Battlefield 3 is by far the most realistic first person shooter in a long time with a perfect mix of incredible graphics, awesome campaign and the best gameplay in a long time. With over 40 weapons to choose from and countless upgrades to unlock, Battlefield 3 will never get old.
There are also nine different maps to choose from, most of which are so large they make the average first person shooter’s online maps seem miniscule by comparison. Most maps have their own assortment of different vehicles that range from machine-gun mounted Jeeps to full sized Jets.The campaign centers around the recent events of Staff Sergeant Blackburn that connect him to a New York terrorist attack that only he has details about. Throughout the campaign, the point of view changes between Blackburn and Russian Operative Dmitri Mayakovsky.
The campaign is mostly set throughout parts of Iraq and Iran with a mission in France. The main enemy is the People’s Liberation and Rebellion which is loosely based on the Taliban in the Middle East.
The PLR is led and funded by a very unexpected enemy who later begins another war.
The game also offers some of the highest quality graphics possible. Everything from the players, to the weapons, to the landscape is detailed to make the entire game a visual work of art. There is also very smooth character movement with minimal glitches.
Another key component that really makes the game stand out is its vast amount of weapons to choose from. Each team has their own set of four classes and each class contains up to eight different weapons, all with multiple upgrades.
There are also five different online multiplayer game modes including Rush, Conquest and multiple types of Team Deathmatch. Rush and Conquest are very objective lead games that take a lot of focus and effort while the Deathmatch game styles are more laid back and give the gamer much more freedom and relaxed fun.
Battlefield 3 also has one of the greatest vehicle selections for a first person shooter. It’s rare to find a game with high quality vehicles that do not give one team a major advantage over the other team but Battlefield 3 nailed it. Another point the designers hit perfectly is the aerial vehicles including high velocity jets and helicopters.
The main part of the game that the designers focused on was its online multiplayer gameplay and it really shows. Each map and game type coincides perfectly to make every game an exciting and entertaining challenge.
The multiplayer is also similiar to Battlefield Bad Company 2 and previous games in the franchise but with much more personalized gameplay including squads and more online game types. Squads allow friends online to stay together in a group and comunicate as a close team. This also makes gameplay much more intense and makes players cooperate in order to complete an objective.
However, certain aspects of the multiplayer are intensely frustrating. When on foot, an encounter with a tank will almost certainly result in death. The tactical lights on enemy’s weapons are blinding, even in broad daylight, which seems totally irrational.
The game also offers a cooperative game mode where players can team up online to fight off waves of enemies and see how long they can last. This is a great game style for gamers who like to challenge their friends and themselves.
This is definitely a must-buy for any first person shooter game lover due to its unique maps, weapons and game styles. The only downside to the game is how quick the gameplay can be and this may be very discouraging to people new to the game series, but with a little work and practice, the game can entertain for hours.
