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Battlefield 3: Armored Kill
Released On: Sep 11, 2012
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7.1
Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 14 Critic Reviews
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93% Positive
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7% Mixed
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 14 Critic Reviews
87
93% Positive
13 Reviews
13 Reviews
7% Mixed
1 Review
1 Review
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
The pinnacle of full-scale multiplayer warfare, Armored Kill is Battlefield perfected. [Nov 2012, p.85]
Finally, BF3 gets some DLC emphasizes everything that makes the series great. With a focus on maps and new game modes that enhance both the team-based and vehicle gameplay, this pack does exactly what every DLC release should do: makes the base game better. This should pull those who have drifted away from the game in recent months back into the battle!
User Score
Mixed or Average
Based on 128 User Ratings
7.1
64% Positive
82 Ratings
82 Ratings
18% Mixed
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18% Negative
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User Score
Mixed or Average
Based on 128 User Ratings
7.1
64% Positive
82 Ratings
82 Ratings
18% Mixed
23 Ratings
23 Ratings
18% Negative
23 Ratings
23 Ratings
Disclaimer: Due to the behavior of premier servers, buying BF3 DLCs individually doesn't allow you to play on them even if you own the DLC of the map that is currently in rotation. In other words, none of the DLCs are worth buying over premium. If you want a specific DLC, get premium or don't bother getting it at all.
Excellent DLC that provided big maps with plenty of vehicles which were more common on BF1942 and BF2 maps. It doesn't feature any new weapons but does come with two new vehicle classes (Mobile artillery and Tank destroyers) and their own unlocks.
New vehicles: tank destroyers and mobile artillery are found exclusively on the Armored Kill maps. TDs resemble IFVs but have the firepower of a tank while mobile artillery are unique and don't really have a counterpart in previous BF games, only a similar role to the artillery of the BF2 commander.
Maps: Four excellent maps provide all out vehicle warfare but still with good dedicated infantry locations to fight in. Armored Shield, Bandar Desert, and Death Valley are some of the best maps in the entire franchise. They're very balanced, provide diverse playstyles, and are all vehicle oriented. Due to the dedicated infantry locations, TDM plays very well on them despite not being specifically designed for them.
Pitfalls: The AC-130 is a marketing gimmick that doesn't have a place in the game. It's either underwhelming when played on Conquest or ridiculously overpowered when played on Rush. The rush game mode is singlehandedly ruined by the AC-130 making this the a worse DLC for consoles. The new game mode Tank Superiority is not very well thought of and quite unfun.
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Those who don't like the vehicular action in Battlefield should probably go and play Call of Duty instead of even considering Armored Kill, but for the rest of us this expansion pack is as good as Battlefield 3 gets. But please, if you do end up buying the pack, for the love of all things holy, when you get in a vehicle, wait for your fricking team mates before you put your pedal to the metal...
After some missteps, it's Battlefield back to focusing on what it does best. [Holiday 2012, p.73]
A few nitpicks aside, Armored Kill is the best Battlefield 3 expansion so far.
Absolutely recommended for all the old fans and all those who love the intense battles with aircraft and armored tanks.
Armored Kill add-on doesn't change the basics of Battlefield 3 in such a way, that we'd want it to. Quality of new maps is uneven, and there are no massive vehicle based battles (even though the title can suggest it). There is some disappointment spread around this DLC - most importantly the new Tank Superiority game mode is not as interesting as one might think. But all in all, fans of Battlefield 3 should consider buying this expansion - for them it'll be worth it.
This DLC is what Battlefield 3 should be from the VERY FIRST DAY, new maps are simply BEAUTIFUL on a strong PC. This is the most beautiful multiplayer i have EVER played. Also gameplay is amazing on a new maps. I must admit that new vehicles type dosen't bring much new into the game, but that's it, all the rest is Amazing and i think you should go out and buy it NOW.
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I really like this expansion over B2K and CQ. I bought Battlefield for the epic battles with tanks, jets, choppers, and the like. BFBC2 ruined some of the fun I had going with each expansion in the series, and 2142 is no different. BF3 brings it all back, although, if anything the maps still feel too small. How about a jet only map similar to Coral Sea and really expand the fighting area. I love the fact that uncap areas are off limits. My only gripe is that the AA/Tunguska is no where to be found in most games. It spawns, but it's either the favorite target of everyone or I just cannot ever find except when I'm in a jet of course.
I'll admit, my skill in this game is terrible. And yet, one game I'll be in the top 3, the next dead last. Balancing the game is more important in this DLC with teams. It really is evidenced when you are at a flag in one tank and the rest of your team is AFK, charging off alone in random jeeps, or waiting for the helicopter/jet. Meanwhile, I'm a sitting duck for the coordinated tank army fast approaching. And the AC-130, I love it. I hate it when I get shot capping a flag, but it adds an element that is super fresh and fun. I find myself only joining servers with this DLC or have this DLC in constant rotation. I have no major complaints. If anything it is still too small. This is coming from someone who plays flight simulators (ironic that I would play arcade); if anything I would like to see double or triple the size. Have us in what they call a furball with guns blazing, missles flying, and even have crazy stuff like battleships with AA, emulate real Tunguskas, and dare I say terrifying things like S300s. Bring in things like flying under the radar, loft bombing, and other cool things. Keep it arcade, but add in more elements and bigger areas so I do not feel like my role is to do 8G turns the whole time.
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In Battlefield I love using tanks on maps such as Caspain Border, I expected this to be fun as such and it just wasn't. What a complete let down and waste of money, the maps are absolutely terrible. If you love Battlefield tanking I would avoid the expansion and instead play normal maps with tanks on, because it's a lot more fun than what this expansion offers.
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As this was the only DLC I was waiting for, there was great disappointment. With it's COD styled DLC approach. you get 4 generic maps and little more. The new vehicles don't bring much, except for the mobile artillery. As for the maps, only 1 has an actual good design and that is Alborz Mountains. It brings some refreshing play with it's vertical approach. the other 3 maps brings nothing new and doesn't bring much fun with it. The anticipated "biggest map in BF history" is horrible with 3 capture points next to each other where all the action is and the others are just 1000 meters away over some desert. This DLC confirms how EA destroyed DICE entirely. And I think back how great their DLC was in the past with BF2 and BC2. It's such a shame it has turned to this
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Summary Battlefield 3: Armored Kill ups the ante for vehicular mayhem as only Battlefield can do. Featuring new drivable tanks, ATVs, mobile artillery and more, this expansion pack also delivers huge battlefields for an all-out vehicle assault. Armored Kill also includes the biggest map in Battlefield history. KEY FEATURES: * All-out vehic...
Rated M
for Mature
Platforms:
- Xbox 360
- PlayStation 3
- PC
Initial Release Date: Sep 11, 2012
Developer:
- EA DICE
Publisher: Electronic Arts
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