Battlefield 2042

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2.1

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 4864 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 618 out of 4864
  2. Mixed: 242 out of 4864
  3. Negative: 4,004 out of 4864
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  1. Isaacder
    Nov 16, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Don't listen to negative reviews. Anyone can review with no proof of having played the game… Expand
  2. terrywhitaker20
    Nov 16, 2021
    10
    Hands down better than bfv! A few bugs but portal and hazard zone makes it worth the buy!
  3. 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
  4. 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.
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. Ljip
    Nov 17, 2021
    10
    Give it a try. After new patches, it's pretty fun game now.hhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
  9. DyadyaYasha
    Nov 18, 2021
    10
    Yes, there are a lot of bugs in this game, but this is **** early access, so what's the point of picking on them? On my system with an i5 10400f + RX6600XT it works fine at 1080p 60-120 fps depending on the level (map). Yes, there are problems with the load on the video card, but why bloat a game with such problems in Early Access?
    DICE guys, I gave you a 10, but promise me to add more    Yes, there are a lot of bugs in this game, but this is **** early access, so what's the point of picking on them? On my system with an i5 10400f + RX6600XT it works fine at 1080p 60-120 fps depending on the level (map). Yes, there are problems with the load on the video card, but why bloat a game with such problems in Early Access?
    DICE guys, I gave you a 10, but promise me to add more vehicle countermeasures and the ability to fall on your back. It's all I need!    … Expand
  10. Patrik93
    Nov 18, 2021
    10
    Wtf .....................................................................,zzzzzzzzzzzzzuuuuuuuuetgfgggggggg
  11. Tenzer
    Nov 18, 2021
    10
    full potential !
    great shooters ! a lot of fun !
    we remember How was Bf3 and 4 at launch..
  12. 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.
  13. Armin_ke
    Nov 18, 2021
    10
    Bestest battlefield for ever and better than call of duty and halo infinite
  14. 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
  15. 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!
  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. 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.
  20. 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.
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. 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.
  24. 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
  25. MX07D
    Nov 24, 2021
    10
    Battlefield 2042 brings the sandbox back to the series in bold and controversial ways. The new Specialist system might seem like sacrilege at first, but it opens up gameplay opportunities that weren’t possible in previous titles. The massive, well-designed maps offer plenty of room for experimentation and emergent stories, and the modes are a blast. And that’s just All-Out Warfare. BetweenBattlefield 2042 brings the sandbox back to the series in bold and controversial ways. The new Specialist system might seem like sacrilege at first, but it opens up gameplay opportunities that weren’t possible in previous titles. The massive, well-designed maps offer plenty of room for experimentation and emergent stories, and the modes are a blast. And that’s just All-Out Warfare. Between that, Hazard Zone, and the expansive Battlefield Portal, Battlefield 2042 has something for everyone, without feeling like it’s stretched too thin. It’s a true evolution of the series, one that pushes back against a stagnation that threatened the series’ future. It won’t be for everyone, but for players who crave imagination and fun from their Battlefields, it will give them everything that they crave and more.… Expand
  26. 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
  27. 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
  28. AboJRa7
    Nov 21, 2021
    10
    A nice, fast and fun game, but it may have some problems that are easy to solve
  29. 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.
  30. Shrekhead99
    Nov 22, 2021
    10
    Unfortunately it’s actually really good game with great potential the problem is the salty snowflake gamers who expect perfection and have this privileged mindset that it’s not exactly what they wanted they have to ruin it for everyone else they have without doubt crippled the gaming industry
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68

Mixed or average reviews - based on 74 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 29 out of 74
  2. Mixed: 34 out of 74
  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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