to point that out. The BF3 graphics put less emphasis on weapons, and much more into (amazing) scenery.

    I would also like to say that I love the spotting.

    On the whole, I think that both BF3 and MW3 have their strengths and weaknesses, but given a choice, I would (being a true fanboy of the series) pick Halo: Reach.
    What can I say? I've been playing Halo since I was 6.    … Expand
  23. j06
    Jan 21, 2012
    9
    battle field 3 has everything action guns multiplayer a nice campaign for workaholics destruction and a new engine plus back to karkand heres all I can say 1 word epic 3 words a must buy you have to play it to believe it
  24. Godfather673
    Jan 1, 2012
    10
    GET THIS GAME!!!!!! (btw it's not COD!) All Call Of Duty fanboys are butt hurt about this game. Take Niklas23 for example, he just post down below that Battlefield(BF) is a knock off of Call Of Duty (COD), when he doesn't realize that the whole system of 'classes' in COD is taken directly from BF. Battlefield is currently second to none in the world of FPS. It by-far has the best graphicsGET THIS GAME!!!!!! (btw it's not COD!) All Call Of Duty fanboys are butt hurt about this game. Take Niklas23 for example, he just post down below that Battlefield(BF) is a knock off of Call Of Duty (COD), when he doesn't realize that the whole system of 'classes' in COD is taken directly from BF. Battlefield is currently second to none in the world of FPS. It by-far has the best graphics of any game PERIOD, the game looks amazing on Xbox 360, PS3 and PC. The controls are tight and fluent. BF's signature gametypes, Rush and Conquest, are sculpted to each map creating fluent movement from objective to objective. The extra dimensions of custom role-specific classes and vehicle warfare will make you come back to this game time and time again. Camper behind a wall? BLOW UP THE WALL! BF has destructible cover that adds an element to the game that can only be found in BF. Every negative comment about this game are from people who just have no clue on what they're talking about (just look below) Do not be discouraged from buying the game based on what these COD fanboys tell you. BUY THIS GAME, IT ITS AWESOME!!!!!… Expand
  25. McCully243
    Aug 29, 2012
    10
    Ok i have given Dice sometime now it is time to review BF3. Ok i am not not going to be baised at all with this review like some of these people who gave this a 10 or a 1 i guess you can say the outliers. Now being a primarly multiplayer game i will first review the multiplayer first off. Ok the multiplayer isn't as good as BC2 first off. This is because the fact that not even half of theOk i have given Dice sometime now it is time to review BF3. Ok i am not not going to be baised at all with this review like some of these people who gave this a 10 or a 1 i guess you can say the outliers. Now being a primarly multiplayer game i will first review the multiplayer first off. Ok the multiplayer isn't as good as BC2 first off. This is because the fact that not even half of the enviornment is completely destructable and that it feels a like they added what i like to call pointless stuff. One of them is the attachments which sometimes i get really confused with. Some examples are bibods for carbines, that is stupid in a sense that carbine don't usaually don't have that much reacoil and that they don't have that much distance which is one of the perks of bibod to do. Another example for specifically carbines is the dlc guns have the zoom by 6 scope which is really pointless because they don't have power at the distance. Now because that you don't have to choose those attachments its not going to bring down the multiplayer score that much. One thing that really brougt it down for me was the destruction. This is not only because it was a huge part of BC2 that i loved and kept the replayability but the tactics. Now its really wierd distruction in BF3 the things you can destroy are mostly pointless like in Grand Bazaar you can blow a hole in the wall down the long hall to the second checkpoints. I find that stupid because nobody is going to be behind that wall before you blow it up. But then you can't fully destrory the building where there could multiple enemies. Now i am not only talking about this map in particular but most maps in BF3 are that way. Now the leveling system too is not as good as BC2 it doesn't feel like i choose a class because of helping the team but to get that next cononel service star for that class and i think they should of made the levels longer until you reach cononel this is because reaching cononel should feel like you worked really hard to get there but not that feeling because everyone else is a cononel now you have this unlock limbo where the game expects you to do that agian 100 times to reach max level with no unlocks. i think thats why they should of worked on this a little make it feel special that you got to that level. Now because of these two main reasons, i will give the multiplayer a 7/10. It was fun and some maps were good but it just didn't live up to the hype of what it was suppose to be. Now we get into the campaign, and it is really bad. I think of a campaign like a story and a gameplay style close to multiplayer. Sadly BF3 does not deliever on either of these. First off the characters and character developement are terrible, honestly i would care if my guy at the end got his head blown off by the terrorist trying to bomb the metro. This same goes for the other characters, i honestly didn't care that two guys were killed when i was invading the mansion or when dimitris friend was impaled by a pole. The reason why i didn't care is because of that nobody felt like they had a personality they all felt like 2D characters in a Michael Bay movie. Then the oddest thing from a multiplayer game open world to have a very linear Single player to the point of where if you walk a couple of feet away you get a mission fail. Though even with these faults single player fighting can be fun with the chance of being melee killed make for some suspense and the graphics look better then multiplayers. Overall though the single player is a 3/10. Now what dice prides itself is the graphics and sound. Sound is really cool now i haven't shot these caliber of guns before but i do know that even in BC2 they recorded the gun sounds with real guns with real ammo, obviously though down a range but still really good effort in sound. Sound is without a doubt a 10/10. And the graphics are good at times. Its sometimes low resolution at distance. But with weather effects and lighting it can be really good. So overall graphics is a 8/10. Not the best but definatly above average. Now the content is ok but it isn't as good as amount of CoD did especially when it comes to Co-op. This is why i was holding off a real review at first because i thought that Co-op would get a few maps from DLC. But alas that hasn't happened yet and its been out for 8 months. Now the multiplayer content is good you get tons of attachments though some of them are pointless you get a good amount. Also the amount of maps and guns themselfs will increase over time. But then it comes to story and this is where it falls. Overall though not a bad game just a game that was obviously a test for Frostbite 2. And it needs alot of work to be as good as BC2 was Overall this game recieves a 28/40 or a 7/10.… Expand
  26. xZOMBx
    Jan 10, 2012
    10
    The game is amazing: Graphics: 9.5 Sound:10 Campaign: 8 (short, beat in about 4.5-5 hours) Multiplayer: 10 Replay Value: 6(campaign) 10(multiplayer, never gets old). If you ever wanted an FPS war game that made you feel like you were truly an infantryman on the frontline or a tank driver/gunner that was part of a well established frontline push for one side or the other than this game isThe game is amazing: Graphics: 9.5 Sound:10 Campaign: 8 (short, beat in about 4.5-5 hours) Multiplayer: 10 Replay Value: 6(campaign) 10(multiplayer, never gets old). If you ever wanted an FPS war game that made you feel like you were truly an infantryman on the frontline or a tank driver/gunner that was part of a well established frontline push for one side or the other than this game is for you. The multiplayer is, of course, the main point of this game and Dice definitely did not disappoint on this aspect. The sounds of everything from the guns to the crashing of helicopters and jets feels very much alive and real (try playing with turtle beaches or similar headphones to get an even better sound experience). The game literally makes you feel as though you are a part of a well oiled war machine pushing through and trying to capture the next strategic strongpoint for the greater good of your armyIf you don't like this game than your probably a CoD fanboy that lives in your parents basement. I am currently studying game design and therefore have taken a new approach to playing and reviewing games. That being said you must take into account the fact that the Xbox version is a converted version from the PC. This game series was not meant for the consoles and so there will be flaws here and there that mods will not be able to fix. Appreciate the game for what it is and enjoy it to the fullest. This game should not be a miss and if you are a hardcore gamer than you will most definitely pick this game up and add it to your collection of games you will never take back.… Expand
  27. sjbn002
    Jan 13, 2012
    10
    The best game!! The multiplayer is awesome, hours and hours of fun! I used to be a Modern Warfare Fan, this over with Battlefield 3. Good Work DICE
    Graphics: 10 Fun: 10 Destruction: 10
  28. BenOz5
    Jan 16, 2012
    9
    Having been an avid COD player and never having picked up a BF game ever, i went for BF3 based on the opinion and recommendations of friends. They led me right. BF3 is the best FPS out there right now. I cannot fault it, love it to pieces and it is far better than MW3 in my opinion,
  29. ReviewsFTW
    Jan 17, 2012
    8
    Battlefield 3 had arrived a few months back made by DICE the founders and the creators of the popular Battlefield series. (I am reviewing this with the Back to Karkand DLC). The single player is just like Black Ops' which is not necessarily a bad thing but it would of been nice if DICE had taken it from a different perspective other than an interrogation room having flashbacks to the timeBattlefield 3 had arrived a few months back made by DICE the founders and the creators of the popular Battlefield series. (I am reviewing this with the Back to Karkand DLC). The single player is just like Black Ops' which is not necessarily a bad thing but it would of been nice if DICE had taken it from a different perspective other than an interrogation room having flashbacks to the time he was in the army. Other than the disappointing Single Player there comes the coop, which can be played up to 2 players. I wish you could play with more than 2 people but it's still fun nevertheless. You can play a variety of different missions from someone flying a helicopter to your standard reach 'Checkpoint A' kind of modes, it's a nice little addition but will grow to get quite boring at times, however if you need some skills that need improving then the coop is a good place to start. The main part of the game is from the multiplayer which is a blast! I played days upon days of the multiplayer and is still not that tiring and not at all tedious. Each match is different every time you play and each weapon feels unique unlike MW3 (I WILL NOT BE COMPARING THE 2). You need to get the DLC (Back to Karkand) to experience Battlefield 3 to it's full potential as the maps are better than the ones on the disc, however the maps on the disc are still varied and have different outcomes everytime you play. The vehicles feel just like any Battlefield game, the tanks are more like Bad Company 2 but that's still not bad considering the tanks in Bad Company 2 were perfect in my opinion and in Battlefield 3 that's no different. The jets are easy to fly but that's not necessarily a bad thing if you're new to flying then it's easy to pick up although you have to unlock the missiles etc. The levelling system is pretty bare bones, it goes like this; you get points by doing the objectives, getting kills or assisting in some way; that then goes towards your rank, get enough points you rank up and giving the things you unlocked for that level. It's not a bad thing but I wish it was more in depth than it is at the moment. The verdict: The multiplayer saves it from being worse than MW3 (Not comparing) and is a true sequel to Battlefield 2; prepare yourselves Battlefield fans, you don't want to miss this.… Expand
  30. OneManWolfPack
    Jan 23, 2012
    8
    Okay, so I got Cod4: 3 for Christmas and wasn't unhappy about it. I enjoyed the multiplayer and my brother and I played the hell out of spec ops, but it just got old fast. It feels to much like the other games and I wanted something new, so I went out and bought this game with some Christmas money and I was not disappointed. The multiplayer is a complete change of pace, which is great. TheOkay, so I got Cod4: 3 for Christmas and wasn't unhappy about it. I enjoyed the multiplayer and my brother and I played the hell out of spec ops, but it just got old fast. It feels to much like the other games and I wanted something new, so I went out and bought this game with some Christmas money and I was not disappointed. The multiplayer is a complete change of pace, which is great. The level design and sheer size of the maps, even on the console is great. I wish there were bigger team sizes like on PC but i'm not trying to complain. I've barely touched the single player because I heard it's not all that great, but that's not why I wanted this game. The multiplayer is definitely worth the price of admission, with vehicles, plenty of weapons and unlocks to keep you playing for days, and leveling up is a chore unlike in CoD where you can get to tenth prestige in a couple days. I've sunk about 60 hours in and i'm only level 38 out of about 100 or so. When you buy this game you are paying for the multiplayer and it is definitely worth it if you want a change of pace from CoD.… Expand
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#30 Best 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
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  1. Gaming Nexus
    Feb 25, 2012
    91
    If you're looking for a great single player campaign you're out of luck, rent BF3 or pick it up in the bargain bin. If you're looking for the best online multiplayer action then BF3 is your game hands down.
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  2. GamingTrend
    Jan 24, 2012
    90
    While Battlefield 3 was aiming to be the biggest name this holiday season, and while it has made strides towards knocking off Modern Warfare 3, it misses the mark. That's not to say it is a bad game, it's a very good one, but the polish and excitement that is found on the Call of Duty series feels missing here. Still, there are much worse games you could end up with this holiday season, and the competition between the two series should heat up significantly in the next few years.
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  3. Console Monster
    Jan 3, 2012
    90
    This experience alone sums up what Battlefield 3 is about. It isn't a John Rambo run and gun shooter and it shouldn't really be compared to MW3 in terms of how you play it. For players to truly understand the Battlefield experience you need to embrace the teamwork by joining a squad and calling out your spotted enemies, as after all, sometimes you also need your back covered too.
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