Without a doubt, Battlefield 3 is one of 2011’s most anticipated games, and it finally hits local shelves on Friday this week (28 October 2011).
Developed by EA Digital Illusions CE (DICE), Battlefield 3 is the long awaited sequel to Battlefield 2; a game which many consider to be a cornerstone in online PC gaming.
Making use of the Frostbite 2 engine, the PC version in particular is considered by many to be the most technically impressive game released to date. Consisting of a roughly 5-hour single player campaign and a hefty multiplayer component.
EA aims to distinguish Battlefield 3 from the competition by focusing on massive landscapes, next generation visuals and of course the ability to pilot a variety of vehicles, from tanks to jets and most thing between.
We’re holding thumbs that our review copy will arrive on Friday, in which case you can look out for our review late next week. In the meantime, international publications have already got their hands on the game and reviews have been appearing online. Here is what some reviewers have had to say so far:
Gamespy 5/5
For PC gamers at least, the decision by DICE to lead on our beloved platform has resulted in a game that delivers a truly next-generation feel. BF3 is an absolutely massive experience, but it’s the explosive multiplayer mode that makes this the must-have FPS of the year. There’s simply no other shooter that lets you wage war on a scale this huge, but even better is the infinite number of satisfying ways to lay the hurt down on your opponents. Read more
Game Informer 9.5/10
Multiplayer maintains the high level of quality DICE is known for, and the campaign is the best in franchise history. Outside of the annoying Battlelog and a tacked-on, uninspired co-op mode consisting of six short standalone missions, the only downside to Battlefield 3 is the lack of substantial changes to the multiplayer formula. However, that shouldn’t stop longtime fans and newcomers from enjoying one of the best FPS experiences in gaming. Read more
Meristation 9.5/10
The scenarios, special effects, animations and sound of war create the perfect environment to enter the battlefield and not leave it. Read more (Spanish)
Gametrailers 9.2/10
It features a stellar multiplayer suite with practically limitless replay value and a mostly forgettable campaign. The coop missions are a nice addition, and to be fair, the single-player is the best in series history, but it still falls short of its contemporaries. Online warfare is intricate and rewarding, but it also presents a learning curve and a strong reliance on team coordination. Read more
1UP A-
Battlefield 3 is a game that’s informed, not bound, by both its predecessors and its competition. It takes what made the series great in earlier games and marries it to the innovations from more recent BF titles. The single-player and co-op campaigns both have their issues, but the multiplayer component is worth the price of entry alone. Read more
IGN 9/10
DICE’s adoration of and expertise with the online experience permeates every aspect of its multiplayer. Regardless of the narrative missteps or the occasional glitches, Battlefield 3 offers an unforgettable, world-class multiplayer suite that’s sure to excite shooter fans, whether they fired their first bullet in Battlefield 1942 or have just now heeded Battlefield’s call of duty. Read more
Joystiq 4.5/5
If solo play is your primary motivator, then it’s hard to recommend Battlefield 3 as anything more than an audio-visual treat. The times where Battlefield 3 does its damnedest to go toe-to-toe with Call of Duty are the times it stumbles the hardest. But when DICE is doing what it’s always done best, Battlefield 3 is a uniquely mesmerizing multiplayer game with a seemingly endless number of ways to feel like a success. It’s not revolutionary, but it’s the best Battlefield game, and that’s saying a lot. Read more
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