Battlefield Hardline

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4.3

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 957 Ratings

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  1. Athanatos
    Dec 6, 2022
    8
    Underrated game fr. Good gameplay and Campaign, entertaining story (can't talk about the multiplayer cuz i don't know if there are ppl or not).
  2. BallStretcher
    Jun 16, 2022
    10
    Just started playing this on game pass. I played it too late. The graphics are great, absolutely incredible for 2015. The story is decent, and the gameplay is extremely fun in single player and multiplayer. Extremely underrated game.
  3. Thejodjeremie
    Dec 8, 2021
    8
    The game is another solid battlefield game with a cop's and robbers theme. The campaign is a fun, silly, action packed cop movie and I really enjoyed it.
  4. Mehrab4K
    Jul 13, 2021
    9
    Great experience of battlefield hardline only on pc because of mouse and keyboard , more resolution support but little buggy and now you can buy this game on steam !!! And this is good
  5. kimi1775
    Nov 9, 2020
    8
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  6. Jorchking
    Nov 6, 2020
    8
    Al principio lo detesté porque pensaba (y sigo pensando en parte esto) que debía ser una expansión del Battlefield 4 y no un juego independiente. Pero con el tiempo me pareció de los Battlefield más divertidos que he jugado, por encima de Battlefield 4 y Battlefield 1, a pesar de ser spin off.
    El modo historia está bastante bien pensado, es como un estilo peliserie: Cuando retomas desde    Al principio lo detesté porque pensaba (y sigo pensando en parte esto) que debía ser una expansión del Battlefield 4 y no un juego independiente. Pero con el tiempo me pareció de los Battlefield más divertidos que he jugado, por encima de Battlefield 4 y Battlefield 1, a pesar de ser spin off.
    El modo historia está bastante bien pensado, es como un estilo peliserie: Cuando retomas desde la última vez te pone un resumen de lo que has hecho hasta ese momento en cinemáticas, lo mismo cuando sales del juego te pone qué es lo que vendrá. Muy interesante ese detalle. No es memorable el modo historia y tiene bastante sigilo (algo que no me simpatiza), pero creo que está bien logrado logrando ese toque de película de Hollywood de acción policial promedio. Los personajes dejan que desear.
    El multijugador: De lo más divertido que he jugado en un juego de disparos. No sólo porque la precisión de tiros es muy buena (buen netcode), sino también por la variedad de personalización, armas, vehículos y mapas. Con respecto a los mapas, los que vienen de base no son tan buenos y lamentablemente son los únicos hasta hoy (y sólo unos pocos) que tienen jugadores. Lamentablemente nunca supieron vender el producto para que se mantuviese vivo como Battlefield 4. Los mapas de las expansiones están muy buenas, pero por pensar sólo en dinero dividieron a la base de jugadores aislando en servidores a gente que pagó de los que no. Por ende, los mapas de las expansiones que son de lo mejor del juego están muertos. Fue muy divertido mientras duró. Ahora no sólo que casi no hay jugadores en los mapas base, sino que cuando consigues enganchar a x hora, te toca jugar con latencia alta y con jugadores veteranos que te sacan demasiada ventaja, por ende lo considero definitivamente muerto (esto ya es así desde hace más de 3 años).
    En resumen: Es una pena que este juego tenga el multijugador muerto, pues es de lo mejor de Battlefield en este sentido y supieron adaptarlo a la perfección al campo de batalla urbano.
    Modo historia decente no rejugable.
    Consejo: NO COMPRAR si quieren jugar multijugador. Sólo a precio muy, muy bajo la edición estándar para modo campaña.
    7.5/10.    … Expand
  7. CDrew
    Oct 18, 2020
    8
    In terms of the single player, I would actually go as far as to say that this is one of the, if not the most refined campaign experience in the history of Battlefield. The fact that you actually get levels for playing strategically, that hunting for collectibles is so fun and interesting, and that it is structured like a series, with very well developed characters and a multi-faceted plot,In terms of the single player, I would actually go as far as to say that this is one of the, if not the most refined campaign experience in the history of Battlefield. The fact that you actually get levels for playing strategically, that hunting for collectibles is so fun and interesting, and that it is structured like a series, with very well developed characters and a multi-faceted plot, makes it awesome, in my opinion. The story is particularly interesting and full of twists and turns, keeping you interested all the time. Besides, if you try to hunt for achievements as well, the campaign alone can offer up to 13-14 hours of content.

    As for the multiplayer, it's nothing special. It's not terrible, but apart from a few new game modes and weapons, it is just more of the same. If you're simply looking for a fun multiplayer, you might be better off going to BF4 (if you want a modern setting), BF1, or even the controversial BFV, which all offer a better experience, particularly considering that Hardline only gets a few hundred players per month at most.    … Expand
  8. moranop
    Aug 25, 2020
    9
    I loved the game ans the story. Great graphics, maybe a little different to other battlefield series but I loved it!
  9. Whitebear123
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    A very good gameplay with a very good story, little unstable framerate in some cutscenes but this game absolutely worth playing.
    The story is very interesting which makes the game more enjoyable.
  10. Bulletshock
    Nov 30, 2019
    9
    The game is cool, multiplayer works fine. People say that it is a reskin for BF4, are you retarded, every **** Battlefield game is a reskin for previous game. How the **** you can call a cops versus criminals a reskin for BF4?
  11. ningky
    Sep 2, 2019
    8
    This game is totally awesome!!!! Graphics, Story, Cut scenes and Game play are great.
  12. jelikey
    Jan 18, 2019
    8
    Playing this game only for it's Single Player part has been a great experience. It's basically a playable cop TV Show that I enjoyed a lot!

    The only downside was the annoying concept of starting a game through my browser and the ton of graphics glitches that still exist.
  13. egorek375
    Dec 10, 2017
    10
    Best battlefield, best game 2015, best first-person shooter in a modern theme. High dynamics, drive, better balance. The game has absorbed the best from the CoD and BF. I'm talking about the multiplayer. Singleplayer in the game is terrible
  14. spyH
    Apr 23, 2017
    8
    Playing this game only for it's Single Player part has been a great experience. It's basically a playable cop TV Show that I enjoyed a lot!

    The only downside was the annoying concept of starting a game through my browser and the ton of graphics glitches that still exist.
  15. mordgren
    Feb 28, 2017
    10
    Idk why people hate this game, it seems that they have one brain for everybody. I love everything in this game, this is my loveliest bf ever! Small maps? I think that`s great idea! I have never liked big maps. Cops n robbers... Do u care about for whom u`re playing? I think that`s great bf game!
  16. Shadow1
    Jul 24, 2016
    10
    This game has got awesome graphics, big open world, optimization is better than in BattleField 4 and average storyline in Grand Theft Auto Style, but better . In this game must play for cops . Amazing Shooter, much better than Call of Duty Black Ops III or last BattleField and I think BattleField Hardline is best game in series and I very wait BattleField 1 . Very amazing and awesome .
  17. Gzus
    Mar 7, 2016
    8
    Battlefield Hardline is amazing fun, but was poorly received by the traditional Battlefield players, especially those who were PC players. Therefore, the game has a very low player count on PC, especially when compared against PS4 and Xbox One. That being said, I own the game for all three platforms and have Premium for the PC version.

    For starters, the game does not play at all like    Battlefield Hardline is amazing fun, but was poorly received by the traditional Battlefield players, especially those who were PC players. Therefore, the game has a very low player count on PC, especially when compared against PS4 and Xbox One. That being said, I own the game for all three platforms and have Premium for the PC version.

    For starters, the game does not play at all like BF4. BF4 favors teamwork/collaboration in order to succeed and is very vehicle-oriented; infantry players typically do not fair well against enemies who stay in tanks/helis the entire game. BFH, on the other hand, favors infantry, run-and-gun, style gameplay. Yes, there are helicopters and trucks with heavy guns, but they are not as overwhelming as in BF4.

    Hardline plays as if Call of Duty and BF4 had a baby. It's fast-paced and action packed and solo players (such as myself) can typically have no problem doing well.

    I'm a bit salty that I paid for Premium on PC, but can't play the DLC maps because of the limited player count. There are typically 1 or 2 servers running the DLC up to a week after the DLC is released, but then no more than 1 server playing the DLC after that. Very early on, I contacted EA to see if my Premium subscription could be transferred from PC to PS4 because the player count on PS4 is massive in comparison to PC, but was told they could not do that.

    I play the game on the ULTRA preset with a GTX 970 and am able to maintain 60 FPS most of the time, though there are some maps where performance is worse and my graphics stutter to ~40 FPS.

    I have not played the campaign, so I have no opinion on that feature of the game.

    Pros:
    - Betrayal DLC looks and plays fantastic! Visceral has honed their Frostbite development skills over time and it's very apparent in the final DLC.
    - Fast-paced multiplayer
    - Infantry-focused multiplayer
    - Great for solo players
    - Gun bench is a nice feature, but I don't understand why it took so long to release
    - Weapon variety has increased greatly over the past 6 months
    - Grappling guns allow you to quickly access rooftops that would typically be guarded by enemies watching the ladders.
    - Zip Lines allow you to quickly fly across the map.
    - The game has dropped in price A LOT over the past year and can be purchased for $20 or less most of the time

    Cons:
    - Poor communication from Visceral directly. Game updates are typically not shared on social media by Visceral staff, but are posted by independent YouTubers such as DANNYonPC. Visceral needs to take accountability of their game and share their news/updates directly from their own accounts.
    - Absent player base on PC
    - Premium DLC maps are not worth it on PC because there is, at most, 1 lobby playing any of the DLC. The DLC maps should be given away to ALL players and included in the standard map rotations.
    - No "EA Official" servers running the game; all Multiplayer servers (East Coast, US) are privately rented and most have custom rules with badmins who abuse their powers.
    - Slow support from Visceral when releasing patches and news
    - Graphics optimization varies greatly from map to map
    - Gun Bench took nearly 1 year post-release to arrive
    - The M416 and M16A are still the most overpowered Assault Rifles in the game
    - There is a massive amount of FLIR-spam, especially with the M82 semi-auto sniper rifle.
    - Most "Premium Battlepacks" were Emblem sets and not anything that most players would care about
    - "The Block" is the worst map design I have ever seen in a FPS multiplayer title. Once your team has been spawn trapped at one end of the map or the other, it's game-over; there is no way to breach the spawn trap because the map has no outside flank-routes.

    In summary, the game runs fantastic now on PC and the latest DLC (Betrayal) is fantastic. I recommend this game to anyone who can get it on sale, especially if the DLC maps are eventually released for free to all. I have a longer list of "cons" than "pros", but I still enjoy the game a lot. Most of my frustration is over the low player count on PC and how that limits so much of the game, especially that which I paid premium for.    … Expand
  18. Iamthetony
    Jan 31, 2016
    9
    One very fun to play game with many different game modes and characters with good voice acting and many Easter eggs.Yeah its not the regular army game that tanks run over you and 3 year old kids scream at you but games are for fun.The cons of this game is the lack of servers which its the community's fault .Dynamic game play with the simple phobia that something will fail next or on youOne very fun to play game with many different game modes and characters with good voice acting and many Easter eggs.Yeah its not the regular army game that tanks run over you and 3 year old kids scream at you but games are for fun.The cons of this game is the lack of servers which its the community's fault .Dynamic game play with the simple phobia that something will fail next or on you and will explode.NO micro transactions!Only battle packs that maximum to give you mod or skin. DLCs aren't that much just some like the premium makes you a bit furious that you don't buy full game.Nice story mode by the way but is a bit shorter than I thought and the unskipable cutscenes. Still my second favourite game up to now.Oh I forgot that there are updates adding some cool new stuff.… Expand
  19. Fizl406
    Jan 13, 2016
    10
    I really like this game its one of my favourite battlefields ever. Im really glad I bought this game (for full price, but its worth it). Problem of this game is community..
  20. Volt615
    Aug 27, 2015
    10
    This game is amazingly fun to play. The campaign is fun and plays like an episode of Cops. The multiplayer offers the same Battlefield feel as previous titles, at least since Bad Company 2 on PC, with improvements in melee and weapons, just less vehicles. The game feels like BF3 & BF4 hard modes in that you take a lot of damage from bullets with new toys such as grappling hooks and zipThis game is amazingly fun to play. The campaign is fun and plays like an episode of Cops. The multiplayer offers the same Battlefield feel as previous titles, at least since Bad Company 2 on PC, with improvements in melee and weapons, just less vehicles. The game feels like BF3 & BF4 hard modes in that you take a lot of damage from bullets with new toys such as grappling hooks and zip lines you can use to maneuver about the maps to get to those key locations or sneak up on someone without using a ladder. Is this a perfect game, no but it is a very good one that often gets criticized by people that most likely do not own it saying it is a re-skin of BF4, which is not true. Same engine yes but there are multiple differences that if you play BF4 you will notice and appreciate. You get a single player campaign many people would pay $60 for alone on top of a new and improved Battlefield multiplayer experience with new maps and game modes not previously seen in the series. BF Hardline releases with a single player campaign, 7 multiplayer game modes and 9 maps. Considering most DLC costs $15 and comes with 1-2 game modes and 4-5 maps, $60 is not overly priced for a new spin on an old franchise and a single player campaign.… Expand
  21. RockStarGamers
    Jul 28, 2015
    8
    Battlefield Hardline is an excellent game that has given new life to an old series. Fantastic visuals and an immersive thematic style will keep stealth and action lovers happy. Much better than the flawed Battlefield 4 but let down slightly by the multiplayer options.
  22. BobbyM747
    Apr 14, 2015
    8
    My favorite Battlefield up to date. It runs much smoother than Battlefield 4, and the bullets will actually hit players. The multiplayer is what I mainly came for, but I decided to play the campaign and it was absolutely amazing. Wasn't the best, and was not better than the Battlefield 4 Campaign, but it was still pretty good. It is also the first major PC game I have seen that came outMy favorite Battlefield up to date. It runs much smoother than Battlefield 4, and the bullets will actually hit players. The multiplayer is what I mainly came for, but I decided to play the campaign and it was absolutely amazing. Wasn't the best, and was not better than the Battlefield 4 Campaign, but it was still pretty good. It is also the first major PC game I have seen that came out complete. The only problems I have with the game is sometimes crashing, and the SLI flashing textures. Once they get that fixed, I can rate a 10/10.… Expand
  23. CStokes
    Apr 8, 2015
    9
    In typical battlefield fashion battlefield beats COD Advanced warfare the campaign is crafted well and the gameplay in multiplayer is great although the large maps cause slow game mode
  24. Cuscaden
    Apr 7, 2015
    8
    Picked up BFH for €38 five days ago over the Easter weekend. I tried the beta, and was put off by friends comments saying it was just a re-skinned BF4. I am really happy I bought the game I have put quite a few hours into it and have really enjoyed it. Its not radically different to BF4 but the new game modes and maps are a lot of fun. I enjoyed it so much I also went ahead and got premiumPicked up BFH for €38 five days ago over the Easter weekend. I tried the beta, and was put off by friends comments saying it was just a re-skinned BF4. I am really happy I bought the game I have put quite a few hours into it and have really enjoyed it. Its not radically different to BF4 but the new game modes and maps are a lot of fun. I enjoyed it so much I also went ahead and got premium for another €39. To anyone thinking about getting it, try the basic game first, only get Premium afterwards if it floats your boat. I think it is worth it!… Expand
  25. IGN_Reviews
    Mar 28, 2015
    9
    Best battlefield game so far beautiful graphics and fun multiplayer. The game offers many great snipers rifle for 360 noscoping and quick scoping someone from long range feels extremely satisfying. For hardcore gamers there is even MLG 420 noscoping aswell. This otherwise fantastic game is sadly ruined by camping and hardscoping but is still fun playable if you play with pr0s.

    9/10 IGN_Reviews
  26. SenshudoTV
    Mar 27, 2015
    8
    Overall, Visceral Games did an amazing job taking the familiar feel of a Battlefield game and breathing new life into a series that was becoming quite same-y very quickly. The smooth launch of Hardline compared to BF4 should also be considered a huge achievement. The amazing campaign with its stealthy approach to a traditional FPS and new multiplayer all add up to one of the best FPSOverall, Visceral Games did an amazing job taking the familiar feel of a Battlefield game and breathing new life into a series that was becoming quite same-y very quickly. The smooth launch of Hardline compared to BF4 should also be considered a huge achievement. The amazing campaign with its stealthy approach to a traditional FPS and new multiplayer all add up to one of the best FPS experiences I've had in a long time. I can only hope this a huge step forward for the Battlefield series as a whole and not just a one off until Battlefield 5 is eventually released. Only time will tell and until then, I'll be playing Battlefield Hardline.… Expand
  27. swg123212311321
    Mar 26, 2015
    10
    Kinda good Game, cant understand the Hate of it, 9/10 would buy again because its kinda good, totally worth the money and just played it for ~~150hours
  28. Ireland914
    Mar 24, 2015
    9
    No, it's not a typical Battlefield game. Yes, it is a good game. After a surprisingly stable release, I find myself already sinking hours into this unique "spinoff" for the Battlefield series. It's action-packed, exciting, beautiful, and runs very well. It may not be the right game for so-called hardcore Battlefield fans (which I consider myself to be), but it is undeniably a fun and veryNo, it's not a typical Battlefield game. Yes, it is a good game. After a surprisingly stable release, I find myself already sinking hours into this unique "spinoff" for the Battlefield series. It's action-packed, exciting, beautiful, and runs very well. It may not be the right game for so-called hardcore Battlefield fans (which I consider myself to be), but it is undeniably a fun and very playable game.

    Single player puts an interesting twist on the typical shooter experience with a cop TV show feel. It's not outstanding in any regard but it's a fun few hours of bonus material added to a great multiplayer experience.    … Expand
  29. Campbellisking
    Mar 23, 2015
    8
    Battlefield Hardline is a fun and fast paced multiplayer shooter. The single player is entertaining and worth while and i feel that if you have the money and are looking for a new game to play to fill the time until the next round of big titles come around this is the game for you. However if you don't like Battlefield do not buy this game.
  30. MMA938
    Mar 22, 2015
    10
    Gotta love all the cut and paste negative reviews....because THAT's not obvious.

    Trolls and COD scrubs can't handle it. Try upgrading your 1995 PC and maybe you will actually notice something.
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 31 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 31
  3. Negative: 1 out of 31
  1. Pelit (Finland)
    May 13, 2015
    82
    Battlefield Hardline offers a fun single-player experience. Arresting suspects could have used some extra polish, as it's way too easy to manipulate the AI to surrender. The multiplayer mode is quite fun as well, but it suffers from lack of content and for the fact that it plays out like a stripped down version of Battlefield 4. The game's heritage aside, Battlefield Hardline is by no means a poor effort. [May 2015]
  2. Gamer.no
    May 4, 2015
    60
    Quotation forthcoming.
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  3. PC PowerPlay
    May 3, 2015
    80
    Be a Lethal Weapon in single-player, enjoy a different take on multiplayer. Visceral gives you the best of both worlds. [May 2015, p.57]
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