Battlefield: Bad Company 2

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  1. Uberwolfe
    Feb 21, 2011
    10
    When it comes to multiplayer combat, Dice without doubt, are at the top of the game. Years of experience in the genre mean these guys understand the mechanics of competitive game play, they know how to make a multiplayer game work and most importantly they know how to make it ridiculously fun. If you have played any previous battlefield games - you know what to expect, except this timeWhen it comes to multiplayer combat, Dice without doubt, are at the top of the game. Years of experience in the genre mean these guys understand the mechanics of competitive game play, they know how to make a multiplayer game work and most importantly they know how to make it ridiculously fun. If you have played any previous battlefield games - you know what to expect, except this time Dice have successfully implemented new and challenging factors to the game play. Of particular note are the destructible environments. This feature alone separates it entirely from all other multiplayer shooters, and damn is it good. Destructible buildings mean no wall (with the exception of a few) is a surefire safe spot to hide. You might be hiding in a corner halfway up a flight of stairs chuckling and praising your ingenuity when without warning someone decides to implant a rocket propelled grenade through the wall behind you, leaving a crumbling, gaping hole and you either dead - or scrambling away frantically with your tail between your legs. If the building suffers too much damage it will eventually collapse, taking all who reside within to a dusty grave. Another overlooked innovation is the implementation of sound. Sound effects are calculated realistically and projected based on distance â… Expand
  2. Mikester7
    Jan 17, 2011
    10
    This game is a huge amount of fun at a good price. It is cheap, enjoyable and they are still updating it and fixing bugs (absolute opposite of the cod series). I enjoyed the campaign alot, but the multiplayer is definately the strong point. Great fun to play with friends as you can all be in a squad and drive like lunatics on quad bikes.
  3. STEVO
    Feb 5, 2011
    10
    I have been a first person shooter for all my time of gaming. I have played Battlefield 1942,Road to Rome, Vietnam, Battlefield 2, and this game I should say is a "Buy it Now". You will not be disappointed. just remember , you have to have a great gaming rig to handle this game. To check, go to Google and look up requirements. If your rig can handle this game, you're in for a ton of funI have been a first person shooter for all my time of gaming. I have played Battlefield 1942,Road to Rome, Vietnam, Battlefield 2, and this game I should say is a "Buy it Now". You will not be disappointed. just remember , you have to have a great gaming rig to handle this game. To check, go to Google and look up requirements. If your rig can handle this game, you're in for a ton of fun and action. I love this game, I played about 85 hours and I'm already on level 31 out of 50! In Battlefield 2 I played 140 hours and only became a master gunnery sergeant (not impressive) But yeah, get the game, the ranking is fun, game play and so much more!… Expand
  4. ostwind
    Feb 8, 2011
    10
    This is probably the best multilayer FPS game in 2010. The multilayer is extremely addicting and would guarantee at least 100 hours (or 2 to 3 months) of intense 'fun'. This game might seem like another COD/CS shooter, but the large maps and vehicles makes it far superior than the usual death-match shooters. I strongly recommend it for $20 when it is on sale. ....However......

    I don't    This is probably the best multilayer FPS game in 2010. The multilayer is extremely addicting and would guarantee at least 100 hours (or 2 to 3 months) of intense 'fun'. This game might seem like another COD/CS shooter, but the large maps and vehicles makes it far superior than the usual death-match shooters. I strongly recommend it for $20 when it is on sale. ....However......

    I don't play this game anymore because the multilayer lags, rubber-bands, stutter and freezes like crazy. Any servers that is not 100 miles near you will lag. Any system that is not built with modern (2011) Graphics card and a quad core CPU will lag/stutter. My PhenomX4 940, 4Gb ram, ATI 4850 and 7Mbit connection stutters like crazy online (optimization and overclocking are useless for BC2, forget about it) . NO dedicated servers...this means that you are stuck with cheap data center servers that are not equipped to serve 32 players...And you Can't host a LAN game. NO custom maps: playing the same maps over and over again gets boring real fast. I really tried to enjoy this game...but the bugs, glitches and all sorts of performance issues just got so frustrating that I uninstalling it...

    BFBC2 is one of the most memorable FPS I have ever played in 2010. unfortunately, the multilayer is practically unplayable unless you're running it on a exotic gaming rig.    … Expand
  5. crysiix
    May 18, 2011
    10
    I started off playing FPS since COD4 came out and back then I thought it was the **** thats when I decided I would try BFBC2 for my birthday, boy was I impressed. The fact that you had your very own squads and u can help set objectives, spotting and other amazing features that you will never see in a COD game was what won me over. I got Black Ops, but I still prefer playing BFBC2, there isI started off playing FPS since COD4 came out and back then I thought it was the **** thats when I decided I would try BFBC2 for my birthday, boy was I impressed. The fact that you had your very own squads and u can help set objectives, spotting and other amazing features that you will never see in a COD game was what won me over. I got Black Ops, but I still prefer playing BFBC2, there is actual team work instead of spawn, kill, die, spawn. Love it till this day~… Expand
  6. Subby
    Sep 8, 2011
    10
    Amazing. As expected from the Battlefield franchise, a superbly executed game that shows other devs what they should be aiming for. Better than Call of Duty by a long shot.
  7. Illuminous
    Aug 29, 2011
    8
    Battlefield Bad Company 2 was the first game of DICE's long line of games of the same name that I ever bought and played, so I can't compare how much has changed between this one and the older entries in the serie. The singleplayer was a little bit short and it didn't leave such a big impression, still it was solid and I didn't encounter a single bug or error while playing through it. WhatBattlefield Bad Company 2 was the first game of DICE's long line of games of the same name that I ever bought and played, so I can't compare how much has changed between this one and the older entries in the serie. The singleplayer was a little bit short and it didn't leave such a big impression, still it was solid and I didn't encounter a single bug or error while playing through it. What really caught me, however, was the multiplayer. I've been playing some CS and CoD before this, but never really enjoyed their cramped gameplay, but the open areas and vehicle battles was a good change. The graphics are good, most of the maps are OK although some of the Rush maps seem to have been poorly designed as there are alot of chokepoints were you'll quickly loose if you're team is slow moving. The squad gameplay is a nice addition, which is even better if you play with friends and can infiltrate enemy spawns just to wait for them to spawn on you and then make your move together. Most of the maps are also open enough to let you find your own way, not just simply alley A or B to reach C and you know there'll be someone with either a machinegun or a sniper rifle aiming down that killzone. If you enjoy playing multiplayer FPS games over large maps this is definitely a game you shouldn't miss out on!… Expand
  8. Blockula
    Feb 18, 2013
    10
    One of the most well-done first person shooters in a long long time, good job.
  9. Orlandu84
    Sep 20, 2010
    10
    Without qualification this game is the best first person shooter that I have ever played. It does have its faults, but they are more than made up for by superb game play. What are those faults? First, it has a high learning curve for multiplayer. Second, some of the unlocks could be sequenced better. Now, what makes up for these blemishes? Intense combat that requires teamwork toWithout qualification this game is the best first person shooter that I have ever played. It does have its faults, but they are more than made up for by superb game play. What are those faults? First, it has a high learning curve for multiplayer. Second, some of the unlocks could be sequenced better. Now, what makes up for these blemishes? Intense combat that requires teamwork to win. Fantastic graphics. Destructible environments. I played Modern Warfare 2 for thirty hours online and was satisfied with that experience. I have played Bad Company 2 for over 125 hours and still want more.… Expand
  10. KRob4
    Sep 11, 2010
    10
    I want to come out and say that this game kicks Modern Warfare 2 right in it's ass. While overall this game isn't as ground-breaking as it's predecessors, it's polished leveling and upgrade system is. They've perfected the balance of the points system and how you must actually play a kit to level it up. BFBC2 keeps it simple, abandoning the large-scale maps of BF2 for a more intimateI want to come out and say that this game kicks Modern Warfare 2 right in it's ass. While overall this game isn't as ground-breaking as it's predecessors, it's polished leveling and upgrade system is. They've perfected the balance of the points system and how you must actually play a kit to level it up. BFBC2 keeps it simple, abandoning the large-scale maps of BF2 for a more intimate setting - allowing you to feel a part of the battle on a more consistent basis. Adding the 'spawn on squad member' functionality cuts out a lot of needless running around, and also adds to the teamwork side of things. Overall, the most undenaibly spectacular accomplishment of BFBC2 is the sound engineering. The scaling of gun shots, cannons and explosions is the best I've heard - allowing for further immersion into the game.
    All in all, this is a must buy for anyone.    … Expand
  11. DanRod
    Aug 1, 2011
    10
    Not as good as the first, but still very good. Frostbite 1.5 proves to be the leader in destructive environments (sorry Breach!). The campaign lacks as most people would say but the multi player is lengthy and fun.
  12. gunning_dumbass
    Oct 1, 2010
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I truly recommend this fantastic game as it actually brings out the true meaning of modern warfare, and generating what the future may hold. When I first got this, it seemed difficult, but this is actually what real-life is like, everything, the gunshots, the sound, everything. Fixed with stunning graphics and real time events, this is one hell of a game you won't wanna miss.… Expand
  13. Roeyl
    May 2, 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!
  14. JonesR
    May 18, 2011
    8
    A decent single player game, but a little on the short side and not much plot. Multiplayer is a blast; a superb alternative to Black Ops, although you will have to spend a significant amount of time leveling up before you can be anywhere close to competitive. The building destruction physics is what really stands out the most to me.
  15. Halosnoopy
    Jan 11, 2011
    9
    First, let me say that this game is SO much better than games like CoD. The reason? Its (fairly) realistic. There's no quick scoping, bullets drop due to gravity ( a feature I particularly like), there's USABLE vehicles, and oh ya, there's more destruction here than in a War of the Worlds movie. But, as in everything, there are some flaws.Single player is fun, but repetitive. Most of theFirst, let me say that this game is SO much better than games like CoD. The reason? Its (fairly) realistic. There's no quick scoping, bullets drop due to gravity ( a feature I particularly like), there's USABLE vehicles, and oh ya, there's more destruction here than in a War of the Worlds movie. But, as in everything, there are some flaws.Single player is fun, but repetitive. Most of the missions are "Go here, kill these guys, go there kill some more guys" which is fine, if you like that kind of thing. You may also have graphical issues if your playing on a lower end PC. However, the afore mentioned destruction completely makes up for these flaws. And whats better, it carries over to multiplayer. Yep, thats right, no more getting raped by noobs hiding behind walls with knifes. You can just make that wall disappear. Building with a sniper? C4. Tank raping your team? C4. C4 is the solution to all problems in this game. And its damn fun. Vehicles are balanced, meaning that if the opposing team gets a helo, it only takes about three people to take it down. Which brings us to the thing that sets Bad Company 2 apart from most modern shooters. Teamwork. Yes, you have to cooperate with your team to win. Going lone wolf is also completely ineffective. You will need to help you team to win. You can spot enemies, rain hell down on the enemy base with a tank, suppressing them until your team can destroy the objective. This game is much more than another CoD clone.… Expand
  16. montana
    Apr 9, 2011
    9
    Great sound design and visuals. The multiplayer battles are epic and there is lots of different things to do. The sound design alone is worth the money.
  17. DrGreatJob
    Jun 19, 2011
    10
    I love single player games, but do not buy this game for the single player. I was pretty disappointed with the campaign on a whole, and I was unable to finish it because it was just simply uninteresting for me. I'm still giving this game a 10/10, though, because I've breezed through 250 hours of the multiplayer, and I'm still not done. This game may have some silly graphical nonsense, butI love single player games, but do not buy this game for the single player. I was pretty disappointed with the campaign on a whole, and I was unable to finish it because it was just simply uninteresting for me. I'm still giving this game a 10/10, though, because I've breezed through 250 hours of the multiplayer, and I'm still not done. This game may have some silly graphical nonsense, but the surprising complexity of each round is absolutely outstanding and it never, ever gets old. The real adrenaline you feel escaping the building you were once sure was safe as it starts to crumble around you, the satisfaction of hopping on to an anti-air minigun and mowing down a dozen ground units, the beauty of guiding that AT4 guided missile into that tricky helicopter pilot's ride, the thrill of turning that ATV into a guided missile with some C4, the ego-boosting traps you can set with C4 around the other team's objectives, the satisfying clang of firing a shotgun slug into a guy's face, and a damn near infinite supply of other satisfying situations make this game unparalleled with modern multiplayer shooters. It's clear that DICE is one of the few great companies that still know how to make a great FPS game. I can not wait to see what they are able to do with the jaw-dropping-ly beautiful BF3.… Expand
  18. Knight8724
    May 17, 2011
    10
    All hail to the greatest 1st person shooter series of all time! Bad Company is your average battlefield greatness installed with the frostbite engine giving your terrain some of the most realistic attributes never seen before in any game. Dice has once again mastered the competitive multiplayer in the was of the FPS series currently. And I dare to say that this is the greatest currentlyAll hail to the greatest 1st person shooter series of all time! Bad Company is your average battlefield greatness installed with the frostbite engine giving your terrain some of the most realistic attributes never seen before in any game. Dice has once again mastered the competitive multiplayer in the was of the FPS series currently. And I dare to say that this is the greatest currently out. If you are a fan of FPS games and you do not own this game then something is seriously wrong. All 56 reviews that have given negative feedback need to go suck their thumb and just go noob it up in COD. Hail to DICE and Battlefield!… Expand
  19. RPGROB
    May 18, 2011
    10
    This game blows the Call of Duty franchise out of the water! Battlefield keeps to its roots with multiplayer vehicles. The biggest difference is, of course, the multiplayer vehicles, but also the destructive environment. In Bad Company one, you could blow out walls of a building and run over trees. In Bad Company 2, you can destroy entire buildings! You have nowhere to hide, neither doesThis game blows the Call of Duty franchise out of the water! Battlefield keeps to its roots with multiplayer vehicles. The biggest difference is, of course, the multiplayer vehicles, but also the destructive environment. In Bad Company one, you could blow out walls of a building and run over trees. In Bad Company 2, you can destroy entire buildings! You have nowhere to hide, neither does your enemy! It includes a hardcore mode where you lose your minimap and have to rely on your vision alone. It also introduces friendly fire, so you must be careful, like in real life!. Definitely a hardcore game, not for bubblegum FPS players.… Expand
  20. Bulldog6565
    Jun 11, 2011
    10
    The best BF game in the series so far! This is one of the best multiplayer games in the BF series allowing more destruction than ever! A game worth buying!
  21. nopoles
    Jun 2, 2011
    9
    This game is what Counter Strike would be if it was made in 2010. The variety of weapons, gadgets and tactics make this a multiplayer hit. I highly recommend this for anybody interested in FPS games, and I warn you it's addicting. I only give a 9/10 for a few small shortfalls. The single player campaign is just plain boring, I stopped playing it 20% of the way through and startedThis game is what Counter Strike would be if it was made in 2010. The variety of weapons, gadgets and tactics make this a multiplayer hit. I highly recommend this for anybody interested in FPS games, and I warn you it's addicting. I only give a 9/10 for a few small shortfalls. The single player campaign is just plain boring, I stopped playing it 20% of the way through and started playing Multiplayer instead. And it's difficult to arrange being on the same team & squad as your friends, and you can't check your weapon stats while in game.… Expand
  22. samuelgd99
    Jun 16, 2011
    10
    sniping is awsome
    graphic is fantastic
    building destruction **** my pants
    and it is not just a gun game :D
    I always having fun time with it
    HC game play just awsome, no place to hide
  23. island
    Aug 30, 2011
    9
    Awesome game with a really entertaining single player mod and a great multiplayer with great graphic and gameplay, BUT! it's pretty annoying to play as a "newbie" even though I am an experienced FPS player. Without the special weapons and gadgets it's impossible to have fun so you have to play at least 10 hours to star enjoying the game.
  24. adam007
    Jun 29, 2011
    10
    this game is the best.
    I'm not a huge fan of FPS games,BATTLEFIELD BAD COMPANY 2 MULTIPLAYER is better than call of duty:black ops or MW2.
    but this game is the most addicting FPS i have ever played, Multiplayer is awesome, singleplayer is pretty good, Amazing game,I also love the ranking up system, how you have an overall rank but at the same time you can level up kits
  25. DustyPig
    Jul 19, 2011
    10
    A hard PC game to rate, because at times it feels like a console port and at other times it feels like a PC optimized game. Running on a three year old Windows Vista at the worst settings it feels clunky and unsmooth, but on my Windows 7 laptop it runs amazing. After the update the game is much better and most PC disks will come with a free VIP map pack, which is a nice addition. In theA hard PC game to rate, because at times it feels like a console port and at other times it feels like a PC optimized game. Running on a three year old Windows Vista at the worst settings it feels clunky and unsmooth, but on my Windows 7 laptop it runs amazing. After the update the game is much better and most PC disks will come with a free VIP map pack, which is a nice addition. In the end, if you have a good computer (my laptop is an i7 Intel core with 1GB graphics), then the game is really good, but if you don't, then you may as well get a CoD title (the graphics are more adjustable) or an older Battlefield, playing on the worst settings isn't fun.… Expand
  26. Daematune
    Jul 28, 2011
    9
    Easily one of the best multiplayer experiences you'll ever have. Squad gameplay is well thought out, jaw dropping maps and over-all ass melting gameplay. Only thing it would need is better server support. From the sea, air and to the land where the battle is.. you'll thrash all of it.
  27. killgreys
    Jul 26, 2011
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Grande Gioco. In questo momento ci sono un sacco di problemi di connettività. E ci vuole un'eternità per caricare la lista server (sono su una connessione molto veloce quindi non sono io). Il gioco è molto ben bilanciato tra pistole. Sparatorie sono molto divertenti perché non si ottiene solo colpo e muore subito. Capisco che non è realistico ... duh .... ma la guerra nella vita reale non è divertente. Detto questo, a volte diventa frustrante veryyy con quanti proiettili ci vuole per uccidere qualcuno. Devi quasi a svuotare un intero clip nella loro direzione generale di ucciderli. Anche scoppio di cottura per la precisione significa che si utilizzano più di un clip di uccidere nessuno. Serbatoi e vettori di personale sono molto divertenti. Elicotteri sono reallly stupido in questo gioco. Entrare in una in elicottero, e ogni 50 cal da tutta la mappa è la cottura, traccianti che divampa contro di voi. Quindi entrare in un elicottero è un desiderio di morte. E non è divertente per volare a tutti, il suo stato davvero dumbed giù. Le sparatorie sono molto divertente e il gioco vi terrà occupati e incollato allo schermo per ore! Uscire e sostenere questo sviluppo, che stanno facendo il gioco con il pc opzioni specifiche, piuttosto che solo console porting come tutti gli altri in questi giorni. ACQUISTA IL GIOCO SE VUOI GAMING PC per sopravvivere… Expand
  28. XxDdgaMerxX
    Jul 31, 2011
    10
    Simply one of the best FPS out there, the destroyable environments and giant maps made this game great and the singleplayer is still half descent a must buy if you enjoy FPS!
  29. Aodecim
    Jul 30, 2011
    9
    A vague and disoriented single-player campaign bolstered by the awaited multiplayer experience. 250 hours spent on this game and I still find it to be entertaining as long as my computer does not overheat from the explosions, destructible terrain, squad-based teamwork, and bullet trajectories.

    Once you find a good server that offers team-work and cooperation, this game is the best    A vague and disoriented single-player campaign bolstered by the awaited multiplayer experience. 250 hours spent on this game and I still find it to be entertaining as long as my computer does not overheat from the explosions, destructible terrain, squad-based teamwork, and bullet trajectories.

    Once you find a good server that offers team-work and cooperation, this game is the best immersion you'll get in the genre of squad-based games.    … Expand
  30. Swagnum
    Sep 4, 2011
    9
    I'm not the kind of person who plays FPS games, i tend to stick to more of the action/adventure genre, but battlefield 2 kept me entertained for a good 40-50 hours in online play, and thats more than i can say for any FPS game, including a certain piece of crap (cough cough black ops cough). normally i rate shooters very low on my lists of favorite games, and despite them all losing myI'm not the kind of person who plays FPS games, i tend to stick to more of the action/adventure genre, but battlefield 2 kept me entertained for a good 40-50 hours in online play, and thats more than i can say for any FPS game, including a certain piece of crap (cough cough black ops cough). normally i rate shooters very low on my lists of favorite games, and despite them all losing my interest in a short period of time, i know if i liked shooter games i would put this one up near the top, i'd give it a 9. sorry, 10 is reserved for ocarina of time, and ocarina of time only.… Expand
  31. Lac3dHit
    Oct 30, 2011
    10
    My favorite shooter since BF2142 and Counter-Strike. The classes feel solid, the team work is great, and the maps are fun. My only complaints are the use of punk buster since it doesn't seem to prevent obvious hackers and EA doesn't do anything to remove these players. But good server admins can quickly sort this problem out. It's not that common of a problem for me to remove any pointsMy favorite shooter since BF2142 and Counter-Strike. The classes feel solid, the team work is great, and the maps are fun. My only complaints are the use of punk buster since it doesn't seem to prevent obvious hackers and EA doesn't do anything to remove these players. But good server admins can quickly sort this problem out. It's not that common of a problem for me to remove any points from the rating.… Expand
  32. keefbaker
    Oct 16, 2013
    8
    Single player campaign was essentially sellotaped on and didn't work so well. The multiplayer however built exceptionally well on its roots and made it both a familiar and great place to be.
  33. chinesephoneme
    Mar 8, 2013
    9
    Despite the non exciting single player plot, this game is very attractive. It has very realistic graphics (especially the light), very challenging but interesting style of shooting, and very magnificent destruction system which allows the player to destroy any buildings. Although the story of the campaign is not fully satisfying, the scene is terrifically designed, it is justDespite the non exciting single player plot, this game is very attractive. It has very realistic graphics (especially the light), very challenging but interesting style of shooting, and very magnificent destruction system which allows the player to destroy any buildings. Although the story of the campaign is not fully satisfying, the scene is terrifically designed, it is just unforgettable. The best part of this game is multi-player. The perspective and the view is wonderful, the atmosphere is tense, but still enjoyable. I think the online experience is much better than Battlefield 3, although the latter is also very amazing. Bad Company 2 is the peak of FPS in 2010, even today it is still unbeatable, and at some point, it is even better than Battlefield 3.… Expand
  34. NerdyJack
    Nov 15, 2013
    10
    Best Battlefield game ever played. I hate it that the eingineer weapon is degraded in BF 3. I don't like the muddy style texture and buggy web plugin in BF3 either.. Why can't you guys make an in-game server filter as well just like BC2?
  35. hg1802
    Nov 17, 2016
    10
    The best first person shooter and the best Battlefield game.
    Great graphics, sound, and gameplay.
    It is a shame that Battlefield 1 is such disaster.
  36. Dethstar
    Oct 12, 2011
    10
    I was never a fan of games in this genre and type until I got into playing BC2 multiplayer. I have spent a great deal on time on it since then and it has been one of the best games I have ever bought. A real classic. True, it is plagued by a mass of hacking in terms of people trying to gain advantage with aimbots and the like. Unfortunately, there are lot of very tragic people out there,I was never a fan of games in this genre and type until I got into playing BC2 multiplayer. I have spent a great deal on time on it since then and it has been one of the best games I have ever bought. A real classic. True, it is plagued by a mass of hacking in terms of people trying to gain advantage with aimbots and the like. Unfortunately, there are lot of very tragic people out there, so just view it as charity. This game is brilliant fun and comes with maximum immersion.… Expand
  37. FanthCcP
    Jun 3, 2011
    10
    BC2 is really a compromise between BF and COD,but it can bring some good feeling when you play it.

    In CQ mode you can play like a team and SDM mode you can act a hero.It's the best BF game case before BF3 release.
  38. BenS
    Mar 6, 2010
    8
    Battlefield: Bad Company 2 has some of the best multiplayer I have played in a while. The action is quick and you find yourself zipping around the battlefield riding jet skis and dune buggies. Squads are an excellent feature as well: when you die you have the option of spawning directly behind any one of your squadmates. Because of this, battles around capture points can get really messy Battlefield: Bad Company 2 has some of the best multiplayer I have played in a while. The action is quick and you find yourself zipping around the battlefield riding jet skis and dune buggies. Squads are an excellent feature as well: when you die you have the option of spawning directly behind any one of your squadmates. Because of this, battles around capture points can get really messy as squads get decimated but then respawn around the survivor. I can recall many times when it seems like an endless flow of your guys and their guys are running around a single capture point. It gets really fun. However, this excellent gameplay is marred by some of the most buggy login systems ever. You have to make an EA account to play online (which is linked to your CD key to prevent key sharing) but EA's servers cannot support the server load that Bad Company 2 is obviously having. I spent so much time trying to fix the "Cannot log in" errors and the "Your account is already logged in" errors that the would-be 10/10 review is reduced to 8/10. All in all: Go for this game for the multiplayer gameplay. It's fantastically frantic and fun, typical Battlefield style, but a buggy login system takes away a lot- if you're willing to brave it, you will be rewarded.… Expand
  39. Stevew.
    Mar 7, 2010
    8
    lets get something straight, DON'T buy this game for the single player, not only does it rip off several other games, it does it VERY poorly, the voice acting is less than brilliant, the graphics whilst good are very intensive on your hardware especially with HBOA (or whatever it is) and the game play is overall, very clunky. As much as i disliked MW2 and the "you will walk down this lets get something straight, DON'T buy this game for the single player, not only does it rip off several other games, it does it VERY poorly, the voice acting is less than brilliant, the graphics whilst good are very intensive on your hardware especially with HBOA (or whatever it is) and the game play is overall, very clunky. As much as i disliked MW2 and the "you will walk down this path" game play i feel that MW2 does the single player better than BC2. Infact BC2 plays more like Frontlines Fuel of War, which isn't too bad as i really enjoyed that game, but then i only payed £5 for that game. That's not to mention occasional graphical glitches, sound glitches, random deaths from mortars as you run for the canal on one level. It's too short as well. No, the multiplayer is where this game excels. Think BF2 with great graphics and effects but without the pot luck aiming system. The rolling map design, where new areas open as you achieve objectives is inspired. The game play is fluid, fun and quite tense at times. It's very enjoyable, apart from the disconnects just as you hit your best kill streak!!!. Still i'm sure that will be fixed soon lol. I would recommend this game on multiplayer only. I would have preferred it if they had modelled the single player on BF2 as well, with bots replacing people on an essentially multi player experience. If they had done that it would have been a 10. As it is the Multiplayer is designed by experts, the Single player by rookies. Very disappointing. Single player = 5, Multiplayer = 10.… Expand
  40. PatH
    Mar 11, 2010
    9
    Great game. Just as much fun as all the Battlefield games before it. Destruction adds a whole new element. There is not a single map that is poorly designed. Every map is fun and looks beautiful. I would give it a 10 but there has been a good amount of problems with EA Master Server failing a fantastic game. Hopefully that will be remedied soon I just want to clear up some of the things Great game. Just as much fun as all the Battlefield games before it. Destruction adds a whole new element. There is not a single map that is poorly designed. Every map is fun and looks beautiful. I would give it a 10 but there has been a good amount of problems with EA Master Server failing a fantastic game. Hopefully that will be remedied soon I just want to clear up some of the things said by an earlier reviewer named Trevor. First off, if you think that is a fairly powerful computer, than you need to do some research. Second, 2-3k? Are you serious? You can get a fantastic gaming computer for under a thousand easy. Just go on Newegg and put together a computer. Please do a little research before bashing a game over your own stupidity. It is a very well optimized game.… Expand
  41. jimmyjimjim
    Mar 3, 2010
    8
    Never has such a good game annoyed me so much. No radios, heavy connection issues, my unlocks disappear from time to time, long loading time, you spawn next to enemies, this is just a very clunky game. I understand, it's the first few days of the game, etc. etc... but come on guys, I'm a professional too, and if we released something (not necessarily a game) that's this Never has such a good game annoyed me so much. No radios, heavy connection issues, my unlocks disappear from time to time, long loading time, you spawn next to enemies, this is just a very clunky game. I understand, it's the first few days of the game, etc. etc... but come on guys, I'm a professional too, and if we released something (not necessarily a game) that's this clunky and problematic, I know some heads are going to roll. You're talking about paying customers here. We expressed our respect for your product by paying for it - at least respect us and our own time by ensuring that you put out a completely functional product when you release it. However, this is a good game, like I said, when it works. Excellent atmosphere, graphics, sound, gameplay. I just wish it doesn't waste so much of the customer's time on bad connections, bugs and downtimes.… Expand
  42. unpronounceable
    Dec 5, 2010
    10
    Battlefield: Bad Company 2 is an amazing game. While multiplayer was the best part of the game the singleplayer was also genuinely enjoyable. A bit glitchy and laggy at times but the gameplay is solid. I just wish DICE had programmed a smoother engine and not tried so hard to beat Modern Warfare. Battlefield is, at this point, the far superior series and can stand on its own merits withoutBattlefield: Bad Company 2 is an amazing game. While multiplayer was the best part of the game the singleplayer was also genuinely enjoyable. A bit glitchy and laggy at times but the gameplay is solid. I just wish DICE had programmed a smoother engine and not tried so hard to beat Modern Warfare. Battlefield is, at this point, the far superior series and can stand on its own merits without trying to emulate Call of Duty.… Expand
  43. Teune
    Dec 5, 2010
    10
    Great graphics, good MP, if you have a good PC turn all the Graphics up so much detail. Cool vehicles and the squad team system works great. This is so much better than the hyped marketingmachines like Call of Duty Black Ops and MW2. This game is meant for PC gaming. COD for consoles.
  44. EliteFA
    Nov 17, 2010
    10
    Pros: BF BC2 is absolutely astonishing in almost all aspects. The graphics are superb, gameplay is fair and exciting, the environments are vast and well designed, single player is a blast, and online play is addicting and fun! Exceeds COD and my exceptions

    Cons: The Team-Play factor is reduced in comparison to BF2. The game seems to be dumbed down a bit in regards to control and gameplay    Pros: BF BC2 is absolutely astonishing in almost all aspects. The graphics are superb, gameplay is fair and exciting, the environments are vast and well designed, single player is a blast, and online play is addicting and fun! Exceeds COD and my exceptions

    Cons: The Team-Play factor is reduced in comparison to BF2. The game seems to be dumbed down a bit in regards to control and gameplay commands but for anyone who hasn't played BF2 that shouldn't be an issue. Also, this game is very demanding on your PC.

    Summary: Amazing game and certainly one of the best current multiplayer FPS games released. Lacking some of the Pro's from past BF games but makes it up for it in other areas. If you have the money and good enough PC buy this game. If you are debating between this and COD...This wins hands-down. Very well developed game.


    *NOTE* Bare in mind that a majority of the bad ratings that are holding this game back are because the user did not have a computer that could handle the game...For anyone giving this game a bad review because there computer can't handle the game is utterly moronic. I'd rather have a good quality game rather one trimmed down just so people with out-dated computers can play. To even review game that you haven't even played is pointless...So I recommend everyone just ignore those comments and just make sure your system meets the recommended requirements.    … Expand
  45. jumpermax59
    Dec 7, 2010
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I really have been into first person shooters for as long as i could remember and all i could say is that i enjoy this game.The whole multiplayer is by far the most exciting and entertaining part of the game, even tho the campaign was lacking.… Expand
  46. GraveHeart521
    Jan 2, 2011
    10
    I really don't care about the campaign so i only will comment only the multi-player part..
    This game is the most realistic and exciting multi-player game ever!!!
    it worth every cent i suggest you buy it!!!
    As for you haters stop hating the game because you have a 20 years old computer or you just can't play this game!!go play cod and hide behind the walls!!!
  47. Ziamboni
    Sep 19, 2011
    8
    This game is superb. I spent a lot of time playing it before I got finally bored to death. It's the best realistic-style multiplayer fps there is. Why 8 then, you ask. Because it's a port from PS3, and it's a poor one. It has bugs, bugs not ever fixed.

    Nevertheless, it's awesome. Waiting for BF3
  48. FFStudios
    Sep 7, 2012
    8
    Despite the gripes I have with Bad Company 2, it is still a very solid multiplayer game with some fun maps and engaging gun play. The single player isn't much to write home about: the characters are fun, but the story itself is weak & shallow and is peppered with frustrations. The multiplayer is limited to 32 players, which is a little disappointing, but the maps are still quite large andDespite the gripes I have with Bad Company 2, it is still a very solid multiplayer game with some fun maps and engaging gun play. The single player isn't much to write home about: the characters are fun, but the story itself is weak & shallow and is peppered with frustrations. The multiplayer is limited to 32 players, which is a little disappointing, but the maps are still quite large and the vehicle battles feel gritty and intense. The weapons feel much more punchy than BF2, even it the amount of recoil can sometimes be off-putting to my enjoyment, especially as longer ranges. The guns are fairly well balanced, although the tendency for everyone else to rush off with a sniper rifle remains; leaving you with the sole responsibility of actually doing the work. Another gripe I have is that the vehicles handle extremely badly and are frustrating to control; often flipping over if you so much as lean it too far. Overall though, I like Bad Company 2: it has it's frustrations and gameplay issues, but for the most part is destructive, well-made and sometimes entertaining multiplayer experience.… Expand
  49. Surg3on
    Oct 23, 2011
    10
    Considering the crazy amount of time I spent in this game I have to give it a 10! It's the best multiplayer you can find. it understands that non-team players that make up most multiplayer games these days and channels them into fighting for the team anyway (unless they really really fight it!).

    I miss the older MP experiences of BF:Modern Combat, etc but BC2 is still awesome fun! BOOM    Considering the crazy amount of time I spent in this game I have to give it a 10! It's the best multiplayer you can find. it understands that non-team players that make up most multiplayer games these days and channels them into fighting for the team anyway (unless they really really fight it!).

    I miss the older MP experiences of BF:Modern Combat, etc but BC2 is still awesome fun! BOOM house fall down. How can you hate on that?    … Expand
  50. JamesRennick
    Sep 27, 2011
    10
    Bad Company 2 is a breath-taking experience that will hopefully be upgraded in the highly-anticipated Battlefield 3 coming October 25th. Bad Company 2 re-unites us with Bad Company 1 (2008) squadmates Private Preston Marlowe (your character), Sergeant Samuel Redford, Private Gordon Haggard and Private Terrence **** as they go deep into enemy lines to stop the villianous Kirilenko fromBad Company 2 is a breath-taking experience that will hopefully be upgraded in the highly-anticipated Battlefield 3 coming October 25th. Bad Company 2 re-unites us with Bad Company 1 (2008) squadmates Private Preston Marlowe (your character), Sergeant Samuel Redford, Private Gordon Haggard and Private Terrence **** as they go deep into enemy lines to stop the villianous Kirilenko from unleashing his "black weapon" on the United States and possibly the entire world as well. The multiplayer experience is somewhat slow but satisfying at best, and feels realistic as it should be, compared to other overrated titles such as Call of Duty 6: Modern Warfare 2 (2009) and the other highly-anticipated Treyarch game which is Call of Duty 8: Modern Warfare 3 (November 8, 2011). Bad Company is a true winner.… Expand
  51. Dk-spec
    Mar 7, 2010
    10
    @Trevor - the 8600gt is a horrible video card that is now 3 years old. It was a budget card 3 years ago and it is just awful nowadays. You definately do NOT need a 2-3 thousand dollar pc. A good dual core cpu (not a Pentium D) with an Ati hd 4670 (minimum for a good fps with good visuals) graphics card will have the game playing good. Ur graphics card may have 256mb but that means nothing @Trevor - the 8600gt is a horrible video card that is now 3 years old. It was a budget card 3 years ago and it is just awful nowadays. You definately do NOT need a 2-3 thousand dollar pc. A good dual core cpu (not a Pentium D) with an Ati hd 4670 (minimum for a good fps with good visuals) graphics card will have the game playing good. Ur graphics card may have 256mb but that means nothing when paired with such a bad graphics card. I'd almost guess that you have a Pentium D processor or a cheap low end core 2 duo since you only said 2.4 ghz. Upgrade your graphics card! Anyways, its a great game that should be bought by any fps fans - it even has dedicated servers!… Expand
  52. Dk-spec
    Mar 7, 2010
    10
    @Trevor - the 8600gt is a horrible video card that is now 3 years old. It was a budget card 3 years ago and it is just awful nowadays. You definately do NOT need a 2-3 thousand dollar pc. A good dual core cpu (not a Pentium D) with an Ati hd 4670 (minimum for a good fps with good visuals) graphics card will have the game playing good. Ur graphics card may have 256mb but that means nothing @Trevor - the 8600gt is a horrible video card that is now 3 years old. It was a budget card 3 years ago and it is just awful nowadays. You definately do NOT need a 2-3 thousand dollar pc. A good dual core cpu (not a Pentium D) with an Ati hd 4670 (minimum for a good fps with good visuals) graphics card will have the game playing good. Ur graphics card may have 256mb but that means nothing when paired with such a bad graphics card. I'd almost guess that you have a Pentium D processor or a cheap low end core 2 duo since you only said 2.4 ghz. Upgrade your graphics card! Anyways, its a great game that should be bought by any fps fans - it even has dedicated servers!… Expand
  53. JohnR
    May 3, 2010
    9
    This is easily one of the best games I have ever purchased. The single player campaign is humorous and exciting. The online multiplayer is the best you can get. It has no lag, big maps, lots of servers, lots of players, and no appointments or friends are needed. Just drop into a game when you have time to play and have fun. State of the art graphics, perfect surround sound effects, and This is easily one of the best games I have ever purchased. The single player campaign is humorous and exciting. The online multiplayer is the best you can get. It has no lag, big maps, lots of servers, lots of players, and no appointments or friends are needed. Just drop into a game when you have time to play and have fun. State of the art graphics, perfect surround sound effects, and seamless game play all help make Battlefield: Bad Company 2 a truly awesome experience.… Expand
  54. JimL
    May 4, 2010
    9
    Until Battlefield, there hasn't been a good shooter since MW1, and BF2. It started out really buggy, and still has the random crashes to desktop, but has improved dramatically since release. The graphics, the sound, the gameplay are all top notch. Definately worth a buy.
  55. KevinR
    Mar 31, 2010
    10
    Do NOT listen to Trevor about $2000-$3000 computer. I built mine for $800 and I can play on the top settings. The most important thing is have decent video ram. As far as the game is concerned, it is beautifully engaging. I haven't had this much fun playing a video game in a long, long time. The squad setup is perfect, the graphics are insanely good, but by far and away the most Do NOT listen to Trevor about $2000-$3000 computer. I built mine for $800 and I can play on the top settings. The most important thing is have decent video ram. As far as the game is concerned, it is beautifully engaging. I haven't had this much fun playing a video game in a long, long time. The squad setup is perfect, the graphics are insanely good, but by far and away the most incredible aspect is the sound engineering. The scaling of sounds from close range to across the map is the best I've ever heard. The ambience of the battlefield is engaging and realistic. For PC, this game is CoDMW2's dad.… Expand
  56. RandallO.
    Jul 28, 2010
    10
    I would love to give this game less than an eight, because that is what it deserves. However when looking at the bigger picture I realize i thoroughly enjoy the game itself so it warrants an eight. However, Blizzard F'ed up big time in many departments. 1) Battle.net 2.0 sucks horribly. 2) Blizzard tried to innovate and the UI (User Interface) is horribly like Dawn of War 2 and XBOX I would love to give this game less than an eight, because that is what it deserves. However when looking at the bigger picture I realize i thoroughly enjoy the game itself so it warrants an eight. However, Blizzard F'ed up big time in many departments. 1) Battle.net 2.0 sucks horribly. 2) Blizzard tried to innovate and the UI (User Interface) is horribly like Dawn of War 2 and XBOX Live. (Both Suck) 3) I can't add my Mexican friend because he plays in a different realm. 4)There's no chat channels. (OKAY????) 5) I played the BETA (thousands of complaints went unheard. 6) Custom games are joined by map title basis (Example. I join a popular custom game i. e. Dota. Host is afk. I leave and rejoin and it auto puts me back with that host. You can't specify custom game names like no rush, all random ettc..) and many other problems with StarCraft 2 besides the gameplay itself. I could rant on and on about more things that are messed up. Like the clan system in warcraft 3 was brilliant and the Tournaments were awesome. So far the Campaign is fun but i'm not that far into it. It is utterly better than any other rts i've played in terms of the game itself and will be a great E Sport. Blizzard needs to fix the UI.… Expand
  57. WeeBee886
    Aug 11, 2010
    9
    It is so refreshing to play this game after playing Modern Warfare 2. The singleplayer campaign has more replay value (in some of the levels) because they do not give you a completely linear experience and you can play a level over again to completely change your plan of attack. And yes, I do remember specifically thinking about a "plan of attack" rather than just being spoon-fed everyIt is so refreshing to play this game after playing Modern Warfare 2. The singleplayer campaign has more replay value (in some of the levels) because they do not give you a completely linear experience and you can play a level over again to completely change your plan of attack. And yes, I do remember specifically thinking about a "plan of attack" rather than just being spoon-fed every second of the game. Modern Warfare 2 might as well have been a (horribly bad) movie rather than a game. Bad Company 2 gives me room to think, and in fact, requires it.

    The singleplayer campaign does, admittedly have a poor story and is way too short like Modern Warfare 2. But the good news is that it doesn't take itself waaaay too seriously like MW2 does, so it is at least a fun ride even though it is still inane garbage. In a way, it openly admits to being garbage and celebrates the fact, rather than being like MW2 -- woefully unaware of its own banality.

    The graphics are a bit inconsistent, with some really blocky objects strewn around here and there while the character models are extremely detailed and photo-realistic. The gun models are really boring to look at. But the levels in the tropical regions are totally lush and lovable. Engine-wise, it is an amazing-looking game, and yes, if you have DirectX 11 and a processor that can handle it, it looks better than MW2 on the highest graphical settings.

    The sound is probably the best I have ever heard in a first-person shooter, so I don't have anything else to compare it to except reality. Moving around, handling my gun, shooting, and getting shot at all sound as they would in real life as far as I can tell, except that loud sounds are made quieter (i.e. guns) or given the NIHL effect (i.e. tank fire) so you don't break your eyedrums.

    The multiplayer is simply the best online shooter available right now. It goes for what I think is just the right balance of fun and realism. It is tactical, it has fairly big maps, it is team-based (you *can* go solo... but you'll die), and there are no killstreaks! Yay! And you actually have to work hard to get promoted, which is a complete change of pace from the made-for-idiots MW2 rank/achievement system. If you can find a server that isn't really laggy (which is a little bit easier now that they've patched it), it can be the most intense mutliplayer experience of your life.

    Of course, there are two more big shooters coming out soon: Call of Duty: Black Ops and Medal of Honor. Will they unseat this game from its multiplayer throne of near-perfection? Definitely not Black Ops (based on the MP trailer I just saw), and probably not Medal of Honor (I tried the MP beta, which was really great but not this good). I don't think a better online shooter will be made until Battlefield 3, which is a long way off.    … Expand
  58. fuwaneko
    Aug 19, 2010
    9
    Singleplayer sucks. Multiplayer rocks. But it is not an old good BF2. It's more console-like casual team shooter. But that doesn't mean it's not fun. It is fun. The problem is the game has too many PC performance and gameplay issues and bad support from developers. Patches are coming out very rarely, and you have to fight against enemy and against technical issues. However this game isSingleplayer sucks. Multiplayer rocks. But it is not an old good BF2. It's more console-like casual team shooter. But that doesn't mean it's not fun. It is fun. The problem is the game has too many PC performance and gameplay issues and bad support from developers. Patches are coming out very rarely, and you have to fight against enemy and against technical issues. However this game is awesome, and anyone loving team multiplayer FPS should buy it. But if you have console, then I would recommend buying for console, because console versions don't have so much issues, just keep in mind that experience will be very different from PC.… Expand
  59. fraGer
    Aug 26, 2010
    9
    People compare this game to COD MW2 but I'd have to disagree. Battlefield plays completely different and has an entirely different feel than MW2. And I'm comparing mainly the multiplayer functions of the two games as that is what I primarily play. MW2, for me, plays much more like a run and gun type game. Very fast moving, easy to kill people, easy to melee, not realistic at all.People compare this game to COD MW2 but I'd have to disagree. Battlefield plays completely different and has an entirely different feel than MW2. And I'm comparing mainly the multiplayer functions of the two games as that is what I primarily play. MW2, for me, plays much more like a run and gun type game. Very fast moving, easy to kill people, easy to melee, not realistic at all. Battlefield on the other hand feels slower and more true to life. Getting kills in BF is no easy task, it takes more skill with the weapons and is more strategy based. Melee-ing in MW2 is ridiculously easy, not so in Battlefield, getting a melee kill feels so much more rewarding, because it is hard to do. And of course the ability to drive vehicles and fly copters makes it that much more enjoyable.
    I would rate this game a 9 as there are several flaws, one not being able to go prone, which as a sniper on a rooftop becomes very frustrating. Those people that rate this game low because their hardware can't handle it are stupid. And if you have a hard time getting updates and such, simply buy the game through Steam and all that stuff is taken care of.    … Expand
  60. andoi9292
    Sep 1, 2010
    9
  61. Datapotomus
    Aug 24, 2011
    8
    I roughly played BFBC2 for about 200 hours. So it goes without saying that I loved this game. The mere fact that you can destroy your environment to totally change how you play is an idea that needs to be pushed to the limit. That is what gamers want. To be able to feel as though we can be inside our games and interact with object how we actually would. That is was BC2 brings to the table.I roughly played BFBC2 for about 200 hours. So it goes without saying that I loved this game. The mere fact that you can destroy your environment to totally change how you play is an idea that needs to be pushed to the limit. That is what gamers want. To be able to feel as though we can be inside our games and interact with object how we actually would. That is was BC2 brings to the table. It gives you a small taste of what being able to play in a battlefield is like. This game like any other doesnâ… Expand
  62. Michele
    Sep 29, 2010
    9
    I really have been into first person shooters for as long as i could remember and all i could say is that i enjoy this game.The whole multiplayer is by far the most exciting and entertaining part of the game, even tho the campaign was lacking.
  63. Daemonwulfe
    Oct 10, 2010
    9
    The only reason this game doesn't get a straight ten with me is because PC users still don't have SPECACT kits. This would be a non-issue but part of the fun for me in any game is collecting achievements and without the SPECACT kits I'm left looking at a few blank achievements that I can't complete. If you can get past the bad jokes the story line is decent and the multiplayer has allThe only reason this game doesn't get a straight ten with me is because PC users still don't have SPECACT kits. This would be a non-issue but part of the fun for me in any game is collecting achievements and without the SPECACT kits I'm left looking at a few blank achievements that I can't complete. If you can get past the bad jokes the story line is decent and the multiplayer has all the joys and frustrations that come with all Battlefield games. Don't give too much stock in what the naysayers complain about. If you have a decent internet connection game play is smooth and the servers don't seem to have too many stability issues. There are a few hacks out there who manage to bust Punk Buster, but that's something players just have to work around when it comes to PC games. If you love first person shooters then don't miss out an opportunity to experience this game. It's not too resource heavy for computers. You can build a decent system for under $600 and it'll run this game just fine. My rig happens to be a work in progress, but with a Windows performance score of 5.7 it runs this game smooth as silk on maxed out settings. If you have a dual core processor at 2.8Ghz or better, 4 or 5 gigs of RAM, and a decent 1Ghz memory video card then you'll be able to enjoy the best this game has to offer. Even with a little less I'm sure you'll be pleased with the visuals. Destructible environments give you new opportunities for cover and offer additional challenges on some maps. Check out the visuals on the map "Laguna Presa" but try not to be too distracted by the amazing detail put into the foliage or you'll become sniper fodder.

    Playing on regular mode might frustrate you a bit if you're not spot on with head or upper body shots but hardcore will fix this with the added bullet damage. However, you will not have a targeting reticule. With a little practice you will still be able to knock people down with hip fired shots at close to medium range. On hardcore you will also not have a mini-map to reference from. This may make it a little more difficult if you're not used to the maps, but once you have them down you'll have fun ventilating noobs who stray into the wrong server. The squad function gives you the ability to spawn on team mates and this adds an interesting tactic when working with your friends. Bullet drop adds a fresh twist to longer ranged combat.

    All in all this game is good for players with a medium to expert skill range and will become the school of hard knocks for players that are not as used to the genre. If you're looking for a fresh change from the usual run and gun this game will scratch your itch. If you played the first Bad Company game you'll notice significant improvements in game play and visuals with the Frostbite engine. Check it out.    … Expand
  64. Bobaganoosh
    Oct 12, 2010
    9
    I really liked the single player story and gameplay. there were a couple times where i wished there were more check points, but overall they were set up pretty good.

    The multiplayer is great after the latest patch. I think they finally have a fantastic-to-play game and I really like every map in the game. However, the lack of mod-tools makes it hard to give your server a "memorable"    I really liked the single player story and gameplay. there were a couple times where i wished there were more check points, but overall they were set up pretty good.

    The multiplayer is great after the latest patch. I think they finally have a fantastic-to-play game and I really like every map in the game. However, the lack of mod-tools makes it hard to give your server a "memorable" factor that keeps people coming back. It seems people don't have regular or favorite servers very often (especially when the server browser's "history" and "favorites" tabs don't really work. The game was extremely flawed at launch, but after a few months they seem to be on the right page. I give it an 8 because the SP was a little shorter than it could have been, and the MP doesn't have competative game-support (kill-cam, spectate, public dedi's, mod tools, etc.), but overall, it's still a great game    … Expand
  65. roar888
    Oct 15, 2010
    9
    The graphics in this game are excellent, and the sounds is absolutely incredible. Plus, the hitboxes for enemies are realistic, and kills in both singleplayer and multiplayer are very satisfying. The battles are exciting and really emphasize teamwork. The campaign could have been better, but was overall pretty well done. I absolutely love the multiplayer, though, with several game modesThe graphics in this game are excellent, and the sounds is absolutely incredible. Plus, the hitboxes for enemies are realistic, and kills in both singleplayer and multiplayer are very satisfying. The battles are exciting and really emphasize teamwork. The campaign could have been better, but was overall pretty well done. I absolutely love the multiplayer, though, with several game modes to choose from, that lend themselves to a wide variety of strategies and skills. The maps are well designed, and allow for a great deal of freedom no matter which class you decide to play as. All around an awesome game.… Expand
  66. kiLLu
    Nov 11, 2010
    8
    ein geniales Spiel---es fesselt einfach jede Minute und macht sehr viel spaÃ
  67. WillKill
    Dec 5, 2010
    8
    I rate it a 10 based on the dominance of the multiplayer over singleplayer, just as the battlefield games have always been. The singleplayer is entertaining at best, but this game is really all about multiplayer. Don't get this for singleplayer. As for the multiplayer, this game has enough content to fill all your wants. I've played it since the Beta, and it used to have some bugs, butI rate it a 10 based on the dominance of the multiplayer over singleplayer, just as the battlefield games have always been. The singleplayer is entertaining at best, but this game is really all about multiplayer. Don't get this for singleplayer. As for the multiplayer, this game has enough content to fill all your wants. I've played it since the Beta, and it used to have some bugs, but DICE is really good about patching. They also release tons of free maps that extend the game's lifetime. With the amount of maps they've released, I'm surprised I've paid nothing. Hats off to them for that. Get this game! It is less CoD style because it requires teamwork. It's slower paced and has vehicles. It has a mountain of guns to choose from and a leveling system that keeps you wanting more. I highly recommend this game as an experienced FPS shooter.… Expand
  68. El_Burrito
    Dec 4, 2010
    9
    This is possibly my favourite game of the year. I decided to wait for a while after the release so that EA/DICE could iron any bugs that were bound to be there, since EA games are usually badly bug tested and badly optimized. I'm still unsure as to whether I prefer this over BF2, but it does have it's perks. With the removal of jets, prone and simplifying some other things, the game has aThis is possibly my favourite game of the year. I decided to wait for a while after the release so that EA/DICE could iron any bugs that were bound to be there, since EA games are usually badly bug tested and badly optimized. I'm still unsure as to whether I prefer this over BF2, but it does have it's perks. With the removal of jets, prone and simplifying some other things, the game has a slightly more arcade feel, which is refreshing against the back drop of pseudo-realism games. As usual the mix of vehicular and infantry combat is incredibly fun and adds an extra dimension to every battle. It's always fun blowing buildings apart now, and some strategic advantage can be gained by destroying walls, or collapsing buildings completely.
    The game visually looks stunning and it's reasonable to run the game on high settings and not suffer an FPS drop below 30, which is favourable since there is usually a lot going on.
    The single player is rather comedic. Four guys struggling against the odds, destroying what ever is thrown at them. That said, the Battlefield series should really be a strictly multi-player game and I think this game only further proves that. The game would still be worth as much without the single player as anyone who knows this series will probably play it once and then never give it a second look.
    Lag in the game is hardly existent (of course assuming you have a good connection). I believe there were some problems around release with the way shots were predicted that caused a lot of grief, but that has been sorted now.
    I look forward to clicking submit on this review and going back to multi-player.    … Expand
  69. LithiumFox
    Dec 7, 2010
    9
    This review is a PC review, based on the understanding that the Bad Company series is separate from the PC battlefield series:

    Personally, I enjoy this game compared to everything else. It's got vehicles, destructible environments, Squad based action, and a dedicated server application. Everyone who gives this game poor reviews based on the PC battlefield has got the idea all wrong. Dice    This review is a PC review, based on the understanding that the Bad Company series is separate from the PC battlefield series:

    Personally, I enjoy this game compared to everything else. It's got vehicles, destructible environments, Squad based action, and a dedicated server application. Everyone who gives this game poor reviews based on the PC battlefield has got the idea all wrong. Dice KNOWS PC gamers want something different than the console gamers, and to be honest, at least they didn't just make a straight console port of the game. The games user interface was reworked to work with PC, the max player amount for online play was increased from the consoles 24 to 32, which creates a more hectic, more team based environment. Honestly, I do wish they would've gone with BF2's X-Fi support, as I can tell the difference between their CPU based sounds and their X-Fi based sounds. Still pretty awesome in the sound department.

    The gameplay itself is pretty fun, though like always, I wish they had more game modes, like a capture the flag mode or something, but still all around fun.

    The game has a heavier feel, a more "down to earth" approach, as there are constant explosions, the terrain will dent in based on mortars and grenades "digging" up dirt, and buildings will burst apart until they just collapse. The biggest issue I believe I have with the game is the fact that Snipers run rampant, either with a sniper rifle or shotguns, which has to be the most annoying thing. It's one of those things that irritate me in modern warfare, that also bugs me here.

    All in all the game is a solid game, fun if you get on teamspeak with some friends. The medal system should also be a little harder, allow for customization of your weapons (EG. Black Ops logo style), and there are a whole bunch of features they could've added, or at least fixed a few bugs. The newest patch has added a little more lag to some maps, but for the most part, the game is great. Pros:
    -Destructible Environments
    -Vehicles
    -Class based squad system (Medics, Assault, Sniper, Engineer)
    -Rush Mode (I enjoy this a lot to make it a pro)
    -32 Players (PC) (only half of the players of BF2, but there are more networked items so it's understandable)
    -More teamwork orientated than past iterations
    -Feeble attempt at ballistic physics, but still more than most games, which is fine by me

    Cons:
    -Snipers. Snipers. Snipers.
    -Somewhat iffy helicopters
    -No modding system. (though Dice has issues just making patches for it. D:)
    -Ballistics are exaggerated
    -Server search is bugged. Turn off "EA Servers" Option. Will help. :)
    -So many explosions make it hard to hear. While I like this, this will be an issue for most people.    … Expand
  70. Mastergalen
    Dec 11, 2010
    9
    Great game with addicting game play. Thanks to the developers teamwork is strengthened and the graphics are awesome. The FPS genre has been revolutionized with Destruction 2.0 adding to new tactics. Even after 8 months the devs are still bringing out new content with their map packs and the imminent expansion Battlefield exam.

    It's the perfect time of thinking to pick up this game, as it    Great game with addicting game play. Thanks to the developers teamwork is strengthened and the graphics are awesome. The FPS genre has been revolutionized with Destruction 2.0 adding to new tactics. Even after 8 months the devs are still bringing out new content with their map packs and the imminent expansion Battlefield exam.

    It's the perfect time of thinking to pick up this game, as it is a must buy for any FPS fan out there.    … Expand
  71. Realityfacts
    Feb 2, 2011
    9
    Nothing is perfect. But this game is close to perfect in Multiplayer. A lot of quality seen in different aspects. Many weapons, combinations and setups to chose in-between.

    They should nerf the bazookas (Carl Gustav & RPG-7). Those dealing damage on infantry and killing them with 1 shot. That should be impossible. A little delay on all servers. All in all, nice flow, fantastic    Nothing is perfect. But this game is close to perfect in Multiplayer. A lot of quality seen in different aspects. Many weapons, combinations and setups to chose in-between.

    They should nerf the bazookas (Carl Gustav & RPG-7). Those dealing damage on infantry and killing them with 1 shot. That should be impossible. A little delay on all servers. All in all, nice flow, fantastic game-play. Devastating sound and graphics along with almost perfect balanced FPS gaming.    … Expand
  72. PvtIron
    Dec 24, 2010
    8
    As someone who enjoyed Battlefield 2, I was happy to see this gem turn up in the Steam sales. After having the game only a matter of days it seems, to me at least, that this is another winner for the Battlefield franchise. The gameplay and graphics are great, and there are some lovely maps. As far as gameplay is concerned, not much has changed since Battlefield 2 - why fix what ain'tAs someone who enjoyed Battlefield 2, I was happy to see this gem turn up in the Steam sales. After having the game only a matter of days it seems, to me at least, that this is another winner for the Battlefield franchise. The gameplay and graphics are great, and there are some lovely maps. As far as gameplay is concerned, not much has changed since Battlefield 2 - why fix what ain't broken. There is a new game mode (as far as I know at least) called rush, which makes for a fun, fast paced round. The levelling up system is well thought out, you gain unlocks as you progress, yet none of these perks or weapons seem to be overpowered or game changing, a lowly private shouldn't find themselves particularly handicapped by their limited arsenal. There are two problems I have with this game, albeit minor ones. First, you can no longer lie down (particularly annoying when one of the weapons tells you how well it works when prone). The second problem was the dumbed down orders/squad commands system. All 'socialisation' is done with one button, you can spot, tell people to attack or defend etc. however you do not get to choose which. If you want to spot a man near an objective the chances are that you will just tell people, "hey, look thereâ… Expand
  73. Dubroc
    Aug 10, 2011
    8
    Muy buen juego, a la altura del Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2, ya que es muy similar, tanto el modo single player, con una historia corta en ambos titulos pero intensa y con momentos epicos, y en el apartado multijugador, la posibilidad de usar vehiculos le da un punto positivo extra, por la diversion que produce manejar un tanque o jeep. Por ultimo destacar que casi todo lo que hay en elMuy buen juego, a la altura del Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2, ya que es muy similar, tanto el modo single player, con una historia corta en ambos titulos pero intensa y con momentos epicos, y en el apartado multijugador, la posibilidad de usar vehiculos le da un punto positivo extra, por la diversion que produce manejar un tanque o jeep. Por ultimo destacar que casi todo lo que hay en el escenario se puede destruir.… Expand
  74. R3YNO
    Feb 16, 2011
    9
    If you are looking for a replacement to Modern Warfare look no further. This game has the best modern battle scenes for a multilayer game. The people who dislike it are the people who want a Call of Duty Multiplayer experience. The game is team based! You can not win by running around in circles just knifing every one. The game wont work like that. You can however play as a team member andIf you are looking for a replacement to Modern Warfare look no further. This game has the best modern battle scenes for a multilayer game. The people who dislike it are the people who want a Call of Duty Multiplayer experience. The game is team based! You can not win by running around in circles just knifing every one. The game wont work like that. You can however play as a team member and take out buildings and tanks. Most structures, shacks and trees are destructible. What does this mean? No more camping. Yes you can still camp however if you use a wall for cover forget about it! All classes are well balanced. The exception is the Recon (Sniper) class. Due to Gravity effecting every projectile the most commonly played class is recon. 80% of your teams failures are due to too many recons who cant it the red on a barn. Moral to that story play other classes to help the betterment of the team. Graphic wise this game looks amazing. The one and only downside of this game is that you can not prone. Due to this game being designed for both console and PC it must have been because if you prone in a small game it would take hours. Not a huge issue but still something to keep in mind.… Expand
  75. ElFalcon
    Feb 11, 2011
    9
    Battlefield Bad Company 2 has one of the best, most realistic multiplayer engines Ive ever played. Some users complain that their computer is not strong enough, but not the quality of the game. I am running a Core i5 750, HD 5770, and 4GB RAM and the game runs perfectly smooth. Though the singleplayer campaign can be slow at times the multiplayer is what really pushes this game over ModernBattlefield Bad Company 2 has one of the best, most realistic multiplayer engines Ive ever played. Some users complain that their computer is not strong enough, but not the quality of the game. I am running a Core i5 750, HD 5770, and 4GB RAM and the game runs perfectly smooth. Though the singleplayer campaign can be slow at times the multiplayer is what really pushes this game over Modern Warfare 2.… Expand
  76. Gradius7
    Feb 16, 2011
    8
    If play this game on PC right out of the box it suffers and feels like a console port over. If you do the smart thing and tweak every setting that deals with the controls you can make this cumbersome experience into a smooth PC first-person-shooter. Once you have the game playing the way you want it, it becomes a real treat that will consume a lot of your hours. Lots of classes, vehicles,If play this game on PC right out of the box it suffers and feels like a console port over. If you do the smart thing and tweak every setting that deals with the controls you can make this cumbersome experience into a smooth PC first-person-shooter. Once you have the game playing the way you want it, it becomes a real treat that will consume a lot of your hours. Lots of classes, vehicles, weapons, and environment destruction make this a great multiplayer experience. (you wont spend much time on single player, it is very average) Overall BFBC2 is money and time well invested.… Expand
  77. sheldonh
    Feb 17, 2011
    9
    This is what Counter-Strike die-hards should play when they upgrade their computers. The game provides opportunities for epic team play experiences. Sure, some battles feel like another Quake game. But mostly, the team that cooperates best wins, even when the star player is on the other team. The scoring incentives to support your squad mates are a stroke of genius. The audio and visualsThis is what Counter-Strike die-hards should play when they upgrade their computers. The game provides opportunities for epic team play experiences. Sure, some battles feel like another Quake game. But mostly, the team that cooperates best wins, even when the star player is on the other team. The scoring incentives to support your squad mates are a stroke of genius. The audio and visuals consistently contribute to the sense of being in a war zone.

    The only downfall that denies the game a perfect 10, is its flaky cloud implementation. Occasionally, your stats (and thus your available equipment) aren't correctly downloaded from the cloud, and sometimes a lost connection to EA's authentication servers will drop you out of a battle, losing you whatever points you've racked up.

    Totally worth the money, this is the thinking man's Call of Duty. If you grew up on Counter-Strike and have a modern gaming computer, this is a no-brainer.    … Expand
  78. RhysDoubleU
    Apr 22, 2011
    8
    A brilliant modern shooter with destructible scenery and buildings, enabling a different layer of tactical complexity to be popular.

    The singleplayer campaign is enjoyable and the characters are all humourous and have great chemistry, my only real complaint I have about the campaign is that there is no Co-Operative version of it, an odd choice when the game's small squad based game play    A brilliant modern shooter with destructible scenery and buildings, enabling a different layer of tactical complexity to be popular.

    The singleplayer campaign is enjoyable and the characters are all humourous and have great chemistry, my only real complaint I have about the campaign is that there is no Co-Operative version of it, an odd choice when the game's small squad based game play loans it self very well to the concept.

    The competitive multiplayer is unsurprising good, given DICE's history with the Battlefield series.    … Expand
  79. ElRobbie
    May 20, 2011
    8
    Battlefield: Bad Company 2 has set the standard for simulation-type FPS games. With massive maps the are completely versatile and not just static. Many Call of Duty players find this game hard and annoying, mainly because Activision has brainwashed them with Arcade style static buildings, and an unrealistic game engine. The Singleplayer campaign fell well short of the Modern WarfareBattlefield: Bad Company 2 has set the standard for simulation-type FPS games. With massive maps the are completely versatile and not just static. Many Call of Duty players find this game hard and annoying, mainly because Activision has brainwashed them with Arcade style static buildings, and an unrealistic game engine. The Singleplayer campaign fell well short of the Modern Warfare campaigns, despite having the Superior graphics and game engine. Battlefield: Bad Company 2 is easily the best multiplayer FPS game available, with over 30 weapons, a difficult ranking system, and in-map vehicles, it springs this game above any other.… Expand
  80. Shadowk3
    May 23, 2011
    9
    Some complain of minor glitches as though this is the only game to have them, every game has them. I have been playing the battlefield series since it started, this game takes the cake so far, COD has nothing on BC2, people complain of no toggle crouch or prone, this is because they wanted people to keep moving not camp and it works decent. Only real problem I see is Punkbuster not doingSome complain of minor glitches as though this is the only game to have them, every game has them. I have been playing the battlefield series since it started, this game takes the cake so far, COD has nothing on BC2, people complain of no toggle crouch or prone, this is because they wanted people to keep moving not camp and it works decent. Only real problem I see is Punkbuster not doing it job and keeping hackers out. Hacking has gotten bad in BC2. Other then that the game is a perfect snack to hold us over until meal time (battlefield 3)… Expand
  81. JakeTHEsnak3
    Jun 8, 2011
    9
    As I read through all the negative reviews on this game I see 1 thing: A bunch of MW2 fan boys with pile of sh*t computers who don't know how a good game works or should be played. This is a great game, thats all there is to it! You complain about the 5 hour story... Have you played a COD game? You complain about "unloading a whole clip and not killing them, then they turn around and killAs I read through all the negative reviews on this game I see 1 thing: A bunch of MW2 fan boys with pile of sh*t computers who don't know how a good game works or should be played. This is a great game, thats all there is to it! You complain about the 5 hour story... Have you played a COD game? You complain about "unloading a whole clip and not killing them, then they turn around and kill you"... Dont you think if they can hit you that maybe you just suck lol. The engine is beautiful! Graphics look 100x better than MW2 or Black Ops and if you can run it, upgrade your POS 8600. Are you serious? Most of the issues people are complaining about (disconnections, graphics, crashes, etc) are all things related to your PC, not the game. For those of us who actually know how to optimize settings and make our integrated sound card work on Windows 7 there are no crashes, great sound, great graphics, and fun game play. And no controller and Joystick support?!? LOL! Play with a mouse/keyboard like a man or you will get dominated. If you are going to play with a controller than why dont you have an xbox? And for all the b*tches who complain about the weapon and gadget unlocks. Are you serious? Every game known to man gives you the sh*t first and you get better as you play. When your a newb, you die... As you play and get better you dont. Thats like whining because you fell of your bike the first time you tried to ride it. Grow up. Everything takes practice. If I used all the very first guns of this game and no unlocks, I would still kick your a**. Dont believe the haters, the fan boys, and the morons. This game is a solid shooter with a level of intensity you cant get anywhere else. When the side of the building you are hiding in gets blown off by a tank or apache and you have to run for your life before the building collapses! Thats fun, not getting knife raped by people over and over with overpowered "perks" of other games. Oh and also, If you have ever used a knife or a gun for that matter, you dont ALWAYS hit what you are aiming at. If you miss, reload and try again. Welcome to reality. To summarize: BF:BC 2 is a console port yes, so there are some things that make it not as good as the other BF games. But most of the things people are complaining about are because they dont know what they are doing or they are 10. Amazing game, very fun, very good looking, and you cant touch leveling the entire battlefield and having tanks and BMP's roll up on you. This game is what its supposed to be, exciting and functional.… Expand
  82. Ch3m1st
    Jun 11, 2011
    9
    single player gets an 8 or even a 7 because it is not very stimulating. while it has some original ideas like operating a tank and a drone. the game is just not that appealing. now the multiplayer gets an easy 10. the best fps since counter strike. Larger than life maps. realistic bullet spray and sniper bullet drops depending on distance. and you can actually destroy buildings withsingle player gets an 8 or even a 7 because it is not very stimulating. while it has some original ideas like operating a tank and a drone. the game is just not that appealing. now the multiplayer gets an easy 10. the best fps since counter strike. Larger than life maps. realistic bullet spray and sniper bullet drops depending on distance. and you can actually destroy buildings with explosives. someone is camping in a building? just call in a mortar strike and collapse the building on their heads. if you are a more up close and personal kind of player just blow a hole in the wall by using a C4 or a launcher. completely different experience than the mindless spawn shoot die repeat.… Expand
  83. Flash_Over
    Sep 21, 2011
    9
    Absolutely a great game. The single-player is well done and the characters are something to remember while running through and immersing in-depth story line. The music is fantastic. The game play is very stratifying and BF:BC2 brings more things to the table like vehicles that other current FPS's lack. Also a Vietnam DLC that is better then most complete games! Truly outstanding. The onlyAbsolutely a great game. The single-player is well done and the characters are something to remember while running through and immersing in-depth story line. The music is fantastic. The game play is very stratifying and BF:BC2 brings more things to the table like vehicles that other current FPS's lack. Also a Vietnam DLC that is better then most complete games! Truly outstanding. The only flaw is the multiplayer is highly effected by snipers AKA Recon class. This game is really sniper heavy, but if you can get over that annoyance this game is truly a work of art. Earning this game a 9.… Expand
  84. sshady-uk
    Jun 24, 2011
    9
    How people can give this a low score and then claim to be long term gamers with some kind of superior knowledge is just ridiculous and very poor marking. This is a well polished game, with some great features that offers something different than just the run around and blast average game.
    ive been playing games since 1842 so I can tell ya a thing or two!!
    Yes the multiplayer outshines the    How people can give this a low score and then claim to be long term gamers with some kind of superior knowledge is just ridiculous and very poor marking. This is a well polished game, with some great features that offers something different than just the run around and blast average game.
    ive been playing games since 1842 so I can tell ya a thing or two!!
    Yes the multiplayer outshines the single player and was probably intended to do so.there has been a few glitches online with minor things and like any game it does have it's flaws, like when you are revived by a medic, sometimes it's all too often easy to get killed instantly, which battlefield 3 improves on and will give the dead player the option to be resuscitated or not. grab yerself some mates, (if u have some) get yerself a squad and start playing like a real team. Not headless chickens.
    The only reason I gave it a 9 is that there could be more online maps to play. can't wait for battlefield 3.    … Expand
  85. StrikeDaMic
    Jul 25, 2011
    8
    I bought this game off Steam when they conducted their Summer Sale 2011 for around 7$, after a friend had recommended it to me. Let me start off by saying that after all these years, I still love to play Battlefield 2 because of its Squad/Commander-System. I find the mixture of FPS action and tactical strategy appealing. Sometimes, though, it felt too sturdy: Players would not play by theI bought this game off Steam when they conducted their Summer Sale 2011 for around 7$, after a friend had recommended it to me. Let me start off by saying that after all these years, I still love to play Battlefield 2 because of its Squad/Commander-System. I find the mixture of FPS action and tactical strategy appealing. Sometimes, though, it felt too sturdy: Players would not play by the "rules", abide to orders (whether I was commander, squad leader or simply a soldier), and generally would only play the "lone wolf". This is what made me stop playing the game for quite many times. I wished for a Battlefield which largely keeps this system while tweaking it towards dynamics and speed, so it can please both the fast shooters as well as the more tactical thinkers (without the extreme realism of, say, ArmA2). Also, I wanted to play an entertaining, simple FPS single player campaign, which is more or less neglectable tough. Main thing is an entertaining MP experience.
    What can I say; Battlefield: Bad Company 2 delivers on all levels for me.
    The single player (which I have not yet concluded) is fun, challenging at times, and the personal dynamics in B Company add a Hollywood-like, cool touch to it ("Why do you say Fiddy Cent, instead of just Fifty Cent?"). The multiplayer is solid, with fluent gameplay, interesting maps, as well as a rewarding rank/equipment system, which is well balanced: Players on lower or even starter ranks don't get blasted into oblivion fifty times in a row simply because more experienced players have the bigger guns. The game features the vehicle team-play I loved in BF2, and reduces the squad system to a simple, yet effective respawn-point-and-communication function. While I miss the commander role to a certain extent, I dislike the (apparent) missing of a proper communications system such as BF2 had it. Press Q to spot an enemy or give orders is simply not enough for me. Who didn't love the frantic repeated "Bail Out!" after a vehicle had been hit? I understand that the game's increased speed makes it hard to deliver spot-on comm to teammates without getting killed all the time, but still, it could've been a plus.
    Overall, an outstanding game, which is sure to keep me entertained for quite some time. If you're fed up with the always recurring Modern Warfare MP system, give BF:BC2 a try, you won't be disappointed - especially not if you love BF2 just like I do.    … Expand
  86. DeadshotCRYSIS
    Oct 13, 2011
    8
    Not a great campaign, since it's very short, but the multiplayer makes this a purchase. Some great cinematics, with great shootouts blend in to make a worthy contender to the likes of Call of Duty and even surpasses the multiplayer experience.
  87. LordStrongpant
    Oct 28, 2011
    8
    The multi-player is brilliant, highly-addictive FPS. Does particular well with it's 4-man squad-based mechanics - you are rewarded for working as a team with your squad but you are free to play lone wolf if that's what you want. Graphics is good, but not brilliant. Some aspects of the interface design are a bit clunky. And I became very bored with the single-player campaign and only playedThe multi-player is brilliant, highly-addictive FPS. Does particular well with it's 4-man squad-based mechanics - you are rewarded for working as a team with your squad but you are free to play lone wolf if that's what you want. Graphics is good, but not brilliant. Some aspects of the interface design are a bit clunky. And I became very bored with the single-player campaign and only played it for a few hours. The story kind of interesting, but I find these kind of linear scripted campaigns boring anyway. I just played the campaign for a few hours to get the hang of the weapons, then jumped into the multi-player.… Expand
  88. John1
    Oct 28, 2011
    9
    One of the best multiplayer games out there, and a much better alternative than Battlefield 3. It simply feels very polished and the network code is amazing.
  89. Spudrospar
    Mar 26, 2014
    8
    BFBC2 is probably the most over-rated games in the series, many people saying that its a great game, while bf3/bf4 are bad. Both of the latter are superior to BFBC2, atleast on PC. I honestly dont see anything positive in the MP of BC2 when comparing it to BF3/BF4, damage values are(even more) **** up, 32 max players on relatively small maps, no jets(not that big of a deal for me TBH),BFBC2 is probably the most over-rated games in the series, many people saying that its a great game, while bf3/bf4 are bad. Both of the latter are superior to BFBC2, atleast on PC. I honestly dont see anything positive in the MP of BC2 when comparing it to BF3/BF4, damage values are(even more) **** up, 32 max players on relatively small maps, no jets(not that big of a deal for me TBH), poorer graphics, less stuff to unlock, worse netcode(atleast when compared to bf3)... Vietnam DLC is fun, for a while tho...

    Nonetheless, its still a decent game, and thats why im giving it a 8. Was a hard decision between 7 and 8, would've given 7.5 if I could    … Expand
  90. xekcedom
    Aug 29, 2014
    9
    the best battlefield in the whole planet earth..........................................................................................................
  91. LordTachanka
    Apr 2, 2020
    8
    His Story Is Not Bad! Nothing to Say About the Story. But Multiplayer Mode is Perfect! The graphics are the biggest problem for me, the gun looks very big, it covers the entire right side of the screen.
  92. petrkozak13
    Dec 12, 2021
    8
    I think this one is the only Battlefield game with really good campaign and characters. And the destruction here is still one of the best. Not even newer games come close to it.
  93. khangpro1112
    Dec 19, 2021
    10
    Highly Recommended : 10/10
    1. Graphics : GOOD
    2. Gameplay : GOOD
    Definitely worth a try !
  94. dimadima423212
    May 3, 2022
    10
    Сюжет игры очень мне понравился, и multiplayer, получил удовольствие, лечил своих, был лётчиком, и стрельба очень приятная, легко было стрелять, ещё графика очень хорошая! Больше таких крутых игр не будет, жаль... Battlefield 2042 делали другие разработчики, которые не знают почему так любят старые battlefields, уже начиная с battlefield: hardline, начинают выходить не такие качественныеСюжет игры очень мне понравился, и multiplayer, получил удовольствие, лечил своих, был лётчиком, и стрельба очень приятная, легко было стрелять, ещё графика очень хорошая! Больше таких крутых игр не будет, жаль... Battlefield 2042 делали другие разработчики, которые не знают почему так любят старые battlefields, уже начиная с battlefield: hardline, начинают выходить не такие качественные battlefields, да, battlefield hardline нормальная, но играем за полицейских и бандитов, да, battlefield разнообразили, но разрушаемость убрали, как call of duty стала, потом вышла battlefield 1, и там уже нет атмосферы, да, есть капелька атмосферы, но очень мало там атмосферы, потом вышла battlefield 5, и там всё тоже самое как в battlefield 1, графику немножко поменяли, но почти не поменяли, и вышел battleifled 2042, почему же она провал? Потому что буран который нечего не сносит, нет разрушаемости, и модели персонажей, и так умерла серия battlefield, жаль.
    Battlefield: bad compamy 2 останется моей любимой навсегда из серии battlefield!
    Вывод: игру стоит брать, почему же? Потому-что в этой игре есть прокачка и сюжет, но нету достижений на pc, где же брать, лучше на xbox, есть достижения, но не показывает время, но лучше брать на xbox 360, хоть и там ограничитель fps и 24 игрока максимум место 32, так что лучше брать на pc! Игра заслужила 10/10 потому что хорошая графика для 2010 года и хорошая русская озвучка!    … Expand
  95. MrWolf
    Mar 8, 2010
    9
    Amazing. Environments beautiful to look at, mostly smooth as silk (some stuttering when caching - not too bad and to be expected). Load times not too bad (fast compared to BF2!) The destructible scenery adds a whole new layer to the gameplay - no two games are the same. Audio so-so: vehicles sound like toys, strange concussion effects, and how the hell did the end-of-level air horn get Amazing. Environments beautiful to look at, mostly smooth as silk (some stuttering when caching - not too bad and to be expected). Load times not too bad (fast compared to BF2!) The destructible scenery adds a whole new layer to the gameplay - no two games are the same. Audio so-so: vehicles sound like toys, strange concussion effects, and how the hell did the end-of-level air horn get past focus testing?! Very tense multiplayer with good team play, though appear to be less status comms than BF2. Overall feel is one third COD4, two thirds BF2 + improvements.… Expand
  96. RichardG
    Mar 8, 2010
    9
    Great Game!.... Trevor - Seriously a 1 because you're fricken broke and can't afford a decent video card? The 8600 is a piece of crap, and 2.4ghz doesn't mean squat. A 5 yr old P4 goes up to 2.4ghz. To everyone else out there, if you have the equivalent of a core 2 duo and an 8800 GT you'll run fine. This game is so pretty I actually have to turn off the HDR becasue it Great Game!.... Trevor - Seriously a 1 because you're fricken broke and can't afford a decent video card? The 8600 is a piece of crap, and 2.4ghz doesn't mean squat. A 5 yr old P4 goes up to 2.4ghz. To everyone else out there, if you have the equivalent of a core 2 duo and an 8800 GT you'll run fine. This game is so pretty I actually have to turn off the HDR becasue it interferes with my gameplay =D.… Expand
  97. Brandon
    Mar 8, 2010
    8
    Can I just laugh at Trevor's computer on here? No ok, Well this game is pure win, I'm not a singleplayer game player myself, so the online multiplayer is great. Blow everything up, now it's not just an FPS but a Strategy FPS. Gaming has never been so fun. Spend $100 on a graphics card trevor. and maybe a processor if thats a single core.
  98. MikeM.
    Mar 8, 2010
    8
    It may seem a lot like COD, But its suppose to seem that way, But its better than COD in everyway. Better Graphics, Better gameplay, better sounds, It makes the COD team look like amateurs. Some people about the graphics in the game that the lowest settings are even still to high. Well the game isnt meant to be played on low end computers. If you have a computer that barely makes the It may seem a lot like COD, But its suppose to seem that way, But its better than COD in everyway. Better Graphics, Better gameplay, better sounds, It makes the COD team look like amateurs. Some people about the graphics in the game that the lowest settings are even still to high. Well the game isnt meant to be played on low end computers. If you have a computer that barely makes the minimum requirements dont bother getting the game, or wait until you become uncheap and buy a better computer, you dont have to have 2 - 3 thousand dollar computer. I only spent a little more than $500 on my computer back in nov 2009, and I still play the game on full graphics with no lag at all. So maybe you should not be so cheap like trevor and complain like a girl when you cant play.… Expand
  99. AndreiK.
    Mar 9, 2010
    10
    This is one of the best FPS i've ever played. It is ment to be played online but the single player is not to be left apart because it's great. Great story, great combat and i like the way that buildings and everything can get blown up and you cand destroy almost everything. The game is perfectly optimized and the graphics are great. I run this game on high settings with Athlon64 This is one of the best FPS i've ever played. It is ment to be played online but the single player is not to be left apart because it's great. Great story, great combat and i like the way that buildings and everything can get blown up and you cand destroy almost everything. The game is perfectly optimized and the graphics are great. I run this game on high settings with Athlon64 x2 5400+, 2GB RAM and nVidia 9600GT and i get 50fps. The multiplayer beats everything out there. This game is a must have and it's 10Euros lower than COD4:MW2. You get the same experience (even better) with lots of players on a lower price. No bugs and great servers. This game is a 10.… Expand
  100. DanB
    Apr 1, 2010
    8
    It blows Call of Duty out of the water. The vehicles and squad and objective based play brings a much needed layer of strategy to FPSs. Destructible environments, graphics and sound quality, are all great. It is however buggy. VOIP doesn't work, and finding a game that isn't full is more of a hassle than it should be. I also wish the maps were as large as they were in BF2142, it It blows Call of Duty out of the water. The vehicles and squad and objective based play brings a much needed layer of strategy to FPSs. Destructible environments, graphics and sound quality, are all great. It is however buggy. VOIP doesn't work, and finding a game that isn't full is more of a hassle than it should be. I also wish the maps were as large as they were in BF2142, it seems like they tried almost to be too much like COD and congested their maps. But it's still a far superior game.… Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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#7 Best PC Game of 2010
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#6 Most Discussed PC Game of 2010
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#16 Most Shared PC Game of 2010

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Metascore
87

Generally favorable reviews - based on 46 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 45 out of 46
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 46
  3. Negative: 0 out of 46
  1. GameStar
    90
    The new single-player mode isn’t that interesting, but the multi-player part is fantastic. With new destructable environments and new game modes Bad Company 2 is the best Battlefield game so far.
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  2. VideoGamer
    90
    Do you like first-person shooters? If the answer is yes, buy Battlefield: Bad Company 2. If there's a weakness it lies in the slightly brief single-player campaign, but the brilliant, potentially Modern Warfare 2 beating multiplayer more than picks up the slack.
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  3. 1UP
    91
    Though it occasionally stumbles, there's one thing that Bad Company 2 clearly demonstrates: DICE has graduated from the, "can only do a multiplayer FPS" class, and is perfectly capable of making a great all-around game.
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