Battlefield: Bad Company 2 Vietnam

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Generally favorable reviews- based on 231 Ratings

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  1. TheHuNTeR
    Mar 5, 2011
    10
    This DLC shouldn't be considered an add-on, it should be considered a whole new game. Vietnam takes the team-work based fun from the standard game and fuses it with its all new atmosphere. The DLC looks quite amazing and the world and first person models look fantastic. Along with this DLC you get a number of new maps. Along these new features includes commentary taken from real life newsThis DLC shouldn't be considered an add-on, it should be considered a whole new game. Vietnam takes the team-work based fun from the standard game and fuses it with its all new atmosphere. The DLC looks quite amazing and the world and first person models look fantastic. Along with this DLC you get a number of new maps. Along these new features includes commentary taken from real life news broad casters and soldiers. Over all, this add-on is basically having a sort of sequel to the original Battle Field; Vietnam, but with updated sounds, tracks, voices, and most of all, looks. i highly recommend buying this.… Expand
  2. empleXity
    Dec 31, 2010
    10
    An amazing and awesome expansion to the almighty Battlefield: Bad Company 2. The graphics and physics have been improved and the maps are great. The voices of the American GI's and VC are amazing and really add alot to the gameplay. Not a huge array of weapons but theres plenty of new vechiles. Expect less sniper and closer combat. And for $15 USD, It's an amazing deal, If you have BC2 onAn amazing and awesome expansion to the almighty Battlefield: Bad Company 2. The graphics and physics have been improved and the maps are great. The voices of the American GI's and VC are amazing and really add alot to the gameplay. Not a huge array of weapons but theres plenty of new vechiles. Expect less sniper and closer combat. And for $15 USD, It's an amazing deal, If you have BC2 on your machine buy this now!… Expand
  3. sudoscientist
    Mar 17, 2011
    9
    This is what gamers should get for a $15 DLC. All new maps, all new weapons, all new vehicles. The best thing about Vietnam is that it does actually play differently than the main game. Firefights are much more focused and intense, and the change of scenery is incredibly well done. Considering how weak Bad Company 2's story was, the Vietnam expansion is almost an entirely new game. TheThis is what gamers should get for a $15 DLC. All new maps, all new weapons, all new vehicles. The best thing about Vietnam is that it does actually play differently than the main game. Firefights are much more focused and intense, and the change of scenery is incredibly well done. Considering how weak Bad Company 2's story was, the Vietnam expansion is almost an entirely new game. The only downside here is the relatively small number of maps - although Vietnam, like its parent Bad Company 2, has large enough maps to keep it feeling fresh and exciting.… Expand
  4. ChuckWoolery
    Mar 8, 2011
    9
    THIS is an expansion pack. $15 for 5 maps, Credence,and Vietnam flavor of weapons. Don't buy the Onslaught Mode, no one plays it, learn from my mistake but this expansion adds a nice change of scenery. It gives you something new although I feel the maps were best suited for Conquest Modes and not Rush. Close quarters in foxholes using flame throwers is entertaining but the lack of someTHIS is an expansion pack. $15 for 5 maps, Credence,and Vietnam flavor of weapons. Don't buy the Onslaught Mode, no one plays it, learn from my mistake but this expansion adds a nice change of scenery. It gives you something new although I feel the maps were best suited for Conquest Modes and not Rush. Close quarters in foxholes using flame throwers is entertaining but the lack of some items (sniper class has no tracking beacon as in BCBF2) but overall is a worthy addition to hardcore BC fans.… Expand
  5. CBZ
    Jan 18, 2011
    9
    PROS
    Im a big fan of all Battlefield series and this one has not disappointed me. It is a fresh change to BC2, with new well made environments.
    Gameplay is exactly like BC2 but the lack of scopes in most weapons makes combat distances shorter.
    CONS
    Only five maps and not much choice of weapons and vehicles as opposed to BF Vietnam.
    Hopefully they'll make more than the 5 existing maps.
  6. THE-RR
    Dec 31, 2010
    10
    I always loved the BFBC series (even though there is only 2) but I was a little disappointed with the lack of humor in the second one but this DLC redeems it with nice new fresh weapons, new maps, and vehicles. As the BFBC franchise moves on I believe this will be remembered as the best DLC of the games.
  7. Roeyl
    May 1, 2011
    8
    Very good fun. Gameplay is awesome, graphics are amazing though very unbalanced in system requirements. Single player is fun but way too short!
  8. herrojew
    Jan 1, 2011
    10
    After owning and playing Activision's Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and their latest Call of Duty: Black Ops, I decided to pick up Battlefield: Bad Company 2 as few week ago to see what EA/DICE had to offer. One of the reasons I decided to do this was because I simply got bored of MW2 and BO, and with MW2 riddled with hackers and aim-botters and BO lag/stutter issues, I wanted to see whatAfter owning and playing Activision's Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and their latest Call of Duty: Black Ops, I decided to pick up Battlefield: Bad Company 2 as few week ago to see what EA/DICE had to offer. One of the reasons I decided to do this was because I simply got bored of MW2 and BO, and with MW2 riddled with hackers and aim-botters and BO lag/stutter issues, I wanted to see what all the fuss was about with Bad Company 2. To keep this short, BC2 blew my socks off, and I haven't played any of the CoD games since. The graphics looks stunning compared to either MW2 or BO, and it run smoothly on my machine. I picked up the Vietnam DLC a few days ago, and I was, and still am, extremely impressed and the work put EA/DICE has put into this expansion. Where CoD DLCs are usually recycled maps from older versions with a dab of a few new maps here and there, this expansion transforms the whole game and experience of Bad Company 2. The maps looks amazing and it retains the extraordinary audio fullness of Bad Company 2 (BO guns sound like toys). The maps immerses the player into the Vietnam War setting, which includes great camouflage environments, and don't get me started on the music selection (can't get the songs out of my head!). For a $15 DLC, this is well worth the money, as it could easily be a standalone game. But one has to wonder where EA/DICE got the whole Vietnam era theme from...… Expand
  9. shtefan
    Jan 22, 2011
    10
    Really like Battlefield games from EA Games. Vietnam is one of the best. Nice music, nice map. All good. Well done! It is a good idea to improve old games and getting them better and better. Good approach.
  10. RubenDoom
    Jan 24, 2011
    8
    Muchas horas de vicio garantizadas, desde luego cuando el tema de las expansiones se lleva bien y se trabaja da gusto ponerle las manos encima a 5600 DPI y un buen piloto al volante.
    En fin totalmente recomendado para alargar aun mas las partidas hasta la salida del 3.
  11. Metricblge
    Feb 27, 2011
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best FPS on PC right now! Amazingly beautiful graphics, amazing sound pompous and game-control shine. Battlefield badcompany 2 is a game that must be purchased by all gaming fanatics!… Expand
  12. KentKarma
    Mar 19, 2011
    8
    Vietnam for Bad Company 2 is a nice change from the standard combat of BC2 and a refreshing breath from the last Vietnam attempt with Battlefield : Vietnam. The levels feel really well populated in terms of how they were made. Comparatively, most BC2 maps have open areas with some buildings placed for strategic battles, however in BC2:V they're meant to be more true to the geography.Vietnam for Bad Company 2 is a nice change from the standard combat of BC2 and a refreshing breath from the last Vietnam attempt with Battlefield : Vietnam. The levels feel really well populated in terms of how they were made. Comparatively, most BC2 maps have open areas with some buildings placed for strategic battles, however in BC2:V they're meant to be more true to the geography. However, there aren't many people playing so some may have issues actually finding a server they want to play on but personally I hadn't had this issue and have a lot of fun playing this expansion.… Expand
  13. AidenDemon
    Aug 24, 2013
    8
    Not perfect, but it better than BC2, really better! When i playing this game, i can feel the true battlefield game spirit. But one minus not so much weapon choices... i want it like a Battlefield Vietnam, to sniff the napalm smell..
  14. HighwayUK
    Apr 21, 2011
    9
    The best FPS even now over a year after release, add the vietnam package and you have the most complete warfare shooter on the market bar none, forget the COD series with thier weak promises of ultra battle kill major **** this is the real deal. Fantastic multi, Fantastic solo, Dx11 graphics that actually look Dx11 grade...
  15. FanthCcP
    Jun 3, 2011
    9
    I thine BC2 Vietnam is more like MOH,no Battlefield.So i can't make the full score! But it's a good as a DLC with 5 maps,new weapons and army.


    At end, i only can said,BF3 is the king, BC2V is a case...
  16. Kalanthes
    Jun 17, 2011
    9
    Vietnam has an intense atmosphere with beautiful maps, vehicles and weapons. The maps are very sniper friendly, so expect to have some trouble with pushing forward, the maps are also quite linear, since you get a warning really quickly if you try to move outside of the main combat area, so there are no ways to flank/ambush. The music is also a huge plus! It's a game inside a game!
  17. Zykmiester
    Aug 21, 2011
    10
    Battelfield: Bad Company 2 Vietnam is quite possibly the best multiplayer FPS of 2010 and credit must be given to DICE for creating this as well as all of the other maps for Bad Company 2 and the Medal of Honor multiplayer. The visuals and the sounds are second to none and the weapons are all re-balanced taking away the scopes from medics. The look of the weapons and the 60s musicBattelfield: Bad Company 2 Vietnam is quite possibly the best multiplayer FPS of 2010 and credit must be given to DICE for creating this as well as all of the other maps for Bad Company 2 and the Medal of Honor multiplayer. The visuals and the sounds are second to none and the weapons are all re-balanced taking away the scopes from medics. The look of the weapons and the 60s music completes the atmosphere of Vietnam… Expand
  18. eyEZix
    Nov 1, 2011
    9
    This is War! The best multiplayer FPS war experience to date. I only gave it a nine because i wish they added some single player to the dlc. Overall this game rocks! You will not be sorry.
  19. beergogglesftw
    Sep 21, 2011
    8
    Big improvement in a lot of aspects of BFBC2. Assault Rifles now have better range to balance snipers, + the maps are better designed so Wookies can't just sit up on a hill and pick people off. Worthless non-contributing wookies are doing their best to ruin BFBC2 vanilla.
    -Loses a point for lack of maps... and one is really small nade fest. But if you were score this off of the 3 maps, it    Big improvement in a lot of aspects of BFBC2. Assault Rifles now have better range to balance snipers, + the maps are better designed so Wookies can't just sit up on a hill and pick people off. Worthless non-contributing wookies are doing their best to ruin BFBC2 vanilla.
    -Loses a point for lack of maps... and one is really small nade fest. But if you were score this off of the 3 maps, it would be 10/10. Ok buy for $10. Wish more people played it compared to vanilla, but thats the case with any DLC. A lot of people just don't bother.    … Expand
  20. MadDad
    Nov 12, 2011
    10
    Great game. Felt like being in the jungle. Accoustic and light effects are very realistic. Dice again has don a very good job and this add-on to bad Company 2 is clearly a Must-have!
  21. igor-qwe
    Jul 2, 2013
    10
    Being a fan of original "Vietnam" it is difficult not to like this addition. Yes, some very good maps were not remade to the new engine. But still this DLC has updated versions of maps that not only give that nostalgic feeling but also provide tens of hours of unforgettable gameplay. Additions to the maps and extra weapons are well balanced. Vehicles control is smooth and lets a constantBeing a fan of original "Vietnam" it is difficult not to like this addition. Yes, some very good maps were not remade to the new engine. But still this DLC has updated versions of maps that not only give that nostalgic feeling but also provide tens of hours of unforgettable gameplay. Additions to the maps and extra weapons are well balanced. Vehicles control is smooth and lets a constant player of 'Bad Company 2' or a 'Vietnam' veteran get into a game without difficulty.
    A hope for another such addition to Vietnam period on a newer engine never leaves my heart. And if it happens, my wallet will support EA again!    … Expand
  22. davidpole23
    Feb 25, 2019
    9
    +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
  23. Handbanana
    Dec 18, 2010
    10
    This expansion is a steal. If you thought the original Battlefield: Bad Company 2 was intense, prepare yourself for one of the craziest multiplayer experiences of the year.
  24. nubman77
    Feb 19, 2011
    10
    fun as hell **** cod forever 15$ for 15 new guns 4 new maps and 8 new vehicles and at the same time new soundtrack or for cod 15$ 4 **** maps and 1 new zombie map get this **** activision.
  25. JohnR
    Dec 18, 2010
    10
    This thing is brilliant. I love it. The Battlefield series just keeps getting further in front of every other FPS with each new release. My advice is buy it. It rocks.
  26. Haydar
    Dec 18, 2010
    9
    I love original Battlefield: Bad Company 2 but the atmosphere in Vietnam is much more intense than the original game. Not so much weapon choices but this is just an expansion pack and it deserves top point with its atmosphere.
  27. Tyke
    Dec 18, 2010
    10
    The best multiplayer game of the year gets better. Vietnam has closer quarters, and scopes on only recon guns. The Vietnam atmosphere is complete with music from the 1960s. In short, it's the best $15 I've ever spent.
  28. fausto412
    Dec 18, 2010
    10
    The best FPS of 2010 just got better. 5 maps for $15, 4 modes on each maps, an old school feel, a jamming soundtrack, excellent art work and sound. This is the must buy game of the year when you count this expansion. If you already own bfbc2 then you absolutely have to get the Vietnam Expansion. Truly refreshing. Make sure you drop a line in the EA UK forums with feedback and DICE willThe best FPS of 2010 just got better. 5 maps for $15, 4 modes on each maps, an old school feel, a jamming soundtrack, excellent art work and sound. This is the must buy game of the year when you count this expansion. If you already own bfbc2 then you absolutely have to get the Vietnam Expansion. Truly refreshing. Make sure you drop a line in the EA UK forums with feedback and DICE will read it. A MUST BUY I SAID!… Expand
  29. Bauul
    Jan 7, 2011
    5
    Out of the blood filled muddy jungles of Vietnam comes BFBC2Vietnam with in all its glory. Even if that glory is overpowered weaponry, no destructible buildings and enough weapon choices to fill up a Mini Cooper's trunk half way. The maps are unbalanced and the M40 seems to be a developed version of the Golden Gun.

    It does have its good points however such as rich environments and    Out of the blood filled muddy jungles of Vietnam comes BFBC2Vietnam with in all its glory. Even if that glory is overpowered weaponry, no destructible buildings and enough weapon choices to fill up a Mini Cooper's trunk half way. The maps are unbalanced and the M40 seems to be a developed version of the Golden Gun.

    It does have its good points however such as rich environments and better hit reg (a major down fall in BFBC2). But beware of boats shooting you from underneath the map as it is now a well known glitch.

    LOL@NewGenGameDev    … Expand
  30. KRob4
    Dec 21, 2010
    10
    BC2 Vietnam is, hands down, the best expansion pack I've ever played. If you like video games (period) you can't have anything but unconditional love for this game. It's amazing it's only $14.99 when you look at other expansions for wildly popular MMO's (*cough WoW) are in the $49 range. The environment, the foliage, the sound engineering, the weapons (frickin flamethrowers!!!) - all ofBC2 Vietnam is, hands down, the best expansion pack I've ever played. If you like video games (period) you can't have anything but unconditional love for this game. It's amazing it's only $14.99 when you look at other expansions for wildly popular MMO's (*cough WoW) are in the $49 range. The environment, the foliage, the sound engineering, the weapons (frickin flamethrowers!!!) - all of it. SO SICK! It's an absolute no-brainer. If you're sitting on the fence about BFBC2 because you're "loyal" to CoD or something like that, get this game, and then thank me personally.… Expand
  31. theshonen8899
    May 13, 2011
    9
    Did you like Bad Company 2? Expect Vietnam to BLOW YOU AWAY! The maps are unlike anything you have ever seen in your life, the weapons are powerful and beautiful, and the new up-close-and-personal gamestyle works so amazingly well you'd think that was how it was meant to be played. When you compare this diamond of a DLC's $15 price tag to that of other competing games with a $15 DLC, thereDid you like Bad Company 2? Expect Vietnam to BLOW YOU AWAY! The maps are unlike anything you have ever seen in your life, the weapons are powerful and beautiful, and the new up-close-and-personal gamestyle works so amazingly well you'd think that was how it was meant to be played. When you compare this diamond of a DLC's $15 price tag to that of other competing games with a $15 DLC, there is no room for argument. Bad Company 2 Vietnam belongs in every shooter's collection.… Expand
  32. Templar19
    Jan 6, 2011
    9
    Not a bad release, for only $15, would have been cool if there were more guns or different kit upgrades, i also liked the original BF Vietnam because of the enormous maps, but still a very fun expansion i almost liked it more than the original bad company 2, and for some reason, this expansion runs a lot smoother on my PC :D
  33. Jame
    Jan 14, 2011
    9
    Bad Company 2 Vietnam is basically DICE telling Treyarch they can make something better. They did. Vietnam may just be an expansion, but an expansion that out classed an entire game; Black Ops. The well-designed atmosphere makes you feel like you're in the 1960s and is topped off with music from the '60s. The different weapons put more emphasis on TEAMWORK as there are only scopes on reconBad Company 2 Vietnam is basically DICE telling Treyarch they can make something better. They did. Vietnam may just be an expansion, but an expansion that out classed an entire game; Black Ops. The well-designed atmosphere makes you feel like you're in the 1960s and is topped off with music from the '60s. The different weapons put more emphasis on TEAMWORK as there are only scopes on recon weapons making battles more close and personal. Intense and beautiful.
    The only bad thing is the lack of weapons.    … Expand
  34. NormalGuy1996
    Jan 16, 2011
    10
    Gameplay: Imagine Bad Company 2, but in Vietnam. The maps are designed to perfection. The intense firefights you got thrown into in Bad Company 2 are still there. The destruction and explosions of Bad Company are still there. The only thing is that there aren't very many weapon choices, 3 guns each class, maybe 4.

    Visuals: Very accurate portrayals of characters and vehicles of    Gameplay: Imagine Bad Company 2, but in Vietnam. The maps are designed to perfection. The intense firefights you got thrown into in Bad Company 2 are still there. The destruction and explosions of Bad Company are still there. The only thing is that there aren't very many weapon choices, 3 guns each class, maybe 4.

    Visuals: Very accurate portrayals of characters and vehicles of the Vietnam era. The maps are very realistic looking, from lush jungles to open rice fields to napalm-scorched hillsides. Awesome atmosphere.

    Sound:
    Perfect. This expansion added something that I miss from the orininal Bad Company: radio stations in vehicles. The music from them is awesome and accurate to the era. Unlike titles like MW2, the gun sounds and explosion sounds are actually realistic. The people sound realistic when they're cussin at you in American or Vietnamese. Very realistic sound.

    Overall:
    Great. Thats it. Almost perfect. Get it. It's worth it.    … Expand
  35. WNxWind
    Dec 18, 2010
    9
    I can't believe a 15 dollar expansion can DOUBLE the amazing gameplay and atmosphere of the original BC2. Vietnam is an AMAZING expansion, as a stand alone game it would FPS GOTY contender, this EXPANSION for 15 DOLLARS makes a 60 dollar black ops (which I purchased and prestiged twice) seem like a Friggin JOKE. also just for randomness the M14 is Fully Auto!! and is AMAZING. PPSH isI can't believe a 15 dollar expansion can DOUBLE the amazing gameplay and atmosphere of the original BC2. Vietnam is an AMAZING expansion, as a stand alone game it would FPS GOTY contender, this EXPANSION for 15 DOLLARS makes a 60 dollar black ops (which I purchased and prestiged twice) seem like a Friggin JOKE. also just for randomness the M14 is Fully Auto!! and is AMAZING. PPSH is great... the really cool feature is the soundtrack that plays in all the vehicles, not only inside but they blast it outside the speakers outside of the vehicles so you'll be hearing many 60's hippie tunes all through-out the battlefield to add to the atmosphere. Hell even the graphics seem better due to design. and the flame thrower / tank flamethrower absolutely burns buildings to char and trees / grass. - The sniper Dynamite actually Blew a chunk out of the ground near water and cratered allowing the water to pour in.

    This is even more team oriented than the normal BC2, but is EVEN MORE fun and FAR more intense as it pits you more close quarters with eachother. Its non stop action and with such large maps and so many players, its just an absolute frag-fest blast. FPS OF THE YEAR BABY.    … Expand
  36. Badger2012
    Jan 9, 2011
    10
    Awesome and fantastic. Far superior to Call of Duty Black Ops. Well done EA for creating such a good expansion. The weapons and technology reflect the era and really make a significant difference to the combat tactics and strategies you need to use to be successful in the game. An excellent expansion and highly recommneded.
  37. Donpedro
    Dec 19, 2010
    7
    The strongest point of this expansion pack is its price. 13 EUR are not much compared to CoDs' DLCs' prices. However, the maps are poor, and there are only 2 new weapons per each class. DICE was creating this expansion pack half year long, i expected a lot more content.
  38. C4K3
    Jan 7, 2011
    7
    It's a fun and nice little addon. It's far from as good as the regular BC2, but still alright. It lacks any real choice of weapons, and the maps are really good, except they have a lot of choke points.
  39. Manta
    Jan 3, 2011
    7
    A worthy extension to what was already a great game in BFBC2. Vietnam has a realistic feel to it and the addition of huey gunships and radios in vehicles is all well and good, however, in many ways it is just a copy of Eve Of Destruction, but somehow manages to be not as good as the original Vietnam mod. Still, a worthy purchase.
  40. SpizyChicken
    Jan 4, 2011
    8
    Nice little addition to Battlefield Bad Company. Great Audio, weapons and detail. Fun to play.

    Not enough Maps
    No Large maps good for flying
    No Jets like in the first BFV
  41. stevejobs1
    Jan 15, 2011
    5
    Horrible, just horrible.
    -Cons
    /Almost every Rush map is imbalanced. Currently Rush is unplayable due to imbalance issues. /Pathetic selection of guns, compared to BC2 there are about 1/3 the guns
    /Currently even in Rush you will be lucky to get 1 vehicle per team. Most of the games plays out pure infantry with people jumping in vehicles occasionally when theyâ
  42. Xenire
    Jan 17, 2011
    7
    I'm rather shocked at how so many reviews completely ignore many of the issues that plague this DLC. Perhaps it's blind fanboyism at work since Bad Company 2 is indeed a great game. The atmosphere in the game is very nice and the new Huey helicopters are good fun and most of the texture work, models, and sounds are great. The maps generally look nice but could use some tweaking for aI'm rather shocked at how so many reviews completely ignore many of the issues that plague this DLC. Perhaps it's blind fanboyism at work since Bad Company 2 is indeed a great game. The atmosphere in the game is very nice and the new Huey helicopters are good fun and most of the texture work, models, and sounds are great. The maps generally look nice but could use some tweaking for a better balance not that original BC2 had all perfectly balanced maps (a couple are quite bad balance wise), but overall the Vietnam maps aren't a con. The real issue is the tweaks they've made to the general gameplay/balance of the game. The balance just feels awkward, it's similar to a middle ground between normal and hardcore mode in regular Bad Company 2 damage wise; this doesn't sound too bad (maybe even good) but it's the weapon accuracy that makes it a problem. For some reason all the weapons in this DLC are ridiculously accurate which is rather problematic in an open game where enemies and allies drop so fast from a couple bullets especially in rush. The MAC10 is literally more accurate than most of guns in BC2 which just seems wrong and the recoil is almost non-existent. The machineguns are more accurate than the assault rifles which also seems odd. I don't mind accurate weapons typically, but why are almost all the weapons in this DLC more accurate than any of their modern counter-parts? Regardless of the reasoning it doesn't work well for the gameplay and ends in far more frustration than the enjoyable moments that original Bad Company 2 readily supplies. If you do in fact enjoy extremely accurate weaponry and don't mind getting randomly killed from across the map with an automatic pistol then this shouldn't be an issue but for me personally it is. Tanks are much less useful which is acceptable considering the Vietnam terrain isn't suited for armored combat but the helicopters are much more potent than in the original, which is nice because I thought the air support was far under played and it's one of the welcomed changes. On a last note the flamethrower is very weak overall due to it's extremely short range and that is indeed rather disappointing (I've even been knifed while durrrflaming someone in the face with it). All said and done with balancing tweaking I think the DLC could be at least equivalent of the original game in quality but for now it's sub-par. I only recommend this DLC if either what was said above sounds fine to you or if you're a hardcore BC2 fan and need another injection.… Expand
  43. kalimah
    Feb 5, 2011
    5
    Always been a fan of BF games. Even the "original" BF Vietnam was great. This expansion has to be the worst one to date. Who cares about the 40 60's music tracks when you only hear one song for about half a minute. Characters look stupid. That one Vietnamese troop with the eye patch.... c'mon. Weapons suck as well... not many to choose from. Very sad expansion.. Can't wait for BF3!
  44. pro7otype
    Mar 7, 2011
    5
    After the golden Bad Company 2, Vietnam disappoints somewhat. Had this been released earlier, perhaps I would have found it more exciting, but after 400+ hours in BC2, this just didn't feel interesting enough or balanced enough for me to enjoy.
  45. rconmaster
    Mar 15, 2011
    6
    It's fun for a while but gets boring too soon. 5 maps only and no destructible buildings. New guns and vehicles with music from the 60's playing on the radio. Positions of the flags on Conquest mode aren't well balanced. Haven't also seen this much of basekilling on any other battlefield game or expansion.
  46. tmh
    Mar 16, 2011
    7
    While some of the problems of BC2 still exist in 'nam, the one big thing - the hit registry - is significantly better. I'm not personally a fan of DICE's all-out abuse of colour correction, but the maps feel very atmospheric and vietnam-esque. There are some problems with 'nam that have just been ignored by DICE, but it's playable.
  47. Rcoop
    Mar 31, 2011
    1
    No prone? No lean? Innacurate weapons. Slow and annoying weaponms unlocking. Inneficient armored vehicles. Empty a whole magazine at an enemy point blank only to get killed by the same enemy with a pistol. WTF?!!
  48. LemonlyFresh
    Jul 24, 2011
    7
    The game is fairly well done overall, however it is nothing more than a re-release of "Battlefield: Vietnam" as it is the same game with updated graphcis and destructible buildings and unfortunately feels like not much more than a skins mod for the original Bad Company 2. The maps are well thought out, the combat is fast paced but still well balanced, e.g. a sniper isn't penalised forThe game is fairly well done overall, however it is nothing more than a re-release of "Battlefield: Vietnam" as it is the same game with updated graphcis and destructible buildings and unfortunately feels like not much more than a skins mod for the original Bad Company 2. The maps are well thought out, the combat is fast paced but still well balanced, e.g. a sniper isn't penalised for being sneaky/camping, the assault class isn't easily picked off by snipers, etc. The only gripe I have with the game engine is the helicopter, as yet again with the battlefield series, it lacks realism, its not hard to keep in the air (minus the fact that people will be shooting at you), it is however hard to be deadly on a long term basis. After playing a few team games I saw the helicopter as nothing more than a diversion for the enemy on the ground to be unnecessarily worried about and shoot at while the rest of your teammates on the ground sneak past/knock them off. Sad to say that the "Desert Combat" MOD for the original "Battlefield: 1942" was the last in the Battlefield series to have a realistic approach to the helicopters, they took time to tame, but were absolutely lethal in the hands of a veteran. All in all Vietnam is worth a purchase....if it's on sale...maybe....if you're in the mood, but in all seriousness don't expect anything more than the original "Battlefield: Vietnam".… Expand
  49. Ziamboni
    Sep 19, 2011
    4
    Compared to BFBC2... it's a pile of **** Four(4!) maps, few vehicles and american soldiers with AK-47s... yeah... Worst thing is that maps are grenadefests (only one, a village map is very good). They don't make use of destruction mechanism at all, and Vietnam is just utterly boring. Can't recommend, sorry DICE, next time try harder.

    Also, instead of retarded future conflict in BC2, you    Compared to BFBC2... it's a pile of **** Four(4!) maps, few vehicles and american soldiers with AK-47s... yeah... Worst thing is that maps are grenadefests (only one, a village map is very good). They don't make use of destruction mechanism at all, and Vietnam is just utterly boring. Can't recommend, sorry DICE, next time try harder.

    Also, instead of retarded future conflict in BC2, you should have made a single player about vietnam. That'd be awesome. But no, you have to compete with Call of Duty. meh.    … Expand
  50. nurfedx
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    One of the best Games of the Series and a true cornerstone to the Battlefield Franchise! Buy!
  51. Khazar2
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    This is still the best DLC in franchise history. An entire era with five new maps, new vehicles, and new weapons made this DLC worth more than its price. As of 2020, BC2's Vietnam DLC is not active enough to warrant a purchase.
  52. kimi1775
    Nov 9, 2020
    9
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  53. WilcoRoger
    Nov 8, 2021
    9
    Not as good as Battlefield Vietnam, but the new physics are superb. Love the flamethrower...
  54. 1ndastreal
    Jul 30, 2022
    9
    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… Expa… Expand

Awards & Rankings

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#12 Best PC Game of 2010
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#40 Most Discussed PC Game of 2010
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#65 Most Shared PC Game of 2010

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Metascore
86

Generally favorable reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. PC Games (Russia)
    Mar 21, 2011
    90
    A DLC that changes everything. A new addiction. [Feb 2011, p.76]
  2. PC Format
    Feb 22, 2011
    81
    Visceral game changer that provides almost too much bang for 15.8591 bucks. No innovations that further the title, though. [Mar 2011, p.104]
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  3. PC PowerPlay
    Feb 11, 2011
    80
    An essential purchase for every true Battlefield fan. [Feb 2011, p.55]
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