Battlefield 1942

 PC
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8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 500 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 406 out of 500
  2. Mixed: 73 out of 500
  3. Negative: 21 out of 500
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  1. JerryD.
    Mar 5, 2003
    10
    Battlefield 1942 and Road to Rome are the BEST games in their genre that I have ever played and I've played them all. Some people may complain that the single player missions are a bit lacking and sure I agree. The single player campaign is easy but that's not what makes this game what it is. The MULTIPLAYER aspect is where this game shines. We didn't fight against AIs Battlefield 1942 and Road to Rome are the BEST games in their genre that I have ever played and I've played them all. Some people may complain that the single player missions are a bit lacking and sure I agree. The single player campaign is easy but that's not what makes this game what it is. The MULTIPLAYER aspect is where this game shines. We didn't fight against AIs during WWII....why fight against them now...play online with other humans.… Expand
  2. SamuelD.
    Aug 29, 2007
    10
    This is an amazing game!!!! I bought it in 2006 (December) And I loved it!!! I figured it was created 4 years ago but i really didn't care. My friend and I used to sing to the theme song while it was loading. I would give it 2 thumbs up.
  3. JonB.
    May 16, 2003
    10
    Brilliant.
  4. BF1942Player
    Jul 4, 2006
    10
    The Best Game. The Most Mods. The Most Fun Game Ever Released. End of Story.
  5. Mikael
    Nov 22, 2002
    10
    Not since Quake 1 CTF have I had this much fun in an online game. All the different possibilities you get with the wide maps and different vehicles makes this game unique. This is the game that I will rate all other FPS from now on. Highly recommended.
  6. GoodBoy
    Sep 26, 2002
    10
    Awesome..need i say more?
  7. JoelB.
    Nov 19, 2003
    10
    Amazing game! Kudos to EA! *drools*
  8. DavidC.
    Aug 15, 2003
    10
    Ridiculously fun. This has all the best features of a games like MOHAA, Red Alert, and Aces Over Europe (all classics), and puts them into an infectiously fun, package. The multiplayer is fantastic, blowing away games like Black Thorn's pathetic multplayer capabilities. Truly the greatest game I have ever played. WARNING: Once you begin to play, you might not go to work anymore, or Ridiculously fun. This has all the best features of a games like MOHAA, Red Alert, and Aces Over Europe (all classics), and puts them into an infectiously fun, package. The multiplayer is fantastic, blowing away games like Black Thorn's pathetic multplayer capabilities. Truly the greatest game I have ever played. WARNING: Once you begin to play, you might not go to work anymore, or even see your family and friends :) … Expand
  9. MutagenBob
    Aug 7, 2003
    10
    The best multiplayer game I've ever played, there is no reason not to like this game!
  10. Iwin2000
    Jul 18, 2006
    10
    This is the best game I have ever played. Very realistic. 100%. Just bought it yesterday and found out its a couple years old and I still love it! Better than CS, RO, CoD, and all those other wannabe's.
  11. DiamondM.
    Apr 1, 2007
    10
    Great multi player experience. I don't play it so much cause' i got a bad computer, but if you are looking for a good multi player game, HERE IT IS. And does anyone know how to get a submarine?
  12. PhilM.
    Nov 13, 2002
    10
    This is the best effing game on PC right now... screw Age of Mythology... I'll play this Shiznit all night long!
  13. KevinK.
    Oct 18, 2002
    10
    Immensely entertaining.
  14. Rhinosway
    Oct 21, 2002
    10
    I think its one of best games out there with easy interface and great game play . The multiplayer mode is fantastic also!
  15. BillS.
    Sep 26, 2002
    10
    AWESOME!
  16. TheDutchArmy1
    Nov 16, 2003
    10
    Great game good off line and the best game ever online.
  17. C4Chaos42
    Dec 11, 2011
    10
    Like C&C Renegade this game was mind blowing compared to any other game. It really evolved what we thought of fps games back then.

    It's a classic in my book.
  18. Dendari
    Sep 20, 2014
    10
    NOTE: As of July 2014 the Gamespy servers were shut down forever. Use GameRanger to play online.

    I don't know what actually is, probably it's just nostalgia, but I can't think of any bad thing about this game. I enjoyed every single second I've spent on it and I'd recommend everyone to play it. It isn't the most perfect game out there but the whole package is just so excellent that I    NOTE: As of July 2014 the Gamespy servers were shut down forever. Use GameRanger to play online.

    I don't know what actually is, probably it's just nostalgia, but I can't think of any bad thing about this game. I enjoyed every single second I've spent on it and I'd recommend everyone to play it. It isn't the most perfect game out there but the whole package is just so excellent that I enjoy it a lot. The one thing it does best it's the overall balance, especially between all the different types of gameplay, which is something that has been missing in the other Battlefield titles for a long time now.    … Expand
  19. ErnestBeqiri
    Nov 14, 2012
    10
    Installed it for free from Origin, and I'm more than happy. Battlefield 1942 is a classic, a masterpiece of shooters. It revolutionize the online gaming. And I found it as the best BF game. It's simple to play and It's fun. So, all you need to do is to have Origin and get it easily with your account for free. If you don't have Origin, download it and get Battlefield 1942. What I'm tryingInstalled it for free from Origin, and I'm more than happy. Battlefield 1942 is a classic, a masterpiece of shooters. It revolutionize the online gaming. And I found it as the best BF game. It's simple to play and It's fun. So, all you need to do is to have Origin and get it easily with your account for free. If you don't have Origin, download it and get Battlefield 1942. What I'm trying to say, is that no one should not miss this game. (10)… Expand
  20. insanity82007
    Jul 14, 2014
    10
    I played this for countless hundreds of hours for 6 years before the servers got too empty. It was one of the most fun games I ever played (bar Quake). It was more action orientated, unlike it's successors, which are more hide and seek orientated.
  21. igor-qwe
    May 14, 2013
    10
    More than ten years ago holding a disc box I remember thinking, that it was the first WWII first person shooter that gave opportunity to drive a car and a vehicle, allowing to enter them at any time. That was more than enough to play the game that I had never heard of. But then another picture took my attention a plane that was controlled by a player. "Is this a joke?" I thought, couldMore than ten years ago holding a disc box I remember thinking, that it was the first WWII first person shooter that gave opportunity to drive a car and a vehicle, allowing to enter them at any time. That was more than enough to play the game that I had never heard of. But then another picture took my attention a plane that was controlled by a player. "Is this a joke?" I thought, could there be really a game that allowed even flying? Oh, yes! "Battlefield 1942" gave multiplayer only experience that left so much unforgettable fun. There is no doubt that EA set such a high level of quality with this game that even now is difficult for many companies to achieve. Huge maps, much tactics, various combat allowed me to enjoy so many situations that rarely appear in singleplayer campaigns.
    Combat system was very different comparing to "Medal of Honor" and "Counter-Strike". But it was easy to get used to. There were some class types but somehow I remember that usually everyone played with bazooka, because entering a vehicle was the first thing each of my friends tried to do. Basically "Battlefield 1942" game system is all about capturing and holding points. At that time it was not an original regime, but with transport it seemed liked just something completely new and unique.
    Main theme of the game is still one of the best scores that were written for a game.
    I also have to say that there were some very successful modes that added not only extra maps but transport and weapons too.
    Ten out of ten for the game that took us to battles that no other gamer had been before.    … Expand
  22. XxMasonxX
    Feb 25, 2013
    10
    This Game is so Funny I never play Battlefield 2 or Battlefield 3 but this Game is so funny and so cool very long playtime. The Multiplayer is good to there are very great player and not so many flamer because this Kiddies are now playing Games like Battlefield 3 or Call of Duty Black Ops 2. This Game is a Have To Buy.
    You Have to Played before you are playing Battlefield 3.
  23. Jacob01
    May 28, 2013
    10
    This is game is great, even 11 years later it is still the best WWII game in my option. I remember when I first played this game, allowing me to enter and drive a vehicle unlike most games, allowing me to fly a plane (though a failed at it), letting choose which class I want to play as and what side, the game system is simple, its all about capturing and holding flag points until one ofThis is game is great, even 11 years later it is still the best WWII game in my option. I remember when I first played this game, allowing me to enter and drive a vehicle unlike most games, allowing me to fly a plane (though a failed at it), letting choose which class I want to play as and what side, the game system is simple, its all about capturing and holding flag points until one of the team's reinforcement's bar gets down to zero. Multiplayer is cool, though most of the servers are abounded because now everybody's playing Black Ops 2 and Battlefield 3 or something else like that, this game is a must buy.… Expand
  24. a200310
    Mar 3, 2014
    10
    this is the best game of the battlefield series for me.
    this is the best game of the battlefield series for me.
    this is the best game of the battlefield series for me.
  25. JacobCleveland
    Apr 5, 2014
    10
    This game is the greatest first person shooter and the first game I truly played constantly as a kid. The game gives me nostalgia feels all over. Better than Battlefield 2 or 3 OR 4
  26. Leandros3
    Apr 28, 2015
    10
    Best game ever. Used to play it 6 hours a day. I didn't even study to play this game. My grades dropped and I lost weight because I kept forgetting to eat. I reached a point where I weighted 65kg (my height was 1.83m at the time).

    10/10

    PS: I am doing well now. I have a degree in IT and I weight about 75kg (my height is 1.87m)
  27. OOa007
    Mar 1, 2018
    10
    Amazing!!! Battlefield 1942 was Really a first of its kind. Mixing FPS and Full on battlefield scaled warfare. I mean anything from medic sniper assault etc to jeeps, tanks, artillery, to airplanes, helicopters, bomber, to aircraft carrier, submarines, battleships and the list goes on and on. It was epic battlefield experience and stupid battlefield games today are SO LIMITED
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    Apr 1, 2015
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  29. ApexCryptLord
    Nov 10, 2015
    10
    Amazing Battlefield Game, still in Top 3 of the best Battlefields of all time with Battlefield 2142; Battlefield bad company 2 and Battlefield 1942. Was a good time
  30. nintendo-sekta
    Jan 6, 2019
    10
    Игра хороша. Компания в игре отличается от других шутеров. Победа будет при конце вырождений у команды, что видел только потом уже у Star Wars Battlefront.
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Awards & Rankings

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#14 Best PC Game of 2002
8
#8 Most Discussed PC Game of 2002
34
#34 Most Shared PC Game of 2002

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Metascore
89

Generally favorable reviews - based on 27 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 27
  3. Negative: 0 out of 27
  1. G4 TV
    100
    In addition to standard team-based first-person shooter action, Battlefield 1942 incorporates the brilliant gameplay concept of vehicles and other machinery.
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  2. GameShark
    90
    It's an addictive romp into a time long past that keeps many gamers begging for more.
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  3. Computer Games Online RO
    94
    Battlefield 1942 is a living proof of an exceptional game in its simplicity.
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