Battlefield: Bad Company 2

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  1. FrankCreeper
    Jul 11, 2023
    10
    This is the best battlefield ever created such an amazing sequel of the first bad company with coolest characters with a new enemy in the campain...aged very well with his graphics and this has the collest phisics of all battlefield...
    Talking to his multiplayer section this game offer the best experience even after a decade!An amazing balance of all weapons and an amazing online map this    This is the best battlefield ever created such an amazing sequel of the first bad company with coolest characters with a new enemy in the campain...aged very well with his graphics and this has the collest phisics of all battlefield...
    Talking to his multiplayer section this game offer the best experience even after a decade!An amazing balance of all weapons and an amazing online map this game is still worth it to play!    … Expand
  2. JrDouble
    May 21, 2023
    8
    Fun shooter with a good spin on the traditional format. Good weapons and vehicle use is a good mechanic. Fun game, solid graphics, ok story, but nothing memorable.
  3. BrianDavid94
    Aug 26, 2022
    10
    Quick background on me the reviewer, I tend to like single player games that is heavy on narrative the most. I also play a lot of racing games and use to play multiplayer games in my high school days but now that it's hard for me and my friends to find a good time to link up so now I hardly play any. Up to try any genre of games and sometimes I find something new that I didn't think I'dQuick background on me the reviewer, I tend to like single player games that is heavy on narrative the most. I also play a lot of racing games and use to play multiplayer games in my high school days but now that it's hard for me and my friends to find a good time to link up so now I hardly play any. Up to try any genre of games and sometimes I find something new that I didn't think I'd like. I play on every platform but prefer PlayStation.

    Just as good as the previous one with improvements to destruction and graphics. Only complaint is the story felt more series while i thought this series was more comedic. Still good though.    … Expand
  4. nurfedx
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    One of the best Games of the Series and a true cornerstone to the Battlefield Franchise! Buy!
  5. konjakthesober
    Sep 22, 2021
    10
    This is my favorite fps ever. It´s sadly hard to find servers with players now days and many of the servers you can find are full of hacks and stuff like that.
  6. dastankz
    Jul 15, 2021
    8
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  7. FidelGastro
    Apr 20, 2021
    10
    Damn... what the hell of a masterpiece is this. Just finished the campaing hour ago and it was absolutely amazing. DICE studio managed to make an absolute peak of Battlefield games so far, even in 2021 is this game awesome.

    First of all things i have to say that i love the destructible environment, in compare to CoD is 100 and 0. Then i must mention the story in campaign..    Damn... what the hell of a masterpiece is this. Just finished the campaing hour ago and it was absolutely amazing. DICE studio managed to make an absolute peak of Battlefield games so far, even in 2021 is this game awesome.

    First of all things i have to say that i love the destructible environment, in compare to CoD is 100 and 0. Then i must mention the story in campaign.. American-Russia conflict located in South America (located in bigger part of game). Characters have excelent written dialogues and quotes. Level design is well, maps are big enough.

    Driving model maybe could be a little bit better designed but that cant change my rating of this game. After long time finally a 10/10 Game.    … Expand
  8. AcidCasual
    Feb 2, 2021
    9
    BC2 came to the market at exactly the right time especially with Frostbite in it's Arsenal. No other game even to this day (Even with levelution in BF4) managed to make destruction an integral part of a war game. In reality destruction is part of war and BC2 made this integration.

    The graphics were not the best - Modern Warfare seemed to always have better detail and textures, however    BC2 came to the market at exactly the right time especially with Frostbite in it's Arsenal. No other game even to this day (Even with levelution in BF4) managed to make destruction an integral part of a war game. In reality destruction is part of war and BC2 made this integration.

    The graphics were not the best - Modern Warfare seemed to always have better detail and textures, however the graphics in BC2 felt real, tactile and sandboxy but Battlefield at this point were not known for having the best graphics.

    BC2 excelled in sound design and ballistics - The guns sounded great, the way you could shoot and see the tracer leave the gun hit a wall and milliseconds later hear the impact, it was just fantastic. This extended to underarm grenades and RPG's, it was actually enjoyable just to use them, sometimes, just firing a weapon was rewarding as a kill. Spraying walls with a PKR to hear the gun, the impacts and see the damage - wow.

    The maps were designed for destruction and in most cases felt empty or not as detailed as other popular games. And because the subject matter meant smaller teams and un-familiar countries, it felt more arcade like (Not wholly a bad thing)

    They was obviously a massive step up to BF4 in terms of a game that was meant to be taken serious, however imagine BC2 Atmosphere with BF4 detail - in a real relatable theatre of war.

    Such a good game for it's day.    … Expand
  9. BrazilianFalCoN
    Jan 14, 2021
    10
    This game is wonderful. It seems that every year it becomes more magnificent. I played it again these days after a long time and it was still magnificent. The story, the charismatic characters,etc.I only have compliments about this game.
  10. TheSnitchfather
    Sep 9, 2020
    10
    10/10
    I remember playing this back in 2010 on the 360, though I will be rating the PS3 version, since it's the most recent version I have played, and guess what, it's exactly the same lmao.
    This game is ridiculous for the time it was released in, very nice graphics, kinda decent story, then again I don't remember it too well. Weapon selection is top, especially because the added the XM8,    10/10
    I remember playing this back in 2010 on the 360, though I will be rating the PS3 version, since it's the most recent version I have played, and guess what, it's exactly the same lmao.
    This game is ridiculous for the time it was released in, very nice graphics, kinda decent story, then again I don't remember it too well. Weapon selection is top, especially because the added the XM8, which is my favourite modern Assault Rifle. The only weird thing that comes to mind is that somehow a lot of games from 2007-2010 had that permanently blurred effect or filter, which is really odd. I mean SR2, SoF Payback, MoH 2010, BFBC2, Rainbow Six Vegas, RBS Vegas 2 etc. odd as all hell, but no points taken off for that since it seemed to be a common thing back then.    … Expand
  11. Jonneeyy
    Mar 30, 2020
    8
    Eine schön kurze, nicht künstlich gestreckte Singleplayer Kampagne voller Action, dummer Sprüche und kinoreife Cutscenes.
  12. okayokay
    Oct 10, 2018
    9
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  13. Alex_Pilgrim008
    Sep 14, 2018
    9
    "Bad Company 2", the first game in the series I ever played, is arguably the best one made. It was also the first "Battlefield" entry that brought real competition to "Call of Duty". Series creator DICE had been making BF titles since 2002, but this 2010 installment was truly special. It was a culmination of the team's previous efforts and showed the world that COD wasn't the only military"Bad Company 2", the first game in the series I ever played, is arguably the best one made. It was also the first "Battlefield" entry that brought real competition to "Call of Duty". Series creator DICE had been making BF titles since 2002, but this 2010 installment was truly special. It was a culmination of the team's previous efforts and showed the world that COD wasn't the only military shooter around. While the story mode wasn't the best, the multiplayer held its own against Modern Warfare 2's. I was surprised how it good it was and immediately became a BF fan. Overall, I would rate this with a 9 out of 10.… Expand
  14. IkusaTakuma
    Jun 10, 2018
    10
    What is Bad Company 2? - Bad Company 2 is the the 2nd installment in the Battlefield series (5th installment if you are a PC gamer, but you wouldn't be reading this if you were on PC now would you?). The Bad Company series is set in modern era.

    Price - 10/10 - A digital copy on the Playstation store is $10 and on Amazon the game is $20. However, if you want the best deal, you should buy    What is Bad Company 2? - Bad Company 2 is the the 2nd installment in the Battlefield series (5th installment if you are a PC gamer, but you wouldn't be reading this if you were on PC now would you?). The Bad Company series is set in modern era.

    Price - 10/10 - A digital copy on the Playstation store is $10 and on Amazon the game is $20. However, if you want the best deal, you should buy it from Gamestop for $3-$5.

    DLC - 10/10 - The only DLC for this game is the Vietnam DLC, however, with the low player population, I'd recommend you not buy the DLC if you play on PS3.

    Microtransactions - 10/10 - there are no microtransactions!

    Graphics - 8/10 - Not Crysis good, but excellent for the time this game was released.

    Singleplayer - 10/10 - I had lots of fun playing the singleplayer campaign, nothing to complain about.

    Multiplayer - 7/10 - When you get a populated match, this is one of the best Battlefield games, but, this game's multiplayer is not populated very often and usually I only run into 2v2 matches (and you will have trouble finding matches for anything other than Rush and Conquest), but during it's peak you can run into 8v8 matches and have some fun.

    Overall: 9/10 - Excellent game, the player population isn't very good and I don't see this game going for much longer, so be sure to enjoy it while people still play. For $3 this game is fantastic.    … Expand
  15. Progamer420
    Nov 13, 2016
    8
    BFBC2 is a thrilling roller coaster ride. The multi player is the hero here but the campaign is also very much well designed by DICE. The story is balanced but lacks depth. Great sound quality and good graphics. The campaign will take your attention. But the campaign is still not a gem.
    Multi player is what makes the game good. There are many exiting modes and maps. The multi player is a    BFBC2 is a thrilling roller coaster ride. The multi player is the hero here but the campaign is also very much well designed by DICE. The story is balanced but lacks depth. Great sound quality and good graphics. The campaign will take your attention. But the campaign is still not a gem.
    Multi player is what makes the game good. There are many exiting modes and maps. The multi player is a good experience but I won't say it's the best.    … Expand
  16. Alex_Evan
    Jul 4, 2016
    8
    Um ótimo jogo,apesar da historia ser bem fraca e muito clichê,o jogo em si é muito bom,personagens carismáticos e com jogabilidade eficaz...recomendo!!!
  17. ZestyCrocodile
    Jun 9, 2016
    9
    Unlike other Battlefield games, the single player is actually entertaining (especially because it doesn't take itself so seriously), and the A.I. isn't bad. It is definitely not an incredibly long campaign, but it is certainly fun. While the single player is enjoyable, most of your time will be spent in the multiplayer. One of my favorite aspects of the multiplayer is the incredibleUnlike other Battlefield games, the single player is actually entertaining (especially because it doesn't take itself so seriously), and the A.I. isn't bad. It is definitely not an incredibly long campaign, but it is certainly fun. While the single player is enjoyable, most of your time will be spent in the multiplayer. One of my favorite aspects of the multiplayer is the incredible weapon, vehicle, and player balance. No weapon in the game that is too over-powered or under-powered. While some weapons/vehicles in the game may bit easier too use, each weapon and vehicle succeeds at various ranges and situations. I also like how, unlike newer Battlefield games, the maps in BFBC2 that are tailored towards specific game modes rather than all of the maps used for each game mode, leading towards maps playing out well. The customization in the game is "just right" as well. It isn't over the top like Battlefield 4, but there are enough options and ways to play in Bad Company 2 that allows for hours and hours of addicting, truly fun gameplay. Even though there aren't a ton of game modes or maps and there are some bugs/glitches in the game, you will hardly notice it as you complete many battles with many hours of game time.… Expand
  18. reubz1123
    Apr 9, 2016
    10
    Continues the original's campaign it's a bit more serious but still has the funny dialogue and it has still a lot of funny dialouge as much as BC1. Like Haggard says got to save me some cheerleaders. It's a brilliant game and should be played by everyone. 100/100.
  19. chrisd19844
    Nov 22, 2015
    10
    This game is quite the experience. I went in thinking "oh look another call of duty game" but it's actually much better than any COD I've played. The graphics are stellar, the characters are immediately likeable, and the sound effects and weapons design are top notch. The only downside is that the single player mode is a little short, but on the other hand this is by far the bestThis game is quite the experience. I went in thinking "oh look another call of duty game" but it's actually much better than any COD I've played. The graphics are stellar, the characters are immediately likeable, and the sound effects and weapons design are top notch. The only downside is that the single player mode is a little short, but on the other hand this is by far the best multiplayer game on the PS3. Look at it this way: It's bene out for 6 years now and STILL had a live server with thousands of players active on a daily basis. I don't even think COD can boast that. Plus, the DICE engine really shines on this game and allows you to decimate environments in real-time. A real blast to play! Definitely a top contender for best PS3 game I've played.… Expand
  20. AvxrageJoe
    Jul 3, 2015
    8
    BFBC2 is a good game. The campaign is quite boring, but who cares about campaign in a Battlefield game? The multiplayer is amazing and is a lot smoother than BF 1943. A lot of customization, good classes and guns. Vehicles are great as well and the game is well balanced with vehicle and infantry gameplay.

    (I played this game when it came out, I'm just now writing the review)
  21. EzioA88
    Jun 18, 2015
    10
    9.5 out of 10 (rounded up to 10)

    Battlefield is one of the most authentic shooting experiences on the market, priding itself on realistic graphics, amazing audioscapes and heart pounding, fist pumping bouts of destructive gameplay. Bad Company removes the overtly serious tone of the series, while retaining the same great mechanics and expanding upon them when needed. The first game    9.5 out of 10 (rounded up to 10)

    Battlefield is one of the most authentic shooting experiences on the market, priding itself on realistic graphics, amazing audioscapes and heart pounding, fist pumping bouts of destructive gameplay. Bad Company removes the overtly serious tone of the series, while retaining the same great mechanics and expanding upon them when needed. The first game proved to be an excellent start for a sub series that had indomitable potential. Its follow up is even better, uniting multiple disparate elements into a whole and proving itself to be one of the most enjoyable shooters ever created.

    Multiplayer has long been the strongest pillar of the Battlefield tower and that trend continues in this entry with more enjoyable modes (better than the singular one in the first) and a larger amount of unlocks and rewards. The games remain tense and somewhat strategic, as you work your way through large maps and pay great attention to your surroundings so as not to end up with a sniper's bullet lodged in the back of your skull. Gunplay is still fast and sudden, most firefights ending quickly and the ones that are stretched out always have a habit of concluding with one opponent getting killed by someone else in the world. Conquest is still the greatest mode of all, uniting many ideas into a successful and completely epic mission as you shoot your way through the largest scale version of Domination out of any multiplayer shooter.

    Destruction proved to be one of the most solid fearures of the last game and it is only improved upon here. Whole buildings can be toppled as you attempt to kill your camping foes. With the use of various explosive devices, you have multiple options open in how you work through the environment and how you approach your objectives. This makes the combat even more exciting and never knowing whether or not your seemingly impenetrable defences can come crashing down is such a thrilling moment of despair and uncertainty and the graphical fidelity remains impressive while online with dozens of other players.

    Traversal and navigation remains amazing on foot or in a vehicle, with incredibly realistic movement and handling in either land or air vehicles. Using tanks empowers you and gives you a sense of superiority over your rivals on the battlefield. While jets and helicopters require a little bit of skill to control, you are sure to eventually get the hang of things. Mantling and running is also excellent and it works in conjunction with the use of the gadgets and various other weapons in multiplayer. As I said before, gunplay is just great and the amount of variety within the armaments you can use is astounding and impressive. But while multiplayer may be the bread and butter of this experience, Bad Company 2 still supplies what is easily the best campaign in Battlefield history...

    Preston Marlowe and the rest of B-Company returns after the brilliant ending of the previous game and this time they're going up against a new Russian enemy. He's surprisingly memorable for a shooter antagonist (even though he's not on the level of Makarov from MW or Vaas from Far Cry) and while his grand plan is all about crippling the United States with nukes and his army, the history the game spans (starting in WWII) is fairly inspired. Travelling forwards in time and while the motives behind the return of the squad are a little mixed, I instantly loved being reacquainted with these excellent characters due to their nice sense of humour that keeps the dialogue out of the cliched and melodramatic category. That said, it does feel like this game has lost a little of its identity due to the darker tone and general lack of very funny moments.

    The level design in this game is nowhere near as open as it was in the first game and so it gains a fair amount of linearity to its objectives. However, this isn't really a bad thing. Confronting multiple objectives at once ensured the game lost some of its story structure and it removed the probability of big set piece moments. They are in abundance here, with a thrilling solo trek through the tundra, an open desert level that encourages vehicle use and the obligatory sniper level, which turns out to be fairly original in feeling. The campaign is a bit too short though and lacks the same great replay value as the first.

    Bad Company 2 is the ideal return for such an impressive sub series and with the improved campaign and standard for multiplayer shooters in the online space, it is an excellent step up from the starting experience. While it may lack in the same general sense of identity and open feeling that the first game had in abundance, it more than makes up for that with polished gameplay mechanics and a destructibility system that proves to be fairly innovative. Sure I love Battlefield 3, 4 and Hardline, but I'm still waiting for the next great sequel in this exciting sub series.    … Expand
  22. emlugo123
    Feb 23, 2015
    8
    The campaign is really funny actually, I loved all of the characters and all of them had a different personality. This game looks stunning and looks very realistic. I am in love with the destructible environments.
  23. AndyClimax
    Aug 12, 2014
    8
    Much improved on Bad Company 1 in all aspects. More interesting story (it's still not particularly good though) and far better online maps. Can still be a little unbalanced.
  24. Cole123
    Jul 24, 2014
    8
    Bf: Bad Company 2 has one of the most enjoyable fps multiplayers that you can find. The campaign may be nothing special but the multiplayer can get you hooked for months. A must buy for any fps fanboy out there.
  25. ERB
    Feb 9, 2014
    10
    Before I say that this game is awesome let us talk about the single player okay because to say at least the single player campaign is a Disaster.The story in this game is not memorable and likable and it is also stupid.Sure the graphics in this game is beautiful and the game effects is great but this is not excuse for a bad single player campaign.But the game play is awesome more thanBefore I say that this game is awesome let us talk about the single player okay because to say at least the single player campaign is a Disaster.The story in this game is not memorable and likable and it is also stupid.Sure the graphics in this game is beautiful and the game effects is great but this is not excuse for a bad single player campaign.But the game play is awesome more than awesome it is better than any first person shooter game I have ever played may be this game play is even the best ever.And put the game play in the multiplayer and it is awesome.The multiplayer is great and addicting and there is no more glitches and lags so that is why the multiplayer is the best.Because of the multiplayer it has save the game from getting a low score so this game gets a final verdict of 10/10.This game is recommended for you to buy and I guarantee you guys who will buy this game that you wil have a fun time with this game.… Expand
  26. BryanPan25
    Jul 24, 2013
    8
    PlayStation did a great job with the graphics, making this feel and look cool as well as the weaponry. This is definitely one great fps. If you are looking to purchase replica guns from the game, you can go to http://www.airsplat.com/airsoft-video-games.htm
  27. OM3N802
    May 16, 2013
    10
    Favorite fps of all time. played every fps to come out in the last 10 years and BFBC2 still holds up against all of them. i still have more fun in this game then BF3.... and honestly i know the graphics in BF3 are suppose to be superior but theres something beautifully simple and uncluttered about BFBC2 that just works straight out. its a purer FPS experience. I really wish they would justFavorite fps of all time. played every fps to come out in the last 10 years and BFBC2 still holds up against all of them. i still have more fun in this game then BF3.... and honestly i know the graphics in BF3 are suppose to be superior but theres something beautifully simple and uncluttered about BFBC2 that just works straight out. its a purer FPS experience. I really wish they would just get to releasing the next version of this stellar shooter. i mean even some new maps would cause the Battlefield fan base to go bonkers with excitement. love this game.… Expand
  28. poiles
    Mar 6, 2013
    9
    Battlefield is a great game for the ps3. Awesome graphics and a awesome multiplayer. I find the single player kind of disappointing because it is short if you compare it to call of duty of Medal of honor
  29. Amam
    Nov 22, 2012
    8
    Bad Company 2 is, to date, the last good game Dice put out. The Single Player is enjoyable although not mindblowing and the multiplayer is fun and engaging. Micro and macro-destruction is fully workable and a lot of fun. The best part about it, if you put it in relation with BF3 is that bugs got fixed and the game wasn't nearly as broken as that title. Comparing it to Warfighter, a laterBad Company 2 is, to date, the last good game Dice put out. The Single Player is enjoyable although not mindblowing and the multiplayer is fun and engaging. Micro and macro-destruction is fully workable and a lot of fun. The best part about it, if you put it in relation with BF3 is that bugs got fixed and the game wasn't nearly as broken as that title. Comparing it to Warfighter, a later release using the same graphics engine code (although newer and shinier) BC2 blows it out of the water. It's more fun, it's graphics aren't as strange (even though BC2 is a older game) and every other aspect of the game is more thought out and implemented well. All in all, it's still worth picking up a old copy of BC2 today. Do it!… Expand
  30. leshadow
    Oct 25, 2012
    10
    Played this more than any other game. Far superior to BF3, which was a massive disappointment. Just a pity so few play it nowadays.... The best shooter I've played in terms of satisfying multiplayer.
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#12 Best PS3 Game of 2010
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Metascore
88

Generally favorable reviews - based on 59 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 58 out of 59
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 59
  3. Negative: 0 out of 59
  1. TotalPlayStation
    85
    The most flattering way to look at Bad Company 2 is as an intense online shooter with a slightly dodgy singleplayer mode included as a free bonus.
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  2. Extreme Gamer
    90
    'Battlefield: Bad Company 2' comes armed with a heavy arsenal and some bad attitudes, and delivers another solid shooting experience that will please fans of the original, and dare I say it, the “COD” clan as well.
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  3. PS3bloggen.se
    90
    Although the singleplayer campaign is entertaining enough, it is in the multiplayer that this game really shines. Almost perfectly balanced, the vehicles, destructible buildings and team-play make this game a joy to play and a must for any fans of the genre.
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