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"Battlefield 3" continues its tradition of franchises offer a realistic experience in war with a variety of weapons and vehicles in beautiful surroundings.
Perhaps one of the most anticipated and talked about titles for the year 2011, the game's developer DICE wanted to raise the bar and go head to head against other top-level military simulation games (ie, the "Call of Duty "franchise). Electronic Arts went so far as to say that it was gunning for "Call of Duty" market share, with some pretty strong words.
The campaign of "Battlefield 3" is a story told through a series of flashbacks through the eyes of different people, as a nuclear-armed terrorist plot is uncovered. Twelve missions display settings from the Caspian Sea to New York, and all lend themselves beautifully.
Although most of the action takes place with the main character, players will also be a gunner in an airplane, a tank driver and a foreign spy. Each mission is intense and complex plot fits very well overall. However, some of the missions lack the energy of others. The mission does not allow jet aircraft to fly, but it has sat in the back, waiting for things to come to you. I'm not sure if it was done that way for the rhythm, but slows down the action and does not offer the same excitement as other missions.
There are some touching moments in the single player campaign that the actors play very well. Beyond the typical "pulling the heartstrings" scenes when a fellow dies, a couple of missions that make you want to slap the character on the screen with the butt of his gun.
Frostbite 2 graphics engine works hard to show intricate details. It casts shadows sad, and there are times when every blade of grass seems to move individually. Roads, tunnels, open fields and interiors of construction project opening appropriate feelings, claustrophobia and rising tension - and that even before reaching the bad guys.
I have one complaint here, as the graphics engine sometimes produces rain spots and splashes of mud on my screen during missions for no apparent reason other than to show off. I'm not talking about a jet canopy. I'm talking about walking, when it's obvious I'm not wearing goggles or a visor. It was quite annoying, but a minor point.
There was also some delay in video, which I found very strange about the Xbox 360 version. The audio will continue along very well, but the images stuck down and get out of sync about five to 10 seconds. Not sure if it was just a fluke with my console, but worth mentioning in case it happens to you.
Combat, as expected, is the backbone of the game. Multiple options available weapons, and how to build its military arsenal to determine how their mission is accomplished.
Players of the campaign will start with some basic weapons at first, but many more can be found. Are you changing your automatic rifle for something more powerful? The decision depends on whether you want to go to higher ground compared to, for example, a flanking maneuver.
Teammates are the key to its success. Wade head in a battle, and you just ended revival back in the last checkpoint. While the military can make movies the hero rushing into battle alone, that tactic does not work here.
See how your squad mates are moving forward, and take a different route. Often, the enemies will be so locked in the fight against the main force that you will discover an easy prey, taking the road less traveled.
If the campaign missions are good, the multiplayer missions are great. So many choices for weapons and vehicles open and an action that can not be found in the single-player missions.
"Battlefield 3" features nine maps with 24 players each covering different environments and offer a range of objectives. Five game modes offer familiar classics, but Team Deathmatch is a welcome addition that puts you in an infantry firefight where the goal is to kill or die.
While jet mission in campaign mode may have been a disappointment, the multiplayer version allows you to fly attack helicopters and fighter jets. Players also can be generated directly in the cockpit, so there is more to wait for an airplane pilot.
A variety of armored assault vehicles are also available, depending on the size of the map and selected the type of mission. In light tanks jeeps to main battle tanks, have all been renewed.
Minor damage is automatically repaired, so long as you stay out of danger. Serious damage to the vehicle does catch fire, resulting in lower speeds, but the role went weapon. The question then is how long they stay inside their trip damaged, accumulating kills before it explodes.
There are plenty of unlockable weapons with accessories and other devices to discover. The bonds are linked in their class, so think about how to play before diving in. Loadouts - weapons and abilities that you choose at the beginning - have also been adjusted to offer more options to players.
You can change classes from mission to mission, but focuses on a class to unlock the most powerful team faster. Points can be earned in a variety of ways, from directly killing off the opposition to work well with his teammates. When they succeed, you succeed.
All the multiplayer experience is linked to the EA Battlelog, a social media program online that tracks your multiplayer statistics and awards, watch your friends and lets you form squads for future battles. PC gamers can also start your game Battlelog.
A word of warning: My browser Safari Battlelog was not integrated, so that I could look around and talk with friends, but not participate in your game. In addition, there have been reports of server connections to drop or not connected, especially with the Xbox 360. EA has been working on the problem, but the forum pages are filled with disgruntled players can not enjoy multiplayer.
There are also six cooperative missions that are more or less linked to the main campaign. They require communication between teammates, especially for stealth missions. A beautiful mission puts the player in the cockpit of a helicopter, which gives you the opportunity to fly out of multiplayer missions. Weapons can be unlocked in the game co-op that can be used in multiplayer.
Comparisons with the new "Call of Duty" game inevitably rise after its release. The conclusion is that, on its own merits, "Battlefield 3" is clearly one of the top games in the genre of military simulation.
Intense action, a variety of weapons and vehicles, and rich, immersive environments will test your skills and abilities to adapt. Some minor problems at the expense of a fun and exciting game, but players should not stop coming back for more.
"Battlefield 3" is available for PC, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and IOS. The PC version requires the registration of the origins Battlelog and EA. It is rated M for mature because of blood, intense violence and strong language. This revision was playing on the Xbox 360 version Limited Edition retail.
Battlefield 3 title race superior military simulation
