Battlefield 4

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  1. Howl
    Oct 30, 2013
    5
    I'm not even gonna talk about the solo gameplay, boring and disappointing, I'll focus on the important thing. THE MULTIPLAYER.

    First off I'd like to point out that I played and liked BF 3, reached colonel level 10, I know is not that much but is enough to be familiar with the game. I've been playing the multiplayer all day and got nothing but stress, around 6-7 hours of gameplay.    I'm not even gonna talk about the solo gameplay, boring and disappointing, I'll focus on the important thing. THE MULTIPLAYER.

    First off I'd like to point out that I played and liked BF 3, reached colonel level 10, I know is not that much but is enough to be familiar with the game. I've been playing the multiplayer all day and got nothing but stress, around 6-7 hours of gameplay.

    BF4's multiplayer is not bad, it has potential, but the problem is that I consider it very inferior from BF3's multiplayer, I'll let you know my reasons.

    Vehicles: I'll start with the general problems regarding vehicles: First off, they changed all the controls for them, how hard is to put an option to drive/pilot them with the BF3 regular controls?, not hard, but they didn't the most similar setting is "veteran" but even so, the triggers of the controller are completely changed even between helis and planes, maybe is no bif deal since you'll get used to them soon or later, but there was nothing wrong with the old controls. ALL of the air vehicles are slower, VERY VERY SLOWER, they feel strange kinda like if you were driving a cloud, you don't feel the same weight and control that you had in BF3.

    Helicopter: it feels I don't know how to describe it, is slower and is like moving a cloud around, you don't feel the weight or the mobility from BF3's chopper, is not really that bad really, but you'll get down far more easy than in BF3.

    Jets: They completely ruined the jets for me, they are horrible, they are very VERY VERY slow, they have more maneuverability, but is completely eclipsed by the big mistake that dice did, you can no longer fly away from the map, that's right the main map is all the space you have to fly, this transforms the jets into a completely useless machines, they only fight other jets, oh and what other jets? well JUST 1, that's right in every map there are only 1 jet per team, I mean I wasn't a flying ace in BF3 but I enjoyed the feel I had a 4 star in the jets I may not be the best but I do know how to fly them, and let me tell you, jets in BF4 are broken, really they doesn't matter they don't do any difference, because, you feel inside a cage, they wouldn't be so bad if the space was bigger but no, the lack of space in the map transforms the jets into useless machines.

    Ground vehicles: they're more or less the same, but they have more power towards air vehicles, with the veteran config you'll manage to drive around like BF3 but with the triggers inverted. Otherwise they're the same.

    Professions and footsoldiers: you gonna die in this game, A LOT, they changed the feel and the accuracy of the weapons, its the same problem you don't seem to have good control on them, they feel heavier, some do more damage and less damage, talking about the professions they broke support profession, you can get the C4 as the last gadget, that let you with claymore and a lot ot useless crap, since the bullet box isn't aviable from start. Medic, is harder to revive allies, you need to actually get down to do it, and you get only 20 points per revive, plus you don't start with the defibrillators, they "long ranged" weapons doesn't seem to be as effective as in BF3.

    Maps: the main problem with the maps is that they are too big and open or too small and narrow, there's no middle point, either you're always in the open or you can't seem to find or see anyone, the "levolution" thing is not as impressive as you thing... you trigger some little changed that sometimes ruin the map like flooding a narrow map... yeah, becaue everyone likes to swim everywhere, a ship crashes into an island... yeah but that doesn't change anything, you don't even noticed, in the big maps takes you forever to find someone and in the narrow maps you get frustrated because the lack of space... every map of battlefield 3 is better than the maps of BF4 that's all I've got to say.

    General Dissapoint: there are some minor things that are annoying, that you simply can't understand why they did that. for example, in my soldier settings you can no longer manage your vehicles and soldier weapons and stuff you need to be inside a match to do it, why? beats me, when you're trying to find a match you CANNOT longer choose the map you want to play, I mean WHY?, what was wrong with that?, I pre-orderd the game to get china rising before, and guess what?, around 8 hours of multiplayer gameplay and I DIDN?T PLAYED IN THE FRIGGIN MAP EVEN ONCE, what was wrong with choosing the map? maybe you want to train jets or helicopters or like a map in specific well you're because the map is going to choose the map for you and there's nothing you could do about it.

    Anyway, I highly regret preorder this game...but there's not a lot I can do now. My advice?, stick with battlefield 3, until some changed are done BF4's multiplayer is nothing against its older brother. maybe you don't believe me, if you want prove RENT IT FIRST. I'll be playing BF3. See you there.    … Expand
  2. FPSmonster33
    Oct 29, 2013
    4
    This game was obviously nothing but a money grab for dice/ea. Very few progressive concepts were introduced, and plenty head scratching changes were made...

    Gunplay has been dumbed down since BF3. Less bullets til death, hit detection is bad, kill cam is bad and a ripoff of COD, all weapons do the same amount of damage, the guns don't have the "real" feeling that they had in BF3, mags    This game was obviously nothing but a money grab for dice/ea. Very few progressive concepts were introduced, and plenty head scratching changes were made...

    Gunplay has been dumbed down since BF3. Less bullets til death, hit detection is bad, kill cam is bad and a ripoff of COD, all weapons do the same amount of damage, the guns don't have the "real" feeling that they had in BF3, mags get dropped when reloading. Absolutely pathetic changes across the board.

    Maps are too big for 24 players and terrible for infantry type players. Campfest and not my idea of fun.

    Character movement is so slow! Another horrendous and inexcusable change from BF3.

    The controls have been turned upside down! Please fire the person/persons who thought this was a good idea as they certainly need a new line of work.

    levolution cool, I guess, but it doesn't add anything useful to the MP experience. I guess dice thought this would make up for the core gameplay failures?

    My copy is being returned and I feel like dice may have killed the battlefield series with this atrocious attempt. Like I said earlier, this game looks like it was nothing but a cash grab for dice...well, you aren't getting my money! The lead developer for BF3 wasn't part of this game which may have led to this outcome, IDK. It really sucks because I enjoyed BF3 so much and was looking forward to this game, but they turned it upside down and made a complete mess out of it. This sort of gameplay simply isn't for me.

    I'll be playing BF3 until I find my next shooter    … Expand
  3. thekillergreece
    Oct 29, 2013
    5
    Not bad and not good as well.Most features and gameplay of it are same as BF3. Graphics are slightly different and destruction are same. Lack of cutscenes and events have impact for it. Singleplayer is too damn short and worst than WarZ. Multiplayer is good but very unbalanced and buggy. Especially SP.

    No more words, modes are same as well. 5/10.
  4. savagejoe444
    Oct 29, 2013
    4
    *sigh* I can't believe this. After the disappointment of BF3, I was hoping for DICE to redeem themselves with this next entry. I was mistaken.
    First off, the SP is a joke. Every mission is completely cliche, and downright boring. The ally A.I. is a mixed bag. They'll shoot and kill the enemy, yes, but they won't start shooting until AFTER YOU COMMAND THEM TO DO SO! The promise of    *sigh* I can't believe this. After the disappointment of BF3, I was hoping for DICE to redeem themselves with this next entry. I was mistaken.
    First off, the SP is a joke. Every mission is completely cliche, and downright boring. The ally A.I. is a mixed bag. They'll shoot and kill the enemy, yes, but they won't start shooting until AFTER YOU COMMAND THEM TO DO SO! The promise of "Tactical gameplay" in this game is none existent for some reason. You know what, I'll leave at the fact that the SP in BF4 is garbage.
    Second, the graphics... yes it looks good, but I swear every time I look at this game, I believe I'm playing an expansion to BF3. The texture pop-ins and weird graphical glitches really annoy me.
    Third, the multiplayer. I had zero percent fun in this game's MP. since this is the current gen version, its only 24-players online. It'll get boring very fast. Levelution doesn't help the experience for me either.
    ....
    You know what? I've had it. I'm done!
    I'm sick of the BS EA has been pulling this generation! EA has completely ruined the Battlefield I know and love! Battlefield is no longer the franchise I remember anymore.
    This game is just a pathetic attempt to take down Call of Duty!
    Why should I continue to support a franchise I like when its own publisher is only making it to take down another game I like?
    I am officially done with Battlefield and I'm not returning until then!
    EA, go f**k yourself!    … Expand
  5. HadoukenHobbit
    Oct 29, 2013
    10
    To all those saying this game is rehashed or the same as BF3... Let's see:
    Levolution: THis basically getting a map switch mid-level, and YOU do it! or don't, that's up to the players, every map is almost two maps and it looks immense.
    Interactivity: Raise vehicle barriers, trap opponents in lifts and trains, destruction is overwhelming. EVERYTHING can get messed up and it is so much    To all those saying this game is rehashed or the same as BF3... Let's see:
    Levolution: THis basically getting a map switch mid-level, and YOU do it! or don't, that's up to the players, every map is almost two maps and it looks immense.
    Interactivity: Raise vehicle barriers, trap opponents in lifts and trains, destruction is overwhelming. EVERYTHING can get messed up and it is so much fun!
    Commander mode.. Play on the commute on your tablet? Hell yeah. You can even speak into your tabvet mic and people hear you in-game :D amazing!!
    64 vs 64..... no more need to be said here...
    Different classes and specialization trees: these are not minor tweaks, but sweeping changes
    I can go on and on but I am nearly off the train from my lunch break.
    Wake up haters, this is SO so much more than a reskinned BF3, this is a genuine evolvement and until you can show me a better FPS I am firmly in the 10 camp here.
    COD fans must be terrified, and it shows with these bogus, baseless reviews from people that clearly haven't even played BF4 yet.
    DICE FTW, take a bow guys.    … Expand
  6. nodice
    Nov 9, 2013
    2
    A short and stupid single player campaign saved by Michael K. Williams and a multiplayer game which in it's current state is so miserably unenjoyable that you'll be screaming in frustration.

    My opinion is wait and see if it gets any better if it doesn't then it's one to avoid.
  7. abramblitz
    Nov 17, 2013
    4
    People will talk about how Call of Duty is the same thing every year but when I play this all I see is Battlefield 3. The game play is the exact same thing as Battlefield 3. Completely unsatisfying! And on top of that there is mass of glitches in bugs the EA just slaps you in the face with! But that is just the multiplayer. The campaign is slow and boring and I get no emotional connectionsPeople will talk about how Call of Duty is the same thing every year but when I play this all I see is Battlefield 3. The game play is the exact same thing as Battlefield 3. Completely unsatisfying! And on top of that there is mass of glitches in bugs the EA just slaps you in the face with! But that is just the multiplayer. The campaign is slow and boring and I get no emotional connections with the character like I would in other games.… Expand
  8. terbas
    Feb 13, 2014
    5
    Although this could have been the best Battlefield game ever, this chance was wasted and the legacy of "the best game ever" (in my opinion) was squandered just to compete with the "other" game. This game was unfinished right from the start (even the beta was an alpha indeed) and was rushed to be released before COD. Yes, it introduces many new -and nice- features but turns into pureAlthough this could have been the best Battlefield game ever, this chance was wasted and the legacy of "the best game ever" (in my opinion) was squandered just to compete with the "other" game. This game was unfinished right from the start (even the beta was an alpha indeed) and was rushed to be released before COD. Yes, it introduces many new -and nice- features but turns into pure abomination in the end due to the constant freezing, disconnections and the countless bugs. On my ps3 system (don't begin to say the gameplay was intended for next-gen since there's something called "optimization" and if the PS3 system wasn't enough to deal with the game then it shouldn't be released for that console in the first place), it freezes on my "every" play and enough is enough. I regret that I even purchased Premium right from the start. The patches, on the other hand, didn't help at all. It's sad to see the Battlefield series at its current state. I hope BF5 will be tested properly and have more constant MP (as well as SP). My 5 out of 10 is dedicated to the fun I had with the game in spite of many frustrating moments. But I have to admit, this is the worst BF product ever.… Expand
  9. Arkamedius
    Nov 16, 2013
    0
    Page right out of COD, congrats EA your Activision's brother..
    Game hasn't had as much of an experience since bad company 2. They're comfortable in rehashing last years crap slapping a new number on the end and calling it visceral. I own it and I play it, doesn't mean it's at all the best game graphics or experience wise. The campaign is flat again and the multiplayer experience lacks innovation.
  10. riot_drrrk
    Dec 3, 2013
    0
    Originally, I over-looked the low scores of this game and assumed they had to have been posted by COD fans and people who are not fans of the series, as there is a war out there amongst such titles. As a fan of the Battlefield series, I urge you to take these low scores seriously. This game should have never been shipped and sold at the price it is in its current broken condition. The gameOriginally, I over-looked the low scores of this game and assumed they had to have been posted by COD fans and people who are not fans of the series, as there is a war out there amongst such titles. As a fan of the Battlefield series, I urge you to take these low scores seriously. This game should have never been shipped and sold at the price it is in its current broken condition. The game MIGHT be good, somewhere, but we cannot be sure as IT DOES NOT WORK. Single-player does not save, multiplayer has boat loads of stability issues and the changes they made to the series do it nothing but harm. Hyped up, rushed out GARBAGE.… Expand
  11. jmarsh91
    Jan 1, 2014
    0
    As a new comer to battlefield I am shocked. To release a game with so many issues that affect the core of the gaming experience is entirely disrespectful to the gaming community. I've been playing it for a few weeks now, two months after the initial launch, and I've had my campaign progress wiped 4 times, and had every multiplayer weapon relocked and become unattainable. Yes I can plug theAs a new comer to battlefield I am shocked. To release a game with so many issues that affect the core of the gaming experience is entirely disrespectful to the gaming community. I've been playing it for a few weeks now, two months after the initial launch, and I've had my campaign progress wiped 4 times, and had every multiplayer weapon relocked and become unattainable. Yes I can plug the game in and play it as if it were the first time but I cannot make ANY progress.

    There are aspects of the game I appreciate but nothing can make up for the utter failure of the game to function and allow a player to actually play THROUGH the game rather than simply be reset every single day. Any company with such a lack of respect for their audience does not deserve the respect of those who play their product.    … Expand
  12. BOSSC351
    Jan 19, 2014
    0
    I made an account for the sole purpose of telling you NOT to buy this game. I don't know that these "10 rating" people are playing but its not BF4. Fair play like we all want and expect is nonexistant. Exploits are numerous. Expect to be killed before you ever see the enemy come around the corner due to lag from the game that is 1/2 to 3/4 a second at times. Unloading into an enemy atI made an account for the sole purpose of telling you NOT to buy this game. I don't know that these "10 rating" people are playing but its not BF4. Fair play like we all want and expect is nonexistant. Exploits are numerous. Expect to be killed before you ever see the enemy come around the corner due to lag from the game that is 1/2 to 3/4 a second at times. Unloading into an enemy at point blank range with an LMG is useless. One hit kills are 95% of the time what happens. Bugs and glitches everywhere. Dice/EA is just sitting back laughing at customers BUT not their shareholders as they now have 4 lawsuits on them becauseBF4 was a "pump and dump" title. Look it up on the net. Forbes has a nice article on it. Ever see a 25mm gun that couldnt kill worth a crap? Its in BF4. Ever been killed while running on the other side of a map by one shot? Its in BF4. Im telling you as others have told you!!!! This game is BROKEN!!!! If you must find out for yourself then borrow it or rent it at REDBOX.… Expand
  13. aepaerae83
    Mar 6, 2014
    0
    the freezing problem is just unbelievable. I spend 70 euros on a game that I cannot play five minutes without the game freezing. every other game on my PS3 runs smoothly. I seriously suggest that you consider sticking with BF3.
  14. TheQuietGamer
    Nov 24, 2013
    7
    This latest entry in the Battlefield series manages to provide a decent FPS experience, but overall lacks the necessary polish and wow factor to make it stand out in the ever growing crowd of first-person shooters competing for the multiplayer crown. It proves that name alone doesn't make up for a rush job of a game. Still despite its issues it still provides a decent enough of anThis latest entry in the Battlefield series manages to provide a decent FPS experience, but overall lacks the necessary polish and wow factor to make it stand out in the ever growing crowd of first-person shooters competing for the multiplayer crown. It proves that name alone doesn't make up for a rush job of a game. Still despite its issues it still provides a decent enough of an experience to be worth a spot in your multiplayer selections, just don't expect greatness.

    The campaign is enjoyable enough to be worth a playthrough. It's short and the characters and story are forgettable, but the firefight you'll find here are fun enough to keep you entertained until the credits roll. The only thing that really stands out about it is the fact that you can rank up a high-score based on how well you perform. For the most part though it is about what you would expect for a modern FPS campaign. Lots of explosions and set pieces all crammed into a 4 to 5 hour experience. It's not perfect but it is far from the worst campaign I've played in a FPS. But let's be honest no one is going to buy this game for its campaign, multiplayer is the strength of this series.

    As far as multiplayer goes it to is simply an adequate experience. It's also where the game feels the most rushed. The graphics, which manage to stay pretty nice throughout the campaign, are atrocious during multiplayer matches. Textures are washed out and everything just looks dated and ugly. Gameplay manages to hold up for the most part with a nice selection of maps and game modes. Minor glitches and some balancing issues hold the experience back, but what really hurts the experience is the sense of deja vu. It feels remarkably like Battlefield 3 did, only with dated presentation. But even with issues Battlefield 4's multiplayer provides enough thrills to be worth playing.

    Overall it seems like DICE rushed out this latest Battlefield simply to compete with the latest Call of Duty. It lacks the polish of previous entries in the series and ends up feeling like more of the same. In the end it is hard to complain about more of the Battlefield series sweet multiplayer, even if it does feel very rushed. It may not wow you in the same way Battlefield 3 did, but its multiplayer will keep you entertained. I can only hope that with the next Battlefield that DICE manages to make sure everything is up to snuff before releasing it. I understand that they want to compete with COD, but they will only manage to hurt themselves if they don't add that last layer of polish.    … Expand
  15. ADM21
    Nov 12, 2013
    7
    Overall, fairly decent. The relatively short campaign starts well, but finishes poorly, and its a definite step down from that of BF3. Still, there appears to have been some effort put into it, and so ill give DICE/EA credit for that. Multiplayer isn't bad. As others have said, those who have already reached higher levels are at a significant advantage compared to those have just began toOverall, fairly decent. The relatively short campaign starts well, but finishes poorly, and its a definite step down from that of BF3. Still, there appears to have been some effort put into it, and so ill give DICE/EA credit for that. Multiplayer isn't bad. As others have said, those who have already reached higher levels are at a significant advantage compared to those have just began to start playing it, due to poor weapon balancing. Maps overall are pretty ordinary, there are some standouts though, and the levolution is great.

    As i said, overall its decent, i rate it higher than ghosts, but it does feel slightly inferior to BF3 on several fronts. I can't help but feel that with the number of bugs and moments of screen tearing that ive seen that it was made for next gen, which isn't necessarily a bad thing, but it would still have been nice if it had be "polished" a little more for this gen.    … Expand
  16. Peppers
    Dec 4, 2013
    2
    What a Disapointment.
    This game is a blurry shadow of what BF3 is.
    On PS3 the game graphics are garbage (plain and simple). Frostbite 3 is just a pipe dream. During parts of the campaign missions the rendering simply crashes and there is no way to know where to go or how to continue. Campaign is also really short and lacks of interaction with the story poor script. The "Genius" that    What a Disapointment.
    This game is a blurry shadow of what BF3 is.
    On PS3 the game graphics are garbage (plain and simple). Frostbite 3 is just a pipe dream. During parts of the campaign missions the rendering simply crashes and there is no way to know where to go or how to continue.
    Campaign is also really short and lacks of interaction with the story poor script.
    The "Genius" that decided to change all the buttons configuration should be fired! At least give an option to the players to customize the controls they way they like it that's common sense!
    The only good thing is the addition of a few new vehicles and that's it.
    My suggestion is to not even bother buying this game stay playing BF3.    … Expand
  17. xhiro108
    Jan 1, 2014
    5
    Review from a long time battlefield fan (since 1942).

    In one sentence... Do not buy this game yet. This is the most disappointing game I've bought this year. I mean, I've had some fun with it, and am still playing it, but the problems are so severe its not even funny. This game is, in almost every way, inferior to BF 3. In a nutshell, the campaign is an improvement from the    Review from a long time battlefield fan (since 1942).

    In one sentence... Do not buy this game yet.

    This is the most disappointing game I've bought this year. I mean, I've had some fun with it, and am still playing it, but the problems are so severe its not even funny. This game is, in almost every way, inferior to BF 3.

    In a nutshell, the campaign is an improvement from the console BF3. Its well paced, much more open ended, and much more fun than its predecessor campaign. The graphics on the campaign are also quite good for current gen consoles (ps3/360).

    Apart from that minor advantage over BF3, the game is ultimately inferior. The first thing you will notice in the multiplayer are the severe pop in issues. These were prevalent in BF3, but they are much worse here. The textures are also VERY slow to load. There are many in door levels in the game where its clear that the developers did not even bother to add textures.

    Before getting to more negatives, on the positive side... the multiplayer features plenty of guns. The sound design is great. Some of the new game modes are great as well. Obliteration, for instance, when its working right, is a perfect fit for consoles. It merges the large scale destruction of conquest with an objective that keeps the action focused and frantic. Its really a very fun mode.

    More importantly, this game suffers from some of the worst bugs I have ever seen in a major title. I bought this game after christmas. Despite the game being out for almost two months, I have experienced a variety of major issues. First of all, YOU WILL LOOSE YOUR CAMPAIGN PROGRESS once you switch to multiplayer. This issue has been brought to the teams attention OVER a month ago but has still not been fixed. LUCKILY, if you play the campaign ALL THE WAY THROUGH, without switching to multiplayer, you can AT LEAST keep your weapon unlocks and trophies. A heads up, there are FOUR guns to be unlocked in the campaign. One in the first level, 3 in the last. I will not give any spoilers.

    I think that the above mentioned problem by itself is pretty awful but there are more. On the multiplayer side, the game freezes every so often and you will have to reboot your PS3. This has happened to me, on average, once per roughly every 3 hour session In addition, THERE IS ABOLUTELY NO PARTY SUPPORT. This means that you cannot create a party with your friends and join a game together. Instead, you must join a friends game or get invited to it. This doesn't seem like a bug, it seems it was intentionally omitted from the game. This speaks to the level of quality of this product.

    Another issue is the spawns. Initially, the spawns on modes like squad deathmatch were very bad... usually placing someone right in front of the enemy. This seems to have been fixed. However, there is still a possibility that you will spawn UNDER THE MAP.

    The controls have also been changed. These can be set back by switching to all VETERAN settings in the options menu. I am not docking the game for these choices, but I did find it personally annoying.

    Ultimately, BF4 is a game that fans may enjoy. It does provide the same basic CONSOLE BF experience. However, something important was lost with this release. This game is by no means a quality product. It is riddled with game breaking bugs that go far and beyond what to expect with a major release. Some will discount any of the campaign bugs as insignificant because "no one plays the campaign", but that is simply wrong. I know people who ONLY play FPS for their campaigns. On top of that, if the most basic functions of your single player (such as keeping your progress) don't work...what else is wrong with it. The truth is, there is alot wrong with this game. I bought this game for 25$ on sale. I sometimes have the urge to buy the DLC, but i'm not going to do it. This product is unacceptable. These problems need to be fixed and if they are not, this company needs to feel the consequences. I understand that many of us love DICE, but that doesn't change the fact that this game is simply incomplete. I am truly disappointed with this game.    … Expand
  18. jfrjr
    Jan 21, 2014
    2
    Deception! DONT BUY BF4.
    YOU CANT PLAY ONE HOUR IN A ROW WITHOUT CREKING AND FREEZING YOUR PS3. THIS IS JUNK. NO COMPARISON WITH BF3 DONT WASTE YOUR MONEY. THEY JUST RELEASE AN UPDATE, NO FIX AT ALL. JUNK, GARBAGE, TRASH, BATTLEFIELD 4, ALL THE SAME!
  19. randomstupid
    Jan 20, 2014
    7
    Theres 3 constants in this world; death, taxes, & BF4 crashing.

    But anyhow still a good game overall especially the new game modes. But some of the excellent aspects of bf3 have been changed or removed. Why do this? You have an awesome feature that works well & so you decide to alter it because 'we gotta change something so its not too similar'. The bugs are a bit annoying.. annoying    Theres 3 constants in this world; death, taxes, & BF4 crashing.

    But anyhow still a good game overall especially the new game modes. But some of the excellent aspects of bf3 have been changed or removed. Why do this? You have an awesome feature that works well & so you decide to alter it because 'we gotta change something so its not too similar'.

    The bugs are a bit annoying.. annoying because they are so obvious. When obvious bugs are missed alarm bells ring with regard to a companies practice. What were they doing... Does the pressure of getting it out the door overide the playabilty factor?

    Who knows.. still a good solid game that is better and worse than bf3.    … Expand
  20. arziankorpen
    Mar 6, 2014
    5
    The campaign is terrible. But, that's not why I bought it. Multiplayer is Ok and the maps are cool, the problem is you can't play for more than 30-40 min without the game crashing and freezing your ps3 forcing you to turn it off. THIS IS A HUGE problem with this game. EA or DICE should do something about it. Before you buy this game, google Battlefield 4 freezing ps3 or something similar,The campaign is terrible. But, that's not why I bought it. Multiplayer is Ok and the maps are cool, the problem is you can't play for more than 30-40 min without the game crashing and freezing your ps3 forcing you to turn it off. THIS IS A HUGE problem with this game. EA or DICE should do something about it. Before you buy this game, google Battlefield 4 freezing ps3 or something similar, you will find it is all over the forums for the game. It's almost 6 months after the release of the game and it still hasn't been fixed. Consider that before you buy it.… Expand
  21. Quartz64
    Dec 14, 2013
    1
    Server shutdown, loss of campaing data, premium battlepacks not working, freeze gameplays, overlapping of screens... it's almost impossible to play a couple days without a single problem...
  22. firecrack
    Dec 3, 2013
    5
    Review of multiplayer only Battlefield 3 showed me what Call of Duty was missing. I never thought I would go back to CoD, but if they cannot do better than this with their follow up effort I just might have to. I wish there was a Battlefield clone that I could recommend for those of you are addicted to the large scale warfare set in a realistic world that requires teamwork and includesReview of multiplayer only Battlefield 3 showed me what Call of Duty was missing. I never thought I would go back to CoD, but if they cannot do better than this with their follow up effort I just might have to. I wish there was a Battlefield clone that I could recommend for those of you are addicted to the large scale warfare set in a realistic world that requires teamwork and includes vehicles, but unfortunately this is probably the best you are going to get. If you haven't played BF3 yet, I would highly recommend that instead... if they still run BF3 servers that is.

    There are just so many "headscratching" moments during any given session that it really make me wonder if this could possibly have been the finished product they intended. I realize this was probably designed for the next-gen systems and the PS3 was an afterthought, but here are some of my issues:
    1) Bullet detection I cannot count the number of times I have just WAILED on an unsuspecting opponent from close range with my primary weapon run out of ammo switch to my sidearm and hit him some more just to have him turn around and shoot me once with a pistol and I go down immediately. Then, as if to demonstrate just how poorly their software is working, the "I just got killed" screen shows me that my target still has 50% of his life left... wha? and while I must admit I sometimes get to be the unsuspecting target with the pistol that was magically victorious, it does not make me feel any better about it.
    2) The gunner on just about every vehicle is so much weaker than in BF3. Picking off guys in the helicopter or from the gunner seat in a tank used to be fun. Now you plug a guy several times and they still won't go down. The vehicles are pretty much only good for rides across the giant maps. The jets used to be my favorite... they are pretty much worthless now and I pass on them every time.
    3) Graphical anomalies during round startup!? Why would you want the round to start before all the textures were loaded? The first 30 seconds of every round looks like you're playing on a PS One. And the sound during this time period is atrocious.
    4) Sound This is the first game that I have noticed the sound... which means it is BAD... REAL BAD. Long stretches (30 minutes) of sounding like I'm under water. Random loss of sound. And I'm guessing many of the times that I'm been killed by one magic bullet is actually probably the 6th or 7th fired, the sound of the first 5 isn't heard on my machine.
    5) I've been playing the game for a month and very few games have locked up requiring a restart as often as this one has.

    Am I going to stop playing? No. If fact, I'll probably get it for the PS4 when I finally get one. But I'm just coming to realize that I am more fond of the concept/potential of this game versus the game itself. If this had been the first BF I played back in my CoD days, there's no way I would be a BF fan.    … Expand
  23. zombieskull24
    Dec 12, 2013
    4
    NO! this game is CRAP! the multiplayer is down right awful. bf3 is was better. first of all, it takes TOOOOO DANG LONG to get it kill. WAYYYYYY to much hit markers. i shoot a guy with all the bullets in my mag, he wasnt dead, needed to reload, not to menshine my friendlies for also shooting him at the same time. so i shot him some more i and got the asist! second, the vehicals have to muchNO! this game is CRAP! the multiplayer is down right awful. bf3 is was better. first of all, it takes TOOOOO DANG LONG to get it kill. WAYYYYYY to much hit markers. i shoot a guy with all the bullets in my mag, he wasnt dead, needed to reload, not to menshine my friendlies for also shooting him at the same time. so i shot him some more i and got the asist! second, the vehicals have to much health too. i shot a tank with all the explotions in my launcher and it didnt get destroyed! third, the graphics are donkey crap! fourth its takes too long to level up. fifth, the recoil on the guns it too much. and last, the range on the guns needs to be increased. Ghosts>Bf4… Expand
  24. chrisjones914
    Jan 28, 2014
    7
    I think that not only to me but to a lot of fans out there Battlefield 4 is probably one of the, if not the most disappointing game of the year. The campaign is probably the worst aspect of this game, which is bad because i'm a big campaign and story guy. It does not deliver and provides an experience that is frustrating and in no way engaging. Now for the multiplayer. It's good, but notI think that not only to me but to a lot of fans out there Battlefield 4 is probably one of the, if not the most disappointing game of the year. The campaign is probably the worst aspect of this game, which is bad because i'm a big campaign and story guy. It does not deliver and provides an experience that is frustrating and in no way engaging. Now for the multiplayer. It's good, but not for long periods of time. The levelutions are cool, but not once you've seen them all in the trailers. As much as it pains me to say it, Call of Duty: Ghosts completely puts Battlefield 4 to shame!… Expand
  25. xXx_007
    Dec 4, 2013
    8
    Bugs and glitches in the game are terrible! Instead, corrections, additions do! DICE, serezdnyh forward amendments in the game. When the game is to play well, you can already put the estimates above.
  26. commenter
    Dec 4, 2013
    1
    sorry to say but battlefield 4 has gone to my reasons, the jets in the game are invincible its like your shooting a potato gun at them and the air superiority matches are way to short. If i could have a wish i would wish that i never bought such a trash game!!!! thanks for the waste of money
  27. murderdoll
    Dec 5, 2013
    1
    I bought BF4 deluxe edition because I really like the Battlefield series. I had great time with BFBC2 and BF3. But, this game is so broken. My ps3 freezes all the time. Why can't they test the game before releasing? It's really sad.

    Instead of spending money on advertising, they should had put money in getting better testers. The campaign is as boring as BF3. But, everyone buys BF4    I bought BF4 deluxe edition because I really like the Battlefield series. I had great time with BFBC2 and BF3. But, this game is so broken. My ps3 freezes all the time. Why can't they test the game before releasing? It's really sad.

    Instead of spending money on advertising, they should had put money in getting better testers.

    The campaign is as boring as BF3. But, everyone buys BF4 for multiplayer right! Well, multiplayer is broken too. You can't even create a squad. This franchise is going downhill with each iteration. All they care about is money. EA's touch ruins another franchise!    … Expand
  28. mulder626
    Dec 10, 2013
    3
    This review is for multiplayer only.

    I am a big fan of battlefield bad company series of games and have logged well over 200 hours of multiplayer in BF3 and BFBC2 but I CANNOT recommend this game to anyone in its CURRENT state. BF3 was a great game, BF4 so far is just an average game. You would think since DICE had 2 years to IMPROVE upon BF3, BF4 would be amazing but amazing it is    This review is for multiplayer only.

    I am a big fan of battlefield bad company series of games and have logged well over 200 hours of multiplayer in BF3 and BFBC2 but I CANNOT recommend this game to anyone in its CURRENT state.

    BF3 was a great game, BF4 so far is just an average game. You would think since DICE had 2 years to IMPROVE upon BF3, BF4 would be amazing but amazing it is not. So far everything seems like a downgrade, not an upgrade. If you enjoyed playing with your friends on the same squad, on the same team DO NOT buy this game (or wait until they patch it). Currently you are unable to create a squad pre-game, no pre-game squad lobby. You are unable to switch sides if you or your friends end up on opposing teams.
    In order for you to try and get your friends on the same team in the same game, you have to go to a server that is basically empty and wait for players to join in. Then your friends can exit and re-join the same game a HOPE that they are on your team.

    In terms of graphics and weapons and maps they are all on par with BF3 with slight tweaks and slight improvements but nothing "earth shattering". The newest feature: "levolution" or massive destruction where you can collapse skyscrapers and implode bridges and dams is very cool, but does NOT make up for the short comings of this game.    … Expand
  29. Ub3rPl4typus
    Jan 12, 2014
    5
    Fun game when it works. The trouble is that it glitches more than it works. The MP is fun and isn't super glitchy most of the time but the SP will delete your progress, unlocks and sometimes will load in with sound but no image. Mediocre.
  30. Cleatus
    Dec 26, 2013
    2
    I'm a huge fan of Dice and the Battlefield games. I've been playing them since Bad Company 2/1943. I've talked many people into switching from C.O.D. to Battlefield. However, Battlefield 4 was a HUGE disappointment. I don't know how they could ruin such a good thing.
    The graphics are terrible. They would only be appealing to Helen Keller. When I play the game, it looks like I'm displaying    I'm a huge fan of Dice and the Battlefield games. I've been playing them since Bad Company 2/1943. I've talked many people into switching from C.O.D. to Battlefield. However, Battlefield 4 was a HUGE disappointment. I don't know how they could ruin such a good thing.
    The graphics are terrible. They would only be appealing to Helen Keller. When I play the game, it looks like I'm displaying rejected forms of abstract art on my tv.
    The graphics aren't the worst part about this game, it's the controls! Everything and anything you want to do in this game is confusing. Who's decision was it to change the vehicle controls from great to garbage? There was never a problem with the controls in any of the previous games, why did you change them?
    I can only guess Dice messed this game up so badly, because they needed a bunch of tax write-offs. This game is good for one thing, and one thing only, re-gifting. But re-gifting this game is just like re-gifting used toilet paper.    … Expand
  31. Barmy33
    Feb 1, 2014
    1
    Not impressed at all, clearly unfinished and untested at launch, constant crashes, locking up of PS3, unable to save campaign progress, jerky (sometimes) graphics, definitely the worst game experience I have had in at least 25 years!
    I had grown tired of COD and it's many faults, and wanted a better experience, I DID NOT find it with this game, and I certainly will not buy another EA/DICE    Not impressed at all, clearly unfinished and untested at launch, constant crashes, locking up of PS3, unable to save campaign progress, jerky (sometimes) graphics, definitely the worst game experience I have had in at least 25 years!
    I had grown tired of COD and it's many faults, and wanted a better experience, I DID NOT find it with this game, and I certainly will not buy another EA/DICE game if this is the standard they are happy to release.    … Expand
  32. wildlandff05
    Mar 6, 2014
    1
    This game was clearly released before it was even close to being finished. It's been over 5 months and it's still a buggy mess. I can barely get through a match without it locking up my PS3. I've been a BF fan for a long time, but DICE/EA really dropped the ball on this one. Stay away from it.
  33. Parazitu91
    Aug 31, 2016
    9
    On PC this game is relay Crap , but on PS 3 is a great experience only with minor graphic glitchis and sound problem wen the map load for the first time otherwise epic multiplayer FPS.
  34. Nimot
    Apr 27, 2014
    0
    This game is rubbish how on earth it got any rating above 3 stars is beyond me. The single player is heartless and boring but no- one buys it for campaign mode anyhow. The multiplayer is the big attraction but this fails miserably. There are so many glitches crashes and poor performance issues in general I wish I had bought COD instead so long dice and ea thats the last bit of my moneyThis game is rubbish how on earth it got any rating above 3 stars is beyond me. The single player is heartless and boring but no- one buys it for campaign mode anyhow. The multiplayer is the big attraction but this fails miserably. There are so many glitches crashes and poor performance issues in general I wish I had bought COD instead so long dice and ea thats the last bit of my money you will see… Expand
  35. 3zzedeen
    Jul 26, 2014
    1
    Played the game for two days then went back to palying BF3 . Maps, Weapons and vehicles all suck. The game glitches/freezes all the time. Played through like half of the campaign then came one day and the game started me from the beginning. Absolutely useless waste of money. Max 24 players on PS3 makes it all the more stupid.
  36. macskii
    Jul 29, 2014
    0
    This game is broken, the graphics are pathetic, the story is mediocre and that's it. Everything sucks about this game, i'd stick to BF3 if I were you.
  37. Coolikethat123
    Nov 23, 2014
    8
    (Review is online based)
    Now that a lot of time has passed, this game is actually very playable. Most of the bugs have been fixed, and most glitches only happen while the match is barely starting. Other than loading bugs, there shouldn't be any major glitches getting in the way of the online experience. I think most people only hate on the game because of the bugs, rather than the    (Review is online based)
    Now that a lot of time has passed, this game is actually very playable. Most of the bugs have been fixed, and most glitches only happen while the match is barely starting. Other than loading bugs, there shouldn't be any major glitches getting in the way of the online experience. I think most people only hate on the game because of the bugs, rather than the gameplay. There have been many enjoyable moments in BF4 online, such as parachuting from the building of Siege of Shanghai to get to a bomb on Obliteration, or rigging a PWC with C4, and driving it into a DV-15 watercraft. The customization in the game has a very good variety of guns, paints, and camouflage. Switching from CoD to Battlefield, I can say my online experience has been a lot more pleasant. This is coming from someone who has bought every single CoD from 2007-2013. I would recommend Battlefield 4 to anyone looking for an FPS game.
    Downsides: When you switch classes, it sometimes takes a while to load your class, which can be very annoying when you spawn in on a gunfight. Rubber banding seems to be a big issue if your connection isn't good. The amount of people who have blue tooth headsets could be higher, and the map loading time can be frustrating sometimes. Graphics on pilots seem a bit funny. If these were on PS4, Xbox One, or PC, I would give it a 9.    … Expand
  38. BenAugust
    Dec 16, 2014
    0
    Purchased this Nov 2014 from Amazon for $15 USD assuming that you can't go wrong for that price. I was wrong (PS3 Version).

    The first thing I noticed were the graphics; they appear to be late '90's or early 2000's graphics (Multiplayer). For instance, there are fork lifts in the game. Dice rendered the "wheels" not as circles, but as body color hexagons. Yes, that's right. The wheels of    Purchased this Nov 2014 from Amazon for $15 USD assuming that you can't go wrong for that price. I was wrong (PS3 Version).

    The first thing I noticed were the graphics; they appear to be late '90's or early 2000's graphics (Multiplayer). For instance, there are fork lifts in the game. Dice rendered the "wheels" not as circles, but as body color hexagons. Yes, that's right. The wheels of the fork lifts are the same pink color as the body of the forklift, and they're not even round. Yes, that is what you can look forward too. Games like Unreal Tournament or Doom 3 have superior graphics to this game. Yes - no lie.

    Then we talk about controls: on the PS3, the controls are very sloppy, slow, and clunky. They tried to address it with patches and updates, and while it is improved based on what it was, it is still a far cry from other PS3 FPS games. IE- both Bad Company games, and BF3 have superior controls. And while I'm not a huge fan of CoD, that series also has superior controls (oh, and graphics as well). Further, they also decided to revamp the buttons and layout. After 5-6 years of Battlefield games for PS3, they changed everything, so now your existing muscle memory will conflict with this game, meaning, if you actually do manage to see your opponent before they see you, you will likely hit select (to spot them) only to have the game freeze up on your end, as it brings you in to the menu. You will then subsequently die, as it takes about 8 seconds to exit the menu again. Now, should you survive that mistake, you will go to shoot your target, only to either A) Spot them (now spotting occurs by using the trigger), or B) lob a grenade. Of course, you can change the settings in the menu, but they are all pre-programmed layouts (like Goldeneye on N64), and none of them actually match any setting previously found in a Battlefield game on PS3...but you can maybe get past that.

    Now, assuming your brain can translate the imagery on screen (it's tough, I haven't seen graphics like these in roughly 15 years), and assuming you survive long enough to make it to a vehicle, you will again be greeted by new controls, and terrible graphics. If you're in a jet, 90% of the screen will be covered with canopy lines and buttons...because that's what a pilot sees. Lines and buttons...but if you manage to find yourself in a tank, you'll find it mostly useless, mostly because every button you've been conditioned to press, will do something else. Meaning, once again, you have to wade into the settings to try and find a layout that works. "Veteran" is the one they suggest if you have played battlefield before, yet if still doesn't match any settings that ever existed, so really it should be called "Close Enough" because it's not actually what we did use, but it's close enough.

    Finally, points and leveling up; this game will make you feel special. Ok, not special in a good way, but rather in a specifically insulting way. For instance: Did you shoot at someone, and not even hit them? POINTS! Did you play a round of Conquest?! POINTS! Literally anything you do, you get points. If your squad mate spawns off of you, you get points. This game might literally be the first game in the history of gaming, where you can get points simply by turning the game on, and leaving your character to sit. Which is actually a reasonable tactic, since the graphics are so poor it's likely the enemy won't see you unless you move.

    Which leads me to my next point: matchmaking. You would think that using "quick join" would allow you to select a certain map, and then join in to any random match of that map....no, you can't. So if you purchase an expansion map, it's entirely possible you will never ever play that map, via quick join. Which is too bad, because the server browser seems to cause glitches quite frequently, either your PS3 locks up, or it reports there are no games. Or you have to spend 2-5 minutes filtering all the maps and modes you do and don't want.

    Ok, maps: It seems that the graphics are so crippling, that you can generally find one spot, and pitch a tent, and your enemies will blindly run at you multiple times, to no avail. Perhaps they can't see you? Just get a big gun with a large magazine, and sit down for the whole match, and you'll probably lead your team to victory and/or will be the points leader.

    Sound: the sound is terrible, not even worth talking about, not sure how they went backward considering many of these weapons already existed, thus already had been previously recorded, meaning they somehow intentionally messed up...

    Don't waste your time or money on this game for PS3, maybe it's better on a different platform.    … Expand
  39. TheSnitchfather
    Sep 9, 2020
    9
    9/10 for the simple fact that the story was, well it definitely wasn't sh*t, but WAY TOO SHORT. I mean you play like 3 hours and you're done, that's sad as hell.
    Anyway, story was decent, this time having China as the main opposing Army, even backed by Russia, which makes we wonder why they decided to make China and Russia enemies in MP, oh well.
    Graphics are superb, even better than    9/10 for the simple fact that the story was, well it definitely wasn't sh*t, but WAY TOO SHORT. I mean you play like 3 hours and you're done, that's sad as hell.
    Anyway, story was decent, this time having China as the main opposing Army, even backed by Russia, which makes we wonder why they decided to make China and Russia enemies in MP, oh well.
    Graphics are superb, even better than BF3, BUT somehow the engine seems a little of? IDK how to describe it, it just doesn't feel that good compared to BF3. Weapons and sounds are once again in a league of it's own. Loved playing BF4 MP when I was taking a break from GTA Online, sometimes got so obsessed with it I played it months on end. Also a nice addition was different kind of knives instead of the plain Bayonet from BF3, the ACB doesn't count for me since it was Premium only.    … Expand
  40. Jyadaus
    May 6, 2020
    8
    After playing BF3, i start to play this game. I submit a review, but today i am going to change my review. This game is stunning. After a little gameplay in this game, i didnt see to much difference than BF3, but now i can see and i can tell you guys this game good as BF3. So, after my hours in the game, I increase my score from 7 to 8.
  41. Yeeting_bois
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    A great game I beat the story a few days ago and mulitplayer is still up and active
  42. xa5it
    Nov 4, 2013
    2
    Battlefield 4 is a great game, even on playstation 3 but it haves a huge perfomance problems game haves lots of bugs, stupid glitches, frame rate and controls issues, again players pays for beta tests bf4

    ps: did i mention in multiplayer game dead freeze every 20-30 minutes?
  43. moonsuga
    Oct 31, 2013
    1
    I am a fool for downloading this for the PS3. The graphics are the first thing you will notice, then that the controls have been mangled.

    The graphics are dumbed down to near PS2 levels, or so it seems. Its an insult to what the PS3 is capable of. Just a ploy to get you to buy that shiny new PS4 and upgrade your copy!
  44. MiniToni
    Nov 6, 2013
    1
    I'm 35 year adult and looks like this was my last BF. COD serie was fun until black ops. Battlefield 3 was almost perfect but BF 4 is just too much. I bought game from PS store and I payed 70€ for the game. I cannot sell or even give the game to someone else.

    This game is ripoff! you just run to the action and then you try to kill some sniper who is standing front of you with ak, you    I'm 35 year adult and looks like this was my last BF. COD serie was fun until black ops. Battlefield 3 was almost perfect but BF 4 is just too much. I bought game from PS store and I payed 70€ for the game. I cannot sell or even give the game to someone else.

    This game is ripoff! you just run to the action and then you try to kill some sniper who is standing front of you with ak, you shoot 10-20 rounds (I'm bad shooter but I cannot miss from that range) then sniper turns and drop me with one shot! and dont say this is realistic, I have never missed in real life from that range!

    There should be dedicated servers for "adults"..

    (Hard core MW2 games with adults was really fun.. Every Friday night when kids and wife are sleeping I try to find hc game but there is no others anymore..     … Expand
  45. chhenriksen
    Nov 8, 2013
    1
    I wish i could give halfs for this game because then my rating would be 1.5/10.

    This game was a huge dissapointment to me, the maps are horrid, the controls are over responsive as your aim flies all over the place when you ADS. Assult kit seems to be the only kit worth using as the gun they give you at the start is a freking lazer gun, even though it seems like you will take ages to    I wish i could give halfs for this game because then my rating would be 1.5/10.

    This game was a huge dissapointment to me, the maps are horrid, the controls are over responsive as your aim flies all over the place when you ADS.

    Assult kit seems to be the only kit worth using as the gun they give you at the start is a freking lazer gun, even though it seems like you will take ages to kill someone, even though 8/10 times you drop in 2 bullets sometimes less ).

    The spawns are horrid even in a game mode like rush where you would think it would take no effort to spawn you away from your enimies, if you think that then youre WRONG.

    And as for the maps, these maps are the worst pile of dog splooge ive ever come across, this one map wich i already forgot the name of is so bad i had to give it a -5/10, you spawn as attackers in a big open field, and as for the defender they get some of the best clipping spots in shooter game history, as you just as an attacker are destined to die over and over untill you run out of tickets.

    So all in all this is probably one of the worst shooters ive played within the last 3 years MW 3 being the other one.    … Expand
  46. RCFProd
    Nov 3, 2013
    3
    Bad Company 2 was a good console title. Battlefield 3 didn't quite do it, and now Battlefield 4 does it even worse. Instead of saying a proper goodbye to current gen they just screwed every console player over. It's a suprise to me that not everyone is aware of this. This game looks pathetic.

    They're asking full price for a game that wasn't designed to work optimally with a current-gen    Bad Company 2 was a good console title. Battlefield 3 didn't quite do it, and now Battlefield 4 does it even worse. Instead of saying a proper goodbye to current gen they just screwed every console player over. It's a suprise to me that not everyone is aware of this. This game looks pathetic.

    They're asking full price for a game that wasn't designed to work optimally with a current-gen console, It's just a cheap port. If you're going with a cheap port you're not going to ask for full price. They should have taken the time to re-design the game for console.    … Expand
  47. Trev87
    Oct 31, 2013
    1
    Ok I dont normally write reviews, but this game has pissed me off so much that I made an account on here to help spread the word. The best thing about this game is the multiplayer. Not that fact that its amazing, but the fact that everything else about the game seems rushed. I started off playing the campaign to get a feel of the game first, and yes ive played all the battlefield games soOk I dont normally write reviews, but this game has pissed me off so much that I made an account on here to help spread the word. The best thing about this game is the multiplayer. Not that fact that its amazing, but the fact that everything else about the game seems rushed. I started off playing the campaign to get a feel of the game first, and yes ive played all the battlefield games so i am not new at these types of games. The first level I found some WTF moments with the checkpoints. There was a point where you have to run down a hill and fall down a wall. The game did a checkpoint when i was at the bottom of the wall. Well i was faced with a convoy of enemies up ahead. Well I needed ammo. Go to the weapons cache you say. Well I would except it was at the top of the non-climbable wall!!!! Next option was to revert back to last checkpoint. Guess where it was...at the bottom of the wall. Only option was to restart that level all the way over and watch all the cut scenes, which cannot be skipped. I got to the same area and found the cache which was hidden in some other crates, easily missed. Another thing I noticed right off the bat was...wtf is up with these PS2 looking graphics? The game looks like total garbage. The textures look horrible from about 15 ft and away. EA definitely took a whole leap backwards from BF3 in the graphics department.

    Alright, on to Multiplayer. EA also took a huge leap back with this as well. It is nearly impossible to group up with friends!!!! They took away the option to group up with friends in the lobby and then join a game. Your only option is to pray you get in a game and there is enough room for your friend, which im sure with in a few more months there will be plenty of space if EA keeps this up. I even tried going to server selection and the filter settings. I marked 1-15 slots open. The servers refresh and all get displayed is 24/24 on every server. I have tried since launch to play with friends and ive only gotten to play with one once. The rest of my friends are off doing their own stuff. Finally, My last statement before I submit this. The one time i did finally get in a game with my friend the game completely froze 5 times with in 15 min, this also happened in campaign mode several times.

    The few things i like that they improved on was the character customization screen. A big upgrade from BF3. I guess that is really the only thing I like about this game... So, to let you know how good this game is... Since BF4 released, I've mainly been playing BF3...just to give you an idea of how bad it is.    … Expand
  48. CABAYASHI
    Nov 2, 2013
    1
    BF4 lost everything individual it had before...Single is BUGGED, MP is BUGGED.
    Graphic on PS3 is specially made awful! Looks like console version was made by left leg.
    I've never thought that DICE would SPECIALLY DOWNGRADE graphics that doesn't look like "thank you fans for buying BF3".
  49. Akitas_Brave
    Nov 7, 2013
    6
    If you can put up with the freezing, and the glitches and the incredibly short campaign, you may get some value out of the multiplayer. Personally I never play online, so I can't comment on that, but the campaign was very disappointing. I watched a video where the developers were saying how wonderful Frostbite 3 was and and how lifelike it made the characters......wrong. They still moveIf you can put up with the freezing, and the glitches and the incredibly short campaign, you may get some value out of the multiplayer. Personally I never play online, so I can't comment on that, but the campaign was very disappointing. I watched a video where the developers were saying how wonderful Frostbite 3 was and and how lifelike it made the characters......wrong. They still move like they have a deformity and the script/voice acting is terrible. All in all, a pretty disappointing effort.… Expand
  50. Korgarath
    Nov 8, 2013
    5
    A great game that could have got a deserved 9+ from almost everyone if it wasn't for the awful launch, bugs, crashes and high pings that are still plaguing multiplayer. The graphics, effects and sound as always is absolutely spot on and people who loved BF3 should love this as well when Dice sufficiently fix the game to actually make it playable that is.
  51. crs
    Nov 2, 2013
    0
    First of all let me say I love BF3 and have no COD vs BF beef to make.

    BF4 is a great example of how to make a game for multiple platforms some of which arent even out yet. Just concentrate on making the version for PS4/Xbox One great whilst releasing a sub standard version for PS3 which looks and plays worse than the previous release (BF3) Take out lots of the great features like    First of all let me say I love BF3 and have no COD vs BF beef to make.

    BF4 is a great example of how to make a game for multiple platforms some of which arent even out yet.

    Just concentrate on making the version for PS4/Xbox One great whilst releasing a sub standard version for PS3 which looks and plays worse than the previous release (BF3)

    Take out lots of the great features like customizable load-out and knife kills (I may have been thick on this but I couldn't work it out) and add in bugs such as freezing/locking environments that just suddenly dissapear and other great features designed to ruin game play for the end user.

    Make the graphics look like they were designed to work on a PS1/PS2 even though your earlier release had great graphics. I know graphics aren't everything but when they are so bad you cant see what you are doing which kind of helps in a online shooter.

    Make it impossible to join games from the lobby and then when people finally join games kick them out endlessly.

    If you want to be really mean to consumers why not hold a beta prior to launch and ignore all the comments about what needs fixing and add new problems.

    Dont forget to kill the servers for the earlier versions so people cant even go back to BF3 which works.

    Make sure you pay certain sites to give great reviews and lie about how bad the game really is.

    BF4 is a great exercise in how not to make a good title but as a multiplayer example its just a great example of how to epically fail.    … Expand
  52. SKELETOR420
    Oct 31, 2013
    4
    The campaign is dirge. If you like single player stay the hell away. It's bad when CoD is beating you in campaign!! I'm not a fan of BF multiplayer so this game was a shocking disappointment after all the hollow promises. BF3 had a BETTER campaign. Re. multiplayer, Dice shouldn't ship for current consoles, it's a cash grab. They just can't support the game so it's patently dishonest.
  53. rmarcotte
    Nov 1, 2013
    2
    I just created this account, as I am utterly disappointed in this game.

    I am playing campaign mode for 2 hours now, and the friggin game has locked my ps3 up 4 times now. I first played this without the update, and got about an hour into it, when the machine froze. I lost my save game over that. next, I patched it, and it doesn't last 30 minutes before the thing freezes up again. I    I just created this account, as I am utterly disappointed in this game.

    I am playing campaign mode for 2 hours now, and the friggin game has locked my ps3 up 4 times now.

    I first played this without the update, and got about an hour into it, when the machine froze. I lost my save game over that. next, I patched it, and it doesn't last 30 minutes before the thing freezes up again. I had it freeze on me while I was in a menu.

    Gameplay is horrid in this one, compared to others. I cannot get used to the weapons at all, it seems as if they all are very weak weapons, it takes a lot of hits to get the enemy down (When you know you hit him in the head 3-4 times, and he's still shooting, it just pisses you off).

    This is a very boring game so far, and I am unhappy I spent good money on it.

    I'm not going to bother playing until I see another update, just too frustrated with it right now.    … Expand
  54. Halberd12
    Nov 13, 2013
    0
    Complete cow's arse. Riddled with bugs and since the ps3's version is probably unpatchable it looks so aweful compared to the PC version and seems to have the same performance issues, we get treatment in any shape of form.
  55. vabulden
    Nov 18, 2013
    4
    IMO, this game is the disappointment of the year. The closer it got to the release date, the more I understood that it would be bad.
    My major complain: this is not Battlefield 4, it's Battlefield 3.1. It's not step forward, it's step back.
    This opinion is based only on ps3 version, not ps4 or pc. Let's start with the campaign. It's one of the worst fps campaigns I've ever played: it's    IMO, this game is the disappointment of the year. The closer it got to the release date, the more I understood that it would be bad.
    My major complain: this is not Battlefield 4, it's Battlefield 3.1. It's not step forward, it's step back.
    This opinion is based only on ps3 version, not ps4 or pc.

    Let's start with the campaign. It's one of the worst fps campaigns I've ever played: it's all cliche, it's boring, it doesn't use any of Battlefield mechanics. I made myself to finish it (I don't know why). The only good thing is the ending: unlike other games, here you have to make decisions faster :)

    The most disappointing thing about the game graphics. Don't get me wrong, I don't judge game only by its look. But the visual element of the game is worse than in BF3.

    The multiplayer didn't change a bit:
    - Yes, we've got commander mode similar to bf2, but I've played for a couple of hours as a soldier, and haven't seen any activities from the commanders. People don't even care: no one signs as a commander.
    - "Dynamic" maps. Yeah, the skyscraper can be destroyed, the doors can be closed: this is not a big improvement and in general the maps don't change.
    - The only change I really felt was that now we have different progression for class gear and weapons.

    I don't understand, why we have to get rid off bf3 addons and start all over again. The maps are horrible, especially the big ones, where it's impossible to find other players. I prefer COD multiplayer to this one. If you've played bf3, you've played bf4.
    I think that EA is jealous of COD, and they try to copy different elements from it. It's a bad practice. If you can't create a good campaign, don't even try to do it.

    BTW, I'm not a fan of COD series but I get more fun from cod than bf4.
    P.S. Also filters for servers work strange: no matter how many people on a server I filter it always shows full servers..    … Expand
  56. bigdaddyswoll
    Nov 2, 2013
    5
    Let me start off by saying i am a BF3 fanboy. I think it beats call of duty hands down. That being said, what the hell have they done to my beloved series?! Where to start? Lets see...what the hell is the deal with the complete utter crap of bullet damage!!?? I have emptied 3 sets of burst shots into someone just to have them turn around and shoot me in the chest with 2 shots from aLet me start off by saying i am a BF3 fanboy. I think it beats call of duty hands down. That being said, what the hell have they done to my beloved series?! Where to start? Lets see...what the hell is the deal with the complete utter crap of bullet damage!!?? I have emptied 3 sets of burst shots into someone just to have them turn around and shoot me in the chest with 2 shots from a pistol and kill me. Shot people running around on the ground with fully auto shells from tanks just to have them keep running like its a cap gun. Shoot someone 4 or 5 times and then have them kill you showing 100% life still even though you watched the impact indicators before you die on them. Vehicle controls are sloppy as can be and the slightest turn sends them off the side of the road,. Destroying vehicles with anything but the torch is a long test of patience now seeing as they all seem to shrug off shells and rockets like they have some invisible shield. I had such high hopes for this game and have literally put over 200 hours of playtime into bf3, but I am pissed and want a refund. They took everything that was good about bf3 and changed it. The maps are not much fun to boot. Dice should be ashamed. Now i am reduced to either hoping people keep playing bf3 or jumping on the bandwagon of call of duty kids. God I dread that as in my opinion Call of duty is nothing but a small rat maze with no strategy, merely whoever can run around and get their sights up the quickest.… Expand
  57. Whargoul22
    Nov 9, 2013
    2
    A rehash of BF3 would have been better. The graphics on BF4 are worse, the maps lack the dynamic that made BF3 fun. They restricted the maps down to just around the objectives but have a bunch of rooftops to perch on, not really a plus in my opinion. The ground lacks in depth ground features leaving you out in the open to be quickly sniped and the flight areas are too small to make a jetA rehash of BF3 would have been better. The graphics on BF4 are worse, the maps lack the dynamic that made BF3 fun. They restricted the maps down to just around the objectives but have a bunch of rooftops to perch on, not really a plus in my opinion. The ground lacks in depth ground features leaving you out in the open to be quickly sniped and the flight areas are too small to make a jet worth flying. they added 40x and 20x scopes for the sniper rifles as well as a way to zero them in up to 1000 meters, but most maps aren't near big enough to make that viable. There may be a spot or two in every map to get a shot that long, if you want to just sit in the back of the map. it's supposed to be a squad based game but the dynamics of it really doesn't lend well to working as a squad, most of the time you have to split up and head different directions anyway just to cover all the areas, and the recon class with the IRNV goggles and 20x scopes is so over powered on these wide open maps that the only way to combat getting sniped constantly is with a sniper. they added a Designated Marksman Rifle class, which is an idea i love, but they totally botched it by not having any scopes higher than 4x to put on any of the rifles. They did away with team chat so you can't communicate with anyone outside your squad, so often you get stuck in a helicopter or a tank with somebody that you can't talk to. There's a lot of things that made BF3 a good game that they managed to completely fail on in this game, for example smoke grenades in BF3 actually provided smoke thick enough that you could use it to cover movement and actually push up on your enemy, the smoke grenades in BF4 are completely worthless, you can see straight through the tiny amount of smoke the entire time. As far as i'm concerned most of the Levolution stuff doesn't really add to the game play (or make up for what's lacking in it), it may be a neat treat for the easily amused, but in my opinion it's more of a silly distraction from what the true battlefield fans look for and enjoy in the game. I know most of the true Battlefield players that i've talked to have all said that adding more maps and more items to BF3 would have been preferable to this disappointment.
    And i haven't even gotten the absolutely terrible technical performance of the game itself. It's absurd that they sold this as published title, the game has so many bugs and issues i'd say it's barely fit for play testing. I played it for a week with just the occasional 3 or 4 console freezes a day, but as of this morning, i can no longer play support class. my console freezes every single time i attempt to deploy as a Support gunner. I wouldn't bother continuing to play BF4 for a couple years like i did with BF3 without the premium package and the extra maps and whatever else comes with it, but as it stands now, i can't see myself paying anything more for this game. Maybe if they fixed all the bugs, made the items work effectively, and took the inferred off the Laser Designator, i may continue to play. Custom servers would be a huge improvement as well. EA has once again robbed me, not only of my money, but of a game i WAS looking forward to the release of.    … Expand
  58. TarkanK
    Nov 9, 2013
    4
    Comparing to Bad Company 2 and Battlefield 3, Battlefield 4 looks like a joke. It has a cliché low quality arcade feeling. With BF4 there is no more that real life war simulation feeling it had before.

    Congrats DICE! for ruining the game! It's the first time I really feel bad having paid for a game I used to love playing.
  59. mjkj98
    Oct 31, 2013
    0
    This game is utter crap. I am so glad I cancelled my pre order and played on my friends PC.

    The campaign is nonexistent as far as I am concerned, as it is utter horse (you know what), and the multiplayer is clunky, with a decisively overly complicated customization menu. It takes five minuets just to put your loadout together. Servers are slow, the game is just crap.
  60. nick2steam
    Nov 19, 2013
    0
    Utter garbage. save your money unless you like lagalution, terrible hit detection and server crashes. BF3 is in a different league. they even ruined jets.
  61. SirGregMac
    Oct 30, 2013
    1
    I personally never like snap judgements. Wanted to give this game some time, so I did, which only made the rating go down. While I loved playing the game on launch day, day 2 was a completely different story, actually it is a non-story. The non-story part is that my system freezes when attempting to join a multiplayer game, which it didn't the first day. I'm not big into the campaignI personally never like snap judgements. Wanted to give this game some time, so I did, which only made the rating go down. While I loved playing the game on launch day, day 2 was a completely different story, actually it is a non-story. The non-story part is that my system freezes when attempting to join a multiplayer game, which it didn't the first day. I'm not big into the campaign due to issues playing Battlefield 3's campaign. All told the first day it was a 10 out of 10, however 36 hours after first playing my rating has dropped just like my playing time.… Expand
  62. pre_-cision-_
    Oct 30, 2013
    5
    Battlefield 4 on current generation consoles without a doubt suffers major setbacks both technical and unfortunately by the very own incompetence of dice. Going in you should expect low resolution textures, frame drops and missing features to be a common occurrence. However what was not expected was a mash up of a Battlefields identity with Call of Duty elements that ultimately serve toBattlefield 4 on current generation consoles without a doubt suffers major setbacks both technical and unfortunately by the very own incompetence of dice. Going in you should expect low resolution textures, frame drops and missing features to be a common occurrence. However what was not expected was a mash up of a Battlefields identity with Call of Duty elements that ultimately serve to dumb down the entire experience. From bright red circles that highlight a grenades life span, extreme amounts aim assist at close range and vehicles that have been majority nerfed in every aspect to make the game easier. It's clear this is Dices best attempt to make Battlefield a game more accessible for the causal audience. On the flip side of the coin you have to question several design decisions as well. At release the game ships without a party system to play with friends which is unheard of in today's age of gaming. However the most absurd might be the lack of editing your weapons/vehicles in the games main menu system. Instead you are forced to actually go into a match and spend time tinkering with all sorts of unlocks while being completely useless to your team, or go log into battlelog on a tablet, or laptop and edit your loadouts remotely. Equally impressive is how Dice is centering the majority of unlocks on a lottery system called battlepacks. Instead of earning a scope by racking up experience with a gun, you are forced to unlock it by simple luck by opening battlepacks. It is a system that is solely designed to suck your wallet dry. Gameplay wise despite all of the above I still would consider Battlefield 4 to be the best of the shooters currently out. However that's not saying a lot considering today's state of the shooter market where it is cod or this. I found my experience overall a marginal upgrade from Battlefield 3 and when this game makes the switch to next generation simply adding 64 players and pretty graphics will not hide this titles flaws. I hope next time around Dice you create a true battlefield game and not a hybrid of call of duty...… Expand
  63. rafafetter
    Nov 8, 2013
    3
    Talking as a single player gamer...
    Terrible campaign. The history is dumb and has zero emotion, you just don't care about any of the characters, not even yours...
    A lot, and I really mean A LOT of graphic glitches.
    The A.I. for your squad members is a completely ineffective and plain stupid. Vehiche controls are a huge mess.
    Wasn't expecting much, but still disappointed with this game.
  64. LilD
    Nov 1, 2013
    6
    This game is really 'meh'. The gameplay is just so mediocre. I thought the story was actually its stronger element. The guns just all feel alike and I can't pinpoint it, but the combat is not satisfying whatsoever. I liked BF3, but this is just more of the same. The parity between those who like to hog the vehicles and those on the ground is just too high. I think this is where I begin toThis game is really 'meh'. The gameplay is just so mediocre. I thought the story was actually its stronger element. The guns just all feel alike and I can't pinpoint it, but the combat is not satisfying whatsoever. I liked BF3, but this is just more of the same. The parity between those who like to hog the vehicles and those on the ground is just too high. I think this is where I begin to prefer COD, where everyone begins on equal footing. The destructive environments hyped in the commercials aren't executed as well as they claim to be. There were far too many AI blips and a few frustrating bugs that hinted that this game was rushed.… Expand
  65. InvestmentX
    Dec 26, 2013
    2
    Every time I insert the game into my PS3 it's like playing Russian roulette: will the game work or will it freeze? And most of the time it f*cks up my PS3. In terms of multiplayer the guns have literally declined in performance compared to BF3, and the unlocks are horrible compared to previous Battlefield games. I mean come on DICE, can't you make a game is worth playing for generations?Every time I insert the game into my PS3 it's like playing Russian roulette: will the game work or will it freeze? And most of the time it f*cks up my PS3. In terms of multiplayer the guns have literally declined in performance compared to BF3, and the unlocks are horrible compared to previous Battlefield games. I mean come on DICE, can't you make a game is worth playing for generations? The game does feel more rushed than previous BF games and that's due to the COD feel that this game possesses, especially with the new unlockable camos/achievements that they added. Literally all the players/teammates in all the squads have started to worry about K/D and W/L rather than winning the actual match. Pathetic. Not to mention the unbalanced size of the maps when you try to play Rush and capture all the spots which enables the enemy teams to have the time to re-capture them. The whole game is off

    I honestly feel like this was better off for Next-Gen consoles because all of the graphics are a step-down from BF3. I take that back, from BFBC1. Everything feels off, and connectivity is a huge issue especially with TDM. When you try and search for a TDM match in Quick Play, it freezes the console FORCING you to restart the whole system. The game is ridiculously buggy and is too minuscule to fit the 4th Title of the Battlefield Franchise.

    I would've rather had coal than this for christmas.    … Expand
  66. yoav
    Oct 30, 2013
    2
    EA dumped RUSH mode(which is the best tactical mode ever) with bf4 for conquest.conquest mode is the most stupid mode ever created;players just wondering around,waiting for planes to pop-up.besides graphics on consoles look bad.Mohw looks much better and received bad reviews.Well it is more tactical when playing combat-mission.So damn u EA for dumping MOH for stupid large scale arenas withEA dumped RUSH mode(which is the best tactical mode ever) with bf4 for conquest.conquest mode is the most stupid mode ever created;players just wondering around,waiting for planes to pop-up.besides graphics on consoles look bad.Mohw looks much better and received bad reviews.Well it is more tactical when playing combat-mission.So damn u EA for dumping MOH for stupid large scale arenas with no soul.Anyway;LONG LIVE KILLZONE series.… Expand
  67. WYLDSTALLYNS77
    Oct 29, 2013
    9
    Looks like the COD fan base is already hitting this. But I will say this much about this game. There is more change from BF3 to BF4 than there ever was in the past generation Of COD. You couldn't ask for a better game. One that requires Team Work, and not Run and gun.

    Weapons this go around are spot on. Along with accurate audio and visuals you come to expect from BF 4 and then some.    Looks like the COD fan base is already hitting this. But I will say this much about this game. There is more change from BF3 to BF4 than there ever was in the past generation Of COD. You couldn't ask for a better game. One that requires Team Work, and not Run and gun.

    Weapons this go around are spot on. Along with accurate audio and visuals you come to expect from BF 4 and then some. So far the campaign Is Steps ahead of last years and enough action to keep your heart beating rapidly. The multiplayer maps are huge Desert huge.. not the small sandbox COD likes to put you in. There is something here for everyone. Tanks, Jets, Helos, Dune buggies.. list can go on. You cant beat buying in on the current gen and upgrade to next gen and move stats with you. This has Polish, It Has content, and it has guns... well until the Prez tries to take our digital guns away. If you liked BF3 this is a no brainer. Buy BF4!... If you was on the fence about coming over to the land of Battlefield now would be a great place to start.    … Expand
  68. Munich
    Oct 29, 2013
    8
    I was really psyched about this game. I had seen the trailers countless of times, played the demo and enjoyed, both. So, when it came out, I bought it immediately just to learn that it disappoints.

    Don't get me wrong. It's a good game, maybe it might seem like an awesome game to you gamers who couldn't just keep up with the technology upgrades, but going from all the attention it    I was really psyched about this game. I had seen the trailers countless of times, played the demo and enjoyed, both. So, when it came out, I bought it immediately just to learn that it disappoints.

    Don't get me wrong. It's a good game, maybe it might seem like an awesome game to you gamers who couldn't just keep up with the technology upgrades, but going from all the attention it attracted, I expected something bigger.

    The campaign is decent. The story is better than the one we had to go through in Battlefield 3, but that really isn't much. Compared to it's predecessor, in terms of graphics, there is a slight improvement. The voice acting is very good, and the multiplayer is good, but not really something major. We'll get to that later. We'll first review the single player campaign.

    As I said, the single player story is good. I expected a more refined experience, but it was good nonetheless. The characters were really well-developed, and there were some really heart-wrenching moments there. Starting from the well-doing Irish, to the obeying rookie Pac, each of the characters had one or two traits that made them unique, even those who had a relatively small role in the game. However, some of the effects were just too bad for a triple A game like Battlefield. In a mission right around the beginning of the game, there were a few what appeared to be dolphins jumping out of the water. But the effects were so bad, they looked like they were flying while shaking their booties mid-air. There were also some really weird bugs, with one particular enemy not dying after receiving two shots in the head.

    The multiplayer was also good, however it didn't just provide the same atmosphere I thought it would. The scale of the map is to be praised. The map's huge, and when it reached the maximum of players, it gave you that feeling that you're in a real battlefield. It even allowed for squad co-operation, which was good. But, the Levitation thing didn't offer that much excitement. Apparently, in the Shanghai map, you could only destroy the skyscraper. As awesome as that was, I expected more major stuff to be destroyed there and offer me more excitement. And there was something wrong with the framerate. I had played the demo before, and I had noticed that the framerate was a letdown, however I thought that they would fix it. They did, but they didn't try hard. The framerate is still not good enough.

    Overall, I really suggest that you buy this, if you are fan or if you are a newcomer to first person shooters. I assume that if you are a fan, you'll buy this anyway, but still..    … Expand
  69. nellomora12
    Nov 5, 2013
    0
    Piece of crap, same old nerdy game. Can't say it worth at least the try. They always talks crap about other games but this one doesn't make a big difference.
  70. supermoocow01
    Oct 29, 2013
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Really great game! For those who are complaining that it's the same as bf3, then wait for next gen. versions, or just get a high-end gaming PC and play on ULTRA MEGA HIGH SUPER SETTINGS. Then you'll take back what you said. Of course, bf4 on ps3 will be limited, games are getting more and more demanding. QQ more and sell the game, we don't need you on the battlefield! :D… Expand
  71. EnnMorbid
    Oct 29, 2013
    0
    Lame of the year.
    Too bad, nothing new, only a BF3 refresh.
    Good lazy Job from dice/ea.

    Go the same way as call of duty and die
    RIP Battlefield series
  72. bluemoon1987
    Nov 5, 2013
    7
    Right now, i'm being generous with my score. So many basic problems that just seem lazy to not have sorted before release.

    I've played through the campaign, it was playable but forgettable. At least it was playable up until you turn your system off or quit out and the game decides to delete your entire campaign save file. But lets make no mistake about it, battlefield is all about the    Right now, i'm being generous with my score. So many basic problems that just seem lazy to not have sorted before release.

    I've played through the campaign, it was playable but forgettable. At least it was playable up until you turn your system off or quit out and the game decides to delete your entire campaign save file. But lets make no mistake about it, battlefield is all about the multiplayer and i'm basing my review solely on that.

    Why the hell is there no party system of any kind for christ sake? Bf3 party system wasn't great and caused numerous joining problems but at least it existed! why just remove something so vital completely? Won't moan about connection issues just yet as sadly it's now become inevitable the first month minimum of most games have major connection issues, it shouldn't be the case that people just accept it but i trust it will be sorted eventually!

    Other stupid omissions from the game like not being able to quick search for a particular map or not being able to skip the full servers in the server browser make finding a game very tedious. Not being able to customise your loadout in the menu's, meaning you either do it via battlelog (I actually like battlelog in general and this feature in particular) or you do it in game and lose about half the game time customising instead of actually playing the game.

    When you get past all that and manage to get into a game the gameplay is mainly standard battlefield, it's what we've come to expect and there isn't really much need for any core changes. However i've noticed a few cod-like gameplay tweaks sneaking in such as taking less bullets to dying, you're dead before you even realise you're being shot at and try to respond and the overhaul of the sniper class is dreadful, it just feels very very easy and overpowered now whereas in previous battlefield games the sniper class was something only good players could play effectively. They are small changes but have made the game considerably less skillful and enjoyable in my eyes.

    Finally the maps. The levolution inclusion is a great innovative feature. I feel there;s only a few maps where it actually changes the way the map is played in any noticeable way but it bodes very well for future bf installments. The overall layout of the maps are fairly poor though. The conquest maps aren't too bad, there's a decent variety in there but most maps either feel too open or too enclosed with no middle ground. There are no maps that spring to mind as a potential battlefield classic but most are playable. When you switch to a smaller game mode however such as team deathmatch or domination the maps in general are fairly poorly designed, in particular floodzone is absolutely terrible.

    Overall, there are a lot more things wrong with this game than there was with bf3. It's by no means a bad game but given the potential it's so far disappointing. Luckily, most of the issues are easily fixed so lets just hope Dice/EA get their fingers out of their arse's and do so soon.    … Expand
  73. Treessap
    Nov 7, 2013
    10
    Battlefield 3 being 3 my favourite game of all time before Battlefield 4 this will be a little bit biased but I found this game to an amazing piece of dice's work and so long as you don't go looking for any bugs you k
    will not find many and an all round masterclass of a game beating Call of Duty Ghosts by such a long way.
  74. username123
    Apr 17, 2014
    2
    Multiplayer was fine.
    But Campaign... in that dam mission where you jump on the scaffolding there was a game breaking bug. went on youtube and there was even a video. Had to replay mission. DICE you used to be top notch. but now EA has you pumping out a sequel every 2 years a la Call of Duty style and quality has dropped. Even though Activision gets criticised for their repetitive    Multiplayer was fine.
    But Campaign... in that dam mission where you jump on the scaffolding there was a game breaking bug. went on youtube and there was even a video. Had to replay mission. DICE you used to be top notch. but now EA has you pumping out a sequel every 2 years a la Call of Duty style and quality has dropped. Even though Activision gets criticised for their repetitive gameplay at least they don't have these game breaking bugs.

    That's not even mentioning the hostile portrayal of the Chinese in the Campaign lol. Civil war in China with the Yanks interefering of course. At least they get one part right, Americans interfering with other countries' affairs but DICE portrays Chinese as warmongers intent on starting WWIII. Irony much. Sweden's DICE why must you behave as america's lapdog.    … Expand
  75. boshi
    Oct 29, 2013
    9
    a great game. the multiplayer is fun and require a good amount of teamwork or strategy to be good at. the modes are nice, although i kind of dislike obliteration. it's sort of like sabotage from call of duty, but on battlefield's bigger maps it's not very fun. the only bad part of this game is the single player. it's short and boring. but this is battlefield. battlefield games, with thea great game. the multiplayer is fun and require a good amount of teamwork or strategy to be good at. the modes are nice, although i kind of dislike obliteration. it's sort of like sabotage from call of duty, but on battlefield's bigger maps it's not very fun. the only bad part of this game is the single player. it's short and boring. but this is battlefield. battlefield games, with the exception of bad company 1 and 2, are based around multiplayer. i don't know why they even bothered putting in a single player though. it would've saved them time and money if they focused on the multiplayer itself. aside from this there are a few small glitches, but nothing major or game-breaking.… Expand
  76. kennedyx8
    Oct 30, 2013
    8
    We're finally starting to see the age of the current console generation. Couldn't help but think how dated this game looks at this point. Still, it's a good time and I'll sink a ton of hours into it. Sure, it seems very familiar, but the excitement is still there. Can't wait to see it on PS4. PS: The flood zone stage is very annoying.
  77. Gamer44
    Nov 2, 2013
    10
    Battlefield 4 once again proves why We all love the battlefield games. Each time we get a better and more explosive gaming experience. This time around dice gave us a phenomenal gaming experience like none other. The core game is incredible the graphics is phenomenal the gameplay is addictive and explosive right from the start you get drawn into this incredible game. Battlefield 4 is aBattlefield 4 once again proves why We all love the battlefield games. Each time we get a better and more explosive gaming experience. This time around dice gave us a phenomenal gaming experience like none other. The core game is incredible the graphics is phenomenal the gameplay is addictive and explosive right from the start you get drawn into this incredible game. Battlefield 4 is a massive step up from battlefield 3 and has to be my favorite one thus far. Dice has done what COD can never achieve. If your a true fan of battle games I highly recommended this for you. All the negative reviews are either from people who have not played the game or is a COD fan. My friend battlefield 4 is a masterpiece.… Expand
  78. butt
    Nov 1, 2013
    10
    oh my god the menu is so bad frick frick frick FRICK but everything else is so cool, like battlepacks feel like christmas, pistol attachments are new. the hit detection is not as good as bf3 but levolution is rad as heck
  79. Sambo
    Nov 1, 2013
    10
    Bigger and better, Battlefield 4 evolves what we saw in Battlefield 3. An experience any fan of the series should try. Cod is for kids, battlefield is for the men.
  80. Bru2499
    Oct 30, 2013
    9
    horrible campaign ,but the multiplayer worth every penny. But i will recomend it more for PS4 and PC.
    Infinity Ward you can go suck the dick of DICE!!
  81. glypheye
    Nov 1, 2013
    9
    Got this game simply because I couldn't wait until the next-gen consoles are available. I've been enjoying BF series since BFBC 2 and have fallen in love with these games. Even on aging hardware, BFBC2 and then BF3 blew me away and consistently did so for the duration of my many hundreds of hours playing them. And BF4, even on aging hardware, has not disappointed. It's a riot! There areGot this game simply because I couldn't wait until the next-gen consoles are available. I've been enjoying BF series since BFBC 2 and have fallen in love with these games. Even on aging hardware, BFBC2 and then BF3 blew me away and consistently did so for the duration of my many hundreds of hours playing them. And BF4, even on aging hardware, has not disappointed. It's a riot! There are maps which reveal the system's age more than others.....conquest maps really spread the graphic rendering capacity thin. But, even so, the gun handling...the exquisite audio...the destruction...the epic feel of it all gelling smoothly together more than makes up for any graphical shortcomings. As it's been said a billion times before...."it's the gameplay that matters". That being said, nobody does FPS multiplayer gameplay like DICE and Battlefield. PS3 version easily gets a 9...and, from what I've seen, next gen and PC versions clear a 10 without breaking a sweat :D… Expand
  82. WarFox89
    Nov 5, 2013
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The most complete multiplayer FPS game out there. Audio, graphics, level design and levolution is just top class. 64-players epic battles with jets, boats and.. never mind. Goodbye family and friends, see you in the summer.… Expand
  83. firebender
    Nov 2, 2013
    10
    If you gave this game a 0-3 then slap yourself across the face. are you serous? Basically your reasoning behind it is that you didn't like the campaign and there were some visual problems on multiplayer. You don't give a multiplayer-based game a zero-3 for campaign, that's stupid and you should slap your self in the face again. If you gave it a low score for the visuals then you fail toIf you gave this game a 0-3 then slap yourself across the face. are you serous? Basically your reasoning behind it is that you didn't like the campaign and there were some visual problems on multiplayer. You don't give a multiplayer-based game a zero-3 for campaign, that's stupid and you should slap your self in the face again. If you gave it a low score for the visuals then you fail to understand how advanced this game is, our 8 year old ps3/360 hardware can't handle this game. DICE had the misfortune of making this game on current gen when it's CLEARLY a next gen game.

    They've added A LOT of features and cool gameplay methods that left me so satisfied. If you play the game right then you would notice the difference between this Battlefield and the previous installment. If you gave it a low score from the gameplay aspect then you probably went into each match guns-a-blazing, which is not how you play. This is a tactical and strategic game and you simply can't bring your COD methods into it or you will fail.

    I understand if you knock off a few points for the mediocre campaign and a few online glitches, but try to get it through your thick skulls that this is a next generation game. These problems won't occur on the right hardware. I can't WAIT to pick this up on PS4 where there will be 64 times more fun!    … Expand
  84. The_Retro_Kid
    Nov 3, 2013
    9
    Another masterpiece by DICE (the multiplayer that is)... can't wait for the PS4 version to bring the game's full potential to the fore... on PS4 it's going to be a 10/10 for me

    Hope we can see this type of brilliance with Star Wars Battlefront (going to be game of the century with DICE's involvement
  85. True_Insanity13
    Nov 5, 2013
    8
    Really good shooter, but Battlefield 4 didn't make a lot of progress. Just better graphics, better war and better destructions. But, i still can say, that Battlefield remains as best first person shooter
  86. Gamingrules37
    Nov 7, 2013
    9
    I played the game on PC but no doubt on consoles it is a setback for the graphics but it still plays very well and the multiplayer is really fun campaign is short but it is a nice addition but the multiplayer is excellent and if you are look to upgrade it to the ps4 definitely do so it is worth it
  87. seantimothy
    Nov 5, 2013
    10
    Best BF game by far. Unlike COD you're seeing this outstanding shift away from the old mold into something completely (well not completely, but mostly) new. Graphics are outstanding, gameplay is otherworldly. Weapons and special features are mindblowing. Just generally a great game, and pretty damn original especially for an EA game.
  88. kaosofares
    Nov 19, 2013
    10
    I felt that this game deserves much better praise than what it has been given from the user reviews. Battlefield 4 is in no way a rehash of 3, it is in fact a definite improvement. For being the original "levolution" creator (Not Infinity Ward), DICE has been able to dynamically change the field in which you play. The player progression has gotten a total overhaul, with weapon usageI felt that this game deserves much better praise than what it has been given from the user reviews. Battlefield 4 is in no way a rehash of 3, it is in fact a definite improvement. For being the original "levolution" creator (Not Infinity Ward), DICE has been able to dynamically change the field in which you play. The player progression has gotten a total overhaul, with weapon usage unlocking newer weapons. This allows player to stick with what they like, while gaining that progression, and only trying out new weapons if they want to.

    No one can expect the game to run flawlessly within the first month of release. And as multiplayer games become more and more complex, they WILL have those issues. DICE does a great job on staying on top of the problems that arise. They practically fixed their DDoS attack in less than 24 hours, and they continuously pay attention to what is going on within the community and correcting missed mistakes, no matter how many there may be.

    I'm giving BF4 a 10 because they have proven, even if not to everyone, but at least to me, that they know what it takes to make a great FPS. CoD should not be the basis for what an FPS needs to look like. That's old news. That idea needs to evolve. And DICE may not accomplish it with BF4, but this clearly shows that they are on the right track.    … Expand
  89. DaaS
    Mar 6, 2014
    7
    For those who are looking for a battle simulator, this is your game, perhaps the main campaign is not the best one the multiplayer is where the game really shine, tons of guns, vehicles to ride and a nice action pack on 12 vs 12 games 2 more if you include Commander, add to this formula, Battlelog, the web / tablet / smartphone companion to see all your stats is just perfect.
    My main    For those who are looking for a battle simulator, this is your game, perhaps the main campaign is not the best one the multiplayer is where the game really shine, tons of guns, vehicles to ride and a nice action pack on 12 vs 12 games 2 more if you include Commander, add to this formula, Battlelog, the web / tablet / smartphone companion to see all your stats is just perfect.
    My main complain is that have a lot of bugs, most of they are disconnections and freeze making my ps3 check the hard drive everytime i restart it, 7 points for me!    … Expand
  90. ChickenCrimpy
    Nov 9, 2013
    8
    OK first off, I was a COD fanboy and NEVER played BF before. Have bought all COD games since COD4. I even bought Ghosts a few days ago, but returned it cause its the same crap. I thought Id give this a try..

    I must say I'm impressed. Can graphics be better? Sure but they probably are on the PC and will be when I upgrade to PS4. I love that you can have 20 or more players in a game.    OK first off, I was a COD fanboy and NEVER played BF before. Have bought all COD games since COD4. I even bought Ghosts a few days ago, but returned it cause its the same crap. I thought Id give this a try..

    I must say I'm impressed. Can graphics be better? Sure but they probably are on the PC and will be when I upgrade to PS4. I love that you can have 20 or more players in a game. Actually feels like a war cause so much is going on. The sounds of the guns is good and I really like the "twing" as bullets ricochet of the ground etc. There's something really satisfying about being able to use a heavy machine gun to destroy a will and kill the guy behind it. I've heard people say that this game is slower and COD is fast paced. Really, being a COD fan, playing domination with 19 other guys is far more frantic that any COD game I've played. There are people and bullets flying everywhere and the physics of the guns is much better. They can actually kill you. Unlike COD where you empty a clip at a guy from 100m and yet he still manages to charge you with a knife and kill you.

    Is it a rehash? Dont know as I never played BF before. For a newcomer, this game, although not perfect, is a very nice and refreshing change from the plate of crap I kept buying in COD.    … Expand
  91. mgastryker
    Nov 12, 2013
    8
    I love this game. The graphics, destruction, dynamic gameplay, etc. in this game are spectacular. However, it doesn't go unnoticed that DICE hasn't greatly improved much. Yes, you can collapse roads now and there are big set pieces in each map, but these are guilty pleasures and not great improvements to the game. Regardless, this game is one of the best this year, besides GTA V perhaps.
  92. Vaskis
    Dec 5, 2013
    8
    Battlefield 4 represents the best fps games can offer nearing the end of 2013. The game has kept almost all the good things from its predecessors and added several new ones. The best thing about BF4 for me personally is the restored balance between capabilities of vehicles and foot soldiers which was sorely missing from Battlefield 3. Thankfully an adequately equipped soldier is a goodBattlefield 4 represents the best fps games can offer nearing the end of 2013. The game has kept almost all the good things from its predecessors and added several new ones. The best thing about BF4 for me personally is the restored balance between capabilities of vehicles and foot soldiers which was sorely missing from Battlefield 3. Thankfully an adequately equipped soldier is a good match for any in game vehicle. Helicopters and tanks are very capable and dangerous but with some care they can be blown up even by a barely leveled up infantryman which is how it should be in a game. Contrary to some reviewers I find even zero level equipment both for soldiers and vehicles deadly enough which is also a good step away from BF3.

    Then there is the levolution of course. Not all maps are created equal, but on most maps the effect of triggering the levolution event is both visually spectacular and can significantly alter the flow of the battle. Apart from levolution buildings and terrain in BF4 maps is definitely more destructible than in BF3. Some maps can be leveled completely, some only partially but any cover can be damaged or even removed completely by gunfire and explosives.

    The only real problem I have with Battlefield 4 is that Dice and Electronic Arts have released a work in progress. Even a month after the release on PS3 there still are interface bugs, network hiccups and not so rare slowdowns and complete freezes during multiplayer matches. The game could a perfect fps experience and it will be, but judging from the current progress we will have to wait till March 2014 for that.    … Expand
  93. StriderKiwi
    Nov 11, 2013
    7
    Good fun campaign that has some great setpieces (albeit could use some better writing). The mutiplayer is annoying in that it gives those who've played longer much better weapons and thus it's tough in the beginning, BUT it still is fun. The levoluiton is cool and while some levels are meh and i wish the player count was up but the smaller scale battles don't have that problem. Good gameGood fun campaign that has some great setpieces (albeit could use some better writing). The mutiplayer is annoying in that it gives those who've played longer much better weapons and thus it's tough in the beginning, BUT it still is fun. The levoluiton is cool and while some levels are meh and i wish the player count was up but the smaller scale battles don't have that problem. Good game but it was clearly built for the next gen.… Expand
  94. Jackal
    Nov 15, 2013
    9
    Somehow it just didnt have the impact that BF3 had when it launched with big maps etc. Graphics on PS3 were a little bit...MOHW and end game of BF3....probably not the same people who put the original BF3 together. Still an awesome game and even more so now captures the essence of team play then its predecessor. I cant wait to see the PS4 version.
  95. inkspell107
    Nov 1, 2013
    10
    One of the best shooters of this generation. The campaign is short but sweet and the multiplayer is probably the most fun I have had playing a shooter on the Playstation 3.
  96. NevNav
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    Superb game after dice fixes some bugs balance issues this will be 10/10 game

    Great infantry play great vehicles weapon vehicle camos bring variety.
  97. Midgetnik
    Nov 4, 2013
    9
    Damn I guess a bunch of 12 year old cod fans found out how to create a metacritic account. Sure the singleplayer is short and not the greatest but seriously a 4. Now on to the review. Gameplay is easier than in bf3 but the customization for the weapons isnt the best. And at times the graphics show the age of the ps3. And my playstation has frozen SIX times in 2 days and before that my ps3Damn I guess a bunch of 12 year old cod fans found out how to create a metacritic account. Sure the singleplayer is short and not the greatest but seriously a 4. Now on to the review. Gameplay is easier than in bf3 but the customization for the weapons isnt the best. And at times the graphics show the age of the ps3. And my playstation has frozen SIX times in 2 days and before that my ps3 has only frozen twice. The maps are really good. And levolution is a huge new addition except for on the railway map. And if you have a squad that works with you the game is a hell of a lot of fun.… Expand
  98. SJ-ULTI-Reiews
    Nov 30, 2013
    7
    Battlefield 4 is a much better game than BF3. The graphics are great and the character models look amazingly realistic. The multiplayer is also better than BF3, with the addition of levolution. I think the best part about this game is the single player campaign, their are some sad and touching moments during he story. BF4 has a great and memorable cast of characters like Recker, Irish,Battlefield 4 is a much better game than BF3. The graphics are great and the character models look amazingly realistic. The multiplayer is also better than BF3, with the addition of levolution. I think the best part about this game is the single player campaign, their are some sad and touching moments during he story. BF4 has a great and memorable cast of characters like Recker, Irish, Hannah, and Pac. Theirs a lot of things to do after you finish the campaign, you could complete it at a higher difficulty, you can collect all the guns/collectibles and complete all the assignments. This is a solid shooter, with an underrated campaign, and also this games graphics/story/gameplay are way better than COD: Ghosts. Overall Score= 78/100… Expand
  99. Nite99
    Nov 6, 2013
    10
    BF4 is the game we've all been waiting for and until Titanfall drops in the spring, this is the premiere FPS to enjoy with friends and pwning noobs on. The campaign is enjoyable and a good prelude to the centerpiece of the game which is the team based multiplayer. Have fun tearing it up and doing it BIG! See you in game!
  100. hederlig
    Nov 2, 2013
    9
    Battlefield 4 is a much improved shooter than its predecessor. With a new scope on tactical warfare that develops within each match creating a real life war feeling throughout. The menu system is pretty stupid but it manages to get the job done. Its time for a lobby system too, it's 2013 guys! Battlefield 3 managed to give player the feeling of destruction choas and bf4 increases thisBattlefield 4 is a much improved shooter than its predecessor. With a new scope on tactical warfare that develops within each match creating a real life war feeling throughout. The menu system is pretty stupid but it manages to get the job done. Its time for a lobby system too, it's 2013 guys! Battlefield 3 managed to give player the feeling of destruction choas and bf4 increases this chaos level by 3. Destruction is massive and can be used tactically. Battlefield fans will enjoy this game for a while… Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. Telegraph
    Nov 12, 2013
    70
    To blow COD out of the water, they will need a more polished game than this. Perhaps the next-generation will provide it.
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  2. Game Over Online
    Nov 11, 2013
    80
    So there you have it, the current-gen version of Battlefield 4. To be honest, it’s not a huge leap forward over Battlefield 3. It looks slightly better but performs slightly worse.
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  3. Guardian
    Nov 8, 2013
    80
    The really unfortunate thing with this Premium nonsense is that the greater body of players are made to feel like they're travelling in economy class, so that the core fans can be milked. I'm not anti-DLC, but the way Battlefield Premium constantly thrusts at you just feels grubby. It's not a nice way to treat paying customers, and it's a pity to see it besmirch such a great game.
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