Battlefield 3

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7.5

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  1. thegreatwall72
    Dec 2, 2011
    0
    Not quite the COD-killer that it's made out to believe, especially since it tries to (unsuccessfully) incorporate COD formulas. The campaign was excruciatingly boring, with barely any redeeming factors. The multiplayer is fun... at times. First, the servers must be working, second, you must be in a team that is somewhat coordinated or better yet, playing with friends who know what the hellNot quite the COD-killer that it's made out to believe, especially since it tries to (unsuccessfully) incorporate COD formulas. The campaign was excruciatingly boring, with barely any redeeming factors. The multiplayer is fun... at times. First, the servers must be working, second, you must be in a team that is somewhat coordinated or better yet, playing with friends who know what the hell they are doing. If you're on a team that's filled with CoD kids not knowing their roles and just running around slaying, it can be quite frustrating. The game is also rather slow paced, and the environments are not as destructible as before. Being able to customize your loadout inside the match is a neat feature.… Expand
  2. buzzfrightyear
    Nov 20, 2011
    4
    A great game, but severely over-hyped.
    If people felt like MW3 was MW2.5, then this game is Bad Company 2.5
    The campaign looks amazing, but falls short in the end.
    Multiplayer is good, but i personally dont like how slow it is, you can win a match without even firing you're weapon which to me makes it not a shooter, but a war strategy. Good game, just far too similar to the last BF title.
  3. BugOutMachine
    Nov 21, 2011
    5
    Online play is a blast due to everything being destructible but the single player mode is terrible. If I had to chose between this or MW3, I would go with the latter, simply due to the story and the extra game modes available.
  4. xspadedxx
    Nov 25, 2011
    4
    DICE has truly out done themselves on producing such a game. Gorgeous graphics that i have never before seen in the gaming realm (im playing on a 55 inch samsung 3d), new demolition 3.0 that instead of knocking down all of the walls on a building to take it down, you can destroy it piece by piece. I love how you can pick between a 3 shot burst m4 and a full auto m4 and even switch themDICE has truly out done themselves on producing such a game. Gorgeous graphics that i have never before seen in the gaming realm (im playing on a 55 inch samsung 3d), new demolition 3.0 that instead of knocking down all of the walls on a building to take it down, you can destroy it piece by piece. I love how you can pick between a 3 shot burst m4 and a full auto m4 and even switch them both to semi auto. The vehicular warfare is flawless, with much to choose from in customizable gadgets and weapons. Now for what i don't like about this game, yes the campaign is complete garbage and there was really no destruction which has always been a big factor in battlefield games, and i can't even recall if there was a point where i got to drive a vehicle in the campaign(besides the tanks). what the crap DICE? and this new origin crap along with the $10 online activation codes? if 4 people want to play on their own xbox live accounts, (WHICH IM ALREADY PAYING $10 A MONTH FOR) have to spend $30 extra dollars to play. So many bugs, i can go prone and hide half my body through a wall, i can crash into a helicopter full speed with my jet, knock it out of the sky, and keep going, and even just randomly commit suicide while just walking or flying my jet. Absolute garbage, i have always been a bf fan because it has always brought more to the table than any call of duty game ever could. But this game has alot more to dislike than to like. My original rating was a 9 but now after me really assessing the situation im going to give it a 4.… Expand
  5. logicrulez
    Nov 26, 2011
    5
    Graphics are good, Single player is trash, multiplayer is okay, if you like running across a huge map looking for the fight! Tanks are cool, Jeeps are cool, Jets are wack, Helicoptor is wack, controls are too awkward. People dis MW3 but run across a big map just to gun fight in a small space, just like MW3 lol.
  6. C6ZR1
    Dec 7, 2011
    7
    This game has plenty of potential, but limits itself by having a poor leaderboard design (plenty of cheaters atop as well) and very few game modes. The graphics are average at best and the hit system is a bit flawed. Campaign mode is a dissapointment, but that is sadly expected at this point in this modern FPS age. The co-op mode is short on missions, but a blast to play. If you mustThis game has plenty of potential, but limits itself by having a poor leaderboard design (plenty of cheaters atop as well) and very few game modes. The graphics are average at best and the hit system is a bit flawed. Campaign mode is a dissapointment, but that is sadly expected at this point in this modern FPS age. The co-op mode is short on missions, but a blast to play. If you must choose one FPS this year go with Battlefield 3.… Expand
  7. RavenElric
    Dec 18, 2011
    5
    This is a good game - for the most part. The graphics are excellent, the level of customization and things to earn and unlock are amazing, but its the little things that kill this game. From the network issues when playing either the campaign (I know right?) to the insistent "unable to connect to server please try again" when playing multiplayer are very frustrating when all I want to doThis is a good game - for the most part. The graphics are excellent, the level of customization and things to earn and unlock are amazing, but its the little things that kill this game. From the network issues when playing either the campaign (I know right?) to the insistent "unable to connect to server please try again" when playing multiplayer are very frustrating when all I want to do is blow stuff up. For me my biggest complaint is the lack of balance in the matches I mean who the heck wants to go against a level 45 (or higher) when your a level 12?! Not only are they superior to playing they have unlocked weapons that make yours look like a pea shooter. while yes you have the camp that claims this is a good thing, for the causal player it detracts from the enjoyability of the game. As a final note I am not a COD fanboy and played BF2 for a very long time and is a game I very much enjoyed. PROS:
    Graphics
    leveling system with lots of stuff to earn and unlock

    CONS:
    no balance system in the matches (level 1 vs level 45)
    network issues galore    … Expand
  8. gooeycard
    Dec 20, 2011
    1
    This game fails me alot the campaign fails big time and i must the frame rate and the engine i have to wait about 10 minutes for game thats almost finished i am a cod and bf fanboy but really this was the game i was looking foward to i should also point out not enough destruction!! disgraceful
  9. GhostBox223
    Dec 22, 2011
    1
    (MEDAL OF HONOR 1.5)Biggest waste of 60 dollars i have spent in a long time!! I dont understand how everyone hypes on the sound so much when the game sounds like garbage!?!? I have turtle beach xp500 and i have a philips surround sound and the game sounds like garbage all the guns sound like pellet guns!!Graphics are nowhere near as smooth as the videos,of course because they were showing(MEDAL OF HONOR 1.5)Biggest waste of 60 dollars i have spent in a long time!! I dont understand how everyone hypes on the sound so much when the game sounds like garbage!?!? I have turtle beach xp500 and i have a philips surround sound and the game sounds like garbage all the guns sound like pellet guns!!Graphics are nowhere near as smooth as the videos,of course because they were showing us pc footage and claiming it was console.Only thing i like about this game was the location of the campaign,maps too big for 24 players,sound is cheap,graphics for the 360 look like nintendo wii,not going to talk about teamwork because in any game that is up to players...not dice or ea, but with that said this game is a flop and every battlefield fan out there just gives it the 10 right away like that is going to change something.I spent way more time in bfbc2 than i ever could stand in bf3 and i played quite a bit. Campaign in modern warfare knockoff and multiplayer is a joke, i played this EXACT same game a year before it even came out its called MEDAL OF HONOR!!!!… Expand
  10. fluffyweresheep
    Dec 28, 2011
    4
    This is one of the most disappointing games of all time for me. Not just did I anticipate this game more than Skyrim, but I was so excited for the three months before release I could barely take it! When I got the beta, I realized that it was a lot like call of duty, but ignored that fact as operation metro was the only game mode without vehicles. Then I got the game, and the first fewThis is one of the most disappointing games of all time for me. Not just did I anticipate this game more than Skyrim, but I was so excited for the three months before release I could barely take it! When I got the beta, I realized that it was a lot like call of duty, but ignored that fact as operation metro was the only game mode without vehicles. Then I got the game, and the first few games of multiplayer didn't spark any kind of recognition of one of the first fps series I have ever played. Then I went to singleplayer, which in it's own way, is sad. The quick time events and fast paced action sequences show that dice tried to copy call of duty, even though they claimed not to think about what their competitors were doing. The singleplayer went too fast, althought it was quite fun. This game is full of glitches though, which weren't a problem, but were annoying enough.

    Then there was co-op. This sucked, although that's partly my fault. Every game I joined paired me up with an idiot who either doesn't know how to fly a helicopter, or is just not bothering to help in any way. I eventually made it past fire from the sky by flying the helicopter myself and being aggressive without crashing the damned thing. I haven't even finished co-op because I can't figure out the silenced sniper mission, which I hate because they weren't at all clear on what the hell I am supposed to do in this mission. If co-op weren't so hard, I would finish it in 20 minutes tops.

    Finally there is the multiplayer. Observe the destruction of buildings crumpling down on your enemy, or the planes crashing into the helicopters that shot down a guard post that held a sniper who was shooting a bullet deep into your team mates neck. A beautiful sight to behold, especially when your jumping off a thousand foot drop. Unfortunately, this is not what happens.(although the planes crashing into helicopters thing happens, and it sucks) Instead, if you wanna observe that pretty little mountain far off in the distance, you better go back to 1942 if you wanna climb it. And you better duck down before you miraculously take a bullet to the head. You can't mess around in this game, there are no multiple choices, and the whole sandbox aspect of the series is gone forever. There are no multiple paths through the giant mountain, and since the maps are so small now, there is no mountain anyways. There is always a small section of a city, with only two or three alleys to sprint through, no flanking points. Back to karkand did a good job with this, but the full game failed. I don't like the environment because I can't enjoy the graphics of the enviroment before getting stabbed through the chest or noob tubed by a giant rocket launcher. I can't figure out this game after 40 hours into multiplayer, and therefore it isn't a good battlefield game. Either you get 1 kill 10 deaths and 1000 points on helping your team, or you get 20 kills 4 deaths and 1000 points for helping your team. I don't know how they did it, but dice screwed up this game for me.

    One final thing. Battlefield 3 has the greatest graphics of any video game ever created. Yes, you can change minecraft graphics, and Skyrim looks good. I played skyrim, and battlefield graphics are so much better it's ridiculous. I honestly don't understand why people say that it doesn't have the best in graphics, but so be it.

    This game kind of sucked. That's my rating.    … Expand
  11. Gokau
    Dec 30, 2011
    2
    This game pure crap. When you start the game up, you have to install HD content. WHAT **** GAME MAKES YOU INSTALL HD CONTENT. Then if you have rented the game, you have to buy a ONLINE PASS from EAs greedy hands. Agian, WHAT **** GAME MAKES YOU DO THIS. While the graphics and game play are stunningly good, there was a "glitch" that DICE has yet to fix which is whenever you exit your gameThis game pure crap. When you start the game up, you have to install HD content. WHAT **** GAME MAKES YOU INSTALL HD CONTENT. Then if you have rented the game, you have to buy a ONLINE PASS from EAs greedy hands. Agian, WHAT **** GAME MAKES YOU DO THIS. While the graphics and game play are stunningly good, there was a "glitch" that DICE has yet to fix which is whenever you exit your game without the "Saved" message appearing, you have to overwrite your save because the game thinks your save is corrupted. This can be very very frustrating especially when your a hour in the campaign. This game also has horrible multiplayer which is so much more frustrating, yet realer than Modern Warfare 3's. You have to download some stupid 2 GB update. 2 **** GIGS What the **** While in multiplayer , You'll notice is that your default weapon is different for each faction you have, such as the M16 for the US and the AK74m for RU. This combined with the fact that there are campers and vehicle hogs makes it very difficult to adjust to the games multiplayer experience. Overall...anyone that tries to compare this piece of **** to Modern Warfare 3 is obviously going to lose. While Modern Warfare 3 is a copy of Modern Warfare 2, atleast it fixed its bugs and glitches while battlefield hasn't.… Expand
  12. ColonelBoston
    Jan 17, 2012
    4
    BF3 was my 4th Battlefield game and the only one I disliked. The campaign was a terrible cod knock-off, the coop was pointless & boring, & the MP was campy (thanks for bringing back prone!) , unbalanced & played on linear maps. Everything BC1, BC2, & 1942 did right, BF3 did wrong. This game, in my opinion, was made for the PC because the maps seem to be designed for the PC max of 64BF3 was my 4th Battlefield game and the only one I disliked. The campaign was a terrible cod knock-off, the coop was pointless & boring, & the MP was campy (thanks for bringing back prone!) , unbalanced & played on linear maps. Everything BC1, BC2, & 1942 did right, BF3 did wrong. This game, in my opinion, was made for the PC because the maps seem to be designed for the PC max of 64 players, not the 360 max of 24 -- this led to a much slower online pace than previous iterations. The one shining star to this game is its effects: both sound & visuals. BF3 is quite literally the best looking game on console, period.… Expand
  13. davogovernor
    Feb 7, 2012
    0
    this game has finally kill al fps for me, all you game developers out there think of something new and original dam it dam it to helllllll!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  14. Comyn
    Feb 13, 2012
    7
    a good game when it wants to be. Dice can make a great game but when it comes to ea's side of the bargain as usual they dont realise that bf needs a lot of memory, server space, servers and good quality servers. Something that games like NBA2K9 and fifa11 dont need. Not that they work on those games either. EA really should up their game and realise bf has the potential actual potential toa good game when it wants to be. Dice can make a great game but when it comes to ea's side of the bargain as usual they dont realise that bf needs a lot of memory, server space, servers and good quality servers. Something that games like NBA2K9 and fifa11 dont need. Not that they work on those games either. EA really should up their game and realise bf has the potential actual potential to kill cod but with an unfriendly interface and of course the **** online pass and having to manually install updates it really does seem like EA are trying to scrape any cent they can in exchange for user value and a supporting fan base something I dont admire.… Expand
  15. Procritic1
    Feb 20, 2012
    8
    This is not my favorite FPS game but i really enjoyed it. The story is not very original, you have to stop some Russians from nukeing America. And they throw in a random character named Al Bashir just so you can fight middle easterns. But i did actually enjoy the singleplayer. The multiplayer is beyond amazing there is countless weapons and weapon attachments, and nice vehicles. on theThis is not my favorite FPS game but i really enjoyed it. The story is not very original, you have to stop some Russians from nukeing America. And they throw in a random character named Al Bashir just so you can fight middle easterns. But i did actually enjoy the singleplayer. The multiplayer is beyond amazing there is countless weapons and weapon attachments, and nice vehicles. on the down side their is only 9 maps and the planes are hard to upgrade and the helicopters are hard to fly.But over all i enjoyed the game. I don't think you should go buy it, but i say you should rent it or borrow it from a friend for a little while. I give battlefield 3 an 8/10… Expand
  16. leo_pride
    Mar 6, 2012
    0
    so i picked this up at game-stop they said it was cool, so i was like OK. took it home and i decided to play story mode and the first level was lame as you run from police or terrorist whatever.as i was playing i realized how can you die in a flashback so i was like this is stupid. so i played multiplayer and played tdm and it was stupid i couldn't unlock any weapons and they took. and itso i picked this up at game-stop they said it was cool, so i was like OK. took it home and i decided to play story mode and the first level was lame as you run from police or terrorist whatever.as i was playing i realized how can you die in a flashback so i was like this is stupid. so i played multiplayer and played tdm and it was stupid i couldn't unlock any weapons and they took. and it was more boring than in the commercials i couldn't get 360 no scopes as easy with out perks. so i got annoyed and played spec ops survival and i couldn't get any maps like in the ads. and zombies had guns. so i give black ops a 0/10 for… Expand
  17. mrcoolman
    Mar 7, 2012
    6
    Battle field 3 is fun game but it have stupid people playing it. When I am playing i am one wake island which was battle in world war 2. because i am fighting americans i am japanese so i decide to be like them historiclly and crash airplane into americans to win war. but people say not to do that even tough i tell them i am just being like real life japanese. then they ban me because theyBattle field 3 is fun game but it have stupid people playing it. When I am playing i am one wake island which was battle in world war 2. because i am fighting americans i am japanese so i decide to be like them historiclly and crash airplane into americans to win war. but people say not to do that even tough i tell them i am just being like real life japanese. then they ban me because they not understand histroy. this is fun game, i give it 9/10 if you play with smart people, otherwise 4/10, so 6 as compromise… Expand
  18. SergentLeClair
    May 19, 2012
    0
    This game sucks so bad i cant put it into words there is no point in buying this game. Why must a company even release a game as bad as this. If they were smart they would tank the franchise
  19. TJWIN
    Mar 21, 2012
    5
    I dont care much for the Battlefield multiplayer, but the campaign was decent solely because of the gameplay and the squad-based feel to the game.However, the ending blows and i wont be picking up the next one, just sayin.
  20. Notonlytheend
    Apr 3, 2012
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I feel like I'm taking crazy pills. Am I the only one that played the singleplayer campaign? The story was the worst and most insulting narrative I've seen in a long time. First, it's in large part a rip off of COD:MW (which I'm not saying is a great or better game). They use the same disjointed jumping from character to character. Second, the vehicle sequences were terrible. You spend an entire sequence not flying a jet or not driving a tank. These on rail portions are terrible, not exciting, and tedious. Third, what CO would start a war with Russian in a third party country? That did happen, right? American soldiers attacked a superior Russian force. That's not just bad tactics, it's plain dumb. Forth, the quicktime events were sloppy and thrown in. Fifth, the story is two hours long. Sure, that's a movie, but I bought a videogame that cost 6 times a movie, so I want 6 times the entertainment. Finally, and most absurdly insulting: my character, an American soldier, murders his CO and fellow American soldier to help some Russian guy that he just met and could have been shooting at him minutes ago. Even if your CO is an *** and an idiot, you protect your own. I tried standing there, refusing to fire, and the mission failed. That's ***. I'm sorry, for that the game loses all marks for singleplayer. Multiplayer was fine if not crowded and at times confusing.… Expand
  21. Mattyice
    Apr 22, 2012
    8
    Very good game.
    Pros: OUT OF THIS WORLD GRAPHICS!!!, gameplay, and multiplayer.
    Cons: Rare glitches, dull campaign mode, 2 discs.

    A must buy over Call of Duty: MW3
  22. rossifumi
    Jun 7, 2012
    0
    **** game. **** graphics. **** story. **** frame rate. **** weapons. **** sounds. **** characters.
    **** developer. **** publisher. All of this game is a ****
  23. GamerGuy96
    Jun 14, 2012
    0
    Battlefield 3 is the first (true) port to the series to make its way onto consoles. With a slow single player campaign with enriching dialog, great voice acting, and perfect set piece moments it's not really what the average gamer looks for. Another aspect of the campaign is somewhat questionable. The lack A.I skills in this linear shooter never puts stress on a player. The multiplayer onBattlefield 3 is the first (true) port to the series to make its way onto consoles. With a slow single player campaign with enriching dialog, great voice acting, and perfect set piece moments it's not really what the average gamer looks for. Another aspect of the campaign is somewhat questionable. The lack A.I skills in this linear shooter never puts stress on a player. The multiplayer on the other hand puts casual and hardcore gamers alike in a tactical situation that will have you sitting on the edge of your seats through out the whole match. With beautiful graphics provided by the frostbite 2 engine, this game never makes playing for long periods of time an eye sore. The game overall is beautiful with a slow campaign that's made up for in the large multiplayer. This game is definitely something to look out for in stores if you don't already own this blockbuster title.… Expand
  24. KrazyCrayon
    Aug 2, 2012
    1
    This game is in my opinion,one of the worst FPS games out there.I'm a fan of the series and I have played both BFBC 1 and 2.I was very excited for this game to come out but it got old fast.It seemed EA was more worried about pushing the game out so they can milk it for all it is worth instead of trying to fix the problems that were in the beta.The campaign was short and dull and reallyThis game is in my opinion,one of the worst FPS games out there.I'm a fan of the series and I have played both BFBC 1 and 2.I was very excited for this game to come out but it got old fast.It seemed EA was more worried about pushing the game out so they can milk it for all it is worth instead of trying to fix the problems that were in the beta.The campaign was short and dull and really didn't really immerse me into the experience.The multiplayer was broken and all the guns was uneven.I really think BF Premium was a rip off and a scam to get people to buy into the game.This really is the worst game ever!… Expand
  25. Samotslayer
    Nov 2, 2012
    6
    Single-Player: The first thing i noticed is the HUGE similarities to the plot of Black Ops. Although this did not bother me i thought it was worth noting. The gameplay is very generic. The story ends pathetically.

    Multiplayer: Although I did not play lots of it, it's worth noting that I found it not as fun as BFBC2. Other than that a nice Multiplayer suite with some Fun game-Modes.
  26. EDJET787
    Oct 10, 2012
    10
    Battlefield 3 is undoubtedly the best and most realistic shooter I've ever played. If your an fps and war simulator fan, there is no reason to not get this. Lets start with the positives, the multiplayer is some of the most intense and realistic I've seen all thanks to Dice's new Frostbite 2 engine. Vehicles are back and better than ever, with a large variety of ground and aerial vehicles.Battlefield 3 is undoubtedly the best and most realistic shooter I've ever played. If your an fps and war simulator fan, there is no reason to not get this. Lets start with the positives, the multiplayer is some of the most intense and realistic I've seen all thanks to Dice's new Frostbite 2 engine. Vehicles are back and better than ever, with a large variety of ground and aerial vehicles. Battlefield 3 also has some new maps and has added even more with dlc. While some of the maps are slower paced especially on the console versions, it's smooth and balanced gameplay definitely makes up for it. Now the negatives, I don't have many gripes with the game except with the campaign. To be honest the campaign in my opinion is mediocre and unoriginal. While it does have some interesting missions the story itself just has you not caring in the end, still it's definitely worth a look because of it's realism. Overall Battlefield 3 gets a perfect 10/10 score just because of it's multiplayer, but if I could I would give it a 9.5 for not being a complete package due to lack of an interesting campaign.… Expand
  27. 21DaHoagie12
    Feb 4, 2013
    2
    So I liked black ops, but hated black ops 2, so my brother and I decided to get our own copy of this and play it... while this game is quite different than call of duty in many ways, some being good, some being bad. I find myself dissatisfied with the gameplay and constantly upset at the amount of total crap i get subjected to... a few things, sniping shouldn't be allowed in shooters asSo I liked black ops, but hated black ops 2, so my brother and I decided to get our own copy of this and play it... while this game is quite different than call of duty in many ways, some being good, some being bad. I find myself dissatisfied with the gameplay and constantly upset at the amount of total crap i get subjected to... a few things, sniping shouldn't be allowed in shooters as it's just such crap in general, you can't cook grenades, the knifing is ridiculously idiotic, spawns are terrible, maps promote camping, guns are inconsistent, no kill-cams, etc. the good things, just feels a bit more realistic, weapons are pretty customizable, terrain destruction makes it more realistic, you can operate like everything (even though most of it is more of a pain than just running around on feet) meh, i guess my overall consensus is that it's just another average shooter game, glad I waited and got it cheap… Expand
  28. nightsharks23
    Feb 8, 2013
    7
    This was my first Battlefield game and I loved it at first then thinking it was significantly better than Call of Duty. As I played this game more and more, my opinion slowly changed about this game. Why? Well the campaign feels boring and I felt like DICE put a campaign in the game just to be there. Boring characters, basic objectives, and generic bad guys. The story just feels bland andThis was my first Battlefield game and I loved it at first then thinking it was significantly better than Call of Duty. As I played this game more and more, my opinion slowly changed about this game. Why? Well the campaign feels boring and I felt like DICE put a campaign in the game just to be there. Boring characters, basic objectives, and generic bad guys. The story just feels bland and really has no replay value. The Call of Duty campaign has more of a story than this. The controls feel very "clunky" and a bit confusing. I am so used to Halo and Call of Duty controls and I was hoping that Battlefield's controls will feel just as smooth. Many people might disagree with me on this one, but the graphics in the game look off. I can't really explain why, but something about the graphics does not look right. Last is I absolutely hate the mulitiplayer. The maps are too huge, and I am always confused what to do. The multiplayer is to complicated for me and it just ruins the experience for me. The reason why this game is a 7 is because the game isn't terrible and sometimes I find it entertaining. Maybe I am being hypercritical about this game because I am comparing it to two major franchises, Halo and Call of Duty. Even If I am grading it too harsh, I kinda expected the game to be a little different.… Expand
  29. bradtheman123
    Jun 12, 2014
    7
    This game didn't really have improvements from BC2. The only minor improvements were the gameplay and maps, obviously. The guns in this game just sometimes didn't make sense. Like sometimes they, weirdly glitch or something like that. I know they updated that pretty quickly but the game didn't seem like it continued to impress me. I believe that BC2 was a lot better than BF3 because theThis game didn't really have improvements from BC2. The only minor improvements were the gameplay and maps, obviously. The guns in this game just sometimes didn't make sense. Like sometimes they, weirdly glitch or something like that. I know they updated that pretty quickly but the game didn't seem like it continued to impress me. I believe that BC2 was a lot better than BF3 because the gameplay seemed better and it felt smoother and more glorious. BF4 is obviously is lot better. To be honest the only guns that I used were the LMG'S. Mainly because you didn't really have to reload with them and that, they kind of took over the game.… Expand
  30. blacksheeptrp
    May 27, 2013
    7
    single player is ok but story is average graphics are awesome. Possibly one of best looking games on current gen and xbox. the mutiplayer where its at. dlc is stupid though
  31. joao1198pedro
    Dec 10, 2014
    2
    That is one of these games that his fun is only in online mode, but i am a campaign guy, so i am obligated to die in onli e mode several times? I hate this kind of game.
  32. Jango
    Nov 4, 2013
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game has horrible graphics and the physics are all over the place. When you jump your feet are slung in front of you in a very unrealistic way. All in all it is just Team Fortess 2, it also has different classes to play as which further proves my point. The 4 has a long way to go be awesomely epic.… Expand
  33. PacmanFunky
    Dec 15, 2013
    2
    Ask me my opinion after my first few weeks on this game, it would have easily been a 9 a hair strand off 10 as the servers could do with fixing.

    My favourite thing to do was conquest on operation metro. Good times were had on this map, the best being the battle for (flag) B as i called it, the way i saw things was you could either use smoke grenades to cover going into the center stairs    Ask me my opinion after my first few weeks on this game, it would have easily been a 9 a hair strand off 10 as the servers could do with fixing.

    My favourite thing to do was conquest on operation metro. Good times were had on this map, the best being the battle for (flag) B as i called it, the way i saw things was you could either use smoke grenades to cover going into the center stairs and coming up behind them or risk it with the corridor (of death) on the left.

    But as you can see i'm rating it a 2, so what happened well first off you must realise that at the start (i pre-ordered the game) everyone was the same level and leveled up together near enough so it felt like a fair fight most of the time.

    Then EA just went screw it, lets do rent-a-server and so then people used it to make private games with there friends and leveled up to 50 with the best weapons (i was level 30), server moderators would kick or instantly kill you if you played the game and killed them or there friends. But still it wasn't to bad even then maybe just an 8 rating but then people started doing a glitch on operation metro were you jumped on a player onto an archway kept jumping on the archway until you went into the ceiling, were the only way you could get killed from there was standing to close to the wall and an explosion hitting the wall.

    The moderators were on that team of course and done nothing (even going as far as to ban anyone from using grenade launchers and RPGS) there could be a chance to the rating if EA patched it quicker but it took them 3 months to patch it and somehow it still didn't work and the glitch continued.

    I quit battlefield 3 then with bad moderators,bad official servers, over powered weapons when the DLC came out and EA trying to force me to pay the price of the game again for premium or a server for month, I've recently returned to battlefield 3 because i'm getting battlefield 4 with an Xbox one for Christmas (didn't really have much choice) and because most people had gone to battlefield 4 for the first time in 14 months i enjoyed the game, it was too little too late i'm afraid. I hope battlefield 4 is better (no rent-a-server hopefully)    … Expand
  34. CenkAlp
    Jan 3, 2018
    8
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  35. Jobadkins
    Dec 26, 2011
    10
    This game is terrifyingly real.I have played every war game to date and no game ever scared me like this.Sometimes I am actually scared to play this game cause it is so awesome!I cannot find one fault with this game.The graphics,game play,presentation,lasting appeal are just grade A,awesome quality.People need to quit comparing this game to MW3 and just take it as it is.That game is veryThis game is terrifyingly real.I have played every war game to date and no game ever scared me like this.Sometimes I am actually scared to play this game cause it is so awesome!I cannot find one fault with this game.The graphics,game play,presentation,lasting appeal are just grade A,awesome quality.People need to quit comparing this game to MW3 and just take it as it is.That game is very awesome too but a different kinda cool.This game is the game I have been waiting for ever since I fell in love with Medal of honor on the PS2 back in 2002.There are generations of games and consoles and This game skipped this generation and went somewhere i never thought I would be,WOW!… Expand
  36. msherry9
    Aug 22, 2013
    7
    Honestly, it'd be a pretty solid stretch to say that this game lived up to the ridiculous amount of hype that it received prior to its release, let alone living up to its name as a Battlefield sequel. I tried to review this game with as little bias as possible since I was an absolutely huge fan of Battlefield: Bad Company 2. While not exactly a direct sequel to Battlefield: Bad Company 2,Honestly, it'd be a pretty solid stretch to say that this game lived up to the ridiculous amount of hype that it received prior to its release, let alone living up to its name as a Battlefield sequel. I tried to review this game with as little bias as possible since I was an absolutely huge fan of Battlefield: Bad Company 2. While not exactly a direct sequel to Battlefield: Bad Company 2, using that as an excuse for why the game manages to fold in on itself in so many facets of gameplay is just stupid. To start, the single player campaign probably tops off as the new worst Battlefield campaign that I have ever played. If you've ever read my harsh review of Battlefield: Bad Company 2's single player, imagine that, but somehow setting an even lower bar. Maybe it's just difficult to make an interesting and entertaining single player campaign in military shooters and I just don't realize that. Regardless of the reason, calling the Battlefield 3 campaign atrocious would be an understatement, believe it or not. The campaign reeks of generic firefights and oozes with cliché on-rails sequences that fall under the "been-there, done that" category that the Call of Duty games have become known for. I would even make an exception if these on-rails sequences were any good, but the majority of them are uninspired and lack that "wow" factor that at least Call of Duty's sequences possess. In summary, you should not be buying Battlefield 3 for the offline aspect. Throughout all of the experiences of Battlefield 3, it seems as if DICE will shamelessly rip off anything COD-esque in an attempt to rally more fans to their cause. Because of this, Battlefield has lost a number of crucial elements that make a Battlefield game a Battlefield game, and I'm not just referring to the campaign, but I'll get to that. Battlefield 3 also introduces new cooperative missions that can be played with a buddy but as is the trend, is nothing more than a hodgepodge of ripped off missions from Modern Warfare's Spec Ops. They're only worthy of your time because they unlock new weapons to be used in the online multiplayer, which is always a good thing. Obviously, the online multiplayer is the meat and potatoes of the game, and fortunately for the most part, it manages to provide a solid experience. The sound effects still blow my mind with how incredibly realistic and intense a firefight on a Battlefield game can be. Running through a seemingly-deserted building with bullets whizzing past your head, gunfire echoing throughout, and the roar of helicopters and jets in a dogfight above can be intoxicating. Its moments like these that allows Battlefield 3 to really shine and create that certain addiction that can be had. The controls are as solid as a shooter can get and the weapons all feel impactful and exciting to use. However, despite these positives, there's a laundry list of flaws that the online possesses. One of which is the fact that players can now go prone, which another feature stolen from Call of Duty. The prone mechanic allows players to camp even easier now and with such huge maps, it can be difficult to pinpoint that guy that just keeps sniping at you from underneath a bush. The mechanic has no place in this style of multiplayer and simply results in tarnishing the experience. It seems as if the entire online caters to lesser-skilled players. Map designs this time around seem to encourage camping and the refusal to pursue objectives during game modes such as my favorite, Rush, is rampant. Vehicle hording is as strong as ever, with many players simply waiting around for certain vehicles to respawn. DICE has also made it much more difficult this time around to destroy vehicles, with tanks being able to absorb 5 or so RPG rounds for exploding. Not to mention that you can only choose 1 of 3 types of anti-vehicle rocket launchers, making it even more challenging to down that pesky kid constantly flying around in an assault chopper. Camping as also been made significantly easier due to certain new additions in equipment. In an attempt to nickel and dime in the way that COD's Elite system does, DICE allows players to "rent" servers for a fee and alter the rules and settings to their liking. This would be totally fine if not for the fact that when joining games, you are thrown into one of these altered lobbies 99% of the time. In fact, I have not played a DICE server in weeks. You can "favorite" certain servers and rejoin later but it seems like every time that I attempt to rejoin a server, there's never anybody in it. Buying the online DLC gives players cheap and unbalanced weapons, which definitely hurts the experience as well. Overall, the Battlefield experience online is alive and well. While I still have a blast with it (occasionally), it's difficult for me to whole-heartedly recommend a game that seems to cater directly to players who insist on camping. However, if you're a Battlefield fan, it'd still be hard to go wrong with a purchase.… Expand
  37. Cntomer
    Nov 16, 2011
    8
    Having played this game for 33 hours online, i have to say that this game is awesome, but it was overhyped. The campaign is your standard story of russian bad guys trying to blow up major cities around the globe with no clear motivation at all. Its a pretty decent campaign though but it just feels like its there just so they can say they had one , but hey if your a battlefield fan, youHaving played this game for 33 hours online, i have to say that this game is awesome, but it was overhyped. The campaign is your standard story of russian bad guys trying to blow up major cities around the globe with no clear motivation at all. Its a pretty decent campaign though but it just feels like its there just so they can say they had one , but hey if your a battlefield fan, you dont buy the game for single player. The online is really where this game shines. Given the servers were a hit and miss the first week of launch but since then i have had no trouble connecting to a game. The weapons all play well except for maybe the shotguns that seem kind of pointless due to the big size of the maps. The graphics are great, and i highly recommend installing the texture pack on the mulitplayer disc, or else it looks like crap. If your looking for a multiplayer experience to keep you occupied for some time then i would definatly recommend buying battlefield, especially because of the back to karkand map pack coming in december, cant wait for that.… Expand
  38. VengeanceUK
    May 19, 2012
    8
    Yes the game has flaws (multiplayer glitch weapons mainly). On the whole this game is jawdroppingly amazing. The length and width of maps is second to none. They are huge and varied and take ages to traverse without vehicles. The huge range of weapons is also second to none with approximately 20 per class to master.
    As far i am concerned, this knocks any cod game out cold as everything    Yes the game has flaws (multiplayer glitch weapons mainly). On the whole this game is jawdroppingly amazing. The length and width of maps is second to none. They are huge and varied and take ages to traverse without vehicles. The huge range of weapons is also second to none with approximately 20 per class to master.
    As far i am concerned, this knocks any cod game out cold as everything just works so much better and now that private& totally customisable servers are available, the game has received a fresh breath of life. Dice listened to the fans and gave them what they wanted (a rarity these days) and with new content planned at regular intervals between june 2012 & march 2013, this behemoth game can only get bigger and better, even adding battlefield premium (akin to cod:elite but more powerful). This game will continue to go from strength to strength, whilst cod fans will have to rely on their yearly november rehash / rerelease of the same game again and again    … Expand
  39. ApocalypseBrown
    Feb 7, 2013
    7
    Summing this game up is difficult, as part of it is glorious while the other parts are frankly disappointing. Firstly the most disappointing aspect was EA marketing campaign, they embarrassed themselves with some churlish war of words with Activision over a series EA foolishly copied in it's single player and co-op modes. I wouldn't mind if EA had a more innovative single player to tauntSumming this game up is difficult, as part of it is glorious while the other parts are frankly disappointing. Firstly the most disappointing aspect was EA marketing campaign, they embarrassed themselves with some churlish war of words with Activision over a series EA foolishly copied in it's single player and co-op modes. I wouldn't mind if EA had a more innovative single player to taunt Activision with, but alas both the single/co-op modes were pathetic COD clones, even down to the imperialistic Western tones. However the mulitplayer is where Battlefield has and will always excel at, truly the best multiplayer experience I've had since UT2004 and GOW1. The various modes, free dlc if you have the limited edition, steep but highly enjoyable learning curves makes this multiplayer game of legendary status. BUT EA once again sought greed by inserting the money making rent a server, thus leaving many p***ed as endless players got booted from matches for no reason, or games ended early due to hosts being spoilt brats. Thankfully EA restored the DICE servers due to fan anger, however that cheeky move along with the inferior COD clone single/co-op modes makes the overall package a seven!… Expand
  40. SchroederRock
    Jun 7, 2012
    8
    Battlefield 3 took me a few days to really buy into. But once I finally figured it out, it became a better game. The campaign isn't all the impressive, but when you invest in Battlefield, you're investing in multiplayer. And despite the noticeably lower graphics quality between the consoles and the cutting-edge PC version, the lower player support, and smaller maps... well, BattlefieldBattlefield 3 took me a few days to really buy into. But once I finally figured it out, it became a better game. The campaign isn't all the impressive, but when you invest in Battlefield, you're investing in multiplayer. And despite the noticeably lower graphics quality between the consoles and the cutting-edge PC version, the lower player support, and smaller maps... well, Battlefield 3 still shines. The biggest reason being the customization each class can have as you rank up and unlock new gear. Add that on top of superb vehicular combat and an equally-valuable infantry approach, and you have something that Modern Warfare 3 wishes it had: dynamics.… Expand
  41. Foxtwo
    Dec 1, 2011
    8
    Very good game, its not exactly a full bf experience like say BF2. but its surely a step up from BC2. weapons feel real, they sound real, big maps, vehicles. whats not to lvoe
  42. Mameluck
    Feb 21, 2012
    7
    First of all, I prefer Battlefield to Call of Duty. I haven't even tested Modern Warfare 3 so I can't compare this game to it but I know that Battlefield 3 fits better to me. But the game isn't in my honest opinion that awesome as many seems to say. No, this is not the best FPS ever but no, this is neither the worst. The game is actually decent. Multiplayer is excellent at the best. It'sFirst of all, I prefer Battlefield to Call of Duty. I haven't even tested Modern Warfare 3 so I can't compare this game to it but I know that Battlefield 3 fits better to me. But the game isn't in my honest opinion that awesome as many seems to say. No, this is not the best FPS ever but no, this is neither the worst. The game is actually decent. Multiplayer is excellent at the best. It's hard to describe the positive sides of the multiplayer. All I can say that when you can form a good four-man-squad you'll get a ton of fun. Vehicles are lovely as always- Negative side is easier. Some of the maps are boring and at least one of the is just bad. Operation Metro map is something I despise. It's a long pipe and it doesn't fit in the game. The menus are complicated but most of all, dying is annoying. Yes, I understand that dying is part of the game and that's not really what I'm aiming for. The point is that when you die you have to watch almost forever that kill cam(word I learned from CoD omg). It's not even a killcam as it doesn't show the kill. It just shows the killer running around the map. The time you're waiting for respawning could've been used for changing kits and weapons. Oh and you still can't leave the server between rounds.

    Singleplayer and co-op. I probably shouldn't talk about them as Battlefield series have always been a multiplayer franchise. But because they're part of the game, they're part of the review. Let's just say that the campaign is just well dry. There's really nothing to grip. I don't know if the player is supposed to care about the characters but at least I didn't. The campaign consists of series of random missions and honestly, sometimes I didn't even understand how they were part of the game. It's like DICE tried to squeeze everything into the campaign. Though I admit that the jet mission was kinda cool even though it was pointless. Co-Op wasn't that interesting either. Haven't been able to complete it actually since my buddy got tired of it too. Good thing is that you can play co-op with random people.

    All in all, Battlefield 3 is a decent game. It's nothing extraordinary but a Battlefield fan should definitely at least give it a try.    … Expand
  43. Sydek93jm
    Nov 20, 2011
    9
    This game is a masterpiece. It could have been perfect with a better campaign or additional game modes, and also the interfaces are a bit uncomfortable by the time to create your classes or choosing your weapons, but for the moment it's without any doubt my favourite game. And by the way I never had to complain about any Internet connection problem or issue with this game.
  44. TheChaser1985
    May 11, 2012
    7
    I'm bumping my review up to an 7, because I'm kind of enjoying it now, but my complaints stay the same. The campaign is short and dull. There are still way to many glitches left over from a late beta. The trailers were obviously PC graphics, even though they denied it. The graphics on the 360 seems to be just barely better than Bad Company 2. Still pixely, still have to squint to look farI'm bumping my review up to an 7, because I'm kind of enjoying it now, but my complaints stay the same. The campaign is short and dull. There are still way to many glitches left over from a late beta. The trailers were obviously PC graphics, even though they denied it. The graphics on the 360 seems to be just barely better than Bad Company 2. Still pixely, still have to squint to look far away. MW2 looks better. Though is does feel like it controls a lot better... (Feels more like COD, but not quite) It still feels glitchy and erratic like Bad Company. I know that this is a different story and series than Bad Company, but it just feels like Bad Company 2.5, which isn't always a bad thing. The menus suck and are full of glitches. Joining a squad is glitchy as well. This game gets a 7, one higher than the last Battlefield.… Expand
  45. ImUnavailable
    Jun 29, 2012
    8
    More and more you see FPS's putting much greater time and effort into their multiplayer than their singleplayer. In no game is this more apparent than Battlefield 3. The campaign is relatively short, painfully shallow and completely unfocused. It can't decide whether it wants to be an all-out spectacle like Modern Warfare or take a more tactical "realistic" approach. In the end it doesn'tMore and more you see FPS's putting much greater time and effort into their multiplayer than their singleplayer. In no game is this more apparent than Battlefield 3. The campaign is relatively short, painfully shallow and completely unfocused. It can't decide whether it wants to be an all-out spectacle like Modern Warfare or take a more tactical "realistic" approach. In the end it doesn't succeed at being either. Multiplayer on the other hand is among the best gaming has to offer. It has the perfect combination of addictiveness and depth, boasting a high level of customization, well-balanced classes and excellent maps. Co-op feels more akin to the campaign and pales in comparison to the multiplayer. The only thing I can recommend about Battlefield 3 is its multiplayer and if its wasn't as great as it is, this game would have been one of the biggest letdowns of this generation.… Expand
  46. GooGooguru
    Dec 10, 2011
    10
    Great Game.. pulse pounding , jaw dropping exhilaration ... the campaign is as light on the ground as any FPS but the multiplayer is where this bad boy shines ...
  47. Nikola8
    Nov 19, 2011
    10
    Very good game. The single player isn't great by today's FPS standards, but it is still probably the best in the Battlefield series. The story is cliche (almost a complete ripoff of CoD:BO's story) and the climax is very abrupt. However, there are some memorable moments. That said, they probably would have been better served by simply getting rid of the single player and giving moreVery good game. The single player isn't great by today's FPS standards, but it is still probably the best in the Battlefield series. The story is cliche (almost a complete ripoff of CoD:BO's story) and the climax is very abrupt. However, there are some memorable moments. That said, they probably would have been better served by simply getting rid of the single player and giving more multiplayer maps and weapons. The multiplayer is phenomenal. Unlike the competition, there is a real teamwork element to each round- in CoD games, a team with one amazing player can win every time. In BF3, the team that works together the most generally wins. There were some connection issues on release on XBOX LIve, but those seem to have been completely resolved (I can now get into an online game in BF3 more consistently than any other game I've played on XBL) If you're looking for a gripping single player mode, pass on this game. If you want amazing multiplayer, this is a must own.… Expand
  48. Slate
    Apr 14, 2013
    9
    Other than the fact that it is watered down a bit for the console this is still one of the most exciting multiplayer games to play on 360. BF3 has lush environments and sound and great maps to do realistic battle in, I personally think they did a great job on the console version considering. One thing I have always loved about Battlefield is it stands very far apart from Call of Duty,Other than the fact that it is watered down a bit for the console this is still one of the most exciting multiplayer games to play on 360. BF3 has lush environments and sound and great maps to do realistic battle in, I personally think they did a great job on the console version considering. One thing I have always loved about Battlefield is it stands very far apart from Call of Duty, the guns are by far more realistic acting in the game. COD to me is a cage match of pissed off players literally sprinting around pumping as much lead as possible at one another, but its fun..its entertaining I get it. The thing I absolutely adore about battlefield is the fact you have to play it with a mindset of I can die at any second from any direction. But you can't just run and gun for the most part in battlefield, you have to use your senses, your brain, out smart your opponent. Its not a competition to see who can spray the most lead in hopes of getting the kill, your success falls on your accuracy, your choices of what to do & where to go under heat, and playing resourcefully. Its not just a point your reticule on your opponent and shoot, the bullet trajectory and range is very impressive in this game. Although the maps are smaller and the number of players smaller as well in the console version, which i can understand considering the hardware most computers have today compared to the 360. The game gives you lots of options for server functions and filters to find exactly the type of game you are seeking. The only issue i have ever had with BF and this falls in with many games out there...i wish there was a little piece of software in the game that could safely spawn you into the game without being tossed in between a fire fight or in front of an enemy player. I don't know how many times I have spawned into a bullet.. … Expand
  49. Ross87
    Nov 17, 2011
    8
    Now, single player, story was lacking in depth i felt, due to the fact you never really find out what happens to the characters after the credits. This is a shame as it leaves you feeling somewhat lackluster in the final, and "what did i play through all that for" althought there is a good variety of single player missions avavilable giving you a chance at sniping, tank driving, mountedNow, single player, story was lacking in depth i felt, due to the fact you never really find out what happens to the characters after the credits. This is a shame as it leaves you feeling somewhat lackluster in the final, and "what did i play through all that for" althought there is a good variety of single player missions avavilable giving you a chance at sniping, tank driving, mounted gunning etc. so id give the single a 7.5 here, but as you know BF is famous for its multiplayer aspect, good choice of maps although somewhat limited by 24 players rather than a larger band, something that #SolomonJack mentions. Althought this mode is fun, aswell as co op missions which can (with a friend) be challenging and rewarding. Multiplayer is where its at for BF, i think this beats MW3 in my opinion, although if you want in depth single player story, seek another game as you wont find it here.… Expand
  50. KAS--Will
    Jan 6, 2012
    7
    Battlefield 3 lived up to my expectations for about 2 weeks, then I found myself done with it, even after the Back to Karkand expansion. As a Battlefield 2 veteran, I was hoping for a game that was Battlefield 2, with improvements and revolutionized Battlefield the series. It only delivered to the latter, and I can't say for the better, but for the new. In other words: If your new toBattlefield 3 lived up to my expectations for about 2 weeks, then I found myself done with it, even after the Back to Karkand expansion. As a Battlefield 2 veteran, I was hoping for a game that was Battlefield 2, with improvements and revolutionized Battlefield the series. It only delivered to the latter, and I can't say for the better, but for the new. In other words: If your new to the series, you may or may not enjoy this game; it depends if you give it a chance. But BF3 still suffers from BC2s biggest flaw... it's hell playing this by yourself, and zero to no fun.… Expand
  51. Dionicios
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
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  52. Kdall
    Nov 9, 2011
    9
    This game is great, there is a lot of depth and strategy in the multiplayer aspect, and there are so many ways to play the game from a teamwork standpoint. Sure the Singleplayer is boring but lets face it, Battlefield has been and always will be an epic multiplayer franchise. I have played every COD game since COD4, and every BF game since BF2, and I definitely see the fanboyism betweenThis game is great, there is a lot of depth and strategy in the multiplayer aspect, and there are so many ways to play the game from a teamwork standpoint. Sure the Singleplayer is boring but lets face it, Battlefield has been and always will be an epic multiplayer franchise. I have played every COD game since COD4, and every BF game since BF2, and I definitely see the fanboyism between both games, but in all honesty if you are looking for something to keep you entertained and busy for the long haul, Battlefield is definitely where its at.… Expand
  53. M4TR1X
    Jan 3, 2012
    9
    Originally I would rate this game a 9.5 for just pure funess but the campaign brought the score down. campaign was just ok, nothing special really just a showing off of the graphics. multiplayer on the other hand is a huge blast! I would invite my friends to the game and have enormous emounts of fun with vehicles, c4, etc. Since the game was released many patches fixed glitches andOriginally I would rate this game a 9.5 for just pure funess but the campaign brought the score down. campaign was just ok, nothing special really just a showing off of the graphics. multiplayer on the other hand is a huge blast! I would invite my friends to the game and have enormous emounts of fun with vehicles, c4, etc. Since the game was released many patches fixed glitches and balanced out some weapons that were pretty annoying/OP. Graphics on PC will obviously be better unless you have a crappy comp but on console theyre still pretty good. This is the first Battfield game is have ever played and I am very impressed considering I come from a halo/cod gaming Backround. DICE is continuing to fix bugs and make the servers better and I have seen the improvements. There really isnt much to say but I do rate games on how fun they are, wether they made me laugh, enjoy myself with gameplay/story/dialogue or screwing around. IMO CoD has onlu beat this game in terms of sales. I would like to see more improvement on this game with servers and glitches. (a lot of ppl are complaining about the squads joining issues and to do that just go to server browser, it's easier for your friends to join you. Also don't get this game without Xbox live, it isn't worth it just for campaign ) I forgot to mention the co op campaign. It is related the to the single player campaign but from different soldiers PoV. While some the missions are a bit boring and cliche, I had fun playing it over and over with my friends. Also no split screening for co op and MP so there is that.… Expand
  54. ConnorK
    Jan 23, 2012
    8
    the good: big maps that can hold up to 24 players, unique classes and unlockables, alot of guns, action packed gameplay, good connection and graphics. the bad: boring campain, not many coop missions
  55. MaxxSwan13
    Dec 17, 2011
    10
    Lol. I love all the f*cking COD fanboys trolling on here. I am a fan of both, but COD is sooooo boring! THE GAMEPLAY IS SOOOO SIMILAR IT NEVER CHANGES! And Battlefield 3? It f*cking rocks! I don't usually like the Battlefield-Styled multi-player especially with the add-ons that give you all the weapon unlocks right away. That's just f*cking cheap. So I usually stick with Single-Player.Lol. I love all the f*cking COD fanboys trolling on here. I am a fan of both, but COD is sooooo boring! THE GAMEPLAY IS SOOOO SIMILAR IT NEVER CHANGES! And Battlefield 3? It f*cking rocks! I don't usually like the Battlefield-Styled multi-player especially with the add-ons that give you all the weapon unlocks right away. That's just f*cking cheap. So I usually stick with Single-Player. When I'm bored with that I go play Multi-Player with friends. It's fun with flying around with jets and everything!!!!!!!!!! BF3 FTW!… Expand
  56. MrMassakka
    Apr 3, 2013
    9
    I classify Battlefield 3 as a success and I would even go as far as saying it's my favorite multiplayer game.
    The streaming tech they used for textures really worked out well and the game looks and sounds fantastic, the best what the Xbox has to offer so far.
    The singleplayer is pretty forgettable. Not good, not bad, but enjoyable. I never expected too much from it anyway, many    I classify Battlefield 3 as a success and I would even go as far as saying it's my favorite multiplayer game.
    The streaming tech they used for textures really worked out well and the game looks and sounds fantastic, the best what the Xbox has to offer so far.
    The singleplayer is pretty forgettable. Not good, not bad, but enjoyable. I never expected too much from it anyway, many Battlefield fans will agree here. Multiplayer is where it's at and that has hit the nail on the head, even with "just" 24 players on a map. It's fun in all points that made the Battlefield-franchise popular.

    Anyone who had fun with previous Battlefield games will find a worthy sequel that improved everything that was needed to be improved.    … Expand
  57. AMC13
    Mar 19, 2012
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A Very Decent Game. The Campaign was very boring and very short , The only good thing about the Campaign is the graphics. Also It is very glitchy.

    Multiplayer is good but the maps are, in my opinon far too big. The Vehicles are fun and the graphics are amazing. One problem is the number of players and with maps that big there is not that much going    … Expand
  58. Bosniak
    Nov 9, 2011
    9
    My favorite game in the battlefield series is bc2. The game had hilarious characters, a great physics system, and movie-like pacing. The multiplayer had a great sense of teamwork, like all battlefield games, and the controls were greatly improved from DICEs last game. When I went into Battlefield 3, I expected an advancement of the last bad company game, but bf3 is an entirely differentMy favorite game in the battlefield series is bc2. The game had hilarious characters, a great physics system, and movie-like pacing. The multiplayer had a great sense of teamwork, like all battlefield games, and the controls were greatly improved from DICEs last game. When I went into Battlefield 3, I expected an advancement of the last bad company game, but bf3 is an entirely different game, combining elements of all the previous battlefield games. The campaign may need polish, but it does a good job of showing off the engines dynamic lighting and cosmetic damage. The multiplayer is a great experience and free dlc with the limited addition doesn't hurt either. The co-op lacks depth, but its still a fun playthrough with a friend and overall the game is worth its price. I know some people might not have had their desires filled by the hype of this game, but for battlefield fans in general, it is a great title and a great successor to the franchise.… Expand
  59. OLHOVIK
    Jan 6, 2012
    9
    Graphics: 9.5 Sound: 10 Gameplay: 9.5 Presentation: 9 Lasting appeal: 10 OVERALL: 10 Battlefield 3 offers an unforgettable, world-class multiplayer. Great visual and the single-player campaign is great
  60. rykeith
    Dec 6, 2012
    5
    I could go on and on about the numerous flaws in this game, but suffice it to say I should have known better than buying yet another mediocre game from EA. Everything they touch nowadays seems average at best.
  61. GatorZero
    Mar 17, 2012
    9
    I have never played a Battlefield game before in this series and this game just blew me away. Very good game to play. Versus Modern Warfare 3 it has a much better multiplayer part if you like flying helicopters, jets, and using tanks, and having a much more real experience, in my opinion. But the campaign for MW3 is what I would prefer. The co-op is like playing single campaign missionsI have never played a Battlefield game before in this series and this game just blew me away. Very good game to play. Versus Modern Warfare 3 it has a much better multiplayer part if you like flying helicopters, jets, and using tanks, and having a much more real experience, in my opinion. But the campaign for MW3 is what I would prefer. The co-op is like playing single campaign missions with a partner, and its good, but Spec Ops are better in MW3.… Expand
  62. Niixx
    Nov 10, 2011
    8
    MULTIPLAYER - I love the class based multiplayer, if you can't hit the broadside of a barn you can still contribute to your team's win, even topping the scoreboard if you know how to play your class and support your team mates. The air vehicles are surprisingly close to a sim's requiring practice and patients to master. Maps are HUGE (some maybe a little too big on consoles as it's onlyMULTIPLAYER - I love the class based multiplayer, if you can't hit the broadside of a barn you can still contribute to your team's win, even topping the scoreboard if you know how to play your class and support your team mates. The air vehicles are surprisingly close to a sim's requiring practice and patients to master. Maps are HUGE (some maybe a little too big on consoles as it's only 24 players). The RPG style unlocks are addictive in the same way CODâ… Expand
  63. MadDad
    Nov 30, 2011
    10
    incredible exoerience. buy it! Top notch graphics, beautiful enviroments, excellent and realistic sound effects. And a really superb, fun, action packed and strategy based gameplay with really good single player and co-op modes and just an awesome multiplayer mode with so much freedom of choice and tons of unlockables, make Battlefield 3 one of best first person shooters available in theincredible exoerience. buy it! Top notch graphics, beautiful enviroments, excellent and realistic sound effects. And a really superb, fun, action packed and strategy based gameplay with really good single player and co-op modes and just an awesome multiplayer mode with so much freedom of choice and tons of unlockables, make Battlefield 3 one of best first person shooters available in the market right now and makes it a must buy for any fan of the FPS genre.… Expand
  64. jbj479
    Mar 7, 2012
    9
    Excellent game. Promotes teamwork and provides rewards for good gameplay. Extremely varied. Haven't seen a better FPS. They could do improvements to the user interface and the map graphics, hence only a 9. A definite buy.
  65. Unknown22
    Dec 15, 2011
    9
    When i play this on the ps3 it looks amazing, but when play this on xbox 360, it look equally amazing like the ps3. Still the online is glitxhy. Overall this game is amazing.
  66. MrArmageddon17
    Sep 7, 2012
    8
    An excellent game. Solid controls, Amazing sound and a lot of fun. However After some time playing I have noticed that the team work that everyone talks about just isn't there. 90% of the lobby doesn't even have a headset. Often the game breaks down to who has the better vehicle in the area because there aren't enough engineers to destroy anything. People waiting around for vehicles toAn excellent game. Solid controls, Amazing sound and a lot of fun. However After some time playing I have noticed that the team work that everyone talks about just isn't there. 90% of the lobby doesn't even have a headset. Often the game breaks down to who has the better vehicle in the area because there aren't enough engineers to destroy anything. People waiting around for vehicles to respawn and destroying it if they don't get it. There is really no problem with the game itself, it is more the people that play it that suck. And no it isn't just CoD crossovers. I had the same problem playing BFBC2. The sounds is just amazing. Possibly the best gun sounds I have ever heard. A solid game but if you aren't playing with friends don't expect the teamwork you hear so much about.… Expand
  67. 360gamer8302
    Feb 20, 2012
    8
    I love Battlefield games strictly for the multiplayer. If there is a good campaign tacked on then hey awesome. The graphics are superb for a 360 title. The gameplay in the multiplayer is hectic and can be downright chaotic. Just the way I like it. However, the campaign was garbage. A true piece of crap that wasn't coherent with the multiplayer, and was just a step backward in storytelling.I love Battlefield games strictly for the multiplayer. If there is a good campaign tacked on then hey awesome. The graphics are superb for a 360 title. The gameplay in the multiplayer is hectic and can be downright chaotic. Just the way I like it. However, the campaign was garbage. A true piece of crap that wasn't coherent with the multiplayer, and was just a step backward in storytelling. I will not base this score on the multiplayer alone. If I did then it would be a 10. But DICE has shown that they can make a good campaign for a Battlefield game (i.e. Bad Company 2). A great game for a multiplayer, but for single player not so much. Also co-op is a joke… Expand
  68. xxpuffinpurpxx
    Dec 29, 2011
    9
    idk why everybody hates on this game... its not cod.. its nothing like cod.. so, dont waste your breathe. im actually open minded bout my games. this is a really good game, nothing like the one on pc, cause everything is way more enhanced on that (and 64 player matches) but other than that, its a very fun game. alot of people expect to get on this game thinkin its like cod.. its not aidk why everybody hates on this game... its not cod.. its nothing like cod.. so, dont waste your breathe. im actually open minded bout my games. this is a really good game, nothing like the one on pc, cause everything is way more enhanced on that (and 64 player matches) but other than that, its a very fun game. alot of people expect to get on this game thinkin its like cod.. its not a shoot em up. its more focused on tactics.. so stop complainin bout how the gameplay sucks, waaah this waaah that, it doesnt make the game suck if your gettin merked.. thats all you. but honestly i really like this game. and i played cod for a while, played halo too, and they really dont pull you in as much as this one does. the sound is really what gets you into it. the sound of bullets whizzing past you too jets flying over you to the explosions.. if you have a good set up this **** bangs lol. the campaign isnt really that great.. the story doesnt really make a whole lot of sense, but its got some pretty cool set pieces tied up in it. all in all, if your into big all out war games... this is for you. but if your into the tight arcade shooters.. then you probably wont like it.… Expand
  69. B3ckett
    Nov 8, 2011
    9
    The campaign sucks and I turned it off after roughly 30 minutes. But it's not why we buy BF, is it? :)
    The multiplayer is addicting, the maps are astonishing, classes are balanced, fighter jest roaring over your head with choppers spraying rockets at them (or you, if you're in bad luck), the sounds of the battlefield, the visuals... all contribute to an incredible online experience flawed    The campaign sucks and I turned it off after roughly 30 minutes. But it's not why we buy BF, is it? :)
    The multiplayer is addicting, the maps are astonishing, classes are balanced, fighter jest roaring over your head with choppers spraying rockets at them (or you, if you're in bad luck), the sounds of the battlefield, the visuals... all contribute to an incredible online experience flawed by few technical issues and that campaign.

    I know it doesn't look like on a high-end PC platform, but hey... who can spend ~900 bucks on his gaming rig to enjoy all of that beauty? Not me.
    I prefer steady (well mostly) 30 fps on the console, pad in my hand (well except aming with the stick) and beer on the side :)

    A must buy for all BF fans and people who prefer a bit more serious online play.    … Expand
  70. spetrario
    Nov 9, 2011
    9
    Battlefield 3 has stunning graphics and beautiful environments throughout campaign and multiplayer. The class type customization is a strategic but fair way to play your own way. The vehicles such as the jet are complicated but loads of fun to play with once you get the hang of it. The co-op campaign is by fay my favorite part of battlefield 3. It has fast paced yet engulfing missionBattlefield 3 has stunning graphics and beautiful environments throughout campaign and multiplayer. The class type customization is a strategic but fair way to play your own way. The vehicles such as the jet are complicated but loads of fun to play with once you get the hang of it. The co-op campaign is by fay my favorite part of battlefield 3. It has fast paced yet engulfing mission environments. All in all this is at least a solid 9… Expand
  71. kdog5691
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Best "Modern" shooter I have played to date, the sheer destruction in the game is worth the buy alone. The graphics are amazing and this game is so much more realistic than a certain other FPS franchise. The multiplayer in this game is amazing. Forget single-player. The game deserves a 10 for multiplayer alone. Although people are bashing on the single player, I found it to be actuallyBest "Modern" shooter I have played to date, the sheer destruction in the game is worth the buy alone. The graphics are amazing and this game is so much more realistic than a certain other FPS franchise. The multiplayer in this game is amazing. Forget single-player. The game deserves a 10 for multiplayer alone. Although people are bashing on the single player, I found it to be actually very involving and pretty intense at some parts although it may be short I had a good time playing it through. If you are playing this game on full surround sound or with a nice headset you will feel like you are on a battlefield. I love this game. The multiplayer squads are a great way to play with 3 or 4 friends and take control of a game.… Expand
  72. HELLBOUND
    Nov 9, 2011
    8
    Accidently posted my review for PC but i'm sure the same applies, so here it goes.
    Overall, Battlefield 3 is a good game. It repairs the flaws of the bad company series while upgrading on the good things, however, there's still some good with bad. While destroying a tank, chopper, or jet won't always render you a kill, it's also nice that the pilot of the vehicle has a chance to escape    Accidently posted my review for PC but i'm sure the same applies, so here it goes.
    Overall, Battlefield 3 is a good game. It repairs the flaws of the bad company series while upgrading on the good things, however, there's still some good with bad. While destroying a tank, chopper, or jet won't always render you a kill, it's also nice that the pilot of the vehicle has a chance to escape before death. The graphics are amazing even in multiplayer(where the bad company series seemed to have dumbed itself down a bit). The explosions are almost realistic and the destruction of buildings is almost jaw dropping to watch, yet feel a bit limited compared to the destruction in bad company series, in that it's much harder to blow a wall out. That said, it's also a bit more realistic in that aspect. The bullet drop and having to lead targets makes the combat aspects of the game more enjoyable for players like me that understand you're not gonna shoot the guy running across your screen half the map away in the head if you try shooting where he is instead of where he'll be. My issues with the game fall under seperate aspects. The coop. is weak at best, and the campaign feels a bit cod'esk in it's linear playstyle, yet it's still less linear than cod, but more so than the bad company series, still, having a campaign at all in a series that with 1942, vietnam, bf2, and 2142 never had a campaign, it's nice to see they put themselves in that realm and did so in a way to make them a strong competetor against the fps giant that is the cod series. With multiplayer my issues aren't with graphics, physics, or anything like that, but fall more in line with the guns and sites themselves. For instance a sniper will have to compete with bullet drop, where as a player with an assault rifle, shotgun with slugs, smg, or lmg seem to have much less issues with bullet drop. The sniper must aim above you to hit you at a certain distance, yet that guy with the saw can aim staight at you from the same distance and still hit you. it's almost rediculous how accurate weapons like saws and 240s are yet weapons like m4s and m16s are less accurate, which in my experience is just the opposite, bipod or not. Then you come into sites such as the unlocked site for each weapon which is labelled as a night vision sight, yet gives you the view of a thermal site, but yet is still blinded by flashlights and laser pointers the way and actual night vision site would be. It's a bit confusing. Perhaps one of the patches that dice releases should fix the bullet drop of non-snip weapons to be realistic, and perhaps they should give night vision sites the green hue of actual night vision and perhaps add thermal as another site that isnt' blinded by lights and lasers. Oh, and what's up with being blinded by flash lights in broad day light, while standing out in the sun??? Anyone else catch that?? Overall though, battlefield 3 is quite an enjoyable game besides the campaign and coop. As a matter of fact, I can't bring myself to keep playing the same old boring coop rounds over and over again in order to unlock all those weapons. The only one of them that really seems worth it anyway was the rex. Apart from that, I've already pulled several hours out of the game, and still have yet to make a dent in the amount of weapons, gadgets, perks, and vehicle unlocks their are in this game. So i'm knocking off half a point for each of the issues that I have with it. -0.5 for bullet drop on non-snip weapons(not realistic), -0.5 for sites and accuracy of weapons(not realistic), -0.5 for a short campaign(though it's suprising to me for a battlefield to even have a campaign), -0.5 for the weak at best coop. Overall 8. I enjoy it quite a bit, and with the back to karkand map pack we're not only getting 4 new maps, but 3 new vehicles(probably tied specifically to these maps), and 10 new weapons. Lets just hope they bring back the sip line from the battlefield 2 expansion. That would put a whole new twist on a game like this.    … Expand
  73. bozmanbeyond
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    The launch week of this was horrible and sometime unplayable so I waited till MW3 came out and this game runs very smooth now that the COD boys are gone. The game is way more balanced then COD at the start and I love Hardcore mode the most. The campaign is 4 hrs long but nice eye candy nicely done. There are some small imperfections but that's ok.
  74. shadow822
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    This game is a ton of fun and I'm enjoying it more than I ever did with COD. Me and a couple of friends have been playing nightly and its a blast, there's so many epic moments. And don't listen to what critics are saying about singleplayer and bringing the score down. The fact that they even added singleplayer should be a treat enough. Battlefield is and always will be a multiplayer game.
  75. Faux
    Nov 9, 2011
    8
    The single player is short, uninspired, and contains few "water cooler" moments. That said, it is completely playable. Don't purchase this game unless you want the multi-player experience.

    The X-box/PS3 experience online is a mixed bag- The pros are the combined arms feel of combat, the variety of maps and game modes, and most importantly the player base. The cons are the unlock    The single player is short, uninspired, and contains few "water cooler" moments. That said, it is completely playable. Don't purchase this game unless you want the multi-player experience.

    The X-box/PS3 experience online is a mixed bag- The pros are the combined arms feel of combat, the variety of maps and game modes, and most importantly the player base. The cons are the unlock system, the 24 player max, and the unlock system.

    The highlights of the game occur when you are in a squad of people who are all talking to each other as you move across a map- in my case we took cover in a concrete building only to have a tank burst through the wall. We scattered, shouting "TANK", as the world exploded in shattered concrete and rebar around us. Those moments make the game worth the score alone.

    The downside is that new players will find themselves staring into the dark, or into rubble-strewn streets, through iron sites while veterans are peering back through a bipod-stabilized, thermal-vision rifle with a heavy barrel. You'll hop in a tank to rumble across a battlefield with your basic canon as a tank on the other side of the map is firing image-enhanced guided munitions on you. There's a sense of unfairness about it.    … Expand
  76. GTODaddy73
    Nov 9, 2011
    9
    Well after getting a chance to play both of the "big releases" this year I have to say that the FPS winner is BF3. For the following reasons

    1. Large maps...yeah, yeah it slows down the game sometimes. Guess what that does....makes it more real. More room to move means more room to flank, over bound, shoot and communicate. 2. Better weapon physics and customization.....bullet    Well after getting a chance to play both of the "big releases" this year I have to say that the FPS winner is BF3. For the following reasons

    1. Large maps...yeah, yeah it slows down the game sometimes. Guess what that does....makes it more real. More room to move means more room to flank, over bound, shoot and communicate.

    2. Better weapon physics and customization.....bullet drop, loss of kinetic energy at range, shot guns that work past 50ft. For example you can get a 8x scope on your M16, but be prepared take a few shots before the guy goes down.....5.56 doesn't have knock down power over 350 yards. The fact that you can take a AK-74M and add a actual ACOG to it (once you've proved your worth with the weapon) is just cool.

    3. Varying MP sessions....Rush, fast paced survival fest that's a little TDM, a little capture the flag. Conquest, HQ style but the flag placements make you have to choose whether you stay and defend or chase down the next one. TDM......nuff said. Then, to top it off you got squad versions of this all.

    4. Vehicles.....powerful tools that aren't too overpowering and can be taken out with good team work, plus they all drive different and all have their strengths and weaknesses. (i.e. the M1 can take more hits but the T-90, or 72 cant remember, coax can almost shoot straight up for air defense).

    There are some issues that have to be worked out like getting in and out of some rooms on some of the maps and debris/object that should be easily scalable or movable being impossible to do either to. Overall though the game delivers a solid shot in the arm for the FPS genre of gaming will probably spend 90% of the holidays in my Xbox.    … Expand
  77. MotoNack
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    I've been playing this game for about a solid week now, and I've got to say it lives up to expectations. The game has stellar graphics, great multiplayer, and great support from a great developer. DICE took what was good about BF2 and revamped it with a more fine tuned and better balanced gameplay. The multiplayer is where this game truly shines since multiplayer is where the heart ofI've been playing this game for about a solid week now, and I've got to say it lives up to expectations. The game has stellar graphics, great multiplayer, and great support from a great developer. DICE took what was good about BF2 and revamped it with a more fine tuned and better balanced gameplay. The multiplayer is where this game truly shines since multiplayer is where the heart of battlefield has always been. The campaign while not super, gets the job done as being a bonus to the thick of the content that is mutiplayer. There is also a Co-op mode that is quite a lot of fun when done with a partner online. Overall this game, to me, has lived up to the extensive hype placed upon itself over the years. 10/10 for sure!… Expand
  78. Viision11
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    After playing and disliking MW3, I have to say I will be spending most of my time online, with this game. It beats MW3 in almost every aspect. The only thing MW3 has going for it is a more user friendly UI. I enjoy FPS games, and Battlefield 3 really excels as a great multiplayer game. It is more difficult than CoD, and maybe because I am used to playing the run and gun style of CoD, butAfter playing and disliking MW3, I have to say I will be spending most of my time online, with this game. It beats MW3 in almost every aspect. The only thing MW3 has going for it is a more user friendly UI. I enjoy FPS games, and Battlefield 3 really excels as a great multiplayer game. It is more difficult than CoD, and maybe because I am used to playing the run and gun style of CoD, but it is REFRESHING. This game, in my opinion, will be a top contender for GOTY.… Expand
  79. Abingor
    Nov 9, 2011
    8
    The campaign plot is not so good but the Multiplayer section is definitely awesome. But I think EA can build a training scene for noobs so they know how to use those jet fighters and vehicles instead of wasting those tactical advantages like crap.

    Frostbite 2 - Huge leap on the graphics effects. EA finally ditched Windows XP/DirectX 9 support, I'd say this is very brave and great act.
  80. Fickelbra
    Nov 9, 2011
    8
    DICE put forth a great effort for this title. I will start off by saying that this title has been riddled with issues since launch. Issues with multiplayer have been rampant, from servers being down, to voice chat on PS3 being choppy, etc. The takeway from these issues however is the fact that despite how frustrating they can be, I simply cannot justify putting the game down. The graphicsDICE put forth a great effort for this title. I will start off by saying that this title has been riddled with issues since launch. Issues with multiplayer have been rampant, from servers being down, to voice chat on PS3 being choppy, etc. The takeway from these issues however is the fact that despite how frustrating they can be, I simply cannot justify putting the game down. The graphics look a lot better and brighter, while at the same time the darks are a lot darker and ominous. There is so much depth and customization involved in the multiplayer that the game is hard to put down. Do you feel like sniping, healing? Perhaps a tank is more your style, or a jet, or a helicopter? Grab a gunner seat if you can't pilot. Or perhaps you want to boogie around the landscape with little more than 4 wheels and a prayer. Got that too. The real value in Battlefield is that there are so many strategies and ways to approach a specific map or firefight, and all of them are pretty damned fun. I have no tried single player yet, but I have never cared about single player in any Battlefield game. To me, it simply goes against what Battlefield began as; a great multiplayer experience that allows you to conduct what is arguably the closest demonstration of a war scenario to date. Finally, does it stack up with Modern Warfare 3? I don't know, it depends on how much you like Modern Warfare 2, because that is all that 3 is. Developer DICE rolled the dice with this game, and overall I think time will show they chose wisely with this endeavor.… Expand
  81. Zherneboh
    Nov 23, 2011
    9
    If you asked me a year ago if I would be playing either Battlefield 3 or MW3 this fall I would have thought the obvious choice was MW3, however this is not the case. Vehicular combat is what I always loved about BF, and that was always my big criticism on Call of Duty, but after 1942 and the years progressed I switched to CoD and had a lot of fun. This year the fans will speak andIf you asked me a year ago if I would be playing either Battlefield 3 or MW3 this fall I would have thought the obvious choice was MW3, however this is not the case. Vehicular combat is what I always loved about BF, and that was always my big criticism on Call of Duty, but after 1942 and the years progressed I switched to CoD and had a lot of fun. This year the fans will speak and hopefully BF will challenge CoD and force them to change up their formula. Kudos to Dice for not letting CoD become the next Madden. Now if only 2K Sports could do an NFL game.… Expand
  82. Klic5
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Hands down BF3 is the best and most realistic shooter. If you want 12 year old sand box game then MW3 is the game for you. If you want a realistic, all around awesome game and a game that is made for real gamers then BF3 is it. One last thing...dedicated servers people. No more pubescent a-holes lag switching...enough said.
  83. vatuveiexpress
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    This is the greatest online game i have ever played! it takes down MW3 in its sleep and will become the biggest inline game ever! battlefield is wicked and is the best game ever!
  84. Jacksonator
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    This is THE BEST!!!! GAME!!! EVER!!!! i will never have to buy another game ever. I am so thankful dice has created this. I am i love with battlefield now. Oh, and one more thing MW3
  85. StealthPilot
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    7.1? If you take out the CoD fanboys its 9.6. Best shooter to date. Out of this world graphics, smooth gameplay, no lag, great community, outstanding multiplayer maps, vehicles, weapons, and equipment. It realistic and will be fun to play for a while.
  86. billybob52
    Nov 9, 2011
    9
    The campaign for this game is obviously not the main point. People have been saying that the campaign was terrible but honestly i didn't think it was that bad. It still can't compare to call of duty's though. Co op is fun but still not the main point of the game. I really wish they could've added split-screen though. The co op feels made for split screen. The graphics of this game areThe campaign for this game is obviously not the main point. People have been saying that the campaign was terrible but honestly i didn't think it was that bad. It still can't compare to call of duty's though. Co op is fun but still not the main point of the game. I really wish they could've added split-screen though. The co op feels made for split screen. The graphics of this game are nowhere near as good as the PC version but I still think its the best looking game on the 360 if you download the texture pack.
    Multiplayer- This is the point of Battlefield 3. The maps are nice I like them better than BC2 and everything just feels a bit smoother than BC2. Sure there's a few glitches here and there but nothing real big.
    Customization in this game is much better. So much more guns and attachments that theres always something you can unlock soon. Makes the game much more addicting.
    Overall I love this game. The multiplayer in this game is unmatched. Though the campaign is a little dissapointing people will be playing this games excellent multiplayer for years to come.

    9/10    … Expand
  87. LORDwargasm
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    The battlefield moment is a beautiful thing to behold. In my first day of play alone i got into a one on one fight with a helicopter as a foot soldier then i shot two rockets to its tail and down it went with four soldiers inside as it crashed into the cliff beside me, then i layed down anti tank mines over every entrance of one base and then the second i laid the last one down a jeep cameThe battlefield moment is a beautiful thing to behold. In my first day of play alone i got into a one on one fight with a helicopter as a foot soldier then i shot two rockets to its tail and down it went with four soldiers inside as it crashed into the cliff beside me, then i layed down anti tank mines over every entrance of one base and then the second i laid the last one down a jeep came flying towards me, i ran in the other direction then heard an explosion as an exploded jeep and a corpse fly over head. Thats multiplayer in a nutshell. Anarchic and beautiful in equal measure. With lots of replayability and unlocks its the main part of the game. The single player tho not quite as memorable is still good as an extra something on the side and shows off the graphics engine better, best viewed as a multiplayer tutorial thats amazingly done. Sound: 10. Graphics: 10. Longevity: 9. Gameplay: 10. Flavour: crunchy chocolate chicken… Expand
  88. tripleb2k
    Nov 9, 2011
    8
    The campaign is nothing special. If you don't have Xbox live or play Multiplayer games, wait to get this on sale because the Single Player isn't worth $60. If you love Multiplayer that rewards you for playing, this is a fantastic game. The maps are fantastic and large. There aren't a lot of modes to select from, but the large maps, multiple classes, squad options and vehicles willThe campaign is nothing special. If you don't have Xbox live or play Multiplayer games, wait to get this on sale because the Single Player isn't worth $60. If you love Multiplayer that rewards you for playing, this is a fantastic game. The maps are fantastic and large. There aren't a lot of modes to select from, but the large maps, multiple classes, squad options and vehicles will guarantee you the levels stay fresh and fun to play.… Expand
  89. JaS92
    Nov 22, 2011
    8
    Battlefield is a great game. The online is great, graphics are amazing, and gameplay is what you would imagine, however there are some flaws that really stuck out. The audio was lagging during the single player and multiplayer, the campaign is disappointing and few coop missions. The story was told in a similar fashion as black ops, a very similar way. The only exciting missions wereBattlefield is a great game. The online is great, graphics are amazing, and gameplay is what you would imagine, however there are some flaws that really stuck out. The audio was lagging during the single player and multiplayer, the campaign is disappointing and few coop missions. The story was told in a similar fashion as black ops, a very similar way. The only exciting missions were when you played as the Russians. The characters were not strong enough to make a deep connection with. The coop was fun, but not that many missions. The coop can be beaten in 2 hours on the hardest difficulty. There was really no story to it, but it was fun to play with a friend. The online like i said earlier is great. It is very similar to bad company 2, with additions of new vehicles, weapons and a couple new game modes. Both COD and BF3 are great games. I personally like COD better because of the campaign. Multiplayer however goes to BF3. I am sick of the childish reviews and bashing of both games. Both EA and Activision make awesome games. Yes COD is the same game every year with a couple of new features, but so is every other sequel in a series.… Expand
  90. bork750
    Nov 19, 2011
    9
    Battlefield 3 is a refreshing take on the first person shooter genre, with destruction, massive online mulitplayer battles and co-op. However this is the first singleplayer in battlefield in terms of a true successor. Bad Company was experimental in this aspect as well, but was more of a console test. Since battlefield has always been a multiplayer game, the singleplayer is somewhatBattlefield 3 is a refreshing take on the first person shooter genre, with destruction, massive online mulitplayer battles and co-op. However this is the first singleplayer in battlefield in terms of a true successor. Bad Company was experimental in this aspect as well, but was more of a console test. Since battlefield has always been a multiplayer game, the singleplayer is somewhat lacking but that's not to say it isn't good. I thought the story was well done and the quicktime events were alright. I would have liked to see a more Crysis-like campaign but obviously this game out-shines any other when it comes to mulitplayer. In a market saturated with CoD games every single year, BF3 is something new and exciting. Vehicles; land, sea and air, and massive online battles, (24-console, 64-PC) make it stand out. Teamwork is also emphasized much more than other shooters and being 1st in a game doesn't mean you have to most kills thanks to being able to heal and revive team mates, repair vehicles and give out ammo cache as well as capturing points for your team. If you have a PC that can run it, BF3 will blow your mind graphically and gameplay-wise due to DX11 and the 64-players in one game.… Expand
  91. metalman04
    Nov 25, 2011
    8
    the single player campaign has an ok story. its pretty boring in the beginning but as it goes on it gets better and finishes pretty cool but nothing over the line. the multi player part is what ur really paying for and thats the best part of the game. pretty much all of the levels on the multi player have to do something with the campaign so its pretty cool that they incorporated all thethe single player campaign has an ok story. its pretty boring in the beginning but as it goes on it gets better and finishes pretty cool but nothing over the line. the multi player part is what ur really paying for and thats the best part of the game. pretty much all of the levels on the multi player have to do something with the campaign so its pretty cool that they incorporated all the levels in that way. all the cool different modes are back in this game from: conquest, rush, squad rush , squad team deathmatch, and new team deathmatch, and with the new dlc we get a new mode to play conquest assault . so overall the different play styles and different types of vehicles make for a very fun and entertaining time you can have in this games and the 60 dollars is very well spend and very worth it.… Expand
  92. xheartatactx
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    battlefield is where it's at. fun, open, and realistic. it's got everything you could ask for and the emphasis on teamwork is exactly what this bastardized genre needs while call of duty built a whole army of spray and pray rocket launcher campers. this game is the future. nothing is more satisfying than pulling off a 975 meter headshot from a mountain on operation firestorm inbattlefield is where it's at. fun, open, and realistic. it's got everything you could ask for and the emphasis on teamwork is exactly what this bastardized genre needs while call of duty built a whole army of spray and pray rocket launcher campers. this game is the future. nothing is more satisfying than pulling off a 975 meter headshot from a mountain on operation firestorm in multiplayer. absolutely epic.… Expand
  93. Azsin
    Nov 10, 2011
    8
    The single player as described by other users dos feel like a rip off of the Call of Duty series however the multiplayer has so much more going for it. The multiplayer aspect of the game actually requires teamwork and co-ordination to succeed and as such feels much more sophisticated than the previously mentioned other big name on the market. The reason i have given the game an 8 is thatThe single player as described by other users dos feel like a rip off of the Call of Duty series however the multiplayer has so much more going for it. The multiplayer aspect of the game actually requires teamwork and co-ordination to succeed and as such feels much more sophisticated than the previously mentioned other big name on the market. The reason i have given the game an 8 is that it loses a point for its so-so campaign and another one for its lack of destructibility which for me is one of the main draws of the series since Bad Company, i dont know if its just the console version but there is a lot less destructibility in the multiplayer than in Bad Company 2 taking away the potential feeling of joy as you blow through a wall and stab somebody in the back.… Expand
  94. jonahlee
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    I have never played a battlefield before, but this one has blown me away with it's online quality. Not only does it look fantastic, but it plays great, and I love having not only destructible environments, but they are huge. And I love being able to hop into different vehicles, and blast across the combat zone. My complaints which make it not a perfect 10, is the lackluster single playerI have never played a battlefield before, but this one has blown me away with it's online quality. Not only does it look fantastic, but it plays great, and I love having not only destructible environments, but they are huge. And I love being able to hop into different vehicles, and blast across the combat zone. My complaints which make it not a perfect 10, is the lackluster single player campaign, which seems like a bad ripoff of call of duty, and doesn't highlight the strengths of this game, nor train you in vehicular combat (especially the difficult helicopter and jet), so you must learn while playing online, and probably helping your own team to lose.… Expand
  95. Urza
    Nov 21, 2011
    8
    A disappointing corridor shooter. Give us freedom to find our way through the battlefield please, don't make us watch the cool thing you can script. Thank god battlelog isn't here like the pc version, multiplayer matchmaking is easy and quick as a result. Graphic and sound are wonderful.
  96. XoX1de
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    It's been about 3 weeks after release, I want to share some opinion about this game. First I would say DICE did a great job on the frostbite 2. Well optimized. The sound is amazing, is probably the best sounding game ever made. The single player is fair, I didnt play through I stopped campaign in the middle to start multiplayer. Either way this game is mainly based on multiplayer, onIt's been about 3 weeks after release, I want to share some opinion about this game. First I would say DICE did a great job on the frostbite 2. Well optimized. The sound is amazing, is probably the best sounding game ever made. The single player is fair, I didnt play through I stopped campaign in the middle to start multiplayer. Either way this game is mainly based on multiplayer, on mature player who love teamworks, not just arcade shooter style like MW3. I LOVED the battlelog interface, its a revolutionary way to unleash the power of HTML5. its very user friendly, play with friend has never been that easy. And to all the broswer launch haters, get yourself more ram man, 8GB is planty enough for it...… Expand
  97. DominationKG
    Nov 10, 2011
    7
    Battlefield 3 on overall is a decent shooter. It's Frostbite 2.0 engine runs great and the graphics are most impressive but the game lacks power of the campaign. Battlefield is a great game but the story is cliche. It may deliver good voice acting and good gameplay but not as interesting like other shooters. The multiplayer is the best of the package. There is going to be a large communityBattlefield 3 on overall is a decent shooter. It's Frostbite 2.0 engine runs great and the graphics are most impressive but the game lacks power of the campaign. Battlefield is a great game but the story is cliche. It may deliver good voice acting and good gameplay but not as interesting like other shooters. The multiplayer is the best of the package. There is going to be a large community evolving over it's multiplayer for quite a long time and the game plays well. The disappointment is the glitches that occur during the game and some missions in the single player are boring at times. The graphics though are Fantastic. The engine runs well with the sounds and visuals and is basically sometimes the reason why people buy this game. If you want a strong multiplayer then grab a copy, but if you want it for the single player experience then it is recommended to buy a game like Crysis 2 or Call of Duty because it lacks in entertainment.… Expand
  98. donmilagro
    Nov 18, 2011
    10
    I COULD NOT ENJOY THIS SHOOTER MORE THAN ANY OTHER! This and CRYSIS 2 have got to be the best shooters of the year! For the simple reason of trying to innovate! God, not to call of duty bash, but to compare, call of duty is so lame for lacking innovation. Battlefields movement system and physics go well beyond anything of this year and Crysis had the same inspiration in fast paced strategyI COULD NOT ENJOY THIS SHOOTER MORE THAN ANY OTHER! This and CRYSIS 2 have got to be the best shooters of the year! For the simple reason of trying to innovate! God, not to call of duty bash, but to compare, call of duty is so lame for lacking innovation. Battlefields movement system and physics go well beyond anything of this year and Crysis had the same inspiration in fast paced strategy and nano suit handling as well as the movement system of a GOD for a game. So hands down, this deserves maximum score, because in the end, this is what we want more of, and this is what we should encourage for the direction of interaction in games.… Expand
  99. morrisofdoom
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Battlefield 3 is a blend of all the best bits from the previous "Battlefield" titles in the series and new addictive features inspired from other big shooter titles and community feedback. From playing the existing games in the franchise avidly, Battlefield 3 is simply awesome and the best one to date; the unlocks | endless, playability|intense and exciting, attention to detail |Battlefield 3 is a blend of all the best bits from the previous "Battlefield" titles in the series and new addictive features inspired from other big shooter titles and community feedback. From playing the existing games in the franchise avidly, Battlefield 3 is simply awesome and the best one to date; the unlocks | endless, playability|intense and exciting, attention to detail | incredible and hearty. But more importantly... it's fun and enjoyable, its what playing these "games" is about. Creating a squad with your mates and driving around co-operatively in the vehicles, consistently reviving your buddy because he's a noob and doesnt understand what a M14 MOD sniper does to flesh. Of course, there were teething problems with the game upon day 1 of release... the X360 server browser connectivity was shoddy but almost immediately resolved via Twitter updates and back end fixes.

    I have left single player out, as to be honest i'm a Battlefield 'true' enthusiast... which means i play online with my friends and opponents.I get the distinct feeling Single player was only made so that it didn't leave HUGE holes in the franchise in terms of what it can offer to a broad market, so yes for me that gets 0.5 hours playtime.

    All in all a Fun, Addictive, Well made and passionately created game that will get hours or enjoyment from me.    … Expand
  100. evilneil
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    BF3 is epic in every way, it combines what made BF2 the best PC game of all time and adds on that, with tons of new stuff, awesome maps, amazing graphics and sound, and that BF game play that we all love and bringing back 64 players the way it was meant to be played.. BF3 is the only military FPS you should drop a dollah on...
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#30 Best 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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