Battlefield 2142

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6.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 389 Ratings

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  1. coolesmikkel
    Apr 10, 2014
    10
    Battlefield 2142 is one of the best multiplayer shooters ever made.
    It has great maps, awesome gameplay and a beautiful background setting that really made me feel being part of this future war.
    You have the titan-mode which is a very enjoying gamemode.
    Of course the game is old and some things are a bit glitchy and there are almost no servers online.
    But believe me its still worth playing!
  2. Jerad
    Oct 7, 2014
    10
    Loved this game, has gameplay that is extremely similar to Battlefield 2 but most of the bugs that existed in 2 were fixed.

    In additional all the Northern Strike content became free for all players 3 years ago, which was a nice boost to the on-line community. You see a lot of negative feed back about the adds in game; however, it helps pay the server costs, and that's important for a    Loved this game, has gameplay that is extremely similar to Battlefield 2 but most of the bugs that existed in 2 were fixed.

    In additional all the Northern Strike content became free for all players 3 years ago, which was a nice boost to the on-line community.

    You see a lot of negative feed back about the adds in game; however, it helps pay the server costs, and that's important for a game that doesn't charge monthly to play.

    This was one of the last truly strategy team based battlefield games released (sad to say) and battle field 4 is the only thing that comes close so far.    … Expand
  3. Termin8ter
    Aug 4, 2017
    8
    Strangely, only a year after BF2, DICE thought it fit to develop and release the next Battlefield game, one that had gone beyond the 1940s, 70s, and even the 21st century: Battlefield 2142. The first futuristic and sci fi Battlefield game. While it was a brave move to take the battle to the 22nd century, this game is pretty much Battlefield 2.5, but with a few new futuristic abilities andStrangely, only a year after BF2, DICE thought it fit to develop and release the next Battlefield game, one that had gone beyond the 1940s, 70s, and even the 21st century: Battlefield 2142. The first futuristic and sci fi Battlefield game. While it was a brave move to take the battle to the 22nd century, this game is pretty much Battlefield 2.5, but with a few new futuristic abilities and gear. It it a rock-solid and enjoyable game that encourages teamwork, don't get me wrong, but it doesn't really accomplish enough to be truly considered an evolution from BF2, and they were never going to do it within 1 year, anyhow. Don't ask me what DICE was thinking. Hopefully DICE can make an epic sequel to this on the Frostbite 3 engine.… Expand
  4. ApexCryptLord
    Nov 10, 2015
    10
    Best Battlefield ever. I played this game every day and every second of my life. The game was so good, i lved the Titan modus and the future. Hope they do a new Battlefield 2142 (Battlefield 2143). It would be really cool, because Battlefield 2142 was so amazing, its sad that they closed the servers.
  5. 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, 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 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.… Expand
  6. 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 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    First - 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!    … Expand
  7. KarlW.
    Dec 1, 2006
    10
    This is quite simply amazing I found this to be a much faster paced game than BF2, love the ranking system, love the weapons and vehicles, still a few problems like with any game with the pins rewards I.E. performing the criteria and not recieveing the pin can be quite frustrating but generally a vast improvement on the previous games.
  8. Kurtz
    Dec 22, 2011
    8
    I think the reason I regard this game so highly is that I never played BF2 before I got it. I can completely understand why people coming from BF2 > 2142 might hate the game for it's lack of..originality. It should not have been full price I accept that. Aside from that when I think of all the "battlefield moments" I had and enjoyment I got out of this game I can't give it lower than an 8.I think the reason I regard this game so highly is that I never played BF2 before I got it. I can completely understand why people coming from BF2 > 2142 might hate the game for it's lack of..originality. It should not have been full price I accept that. Aside from that when I think of all the "battlefield moments" I had and enjoyment I got out of this game I can't give it lower than an 8. The maps, guns, vehicles and gamemodes were all great. If you dislike the colors blue and orange you may want to stay away though.… Expand
  9. jangers
    Mar 22, 2013
    8
    BF2142 is more like a well-developed mod for BF2 than a new part of the series. This is the same Battlefield 2 with new maps, textures, parties to the conflict, new scenery and the many improvements to the predecessor. The game takes you to distant future (the year 2142), but most of the futuristic weapon uses conventional ammunition (do not shoot the laser, plasma, etc.).BF 2142 was aBF2142 is more like a well-developed mod for BF2 than a new part of the series. This is the same Battlefield 2 with new maps, textures, parties to the conflict, new scenery and the many improvements to the predecessor. The game takes you to distant future (the year 2142), but most of the futuristic weapon uses conventional ammunition (do not shoot the laser, plasma, etc.).BF 2142 was a good game but released too quickly, at a time where it has ruled the BF 2. For me, this is the last good battlefield, next after him series fell down… Expand
  10. Jerad_2142
    Aug 22, 2013
    10
    Easily my favorite game in the series, it took BF2 and improved all the nagging issues, improved squad and team work, and kept all the great things like commander mode. It also added great gameplay modes like assault, and titan. I really enjoyed titan, it was always good fun to fly up to it while the enemy VTOLs tried to shoot you down, then to sneak into the titan and try to destroy theEasily my favorite game in the series, it took BF2 and improved all the nagging issues, improved squad and team work, and kept all the great things like commander mode. It also added great gameplay modes like assault, and titan. I really enjoyed titan, it was always good fun to fly up to it while the enemy VTOLs tried to shoot you down, then to sneak into the titan and try to destroy the reactor as the entire enemy team works against you. In the end its another one of those great multiplayer games that require lots of strategy and team work to do any good at.… Expand
  11. 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 at what it does.
  12. Ryan
    Oct 13, 2007
    8
    This game is 10x better that bf2. It loads twice as fast. Your not spending half your time waiting to join a game like on bf2. There are some glitches in the game. But overall it is more fun to play because of the increases loading/operation.
  13. [Anonymous]
    Oct 7, 2006
    10
    Simply Amazing!
  14. PhilB.
    Jan 18, 2008
    10
    Fantastic game, brilliant as a multiplayer game
  15. Jordan
    Nov 25, 2006
    10
    Amazing game. Well build engine and gameplay. I like it 10000x more than 1942 and 100 x more than bf2 only thing is the way the knife is coded is just lazy. your actually shooting a gun that looks like a knife w/ the bullet range of like a centimeter.
  16. hawk22
    May 1, 2011
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! game !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! rocks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!… Expand
  17. Elc1247
    Aug 24, 2011
    10
    Its interesting to see so many people vote this game so horribly. I have logged hundreds of hours of BF2142 and can say that it is THE BEST MULTIPLAYER FPS game I have EVER played (given that it works, i will explain later). I have plenty of friends that played 2142 and they all loved it, and I occasionally meet someone that had played the game, and it is almost always that we get in aIts interesting to see so many people vote this game so horribly. I have logged hundreds of hours of BF2142 and can say that it is THE BEST MULTIPLAYER FPS game I have EVER played (given that it works, i will explain later). I have plenty of friends that played 2142 and they all loved it, and I occasionally meet someone that had played the game, and it is almost always that we get in a long passionate conversation about the game and all the fun times we had in it. I would say that anyone that got the game to work correctly, and took the time to get fully accustomed to it, is very likely going to love the game. The amazing thing about the game in my opinion is that they took BF2, and fixed pretty much everything that was bad or annoying about it, and put it in a completely different setting, with a different feel to it. the balance in this game is surprisingly very good, as every class or vehicle has very well thought out strengths and weaknesses, along with actual directional hit detection that works. not only is the balancing good, but i like how they simplified the class system and just made everything more streamlined and efficient. instead of 8 classes, they combined them into 4 while giving you the option to customize your kits for your situation. I loved that, since in BF2, it seemed like all the classes had IMMENSELY powerful strong points, and everything else was a weakness. basically, now you have a chance of winning in almost any situation, though the chances all depend on skill and luck, instead of like in BF2, where you excel in certain situations, and every other situation, you will be overwhelmed and slaughtered. Now, onto the bad parts of the game. the main problem I find with the game is EA. This was the last game that the original BF team worked on in DICE, and in my opinion, the pinnacle of their work. in case if you didnt know, the original dev team for BF quit DICE and joined Infinity Ward, meaning that CoD4 was actually BF3. but enough about that, EA ruined BF2142 since they decided to go about giving absolutely horrendous support for it, as the game program was immensely finicky, it loved to not run correctly, many times for no apparent reason at all. plus, the updates were few and far between, meaning that bugs and glitches stayed in the game for quite a while before they were fixed. At first, 2142 was not that great due to the horrid way EA ignored the game, then it got better for a couple years. however, they decided to stop with all support for the game and stop updates quite soon for this game, when hundreds, maybe thousands of people were on at once, still fervently playing this game, at least when i know the community was still VERY active. as to the advertising, its actually not a big deal, all that happens is that, depending on what server you play on, they can change the graphic displayed on billboards in game, I dont get why so many people are worked up about it, and why so many people would give a "0" to a perfectly great game just because they dont like any kind of advertising at all. So, to sum it all up, BF2142 is the Best multiplayer FPS game I have ever played, when it works. the game itself was pure platinum, but EA had to get around to ruining it. If you want to play this game, you cant anymore. the community is almost non-existent now since EA decided to abandon it quite a while ago, if you had played this game a good couple years ago, it would have been something amazing, but its time has passed. Its one of those under-rated gems of a game, pretty much ignored since BF2 was still super popular at the time.… Expand
  18. indicudi
    Mar 15, 2014
    10
    Awesome .................................................................................................................................................................
  19. JoeEstus
    Oct 20, 2006
    10
    while I hate the 1st day patch - once you get into the game, it's an amazing experience. I haven't noticed the in-game ads that everyone's on about...but I have noticed the new gameplay features: massive unlocks, Titan mode, Mechs, new squad features, new weapons...amazing. I'll be playing this for awhile.
  20. NeptuneUK
    Jan 5, 2007
    10
    Like Battlefield 2, but in the future! Fantastic graphics, fully customizable classes and superb unlockable upgrades set it above BF2.
  21. FranjoR.
    Oct 3, 2008
    10
    I've put in a few hours with this and BF2, and I must say that the lower-grading critics haven't put in the requisite hours to make a fair judgment. I say this because even though I loved BF2, 2142 has a much better communications system in place, really encouraging squad play. The same goes for the points system. Also, combining the points and awards systems is a lot better I've put in a few hours with this and BF2, and I must say that the lower-grading critics haven't put in the requisite hours to make a fair judgment. I say this because even though I loved BF2, 2142 has a much better communications system in place, really encouraging squad play. The same goes for the points system. Also, combining the points and awards systems is a lot better than not doing so (as in BF2). I also like the greater diversity when it comes to vehicles, and weapons. This makes me wonder how much time critics put into playing the games they review.… Expand
  22. SamT
    Sep 10, 2008
    10
    Brilliant game, once you actually get it to work. Few problems with installation - you've have to install everything in a very specific way and order if you want to get the Nothern Strike and 1.50 patch working. But provides a great online experiance and awesome maps. Plenty of gameplay variation with 4 different classes and plenty of vehicles/aircraft to master. Really, really fun Brilliant game, once you actually get it to work. Few problems with installation - you've have to install everything in a very specific way and order if you want to get the Nothern Strike and 1.50 patch working. But provides a great online experiance and awesome maps. Plenty of gameplay variation with 4 different classes and plenty of vehicles/aircraft to master. Really, really fun game, especially if you're playing with a squad. Tactical and fun - this will keep you playing for a LONG time.… Expand
  23. TomT.
    Oct 18, 2006
    10
    This is just amazing and whoever calls it a simple mod is simly crazy. there is so much new content in this game and the titan mode is a very welcome departure from conquest.
  24. Mike
    Oct 23, 2006
    10
    This is a great game. Forget the ads, I have even noticed any yet. It's not the same as BF2. All the kits are different, vehicles and flying ship are different and handle differently.The addition of mechs are different too. It's a ton of fun. Titan mode is great. Quit bashing EA and just have fun with it. By the way, the spyware thing is bogus. It only tracks your IP same as any This is a great game. Forget the ads, I have even noticed any yet. It's not the same as BF2. All the kits are different, vehicles and flying ship are different and handle differently.The addition of mechs are different too. It's a ton of fun. Titan mode is great. Quit bashing EA and just have fun with it. By the way, the spyware thing is bogus. It only tracks your IP same as any other website you visit.… Expand
  25. DClypeus
    Jan 10, 2007
    9
    All the bad reviews here are from people who either (a) have run into bugs, (b) have ideological problems with a game having adverts in it or (c) own battlefield 2 already. Addressing each in turn, since the last patch I've still had occasional problems with bugs, but its only a case of needing to reconnect to the EA master server about once every 6 hours of gaming time. Some of that All the bad reviews here are from people who either (a) have run into bugs, (b) have ideological problems with a game having adverts in it or (c) own battlefield 2 already. Addressing each in turn, since the last patch I've still had occasional problems with bugs, but its only a case of needing to reconnect to the EA master server about once every 6 hours of gaming time. Some of that might just be internet congestion related and beyond EAs control. As for the adverts, whatever you think about it as a way of generating revenue, the game is not interrupted to show them, they only show as billboards or posters in the cityscapes you fight in. After ~30 hours play, the only posters/billboards I've seen have been for fictional, in-game reasons. (Join the PAC army now etc.) So it is not at all intrusive. And as for the BF2 players, if you're giving this game a bad review because you like another game better, well thats just stupid. Personally, although BF2 is a great game, I marginally prefer BF2142 as the vehicles aren't as overpowered as in BF2. Along with having less classes but more specialisation makes BF2142 a more balanced game, where the player who managed to grab a certain vehicle first isn't going to have an overwhelming advantage over the other players. (Unlike in BF2 and the guy who permanently circles over your head in a jet). The gameplay is faster and more exciting, but more importantly, its more of an infantry game again and not so much a vehicles game.… Expand
  26. jackgofers
    Dec 11, 2007
    8
    i dont know how too cheat, and dont care too but i hate the punkbuster kicks.. i have them mostly since i loaded ventrillo. and my avg updates, on a daily basis make them kick me too. its very annoying ...punkbuster that is. the game could use better lighting.. i have a 8600 gt e ge force so it s not that..
  27. KirbyS.
    Feb 18, 2007
    9
    Love the graphics and the game play wish I could get on tight now but I am having connection problems.
  28. MikeP.
    Aug 30, 2007
    8
    I like it, it's a futuristic game that still has the feel of a real situation like in BF2. I haven't had any problems that have stopped me from playing the game related to master servers besides the first bumpy release week. I played 1942 in internet cafes and BF2 a whole lot, it remains in the same vein, I honestly can't see what everybody hates about this game. I I like it, it's a futuristic game that still has the feel of a real situation like in BF2. I haven't had any problems that have stopped me from playing the game related to master servers besides the first bumpy release week. I played 1942 in internet cafes and BF2 a whole lot, it remains in the same vein, I honestly can't see what everybody hates about this game. I haven't had any issues since a month after the release. As for it not adding anything new, all the weapons are different, all the vehicles are different besides perhaps the combat buggy in functionality, it added a new mode of play, all the battlefields are different, I guess I'm annoyed in what you people wanted to to see added the concept. All the BF games are the same in how they are played; and why would you assume they'd create a new engine for the game when the BF2 engine was so successful on a wide scale, they did revamp the graphics a whole lot. As for the ads....I've played 90 hours so far and I noticed one, it was a billboard that had an advertisement for a gaming mouse I think and get this, the ad that I saw was specially made for the game and used the same art style as the game has in it, not to mention that it was distressed to blend in with everything else in the level and the only reason I saw it was because I was waited for more players to enter the game and was throwing grenades at things and writing my name with a support weapon on the side of a building. Planetside starting doing this before EA did, and I played planetside too and it didn't freakin matter in either game. You don't notice them, you don't unless your looking for them and when you do that you get knifed, your just too busy playing the game. Think about the adverts on battlenet, you people are making something out of nothing.… Expand
  29. JoeR.
    Apr 19, 2008
    8
    The maps are okay, Camp Gibraltor is crazy because of the amazing close range parts. If i could change stuff in the game it would be that the maps would be a little prettier. i mean sure there is an iceage but it could look nicer still. Also i would've loved some really cool air vehicles, or hovering thihngs like between the hovertank and gunships. or even some good futuristic The maps are okay, Camp Gibraltor is crazy because of the amazing close range parts. If i could change stuff in the game it would be that the maps would be a little prettier. i mean sure there is an iceage but it could look nicer still. Also i would've loved some really cool air vehicles, or hovering thihngs like between the hovertank and gunships. or even some good futuristic weapons. this game also has no single player but thats okay because multiplayer is awesome. another thing about the game is when u start u have basically no weapons. u have to go and unlock em all. its kinda nnoying but when u get far its a lot of fun.… Expand
  30. joshuarose
    Apr 7, 2008
    10
    I love the game i think its a remarkable game and very well detaailed i started to love the game after my cousin brought it and i started to ebjoy it but i think that it is very complexed for most computers to handle with as you will need a computer modern enough to get the graphics right if anyone is considering to bye the game i say go for it and also i insist to get stress pills aswellI love the game i think its a remarkable game and very well detaailed i started to love the game after my cousin brought it and i started to ebjoy it but i think that it is very complexed for most computers to handle with as you will need a computer modern enough to get the graphics right if anyone is considering to bye the game i say go for it and also i insist to get stress pills aswell as i am 12 and i had the blood presssure of a man after a car accident .all i say is enjoy the game… Expand
  31. SamB.
    Nov 11, 2006
    8
    I love this game.. but it just changed the tanks to mecs and so on... just copyed Battlefield 2... but other than that... it is the best fps I have ever played.
  32. AntonW.
    Oct 11, 2006
    10
    It rocks!
  33. YCUsher
    Nov 30, 2006
    9
    Graphics a little dated, but great game play everytime in multiplayer. Works great on slower PCs.
  34. Brad
    Oct 18, 2006
    10
    Great game, takes the fun to whole new time and place. The mechs feel like RoboCop all over again!
  35. bradT.
    Oct 19, 2006
    9
    This game is getting a bad rap from people not knowing fully what this spyware thing is. First of all if you search the net it shows that many game companies are going to start doing this and EA is just the first. This program just checks your IP on whether to give you US ads or another countrys ads and all this well the game is loading. Its not that bad if you search around and findThis game is getting a bad rap from people not knowing fully what this spyware thing is. First of all if you search the net it shows that many game companies are going to start doing this and EA is just the first. This program just checks your IP on whether to give you US ads or another countrys ads and all this well the game is loading. Its not that bad if you search around and find out the way our world is going advertising is the thing of the future, So in this case BF2142 is great fun, the maps are great- besides the demo one- futuristic setting is really nice and upgrades cool because it adds to the longetivity/ replay value. Overall well worth your money for the fun years you will have with it ahead. Though if I were you I would try the demo first just to see if it will run on your PC and if it does run out to get it. See you on the Battlefield!!!… Expand
  36. Exors1st
    Dec 16, 2006
    9
    When I first heard that Battlefield 2142 was coming out, I wondered why it came out so soon but, I still bought it. I installed it and watched the intro movie...I got an adrenaline rush just thinking about the game but, I was disappointed by the way EA could have left such a buggy game out of their offices. First, it has sooo many problems with creating new accounts. I tried for a a day When I first heard that Battlefield 2142 was coming out, I wondered why it came out so soon but, I still bought it. I installed it and watched the intro movie...I got an adrenaline rush just thinking about the game but, I was disappointed by the way EA could have left such a buggy game out of their offices. First, it has sooo many problems with creating new accounts. I tried for a a day until I finally had one. Now for the gameplay. It's just like Battlefield 2 expept its futuristic. If you took a screen shot of Battlefield 2142 and compared it to a screen shot of Barrlefield 2, there would be almost no difference between the graphics on the pictures. The really annyoning thing about BF 2142 is the backgrounds are either white and grey or brown. It's always snowing in most of the maps which makes it kind of annoying...Battlefield 2142 is basically an ultra awsome mod af Battlefield 2142. It's a wonderful purchase for Battlefield fans but, it's unnisential...… Expand
  37. BrianR.
    Dec 16, 2006
    8
    While I agree with some reviewers that BF2142 is more like a $50 mod, it almost makes it worth the price of admission. Titan mode is in my opinion the best MP mode for the BF series. The class are alot more well rounded with great combinations of kits. I like the art direction the designers took as far as making feel like you really are fighting a war in 2142. One glaring fault are the While I agree with some reviewers that BF2142 is more like a $50 mod, it almost makes it worth the price of admission. Titan mode is in my opinion the best MP mode for the BF series. The class are alot more well rounded with great combinations of kits. I like the art direction the designers took as far as making feel like you really are fighting a war in 2142. One glaring fault are the bugs that still seem to persist. Dice has come a far way since the original BF, but still need to continue hammering away at bugs like CTD. I definitely reccomend a buy on this one.… Expand
  38. ZeusBailey
    Oct 26, 2006
    10
    All you naysayers are nothing but a bunch of PWNZORS. Give me your BF2 player handle, and I bet when I look you up you suck ballz at BF2 too. Speaking of ballz, I will pod my ballz to everyone of you haters chin, for bad mouthing a game you have never played. Derilect my ballz, capitan! OUT. TKers Zeus Bailey.
  39. KevinCarroll
    Sep 4, 2006
    8
    the game looks great the story sounds ok, the game seems to be very diffrent from meny games out right now. The only thing im whating to find out is if EA will fix all the BUG and stuff before its out and that the game has auto up date. I also hope the game adds new maps or has an ASAIN THEATER cuz the idea of kicking Westerners asses is pretty unlikly, and EU looks better.
  40. MikeL.
    Jan 10, 2007
    8
    This is a great game hampered by some silly account management issues and EA's pathetic support.
  41. BrianH.
    Oct 13, 2007
    8
    Great continuation of the Battlefield series, the Titan mode is really fun, but way too laggy to play on a regular basis. Aside from that, the unlock system adds some variety and motivation to achieve higher ranks besides mere bragging rights. Unfortunately, 2142 is fairly buggy and features some of the longest load times I've seen. Plus the non-existant Singleplayer makes the Great continuation of the Battlefield series, the Titan mode is really fun, but way too laggy to play on a regular basis. Aside from that, the unlock system adds some variety and motivation to achieve higher ranks besides mere bragging rights. Unfortunately, 2142 is fairly buggy and features some of the longest load times I've seen. Plus the non-existant Singleplayer makes the multiplayer essential. But now that the community has mostly moved on, it's going to be more and more difficult to find a good server. If you don't have this game already, your money is better spent elsewhere unless you can put up with Camp Gibraltar 24/7!… Expand
  42. GaryO.
    Jan 26, 2007
    9
    Having never played any of the Battlefield games before, I was extremely impressed with Battlefield 2142. As this is my first taste of online gaming, I did have some reservations at first but having played my first few hours, I became completely hooked. I'm not going to discuss the grumblings about the in game ads as to be honest I have not even noticed them. The game itself is Having never played any of the Battlefield games before, I was extremely impressed with Battlefield 2142. As this is my first taste of online gaming, I did have some reservations at first but having played my first few hours, I became completely hooked. I'm not going to discuss the grumblings about the in game ads as to be honest I have not even noticed them. The game itself is smooth and well laid out. I am currently running with the full audio and graphics settings maxed out and the quality of the audio and graphics is second to none. The variety of weapons and the ability to specialize in Scouting, Assault, Engineering or Support is fantastic and each player will quickly find their own niche. As previously mentioned in other reviews, the vehicles are also excellent fun however with the right kit a soldier can take these out without too much effort. The medals, badges, pins and awards require the right amount of time and effort to achieve and open up the games unlocks as you advance through the ranks. The ability to form squads and multiplay with your friends is probably the best way to advance if you can all join together and tackle the game with strategic targets in mind. The only drawback which I have experienced is that connection does drop every 2 to 3 hours and this can be annoying at times, although in the majority of cases, the point you build up in the round which the crash occurs are still credited to your soldier so it is more of an inconvenience than anything else. Overall, a fast paced and well executed piece of work with enough unlocks and awards to keep you coming back for more.… Expand
  43. MikeO.
    Jan 3, 2007
    9
    Great game, takes time to get into it when you are going form BF2 to this. Only complaint is that the hitbox detection can be screwed up at times (like getting knifed form 10+ feet away). People complain of all the bugs, but thats waht all the patches are for now with 1.1 the game is really solid, except when titans are right next to each other than its laggy as hell. I say give it a Great game, takes time to get into it when you are going form BF2 to this. Only complaint is that the hitbox detection can be screwed up at times (like getting knifed form 10+ feet away). People complain of all the bugs, but thats waht all the patches are for now with 1.1 the game is really solid, except when titans are right next to each other than its laggy as hell. I say give it a chance or second chance if you didnt like it at the beginning.… Expand
  44. PeterB.
    Jun 12, 2007
    8
    A great game that has gotten progressively better through the patches. Dice finally did away with the attempts at realism, which always felt kind of forced to me, and just made a well balanced fun game. Points off for the fact that tanks STILL get stuck on trees and barrels.
  45. PhilK.
    Aug 14, 2007
    8
    Very good game with good multiplayers/team experience, but a lot of bugs too and no improvement since BF series make me remove 2 points, does not work on Vistcrap that's very cool.
  46. Jimmy
    Jan 26, 2008
    10
    I see a lot of raters are having problems with this game and saying how BF2 was much better. Actually i had all these problems with BF2 and hated that game. If you have an Ok computer then this game will work fine (just avoid the titan maps). EA has seemed to fix the major problems now and anything you will experience you will probably experience with BF2 also. They both seem to have the I see a lot of raters are having problems with this game and saying how BF2 was much better. Actually i had all these problems with BF2 and hated that game. If you have an Ok computer then this game will work fine (just avoid the titan maps). EA has seemed to fix the major problems now and anything you will experience you will probably experience with BF2 also. They both seem to have the same connection problems. But the game play is generally the same. I'm just happy to see that there aren't so many menu and class choices. In BF2 there were around 8 classes, here there are four. The game is simplified all around and the maps and weapons are much more interesting since you don't just to play with different types of the same guns as in previous BattleField games. The new vehicles are a lot of fun and there are always a lot of different types. Even thought this might just a mod of BF2 , it's a really good mod! Besides it's not $50, its only $20. Also, think of it this way, people pay $20 to play counterstrike which is just a half-life 1 mod (not saying one or another is better, just comparing the situation).… Expand
  47. T.O.
    Jan 28, 2008
    8
    By far the best fps out there for your money...i and countless others play evernight even after a couple of years of shipping...some of the maps are just brilliant and should be looked at by all Level Designers.
  48. YotigerP.
    Mar 28, 2008
    9
    It amazes me that a game like this is possible these days. I started playing war games with the original Command & Conquer and games of that type. BF2142 is worlds better than that was . I'm amazed there arent more problems considering the complexity of this game.
  49. MartinH
    Mar 10, 2009
    10
    "Excellent Game" - This game has hidden dephts and people and critics that give bad ratings and reviews needs to explore the vast amount of mods and content available by the community, that really makes this game beyond compare, period. Visit the battlefieldsingplayer forum and also checkout mods like the singleplayer mod , the extreme realism mod and finally the conflict mod and "Excellent Game" - This game has hidden dephts and people and critics that give bad ratings and reviews needs to explore the vast amount of mods and content available by the community, that really makes this game beyond compare, period. Visit the battlefieldsingplayer forum and also checkout mods like the singleplayer mod , the extreme realism mod and finally the conflict mod and you'll know what I'm talking about.… Expand
  50. SebastianG.
    Nov 1, 2006
    10
    This game rocks! I don't know why everyone says its a glorified "mod", because the graophics are better explosions look better, and why care about advertising? You dont see it unless you look for it..... Anyways just adding titan mode makes this one of the best games.
  51. PaulB.
    Oct 11, 2006
    10
    Awesome game! Very realistic, mech warriors are crazy!
  52. GE
    Nov 11, 2006
    9
    Great fun! The best bits of bf2 combined with giant robots and some new gameplay! Awesome unlocks too. Definitely worth buying.
  53. Xiahou
    Nov 18, 2006
    10
    Not bad at all, very nice game, why are they calling it a mod...Many nice customizations and explosions.
  54. JonathanC.
    Nov 22, 2006
    10
    Excellent gameplay; to win, a team cannot just have a few 1337s and 20 n00bs who have no idea what the heck they're doing. (in other words, combination of skill and cooperation required to win). Also was the game that first got me addicted to the Battlefield series (I played BF2 before, but never seemed to like it as much as BF2142). I think the weapons are fine, although they could Excellent gameplay; to win, a team cannot just have a few 1337s and 20 n00bs who have no idea what the heck they're doing. (in other words, combination of skill and cooperation required to win). Also was the game that first got me addicted to the Battlefield series (I played BF2 before, but never seemed to like it as much as BF2142). I think the weapons are fine, although they could be made a bit more interesting. Cons include various bugs, and it requires a pretty good graphics card to run smoothly with good graphics. (I have Radeon 9800, and I get about 25-30 FPS on fairly low settings.)… Expand
  55. JoeY.
    Oct 16, 2006
    9
    How can you not like this game?!? Mechs, massive unlocks, great gameplay...this is the best BF game ever!
  56. AlexM.
    Oct 16, 2006
    9
    The new titan mode is excellent, and the new unlockables sound like they could be very good, but apart from that nothin much has changed.
  57. The7thSamurai
    Oct 17, 2006
    9
    I missed out on BF 2, but honestly feel that this game alone is a wonderful, can't miss shooter. I've heard that EA tends to release buggy trash, but this plays great on my computer. The unlock system is amazing, and if the futuristic theme at all interests you, then you won't be disappointed. For those who have already experienced Battlefield 2, upgrading to this is a I missed out on BF 2, but honestly feel that this game alone is a wonderful, can't miss shooter. I've heard that EA tends to release buggy trash, but this plays great on my computer. The unlock system is amazing, and if the futuristic theme at all interests you, then you won't be disappointed. For those who have already experienced Battlefield 2, upgrading to this is a harder pick I'm sure. Play the demo and see what you think.… Expand
  58. MikeM.
    Oct 17, 2006
    10
    This game is amazing!
  59. PatrickB.
    Nov 7, 2006
    9
    I just picked this up yesterday and I'm not finding a lot of bugs. Maybe I don't know where to look or maybe they just stabilized the servers. Im actually enjoying it a lot more that BF2, primarily because the playing field seems a bit more even. Love the unlock system and badges/riboons/pins and awards. Is there a better mutliplayer shooter experience out there now? Not that I I just picked this up yesterday and I'm not finding a lot of bugs. Maybe I don't know where to look or maybe they just stabilized the servers. Im actually enjoying it a lot more that BF2, primarily because the playing field seems a bit more even. Love the unlock system and badges/riboons/pins and awards. Is there a better mutliplayer shooter experience out there now? Not that I can find.… Expand
  60. AS
    Oct 25, 2006
    9
    If you liked the BF2 you will either very hate the 2142 or very much appreciate it. BF 2142 is definitely not haven for fly-boys. Fast moving flyers have been removed. Only left are choppers which very powerful but in the same time very susceptible to ground fire. Armor role is now limited to only effectively attack the other armor. Infantryman in 2142 is a tough thing to kill, so don
  61. SeanJ.
    Oct 27, 2006
    8
    THIS GAME IS KICK a..! I've played BF2 before, and for me this is much better. Maybe it just me but I dont have that kind of lag and new content is refreshing, plus theres some engi love.
  62. LoganS.
    Dec 8, 2006
    9
    The game not only helped balance the issues from Battlefield Vietnam and Battlefield 2 concerning infantry classes and vehicles being quite over-powering. Although Battlefield sticked to a closer sence of realism, having 2142 in the future, you can set what is the realism (to a certain degree). This allows the game to be much more balanced in terms of gameplay. Overall, I found it to be The game not only helped balance the issues from Battlefield Vietnam and Battlefield 2 concerning infantry classes and vehicles being quite over-powering. Although Battlefield sticked to a closer sence of realism, having 2142 in the future, you can set what is the realism (to a certain degree). This allows the game to be much more balanced in terms of gameplay. Overall, I found it to be very enjoyable, and has second place for the best in the Battlefield series (best goes to 1942)… Expand
  63. Neokineoki
    Oct 29, 2006
    8
    Fair enough spyware bigdeal. The upgrades are ace.
  64. AnderebuT.
    Jan 19, 2007
    10
    Nice graphics, great weapons, and (with the right players) room for strategic fighting. Battlefield 2142 may have some let downs compared to the other Battlefields, but overall it is a great game.
  65. PeteC.
    Dec 4, 2007
    10
    Excellent game. I have read all of the other user reviews and the ones where thy gave a low score of zero was crap. I almost never expereince bugs. This is my first online battlefield and it is a great game. The whole game was designed around multiplayer, which is good and there are a great balance of levels. The gameplay is excellent. The wide verity of weapons is fun and the Excellent game. I have read all of the other user reviews and the ones where thy gave a low score of zero was crap. I almost never expereince bugs. This is my first online battlefield and it is a great game. The whole game was designed around multiplayer, which is good and there are a great balance of levels. The gameplay is excellent. The wide verity of weapons is fun and the custumization system is cool too. I have played BF 1942 and BF2142 is WAY BETTER.… Expand
  66. MikeTheBike
    Mar 25, 2007
    8
    I like it.. and I'm a BF2 veteran BUT.. some issues: 1: got into the game a little late and now EA wont give me 'veteran' status which is one of the cool things they offered that mademe switch.. they say they discontinued that service but all it did was give a cool BF2 icon on your name. 2: Constant disconnects and EA server log outs.. Have worked my bag off to get high I like it.. and I'm a BF2 veteran BUT.. some issues: 1: got into the game a little late and now EA wont give me 'veteran' status which is one of the cool things they offered that mademe switch.. they say they discontinued that service but all it did was give a cool BF2 icon on your name. 2: Constant disconnects and EA server log outs.. Have worked my bag off to get high pointing ribbons only to have the server crash and the ribbon not register.. two times on one ribbon in the past two days alone.. 3: their support sucks. I bought the game used, had to spend 3 hours on the phone just to convince these bastards that I now own the game ( provided pictures with serial # and all ) and in the end I still had to use the sellers login account, EA reset my password, which wasn't too bad as I just made my own soldier.. HOWEVER my friend bought the game used and when he called EA they told him the person who dealt with me should be fired for giving out any info.. He had to use the sellers Login ID AND password which was a hassle since it had to go back 3 owners before he could find out the info ( as two previous owners bought but never played.. ) THAT is stupid money grabbin BS. ANother HUGE issue with this is that you CANNOT play this game at a friends with your own account, unless you reset the games install Serial Key to your own. Unlike BF2 where you could login your own soldier on a friends computer anytime. This one, you either need to reinstall each time or add the new Key to the registry, then change it back for your friends to use on their own Key and account. People whining about Northern Strike costing money.. its $10 measly dollars. For an extra set of maps and objectives, ribbons, badges, new tools to unlock etc. and new vehicles, I think this is a fine deal. Minus two points for crappy support and server issues.… Expand
  67. LukeL.
    Oct 12, 2009
    9
    BF2142 lives up to the battlefield name. It still has that great battlefield style with a healthy dose of new content. The unlock system is great and keeps you coming back wanting more gear. It feels like a battlefield from the future, but is not too far out there with over the top and rediculous weapons. The punkbuster service can be... annoying to say the least but otherwise this game BF2142 lives up to the battlefield name. It still has that great battlefield style with a healthy dose of new content. The unlock system is great and keeps you coming back wanting more gear. It feels like a battlefield from the future, but is not too far out there with over the top and rediculous weapons. The punkbuster service can be... annoying to say the least but otherwise this game is a great buy!… Expand
  68. ThomasFarley
    Dec 14, 2009
    10
    It was my second FPS game for the computer (my first was Halo), and I say. I played this game for hundreds of hours. It is simply amazing - The graphics, the optimization, the balance. The squad-play is also amazing, being able to help other people out through separate squads. Bottom Line: It's an amazing game, earns a 10/10 for me. You will simply love the thrill of hiding from a It was my second FPS game for the computer (my first was Halo), and I say. I played this game for hundreds of hours. It is simply amazing - The graphics, the optimization, the balance. The squad-play is also amazing, being able to help other people out through separate squads. Bottom Line: It's an amazing game, earns a 10/10 for me. You will simply love the thrill of hiding from a Battle-Walker hunting you down! Or throwing EMP grenades at oncoming cars and then shooting them in the rear! Or using the Recon's cloak device to sneak past enemy lines and come up for a quick kill! It's certainly one of the best games I've ever played in my life. People that rate this game badly clearly haven't put any time or effort into exploring the game.… Expand
  69. spartan-117
    Sep 26, 2010
    9
    Balanced and beautifull addictive and diversified this is modern battlefield.Weapons are nice the unlock system is ok and the vehicles are awsome.Im a sci-fi fps fan and i like what they did.9
  70. Jinzor
    Sep 30, 2010
    10
    Before I start the review, I would just like to say something. All of these posts, all of these negative reviews which are criticising the game's supposedly use of "spyware" to spy on your computer are complete and utter b******t. I've played this game for almost 5 years already and I have had no side effects from playing this game at all. GameSpy is included in this game to track theBefore I start the review, I would just like to say something. All of these posts, all of these negative reviews which are criticising the game's supposedly use of "spyware" to spy on your computer are complete and utter b******t. I've played this game for almost 5 years already and I have had no side effects from playing this game at all. GameSpy is included in this game to track the record of how long you play and also to advertise things on those billboards ingame. Also, who the hell cares if there is an advertisement for something in the game? (which isn't all the time anyway, only on specific weeks) There is advertisement EVERYWHERE these days.

    O.K, now on to the review.

    Battlefield 2142 is, in a way, like Battlefield 2... but only a lot better. It now has 2 gamemodes:

    Conquest: The classic gamemode for the battlefield series. Each team is given a certain amount of respawns for players (called "tickets") and you have to capture flags across the map (to either spawn in that area or to gain access to certain vehicles which also spawn there). There are even game modes, like "Assault Lines" where a team has one/both teams have capturable main bases (if all the other flags are captured by the other team).

    Titan: This is the new gamemode featured. Basically, both teams start with a big flying battleship (called a Titan) with AA + Ground cannons, a hanger (which spawns air vehicles) and an infantry pod (capsule) launcher (you get in there and you're launched out like a rocket, you can then guide your way to where you want to go in the air... well, you can't go ANYWHERE when you get launched. You have a certain amount of time until your pod falls to the ground. When your pod crashes to the ground, you either have to catch a ride or run to the destination you wish to go to). Both teams have to try and destroy the opposing team's Titan in order to win the game. They do this by capturing missile silos which automatically launch missiles every 5 minutes against Titans -*Stops*- I could go on forever explaining the gamemode, just search "Titan Tutorial 2142" on Google/YouTube.

    So with the addition of this new game mode, the game already has more replayability than Battlefield 2. You can play the original Conquest mode + Titan.

    The concept for the game is great. The idea of a federated European Union fighting against a newly created Pan Asian Coalition (rather than it being just another America (Blue + Better/Organised Equipment) vs Russia (Red + Worst/Unorganised Equipment) gives it an original feeling than most FPSs out there at the moment. Both factions have slight differences, such as the EU mainly use bullets, grey camoflauge, blocky vehicles/equipment + are a bit more traditional while the PAC use plasma bullets (they're not really lasers, they still feel like normal bullets but with just a higher pitched "bang" sound + a blue muzzle flash), black camoflauge, curvy vehicles/equipment + technologically advanced vehicles (such as the hover tank and hover speeder in the Northern Strike maps). You can easily distinguish from which side a player is based on the looks of them.

    You have the ability to customize what your class should be equipped with which is also better than Battlefield 2 (which gave you a fixed type of equipment and fixed armour type with each class). You also unlock more equipment/weapons as you rank up (there are 41 ranks. There are an extra 3 ranks, but they're for really dedicated/pro players which are ranked high in the global leaderboard).

    Balancing is also great in this game, ignore what some people have said before about this. There are no jet fighters in this game, just VTOL helicopters (which are actually combination of a jet fighter and a helicopter) which I think is a good thing. In Battlefield 2, any map which gave each side 1 or 2 jets was a complete rapefest. Experienced pilots would basically kill EVERYONE with their side guns, missiles and bombs. In Battlefield 2142, experienced pilots can be taken down more easily with the improvements in ground AA turrets (EMP rockets + plasma cannons/Titan AA gun which are just big Gatling guns), the AA bazooka (like a Stinger) and other (e.g. the secondary turret for the battlewalkers has smaller gatling guns and EMP rockets).

    There are many more good things, but the number of characters I've used are almost over the limit, so I'm going to end it.

    10/10 - Great game.    … Expand
  71. tigerchips
    Jan 3, 2011
    10
    I've been playing this game for 2-3 years now and it is brilliant, full stop. There's no reason not to try this game out as there is a free demo version available. With the up and coming 1.51 patch (currently in beta 2 stage) there will be 3 new maps and Northern Strike for free. The in game advertising didn't effect me at all, just looks like any other in-game advertising except theseI've been playing this game for 2-3 years now and it is brilliant, full stop. There's no reason not to try this game out as there is a free demo version available. With the up and coming 1.51 patch (currently in beta 2 stage) there will be 3 new maps and Northern Strike for free. The in game advertising didn't effect me at all, just looks like any other in-game advertising except these ones change every once in a while. If you haven't played this game already, what are you waiting for soldier, go go go go!… Expand
  72. JorgenS.
    Oct 10, 2006
    10
    I just love the art direction. Titan mode is a really good addition to conquest as well.
  73. iddqd4
    Feb 13, 2018
    8
    این متن برای نمره ای است که در نمایه من نمایش داده می شود.
  74. Wineneeder
    Jul 26, 2018
    10
    For me, this was the best of the franchise until BF1. It came at a time where console games were dumbing down most genres. We're better now, though rest in peace flight sims and RPG writing, and for some reason they are trying to make RTS titles into mobile games. Don't get me started on their mentally challenged mutant offspring MOBAs.

    This title didn't suffer from that. hile I feel    For me, this was the best of the franchise until BF1. It came at a time where console games were dumbing down most genres. We're better now, though rest in peace flight sims and RPG writing, and for some reason they are trying to make RTS titles into mobile games. Don't get me started on their mentally challenged mutant offspring MOBAs.

    This title didn't suffer from that.

    hile I feel like Titan mode and some other little things weren't polished or fantastic, I deeply enjoyed this one. There were some balancing issues.. one of the assault's last guns is hyper accurate and shoots mini-rockets to boot (pretty much never died to anything but the voss and that's why i remember the name). It was never a HUGE deal, but still irritating.

    You can still play it, but there's this thing about old games where only the worst servers survive, like roaches. Yeah it is pretty cool when the clan who runs the server has placed a bugged invulnerable squad spawner in your uncapturable HQ and is constantly vehicle stealing/shooting behind your lines hurr hurrr..    … Expand
  75. nurfedx
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    One of the best Games of the Series and a true cornerstone to the Battlefield Franchise! Buy!
  76. Lukas3176
    Nov 25, 2021
    10
    Best battlefield in series. Nice robots, tanks, weapon, TITANS IS MY LOVE FOREVER. BEST BATTLEFIELD.
  77. Suterusu
    Jun 30, 2020
    9
    If I could give this game a 0 and 10 at the same time I would.
    Why a zero? Because EA didn't give this game the love and care it needed to thrive into something so much bigger and better.
    Why a 10? Because this game is the pinnacle of Battlefield creativity and you need only look at the structure of the TITAN gamemode to see why. There was so much untapped potential in this game but EA    If I could give this game a 0 and 10 at the same time I would.
    Why a zero? Because EA didn't give this game the love and care it needed to thrive into something so much bigger and better.
    Why a 10? Because this game is the pinnacle of Battlefield creativity and you need only look at the structure of the TITAN gamemode to see why. There was so much untapped potential in this game but EA left it to rot after birthing it.    … Expand

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