Battlefield 2142

 PC
Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 48 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 41 out of 48
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 48
  3. Negative: 0 out of 48
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  1. FiringSquad
    73
    To be truthful, Titan mode is really the only significant addition to the game. This could just as easily have been an expansion pack for Battlefield 2, featuring Titan.
  2. Play.tm
    72
    Ignoring the annoying so-called 'geographically appropriate' ads , Battlefield 2142 is a title bound to please fans of the series.
  3. Eurogamer
    70
    Battlefield 2142 may be a glimpse of the future of games. I'm just not sure that I like it.
  5. Digital Entertainment News
    65
    Yes, it's fun, but nothing really new enough to warrant a recommendation. Die-hard Battlefield fans will see plenty of value, all others should stick with what they already have.
  6. CPUGamer
    65
    My only issue with it, honestly, is that DICE hasn’t really made an effort to change anything substantial about the game in five years.
  7. 1UP
    60
    What's in question here isn't whether this or that technology is hooey -- it's impoverished, store-brand imagination.
  8. games(TM)
    50
    Fails to offer anything fresh. The new elements added to the franchise are shamelessly plundered from other games, and generally not as well executed. [Dec 2006, p.114]
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Awards & Rankings

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#43 Best PC Game of 2006
10
#10 Most Discussed PC Game of 2006
44
#44 Most Shared PC Game of 2006

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User Score
6.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 389 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 218 out of 389
  2. Mixed: 80 out of 389
  3. Negative: 91 out of 389
  1. huffd
    Nov 5, 2009
    9
    Bf2142 is like an elusive club, or like marmite, love it or hate it kind of thing. now i'm not saying it's perfect, hence the 9, Bf2142 is like an elusive club, or like marmite, love it or hate it kind of thing. now i'm not saying it's perfect, hence the 9, but christ on a bike, it's got lots of original features, titan mode, rank system that is genuinley rewarding, and who denies the grim satisfaction of 'podding' on an unspecting victim, genius. but there is a catch... punkbuster can be a mare, but with a bit of fiddling and researching is overcomeable, ea's support for this franchise is undying and has a massive following, regardless of others opinion, also the adrenalin you can be burning off when things start heating up is addictive. the locations are very well thought out too, if a little bland and unpopulated(where is everyone?) team up's is well put together also and in some m/player servers manditory, but that isnt a bad thing as it brings you all together, filling each other up with med and ammo is also a great feeling, commeradery an all, altogether a great game that can be bought for peanuts now. Recommended.… Full Review »
  2. JimCorbett
    Dec 3, 2011
    10
    The most balanced, well designed, team based shooter I have ever played. This game is all about skill. Love it or hate it. It is the best atThe most balanced, well designed, team based shooter I have ever played. This game is all about skill. Love it or hate it. It is the best at what it does.… Full Review »
  3. ThomasF
    Jun 9, 2011
    10
    First - ignore every 0 rating this game gets for reasons like 'spyware' - they are idiots. There are built-in advertisements on boards on theFirst - ignore every 0 rating this game gets for reasons like 'spyware' - they are idiots. There are built-in advertisements on boards on the maps, big deal. It's all related to gaming, anyways.

    So, I'll start off by saying this: Battlefield 2142 was my first battlefield game, and it'll always be my favorite, unless Battlefield 3 changes that. I've played every single Battlefield, and none of them compare to Battlefield 2142 (in my opinion, a lot of people like Battlefield 2 better, but me, I'm Battlefield 2142 all the way).

    It'd be impossible for me to explain why I like this game in the relatively short, 5,000 characters that this gives me, so what I'll say is, try it. Don't just try the demo either, because I doubt anybody is playing that anymore, actually go out and buy it (what is it, like, $15 - $20 now?) - Just give it a try, play on Camp Gibraltar, or some other map around that size, try Titan mode around, and just get a feel for it, I'm sure you'll love it. And if you're feeling skeptical, just look up some YouTube videos!    … Full Review »
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