Battlefield 2042

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2.1

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 4864 Ratings

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  1. Ming_
    Nov 15, 2021
    9
    Dice’s extra year in development did wonders to this game. The maps are very large and wide open but there are way more ways to traverse the gaps in objectives. The selection of guns through leveling is quite a good number for a new release as it is a grind to get a new gun. The destruction seems to be more focused on weather rather than traditional destruction seen in previous battlefieldDice’s extra year in development did wonders to this game. The maps are very large and wide open but there are way more ways to traverse the gaps in objectives. The selection of guns through leveling is quite a good number for a new release as it is a grind to get a new gun. The destruction seems to be more focused on weather rather than traditional destruction seen in previous battlefield games. The only issue with this game I have with this game is the server side issues but overall it is a very solid entry in the franchise despite what nay-sayers say, and in my opinion much better combat and movements than in any other previous battlefield.… Expand
  2. X4oid
    Nov 15, 2021
    10
    Loved it a lot ..... It's something new get a little buggy at times but loved it
  3. Meks1738
    Nov 16, 2021
    8
    Could do with some work obviously but overall a great game. Got the usual battlefield experience and more I think.
  4. MrRED98
    Nov 16, 2021
    10
    Game have some issues but the gane is very enjoyable I have played more than 24h now
  5. Sendit_cro7
    Nov 16, 2021
    8
    Great foundation and patches will make it excellent. Don't get the negativity as I'm having a lot of fun.
  6. Lolojojo4
    Nov 16, 2021
    10
    Why are you people getting your panties in a twist over not having classes in this game. Like bruh you can actually change attachments in-game. The destruction is awesome, If you are one of people rating this game bad just because of graphics you are probably playing on a PC made out of spare parts. Plus the game just released calm down.
  7. Netorare01
    Nov 16, 2021
    9
    The game has some bugs and it’s not perfect obviously but the core is that it’s really fun.

    In three day of gaming i ve got 27 hours , thing that doesn’t happen to me since 2013.
    Really a lot of fun
  8. Unrealick
    Nov 16, 2021
    10
    Я играю в серию Battlefield с самой первой части, играл во все версии. Крайние части не вызывали у меня большого интереса, мне больше нравится сеттинг современных сражений. Последние две части Call of duty дали окончательно понять направление развития сетевых шутеров, и это направление мне совсем не нравится. Battlefield 2042 не во всем хороша, но на контрасте она выигрывает у любой другойЯ играю в серию Battlefield с самой первой части, играл во все версии. Крайние части не вызывали у меня большого интереса, мне больше нравится сеттинг современных сражений. Последние две части Call of duty дали окончательно понять направление развития сетевых шутеров, и это направление мне совсем не нравится. Battlefield 2042 не во всем хороша, но на контрасте она выигрывает у любой другой игры. Уже это не дает мне права ставить меньше 5 из 10, но ребят 0?! Серьезно?! Поставил 10, что бы хоть как то изменить этот беспредел, не Dice, не конкретно эта часть не заслуживает такой оценки! Объективно считаю оценку в 7 баллов оптимальной, если поправят все известные проблемы, и поработают над игрой, то можно и 8 поставить. Но 0 или итоговая 2,5 явно не заслуженно!… Expand
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. miladletix
    Nov 17, 2021
    5
    best game . best views of battel in game . love it . just a Little bugy but its okey must improved by next update
  12. 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
  13. 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.
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. Tenzer
    Nov 18, 2021
    10
    full potential !
    great shooters ! a lot of fun !
    we remember How was Bf3 and 4 at launch..
  19. 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.
  20. Armin_ke
    Nov 18, 2021
    10
    Bestest battlefield for ever and better than call of duty and halo infinite
  21. 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
  22. Zain56
    Nov 18, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Is good … Expand
  23. 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
  24. Oliveoil_1
    Nov 19, 2021
    7
    In it's current state the game definitely has bugs, missing features and poor performance. Despite all this I find the game to be very fun at it's core but different to the traditional Battlefield formula many will be used to (specialist system in particular). I imagine the game will improve and evolve as time goes on but right now it will be a hard sell.
  25. 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!
  26. 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.
  27. ketto96
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    gente che fa delle critiche assurde , criticano solo per piacere di criticare . male male cara utenza !
  28. racku
    Nov 19, 2021
    1
    What a load of poo this game is, the only thing worth playing is the portal part with classic preset but with limited amount of maps it's gonna get boring soon, Specialists?! What was wrong with traditional class system, what was wrong with being able to have 5 man squad, why no commander? no all chat?
    No scoreboard? No map zoom!? UI is clumsy af ,and good luck getting all of your friends    What a load of poo this game is, the only thing worth playing is the portal part with classic preset but with limited amount of maps it's gonna get boring soon, Specialists?! What was wrong with traditional class system, what was wrong with being able to have 5 man squad, why no commander? no all chat?
    No scoreboard? No map zoom!? UI is clumsy af ,and good luck getting all of your friends on the same server    … Expand
  29. 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.
  30. 80HD01
    Nov 19, 2021
    6
    This game currently is very mediocre, with thousands of bugs and features missing including editing loadout on the main menu, crosshair editing, a goddam scoreboard. The game is currently lacking many things that make a modern-day FPS game great, there is no campaign, net code, and lag composition is outrageous, people clip through walls and vehicles are horrifically buggy. These are justThis game currently is very mediocre, with thousands of bugs and features missing including editing loadout on the main menu, crosshair editing, a goddam scoreboard. The game is currently lacking many things that make a modern-day FPS game great, there is no campaign, net code, and lag composition is outrageous, people clip through walls and vehicles are horrifically buggy. These are just some of the problems the game has at launch. This game currently has huge potential but the execution is missing.… Expand
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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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