Battlefield 3 was my most anticipated first person shooter (FPS) game of the year. The previews looked stunning, but there was some fear that what was in the previews was the PC version, and would be watered down to play on the consoles. Thankfully console owners will not be disappointed. When you purchase Battlefield 3, you get two discs - one for the multiplayer version, and another for the single player.
XBOX Comparison
The Xbox360 offers a 'lite' install and a full HD install in addition to the discs - it's well recommended that you clear your hard disc for the full install, as the textures come quite close to the PC version. The minimum install has blocky textures that really belong to a past edition of Battlefield. It says something about the graphics in this game that they have had to pile everything onto two DVDs and still require extra downloads. In comparison to the PC, if you run them side to side, you do notice a difference, but you run this in full HD mode, and are sucked into the combat, it is harder to notice. The PlayStation 3 graphics seem to be slightly sharper than the Xbox360. However, the sound is amazing - the radio chatter and explosions, and the aerial combat action all add to the realism.
Single Player Action
The single player game is slightly disappointing. The game is over too quickly, and the story line is not very inspired. You can suffer from some cheap deaths which is frustrating, and you do not get to pilot all the vehicles you see on the trailer. In fact, the only vehicle you get to pilot is the tank for a short while. There is also a co-operative version which builds on the main story, but this is over very quickly too - most gamers report that they can finish in a single afternoon of gameplay.
Multiplayer Option
The multiplayer is what saves the game and makes it worthwhile to purchase Battlefield 3. You can join into games of 24 players (2 teams of 12 players on either side) which is less than in the PC version (in which you can play 64 players at a time), but that is understandable considering the number of PC gamers in the world. The maps themselves are absolutely massive, and you have access to fighter jets, helicopters, assault gun boats, tanks and jeeps. The details are not just a graphic touch, but really add to the depth of the gameplay. You can blow up everything on the map such as walls and barriers, so there is no safe area to camp. The creators at DICE have really made playing in a squad vital to becoming successful in this game, and communication and working together are richly rewarded.
Conclusion
There are some issues on the Battlefield servers with lag and difficulty getting on servers, but it is still in the early days, and it is expected they will be ironed out. If you are thinking about a purchase of Battlefield 3, look no further for the ultimate multiplayer FPS experience.
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