Battlefield 2042

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2.1

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 4864 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 618 out of 4864
  2. Mixed: 242 out of 4864
  3. Negative: 4,004 out of 4864
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  1. datoriprogram
    Nov 16, 2021
    10
    Probably the best Battlefield since BF2, and that's saying something considering BF3 was phenomenal.
    Switching up the formula to specialists instead of classes makes the gameplay more interesting and dynamic. You'll never get bored.
  2. Kaspian
    Nov 28, 2021
    10
    I don't like some new mechanics also and I don't remember any BF launch wo bugs, but this is still a battlefield.
  3. firebladex
    Nov 15, 2021
    10
    So people use metacritic to complain. But if you want an honest review:
    - Its a really fun battlefield game. The all-out warfare is impressive (64 vs 64) but choatic. You will end up dying alot because you really need to have eyes on your back. Breaktrough is fun mode, but being 'the attackers' is just tough love.
    - I played on PC with 5900x + 3090 at 1440p. I got smooth 140 fps on ultra    So people use metacritic to complain. But if you want an honest review:
    - Its a really fun battlefield game. The all-out warfare is impressive (64 vs 64) but choatic. You will end up dying alot because you really need to have eyes on your back. Breaktrough is fun mode, but being 'the attackers' is just tough love.
    - I played on PC with 5900x + 3090 at 1440p. I got smooth 140 fps on ultra settings.
    - Portal offers many choice. I love to go back to the WW2 era. The old but new maps like El-Alamein is reliving my childhood fantasy.
    - If you read that people are complaining about having only 4 assault rifles... Its just something to flame on. Why would 4 assault rifles be bad? Who says they won't add more later ? Like CoD does. People judge this game too quickly.
    - People complaining about PC performances; people think that their 2060/2070 is state of the art hardware and expect to have no problems running this game. What people forget is that having 128 players in a server, means it will ask more processing power from your system. You cannot compare this with a 12 man tdm server on call of duty. Like in World of Warcraft, I get 400 fps. But once there are 200 people in my screen and casting spells, i guarentee you, my fps will drop to 20 and everything will feel like a powerpoint slideshow. Its not only about hardware and optimalisation. Its a compromis you have to make if you want big all-out warfare. So stop comparing "But i get 200 fps on BF:V and i get only 70 fps on BF2042, this game is bad and badly optimized so i will leave a 1 star review").

    What could improve:
    - Few bugs (mostly on xbox) could be fixed like; UI bug which doesnt allow you to change gear, joining a crashed server (it shows the round has ended but a new map wont load) and when you die, you sometimes get bugged and cant respawn. Dice should give these bugs piority as it influences gameplay alot. Minor bugs like falling through the map after dieing... i consider this normal if you compare that there are 64 vs 64 people shooting at eachother which all kind of tanks and airplanes.
    - Remove bots. Really DICE, I truely stand behind many of your choices, but the bot thing... I understand but no.
    - Weapon handle; aiming is really difficult with for example assault rifle. Even shooting short bursts make it sometimes seem impossible to kill while on the other hand, i feel like dieing instantly when enemy shoots at me.

    What you should ignore:
    - People complaining about no scoreboard; BF2042 tends to motivate people to push objective. It doesn't matter how you contribute to it. If you are the sniper staying behind, the medic that attacks or the heli that brings down hell on your enemy. Scoreboards dont tribute anything to it. Having scoreboards in other BF always led to discussion and complaining about a person when he was really good with airplanes or tanks (you could easily get 40 kills - 0 deaths). I can remember the hate and crying you would get and people call you cheater etc.
    - It tried something new with specialist. I like'd the old class system better as well. It was much more clearer somehow. But after playing more than 20 hours you get the hang of it and you see the point they are trying to make. Yet people complain just because it is a change and they don't like change.
    - I am really happy about no voice option.     … Expand
  4. Taggen86
    Nov 22, 2021
    10
    While the game is somewhat unbalanced, it is incredible fun. Have not enjoyed a multiplayer game this much in years
  5. jojo_86x
    Nov 14, 2021
    10
    Great game!If I could give it more a I would. I’ve played all battlefield games and this is by far the best. Do not listen to all these complainers. This cancel culture has to stop. Play it for yourself and you will be like me and won’t stop playing it for hours
  6. SuperPuper001
    Nov 17, 2021
    10
    Игруха норм, мне было весело играть. Нули и единицы игра явно не заслуживает. Единственная претензия у меня пока это маловато фпс, надеюсь со временем оптимизацию подтянут.
  7. JohnWalt
    Nov 16, 2021
    10
    que des gens pas objectifs y'a juste a voir les commentaires c'est chaud. sur pc y'a 3 bug a tout peter faut pas abuser c'est pas parce que tu vois pas ton ratio que c'est un mauvais jeux parce que tu rages de pas pouvoir trash les gens qui font moins bien que toi bref
  8. ScooterBoy1992
    Nov 13, 2021
    10
    Not perfect, but wayyyy better than BF1, BF4, and BF5. Feels like the good old BF2 days where you can take your time to navigate through the world and make big plays. Squads actually means something again!
  9. bbjmm
    Nov 25, 2021
    10
    too many children who play Cod and don't know what BF is ... a wonderful game is enough to understand the dynamics and have the maturity to study it.
  10. Trykz
    Nov 24, 2021
    10
    Didn't like BF1 and BFV, this is the Battlefield I remember with titles like 4. Will need a couple months of patching but the games off to a great start.
  11. Gamer2068
    Nov 20, 2021
    10
    Core game play is insanely fun. Needs a few performance patches and is on track to be one of the best entry in the series. Maps are huge and the 128 players lends itself for a fun chaos. Definitely get the vibes of BF4
  12. merezin
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    на пк оптимизацию завесить бы и игра будет конфетка мне очень понравилась 20- 42 фпс =(
  13. Dangerdk
    Nov 14, 2021
    10
    This game is actually pretty fun and good. There is something about Battlefield player community that gets so precious about the title and write up a **** storm about it when first released. Go back and look at BF5 reviews...the exact same thing. Get this game its really fun if you like BF1 and BF5. Loving it, the Specialist are not as bad as what everyone was thinking and actually add aThis game is actually pretty fun and good. There is something about Battlefield player community that gets so precious about the title and write up a **** storm about it when first released. Go back and look at BF5 reviews...the exact same thing. Get this game its really fun if you like BF1 and BF5. Loving it, the Specialist are not as bad as what everyone was thinking and actually add a more spice and variety to the gameplay.… Expand
  14. mr_delson
    Nov 17, 2021
    10
    Вообще не понимаю хейта. В батле есть всё, что должно быть в батле. Отсутствие классов - непривычно, да, но давайте будем откровенны - они не работали ни в одной части, а если их слишком нехватает, то есть Портал. Отсутствие таблицы и олл-чата, эмм, серьезно это повод для хейта в сторону игры?
    Отличная батла, если будут долго её поддерживать контентом, то будет если не лучшей, то одной из    Вообще не понимаю хейта. В батле есть всё, что должно быть в батле. Отсутствие классов - непривычно, да, но давайте будем откровенны - они не работали ни в одной части, а если их слишком нехватает, то есть Портал. Отсутствие таблицы и олл-чата, эмм, серьезно это повод для хейта в сторону игры?
    Отличная батла, если будут долго её поддерживать контентом, то будет если не лучшей, то одной из лучших в серии.    … Expand
  15. Envoy11229
    Nov 17, 2021
    10
    I have a high end PC with 3080 and 9900K, so I won't say anything about the lag or some bugs.
    Bugs I had on this PC: can't join the match, can't re spawn, but that's all. I'm a big fun of machine guns so by now I only used two LMGs and I'm level 34 now.
    To me this battlefield really remains me the good old days in BF4, C4(5) was so much fun! I was worried about no medic or ammo support    I have a high end PC with 3080 and 9900K, so I won't say anything about the lag or some bugs.
    Bugs I had on this PC: can't join the match, can't re spawn, but that's all. I'm a big fun of machine guns so by now I only used two LMGs and I'm level 34 now.
    To me this battlefield really remains me the good old days in BF4, C4(5) was so much fun! I was worried about no medic or ammo support due to the special system, but it turns out not that hard to get supply from teammates, my playstyle is kind of rush in and die hard, so I didn't experience too much walking like many folks saying. Anything else feels so good! special abilities, guns and graphic. Tanks are a bit too weak since people are carrying too much anti armor equipment. but as infantry main like me it's just so much fun! Still nerf pp29    … Expand
  16. Malves
    Nov 14, 2021
    10
    Tem muita a melhorar, muito promissor esse jogo espero que continue melhorando
  17. Vikinghammer87
    Nov 13, 2021
    10
    It’s rough around the edges but I’m having the time of my life. This is the ultimate battlefield experience. My friends and I are having more fun with this game than we ever have any multiplayer game in many years
  18. mohannad1
    Dec 24, 2021
    10
    Potentially a great game! A lot of improvement is needed here. Could be an amazing game down the road!
  19. Arman1997
    Nov 16, 2021
    10
    This Game is amazing....need a little bit performance issues..stutters but overall is good!!!!
  20. Elite13
    Nov 15, 2021
    10
    Awesome, hazard zone is fun. 128 players make conquest unpredictable and engaging.
  21. xcrime
    Nov 15, 2021
    10
    Best shooter. I waited for him after the fourth part and finally waited. no part came out without technical problems. In a couple of years, she will be brought into an ideal state. I expected a much worse state of the game at the start. I played 24 hours in one weekend. And I can't stop.
  22. MRC_RL
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    The game has a few bugs but nothing that would make it unplayable, it is still enjoyable and fun. It can be better but the game is far from being bad.
  23. OliveiraEverton
    Nov 16, 2021
    10
    Esse "10" vai para os haters e chorões que deram "0", jogo está demais, porém o choro é livre.
  24. Mercyow
    Dec 10, 2021
    10
    ignore 0 and 1 score reviews . the game is great and is one of the best bf to ever come out . the combat is very fluid and the gun handling and gameplay is fun
  25. SamhainXCII
    Nov 24, 2021
    10
    Theres some work to be done but im having a blast with the game. Hiding the scoreboard for snowflakes was also a very bad choice in my opinion.
  26. xavien54
    Mar 24, 2022
    10
    Its the best game Ever i ever know, the gameplay sound character WOW everything. Scoreboard ? **** that, who care about old dated feature. What we need is more Microtransaction, because this game is so good. I would definitely preorder the next battlefield along with their Deluxe or whatever Highest in their edition.
  27. Nuclearpinguino
    Nov 14, 2021
    10
    Great game. Hazard zone is really fun and portal is amazing. I can't wait to have more games added to portal
  28. Icemazter
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    Great fun with normal battlefield chaos!

    Some bugs here and there but nothing that has been destroying my experience
  29. RunneR321
    Dec 30, 2021
    10
    This is the game of the year ! The best game of all games at the moment! Play battlefield 2042!
  30. Ameen_96
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    Players rate it with low rating theres sh!tty players
    Every part bf have bugs and fixed later
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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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