Summary
- Release Year: 2013
- Genres: Shooter
- Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
- Developers: EA Digital Illusions CE
- Publishers: Electronic Arts
Battlefield 3: End Game – An Explosive Conclusion
Battlefield 3: End Game is the fifth and final expansion pack for the critically acclaimed first-person shooter game Battlefield 3. Developed by DICE and published by Electronic Arts, End Game was released on March 5, 2013, for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360.
End Game brings a wealth of new content to Battlefield 3, including four new maps, two new game modes, and a variety of new weapons and vehicles. The four new maps are:
- Operation Riverside: A sprawling desert map featuring a mix of open terrain and close-quarters combat.
- Operation Metro: A close-quarters combat map set in a subway system.
- Operation Air Superiority: A large-scale air combat map featuring jets, helicopters, and anti-air vehicles.
- Operation Capture the Flag: A classic capture the flag map set in a snowy environment.
In addition to the new maps, End Game also introduces two new game modes:
- Air Superiority: A team-based mode in which players must control key points on the map to earn points and win the match.
- Capture the Flag: A classic game mode in which teams must capture the other team’s flag and return it to their own base.
End Game also adds a variety of new weapons and vehicles to Battlefield 3, including:
- Weapons:
- M16A4 assault rifle
- L85A2 assault rifle
- M416 carbine
- PP-2000 submachine gun
- P90 submachine gun
- M249 SAW light machine gun
- M60E4 light machine gun
- M240B machine gun
- DShK heavy machine gun
- Vehicles:
- F/A-18E Super Hornet fighter jet
- A-10 Thunderbolt II attack jet
- Mi-28 Havoc attack helicopter
- AH-64 Apache attack helicopter
- LAV-25 armored car
- BTR-90 armored personnel carrier
Critical Reception
Battlefield 3: End Game received generally positive reviews from critics. IGN awarded the game an 8.5 out of 10, praising the new maps, game modes, and weapons. GameSpot gave the game a 7.5 out of 10, saying that it “offers a solid conclusion to Battlefield 3’s multiplayer experience.”
Legacy
Battlefield 3: End Game is considered to be one of the best expansion packs for Battlefield 3. The new maps, game modes, and weapons added a significant amount of content to the game, and the overall quality of the expansion was high. End Game is a must-have for fans of Battlefield 3 and is still played by many today.
Conclusion
Battlefield 3: End Game is a fitting conclusion to one of the most popular first-person shooter games of all time. The new maps, game modes, and weapons add a significant amount of content to the game, and the overall quality of the expansion is high. End Game is a must-have for fans of Battlefield 3 and is still played by many today.
Review Score
8.5/10