Battlefield 2042

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2.1

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 4864 Ratings

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  1. Timur1777
    Dec 2, 2021
    0
    - No scoreboards
    - No classes
    - No destruction
    - No servers
    - No stats
    - No chat
    - No scoreboards
    - No classes
    - No destruction
    - No servers
    - No stats
    - No chat
    - No scoreboards
    - No classes
    - No destruction
    - No servers
    - No stats
    - No chat
    - Disgusting maps
    - 22 guns
  2. Pavel_Zakharov
    Nov 16, 2021
    1
    Я фанат bf4 и то, во что вылилась эта серия шутеров меня очень огорчает: ненужные специалисты, убрали общую таблицу счета, разучились делать нормальные карты - одни поля, убрали ТВ ракеты в вертолете, убогий игровой интерфейс, стрельба кал, у игры на выходе скудный выбор оружия и ни одной пехотной карты, оптимизация кал, море багов и лагов, нет пользовательских платных серверов,Я фанат bf4 и то, во что вылилась эта серия шутеров меня очень огорчает: ненужные специалисты, убрали общую таблицу счета, разучились делать нормальные карты - одни поля, убрали ТВ ракеты в вертолете, убогий игровой интерфейс, стрельба кал, у игры на выходе скудный выбор оружия и ни одной пехотной карты, оптимизация кал, море багов и лагов, нет пользовательских платных серверов, отсутствует голосовой чат, я могу продолжать бесконечно...… Expand
  3. PsiHo1389
    Nov 14, 2021
    1
    Just about everything feels like a downgrade compared BF1 or 5. It’s ****

    maps

    gunplay

    game audio

    movement

    specialists/classes

    soundtrack

    downed screen (seriously, why are there no revive distances)

    squad screen

    amount of guns

    amount of vehicles

    lobbies

    stats

    leaderboard

    vehicle/character/weapon customisation

    melee kills

    HUD

    server browser

    general ambiance and atmosphere
  4. kaloczikvn
    Nov 14, 2021
    0
    This game is not battlefield, far from it. I only have like ~30 fps so it is currently unplayable as well.
  5. Pure8591
    Nov 15, 2021
    0
    This is not battlefield, this is call of duty. Gone are things like destruction, scoreboards, teamplay, a real chat function and classes. Swapped out for stupid operators with dumb voice acting, lone wolfs able to camp in places constantly now everyone can have anything. The lack of content for an expensive game this this is a complete insult. Stick with battlefield 4
  6. Rev182
    Nov 14, 2021
    2
    I really wanted to like this game, but DICE has totally lost touch with their fan base.

    + Poor frame rate w/ a 3080 and Ryzen 7 5800X + Having everything available to all classes defeats the purpose of classes! I have no idea who has ammo, med packs, etc… the class system was a stand out feature in BF! + Bugs everywhere… that’s what prompted me to write this… + Portal is good, but I    I really wanted to like this game, but DICE has totally lost touch with their fan base.

    + Poor frame rate w/ a 3080 and Ryzen 7 5800X

    + Having everything available to all classes defeats the purpose of classes! I have no idea who has ammo, med packs, etc… the class system was a stand out feature in BF!

    + Bugs everywhere… that’s what prompted me to write this…

    + Portal is good, but I bought BF2042 for a new BF experience.

    + Maps are too big for Conquest. There are fun moments, but it just feels empty. + Lack of basic features for an online multiplayer game. VOICE CHAT?! Come on!!! This is not an indie developer creating something from scratch!

    + No flight stick support

    The list goes on and on. COVID was tough on everyone in a lot of industries, but if you’re going to sell something have some decency to be proud of it. AND LISTEN TO YOUR FANS.    … Expand
  7. terok
    Nov 18, 2021
    0
    Такую игру пооебали, как можно в 2021 году создать такой калл
  8. btimbit
    Nov 18, 2021
    0
    Very disappointing seeing the developers take everything that once made this series so good and throw it away. This is essentially all the bad parts of the series enhanced and placed in a bland futuristic setting
  9. harlokbarcelona
    Nov 14, 2021
    0
    Still in alpha but paying 70€.. this is scam. Go away and don't look back
  10. WikeMazowski
    Nov 17, 2021
    5
    This the the most buggy non battlefield feeling game that dice has ever released.
    1) no Class system ( seriously Dice what in the world are you thinking this is the legit the major think that separates Battlefield from other fps)
    2)No scoreboards 3)Destruction or lack there of. 4) No weapons(Come on 22 weapons? really what were you doing for three years?) 5)the maps are to damn big    This the the most buggy non battlefield feeling game that dice has ever released.
    1) no Class system ( seriously Dice what in the world are you thinking this is the legit the major think that separates Battlefield from other fps)
    2)No scoreboards
    3)Destruction or lack there of.
    4) No weapons(Come on 22 weapons? really what were you doing for three years?)
    5)the maps are to damn big (so much running)
    6)vehicles are over powered especially the hover craft.
    7) too many bugs
    8) the opacity of the objectives can't be changed
    9) The hit reg is trash
    10) the only good feature is the graphics and portal.
    Such a mediocre game =(    … Expand
  11. Piotrekxx7
    Nov 15, 2021
    0
    This game is **** Very bad weapons and Maps. Are so bighsjksksjshisksjdjdbxhxhdjkxjdjdduisjxhxudududjbxhxjxkxkdnsnjdjdjdjvjv bbbbgvdeefjksksksoskdjdjjdjdjjkjdjdjddndnndndndndjjdjkskskkskskskkskskdkfkjcjcjchxjjxjxjsjsjdnndnsbshhsusijdjdhxhcjkxkdbhfhfjdhhdufiigigfjfjjfnrbdnsnsndnndixjdjkaosososo
  12. Liadkap
    Nov 24, 2021
    1
    Lack of content, no voice chat, unfinished game.
    There are only 22 guns in the game
    Dont buy yet
  13. MarkAurel121
    Nov 14, 2021
    0
    BF3 remains the last good BF release. Since its part of the Portal mode, its also the best part of this game, together with Bad Company 2, but the bad hit detection and overall technical state even destroy this experience. And not only is this a buggy mess, also the design choices are really bad. Specialist destroy the classic BF gameplay. DON'T BUY IT.
  14. Notsanta412
    Nov 19, 2021
    1
    Bugfield 2042 - PP-29 Edition (BETA Build 69.420)
    It's a mess.... Feels like they tried to mix Warzone, RS6 and a pinch of BF. Really rushed game
  15. Neorisle
    Nov 14, 2021
    4
    This is not Battlefield. Lacks everything I have loved from the saga. I hope they can fix it somehow.
  16. Jaspercats
    Nov 14, 2021
    0
    Unplayable bugs, I’ve seen alpha games made by indie companies with better optimization, weapon balancing and less bugs. The only people that are saying it’s a good game in its current state are ones desperate for a good shooter. Worst optimized battlefield game to date my 3 year old CPU is bottlenecking on the lowest settings.
  17. BNK3ER
    Nov 14, 2021
    0
    I've played almost all of Battlefield, but this one doesn't feel anything like a BF. In Early Access it has the status of an alpha, missing several months of development.
  18. Fordo197
    Nov 14, 2021
    0
    Dreadful buggy mess. Probably be great in 12 months but right now it's embarrassingly bad.
  19. DolphLundgren5
    Nov 14, 2021
    0
    This game is riddled with bugs, performance issues and astonishing amounts of poor game design elements, simply put i am extremely disappointed.

    Even with the double amount of players (from 64 up to 128) i have never felt this lonely in a Battlefield game. There is no (yes, really, NO!) interaction with your fellow team/squad mates which is just crazy considering the series past    This game is riddled with bugs, performance issues and astonishing amounts of poor game design elements, simply put i am extremely disappointed.

    Even with the double amount of players (from 64 up to 128) i have never felt this lonely in a Battlefield game. There is no (yes, really, NO!) interaction with your fellow team/squad mates which is just crazy considering the series past emphasis on teamwork and squadplay.

    The bugs are game breaking (Stuck in revive mode, not being able to spawn, joining games that end within seconds, and so on).

    The weapons all feel "off" when fighting over distances beyond 25 meters (In other words 99% of all firefights) and the guns simply don't hit where you are aiming.

    The UI is impressive in its lack of intuition and just navigation around your loadouts is a challenge in itself. Want to have a clear and precise understanding of the battlefield through the UI? Well, your not getting it here, it is all kinds of cluttered and simply put awfully designed.

    Lastly the crazy focus on "operators" and their cringy one-liners is just too much for me to handle. Hearing my character laughing and being "sassy" following a major battle with thousands of people dead is so stupid it hurts me physically.

    There are so much more that i could say about my negative experience with this game but frankly i don't feel like wasting any more time on it. For more insight and guidance regarding the state of this game head over to reddit where all the games faults are brought into the light.

    From a (former) die hard Battlefield fan, i really do NOT recommend anyone to buy this game in its current state. It is simply horrible and i encourage you to not repeat my mistake and buy this game, it is not worth your money or time, trust me.

    (PS: I will not even give the game a break for having such good graphics as the game engine's potential is wasted due to poor design choices and lack of map detail. DS)    … Expand
  20. Honestopinioner
    Nov 14, 2021
    0
    The absolute disrespect, the biggest pile of dog **** to ever come out of these shameless money hungry EA dogs. It’s confirmed that big gaming news/review company’s are taking bribes to give high scores on these triple A pyramid scheme games. If you like this game, you are lying to yourself as a comping mechanism to deal with the money you lost to buy it..
  21. Funkster73
    Nov 14, 2021
    0
    EA are just whale hunters. No care for fans or unable to have the decency to postpone a game that is clearly unfinished. Seems their just using the battlefield name to dupe players. Can't find anything stable in this game, from game design to game play.
  22. Kreicliff
    Nov 14, 2021
    0
    No, just no.
    Its just a Battlefield in an identity crisis, and its not seems to get better in the next time.
    Stuff missing/ got worse in this game (i can tell sofar): No VoIP No real scoreboard No leaning 22 guns total !! UI is clunky No all chat No server browser outside of Portal No private/rented servers Doesn't just roll into the next map after a game in AoW, back to    No, just no.
    Its just a Battlefield in an identity crisis, and its not seems to get better in the next time.

    Stuff missing/ got worse in this game (i can tell sofar):
    No VoIP
    No real scoreboard
    No leaning
    22 guns total !!
    UI is clunky
    No all chat
    No server browser outside of Portal
    No private/rented servers
    Doesn't just roll into the next map after a game in AoW, back to matchmaking peasant
    Cannot join friends already in a match (pretty sure I could do this in beta??)
    No enemy footsteps
    Enemies look the same as friendlies
    Have to opt out of revive every death, no idea who can actually revive me anyway
    Have to re-select spawn location every spawn
    Poor hardware optimization
    Cutscenes all over the place
    Stupid ass 'look at me' after a match
    Bullet spread / weapon inaccuracy outside of rock throwing range
    Lack of game modes
    No hardcore
    Cannot join, create, or lock a squad
    No military ranks associated with numerical ranks
    No resizable minimap
    No stats page
    No commander
    No squad points for issuing orders or following them
    Revive is glitched when downed teammate's head is too close to something.
    Cannot tell if there is room to enter a friendly vehicle without trying to get in it.
    Cannot dive underwater
    Damage dealt numbers, e.g. "VEHICLE HIT 28" after hitting a tank with a rocket, have been removed. This applies to both infantry and vehicles.
    Non-removable profanity filter
    Repairing vehicles does not give XP
    Faction locked weapons and gadgets in Portal
    No rule editor support for objective based game modes
    Grappling Hook is afraid of smoke
    Bullets are afraid of power lines
    Zoom issues with sniper scopes
    Inability to switch teams
    Vehicle entry and exit animations have been removed
    Lack of destruction/levelution
    ADS required to change weapon fire mode
    Cannot move while prone and ADS
    'Assist Counts as Kill' has been removed
    No fixed heavy weapons
    No zeroing sniper scopes, starting scope (not sure about the others) has no hash marks on reticle for references
    AA rocket damage appears inconsistent
    BF5 movement mechanics removed    … Expand
  23. vydeogames
    Nov 14, 2021
    0
    Awful pc performance, awful gameplay, awful maps, same awful EA DICE BS. Look at the paid reviewers giving the game a 10, they're Indians lmfao SIR DO NOT REDEEM THE CARD!!!
  24. supremeskoda
    Nov 14, 2021
    2
    Played every bf from bf 1942 and so on this one has the least real BF in it. It is battle royale game really mixed with giant conquest match with big maps that are walking simulator while you wait to get hovercraft which is godmode vehicle to ruin noobs that only learn to walk.
    Destroyed the real bf soul with this empty game. At least I managed to refund it.
  25. Red222
    Nov 14, 2021
    0
    I didnt expect it to be this bad! Lots of Bugs and tons of removed or missing features.
  26. Negiyo
    Nov 14, 2021
    4
    I really like the setting of the gsme but still there is a lot of work to do. - Game balance is not given
    - Gunplay and recoil is not fun
    - Vecicles are to overpowerd (3 direct rocket lunches against hoverboat) - No sea
    - No ships
    - No diving
    - A lot of less weapon - Maps are too big - Hazard zone is a fun gamemode. But voicechat is missing.
  27. Talkah
    Nov 14, 2021
    1
    The game as nothing to compare with his predecesor

    The current game is :
    -getting chained by invincible hoovercraft that you can't shoot and if you manage to do you so you need 2 loadout of rockets to kill it
    -armor making the TTK too long
    -the lack of weapon

    It have potential but it need an update asap
  28. LastSgt
    Nov 14, 2021
    1
    This is game is a joke poor hit reg, bad performance, unbalanced in every aspect. Charging money for this is a rip off.
  29. michee_e
    Nov 14, 2021
    5
    This game is just mediocore/bad, nothing more. Poor optimization (game barely maintains 100fps on 1440p on high end rigs), gunplay is awful with the added bloom, AOW conquest maps are just way too big even for 128 players - there are points that are never touched simply because they are too far away, no scoreboard. Save yourself a few bucks and buy this later when they care to fix all this stuff.
  30. Korvis
    Nov 14, 2021
    0
    A scrapped class system and hero style 'Specialist' spitting egotistic cringe lines of dialog at the end of every match as they pose for you. This is what Battlefield has devolved to. What happened to you DICE? Your studio used to be amazing!
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  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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