Battlefield 3 (Microsoft Xbox 360, 2011)

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 des