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Positive Reviews

CobraSMan

BF3 In-Depth Review

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By CobraSMan

Pros: -

Cons: -

Before I start, I just want to say that I would recommend this game to all FPS gamers. I was really amazed by the graphics and gameplay of BF3. But there are some things to know about the game. GRAPHICS(FB2) - 4/5. The graphics seen in BF3 were unbelievable! It is a thrilling experience to play BF3 with all of its beauty! However, I was a bit discouraged about some of the quirks of the engine. We were first told that everything would be destructible in BF3, well that is not true. If you were looking forward to BF3 being a destructible playground, too bad. But it does bring tactic back in the game which is a good thing. There are a few other things, but most of the quirks are...
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tazmo8448

Don't know what all the grumping's about

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Pros: Large Maps-DLC's-MP choices-Good Servers-Good Graphics

Cons: Short Campaigns-No DLC's for Campaigns (which I understand costs a heck of a lot more to produce)

Got the Premium Edition when it was on sale on line and met all sorts of folks in Co-op and MP and even joined a TS3 (Team Speak 3) room that made it all that more enjoyable. This is not an easy game to master, for some yes but the majority of us have to play a lot to get the 'feel' for it and make it more enjoyable. One heck of a game and to me it set the bar for this genre. Battlefield series is not repeat not like CoD or MoH; in some ways yes in single mode. But in MP no way. There's just nothing like it on the other games. A close one would be ArmA or even FlashPoint with the way it feels but they are set up to where you command a squad or what not whereas this one you're on your...
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Negative Reviews

naizarak

Should be called Bad Company 3

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By naizarak

Pros: Graphics, sound, just the technical things

Cons: Gameplay, battlelog, community, polish

Well I for one was expecting an actual sequel to BF2 and not this COD hybrid. Gameplay is very run-n-gun, not what I was looking for. Maps are too small and there's really no flow to battles like in BF2. I'm sure that if PC really were the lead-platform the maps would be bigger. Teamwork is nonexistent. The game doesn't promote it at all and most people don't bother anyway. I swear 99% of my teammates are brain-dead monkeys. No I'm not exaggerating. Everyone I play this with must think of this as COD with vehicles and I don't blame them. This is nothing like BF2 where random strangers would squad up and actually work together to accomplish objectives. There's none of that magic...
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boredgunner

Yet Another Game for the Intellectually Challenged?

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By boredgunner

Pros: Great sound effects, pretty good graphics, runs well on max settings compared to other games

Cons: Oh where to begin...

BF3 is just another copypasta generic shooter. It sells itself as a semi-realistic FPS while in reality, it's meant to compete with Call of Duty. This means it's an arcade shooter; nothing wrong with that in itself, but combined with the fact that it emphasizes casual gameplay makes this just another product of today's horrible gaming industry, in which people generally don't want challenge, strategy, or competition. This should be a $20 game at most, seeing as how it ships with only 9 maps, incomplete coop, and a 4 hour CoD-clone single player. Plus, PvP shooters just aren't strong on lasting appeal due to their lack of substance, especially casual ones. There's not much good about...
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croSSeduP

BF3... Meh

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By croSSeduP

Pros: If you like "eye candy", this is a great title!

Cons: If you like "game play", read on...

I am trying SO HARD to like this game, but I just can't get over how the "awesome" graphics are overshadowing good game play. The campaign version of this game is quite mediocre, and short, but most people wouldn't buy a game like this for the single player campaign,,,, It's all about the MP... And for that? Meh. For me, anyway. There is SO much f eye candy that you can't tell where your enemies are. I spend most of my time running around the map trying to find action, and when I find it? I die. From an unseen, unknown enemy.... Wash, rinse, repeat... SO MANY TIMES! I am STILL trying to like this game but..... Meh...
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Hokrollo

Buggerfield 3

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By Hokrollo

Pros: Good graphics

Cons: Nothing new gameplay wise, LOTS of bugs, crappy COD:BO campaign, using Origin + Battlelog, overhyped, your money goes to EA

Liked BFBC2? Then you'll hate BF3. BF3 is pretty much worse in any possible way if you liked the more sandbox style BFBC2 (I personally did that). This actually pretty much counts for all BF games I can remember, but BFBC2 in particular. In Battlefield 3 you got nothing to destroy, nothing to hide behind. It feels like standing on a big field just shooting straight out in the air. Due to the overhype (possibly). DICE seems to have thrown a COD like campaign into the game, which is pretty much identical to the one of Black Ops (not that BO was bad, but who like copycats?). However, the amazing graphic (best new thing about the game), compensates a bit for this. Now, to the biggest...
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shivam24

The real feel of war: Battlefield 3

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By shivam24

Pros: superb multiplayer with awesome graphics and realistic environment with frostbite 2 game engine

Cons: Flop single player campaign + pay for every new service/dlc

I bought this game in a great confusion between modern warfare 3 and this one. But after playing the game i was completely satisfied and was able to say that i had my money well spent... PROS: 1. Great multiplayer game, best so far... 2. superb game statistics interface : battlelog. 3. awesome graphics, unbeatable so far... 4. realistic game engine DICE FROSTBITE 2.. 5. fast and secure game servers.. CONS: 1. disappointing single player story.. ( nothing compared to modern warfare 3) 2. you have to pay for every extra service they offered after game release... MOST IRRITATING BUSINESS STRATEGY OF EA GAMES
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Spectre03

Battlefield 3 Video Game Review (PS3)

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By Spectre03
This review came from: 11/22/2011 Once again, my awesome girlfriend has showered me with her love by pre-ordering me the limited edition Battlefield 3 a couple of months back, today was claim day and I finally got my hands on this much awaited game! Along with the Limited edition in game freebies, I got a pretty cool free shirt too as a part of the package, too bad they only had medium, it's a bit too big but what the heck. Let's get to it! To anyone who has played games from the Battlefield franchise, you know that when comes to making awesome virtual warzones, Battlefield makes it to the top of the list, well, my list at least, but I’m sure many would agree. When I purchase a game, I...
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born2bwild

Great game

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By born2bwild

Pros: Fantastic graphics, engaging MP, great support from Dice

Cons: SP is not interesting, some features are lacking (VOIP, etc), Origin

Graphics: The graphics engine has been hugely improved from BFBC2 (which in itself had pretty good graphics). And overall, it is very impressive with its ability to show very large environments. Other strong points of the Frosbite 2.0 engines are physics destruction, lighting, textures when seen at a distance, and an impressive "sky-box." MP: This game is mainly a MP game, and so most of the attention went into this section of the game. The MP is definitely impressive and supports 64-players amongst a plethora of large maps. And while the experience is not flawless, it is still very exhilarating. Indeed, the multiple of classes and game types (Conquest, Rush, Deathmatch, etc) over...
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Boyd

I like it, its pretty fun

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By Boyd

Pros: Great Graphics, fun, creative

Cons: uses alot of vram ~1.8gb vram if maxed out,

The origin browser server search doesnt bother me much, i concentrate on the game, if it works.. great, is it fun? yes, would you recommend it? hell yes, why do lot of people quit? they are too picky and dont see the big picture of it.
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OverClocker55

Great Game. Amazing Graphics

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By OverClocker55

Pros: Its a great game. FXAA looks great on it. Origin Fast Downloads

Cons: PB Origin Wish it was on Steam Battlelog

I purchased this game on release date. Downloaded it real fast and started playing. At the time I had a GTS 450 so I was playing on Low. Even on low its still way better than Call of Duty I really recommend this game to anyone who owns a PC. I really enjoy the Snipers and Jets. Still learning how to fly them lol. Anyways if you play on servers near you the ping is good and little lag.
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PsYcHo29388

Great game

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By PsYcHo29388

Pros: Good gameplay, graphics are excellent, and some others.

Cons: Hasn't done anything that hasn't been done before in the FPS genre.

I liked the Singleplayer, pretty linear but it was fun. Co-Op is fun too, but after you finish all the missions theres not much fun left to be had. Multiplayer is obviously the best part about this game. It will give you plenty of hours of fun. The thing is this hasn't really introduced anything we haven't seen before. I mean theres the MAV, Soflam, and other things. But I'm talking about Big things like gameplay wise, take a look at the tribes ascend beta, now that's not your normal FPS. Also this game doesn't feel as polished as BFBC2 did, I don't know why it just does. In the end, for the price I paid during Christmas sales I would say this is money well spent.
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KusH

BF3

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By KusH

Pros: Very similar to bf2 but updated quite a bit.

Cons: very buggy still.

Work in progress
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XiCynx

Battlefield 3 - The Best is Yet to Come

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By XiCynx

Pros: Graphically Dynamic Game, Destructible Environments, Squad Gameplay, Lots of Weapon Unlocks and Customizations

Cons: Long map loading screens, Clunky Web Browser Server Launcher, Weapon & Vehicle Balance/Power Issues, Knifing someone takes to long

Since I have started playing BF3 I have felt as if there has been some balance issues regarding the weapons of the game. This still does not compare to the levels of BF2 but they are on the right track. Once the Back to Karkand expansion comes out I believe there will be many improvements which will give the game better playability. The reason I gave this game 4/5 flames is due to the sub-par graphics driver optimization on launch. Both Nvidia and AMD should have been better prepared for this and even though it may not be DICE's fault they usually get the blame cause of this. I do not have much experience with all the classes as I have bound myself to playing Recon, why? I have...
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doomlord52

Battlefield 3 - My Review

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By doomlord52

Pros: Great graphics, great MP, decent SP, good depth, fun

Cons: Servers are BUGGY. Certain OP weapons, FLASHLIGHTS

Battlefield 3, the sequel to Battlefield 2 presents itself as somewhat of a mixed game. It attempts to hold what made it famous: large maps, 64-players, vehicles and progression while also trying to capture the Call of Duty audience with close-combat and smaller maps. The result is a game that's good in most areas, but not spectacular in any. The graphics are pretty amazing. There are some moments which you just have to sit back and enjoy the scenery. However, some of the things promised by the dev's are missing: Where is the DX11 tessellation? Where are the amazing DX11-only FX? It looks good, but its not the jaw-dropping game we came to expect. The audio is nearly perfect. There's...
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