Battlefield 2042

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2.1

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 4864 Ratings

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  1. abacup
    Nov 15, 2021
    0
    another failed attempt history repeats itself deplorable performance start in the game is the same garbage that in all battlefields at a disadvantage against other players weapons without sights you do not see the other players, riddled with errors null visibility. thank god do not buy the game if not I would have greatly regretted, 4 rifles ar? in the presentation videos you see someanother failed attempt history repeats itself deplorable performance start in the game is the same garbage that in all battlefields at a disadvantage against other players weapons without sights you do not see the other players, riddled with errors null visibility. thank god do not buy the game if not I would have greatly regretted, 4 rifles ar? in the presentation videos you see some accessories to which you do not have access because you have to unlock I want to play a full game from minute 1 with everything you can offer the game so what they do is give bad experience… Expand
  2. nomorefaces
    Nov 15, 2021
    0
    So much is missing it's not even funny. From server browser to simple animations, from spectator mode to vehicle progression: about everything is missing. The main game has 2 modes and 7 maps. You'll get 19 primary weapons and 3 handguns.

    It's an unbalanced chaos you can feel was made by devs who tried to make a hero shooter but failed hard in doing so. It's an unfinished buggy mess    So much is missing it's not even funny. From server browser to simple animations, from spectator mode to vehicle progression: about everything is missing. The main game has 2 modes and 7 maps. You'll get 19 primary weapons and 3 handguns.

    It's an unbalanced chaos you can feel was made by devs who tried to make a hero shooter but failed hard in doing so. It's an unfinished buggy mess with many broken gadgets and you should avoid this game at all costs. Buy it used when it goes on sale and gets fixed, in this state it's not worth half of the asked price.    … Expand
  3. Vieli
    Nov 24, 2021
    0
    Даже Call of duty и то лучше этого **************************
  4. asdfgrand
    Apr 23, 2022
    0
    As a BF fanboy, I tried. I tried to convince myself purchasing the game was worthy, to find any good point in this game. I can't. Everything is wrong in BF2042. Maps are wrong, removing classes is wrong, gunplay is wrong, servers are wrong, the customization in battle just makes strong weapons stronger, the details we saw in BF4 and 1 are gone, Portal is simply inferior to the classics.
    I    As a BF fanboy, I tried. I tried to convince myself purchasing the game was worthy, to find any good point in this game. I can't. Everything is wrong in BF2042. Maps are wrong, removing classes is wrong, gunplay is wrong, servers are wrong, the customization in battle just makes strong weapons stronger, the details we saw in BF4 and 1 are gone, Portal is simply inferior to the classics.
    I highly suspect EA rushed Dice badly only to make any unfinished release or Dice is so tired of that they lost the love and dedication to the series.
    Imagine a 2011 game is objectively and ultimately better than the latest one. ONLY IN BATTLEFIELD    … Expand
  5. jason96
    Nov 19, 2021
    0
    EA/Dice one again let me down. This game is a buggy mess. Totally unplayable.
  6. File071
    Nov 15, 2021
    0
    This game is not Battlefield ! There are leaks already coming out that this was suppose to be a BR and they supposedly retract that decision, but it's too late. WHY?! WHY DOES EVERYTHING HAVE TO BE BR NOWADAYS ?!

    Server crashes, desktop crashes, poor performance, terrible sound design, broken animations, glitches, cartoony graphics, specialists instead of normal classes, hit    This game is not Battlefield ! There are leaks already coming out that this was suppose to be a BR and they supposedly retract that decision, but it's too late. WHY?! WHY DOES EVERYTHING HAVE TO BE BR NOWADAYS ?!

    Server crashes, desktop crashes, poor performance, terrible sound design, broken animations, glitches, cartoony graphics, specialists instead of normal classes, hit registration, bullet spread, terrible UI and main menu, no scoreboard, no voice chat, can't change squads, lack of weapons IN A MODERN WARFARE GAME, multiple XP bot farm servers in portal mode, lack of teamplay, maps are too large and objectives are to far from each other.

    This game needed to be delayed at least one more year...    … Expand
  7. 4125MakeItSo
    Feb 2, 2022
    0
    Ahahah this is the worst game of the year. Totally degraded. They just want our money, but they don't want to make something good. Do not buy it even with 90% discount. This game even not deserve your time, not only money. Better to play Battlefield 4 or Battlefield 1
  8. alsione
    Nov 15, 2021
    0
    Ребята из Дайс , что с вами случилось после батлфилда 1? вы как будто разучились делать игры. венцом стал 2042. и это полный треш.
  9. industria
    Feb 1, 2022
    0
    Season pass fraud, like if the game would be released from small indi studio in early access. Seems like EA turn every fan boy to hater soon or later.
  10. 4everyoung84
    Nov 15, 2021
    0
    Juego a medias, optimizado por 4 chimpances, con lag y problemas de conexión. Avance y conquista están hechos para que los aviones y sobre todo helicópteros te farmeen. Portal no ganas experiencia.
    Las armas son escopetas de feria.
    Es el 6º Battlefield que compro de salida, y desde luego que el ultimo, tras 2 fraudes seguidos.
    El peor shooter que jugué en mi vida.
    No tires tu dinero.
  11. flololan
    Nov 20, 2021
    0
    I am just so disappointed. This could've been great but it has clearly just been smushed together in a hurry to present something against the competition
  12. Paster58
    Nov 16, 2021
    0
    -The maps are awful, the 128 players was a terrible idea. 80 players would have been a better choice.
    -No server search, welcome to SBMM and bots.
    -Specialists are useless and kill teamplay. The old classe system was perfect !!! -You forgot to remove the medic's revive animation, why did you keep this animation? the medic becomes frustrating to play. -Well, you have a great license    -The maps are awful, the 128 players was a terrible idea. 80 players would have been a better choice.
    -No server search, welcome to SBMM and bots.
    -Specialists are useless and kill teamplay. The old classe system was perfect !!!
    -You forgot to remove the medic's revive animation, why did you keep this animation? the medic becomes frustrating to play.
    -Well, you have a great license that is Battlefield and yet you take inspiration from MW2019, Warzone and Apex ... I don't understand you.

    You have to fire all the game designers and recruit BF3 / BF4 fans, there your BF2042 is a rag.    … Expand
  13. MadMaxZero
    Nov 20, 2021
    0
    A pure money grab. Everyone who still plays it, shouldn't be allowed to criticize any upcoming game. They are the problem
  14. XWXV
    Nov 19, 2021
    0
    What were you hoping for, DICE? Calm down already, you are not the people who created the magnificent BF2, BF3, BF4. Give up trying to make a good Battlefield. You can never do it. Just stop
  15. Shirojv
    Jan 29, 2022
    0
    Бета тест сырого говна фортнайтоподобной анскильной помойки за 8к окончен. Можно и начать отдавать другим дурачкам за 2к (скидка уже второй раз).
  16. PeteStClair
    Nov 17, 2021
    0
    Very disappointing, nothing like what Battlefield used to be and feels lacking in all the basic elements that really made the game enjoyable. No server browser, no scoreboard, no classes, There is very little at this point that makes this game enjoyable or able to hold one's attention for very long. There is no sense of that deep involvement that would keep you locked behind your screenVery disappointing, nothing like what Battlefield used to be and feels lacking in all the basic elements that really made the game enjoyable. No server browser, no scoreboard, no classes, There is very little at this point that makes this game enjoyable or able to hold one's attention for very long. There is no sense of that deep involvement that would keep you locked behind your screen for hours on end as it was with previous instalments. I doubt in its current state the game will be able to hold its player base for very long. Right now BF2042 is trying to be a jack of all trades and a master of none.… Expand
  17. markmarkmark
    Dec 5, 2021
    0
    (this review does not include the Portal mode, as it's only old maps and guns being ported into the engine, and Hazard Zone mode, which I did not play as I don't care about Battle Royale-like modes)

    in every other industry, QA testers are paid to test a product and have the final result polished in gaming industry, the customers pay $60 to do the job that someone failed miserably at.    (this review does not include the Portal mode, as it's only old maps and guns being ported into the engine, and Hazard Zone mode, which I did not play as I don't care about Battle Royale-like modes)

    in every other industry, QA testers are paid to test a product and have the final result polished
    in gaming industry, the customers pay $60 to do the job that someone failed miserably at.

    This time around, DICE have skipped the campaign mode and dedicated an additional year to the development of BF 2042. Before any of the playtests, it seemed like DICE finally understood what makes a Battlefield game. They paid homage to the older titles, as well as legendary "only in Battlefield" moments, most notably rendezook, and at this point it looked like we're finally getting the one game that will dethrone BF4

    Then the beta arrived, which was unfortunately a very accurate portrayal of the final release.
    Personally, I hated the Orbital map, and at least had hopes the other maps won't be as empty.

    Maps: The size and design of the maps remind me of BF3: Armored Kill DLC which, as veteran players might remember, are designed for vehicle combat. The maps were amazing back in BF3, because they were an option in the huge roster that the game had.
    2042 however doesn't have any other style of maps, with the common theme being a lack of cover, which makes infantry combat absolutely boring.
    Destruction-wise, this game seems to take a step over 10 years back, providing an absolutely underwhelming damage model with very few walls being destructible.

    Class system: Replaced by a lackluster operator system. Out of the entire roster, the only operator which currently feels fun to play is Mackay, who has a zipline that can be used to traverse the massive maps quicker.

    Gunplay: Absolutely awful, currently standing with 22 weapons, and 1 meta gun that everyone uses. Don't have it unlocked? tough luck.
    If you're using an SMG, LMG or AR, your bullets fly absolutely everywhere except where you aim.

    Matchmaking: Awful, with complete lack of basic features as - switching teams, joining squad with friends, server browser
    Progression: Slow and boring
    Soundtrack and sound design: Awful
    UI: Awful

    Verdict: If you're hoping that this game will be eventually saved by someone as was the case of BF4 back in the day.. don't get your hopes too high.
    This is not a good game, which just has a few technical issues that need to be polished,
    if this title ever wants to be successful it needs a complete ground-up overhaul.    … Expand
  18. supernovar
    Nov 16, 2021
    0
    So Many issues, I am amazed how poor it has been and shocked how bad this game is. No score board, like 4 guns per class, lackluster specialist who remove the sense of true customization, bad servers, unresponsive controls, sometimes can't revive teammates for no reason at all, some of the worst gunplay in modern gaming. Very Disappointing, Why is AAA games so terrible these days.
    Little    So Many issues, I am amazed how poor it has been and shocked how bad this game is. No score board, like 4 guns per class, lackluster specialist who remove the sense of true customization, bad servers, unresponsive controls, sometimes can't revive teammates for no reason at all, some of the worst gunplay in modern gaming. Very Disappointing, Why is AAA games so terrible these days.
    Little effort and just seems to be a Money grab?    … Expand
  19. bt5deserve0
    Nov 16, 2021
    0
    I cannot believe I paid $120 to torture myself. I want to say I believe Battlefield 2042 has huge potential. But this game is not ready for launch for another 6 months. at least. I don't even know where to start with bugs. Not to mention the complains other peoples. But come on no TDM??? Seriously a shooter doesn't have official TDM mode? And if I disable cross play on XSX there is noI cannot believe I paid $120 to torture myself. I want to say I believe Battlefield 2042 has huge potential. But this game is not ready for launch for another 6 months. at least. I don't even know where to start with bugs. Not to mention the complains other peoples. But come on no TDM??? Seriously a shooter doesn't have official TDM mode? And if I disable cross play on XSX there is no server - how is it fair to play competitive shooting using controller against MNK? EA deserves nothing less than bankruptcy.… Expand
  20. Klepar
    Nov 25, 2021
    0
    worst BF ever..Good features were removed..Maps are shallow, no tactics possible..Its just meat grinder for 60 dollars with even bad gunplay (bloom)....see you in BF4..
  21. KillerPandaMI6
    Nov 21, 2021
    0
    The game is fun when it's not lagging. So basically it's fun for about 5 minutes and then hell breaks loose. Completely ruins the experience.
    First thought it was my internet connection but apparently it's just crappy DICE servers as always
    I definitely will play again but they will have to fix this mess first
  22. Firefall77
    Dec 5, 2021
    0
    The worst Battlefield game ever created.

    No scoreboard No chat No voice chat No HUD opacity sliders No HUD scaling sliders Horrible vehicle physics (Helicopters and jets feel like they are made of paper) Horrible hitdetection, most of your bullets just don't get registered by the server Horrible gunplay, full of (spread/bloom) makes it random who wins No skill ceiling Horrible    The worst Battlefield game ever created.

    No scoreboard
    No chat
    No voice chat
    No HUD opacity sliders
    No HUD scaling sliders
    Horrible vehicle physics (Helicopters and jets feel like they are made of paper)
    Horrible hitdetection, most of your bullets just don't get registered by the server
    Horrible gunplay, full of (spread/bloom) makes it random who wins
    No skill ceiling
    Horrible maps (just flat land without any vision or cover)
    Only 2 gamemodes
    Most important, no fun    … Expand
  23. AlexanderPanin
    Nov 15, 2021
    0
    Это пиздец. Альфы в стиме в разы работоспособней и продуманней.
    Тонны багов
    НЕ рабочие механики
    Графика дно.
    В сравнении со старыми частями из портал 2042 это КУСОК ЕБАНОГО ГОВНА
    Нахуй идите DICE
  24. Khanturks
    Nov 15, 2021
    0
    bad weapon stability, bad server, bad optimization tam bir vakit kaybı kesinlikle para vermeyin iade etme imkanım olsa iade ederim.
  25. Inny74
    Jul 14, 2022
    0
    Ghost and Criterion, two developers that never handled a shooter game, had to try to (and fail to) salvage this title because DICE is a very incompetent studio.

    We lost a potentially amazing Need for Speed for this pile of crap.
  26. saixo
    Nov 13, 2021
    0
    Worst shooter i've ever played in 30 years of gaming

    -| Overloaded HUD elements (you can't see anything when you want to aim somewhere, at least 3 Elements will occlude your sight) -| Really bad map design, you mostly spawn to instantly die -| Already flooded with cheaters -| A damn Hovercraft is stronger than a damn "jeep", ye RUBBER is very strong material guys.... -|    Worst shooter i've ever played in 30 years of gaming

    -| Overloaded HUD elements (you can't see anything when you want to aim somewhere, at least 3 Elements will occlude your sight)

    -| Really bad map design, you mostly spawn to instantly die

    -| Already flooded with cheaters

    -| A damn Hovercraft is stronger than a damn "jeep", ye RUBBER is very strong material guys....

    -| Rubberbanding is normal in this game

    -| Vehicle physics are pretty much on a prototype level at max.

    -| You cannot revive most of your mates, because they will drop their weapon & weapon pickup interaction overlaps the revive interaction, so you can watch your mate dying while he can watch you swapping weapons like crazy instead of helping him

    -| No scoreboard, they want everyone to feel good -> But this makes just everyone feel like an idiot who has to be hidden everywhere possible

    -| German translation is cringe, you have to "reject" all information windows instead of confirm them or something. But even more cringe is the wrong gendering in the translation & the gendering in general

    -| They did not listened the last 10 years at least

    -| People will buy this crap anyway, which is sad and destroys how the videogame industry works

    -| Again -> Cheaters on mass

    -| And again, Cheaters on mass already in early access versions

    -| Really bad game design in general. Eg. you spawn in a damn heli which is about to crash already and you cannot do anything as the parachute has some buggy cooldown or it won't open at all in different situations.

    -| It's a total scam in my eyes, steam should just remove such scams from their platform, but instead they deal with them, makes valve look bad as well

    -| Nothing learned from previous fails    … Expand
  27. Ajvanho
    Dec 16, 2021
    0
    Nor the developer nor the publisher is to blame, the idiots that pre-ordered it are solely to blame.
  28. SPSYD
    Nov 14, 2021
    0
    Gun progression is not working! Specialist progression is not working!

    Hit registration sometimes does not even work for SOLO play! Loadouts get reset. No score screen. Flat boring maps. Control remapping does not work. Bullet spread does NOT follow gun aim during recoil, but rather it is random and comically extreme, with bullets going everywhere but where the gun is    Gun progression is not working! Specialist progression is not working!

    Hit registration sometimes does not even work for SOLO play!

    Loadouts get reset.

    No score screen.

    Flat boring maps.

    Control remapping does not work.

    Bullet spread does NOT follow gun aim during recoil, but rather it is random and comically extreme, with bullets going everywhere but where the gun is actually pointed. Note that this is not a player aiming skill issue, the issue is that bullets are randomly shot off in directions other than where the gun is actually pointing, irrespective of how good your aim is. Although it is true that some deviation is expected, even for perfect aim in real life shooting, the amount of deviation in BF2042 bullet spread is comically extreme. You've heard of gun accuracy being measured in MOA or sub-MOA? BF2042 gives you gun accuracy in the tens of degrees!!! It is unusably broken to the point where player aim doesn't even factor into the equation.

    Lobby disbands after each match and goes back into searching for a lobby, so you don't get to play with the same people. Is this because EA cheaped out on server capacities and thus this gives everyone a fairer share of play vs waiting to play? As opposed to letting everyone play, with little waiting time, if they'd had enough servers with enough capacity?

    Getting spawned into the death animation is so much fun!

    Vehicles are being used to spawn trap kill, because of poor map design.

    No campaign, to focus on multiplayer and THIS is what we get!?!?!?

    Huge waste of money. Avoid at all costs.    … Expand
  29. Deltium
    Nov 30, 2021
    0
    Dice continues to disappoint with Battlefield 2042. Every single time, the game launches with HUGE bugs despite the assurances from developers beforehand that everythign is "on track" and "performing well" Absolute lies and deception from this publisher and set of developers. Unfortunately, new players coming into the genre are getting burned for the first time, and unaware ofDice continues to disappoint with Battlefield 2042. Every single time, the game launches with HUGE bugs despite the assurances from developers beforehand that everythign is "on track" and "performing well" Absolute lies and deception from this publisher and set of developers. Unfortunately, new players coming into the genre are getting burned for the first time, and unaware of Dice's poor history and track record. Dice's (and EA's) reputation is really damaged here. I will not support them any further.… Expand
  30. SASHYL
    Nov 15, 2021
    0
    An unoptimized piece of **** !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 74 Critic Reviews

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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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