Battlefield: Bad Company 2

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  1. 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.
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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
  9. 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.
  10. 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!
  11. 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.
  12. 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
  13. 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!
  14. 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.
  15. 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
  16. 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.
  17. 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!
  18. 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
  19. 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.
  20. 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.
  21. 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.
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. 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).
  25. 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!
  26. 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!
  27. 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
  28. 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
  29. 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
  30. 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
  31. 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
  32. 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
  33. 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
  34. 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
  35. 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.
  36. 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
  37. 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
  38. 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
  39. 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
  40. 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
  41. 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.
  42. 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.
  43. 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
  44. 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
  45. 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.
  46. 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
  47. 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
  48. 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
  49. [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
  50. 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
  51. 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.
  52. 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
  53. 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
  54. 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.
  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. ChrisH
    May 31, 2010
    10
    This game is near perfect. The more you play this game the more you can tell how much attention the developers payed to detail. The class system is nothing new but they took it to the next level. Each class has it's purpose and perks. Spotting is a never before seen feature but makes perfect sense to the gameplay. Each thing you do to help your team award you points. GET THIS GAME!
  57. RandallO.
    Jul 28, 2010
    10
    I would love to give this game less than an eight, because that is what it deserves. However when looking at the bigger picture I realize i thoroughly enjoy the game itself so it warrants an eight. However, Blizzard F'ed up big time in many departments. 1) Battle.net 2.0 sucks horribly. 2) Blizzard tried to innovate and the UI (User Interface) is horribly like Dawn of War 2 and XBOX I would love to give this game less than an eight, because that is what it deserves. However when looking at the bigger picture I realize i thoroughly enjoy the game itself so it warrants an eight. However, Blizzard F'ed up big time in many departments. 1) Battle.net 2.0 sucks horribly. 2) Blizzard tried to innovate and the UI (User Interface) is horribly like Dawn of War 2 and XBOX Live. (Both Suck) 3) I can't add my Mexican friend because he plays in a different realm. 4)There's no chat channels. (OKAY????) 5) I played the BETA (thousands of complaints went unheard. 6) Custom games are joined by map title basis (Example. I join a popular custom game i. e. Dota. Host is afk. I leave and rejoin and it auto puts me back with that host. You can't specify custom game names like no rush, all random ettc..) and many other problems with StarCraft 2 besides the gameplay itself. I could rant on and on about more things that are messed up. Like the clan system in warcraft 3 was brilliant and the Tournaments were awesome. So far the Campaign is fun but i'm not that far into it. It is utterly better than any other rts i've played in terms of the game itself and will be a great E Sport. Blizzard needs to fix the UI.… Expand
  58. 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
  59. 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!
  60. 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
  61. 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
  62. 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
  63. 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
  64. Orlandu84
    Sep 20, 2010
    10
    Without qualification this game is the best first person shooter that I have ever played. It does have its faults, but they are more than made up for by superb game play. What are those faults? First, it has a high learning curve for multiplayer. Second, some of the unlocks could be sequenced better. Now, what makes up for these blemishes? Intense combat that requires teamwork toWithout qualification this game is the best first person shooter that I have ever played. It does have its faults, but they are more than made up for by superb game play. What are those faults? First, it has a high learning curve for multiplayer. Second, some of the unlocks could be sequenced better. Now, what makes up for these blemishes? Intense combat that requires teamwork to win. Fantastic graphics. Destructible environments. I played Modern Warfare 2 for thirty hours online and was satisfied with that experience. I have played Bad Company 2 for over 125 hours and still want more.… Expand
  65. kavalier
    Aug 14, 2010
    10
    I really have been into first person shooters for as long as i could remember and all i could say is that i enjoy this game.The whole multiplayer is by far the most exciting and entertaining part of the game, even tho the campaign was lacking.
  66. BMF
    Apr 7, 2011
    10
    A damn good game that requires a nice combo of teamwork and reflexes. BC2 makes simple shooters like COD seem like trash I cant wait for Battlefield 3.
  67. KRob4
    Sep 11, 2010
    10
    I want to come out and say that this game kicks Modern Warfare 2 right in it's ass. While overall this game isn't as ground-breaking as it's predecessors, it's polished leveling and upgrade system is. They've perfected the balance of the points system and how you must actually play a kit to level it up. BFBC2 keeps it simple, abandoning the large-scale maps of BF2 for a more intimateI want to come out and say that this game kicks Modern Warfare 2 right in it's ass. While overall this game isn't as ground-breaking as it's predecessors, it's polished leveling and upgrade system is. They've perfected the balance of the points system and how you must actually play a kit to level it up. BFBC2 keeps it simple, abandoning the large-scale maps of BF2 for a more intimate setting - allowing you to feel a part of the battle on a more consistent basis. Adding the 'spawn on squad member' functionality cuts out a lot of needless running around, and also adds to the teamwork side of things. Overall, the most undenaibly spectacular accomplishment of BFBC2 is the sound engineering. The scaling of gun shots, cannons and explosions is the best I've heard - allowing for further immersion into the game.
    All in all, this is a must buy for anyone.    … Expand
  68. DanRod
    Aug 1, 2011
    10
    Not as good as the first, but still very good. Frostbite 1.5 proves to be the leader in destructive environments (sorry Breach!). The campaign lacks as most people would say but the multi player is lengthy and fun.
  69. fullgrip
    Aug 28, 2010
    10
    First let me expose to you dudes that I play games in a daily basis just before I get to bed since the PC had 4Mhz of speed on the processor and well no graphics chip at all! Gen after gen my rig is kept always top notch so I get the best juice in any game I select to buy. So... This game is... in every respect... everything a game should ever be! Even my most realistic dreams do notFirst let me expose to you dudes that I play games in a daily basis just before I get to bed since the PC had 4Mhz of speed on the processor and well no graphics chip at all! Gen after gen my rig is kept always top notch so I get the best juice in any game I select to buy. So... This game is... in every respect... everything a game should ever be! Even my most realistic dreams do not achieve the sheer perfection in fun and rewardness -- new word -- as this game does. For me the cheap chat between characters in the single player mode was the touch of genius! The very only thing that was missing in the modern SP game -- and I didn't even realised it until I experienced that. I now call that "soul". The SP game that has soul in it! Amazing! Then there is the other "issue" with this game and prior BFs also had this: the fun just never ends!!! There is always a new wild act to be done in the field I have never tried and human creativity with vehicles, explosives and knives is just infinite. I simply lost count on the number of great LOL rushes I had in action with the game and also the number of times I wanted to bang my head into a wall for the level of stupidity one can have -- at the same time! Thank you so much DICE for been so competent and ingenious! If possible my rate would be way over 10.… Expand
  70. gunning_dumbass
    Oct 1, 2010
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I truly recommend this fantastic game as it actually brings out the true meaning of modern warfare, and generating what the future may hold. When I first got this, it seemed difficult, but this is actually what real-life is like, everything, the gunshots, the sound, everything. Fixed with stunning graphics and real time events, this is one hell of a game you won't wanna miss.… Expand
  71. SteelSampson
    Oct 10, 2010
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great story line. Squads! Personally I love the variety esp. comparing it with MW2. The only down side to the campaign was no helicopter flying! Why? Online is never boring unlike MW2.… Expand
  72. Uberwolfe
    Feb 21, 2011
    10
    When it comes to multiplayer combat, Dice without doubt, are at the top of the game. Years of experience in the genre mean these guys understand the mechanics of competitive game play, they know how to make a multiplayer game work and most importantly they know how to make it ridiculously fun. If you have played any previous battlefield games - you know what to expect, except this timeWhen it comes to multiplayer combat, Dice without doubt, are at the top of the game. Years of experience in the genre mean these guys understand the mechanics of competitive game play, they know how to make a multiplayer game work and most importantly they know how to make it ridiculously fun. If you have played any previous battlefield games - you know what to expect, except this time Dice have successfully implemented new and challenging factors to the game play. Of particular note are the destructible environments. This feature alone separates it entirely from all other multiplayer shooters, and damn is it good. Destructible buildings mean no wall (with the exception of a few) is a surefire safe spot to hide. You might be hiding in a corner halfway up a flight of stairs chuckling and praising your ingenuity when without warning someone decides to implant a rocket propelled grenade through the wall behind you, leaving a crumbling, gaping hole and you either dead - or scrambling away frantically with your tail between your legs. If the building suffers too much damage it will eventually collapse, taking all who reside within to a dusty grave. Another overlooked innovation is the implementation of sound. Sound effects are calculated realistically and projected based on distance â… Expand
  73. unpronounceable
    Dec 5, 2010
    10
    Battlefield: Bad Company 2 is an amazing game. While multiplayer was the best part of the game the singleplayer was also genuinely enjoyable. A bit glitchy and laggy at times but the gameplay is solid. I just wish DICE had programmed a smoother engine and not tried so hard to beat Modern Warfare. Battlefield is, at this point, the far superior series and can stand on its own merits withoutBattlefield: Bad Company 2 is an amazing game. While multiplayer was the best part of the game the singleplayer was also genuinely enjoyable. A bit glitchy and laggy at times but the gameplay is solid. I just wish DICE had programmed a smoother engine and not tried so hard to beat Modern Warfare. Battlefield is, at this point, the far superior series and can stand on its own merits without trying to emulate Call of Duty.… Expand
  74. Teune
    Dec 5, 2010
    10
    Great graphics, good MP, if you have a good PC turn all the Graphics up so much detail. Cool vehicles and the squad team system works great. This is so much better than the hyped marketingmachines like Call of Duty Black Ops and MW2. This game is meant for PC gaming. COD for consoles.
  75. EliteFA
    Nov 17, 2010
    10
    Pros: BF BC2 is absolutely astonishing in almost all aspects. The graphics are superb, gameplay is fair and exciting, the environments are vast and well designed, single player is a blast, and online play is addicting and fun! Exceeds COD and my exceptions

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

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

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


    *NOTE* Bare in mind that a majority of the bad ratings that are holding this game back are because the user did not have a computer that could handle the game...For anyone giving this game a bad review because there computer can't handle the game is utterly moronic. I'd rather have a good quality game rather one trimmed down just so people with out-dated computers can play. To even review game that you haven't even played is pointless...So I recommend everyone just ignore those comments and just make sure your system meets the recommended requirements.    … Expand
  76. CBZ
    Nov 26, 2010
    10
    Best title of the Battlefield series, with destructible environment and incredibly addicting multiplayer.
    The single player is good but its only 10% of the fun this game has to offer.
    You will need a high end computer to play this game smoothly though, it's not worthy playing it in low settings because this game is visually impressive. however, all the bugs that the game had have been    Best title of the Battlefield series, with destructible environment and incredibly addicting multiplayer.
    The single player is good but its only 10% of the fun this game has to offer.
    You will need a high end computer to play this game smoothly though, it's not worthy playing it in low settings because this game is visually impressive. however, all the bugs that the game had have been successfully fixed.
    After playing this game for almost 200 hours im still addicted.A must have if you like FPS!    … Expand
  77. jumpermax59
    Dec 7, 2010
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I really have been into first person shooters for as long as i could remember and all i could say is that i enjoy this game.The whole multiplayer is by far the most exciting and entertaining part of the game, even tho the campaign was lacking.… Expand
  78. Mikester7
    Jan 17, 2011
    10
    This game is a huge amount of fun at a good price. It is cheap, enjoyable and they are still updating it and fixing bugs (absolute opposite of the cod series). I enjoyed the campaign alot, but the multiplayer is definately the strong point. Great fun to play with friends as you can all be in a squad and drive like lunatics on quad bikes.
  79. ubercake
    Apr 14, 2011
    10
    Easily one of the best shooters ever. I like how you can cripple entire buildings so they crumble down on your enemies. One of my favorite moves...

    Weapons selection and a great leveling system with weapons upgrades keep you playing.
  80. Ragna
    Jan 4, 2011
    10
    This is it! True War! The game sound is AWESOME! You feel that you're in the middle of a war. I've recommend 100% this game! Is the funniest shooter I've ever seen!
  81. GraveHeart521
    Jan 2, 2011
    10
    I really don't care about the campaign so i only will comment only the multi-player part..
    This game is the most realistic and exciting multi-player game ever!!!
    it worth every cent i suggest you buy it!!!
    As for you haters stop hating the game because you have a 20 years old computer or you just can't play this game!!go play cod and hide behind the walls!!!
  82. Templar19
    Jan 6, 2011
    10
    I'm not a huge fan of FPS games (i can't stand call of duty) but this game is the most addicting FPS i have ever played, Multiplayer is awesome, singleplayer is pretty good, Amazing game, just bought the vietnam expansion which is also awesome, i also love the ranking up system, how you have an overall rank but at the same time you can level up kits, ill be playing this game for a long time!
  83. Dethstar
    Oct 12, 2011
    10
    I was never a fan of games in this genre and type until I got into playing BC2 multiplayer. I have spent a great deal on time on it since then and it has been one of the best games I have ever bought. A real classic. True, it is plagued by a mass of hacking in terms of people trying to gain advantage with aimbots and the like. Unfortunately, there are lot of very tragic people out there,I was never a fan of games in this genre and type until I got into playing BC2 multiplayer. I have spent a great deal on time on it since then and it has been one of the best games I have ever bought. A real classic. True, it is plagued by a mass of hacking in terms of people trying to gain advantage with aimbots and the like. Unfortunately, there are lot of very tragic people out there, so just view it as charity. This game is brilliant fun and comes with maximum immersion.… Expand
  84. SWAT
    Jan 21, 2011
    10
    Shoot-em, blow it up, head shot, run them over, climb up here, run over there, scream out your position, scream that you'e been hit, win the game! Although Battlefield Bad Company 2 is compared to Battlefield 2 PC, they are 2 different dogs and definitely play different from one another. I like the fact that it requires a ton of communication and team work to win. If your squad/team is notShoot-em, blow it up, head shot, run them over, climb up here, run over there, scream out your position, scream that you'e been hit, win the game! Although Battlefield Bad Company 2 is compared to Battlefield 2 PC, they are 2 different dogs and definitely play different from one another. I like the fact that it requires a ton of communication and team work to win. If your squad/team is not doing these things you might as well lay down your gun and suck your own thumb. I cannot wait for Battlefield 3. I do miss the Commander mode and I do miss bigger maps and flying jets. I hope in the next BF game that these things come back. And for the love of god please bring back the prone position. I could mark all these things I want as negatives but the issue is not that this game is lacking, its a fact that it does not have what I want and with this engine I am not going to get what I want. Get this game. If you like tactics and team play this could be the game for you.… Expand
  85. STEVO
    Feb 5, 2011
    10
    I have been a first person shooter for all my time of gaming. I have played Battlefield 1942,Road to Rome, Vietnam, Battlefield 2, and this game I should say is a "Buy it Now". You will not be disappointed. just remember , you have to have a great gaming rig to handle this game. To check, go to Google and look up requirements. If your rig can handle this game, you're in for a ton of funI have been a first person shooter for all my time of gaming. I have played Battlefield 1942,Road to Rome, Vietnam, Battlefield 2, and this game I should say is a "Buy it Now". You will not be disappointed. just remember , you have to have a great gaming rig to handle this game. To check, go to Google and look up requirements. If your rig can handle this game, you're in for a ton of fun and action. I love this game, I played about 85 hours and I'm already on level 31 out of 50! In Battlefield 2 I played 140 hours and only became a master gunnery sergeant (not impressive) But yeah, get the game, the ranking is fun, game play and so much more!… Expand
  86. ostwind
    Feb 8, 2011
    10
    This is probably the best multilayer FPS game in 2010. The multilayer is extremely addicting and would guarantee at least 100 hours (or 2 to 3 months) of intense 'fun'. This game might seem like another COD/CS shooter, but the large maps and vehicles makes it far superior than the usual death-match shooters. I strongly recommend it for $20 when it is on sale. ....However......

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

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

    BFBC2 is one of the most memorable FPS I have ever played in 2010. unfortunately, the multilayer is practically unplayable unless you're running it on a exotic gaming rig.    … Expand
  87. los_majklos
    Jan 22, 2012
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Just the best shooter game I ever played. Unbelievably dynamic and adequately fast, so it gives you time to recharge your batteries before re-spawn or escape when you get under fire, but don't bore you with minutes of running through the desert. For the fans of realism, there are hardcore servers â… Expand
  88. forgtn
    Mar 23, 2011
    10
    This game is one of the best FPS games to grace our computers for us to play. It offers almost everything there is to offer in a realistic military FPS, and has few downfalls... if any. Squad based combat is good, so you don't feel like you're a loner such as in Counter-Strike: Source, etc. Teamwork is essential, and makes the game so fun compared to others. The gameplay is perfect in myThis game is one of the best FPS games to grace our computers for us to play. It offers almost everything there is to offer in a realistic military FPS, and has few downfalls... if any. Squad based combat is good, so you don't feel like you're a loner such as in Counter-Strike: Source, etc. Teamwork is essential, and makes the game so fun compared to others. The gameplay is perfect in my opinion. I am definitely a fan of realism as opposed to alien-shooters like Crysis. It makes it much more emotional and true to life. The vehicles in the game are especially useful and fun, and each one can counter another. Such as: tanks can shoot down helicopters, to counter the fact that each helicopter can have two mini-gunners to mow down enemies that are afoot. I can't say much about campaign mode because I didn't play all the way through it.… Expand
  89. Tomwelcome
    Mar 25, 2011
    10
    Gameplay - 95 , Graphics - 90 , Playing time - 100+ hours. One of the best multiplayer experience I have ever had. The singleplayer is not good, but it's not the main focus of the game, anyway. Also, this game is 50% cheaper than it's competitor COD while the quality is superior.
  90. RevrovVR
    Apr 22, 2011
    10
    If you like multiplayer games that mean its game for you! Of course there issingle player campaign but this game isnt made for it. This game is made for multiplayer! Graphic isnt really good but you wont be dissapointed. Sounds and maps are great. Developers already fixed all or at least most bugs. This game is really fun. If you buy this game you will not be dissapointed
  91. Tylerhan2000
    Apr 17, 2011
    10
    This is one of those rare gems of the gaming world, a series that sparks innovation game after game to produce fresh titles, although the single player was a bit short, the best part of the battlefield series is the multiplayer, with vehicle combat on all fronts from air to sea, makes you feel like you are truly in a battlezone in contrast to mimi skirmishes of other titles like COD. TheThis is one of those rare gems of the gaming world, a series that sparks innovation game after game to produce fresh titles, although the single player was a bit short, the best part of the battlefield series is the multiplayer, with vehicle combat on all fronts from air to sea, makes you feel like you are truly in a battlezone in contrast to mimi skirmishes of other titles like COD. The frostbite engine is great with the destruction that puts gamers in new situations, looking forward to battlefield 3 :D… Expand
  92. valid8
    Apr 19, 2011
    10
    Playing this game since day 1 and having so much fun in online matches! Im' giving it 9 just because net-code sucked a tad in the first months (lost of lag & related bugs). Nonetheless high quality graphics, lots of extended breath taking maps, a lot of vehicles to try out and a ton of weapons to choose from, will keep any first person shooter fan attached to their mouse&keyboard! ThisPlaying this game since day 1 and having so much fun in online matches! Im' giving it 9 just because net-code sucked a tad in the first months (lost of lag & related bugs). Nonetheless high quality graphics, lots of extended breath taking maps, a lot of vehicles to try out and a ton of weapons to choose from, will keep any first person shooter fan attached to their mouse&keyboard! This game is what online fps warfare is all about. F**k Modern Warfare or anything that Activision regurgitated on the market lately...just ask Bad Company 2 (at least until September 2011 ;)

    p.s. WTF is "Score (10.0) id must be a floating point number."?! ...my Score is 9...fix this crap    … Expand
  93. DrGreatJob
    Jun 19, 2011
    10
    I love single player games, but do not buy this game for the single player. I was pretty disappointed with the campaign on a whole, and I was unable to finish it because it was just simply uninteresting for me. I'm still giving this game a 10/10, though, because I've breezed through 250 hours of the multiplayer, and I'm still not done. This game may have some silly graphical nonsense, butI love single player games, but do not buy this game for the single player. I was pretty disappointed with the campaign on a whole, and I was unable to finish it because it was just simply uninteresting for me. I'm still giving this game a 10/10, though, because I've breezed through 250 hours of the multiplayer, and I'm still not done. This game may have some silly graphical nonsense, but the surprising complexity of each round is absolutely outstanding and it never, ever gets old. The real adrenaline you feel escaping the building you were once sure was safe as it starts to crumble around you, the satisfaction of hopping on to an anti-air minigun and mowing down a dozen ground units, the beauty of guiding that AT4 guided missile into that tricky helicopter pilot's ride, the thrill of turning that ATV into a guided missile with some C4, the ego-boosting traps you can set with C4 around the other team's objectives, the satisfying clang of firing a shotgun slug into a guy's face, and a damn near infinite supply of other satisfying situations make this game unparalleled with modern multiplayer shooters. It's clear that DICE is one of the few great companies that still know how to make a great FPS game. I can not wait to see what they are able to do with the jaw-dropping-ly beautiful BF3.… Expand
  94. Knight8724
    May 17, 2011
    10
    All hail to the greatest 1st person shooter series of all time! Bad Company is your average battlefield greatness installed with the frostbite engine giving your terrain some of the most realistic attributes never seen before in any game. Dice has once again mastered the competitive multiplayer in the was of the FPS series currently. And I dare to say that this is the greatest currentlyAll hail to the greatest 1st person shooter series of all time! Bad Company is your average battlefield greatness installed with the frostbite engine giving your terrain some of the most realistic attributes never seen before in any game. Dice has once again mastered the competitive multiplayer in the was of the FPS series currently. And I dare to say that this is the greatest currently out. If you are a fan of FPS games and you do not own this game then something is seriously wrong. All 56 reviews that have given negative feedback need to go suck their thumb and just go noob it up in COD. Hail to DICE and Battlefield!… Expand
  95. crysiix
    May 18, 2011
    10
    I started off playing FPS since COD4 came out and back then I thought it was the **** thats when I decided I would try BFBC2 for my birthday, boy was I impressed. The fact that you had your very own squads and u can help set objectives, spotting and other amazing features that you will never see in a COD game was what won me over. I got Black Ops, but I still prefer playing BFBC2, there isI started off playing FPS since COD4 came out and back then I thought it was the **** thats when I decided I would try BFBC2 for my birthday, boy was I impressed. The fact that you had your very own squads and u can help set objectives, spotting and other amazing features that you will never see in a COD game was what won me over. I got Black Ops, but I still prefer playing BFBC2, there is actual team work instead of spawn, kill, die, spawn. Love it till this day~… Expand
  96. RPGROB
    May 18, 2011
    10
    This game blows the Call of Duty franchise out of the water! Battlefield keeps to its roots with multiplayer vehicles. The biggest difference is, of course, the multiplayer vehicles, but also the destructive environment. In Bad Company one, you could blow out walls of a building and run over trees. In Bad Company 2, you can destroy entire buildings! You have nowhere to hide, neither doesThis game blows the Call of Duty franchise out of the water! Battlefield keeps to its roots with multiplayer vehicles. The biggest difference is, of course, the multiplayer vehicles, but also the destructive environment. In Bad Company one, you could blow out walls of a building and run over trees. In Bad Company 2, you can destroy entire buildings! You have nowhere to hide, neither does your enemy! It includes a hardcore mode where you lose your minimap and have to rely on your vision alone. It also introduces friendly fire, so you must be careful, like in real life!. Definitely a hardcore game, not for bubblegum FPS players.… Expand
  97. Bulldog6565
    Jun 11, 2011
    10
    The best BF game in the series so far! This is one of the best multiplayer games in the BF series allowing more destruction than ever! A game worth buying!
  98. FanthCcP
    Jun 3, 2011
    10
    BC2 is really a compromise between BF and COD,but it can bring some good feeling when you play it.

    In CQ mode you can play like a team and SDM mode you can act a hero.It's the best BF game case before BF3 release.
  99. samuelgd99
    Jun 16, 2011
    10
    sniping is awsome
    graphic is fantastic
    building destruction **** my pants
    and it is not just a gun game :D
    I always having fun time with it
    HC game play just awsome, no place to hide
  100. adam007
    Jun 29, 2011
    10
    this game is the best.
    I'm not a huge fan of FPS games,BATTLEFIELD BAD COMPANY 2 MULTIPLAYER is better than call of duty:black ops or MW2.
    but this game is the most addicting FPS i have ever played, Multiplayer is awesome, singleplayer is pretty good, Amazing game,I also love the ranking up system, how you have an overall rank but at the same time you can level up kits
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#7 Best PC Game of 2010
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#6 Most Discussed PC Game of 2010
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#16 Most Shared PC Game of 2010

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Metascore
87

Generally favorable reviews - based on 46 Critic Reviews

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