Battlefield 3

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7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 2223 Ratings

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  1. OkIKnow
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    Bad game, its community is full of socially deprived, deluded virgins who think there's a war between games. They're just compensating because they've never accomplished anything..
  2. Higher_Standard
    Dec 9, 2011
    5
    It's like they took time and effort to make this game horridly inconvenient in every aspect. The most glaring issue is well, the glare. Every light is powered by Stark Industries super batteries and are brighter than the sun, and the sun itself glares off the entire field and in some levels makes it downright painful to see. No game before this one has actually caused me painful eyestrain.It's like they took time and effort to make this game horridly inconvenient in every aspect. The most glaring issue is well, the glare. Every light is powered by Stark Industries super batteries and are brighter than the sun, and the sun itself glares off the entire field and in some levels makes it downright painful to see. No game before this one has actually caused me painful eyestrain. To add to your inability to see is a screen blur when shot at and between the three you may as well play with your eyes closed in a lot of cases. More inconvenient is the menu. I could argue it's scientificly designed to be as unfriendly as a spiked sex toy. It's nothing like the old menu and if you want any kind of information on these random seemingly unknown weapons they pulled out you have to go to an even more cluster***** menu to get vague descriptions on what something does. Along with other call of duty features is the spawn killing (just died 8 times in a row in the only spawn available to me.) And the fact that a gun is never seen firing at you. Every death seems to occur from behind. I'm thinking stark industries has added some teleporters to directly behind me because no enemy has yet to NOT shoot me in the back or directly to my side. It's full of what you like in a call of duty er... battlefield game, but still atrociously inconvenient in seemingly every way.… Expand
  3. xxAntag0nisTxx
    Nov 7, 2011
    4
    Single Player- definitely not worth the space on the disk. Uninspired, short and not engaging. If you want to buy this game for single player, just rent it and you will be glad you made that choice. Very little replay value.

    Multiplayer- the main thing for me is that the maps feel like they were designed for big 64 player PC battles. On XBox it feels a little slow and uninspiring    Single Player- definitely not worth the space on the disk. Uninspired, short and not engaging. If you want to buy this game for single player, just rent it and you will be glad you made that choice. Very little replay value.

    Multiplayer- the main thing for me is that the maps feel like they were designed for big 64 player PC battles. On XBox it feels a little slow and uninspiring with so few players per map. Player movement is also slightly sluggish- with less customisation, the inability to leave a table at the end of the match and some early server issues proving to be frustrating. For BFBC2 fans, expect less destructibility and (IMO) graphics too..

    Multiplayer can still be fun, however it just doesn't seem like it has a lot of long term appeal.

    All in all I would recommend to hire before you buy, and also to try the PC version in lieu of the console version(s).    … Expand
  4. Jeannot
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    Many words before the release of the game. But finally, nothing special! A campaign boring, boring, boring,... Multiplayer goog but only 9 maps and only 4 interesting! Graphics good, ok! But its not the more important! Finally disappointing...
  5. BF3Hater
    Nov 21, 2011
    0
    wow where do i start absolutely **** campaign with one of the most broken unplayable multiplayer ever wow this was supposed to bring down cod lol do urself a favour and buy mw3 that is a real fps
  6. akumamage
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    Good....Good...Let the butthurt flow through you. Seriously fan girls, whats wrong with you? Its not battlefield so it sucks. Same can be said the other way around.
  7. triweeklyllama
    Oct 25, 2011
    4
    Very big let down. The campaign is horribly boring which we all already know and agree on. I'm not a big fan of the multiplayer either. I seem glitches, jerky and hard to locate enemies on the map. The graphics are nothing special. Vehicle don't make up for quality 1v1 shooting. Alot of BF3 fanboy will be happy with my review, but it is just my opinion. Their are many better shooters out their.
  8. Tree
    Nov 8, 2011
    0
    Oh dear. Never been so bored in a game. Single player is a joke, multiplayer is glitchy and
    Graphics slump badly. I wanted this to be the a COD killer, but it
    Just showed why its the best in class. Shame.
  9. bazinga
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    A game wanting to be the best in a genre it serisouly lags in. New engine was a nice try but a huge fail overall. Still nothing new in multiplayer. Same old vehicles, huge maps, boring game modes that are truly unrewarding.
  10. BangBang
    Nov 8, 2011
    1
    Boring. Everyone agrees, even the fanboys that the campaign mode is terrible. Multiplayer is a little better, but the graphics are weak and gameplay is slow. I sold my copy on ebay and have been enjoying the game of the year....COD MW3. Take it from a soldier, COD MW3 as good as it gets!
  11. PriceofShadows
    Nov 9, 2011
    0
    Piece of junk and insult for BF fans.Totally overhyped game.

    - burn out contrast/bloom/hdr and no way to town it down - it hurts yours eyes and its impossible to spot enemies which look most of the time like background or like your teammates, people shot you out of nowhere from pitch black shadows - blinding lights from sun - lensflare, blinding lights from flashlights, lasers - very    Piece of junk and insult for BF fans.Totally overhyped game.

    - burn out contrast/bloom/hdr and no way to town it down - it hurts yours eyes and its impossible to spot enemies which look most of the time like background or like your teammates, people shot you out of nowhere from pitch black shadows
    - blinding lights from sun - lensflare, blinding lights from flashlights, lasers - very annoying and lame
    - tiny maps with chokepoints
    - soldiers and vehicles move too fast
    - autohealing for vehicles, unlimited ammo
    - recon useless - no camouflage for recon, silly scope flare giving your position away
    - ugly gray/bluish color cast on some maps
    - env. not as destructive as in BC2

    Most of maps are tiny, graphics is ugly(contrast bloom hdr way over the top) and hurts your gameplay and eyes, difficult to spot enemies because of too much contrast and and too dark shadows.I was big BF series fan owned BF2,BF2142,BFBC2 but BF3 totally sucks, tiny maps make you feel you play Unreal Tournmanet and not battlefield.Disappointment of the year :(    … Expand
  12. xDeathcoreNLx
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    This game just can't live up to what everyone expected. The visuals might be great, but that's all...
    The singeplayer campain is a bad thing. Not the epic action as you would expect. Also there are a lot of bugs in this game. There are even some parts of the campain that have been ripped straight from Call Of Duty! And then Battlefield 3 said: Above and Beyond the Call.. but Modern    This game just can't live up to what everyone expected. The visuals might be great, but that's all...
    The singeplayer campain is a bad thing. Not the epic action as you would expect. Also there are a lot of bugs in this game. There are even some parts of the campain that have been ripped straight from Call Of Duty! And then Battlefield 3 said: Above and Beyond the Call.. but Modern Warfare 3 has sold over 2 times the copies of Battlefield 3. So beat that. Also there is just a lack of multiplayer modes. The maps are way to large, and it makes the gameplay slow. I think that even the singleplayer and multiplayer of Bad Company was better then the whole Battlefield 3 game.    … Expand
  13. rebenge
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Didn't buy the game because the reviews described it as average and incredibly buggy, I am only giving this game a zero because of the battlefield fans giving MW3 zeros which is by far a better game made by developers far far more talented than DICE. Also I like multiplayer thats fun and requires huge amounts of skill like Halo.
  14. husam5009
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    looks grate but the game is bad
  15. Sh0dan
    Oct 30, 2011
    4
    On-line pass sucks. Single player campaign sucks. Cant access coop and play it single player without online pass which sucks. I hear some fans say "you have to remember its always been about the multiplayer focussed game". But personally I think its more correct to say, 'they USED to be only about MP'. Now it has a single player campaign too... Its not about what the past games have been,On-line pass sucks. Single player campaign sucks. Cant access coop and play it single player without online pass which sucks. I hear some fans say "you have to remember its always been about the multiplayer focussed game". But personally I think its more correct to say, 'they USED to be only about MP'. Now it has a single player campaign too... Its not about what the past games have been, its about what the current game is. And if they're shipping single player then folks who play it have every right to criticise it, if they don't like it. And imo, its far worse than any of the recent CoD / MW sp campaign's, which themselves were too linear and on-rails for my gaming tastes... .... I just hope that all these positive reviews don't cause any other publisher to look at BF3's reviews and think, "wow gamers really love that on-rails, linear Michael Bay lazy ass interactive movie **** Because I think most folks would agree, (even those that did only buy for MP and are enjoying the heck out of it) think its a complete waste of development time and money... Barely any of the reviews are taking into account the shoddy SP experience and that's a huge problem for the message it sends out to publishers, who're obviously going to churn more of that crap out because they know they can still get good review scores regardless.… Expand
  16. sweexmonxx
    Nov 4, 2011
    2
    Oh EA, so sure that this game would destroy Modern Warfare 3 if only it was true. First off the graphics in this game is amazing for a console, wonderful lighting effects and detail (With the HD pack). The sound quality of the guns and recoil is my favourite part of the game, it feels great to shoot a gun in this game. All very impressive visuals and sound but when it comes to campaign,Oh EA, so sure that this game would destroy Modern Warfare 3 if only it was true. First off the graphics in this game is amazing for a console, wonderful lighting effects and detail (With the HD pack). The sound quality of the guns and recoil is my favourite part of the game, it feels great to shoot a gun in this game. All very impressive visuals and sound but when it comes to campaign, that's where everything goes wrong. The story takes itself too seriously, the boring jet ride, repetitive gameplay, just another story about USA vs Russia as if we haven't seen that before..."It doesn't matter!" A fanboy cried out "Graphics and Multiplayer Rock!". Ah, Multiplayer which is the best part of the game, I had fun with the beta but it went me tell you this. I can't play on Multiplayer, why? Because the code didn't work and I contacted Amazon and they contacted EA and EA said they said I will have to Buy it for 800 MSP. As if. The code's are getting pretty pathetic, at least in Bad Company 2 I could play online without the code but I won't get the free maps, I'm happy with that. This game is a huge disappointment. I regret ever buying this game. I'd hate to say this fanboy's, but when It comes to campaign, MW3 will win that one.… Expand
  17. Boonie
    Nov 10, 2011
    4
    Totally gutted! Got my copy and its unplayable for me. Play on HDTV with HDMI and have an enormous amount of 'controller' lag on both M/P and campaign. After trawling the net, many others experiencing same but by no means everyone. The game is completely unplayable for me. Its disgraceful! Always been a BF player. 4 out of ten and that's generous! Rapidly loosing faith in EA. Gave cod 5Totally gutted! Got my copy and its unplayable for me. Play on HDTV with HDMI and have an enormous amount of 'controller' lag on both M/P and campaign. After trawling the net, many others experiencing same but by no means everyone. The game is completely unplayable for me. Its disgraceful! Always been a BF player. 4 out of ten and that's generous! Rapidly loosing faith in EA. Gave cod 5 because at least I can play. I can play BF, but its so slow to carry out my input, I cant compete. Therefore, useless!… Expand
  18. Nanoprime
    Oct 26, 2011
    3
    What a let down. A step in the wrong direction when compared to even Bad Company 2. Servers are overloaded, lag, rubber banding, disconnects. This is just a bad PC port. Graphics don't look as nice as they should. Lens flares are excessive, dust and smoke blowing around for no reason on every map. The vehicle sounds are hardly great anymore, if the sound even plays.

    The campaign is    What a let down. A step in the wrong direction when compared to even Bad Company 2. Servers are overloaded, lag, rubber banding, disconnects. This is just a bad PC port. Graphics don't look as nice as they should. Lens flares are excessive, dust and smoke blowing around for no reason on every map. The vehicle sounds are hardly great anymore, if the sound even plays.

    The campaign is painful, seems like COD stories changed up. I don't like COD and hate to see this trying to follow it. Cheap deaths are constant in the campaign, and horrible auto save points. Boring cut scenes are common as well as sequences where you have little control over what happens but need to press buttons to execute an action.

    If you're not a big fan wait for this to go on sale for the PC.    … Expand
  19. XBlahrgonX
    Oct 27, 2011
    2
    Rented this game. Pretty excited about it, and wanted to give it a try before buying. Played the beta and was not impressed, but willing to give it another chance. So, ready for some multiplayer action, put the disc in the tray and fired it up...and...learned that it would cost me another $10, just to play multiplayer because I had rented and not purchased new. W...T...F? Pretty annoyed atRented this game. Pretty excited about it, and wanted to give it a try before buying. Played the beta and was not impressed, but willing to give it another chance. So, ready for some multiplayer action, put the disc in the tray and fired it up...and...learned that it would cost me another $10, just to play multiplayer because I had rented and not purchased new. W...T...F? Pretty annoyed at this point, but thought I would try single player campaign instead. Stupid button mashing events, some non-spectacular firefights, and then the game stopped. I was trapped on a roof with my team, and the game just stopped progressing. The objective stated "Defend squad members" or something like that, but nothing happened for about 20 minutes, everyone just sat there and I couldn't find anyone to shoot. Stupid glitch I guess, but at this point so fed up and irritated I turned the game off and went back to Forza 4. Awesome game, btw. Highly recommend Forza 4. Definitely cannot recommend Battlefield 3.… Expand
  20. Jiggley
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Looks good, but sucks! The single player campaign is laughable, and the only decent aspect is the multiplayer. The rest of the game is garbage, or typical EA quality!
  21. mikhail4545
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    JOKE SERIOUS graphics are bfbc2 on ps3 on PC OK
    but game play same the campaign was 3 hours long wtf multiplayer is horrible with campers in bushes and pistols kill machines its irratates me but graphics saved this game co op 6 missions boring and ridiculous
  22. Flytch
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    A beautiful game that epitomizes what online multiplayer should be about.

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

    Can't be faulted.
  23. JimmyC0341
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    So what's the deal w/blue screens and corrupted save data? whats the deal w/the sound cutting out or disappearing all together? Also what about noob tubing and other noob equipment? How can my enemies shoot me around corners and through concrete walls? How come when I try to adjust the brightness every which wayI still can't seem to see my enemies especially on an HD tv no less?? HonestlySo what's the deal w/blue screens and corrupted save data? whats the deal w/the sound cutting out or disappearing all together? Also what about noob tubing and other noob equipment? How can my enemies shoot me around corners and through concrete walls? How come when I try to adjust the brightness every which wayI still can't seem to see my enemies especially on an HD tv no less?? Honestly i switched from COD to the BF franchise cuz I like BFBC2 and all the talk that BF3 was going to be the best game ever created and take down COD once and for all I actually believed it. I feel like such a sucker. I even convinced myself that the beta was a rough copy and that it would be ok but i was dead wrong. I'm so mad that i wasted my $ on this garbage. Thanks EA/DICE. The only game I will ever buy from you is ME3 and then i'm done. Tomorrow I'm trading in BF3 towards a copy of MW3. I just hope they'll forgive me for making a huge mistake… Expand
  24. Gegrory
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    This game is more of a prototype than a fully finished FPS. The frostbite 2 engine needs to work out some major kinks. If you're on the fence about which military shooter to pick up this year, do yourself a favor and get MW3. Maybe next time around battlefield will be the better online shooter, but for now there are far too many glitches to enjoy. Truly a shame, game had tons ofThis game is more of a prototype than a fully finished FPS. The frostbite 2 engine needs to work out some major kinks. If you're on the fence about which military shooter to pick up this year, do yourself a favor and get MW3. Maybe next time around battlefield will be the better online shooter, but for now there are far too many glitches to enjoy. Truly a shame, game had tons of potential. Little bit of a disappointment, but hoping for a better game next time.… Expand
  25. Hinin
    Nov 7, 2011
    9
    Great shooter, indeed. Even the singleplayer was good. Minor bugs and **** here and there, but easily the best console shooter ever. When dice kills the bugs and problems, the game will be 10/10. No **** of doody for me. ;) Not anymore, not ever.
  26. BubblegumImp
    Oct 30, 2011
    8
    Battlefield 3 is a tale of 2 games. On one hand, you have one of the deepest and most impressive MP experiences created. On the other, a linear SP campaign peppered with corny QTEs and dull set pieces. If you're anything like me, you relish a meaty campaign akin to Halo or the first Crysis. BF3 fails on so many levels over the course of it's cookie-cutter solo mode. Everything has beenBattlefield 3 is a tale of 2 games. On one hand, you have one of the deepest and most impressive MP experiences created. On the other, a linear SP campaign peppered with corny QTEs and dull set pieces. If you're anything like me, you relish a meaty campaign akin to Halo or the first Crysis. BF3 fails on so many levels over the course of it's cookie-cutter solo mode. Everything has been done better on other titles and it all gets monotonous very quickly.… Expand
  27. GunslingerX1983
    Oct 29, 2011
    8
    Suffers from being too real in places. Makes this a much more challenging game than i was expecting... but hey we knew this wasn't going to be WM didn't we. Slightly annoyed that they use the idea of an earthquake to show off the destructive aspect as i think they could have done that without it but hey ho.

    Still looks beautiful and handles very well, mantling is very useful and all    Suffers from being too real in places. Makes this a much more challenging game than i was expecting... but hey we knew this wasn't going to be WM didn't we. Slightly annoyed that they use the idea of an earthquake to show off the destructive aspect as i think they could have done that without it but hey ho.

    Still looks beautiful and handles very well, mantling is very useful and all weapons feel weighty and have recoil so happy about that. At the time of writing i'm gonna say not a fan of night time missions of which there have been a few as its not doing the Frostbite 2 engine justice as when you see the crumbling city in daylight, thats what its all about.

    Multiplayer is as hard as ever but vehicles are very cool and the fact that you can spawn in them is even better. Very intense but again players are very hard to spot due to level of realism so can become frustrating if your not that good (like me). Never the less awesome game.    … Expand
  28. TheEverglow
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    my jaw dropped when i put this in my disc drive. amazing. best game ever. best graphics ever. best gameplay. best weapons hysics. stupid cod fanboys rating this down. Super great game
  29. Skiller
    Nov 11, 2011
    5
    It's a decent game, but i wonder how much the press got payed for those reviews ;). I guess that 100 million budget included 50 millions just as bribes and "attentions" for the press.
  30. silentshade
    Oct 30, 2011
    9
    This game is Phenomenal with the best multiplayer on the market. It is a major improvement on Bad company 2 and will keep me playing for years. The visuals are stunning and you can't help stopping in a middle of a gunfight to stare at the scenery. The gameplay is top notch and feels fresh compared to other shooters, with the destruction and variety of vehicles there will always beThis game is Phenomenal with the best multiplayer on the market. It is a major improvement on Bad company 2 and will keep me playing for years. The visuals are stunning and you can't help stopping in a middle of a gunfight to stare at the scenery. The gameplay is top notch and feels fresh compared to other shooters, with the destruction and variety of vehicles there will always be something new happening. Not to mention the ton of unlocks which WILL keep you playing for months trying to unlock everyone. Battlefield 3 has the best audio ever in a game and will scare you multiple time when a rocket whizzes past your head or a wall is blown up while you next to it, the sound will never get old and will keep you focused. The Multiplayer is obviously where Battlefield 3 game time is spent and DICE have made sure the time is a LONG time with 9 maps and 5 playable modes there is a map and a mode for you. Conquest being the classic and favourite it sure is the most hectic with jets and helicopters flying by which will be taken out within minutes by a stinger, T90-A's and Humvee's rolling down the hill which will be taken out by a javelin. No vehicle is overpowered and there is always a way to succeed. That is what Battlefield as a series is about, CHOICE. There is always another way to do something, for example if you come across a M1 Abram you could run hoping it won't pummel you with it's weaponry or you could take it out with an RPG-7 or you could take it out with an AT-mine or you could take it out with a Javelin. That is only a few ways for just that situation, there is never just one way and every way will be your little Battlefield moment. The Singleplayer in my opinion is very good and is the best war game story but because it is not the reason to buy Battlefield 3 I won't go into it much but say there are some pretty epic moments. On to the bad part there are a few glitches but they are minor to the ones in the beta, which most are gone. There are a few server issues at the moment though they will most likely be sorted out soon. This is definitely the game to get this year, it will certainly keep you glued to your T.V. for quite a while. Make sure to have some tissues on standby.… Expand
  31. Fr3sh7
    Oct 27, 2011
    8
    I am writing this as fair as possible. I'm an avid COD player and this is my first Battlefield game. Haven't played campaign and by the reviews I probably won't. I bought this strictly for multiplayer only. Overall, very impressed. Visually stunning, sound is great, pretty difficult to grasp but I like the challenge. I find it humorous for a company (EA) that is so set on competing withI am writing this as fair as possible. I'm an avid COD player and this is my first Battlefield game. Haven't played campaign and by the reviews I probably won't. I bought this strictly for multiplayer only. Overall, very impressed. Visually stunning, sound is great, pretty difficult to grasp but I like the challenge. I find it humorous for a company (EA) that is so set on competing with the COD franchise, that they have an online key from new purchases. That right there is going to take away so many online players for them, dumb move. Things I am frustrated with. On team deathmatch, spawning system is horendous. Couldn't tell you how many times I took one step and was blasted from some camper. So much for "random respawn." Also, the melee'ing. If you're just swiping away you better be one inch away from them because that doesn't seem to work. Overall, fun game. Look forward to playing this and COD in two weeks but probably will stick w/ what I'm good @. COD.… Expand
  32. SneakyNutzZ
    Oct 30, 2011
    9
    AUSTRALIAN REVIEW
    The score I give this game is based upon the multiplayer. I play COD(since COD 2), Halo( since CE),Gears of War(since gears of war 1), Battlefield(since original 1942 pc) -Beautiful visuals
    -more responsive controls; better than Battlefield bad company 1 and 2 controls yet you still feel like a person and not just a camera floating in the air. -maps -game types -match    AUSTRALIAN REVIEW
    The score I give this game is based upon the multiplayer. I play COD(since COD 2), Halo( since CE),Gears of War(since gears of war 1), Battlefield(since original 1942 pc) -Beautiful visuals
    -more responsive controls; better than Battlefield bad company 1 and 2 controls yet you still feel like a person and not just a camera floating in the air.
    -maps
    -game types
    -match connection
    -doesn't take long to get your gun set up how you like with red dot sights and stuff
    -DICE keeps it real but adds cool stuff
    -night time is a blast
    -heaps of room for team work
    -Good community



    -Needs more servers for Australia
    -searching with friends can suck
    -servers for australia are always full



    -I need more friends
    -more australian servers
    -back to Karkland map pack(cant wait) -buy game for multiplayer
    -dont cry and rage if you expected a good single player(like me). Battlefield started as a multiplayer only title so expect it to deliver your life's meaning there.    … Expand
  33. 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
  34. crispi182
    Nov 10, 2011
    5
    Battlefield 3 verdaderamente me sorprendio con su nuevo engine frosbite 2 y eso de andar navegando en coches y destruir paredes y edificios se me hace genial este juego destrono a COD que se ha vuelto pura mercadotecnia
  35. Mon0chromicorn
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Single player looks pretty but feels a bit soulless, similar to an old 90's arcade shooting gallery. shoot one enemy and new enemy's come after until they are depleted and you can move onto the next area.

    Multiplayer is BF3 strong point and why I am giving it a 10. having huge maps with vehicles that range from Tanks, choppers, jeeps and my favorite jets! This changes the whole dynamic    Single player looks pretty but feels a bit soulless, similar to an old 90's arcade shooting gallery. shoot one enemy and new enemy's come after until they are depleted and you can move onto the next area.

    Multiplayer is BF3 strong point and why I am giving it a 10. having huge maps with vehicles that range from Tanks, choppers, jeeps and my favorite jets! This changes the whole dynamic of the game, making for a fresh new experience every time.    … Expand
  36. DarkCarniVol
    Nov 10, 2011
    5
    All I can say about BF3 is that it's the most over hyped game of all time. Besides the graphics the game is not that great. I don't think I've played a game that's set at 30 frames per second since the PS2 days and that really drags the game down. The campaign is okay but I can't stand multiplayer. I wish I would have rented this game like I did bad company 1 and 2.
  37. IVY_JO3
    Nov 15, 2011
    0
    sooo... i was playing BF 2.1 today and i decided to throw it away due to the lack of everyone playing having skill besides me, seriously. everyone playing BF 2.1 is all the BK's from MW3 that couldnt get a kill. its quite funny. this copy paste game is garbage, and im sure everyone agrees with me, and please, if you are one of the losers that couldnt get a kill on cod so you play BF 2.1sooo... i was playing BF 2.1 today and i decided to throw it away due to the lack of everyone playing having skill besides me, seriously. everyone playing BF 2.1 is all the BK's from MW3 that couldnt get a kill. its quite funny. this copy paste game is garbage, and im sure everyone agrees with me, and please, if you are one of the losers that couldnt get a kill on cod so you play BF 2.1 PLEASE dislike this, just to show everyone i am correct about you guys… Expand
  38. duplesy
    Nov 15, 2011
    1
    its a good game - very plesantly surprised with the new game from EA - but the bottomline is that the MP format isnt just as cool as other FPS games (read CoD) - so while I have good things to say about EA - and I have bought BF3 - I will go back to playing CoD. Perhaps wait for a BF4
  39. TimeVictim
    Nov 18, 2011
    0
    Boring short campaign. Multiplayer would be good if it wasn't for the horrible community. Frostbite 2 is a great engine but it doesn't show in the console version. Horrible textures and pop-up are cover by glaring lense-flare. installing the texture pack doesn't actually help. It adds lag to singleplayer. If you enjoy shooters, it's worth a rental.
  40. Blu-Ace
    Nov 21, 2011
    0
    This game sucks on consoles, it's amazing on PC. I'm writing this because of all the noobs posting zero's on MW3 which is the far better game. Don't buy it for consoles because the multiplayer is laggy and the frame rate is garbage.
  41. PanzerWulf
    Oct 27, 2011
    3
    WTF!!! What happened?! I bought this game because i love the franchise. I also love the COD franchise as well. I'm a fan of both. So i'm not a COD "fanboy". This is coming from a BF follower as well. This is the Last time i trust hype over waiting for reviews. I already sold my copy which the money will now go to COD MW3. I think a 3 is being generous. At least i know MW3 will be good.WTF!!! What happened?! I bought this game because i love the franchise. I also love the COD franchise as well. I'm a fan of both. So i'm not a COD "fanboy". This is coming from a BF follower as well. This is the Last time i trust hype over waiting for reviews. I already sold my copy which the money will now go to COD MW3. I think a 3 is being generous. At least i know MW3 will be good. There hasnt been a terrible COD game.. ever. And i've played it since the beginning. Two words describe this game. Friggin BORING! Nothing wowed me, nothing got me to the edge of my seat. I didn't have those "holy sh--! moments like COD has. The jet flying absolutely bored me to death.,, the graphics aren't as good as i thought they would be. Some maps they are spot on, but some other maps, it looks like your playing a regular xbox title. The enemies look stupid and dull, no detail, no intelligence. I can't even see enemies far away but apparently they see me and start shooting just me. Why did it feel like i was the only one fighting in my squad? Cut scenes are boring and make no sense. The guns have no detail in them(they all looked the same to me, only with different sights and cross heirs) The explosions are real lame. It seemed like in single player, BF3 tried to hard to smite COD by copying them. I recall blatant attempts in single player to try to mimic some of the COD style of gameplay. Multiplayer didnt do it for me either. I figured, BF3's multiplayer must be better.. and it just wasn't. Nothing wowed me about that either. I'm not waiting for EA to fix the glitches and the server. They shouldn't have rushed it then. I wish they delayed it and worked on these things. I loved the BF franchise and this game made me miserable. I've never given COD a perfect ten, because even COD has a few things they could've done better with every game. But even saying that, COD still will be king of the war-shooters, and i'm sorry to say BF will still be second best. Sorry BF3 fans. I just couldnt put up with this shooter atrocity any longer.… Expand
  42. stonefacedrussi
    Oct 26, 2011
    10
    In my opinion it's going to be the last actually decent Battlefield game and modern shooter before this FPS bubble pops.

    It's about the polar opposite of Call of Duty with its teamwork based gameplay, vehicles, open wide maps, recoiling guns, PC focus and other little things. They're only similar in they're military shooters and they use modern weaponry. The singleplayer is not that    In my opinion it's going to be the last actually decent Battlefield game and modern shooter before this FPS bubble pops.

    It's about the polar opposite of Call of Duty with its teamwork based gameplay, vehicles, open wide maps, recoiling guns, PC focus and other little things. They're only similar in they're military shooters and they use modern weaponry.

    The singleplayer is not that great and it is comparable to COD in aspects of linearity and blockbuster type action and yet I'd say superior writing and atmosphere. CO-OP is a bit better with 6 missions that are pretty fun with a friend.

    What it shines with is multiplayer. You just don't find a shooter with team orientated framework built into its design anymore with the last one I remember being Team Fortress 2, although it's not that heavy. It's balanced and skillful with deep weapon progression and long term investments in unlocking new gear and ranks. Vehicles are an important force and staple on the field, but not instant death machines and they also require some work to use properly. You can be 4 different classes and all of them have helpful items for your team and you play in squads and feel part of a unit instead of people in a map killing each other.

    I love Battlefield and the unique experiences it offers in a sea of modern shooting games. You just won't find anything else like it unless you like simulators like ARMA.

    I can't think of a way to finish this, but I really recommend picking it up.    … Expand
  43. Nagato-noKami
    Oct 26, 2011
    0
    First off, this game doesn't really deserve a 0 -- it's more to counteract all the fanboys who swear this is the greatest game ever. It's not. It's really about a 6.
    Anyhoo, while I think the graphics, environmental destruction and map size are impressive, honestly the framerate simply torpedos the whole thing. Movements are extremely herky-jerky because of it making shooting targets,    First off, this game doesn't really deserve a 0 -- it's more to counteract all the fanboys who swear this is the greatest game ever. It's not. It's really about a 6.
    Anyhoo, while I think the graphics, environmental destruction and map size are impressive, honestly the framerate simply torpedos the whole thing. Movements are extremely herky-jerky because of it making shooting targets, especially those at range, far more difficult than it should be. Quite frankly, I have no idea why this doesn't bother EVERYONE. MW2 had a ton of problems but the ability to simply track a moving target smoothly and accurately was not one of them. Also, because of this, it makes seeing small movements at a distance almost impossible which is kinda important considering the sheer size of the maps. Also, there is a lack of feel with the gunplay... I don't feel connected to the weapons at all. It's sort of same way Black Ops failed but to a far larger degree. I really wanted to like this game and there are certain aspects I do like such as the teamwork needed to succeed but in the end, it's a hollow experience that falls short. Now I'm left crossing my fingers in hope that MW3 won't be the same kind of "run around in a circle shooting each other in the ass" quasi-Halo crapfest that Black Ops was.    … Expand
  44. JohnDough22
    Oct 25, 2011
    0
    This game is hideous. During the beta, all we heard from people that defended the awful gameplay was "it's just a beta." The graphics? "It's just a beta." The glitches? Beta. The beta was supposedly to help test the servers to make sure they were ready for release. They weren't. The game servers have been off and on all day. Most of the matches I've played, I've been disconnectedThis game is hideous. During the beta, all we heard from people that defended the awful gameplay was "it's just a beta." The graphics? "It's just a beta." The glitches? Beta. The beta was supposedly to help test the servers to make sure they were ready for release. They weren't. The game servers have been off and on all day. Most of the matches I've played, I've been disconnected from because of the servers. Last time I checked, they were down. The graphics (even with HD upgrade download) are just horrendous. Gameplay is the typical BF gameplay. Controls are jumpy. I can't truly depict how poorly this game was made. It might be true that the graphics on the PC version are terrific (for those that can afford the graphics card), but the xbox version is just pathetic.

    The game was overhyped...and now people are starting to realize why EA refused to let the game be reviewed before release.    … Expand
  45. HaterSauce
    Oct 25, 2011
    7
    First of all, let me start by saying that I like this game. I enjoy the COD franchise as well, but for different reasons. With that in mind, this game was a slight let down. I did not set my sights very high after the beta. Though I know DICE has a good track record for fixing problems with their games, I also know it usually takes them a while to do it, usually about when interest in itFirst of all, let me start by saying that I like this game. I enjoy the COD franchise as well, but for different reasons. With that in mind, this game was a slight let down. I did not set my sights very high after the beta. Though I know DICE has a good track record for fixing problems with their games, I also know it usually takes them a while to do it, usually about when interest in it begins to wane because of the problems they took too long to fix. I didn't expect any great upgrade to the graphics from the beta, as there is only so much computing power in an XBOX 360, so I have no real complaint about them. They look pretty decent, better than Black Ops, in my opinion but there are some issues with framerate bogging down at times in intensive areas.

    I would certainly not recommend this game if you are looking for a thoroughly engrossing and long campaign mode, as you will not find it here. The voice acting and visuals are quite stunning, but the story is contrived and rather short. I think it took me about 4 hours on a medium difficulty setting. But really, who buys this kind of game for the campaign mode anyway.

    Multiplayer ...I don't want to use the word 'shines' but it is still quite engaging and fun. I find myself enjoying it more than I have most Call of Duty games at first, at any rate. The maps are well-designed, massive and quite nice to look at. I have not run into many technical issues. I have had little problems connecting to games, and I have only been disconnected once in several hours of play. The problem with the console version is this: It should feel like a battlefield. It doesn't. The limited server size makes it feel much closer to other FPS's. I am sure the PC version is amazing with 32 people on your team, trying to do stuff. But that is the biggest reason it falls short, in my opinion. It should feel like a full-scale war on these massive maps, but it just doesn't. It feels more like an objective based COD match than it should.

    Overall, I feel it is an enjoyable experience and I enjoy playing it. I hope to one day find a squad that communicates and actually tries to accomplish something, but I won't hold my breath right now, heh. As a note, the reason I compare certain aspects to COD is not because I am a fan of the COD series. I use it as a reference as that is BF3's closest competition. There is my opinion of the game, take it for what it's worth to you, it is just an opinion.    … Expand
  46. Theninja
    Nov 10, 2011
    4
    MP is pretty fun, campaign sucked dick and EA has horrible costumer support so there you go take it or leave it i would wait until this game is $30
  47. JGrimes78
    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!
  48. Regnagleppod
    Oct 28, 2011
    4
    I pretty much spent $60 on just one disc because I only play campaign and I must say its very disappointing. I don't want to spoil anyone but seriously? Another story like this? This is like 4,5years ago where every shooters were about shooting Nazis, now we got these shooters that we shoot Russian all the time, and the story is just another we got to stop these evil russian thing.I pretty much spent $60 on just one disc because I only play campaign and I must say its very disappointing. I don't want to spoil anyone but seriously? Another story like this? This is like 4,5years ago where every shooters were about shooting Nazis, now we got these shooters that we shoot Russian all the time, and the story is just another we got to stop these evil russian thing. Without installing the HD texture the graphic looks worst than original bad company if you look closely to some object.… Expand
  49. HWAS
    Nov 8, 2011
    1
    LAUGHABLE AT BEST. this game wasn't worth renting. imagine a fat 13 year old with one year of tae kwon do training once a week fighting fedor emelianenko, thats how this game compares to modern warfare 3. i'm serious, i cannot even put into words how much of an embarassing failure this game is.
  50. EastonReviews
    Dec 19, 2011
    8
    I feel ignorant. Battlefield 3's campagin was the problem. However, the multiplayer was were it really shines. I would double the score as it has a strong coop and great online multiplayer. The graphics are good, but it's not really a Battlefield of hell... but if your a campaign fan, don't buy this, but your average gamer; I'd buy this 60 dollar game just for the online mode.
  51. 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
  52. zotune
    Nov 10, 2011
    5
    The Single Player campaign was a joke. The Multiplayer was boring and consisted of running around for minutes only to get shot at from some camper from far away. The Engine suffers from enormous amounts of pop-ins and blurry textures on consoles. The servers were down at launch, and honestly, the only part of this game I thoroughly enjoyed was playing Co-Op with a friend. I regret buyingThe Single Player campaign was a joke. The Multiplayer was boring and consisted of running around for minutes only to get shot at from some camper from far away. The Engine suffers from enormous amounts of pop-ins and blurry textures on consoles. The servers were down at launch, and honestly, the only part of this game I thoroughly enjoyed was playing Co-Op with a friend. I regret buying this to be quite honest, I got it cheap, but I still feel bad about buying it. Though I'm not surprised to be honest, I recall buying Bad Company 2 because a friend recommended it, and I ended up playing it for an hour or two. Come to think of it, I don't think I've ever played any Battlefield game I've purchased for more than a couple of hours each - not a lot of value for the money invested. Get working on Mirror's Edge 2 DICE, at least that game had amazing creativity, though get some new writers please - all your games suffer from mediocre storytelling.… Expand
  53. Shiro_
    Oct 31, 2011
    10
    This game is the best of the Battlefield games so far. There are problems as with all games, but as long as the makers listen to the players then things can be changed. I like the feel of the game and the graphics are truly awesome. The maps in Rush are large, highly detailed and well thought out. The game is not easy. especially for an old crock like me, but with time and patience theThis game is the best of the Battlefield games so far. There are problems as with all games, but as long as the makers listen to the players then things can be changed. I like the feel of the game and the graphics are truly awesome. The maps in Rush are large, highly detailed and well thought out. The game is not easy. especially for an old crock like me, but with time and patience the game comes alive.… Expand
  54. Gazmando
    Oct 29, 2011
    9
    First im not an avid BF fan. I played BF:BC2 for about 10 minutes in total. Ignore most of the 10/10 posts, they are probably DICE/BF Dev's trying to boost the score. But i wanted to stick up for BF3, this is a VERY good game. Graphics, think of Crysis 2, only I would give BF3 the edge due too the amount of things the graphics do, you will see tree's moving with the wind, blown over byFirst im not an avid BF fan. I played BF:BC2 for about 10 minutes in total. Ignore most of the 10/10 posts, they are probably DICE/BF Dev's trying to boost the score. But i wanted to stick up for BF3, this is a VERY good game. Graphics, think of Crysis 2, only I would give BF3 the edge due too the amount of things the graphics do, you will see tree's moving with the wind, blown over by explosions, and buildings crumbling. This game only suffers due to the hype it had, I was expecting a game that pushed consoles beyond what we had seen before. Obviously they didnt deliver on that, but they did deliver a game I believe pushed it to its limits. If your an avid COD player you probably wont like this as much as COD. Is it better than COD, that depends on the player. But if you want a war game that most closely simulates real war, I dont think you will find a game that comes closer to it on the current consoles. Multiplayer wise I would say it falls between COD games and previous BF games, so it offers something to both. Myself I loved COD, and my brother loves BF games. On this games the smaller maps I love he hates and the big ones, vice versa. I havent played the campaign, but I didnt buy this game for the 1 player, I brought it for the multiplayer and so far, I have been loving it. As I said earlier, this games main downfall was the hype, if not for that I think it would have gotten alot higher scores and adulation than it is now. For hardcore COD players, wait for MW2, for everyone ones else who wants a great mulitplayer game, or the most realistic, give Battlefield 3 a try, you wont regret it. P.S. I rarely ever post here, but I felt Battlefield needed a neutral opinion to stake its claim… Expand
  55. Junkboat
    Oct 30, 2011
    10
    To start this off, I would like to point out that this should not be read as biased. This is my honest opinion about Battlefield 3 ALONE. I will admit to religiously playing both the Call of Duty and Battlefield franchises throughout the years. I have, historically, preferred the Call of Duty campaign and Zombies modes against Battlefield's, but I have enjoyed Battlefield's multiplayerTo start this off, I would like to point out that this should not be read as biased. This is my honest opinion about Battlefield 3 ALONE. I will admit to religiously playing both the Call of Duty and Battlefield franchises throughout the years. I have, historically, preferred the Call of Duty campaign and Zombies modes against Battlefield's, but I have enjoyed Battlefield's multiplayer a tremendous deal more than Call of Duty's.

    Battlefield 3 is amazing. The multiplayer, as always, is as solid as a brick house. Absolutely nothing can come marginally close to its experience. The co-op is engaging, as it often requires players to actually work as a team to accomplish goals. What really surprised me, however, was the campaign. It was as awesome as any other mode on Battlefield. Battlefield 3 delivers a great story, spanning multiple environments and countless roles. The inclusion of multi-button sequences is welcomed, too. The only glitch I encountered was a problem with audio being looped (i.e. a conversation at the beginning of the mission kept replaying for me).

    With that said, I scold both fanboys and haters to give the game a score based on their own biases. I personally find the Battlefield series more enjoyable, but that doesn't mean I will rule out Call of Duty. Grow up or go home.    … Expand
  56. illage2
    Jan 6, 2012
    3
    Need to re-review after latest updates.

    The game is a horrible broken mess. Despite there being a 2.07GB update, the server list is still broken, as it still displayes servers as not full when they are. Quick match still doesn't work, and when I do get a game on multiplayer it's laggy and then disconnects. The single player campaign was in fact very good. I really liked the story, and    Need to re-review after latest updates.

    The game is a horrible broken mess. Despite there being a 2.07GB update, the server list is still broken, as it still displayes servers as not full when they are. Quick match still doesn't work, and when I do get a game on multiplayer it's laggy and then disconnects.

    The single player campaign was in fact very good. I really liked the story, and the graphics were mind blowingly good. (with the HD textures installed).

    I have more issues. Even though I had the limited edition, and added my Back to Karkland DLC code, I did not get the DLC. I feel as if I was ripped off. Advice for parents, do not get your kids this game.    … Expand
  57. badgersounds
    Oct 27, 2011
    9
    If you love multiplayer FPS games this is for you, campain is still ok but i would not buy it just for that. I personaly like the game because in multiplayer you can use vehicles which makes it fun!!! 9 out of 10
  58. Obertor
    Oct 27, 2011
    9
    Don't let all of the bad reviews deter you from buying Battlefield 3 if you're an online shooter fan. This is by far the best online shooter I've ever played, and has a ton wonderful elements that have never been seen in a shooter. The level design is masterful, and the "twitch shooting" is perfect!. Don't pass on this game.
  59. X1xxCYGNUSxxX1
    Oct 28, 2011
    9
    A top shelf FPS shooter. Graphics are at the high end for consoles. Multiplayer play is very teamwork based and not best suited for folks who like to play alone. I can't speak much to the single player other than it really plays very scripted which is good or bad depending on what your looking for. Careful to the folks with a 4GB xbox. The game won't look as good without the texture mapsA top shelf FPS shooter. Graphics are at the high end for consoles. Multiplayer play is very teamwork based and not best suited for folks who like to play alone. I can't speak much to the single player other than it really plays very scripted which is good or bad depending on what your looking for. Careful to the folks with a 4GB xbox. The game won't look as good without the texture maps which are optionally installed but take up a lot of space. If you are a COD player, the controls aren't as tight and will need some getting used to. The unlocks for multiplayer are quite extensive and will give months or more of gameplay for those who are looking to unlock everything. Looks like it will have some real staying power. I'll be keeping this in my library. If you get it used, you will need to purchase a key to play online, so beware. The key is included with a new copy.… Expand
  60. UberMunkE00
    Dec 8, 2011
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Oh boy, where do I start. Well, first off marketing. What you saw in the trailers is not what you get. The game is not good looking like in the trailers, neither is it fun. The graphics on the console version are horrible. I see flashing green screens, artifacts, you name it. The HUD in vehicles will disappear from time to time, making shooting impossibly hard. Spawn killing is too easy, especially in jets. AA locations are horrible, jets and helicopters regenerate flares too fast, when I shoot a missile at one, they immediately use flares and by the time I fire my second one, the flares are already back in the air. The map design is horrible, less destruction compared to BF BC2. Hardcore is not hardcore. Five m249 shots to the back do not seem to stop an enemy. When you manage to somehow magically get past the flares from jets, you get the message "Vehicle Disabled" on the screen. Well holy mother **** **** the jet turns around and shoots me. Really? I thought it was disabled. Disabled vehicles should not work like they're factory new. I think this game is a horrible mash up of Medal of Honor (2010) and BF:BC2. The campaign is as much of a blast as on Medal of Honor. It is not fun at all, it makes me want to shoot myself. Too many quick time events, nothing exciting happens and it is confusing as hell. The ending is what bothers me the most. It is the worst ending ever. All you do is press A or B with some RB in there and you have a **** fight with the enemy to stop a nuke in the center of New York. Also, where are the French soldiers? Typical shooter, you go in to a foreign country, but its only USA vs. Russia. The tanks in the game are trash. Somehow you can drift with them while you use the turbo boost. That is right, turbo boost. What a stupid idea. On the map Damavand Peak, there is a tunnel and on top of it there is a small mountain. If you even fly close to the mountain, you automatically commit suicide, even when you dont touch it. Too often in the game, somehow, I commit suicide while in either a jet or a helicopter and this is all at random times. If you think the game will be easy on multiplayer right off the bat, it is not. I got this game 1 month later than others and Jesus Christ is it bad. You start off with horrible weapons and gadgets, there is no way the beginning will be easy. You have to be lucky to even get a kill with your weapon. There is much more. Do not think I am a MW3 fan, MW3 is a big piece of fecal matter. I think DICE took the plunger to their **** on this game, they have pulled a "CoD" on me: they become famous, so they release a game that is waited world wide. This would MoH. MoH is the MW2 from dice and BF3 is the MW3. I think I will stick to BF:BC2, since it is fun. Oh, did I mention this game is bad? I could not even install it on my PC! I bought the game originally for my 1.5k gaming PC that was purpose built for gaming. All games run 100% error free, max settings. BF3 is a different story. I start the installation process and immediately I am greeted by an error. I managed to get to the main menu, when the game suddenly crashed and got an error. I think I had to battle through 50 errors to get to the game, just to be put down by another one. I returned it and got the 360 version. I do not recommend this game.… Expand
  61. JustEpic
    Nov 11, 2011
    5
    First Impression
    I have played this game for approx 5 hours(2hrs of campaign,1 coop and 4 games of rush).First off,Single player is pathetic.It bores me.The action is too slow,graphics that makes everything looks too flashy(i think there is finally something about overrealism),so slow and quiet that i fell asleep in the middle of the afternoon in the middle of the mission.COD MW3 is much    First Impression
    I have played this game for approx 5 hours(2hrs of campaign,1 coop and 4 games of rush).First off,Single player is pathetic.It bores me.The action is too slow,graphics that makes everything looks too flashy(i think there is finally something about overrealism),so slow and quiet that i fell asleep in the middle of the afternoon in the middle of the mission.COD MW3 is much better,much better replay value.The Co-op is insanely hard for some reason,the poorly placed checkpoints like in BFBC2 does no credit to this game.DICE,YOU COULD HAVE DONE MUCH BETTER ON THE OFFLINE GAMEPLAY!Not everyone has a gold membership,like me(mine went off bcos i ran out of cash to buy the next 3 months,thus only 4 games of rush)Multiplayer is tad bit better,but i miss the action and explosion of COD.Maybe thats y i like COD more.Anyway personal preferences,u like BF3,u buy Bf3,u like MW3,u buy MW3,not my business.Back to the review.As i was saying,multiplayer is alot better than campaign.good varieties of classes,weapons though it saddens me that i cant pair a freaking rocket launcher to my support class instead of engineer.meh,vehicles are overpowered and underpowered.Overpowered when there is only 1 team wif a freaking transport tank wif the other team is on foot,unfair much?Underpowered,there are too many vehicle destroying weps(i mean seriously,at every encom there is freaking anti tank???,u go caboom faster than u can say"get the **** out!")weapons attachments are stupid,i mean,who the hell uses a flashliight in the middle of a ****ing desert?,i already get blinded by the sun,and u want to point laser in my eyes?No thanks,u r dead faster than u can run.and seriously?vehicle attachments?so magically u step into this vehicle and and woo hoo!free ir smoke?wtf?or u bring around a LMG for a tank wherever u go?LOL much?and u can select whr u spawn?what the hell?who says BF3 is more realistic that mw3?True,killstreaks make no sense,but in real life,they are acheivable,e.g,specialist strike package,dun u get better by kiliin more ppl?perks u say are retarted,e.g.sleight of hand?um,im pretty that is possible.Practice everyday and u will eventually get it,or use steroids.BF3,who the ****s bring a medic pack that nevers run out or a ammo pack that gives u unlimited ammo?So both games are realistic and unrealistic,in their own different way.The only good points of the game is the graphics.However,whats good graphics if u cant even have fun?its the fun that matters,and mayb a little visual pleasement(a word that i came up wif).Like steve jobs said,"It Just Works"COD uses a tried and proven method.And it works.It sold a whooping 9.2mil in 24hrs.bf3?5mil.double.so pls,i ask of all the BF3 fanboy/girls/gays/etc,pls stopping flaming a game that u havent even played.btw,i spent more time playing the BF series than then COD series(i bought BFBC2,It was the worse fps game i had even played,it was so frustrating,multiplayer was uninteresting.But bf3 is better i appreciate that.)MW3 is that first COD game i bought(i played BO,MW,MW2 on frens consoles,which is about 3hrs per game).Sorry,Battlefield fans,Between MW3 and BF3,ill give my vote to MW3.
    Final words
    Overall,This is a beautiful game with nice graphics.However,it disappoints in various aspects such as replay value and offline modes.DICE,u could have done better.
    +Great Graphics
    +decent multiplayer
    -Poor replay value
    -PC version is alot better than consoles for some reason
    5-6/10

    p.s.a personal request,PLS,PLS DO NOT POST BIASED REVIEWS ABOUT MW3 OR BF3.BF3 players are being a ****    … Expand
  62. Chickencantgowi
    Dec 18, 2011
    0
    Everytime I get in a vehicle it gets blown up. Everytime I get in a Jet it gets shot down. Everytime I walk at all I get sniped. Game is full of non-team players who camp out jets as if their life depended on it. no one coordinates and it is very sad. Takes forever to find the enemy and when you do a mix of camping and the crappy gunplay get you killed then you got to run a mile to findEverytime I get in a vehicle it gets blown up. Everytime I get in a Jet it gets shot down. Everytime I walk at all I get sniped. Game is full of non-team players who camp out jets as if their life depended on it. no one coordinates and it is very sad. Takes forever to find the enemy and when you do a mix of camping and the crappy gunplay get you killed then you got to run a mile to find anything exciting. If it weren't for destruction, game would be completely boring. I've played every Battlefield game/expansion to date, very dissapointed. Don't get me started on the losers using the recon drone thing. Call of Rehash remains supreme I guess.… Expand
  63. Broxigar
    Apr 27, 2012
    0
    More of the same, nothing but FPS garbage. This genre has single handedly destroyed gaming and turned the entire industry into one that favors "safe" shallow gameplay with good graphics instead of games that are actually enjoyable.
  64. 5Stars-of_huge
    Oct 26, 2011
    1
    that was all? graphically bad, you hardly see the opponent. everything looks the same from textures are lousy. The handling is terrible weapons including recoilless. The campaign is short and boring. a lousy piece of software.
  65. WeirdExponent
    Oct 29, 2011
    10
    Seriously loving the Attack Helicopter, and Tanks! Graphics on 360 are better than anything I've ever seen... Levels are MASSIVE like they always have been for BF games, and have ton's of hiding spots, and cover... People complaining about this game, are the ones who run around with a freaking knife all day long, and wonder why they can't get a kill from 20 yards away ;) If you likedSeriously loving the Attack Helicopter, and Tanks! Graphics on 360 are better than anything I've ever seen... Levels are MASSIVE like they always have been for BF games, and have ton's of hiding spots, and cover... People complaining about this game, are the ones who run around with a freaking knife all day long, and wonder why they can't get a kill from 20 yards away ;) If you liked the BC2, you'll love this for sure.… Expand
  66. murphy330
    Oct 31, 2011
    9
    Battlefield 3 is first and foremost a Battlefield game. If you someone calls this game a Modern Warfare ripoff, that is a very incorrect statement. Firstly Battlefield 2 (online FPS set in a modern time with modern weaponry) came out 2 whole years before Call of Duty 4. Second the two franchises play entirely different, especially with BF3's Frostbite 2.0 engine. The new engine truly isBattlefield 3 is first and foremost a Battlefield game. If you someone calls this game a Modern Warfare ripoff, that is a very incorrect statement. Firstly Battlefield 2 (online FPS set in a modern time with modern weaponry) came out 2 whole years before Call of Duty 4. Second the two franchises play entirely different, especially with BF3's Frostbite 2.0 engine. The new engine truly is a game changer. The single player campaign is really the weakest part of the game. With every progression in the plot you see more and more cliched elements, these elements are done relatively well but have been done before so often the entire single player feels borrowed. The story is passable but very unremarkable with terrorists threatening to start World War 3 (sound familiar Call of Duty fans?).

    The real reason to play Battlefield 3 is the Multiplayer. It is very unique in how it plays with its structure and feel. Certain aspects still feel very "Battlefield" like the weapons and the vehicles still a joy to use, and the conquest mode is back once again and is untouched in it's implementation. Another returning mode is "Rush" and was the most fun I've had in a shooter when I first played in in Bad Company 2 and is even better now with the Frostbite 2.0 engine. The maps are very well done and although they are smaller on the console versions being confined to a smaller area with guardians that kill you when you stray outside the designated area (that doesn't keep you from trying sometimes to make a run through these "out of area" routes that can sometimes give you a great vantage point for playing sniper or simply flanking an enemy or vehicle that's been mowing your comrades down.) There is also the use of parachutes in Battlefield 3, a subtle feature that can and often does create some exciting situations, be it bailing out of a disabled aircraft, the recon class can drop radio spawn points that allow your squad mates to parachute into an area deep in enemy territory, or my personal favorite... BASE JUMPING. There are instances in Rush mode where as attackers you destroy the M-Comm stations and the defenders fall back to the next level, that next level is at the bottom of a cliff and as attackers your new spawn point is at the top of this cliff, pure genius and so fun to parachute down laying fire down or spot enemies and pickup some easy spot bonuses as you sail to Terra Firma. This all is great and if I could split this review into two I would give the single player a 7 and the multiplayer an emphatic 10. Now there have been reported problems with both the single and multiplayer but I have yet to encounter any real problems. Occasional high ping here and there can cause your to jump around on the map for a second I've found (running a constant ping on my network monitoring software revealed the lags were coinciding with a single high ping but not with every high ping) but this happens so little that it's barely worth mentioning. The ability to browse servers is another welcome addition and one you don't see on console online play often, but you can find a match very quickly and easily using the quick match option, especially if you're alone, most the time it takes less than 3 seconds to hit a server and start loading the map. All in all there's very little wrong with the multiplayer while it does so many things exceptionally well. If you have the money and can't decide which FPS franchise to buy this year, by all means you should buy both, and if you are limited on funds and have to pick save up a few bucks and give this one a rent before you blindly go out and sink your $60 bucks on CoD. This game may not appeal to all types but those that it does will have an experience unlike any other in the Online FPS genre in this current generation.    … Expand
  67. HARVEYtheDAMNED
    Oct 25, 2011
    8
    I got BF3 at the midnight release, and have since beat the single player, half the co-op missions, and spent about 5 hours in Multiplayer. As others have pointed out, the Single Player is dull. It's not bad, but it's definitely forgettable. The story did not hold me whatsoever, and is basically a rehash of all the other games nowadays. "Blah Blah Blah, terrorist threat, Blah BlahI got BF3 at the midnight release, and have since beat the single player, half the co-op missions, and spent about 5 hours in Multiplayer. As others have pointed out, the Single Player is dull. It's not bad, but it's definitely forgettable. The story did not hold me whatsoever, and is basically a rehash of all the other games nowadays. "Blah Blah Blah, terrorist threat, Blah Blah Blah," You get the idea. If you're a gamer who buys games for the Single Player experience, then do not buy BF3.

    The Multiplayer, however, is some of the best I've ever played. There are some extremely minor issues with it, but they are very easy to overlook. The occasional texture pop and, well, Issues with EAs crappy servers don't detract from the awesomeness that is BF3 Multiplayer. The maps are very well done, the gametypes are a bit limited, but there is definitely some variety. Most of all its just a blast. Lots of Unlocks, lots of destruction, lots of fun. I give BF3 an 8 out of 10. If you're a gamer interested in the best team based gameplay currently on the XBOX 360 market, then I encourage you to go for it and pick this one up.    … Expand
  68. sledgecock89
    Oct 29, 2011
    10
    i cant believe the biased reviews on here. 56 cod fanboys complaining abotu a game they didnt buy. the multiplayer is betterthan cod4 the graphics are top notch campaign was great cod sucks.
  69. OrionRunner
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    Maybe EA should have spent more time tuning the game rather than putting out ads to compete with Call of Duty. The hit detection in campaign is horrible, and the game locked up on 360 multiple times on the flying level. I just gave up trying to even play the campaign. The MP is very unbalanced. I don't want to play Deathmatch non-stop, but that is what you have to do to even be able toMaybe EA should have spent more time tuning the game rather than putting out ads to compete with Call of Duty. The hit detection in campaign is horrible, and the game locked up on 360 multiple times on the flying level. I just gave up trying to even play the campaign. The MP is very unbalanced. I don't want to play Deathmatch non-stop, but that is what you have to do to even be able to compete in the other game types. If you don't level your weapons up, then you will get owned in Rush and Conquest modes. Luckily for me I was able to lock in a $40 trade in at amazon for the game. The games looks and sounds great, but trying to play it is a completely different story. I have seen much of the same as other have reported with unresponsiveness. Also what is that it takes multiple head shots to take-down the AI in campaign. That is what I mean by horrible hit detection. This game feels like it was rushed out the door to make it to market before Modern Warfare 3.… Expand
  70. rizzah
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    Multiplayer is a complete rehash of the first game, looks good, but nothing new. The visuals are good but the gameplay leaves something to be desired.
  71. TarintinoCodFan
    Dec 16, 2011
    0
    Such a bad game. They took everything from the other games and made it somehow even worse. The only difference is that they are trying to disguise it with 'good' graphics. The frame rate is measly 30 frames per second. MW3s frames per second is 60! Battlefield just tries to gloss everything over to disguise its bad gameplay.
  72. DanMan3395
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    fail game is fail. nothing like bf2, exactly like bfbc2. how is this a good game? I played this game over a year ago when it was first released as bfbc2.
  73. DeLeon
    Nov 21, 2011
    0
    AS BAD AS MW# AS BAD As MW3 as bad as MW3...................................................LAME I rather play a good creative game like Skyrim, zelda or catherine
  74. DicePlayer
    Nov 4, 2011
    10
    Battlefield 3 may not be a Game changer but without a doubt has nailed a near perfect Multiplayer, from its class system to its Massive Online battles, Dice have really created a fun and addictive game that makes you feel like your in a "Battlefield". Anyone who is a military shooter fan this is a must buy.
  75. Peptide
    Nov 10, 2011
    3
    Having always played both games, I can't help but feel that this is just a cheap knock-off. The campaign is the worst of its genre and the multiplayer is poorly designed in both the mechanics and the map design. I think I was expecting more. Its just not as fun as the CoD games. I played this until MW3 came out, but now I need to sell this on eBay and focus on achieving Prestige inHaving always played both games, I can't help but feel that this is just a cheap knock-off. The campaign is the worst of its genre and the multiplayer is poorly designed in both the mechanics and the map design. I think I was expecting more. Its just not as fun as the CoD games. I played this until MW3 came out, but now I need to sell this on eBay and focus on achieving Prestige in MW3. BTW, some people say the Multiplayer is more realistic. here is some news for you.....more realistic does not equal more fun or make it a better game. Enjoy.… Expand
  76. 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.
  77. Tresidentevil
    Feb 24, 2012
    2
    When the game loaded up and I saw the EA symbol I thought the worst. I wasn't wrong. Average graphics but lack colour and seem muted. Poor sound effects, sounds cheap and tin-can like even on very good speakers/headphones. Couldn't play Multiplayer as it was locked by a code (I rented the game), so I couldn't even try 75% of the game. If I can't try I won't buy. One lost customer.
  78. Zuwur
    Nov 8, 2011
    7
    Battlefield 3 is unfortunately a mixed bag. The multiplayer is as expected, fantastic, addictive, and intense. While TDM can be kind of fun for some quick killing, the star of the show is conquest, and to a lesser extent, rush. Compared to the open ended multiplayer maps, the single player is an immediately stale and linear affair, only having Battlefield in name. The only thing reallyBattlefield 3 is unfortunately a mixed bag. The multiplayer is as expected, fantastic, addictive, and intense. While TDM can be kind of fun for some quick killing, the star of the show is conquest, and to a lesser extent, rush. Compared to the open ended multiplayer maps, the single player is an immediately stale and linear affair, only having Battlefield in name. The only thing really keeping it afloat are the great graphics and sound to make it a lively experience. The story is throwaway, and some of the levels (most notably the jet level) end up disappointing. You hop in a jet expecting to fly around, but ends up being an on rails shooter. Many periods with little game interaction. It was not all bad though, the tank level was cool, as well as other exciting moments, but they fail to dispel the stale aura the whole thing has. Also, why no jet practice outside of hopping on a server, and praying you don't get shot down while you figure out how to fly the damn thing? With something with such a steep learning curve, you'd think they'd add someway to practice this.… Expand
  79. burjeffton
    Nov 8, 2011
    9
    If you enjoy multiplayer gaming, Battlefield 3 is as good as it gets. Team based strategy, class based soldiers and massive vehicular battles make for a wonderful experience. The single player is mostly forgettable - but that's not the reason to buy this game

    This Battlefield, like others before it, takes patience to figure out and grow into. It's not the streamlined COD experience that    If you enjoy multiplayer gaming, Battlefield 3 is as good as it gets. Team based strategy, class based soldiers and massive vehicular battles make for a wonderful experience. The single player is mostly forgettable - but that's not the reason to buy this game

    This Battlefield, like others before it, takes patience to figure out and grow into. It's not the streamlined COD experience that rewards lone-wolf play, and as a result it takes a while to learn how to play the right way.

    Note: Upon launch I was disappointed with a little rubber banding and lag, but most every bug has been addressed and the game has been quite smooth.    … Expand
  80. FuntimeBen
    Nov 15, 2011
    9
    I have played MW2 and Black Ops and I do enjoy them - The pace of the action is fast quick and loose. What I am enjoying in BF3 is the teamwork. The classes really spice up the action and create game play which isn't a repetitive run around, kill these dudes, reload. There is a lot of strategy involved, especially on Conquest modes. The single player is, well, predictable and staid, butI have played MW2 and Black Ops and I do enjoy them - The pace of the action is fast quick and loose. What I am enjoying in BF3 is the teamwork. The classes really spice up the action and create game play which isn't a repetitive run around, kill these dudes, reload. There is a lot of strategy involved, especially on Conquest modes. The single player is, well, predictable and staid, but then again so is COD. I am really enjoying the action of BF3 and being able to support players is a hugely rewarding part of that.… Expand
  81. BillySOS
    Nov 4, 2011
    8
    Battlefield 3 is a good game, but not a great game. The graphics are splendid with the frostbite engine if you install the layers. Battlefield 3 did not put forth the best campaign. There was clearly a lot of storyline taken from the Call of Duty series which was not coherent. With that said, the multiplayer experience is truly top notch. Want to fire an M4A1 with full auto, check,Battlefield 3 is a good game, but not a great game. The graphics are splendid with the frostbite engine if you install the layers. Battlefield 3 did not put forth the best campaign. There was clearly a lot of storyline taken from the Call of Duty series which was not coherent. With that said, the multiplayer experience is truly top notch. Want to fire an M4A1 with full auto, check, with three round burst, check, with single shot, check. Want to customize your load outs during a match, check. Want to fly a plane, drive a tank, be a chopper gunner, check. The multiplay experience is simply unmatched for big team games.… Expand
  82. Cuauhtblanco
    Nov 9, 2011
    8
    This game overall is a really good game. The graphics are amazing but still faces glitches. Will playing the Campaign I actually enjoyed, not the best I have seen but it was good. The one thing I can say though is that the servers are just terrible hopefully thats is fixed soon. Overall its a really good game with and outstanding Multiplayer.
  83. Jools86
    Nov 10, 2011
    7
    graphics are a bit rubbish. lag in multiplayerr is shocking - it is 2011 after all. mw3 lag is non existent, although black ops was a lag fest.

    single player is so frustrating, u shoot a baddie, clumsy freindly ai runs in front of u all the time, ten u get a no freindly fire message. single player is not worth it. multiplayer is brilliant with one exception. frame rate is rubbish. 30fps    graphics are a bit rubbish. lag in multiplayerr is shocking - it is 2011 after all. mw3 lag is non existent, although black ops was a lag fest.

    single player is so frustrating, u shoot a baddie, clumsy freindly ai runs in front of u all the time, ten u get a no freindly fire message. single player is not worth it.

    multiplayer is brilliant with one exception. frame rate is rubbish. 30fps looks like bf2. mw3 akes this look amateurish. but saying that, battles are more strategic and fun in bf3 than mw3 which is too fast.    … Expand
  84. Lappsey
    Nov 8, 2011
    8
    Terrible single player but if you bought it for that then you don't know battlefield. Imagine call of duty as pick up and play multiplayer then battlefield is a deep thoughtful engaging multiplayer. Enjoy both, both are good in their own right...if you follow tho advice then you won't go far wrong. Forget fanboyssism it's a waste of time.
  85. FunniestGameEvR
    Nov 29, 2011
    0
    Seems like a cheap MW knockoff. It is hard controls. The campaign is so bad you will throw up. I didn't know Xbox games allowed games to ship with this many bugs, bad MS! Worst buy ever.
  86. MrPsychoGreaser
    Nov 2, 2011
    8
    First of all, I don't understand why some people are so quick to dock a game for having server issues at launch. It happens with EVERY game, especially with big title releases. But, I digress and move to the review of the game.

    I love the immersive environments where objects can be moved or destroyed, environments that closely mimmick real life. Battlefield 3 does very well here as    First of all, I don't understand why some people are so quick to dock a game for having server issues at launch. It happens with EVERY game, especially with big title releases. But, I digress and move to the review of the game.

    I love the immersive environments where objects can be moved or destroyed, environments that closely mimmick real life. Battlefield 3 does very well here as the landscape, buildings, and objects change from heavy fire and explosions. Nobody does this better in my opinion. The game also does very well in emulating live combat. There are some scripted parts which force certain movements which I'm not quite a fan of but overall it's palatable. The graphics are very good, not perfect, but I'd trade that for great gameplay and character movement any day. Downloading the HD resolution pack is a must do, it's a big file, but it looks great. The campaign was short and sweet with a great storyline and great character voice overs. The soundtrack is amazing. The reason I bought this game however, was for the multiplayer, and I have not been let down! The multiplayer is fantastic. I wasn't a fan of Bad Company 2's multiplayer. They went back to the drawing board on this one and scored huge. I love the fact that the game ranks you in different classes with different weapons and promotes you for different achievements unlike other military games...just as a soldier would pull rank and commendations in real life...this is also something that nobody else does better. The battlelog feature is awesome. The customization of your character is bar none. They have a really feature rich control menu that allows you to have a truly unique experience should you choose to switch classes or weapons. Excellent, the best when it comes to this.

    I don't have preferences between BF or COD...I just love to play a great game.    … Expand
  87. slsoccer7
    Nov 10, 2011
    8
    This is a GREAT game! I highly recommend it. And I don't believe that people should get so caught up in the whole bad campaign. I agree with them that it is not the best, but just like the Call of Duty series, it is famous for it's multiplayer. I would say if you do not have gold, stay away from this game. And do not bother renting it either. EA is being very greedy and having peopleThis is a GREAT game! I highly recommend it. And I don't believe that people should get so caught up in the whole bad campaign. I agree with them that it is not the best, but just like the Call of Duty series, it is famous for it's multiplayer. I would say if you do not have gold, stay away from this game. And do not bother renting it either. EA is being very greedy and having people who get the game used or rented to pay the 800 points to use the online features. Hope this helped!… Expand
  88. Necrotaur
    Jun 16, 2012
    8
    Battlefield 3 is a solid multiplayer FPS. The single player campaign is fairly unoriginal, but has some bright spots on certain missions, such as the one where you are a co-pilot in a jet or a crew member of a tank. On the plus side, compared to the PC version, you don't have to deal with Origin or the Battlelog, which are both horrendously intrusive and unnecessary. The big problem IBattlefield 3 is a solid multiplayer FPS. The single player campaign is fairly unoriginal, but has some bright spots on certain missions, such as the one where you are a co-pilot in a jet or a crew member of a tank. On the plus side, compared to the PC version, you don't have to deal with Origin or the Battlelog, which are both horrendously intrusive and unnecessary. The big problem I have however, is how difficult it is to connect to a match as a group. I regularly game with 3 other guys, and almost every time we search for a match or join a server, we get placed on opposite teams. Sometimes, half of us don't even make it to the game because the server only had room for some of us. Most other online FPSes find you a game based around your party, but in BF3 they break up your party to put you in a game. Pretty lame.… Expand
  89. Mogwai76
    Oct 31, 2011
    10
    The single player is ok. A bit heavy on the QTE for my taste but the story is decent and the environments are varied enough. Guns feel good. But this game really is all about multiplayer and, a slightly patchy start aside, it delivers. The unlocks and upgrades are deeper and more meaningful than ever before. The maps are stunning and varied in size and content and the gun play is amazing.The single player is ok. A bit heavy on the QTE for my taste but the story is decent and the environments are varied enough. Guns feel good. But this game really is all about multiplayer and, a slightly patchy start aside, it delivers. The unlocks and upgrades are deeper and more meaningful than ever before. The maps are stunning and varied in size and content and the gun play is amazing. No developer has ever delivered a better vehicle feel. It's clear the game was led on PC, but on Xbox it looks great, sounds great and plays brilliantly. If you want a Single Player shooter only, there is probably something better out there. If you want deep, meaningful and varied multiplayer, there simply is nothing better.… Expand
  90. GentlemanRick
    Nov 4, 2011
    6
    Lets get the lesser part out of the way first. The campaign is okay, with a couple juicy parts in it but nobody is really here for the campaign, its the multiplayer! BF3's multiplayer is the best out there and will look to be up if not better than MW3.
  91. ZigRuM
    Nov 11, 2011
    9
    In general, satisfied. Shoot is interesting, the atmosphere of war, the high complexity. There are certainly drawbacks, such as not very good Artificial Intelligence of the enemy who shoots almost through the wall and why it does not see my buddies and shoots only for me, the technical flaws, in some facilities, lockers, evacuation helicopter, it was possible to go through as well behavedIn general, satisfied. Shoot is interesting, the atmosphere of war, the high complexity. There are certainly drawbacks, such as not very good Artificial Intelligence of the enemy who shoots almost through the wall and why it does not see my buddies and shoots only for me, the technical flaws, in some facilities, lockers, evacuation helicopter, it was possible to go through as well behaved strangely model NPC, they happened just stood on the spot in the shape of T, and neither of which did not make the game sometimes slow. For what else can you put a minus, because it's too little travel on the technique, the tank was given to manage quite a bit. Companions do not differ mind, hardly anyone did not kill. Still can not mention or intelligible rather strange ending. Multiplayer in the game as always on top, after the BC 2 play on large maps is a pleasure.… Expand
  92. Billyheel
    Nov 9, 2011
    8
    Battlefield 3 proves to be a good FPS, but is it "Above and Beyond the Call?" Having no connection to its predecessor, Battlefield 3 manages to whip up a story and make it somewhat believable. A cliche storyline and spotty humor, Battlefield 3 puts together a jigsaw story and tries to make it stick. The characters are annoying, and this makes for an unimaginable and frustrating storyBattlefield 3 proves to be a good FPS, but is it "Above and Beyond the Call?" Having no connection to its predecessor, Battlefield 3 manages to whip up a story and make it somewhat believable. A cliche storyline and spotty humor, Battlefield 3 puts together a jigsaw story and tries to make it stick. The characters are annoying, and this makes for an unimaginable and frustrating story that will turn off even the most diehard Battlefield fans. But, that's not what makes Battlefield is it? The multiplayer returns, following almost identically to Bad Company 2 in almost every facet. From the game modes, to the weapon sounds, this game does everything identical to BC2. The game does feel fresh though, upgraded with a new graphics engine and a new destruction engine. The game does impress in more than one way online, especially when it comes to the combat. The jets and tanks make a triumphant comeback and manages to be quite balanced for the online warfare. The destruction engine holds up well online, but not close to the standard that is in the single-player. At times, the game can feel unbalanced and spotty. The destruction engine seems to work at times, and refuses to work at others. The destruction engine also causes glitches and awkward deaths following combat. The game is good and it manages to stay fresh, even though the similarities with its predecessor being obvious. Not a bad game, and I would recommend it to anyone; especially the online. The single player is a pass for most players, and multiplayer is a dime; making for a solid 8 for an FPS.… Expand
  93. Mattar
    Feb 15, 2012
    10
    Battlefield always dominates the Multiplayer - this much is obvious. But I didn't realise this fully until I had bought the game and started to play. The Single player feels more like an added bonus to the game - it is good, with the quick-time events, vehicle-based missions and decent storyline to it - and the co-op is enjoyable to play with a friend. But the Multiplayer is absolutelyBattlefield always dominates the Multiplayer - this much is obvious. But I didn't realise this fully until I had bought the game and started to play. The Single player feels more like an added bonus to the game - it is good, with the quick-time events, vehicle-based missions and decent storyline to it - and the co-op is enjoyable to play with a friend. But the Multiplayer is absolutely superb. Everything about it - Vehicles, Huge maps, wide-range customizable classes and easy squad access - made me give BF3 a 10. I have often said to myself "Last game for now, I have things to do" and then seen a great map for the next round and forced myself to stay. An Excellent game well worth the buy.… Expand
  94. TurboMonkey
    Oct 31, 2011
    9
    Ok its not the pc version, ok 1 player is a by the numbers campaign and co-op is a spec ops me too, but seriously the scale and quality of multiplayer put this top of my extensive pile of shooters. I've spent most of the day playing and had only 1 server blip, and so many moments that just make you smile. Props for squeezing this onto xbox. If you've got a pair and like multiplayer, come get some.
  95. vangoat
    Oct 27, 2011
    9
    I honestly thought all previous battlefields sucked. This is pretty awesome. I play the hell outta COD but find myself yelling bullshnikes at the screen constantly. This is not the same. Its not better or worse just something new and fresh. I love the mix of vehicles and classes, they blend well and you're constantly switching it up. The squad system and spawning works great. TheI honestly thought all previous battlefields sucked. This is pretty awesome. I play the hell outta COD but find myself yelling bullshnikes at the screen constantly. This is not the same. Its not better or worse just something new and fresh. I love the mix of vehicles and classes, they blend well and you're constantly switching it up. The squad system and spawning works great. The sound is great as well, the graphics are fine. Whiners of this game more than likely haven't given it a chance. If you do you won't be disappointed.… Expand
  96. RoaringInferno
    Oct 27, 2011
    8
    Battlefield 3 is very much a game divided. The campaign is linear and straightforward, but with several memorable highlights (the cinematic action of the jet level to the set piece brilliance of an encounter involving Russian paratroopers). For the most part though, the campaign is easily forgettable, and does little to emotionally involve you with your characters; you'll feel like you'reBattlefield 3 is very much a game divided. The campaign is linear and straightforward, but with several memorable highlights (the cinematic action of the jet level to the set piece brilliance of an encounter involving Russian paratroopers). For the most part though, the campaign is easily forgettable, and does little to emotionally involve you with your characters; you'll feel like you're controlling faceless automatons. Co-op, again, is split between bland action and thrilling, heart-in-mouth gameplay. The helicopter escort mission in particular can be brilliant fun with a good friend, while more corridor roaming action is most certainly not welcome, which is a shame, as that is what most of the missions consist of.

    Multiplayer is another beast entirely. Diving out of the way, missing 30 mil bullets by centimeters, charging into a room and gunning down an entirely squad, parachuting in for a quiet knife kill... Battlefield 3's online creates moments effortlessly. The vehicles are integrated seamlessly into gameplay, and complement the infantry based action that makes up the majority of firefights perfectly. The maps are well-designed, with MCOM stations and flags placed in locations that are sure to result in fast paced combat. The classes are well balanced also, each thriving in a key area, but remaining versatile enough so that a team made up predominantly of a certain class is unlikely to be disadvantaged.

    A thoroughly enjoyable game, spoiled by an "average" campaign, but redeemed with one of the most compelling multiplayer modes of the last few years. 8/10.    … Expand
  97. hardjensen1
    Oct 29, 2011
    10
    its a shame codfanboys are ruining the user reviews. whats funny is its still higher than the cod / black ops user reviews lol. a 10/10 and much more than a 60$ map pack, which is what every call of duty game after 4 is
  98. theoutsider117
    Oct 30, 2011
    10
    I'm not a MW fan-boy nor am I a Battlefield hater but this game is not that good. Lets talk campaign: the hit detection is terrible, the enemy A.I. seems to be able to shoot through things and kill you but you cant do the same to them,dont get me wrong the campaign is kinda fun but its nothin special,also frame rate drops to near stand-still sometimes. Multiplayer: if you can get into aI'm not a MW fan-boy nor am I a Battlefield hater but this game is not that good. Lets talk campaign: the hit detection is terrible, the enemy A.I. seems to be able to shoot through things and kill you but you cant do the same to them,dont get me wrong the campaign is kinda fun but its nothin special,also frame rate drops to near stand-still sometimes. Multiplayer: if you can get into a game is fun, the servers have a tendency to drop mid game(happened to me 9 times in a row) and if you drop you lose all progression you got during said match,game looks excellent though. I'm sure in a few months this game could have potential but for now just save your money...i wish I did.… Expand
  99. KSP2011
    Oct 30, 2011
    9
    I had high expectations for this as EA hyped the game beyond belief. Overall my expectations were met. The Multiplayer experience is simply amazing. Yes, I'm aware it has many bugs and glitches online but the sheer fun and thrill of playing this game outshines its flaws. The pilot controls for flying are quite frustrating though and the graphics seem to be bi-polar with some parts lookingI had high expectations for this as EA hyped the game beyond belief. Overall my expectations were met. The Multiplayer experience is simply amazing. Yes, I'm aware it has many bugs and glitches online but the sheer fun and thrill of playing this game outshines its flaws. The pilot controls for flying are quite frustrating though and the graphics seem to be bi-polar with some parts looking spectacular and other parts looking like a mess. This game definitely lacks polish and the finishing touch. Single player is quite mundane to say the least. It seems to be a trend with EA FPS games (E.G: Medal of Honour). Just like the Call of Duty series, most fans buy the game for the Multiplayer. If you are one of those gamers, I highly suggest you purchase this game ASAP.… Expand
  100. ZXDlee1254b
    Oct 31, 2011
    10
    Hi guys, I'm a very fuzzy gamer i've play all the cod games and since black ops came out that was just the same as all the rest of the cod games for the last 4 years i switched to battlefield bad company 2 that was and still is way way ahead of cod!!! but saying that, they are two very different games, i find that cod player are younger or don't know any better or are i'll just have aHi guys, I'm a very fuzzy gamer i've play all the cod games and since black ops came out that was just the same as all the rest of the cod games for the last 4 years i switched to battlefield bad company 2 that was and still is way way ahead of cod!!! but saying that, they are two very different games, i find that cod player are younger or don't know any better or are i'll just have a quick go gamer's then the rest are i'll never play any other shooter unless its cod, and bf players are older like playing in a team with tactics, destruction, vehicles and so on, and when bf3 came out i knew that it was the best game ever made!!! its still got a few bugs but dice are so good at sorting bugs out and all will be perfect in a few weeks, the only things i would change with the game is 4 player co-op instead of 2, but the multiplayer is so very good the map are big!!! some are so big you could fit all the cod maps ever made into one map! there's no way anyone with a brain can score this 2 out of 10 unless its the lazy b's from cod who are just making rip of games one after another with the same game engine, i do wish they would come up with something new like dice does every time they make a game 9.8/10… Expand
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#30 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2011
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#4 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2011
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#17 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2011

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 57 Critic Reviews

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