Battlefield 3 (Limited Edition)  (for Xbox 360)

The world is in chaos. From Iran to New York, numerous fights and battles are intensifying by the second and you are in charge of settings things right in the latest instalment of the Battlefield series- Battlefield 3. The game is a direct sequel to Battlefield 2, and the 11th instalment in the Battlefield series.

This version of Battlefield 3 is a limited edition and includes special features that are not available in the standard one. The bonus content includes Back to Karkand expansion pack featuring 4 maps reworked in the new Frostbite 2 engine. The maps include Strike at Karkand, Gulf of Oman, Sharqi Peninsula and Wake Island.

The game is targeted towards hard-core gamers who seek excitement and thrill of gun-fights in a real battlefield. The First-Person-Shooter game is available for the PS3 platform. The ESRB rating for the game is Mature.

Synopsis and Features

Set in locations across the world like Paris, Tehran, New York, Kuwait, Oman and the Persian Gulf, Battlefield 3 promises a grand canvas for legendary battles. You take on the role of Sergeant Blackburn or Dimitri Mayakovsky and fight missions based on different locations and try to stop a war that is brewing on a global scale.

Developed by EA Digital Illusions CE and published by Electronic Arts, Battlefield 3 includes massive improvements from the previous games in the series. The single player campaign of the game speaks about how modern conflicts are resulting in destruction of world peace.

The campaign has some exhilarating and adrenaline-pumping missions that will keep you at the edge of your seats. One of the missions in the game is the gunner mission. This mission allows you to take the position of a gunner in a fighter plane and fight enemies in the sky. The feeling you get while playing this mission is epic as every second counts for your survival. You will be shooting planes out of the sky, escaping gunfire or deploying flares in an effort to save yourself, your co-pilot and your plane.

The game features a co-op mode that offers six missions. The co-op mode is interesting as you can indulge in numerous missions like Hit-and-run and more. Battlefield 3 differs from other games because of the variety it offers. There are 6 different classes of vehicles that include jets, tanks, jeeps, armored vehicles and even helicopters. The weapons in the game range from assault rifles, sniper rifles, shotguns, personal defence weapons, machine guns, carbines, pistols to rocket launchers.

If you are an expert sniper and have camped on top of building thinking I am safe here, think again. Battlefield 3 has completely destructive environments where bullets can even penetrate through walls. Entire buildings can be rigged to crumble like a deck of cards. No one is safe. It’s only your skill and sheer determination that can make a difference and help you to a win.

Online Features

Battlefield games are known for their huge multiplayer environments, and the same is delivered with Battlefield 3. You can be in any team you want. The teams include Assault: for frontline combat medic, Engineer: for RPG and repairs, Support: for heavy suppressive fire and Recon: for gathering Intel and sniping. You can earn points by eliminating your enemies and rising in the point system. There are different unlockables like weapons and gadgets that assist you as you graduate the ranks.

There are a variety of different game modes in the multiplayer like Conquest, Rush, Squad Deathmatch, Squad Rush and Team Deathmatch. There are 9 maps based on a variety of urban, industrial, and military locations. You can team up with friends through simple 4V4 matches or up to 24 players can login at the same time to create havoc in the BF3’s multiplayer universe.

You can keep track of stats from every player across the world through a free application called Battlelog. Battlelog is an auto-update feature that keeps track of your every progression in the game. You can compare your stats and know which player has the highest playtime or the highest kills and more.

From Caspian Border to the corridors of Grand Bazaar, Battlefield 3 promises an intense, grand and thoroughly satisfying multiplayer experience. You can download updates and DLC’s from the PSN network to have a wholesome gaming experience.