Battlefield 2142

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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
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  1. 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.
  2. 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
  3. RogerZ.
    Oct 15, 2006
    4
    Wow, huge downgrade from BF2.
  4. EarlMcGinnes
    Oct 18, 2006
    4
    In-game ads, tons of bugs, runs like a mule...hold off on this shoddy release.
  5. 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
  6. 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!!!
  7. 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.
  8. Axilley
    Jul 22, 2021
    4
    bad bad bad bad bad bad bad bad bad bad bad bad bad bad bad bad bad bad bad bad bad bad bad bad bad bad bad bad bad bad bad bad bad bad bad bad bad bad bad bad i dont no
  9. 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.
  10. ChrisD.
    Oct 23, 2006
    3
    Welcome to Battlefield 2.5, plus ads. You're paying full price for a good mod. Count me out.
  11. 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
  12. 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.
  13. 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.
  14. Alcountdr
    Nov 18, 2006
    2
    At the best an update for BF2, nothing new is this game, (except Ads).
  15. 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.
  16. 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.
  17. 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
  18. 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.
  19. 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.
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. 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.
  23. 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.
  24. 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
  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. BellinoP.
    Oct 22, 2006
    0
    EA Games stop ripping us off. The Ads suck a big willie. Shame on you!
  28. 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.
  29. 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.
  30. WTF?Not
    Oct 15, 2006
    0
    Absolutely brutal. Can't believe they released this garbage.
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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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