Battlefield 2042

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2.1

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 4864 Ratings

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  1. PotatoFish
    Nov 14, 2021
    3
    2 steps forwards, 10 steps back.

    You have no idea what your missing out on if you’ve never played a BF game before. this whole thing is just a mess.
  2. Mch8er
    Nov 14, 2021
    0
    Just God no please don't ever make me play this game again for the love of god
  3. DrunkinDoc1017
    Nov 14, 2021
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The only enjoyable portion of this game was the Portal mode. Where I could play old Battlefields with updated graphics. However even with that the character/loadout customization was janky as **** This game is such a goddamn disappointment that I'm reinstalling BF4 just so I can play something that actually functions. I'll only play BF2042 after it comes to Gamepass and even then I'll probably only play Portal mode, this new direction they've taken will not work.… Expand
  4. Finessed
    Nov 14, 2021
    0
    Worst bf game ever made. Downgrade from BF1 and BFV. Horrible optimization and gunplay.
  5. arnnav005
    Nov 14, 2021
    6
    Okay, this isn't great. The specialist system sucks, who thought literal wallhacks or 13 fricking self revives was a good idea. There's this bug in this game that every time I get into a new game it forgets my settings and I have to manually adjust them every time. The performance is terrible. The new gun sights don't feel that great honestly. Enough bad stuff though. The old mapsOkay, this isn't great. The specialist system sucks, who thought literal wallhacks or 13 fricking self revives was a good idea. There's this bug in this game that every time I get into a new game it forgets my settings and I have to manually adjust them every time. The performance is terrible. The new gun sights don't feel that great honestly. Enough bad stuff though. The old maps remastered actually look really good and play well. The old guns also feel great. Now that PORTAL exists we don't really have to use the specialists, just go back to the good ol' class system. But I don't know if being excited about the old remastered stuff and not giving a s**t about the entire new game is a good sign.
    ALSO WHERE THE F**K IS THE SCOREBOARD. LIKE WHAT SORT OF ARTISTIC DECISION IS THAT BECAUSE YOU LITERALLY CAN'T FORGET THE FREAKING SCOREBOARD.    … Expand
  6. Arto14
    Nov 14, 2021
    1
    Quick list of problems -22 guns - Removed class system - maps are to big even with 128 players - map design is bad with no cover and Lego like buildings - specialist that stole several things from overwatch and apex - hit register is terrible - random bullet spread - hovercraft is broken - aim assist for Consol is broken basically you can farm them due to the lack of aim assist - no medicQuick list of problems -22 guns - Removed class system - maps are to big even with 128 players - map design is bad with no cover and Lego like buildings - specialist that stole several things from overwatch and apex - hit register is terrible - random bullet spread - hovercraft is broken - aim assist for Consol is broken basically you can farm them due to the lack of aim assist - no medic near by when downed - no medic incoming ping - revives are still broken - UI is terrible - It just doesn't feel like a battlefield game , it feels like a cheap wish.com knock off. Then you can talk about all the "loading screens" it takes forever to load into a game between actually loading then the stupid cut scenes. Then at the end of the round you have to sit through screen after screen about MVPs before you can even quit the game . After all that you are disconnected and need to rejoin a game because your games don't continue .… Expand
  7. Lichtbann
    Nov 14, 2021
    0
    More Call of Duty than Battlefieid. For better or worse.. No Scoreboard. Framedrops. Glitches. Doors not opening etc etc.
  8. WREXBF
    Nov 14, 2021
    0
    Absolutely disgusting.
  9. keremce
    Nov 14, 2021
    2
    It is unbelievable that the game is being offered for sale in this state. Completely broken game play and full of bugs. The game has design problems that will not be fixed with the update. after all, this game has no soul. A complete disappointment.

    If people want to travel long distances with no one around, they go and play any Battle Royale fps. It takes too long to reach a    It is unbelievable that the game is being offered for sale in this state. Completely broken game play and full of bugs. The game has design problems that will not be fixed with the update. after all, this game has no soul. A complete disappointment.

    If people want to travel long distances with no one around, they go and play any Battle Royale fps. It takes too long to reach a battlefield. By the time you reach it, it is often too late.    … Expand
  10. JokerZlo
    Nov 14, 2021
    1
    there is no destructibility!
    there is no destructibility!
    there is no destructibility!
    there is no destructibility!
    there is no destructibility!
  11. georgievich
    Nov 14, 2021
    0
    По сравнению с бетой оптимизация стала заметно лучше, но все еще плохой. Но это уже не имеет никакого значения так как игра полный провал. Все то что отличало Battlefield от других сетевых шутеров, просто удалили. Я не узнаю эту игру.По сравнению с бетой оптимизация стала заметно лучше, но все еще плохой. Но это уже не имеет никакого значения так как игра полный провал. Все то что отличало Battlefield от других сетевых шутеров, просто удалили. Я не узнаю эту игру.
  12. shortwoodbe
    Nov 14, 2021
    5
    Too many bugs, glitches, Hazard is a joke, not much content… auwful hit-registration , server issues,… needs a lot more work.
  13. PINGL96
    Nov 14, 2021
    0
    3070+8700k+2042=GPU5%+CPU50%+25-30fps
    nice DICE
    "Half of negative comments were deleted because they were from trolls and bigots. Our game is perfect" - EA in a few days.
  14. 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.
  15. Johnnybravo8125
    Nov 14, 2021
    0
    The game is missing basic features such as in game chat and a scoreboard... that alone is worth a 0/10 nevermind the hollow gameplay
  16. domenax
    Nov 14, 2021
    2
    I just cant believe how bad this game really is. I am shocked and refunded the game. Too many issues and atrocious design flaws to even list here... The developer team seem so out of touch with it's own gaming community and battlefields fundamentals it's just sad. They want to be COD and Apex Legends so bad that maybe it would be better if the devs just apply for jobs at Activision. GetI just cant believe how bad this game really is. I am shocked and refunded the game. Too many issues and atrocious design flaws to even list here... The developer team seem so out of touch with it's own gaming community and battlefields fundamentals it's just sad. They want to be COD and Apex Legends so bad that maybe it would be better if the devs just apply for jobs at Activision. Get the old devs back and come back stronger with a new team and battlefield game in a few years. This is not it!!… Expand
  17. Arcxide
    Nov 14, 2021
    3
    Poor performance optimisation, 90fps with 3080ti and i7 9700k, The UI is a mess, gun play feels off. Cant customize the Hud to improve visibility. no scoreboard. can't use rockets and c5 at the same time for anti vehicle play. maps aren't great for infantry players. search reddit and you will find many more reviews
  18. CooLtpka
    Nov 14, 2021
    2
    Зачем то брать идеи у другой серии игры и отказываться от своих проверенных идей
    Карты провал
    Режимы провал Отсутствие хардкора провал Убийство ножом провал Показуха в конце раунда провал Список убийств и смертей провал Убогие скины провал    Зачем то брать идеи у другой серии игры и отказываться от своих проверенных идей
    Карты провал
    Режимы провал
    Отсутствие хардкора провал
    Убийство ножом провал
    Показуха в конце раунда провал
    Список убийств и смертей провал
    Убогие скины провал
  19. Tonibaloni1991
    Nov 14, 2021
    10
    Absoluty fantastici Game something New and fresh :)) Jajajdkdldkdhhshsjqkkajdndn
  20. SypherZ
    Nov 14, 2021
    8
    Have been away while they did WW1 and WW2 games so been some time since i played Battlefield.
    I think the game is kinda fun actually, it feels a bit more arcade with the weapons which i like.
    The graphics are good, its fast paced and overall a fun game.
  21. AnyFreeUsername
    Nov 14, 2021
    3
    1. Fix BFV for 3 years
    2. Game becomes masterpiece
    3. Start developing new title
    4. Throw away all best mechanics
    5. Take all the worst mechanics you can find
    6. ???
    7. BF 2042
  22. Red222
    Nov 14, 2021
    0
    I didnt expect it to be this bad! Lots of Bugs and tons of removed or missing features.
  23. HZD87
    Nov 14, 2021
    3
    I'd Call this a Good game if it even delivered the CORE functions of Battlefield as a franchise.

    Portal is Good inclusion with proper battlefield baked in by default - how the Fans want a battlefield game to be. 2042 "Expansion" is a mess of pandering to the ADHD of "Gamers" in the last 5 years or so, Its Pretty but can't deliver the foundations what people know and expect of a    I'd Call this a Good game if it even delivered the CORE functions of Battlefield as a franchise.

    Portal is Good inclusion with proper battlefield baked in by default - how the Fans want a battlefield game to be.

    2042 "Expansion" is a mess of pandering to the ADHD of "Gamers" in the last 5 years or so, Its Pretty but can't deliver the foundations what people know and expect of a battlefield title.

    Hazard zone, Well it might be okay but its not battlefield, its trying to appeal to the BR / Extraction Fad.

    Here is sit just above the minimum specs at 1080p with a PC rig that can run this years "AAA" titles with all high settings and yet a company worth several millions can't even get their half baked BF title to run on their own recommended minimum specs any better than stick animations on a flicked stack of post-it notes . . .

    They Lied that production was going well and better than expected a year ago, they said the BETA was a much older build then "Release" yet their launch runs considerably worse than that BETA.

    No Campaign

    No VoIP

    No real scoreboard

    No leaning

    22 guns total lol

    Plus system is clunky dog ****

    UI is clunky dog **** wrapped in cat **** Might be the least intuitive I've ever seen

    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 Audio is poorly mixed The maps, while stunning from both a scale and visuals perspective, lack any real flow for infantry combat. Its a game for sure, its currently not a good one worse than that it has the name battlefield attached to it. Its always funny when someone puts a Ferrari badge on a modded Toyota Supra, when you ask people for 90GBP to be BETA testers early its not funny . . . . This should go back into development for 6 Months get striped back from everything that's not your Standard battlefield since 2002 and slowly add features in . . . . . This is Cyberfield 2042    … Expand
  24. hiro613
    Nov 14, 2021
    2
    Only rated highly by the people paid by EA.

    The bug riddled game is only the tip of the iceberg. This games overly chunky feel and poor optimization really leave a lot to be desired with this new BF game. Worlds look spongy, full but so empty at the same time. Combat is a poor attempt to bring the original feel of the BF franchise to a modern feel. If i have to sum it up, this game    Only rated highly by the people paid by EA.

    The bug riddled game is only the tip of the iceberg. This games overly chunky feel and poor optimization really leave a lot to be desired with this new BF game. Worlds look spongy, full but so empty at the same time. Combat is a poor attempt to bring the original feel of the BF franchise to a modern feel. If i have to sum it up, this game feels like they tried to bring back the good from BF4, but brought out a $30 shooter. This franchise has gone down hill since the release of BFV. True shame.    … Expand
  25. Quantumskyline
    Nov 14, 2021
    1
    Game is awful. Maps too big makes it boring, no scoreboard so nothing to play for, bullet spread all over the place, game built for vehicles. Best gun in the game is a hovercraft. Ridiculous game and incredibly boring. I refunded it on day one.
  26. Miti88
    Nov 14, 2021
    0
    This is by far the worst Battlefield i have ever played. Im so dissapointed. Im wondering what EA Dice did the last 3 Years
  27. Amraz
    Nov 14, 2021
    0
    Worst Battlefield ever made. Only 2 good point i see : crossplay/crossprogression and 128 players.
    The rest ? 10 steps back on all aspect on the game.

    Huge huge shame for Dice and EA. 5 teams on this game. 3 development years (or more) for this crap ?
  28. GeorgesTheGreat
    Nov 14, 2021
    2
    Terrible Battlefield game, they removed almost everything that made the licence great. There's now no classes and teamplay, terrible artistic direction and sound work (no ambiance in this BF), weird gunplay etc. All of that for 128 players on hollow and insipid maps that are too big to feel 128 players and let's not forget the non binaries specialists to copy COD Warzone. The optimisationTerrible Battlefield game, they removed almost everything that made the licence great. There's now no classes and teamplay, terrible artistic direction and sound work (no ambiance in this BF), weird gunplay etc. All of that for 128 players on hollow and insipid maps that are too big to feel 128 players and let's not forget the non binaries specialists to copy COD Warzone. The optimisation is also not good, which is surprising considering how ugly and empty the maps are.… Expand
  29. Makky-
    Nov 14, 2021
    2
    Terrible performance, lot of bugs, 0 optimization for PC, servers instability! That and more only on Battlefield 2042! :D
    Serious guys dont buy this game, its a complete garbage at this stage of the game!
  30. 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.
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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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