Battlefield 4

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  1. FruitCakeHD
    Jun 11, 2014
    8
    This is my third time reviewing this game. First one was on the actual day of the launch (gave it a 9/10), and the other was few months after (6/10).

    This update is post- "netcode patch", more information at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbJsOLkxbO0 (A bit of background of myself, irrelevant in a sense, skip if you want to) I wouldn't be ashamed to admit that I am a Battlefield    This is my third time reviewing this game. First one was on the actual day of the launch (gave it a 9/10), and the other was few months after (6/10).

    This update is post- "netcode patch", more information at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbJsOLkxbO0

    (A bit of background of myself, irrelevant in a sense, skip if you want to)

    I wouldn't be ashamed to admit that I am a Battlefield fanboy, even though my first fps game was CoD 4. My "Battlefield experience" started with Battlefield 3, with 1/2 a thousand hours put into it. I joined in BF4's beta and played consecutively (every day) until the day it ended, then i got the full game, and kept on playing since.

    ---

    Battlefield 4 is simply a reboot of Battlefield 3, except with much better graphics (this is controversial & subjective however, which i won't want to get too in depth on), better gameplay (?), as well as a much better experience in general (again, this is subjective).

    What i really liked about Battlefield 4 is the all-out infantry & vehicle warfare, something that very few FPS out there is able to provide. This game touches quite a bit on the aspect of teamwork, as well as gunplay (ability to control the recoil of your gun, manage your shots, accuracy, etc).

    Being as transparent as i possibly can, this game has really improved a lot since its launch. The recent "netcode patch" increased the tick rate of the game by a slight bit, which indeed did affect the smoothness of the game. At least to a point where kill trades or deaths behind cover/wall are reduced by a significant amount. The netcode issues are arguably the most prevalent and predominant issue in the game right now and since launch.

    I genuinely recommend getting this game, especially if you have a couple of friends, it is extremely fun and addicting.    … Expand
  2. Tengu1337
    Nov 7, 2013
    8
    The game basically survives off of its great foundation from Battlefield 1942 alone. There are so many things wrong the game it's unbelievable, but that's not to say it's a bad game all in all.
    Here is almost everything wrong with the game:
    The PC version requires you to run Origin, you internet browser, and the game. The client crashes almost every other match you play. The sound cuts    The game basically survives off of its great foundation from Battlefield 1942 alone. There are so many things wrong the game it's unbelievable, but that's not to say it's a bad game all in all.
    Here is almost everything wrong with the game:
    The PC version requires you to run Origin, you internet browser, and the game. The client crashes almost every other match you play. The sound cuts out almost every match. The hit detection is sometimes spotty. The maps are imbalanced on every gametype except conquest-try swimming for a minute into sniper fire armed only with a pistol to reach one of seven objectives (rush on paracel storm). Vehicles are imbalanced as well: choppers are hard to fly, hard to get kills with, and easy to shoot down. Tanks are invincible to everything except engineers, and jets... jets. Engineer is the only worthwhile class. The unlocks are terrible-most of the starting weapons are objectively better in every way. Spending an hour unlocking another red dot sight that gives the same benefits is really obnoxious. The list goes on and on.
    The core gameplay is fun, really fun. Just turn a blind eye to all of the broken mechanics and you will be fine.    … Expand
  3. lolfactor100
    Jan 13, 2014
    8
    Going through many of these reviews i see people giving 0-4 rating because they didn't like the campaign or they multiplayer was too buggy. First off you don't buy Battlefield for the single player. It is at heart a multiplayer war game and that is what the developers focused on. And just because you crashed to desktop doesn't make the game bad, a bad game is when the game play sucks orGoing through many of these reviews i see people giving 0-4 rating because they didn't like the campaign or they multiplayer was too buggy. First off you don't buy Battlefield for the single player. It is at heart a multiplayer war game and that is what the developers focused on. And just because you crashed to desktop doesn't make the game bad, a bad game is when the game play sucks or the graphics are **** Nether of these apply to this game. The game play is solid and it is visually stunning. Also, there and not even close to as many glitches as people say there are. After the first week i have yet to have the game crash on me. I've actually had Assassin's Creed Black Flag crash more than BF4. So don't believe what everyone is say and buy this game. It is amazing and you will enjoy it if you were ever a fan of the battlefield series.… Expand
  4. lach1223
    Dec 6, 2013
    8
    Battlefield 4 is better than Battlefield 3 in almost every way, although it must be said that the game is still rather unstable in its current state. The campaign is still quite dull, but its hard to criticise the game because of that, since Battlefield is definitely a multiplayer game. There are many great improvements over Battlefield 3: the graphics and sound are better, the interfaceBattlefield 4 is better than Battlefield 3 in almost every way, although it must be said that the game is still rather unstable in its current state. The campaign is still quite dull, but its hard to criticise the game because of that, since Battlefield is definitely a multiplayer game. There are many great improvements over Battlefield 3: the graphics and sound are better, the interface has been improved and you can now select spawn locations by clicking on the map with the mouse. The best change in my opinion is that most of the maps are great. To be frank, most of the maps in Battlefield 3 were terrible. There are so many great maps here and there is a good mix of large open fields, islands and buildings. Parcel Storm in particular is really great and reminds me of Invasion of the Philippines from Battlefield 1942. The weather even changes, forcing large waves and gusty winds. Flood Zone is also good but to be honest, once the water level rises, it does get a bit ridiculous as the match turns into a swim- a-thon rather than a battle. Other maps such as Rogue Transmission and Lancang Dam are also great and improve upon the let downs that Battlefield 3 presented.
    In all, Battlefield 4 improves Battlefield 3 in almost every way. Sure, it may seem a bit of a stretch to pay full price for a game that seems to be very similar to its predecessor. But the many subtle improvements make it a great purchase. Once the wrinkles are ironed a little further, this will be a truly great online FPS game. Its even better optimised that Battlefield 3 too and runs flawlessly on my laptop!    … Expand
  5. Basilone
    Nov 11, 2015
    8
    At release I would have rated this a 4. Poor hit detection made game unplayable. Now it is more or less an extension of BF3. There are some balance issues but Dice still patches game and delivers free content to make up for the **** launch state. I will give them a pass on this one since they did do the players right and get the game in a good state, but I will not be as forgiving ifAt release I would have rated this a 4. Poor hit detection made game unplayable. Now it is more or less an extension of BF3. There are some balance issues but Dice still patches game and delivers free content to make up for the **** launch state. I will give them a pass on this one since they did do the players right and get the game in a good state, but I will not be as forgiving if taking 6-12 months to glue and duct tape their game becomes the norm.… Expand
  6. KingShree
    Oct 30, 2013
    8
    Battlefield 4 fails in same way as Battlefield 3. Singleplayer is once again bad, very short and not interesting. On the other hand Multiplayer is great, there are some changes from BF3 and most of them are in a good way. Unfortunately there are technical problems that will be hopefully sorted out in next few weeks/months. In a few months time it will be almost perfect game.
  7. PTYBDJGamer
    Nov 6, 2013
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. If you want to skip the boring part, just scroll down to the text that says: When BF4 was..._____________

    Crossing over from the Call of Duty franchise to the Battlefield franchise wasnt easy, ive been playing CoD since 2009 and been playing Battlefield since 2010. At the time, I was a CoD fanboy and didnt play anything else, I thought to myself "This game is so good, there will never be a better shooter", and while that was true for some of the CoD games I played, the series quickly came to a downfall. I had pre-ordered BO2 hardened edition and payed roughly £100 for it, a mistake I would regret. That was when I told myself that I would never play another CoD again. What was there to play then? Battlefield. As I said earlier, it was hard for me to cross over, mainly because the game styles from the two games differed so much, CoD was run and gun, Battlefield was PTFO. I got BF3 for my birthday and played the heck out of that game, I simply loved it. Eventually I actually got good at it, and at the end of my BF3 days I was actually proud to call myself a good Battlefield player.

    When BF4 was announced I was very excited, and eventually I pre-ordered the Limited Edition and BF4 Premium, something that I have not regretted. When the game came out it was a mere disappointment, lots of bugs and glitches, client and server crashes, game modes broken etc. They had also nerfed the vehicles, giving them a limited supply of ammunition, a mechanic which I hate. They had increased the time it took to reload flares and ECM Jammer from 7 secs to 22 secs, something which keeps you from killing people before some person with a stinger locks on to you and you have to go back to your base. I have to say though that playing as infantry is a lot of fun now, more than it was in BF3, but the horrible netcode gives you those "How the f*ck did he kill me?" moments. I would have given this game a 7/10 until I heard that DICE will be making the limited vehicle ammo thing for hardcore servers only, and also possibly changing the Flare/ECM reload time. That made me give the game a 8/10. Of course, they will be fixing the bugs, and when they do the game will propably get a 9/10 by me. The campaign had a horrible story but very satisfying and fun battles, but Battlefield as CoD is centered around the multiplayer and not the singleplayer.

    If you dont mind people having all the unlocks before you and being at a disadvantage, I suggest you buy the game 1 or 2 months after the release. But if you can resist the bugs and want to have all the unlocks at the same time as the others, then I highly recommend that you buy the game now.    … Expand
  8. GodReviews
    Nov 10, 2013
    8
    This game has been a blast. It is refining the way video games are nowadays. Now this game is the definition of "next-gen".
    They fixed a lot of the problems of Battlefield 3 such as balancing, WAY better map design, more modes, bigger maps, more destructibility. With these fixes, I had such a more enjoyable time than the previous great Battlefield 3.
    The only downside of this great game    This game has been a blast. It is refining the way video games are nowadays. Now this game is the definition of "next-gen".
    They fixed a lot of the problems of Battlefield 3 such as balancing, WAY better map design, more modes, bigger maps, more destructibility. With these fixes, I had such a more enjoyable time than the previous great Battlefield 3.
    The only downside of this great game is the technical issues alongside. Frequent crashes, optimization, and server failures have disappointed me. Its always scary getting a good score cause you never know if the game might crash and you can lose all that hard earned XP or even possibly guns! I know they rushed out this game, but these are the most important parts of the game: Making sure the game is made correctly!
    I haven't played the game since they haven't fixed these issues. Hopefully I will be back to slay some more noobs :P    … Expand
  9. Jayras
    Nov 8, 2013
    8
    I played the campaign first and let me tell you... The campaign had a great concept, but the story turned out bad. A Chinese civil war resulting in a war with the U.S, but how they delivered the ending was not that great and not to mention many graphical glitches and poor A.I resulted in a poor campaign experience. I tried the multiplayer and it's great on the pc but there is so much lagI played the campaign first and let me tell you... The campaign had a great concept, but the story turned out bad. A Chinese civil war resulting in a war with the U.S, but how they delivered the ending was not that great and not to mention many graphical glitches and poor A.I resulted in a poor campaign experience. I tried the multiplayer and it's great on the pc but there is so much lag it makes it unplayable. There has been a fix for me so now I get much better fps and I can actually kill people and the multiplayer made the game much better than the Campaign… Expand
  10. mraqbolen
    Feb 25, 2014
    8
    Of a man who never played Battlefield 3 and has just started pc gaming a few months ago, I've wondered if the Battlefield series could live up to the hype as well as being a fun game for new comers or noobs like me. well what i can say right now is yes.

    Battlefield 4 caught my interest when i first saw the building fall on the E3 demo, and the first question you asking is does it hold    Of a man who never played Battlefield 3 and has just started pc gaming a few months ago, I've wondered if the Battlefield series could live up to the hype as well as being a fun game for new comers or noobs like me. well what i can say right now is yes.

    Battlefield 4 caught my interest when i first saw the building fall on the E3 demo, and the first question you asking is does it hold up, and what i have played which is every map and both dlc's . is yes it completely made that building fall down seem like a ordinary day in the battle of Battlefield 4, from the moment i get into battle i immediately get sucked in to the beautiful worlds and maps of BF. thanks to the frostbite 3 engine every gun bullet and shred of grass is well realized and well thought out in the maps in multi player of BF4.

    but i bet your wondering, is the game fun.... well yes it is, the game play in BF4 is very well done with almost all guns being very balanced and for a novas it was not to difficult to get the hang of BF4 with a couple tip videos and some practice you should be on your way to being a killer in the Battlefield.

    some of the flaws are some balancing issues and some weird glitches and bugs sometimes, also some crashing and on last gen consoles the devs really had to pull back on some things to keep in range of the old hard ware of the PS3 and the Xbox 360, making that great Battlefield experience on pc, not even close on last gen hardware. on next gen it is is almost the same experience on pc, if your wondering

    this game is a fun and enjoyable game for novices and noobs and i will be playing i until l i see the Battlefield 5 logo on my origin account in 2015. i give it a 8.5/10    … Expand
  11. cabronjp
    Nov 7, 2013
    8
    this is like BF3.5 rather than BF4.
    there is no much progress from BF3.
    maybe if this BF4 came out as BF3 two years ago, everybody gave it applause. in fact, BF4 isn't that bad game. at least, not game at all. but also this is not very good game. there are a lot of problem that everyone already said here. the worst problem is that EA try to make another COD(Call of Duty) game.    this is like BF3.5 rather than BF4.
    there is no much progress from BF3.
    maybe if this BF4 came out as BF3 two years ago, everybody gave it applause.

    in fact, BF4 isn't that bad game. at least, not game at all.
    but also this is not very good game. there are a lot of problem that everyone already said here.

    the worst problem is that EA try to make another COD(Call of Duty) game.
    they rushed to release BF4 with a lot of bugs, because they wanted to release this before COD:Ghosts came out.

    I hope Dice will leave EA, then they make FPS for not child.    … Expand
  12. TheLogical1234
    Nov 2, 2013
    8
    I'm pretty sure this review is going to get immediately down-voted, but honestly a majority of the people who submitted scores likely did not play this game at all but saw it on the Metacritic front page and decided to submit a negative score just because its a modern-military shooter. Battlefield 4 is an excellent multiplayer game and a bland single-player experience, filled with bugs butI'm pretty sure this review is going to get immediately down-voted, but honestly a majority of the people who submitted scores likely did not play this game at all but saw it on the Metacritic front page and decided to submit a negative score just because its a modern-military shooter. Battlefield 4 is an excellent multiplayer game and a bland single-player experience, filled with bugs but still nevertheless enjoyable. To start off, this is not BF3.5. Here's a complete list of all the new features:

    Frostbite 3 engine (dynamic weather effects and destruction BF3's engine could not handle)
    Commander Mode returning
    Levolution
    Customizable knives and vehicles
    Counter-knife
    Improved and dynamic naval combat
    5-Man squads
    No blue tint
    China faction
    Platoons
    Spectator mode
    Improved and responsive Battlelog
    New character models that make it easier to differentiate between faction to faction
    Suppression improved; toned down on all weapons except for sniper rifles and light machine guns
    Field upgrades unlocks
    Spot animation
    New game modes like Obliteration and Defuse, as well as improvements to existing game modes such as Rush and Conquest.

    And that may not even be all of it.

    However, one big disappointment for me is the single-player campaign, its ends up turning into a Michael Bay explosions everywhere movie with little to no redeeming qualities. Its an improvement over Battlefield 3's, with much more open environments that allow players to approach levels in multiple ways, but ultimately is pointless. The pacing and writing is abysmal, characters are thin, and is not worth a play-through.

    But as a multiplayer game it succeeds. The 64-player battles are unmatched, the destruction is more Bad Company 2 style, as well as a new mechanic called "Levolution." Most of these major map-changing events are triggered by players, but some are not. Levolution is mostly scripted but still nevertheless enjoyable, and change the tide of the battle immensely. Some Levolution events are better than others, the skyscraper on Siege of Shanghai gets old after it falls down 3 or 4 times, but other events like flooding the city on Flood Zone are far harder to trigger and change up the overall gameplay.

    The reviews on here are just purely immature, Battlefield 4 is an excellent game, it has noticeable launch issues which decreases its overall appeal but is worth the price of admission.    … Expand
  13. NikoGT
    Nov 4, 2013
    8
    My Rating Current state 7.5. Once minor bugs (most importantly sound) are fixed 8.5

    I think many people on here are rushing their reviews, and going to the extreme when they really don't need to (shocking for the internet, I know....lol). I"m going to break down what I believe the game does best, as well as what it does well and not so well. - The Best - Level Design Level    My Rating Current state 7.5. Once minor bugs (most importantly sound) are fixed 8.5

    I think many people on here are rushing their reviews, and going to the extreme when they really don't need to (shocking for the internet, I know....lol). I"m going to break down what I believe the game does best, as well as what it does well and not so well.

    - The Best -
    Level Design
    Level destruction
    Level dynamics
    Graphics

    The levels and visuals in Battlefield are by far the best part of this game. The changing landscape and destructible environment makes the game feel very cool. There are moments when you are unable to capture an enemy point, so you decide to tank the entire place down instead. Those saying that this is merely a gimmick are insane. No other games even attempts to do the things that this game does. From capture points that move depending on who owns them, levels flooding and needing to make your way to higher ground, or a hurricane coming through and making waves huge, the levels are by far the most impressive thing about Battlefield 4. Hiding behind a concrete wall? Too bad, a tank just blew that ish up and you need to move. Camping on top of a building as a sniper? Make sure you base jump off when you here it rumbling to the ground. 10/10 for the level concepts, and all visuals in general. Very impressive on Max settings.

    - The Good -
    Player spawn system
    Vehicle balance
    Gun Balance

    - The Bad -
    Glitchy movement, especially around recently demolished items
    Glitchy sound
    General Mobility
    General "Make things easier" modes actually make things harder.

    For all the great things this game does, it is lacking in some pretty basic functions. By far the most frustrating thing in the game in my opinion so far is the inability to maneuver around and over certain objects. There will be moments where nothing but a 2x4 sitting 5 inches above the ground will stop you from going to where you want to go. Try to jump over it, and you will hit an imaginary ledge that you cannot jump over unless you step back and clear the object all together. It can be worked around, but in a game that should be as fast paced as ever, you get slowed down by some really stupid stuff. This problems happens the most with objects that have been destroyed, but it even happens without it at times, making this a big downside for me.

    Another reason for not giving this game a higher score was the glitched out sound. The game really feels like an unfinished product when you are running in a giant battlefield, only to have a tank go right past you..... while you hear absolutely nothing. The sound decides to just drop out entirely whenever it feels like it in certain levels, and it is pretty amazing that this problem wasn't fixed earlier. I realize that this problem will be fixed in upcoming patches, but this is a clear sign that Battlefield wanted to beat out the release date of COD Ghosts, and worried less about the finished product. The funny thing is, the sound issue wasn't in the beta, which just means they were trying to get as many people to play their most popular and complete level, not actually bug testing. Highly disappointing from EA, but i've come to expect that from them.

    Another gripe I have about the game play is any and all mechanics that attempt to make the user do less action to perform something. For example, leaning around walls by just walking up to them and aiming down sight is awful. It sounds good on paper, making the user not have to hit any extra buttons, but it is a bad idea. Too often you will get into an argument with a wall, hoping to lean out one direction, only to aim down sight and look at the pretty texture at the wall. Other times you will lean the wrong way entirely, making you look like a buffoon. Other times you will be ready to line up a player in your sights, only to put your bipod down on a rock and totally throw off your aim. Or you will try to jump up on top of a ledge to snipe off of, only to have your guy do a 1 hand hurdle all the way off the building forcing you to parachute. If you want to add those ideas into the Xbox or Playstation because those players don't have the buttons to perform separate actions, fine. But don't do it to a pc gamer who has 100 extra buttons he could use to lean, or hurdle, or use a bipod. The attempt to make the game easier for the player just makes it more clunky.

    So in conclusion, I gave this game an 8.5. In its current state, I would give it a 7.5, but given that some of the bugs are minor and will be fixed shortly, I feel its fair to give it a rating of 8. If I could, i'd give it an 8.5.

    The game will blow you away graphically, and it won't disappoint you in combat either. Aside from the few hiccups, this game is one of the best FPS I've played in a while. The gun mechanics are challenging enough to keep you interested, and the guns you unlock are well worth the effort. Don't let the exaggerated negative comments stop you from experiencing this game.    … Expand
  14. Chateau1984
    Nov 5, 2013
    8
    BF4 is a great addition to the franchise....The single player is ok, but then again I didn't buy it for that...

    Ok there are some bugs, but these will be sorted over the next few months, I imagine EA rushed DICE in order to beat COD out before Xmas. I'm really surprised how well optimised the game is on AMD hardware. While the beta ran poorly on my PC, the full game runs at a constant    BF4 is a great addition to the franchise....The single player is ok, but then again I didn't buy it for that...

    Ok there are some bugs, but these will be sorted over the next few months, I imagine EA rushed DICE in order to beat COD out before Xmas. I'm really surprised how well optimised the game is on AMD hardware. While the beta ran poorly on my PC, the full game runs at a constant 60fps on high settings at 1080p on my budget gaming PC (6300 6-core processor 7850 2GB GFX and 8GB ram).

    The multi-player is sheer brilliance, the crazy happenings on 64 player maps make you generally feel like you're on a battlefield and will constantly make you laugh out loud. the sound and feel of the guns are great and the potential to level up looks long winded adding good longevity to the game. A special mention must go to the new game mode obliteration, so much fun!

    The levels of destruction, amount of vehicles, changing weather patterns, levolution, all make this a fantastic package....All for a meagre £30!!

    Soon as the bugs are ironed out this will be my favourite game of the year next to GTAV.    … Expand
  15. contract
    Nov 6, 2013
    8
    Graphics 10/10 probably one of the most beautiful and attention to detail games I've ever played

    Audio 9/10 multiplayer has bug with one weapon, but it's wonderful on my 3d headphones Optimization 10/10 Regularly get 70 fps on a 2 year old hd 6950, ultra graphics _____ Multiplayer 4/10 Netcode/lag/crashes/server lag, it's all there. I have played to battle rank 20 with more    Graphics 10/10 probably one of the most beautiful and attention to detail games I've ever played

    Audio 9/10 multiplayer has bug with one weapon, but it's wonderful on my 3d headphones

    Optimization 10/10 Regularly get 70 fps on a 2 year old hd 6950, ultra graphics

    _____

    Multiplayer 4/10 Netcode/lag/crashes/server lag, it's all there. I have played to battle rank 20 with more than 50% crashes. I've forwarded my ports, I've re-installed the firmware on my router, I've downloaded the amd beta drivers, I've repaired the game, I've checked every possible fix out there, and I still crash. It's not fun. When I can play, I find myself being killed around corners, through walls, and never beating anyone 1 on 1 at point blank. The only way to get kills is to flank and kill from behind, and even then when I try to, they wind up figuring out I'm shooting them in the back and one shoting me instantly. It's never taken more than 2 bullets, less than a half a second, to kill me, no matter the distance they shoot from. I can't kill anyone 100+ meters before they kill me, it's just not possible. My accuracy on conquest is under 5%, while on domination (close range sneaking up on people) it's 15%. It might be because I suck, but I'm not the only one.

    Single player 6/10 I enjoyed it, but to be honest it wasn't action packed. There were moments in the scripted story that were amazing, and I really loved it, but the actual game-play was terrible. I played on normal, and the ai was pathetic. I enjoyed how they tried to flank me every now and then, but it was like shooting fish in a bucket, completely without a point and felt like a grind to the next action packed story. It was a better movie, even though the story-line wasn't really that comprehensible, than it was a fps.

    I'll give it an 8 because I'm nice and I really want updates so I can play this damn thing. In the future, please try to fix all these bugs before release, not everyone is as forgiving as me.    … Expand
  16. Horridus
    Nov 10, 2013
    8
    Just bought this after playing 2 hours of this years most disgraceful game "cod ghost" i was really looking forward to cod. but now i am seriously done with the series, and if anyone want a free copy of cod ghost feel free to pick it out of my trashcan outside!!
    Like most people i must admit that this is more a battlefield 3,5 everything works great and looks great
    but there is nothing    Just bought this after playing 2 hours of this years most disgraceful game "cod ghost" i was really looking forward to cod. but now i am seriously done with the series, and if anyone want a free copy of cod ghost feel free to pick it out of my trashcan outside!!
    Like most people i must admit that this is more a battlefield 3,5 everything works great and looks great
    but there is nothing new. the single player last about a good 4-5 hours. which is to short for full retail price.
    i was a little disappointed in the beginning but the game grows on me.
    My only real complaint is that i was really hoping EA DICE had put a filter system so that a lvl 1 dont end op playing against lvl 50+ in other words MAKE BATTLEFIELD MORE NOOB FRIENDLY!!!    … Expand
  17. CptSplosion
    Nov 7, 2013
    8
    Despite annoying bugs and disconnects, BF4 is far better than the previous game. Realizing their mistakes moving too close to Call of Duty's repetitive style, they returned and created a game with a feeling not unlike Bad Company 2, which is commonly praised as the best in the series. The new feature that excites me the most is levolution. A terrible name for a great addition. All the mapsDespite annoying bugs and disconnects, BF4 is far better than the previous game. Realizing their mistakes moving too close to Call of Duty's repetitive style, they returned and created a game with a feeling not unlike Bad Company 2, which is commonly praised as the best in the series. The new feature that excites me the most is levolution. A terrible name for a great addition. All the maps are dynamic, and the pace, location, etc. of a battle can be changed in an instant. There have also been changes in the methods of leveling up to obtain new weapons. A player must level up that weapon type to unlock more in the category, meaning players can no longer cheat their way to the best sniper rifle by using an assault rifle unlocked by another class. Battlefield 4 is a solid entry into the series, rivaling the greatness of Bad Company 2. However, I cannot give the game a perfect score as nothing groundbreaking has been added, also the control of their servers upon release inhibited my ability to enjoy the game on day 1.… Expand
  18. rzk
    Nov 7, 2013
    8
    battlefield 4 want to be first but he need to be beter in playability... i don't find the same changement when i see battlefield 3; i have played 4 different battlefield and the beter i think its the bf3 because its was awesome this battlefield need to be upgraded. For its design and graphics no one do beter
  19. Vaultiers
    Nov 7, 2013
    8
    1.) Campaign Short & badly written (this was something I really look forward into)
    2.) Multiplayer It's not bad. It's pretty fun especially when you're working with a group or in a Clan. But, lets go into detail. BF4 has a similar feel to MoH: WF which failed. The gun mechanic works about the same as MoH as well as the game play. It's very easy to die. But, once you figure out the    1.) Campaign Short & badly written (this was something I really look forward into)
    2.) Multiplayer It's not bad. It's pretty fun especially when you're working with a group or in a Clan. But, lets go into detail. BF4 has a similar feel to MoH: WF which failed. The gun mechanic works about the same as MoH as well as the game play. It's very easy to die. But, once you figure out the learning curve it's not so bad and quite enjoyable.
    3.) VEHICLES LAVS pretty much die from tanks now. Tanks take 2 to 4 hits before blowing up. Jets have slowed down (easier for kills now). Attack Helicopters feel weird to fly. Mini choppers are very quick and extremely sensitive.
    4.) HARDCORE LOVERS There's no hit markers. So, if you kill a teammate, it won't tell you unless the server has been set up to let you know, or you look at who you killed on the top right hand corner. A bunch of new players are playing this mode and haven't figured it out that they can kill their own teammates.. So beware, but other than that very fun.
    5.) The game is absolutely beautiful. The maps, the buildings falling, the sun. Everything is beautiful. The maps are very well thought out. They've given snipers a chance in the game, good infantry, and great vehicle play. You get everything.
    6.) BUGS YES WE KNOW THERE ARE BUGS. EVERYONE CHILL OUT! Bugs will happen, but hey! They fixed some of the MAJOR bugs, like SERVER CRASHES and GAME CRASHES. SO stop crying about it.
    7.) AFTER THE BUGS HAVE BEEN FIXED. It's pretty fun! Plus, I really like the battlepacks.
    8.) Customization is pretty dope too.

    I had issues with the game just like everyone else. But like I said above, once you've gotten the learning curve down. It's not that bad and pretty fun. Typically, people get angry when they die a lot and then spread hate. There are things not to like and there are things that we like. It's an overall, 7-8 out of 10 in my book. I hope this helps you potential buyers.    … Expand
  20. sciontc1
    Nov 8, 2013
    8
    Battlefield 4 isn't without its draw backs. As a whole the game is good however the single player aspect of the game is really lacking and far too predictable. The game however is more meant for multiplayer use and in that area it really does exceed all expectations (when it works). The game is riddled with bugs yet they are being fixed gradually. Had DICE/EA not released it so soon andBattlefield 4 isn't without its draw backs. As a whole the game is good however the single player aspect of the game is really lacking and far too predictable. The game however is more meant for multiplayer use and in that area it really does exceed all expectations (when it works). The game is riddled with bugs yet they are being fixed gradually. Had DICE/EA not released it so soon and worked on bug fixing I'd give it a 10 but due to the serious bugs and the amount of them even 8 might be being too generous.… Expand
  21. DatisTV
    Nov 8, 2013
    8
    Great game with cool map design. At release there was bugs and texture glitches but all those are almost fixed now. I must say that when you release the game you present the final product and there should not be any gamebreaking or experience killers. That's why I didn't give full 10 out of 10. Levolution was bit too hyped but it still has some cool stuff like flood zone which almostGreat game with cool map design. At release there was bugs and texture glitches but all those are almost fixed now. I must say that when you release the game you present the final product and there should not be any gamebreaking or experience killers. That's why I didn't give full 10 out of 10. Levolution was bit too hyped but it still has some cool stuff like flood zone which almost remakes the gameplay on the map. Graphics in game are best looking in games to date and sounds are one of the best. Singleplayer is different than in early battlefields but it still is pretty bad. But the collectibles make for bad AI and Unrealistic story. Although this is a game, its a militaryshooter and that's why it should not have unrealistic physics and how in bloody hell will you survive huge drop from a building and get crashed by block of concrete and still breath? I been playing this game for 20h and I'm looking forwards to play some more with my friends after writing this review. Game does have great multiplayer whitch is even better with some friends. Overall the game is great with perfect multiplayer and awful singleplayer. I do recommend this for people that like to play with group of friends and have hours and hours of entertainment.… Expand
  22. motoneil1
    Nov 8, 2013
    8
    right off the bat I'm going to say that this game is a hell of a lot of fun, even on your own. there aren't many games where you can go dogfighting in a jet, jump out parachute down, land in a tank and take out a helicopter from 400m away. I will say this though, it is very similar to battlefield 3 but if the netcode was better and there weren't so many bugs it would be an upgrade in everyright off the bat I'm going to say that this game is a hell of a lot of fun, even on your own. there aren't many games where you can go dogfighting in a jet, jump out parachute down, land in a tank and take out a helicopter from 400m away. I will say this though, it is very similar to battlefield 3 but if the netcode was better and there weren't so many bugs it would be an upgrade in every single way.… Expand
  23. killerbake
    Nov 8, 2013
    8
    Game looks amazing. The story was just ok. There a few MAJOR bugs online that need to be addressed immediately.

    Other then that, I made the switch from COD to this and I'm not looking back....
  24. TwinKilla
    Nov 8, 2013
    8
    Campaign is pretty short but does offer some fun with the new weapons to unlock. Multi-player is vastly more fun than BF3 for me personally anyway I know alot of people will argue that this is just BF3 with new graphics and it pretty much is but there are alot of systems that have been refined.

    Only downside is that mutiplayer is very buggy and this needs to be fixed.
  25. robertr337
    Nov 8, 2013
    8
    This game is an amazing multiplayer. It contains something that I have never seen in say, Call of Duty. Vehicles. You can pilot a helicopter, drive a tank, or fire a missile off of a small ATV. Saying nothing of the previous games in the franchise, as I have never played any, this seems to be cutting edge. I unfortunately cannot play this on next gen, so graphics will be the normal forThis game is an amazing multiplayer. It contains something that I have never seen in say, Call of Duty. Vehicles. You can pilot a helicopter, drive a tank, or fire a missile off of a small ATV. Saying nothing of the previous games in the franchise, as I have never played any, this seems to be cutting edge. I unfortunately cannot play this on next gen, so graphics will be the normal for Xbox 360. The story line seems to be a little lacking, but it seems to me that a lot of FPS games have that in common. Be wary of the fact that although there is class customization in multiplayer, you cannot edit in the same ways as Call of Duty, and each class levels independently, so if you only play as Assault, your assault weapons and equipment will advance, but if you all of the sudden go and play as Engineer, everything will be level one and have no unlocks. THE BOTTOM LINE:

    Pros: Graphics, Vehicles, Guns, Multiplayer

    Cons: Some maps too large for fast paced gameplay, Xbox 360 cannot support more than 24 players, somewhat lacking campaign, other users have reported crashes.    … Expand
  26. gridironcpj
    Nov 13, 2013
    8
    After the fixes following the game's launch and after playing it for hours on end, I can say that this game is a true successor to Battlefield 3. The gameplay has been improved on a micro level, such as how your character interacts with the environment (swimming underwater, two scopes on one gun, character holding gun up higher when walking in water, etc.) and on a macro level withAfter the fixes following the game's launch and after playing it for hours on end, I can say that this game is a true successor to Battlefield 3. The gameplay has been improved on a micro level, such as how your character interacts with the environment (swimming underwater, two scopes on one gun, character holding gun up higher when walking in water, etc.) and on a macro level with levolution and some nice polish with the upgrade system, Battlelog, etc. My only complain with this game is that it does not look that great visually (outdated 2011 graphics) and it runs worse than BF3 (same hardware will produce worse results on BF4 than BF3, yet the demand is essentially the same). This game would likely look better and run better if it was not produced for consoles as well. I can't complain too much though, as my dual GTX Titans and i7 3930K @4.4GHz has no problem producing over 100FPS on Ultra settings @2560x1440.… Expand
  27. NerdyJack
    Dec 24, 2013
    8
    First of all, when you read a review, do click on the profile of the reviewer. Be aware of those f**kers who gave every single game they reviewed a 0 or 1, or those haters who gave this game a 0 and cod ghost a 10, and these are the only two games they reviewed. IMO those ppl should be banned forever from reviewing any games and their reviews be removed.

    Then it comes to the review. I    First of all, when you read a review, do click on the profile of the reviewer. Be aware of those f**kers who gave every single game they reviewed a 0 or 1, or those haters who gave this game a 0 and cod ghost a 10, and these are the only two games they reviewed. IMO those ppl should be banned forever from reviewing any games and their reviews be removed.

    Then it comes to the review. I don't know why there are so many negative reviews, I purchased it when it was on sale 3 weeks ago, what I can say is that even the single player campaign worth the money! (though I have to say the story is ridiculous, and apparently they have no idea on what Chinese government is like today. The story is full of typical western bu**sh** and the story is for China in 70s)

    Funny that many ppl were b**ching about the netcode and crashes, b***sh** IMO, It only crashed twice, and the netcode problem only happened 4-5 times for me. Played the game for more than 40 hours. Definitely not like what those haters overly exaggerated about (Or maybe it's the new patches that fixed these problems Idk).

    Problems do exist, that's why I gave it an 8.
    1, Story is full of typical western bu**sh** abt China like I said. Misleading as hell.
    2, Multiplayer unlocks are gone after finishing the single player campaign, come back after several matches tho, but that was very frustrating cuz I thought those unlocks were gone forever.
    3, 75 Ticket bug.
    4, Stats won't show up in battle log until, I don't know, 2-3 hours later I guess. A long lag like this is not acceptable.

    That being said, this is still an awesome game, not a 10/10 but definitely 8.5/10. Definitely worth ur money I promise you that!    … Expand
  28. whiskeytango82
    Dec 2, 2013
    8
    Reading most of the reviews for BF4 PC, I found myself questioning whether I wanted to purchase this game or not. The Black Friday sale made up my mind and I purchased the game premium package for a margin of its original value. I usually find Metacritic reviews to be pretty accurate but in this case they couldn't be further from the truth. BF4 isn't only good its amazing. The graphicsReading most of the reviews for BF4 PC, I found myself questioning whether I wanted to purchase this game or not. The Black Friday sale made up my mind and I purchased the game premium package for a margin of its original value. I usually find Metacritic reviews to be pretty accurate but in this case they couldn't be further from the truth. BF4 isn't only good its amazing. The graphics create a beautiful realistic world and the frost 3 engine lets you destroy it. Obviously, I'm speaking of the multiplayer, the campaign is a different "story" if you can call it that.

    The largest complaint I can muster is the campaign. It is clear that Dice gave little of the budget to this team of developers. The campaign is so poorly structured that you can go through most of the story not even completely knowing why you doing what your doing. The missions are short and extremely easy. However, The graphics like the multiplayer are awesome. Like every BF game, the sound effects are top notch. Another common point made by some of our home office critics is the buggy multiplayer. For anyone who has been around BF for a while this shouldn't be a surprise. In fact, every single BF ever released has had the same issues. These issues are annoying but are usually fixed in a timely manner. As far as servers are concerned, you can't blame dice for faulty servers. These are publicly made and dice has little control over the quality. Really, its up to use the players to screen the servers before we join. In other words, if the server status is dodgy then maybe you should try a different one.

    I know I raved about this game, however I can't see a rating higher then a 8. The campaign is the real buzz kill and Dice should either produce quality or do away with this feature all together. Personally, I'll pay just as much for a multiplayer only.    … Expand
  29. voorhees177
    Nov 18, 2013
    8
    This is a good game but it has a whole bunch of stuffs they need to fix. Personally, I like the multiplayer gameplay because it makes up for the terrible singleplayer and the graphics are improved, the gameplay is great, and also the scale of the maps are really huge. Its great but not excellent.
  30. Firvox
    Nov 24, 2013
    8
    As Chinese player, some of us have to use an monthly-paid internet connection booster to play the game. Otherwise the game will lose connection while in Loading Level stage.

    Anyway, the game is great.

    10 for performance
    10 for gameplay
    5 for network
    5 for origin platform
  31. Lunatitch
    Nov 19, 2013
    8
    While it is a reasonable game, it has a lot of issues which DICE could have prevented with proper testing (and probably would have fixed if EA hadn't forced the release date).
    The single player campaign is bland and predictable. Multiplayer is fun but very unstable (client and server crashes still happen regularly).
  32. epoc
    Dec 29, 2013
    8
    When I first got this game I went to multiplayer, and that's exactly what you should do! It is FLIPPING amazing. It's better than Ghosts multiplayer, it's better than Shadow Falls multiplayer. But why? Because it has some of the best map design ever. Destructible environments, viechles and dynamic changes. For example, on one map it starts to rain, blocking your vision, or blinding anWhen I first got this game I went to multiplayer, and that's exactly what you should do! It is FLIPPING amazing. It's better than Ghosts multiplayer, it's better than Shadow Falls multiplayer. But why? Because it has some of the best map design ever. Destructible environments, viechles and dynamic changes. For example, on one map it starts to rain, blocking your vision, or blinding an enemy with your laser sight. It also has some awesome modes like obliteration and levoultion. But the king of these modes is the old champion commander mode! It adds in more teamwork and makes battles more tense, knowing that at any moment the enemy commander could be a click away from launching a missile. And it just happens to be one of the best looking game ever! The game also makes guns feel real and alive. Sometimes you will get a glitch that takes you out of the experience. However, this game has one of the worst campaign ever. It clearly rips of COD and is just stupid! Fix it and then you'll see your 10s go up.… Expand
  33. Gelado1000
    Dec 9, 2013
    8
    The games is awesome,but,the crashes and bugs make the game worse.and maybe,the patches will Make a better game,but the first impression of me is:this is a Good game,mas is buged.
  34. Hollow100
    Feb 15, 2014
    8
    I really love the game! The SP campaign had a great story and was very fun to play, though the ending felt rushed. The campaign contained a list full of bugs as well, so does the multiplayer mode. But other than the rushed ending and the bugs, the campaign and multiplayer experience is amazing to play.
  35. HeadOwner
    Dec 18, 2013
    8
    It's a very nice game. Good graphics, good gameplay and awesome features. Why I didn't give it a 10/10:
    It has a lot of bugs that should have been fixed in the beta... It is unfinished and by no means finished. I'm not getting that much crashes or issues. When it happens, yes, it's pretty annoying, but it can't make you give a 1/10 or a 2/10 or even a 0/10. I blame EA for what happens    It's a very nice game. Good graphics, good gameplay and awesome features. Why I didn't give it a 10/10:
    It has a lot of bugs that should have been fixed in the beta... It is unfinished and by no means finished. I'm not getting that much crashes or issues. When it happens, yes, it's pretty annoying, but it can't make you give a 1/10 or a 2/10 or even a 0/10. I blame EA for what happens right now, because they pushed DICE to release before CoD. DICE is trying a lot to fix those issues, and I appreciate that. The single player is not the best, but I don't find it so bad. The real problem is that some people can't even complete it, and you need it to unlock the weapons in the game. The multiplayer is awesome when it works properly. So, in conclusion, BF4 is an awesome game, with an awesome potential, but it is held back by the bugs and the problems in the game.    … Expand
  36. tmladd
    Dec 20, 2013
    8
    Alright, so here goes nothing. I have played Battlefield games for a long time, and I have always thought of them as decent games, but Medal of Honor games were still my go to games. Well, after EA ruined the games, I decided to give Battlefield a go again with Battlefield 3. So I played it, and it was absolutely horrible. I couldn't figure anything out, I was horrible with vehicles,Alright, so here goes nothing. I have played Battlefield games for a long time, and I have always thought of them as decent games, but Medal of Honor games were still my go to games. Well, after EA ruined the games, I decided to give Battlefield a go again with Battlefield 3. So I played it, and it was absolutely horrible. I couldn't figure anything out, I was horrible with vehicles, particularly air vehicles, and I got sick of it, so I bought Black Ops and started playing that and eventually I got sick of it so I decided to give Battlefield 3 another go. I tried the campaign this time, it was pretty great (to me, atleast), I mean, the gunplay and overall gameplay was boring and had no replayability, but I absolutely loved the story. I eventually got the hang of multiplayer, and played it nonstop for a long, long time. Then eventually I started getting sick of the AEK noobs and glitches so I went over to Black Ops 2, and then I heard about Battlefield 4. I got money to get a PC to get the game to have awesome graphics and such, and preordered the game. Since I didn't finish my PC yet though, I played the beta on the Xbox, and let me tell you, that was the worst broken piece of garbage I have ever played. So I was hesitant to start playing this game, so I played the campaign first. The gameplay was MUCH better then BF3s, and it still had a pretty great storyline, despite only taking a day to finish. Then I got to multiplayer, and I really enjoy it. Also people, THE GAME ISN'T ABOUT LEVOLUTION, DICE SPECIFICALLY SAID THAT. It is only a tool in the game, just something to change things up.... Anyways, I really do enjoy it, but I hate that EA is ruining another great game. Let them fix the dang game PLEASE... It is great when it isn't broken, so expect crap until a couple of months down the road. I think this game will end up like BF3 for me, where I won't really enjoy it until a while down when I start getting the hang of it.
    TL;DR
    Game is 8/10 for a lot of fun but some horrible glitches caused by the evil EA.    … Expand
  37. Swight
    Nov 14, 2014
    8
    Alright so I've played this game over half a year now and I'd like to share my pro's and con's with you.
    (Based on bf3 and bfbc2)
    Pro's: Improved graphical fidelity More destructive terrain More weapon customisation Cool phantom achivements Improved movement on foot Faster combat Lot's of game modes Con's : Vehicle spam on most maps in conquest Ctf,sqd,tdm are dead game modes    Alright so I've played this game over half a year now and I'd like to share my pro's and con's with you.
    (Based on bf3 and bfbc2)
    Pro's:
    Improved graphical fidelity
    More destructive terrain
    More weapon customisation
    Cool phantom achivements
    Improved movement on foot
    Faster combat
    Lot's of game modes

    Con's :
    Vehicle spam on most maps in conquest
    Ctf,sqd,tdm are dead game modes
    Ground suppression is way too high
    Ballistic shield and other gadgets are really weak
    Vehicle collision is really really bad    … Expand
  38. Codemanz
    Dec 22, 2013
    8
    I give battlefield 4 a 8 out of 10. I really enjoyed the game, the single player was just too short. The multiplier I found was very enjoyable to me. If you can get around that fact of the occasional crashes I would highly recommend it.
  39. jakobman14
    Dec 27, 2013
    8
    First let me start this out, YOUR SERVERS SUCK. Trust me I play Ultra settings on 60 Fps and the game crashes from Siege of Shainghia tower falling building to the start of a match. Plus the story was meh.
  40. BAGArt
    Dec 29, 2013
    8
    for campaign: too short. minimum transport. minimum cooperation. best graphic and opportunity, but plain and simple single play
    rus: движок(10/10) 3)
  41. SkyWoof
    Jan 1, 2014
    8
    It is no mystery that this game has it's share of problems. But the amount of complaining has become contagious and 'DICE hating' is trending real big right now.

    So here's my take on it.... I just built myself a new gaming rig. I'm running 2 GTX 780s SLI and an i7 4770k. On this rig, BF4 rarely EVER crashes. And I mean RARELY EVER. When I had a 650ti Boost, I was experiencing    It is no mystery that this game has it's share of problems. But the amount of complaining has become contagious and 'DICE hating' is trending real big right now.

    So here's my take on it....

    I just built myself a new gaming rig. I'm running 2 GTX 780s SLI and an i7 4770k. On this rig, BF4 rarely EVER crashes. And I mean RARELY EVER. When I had a 650ti Boost, I was experiencing more crashes, but that was several patches ago. I don't ever have the audio dropping problem anymore either. So they ARE optimizing and patching, but for it to be flawless on everyone's different computers will take a lot of time.

    This game is not for the "weak in specs". You need a strong machine to take advantage of this game and its graphics. I get 140 frames per seconds and I can tell you that the game is gorgeous. The movement is fluid and smooth, the audio is great, and I'm having a blast playing with my clan and random squads. BTW, I'm all about the multiplayer, but the campaign is nice too.

    Now for the bad (which isn't a deal breaking issue with me). The game's current netcode (the software engineering that is responsible for online play) needs a lot more tweaking. There is a current bug, the '1 shot kill' bug, that was supposed to have been patched a few patches ago and hasn't been. This bug is extremely frustrating and it makes it appear that the person who killed you is using some kind of a cheat. There ARE hackers in this game just like any other PC game, but this bug has caused the entire community to being suspicious of each other and it goes to create a lot of hostility and frustration. I'm one of you above average players and I am now getting consistently "hackusated" almost every day as I improve at BF4. While I take it mostly as a compliment, I have actually been banned by some butt hurt admins who didn't like me killing them repeatedly. Hence why I have started recorded my gameplay and posting to Youtube.

    Another issue (for me at least) are that the anti-air vehicles and weapons are too powerful, and helicopters and jets (mainly helicopters) aren't as much fun to fly as in previous titles. The range of these weapons creates a scenario that if more than 1 player on the opposite team are using stingers, IGLAs, air radar missiles or the mobile AA tanks, it is pretty much impossible to fly around the map, and most of the time you will be destroyed as soon as you take off from base (which is unacceptable).

    Aside from these 2 complaints, I cannot in good conscience say that this game is anything but great. While it doesn't bring anything really new or groundbreaking to the table (other than levolution which is pretty to look at but usually has a negligible effect on gameplay), it is still a solid FPS game with nice maps, gorgeous visuals and audio and high replay value.

    In conclusion, it is worth the $60. The $100+ for Premium is kind of a rip off, you don't get much from it. Be prepared for some multiplayer frustration though, but just keep in mind that it is the netcode and not a hacker 95% of the time and you won't lose too much hair over it.    … Expand
  42. Chrono7x
    Jan 7, 2014
    8
    The game is overall enjoyable, especially in the multiplayer aspect. Which is to be expected. It really shines when you get a group of friends together in a squad and blast noobs as a unit. The campaign is short and could be better, but it's a good few hours if you get tired of multiplayer.

    I haven't had much trouble with crashing like others have, but my connection to Battlelog    The game is overall enjoyable, especially in the multiplayer aspect. Which is to be expected. It really shines when you get a group of friends together in a squad and blast noobs as a unit. The campaign is short and could be better, but it's a good few hours if you get tired of multiplayer.

    I haven't had much trouble with crashing like others have, but my connection to Battlelog sometimes does break. It causes the occasional nuisance.

    Graphics are fantastic, and the multiplayer is unparalleled. When it comes down to it, if you can afford the upgrade from BF3, go for it. Otherwise, it isn't a huge change from BF3, but it is different in some respects.    … Expand
  43. badenglishihave
    May 5, 2014
    8
    If you like previous Battlefield games but also appreciate some of the fast paced, close quarters combat of the CS/CoD franchises, this is the game for you. I have played every Battlefield (save BF3) and while the map designs took some getting used to they are a ton of fun. Vehicles still play a prominent role as in all other BF titles and they are for the most part all well done, plus ifIf you like previous Battlefield games but also appreciate some of the fast paced, close quarters combat of the CS/CoD franchises, this is the game for you. I have played every Battlefield (save BF3) and while the map designs took some getting used to they are a ton of fun. Vehicles still play a prominent role as in all other BF titles and they are for the most part all well done, plus if you decide to play mostly as infantry you'll enjoy yourself as well.

    I love the weapon upgrade system as it lets you make real, meaningful changes to your weapon. The wide variety of optics and muzzle/grip enhancements allow you to tailor any weapon to your style of play. The amount of customization in this game can seem overwhelming at first but you'll quickly learn what gadgets support what you want to do in game.

    The singleplayer, however, is terrible. Poor depiction of military, unrealistic/stupid actions by NPCs, and a story I struggled to care about: buy this purely for the multiplayer. And if you get it buy the Premium addon too. The map packs are great!    … Expand
  44. JonesAddict
    Jan 30, 2014
    8
    DISCLAIMER: This review is for the 360 version only and not the PC version.

    I would have initially have given this game a 4 or 5 out of 10 due to my horrible experiences with it. However, now that they have patched up some of the core, and most aggravating, problems, the game is actually a lot of fun. I see that several of the views below, the negative ones, bash the levelution    DISCLAIMER: This review is for the 360 version only and not the PC version.

    I would have initially have given this game a 4 or 5 out of 10 due to my horrible experiences with it. However, now that they have patched up some of the core, and most aggravating, problems, the game is actually a lot of fun.

    I see that several of the views below, the negative ones, bash the levelution system which provides us with the destructibility of each map. I'll have to disagree with many people here about that. From personal experience, I'd say that it makes a lot of difference in how you play the game, if you actually think ahead and take your environment into consideration. If you're one of those people who just run around killing people, the destruction physics will mean nothing to you no matter how good it is. There was one time which me and my squad-mates were hold up in a building as we tried to defend the area from the assaulting enemies. Sure enough, with enough firepower the entire building collapsed, leaving us with no cover and a harder to defend point. So instead, we decided to use some guerrilla tactics and destroyed their attacking vehicles with C4. The changes to the environment that happen can make it look like you just stepped into a new area although it is so damaged that it looks foreign, not to mention the amazing graphics which add much more immersion to the environment of each map.

    Now, the initial problems that I mentioned before had to do with their servers. It was impossible to play with friends, Battlelog wouldn't work, and servers were laggy and hard to get into. It was annoying that I couldn't play with my friends, and due to that I almost returned the game. However, with the most recent patch, it seems they have almost solved the problem completely. Although the exclusion of a party system in game can be annoying, it can easily be worked around due to the flexibility of in-game team switching. The server problems which plagued BF4 previously can only be seen on some occasions and they aren't as bad as before. I can also proudly say that Battlelog works perfectly fine, however it is rather useless.

    For the in-game issues, the gameplay itself works well. It is impossible to drop-shot and quick-scoping is almost impossible as well. The guns aren't balanced at all, however the game itself relies on the strategic thinking of the player to win situations, and not the gun itself. However, if you are in a straight up, no-cover, shooting match with someone with a better gun, you will lose, which is how it should be. The fact that you have to continue to play with a certain class or vehicle in order to unlock more for it can be kind of annoying, as compared to COD:Ghosts squad point system, however you can earn enough score by completing objectives and aiding your team, which also helps you level up.

    The Commander system is also a nice addition to BF4. With it, you can see the map from an eagle-eye perspective, aid the team with UAVs, EMPs, supply drops, squad promotions, and the ability to order squads to objectives on the map. Not to mention the addition support options which you can use when your team has specific objectives on the map, such as an AC-130, cruise missiles, and a map-wide infantry or vehicle stand; you can even mark enemies for everyone to see for a period of time if they have a 6-kill kill-streak! Although it seems like having a commander can win you any game, most of the time no one uses the feature, and when they do they don't seem to do much with it. If your team sucks and refuses to listen to commands, having a commander won't make much of a difference. However it may be able to make you lose just a little less.

    Overall, I recommend this game to anyone who enjoys the First-Person-Shooter experience and wants a more realistic game than COD.    … Expand
  45. Grafonn
    Feb 15, 2014
    8
    Плохая одиночная компания, а мультиплеер очень классный и хорошо сбалансированный, но плохая оптимизация игры на компьютерные версии .
  46. Siberith
    Feb 4, 2014
    8
    Battlefield 4 does not fall short at amazing. The gameplay is intense, graphics are amazing, and the destructive environment is better than ever. Though its very similar to Battlefield 3 it does have a few more in-game sparks to keep it interesting. Things such as field upgrades which improves your overall gadget systems based off of how well you play as a team, and emblems for you andBattlefield 4 does not fall short at amazing. The gameplay is intense, graphics are amazing, and the destructive environment is better than ever. Though its very similar to Battlefield 3 it does have a few more in-game sparks to keep it interesting. Things such as field upgrades which improves your overall gadget systems based off of how well you play as a team, and emblems for you and your clan to show off.

    Unfortunately, EA pushed this game out quicker than it should. The game still has glitches, and extreme frame-rate drops at times, even for the console versions. There is also a few minor things that isn't apart of the game. There is no co-op missions, you can't invite friends to a squad before going in-game. You have to follow them in and hope you guys end up on the same team. The only way to customize any of your load outs is through in-game customizations. You can't change load-outs on the My Soldier like you could on BF3. You're also only limited to customizing the specific vehicles on the map. For example, say you play on Operation Locker, a close quarter combat with no vehicles, but say you unlock a new camo that you want to put on your tank. You have to wait till you are on a map with that tank available to put it on. Also, in Battepacks you are awarded things like "New Emblem" and "New Solider Portrait." This has left many confused of where to locate those items. The only way to locate those items is through the computer by logging into your battlelog. This can be a hassle especially if you want to just change your emblem/clan tag.

    Like I said, Battlefield still is an over-all amazing game, but there is still a lot of things they left out or over complicated that could of been made easier.    … Expand
  47. Beatlejuice
    Apr 5, 2014
    8
    The game launch was pretty bad as many have said. The game also has new bugs with every update. With all that said, this is my favorite military shooter. No one else is making a game with this size and scope. I've heard Planetside but it didn't seem as polished and fun.

    Tanks, boats, jets, mobile AA, helicopters and many players populate massive maps that dwarfs any other shooter.    The game launch was pretty bad as many have said. The game also has new bugs with every update. With all that said, this is my favorite military shooter. No one else is making a game with this size and scope. I've heard Planetside but it didn't seem as polished and fun.

    Tanks, boats, jets, mobile AA, helicopters and many players populate massive maps that dwarfs any other shooter.

    Tons of guns, gadgets and accessories to choose from also add to the overall size of the game.

    Graphics and sound is top notch, and I can't even run it abover med/high settings.

    As stated, the game has some problems and bugs. Some frustrating balance issues from time to time with vehicles and such. None fully break it for me, and I play a ton of it. This game is worth every penny.    … Expand
  48. Ludator
    May 18, 2014
    8
    This game is good.
    Everything is fine , eccept GLITCHES and CRASHES on PC.
    It's the worst thing in this game.
    And i don't like the "premium" option , it's like a season pass.
    What ever. a good game. But not has good then Battlefield 3.
  49. AngryUser
    Jul 27, 2014
    8
    Держите Дайсы и ЕАсты свою оценку за убогий дизайн карт, за баги, которые до сих пор есть =*
    Лучше BF3 только отсутствием той сраной синевы с чернотой и литров блюра.
  50. behi8303
    Nov 11, 2014
    8
    Gameplay (of 10) : 8
    Story (of 10) : 6
    Graphic (of 10) : 9
    Sound (of 10) : 8

    Total : 7.6 / 10

    Total score is weighted average of four factors, respectively Gameplay, Story, Graphic, Sound.
  51. DrugsMeazureTim
    Nov 10, 2014
    8
    AWESOME Graphics. short but good singleplayer. multiplayer is awesome. controls are VERY responsive ! and the gameplay feels like your really there but there's few problems also. glitches and A LOT of time waiting for a loading screen. anooying but i can forgive
  52. jelikey
    Sep 10, 2015
    8
    Game looks to be same as BF3 but in gameplay wise it is very different. you cant just sprint and then shoot. there is noticeable lag when sprint (not bad). Guns mechanics seem to be better. Now you cant snipe guys with a controlled AR rifle. You now actually need a scope to engage at longer range. Now guns just dont lose accuracy after some only 3 bullets. you can fire longer burst.Game looks to be same as BF3 but in gameplay wise it is very different. you cant just sprint and then shoot. there is noticeable lag when sprint (not bad). Guns mechanics seem to be better. Now you cant snipe guys with a controlled AR rifle. You now actually need a scope to engage at longer range. Now guns just dont lose accuracy after some only 3 bullets. you can fire longer burst. Suppression blur is removed. there is only a gun sway when you are suppressed without any accuracy hit and blur. guns and vehicles are more open to customization like you have more accessory slots for weapons and vehicles. Map design is very good. there are no choke points so far. you can always come back in game with alot of flanking ways.… Expand
  53. jojn
    Mar 3, 2015
    8
    They have finally released the winter patch. It does improve alot of things but this is OVER A YEAR to fix these issues that they've since launch. I still would not buy Battlefield 4. Save your money or go buy a more solid shooter like Rising Storm or many of the other Fps's on the market.
  54. Gikori
    Mar 3, 2015
    8
    After a year of patchs it is now in a place as it should have been when the game was released. I would recommend this game now as it is in a good place but I am very bitter it took over a year to do. I would not advise anyone to buy games from EA until reviews come out for the game you're interested in.
  55. OOa007
    Sep 21, 2017
    8
    Good game but really just a RIPOFF of BF3 YET Battlefield 1942 was Really a first of its kind. Mixing FPS and Full on battlefield scaled warfare. I mean anything from medic sniper assault etc to jeeps, tanks, artillery, to airplanes, helicopters, bomber, to aircraft carrier, submarines, battleships and the list goes on and on. It was epic battlefield experience and stupid battlefieldGood game but really just a RIPOFF of BF3 YET Battlefield 1942 was Really a first of its kind. Mixing FPS and Full on battlefield scaled warfare. I mean anything from medic sniper assault etc to jeeps, tanks, artillery, to airplanes, helicopters, bomber, to aircraft carrier, submarines, battleships and the list goes on and on. It was epic battlefield experience and stupid battlefield games today are SO LIMITED… Expand
  56. hongkong97
    Sep 2, 2015
    8
    after all that **** that happend with the launch of bf4. its now good and its still playable to play on pc right now. sure the campaign is still dull. but the mulitplayer makes bf4 a fantasic experince to play.
  57. Braquiador55
    Jan 7, 2018
    8
    This is a great game, and when i say a great game, i mean that it is one of the best online shooters i've played. You have to buy it, i have more than 180 hours in this game, 110 of which are without the seasson pack. Please, do yourself a favour and buy it for the love of god.
  58. muzmuz
    Jun 19, 2016
    8
    Battlefield 4 offers a more realistic gameplay that only a few FPS games can offer. Everything about this game is quite good in my opinion; if not for the bad checkpoint system, some bugs and its rather high system requirement.
  59. crazyrussian65
    Nov 28, 2015
    8
    I came to BF4 after loving BF3. This game is very similar, but the maps and weapons give it a new, more modern vibe that i really like. I personally do not experience any of the bugs people mention (using an i5 and radeon HD 7770), though i do experience the annoyingly long loading times. Also, the story doesn't get to me at all. I don't even bother with it. I really enjoy the realisticI came to BF4 after loving BF3. This game is very similar, but the maps and weapons give it a new, more modern vibe that i really like. I personally do not experience any of the bugs people mention (using an i5 and radeon HD 7770), though i do experience the annoyingly long loading times. Also, the story doesn't get to me at all. I don't even bother with it. I really enjoy the realistic multiplayer. Large maps are incredible. If the story was good I would have given it a 9 or 10.… Expand
  60. iStrong
    Dec 1, 2015
    8
    At first, this game was a shambles. Full of crashes, bugs, horrible performance and balancing issues. But DICE thankfully fixed most of these issues. I say most, because some people still experience some issues here and there, thankfully i haven't had any. The game runs great, the graphics are really good, the gunplay is solid and there are a lot of maps, tons of variety. Many guns, eachAt first, this game was a shambles. Full of crashes, bugs, horrible performance and balancing issues. But DICE thankfully fixed most of these issues. I say most, because some people still experience some issues here and there, thankfully i haven't had any. The game runs great, the graphics are really good, the gunplay is solid and there are a lot of maps, tons of variety. Many guns, each one has a lot of modifications you can use, there are 3 factions that you can play as, fun game modes and the game rewards you for teamwork. Campaign is still nothing special, just like in Battlefield 3. However, the multiplayer is incredibly fun and you will soak up a lot of hours into this game. I've played about 200 hours so far, and i come back constantly for more. A solid modern Battlefield game.… Expand
  61. ElementPT78
    May 19, 2016
    8
    After 2 years of playing a broken, unstable game DICE made up for it with Free DLCs and plentiful content, the best part being they are giving away ALL DLCs for free until Battlefield 1 launches. The game is beautiful, the gameplay is fluid and while some maps have terrible spawns and the general design is inferior to that of past battlefields damn are they fun to play on.

    THIS is how    After 2 years of playing a broken, unstable game DICE made up for it with Free DLCs and plentiful content, the best part being they are giving away ALL DLCs for free until Battlefield 1 launches. The game is beautiful, the gameplay is fluid and while some maps have terrible spawns and the general design is inferior to that of past battlefields damn are they fun to play on.

    THIS is how you make up for launching a game broken, fixing it and then giving us some extra content to apologize for the time the game took up in it's unplayable state. This is how this game is still very much alive. Good job DICE.    … Expand
  62. QuietCoyote
    Jun 20, 2016
    8
    Battlefield 4 isn't that much of a departure from the third game, but that doesn't make it bad. I got this game on sale, so it sort of feels like an expansion pack. The reason i got it to begin with was because the community for 3 was dwindling and only the best of the best remained on the servers. However, I found 4 to be, while a little graphically bugged, an overall more fun game.Battlefield 4 isn't that much of a departure from the third game, but that doesn't make it bad. I got this game on sale, so it sort of feels like an expansion pack. The reason i got it to begin with was because the community for 3 was dwindling and only the best of the best remained on the servers. However, I found 4 to be, while a little graphically bugged, an overall more fun game. That's purely an subjective viewpoint, but I legitimately feel that there is more on offer with 4 than there was with 3. The bugs don't bother me because I seldom ever see anything game breaking. The Expansions add a lot to the game (though some are better than others). If you haven't ever played battlefield 3, you will love battlefield 4. If you are a 3 aficionado, it depends. I for one really enjoyed it.… Expand
  63. Sam3336
    Sep 30, 2016
    8
    Battlefield 4 campaign is Siq!!
    The weapons are so bad ass, the story is ok and optimization is terrific.
    I have recently finished it and i did not encounter any bugs or optimization issues during the game!
    The pvp is better than the sp just like bf3 and i definitely recommend this game!
  64. Demon2017
    Jun 18, 2022
    8
    До сих пор лучшая часть серии, хоть и изменений в сравнении с тройкой особо нет, но в мультиплеер я действительно поигрывал и компания очень неплохая.
  65. Mitya64
    Jan 12, 2018
    8
    Отличная графика. Хороший геймплей. Шикарный саунл. .в. Плохие карты. Посредственная сюжетка.
  66. gold
    Jun 9, 2020
    8
    Да, получилось лучше чем 3 часть, но в общих чертах похоже, даже очень. графику немного подтянули.
    Итог: 8.491/10
  67. ningky
    Sep 2, 2019
    8
    This game is totally awesome!!!! Graphics, Story, Cut scenes and Game play are great.
  68. r03vg
    Apr 15, 2020
    8
    Все еще актуальна и способна развлечь заядлых пехотинцев. А еще сюжет здесь похож на цельную нормальную историю.
  69. Thejodjeremie
    Nov 7, 2020
    8
    I played the campaign and thought it was awesome. Its action packed, showcases most of the maps, and the graphics are amazing. The multiplayer is good from what I played a long time ago.
  70. Plamen_K
    Sep 24, 2020
    8
    Looking for a good battlefield? This is the one. Fun campaign and multiplayer.
  71. ThereWolves
    Jul 8, 2021
    8
    It's honestly pretty impressive how well this game's multiplayer holds up. It pretty much feels like Battlefield 3 with more community driven content and more features overall. It's also the earliest Battlefield title to introduce high ping rate servers, which is great for competitive play. The player-base is also still very active, and there are tons of active near-full servers.

    I have    It's honestly pretty impressive how well this game's multiplayer holds up. It pretty much feels like Battlefield 3 with more community driven content and more features overall. It's also the earliest Battlefield title to introduce high ping rate servers, which is great for competitive play. The player-base is also still very active, and there are tons of active near-full servers.

    I have some criticisms though. The biggest is that there's too much grinding involved in player progression. It takes an eternity to complete weapon level progression. I have played for over 50 hours and still haven't progressed a quarter way through any primary weapon. And in return the player receives a bunch of small weapon attachments and skins, which is great for fine-tuned customization but it's also a chore to organize / choose what's right for you. Matches also can take a very long time, sometimes lasting more than 30 minutes depending on the server's ticket rate.

    Even with some of these flaws, BF4 remains the quintessential modern military FPS. It had some troubles at launch and continues to have some annoyances like grinding, but has grown into a great game nonetheless.    … Expand
  72. Mazma
    Dec 25, 2020
    8
    Prende battlefield 3 e lo rinnova leggermente, lo trovo migliore in molti aspetti, anche se lascia meno il segno
  73. serjant002
    Jan 10, 2021
    8
    Бои стали масштабнее, краше, разрушаемость зданий. Появилась 3 сторона конфликта Китай.
    Но игра какая-то нестабильная. Количество сбоев и лагов в игре достаточно.
  74. delaware80
    Feb 28, 2022
    8
    I like the story and the graphics are amazing.
    Playing BF 4 in the campaign is a funny experience, because it is immersive and you get the feeling to stand on the battleground yourself.
  75. nazarkin123
    Mar 12, 2021
    8
    Amazing rollercoaster. It's not that complicated and truthful story but cool graphics and action.
  76. Alpha10
    Jun 10, 2022
    8
    Good game with action sequences based on ships and it gives a different experience than other battlefields .
  77. Woolee
    Sep 28, 2021
    8
    I have to agree with other reviews. Riddled with bugs, missing textures, audio issues (clipping & sound lags), server crashes, soldiers die instantly upon respawning, etc.
  78. HazaChillzOut
    Sep 29, 2021
    8
    Super rocky launch to get ahead of Call of Duty which failed regardless definitely hampered this game’s reputation. But now it’s easy to say it goes down as one of the greatest Battlefield games ever made. There is so much replay ability behind this game, and it’s bugs are limited to some odd netcode and hitreg on occasion. Yeah it’s from a different era of FPS games, with the subsequentSuper rocky launch to get ahead of Call of Duty which failed regardless definitely hampered this game’s reputation. But now it’s easy to say it goes down as one of the greatest Battlefield games ever made. There is so much replay ability behind this game, and it’s bugs are limited to some odd netcode and hitreg on occasion. Yeah it’s from a different era of FPS games, with the subsequent games BF1 and BFV having significantly better movement and shooting mechanics, but it still stands as an incredible title that absolutely deserves its fame for coming back into the hearts of many players. I will miss BF4 when 2042 comes out, but I will always come back to enjoy it again. 8/10. Campaign is relatively boring and Recker only says **** Multiplayer is the best there is from the previous generation of consoles. Lots of replay value and lots of fun.… Expand
  79. Player848
    Nov 15, 2021
    8
    Подобные войны это печально, потому и -1.
    Частенько попадал на читеров... -1.
  80. tututdyure
    Jan 2, 2022
    8
    I like this game. It has a good graphic and good game play. First Person games is my favorite.
  81. AgentLvi
    Dec 27, 2022
    8
    Great game. The story is decent. The scoring is great, visual is really amazing, the voice & sound is also amazing
  82. basic123
    Oct 18, 2022
    8
    I never played the multiplayer but the singleplayer missions were quite entertaining.
  83. nfs7379
    Sep 5, 2022
    8
    8/10........................................................................................
  84. 1ndastreal
    Jul 30, 2022
    8
    Besides the general look of the game graphics, sounds, and whatnot. the game play falls short from the previous titles. played Bad company 2 for 500+ hours, BF3 for 700 hours, and this game for 80 hours and I'm already sick of it. Multiplayer is rage inducing experience nothing will works out the way you think it would. spawn camping seems easier on this one than other ones, and the maps…Besides the general look of the game graphics, sounds, and whatnot. the game play falls short from the previous titles. played Bad company 2 for 500+ hours, BF3 for 700 hours, and this game for 80 hours and I'm already sick of it. Multiplayer is rage inducing experience nothing will works out the way you think it would. spawn camping seems easier on this one than other ones, and the maps… ExpaBesides the general look of the game graphics, sounds, and whatnot. the game play falls short from the previous titles. played Bad company 2 for 500+ hours, BF3 for 700 hours, and this game for 80 hours and I'm already sick of it. Multiplayer is rage inducing experience nothing will works out the way you think it would. spawn camping seems easier on this one than other ones, and the maps… ExpaBesides the general look of the game graphics, sounds, and whatnot. the game play falls short from the previous titles. played Bad company 2 for 500+ hours, BF3 for 700 hours, and this game for 80 hours and I'm already sick of it. Multiplayer is rage inducing experience nothing will works out the way you think it would. spawn camping seems easier on this one than other ones, and the maps… ExpaBesides the general look of the game graphics, sounds, and whatnot. the game play falls short from the previous titles. played Bad company 2 for 500+ hours, BF3 for 700 hours, and this game for 80 hours and I'm already sick of it. Multiplayer is rage inducing experience nothing will works out the way you think it would. spawn camping seems easier on this one than other ones, and the maps… Expa… Expand
  85. TheGvH
    Aug 21, 2023
    8
    Battlefield 4 stands as the pinnacle of the franchise, capturing the essence of what makes the series truly great. Its combination of intense combat, dynamic environments, and thrilling multiplayer gameplay makes it the best installment in the Battlefield series. The game's ability to immerse players in large-scale battles while maintaining tight gunplay and strategic depth isBattlefield 4 stands as the pinnacle of the franchise, capturing the essence of what makes the series truly great. Its combination of intense combat, dynamic environments, and thrilling multiplayer gameplay makes it the best installment in the Battlefield series. The game's ability to immerse players in large-scale battles while maintaining tight gunplay and strategic depth is unparalleled. With its exceptional balance of innovation and familiarity, Battlefield 4 remains a timeless experience that continues to set the standard for the FPS genre. It's a shining example of what the series can achieve when firing on all cylinders.… Expand
  86. OniGioRi
    Sep 7, 2023
    8
    While this game might not have the best story out there it still has a nice one that will be enough to keep you invested in the game. Considering the fact that Battlefield 4 was released in 2013, this game has really beautiful graphics. Definitely one of the best Battlefield games.
  87. Dethstar
    Jun 26, 2014
    7
    Re writing my review. Many of the bugs are now removed. Unfortunately it still uses Origin which doesn't so I cant give it a higher rating as the game is hampered by the poor delivery method. However, the game now realises the potential of the excellent game engine.

    With the full range of DLC the game has a lot more variety and comes into its own. The use of jets is still    Re writing my review. Many of the bugs are now removed. Unfortunately it still uses Origin which doesn't so I cant give it a higher rating as the game is hampered by the poor delivery method. However, the game now realises the potential of the excellent game engine.

    With the full range of DLC the game has a lot more variety and comes into its own.

    The use of jets is still problematic and never really got well integrated into the game and hacking continues to be the greatest problem of the game.

    However, a new feature addresses one of the most fundamental problems of the previous game. Hit detection and other issues often referred to as "the crap netcode". While not being a panacea this has certainly helped a lot. There is still a huge amount of hacking and sadly many servers seem to allow it. A more pro active server admin community could have helped to nip this early but generally speaking server admins seem to have been poor caretakers of BF4.

    Cheats will always be one step ahead but if you can find a good server and find a way through the mess that is origin to buy the game (or simply get your codes elsewhere and redeem them). Then BF4 is now a mature title that is a must have for any fps fan. There really is nothing like the Frostbyte 2 Engine and even the new hardline doesn't use it nearly so well.

    If it wasn't for the problematic Origin then this would be a 10 from me.    … Expand
  88. onux
    Nov 7, 2014
    7
    Revising my initial review after the latest patch. The movement and weapon handling are much better. Still issues with hit reg but not nearly as bad.

    The maps are probably the biggest issue for me, they just don't flow as well as previous games. However BF4 is a good game in many ways. Suggestions for future releases: 1. Have a core collection of maps that are always available,    Revising my initial review after the latest patch. The movement and weapon handling are much better. Still issues with hit reg but not nearly as bad.

    The maps are probably the biggest issue for me, they just don't flow as well as previous games. However BF4 is a good game in many ways.

    Suggestions for future releases:
    1. Have a core collection of maps that are always available, community favourites.
    2. Allow the music to be turned off please! It's depressing.    … Expand
  89. nutcrackr
    Nov 12, 2013
    7
    Bugs, small and large. Game-breakers and nuisances. The fact that BF4 released in this state is an absolute disgrace to gamers worldwide. 2 weeks since launch and the problems are still not fixed, Servers are a little more stable but that could just be because less people are playing. Clients still crash from buildings falling, guns firings. Even the sound cuts out. It's so bad that itBugs, small and large. Game-breakers and nuisances. The fact that BF4 released in this state is an absolute disgrace to gamers worldwide. 2 weeks since launch and the problems are still not fixed, Servers are a little more stable but that could just be because less people are playing. Clients still crash from buildings falling, guns firings. Even the sound cuts out. It's so bad that it would actually make perfect sense this was some massive form of internal sabotage.

    There is a great game under this technical disaster though.Lots of small improvements over its predecessor. Commander is not very good though. Lots of content in the multiplayer. Some excellent maps: Flood Zone and Paracel Storm are probably my favorites. Most maps work great with 64 players with lots of vehicles. Rush is bad. TDM and Domination are great for infantry only combat.

    If only this game was in a healthy state, it would be worth around 9.    … Expand
  90. CaptainMushroom
    Jul 13, 2014
    7
    Battlefield 4 is the sequel to the game Battlefield 4 which shook up the FPS genre and made room for competition. Sadly enough Battlefield 4 lacks at certain moments, the singleplayer was made without much thought and contains game-breaking bugs here and there. The multiplayer is OK, but is also buggy, and worse than BF3's multiplayer. I liked the underwater areas in MP though. There is noBattlefield 4 is the sequel to the game Battlefield 4 which shook up the FPS genre and made room for competition. Sadly enough Battlefield 4 lacks at certain moments, the singleplayer was made without much thought and contains game-breaking bugs here and there. The multiplayer is OK, but is also buggy, and worse than BF3's multiplayer. I liked the underwater areas in MP though. There is no obvious graphical inprovement, so you are better off sticking to Battlefield 3. Also, there's no 32bit support for older machines.… Expand
  91. Fuby
    Nov 2, 2013
    7
    Although the PC launch has been a bit “rocky” with servers going down and experiencing some hard lockups locally during multiplayer, I do enjoy ground pounding and the “defuse” mode. I see to many vehicle/aircraft swarms to really say I enjoy that part of the game. Ground pounding and trying to makeout the badguy is the best for “me”. I have somewhat enjoyed the very very linear campaignAlthough the PC launch has been a bit “rocky” with servers going down and experiencing some hard lockups locally during multiplayer, I do enjoy ground pounding and the “defuse” mode. I see to many vehicle/aircraft swarms to really say I enjoy that part of the game. Ground pounding and trying to makeout the badguy is the best for “me”. I have somewhat enjoyed the very very linear campaign for “what it is” on hard mode. The AI is nothing to be proud of but the ocean swells are a nice feature. To “me”, nothing is more than a slight graphics mod over BF3 at this point. I like it, but not thrilled about it. [GS] 7/10… Expand
  92. Blackwater
    Nov 6, 2013
    7
    Multiplayer is great, rushed release though.
    SIngleplayer is screwed from the FOV that you cannot change. FOV only affects the MP, so if you bought this game for SP and fear LOW FOVs, you should return it before opening it.
  93. sirtyman
    Nov 3, 2013
    7
    Nothing to add to its glory. But it is unacceptable that client constantly hangs up. It is a good game and after few patches it will be one of the best shooters ever. Otherwise it adds almost nothing to BF3. Just polished (but constantly crashing) BF3.
  94. ACESsiggy
    Mar 14, 2014
    7
    Would love to give this game a 10 but due to the sheer amount cpu usage and hardware needed to run the game I'm giving it a 7. My rig isn't the best but it surely isn't the worst either, and while I tried to enjoy the campaign and multiplayer, it's just too much on the cpu running at 90 percent.

    Single player was well done and I enjoyed the story and action. Great game just way to    Would love to give this game a 10 but due to the sheer amount cpu usage and hardware needed to run the game I'm giving it a 7. My rig isn't the best but it surely isn't the worst either, and while I tried to enjoy the campaign and multiplayer, it's just too much on the cpu running at 90 percent.

    Single player was well done and I enjoyed the story and action.

    Great game just way to heavy on the average pc. Geforce gtx 560 averaged about 30fps on low settings.    … Expand
  95. Chibe
    Nov 16, 2013
    7
    When everything works as it should, this is one of the best multiplayer shooters out there. As it stands however, server crashes, game crashes and a poor level of optimization hold this game back from its full potential.
  96. zarg556
    Nov 3, 2013
    7
    Singleplayer mode is god-awful. From the countless bugs and glitches produced in the rushed, last minute campaign, to the dumb AI, frustrating mechanics and dreadful plot. Not to mention YOU CAN'T CHANGE THE FOV IN THE CAMPAIGN IT'S SET TO 55!! If you thought the BF3 campaign was bad, BF4 is in a tier of it's own singleplayer almost as bad as, dare I say, *Aliens: Colonial Marines*.Singleplayer mode is god-awful. From the countless bugs and glitches produced in the rushed, last minute campaign, to the dumb AI, frustrating mechanics and dreadful plot. Not to mention YOU CAN'T CHANGE THE FOV IN THE CAMPAIGN IT'S SET TO 55!! If you thought the BF3 campaign was bad, BF4 is in a tier of it's own singleplayer almost as bad as, dare I say, *Aliens: Colonial Marines*.

    Negatives (mostly) aside, the multiplayer portion of the game is excellent. Fast paced gameplay in 64-player 'Rush', to the huge scale battles of 'Conquest Large', and team play in 'Squad Deathmatch', plus some all new gamemodes most of which were definitely not ripped off of Call of Duty... *ahem*. The multiplayer, in all seriousness, does provide a satisfying experience all in all; the new destructive play brought through 'Levolution' and many unlockables to be... well, unlocked.

    Multiplayer does have it's fair share of bugs, however: servers breaking half way through a game and kicking everyone off, long load times, and graphical glitches hopefully all to soon be ironed out by DICE.

    Overall, Battlefield 4 is a fun, exciting experience, let down by the single player story mode, and the countless bugs users have encountered throughout the game. EA clearly pressured DICE to release BF4 early for next gen console support, meaning many huge bugs were left in the game. The main point is what could DICE have done with the incredible multiplayer if they didn't have to produce the single-player. Maybe added more maps, weapons, vehicles, removed bugs, polished the experience... And with a hefty price tag £55 on Origin for the Standard Edition (why would you pay that?), the game does not appear ready for it's full release yet.    … Expand
  97. ns0l
    Aug 11, 2014
    7
    The expectations were high, because it looks amazing on the videos. Can my PC handle that game? Well the multiplayer is amazing, but the campaign is something to forget.
  98. akarnokd
    Dec 28, 2013
    7
    Stunning visuals, good gameplay. I enjoyed the single player campaign; finished it in 9 hours. My usual regret is that I don't play multiplayer yet I must buy the complete pack, which even with the year-ends 30% off was a bit overpriced. I played BF3 some time ago so I can't really compare them, but I'm sure the series best single player experience so far was BF2 Bad Company. AnotherStunning visuals, good gameplay. I enjoyed the single player campaign; finished it in 9 hours. My usual regret is that I don't play multiplayer yet I must buy the complete pack, which even with the year-ends 30% off was a bit overpriced. I played BF3 some time ago so I can't really compare them, but I'm sure the series best single player experience so far was BF2 Bad Company. Another negative is this Battlelog which didn't let me play the campaign until I install some browser plugin; luckily, going offline solved things. If you want to play it for the singleplayer wait for a hefty price drop.… Expand
  99. DrVarsims
    Nov 21, 2014
    7
    This is a very good game, just don't bother with any of the expansions/dlcs which no one plays 1-2 months after release. If you only want to play Conquest mode on the stock maps then go ahead and get this game, though 1-2 years from now (fall 2014) you will only be able to find a dozen servers running.
  100. DeltaBlackWater
    Dec 24, 2013
    7
    It's really a good game. Though the bumps it had in the beginning was what made it drop a score. Also for not really bringing in anything as new. Commander and boats are very cool. But I hate how squads can't be made pre game with your friends and stay throughout the rounds, though it is at least way longer than a match after in bf3. The spawn kill gets annoying when you try to re spawn onIt's really a good game. Though the bumps it had in the beginning was what made it drop a score. Also for not really bringing in anything as new. Commander and boats are very cool. But I hate how squads can't be made pre game with your friends and stay throughout the rounds, though it is at least way longer than a match after in bf3. The spawn kill gets annoying when you try to re spawn on a team mate, but it's something to get use to and not spawn where there's danger. I still hate how someone can survive with 1 health, why not bleed them out and make medics more useful. I love the voice in game option now though, always never understood how the console could have it in already, and not on pc when it was bf3. Oh, but I felt disappointed in the campaign, it was short, didn't really connect and semi predictable. Amazing graphics though. I could go on and on with the good and bad, but it's still very good, just don't expect too much, I only got bf4 since it was $20 for me. I still very hate EA with their premium bullsh!t. Won't get it until it's on sale too.… Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 52 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 42 out of 52
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 52
  3. Negative: 0 out of 52
  1. Pelit (Finland)
    Mar 11, 2014
    91
    Battlefield 4 could just as well be called Battlefield 3.5. The new Battlefield features are only marginal improvements over Battlefield 3, but even as such it leaves the competitors way behind. Hopefully the bugs will be squashed soon. [Nov 2013]
  2. GameCritics
    Jan 13, 2014
    60
    Even if multiplayer wasn't buggy, Battlefield 4 would still only be a barely passable installment in all respects besides the snazzy graphics. EA and DICE played it safe by providing the same thing they did the last time around, with another phoned-in campaign and only minor alterations to the online.
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  3. Level7.nu
    Jan 3, 2014
    60
    Battlefield 4 keeps soldiering on in the same footsteps as previous games in the series. The lack of worthwhile news makes you wish for more. Dice stays in its comfort zone calls for explosions and not much more. The series needs to evolve or fade out.
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