Battlefield 2042

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Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 4864 Ratings

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  1. Makute
    Nov 17, 2021
    10
    Greatest pvp game ever. despite the fact that there are still a lot of bugs. The game gives you nice picture, good gameplay and lot of fun with team
  2. Croskey7102
    Nov 17, 2021
    8
    The core of the game is good! Yes there are bugs and some issues, but in comparison to the Triple A FPS genre as a whole, this game came out more polished than a number of others. Portal will give you many hours of entertainment as creators continue to get flush out more modes. The core All-Out war needs a server browser and scoreboard, but the mode is good! This game is fun despite it'sThe core of the game is good! Yes there are bugs and some issues, but in comparison to the Triple A FPS genre as a whole, this game came out more polished than a number of others. Portal will give you many hours of entertainment as creators continue to get flush out more modes. The core All-Out war needs a server browser and scoreboard, but the mode is good! This game is fun despite it's issues, and it wouldn't be a Battlefield if you couldn't blame Dice at least once during a match.… Expand
  3. ShabPassionGame
    Nov 17, 2021
    10
    Battlefield 2042 is a pretty good game. Yes, many people are not liking it due to bugs & performance issues, which I completely agree with, The game needs polishing and updates to make it better. Personally, I have played the game for quite a bit now & gave me an enjoyable time.
  4. jnferns18
    Nov 17, 2021
    10
    Had loads of fun and that's what I want from a game. Tho missing essential UI features and disagree with adding bloom (bullet spread) to gun-play otherwise portal game mode is great
  5. Gamer1135
    Nov 17, 2021
    10
    A welcome return to modern/ near future setting it has some work to be done to really get it going but is overall enjoyable if you can look past the supposed specialist issue and where's mah scoreboard complaints. I have 30 hours into it and enjoy it yes the bugs and some gunplay can be a little aggravating I recommend trying the 10 hour trail and deciding for yourself as reviews are notA welcome return to modern/ near future setting it has some work to be done to really get it going but is overall enjoyable if you can look past the supposed specialist issue and where's mah scoreboard complaints. I have 30 hours into it and enjoy it yes the bugs and some gunplay can be a little aggravating I recommend trying the 10 hour trail and deciding for yourself as reviews are not the best place these days to see how games actually are as most reviews are just rage, trolling or a cesspool review bomb spewing from r/battlefield2042 and at present it can be pretty hard on your system and needs some optimization. For me it runs fairly well at 5120X1440 on a 3090 and a 5950x at 132fps others mileage will vary.

    I would also like to mention how rough Battlefield 3 and 4's launches were this has been pretty smooth with little crashes. Hazard zone is not bad but slower and portal is a good way to relive the glory days or make something new with the rules editor.    … Expand
  6. ElJulioGG
    Nov 17, 2021
    10
    Good game, had fun, i want an scoreboard, but overall its really freaking fun.

    this game got reviewbombed, i saw a couple of guys **** on ubisoft.
    What does ubisoft have to do with battlefield? ldk

    i like the portal mode
  7. whynotwoji
    Nov 18, 2021
    9
    Right, so a lot of people are talking about frame rate issues, stuttering, rubber banding. Firstly, I cannot say i'm experiencing the first two but rubber-banding is an issue that has been drastically reduced since the start of the pre-release.

    I'll start with the things that i dislike and the reason why they didn't receive 10/10. The hit reg of guns is currently in an appalling state    Right, so a lot of people are talking about frame rate issues, stuttering, rubber banding. Firstly, I cannot say i'm experiencing the first two but rubber-banding is an issue that has been drastically reduced since the start of the pre-release.

    I'll start with the things that i dislike and the reason why they didn't receive 10/10. The hit reg of guns is currently in an appalling state for ARs and Marksman rifles. It is that bad that guns such as SMGs are winning gunfights from short to long-range against guns such as ARs. This however has been noticed by devs as they are working on a fix to a 'bloom' related issue.

    There are other bugs such as hovercrafts acting badly. But to me this is not a bug that i dislike as it makes the game more fun. Like how is a flying hovercraft causing anyone any problems? Battlefield to me is a sandbox war game so things like this make it more enjoyable. Like trying to get a hovercraft up the stairs to hold from inside a building.

    The rest of the gameplay feels fun and enjoyable. The maps are huge but the player can spawn in vehicles to get around easier. I personally found it more enjoyable to stay near one set of objectives and attack/defend these as this makes the game more exciting.

    Some people are finding the bugs unbearable.. but they don't really phase me at all. This could be due to the fact that I play Star Citizen, so I think i've managed to build up a patience for them...    … Expand
  8. Tenzer
    Nov 18, 2021
    10
    full potential !
    great shooters ! a lot of fun !
    we remember How was Bf3 and 4 at launch..
  9. Beefmallet
    Nov 18, 2021
    10
    This game is set in stone to be great. It will be amazing in a couple of months. Great foundation and tons of fun to play. Just needs a couple fixes here and there.
  10. Armin_ke
    Nov 18, 2021
    10
    Bestest battlefield for ever and better than call of duty and halo infinite
  11. Neravine
    Nov 18, 2021
    8
    A great game marred by some fixable technical problems. The bones are rock solid and deliver a satisfying Battlefield sandbox.

    There is a histrionic hate bandwagon aimed at this game and it's not a fair representation of what it's like to play it. 13 maps in total including portal and a logic editor for creating custom game modes. There are only 22 guns in the main game for now but when    A great game marred by some fixable technical problems. The bones are rock solid and deliver a satisfying Battlefield sandbox.

    There is a histrionic hate bandwagon aimed at this game and it's not a fair representation of what it's like to play it. 13 maps in total including portal and a logic editor for creating custom game modes. There are only 22 guns in the main game for now but when you include the ones from portal that doubles. Ultimately a great BF experience that will improve to become a solid entry in the series' history.
    A common complaint is what people are calling “bloom” but should simply be called bullet spread. This is minimized but not eliminated by standing still. You cannot move and shoot in this game with accuracy, but people who are more used to BF 5 or Call of Duty tend to overlook this.

    What is ultimately going to happen is lots of people will hop on the hate bandwagon and pass on this game, only to pick it up on sale later and realize they have been missing out. If you’re still skeptical you can sign up for EA Play Pro and try it through that service. You will also gain access to the other BF games that way.

    I strongly recommend the game, especially if you prefer the gunplay from BF 1-4 over that of BF 5 or Call of Duty.

    Keep in mind that review bombs organized by people who have never played the game are a very real thing in the age of user reviews.    … Expand
  12. Zain56
    Nov 18, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Is good … Expand
  13. jeanbonbeurre
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    After 5 days of playing the early access and over 45 hours of play time, all I can say is that the game is nothing short of amazing, everything about what makes the battlefield franchise so good got better:

    - having to pick a specific class and being locked to a set of weapon is no longer the case, instead the specialist system give more freedom to mix and match whatever you feel like    After 5 days of playing the early access and over 45 hours of play time, all I can say is that the game is nothing short of amazing, everything about what makes the battlefield franchise so good got better:

    - having to pick a specific class and being locked to a set of weapon is no longer the case, instead the specialist system give more freedom to mix and match whatever you feel like playing.

    - The graphics are truly a showcase of what next gen is all about, the attention to details is outstanding, after finding the right settings and having a descent computer, the game is perfectly smooth. The world feels alive, the ray traced ambiant occlusion adds depth to the world, draw distance is just breathtaking considering the staggering amount of geometry.

    - the dynamic weather system drastically shift the tone of the game, you'd be fighting in bright daylight and a few minute later under a heavy storm or the rain. It set the scene for epic fights.

    - the game is more squad focused, instead of having a scoreboard, the highlight is now your overall squad position, you can see your squad it at any time and at the end of the game you see how well your squad did compared to others

    - there progression system is very well balanced, every weapon have its own mastery, you unlock new barrels, sight, ammo and grip with each new level. Vehicules also have the the same types of unlock, meaning each tanks or helicopter is different depending on what the player choses to equip.

    - the gun play managed to hit the perfect balance between too arcade without any recoil, such as abusing spraying, and too strict such as what some tactical shooters have with recoil patterns and player velocity influencing the accuracy. Each guns feels very unique and the sound effects really give them a heavy metallic/heavy impact feel.

    - 128 players all out conquest is stunning, starting a game and looking around gives you the impression of being part of something big about to happen, and to be honest, every game end up delivering on this promise: planes flying across the battlefield, rocket passing by, cars jumping from hills, buildings being destroyed, wing suit rushing through the sky and so on, literally everywhere you look, some trailer worthy action is happening

    - crossplay is finally here! the bf community is now unified. This was a long awaited feature, the days of browsing custom servers to find a proper game with enough players are gone, now the matchmaking is instead, in literally 10s of search, you are matched in a full game with 128 players.

    - DICE even threw in a freebie for those feeling nostalgic, you can now play older maps with older load out if you wanna take a break from regular conquest!

    This is just the tip of the iceberg and I could go on and on saying what amazes me about this new entry in the franchise, Dice really did an amazing job and managed to deliver a product up to my expectations while keeping the bf tradition alive. This is indeed a love letter to BF fans and you can tell by the amount of work that went into creating this masterpiece.
    Anyone who don't see it is probably too busy actively hating by looking for flaws, listening to rant opinion on YouTube or simply following a meta opinion given to them instead of spending time on the battlefield. If you want to spend countless hours having fun, do yourself a favor and buy this game!    … Expand
  14. deminnn
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    I am absolutely in love with the new battlefield.
    A huge number of class combinations, beautiful maps, graphics, a portal and much more. Even with all the bugs, I'm sure the game has a great future. A real gift for all game lovers!
  15. Skolelim
    Nov 19, 2021
    8
    Love it. Some smal bugs but its okay. They will fix it in no time. Hours and hours of pure fun. Whould recomend.
  16. ketto96
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    gente che fa delle critiche assurde , criticano solo per piacere di criticare . male male cara utenza !
  17. maximillian89
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    The best Battlefield of the series.
    People who don't like it, look for the scoreboard. and why she wants to feel satisfied in the game, because she probably isn't in real life.
    People who are used to playing COD, where the single score makes the difference.
    forget these clowns, it's the best Battllefield in the series, and I've been playing since Battlefield 1942.
  18. kaicer22
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    muy bueno juego si tenes una pc potente sino chau jajaja ese es el problema del juego la alta demanda de potencia que requiere
  19. Lolcia
    Nov 19, 2021
    8
    It’s rough start but I hope best for this game
    I believe that dice can fix this problems and bugs
  20. 7empe
    Nov 19, 2021
    9
    I played ony in BFV before and I spent over 15 hours in BF2042 already. I see potential in the game, however a lot of work is still ahead the dev team. It is much better than it was in the Beta though.

    * Game is quite stable but performance is far from good. Servers are terrible. * I believe more content will come (maps, weapons, operators etc.), so for the start I can't complain with    I played ony in BFV before and I spent over 15 hours in BF2042 already. I see potential in the game, however a lot of work is still ahead the dev team. It is much better than it was in the Beta though.

    * Game is quite stable but performance is far from good. Servers are terrible.
    * I believe more content will come (maps, weapons, operators etc.), so for the start I can't complain with what I got.
    * I miss however scoreboard as it was in BFV.
    * Chat is chaotic - I never know who is speaking - is it team chat, party chat, global chat... Dice/EA - it is an exam for you guys. I hope that most of the issues get sorted out very soon.
    * Many bugs (going under the map, collision, terrible shaking while lying down, no possibility to heal near the walls etc.) that influence the game play significantly.

    I really have fun playing BF2042 and I'm giving 7 in good faith. If quality reach the current BFV state and game become more alive from content/event perspective then it will be a solid 9 for sure.    … Expand
  21. Leonniclass
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    Most fun I had with a new battlefield in years.
    In my eyes the best since Battlefield 4.
    Combines many new things to a familiar feeling, which makes the game feel fresh.
    Performance and some minor bugs are the biggest problem at release.
  22. WalkinFish
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    Idk why people are hating it it's like the best parts of bf4 and bf1 in one game. Time to kill isn't as bad as bf5.
  23. Osyd0zer
    Nov 20, 2021
    8
    As for me it still old battlefield... Need some time to became better , as always with DICE...
  24. Someone511
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is very good, but I hope to fix server problems quickly ,It is also worth trying because it still sticks to its origins… Expand
  25. dani_shabestari
    Nov 20, 2021
    10
    صفا بکن ۱۰ دادم بهت صفا بکن ۱۰ دادم بهتصفا بکن ۱۰ دادم بهتصفا بکن ۱۰ دادم بهتصفا بکن ۱۰ دادم بهت
  26. Ksid
    Nov 20, 2021
    10
    This is a great game if you are playing as a team and not running around to kill the most.
  27. Renen
    Nov 20, 2021
    9
    Getting waaay to much hate. This is a good game. There are a few bugs at launch which will no doubt be fixed.
  28. DelreyJr
    Nov 20, 2021
    8
    This game is getting review bombed over the dumbest stuff. There is a scoreboard just for your team, there are still classes just more customization. Destruction exists just not badcompany 2 level. Servers are plentiful, includes a server browser in portal mode. There is text chat, voice chat is coming soon (already settings for voicechat). Sure at pre-release the servers were buggy.This game is getting review bombed over the dumbest stuff. There is a scoreboard just for your team, there are still classes just more customization. Destruction exists just not badcompany 2 level. Servers are plentiful, includes a server browser in portal mode. There is text chat, voice chat is coming soon (already settings for voicechat). Sure at pre-release the servers were buggy. Breakthrough needs balanced, gun spread needs reduced. The game itself is very fun and I've played daily since it came out. More content will release with free and paid dlc. After Christmas we will have many more players. An update will provide medic info when you die so revives will be more frequent. My only complaint is no bullet suppression. I cant wait to see what other content they release! One of my favorite games right now.… Expand
  29. ulangarn
    Nov 20, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Yes, the game has many minor flaws, as they write below. They say there are no stats, there are no classes, there is no complete destructibility and blah, blah, blah... But do we always buy a batelfield for the sake of stats and classes?!
    No!
    No!
    And once again, no!
    Do you want all these strays?! Play CS-GO!!!
    Here is only action, only Hardcore!    … Expand
  30. EAzY_OH
    Nov 20, 2021
    9
    Have hard barely any issues compared to everyone else. The game runs great, the shooting feels good and the new operators are a great edition!
  31. Manictm0
    Nov 21, 2021
    10
    Do not waste your money on this game YET. Give this game like 4 good updates and it's absolutely gonna be amazing. Right now it's not bad. It's not good. But it has potential. Mosty, it deserves a higher score than the trash that is Cod Vanguard
  32. Stg_Jeckson
    Nov 21, 2021
    10
    Thanks a lot,DICE
    this is a very good game, and most likely a remaster of old parts, but with improved graphics and gameplay
  33. sn0b4ll
    Nov 21, 2021
    9
    TBH I don't understand the negativity. I played the game now for a bit over 10 hours, never had any crashes and game runs smooth. Also with Portal and the main modes there is more than enough to play. There are some minor things to patch like Assault Rifles or the Hovercrafts, but no reason to rate this game below 8.

    I personally really like it :)
  34. LordFumeitor
    Nov 22, 2021
    10
    It's rough around the edges, but the overall game is awesome, portal is insane, and even hazard zone is good fun.
  35. RandyMcPain
    Nov 22, 2021
    9
    I don't fully understand the negative reviews of this game. Yes there are some minor issues but these are being addressed and overall I am finding it a lot of fun to play and can't see it getting boring anytime soon. There's a lot of potential with it and I'm looking forward to seeing how it evolves over the next year.
  36. Voigash
    Nov 22, 2021
    8
    The game has its flaws, but i'm having a good time with the game as it is, and i can only see it get better.
  37. Gildas2k
    Nov 22, 2021
    9
    Ok guys, what kind of game, other that Battlefiekld 2042 brings :
    - Huge maps with such a great level design and verticality ?
    - Meteo events that modify the gameplay and challenge players strategies ? - 64 vs 64 players in teams, by foot or in vehicules to create an epic and unforgettable war experience ? So ? Yeah, you can keep serarching... no other game does this and certainly    Ok guys, what kind of game, other that Battlefiekld 2042 brings :
    - Huge maps with such a great level design and verticality ?
    - Meteo events that modify the gameplay and challenge players strategies ?
    - 64 vs 64 players in teams, by foot or in vehicules to create an epic and unforgettable war experience ?

    So ? Yeah, you can keep serarching... no other game does this and certainly not that good!
    Battlefield 2042 is already a hit, truely addictive and with a great depth in content and strategies thanks to specialists among others.
    And yeah, I assume, specialists is one of the best design idea of this Battlefield: it doesn't replace classic classes but completes it by bringing a really interesting customization level (you can create and customize your classes in the game to play as you like).

    It's already good and it will be really great in the next few months after some patches.
    I can't wait to see how the game will evolve in the next two years.

    See you on the battlefield !    … Expand
  38. xdang
    Nov 22, 2021
    8
    It's a 7 or 8 game. It's not as good as BF1, but still in the same level of BF4. The core of the game is OK, it only need some improvement.
    There indeed are some problems for now.
    1. The optimization on PC is not good. 2. There are not enough weapons for now and some of them are over power(SVK, Hovercraft, PP-29) 3. Some area of the maps need to be modified. People say this game is    It's a 7 or 8 game. It's not as good as BF1, but still in the same level of BF4. The core of the game is OK, it only need some improvement.
    There indeed are some problems for now.
    1. The optimization on PC is not good.
    2. There are not enough weapons for now and some of them are over power(SVK, Hovercraft, PP-29)
    3. Some area of the maps need to be modified.
    People say this game is full of bugs, but I only experienced three bugs after 15 hours game(1. Can't revive or die. 2.Can't spawn when enter a game. 3. Black screen after the end of the game), so I guess I'm just lucky?    … Expand
  39. DeadUnicorn2655
    Nov 22, 2021
    8
    The game isn't bad after all.
    Really massive battles, dynamic gameplay, good weapons with a decent recoil.
    Of course, there are some things to be done: optimisation and bugs are the biggest problems, but fortunately, these things can be handled pretty shortly. Other than that - that's a really great game, good successor of BF4 with its unique features and gameplay. By the way: if    The game isn't bad after all.
    Really massive battles, dynamic gameplay, good weapons with a decent recoil.
    Of course, there are some things to be done:
    optimisation and bugs are the biggest problems, but fortunately, these things can be handled pretty shortly.
    Other than that - that's a really great game, good successor of BF4 with its unique features and gameplay.

    By the way: if you are not constantly looking for bugs, there won't be so many of them :)    … Expand
  40. Foxx47
    Nov 23, 2021
    10
    Pour moi le jeux est top, pas parfait mais comme TOUT les jeux d'aujourd'hui il faut attendre d'avoir quelques maj pour avoir un jeux stable.
  41. zack949
    Nov 23, 2021
    8
    Super fun game. It is missing some stuff from the old battlefields but the core game is solid. The people complaining were just wanting a remaster.
  42. extreme_galaxy
    Nov 23, 2021
    8
    The game obviously has it's issues, but the extremely negative reviews left here by a very vocal minority are unfair. I for one have played ever BF game since BF:BC2 and I'll tell you this, I have enjoyed every single one of them including 2042.

    Yes there are issues, including extreme weapon bloom, balancing etc etc and yes some features are still missing. This however, does not make    The game obviously has it's issues, but the extremely negative reviews left here by a very vocal minority are unfair. I for one have played ever BF game since BF:BC2 and I'll tell you this, I have enjoyed every single one of them including 2042.

    Yes there are issues, including extreme weapon bloom, balancing etc etc and yes some features are still missing. This however, does not make Bf2042 a bad game, it is simply a game that has been released too soon. With time, given that EA does not cut funding due to all the negative press, the game can become fantastic. There is a lot of potential here, and with time I think DICE can deliver a spectacular experience, given the opportunity.

    While BF2042 it is not great yet, just good, I still encourage you to buy the game. I love playing it, and I think you will too!    … Expand
  43. Stepankrabik
    Nov 25, 2021
    9
    Honestly i have to say that this game is very good, i had extreme fun and a blast with friends which is the core of a videogame, anyway i can see that thousands are unhappy by the game and while it is easy to understand them, they are simply crying because a tripe A game isn't perfect. Yes the game has broken issues such as bugs and servers going crazy but knowing DICE and experience fromHonestly i have to say that this game is very good, i had extreme fun and a blast with friends which is the core of a videogame, anyway i can see that thousands are unhappy by the game and while it is easy to understand them, they are simply crying because a tripe A game isn't perfect. Yes the game has broken issues such as bugs and servers going crazy but knowing DICE and experience from previous BF games i can confidently say it will get only better, and i never get the players that complain about it being different from older BF games and all forget what buggy messes DICE released back in the day and now look at those games after patches! To end off i want for people to stop crying that this game was released early, yes it was but the fact that it will be improves is 100% and if you want to buy BF 2042 i suggest buying it in 1-3 month later when this game will be fixed… Expand
  44. seastarx
    Nov 25, 2021
    10
    Not sure about other people, but I am having a lot of fun with the game. There are some bugs here and there, but with my system, I am not affected by the performance issues and they release bug fixes often.
  45. BDPHILOU
    Nov 26, 2021
    8
    Salut! J'y joue sur Xbox Series X avec une connection Fibre et ce jeu est excellent! Je ne comprends pas les avis négatifs :
    Graphiquement, c'est propre,
    Le travail sur le son est dingue, et l'ambiance dès que les tornades arrivent est géniale! On peut critiquer les choix de l'éditeur sur les classes de personnages MAIS dire, comme je l'ai lu ailleurs, que le jeu est injouable!!!!???    Salut! J'y joue sur Xbox Series X avec une connection Fibre et ce jeu est excellent! Je ne comprends pas les avis négatifs :
    Graphiquement, c'est propre,
    Le travail sur le son est dingue,
    et l'ambiance dès que les tornades arrivent est géniale!
    On peut critiquer les choix de l'éditeur sur les classes de personnages MAIS dire, comme je l'ai lu ailleurs, que le jeu est injouable!!!!??? C'est vraiment pas vrai!
    On peut ne pas aimé le jeu ou qu'il n'est pas assez équilibré mais osé dire que le jeu est cassé, c'est juste faux!
    Bravo aux équipes qui ont conçu le jeu, je m'éclate dessus! :)    … Expand
  46. Bfury
    Nov 26, 2021
    8
    the game is good, I liked it very much. but what they say about her is true. I liked all the operatives and the new weapon. Portal mode is also good. if there weren't many bugs. eh
  47. DICE_DEV
    Dec 7, 2021
    10
    To sum it up, this game is a masterpiece, you can truly understand why everyone regards them as the pioneers and innovators of the genre. The team behind this should be awarded for allowing graphics and gameplay this advanced work on any device with perfect performance. Mark my words, this game will be remembered as the Mona Lisa of video games.
  48. Marinhosplay00
    Dec 7, 2021
    8
    In actually a like the game, I think that there are a great map and representation of BF 4, so is an amazing game with good graphics.
  49. rnureef
    Dec 13, 2021
    8
    เกมสนุกมาก แต่ day1 อกหักทุกคน
  50. olditmer
    Dec 13, 2021
    10
    get a better cpu & 16gb ddr4 to run this game... i get 80-100fps on gtx 1060 and ryzen 5 5600g, 16gb ddr4 ram on low. Once i upgraded my cpu from i5 2500k to ryzen 5 5600g i went from 20-30 fps unplayable mess to 80+ fps, but im at 1366x768 but i have seen people get 60fps with my setup at 1080p.

    Also the game is great, balance is so much better than Battlefield 4, no JDAM Cancer (yes    get a better cpu & 16gb ddr4 to run this game... i get 80-100fps on gtx 1060 and ryzen 5 5600g, 16gb ddr4 ram on low. Once i upgraded my cpu from i5 2500k to ryzen 5 5600g i went from 20-30 fps unplayable mess to 80+ fps, but im at 1366x768 but i have seen people get 60fps with my setup at 1080p.

    Also the game is great, balance is so much better than Battlefield 4, no JDAM Cancer (yes i used jdams in bf4, but **** that **** for overall gameplay) and patches are coming out to get better performance and improve game, alot of problems have allready been fixed. Also the graphics are nice, even on low it is the best graphics i have seen from any game. 128 players franctly is amazing, the amount of fire and action really makes you feel on the battlefield, some objectives need optimizing, but really its a step in the right direction. The class optimization is great, allowing you to change attachments in game.

    (the graphics looked terrible on my old system, for some reason when you have a higher end system the hardware allows the graphics to shine, dont ask me why, but im guessing its something to do with texture processing)

    -The balance in this game is great, with so many lock on weapons, mostly everything has the right amount of damage applied.

    -Helicopters arent near invincible like in previous titles, can be locked on using ground based weapons alot easier, . Such a good idea considering in bf4 the helicopters could survive a very long time and be quite hard to hit as a ground player.

    -Gunplay is fun.

    -No game breaking microtransactions to speak of as of writing this review. Or i may have missed it but i didnt notice it while customizing my loadouts, thier was like 5 skins available for each loadout with normal versions and like 10 with ultimate, so you have to buy ultimate to get better rewards and the likes, but compeletely optional.

    -Portal, what a great idea, and fun to play. I hope they bring more classic maps from all those games, exspecially 1942 for me.

    Cons:
    - Weapon aim at range can be somewhat hard to hit other players, but small iissue really
    - Didnt get rid of Jdams entirely, instead it takes alot longet to kill which is great, but just annoying for ground vehicles, why cant thier just be a anti armor secondary that is free aim then it solves the problem, but much better now than in battlefield 4.
    - The bugs at launch, but alot has been ironed out, for example turret glitchiing and elevators etc, all minor issues, and quite amusing at first, but they are better removed.

    Time will tell, all the initial bad reviews were down to the bugs, and performance, shame it wasnt released later because now all these people going to have a sour taste in their mouth. Anyway the player base is still healthy.

    Anyway thats just a basic summary, but id recommend it to any old players and new alike of the battlefield series and fps in general.    … Expand
  51. jsosa2009
    Dec 13, 2021
    8
    I like the game, just need to adjust the input lag and even reduce more bullet spread.
    Maybe EA need a new ENGINE for a better mechanics, cus seems and feels laggy. And almost forget, need to reduce the time to respawn, affects the flow of fun. . after all i ejoy the game.
    SUGEST. COULD MAKE TWO DIFFERENT OPERATORS OR SPECIALLIST FOR EACH BAND, CUS YOU SHOOT YOUR TEAMATES ALL TIME.    I like the game, just need to adjust the input lag and even reduce more bullet spread.
    Maybe EA need a new ENGINE for a better mechanics, cus seems and feels laggy. And almost forget, need to reduce the time to respawn, affects the flow of fun. . after all i ejoy the game.

    SUGEST. COULD MAKE TWO DIFFERENT OPERATORS OR SPECIALLIST FOR EACH BAND, CUS YOU SHOOT YOUR TEAMATES ALL TIME. THAT WOULD BE GREAT AND A BIG CHANGE IN GAMEPLAY    … Expand
  52. Critical2897
    Dec 13, 2021
    10
    BF 2042 Im Loving it so far. Game has some bugs but this will be fixed, and new weapons will also rool out soon. Awaiting some cool stuff to be added, easter eggs like bf4
  53. Egorrrrrr
    Dec 20, 2021
    10
    Шикарная игра(будет через год). Такая же ситуация была и с Battlefield 5. Сейчас в неё приятно играть, когда вышли обновления.
  54. sylSYLsyl
    Dec 21, 2021
    8
    Obviously not perfect but very fun with a few friends most game breaking bugs have been fixed and fps is not bad at all
  55. johamboi
    Dec 25, 2021
    9
    this game is pretty fun to play solo or with friends. Only downside are some minor bugs but overall the game is fun
  56. kingflippychip
    Jan 4, 2022
    8
    has its early bugs but they have really done a great job with the series and added some great features
  57. Beluufku
    Jan 28, 2022
    9
    I don't know why people are hating it maybe its a little bit over priced but its actually very good maybe its unfinished but i hope people will like it soon.
  58. LavR6
    Jan 31, 2022
    8
    Поставлю 8 балов... я все же верю что игру починят. Вряд-ли уже вернётся классический геймплей предыдущих частей, но что то новое всегда принимают в штыки.
    Идея специалистов не плоха, но исполнение не очень. Больше оружия, больше карт, больше режимов. Сделать для специалистов ограничений выбор оружия и дополнительных гаджэтов и будет хоть чуть играбельнее. Онлайн резко падает и мне грустно    Поставлю 8 балов... я все же верю что игру починят. Вряд-ли уже вернётся классический геймплей предыдущих частей, но что то новое всегда принимают в штыки.
    Идея специалистов не плоха, но исполнение не очень. Больше оружия, больше карт, больше режимов. Сделать для специалистов ограничений выбор оружия и дополнительных гаджэтов и будет хоть чуть играбельнее. Онлайн резко падает и мне грустно от этого...    … Expand
  59. Axcr3d
    Feb 5, 2022
    8
    I Literally, just bought it from Steam I don't care about "Overwhelmingly Negative" reviews on Steam I directly buy Battlefield 2042 and I really enjoy that because I have always dreamed about owning Battlefield 2042 and My dreams come true I finally can buy it, for me It's awesome even though it's overpriced, has no campaign, and Bugs. I recommend you all buy when It goes sale.

    edit: I    I Literally, just bought it from Steam I don't care about "Overwhelmingly Negative" reviews on Steam I directly buy Battlefield 2042 and I really enjoy that because I have always dreamed about owning Battlefield 2042 and My dreams come true I finally can buy it, for me It's awesome even though it's overpriced, has no campaign, and Bugs. I recommend you all buy when It goes sale.

    edit: I use Ryzen 5 2600, 16GB RAM DDR4, Nvidia RTX 2060 6GB and the FPS still unstable at 60fps in-game.    … Expand
  60. TheKub4
    Feb 19, 2022
    9
    As a person who has played almost all Battlefield games from Bad Company 2, I must say that the game is amazing. I have lowered my rating because of the huge maps with lots of open areas, that is only thing i don't like about it.
  61. person2611
    Mar 14, 2022
    10
    110% Recommend!!! Why? I didn't know the laws of physics allows bullets to travel through sand dunes killing instantly, oh not to mention the stinger missiles, who knew you could shoot 2 missiles at one time AND not only that have missiles hit you even after deploying countermeasures, you know I'm surprised more US Planes weren't shot down in the Middle East wars.

    Oh don't get me    110% Recommend!!! Why? I didn't know the laws of physics allows bullets to travel through sand dunes killing instantly, oh not to mention the stinger missiles, who knew you could shoot 2 missiles at one time AND not only that have missiles hit you even after deploying countermeasures, you know I'm surprised more US Planes weren't shot down in the Middle East wars.

    Oh don't get me started on the awesome map cycle and disabling the ability to be able to see a full list of official servers so I'm not sitting in a lobby for half an hour waiting for a game to start. Oh thank goodness they disabled that because if not my blood pressure would go through the roof, the accessibility and user friendly experience would be just too much for someone with a heart condition to handle.

    Oh I almost forgot to mention, you can't actually repair in a nightbird did you know that? Oh thank goodness because we don't want to help our team in any way shape or form. Oh and still no communication ability!!! My god the ability to communicate with your squad and inform them of critical situations would be such a waste of coding talent. DICE has done such a fantastic job, if you like being frustrated 100% of the time you MUST BUY THIS GAME! Oh the next best part is no new content for a year! Love it! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!    … Expand
  62. aaty
    Jul 11, 2022
    8
    Battlefield 5 better yet this game fun too . They added some good things such as editing weapon in conflict . Making this game 64v64 so useless . Maps are unnecessarily large so lots of people just camping. There are many bugs but i didnt see a game crasher one . I still can say it s playable not a that bad game.
  63. Larsen_1943
    Dec 4, 2022
    8
    Я на старті не грав в цю гру але схоже розробники виправили багато помилок.
    Кілька карт мають такий недолік як довга дорога до місцяі заруби але я це не часто зустрічав та й транспорт для мене цей недолік нівелював.
    Не розумію чому відразу з оперативниками не залишили систему класів, це здавалось очевидне рішення, схрестити оперативників в стилі COD і стару систему яку фани полюбили ще з    Я на старті не грав в цю гру але схоже розробники виправили багато помилок.
    Кілька карт мають такий недолік як довга дорога до місцяі заруби але я це не часто зустрічав та й транспорт для мене цей недолік нівелював.
    Не розумію чому відразу з оперативниками не залишили систему класів, це здавалось очевидне рішення, схрестити оперативників в стилі COD і стару систему яку фани полюбили ще з попередніх частин. Як на мене оперативники додали ще більше можливостей до цієї пісочниці. Наприклад там є оперативник який може короткочасно визначати противників через навіть через стіни. Я вирішив додати собі в комплект димову гранату, закидати її в приміщення з противниками і відразу отримувати кілька фрагів. Якщо більше пограти то думаю можна ще знайти багато комбінацій і можливостей для вбивств.
    Зброї тут здається менше ніж в попередніх частинах, це для декого буде мінусом. Але мій респект за систему модифікації прямо на полі бою, це прямо дуже крута штука і я надіюсь що вона на довго залишиться в серії.
    Режими мені фактично всі зайшли крім hazard zone. Режим портал б'є по ностальгіїі (і це круто). Побігати на картах з третьої частини було приємно. Хоч я й люблю сінгл але тут його відсутність це напевно скоріше плюс, відразу потрапляєш в зарубу без прелюдій.
    Баги все ще є але по суті це той сaмий battlefield в якому весело ганяти по полю і дивитись та самому брати участь у всьому тому незаскриптованому екшні який створюють самі гравці. Можна брати на знижках.
    ENG: Long story short - I like this battlefield.    … Expand
  64. nilakite2
    Dec 5, 2022
    8
    Welcome to Battlefield™ PP-29, Welcome to Bugfield™ 2077, Welcome to Battlefield™ Dumb Teammates, Welcome to Battlefield™ Walking 2000km to get one tapped by Bolte, Welcome to Battlefield™ Warzone, Welcome to Call of Duty™: Apex 2042, Welcome to Walkingfield™ 2042, Welcome to Battle....
  65. Vicdog
    Dec 31, 2022
    10
    Great game now and no bugs. It only has this review because of its bad release.
  66. Dingle_berry
    Jan 4, 2023
    8
    Honest review here. I've played Battlefield since its inception and have played every game when it was released. I've seen a lot of negative reviews about Battlefield 2042 and decided to wait until a few months after its release to buy it and play it. I was able to buy the game through EPIC games at a discounted price of $19.99. Game is fairly large in size as was to be expected. The UIHonest review here. I've played Battlefield since its inception and have played every game when it was released. I've seen a lot of negative reviews about Battlefield 2042 and decided to wait until a few months after its release to buy it and play it. I was able to buy the game through EPIC games at a discounted price of $19.99. Game is fairly large in size as was to be expected. The UI for the game is ok, a bit confusing. I miss the old style Battlefield used to have where you can pull up soldier stats and unlock progression. Gameplay is smooth and I have had no issues connecting to any servers.… Expand
  67. Quazder
    Aug 22, 2023
    10
    I really recomend this game if you are FPS beast - you gonna have a lot of fun
    If you are just a regular broski that isnt extremely good in FPS genre than ull find it boring and hard
    big (+) for futuristic gameplay (+) nice maps (+) a lot of guns (+) a lot of mechanics (+)(+)(+)(+) very high skill cap (+) (+) a lot of different playstyles (+-) You need high end pc to play it    I really recomend this game if you are FPS beast - you gonna have a lot of fun
    If you are just a regular broski that isnt extremely good in FPS genre than ull find it boring and hard

    big (+) for futuristic gameplay
    (+) nice maps
    (+) a lot of guns
    (+) a lot of mechanics
    (+)(+)(+)(+) very high skill cap
    (+) (+) a lot of different playstyles

    (+-) You need high end pc to play it
    (+-) A lot of tanks/helis...    … Expand
  68. kiroshu_
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    игру довели до шикарного состояния. но конечно же абсолютно всем плевать и никто оценки не изменит
  69. Boro666
    Jul 19, 2023
    9
    Really good Battlefield. The best one since BF4 for sure. I really liked that they have finally tried to ditch that obsolete class system and introduced operators with skills. But unfortunatelly due to internet hysteria we have classes again. What a shame. Now all those solo players can't really excel. And because there's no team play it's so tidious once again. But the core mechanics,Really good Battlefield. The best one since BF4 for sure. I really liked that they have finally tried to ditch that obsolete class system and introduced operators with skills. But unfortunatelly due to internet hysteria we have classes again. What a shame. Now all those solo players can't really excel. And because there's no team play it's so tidious once again. But the core mechanics, graphics and sound are top notch. I really like that this game runs on mid-rane PCs and still looks amazing. I'm fortunate and can play in 4K on ultra. Oh man, what a treat. It looks so much better, than previous BF titles. Another great thing is Portal mode, where you can set virtual servers (kinda like those paid ones before, but for free). You can choose maps (also many classical ones - fully redone), different modes and basically all variables. It's really great to play true hardcore mode once again. And EAC anti-cheat is working!… Expand
  70. Zalabar22
    Sep 9, 2023
    8
    To be honest, it's not as bad as some people make it out to be. I've played around 30 hours, mostly with friends on Portal and with Bots, but I've had a fun time overall and feel like I've gotten my money worth so to speak. I do feel like it launched early, and I've experienced the same bugs and crashes everyone else has, but the game is playable and has enough content to at least be aTo be honest, it's not as bad as some people make it out to be. I've played around 30 hours, mostly with friends on Portal and with Bots, but I've had a fun time overall and feel like I've gotten my money worth so to speak. I do feel like it launched early, and I've experienced the same bugs and crashes everyone else has, but the game is playable and has enough content to at least be a 4-6/10. Again, I know it's not perfect. Here's hoping they support the game instead of dropping it from the initial release stink.

    Update November 2022: The game is in a much better place now. I've easily put over 100 hours into the game since launch and believe 2042 is closer to what it should have been at launch. They've added tons of new items in game, new maps, season passes, new operatives, weapons, equipment, and rebalanced the classes for a more authentic Battlefield feeling. I'd highly recommend giving the game another go.

    Edit to the edit: 330 hours of gameplay and it's by far one of my favorites. Pick it up for $20 and enjoy a great game.    … Expand
  71. xgatto
    Jun 24, 2023
    8
    Actually really loving this game. Played it because it came to gamepass and was pleasantly surprised. Good shooting mechanics, interesting character abilities.
    Wish they kept some of the old BF charm but it's not too bad. Hopefully they will learn from their mistakes by the next entry. But even with all its flaws, I still play this every day. It's just fun!
  72. AboJRa7
    Nov 21, 2021
    10
    A nice, fast and fun game, but it may have some problems that are easy to solve
  73. IMStarker96
    Nov 21, 2021
    8
    Great Game with a lot of improvements for the game. I would say some of them come from call of duty. Sadly, as rumors says actual devs. lacks of imagination and had to copy/paste some features from cod. Any way, the game itself is great but it has some flaws like you have to reach lvl 58 to unlock every weapon/gadget in the game. The portal thing is uncompletlely done and Hazard Zona feelsGreat Game with a lot of improvements for the game. I would say some of them come from call of duty. Sadly, as rumors says actual devs. lacks of imagination and had to copy/paste some features from cod. Any way, the game itself is great but it has some flaws like you have to reach lvl 58 to unlock every weapon/gadget in the game. The portal thing is uncompletlely done and Hazard Zona feels like a non-sense mode. I must say The great experiences comes in breakthough, conquest is too large even for 128 players, I would like to see 128 vs 128 for conquest maps because the maps are really bigs. The game has some things from battlefield 4 but as I didnt manage to play deep that game i couldnt understand what is different from it, but it has that feelling. For 60USD game I must say is a great game but I would expect for is half price because just Breakthrough is the great mod for playing here. As I said portal feels uncomplete, hazard zone meeh, and people create umbalance servers in portal. I just goes for breakthrough and, well, people complain about lack of global chat and voice chat. I mean, you don't have to chat global with people unless they are your friends right? and well, about the voice chat i had to use discord, this made me forced to meet new people to play as team. It was a really good experience when you adapt. Also some minor things like no scoreboard (uncomplete), you cannot create a squad, you cannot change from USA to RU, sometimes there are servers with infinite tickets and cannot start/end, and in some maps devs were to far when setting points in top towers making it impossible to reach it (even because attackers just have 2 air units to deploy and attack). Some flaws that make me think it deserver a 7.5/10 Maybe with feature content and some fixes game would reach a 10/10 Until that feel free of read, watch videos and avoid the game if some of this problems affects you the gameplay in ways that cannot let you enjoy it.… Expand
  74. d1on
    Nov 21, 2021
    8
    Much optimization potential, but nonetheless a fun casual shooter game. Gun play, maps and graphics are very good.

    However the UI/UX is a disaster. You can't just select and play TDM on the new BF42 maps, you have to scroll to the hidden server browser to find all the fun game modes and maps. Quick access is limited to the 128 player conquest on (way too) large maps. The default    Much optimization potential, but nonetheless a fun casual shooter game. Gun play, maps and graphics are very good.

    However the UI/UX is a disaster. You can't just select and play TDM on the new BF42 maps, you have to scroll to the hidden server browser to find all the fun game modes and maps. Quick access is limited to the 128 player conquest on (way too) large maps. The default settings of the game are bad as well, you definitely need to adjust many options for a good feeling. Scoreboard is bad. Even managing to join the squad of a friend is difficult.

    Therefore playing TDM, rush or small conquest on the new BF42 or even BF3 maps is awesome and really fun. TDM on Noshar Canals feels like back in the days when BF3 came out.

    I hope they fix these things mentioned above regarding the UI and game mode selection. Although more close quarter maps and game modes (like the BF3 CQ extension) would be awesome.    … Expand
  75. Hellcat_mc
    Dec 1, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Very lovely and need some fix , we should wait to fix and i play it everyday , i trust dice its gonna be okay very soon… Expand
  76. DrMichaelMorbid
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    definitely one of the games of all time, it had storyline, the voice actors acted, the plot was executed, i rate this 100morbillion/10000morbillion
    spoiler alert but one of my favorite parts of the game is when mr battlefield says "it's battlefielding time" and battlefields all over the enemies.
  77. Racerider
    Sep 4, 2023
    10
    It was really bad at the start due to lots of bugs and all but eventually the game was stable and I ended up enjoying the game very much I don't think a lot of people were patient enough to wait for the game to be fixed but now it's really good
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  3. Negative: 11 out of 74
  1. Trusted Reviews
    Feb 15, 2022
    70
    All in all, Battlefield 2042 has been a real labour of love for me. The initial launch was remarkably underbaked, but I can’t deny the enjoyment that comes from firing a rocket launcher into a tornado. This may not be the best FPS multiplayer game available, and there are still plenty of issues that need ironing out, but there are occasionally some thrilling moments that you won’t be able to experience in the likes of Call of Duty or Fortinte. It remains frustrating having to pay full price for a multiplayer game, but if you’re already a fan of the franchise and don’t mind missing out on the campaign, you’ll likely enjoy yourself here. The nostalgic aspect of Portal mode will also draw fans in, and of course, the 4K graphics make it very pretty game, even if it has its cracks.
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  2. Riot Pixels
    Dec 23, 2021
    40
    The weakest first-person shooter in the history of DICE. Even, by some miracle, the studio manages to fix the most glaring mistakes and reanimate the abysmal netcode, this game will not become Battlefield at its core.
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  3. Merlin'in Kazanı (Turkey)
    Dec 16, 2021
    65
    Despite the promising Portal mode, Battlefield 2042, which uses players as a tester, still gives the impression of an incomplete game with its errors and important problems.
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