Battlefield 2142

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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
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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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