Battlefield: Bad Company 2

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  1. JamesY.
    Mar 5, 2010
    10
    This is by far the best FPS I have ever played, TOTALLY OUT DOES EVERYTHING. The sound is AMAZING, if you have a good headset you can hear ANYTHING that is going on around you people walking nearby enemies etc. That is to be expected though since it takes one CPU core to process the sound alone during game play. This game is Cutting Edge If you dont have a computer that can't run it This is by far the best FPS I have ever played, TOTALLY OUT DOES EVERYTHING. The sound is AMAZING, if you have a good headset you can hear ANYTHING that is going on around you people walking nearby enemies etc. That is to be expected though since it takes one CPU core to process the sound alone during game play. This game is Cutting Edge If you dont have a computer that can't run it then get one YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED.… Expand
  2. [ERUS]Pedro
    Mar 4, 2010
    10
    There are a lot of Battlefield fanboys and MW2 haters out there that would rank this game a 10 despite its actual level of awesomeness. However, it just so happens that this game is incredible and that these hollow "gimme" perfects are warranted despite the level of thought put into them. I can honestly say that this is the best multiplayer PC shooter to come around in a number of years, There are a lot of Battlefield fanboys and MW2 haters out there that would rank this game a 10 despite its actual level of awesomeness. However, it just so happens that this game is incredible and that these hollow "gimme" perfects are warranted despite the level of thought put into them. I can honestly say that this is the best multiplayer PC shooter to come around in a number of years, and you would be doing yourself a disservice in not picking it up. The visuals are outstanding given the scale of the battlefield, the sound is ear-shattering (War Tapes), and the level of destruction and realism is unmatched by any other game that I can think of. And aside from this, the gameplay is something that simply cannot be had in any other online shooter. DICE created another masterpiece in the Battlefield series with BFBC2, and the only thing I regret is not having had the first Bad Company on PC to fill the void until now. Get the game, blow something up, enjoy the deliciousness that is BFBC2.… Expand
  3. EpicGamer
    Mar 4, 2010
    0
    Why does everyone like this game? Sure, it has dedicated servers, but the browser limits options like not showing the IP address. The idea of destructible environments is great, if only the enemies showed tactics of some kind. Everyone claims the game has excellent sound. Sorry, but some of us don't use 7.1 surround sound, and for us all the in-game sounds seem muddled. Gunshots Why does everyone like this game? Sure, it has dedicated servers, but the browser limits options like not showing the IP address. The idea of destructible environments is great, if only the enemies showed tactics of some kind. Everyone claims the game has excellent sound. Sorry, but some of us don't use 7.1 surround sound, and for us all the in-game sounds seem muddled. Gunshots sound terribly generic and both reloading and the ease at which you die is pathetic. The maps are too large, yes, too large. Call of Duty: World at War gave a better sense of battle tactics. Sure, it was every man for himself, but at least you didn't spend so much time walking across the map, looking for an enemy. The graphics aren't terrific for the terrible frames per second they produce on lower end machines. Running causes you to drift to the left and getting hung-up on the environment is way too common. Heck, even Modern Warfare 2 was more fun than this. I really want to like this game, it has some good "borrowed" ideas. The trouble is the execution. For instance, don't show a cutscene and sgive you control of the camera, only to fade to black. If you are going to use the in-game graphics for cutscenes, give back player control and let them continue playing. I'm pleased the developer wanted to give PC gamers a break (and for that alone they deserve a combined rating of at least 5), but after playing 100's, and I mean hundreds of PC games this particular effort justs smacks of port. In conclusion, poor optimization, poor sound, poor story, and the lack of immersion just ruin what should of been a great game. I wouldn't be so upset if I didn't want to enjoy the game as much as I do.… Expand
  4. MorganR
    Mar 4, 2010
    10
    The best multiplayer game since BF2, maybe even better. Certainly full of all the classic OMG moments that Battlefield has long been known and revered for. The guy who says you need a 2 or 3000 dollar comp has no idea what he's talking about. He doesn't even meet the minimum requirements. If he did have a clue he would know that a computer can be upgraded to a AMD quad core with The best multiplayer game since BF2, maybe even better. Certainly full of all the classic OMG moments that Battlefield has long been known and revered for. The guy who says you need a 2 or 3000 dollar comp has no idea what he's talking about. He doesn't even meet the minimum requirements. If he did have a clue he would know that a computer can be upgraded to a AMD quad core with an ATI 5850 for under $700 (and yes that includes RAM and MB. I just upgraded mine with those components and I can play BFBC2 at highest graphics settings with zero stutter. Not to mention how fun it is. BTW I playerd the beta with and AMD 4600+ and an 8800 GTS 640 and also had good framerates, though most settings were at medium, it still looked and played great.… Expand
  5. MichaelC.
    Mar 4, 2010
    9
    Whoever said don't buy this unless you have a 2-3 thousand computer is a dumbass. Your graphics card, and processor are both a complete joke. My $900 laptop can run this, and laptops are twice the price, for half the performance, so quit your bitching, your computer is about 300 dollars at the most. All that aside, this is a great game, that excels MW2 in every way. Sure the games Whoever said don't buy this unless you have a 2-3 thousand computer is a dumbass. Your graphics card, and processor are both a complete joke. My $900 laptop can run this, and laptops are twice the price, for half the performance, so quit your bitching, your computer is about 300 dollars at the most. All that aside, this is a great game, that excels MW2 in every way. Sure the games are very VERY different, however MW2 is old, boring, and lets face it, easy as hell. Any noob has a very good chance of beating any pro, it all comes down to location, which is rather stupid in a game with such poor map design. Since this isn't a MW2 review, I'll just end it and say, this is a phenomenal game.… Expand
  6. MaurnV
    Mar 4, 2010
    10
    Great game, one of the most addictive games i've played for a while! The singleplayer is decent, but you should definately buy it for the multiplayer which is pretty, smooth and fun!
  7. Jason
    Mar 4, 2010
    9
    Not to burst your bubble Trevor, but your computer isn't anywhere close to high-end. You can run this game on a $600 computer, don't have to spend $2-3k unless you're buying an overpriced Alienware. That said, this game's amazing, a huge step above MW2. The singleplayer campaign is short and slightly disappointing, but it has great humor and atmosphere. The Not to burst your bubble Trevor, but your computer isn't anywhere close to high-end. You can run this game on a $600 computer, don't have to spend $2-3k unless you're buying an overpriced Alienware. That said, this game's amazing, a huge step above MW2. The singleplayer campaign is short and slightly disappointing, but it has great humor and atmosphere. The multiplayer, like always, is where Battlefield is at - stable connections, persistent unlocks, and great squad support. There are some bugs - specifically, I get a slight stutter when playing the game in dx10 or 11, and the collision modeling is a little weird with vehicles. But the game itself is fun, looks great, and sounds awesome. Go pick it up.… Expand
  8. JaredC
    Mar 4, 2010
    10
    Great Game. Right now there are a lot of connectivity issues. And it takes FOREVER to load the server list (I am on a very very fast connection so it isn't me). The game is very well balanced among guns. Gun fights are very fun since you don't get shot and just die right away. I understand this isn't realistic... duh.... but war in real life isn't fun. That being said, Great Game. Right now there are a lot of connectivity issues. And it takes FOREVER to load the server list (I am on a very very fast connection so it isn't me). The game is very well balanced among guns. Gun fights are very fun since you don't get shot and just die right away. I understand this isn't realistic... duh.... but war in real life isn't fun. That being said, at times it gets veryyy frustrating with how many bullets it takes to kill someone. You almost have to empty a whole clip in their general direction to kill them. Even burst firing for accuracy will mean you use most of a clip to kill anyone. Tanks and personnel carriers are very fun. Helicopters are reallly stupid in this game. Get in a helicoper, and every 50 cal from the whole map is firing, tracers blazing up at you. So entering a helicopter is a death wish. And it isn't fun to fly at all, its been really dumbed down. The gun fights are very enjoyable and the game will keep you occupied and glued to your screen for hours! Go out and support this developer, they are making the game with pc-specific options, rather than just console porting it like everyone else these days. BUY THE GAME IF YOU WANT PC GAMING TO SURVIVE.… Expand
  9. DavidR.
    Mar 4, 2010
    10
    Very good game. I played the first bad company on xbox and was glad it never made it to PC, but this is a much better game that looks awsome, even on mediocre hardware. I was able to get 60+ FPS on max settings at 1600X1200 res. with 2 GB ram, an ATI 4850 and an AMD Anthalon X2 5200. Worth your time and money. (Dedicated servers make it better than the more expensive MW2).
  10. WesH.
    Mar 4, 2010
    10
    Top-notch work yet again for DICE. You don't really need a 2k machine like some others are saying, I have ~$500 machine consisting of a C2D 2.9GHz CPU 4GB Ram and a lower end 1GB GPU Running Windows XP. Which unless you got your parts at Office Depot or something, shouldn't cost you more than $500. Anyway, the game runs smooth through the single player which I find very Top-notch work yet again for DICE. You don't really need a 2k machine like some others are saying, I have ~$500 machine consisting of a C2D 2.9GHz CPU 4GB Ram and a lower end 1GB GPU Running Windows XP. Which unless you got your parts at Office Depot or something, shouldn't cost you more than $500. Anyway, the game runs smooth through the single player which I find very entertaining also the multiplayer is the best ive seen in a long time and ive played a lot of FPS's in my time. Excellent Job DICE/EA.… Expand
  11. DavidB
    Mar 4, 2010
    10
    First of all, do NOT listen to Trevor, he obviously knows nothing about computers: I have a 1300 dollar computer with a GTX 280 and it runs it everything max'd at 1920x1200. For the record, the 8600 is a really OLD card. I did a quick search online. The GT 8600 is available for 50 dollars new. new! Fairly powerful computer... With that out of the way: This game is the best game to First of all, do NOT listen to Trevor, he obviously knows nothing about computers: I have a 1300 dollar computer with a GTX 280 and it runs it everything max'd at 1920x1200. For the record, the 8600 is a really OLD card. I did a quick search online. The GT 8600 is available for 50 dollars new. new! Fairly powerful computer... With that out of the way: This game is the best game to play with friends. Bar none. There is nothing to compare to blowing the hole in a wall with a rocket launcher/grenade launcher, having your friend running in after you, taking out 2 guys each, and then completing an objective. Get this game, and remember, make sure you have a decent card.… Expand
  12. JH
    Mar 4, 2010
    10
    Best shooter in years, more fun than l4d2 which is what I have been playing. 100x better than BF2 which was so bad I sold my copy to a used bookstore for $5 right after I got it. This is where the real MP is. The ability to level buildings and shoot people out of cover is amazing. To the idiot who posted on 1 because of their inability to optimize. I'm running a machine with half Best shooter in years, more fun than l4d2 which is what I have been playing. 100x better than BF2 which was so bad I sold my copy to a used bookstore for $5 right after I got it. This is where the real MP is. The ability to level buildings and shoot people out of cover is amazing. To the idiot who posted on 1 because of their inability to optimize. I'm running a machine with half your specs on XP DX 9 and have everything set to high at 1440 x 900 and it plays flawlessly and looks great. You probably have driver issues. The only thing that sucks is the auth servers have been bogged down since release making it hard to actually get and stay in a game as PB also kicks people liberally at the moment but that's not DICE's fault. I hate EA as a company but this is a great game, it's too bad the megacorps own everything.… Expand
  13. JuhoH.
    Mar 4, 2010
    10
    A fantastic game. The sounds are simply amazing and the storyline is captivating and unique. The level design is completely unrivaled by other FPS games. Also the multiplayer even more than addicting, every game you play is different due to the customization system and wonderful level design that allows you to destroy almost everything in your path.
  14. MikeJ
    Mar 3, 2010
    10
    Frostbite engine amazes. Played MP and SP for the last 8 hours straight. Had one freeze up in SP, but loaded it back up after and resumed from previous save. Graphics blew me away on my GTX260 running at Medium. My clan's hosted server is running strong and we had a great time. Squad based play is key to winning. Weapons are sweet, ranks and unlocks are cool. Stat tracking, server Frostbite engine amazes. Played MP and SP for the last 8 hours straight. Had one freeze up in SP, but loaded it back up after and resumed from previous save. Graphics blew me away on my GTX260 running at Medium. My clan's hosted server is running strong and we had a great time. Squad based play is key to winning. Weapons are sweet, ranks and unlocks are cool. Stat tracking, server browser, friends list all work well. Controls easy to map to BF2 settings. Zero complains here.… Expand
  15. TonyL
    Mar 3, 2010
    9
    The most immersive online FPS I've played in a long time. More realistic than other shooters and the best in a technical aspect. The sound, graphics, and physics makes this game shine. This is the second day from launch and I have no connection issues and successfully played two hours without lag. Single player is intense and the team AI actually kills enemies. Although the game is The most immersive online FPS I've played in a long time. More realistic than other shooters and the best in a technical aspect. The sound, graphics, and physics makes this game shine. This is the second day from launch and I have no connection issues and successfully played two hours without lag. Single player is intense and the team AI actually kills enemies. Although the game is missing functions and items that are usually in other shooters, for some reason I do not notice it much while playing. I've only noticed that I'm unable to add favs, sometimes slow menu navigation when online, and being stuck once in one of the maps. Overall, a great game. And to the fool Trevor, if you think the GeForce 8600 GT makes your computer fairly powerful, you're an idiot. And you do not need anywhere close to two thousand dollars to play this.… Expand
  16. SamF
    Mar 3, 2010
    9
    Yet another FPS That is up there with the best. This one stands out for its Ability to total destruction of the buildings and cover, Bad Company 2 did away with the injecting yourself like they did in the first to heal each time and went with the take cover and heal which most FPS Games do so well. The elimination of having to press an extra button to heal really improves this version. A Yet another FPS That is up there with the best. This one stands out for its Ability to total destruction of the buildings and cover, Bad Company 2 did away with the injecting yourself like they did in the first to heal each time and went with the take cover and heal which most FPS Games do so well. The elimination of having to press an extra button to heal really improves this version. A very well made game which deserves its spot in the top 10 FPS Games.… Expand
  17. Trevor
    Mar 3, 2010
    1
    Do NOT buy unless you have a 2-3 thousand dollar computer. I have a fairly powerful computer consisting of 3GB memory, 2.4gH processing speed, and a 256 MB video card (NVidia GT8600),running windows 7, and I CAN'T even play this game on the lowest settings. DICE did a horrible job of optimizing this game, DO NOT believe the minimum requirements. The only reason I give it a 1 is Do NOT buy unless you have a 2-3 thousand dollar computer. I have a fairly powerful computer consisting of 3GB memory, 2.4gH processing speed, and a 256 MB video card (NVidia GT8600),running windows 7, and I CAN'T even play this game on the lowest settings. DICE did a horrible job of optimizing this game, DO NOT believe the minimum requirements. The only reason I give it a 1 is because i managed to play about an hour online, before video lag got the best of me.… Expand
  18. JohnM
    Mar 3, 2010
    10
    This game is about as good as it gets as far as team/squad based online modern warfare fps games go. Really rewarding gameplay in highly destructable environments that make playing the game different every time because cover is dynamic and can be destroyed. The game look great, plays great and is very addictive and fun. Worth every penny.
  19. TerenceS
    Mar 3, 2010
    10
    As evidence of my lack of sleep after the day of release, this is a spot on Battlefield game. I don't know why most of these reviews are concentrated on a single player. Battlefield games are a monster that you know all too well. Multiplayer is at the heart of it all. I enjoyed that this game doesn't have the crappy player who just runs around and knifes everyone, like MW2 did. As evidence of my lack of sleep after the day of release, this is a spot on Battlefield game. I don't know why most of these reviews are concentrated on a single player. Battlefield games are a monster that you know all too well. Multiplayer is at the heart of it all. I enjoyed that this game doesn't have the crappy player who just runs around and knifes everyone, like MW2 did. I'm certain there's certain exploits, but none inherintly obvious. Also, when I get killed because the freaking building falls on me, that definitely gives a game bonus points in my book.… Expand
  20. SteveH
    Mar 3, 2010
    10
    Honestly the most fun I've had playing an online shooter in a long time. This is what Battlefield 2 should have been, and it's definitely worth the cash I spent on it. (Cheaper than MW2 and way more entertaining.) The only downside I've seen is the single player, but if you're playing Battlefield by yourself you're playing the wrong games. And you're a lonely person.
  21. jimmyjimjim
    Mar 3, 2010
    8
    Never has such a good game annoyed me so much. No radios, heavy connection issues, my unlocks disappear from time to time, long loading time, you spawn next to enemies, this is just a very clunky game. I understand, it's the first few days of the game, etc. etc... but come on guys, I'm a professional too, and if we released something (not necessarily a game) that's this Never has such a good game annoyed me so much. No radios, heavy connection issues, my unlocks disappear from time to time, long loading time, you spawn next to enemies, this is just a very clunky game. I understand, it's the first few days of the game, etc. etc... but come on guys, I'm a professional too, and if we released something (not necessarily a game) that's this clunky and problematic, I know some heads are going to roll. You're talking about paying customers here. We expressed our respect for your product by paying for it - at least respect us and our own time by ensuring that you put out a completely functional product when you release it. However, this is a good game, like I said, when it works. Excellent atmosphere, graphics, sound, gameplay. I just wish it doesn't waste so much of the customer's time on bad connections, bugs and downtimes.… Expand
  22. adams.
    Mar 3, 2010
    7
    No so bad as MW2 and not so good as COD4 , BFBC2 is a fruit of 10% creativity and 90% of copying , u can easily notice the Crysis feeling half life too , and cod 4 , ok thats not a big problem , gfx are perfects more than perfects and smoth im impressed , but the story line are very bad the game play too ( no Crouch , no lean , no M4 :) , no smoke , no flash , and a bad squad and enemy AI No so bad as MW2 and not so good as COD4 , BFBC2 is a fruit of 10% creativity and 90% of copying , u can easily notice the Crysis feeling half life too , and cod 4 , ok thats not a big problem , gfx are perfects more than perfects and smoth im impressed , but the story line are very bad the game play too ( no Crouch , no lean , no M4 :) , no smoke , no flash , and a bad squad and enemy AI ) , my hope to get a game beter than COD 4 is ruined and lost since IW is gone and Activision wana make COD a warcraft like .… Expand
  23. JacobS.
    Mar 2, 2010
    10
    Addicting from the start. In my opinion much better than call of duty series, but hey, each person has their own style of game. The building deteriation is awesome, while the guns and accuracy of weapons seems pretty realistic,,, Of course, i've never shot 99 % of them, so I wouldn't know :) But they are definitely fun to shoot. Plus, it looks pretty good! My graphics card can Addicting from the start. In my opinion much better than call of duty series, but hey, each person has their own style of game. The building deteriation is awesome, while the guns and accuracy of weapons seems pretty realistic,,, Of course, i've never shot 99 % of them, so I wouldn't know :) But they are definitely fun to shoot. Plus, it looks pretty good! My graphics card can barely handle it so i have settigns on low, but even then i don't feel like i'm missing out any.… Expand
  24. JohnB.
    Mar 2, 2010
    10
    This game is astounding awesome. The SP wasn't the greatest thing ever, but the characters were definitely more interesting than those in MW2. Where this game shines (as if it wasn't obvious) is the multiplayer. It's truly an amazing experience, from the improved balance between classes and vehicles to the incredible destruction physics in every corner. Probably the best This game is astounding awesome. The SP wasn't the greatest thing ever, but the characters were definitely more interesting than those in MW2. Where this game shines (as if it wasn't obvious) is the multiplayer. It's truly an amazing experience, from the improved balance between classes and vehicles to the incredible destruction physics in every corner. Probably the best game of 2010.… Expand
  25. MichaelB.
    Mar 2, 2010
    9
    I loved the first one even though it was flawed. when i played the beta and saw the performance i almost regreted pre-ordering it on pc. but now that its out and the new drivers for my mobo and vid are out it looks and runs great. story seems pretty fun so far. and MP is even more epic then before.
  26. SamilaG,
    Mar 2, 2010
    10
    This game is... AMAZING! I bought it last night and havn't got off the computer since. I havnt even closed the game till now. Bad Company 2 really surpasses expectation! The graphics and sound are second to none and the story is incredibly interesting. I am loving seeing all the old characters.
  27. mattt.
    Mar 2, 2010
    10
    I cant believe it! the score is onlly 90 for this game at the moment, it should be over 9000! the gameplay is so fun i could play for 43 years on-end and still be having fun, not to mention the graphics and physics are stunning and the destruction system helps the tactics and changes the terrain at extreme levels. Sound: 10 Graphics: 10 Story 9 Multiplayer: Over 9000.
  28. DionB
    Mar 2, 2010
    10
    This game is a perfect mulitplayer experience. the graphics, gameplay and sounds are absolutely amazing. i think that this is the best game in a very long time.
  29. NicholasP
    Mar 2, 2010
    10
    Hands down the best online FPS this decade. No further explanation necessary, just buy it already. This makes MW2 look like big rigs over the road racer in comparison. stunning visuals, an unreal sound engine, balanced gameplay, fun classes, awesome innovative weapons, intense squad combat and a riveting single player mode.
  30. JayR
    Mar 2, 2010
    10
    Dedicated servers, and all of the other features you would expect in a PC game, are all in Bad Company 2. The fun multiplayer will have you coming back, and back, and back.
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#7 Best PC Game of 2010
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Metascore
87

Generally favorable reviews - based on 46 Critic Reviews

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