After the initial difficulties to release 2013 BF4 is now running very well. Slowly It's about time now for almost a year afterwards. Many patches have appeared since then.
Graphics:
The graphics are especially good to very good job in the campaign. But varies in some cases considerably high depending on the level. Succeeded are especially light and reflection effects. Considering how outdated the PS3's hardware can be quite satisfied what DICE has still extracted. In addition, you simply noted that the Frostbite Engine 3 not for the burden gene (PS3 / X360) are created. Among other things, there are strong edge flares. The resolution is as many games at 720p. The 30 frames are of course compared to the 60 frames of PS4 playful significantly spürbür low in online mode. Furthermore, there are many textures faded. Objects popping up briefly before a first. Also load objects and textures to late. As with BF3 are also at BF4 multiplayer only 24 players (12 vs 12). Also on the size of the map you can clearly see that they are not designed for the small players.
Nevertheless, it must be said that despite the 24 players it neatly to the point is if the servers are full.
The GPU and the small memory of the console do not allow a lot of leeway. You notice even if a longer period is played like the fan of the PS3 or cooler is in full swing and this is very loud. The game requires the console from everything.
Would BF4 eg an exclusive PS3 title you would of course have been graphically can have a more out. As a multi-platform game, the upper limit is there already achieved. To what extent would have been room for improvement still of course I can not say because I'm not a programmer.
Gameplay is definitely available and there are again several ranks and unlocks. Also new are the so called Battle Packs. According to the ranking climbs one earns bronze silver or gold Battlepacks with special content. Also new is the so-called boost. Thus, the points you earned rise faster. This boosts you get also on Battlepacks. Among other things, 25% or 200% max which is limited to one hour each time.
If you only have a PS3 and want to remain and I can recommend Battlefield 4! If you can live with graphic prints against Pc PS4 and Xone.
Greetings!