Battlefield 2

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8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1140 Ratings

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  1. Martin
    Sep 12, 2005
    10
    You MUST have a decent computer, with at least 1GB memory, AND one of the latest vid cards. If you do, the experience is out of this world! If you don't have the hardware, don't bother with the game until you upgrade. You won't be happy. BUT, this game was never targetted for anything but the latest hardware.
  2. MaliksterT.
    Sep 10, 2005
    10
    Best game ever. some are complaining about bugs, could someone name one couse i haven't seen one in this game. Great game, great tactics, great feeling.
  3. GiancarloB.
    Sep 26, 2005
    10
    Great game! it does have it gliches but it makes up for that in gameplay. altho the singal player is not that great the online is the best iv ever seen. the ranking system was a brilliant idea and sets up and suspence to raise ur ranking.
  4. ChrisW.
    Sep 6, 2005
    4
    Well, after all the hype I was bitterly let down by this title. Totally hyped as game of the year by EA but all I was met with was bug after bug, lag after lag. I have a very good PC and looking forward to its release, poor show by EA. As is any other EA franchise game, it lacks quality but what you lack in quality you get in quantity. The game has a vast array of in depth modern military Well, after all the hype I was bitterly let down by this title. Totally hyped as game of the year by EA but all I was met with was bug after bug, lag after lag. I have a very good PC and looking forward to its release, poor show by EA. As is any other EA franchise game, it lacks quality but what you lack in quality you get in quantity. The game has a vast array of in depth modern military equipment. But how can I summarise this game in a sentence... Battlefield: Vietnam meets modern warfare....Total Farce!… Expand
  5. [Anonymous]
    Mar 18, 2006
    10
    I agree with all of the bugs that people have been complaining about but on an XPS, the results are unbelievable. The game has so many good qualities about it, but yes u do need a fairly fast computer. The detail is astonishing and everything about ur surroundings seems so real (including the sun which i stare at 4 hours at a time in the game). I also enjoy the friendly fire in I agree with all of the bugs that people have been complaining about but on an XPS, the results are unbelievable. The game has so many good qualities about it, but yes u do need a fairly fast computer. The detail is astonishing and everything about ur surroundings seems so real (including the sun which i stare at 4 hours at a time in the game). I also enjoy the friendly fire in singleplayer mode (you get kicked out in the multiplayer online mode) option because its hilarious fun. It is great to be able to have bazookas so you can blow anything up that you see. Overall this game is one of the best games that i have ever seen for the pc in the many years video games have been out. A great game for a rainy day or if youre a nerd (like me) all the time.… Expand
  6. ChadM.
    Mar 24, 2006
    10
    The game is great depending on three factors: 1: You have a good system to run it on. 2: You play the game correctly. By this I mean playing as a tem. Joining a squad, commanding a squad, being the commander. 3: Maybe more important than the rest is your internet connection. If you do not have a good internet connection I would not reccomend this game. Multiplayer is what this game was made for.
  7. AndrewG.
    Jul 9, 2006
    10
    THE best online game to date. 64 players on one server is crazy fun. to the guy that said aiming is too hard, maybe you should learn HOW to aim n00b. in cas youre not sure how to, u point the crosshairs wherever you want to shoot. got it? and there are numerous amounts of unlockables. this game can only be topped by battlefield 2142.
  8. E.L.
    Jun 3, 2007
    10
    Games don't get any more realistic.
  9. SaloM.
    Sep 17, 2007
    10
    Really... Really fun... My cousin is a Counter Strike nut, when I showed the game to him... He was completely amazed... So as I the first time I played it... It has everything you could ask for a shooter and much, much more... Fancy Directx 9 graphics?, it has them... amazing surround sound?, you don't hear the bullets, you feel them... vehicle combat?, the answer is, what do you Really... Really fun... My cousin is a Counter Strike nut, when I showed the game to him... He was completely amazed... So as I the first time I played it... It has everything you could ask for a shooter and much, much more... Fancy Directx 9 graphics?, it has them... amazing surround sound?, you don't hear the bullets, you feel them... vehicle combat?, the answer is, what do you want to ride?, an helicopter?, a harrier?, a boat?, a buggy?, an army Hummer?... here in Mexico, I bought the game almost for free, it was about $15 dollars, it's in spanish, but you can change the language to english before installing it... it's simply amazing... the only backdraw, it's the loading time, so I would recommend to play it on a machine faster than 512 of RAM.… Expand
  10. Glock
    Oct 21, 2005
    10
    WOW this game totally owns!!!! tons of fun!!! especially when u have a good graphics card and system to pump all settings to high!!!! Amazing!
  11. ChrisM.
    Oct 21, 2005
    10
    Forget the single player game just play it online over a reasonably quick connection and you will be hooked. Needs a high(ish) end PC in fact I upgraded to 1Gb of ram specifically for this game. Get medals progress through the ranks it has it all. Buy,beg,borrow but do not steal this game!!
  12. JustinS.
    Jun 24, 2005
    7
    Really nothing special. The online advancement adds a bit, but other than that things are the same. The physics engine is very limited, there is no major building destruction or object manipulation. Graphics are nice, but too hard on even high end system to use a res above 1024. Worth it if you're comfortable spending $50 for a game you'll play 10 hours and be sick of.
  13. Deestrees
    Jun 25, 2005
    6
    I cannot find my friend intill atleast half an hour or more.......No favs. NO way....
  14. T.W.
    Jul 1, 2005
    4
    Aside from the plethora of menu problems mentioned by other users already (which are just as annoying as the other users say they are), I found random crashes to desktop a persistent problem on three completely different PCs with three seperate copies of this game (mine, and my two roommates). The fact that people call this game 'realistic' makes me gag. If you set all the Aside from the plethora of menu problems mentioned by other users already (which are just as annoying as the other users say they are), I found random crashes to desktop a persistent problem on three completely different PCs with three seperate copies of this game (mine, and my two roommates). The fact that people call this game 'realistic' makes me gag. If you set all the settings on high, it does look very pretty. But that's not realism. Realism is scoring a kill when you hit a guy in the head with a burst from a SAW - not knocking his helmet off. The damage models don't need to completely mirror reality - but if you beat an opponent to the draw and place your shot accurately on a lethal part of the body - they should die. In BF2 you can stand behind someone an arm's length away, hit them with three shot bursts from an M16 and watch them casually rotate around (while you put more bursts into their body) and return fire.… Expand
  15. JohnD.
    Jul 19, 2005
    4
    This is anohter craptacular proof that we are freakin' testers. Server connectivity is a real issue in this game, they will tell you that it'll be fixed, which is true, but what in 2 and a half year? If they decide that th egame is not supported anymore and that the Account Servers (Painfully slow as they are) will be decomissioned within the next few weeks. Then you'll This is anohter craptacular proof that we are freakin' testers. Server connectivity is a real issue in this game, they will tell you that it'll be fixed, which is true, but what in 2 and a half year? If they decide that th egame is not supported anymore and that the Account Servers (Painfully slow as they are) will be decomissioned within the next few weeks. Then you'll understand what way it is meant to be played. Overall graphich experience is good, the game has huge potential, but still, the "only starting online Game effect kind of disappoints me :(… Expand
  16. CWRosenburg
    Jul 31, 2005
    4
    The single player stuff is fun to play, graphically excellent, matches up with that mod for half-life way back when. The online/multiplayer - I'm just not into it. Keeps rebooting or kicking me off line. I'm not a big fan of online games anyway. Why bother?
  17. Cray
    Jul 7, 2005
    2
    To enjoy Battlefield 2, you have to find a game to join. The interface that lets you find a game is so crude and full of bugs that finding a decent game to play in becomes a painful and drawn-out task. The game itself could be the greatest game in the world (its not, not even close), but the game finding/joining interface is so bad that the overall combination is unplayably bad.
  18. Michael
    Aug 18, 2005
    8
    Great game....kinda laggy....hours of load time...pretty fast paced multi player game you got to keep up.
  19. A.D.
    Sep 21, 2005
    9
    I am a big fan of the BF series. They are very payable and look great. BF2 is the perfect adition to the series, it is fantastic fun. I can't stop playing. My only moan would be that I get a lot of connection errors. This makes it difficult and slow to log into a game, and then if you get in you jerk all over the place as the connections fails and reconnects. This happens far to I am a big fan of the BF series. They are very payable and look great. BF2 is the perfect adition to the series, it is fantastic fun. I can't stop playing. My only moan would be that I get a lot of connection errors. This makes it difficult and slow to log into a game, and then if you get in you jerk all over the place as the connections fails and reconnects. This happens far to often. Other than that issue the game truly is perfect.… Expand
  20. EricV.
    Sep 22, 2005
    9
    True, this game can be laggy at times and the server screen can be annoying. Sometimes I wonder if EA really put any effort into anything else but the gameplay. However, the gameplay is amazing. I dont know how its possible to get more than one new gun, or any of the silver medals without playing less than like 200 hours, but those 200 hours will be glorious. And Mick N., stop whining. If True, this game can be laggy at times and the server screen can be annoying. Sometimes I wonder if EA really put any effort into anything else but the gameplay. However, the gameplay is amazing. I dont know how its possible to get more than one new gun, or any of the silver medals without playing less than like 200 hours, but those 200 hours will be glorious. And Mick N., stop whining. If you would have to land every time you would just get C4'd or killed by anti-armor and then you would be here whining about that. By the way, did you ever think of the fact that if a jet plane was flying that low to the ground, right above your head you would probably be deafened and definitely be knocked off your feet. I bet you didn't. And I can tell you why, Because it's a video game!… Expand
  21. FrankK.
    Dec 3, 2006
    10
    Spent hundreds of hours playing and will continue to play.
  22. MikeC.
    Mar 28, 2006
    10
    love it with a few minor flaws with there patches etc. load times of cousrse but i still love it so love earing ranks and play for long hours and flyin planes.
  23. TheShredder
    May 12, 2006
    10
    I have been playing this game for months. It is spectacular. I strongly disagree when it is reviewed as a non-original game. I see many games that try to mimic the Battlefield Series with the inclusion of Vehicles. Battlefield is the best shooter available, its the only one that is original.
  24. GeeL.
    May 18, 2006
    10
    amazing game i dont understand how anyone can not get into it.... it almost scared me playin it for the first time with 63 other ppl.
  25. ChrisWright
    Jul 14, 2006
    8
    Overall Score: 8

    Gameplay: 8 Although this concept has been used by many games now, there are few that pull the style off quite as well as EA have achieved here. The squad system allows those who wish to work together as a team, to do so with ease, as well as reducing travelling times over hte map- a bore in many games! Sound: 7 The sound is quite good, with a reasonable stock    Overall Score: 8

    Gameplay: 8
    Although this concept has been used by many games now, there are few that pull the style off quite as well as EA have achieved here. The squad system allows those who wish to work together as a team, to do so with ease, as well as reducing travelling times over hte map- a bore in many games!

    Sound: 7
    The sound is quite good, with a reasonable stock of samples being used, however sometimes it feels there is too little variation in the sounds. Support for surround sound and high quality audio (Using Creative X-Fi cards) helps greatly with the immersion experienced, and can make rather tense feeling situations.

    Graphics: 9
    The graphics of BF2 will not disappoint most FPS players, although those who dwell on features such as Bloom and HDR may feel slightly upset at the lack of these features. For the scale of maps, the visual range is comfortable and does not cause problems.

    Longevity: 7
    The scale of the maps, and the possible number of players (Max 64), allows for a good variety of situations aiding the longevity, although you can often feel you are fighting the same battle repeatedly. There are a good number of maps however- mastering each should provide plenty of entertainment for your £30 purchase!

    Note: The number of expansion packs may help longevity, however I have omitted them from the scoring.

    Other comments:
    The large following that this game has helps keep the multiplayer alive, and there is often little struggle in finding a suitable server. 'Lagging' is rarely an issue, although this is dependant on the player choosing wisely.

    Chris Wright    … Expand
  26. BrianJ.
    Jul 29, 2006
    8
    I hate the realism and accuracy of the game. but the gameplay and grphics are great. Play it with a mod and its much better. Still a great game with lots of vehicls.
  27. Unknownperson
    Aug 5, 2006
    7
    Great concept. It sucks until you get the latest 1.3 patch then you have Co-op, and you no longer have to worry about team killing, bunnyhopping, dolphin flopping, hacking, teens. But the most annoying thing is the watered down weapons, random bullet box (so Halo players can pull their queer crap out online) and the fact that so many noobs are whining about being owned by chopper pilotsGreat concept. It sucks until you get the latest 1.3 patch then you have Co-op, and you no longer have to worry about team killing, bunnyhopping, dolphin flopping, hacking, teens. But the most annoying thing is the watered down weapons, random bullet box (so Halo players can pull their queer crap out online) and the fact that so many noobs are whining about being owned by chopper pilots or snipers that spent weeks perfecting their trade to have a little m**********r whine to EA and have it changed so they can noob tube or TK you easier. But to get the ABSOLUTE most out of this game wait until the Project Reality mod is finished then start having LAN parties with friends or just go join a decent clan.… Expand
  28. AlbertG.
    Feb 24, 2007
    10
    This is clearly the BEST first person shooter to date. Anyone who thinks otherwise needs a reality check. There is just so much to do. It has all the elements any other shooter has. It has a huge community with MUCH over 500 servers to play in. The maps are enormous, the weapon selection is nice and this is a game where you can actually raise your skill, whether it is as a medic, sniper, This is clearly the BEST first person shooter to date. Anyone who thinks otherwise needs a reality check. There is just so much to do. It has all the elements any other shooter has. It has a huge community with MUCH over 500 servers to play in. The maps are enormous, the weapon selection is nice and this is a game where you can actually raise your skill, whether it is as a medic, sniper, pilot, gunner, etc. Overall perfect game. even though it has its bugs. NO game is perfectly bug-free.… Expand
  29. ChrisL.
    May 1, 2007
    10
    I've been playing this game for a little over 2 years and I have to say that it is a fantastic game that still has lots of years left in it.
  30. HonchoRyanC.
    Jun 26, 2007
    7
    A 7 this a good most of the time. before you six hours have gone by. While it works most of the there are problems. I went bought the nice big include all games bf2 complete edition for $40. Let say on the one dvd. It took well over an hour to install. The first time while it was patching itself, stopped froze had to restart. eventually worked, not my other okay computer for some reason. A 7 this a good most of the time. before you six hours have gone by. While it works most of the there are problems. I went bought the nice big include all games bf2 complete edition for $40. Let say on the one dvd. It took well over an hour to install. The first time while it was patching itself, stopped froze had to restart. eventually worked, not my other okay computer for some reason. The first thing noticed I could not play euroforce, code did NOT work. Had to take itback. I only got a new cause I knew the geek squad at best buy. the works. Other than all the other dumb crap I'v been through such sum random crashes I can put up with. But what really got me mad was the stats tracker from ea stopped working right before I would have got some guns. Big pisser, That is what got me mad. let's just this there help support phone is a robot that was zero help at all. After the stats problem I have not played BF2 since.… Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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#4 Best PC Game of 2005
5
#5 Most Discussed PC Game of 2005
7
#7 Most Shared PC Game of 2005

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91

Universal acclaim - based on 55 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 54 out of 55
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 55
  3. Negative: 0 out of 55
  1. GameSpy
    100
    Once you strap into an F/A-18 and rocket over the landscape, once you're crouched next to a tank trying valiantly to repair it while bullets ping off of the armor inches above your head, once you defend a waypoint and ask for new orders from your commander over the radio, all of those nitpicks about map balance or sniper power fade.
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  2. Yahoo!
    100
    With incredible communication tools, top-notch visuals, and a fantastic balance of vehicles and classes, EA has won the battle and the war of online team-based shooters.
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  3. IGN
    89
    The thing to remember about Battlefield 2 is that it's exceptionally fun.
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