Battlefield: Bad Company 2

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  1. StriderH
    Mar 26, 2010
    7
    Bad Company 2 is one of the better FPS titles to come out in recent years. The gameplay, graphics, sounds, and environments give the game an immersive theatrical feel. War Tapes also adds a nice level of immersion and so do the dynamic voice responses to battlefield situations and kills. On the down side the game is very buggy. There are literally thousands of users with crashing and Bad Company 2 is one of the better FPS titles to come out in recent years. The gameplay, graphics, sounds, and environments give the game an immersive theatrical feel. War Tapes also adds a nice level of immersion and so do the dynamic voice responses to battlefield situations and kills. On the down side the game is very buggy. There are literally thousands of users with crashing and other stability problems with the game. There are also some other issues with connectivity that are being addressed. There are some weapon and class balance problems as well that leave many players wondering what EA was thinking. The maps however seems pretty well balanced, though some of them have quite a few glitch spots that are too easy to exploit if you know where they are. In all reality, BC2 feels more like a $50 beta test than a retail release. That being said, it's still fun to play and much better than other games in its class like MW2. The game does require a decent gaming rig to play, so keep that in mind. Better yet, you may be better off waiting until the game goes on sale. Maybe by then the stability issues will have been corrected. Far from a 10, a 7 seems like a fair rating since the game has a lot of potential.… Expand
  2. 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.
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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.
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. Subby
    Sep 8, 2011
    10
    Amazing. As expected from the Battlefield franchise, a superbly executed game that shows other devs what they should be aiming for. Better than Call of Duty by a long shot.
  11. Illuminous
    Aug 29, 2011
    8
    Battlefield Bad Company 2 was the first game of DICE's long line of games of the same name that I ever bought and played, so I can't compare how much has changed between this one and the older entries in the serie. The singleplayer was a little bit short and it didn't leave such a big impression, still it was solid and I didn't encounter a single bug or error while playing through it. WhatBattlefield Bad Company 2 was the first game of DICE's long line of games of the same name that I ever bought and played, so I can't compare how much has changed between this one and the older entries in the serie. The singleplayer was a little bit short and it didn't leave such a big impression, still it was solid and I didn't encounter a single bug or error while playing through it. What really caught me, however, was the multiplayer. I've been playing some CS and CoD before this, but never really enjoyed their cramped gameplay, but the open areas and vehicle battles was a good change. The graphics are good, most of the maps are OK although some of the Rush maps seem to have been poorly designed as there are alot of chokepoints were you'll quickly loose if you're team is slow moving. The squad gameplay is a nice addition, which is even better if you play with friends and can infiltrate enemy spawns just to wait for them to spawn on you and then make your move together. Most of the maps are also open enough to let you find your own way, not just simply alley A or B to reach C and you know there'll be someone with either a machinegun or a sniper rifle aiming down that killzone. If you enjoy playing multiplayer FPS games over large maps this is definitely a game you shouldn't miss out on!… Expand
  12. Blockula
    Feb 18, 2013
    10
    One of the most well-done first person shooters in a long long time, good job.
  13. JoshQ
    Apr 8, 2010
    7
    A good but dumbed down, console catered game. Firstly, it's fun and requires more teamplay than most games making things more interesting. The weapon mechanics are better than a lot of games today however at the same time they're extremely flawed in some areas (Example: Shotgun= Sniper, 2 shot kill from any range...) and overall I can't say they're as good as other A good but dumbed down, console catered game. Firstly, it's fun and requires more teamplay than most games making things more interesting. The weapon mechanics are better than a lot of games today however at the same time they're extremely flawed in some areas (Example: Shotgun= Sniper, 2 shot kill from any range...) and overall I can't say they're as good as other tactical shooters like STALKER or ARMA II. It's biggest downfall is how dumbed down it is compared to the previous battlefield titles. Weapons do a lot less damage and everything is overly simplified. The class setups are pretty illogical and hurrendous, again they probably assumed console gamers don't think too much and won't care, but it really takes away from gameplay. Medics with LMGs is just stupid, it's not cool, it makes no sense and doesn't feel or work well in game. Assault's ammo-boy role is equally senseless and feel's wrong. Finally, there's the balance issues which again are more or less because the game is aimed towards consoles: since when were AT weapons cheap and overpowered vs infantry in battlefield series? Well they are now. Giving medic class the LMG and accuracy compensation for lack of prone has made them overpowered and as a utility class it leads to things like full teams of medics in certain modes. A lot of cheap, imbalanced things exist in this game. In the end it's pretty graphics, unique gameplay, and half-decent shooting mechanics keep it afloat but it's nothing like PC games used to be. If you get into it and find a nice clan you may get a little over 100 hours overall, after that I'd say the flaws will start to shine a lot more and the appeal will ware off.… Expand
  14. PatrickB
    Mar 5, 2010
    7
    Being a BF2 veteran and having skipped BC:BF1 for obvious reasons I was excited for this release. And while it does deliver on some fronts, it leaves a lot to be desired on others. The Good: Graphics are super slick, the sound is fantastic, the single-player personalities are entertaining and likable, the unlock and ranking system is very nice, Rush-Mode is awesome, plays great on my Being a BF2 veteran and having skipped BC:BF1 for obvious reasons I was excited for this release. And while it does deliver on some fronts, it leaves a lot to be desired on others. The Good: Graphics are super slick, the sound is fantastic, the single-player personalities are entertaining and likable, the unlock and ranking system is very nice, Rush-Mode is awesome, plays great on my slightly-above-average computer. The Not-so-Good: Noticed quite a few no-clips in SP campaign and a few in MP, hit boxes seem wonky with shotguns. Can shoot down/through concrete but can't shoot through thin sheet metal walls... The Bad: LOOONG loading times for Server Browser for which you can only do "full" refresh and no "quick" refresh, poor communication mechanics for a "team/squad-based" game, tons of drops and disconnects from Punkbuster/EA Online and server-side issues.… Expand
  15. IveyT.
    Mar 7, 2010
    6
    Is it just me or is all the buildings and structures completely empty? As for the environment there is very little immersion. Fancy lighting, HDR, decent level design sure. But low polygon objects and low res textures everywhere... half the structures you cant even go into. Most of them empty as hell. Very bland video game feeling. Sorry but this game gets a grade C Maybe I'm just Is it just me or is all the buildings and structures completely empty? As for the environment there is very little immersion. Fancy lighting, HDR, decent level design sure. But low polygon objects and low res textures everywhere... half the structures you cant even go into. Most of them empty as hell. Very bland video game feeling. Sorry but this game gets a grade C Maybe I'm just loosing interest in games as I get older. But shouldn't we moving up and not sideways as far as environmental immersion???… Expand
  16. SebastianB
    Mar 8, 2010
    6
    The game itself is playable. Overall worth the money for it. But it does have its problems ofcourse. Singlerplayer is pretty straight forward, you kill everything that moves. Which can get pretty tiresome, at some points I felt like I was playing a shoot-em-up game, most of the game is just kill all enemies at point A, defend point B, then go kill everybody at point C. The best parts of The game itself is playable. Overall worth the money for it. But it does have its problems ofcourse. Singlerplayer is pretty straight forward, you kill everything that moves. Which can get pretty tiresome, at some points I felt like I was playing a shoot-em-up game, most of the game is just kill all enemies at point A, defend point B, then go kill everybody at point C. The best parts of the campaign were where you were doing something differant, like flying the UAV, calling air strikes, or sniping in the thunder. If only there was more of that, it would really have made a good campaign. But it really just is something you just wanna get completed as fast as possible, just to find out what happens. Some of the parts were kinda predictable, yet I was surprised a few times. I actually enjoyed dying as part of the campaign, that was actually a nice turn of events. But would ofcourse have liked being back in WW2 a bit longer. An other thing that makes the singleplayer campaign good is that it isn't solo, you actually got some team mates. Which really was nice, having team mates with you all the time is really a positive thing for singleplayer, the standard just-meet-with-NPCs-in-cinematics thing was getting old. The multiplayer is generally fun for a fair amount of hours. Personally I think the differance between the standard weapons and the final unlocks is too big. But ofcourse for people like me, you can just enjoy killing people with the standard weapons and than brag about being better than everybody else for not using your unlocks. Also I was very disappointed at the lack of any (mayor) infantry only mode. Vehicles are cool and all, but unless your engineer (or a lucky recon) you don't stand a chance against vehicles. But the mayor downturn of the multiplayer is punkbuster, expect to go through a lot troubles just to get in-game. And don't be surprised to see a cheater in a punkbuster secured server. It's a fun game, and I'll definitely keep playing it for a while. But I honestly can't imagine any mayor community left in a year.… Expand
  17. MikeK
    Apr 26, 2010
    5
    Very disappointing from bad company one .. i find number 2 way over rated..,restricted maps, the plus side is frostbite engine ..very nice graphics .. but there's more better games out there then this steer clear.
  18. BenB
    Apr 28, 2010
    6
    The singleplayer is very dull and soon gets boring. The multiplayer is fun to start with but once the feeling of newness wears off you are left with a unbalanced game that turns into a grind. There are no plans for modding tools for the community and downloadable content seems be left out of release on purpose. The good points are that the graphics are nice and maybe with updates these The singleplayer is very dull and soon gets boring. The multiplayer is fun to start with but once the feeling of newness wears off you are left with a unbalanced game that turns into a grind. There are no plans for modding tools for the community and downloadable content seems be left out of release on purpose. The good points are that the graphics are nice and maybe with updates these problems will be fixed, but don't hold your breath.… Expand
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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.
  22. 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
  23. Roeyl
    May 2, 2011
    8
    Very good fun. Gameplay is awesome, graphics are amazing though very unbalanced in system requirements. Single player is fun but way too short!
  24. JonesR
    May 18, 2011
    8
    A decent single player game, but a little on the short side and not much plot. Multiplayer is a blast; a superb alternative to Black Ops, although you will have to spend a significant amount of time leveling up before you can be anywhere close to competitive. The building destruction physics is what really stands out the most to me.
  25. Halosnoopy
    Jan 11, 2011
    9
    First, let me say that this game is SO much better than games like CoD. The reason? Its (fairly) realistic. There's no quick scoping, bullets drop due to gravity ( a feature I particularly like), there's USABLE vehicles, and oh ya, there's more destruction here than in a War of the Worlds movie. But, as in everything, there are some flaws.Single player is fun, but repetitive. Most of theFirst, let me say that this game is SO much better than games like CoD. The reason? Its (fairly) realistic. There's no quick scoping, bullets drop due to gravity ( a feature I particularly like), there's USABLE vehicles, and oh ya, there's more destruction here than in a War of the Worlds movie. But, as in everything, there are some flaws.Single player is fun, but repetitive. Most of the missions are "Go here, kill these guys, go there kill some more guys" which is fine, if you like that kind of thing. You may also have graphical issues if your playing on a lower end PC. However, the afore mentioned destruction completely makes up for these flaws. And whats better, it carries over to multiplayer. Yep, thats right, no more getting raped by noobs hiding behind walls with knifes. You can just make that wall disappear. Building with a sniper? C4. Tank raping your team? C4. C4 is the solution to all problems in this game. And its damn fun. Vehicles are balanced, meaning that if the opposing team gets a helo, it only takes about three people to take it down. Which brings us to the thing that sets Bad Company 2 apart from most modern shooters. Teamwork. Yes, you have to cooperate with your team to win. Going lone wolf is also completely ineffective. You will need to help you team to win. You can spot enemies, rain hell down on the enemy base with a tank, suppressing them until your team can destroy the objective. This game is much more than another CoD clone.… Expand
  26. montana
    Apr 9, 2011
    9
    Great sound design and visuals. The multiplayer battles are epic and there is lots of different things to do. The sound design alone is worth the money.
  27. 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
  28. 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
  29. 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
  30. 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!
  31. nopoles
    Jun 2, 2011
    9
    This game is what Counter Strike would be if it was made in 2010. The variety of weapons, gadgets and tactics make this a multiplayer hit. I highly recommend this for anybody interested in FPS games, and I warn you it's addicting. I only give a 9/10 for a few small shortfalls. The single player campaign is just plain boring, I stopped playing it 20% of the way through and startedThis game is what Counter Strike would be if it was made in 2010. The variety of weapons, gadgets and tactics make this a multiplayer hit. I highly recommend this for anybody interested in FPS games, and I warn you it's addicting. I only give a 9/10 for a few small shortfalls. The single player campaign is just plain boring, I stopped playing it 20% of the way through and started playing Multiplayer instead. And it's difficult to arrange being on the same team & squad as your friends, and you can't check your weapon stats while in game.… Expand
  32. 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
  33. island
    Aug 30, 2011
    9
    Awesome game with a really entertaining single player mod and a great multiplayer with great graphic and gameplay, BUT! it's pretty annoying to play as a "newbie" even though I am an experienced FPS player. Without the special weapons and gadgets it's impossible to have fun so you have to play at least 10 hours to star enjoying the game.
  34. 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
  35. DustyPig
    Jul 19, 2011
    10
    A hard PC game to rate, because at times it feels like a console port and at other times it feels like a PC optimized game. Running on a three year old Windows Vista at the worst settings it feels clunky and unsmooth, but on my Windows 7 laptop it runs amazing. After the update the game is much better and most PC disks will come with a free VIP map pack, which is a nice addition. In theA hard PC game to rate, because at times it feels like a console port and at other times it feels like a PC optimized game. Running on a three year old Windows Vista at the worst settings it feels clunky and unsmooth, but on my Windows 7 laptop it runs amazing. After the update the game is much better and most PC disks will come with a free VIP map pack, which is a nice addition. In the end, if you have a good computer (my laptop is an i7 Intel core with 1GB graphics), then the game is really good, but if you don't, then you may as well get a CoD title (the graphics are more adjustable) or an older Battlefield, playing on the worst settings isn't fun.… Expand
  36. Daematune
    Jul 28, 2011
    9
    Easily one of the best multiplayer experiences you'll ever have. Squad gameplay is well thought out, jaw dropping maps and over-all ass melting gameplay. Only thing it would need is better server support. From the sea, air and to the land where the battle is.. you'll thrash all of it.
  37. killgreys
    Jul 26, 2011
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Grande Gioco. In questo momento ci sono un sacco di problemi di connettività. E ci vuole un'eternità per caricare la lista server (sono su una connessione molto veloce quindi non sono io). Il gioco è molto ben bilanciato tra pistole. Sparatorie sono molto divertenti perché non si ottiene solo colpo e muore subito. Capisco che non è realistico ... duh .... ma la guerra nella vita reale non è divertente. Detto questo, a volte diventa frustrante veryyy con quanti proiettili ci vuole per uccidere qualcuno. Devi quasi a svuotare un intero clip nella loro direzione generale di ucciderli. Anche scoppio di cottura per la precisione significa che si utilizzano più di un clip di uccidere nessuno. Serbatoi e vettori di personale sono molto divertenti. Elicotteri sono reallly stupido in questo gioco. Entrare in una in elicottero, e ogni 50 cal da tutta la mappa è la cottura, traccianti che divampa contro di voi. Quindi entrare in un elicottero è un desiderio di morte. E non è divertente per volare a tutti, il suo stato davvero dumbed giù. Le sparatorie sono molto divertente e il gioco vi terrà occupati e incollato allo schermo per ore! Uscire e sostenere questo sviluppo, che stanno facendo il gioco con il pc opzioni specifiche, piuttosto che solo console porting come tutti gli altri in questi giorni. ACQUISTA IL GIOCO SE VUOI GAMING PC per sopravvivere… Expand
  38. XxDdgaMerxX
    Jul 31, 2011
    10
    Simply one of the best FPS out there, the destroyable environments and giant maps made this game great and the singleplayer is still half descent a must buy if you enjoy FPS!
  39. Aodecim
    Jul 30, 2011
    9
    A vague and disoriented single-player campaign bolstered by the awaited multiplayer experience. 250 hours spent on this game and I still find it to be entertaining as long as my computer does not overheat from the explosions, destructible terrain, squad-based teamwork, and bullet trajectories.

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

    Once you find a good server that offers team-work and cooperation, this game is the best immersion you'll get in the genre of squad-based games.    … Expand
  40. Swagnum
    Sep 4, 2011
    9
    I'm not the kind of person who plays FPS games, i tend to stick to more of the action/adventure genre, but battlefield 2 kept me entertained for a good 40-50 hours in online play, and thats more than i can say for any FPS game, including a certain piece of crap (cough cough black ops cough). normally i rate shooters very low on my lists of favorite games, and despite them all losing myI'm not the kind of person who plays FPS games, i tend to stick to more of the action/adventure genre, but battlefield 2 kept me entertained for a good 40-50 hours in online play, and thats more than i can say for any FPS game, including a certain piece of crap (cough cough black ops cough). normally i rate shooters very low on my lists of favorite games, and despite them all losing my interest in a short period of time, i know if i liked shooter games i would put this one up near the top, i'd give it a 9. sorry, 10 is reserved for ocarina of time, and ocarina of time only.… Expand
  41. Lac3dHit
    Oct 30, 2011
    10
    My favorite shooter since BF2142 and Counter-Strike. The classes feel solid, the team work is great, and the maps are fun. My only complaints are the use of punk buster since it doesn't seem to prevent obvious hackers and EA doesn't do anything to remove these players. But good server admins can quickly sort this problem out. It's not that common of a problem for me to remove any pointsMy favorite shooter since BF2142 and Counter-Strike. The classes feel solid, the team work is great, and the maps are fun. My only complaints are the use of punk buster since it doesn't seem to prevent obvious hackers and EA doesn't do anything to remove these players. But good server admins can quickly sort this problem out. It's not that common of a problem for me to remove any points from the rating.… Expand
  42. keefbaker
    Oct 16, 2013
    8
    Single player campaign was essentially sellotaped on and didn't work so well. The multiplayer however built exceptionally well on its roots and made it both a familiar and great place to be.
  43. chinesephoneme
    Mar 8, 2013
    9
    Despite the non exciting single player plot, this game is very attractive. It has very realistic graphics (especially the light), very challenging but interesting style of shooting, and very magnificent destruction system which allows the player to destroy any buildings. Although the story of the campaign is not fully satisfying, the scene is terrifically designed, it is justDespite the non exciting single player plot, this game is very attractive. It has very realistic graphics (especially the light), very challenging but interesting style of shooting, and very magnificent destruction system which allows the player to destroy any buildings. Although the story of the campaign is not fully satisfying, the scene is terrifically designed, it is just unforgettable. The best part of this game is multi-player. The perspective and the view is wonderful, the atmosphere is tense, but still enjoyable. I think the online experience is much better than Battlefield 3, although the latter is also very amazing. Bad Company 2 is the peak of FPS in 2010, even today it is still unbeatable, and at some point, it is even better than Battlefield 3.… Expand
  44. carnivorCactae
    Jul 25, 2018
    0
    Why people are praising this Battlefail over and over is beyond me.

    Yeah, the sound is breathtaking, so what? It doesn't make a good game! Battlefail BC is just another military shooter that embodies everything thats annoying, tedious and insulting about "modern military bullshooters"! The campaign is a painfull chore. It caused me literally physical pain to watch and play and    Why people are praising this Battlefail over and over is beyond me.

    Yeah, the sound is breathtaking, so what?
    It doesn't make a good game!

    Battlefail BC is just another military shooter that embodies everything thats annoying, tedious and insulting about "modern military bullshooters"!

    The campaign is a painfull chore.
    It caused me literally physical pain to watch and play and wait during the waste-of-time campaign!

    If you are expecting large battles on huge maps, just like multiplayer, but against enemy-AI:
    Guess again!

    The maps are small, surrounded by invisible walls everywhere,
    the game stops to handhold and babypowder you every 5 minutes,
    you are walking practically through a corridor all the time.

    The enemy-AI is braindead, your buddies just don't want to shut up and you are forced to follow some **** instead of playing the game!

    Multiplayer is the same, but maybe worst!
    High-level players kill you with one bullet, while you have to empty a whole magazine into their brain.
    Kill - die-kill-die-...rince and repeat.

    Refunding this game was the only joy I got out of this (interactive movie on rails would be more accurate!).    … Expand
  45. NerdyJack
    Nov 15, 2013
    10
    Best Battlefield game ever played. I hate it that the eingineer weapon is degraded in BF 3. I don't like the muddy style texture and buggy web plugin in BF3 either.. Why can't you guys make an in-game server filter as well just like BC2?
  46. hg1802
    Nov 17, 2016
    10
    The best first person shooter and the best Battlefield game.
    Great graphics, sound, and gameplay.
    It is a shame that Battlefield 1 is such disaster.
  47. Lucasjodokast
    Apr 11, 2017
    3
    This game is a perfect example of what happens in a series when the developer takes one step forward & 3 steps back

    First of all you will notice the lack of team work as there is no commander & voip is broken (in a tactical shooter) also being revived counts as a death.... seriously WTF, why they even bother having squads at all is beyond me, oh & I almost forgot to mention you cant    This game is a perfect example of what happens in a series when the developer takes one step forward & 3 steps back

    First of all you will notice the lack of team work as there is no commander & voip is broken (in a tactical shooter) also being revived counts as a death.... seriously WTF, why they even bother having squads at all is beyond me, oh & I almost forgot to mention you cant prone..... in a war game with tanks & choppers

    The maps are all bottlenecks because obviously the new engine couldn't handle the BF2 sized maps so in most instances you will find that flanking isn't even possible & everyone ends up in a big spam shootout oh & 64 player has been reduced to 32

    Bad Company 2 was the next game on PC after Battlefield 2, make no mistake this is a console port & a lousy one at that, the series would not reach the quality of Battlefield 2 again until Battlefield 4

    so by adding shinny new graphics & destructive enviroments DICE has sacrificed about 20 different gameplay features that made the franchise what it was up to this point

    nice work DICE... not    … Expand
  48. 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
  49. 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.
  50. HD
    May 21, 2010
    5
    Fun, but playing online is a hell. You can't create own servers, and the servers online are laggy as hell. You can prepare yourself for staying at around 300-500 ms ping, or if you're lucky you can get down to 150, but that's the best I've ever had. The beta was really fun, but then the servers got crappy and you just get frustrated, although there might be some good Fun, but playing online is a hell. You can't create own servers, and the servers online are laggy as hell. You can prepare yourself for staying at around 300-500 ms ping, or if you're lucky you can get down to 150, but that's the best I've ever had. The beta was really fun, but then the servers got crappy and you just get frustrated, although there might be some good times when you finally get to join a good server. If not for the bad online play, it would have gotten a nine, but it really ruins the game, so it gets a five.… Expand
  51. Elc1247
    Aug 24, 2011
    5
    I had been severely disappointed in BFBC, so I was hoping that DICE had finally got their game together to make something amazing again, and again I was disappointed. I have noticed that most of the big fans of the original line of BF games (BF1942, BFV, BF2, BF2142) have been very disappointed in the mediocrity that DICE has been spitting out recently, seriously DICE, you used to winI had been severely disappointed in BFBC, so I was hoping that DICE had finally got their game together to make something amazing again, and again I was disappointed. I have noticed that most of the big fans of the original line of BF games (BF1942, BFV, BF2, BF2142) have been very disappointed in the mediocrity that DICE has been spitting out recently, seriously DICE, you used to win "Game of the Year" awards back in the day as if they were a dime a dozen, we all expected at least something good. enough about that, on to the actual game. Its mediocrity at its most mediocre. its still puny groups of people fighting on maps where visibility is near nothing due to all the dust/snow thats flying all over the place. not only that, but I find a hacker at the rate of 1/3 of all the games i play in, people who somehow manage to headshot a bunch of players PERFECTLY in rapid succession from the other side of the stupid map without missing a single shot. and about the visibility, DICE decided to focus on their game engine more than the gameplay... again... I can understand how destructible environments is nice, but the hyperbolic destructive power of all explosives in the game is just nuts, along with the ridiculous amounts of dust that explosives create. having a 40mm grenade blast a hole in a concrete wall 6 feet wide makes no sense, it seems like all the structures in this game are made of Styrofoam filled with compressed dust inside... adding to the list of things i want to complain about is the lack of a comm-rose, combined with the fact that you can only call out a single enemy every 10 or so seconds, which doesnt help when you have spotted a group trying to flank you, you cant even make it clear that you want ammo, or a medic, or even say thanks, that combined with no prone position makes it immensely frustrating to try to scout enemy locations... the last major thing i want to complain about is the regenerating health... I dont get it, WHY does EVERY FPS game HAVE to have regenerating health? even in Multiplayer? how does running away and sucking on your thumb for 3 seconds equate to growing your legs back all of a sudden? it kills the point of being a medic, and encourages heroism, where the very good players run into a enemy stronghold, picks off a couple guys, then runs off for 3 seconds and repeats, and theres no way of killing that player even when they took 30 bullets to the chest over the span of 20 seconds, the idea of working with your team is almost non-existent in BFBC2. Though with all that said, the game is moderately enjoyable, and the thing I am most impressed by is the fact that its closer to being an actual BATTLEFIELD game when compared to BFBC. At this point, I have lost all hope in DICE, and I think its only a matter of time before they turn out like the old amazing game producers like RAREWARE(Goldeneye007,Perfect Dark, Banjo Kazooie) and WESTWOOD(Command & Conquer), both were swallowed into the maw of EA, never to produce another great game. I am not expecting great things from BF3 at this point, from what Ive heard and seen of the game, its still going to be a far cry from the greatness of the old BF games, since apparently, FPS games are all about entertaining 10 year old kids with ADD these days with all the flashy graphics and explosions and none of the depth and strategy they used to contain.… Expand
  52. rickrey
    Aug 6, 2011
    2
    This is a very visually unpleasant game to play. Blowing snow, blowing sand, smoke or haze obliterates what must be some good graphics behind the scenes but you can't see anything. The multiplayer action must be awesome for the game to get such good reviews. I wouldn't know about that as online gaming is not for me any more. Singleplayer action is confined to just one linear thread throughThis is a very visually unpleasant game to play. Blowing snow, blowing sand, smoke or haze obliterates what must be some good graphics behind the scenes but you can't see anything. The multiplayer action must be awesome for the game to get such good reviews. I wouldn't know about that as online gaming is not for me any more. Singleplayer action is confined to just one linear thread through the game with almost no variability. Many missions are just plain stupid like running from building to building to keep from freezing, really? There is absolutely no replay potential for me in this game.… Expand
  53. whytheinternet
    Jul 31, 2011
    0
    No immersion, very little teamwork (everyone is just running around doing their "thing"), weapons are unrealistic (nothing but giant, over embellished chunks of metal with exaggerated functions), player team models make no sense (a mix of future U.S. Army soldiers, English soldiers, terrorists with masks, and this ape thing) -- the enemy has the same models too, too many screen markersNo immersion, very little teamwork (everyone is just running around doing their "thing"), weapons are unrealistic (nothing but giant, over embellished chunks of metal with exaggerated functions), player team models make no sense (a mix of future U.S. Army soldiers, English soldiers, terrorists with masks, and this ape thing) -- the enemy has the same models too, too many screen markers (forget using the map environment tactically and taking cover and knowing you're safe -- the enemy knows you're their because of a giant red marker on their screen), the buildings make no sense (a maze of identical, empty, box houses with that goofy Victorian wallpaper), tanks and vehicles always getting stuck on objects (a tank can't move an empty blue container or knock down a wooden post?), what's the point of breaking down those wooden doors?, etc... The list goes on -- but the graphics were nice (the developers should try doing cgi for Hollywood instead).… Expand
  54. BenS
    Mar 6, 2010
    8
    Battlefield: Bad Company 2 has some of the best multiplayer I have played in a while. The action is quick and you find yourself zipping around the battlefield riding jet skis and dune buggies. Squads are an excellent feature as well: when you die you have the option of spawning directly behind any one of your squadmates. Because of this, battles around capture points can get really messy Battlefield: Bad Company 2 has some of the best multiplayer I have played in a while. The action is quick and you find yourself zipping around the battlefield riding jet skis and dune buggies. Squads are an excellent feature as well: when you die you have the option of spawning directly behind any one of your squadmates. Because of this, battles around capture points can get really messy as squads get decimated but then respawn around the survivor. I can recall many times when it seems like an endless flow of your guys and their guys are running around a single capture point. It gets really fun. However, this excellent gameplay is marred by some of the most buggy login systems ever. You have to make an EA account to play online (which is linked to your CD key to prevent key sharing) but EA's servers cannot support the server load that Bad Company 2 is obviously having. I spent so much time trying to fix the "Cannot log in" errors and the "Your account is already logged in" errors that the would-be 10/10 review is reduced to 8/10. All in all: Go for this game for the multiplayer gameplay. It's fantastically frantic and fun, typical Battlefield style, but a buggy login system takes away a lot- if you're willing to brave it, you will be rewarded.… Expand
  55. Stevew.
    Mar 7, 2010
    8
    lets get something straight, DON'T buy this game for the single player, not only does it rip off several other games, it does it VERY poorly, the voice acting is less than brilliant, the graphics whilst good are very intensive on your hardware especially with HBOA (or whatever it is) and the game play is overall, very clunky. As much as i disliked MW2 and the "you will walk down this lets get something straight, DON'T buy this game for the single player, not only does it rip off several other games, it does it VERY poorly, the voice acting is less than brilliant, the graphics whilst good are very intensive on your hardware especially with HBOA (or whatever it is) and the game play is overall, very clunky. As much as i disliked MW2 and the "you will walk down this path" game play i feel that MW2 does the single player better than BC2. Infact BC2 plays more like Frontlines Fuel of War, which isn't too bad as i really enjoyed that game, but then i only payed £5 for that game. That's not to mention occasional graphical glitches, sound glitches, random deaths from mortars as you run for the canal on one level. It's too short as well. No, the multiplayer is where this game excels. Think BF2 with great graphics and effects but without the pot luck aiming system. The rolling map design, where new areas open as you achieve objectives is inspired. The game play is fluid, fun and quite tense at times. It's very enjoyable, apart from the disconnects just as you hit your best kill streak!!!. Still i'm sure that will be fixed soon lol. I would recommend this game on multiplayer only. I would have preferred it if they had modelled the single player on BF2 as well, with bots replacing people on an essentially multi player experience. If they had done that it would have been a 10. As it is the Multiplayer is designed by experts, the Single player by rookies. Very disappointing. Single player = 5, Multiplayer = 10.… Expand
  56. ChristofferJ.
    Mar 9, 2010
    7
    Great multiplayer game, but due to the singleplayer i need to go from 9 to 7. I know, i know the battlefield series are known for great multiplayer, and from time to time that the singleplayer WAS multiplayer just adding bots. But still when they make such an disappointment of a single-player campaign. Allthough i must admit that the personas we're following sometimes can be funny, Great multiplayer game, but due to the singleplayer i need to go from 9 to 7. I know, i know the battlefield series are known for great multiplayer, and from time to time that the singleplayer WAS multiplayer just adding bots. But still when they make such an disappointment of a single-player campaign. Allthough i must admit that the personas we're following sometimes can be funny, the lack of AI on both your team and on the russian side, can destroy even the best story. The fact that you sometimes can get 50 meters in front of your mates, before they consider regrouping with you, and the fact that enemies can walk just by you (espicially in the last mission) and that your squadmembers from time to time walk directly by enemys tend to be very disturbing. Even though we have the stereotype baseballcheerleader-loving, southstate tounge speaking, hippie-who-flies-your-chopper-who-later-kill-a-bunch-of-guys-in-a-big-classic-turn-arround scene-hating-but-later-loving-due-to-the-fact-that-he-somehow-also-got-feelings, the stereotype geek, who's just trying to be a part of the team, the leader who time and time again get screwed over by the US army, because he just want to retire and go home and see his baby-girl, and you who seems to be gods gift to the team and later convince them to take up the fight even though the team is facing a weapon which could screw up the most of the world, while there's some "feel-good," music playing in the bacground. I mean common? Haven't we seen it all before? The place in the story where our proud heroes goes from "Lets kick some ass," to "I can't make any difference anyways.... Im just a little piece of this big world, i just might give up." Jesus christ go emo won't you? Long story short version. Multiplayer: Great, realistic, ultra-teambased, and pretty much awesome Singleplayer: Very short story, horrible AI, all-seen-before.… Expand
  57. PatH
    Mar 11, 2010
    9
    Great game. Just as much fun as all the Battlefield games before it. Destruction adds a whole new element. There is not a single map that is poorly designed. Every map is fun and looks beautiful. I would give it a 10 but there has been a good amount of problems with EA Master Server failing a fantastic game. Hopefully that will be remedied soon I just want to clear up some of the things Great game. Just as much fun as all the Battlefield games before it. Destruction adds a whole new element. There is not a single map that is poorly designed. Every map is fun and looks beautiful. I would give it a 10 but there has been a good amount of problems with EA Master Server failing a fantastic game. Hopefully that will be remedied soon I just want to clear up some of the things said by an earlier reviewer named Trevor. First off, if you think that is a fairly powerful computer, than you need to do some research. Second, 2-3k? Are you serious? You can get a fantastic gaming computer for under a thousand easy. Just go on Newegg and put together a computer. Please do a little research before bashing a game over your own stupidity. It is a very well optimized game.… Expand
  58. 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
  59. 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
  60. 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.
  61. 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
  62. 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
  63. 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!!!
  64. Borkus
    Apr 20, 2011
    5
    Ok if you are just getting this now, and have never played games like this I don't recommend it but to wait until Battlefield 3 is out. That is because by now everyone is high level and will have so many unlocked weapons you just will die and die and die. The game itself is fun but I will explain why I can only give it a 5. The reasons I take points off is the trend of giving us less inOk if you are just getting this now, and have never played games like this I don't recommend it but to wait until Battlefield 3 is out. That is because by now everyone is high level and will have so many unlocked weapons you just will die and die and die. The game itself is fun but I will explain why I can only give it a 5. The reasons I take points off is the trend of giving us less in each new game. No more bots. Now you have no way to practice and try stuff out. Poor hitboxes and lag can make it frustrating to hit your target. Dedicated servers can only be rented, you can't set your own up anymore, which ties into why they removed bots Also possibly because of the destructible environment, would be hard to code a bot AI for that. Which is also probably why they removed prone, or maybe they took it out to try to keep people from camping. But it doesn't work, you will still be team based raped and headshot by the sniper 5000 miles away or shot to a million pieces by the helicopter whore so you always have to move in a convoy and in team. Which is the biggest joke because the game is called bad company which are basically the rejects in the militrary who are too insane for anything but a special company that is sent in to ruthlessly kill (and be killed as canon fodder). So it is ironic how many f-tards playing this really make the game title shine. But still it is somehow very fun, just disappointing at how little we get for it.… Expand
  65. Ziamboni
    Sep 19, 2011
    8
    This game is superb. I spent a lot of time playing it before I got finally bored to death. It's the best realistic-style multiplayer fps there is. Why 8 then, you ask. Because it's a port from PS3, and it's a poor one. It has bugs, bugs not ever fixed.

    Nevertheless, it's awesome. Waiting for BF3
  66. FFStudios
    Sep 7, 2012
    8
    Despite the gripes I have with Bad Company 2, it is still a very solid multiplayer game with some fun maps and engaging gun play. The single player isn't much to write home about: the characters are fun, but the story itself is weak & shallow and is peppered with frustrations. The multiplayer is limited to 32 players, which is a little disappointing, but the maps are still quite large andDespite the gripes I have with Bad Company 2, it is still a very solid multiplayer game with some fun maps and engaging gun play. The single player isn't much to write home about: the characters are fun, but the story itself is weak & shallow and is peppered with frustrations. The multiplayer is limited to 32 players, which is a little disappointing, but the maps are still quite large and the vehicle battles feel gritty and intense. The weapons feel much more punchy than BF2, even it the amount of recoil can sometimes be off-putting to my enjoyment, especially as longer ranges. The guns are fairly well balanced, although the tendency for everyone else to rush off with a sniper rifle remains; leaving you with the sole responsibility of actually doing the work. Another gripe I have is that the vehicles handle extremely badly and are frustrating to control; often flipping over if you so much as lean it too far. Overall though, I like Bad Company 2: it has it's frustrations and gameplay issues, but for the most part is destructive, well-made and sometimes entertaining multiplayer experience.… Expand
  67. vai0
    Aug 15, 2010
    6
    Some may call it fun, awesome, amazing but the only word that comes to mind for me is - disappointing. Maybe I wouldn't compared it to BF2 if the changes between the games actually made sense, or if in one way they actually made the game better. All in all this game has drastically lowered my exceptions for BF3 and any future games from DICE.
  68. MaxD
    Mar 13, 2010
    3
    This game has huge imbalances and major bugs and clunky UI to search for multi player games. Really not impressed with this game, its just simply not fun. Gone are the days when a game got polished before it was released, this is just another re-hash of previous games already released, there's nothing special about this game at all. Don't waste your time if you already have MW2 This game has huge imbalances and major bugs and clunky UI to search for multi player games. Really not impressed with this game, its just simply not fun. Gone are the days when a game got polished before it was released, this is just another re-hash of previous games already released, there's nothing special about this game at all. Don't waste your time if you already have MW2 or TF2 installed.… Expand
  69. BradB.
    Mar 5, 2010
    3
    It has been a long time since i got angry about a game, but i cant believe i wasted my money on this steaming pile of ****. It has a lot of cool concepts, but its gameplay mechanics are terrible, punkbuster is a pos, it has massive fps issues, and takes 10 mins to find a server that will let you connect to. go get MW2.
  70. Kingo64
    Sep 4, 2010
    3
    This game was that terrible I actually disregard that it exists as it tarnishes the Battlefield franchise too much. The Singleplayer campaign was terrible, linear, repetitive with painstakingly dreadful and unplayable AI. Multiplayer had horrible bullet mechanics, broken hitboxes and poor weapon balancing design. Even vehicles don't work as when you try to run over your enemies they justThis game was that terrible I actually disregard that it exists as it tarnishes the Battlefield franchise too much. The Singleplayer campaign was terrible, linear, repetitive with painstakingly dreadful and unplayable AI. Multiplayer had horrible bullet mechanics, broken hitboxes and poor weapon balancing design. Even vehicles don't work as when you try to run over your enemies they just pass straight through your jeep.

    The Frostbite 2.0 engine was either poorly implemented or it is a piece of **** The graphical art style was painful to look at with blinding HDR and over contrasting until grass looks like green goo poured over asphalt. The audio engine is broken as surround sound did not work and the game offers absolutely NO options in regards to audio settings, except for a **** sound equaliser which I don't need.

    My point of advice? Avoid this game like the plague along with Modern Warfare 2 and the new Medal of Honor. They are all pieces of **** and a burden on society. If you want to find a real shooter try ARMA 2, even though it is poorly optimised it is an amazing game and is less than half the price of all of these **** overpriced 'blockbuster' games.

    - Kingo64    … Expand
  71. Macanoodough
    Apr 17, 2011
    3
    EA must be using shills because the game's drop in player activity should tell you by now how much players enjoy it. It basically has inherited all the players who finally let BF2 die. Connection issues, server performance and the Frostbite's handling of the destructible environments SUCK! You freeze in 1/2 the servers you play in as soon anything explodes in front of you (even an RPG missEA must be using shills because the game's drop in player activity should tell you by now how much players enjoy it. It basically has inherited all the players who finally let BF2 die. Connection issues, server performance and the Frostbite's handling of the destructible environments SUCK! You freeze in 1/2 the servers you play in as soon anything explodes in front of you (even an RPG miss which keeps you from returning fire even though your opponent has already switched weapons and is still firing on you). The sniper kit!?!?!
    That's why 80% of the people playing are choosing. Oh!, and you can snipe with a shotgun. 2 actually. No kidding, 2 shotguns can shoot across the map and people camp with them to the point the gameplay is flawed. You can also destroy targets in rush from areas you cannot be seen or found (usually called glitching) but this game seems designed for it. VOIP does not work and 50% of the players a year later still lose connection sometimes if using the friends list.    … Expand
  72. LukeM.
    Mar 5, 2010
    2
    The graphics are good, the physics are good - and vehicles! However there's little in that which distinguiches it above other modern shooters like Modern Warfare 2 and Crysis. Also the button configuration for pc is messed up. No toggle crouch option and prone is entirely removed. Prone being a key feature to any truely great shooter. Frankly compared to it's forefathers - such The graphics are good, the physics are good - and vehicles! However there's little in that which distinguiches it above other modern shooters like Modern Warfare 2 and Crysis. Also the button configuration for pc is messed up. No toggle crouch option and prone is entirely removed. Prone being a key feature to any truely great shooter. Frankly compared to it's forefathers - such as battlefield 2, an utter let down.… Expand
  73. lunix
    Aug 18, 2011
    2
    One of the least enjoyable FPS games I've played in a while. Graphics and sound were okay, but the campaigns themselves were terrible, and controls were almost unbearable. Really wish I had saved my money for something not made by EA.
  74. seungjaehong
    Aug 12, 2010
    3
    Not as good as I expected... I was very excited about this game and waited for it to come out but when I bought it, it just simply wasn't fun. I guess all the variety of weapons and vehicles was just too compicated for me since im a counter strike fan. Also the single player was disappointing too because I guess I played it right after COD:MW2, it seem even less fun.
  75. OliverGrau
    Oct 26, 2011
    0
    I've been playing the game for 20 hours, it's very hard to control, it's so unbalanced as it can be, starters can meet people at the highest lvl, so you just keep running around and getting 0 points. There is no such thing as teamwork in this game, it's like CS;S people just think about their kills. It deserves it's 0 points, because the campaign is short and boring, the online gameplay isI've been playing the game for 20 hours, it's very hard to control, it's so unbalanced as it can be, starters can meet people at the highest lvl, so you just keep running around and getting 0 points. There is no such thing as teamwork in this game, it's like CS;S people just think about their kills. It deserves it's 0 points, because the campaign is short and boring, the online gameplay is so unbalanced and well, I thought that vehicles would be awesome! It's not, if you're not an engineer, and you meet a tank, you're done for sure, and in most maps people only use tanks. I can only recommend this to people, who got so much money that they just want to trow them in the garbage.… Expand
  76. JohnH
    Mar 12, 2010
    2
    DO NOT BUY THIS GAME. If you have ever fired a weapon before. Most of the other games out there are pretty unrealistic but this one defies beleief, It should be called HALO in military costumes, you have to shoot anything and everything as if they had steel skin. It's infuriating to get the drop on someone and let loose PB with an assault rifle only for them to look around liek what DO NOT BUY THIS GAME. If you have ever fired a weapon before. Most of the other games out there are pretty unrealistic but this one defies beleief, It should be called HALO in military costumes, you have to shoot anything and everything as if they had steel skin. It's infuriating to get the drop on someone and let loose PB with an assault rifle only for them to look around liek what was that? and then knife you or use a nade launcher. Half teh tiem it feels liek you must unload a complete clip into anything to kill it. Like sniping? Well as much as it would be nice to get excited by the games "bullet drop" aspect, you can hit someone in the head and they simply shrug it off, it takes two to pretty much do them in. Of course there's unrealistic run speeds but then that's most games out there. I have a machine that runs this like a dream, and it DOESN't cost that much to build a machien to run it well despite other reviews I'd read, but ultimately the feeling of firing 22 rounds against people all in bfull body armor just takes away from any remotely realistic feeling.....this has more in common with HALO, or team fortress, cosole games may like it.....but the fact it has gotten so many good reviews, has me questioning if anyone in teh industry have ever fired a weapon, gone hunting, much less ever been in the military. This makes MW2 look like a realistic shooter.......and I'm not a fan of that either.… Expand
  77. MikeXD
    Aug 26, 2010
    5
    The game has nice graphics, nice features and weapons. However, the online experience is poor compared to the other Battlefield games. Small crowded servers, tiny maps. It is almost impossible to find a good server with regular returning players of your own level. To me, Bad Company was a huge disappointment.
  78. barry2680
    Nov 27, 2010
    6
    Great game, singleplayer is a slightly less than average experiance but the multiplayer is where it shines, unlock system is a bit annoying at first but eventually becomes managable, real teamplay mechanics, great graphics, vehicle and infantry combat is intense and fun, destruction works well and leads to interesting situations,
    MAJOR CONCERN
    game was not designed for 64 bit users WILL    Great game, singleplayer is a slightly less than average experiance but the multiplayer is where it shines, unlock system is a bit annoying at first but eventually becomes managable, real teamplay mechanics, great graphics, vehicle and infantry combat is intense and fun, destruction works well and leads to interesting situations,
    MAJOR CONCERN
    game was not designed for 64 bit users WILL LIKELY CRASH CTD IF USED ON 64 OS, no attempts have been made to alert people to this for obvious marketing reasons, coding is the problem and ea are in no rush to fix it, broken game is broken game 6/10    … Expand
  79. 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
  80. OrixA.Y.
    Apr 4, 2010
    5
    Another typical running-and-gunning "arcadish" FPS with decent graphics. Not much surprises for MP and single campaign is way too short - and to be honest the plot sucks big time. Nothing is worser than when the author thinks the plot is fun but in fact it is not. Just played the whole SP campaign and spent few hours playing MP, didn't bother to unlock the guns. This game is right Another typical running-and-gunning "arcadish" FPS with decent graphics. Not much surprises for MP and single campaign is way too short - and to be honest the plot sucks big time. Nothing is worser than when the author thinks the plot is fun but in fact it is not. Just played the whole SP campaign and spent few hours playing MP, didn't bother to unlock the guns. This game is right now on my shelves and I don't think I would play it again. If you want something special, move along.… Expand
  81. Missionary
    May 20, 2011
    5
    DO NOT BELIEVE THE HIGH CRITIC SCORES!!!
    Sadly BC2 offers NOTHING in the way of game-play that could be construed as an improvement from every other BF/DICE shooter. Graphics are nice, but the "glitches" tend to be so tedious that multiplayer combat tends to be based more on people who know how to "use" the system as opposed to actual challenges of aim and firing. EA/DICE regularly tell    DO NOT BELIEVE THE HIGH CRITIC SCORES!!!
    Sadly BC2 offers NOTHING in the way of game-play that could be construed as an improvement from every other BF/DICE shooter. Graphics are nice, but the "glitches" tend to be so tedious that multiplayer combat tends to be based more on people who know how to "use" the system as opposed to actual challenges of aim and firing. EA/DICE regularly tell their customers to "go &%$# themselves" and refuse to acknowledge their own forums and email systems that are flooded with complaints and hate mail against the company. "Why a 5 the you may ask"?
    Simply, the game is as good as its predecessors offering nothing new of worth. You may as well pick up BF2142 for 5 bucks and at least enjoy a less standard version of an fps.    … Expand
  82. Surg3on
    Oct 23, 2011
    10
    Considering the crazy amount of time I spent in this game I have to give it a 10! It's the best multiplayer you can find. it understands that non-team players that make up most multiplayer games these days and channels them into fighting for the team anyway (unless they really really fight it!).

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

    I miss the older MP experiences of BF:Modern Combat, etc but BC2 is still awesome fun! BOOM house fall down. How can you hate on that?    … Expand
  83. JamesRennick
    Sep 27, 2011
    10
    Bad Company 2 is a breath-taking experience that will hopefully be upgraded in the highly-anticipated Battlefield 3 coming October 25th. Bad Company 2 re-unites us with Bad Company 1 (2008) squadmates Private Preston Marlowe (your character), Sergeant Samuel Redford, Private Gordon Haggard and Private Terrence **** as they go deep into enemy lines to stop the villianous Kirilenko fromBad Company 2 is a breath-taking experience that will hopefully be upgraded in the highly-anticipated Battlefield 3 coming October 25th. Bad Company 2 re-unites us with Bad Company 1 (2008) squadmates Private Preston Marlowe (your character), Sergeant Samuel Redford, Private Gordon Haggard and Private Terrence **** as they go deep into enemy lines to stop the villianous Kirilenko from unleashing his "black weapon" on the United States and possibly the entire world as well. The multiplayer experience is somewhat slow but satisfying at best, and feels realistic as it should be, compared to other overrated titles such as Call of Duty 6: Modern Warfare 2 (2009) and the other highly-anticipated Treyarch game which is Call of Duty 8: Modern Warfare 3 (November 8, 2011). Bad Company is a true winner.… Expand
  84. SwedishReview
    Aug 12, 2013
    7
    A good first person shooter i would say not as good as battlefield 3 it lacks content with weapons etc it also have some bad movement controls, other then that it's simply amazingly fun to play.
  85. JohnS.
    Mar 5, 2010
    0
    You know that feeling, when you spent 50 bucks on a piece of shit? I hate that feeling, so if you hate it too, please avoid this game at all costs. Multiplayer is a joke, you can't tie your key with steam, you'll find glitches and issues up your ass each time you start up this game. garbage.
  86. CarlE.
    Mar 7, 2010
    2
    Could have been cool, but it is way too buggy. Singleplayer feels "average" so far. Multiplayer is where I think this game could really shine, but it does not work (I cannot connect at all)! Graphically the game is uneven, at times the performance is bad and sometimes it is very hard to see anything due to all the effects. When in fullscreen my mouse is offset in UI making some buttons Could have been cool, but it is way too buggy. Singleplayer feels "average" so far. Multiplayer is where I think this game could really shine, but it does not work (I cannot connect at all)! Graphically the game is uneven, at times the performance is bad and sometimes it is very hard to see anything due to all the effects. When in fullscreen my mouse is offset in UI making some buttons unavailable! Lots of other minor bugs as well. I wish I had gotten the PS3 version instead... this is a very poor port.… Expand
  87. DaveC
    Apr 21, 2010
    2
    The game has the look and feel of a beta test. Shadows are jagged and glitchy, even with 8x and 4x filtering and anti-aliasing turned on. That would be forgivable by itself, but the game also will just crash randomly to the desktop; sometimes after 5 minutes, sometimes after 50 minutes. The EA forums are full of people with the issue. Those whose PCs are up to standards but just will not The game has the look and feel of a beta test. Shadows are jagged and glitchy, even with 8x and 4x filtering and anti-aliasing turned on. That would be forgivable by itself, but the game also will just crash randomly to the desktop; sometimes after 5 minutes, sometimes after 50 minutes. The EA forums are full of people with the issue. Those whose PCs are up to standards but just will not play the game. However while the game is running, it's one of the more entertaining titles since Modern Warfare 2. Sadly, the lack of support and response from EA makes me give this game a 2.… Expand
  88. 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
  89. creptor
    Jan 3, 2011
    6
    The game is okay very very nice graphics. What sucked was story is too short and muti-player lags with ATI 5770 video card and 4GB of memory. I didn't care for it too much.
  90. earlb71
    Jan 12, 2011
    4
    As with many of the previous titles this one falls prey to the same problem:
    great game - too many hackers...

    Until they find (or willing to find) a solution to this problem, it too frustrating to waste your time and money on.
  91. 2fast4u34521
    Oct 17, 2011
    5
    Im a fan of egoshooters. But this sux. As a beginner in this online world youre not welcome. Players, who played it a long time are better then noobies ofcourse. But in Battlefield you got it even harder: Because of the maps beeing bigger and the horrible bullet mechanics (bullets drop) it is even for good css players hard to aim. But the biggest newcomer nightmare is your class firstIm a fan of egoshooters. But this sux. As a beginner in this online world youre not welcome. Players, who played it a long time are better then noobies ofcourse. But in Battlefield you got it even harder: Because of the maps beeing bigger and the horrible bullet mechanics (bullets drop) it is even for good css players hard to aim. But the biggest newcomer nightmare is your class first weapon. In fair games like tf2 you got weapons which are good, playable, just basic guns you can even use when youre a pro. In Battlefield you got only rubbish. Just think about: you dont know the map, dont know the hitboxes with the damned bullet drop and then you not even have useable weapons. Thats not fair. All houses are destroyable, but the rests of them cant be moved, does that make sense? I dont got the wood doors, which you destroy with your knive. Thats not realistic. This whole (world) destruction-> only stupid houses(!) goes on my nervs. Its a playable game with a kind of achievement system which unlooks youre weapons, but its a hard deal as a bloody newcomer. If youre an old Battlefield Player, then buy it. If you never played Battlefield DONT BUY IT! It wont satisfy you...… Expand
  92. Grenodeur
    Jul 24, 2013
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Im not COD fan, but i hate this game. Singleplayer is SUCKS, AI SUCKS (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LuyFPyD0xYw), multiplayer, was good but not so. Story is worst BF ever made, i want to forget this crap… Expand
  93. ShannonP
    Mar 6, 2010
    4
    Strictly a PC Version Review: This game looks good, and plays good.. WHEN you can play it. EA launched it with a ton of bugs and Multiplayer is almost impossible right now! It does take a beast of a machine to run on higher settings as it has been very poorly optimized and does feel a bit like a console port. If you can run the game, it looks great, if not.. it has been reported to be Strictly a PC Version Review: This game looks good, and plays good.. WHEN you can play it. EA launched it with a ton of bugs and Multiplayer is almost impossible right now! It does take a beast of a machine to run on higher settings as it has been very poorly optimized and does feel a bit like a console port. If you can run the game, it looks great, if not.. it has been reported to be very sluggish and painful. The worst part of the PC Experience has been the poor release that EA has allowed. There are currently numerous disconnect and punkbuster issues, once those are cleared up the game seems like it will be pretty good. Right now, its way to difficult to connect to waste your cash on it. Give it a week or so and let DICE fix their bugs. It seems like they really stuck it to the pre-orders.… Expand
  94. Tramm
    Sep 14, 2011
    1
    This game is the worst battlefield experience i have ever had. Battlefield 2 was awesome. It had the original CS experience out of the box with kickass vehicles that felt like vehicles. Dont ever buy this game, its bugged, its filled with exploits, and the helicopter can move less then in a simulator. Crap game - dont buy.
  95. shanemckay1
    Sep 10, 2010
    0
    Bought this game on steam a week ago for online play only. In a full week, i have NEVER been able to loin to multiplayer. I have asked steam for a refund. Here is why. After buying the game, i sent EA a support ticket telling them that I have never been able to play online. They replied saying that there was on going server upgrades and capaicity problems that may be finished in the nearBought this game on steam a week ago for online play only. In a full week, i have NEVER been able to loin to multiplayer. I have asked steam for a refund. Here is why. After buying the game, i sent EA a support ticket telling them that I have never been able to play online. They replied saying that there was on going server upgrades and capaicity problems that may be finished in the near future. There was no mention on steam or on BBC2 website before I bought the game that it was impossible to play online. . In my opinion, that is no where near good enough! I have asked Steam for the refund so i can buy a ready game.

    shane    … Expand
  96. spleenharvester
    Dec 25, 2010
    1
    Alright I'm gonna be blunt here because it's 10 to 4 and I feel like it... this game is terrible. the first few missions are great and examples of how this game really should've been made, and there's some pretty funny dialogue between characters, but the rest of the game is utter trash. If you enjoy being killed repeatedly with absolutely no warning whatsoever, and being unable to evenAlright I'm gonna be blunt here because it's 10 to 4 and I feel like it... this game is terrible. the first few missions are great and examples of how this game really should've been made, and there's some pretty funny dialogue between characters, but the rest of the game is utter trash. If you enjoy being killed repeatedly with absolutely no warning whatsoever, and being unable to even play multiplayer because Punkbuster kicks you at total random, this game is for you. Oh, and the bugs - fire RPG at havoc, havoc completely vanishes into thin air, where does it go? Oh yeah, it's behind you, shooting you up the ass. That's just how bad this game is.… Expand
  97. KnowTheTruth
    Jan 3, 2011
    4
    If you want the best example of a console port, here it is. Battlefield: Bad Company 2 was the game that made me give up on my days of PC gaming. To start, if you don't have a computer that is prepared to handle top-notch graphics, you might as well look for another FPS. For a computer that runs Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 smoothly on the highest settings, you would think I'd be able toIf you want the best example of a console port, here it is. Battlefield: Bad Company 2 was the game that made me give up on my days of PC gaming. To start, if you don't have a computer that is prepared to handle top-notch graphics, you might as well look for another FPS. For a computer that runs Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 smoothly on the highest settings, you would think I'd be able to do the same with a game that came out only months after. Apparently not. It is an outrage that the average person that has an average computer cannot enjoy this game. Moving on, the campaign was decent, but was short and made about as much sense as the sequel to the movie Transformers. Multiplayer is not even close to what the experience is like on the consoles, and the poor quality of the servers often overshadow any gameplay enjoyment. DICE even admitted that they had somehow confused the terms "latency" and "ping," and did not fix this for a while. I've been inexplicably been disconnected from servers almost as many times as I've had to wait more than 5 minutes to connect to them. In short, unless you are a diehard, Battlefield fan, that must play on the PC, and has spent hundreds of dollars in upgrading your computer, then I would not recommend this game.… Expand
  98. Pitbull17044
    Oct 17, 2010
    2
    Nice graphics..Average sound..but over all a total piece of crap...poor physics...seriously glitched hit markers..head shots don't = a kill but foot shots do??? No ability to go prone..... Seriously if I wanted another piece of garbage that I cant go prone with, and score a kill with a foot shot I would play halo !!! Seriously after Bad Company 1 I thought you have learned to take itNice graphics..Average sound..but over all a total piece of crap...poor physics...seriously glitched hit markers..head shots don't = a kill but foot shots do??? No ability to go prone..... Seriously if I wanted another piece of garbage that I cant go prone with, and score a kill with a foot shot I would play halo !!! Seriously after Bad Company 1 I thought you have learned to take it back to BF2 PC style!!!… Expand
  99. BlueaX
    Mar 13, 2011
    0
    Bad Company 2 is a good game. However the PC version is a piece of crap. I spent 50 euros on Steam for it, and what did I get in return? I got a game that from the beginning (and today) was full of bugs. Knife kills doesn't work properly, road kills doesn't work at all, and plenty more bugs completely ruins this game. The menu system is probably the most stupid I've ever seen. For viewingBad Company 2 is a good game. However the PC version is a piece of crap. I spent 50 euros on Steam for it, and what did I get in return? I got a game that from the beginning (and today) was full of bugs. Knife kills doesn't work properly, road kills doesn't work at all, and plenty more bugs completely ruins this game. The menu system is probably the most stupid I've ever seen. For viewing your score you have to press TAB (very common), but when respawing you can't press TAB, you have to press Esc. How ridiculous is that? Two buttons for the same thing just at different times. Other minor bugs as getting stuck in windows, or getting killed by not standing 5 meters from a collapsing building. Lagg is another big issue with the game, with an average of 150+ in latency/ping/delay i ms.
    Besides from that the game is a complete wreck technical, it has beautiful graphics and a very good multi player (minus all the bad of course).    … Expand
  100. tmh
    Mar 16, 2011
    5
    This game was 'good' during beta and the earlier months, but as each patch came out, it slowly - but surely - degraded. At this point in time, it's unplayable as anything but a casual FPS with vehicles. I can honestly say that the hit registry is worse than any other game I've played in the last decade. Even the graphics, one of the unfortunate selling points of the game, suffer from someThis game was 'good' during beta and the earlier months, but as each patch came out, it slowly - but surely - degraded. At this point in time, it's unplayable as anything but a casual FPS with vehicles. I can honestly say that the hit registry is worse than any other game I've played in the last decade. Even the graphics, one of the unfortunate selling points of the game, suffer from some of their own problems. Any attempt to use a rifle as an actual sniper rifle will show that the LODs are so improperly done than firing at someone behind a rock will hit that (now invisible) rock. Sound, however is one of the things BC2 managed to rather well - other than how important sounds such as footsteps are drowned out by explosions and vehicles.In the end, it was disappointing performance from DICE.… Expand
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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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