Battlefield 3: Limited Edition

First off, people need to understand that its a beta so there will be problems with it. That's the whole point of a beta. Yes there are problems with the game ( Server issues, graphical problems etc) but the overall game play is really enjoyable. Its around 27 days till the game is released so all of the issues that are in the beta should be resolved by then. Also because the beta is buggy don't let it put you off buying the game, iv played it for around 7 hours and each time the game is different and yes I have found it slightly annoying at times but there is nothing more satisfying than scoring a head-shot from one side of the map to the other. On another note don't think that the beta is the finished product as its not by a long shot, so what I have to say is just wait until the game is released and see what reviews it gets then. Never go off a beta as they are not the finished product and are used for testing. I hope this review has helped and if you are still unsure, just give the beta a go and decide for yourself. (Star rating is invalid as I have just gone off my experiences with the game and that again it is just a beta, not the finished product).

Well, where do I start!?!?!?

First and foremost :

Presentation - This is probably the greatest looking War Game / First Person Shooter to grace the PS3 or the Xbox 360. The Single Player experience is very enjoyable in itself, with a lot of fun to be had. The crisp and lushious graphics are astounding, the lighting effects, reflections and realistic sun glare are a joy to behold.

Gameplay - I've touched on the Single Player, let's talk about the Multiplayer. This is the best Multiplayer experience of the year, the realism, the ambient sounds of the guns firing off, bullets ricocheting all around you as you scramble for cover. There are many different online game modes to play, Team Deathmatch, Squad Deathmatch, Conquest (Capture the flag), Rush (Attack and Defend) etc keep each and every game feeling different. The maps are gloriously designed, and you will find yourself stopping and admiring the beauty of these - then a bullet will crack past you and you will be reminded why you are here - to play this glorious War Game.

Many more maps on the way, confirmed in the future. Tonnes of different weapons and weapon attachments to be unlocked. Each gun feels/sounds/handles differently, there will be something for everybody here.

Vehicles - Wow, where do I start.... Apache Helicopters, Big muscle Tanks, Light Armoured Jeeps, FIGHTER JETS - that's right, you read right - Fighter Jets. All of these vehicles can be commanded around the battlefield but watch out for the RPG's!!! Once you feel like it, hop out of the vehicle and join the war on foot. Get mad, get even!

Tired of the 'run n gun' of Call Of Duty games?? Look no further than Battlefield 3.

5**** Game

GAME OF THE YEAR.

While the game is being slated in some reviews online on its single player campaign mode I personally found it to be enthralling. While it may be considered cliched the story takes a unique twist not found in other games in its genre. The single player though is admittedly a tad short and can be unfair in its difficulty occasionally.

However Battlefields are not story games. Battlefield 2 is one of the greatest multiplayer experiences to date. Bad company 1 & 2 Added some life on the Xbox and Playstation to what was otherwise a PC dominated series. The Multiplayer in Battlefield 3 is superb. never have I experienced such a rewarding and balanced experience then in that of BF3. The visuals are crisp with the frostbite 2 engine provided updated graphics then those in Bad Company 2. However it's in the destruction and visual effects where this game shines.

Explosions are rich and coloured with a greased effect being applied to the camera to add a cinematic feel. While some games use "God rays" on their lights BF3 uses glare, and it uses it beautifully. Lights flicker in your vision, lasers blind and torches light up hallways in never before seen fashion on the PS3/Xbox.

While some argue that the Xbox/Ps3 versions are poor due to the fact that the game was developed for PC you have to remember that these 5/6 year old machines can still produce breathtaking visuals. But I've wasted enough time. Multiplayer.

Never has so many things come together to make such a unique multiplayer experience. Gun unlocks become far and wide apart however given that there are many guns and more unlocks per gun then you can count you always feel as though you're making good progress. Guns feel heavy and weighted and the whole gameplay feels like a mashup of Mirrors Edge, Battlefield and Operation Flashpoint. You run, vault and crawl through the world in a realistic manner. The success of your team relies on teamwork. While someone may boast at having the highest K/D your score may be considerably higher as you may have healed and assisted your teammates in other ways. This is where Battlefield may lose some players. The multiplayer is different to say Call of Duty's where the action is constant and arcadey. In Battlefield maps are large and varied with most game modes being primarily objective based. One squad, of four, cooperatively working can destroy an opposing team of "lone wolves" who'll rush into battle and die. Battlefield requires tactics.

For those of you looking for a light shooter look elsewhere. For those of you who want a real, hardcore shooter look no further. Battlefield presents a different type of game for consoles and it has me completely fallen in love.

just played the beta and theres big improvements from battlefield 2,the guns are more accurate and more powerful over the BF2 one's,great graphics and more responsive this looks a very promising game

Just played the beta again today, they seem to be working on some of the bugs, as the more i play the smoother it gets. Game play is very good, and graphics so far are awesome!