It’s important to get that out of the way, because, at core, there’s a conflict between what Battlefield 3 is supposed to be, and what it is. Considering the sheer scale and variety of Battlefield’s combat, I can’t say I’ve ever played anything like it. All of it is dynamic and player-directed.
You’ll kill your enemies using high-tech, long-range weaponry, and the cold steel of your knife. You will engage in thunderous tank battles, tense sniper stand-offs, and withering, Black Hawk Down-style shootouts, sometimes within minutes of one another. The game promises large-scale multiplayer warfare, and it delivers in spades. Start with this: the typical round of Battlefield 3 will contain enough breathtaking moments to keep your adrenaline pumping for a week.
