Battlefield 2: Modern Combat

 PlayStation 2
Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 42 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 34 out of 42
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 42
  3. Negative: 0 out of 42
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  1. PSX Extreme
    74
    The addition of hotswapping makes the campaign mode a pleasant diversion for a few hours, but after a while you’re going to want to go online and you’re probably going to be let down by the lack of gameplay modes and technical problems that EA is working on, but has yet to fix.
  2. GameSpot
    73
    Modern Combat doesn't really look, sound, or play like any of the PC Battlefield games, which might be a little disappointing for those looking for more than just another arcade-style shooter.
  3. Play.tm
    71
    Ultimately Battlefield 2: Modern combat gives PC gamers another reason to feel smug. Despite their best efforts the current generation of consoles can't compete with the capabilities of today's high-end PCs.
  5. GamePro
    70
    You'll find your comrades oblivious to gunfire mere yards away; facing an enemy gunner, with their weapons conspicuously inert; and haplessly running into your line of fire. Getting penalized for losses incurred like this is annoying enough; having a mission terminate prematurely because of it is downright maddening.
  6. GameSpy
    70
    Pales in comparison to the beloved PC games. On its own, however, the game is an enjoyable, if unspectacular, first-person shooter.
  7. Total Video Games
    70
    Despite the fact that the weapons fail to pack a punch, and the enemy AI is just as weak, Battlefield 2: Modern Combat is fun with a level of frantic action that's emphasised by the addition of the hot-swapping functionality.
  8. G4 TV
    60
    The beefed-up single-player is nice, but when the main focus of the game comes up so short, it’s hard not to feel disappointed.
  9. Computer Games Magazine
    50
    Little more than a shooting gallery, especially in single-player mode. [Feb 2006, p.88]
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Awards & Rankings

42
#42 Best PS2 Game of 2005
30
#30 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2005
61
#61 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2005

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User Score
8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 91 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 68 out of 91
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 91
  3. Negative: 7 out of 91
  1. JoeT.
    Feb 27, 2006
    10
    While the single player is not really anything to write home about. The online multiplayer is where the real fun is at. So if you don't While the single player is not really anything to write home about. The online multiplayer is where the real fun is at. So if you don't have online just rent it first but if online is your thing this is a must have.… Full Review »
  2. iddqd4
    Jan 22, 2018
    8
    Впервые играл в шутер на геймпаде, это было необычно, тогда еще и не знал что через несколько лет, наоборот, разучусь играть в шутеры на мыши.Впервые играл в шутер на геймпаде, это было необычно, тогда еще и не знал что через несколько лет, наоборот, разучусь играть в шутеры на мыши.
  3. Casual-Critic
    Oct 9, 2013
    10
    Best online experience on the PS2, hands down. Single-player is eh, but you don't play this game for the campaign. Playing this game onlineBest online experience on the PS2, hands down. Single-player is eh, but you don't play this game for the campaign. Playing this game online regularly was my favorite period of gaming.… Full Review »
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