Battlefield: Bad Company 2

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  1. BenB
    Apr 28, 2010
    6
    The singleplayer is very dull and soon gets boring. The multiplayer is fun to start with but once the feeling of newness wears off you are left with a unbalanced game that turns into a grind. There are no plans for modding tools for the community and downloadable content seems be left out of release on purpose. The good points are that the graphics are nice and maybe with updates these The singleplayer is very dull and soon gets boring. The multiplayer is fun to start with but once the feeling of newness wears off you are left with a unbalanced game that turns into a grind. There are no plans for modding tools for the community and downloadable content seems be left out of release on purpose. The good points are that the graphics are nice and maybe with updates these problems will be fixed, but don't hold your breath.… Expand
  2. MikeK
    Apr 26, 2010
    5
    Very disappointing from bad company one .. i find number 2 way over rated..,restricted maps, the plus side is frostbite engine ..very nice graphics .. but there's more better games out there then this steer clear.
  3. JoshJ
    Apr 24, 2010
    5
    BC2 is essentially Battlefield 2 with better graphics. Nothing new to see except for a 'mostly' destructible environment. If you expect any semblance of strategy or teamwork from this game you will be sorely disappointed. The description on the box boasts "vast battlefields" and "wide open warfare" when actually the usable map areas are more a medium to small size and are BC2 is essentially Battlefield 2 with better graphics. Nothing new to see except for a 'mostly' destructible environment. If you expect any semblance of strategy or teamwork from this game you will be sorely disappointed. The description on the box boasts "vast battlefields" and "wide open warfare" when actually the usable map areas are more a medium to small size and are designed to funnel players into predictable choke points which grows very tiresome after only a few short weeks of play. Each map has it's own favorite repetitive sniper spot(s) where you'll often find between 3 - 10 snipers doing 'their' thing instead of anything resembling helping out their teammates or attempting to help win a round, which when you consider there's only 16 players per side can be quite frustrating for those trying to complete objectives. A lot of the time multiplayer matches turn out to be just another 'sniper match' with 80% of players choosing the sniper class and hanging back sniping. With that many snipers on the field standing still and staying alive for more than a few seconds is almost impossible. Realism is definitely not what this game has set out to achieve, killing people with short ranged shot guns from ridiculously long distances is quite common place as is snipers with silenced fully-automatic sniper rifles taking on assault class soldiers at close range and coming out on top. The single-player campaign also has something to offer but just like the multiplayer, it's short lived. Good fun for a few weeks, nothing ground breaking.… Expand
  4. PatrickG
    Apr 22, 2010
    9
    This is a very good game. Single-player is so-so but it's to be considered just a trial run before the real game begins online, so it's OK for that. At first there were many technical glitches that made playing this game a frustrating experience, but with updates, DICE are balancing gameplay and upgrading the server browser and other components, resulting in a fairly stellar This is a very good game. Single-player is so-so but it's to be considered just a trial run before the real game begins online, so it's OK for that. At first there were many technical glitches that made playing this game a frustrating experience, but with updates, DICE are balancing gameplay and upgrading the server browser and other components, resulting in a fairly stellar package. It is now MUCH better than when it came out, and that was not even 3 months ago.… Expand
  5. GregK
    Apr 22, 2010
    10
    Battlefield: Bad Company 2 is hands down the best FPS. Every BC2 multiplayer game is different because you can blow up walls, buildings, trees, etc. COD:M2 you have the same hiding holes, sniper points, etc and you hide behind the same concrete wall every round. BC2 I'm going to blow up the wall that the sniper is hiding behind and sniper boy has to go run and hide somewhere else. No Battlefield: Bad Company 2 is hands down the best FPS. Every BC2 multiplayer game is different because you can blow up walls, buildings, trees, etc. COD:M2 you have the same hiding holes, sniper points, etc and you hide behind the same concrete wall every round. BC2 I'm going to blow up the wall that the sniper is hiding behind and sniper boy has to go run and hide somewhere else. No COD:M2 choke points or favorite repetitive ambush spots. In BC2 'll simply blow up the tree you hide behind, the tower you are sniping me from or punch a hole in the wall behind the ambush point I am forced to walk through. COD:M2 may have better graphics, but it is a solid unchangeable maze you are forced to walk through every time. BC2 I can break through that maze and make a new path anytime and anywhere I want. BF:BC2 is by far the closest to real life game with real physics. BF:BC2 is the best shooter of all time!!!… Expand
  6. DaveC
    Apr 21, 2010
    2
    The game has the look and feel of a beta test. Shadows are jagged and glitchy, even with 8x and 4x filtering and anti-aliasing turned on. That would be forgivable by itself, but the game also will just crash randomly to the desktop; sometimes after 5 minutes, sometimes after 50 minutes. The EA forums are full of people with the issue. Those whose PCs are up to standards but just will not The game has the look and feel of a beta test. Shadows are jagged and glitchy, even with 8x and 4x filtering and anti-aliasing turned on. That would be forgivable by itself, but the game also will just crash randomly to the desktop; sometimes after 5 minutes, sometimes after 50 minutes. The EA forums are full of people with the issue. Those whose PCs are up to standards but just will not play the game. However while the game is running, it's one of the more entertaining titles since Modern Warfare 2. Sadly, the lack of support and response from EA makes me give this game a 2.… Expand
  7. JayV
    Apr 16, 2010
    8
    Gorgeous graphics and sound. The number of classes have been reduced again, but with more tweakability within them it doesn't matter. Can't give it a 10 because of very, very buggy ingame VOIP. I've heard 2 voices in the 2 days I've played the game, and never has anyone been able to hear me. Tried every solution suggested anywhere on the net and still can't get it Gorgeous graphics and sound. The number of classes have been reduced again, but with more tweakability within them it doesn't matter. Can't give it a 10 because of very, very buggy ingame VOIP. I've heard 2 voices in the 2 days I've played the game, and never has anyone been able to hear me. Tried every solution suggested anywhere on the net and still can't get it working. There's even a misspelling in the settings.ini file, for god's sake. "Voice Recieve" instead of "Voice Receive". So with that problem, and the fact that I really, really miss my jets, I give it 8 out of 10. For 30 bucks or thereabouts it's well worth it.… Expand
  8. SeanL.
    Apr 16, 2010
    9
    A very well-rounded multiplayer game. Lacks many annoyances that MW2 was so gorged full of. The game requires to actually aim, think, and adjust to your team's or enemy's strategy. Noob Tubes are perfectly acceptable as they aren't as ludicrous as MW2's, knifing is realistically presented, gun recoil and mechanics are wonderfully done (The whole burst-firing, as it A very well-rounded multiplayer game. Lacks many annoyances that MW2 was so gorged full of. The game requires to actually aim, think, and adjust to your team's or enemy's strategy. Noob Tubes are perfectly acceptable as they aren't as ludicrous as MW2's, knifing is realistically presented, gun recoil and mechanics are wonderfully done (The whole burst-firing, as it applies a lot better to Real-Life Expectation). And guess what the game actually makes camping seem acceptable, it really does. It doesn't piss you off as compared to those at MW2's game mechanics. But this game isn't very friendly to those who are new to the battlefield style of gameplay. Especially if you were born from the user friendly MW fields. Though in time you'll get used to it as any other game. Point being this game has a moderate learning curve. So don't be frustrated from having little kills compared to your high number of deaths. Use your head and don't rush, teamwork leads to VERY NOTICABLE success. Oh and enjoy flying a helicopter on PC, very DIFFERENT learning curve.. My other "Complaint," seems a little minor on weapon damage, I don't mind that players take a much larger amount of bullets compared to MW, but it is more focused on weapon damage differences. Such as the machine gun and the pistols. Apparently a handgun is very much more capable of causing more damage than a chunky machinegun. I understand that this still quite balanced and doesn't bother the game at all. But I find very unusual. Enough of DICE's excellent multiplayer, for singleplayer well if you bought it just for singleplayer you'll be disappointed for a short campaign with a slightly awkward story. Though the game was mainly focused for multiplayer and that's where the re playability is set in for. Singleplayer is just for kicks. Simple as That. That's it to sum it up, this is a fantastic game and DICE did a wonderful job on polishing it. It is a definite buy and a solid recommendation from me. @Trevor I own $500 Custom-Built Computer that runs this fine at Medium settings. - HD Radeon 4830 - Athlon 64x2 7750 2.7 GHz (Though I unlocked it into a Quad) - 4 GB DDR2 RAM Running on a 1680x1050 24 Inch HD monitor. Very Solid on Medium Highish, only sluggish on absolute High. Though you're right about the minimum requirements. This game basically runs near at Crysis standards. Though you need to check your "Fairly-Powerful," computer as is it extremely budget and insignificant for these times. 8600 GT will simply NOT do the job.… Expand
  9. Lucas
    Apr 13, 2010
    8
    This is definitely the best FPS I've played since BF2. The only thing I can complain about so far is the missing ability to lay down (you can only crouch)... That's why it gets 8 instead of 9 out of 10. Hopefully EA will add that feature... Other than that, its a really entertaining game, and not as expensive as MW2 was.
  10. AaronW.
    Apr 9, 2010
    10
    It's just too good. Released in a time when people started to see what a horribly designed game MW2 was, there was BC2. The holy saviour. I can run this game fine with 2GB ram 2.5ghz core 2 duo and 512 graphics, win7, at resolution 1024x786, it runs smoothly. Also, dedicated servers are a very big gift to players, thank you DICE. And more maps comming yay. Truly a very good game, as It's just too good. Released in a time when people started to see what a horribly designed game MW2 was, there was BC2. The holy saviour. I can run this game fine with 2GB ram 2.5ghz core 2 duo and 512 graphics, win7, at resolution 1024x786, it runs smoothly. Also, dedicated servers are a very big gift to players, thank you DICE. And more maps comming yay. Truly a very good game, as was the previous titles from Battlefield.… Expand
  11. JoshQ
    Apr 8, 2010
    7
    A good but dumbed down, console catered game. Firstly, it's fun and requires more teamplay than most games making things more interesting. The weapon mechanics are better than a lot of games today however at the same time they're extremely flawed in some areas (Example: Shotgun= Sniper, 2 shot kill from any range...) and overall I can't say they're as good as other A good but dumbed down, console catered game. Firstly, it's fun and requires more teamplay than most games making things more interesting. The weapon mechanics are better than a lot of games today however at the same time they're extremely flawed in some areas (Example: Shotgun= Sniper, 2 shot kill from any range...) and overall I can't say they're as good as other tactical shooters like STALKER or ARMA II. It's biggest downfall is how dumbed down it is compared to the previous battlefield titles. Weapons do a lot less damage and everything is overly simplified. The class setups are pretty illogical and hurrendous, again they probably assumed console gamers don't think too much and won't care, but it really takes away from gameplay. Medics with LMGs is just stupid, it's not cool, it makes no sense and doesn't feel or work well in game. Assault's ammo-boy role is equally senseless and feel's wrong. Finally, there's the balance issues which again are more or less because the game is aimed towards consoles: since when were AT weapons cheap and overpowered vs infantry in battlefield series? Well they are now. Giving medic class the LMG and accuracy compensation for lack of prone has made them overpowered and as a utility class it leads to things like full teams of medics in certain modes. A lot of cheap, imbalanced things exist in this game. In the end it's pretty graphics, unique gameplay, and half-decent shooting mechanics keep it afloat but it's nothing like PC games used to be. If you get into it and find a nice clan you may get a little over 100 hours overall, after that I'd say the flaws will start to shine a lot more and the appeal will ware off.… Expand
  12. JasonZ
    Apr 7, 2010
    10
    This game is the best FPS for PC for 2010 so far. It is far more better than Modern Warfare 2. Lots of action and campaign is good. I use a C521 which is not really A good computer and run this game smoothly. DICE did an amazing job with this game.
  13. NiklasA
    Apr 5, 2010
    9
    First I'd like to say that if anyone read Trevor's comment, I'd just like to say that he's as wrong as it's possible to be. 2 years ago (!) I built a $1000 PC and it rocks this game with DX9 on high settings. He's an idiot. Anyway this game is awesome. The graphics are great, the gameplay is good and the sound is the best. The sound is the best in any game so First I'd like to say that if anyone read Trevor's comment, I'd just like to say that he's as wrong as it's possible to be. 2 years ago (!) I built a $1000 PC and it rocks this game with DX9 on high settings. He's an idiot. Anyway this game is awesome. The graphics are great, the gameplay is good and the sound is the best. The sound is the best in any game so far, no doubt. If you disagree you're deaf. The gameplay is good, BUT there are some balancing and hit reg issues. DICE have said that they are looking at the balancing, but looking at their history, it's doubtful that all problems will ever be fixed. Doesn't matter though, the game is still great and way above average. Before you run out and buy it, I just have one more thing to say: This game gets A LOT better when you play with a friend. Playing alone is fun, but playing 2 or more together makes it much better. I give it a 9 because it's good, but has issues that need to be sorted out.… Expand
  14. JimB
    Apr 4, 2010
    10
    Trevor - who gave this a one, I have a $600 PC and it plays well - I think you need to check your settings somewhere.... I thought the single player was decidedly average, and played it for about 10 mins. After a few initial problems with the servers, I have thoroughly enjoyed playing the multiplayer, especially as I had lost all faith in programmers after the MW2 fiasco! If anyone is Trevor - who gave this a one, I have a $600 PC and it plays well - I think you need to check your settings somewhere.... I thought the single player was decidedly average, and played it for about 10 mins. After a few initial problems with the servers, I have thoroughly enjoyed playing the multiplayer, especially as I had lost all faith in programmers after the MW2 fiasco! If anyone is trying to decide between MW2 and BC2 (based on multiplayer) then go for this - every time!… Expand
  15. OrixA.Y.
    Apr 4, 2010
    5
    Another typical running-and-gunning "arcadish" FPS with decent graphics. Not much surprises for MP and single campaign is way too short - and to be honest the plot sucks big time. Nothing is worser than when the author thinks the plot is fun but in fact it is not. Just played the whole SP campaign and spent few hours playing MP, didn't bother to unlock the guns. This game is right Another typical running-and-gunning "arcadish" FPS with decent graphics. Not much surprises for MP and single campaign is way too short - and to be honest the plot sucks big time. Nothing is worser than when the author thinks the plot is fun but in fact it is not. Just played the whole SP campaign and spent few hours playing MP, didn't bother to unlock the guns. This game is right now on my shelves and I don't think I would play it again. If you want something special, move along.… Expand
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. BeefSupreme
    Mar 29, 2010
    9
    Haven't played too much of the single-player campaign, but the MP is all that I had hoped from this title. The destructible environment adds a new twist to the genre , making it much more dynamic than previous titles. The controls are crisp and responsive and the weapon selections are great. The sounds are phenomenal, though overbearing at times. Graphics are top, if you can max them Haven't played too much of the single-player campaign, but the MP is all that I had hoped from this title. The destructible environment adds a new twist to the genre , making it much more dynamic than previous titles. The controls are crisp and responsive and the weapon selections are great. The sounds are phenomenal, though overbearing at times. Graphics are top, if you can max them out especially. I am not fond of the fact you only start with one gun per class and the unlock system is very tedious... it takes a decently long time to get new items. That said, I plan on keep coming back so that is a non-event. :D @Trevor: Upgrade your GPU. An 8600 is not good enough for this engine. Go with a Radeon 5800 series if you can afford it. You do not need a $2K+ system to run this, just a cleverly built $800 system.… Expand
  19. KevinS
    Mar 28, 2010
    10
    Superb game. Way better experience then Modern Warfare 2 for me. I tried to play online in MW2 and had nothing but lag and was matched against lv 50-70 from my first round. No bad connections yet in BC2. Awesome graphics, destruction is so sweet(Nothin describes the first building you see crumble to the ground after you plant a ton of explosives in it), the sounds are immersive, Nothing Superb game. Way better experience then Modern Warfare 2 for me. I tried to play online in MW2 and had nothing but lag and was matched against lv 50-70 from my first round. No bad connections yet in BC2. Awesome graphics, destruction is so sweet(Nothin describes the first building you see crumble to the ground after you plant a ton of explosives in it), the sounds are immersive, Nothing really feels over powered. It just feels to me like the perfect FPS for me. I've got an E8600, 4BG ram and an ATI 4870 vid card and run all at high with 0 slow downs. So a somewhat up to date PC will run this game no prob.… Expand
  20. Geminye
    Mar 27, 2010
    10
    I would have given it a 9 because of the unfortunately glitch in single player mode where your ai buddies just stand around for no reason instead of following or continuing on until you hit the next checkpoint that triggers them to warp to you and the cutscene plays... It's pretty annoying because it happens kind of a lot. If my rating was just based on the single player I'd I would have given it a 9 because of the unfortunately glitch in single player mode where your ai buddies just stand around for no reason instead of following or continuing on until you hit the next checkpoint that triggers them to warp to you and the cutscene plays... It's pretty annoying because it happens kind of a lot. If my rating was just based on the single player I'd have to say 7 just because of that bug because it's pretty game breaking sometimes. For example, I'm stuck in one of the latter missions because though all the enemies are dead in an area it won't trigger my team or the game to continue so that I can walk down into this valley instead it keeps telling me I can't go that way and I'm stuck. Blech... Anywayz, the multiplayer is where this game shines. First off... this isn't a crap console port. That alone means that us PC gamers can fully enjoy all that our gaming rigs can manage. We spend a healthy wad of cash to keep our rigs up to snuff I'm sick and tired of having a rig that has to puke out a console port at half the graphics beauty/physics/gaming ai and depth of environment (Metro2033) that it is capable because ghetto consoles can't hack it. The gameplay is awesome - beautiful control, realism, DEDICATED servers... imagine that... dedicated servers unlike CODMW2 hello? This game is obviously not built to cater to crappy consoles and then ported to PCs but the other way around as it should be... and even if it wasn't designed with PC as priority it sure as heck seems like it and what you have is genius gameplay where if you have the rig you can have a graphical masterpiece where AI is SMART and you can see detailed models for miles... rock and debris from explosions falling to your feet and sound changes that reflect your environment perfectly. If you have less of a machine you can scale back on graphics and it's still beautiful - they've really perfected the scaling ability so that you still have a wonderful looking, smart ai having wicked fun game. It's Battlefield at its best. A really well-done game. Should seriously start playing this over CODMW2 - you won't regret it. I don't understand how mass effect 2 can have a higher rating... except that it must be consolers voting more or that the editors that vote are in the console gaming industry's pocket because this is a better game. Less movies and more playing. Seriously... can we get out of the console gaming industry's pocket to give appropriate reviews because I'm tired of relying on the editors' votes to find that I'm stuck with yet another lackluster crap console port. My PC was built with hard earned money - Bad Company 2 delivers so that it is well-worth it. Thank you DICE!… Expand
  21. StriderH
    Mar 26, 2010
    7
    Bad Company 2 is one of the better FPS titles to come out in recent years. The gameplay, graphics, sounds, and environments give the game an immersive theatrical feel. War Tapes also adds a nice level of immersion and so do the dynamic voice responses to battlefield situations and kills. On the down side the game is very buggy. There are literally thousands of users with crashing and Bad Company 2 is one of the better FPS titles to come out in recent years. The gameplay, graphics, sounds, and environments give the game an immersive theatrical feel. War Tapes also adds a nice level of immersion and so do the dynamic voice responses to battlefield situations and kills. On the down side the game is very buggy. There are literally thousands of users with crashing and other stability problems with the game. There are also some other issues with connectivity that are being addressed. There are some weapon and class balance problems as well that leave many players wondering what EA was thinking. The maps however seems pretty well balanced, though some of them have quite a few glitch spots that are too easy to exploit if you know where they are. In all reality, BC2 feels more like a $50 beta test than a retail release. That being said, it's still fun to play and much better than other games in its class like MW2. The game does require a decent gaming rig to play, so keep that in mind. Better yet, you may be better off waiting until the game goes on sale. Maybe by then the stability issues will have been corrected. Far from a 10, a 7 seems like a fair rating since the game has a lot of potential.… Expand
  22. SebaF
    Mar 26, 2010
    10
    I would give 9.8 or something, the perfect game does not exist :) But this comes close. The single player is decent but a battlefield game is a multiplayer game of course ! And the multiplayer is amazing :) The battlefield constantly changes because of the destruction and that gives an incredible tactical twist. As in previous BF games teamplay is the key to success. The guy who says that I would give 9.8 or something, the perfect game does not exist :) But this comes close. The single player is decent but a battlefield game is a multiplayer game of course ! And the multiplayer is amazing :) The battlefield constantly changes because of the destruction and that gives an incredible tactical twist. As in previous BF games teamplay is the key to success. The guy who says that you need a 2-3000 dollar pc is not speaking the truth. It is true that BFBC2 is a rather demanding game. You do need a dual core preferably a quad. And a video card with 512 meg is a must. I could build a pc that can run BFBC2 fluidly an max settings for no more then 900 dollars or something (not including monitor, keyboard, etc...) !… Expand
  23. EdM
    Mar 25, 2010
    10
    Excellent game!! Best Multiplayer FPS from this moment, i'm a battlefield franchise fan... i give a little try to MW2 (i don't like this at all) but i stay with BC2 My Unique comment to BC2, it's the lack of Punkbuster on every server, (even if you select to list only punkbuster servers) I think DICE it's working on it , because you don't see a cheater on every Excellent game!! Best Multiplayer FPS from this moment, i'm a battlefield franchise fan... i give a little try to MW2 (i don't like this at all) but i stay with BC2 My Unique comment to BC2, it's the lack of Punkbuster on every server, (even if you select to list only punkbuster servers) I think DICE it's working on it , because you don't see a cheater on every round, but it's something they can get do better.… Expand
  24. Ernest
    Mar 23, 2010
    10
    Brilliant game. Great squad based multiplayer, lack of lag and the SP is solid. As for Trevor's comment, he has a low end computer. The minimum requirements are a 8800GT with a 3.0GHz dual core. I have this and it runs at 1440x900 at low settings fine. Still looks great though.
  25. AdamC
    Mar 23, 2010
    9
    Bad Company 2 is an amazing game. A reboot of Battlefield 2, if you will, the multiplayer component is spectacular and absolutely will make a battlefield Veteran happy. @ Trevor who gave this game a 1.... Having a computer that can't run the game properly is no reason to give it a 1. For anyone looking for a comparison, I run the game maxed out with a Q9550, 4 gb ram, and a GTX 275.
  26. Hector
    Mar 23, 2010
    9
    This game is just AWESOME!!!! the single player is great and also the multy-player kick asses... Only some fixes neededs to multy and some Shading issues (also with different engines the shading is always problematic in BF game series). Other things are the AA that I dunno why but it's only 1x. PS: oh yes...the binding keys for the joypad (my is a Sidewinder ForceFeedback 2) This game is just AWESOME!!!! the single player is great and also the multy-player kick asses... Only some fixes neededs to multy and some Shading issues (also with different engines the shading is always problematic in BF game series). Other things are the AA that I dunno why but it's only 1x. PS: oh yes...the binding keys for the joypad (my is a Sidewinder ForceFeedback 2) don't work good... For now it's a 8/9 but with some patches that MUST be released it's a full 10.… Expand
  27. JJ
    Mar 19, 2010
    9
    It would be a straight 10 if there weren't EA server connection and Punkbuster issues. A ten once these have been resolved. It provides the usual gameplay we know and love since BF1942, on and off vehicles. Maps accustom up to 32 players now, but its not worse than the 64 from earlier PC BF titles like I feared. It plays out well on these maps and its actually good you don't run It would be a straight 10 if there weren't EA server connection and Punkbuster issues. A ten once these have been resolved. It provides the usual gameplay we know and love since BF1942, on and off vehicles. Maps accustom up to 32 players now, but its not worse than the 64 from earlier PC BF titles like I feared. It plays out well on these maps and its actually good you don't run into hopelessly huge enemy groups. Destroyability of the environment makes the game actually alot of fun and you thinking twice about using that thin wooden fence as cover for too long. You can blow huge holes into houses and even totally destroy them, killing everyone inside. Gameplay is fluid, weapons are imho balanced and there's a ton of combination of weapons, gadgets, spec items and native class abilities. There's four classes: Medic (LMG+healing), Recon (Sniping+Mortar Strikes+Detecting Enemies), Assault (Grenade Launcher/Ammo) and Engineer (Rocket Launcher/Mines/Repairing). IMHO all of those are fun to play, and if you're bored with one class weapon types, you can always pick some weapons that everyone can use, like shotguns and some rifles. All in all a very addictive title for people that like Multiplayer. Havent looked into the single player yet, but I think you shouldn't buy the game if that's the only thing you're going to play.… Expand
  28. JamesC
    Mar 18, 2010
    10
    Great addition to the Battlefield series and a massive improvement over Bad Company 1. My comment is mainly to undo any misconceptions brought about by Trevor" Firstly Min specs of the game clearly state that you need at least a 7800. An 8600 may be a year newer but as it's the 600 series; it is not meant for high end gaming. £500 - £700 would get you a pc that could run Great addition to the Battlefield series and a massive improvement over Bad Company 1. My comment is mainly to undo any misconceptions brought about by Trevor" Firstly Min specs of the game clearly state that you need at least a 7800. An 8600 may be a year newer but as it's the 600 series; it is not meant for high end gaming. £500 - £700 would get you a pc that could run this game on med-high. It's optimised just fine the only problem is that there's too much volumetric smoke covering everywhere. Saying that it's bad because you can't run it with your old ass pc is like me complaining about PS3 games because I only own a toaster.… Expand
  29. RobinS
    Mar 18, 2010
    9
    First of all, I have to comment on Trevor giving the game a 1. You do not have a "fairly powerful computer". The GT8600 is a piece of trash and should not even be sold. Buy some decent hardware and try playing the game. Don't bash the game cause you don't have the computer to run it. Buy a console and don't come back. Bad Company 2 is the most fun I have had online since First of all, I have to comment on Trevor giving the game a 1. You do not have a "fairly powerful computer". The GT8600 is a piece of trash and should not even be sold. Buy some decent hardware and try playing the game. Don't bash the game cause you don't have the computer to run it. Buy a console and don't come back. Bad Company 2 is the most fun I have had online since the first days of COD 4. Sure it has it flaws, but the game is getting better and better. If you have a couple of friends to play with, you're gonna have a blast.… Expand
  30. FrankB
    Mar 18, 2010
    9
    Don't make the mistake of comparing this game to MW2 or Flashpoint. It's neither of those. It fits gently somewhere in the middle between those two in an enjoyable mix of pace and action vs tactical choices and thoughtful play. It does neither of those as well as the action/frantic pace mastery of MW2 or the tactical brilliance of Flashpoint, but it's a greatniche in the Don't make the mistake of comparing this game to MW2 or Flashpoint. It's neither of those. It fits gently somewhere in the middle between those two in an enjoyable mix of pace and action vs tactical choices and thoughtful play. It does neither of those as well as the action/frantic pace mastery of MW2 or the tactical brilliance of Flashpoint, but it's a greatniche in the middle and the type of game that both MW2 fans as well as Flashpoint fans will enjoy. What it does do extremely well though is create a feeling of involvement through the sound and graphics, as well as the destroyable surroundings. Combine that with very decent gameplay, a nice mix of abilties, weapons and classes and very few balance issues and the result is a very nice game. It was released with too many issues for comfort, but the most recent patch seems to have solved most of these issues. Well worth the money.… Expand
  31. GG
    Mar 18, 2010
    8
    Mediocre single player, INCREDIBLE multiplayer. Fans of previous Battlefield games will be impressed, but be warned: this game does not have the scope and map size that made Battlefield 2 so great. Maps are generally smaller and more compact to suit the console players. You will also find limited flying vehicles and no planes at all. However, the game still shines as a fantastic addition Mediocre single player, INCREDIBLE multiplayer. Fans of previous Battlefield games will be impressed, but be warned: this game does not have the scope and map size that made Battlefield 2 so great. Maps are generally smaller and more compact to suit the console players. You will also find limited flying vehicles and no planes at all. However, the game still shines as a fantastic addition to the series, and blows the over-hyped and mega letdown Modern Warfare 2 out of the water.… Expand
  32. felixc
    Mar 17, 2010
    9
    As others have said, this game causes lack of sleep. With the exception of server browsers that need to be fixed (doesn't show correct ping, cant add servers to fav, search function broken) and a few other minor hassles this game is pretty flawless. To run the game good however I really recommend a quad core processor and a decent graphics card. ($120+) A decent rig of 800 bucks will As others have said, this game causes lack of sleep. With the exception of server browsers that need to be fixed (doesn't show correct ping, cant add servers to fav, search function broken) and a few other minor hassles this game is pretty flawless. To run the game good however I really recommend a quad core processor and a decent graphics card. ($120+) A decent rig of 800 bucks will do you fine, another reviewer mentioned needing a super-rig to play this and that is not true.… Expand
  33. ZackB
    Mar 17, 2010
    9
    Very, very solid FPS. I have only played about 10 hours of multiplayer and no campaign, but he MP has kept be very entertained. The environment is so destructible it borders perfection. Entire buildings can be blow up, as can trees, fences, signs, really anything that would be destructible in real life. The combat is very basic, in a good way. There is no prone (I believe in an attempt to Very, very solid FPS. I have only played about 10 hours of multiplayer and no campaign, but he MP has kept be very entertained. The environment is so destructible it borders perfection. Entire buildings can be blow up, as can trees, fences, signs, really anything that would be destructible in real life. The combat is very basic, in a good way. There is no prone (I believe in an attempt to prevent dolphin diving), nor head peeks, but sprint is infinite which increases the speed of the game. The maps and general multiplayer vibe is classic battlefield. Definitely worth a buy.… Expand
  34. BontaK
    Mar 16, 2010
    10
    Best squad base modern warfare games ever. Not realistic, but not ridiculously fake. BFBC2 is what CODMW2 should have been in terms of successor upgrades and improvements. MW2 is a downgrade to MW1. BFBC2 is a massive improvement over BFBC even though I never played BC1 because I believe there should be a federal ban on control pads with FPS games. The bad thing about BFBC2 is the WSOD. Best squad base modern warfare games ever. Not realistic, but not ridiculously fake. BFBC2 is what CODMW2 should have been in terms of successor upgrades and improvements. MW2 is a downgrade to MW1. BFBC2 is a massive improvement over BFBC even though I never played BC1 because I believe there should be a federal ban on control pads with FPS games. The bad thing about BFBC2 is the WSOD. DICE/EA MUST FIX THIS! This bug/error is crippling the game!… Expand
  35. TomI
    Mar 15, 2010
    9
    Absolutely phenomenal. The hyper-addictive, balls-to-the-wall action experience I've been waiting for since Battlefield 2. Spectacular graphics(which admittedly require a high end rig, but enthusiasts like myself are first-adopters for a reason) non-stop screaming at your squad mates action and loads of unlocks and achievements. I doc 1 point for a few EA master server bugs that can Absolutely phenomenal. The hyper-addictive, balls-to-the-wall action experience I've been waiting for since Battlefield 2. Spectacular graphics(which admittedly require a high end rig, but enthusiasts like myself are first-adopters for a reason) non-stop screaming at your squad mates action and loads of unlocks and achievements. I doc 1 point for a few EA master server bugs that can be mildly irritating, but once you're in-game, you're good to go.… Expand
  36. JasonR
    Mar 15, 2010
    10
    This game has got to be one of the most realistic war games I've ever played. Although, the spawning is horrible, you have to unload a full magazine to kill some one. (If you aim for the torso.) The Controls are fairly easy, and being able to fly helicopters is truly satisfying. TLR gives this a 10/10
  37. TarekH
    Mar 15, 2010
    10
    Simply one of the best multiplayer online games out there. The squad gameplay is addictive especially if you have 2-3 friends ready to jump into a game with you. Working together with squadmates to achieve an objective make this a rewarding and compelling gaming experience.
  38. ZackG
    Mar 15, 2010
    10
    Although the campaign story was rather unimaginative, it had its moments and was worth playing. The MP is just excellent. The four classes are distinct and each has their own feeling, the vehicles are incredibly fun to drive/ fly and the maps are huge and detailed with lots of vantage points still left undiscovered. There are quite a few glitches/ bugs/ problems with this game at the Although the campaign story was rather unimaginative, it had its moments and was worth playing. The MP is just excellent. The four classes are distinct and each has their own feeling, the vehicles are incredibly fun to drive/ fly and the maps are huge and detailed with lots of vantage points still left undiscovered. There are quite a few glitches/ bugs/ problems with this game at the moment (time of writing Mar16th) but a lot of them have already been fixed and the remaining ones are currently being fixed.… Expand
  39. AndreasS
    Mar 14, 2010
    10
    Compared to MW2, this is so much better. Since MW2 is a very good game, that says a lot about BC2. The sound and the destructible environments creates an amazing atmosphere. The single player was not as good as the multiplayer, but still found it to be better than MW2. I'll be playing this for a long long time!
  40. LentiniM
    Mar 14, 2010
    10
    The guy who said his PC can't run the game, I'm guessing you have a single core cpu otherwise you can run it. My PC cost me under $900 to build and I run the game on max settings at 40fps. Also, the guy who said no crouching and such, there is crouching, nobody ever used leaning in any other game so why include it?, there's a smoke grenade attachment, and there is an M4. The guy who said his PC can't run the game, I'm guessing you have a single core cpu otherwise you can run it. My PC cost me under $900 to build and I run the game on max settings at 40fps. Also, the guy who said no crouching and such, there is crouching, nobody ever used leaning in any other game so why include it?, there's a smoke grenade attachment, and there is an M4. You have to unlock it. Play the game before you bash it guys, and the game runs fine it's your hardware that can't keep up. Don't complain that you can't run a game with four year old hardware. The game is great. It's better than CoD. Buy it.… Expand
  41. MaxD
    Mar 13, 2010
    3
    This game has huge imbalances and major bugs and clunky UI to search for multi player games. Really not impressed with this game, its just simply not fun. Gone are the days when a game got polished before it was released, this is just another re-hash of previous games already released, there's nothing special about this game at all. Don't waste your time if you already have MW2 This game has huge imbalances and major bugs and clunky UI to search for multi player games. Really not impressed with this game, its just simply not fun. Gone are the days when a game got polished before it was released, this is just another re-hash of previous games already released, there's nothing special about this game at all. Don't waste your time if you already have MW2 or TF2 installed.… Expand
  42. Ryan
    Mar 13, 2010
    9
    Although the system requirements are fairly high, anything bought/build in the last year with a decent GPU (8800 and up for nVidia users) will be fine. As for the game itself, it absolutely rocks. There are a few multiplayer connection issues at present, but they are being fixed (as it stands, all I have to do is maybe click "Join" a few times before it actually works, no big deal). Although the system requirements are fairly high, anything bought/build in the last year with a decent GPU (8800 and up for nVidia users) will be fine. As for the game itself, it absolutely rocks. There are a few multiplayer connection issues at present, but they are being fixed (as it stands, all I have to do is maybe click "Join" a few times before it actually works, no big deal). Destructible environments make all the difference. If people claim MW2, they are absolutely wrong. When you never know if the building you are in is about to fall down on your head (P.S. - watch out, they do.), it forces you to move around a lot more. This is NOT a game for campers. Instead, it's a game for those of us who actually want to have fun playing a game as opposed to being sniped in the head a half second after spawn.… Expand
  43. JoelL
    Mar 13, 2010
    10
    With the correct video settings and updated drivers there is no problem to play this game on an average computer. My friend has a Core2Duo 2.66GHz, 4GB DDR2, Geforce 8800GT 512MB and he's playing with everything on High and with both 2x AA and 8x AF, the only thing he can't enable is HBAO. The game itself is awesome. The funniest multiplayer game since Counter Strike first came out!
  44. JohnH
    Mar 12, 2010
    2
    DO NOT BUY THIS GAME. If you have ever fired a weapon before. Most of the other games out there are pretty unrealistic but this one defies beleief, It should be called HALO in military costumes, you have to shoot anything and everything as if they had steel skin. It's infuriating to get the drop on someone and let loose PB with an assault rifle only for them to look around liek what DO NOT BUY THIS GAME. If you have ever fired a weapon before. Most of the other games out there are pretty unrealistic but this one defies beleief, It should be called HALO in military costumes, you have to shoot anything and everything as if they had steel skin. It's infuriating to get the drop on someone and let loose PB with an assault rifle only for them to look around liek what was that? and then knife you or use a nade launcher. Half teh tiem it feels liek you must unload a complete clip into anything to kill it. Like sniping? Well as much as it would be nice to get excited by the games "bullet drop" aspect, you can hit someone in the head and they simply shrug it off, it takes two to pretty much do them in. Of course there's unrealistic run speeds but then that's most games out there. I have a machine that runs this like a dream, and it DOESN't cost that much to build a machien to run it well despite other reviews I'd read, but ultimately the feeling of firing 22 rounds against people all in bfull body armor just takes away from any remotely realistic feeling.....this has more in common with HALO, or team fortress, cosole games may like it.....but the fact it has gotten so many good reviews, has me questioning if anyone in teh industry have ever fired a weapon, gone hunting, much less ever been in the military. This makes MW2 look like a realistic shooter.......and I'm not a fan of that either.… Expand
  45. ChristofferK
    Mar 12, 2010
    9
    This is a great game, it have had some launch issues but those are temporary, it's not a perfect game (hence the score of 9) but IMO it's one of the best FPS games released lately, as long as EA gets the whole server issues under control it will be an absolutely awesome game. It is more an arcade then a simulator for sure, not something for the super hardcore simulator player I think.
  46. TomK
    Mar 12, 2010
    9
    Battlefield: Bad company 2 is all that I could hope for with gaming how it is nowadays (consolfied). The multiplayer is a rough diamond at the moment but it could be one of the best multiplayer FPSer ever, even better than BF2 or CoD4. There are some problems with it at the moment but they are the same that usually pop up in most FPS games on release. Huge amounts of Lag, Tubing, the Battlefield: Bad company 2 is all that I could hope for with gaming how it is nowadays (consolfied). The multiplayer is a rough diamond at the moment but it could be one of the best multiplayer FPSer ever, even better than BF2 or CoD4. There are some problems with it at the moment but they are the same that usually pop up in most FPS games on release. Huge amounts of Lag, Tubing, the whole map sniping/camping, DCs and EA online is a bit broken at the moment. But after BF2 and the all the problems that were fixed in that game, DICE will do the same for this game. The Single player is a bit of a joke but at least they admit it and don't take themselves too seriously unlike CoD6, but BC2 singleplayer is still a great play and you will enjoy it. Lots of unlocks, lots of maps and lots of achievements you can easily lose several 100 hours playing this game unlike the 15 I played cod6 for before it got old.… Expand
  47. David
    Mar 11, 2010
    9
    This game has everything an FPS should have: teamwork, vehicles, destructible environments, and of course, guns. The single-player is great and the multiplayer is addictive. The only thing that I'm bothered with is the slow server browser and the server errors once in a while, but the next few patches should be able to fix them. Props to DICE and EA for such a awesome game!
  48. JessB
    Mar 11, 2010
    9
    I highly recommend this to fans of modern first person shooters. The sprawling maps are beautiful, the combat is excellent and well balanced, and you get a great feeling inside when, though it happens once every hundred times you try, you snipe the driver of a helicopter right out of his seat. If your computer is too old to run this game, upgrade your computer!
  49. 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
  50. HappyG
    Mar 11, 2010
    9
    Playing maxed out wih x4 anti aliasing on a E7400 @2.8 ghz, gts 250 1 gig, 2 gigs ddr2 1066 kingston max ram, windows xp 32 bit nlited. (Game is very nicely optimized out of the gate.) Single player is a bit bland but if you plan on getting the game its for the multi-player. The fact that game even fas single player is a plus (If you know battlefields then you understand that on single Playing maxed out wih x4 anti aliasing on a E7400 @2.8 ghz, gts 250 1 gig, 2 gigs ddr2 1066 kingston max ram, windows xp 32 bit nlited. (Game is very nicely optimized out of the gate.) Single player is a bit bland but if you plan on getting the game its for the multi-player. The fact that game even fas single player is a plus (If you know battlefields then you understand that on single player). Online is a blast. They are still working out problems (such as forcing auto team balance). Destructible environment and maps and modes that promote pushing. Great game. Oh and did I forget they actually charge the real PC game price of 49.99? I'm just wow at this game right now.… Expand
  51. RichardK
    Mar 11, 2010
    10
    Having clocked over 50 hours on the one beta map alone, BC2 turned out to easily be the best of the current crop of casual tactical shooters. It's great fun and extremely frustrating until you get some basics down: stick to a good squad, check all quarters before -sprinting- to your next cover, flank but avoid being flanked, and practise headshots - firearm damage is a bit on the Having clocked over 50 hours on the one beta map alone, BC2 turned out to easily be the best of the current crop of casual tactical shooters. It's great fun and extremely frustrating until you get some basics down: stick to a good squad, check all quarters before -sprinting- to your next cover, flank but avoid being flanked, and practise headshots - firearm damage is a bit on the forgiving side otherwise. My #1 game of the moment.… Expand
  52. JacobB
    Mar 10, 2010
    10
    Great game, SP is quite short but epic while it lasts and some missions are great to replay on higher difficulties without replaying the whole campaign which is a great feature. Multiplayer is where BC2 really stands out. With tanks, helicopters and other vehicles as well as large brilliant maps and a range of great weapons and classes, as well as the really well implemented squad system Great game, SP is quite short but epic while it lasts and some missions are great to replay on higher difficulties without replaying the whole campaign which is a great feature. Multiplayer is where BC2 really stands out. With tanks, helicopters and other vehicles as well as large brilliant maps and a range of great weapons and classes, as well as the really well implemented squad system and team play, BFBC2 is truly the best online FPS experience avaliable... that is until BF3 comes out. =)… Expand
  53. mostafaz.
    Mar 10, 2010
    10
    Its the perfect squad based shooter. this is perfect for people that are tired of games with teammates that are only in it for the kills. if u want to work together with your team this is perfect game for u, if you are one of does people that like camping in the corner getting cheap kills, go play modern warfare 2.
  54. FrankieE
    Mar 10, 2010
    9
    A great game. An excellent and entertaining single player and a fun and addictive multiplayer. Features everything that should be in a game of this age. Includes intence destruction, decent graphics, unlockable and customizable classes, varying range of weapons, vehicles and of course that standard of the pc gaming world... dedicated servers. This game prevails in every sence and clearly A great game. An excellent and entertaining single player and a fun and addictive multiplayer. Features everything that should be in a game of this age. Includes intence destruction, decent graphics, unlockable and customizable classes, varying range of weapons, vehicles and of course that standard of the pc gaming world... dedicated servers. This game prevails in every sence and clearly beats MW2 in every aspect. This game deserves its title. The game does have its draw backs, the game is dependant on DX10 and DX11. It will run in DX9 but will be severly limited in Anti-Aliasing, but dont let this put you off, it still has decent modern graphics and will run on a decent (couple of years old) machine. A must buy for PC FPS gamers.… Expand
  55. TimothyT.
    Mar 9, 2010
    10
    @ Trevor, an 8600GT is high end? It was midrange 3 years ago when it came out. We're four generation ahead (in terms of video cards) ahead now. And a decent gaming PC will run you about $600, not $200. Simply make a smarter choice next time instead of getting an overkill processor with a crap video card. Also, if you were lagging, that's a network issue, not a PC issue.
  56. BrettB.
    Mar 9, 2010
    10
    The best multiplayer game there is at the moment despite what trevor said this game scales fairly well with old PCs I have a buddy who is playing it on his laptop with a 8600GT M at around medium with some low settings and no AA. But if you have the hardware to run BC2 on max the game looks amazing.
  57. ThaddeusM
    Mar 9, 2010
    7
    A very enjoyable online experience compared to the run and gun mindlessness that is modern warfare this is truly top notch this online shooter is the most fun ive had since team fortress 2 but it does have its faults which very nearly ruin the game...I will list them below 1. Punkbuster is annoying always has been and most likely always will be it keep kicking me off servers with some A very enjoyable online experience compared to the run and gun mindlessness that is modern warfare this is truly top notch this online shooter is the most fun ive had since team fortress 2 but it does have its faults which very nearly ruin the game...I will list them below 1. Punkbuster is annoying always has been and most likely always will be it keep kicking me off servers with some kind of error EA has said they see the problem and are trying to fix it 2.The combat has a HUGE learning curve over any game I've played in the last 4 years and it takes a while to get used to so when I started I was getting super mad everytime i would light someone up and instead of MW like instant death or a TF2 cartoony shoot out they would turn around and pop me in the face after playing for a while I figured out where to aim and how to fire the guns and now I pawn lol not really but theres no more dying every 2 seconds 3.The singleplayer is epicly bland so bland im amazed they allowed it to be put into a shooter thats really a ton of fun in one area but I suppose if your buying a BF game your getting it for the multiplayer all in all tho this game is super fun online and its small problems dont end of messing the experience up deff pick this up...its worth it… Expand
  58. ChristofferJ.
    Mar 9, 2010
    7
    Great multiplayer game, but due to the singleplayer i need to go from 9 to 7. I know, i know the battlefield series are known for great multiplayer, and from time to time that the singleplayer WAS multiplayer just adding bots. But still when they make such an disappointment of a single-player campaign. Allthough i must admit that the personas we're following sometimes can be funny, Great multiplayer game, but due to the singleplayer i need to go from 9 to 7. I know, i know the battlefield series are known for great multiplayer, and from time to time that the singleplayer WAS multiplayer just adding bots. But still when they make such an disappointment of a single-player campaign. Allthough i must admit that the personas we're following sometimes can be funny, the lack of AI on both your team and on the russian side, can destroy even the best story. The fact that you sometimes can get 50 meters in front of your mates, before they consider regrouping with you, and the fact that enemies can walk just by you (espicially in the last mission) and that your squadmembers from time to time walk directly by enemys tend to be very disturbing. Even though we have the stereotype baseballcheerleader-loving, southstate tounge speaking, hippie-who-flies-your-chopper-who-later-kill-a-bunch-of-guys-in-a-big-classic-turn-arround scene-hating-but-later-loving-due-to-the-fact-that-he-somehow-also-got-feelings, the stereotype geek, who's just trying to be a part of the team, the leader who time and time again get screwed over by the US army, because he just want to retire and go home and see his baby-girl, and you who seems to be gods gift to the team and later convince them to take up the fight even though the team is facing a weapon which could screw up the most of the world, while there's some "feel-good," music playing in the bacground. I mean common? Haven't we seen it all before? The place in the story where our proud heroes goes from "Lets kick some ass," to "I can't make any difference anyways.... Im just a little piece of this big world, i just might give up." Jesus christ go emo won't you? Long story short version. Multiplayer: Great, realistic, ultra-teambased, and pretty much awesome Singleplayer: Very short story, horrible AI, all-seen-before.… Expand
  59. DanielB.
    Mar 9, 2010
    9
    Trevor is an idiot. That's a horrible computer! Not even peaking decent. 256mb GT8600? Are you KIDDING ME!? You wouldn't be able to run the original Doom off that sh*t (Metaphorically) On the subject of the game. It's a great one, despite misc. hardware errors and a short, slightly unsatisfying campaign. The multiplayer, that's the core of the game, and hot damn Trevor is an idiot. That's a horrible computer! Not even peaking decent. 256mb GT8600? Are you KIDDING ME!? You wouldn't be able to run the original Doom off that sh*t (Metaphorically) On the subject of the game. It's a great one, despite misc. hardware errors and a short, slightly unsatisfying campaign. The multiplayer, that's the core of the game, and hot damn it's good. Buy it!… Expand
  60. 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
  61. 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.
  62. 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
  63. SebastianB
    Mar 8, 2010
    6
    The game itself is playable. Overall worth the money for it. But it does have its problems ofcourse. Singlerplayer is pretty straight forward, you kill everything that moves. Which can get pretty tiresome, at some points I felt like I was playing a shoot-em-up game, most of the game is just kill all enemies at point A, defend point B, then go kill everybody at point C. The best parts of The game itself is playable. Overall worth the money for it. But it does have its problems ofcourse. Singlerplayer is pretty straight forward, you kill everything that moves. Which can get pretty tiresome, at some points I felt like I was playing a shoot-em-up game, most of the game is just kill all enemies at point A, defend point B, then go kill everybody at point C. The best parts of the campaign were where you were doing something differant, like flying the UAV, calling air strikes, or sniping in the thunder. If only there was more of that, it would really have made a good campaign. But it really just is something you just wanna get completed as fast as possible, just to find out what happens. Some of the parts were kinda predictable, yet I was surprised a few times. I actually enjoyed dying as part of the campaign, that was actually a nice turn of events. But would ofcourse have liked being back in WW2 a bit longer. An other thing that makes the singleplayer campaign good is that it isn't solo, you actually got some team mates. Which really was nice, having team mates with you all the time is really a positive thing for singleplayer, the standard just-meet-with-NPCs-in-cinematics thing was getting old. The multiplayer is generally fun for a fair amount of hours. Personally I think the differance between the standard weapons and the final unlocks is too big. But ofcourse for people like me, you can just enjoy killing people with the standard weapons and than brag about being better than everybody else for not using your unlocks. Also I was very disappointed at the lack of any (mayor) infantry only mode. Vehicles are cool and all, but unless your engineer (or a lucky recon) you don't stand a chance against vehicles. But the mayor downturn of the multiplayer is punkbuster, expect to go through a lot troubles just to get in-game. And don't be surprised to see a cheater in a punkbuster secured server. It's a fun game, and I'll definitely keep playing it for a while. But I honestly can't imagine any mayor community left in a year.… Expand
  64. 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
  65. PhilipD.
    Mar 8, 2010
    10
    Trevor fail. The nvidia 8600 is not a high end graphics card. It's very poor. The minimum spec requirement is a Geforce 7800. Even though the 8600 sounds higher, it's actually a bit lower. And you say you can't play the game. What were you doing for an hour? Just staring at your desktop? It's your fault for getting a game you know your PC can't handle.
  66. 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
  67. AndreX
    Mar 7, 2010
    10
    This. Game. Is. BEAUTIFUL in every sense of the word. Buildings, trees, plants, and vehicles all look "top notch", and knowing you can blow all of these items up gives a tremendous sense of satisfaction when playing the game. I would recommend this game to anyone who has the computer to run it. I've been a cod player ever since CoD3. Played BFBC 1 and thought it was meh. Playing this This. Game. Is. BEAUTIFUL in every sense of the word. Buildings, trees, plants, and vehicles all look "top notch", and knowing you can blow all of these items up gives a tremendous sense of satisfaction when playing the game. I would recommend this game to anyone who has the computer to run it. I've been a cod player ever since CoD3. Played BFBC 1 and thought it was meh. Playing this game changed everything. MW2 on my ps3 won't be touched for sometime. I'm running a GtX 280 with dual core @ 2.4, and I average a little below 30 FPS on max resolution and settings, with 16xQ AA. Knowing this, the minimum requirements seem a little low.. But anyhow...... BUY THIS GAME… Expand
  68. 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
  69. 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
  70. AdamR.
    Mar 7, 2010
    9
    Inevitably, BC2 will be compared to MW2, and the comparison is an interesting one, assumeing, as a PC gamer, I can put aside the failures of MW2 in regards to the PC platform. The details, all the little bits of polish, shine a little brighter in MW2, giving it a cinematic edge. But BC2 manages to sacrifices addictiveness and flash in favor of having more satisfying game play. Also, Inevitably, BC2 will be compared to MW2, and the comparison is an interesting one, assumeing, as a PC gamer, I can put aside the failures of MW2 in regards to the PC platform. The details, all the little bits of polish, shine a little brighter in MW2, giving it a cinematic edge. But BC2 manages to sacrifices addictiveness and flash in favor of having more satisfying game play. Also, destructible environments add a startling amount of enjoyment to the game. I think BC2 has MW2 beat out by a slight margin, and seems to take the cake as the pinnacle of this variety of shooter.… Expand
  71. IveyT.
    Mar 7, 2010
    6
    Is it just me or is all the buildings and structures completely empty? As for the environment there is very little immersion. Fancy lighting, HDR, decent level design sure. But low polygon objects and low res textures everywhere... half the structures you cant even go into. Most of them empty as hell. Very bland video game feeling. Sorry but this game gets a grade C Maybe I'm just Is it just me or is all the buildings and structures completely empty? As for the environment there is very little immersion. Fancy lighting, HDR, decent level design sure. But low polygon objects and low res textures everywhere... half the structures you cant even go into. Most of them empty as hell. Very bland video game feeling. Sorry but this game gets a grade C Maybe I'm just loosing interest in games as I get older. But shouldn't we moving up and not sideways as far as environmental immersion???… Expand
  72. Nash
    Mar 7, 2010
    10
    Open, varied maps, destructible buildings, lots of guns, perks, and items, four well-balanced classes, helicopters, tanks, and 4-wheelers... what else can you want? Bad Company 2's a fantastic multiplayer FPS and has a great single-player campaign to boot.
  73. 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
  74. ChrisM.
    Mar 7, 2010
    6
    I echo Trevor's comment, Do not buy unless you have a really good computer. Really regret buying it now. Have a ATI HD3650 51mb, 4 gb memory and core 2 duo 8300 2.4ghz and cant play at all, its lag followed by lag. However if you have a speced up computer alot better than what i have then go for it.
  75. CarlE.
    Mar 7, 2010
    2
    Could have been cool, but it is way too buggy. Singleplayer feels "average" so far. Multiplayer is where I think this game could really shine, but it does not work (I cannot connect at all)! Graphically the game is uneven, at times the performance is bad and sometimes it is very hard to see anything due to all the effects. When in fullscreen my mouse is offset in UI making some buttons Could have been cool, but it is way too buggy. Singleplayer feels "average" so far. Multiplayer is where I think this game could really shine, but it does not work (I cannot connect at all)! Graphically the game is uneven, at times the performance is bad and sometimes it is very hard to see anything due to all the effects. When in fullscreen my mouse is offset in UI making some buttons unavailable! Lots of other minor bugs as well. I wish I had gotten the PS3 version instead... this is a very poor port.… Expand
  76. GlenA.
    Mar 7, 2010
    8
    While the campaign is short, bland, and utterly uninteresting unlike the first game this game is resurrected by its multiplayer which despite being horribly Call-of-Dutyized still maintains its battlefield roots. The campaign simply put is stupid, though I don
  77. ShannonP
    Mar 6, 2010
    4
    Strictly a PC Version Review: This game looks good, and plays good.. WHEN you can play it. EA launched it with a ton of bugs and Multiplayer is almost impossible right now! It does take a beast of a machine to run on higher settings as it has been very poorly optimized and does feel a bit like a console port. If you can run the game, it looks great, if not.. it has been reported to be Strictly a PC Version Review: This game looks good, and plays good.. WHEN you can play it. EA launched it with a ton of bugs and Multiplayer is almost impossible right now! It does take a beast of a machine to run on higher settings as it has been very poorly optimized and does feel a bit like a console port. If you can run the game, it looks great, if not.. it has been reported to be very sluggish and painful. The worst part of the PC Experience has been the poor release that EA has allowed. There are currently numerous disconnect and punkbuster issues, once those are cleared up the game seems like it will be pretty good. Right now, its way to difficult to connect to waste your cash on it. Give it a week or so and let DICE fix their bugs. It seems like they really stuck it to the pre-orders.… Expand
  78. EdwardC
    Mar 6, 2010
    10
    for braindead morons complaining about not reaching the requirements and giving it low ratings, thats your fault. The game specificailly mentions its requirements on all websites it sells on. So before you go on blaming dice about not being able to play the game properly go in the mirror and blame the person who is really responsible for it all. I rest my case. This is a brilliant game for braindead morons complaining about not reaching the requirements and giving it low ratings, thats your fault. The game specificailly mentions its requirements on all websites it sells on. So before you go on blaming dice about not being able to play the game properly go in the mirror and blame the person who is really responsible for it all. I rest my case. This is a brilliant game and deserves all the high praises its receiving.… Expand
  79. Jason_F
    Mar 6, 2010
    10
    @ Trevor The 8600GT is far from being "fairly powerful" by today's standards. The recomended settings include a Quad Core CPU and a GTX 260 GPU with 512 MB VRAM. The only place where you meet that requirement is in your physical RAM. Don't downrate a game just because your 4 year old rig can't play it properly.
  80. ThiagoAmaro
    Mar 6, 2010
    10
    Best FPS game that i ever played with no doubts, i bought the game and would buy again and again, the connection problems will be fixed (i hope so) and everything is going to be good.
  81. AndrewT
    Mar 6, 2010
    9
    I love this game so my score is a bit biased. I played in the open beta. Even though the steam release wasn't as fast as i would like it and the were a few bug with punkbuster I still am giving it a 9 but only because it kicks me to the desktop occasionally. Also some guy "Trevor" says you need a $2k to play it, thats not remotely true. My Phenom II x4 4870 1gb , 4gb win7 x64 runs I love this game so my score is a bit biased. I played in the open beta. Even though the steam release wasn't as fast as i would like it and the were a few bug with punkbuster I still am giving it a 9 but only because it kicks me to the desktop occasionally. Also some guy "Trevor" says you need a $2k to play it, thats not remotely true. My Phenom II x4 4870 1gb , 4gb win7 x64 runs BC2 at 1680x1050 max setting and only cost around $650 well $750 with the preorder of win7.… Expand
  82. RobM
    Mar 6, 2010
    9
    Excellent gaming value, moreso than it's current competition (and ten bucks less!). Very buggy multiplayer connectivity, patches for a release this high-selling should come out daily til it runs right, or it will be just another next gen shooter with no fanbase. 40 minutes of dedicated cable/high end specs getting "cannot connect to ea online" messages is unacceptable. They made Excellent gaming value, moreso than it's current competition (and ten bucks less!). Very buggy multiplayer connectivity, patches for a release this high-selling should come out daily til it runs right, or it will be just another next gen shooter with no fanbase. 40 minutes of dedicated cable/high end specs getting "cannot connect to ea online" messages is unacceptable. They made millions in week 1. Must get MP mode right or game will die! CS and CSS based games have always adhered to this. This game's requirements are a bit higher than stated, running ALMOST perfectly with 4gb ram, and radeon hd4850 (1024 ddr2 ram), but it is still choppy in large video and game-playing areas. That being said, it runs almost perfectly on a computer that cost less than $700 to build, NOT "2-3 thousand". And I'm talking max settings, awe-inspiring shadowing, and textures that can barely be contested. Overall great game but at this point I only applaud single player, being pretty engaging and challenging on higher settings.… Expand
  83. robs
    Mar 6, 2010
    9
    Multiplayer is addictive. My friends always told me battlefield had some of the best multiplayer around and I'm inclined to agree. Single-player isn't that great, but who cares? The UI is a bit clunky as mentioned in other reviews. As to trevor, your video card sucks. It does NOT meet even the basic requirement. An 8600 is worse than the minimal 7800 GT. Just because it has a Multiplayer is addictive. My friends always told me battlefield had some of the best multiplayer around and I'm inclined to agree. Single-player isn't that great, but who cares? The UI is a bit clunky as mentioned in other reviews. As to trevor, your video card sucks. It does NOT meet even the basic requirement. An 8600 is worse than the minimal 7800 GT. Just because it has a higher number does not mean it's better.… Expand
  84. AustinS
    Mar 6, 2010
    10
    The singleplayer isn't weak, as some reviews may have you believe, but it won't last you very long, and the replayability is very limited. Let's just make one thing clear: if you bought/are going to buy this game for the singleplayer, you are insane. I've heard too much crap from reviewers saying that the singleplayer isn't good enough, and lowering the score for The singleplayer isn't weak, as some reviews may have you believe, but it won't last you very long, and the replayability is very limited. Let's just make one thing clear: if you bought/are going to buy this game for the singleplayer, you are insane. I've heard too much crap from reviewers saying that the singleplayer isn't good enough, and lowering the score for that reason alone. Nobody really cared that BF2 had a weak singleplayer when they tried out the multiplayer. The multiplayer will knock your socks off, though, and THAT is the reason why everyone should get this game (computer permiting). The multiplayer is, to say the least, intense. I basically only play Squad Deathmatch, which is 4v4v4v4, and I gotta say, it's something to shoot your enemy, who happens to be shooting at another enemy, and then kill the other enemy with a rocket launcher. All in all, this is an amazing game. The audio is top-notch (being designed by Dolby Digital), and the graphics are stunning. Sometimes there are some small graphical problems, but nothing that can't be overlooked. I don't know what the people are smoking when they say that it's just copying MW2, because it isn't. This game is better in almost every way. MW2 is going to become an alternative to BC2, and not the other way around. BC2 is following in the footsteps of the BF series: they're raising the bar once again, and I hope they will be for a long time to come.… Expand
  85. ChampB
    Mar 6, 2010
    10
    Voting 10 to offset morons like "Trevor" who think a system that was out-of-date 2 years ago is a "powerful machine" and that it costs 2-3 grand to build a computer that can run BC2 on high settings ($800 would do the trick quite nicely.) And "adam s." who that Bad Company 2 copied games like COD4 and Crysis when the series has been around for YEARS and Crysis was also a game from EA. Voting 10 to offset morons like "Trevor" who think a system that was out-of-date 2 years ago is a "powerful machine" and that it costs 2-3 grand to build a computer that can run BC2 on high settings ($800 would do the trick quite nicely.) And "adam s." who that Bad Company 2 copied games like COD4 and Crysis when the series has been around for YEARS and Crysis was also a game from EA. Please don't review games when you're this ignorant.… Expand
  86. 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
  87. Dave
    Mar 6, 2010
    10
    The most fun I've had in a while! I am not a Battlefield veteran or anything, I have only played BF2 on the PS2 so I guess that doesn't even really count. The environmental destruction is just breathtaking. Nothing is more amazing than blowing a tank off its treads from a shanty 2 story building with an RPG. Or planting C-4 in a house letting enemies rush in to defuse a bomb and The most fun I've had in a while! I am not a Battlefield veteran or anything, I have only played BF2 on the PS2 so I guess that doesn't even really count. The environmental destruction is just breathtaking. Nothing is more amazing than blowing a tank off its treads from a shanty 2 story building with an RPG. Or planting C-4 in a house letting enemies rush in to defuse a bomb and leaving them in a pile of rubble. Yes, there are problems with with the servers and server browser but they will be patched in due time. I feel like I am in the movie Black Hawk Down whenever I play African Harbor. If you want an excellent multiplayer experience this is the game for you.… Expand
  88. Erik
    Mar 5, 2010
    10
    Pay no attention to the people who played early and only for an hour the game was released to some serious issues with the servers but they are (mostly) resolved now. this game has fun mp as well as an very well written storyline in sp the characters are humorous and engaging (except for the guy that owes me "many beers") it has quirks and charm that you don't see to often in video Pay no attention to the people who played early and only for an hour the game was released to some serious issues with the servers but they are (mostly) resolved now. this game has fun mp as well as an very well written storyline in sp the characters are humorous and engaging (except for the guy that owes me "many beers") it has quirks and charm that you don't see to often in video games now days. Plus it has haggard the stereotypical Texan as a demo expert what more do you want? but the multi-player is where its at, you get these moments where you wonder if your dreaming or if this game has really been made. to sum it up, A++ game, would blow shit up again.… Expand
  89. NelsonJ.
    Mar 5, 2010
    10
    Without a doubt the absolute best FPS I have ever played (even though Battlefield 2 is a close second). I have not yet purchased Modern Warfare 2 (the $60 pricetag for a substandard game is rather offsetting) but I have played Modern Warfare 1 through many a time and I can honestly attest to the fact that BC2's singleplayer is much, much better, critics be damned. It's so Without a doubt the absolute best FPS I have ever played (even though Battlefield 2 is a close second). I have not yet purchased Modern Warfare 2 (the $60 pricetag for a substandard game is rather offsetting) but I have played Modern Warfare 1 through many a time and I can honestly attest to the fact that BC2's singleplayer is much, much better, critics be damned. It's so immersive and realistic, not to mention the incredible effort it must have taken to polish it off. It's really impossible to explain how fun this game is - the singleplayer is somewhat short but memorable and challenging. Besides, Bad Company 2 is multiplayer-oriented... Modern Warfare 2, as we all know, is not.… Expand
  90. AndreH
    Mar 5, 2010
    9
    Amazing game! The story and singleplayer play is very good, not quite up there with Modern Warfare 2 only because the levels are designed to scale so you can fly over it, use vehicles, as well as destructible buildings. VERY Optimized for PC, with great windowing options, as well as graphical options. My two year old computer that only cost around $1000 runs this game at nearly max Amazing game! The story and singleplayer play is very good, not quite up there with Modern Warfare 2 only because the levels are designed to scale so you can fly over it, use vehicles, as well as destructible buildings. VERY Optimized for PC, with great windowing options, as well as graphical options. My two year old computer that only cost around $1000 runs this game at nearly max settings 45 fps. Any decent graphics card (I have a 4870) will power it. Highly recommended.… Expand
  91. JohnS.
    Mar 5, 2010
    0
    You know that feeling, when you spent 50 bucks on a piece of shit? I hate that feeling, so if you hate it too, please avoid this game at all costs. Multiplayer is a joke, you can't tie your key with steam, you'll find glitches and issues up your ass each time you start up this game. garbage.
  92. AlanG
    Mar 5, 2010
    7
    Awesome multiplayer when it runs smoothly, but like others have said this game is in need of some serious optimization. For most people with dual core computers it runs slowly even on the lowest settings. Connection problems abound, but EA assures us they are being worked on. Rest assured that the problems will be addressed, but bear in mind that it may well be a month or two before this Awesome multiplayer when it runs smoothly, but like others have said this game is in need of some serious optimization. For most people with dual core computers it runs slowly even on the lowest settings. Connection problems abound, but EA assures us they are being worked on. Rest assured that the problems will be addressed, but bear in mind that it may well be a month or two before this game is really enjoyable for most of us.… Expand
  93. PatrickB
    Mar 5, 2010
    7
    Being a BF2 veteran and having skipped BC:BF1 for obvious reasons I was excited for this release. And while it does deliver on some fronts, it leaves a lot to be desired on others. The Good: Graphics are super slick, the sound is fantastic, the single-player personalities are entertaining and likable, the unlock and ranking system is very nice, Rush-Mode is awesome, plays great on my Being a BF2 veteran and having skipped BC:BF1 for obvious reasons I was excited for this release. And while it does deliver on some fronts, it leaves a lot to be desired on others. The Good: Graphics are super slick, the sound is fantastic, the single-player personalities are entertaining and likable, the unlock and ranking system is very nice, Rush-Mode is awesome, plays great on my slightly-above-average computer. The Not-so-Good: Noticed quite a few no-clips in SP campaign and a few in MP, hit boxes seem wonky with shotguns. Can shoot down/through concrete but can't shoot through thin sheet metal walls... The Bad: LOOONG loading times for Server Browser for which you can only do "full" refresh and no "quick" refresh, poor communication mechanics for a "team/squad-based" game, tons of drops and disconnects from Punkbuster/EA Online and server-side issues.… Expand
  94. JonE
    Mar 5, 2010
    9
    I was delightfully surprised at how well this game captured the feeling of Battlefield 2 and mixed in destructible environments. I unfortunately however like many other players have been experiencing ridiculous amounts of connection issues with the EA master server on top of the usual errors with punkbuster that any DICE games usually comes with. If you have played the battlefield series, I was delightfully surprised at how well this game captured the feeling of Battlefield 2 and mixed in destructible environments. I unfortunately however like many other players have been experiencing ridiculous amounts of connection issues with the EA master server on top of the usual errors with punkbuster that any DICE games usually comes with. If you have played the battlefield series, you will know that the games always have a rocky release and are then subsequently patched and balanced. When it works, oh boy does it ever. I'd be playing right now except that the master server won't let me connect to anything.… Expand
  95. KyleM.
    Mar 5, 2010
    10
    Amazing game, hands down one of the best online experiences I've had recently. This is what modern warfare 2 should've been, gentlemen. Dedicated servers, little to no lag, good class balance, teamwork. It's all here!
  96. BrendanR.
    Mar 5, 2010
    10
    Amazing graphics, and certainly the best sound of any game ever. Singleplayer is short and sweet. Multiplayer is very teamwork oriented, which I absolutely love. Seems very very balanced for all weapons, classes and vehicles. Maps are very replayable, and the destructability doubles this. Great game!
  97. JamesM.
    Mar 5, 2010
    10
    BC2 is a great first person shooter! This is the type of game the PC gamers have been waiting to be released. And better yet it has the option for dedicated servers! Great game play, squad play is fun and exciting. Maps are large and with great detail. GAME OF THE YEAR!
  98. RheaK
    Mar 5, 2010
    9
    VERY fun game to play and the graphics and sound are amazing with a decent system and multiplayer promotes teamwork ans squad tactics which is what I like. The rough launch is why I gave it a 9 instead of a 10, I know DICE pretty well so I'm confidence they'll have the problems fixed soon.
  99. LukeM.
    Mar 5, 2010
    2
    The graphics are good, the physics are good - and vehicles! However there's little in that which distinguiches it above other modern shooters like Modern Warfare 2 and Crysis. Also the button configuration for pc is messed up. No toggle crouch option and prone is entirely removed. Prone being a key feature to any truely great shooter. Frankly compared to it's forefathers - such The graphics are good, the physics are good - and vehicles! However there's little in that which distinguiches it above other modern shooters like Modern Warfare 2 and Crysis. Also the button configuration for pc is messed up. No toggle crouch option and prone is entirely removed. Prone being a key feature to any truely great shooter. Frankly compared to it's forefathers - such as battlefield 2, an utter let down.… Expand
  100. BradB.
    Mar 5, 2010
    3
    It has been a long time since i got angry about a game, but i cant believe i wasted my money on this steaming pile of ****. It has a lot of cool concepts, but its gameplay mechanics are terrible, punkbuster is a pos, it has massive fps issues, and takes 10 mins to find a server that will let you connect to. go get MW2.
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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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