DICE and Electronic Arts tackle the modern
age of warfare with Battlefield 3 for the Xbox 360. Unlike previous
Battlefield games, Battlefield 3 contains a single-player campaign. In
this story, you take on the role of four different soldiers at various
points in time. The story sees you fighting in Paris, Iraq, and other
countries in a fictional war in the year 2014. By jumping to different
characters at various points, all sides of the story are explored. This
storytelling approach gives insights to the heroes and villains,
providing a unique layer of depth to this conflict. The story mode in
Battlefield 3 takes roughly six hours to finish. However, after the
story mode is finished, the real Battlefield experience begins. The true
heart of this Battlefield 3 game is its multiplayer mode. In this game
mode, players take to the land and air to defeat the opposing force.
Match types range from killing all the soldiers on the enemy team to
taking and defending tactical positions. The game includes over 10 maps,
each with different environments and obstacles to overcome. There are
four roles players can take in multiplayer, each one changing the
gameplay significantly. The Assault class is best suited for dealing
with other troops. This class primarily uses assault rifles and machine
guns in combat. The Support class provides the Assault class with
ammunition. This class also uses light machine guns to lay down covering
fire. The Engineer class uses high-powered explosives to destroy enemy
vehicles. Lastly, the Recon class handles long-range warfare using their
sniper rifles. In Battlefield 3, gamers can get behind the wheel of a
variety of vehicles. You can pilot everything from trucks to tanks. The
Frostbite 2?game engine can portray the damage caused to the environment
by these tanks. For example, driving through a wall using a tank
creates an opening for your team. The damage done to the environment
will stay throughout the remainder of the game. When a match ends, the
map looks significantly different from how it started. You can also
leave the ground and take to the skies. Gamers can pilot a variety of
different aircraft, fighting against both ground troops and other
planes. Each vehicle has its own strengths and weaknesses. Like other
Battlefield games, as you play and win matches, you will increase your
soldier's rank. With each new rank, you can unlock and store additional
accessories and weapons for your player. These accessories can change
the entire battle when used properly. For example, some accessories let
you spot enemies in the distance, letting you get the drop on an
opponent. This Xbox shooter game has some of the highest audio quality
on the Xbox 360. You'll hear the bullets whizzing by your head and the
explosions in the distance. The sound is important, as it will let you
locate your enemy quickly. This Xbox 360 game has a rating of M for
Mature. This rating is due to the mature themes and violence found in
this game. This Xbox 360 accessory has almost infinite replayability
thanks to the online modes. If you're looking for fast-paced gaming with
a lot of content and accessories, you'll love this Xbox 360 game.