Battlefield 2142

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6.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 389 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 218 out of 389
  2. Mixed: 80 out of 389
  3. Negative: 91 out of 389
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  1. RogueDiamond
    Oct 20, 2006
    0
    The game does not function. It was released broken. Yes it could probably be a great game. Know this, when you buy it you may not get to play multi player. Please check forums before you buy for things like Disconnect from EA MAster Server. They have no fix for this and it means you will not get to play multi player.
  2. VeryBadGame
    Apr 2, 2007
    0
    Couldnt even log into the game, continuously kicked from the server in the entry screen when creating a player. Support is pathetic. Last game from EA I buy in my life.
  3. AndersL.
    Oct 18, 2006
    0
    Doesn't matter how good the game is, spyware is just wrong! From the disclaimer in the retail box: "The software may incorporate technology developed by IGA Worldwide, the advertising technology. The purpose of the advertising technology is to deliver in-game ads when you use the software while connected to the Internet. When you use the software while connected to the Internet, the Doesn't matter how good the game is, spyware is just wrong! From the disclaimer in the retail box: "The software may incorporate technology developed by IGA Worldwide, the advertising technology. The purpose of the advertising technology is to deliver in-game ads when you use the software while connected to the Internet. When you use the software while connected to the Internet, the advertising technology may record your IP address and other anonymous information. That advertising data is temporarily used by IGA to enable the presentation and measurement of in-game ads and other in-game object which are uploaded temporarily to the your PC or game console, and change during online gameplay. The advertising technology does not collect personal or identifiable information about you."… Expand
  4. Mobius
    Oct 18, 2006
    0
    Don't buy this game because if you do you will be sending a message to E.A that its ok to stick spyware on your PC. Let me explain. Battlefield 2142, from Electronic Arts, is quickly coming under fire all over the Internet. What was once a must have for many gamers is turning into a fiasco where thousands of gamers are demanding their pre-order money back and vows of never buying Don't buy this game because if you do you will be sending a message to E.A that its ok to stick spyware on your PC. Let me explain. Battlefield 2142, from Electronic Arts, is quickly coming under fire all over the Internet. What was once a must have for many gamers is turning into a fiasco where thousands of gamers are demanding their pre-order money back and vows of never buying another EA game. At the heart of the matter are the mandatory ads included in the game. DICE, who developed the game, have stated that data will be gathered from in game. Web browsing and other profiling data is not being gathered. Here is a fundamental feeling of distaste from gamers who find EA… Expand
  5. RogueDiamond
    Oct 19, 2006
    0
    I want to give BF2142 a high mark, it has the potential. The simple truth is that the game does not work yet. There are massive amounts of disconnects from the EA Master Server for a lot of people. Even more are complaining about crash to desktop and punkbuster kicks. Many cannot even log on. If you really like the BF series, my suggestion is to wait, the game isn't going to beI want to give BF2142 a high mark, it has the potential. The simple truth is that the game does not work yet. There are massive amounts of disconnects from the EA Master Server for a lot of people. Even more are complaining about crash to desktop and punkbuster kicks. Many cannot even log on. If you really like the BF series, my suggestion is to wait, the game isn't going to be sold out. EADice really need to fix the massive problems that still plague this game. It is a real shame because there is so much potential. Don't take my word for it, go to EA.com and look at the forums for BF2142...there are massive problems.… Expand
  6. BellinoP.
    Oct 22, 2006
    0
    EA Games stop ripping us off. The Ads suck a big willie. Shame on you!
  7. SCav
    Oct 23, 2006
    1
    Would have been a good game but just like Battlefield 2, it crashed constantly and for no reason. See the EA forums to find many others that will tell you the same thing.
  8. RichardoC.
    Jan 30, 2007
    0
    Beautiful graphics. That's about everything the game has to redeem itself from being labeled 'Utter Rubbish'. It's riddled by an immense amount of bugs and poor design which plague every aspect from menus to disastrous network glitches to awful gameplay. Single and LAN gamers beware.
  9. ChrisM.
    Sep 27, 2007
    0
    Terrible game! Walking across uneven platforms is impossible, you'll either lag or stop for a moment and then move, or you just will stop all together.. the game lags. Nothing original in the game, the lack of a forgive/punish system is laughable, not worth the $50. Save yourself the trouble.
  10. WTF?Not
    Oct 15, 2006
    0
    Absolutely brutal. Can't believe they released this garbage.
  11. RogerZ.
    Oct 15, 2006
    4
    Wow, huge downgrade from BF2.
  12. EarlMcGinnes
    Oct 18, 2006
    4
    In-game ads, tons of bugs, runs like a mule...hold off on this shoddy release.
  13. docsilat
    Oct 19, 2006
    1
    It gets a 1 for what it might be if I can ever get a connection to the EA server for 24hrs.....and I'm one of those folks that just enjoys a little offline , single player fun with a game to blow off steam.....I'm not impressed thus far....didn't have this much problem with Steam or StarForce games.....especially just to do some simple offline play......maybe its worth itIt gets a 1 for what it might be if I can ever get a connection to the EA server for 24hrs.....and I'm one of those folks that just enjoys a little offline , single player fun with a game to blow off steam.....I'm not impressed thus far....didn't have this much problem with Steam or StarForce games.....especially just to do some simple offline play......maybe its worth it for the online, which I would understand , but if you want a bit off offline time look elsewhere or buy an older BF game.......Its ridiculous not to be able to play the offline features without connecting online with the server....… Expand
  14. Superficus
    Oct 19, 2006
    0
    Rushed-up development, guinea-pig beta testing with the final customers,. In-game advertising, spyware claims, greedy publishers, high price-tag, day 0 patches, bugs & exploits galore, feels like a bad mod. Huge deception. It's not a normal videogame, it's a rip-off, an adware mod. Should go back to the developers and not come out until all the crap has been removed from theRushed-up development, guinea-pig beta testing with the final customers,. In-game advertising, spyware claims, greedy publishers, high price-tag, day 0 patches, bugs & exploits galore, feels like a bad mod. Huge deception. It's not a normal videogame, it's a rip-off, an adware mod. Should go back to the developers and not come out until all the crap has been removed from the game, and all the QA testing done.… Expand
  15. JohnQ
    Oct 20, 2006
    4
    Its ok, but certainly there is nothing new. The guns just feel like reskinned versions of the bf2 ones. Also the dropships just arn't as cool compared to helicopter-gunships and fighterjets, just because its futuristic don't make it better. Spyware and advertising in games also suck. So if you havn't got bf2 buy it and if you do maybe consider an add-on, all in all bf2 isIts ok, but certainly there is nothing new. The guns just feel like reskinned versions of the bf2 ones. Also the dropships just arn't as cool compared to helicopter-gunships and fighterjets, just because its futuristic don't make it better. Spyware and advertising in games also suck. So if you havn't got bf2 buy it and if you do maybe consider an add-on, all in all bf2 is just much more fun.… Expand
  16. ChrisD.
    Oct 23, 2006
    3
    Welcome to Battlefield 2.5, plus ads. You're paying full price for a good mod. Count me out.
  17. Martin
    Oct 23, 2006
    2
    Wow £35 for a Battlefield 2 mod I have to say its expensive for what is on offer and the real big downer is that if you want to install this game you have to agree to the EULA and let Electronic ARTS Install some data mining software on your PC that allows them to show you ADVERTS while playing the game. This wouldn't have been to bad if this game was free to download but its Wow £35 for a Battlefield 2 mod I have to say its expensive for what is on offer and the real big downer is that if you want to install this game you have to agree to the EULA and let Electronic ARTS Install some data mining software on your PC that allows them to show you ADVERTS while playing the game. This wouldn't have been to bad if this game was free to download but its not and as you know EA don't release there title onto budget, game like Battle for Middle Earth 2 year old game still cannot be brought for anything less than £30/ Sims2 again a few years old and still not available on budget , but im getting of point here. What I'm trying to say is that though this game has a intresting enviroment and plays exactly like Battlefield 2, this game just comes accross as a rather expensive mod thats no worth the money there asking PLUS IT HAS ADVERTS. Ask any games player that having a preference between having ingame adverts shoved in your face or having none, I bet you will find a large marorigty will go for the none option… Expand
  18. Quintin
    Oct 25, 2006
    0
    Terrable shoody release, Team killing is far to easy to do by accident, punkbuster keeps kicking players and ADVERTS. I really don't like the idea that EA is using my IP address to geographicly know my so specific adds can be sent to me. I don't want adverts no decent player wants adverts, this is a awful technology and if people accept it now, then you can bet that EA and other Terrable shoody release, Team killing is far to easy to do by accident, punkbuster keeps kicking players and ADVERTS. I really don't like the idea that EA is using my IP address to geographicly know my so specific adds can be sent to me. I don't want adverts no decent player wants adverts, this is a awful technology and if people accept it now, then you can bet that EA and other software houses will then start using the technology and before you know it 10 years down you will be playing your battlefield 3429 and you will have to stop every 15 mins to watch adverts for 5 mins. If you allow this now you will open a flood gate of bad things that gamers never had before and never wanted now.… Expand
  19. DanielW.
    Dec 8, 2006
    0
    Completly disaster. Tried kill legend of Battlefield 1942 but couldn't - Battlefield will be known forever, about this game even children forgot when EA with DICE will create some new disaster. Dusk of legend Battlefield series - especially first part of this series.
  20. PeterStillman
    Jun 6, 2006
    0
    I haven't played it yet, but I think it's a bad sign for the games industry that EA is wiling to sell a game with a title derived from two others in a move that can only be seen as cashing-in at its worst. Battlefield 2 was over-hyped, and I just hope that few people buy 2142.
  21. RD
    Feb 23, 2007
    0
    Good lord...one of the worst EA games, and a shameful entry to the Battlefield series. Riddled with bugs, exploits, frequent disconnects/master server kicks, and SPYWARE of all things, this game is a bonafide stinker. The only people giving this game greater than a 6 rating have obviously never played either BF1942 or BF2, or at least have a poor sense of judgement. This game adds almost Good lord...one of the worst EA games, and a shameful entry to the Battlefield series. Riddled with bugs, exploits, frequent disconnects/master server kicks, and SPYWARE of all things, this game is a bonafide stinker. The only people giving this game greater than a 6 rating have obviously never played either BF1942 or BF2, or at least have a poor sense of judgement. This game adds almost nothing new, and even DECREASES the number of kits the choose from. The Titan Mode, craptacular mechanized walker, and 'improved' item system neither make this game interesting, nor do they substantiate a $50+ price tag. EA is just kicking games out the door now, in a Microsoft-esque case of 'ship now, patch later', which seems to have become the norm for the majority of PC games these days. Stay away from this one.… Expand
  22. DaneM.
    Nov 14, 2006
    1
    Single player mode is garbage! Why on earth they'd release a game with only 5 single player maps is beyond me.
  23. JohnP.
    Dec 19, 2006
    2
    Should be called Battlefield Residual Income. Look, if you want residual income get me to pay $5 or $10 a month to play the game. Don't hinder my enjoyment of the game to line your pockets. All in All I'm not impressed.
  24. KenR.
    Oct 22, 2006
    1
    I cannot understand why EA thinks they can charge so much for what is basically a modification of Battlefield 2.
  25. SergeyA.
    Dec 24, 2006
    0
    The game seems to be nothing but a bug. I would have given it 3, but it seems that EA is just out to make money, but not create good games anymore. They haven't fixed all the bugs in BF2. The only things they seem to be interested in is money and finding a way to stop cracks. Which is of course makes it harder for honest gamers. I personaly am boycoting both the BF franchise and NFS. The game seems to be nothing but a bug. I would have given it 3, but it seems that EA is just out to make money, but not create good games anymore. They haven't fixed all the bugs in BF2. The only things they seem to be interested in is money and finding a way to stop cracks. Which is of course makes it harder for honest gamers. I personaly am boycoting both the BF franchise and NFS. They are becoming worser and worser.… Expand
  26. IsaTintin
    Oct 26, 2006
    0
    This game is a nightmare, impossible to play online...so much bugs. Even with the patchs (10 days after release!!) and the updates of Punkbuster, I'm kicked each 10minutes and I'm not alone in this situation. It's a shame for an EA game...nothing new comparing to BF2. EA's CEO just want your boxes for his P&L before the end of 2006...a piety. Be sure next time I willThis game is a nightmare, impossible to play online...so much bugs. Even with the patchs (10 days after release!!) and the updates of Punkbuster, I'm kicked each 10minutes and I'm not alone in this situation. It's a shame for an EA game...nothing new comparing to BF2. EA's CEO just want your boxes for his P&L before the end of 2006...a piety. Be sure next time I will not pre-order an EA game.… Expand
  27. JoshW.
    Oct 29, 2006
    0
    This game is just a total conversion of Battlefield 2 with more bugs and less performance. Mechs can get hurt from climbing a small hill and the weak weapons make for some incredibly boring gameplay.
  28. JosephL.
    Feb 23, 2007
    2
    SUX. Resource eater, lags and bugs everywhere, server depending, sad singleplayer maps, astonishing 274mb "patches", greedy "norhern strike" buy depending unlocks (how they release a expand without resolving the principal problems???), lost support. Last game from EA I buy in my life.
  29. DrewA.
    Jun 29, 2007
    1
    Have Vista? Yes? Then don't bother. I don't care how much fun BF2 was or how much fun this one looks: don't bother. The patches may or may not work and if they do, the game may or may not ever actually load a map. Why not? Who can say. Maybe the neighbors' dog has indigestion today. I blame the developers for being totally ignorant to the realities of the PC gaming Have Vista? Yes? Then don't bother. I don't care how much fun BF2 was or how much fun this one looks: don't bother. The patches may or may not work and if they do, the game may or may not ever actually load a map. Why not? Who can say. Maybe the neighbors' dog has indigestion today. I blame the developers for being totally ignorant to the realities of the PC gaming industry and apparently thinking that Vista was some sort of practical joke on the part of Microsoft. An elaborate hoax perpatrated for the amusment of Bill Gates that would never produce a functioning operating system that they would have to support. Not to mention the fact that the game they made is buggier than a swamp in August. If the people at EA had one good idea to sell games, it was to market the heck out of them and if they ever have a second, I hope it involves taking franchises away from studios that turn out inferior products. The third might be doing something about their mostly-worthless tech support, but well-crafted games could at least make that blemish less visible. Punkbuster integration seems like a good idea while it works, but if it doesn't, prepare for hours more troubleshooting fun. It probably kicks more legit users than cheaters on any given day, too. One point for the few hours of fun I had for my money before it mysteriously stopped working.… Expand
  30. HorribleJobF
    Jul 16, 2007
    0
    This is worse than about 50% of the BF2 mods and is just a piece of crap. Weapons do horribly low amounts of damage, bugs and glitches EVERYWHERE, maps are very repetitive and have no difference in game play style, AND the teams are never even, EA/Dice still haven't made a way to properly balance teams and make the game possible for one team. For instance, I played on the titan mode This is worse than about 50% of the BF2 mods and is just a piece of crap. Weapons do horribly low amounts of damage, bugs and glitches EVERYWHERE, maps are very repetitive and have no difference in game play style, AND the teams are never even, EA/Dice still haven't made a way to properly balance teams and make the game possible for one team. For instance, I played on the titan mode once and my team had lost without more than 2 hits on then enemy titan and everyone on my team was either a private or recruit, I was the only one who had a KD ratio of over 1.0 (all others had about 0.1). This is nothing but a mod of BF2 with different textures and worse game play.… Expand
  31. Alcountdr
    Nov 18, 2006
    2
    At the best an update for BF2, nothing new is this game, (except Ads).
  32. Marick
    Mar 29, 2015
    4
    Battlefield 2142 seems a bit too ... I do not know. The game is not like a battlefield. The game seems to have something missing, something you attract.
  33. K.Smith
    Oct 20, 2006
    0
    Despite what you think of the actual gameplay (which is pretty much the same as Battlefield 2, only now with 'lazorpewpewpew'), this game gets a 0 because of EA's attempts at placing spyware on your computer and using it to push advertising into the game. Sure, they released an official statement after the internet exploded with the news, stating that it only records timeDespite what you think of the actual gameplay (which is pretty much the same as Battlefield 2, only now with 'lazorpewpewpew'), this game gets a 0 because of EA's attempts at placing spyware on your computer and using it to push advertising into the game. Sure, they released an official statement after the internet exploded with the news, stating that it only records time spent looking at the in-game ads, distance from the ads, your region, etc. - it is STILL spyware and advertising to me through a game I've already spent money on. Some say this is the future of videogames (see EA's other ad-fest: Fight Night Round 3). Well, then I say it's time for consumers to tear down these corporate behemoths and push our own agendas, using our wallets. Shame on you EA.… Expand
  34. UweP.
    Oct 25, 2006
    4
    It's pretty greedy to release a game at full price that is blatantly expansion pack material. It's also a lot less fun than BF2, so even at half price I actually wouldn't recommend it. There are better BF mods to download for free out there if you're looking for a new spin on the formula.
  35. RyanK
    Dec 10, 2008
    4
    Battlefield 2142 is not as fun as most other multiplayer shooters out there and can be very frustrating. Balance is also an issue. Recon class players can run through a group of people, dropping and detonating explosives, and come out of it unharmed if friendly fire is off (it usually is). Also, when sprinting players move very fast but cannot shoot: very useful for getting to cover. Battlefield 2142 is not as fun as most other multiplayer shooters out there and can be very frustrating. Balance is also an issue. Recon class players can run through a group of people, dropping and detonating explosives, and come out of it unharmed if friendly fire is off (it usually is). Also, when sprinting players move very fast but cannot shoot: very useful for getting to cover. However, when not sprinting players move extremely slow: making them easy targets and greatly reducing the fun of one on one fights; since both combatants are practically immobile. Being used to playing Counter-Strike: Source, I found that this made the gameplay extremely boring. Ultimately, after playing this game for about three weeks I'm probably going to throw it away.… Expand
  36. DerekS.
    Aug 11, 2007
    0
    Does not work on Windows Vista which leadsmme to believe EA no longer supports this game.
  37. JoshuaC.
    Oct 19, 2008
    4
    I installed it into my first computer and put in an account name, when i took it out and put it into my laptop i entered the same account info. and it said that an account had already been registered for this cd key, then i tried to make a new account and it said the same thing.Unless someone can respond to this vote and help me out, I HATE THIS GAME!!!
  38. Mike
    Oct 19, 2006
    3
    I played this game on MAX detail level, played just fine fast and smooth. But the graphics seem to be alittle outdated. Did they use the engine from an older game? I think so. and it show like it. The gameplay is ok. But nothing special. Overall I am disappointed with this game. It feels like it was rushed into being released.
  39. C4K3
    Jan 7, 2011
    0
    +3 for decent gameplay. +5 for originality. -8 for using punkbuster, which would only let me play multiplayer the first couple of months, with neither EA nor evenbalance (lol @ name) being able to fix. -10 for having ingame ads. After having to spend money on a game, and then be refused access to play it, how the **** can EA think it's acceptable to put ads in the game, let alone put+3 for decent gameplay. +5 for originality. -8 for using punkbuster, which would only let me play multiplayer the first couple of months, with neither EA nor evenbalance (lol @ name) being able to fix. -10 for having ingame ads. After having to spend money on a game, and then be refused access to play it, how the **** can EA think it's acceptable to put ads in the game, let alone put ****ing spyware in my game?! I want my money back EA.… Expand
  40. AnonymousMC
    Jun 2, 2007
    1
    Adds nothing to the series. Invites even more stat-abusing than BF2, seeing as you need a ton of unlocks to compete in pubs. Graphics are no better than BF2, and runs much much worse. Complete lack of imagination and an attempt to add spyware and adds to your gaming menu means don't get this game even if it's free.
  41. Elpresidenti
    Oct 19, 2006
    0
    after getting the game and installing it i am horrified to see ADVERTS, plus the game just dont feel right as it seems like they wanted to release it before Quake Wars, you can bet that EA are going to try and milk this by releasing Exspencive EX packs with content that should of been included in this this package as EA always does (eg the sims) , but ive now taken the game back to theafter getting the game and installing it i am horrified to see ADVERTS, plus the game just dont feel right as it seems like they wanted to release it before Quake Wars, you can bet that EA are going to try and milk this by releasing Exspencive EX packs with content that should of been included in this this package as EA always does (eg the sims) , but ive now taken the game back to the store and got my money back, the main reason for this is after finding out that thanks to the game my PC now has spyware on it, ive have now decided to boycot all future EA Games because if i wanted to see adverts i would sit ond watch them on TV as all this is , is a form of spamming.… Expand
  42. Axilley
    Jul 22, 2021
    4
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#43 Best PC Game of 2006
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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
  1. PC Zone UK
    86
    It's certainly not gong to supersede the increasingy popular "Battlefield 2," as most of its merits merely held over from its predecessor, but nevertheless it's a brilliant evolution of one of the greatest online shooters ever made. And it's got giant walking tanks. [Dec 2006, p.62]
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  2. Game Informer
    85
    Little more than "Battlefield 2" with mechs and gunships. In nearly every way, a round of 2142 plays out exactly like a round of its predecessor. Not that that’s a particularly bad thing, but for all intents and purposes this is a $50 mod.
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  3. GameSpot
    81
    Battlefield 2142's new Titan mode is an exciting new addition to the Battlefield series, though for the most part 2142 offers up minor evolutionary improvements over its illustrious predecessor.
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