BF3 - Who plays it?

Got BF3 for Christmas and I'm disappointed with the single player mode, another bog standard unimaginative follow the breadcrumbs thin path shooter, interrupted every so often with an even worse push O followed by R1, R2 and then O again as something happens on screen.

I'm hoping the multiplayer is better.

So far the best FPS on the PS3 have been Battlefield Bad Company (the original is better than the 2nd) and Operation Flashpoint Red River. Both have great big open maps that allow you to wonder round and are much more fun IMO
 
Have BF3 on the PC and PS3. Started playing on the PC once the Korean VPN trick spread on the internet, it's an awesome game. Stopped playing when Skyrim came out though, and just haven't got back into.

As for the PS3 version, well, BF3 just does not handle well for a console game.
 
redddraggon said:
As for the PS3 version, well, BF3 just does not handle well for a console game.
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It plays well on the 360. Had a break for Skyrim myself and got back into it with the karkand map pack.
 
Well my free download of BF3 hasn't gone so well. Waiting for them to send me a new coupon! :(
 
redddraggon said:
Have BF3 on the PC and PS3. Started playing on the PC once the Korean VPN trick spread on the internet, it's an awesome game. Stopped playing when Skyrim came out though, and just haven't got back into.

As for the PS3 version, well, BF3 just does not handle well for a console game.
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Rubbish! BF3 is superb on the 360, the most awesome multiplayer game I've ever played, and I've played a lot.
 
cant comment on the game, but having just got back to pc gaming after being a console player for a while, i can honestly say im loving the pc gaming. Don't think either my ps3 or xbox360 will see the light of day for a long while.
 
redddraggon said:
Rubbish? I guess you have both the PC and 360 version and have done a proper comparison?
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No, I don't buy PC games anymore, gave up PC gaming as I got fed up with not being able to play the games I bought due to driver conflicts, blah blah blah... Hate PCs with a passion. But, a friend of mine is a pc gamer and I've played it on his top notch pc and apart from a higher player count, there's not a whole lot if difference, and I prefer playing it on my 50" tv in the comfort of my lounge rather than my 24" pc monitor.

But it's not about direct comparisons, the 360 version is simply awesome, why would I need to compare it to anything? (but while we're at it, have you played it on 360?)

And what you've said is rubbish. Complete and utter rubbish, in that yousaid BF3 doesn't handle well on consoles. I've never heard such crud in all my life (said in a friendly manner!)

I've been a gamer since the days of the Commodore Vic 20 and have had every machine going (ALL consoles and various "gaming PCs" and BF3 on the 360 is probably the best game I've every played.
 
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stokes said:
cant comment on the game, but having just got back to pc gaming after being a console player for a while, i can honestly say im loving the pc gaming. Don't think either my ps3 or xbox360 will see the light of day for a long while.
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Give it 6 months!
 
odd jim said:
But it's not about direct comparisons, the 360 version is simply awesome, why would I need to compare it to anything?
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Well if you're happy that's all matters. As to the 50" screen and supposed comfort, I'd rather have decent graphics on a 24" screen with mouse and keyboard than stretch out inferior graphics to 50" and a clumsy joypad.
 
redddraggon said:
Well if you're happy that's all matters. As to the 50" screen and supposed comfort, I'd rather have decent graphics on a 24" screen with mouse and keyboard than stretch out inferior graphics to 50" and a clumsy joypad.
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Oh yes I'm happy!

I wouldn't call the graphics inferior as such. Sure the PC graphics, with a high end card are slightly higher res but I can happily live with 1080p at 50"! High def is high def, its more than adequate. And it honestly looks far better on that screen at that res than on a pc monitor, for me it's far more immersive, and that's what it's all about IMO.

As for control pads being clumsy, not at all, it's like anything, it's what you're used to and knowing how to use it.
 
stokes said:
lol :) Im sure that when i need to spend another £300 on a graphics card i might think about it.... currently running 3 24 inch screens playing skyrim... thats amazing! :)
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Yeah it's awesome! Played this on my mates PC in 3d and it's incredible. I've got it for the 360 but not loaded it up yet as I know I'll need a few hours set aside to start with! And I'm still lovin Batman Arkham City at the mo!
 
ive just got Batman Arkham city, really enjoying it! Ive bought a few games over the last few days, Skyrim and Batman. But the one i really want, and will have to wait for is BF3! Dam them for sending me a bad coupon code!
 
Played the demo on pc, my setup is AMD Phenom X6, MSI Hawk GTX460 1 gig. Ran the game nice and smooth and loved the effects. Decided on getting it for the Xbox 360 instead though, xbox live is faultless for multiplayer, can run it on my projector setup in the living room on a 2 metre screen with full surround. Graphics definitely look better when you install the HD package and the sound............. set to war tapes and enjoy! :)
 
On PS3 and I'm ranked 1400ish on MVP 1st place, not bad lol the MK3A1 is a beast :D i'm colonel service star 16.
 
redddraggon said:
Rubbish? I guess you have both the PC and 360 version and have done a proper comparison?
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Let's face it, pc versions of games will always look better (if you're running a half decent gaming rig) than the consoles and bf3 is no exception, and playing fps with a keyboard and mouse will always be more satisfying than playing with a controller.

Does thismean that the console versions are not up to much though? No it doesn't.
 
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antihero said:
Does thismean that the console versions are not up to much though? No it doesn't.
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No it's not bad game, but it in my mind it'll never reach classic status like it will on the PC.

I'm not console bashing, plenty of games seem to work (but not look) better on console.
 
redddraggon said:
Rubbish? I guess you have both the PC and 360 version and have done a proper comparison?
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Comparison is irrelevant. The previous post says it doesn't handle well on a console. It DOES on the 360, just not as well as the PC.

No game will ever be as good on a console as it could be on a pc simply because pc's are cutting edge tech which allows for more customisation. They also cost significantly more than a console...
 
redddraggon said:
No it's not bad game, but it in my mind it'll never reach classic status like it will on the PC.

I'm not console bashing, plenty of games seem to work (but not look) better on console.
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Again, rubbish.

It's just as good a GAME on the consoles than it is on PC, (its the same game FFS!) and overall, I prefer it on consoles as I prefer all games on consoles. Hense why I chose to stop buying endless hardware every few months for my gaming PC just to be able to play new games.

It's just as classic on consoles as it is on PC.

Sorry but your posts are so typical of the closed mindedness of a lot of elitist PC gamers.
 
odd jim said:
Sorry but your posts are so typical of the closed mindedness of a lot of elitist PC gamers.
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Close minded Elitist PC Gamer?

As I'm typing this I've paused FIFA12 on my PS3.

I chose to get Skyrim on the 360 rather than the PC.

It sounds more like inverted snobbery from you. I get games on the format they play the best, I'm as unbiased as you can be, unlike you.
 
More a poor choice of words I think Jim rather than snobbery.

My PC will never be good enough to play games at full wack, so I will never experience that format. If it was, i'm pretty sure i'd be playing it on pc...because in all honesty it does look better from videos i've seen (BF3), and I grew up playing fps' with a mouse and keyboard from the days of Wolfenstein 3D up to Unreal Tournament so used to get on better with them than a controller.

I swapped over to consoles when the PS1 came out and got left behind as far as pc gaming is concerned. Now I have a mortgage, kids etc and don't have either the money or inclination to get my pc up to spec. I'll stick with my trusty 40gb PS3 :)
 
redddraggon said:
Close minded Elitist PC Gamer?

As I'm typing this I've paused FIFA12 on my PS3.

I chose to get Skyrim on the 360 rather than the PC.

It sounds more like inverted snobbery from you. I get games on the format they play the best, I'm as unbiased as you can be, unlike you.
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So you're telling me your totally unjust comments about consoles not handling BF3 wasn't bourne from the obsessively elitist approach of PC gamers to anything involving an FPS? Because it certainly wasn't based on fact. I used to see this all the time when I played PC, it's sad but true.

I'm not bias, I've had all consoles, and still have an xbox 360 and ps3, and a variety of gaming PCs, one if which I still own. I don't go for the fanboy approach. For sure my weapon of choice is the 360, it's just does it all right IMO but I'm more interested in the game itself rather than what I'm playing it on.

I'm simply defending the GAME (not a platform) for which you've made completely erroneous comments. A game which won shooter of the year on all formats.
 
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Err, guys, I thought all these modern games meant you could communicate online with other players via the actual games console/pc? Any chance you could keep personal arguments there please and keep this place at least civil.

Thankyou!
 
Yv said:
Err, guys, I thought all these modern games meant you could communicate online with other players via the actual games console/pc? Any chance you could keep personal arguments there please and keep this place at least civil.

Thankyou!
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Lol it is civil! For me at least... Can't talk to PC gamers on my xbox anyway, but for sure I'd love to :)
 
Bf3 is better on pc. Graphics on console are about as good as medium on pc. Aiming is rubbish with guns (find cod better). It's still a great game on consoles..
 
adam* said:
Aiming is rubbish with guns (find cod better).
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Lol.

Seriously? Cod (MW3) is awful. Every gun feels the same and has little to no kick or bullet drop.

BF3s gun control is far more realistic & therefor harder which may be why you think it's rubbish?

COD's basically been turned into an arcade game. :-(
 
Exactly so using a controller its much easier to play cod. As bf3s guns are better you need a mouse for accuracy. With cod it doesn't matter so controller is fine
 
adam* said:
Exactly so using a controller its much easier to play cod. As bf3s guns are better you need a mouse for accuracy. With cod it doesn't matter so controller is fine
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I have no problems with control with either pc mouse or my 5 year old xbox controller.

It's probably just you being to violent with the sticks to be honest.

In Skyrim I can pick a master lock (no perks) in 2-3 picks, my friend takes 20+ and can't understand how I don't snap them.

You just need a light touch ;-)
 
H2O said:
COD's basically been turned into an arcade game. :-(
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Which is exactly the point of it.

I play BF3 and MW3 because they're two different styles of fps. Just like when I was into car games on the PS2 I played both Need For Speed and Gran Tourismo. They're intended to be two different styles and comparing them on the terms of one is pointless.

Aiming is easier on whatever format you're used to. Personally I find aiming on any FPS a breeze on my consoles because that's the way I've done it since Goldeneye 64. I had my sensitivity set to 8 or 10 when I was playing cod 4 so I got used to having a very light touch on the control stick, which pays off now I'm playing BF because as good as it is, the movement is not as smooth as COD so being used to a light touch is very helpful.
 
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H2O said:
Lol.

Seriously? Cod (MW3) is awful. Every gun feels the same and has little to no kick or bullet drop.

BF3s gun control is far more realistic & therefor harder which may be why you think it's rubbish?

COD's basically been turned into an arcade game. :-(
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I don't agree with that, the guns don't feel the same at all, compare ak47 to ma41a on mw3 and then tell us that the are the same.
 
matty said:
I don't agree with that, the guns don't feel the same at all, compare ak47 to ma41a on mw3 and then tell us that the are the same.
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Just my opinion based on playing through the campaign & a bit of spec ops. There may be variations but nothing like in BF3. No fire mode selection for example, or did I just miss the button in my short time playing it?

Eg. The famas & L85a2 on BF. Same ammunition & mag size but the famas has a higher rate of fire. In game that makes the L85 stable enough to fire full auto (but with a lower DPS) while the famas really needs to be put on 3 round burst to conserve ammo and maintain accuracy.

I dislike COD multiplayer (I prefer the larger maps & greater variety of BF) & the single player campaigns have been becoming more of a disappointment to me with each game.

Not that BF3 had a great single player mode either.. They should've stuck with the more open level design & destructible buildings of BC2. Flanking people by blowing holes in buildings was great fun.
 
squishy said:
Which is exactly the point of it.
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I remember the first COD on the pc & I don't remember it feeling like an arcade game at the time.

Personally I don't like the direction they've taken COD which is why MW3 is likely my last one. I stopped playing need for speed a few games ago as well. :-(
 
H2O said:
Just my opinion based on playing through the campaign & a bit of spec ops. There may be variations but nothing like in BF3. No fire mode selection for example, or did I just miss the button in my short time playing it?

Eg. The famas & L85a2 on BF. Same ammunition & mag size but the famas has a higher rate of fire. In game that makes the L85 stable enough to fire full auto (but with a lower DPS) while the famas really needs to be put on 3 round burst to conserve ammo and maintain accuracy.

I dislike COD multiplayer (I prefer the larger maps & greater variety of BF) & the single player campaigns have been becoming more of a disappointment to me with each game.

Not that BF3 had a great single player mode either.. They should've stuck with the more open level design & destructible buildings of BC2. Flanking people by blowing holes in buildings was great fun.
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You need to play it some more.
 
adam* said:
Exactly so using a controller its much easier to play cod. As bf3s guns are better you need a mouse for accuracy. With cod it doesn't matter so controller is fine
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Not really, as I can quite happily pick of headshots at 200m with my xbox controller on BF.

Like i said in a previous post, It's whatever you're used to at the end of the day.
 
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odd jim said:
Not really, as I can quite happily pick of headshots at 200m with my xbox controller on BF.

Like i said in a previous post, It's whatever you're used to at the end of the day.
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exactly, one you get used to the controller it's easy...754m is my longest headshot with the SV98

just started playing Support and loving the C4....boobytwaps!!!!
 
antihero said:
exactly, one you get used to the controller it's easy...754m is my longest headshot with the SV98

just started playing Support and loving the C4....boobytwaps!!!!
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That's one hell of a good shot!
 
odd jim said:
That's one hell of a good shot!
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haha thanks....It was on the Operation Firestorm map. I was led on top of the hill next to the Russian base and the victim was camped on top of the crane at the other side of the map :) ....I had unloaded a full magazine before I managed to hit him though :)
 
antihero said:
haha thanks....It was on the Operation Firestorm map. I was led on top of the hill next to the Russian base and the victim was camped on top of the crane at the other side of the map :) ....I had unloaded a full magazine before I managed to hit him though :)
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Lol nice! I'm still getting to grips with the bolt action rifles as so far I've concentrated on assault and engineer classes (I LOVE blowing stuff up, especially shooters hunkered down in buildings!) but they seem to be the way forward!
 
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