Battlefield: Bad Company

 PlayStation 3
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8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 267 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 195 out of 267
  2. Mixed: 60 out of 267
  3. Negative: 12 out of 267
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  1. GustavH.
    Jul 4, 2008
    10
    The game have a solid singleplayer experience that ofcourse have some smaller defects as its dice first game but the multiplayer is the best there is and have been on consoles and makes the game worth playing for a long time.
  2. LamLe
    Jul 19, 2008
    10
    Battlefied: Bad Company is an awesome game! Just as good, if not a little bit better than Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare. Both story mode and online gameplay is magnificent. Endless fooling around.
  3. Watermelon789
    Aug 24, 2011
    9
    Not better than the great second part, but very innovative and clever. Bad Company introduction makes good attempt on satisfaction, DICE seriously took their works to a more wide perspective.
  4. tennisbeast21
    Jul 9, 2012
    9
    While the game can't quite hang with Call of Duty like several people expect it to, it is still a good game. An original story and good graphics make this a game you should definitely pick up. The only fault to me is with the sound. The guns sound a bit too much like Army Men.
  5. CBrip31
    Oct 7, 2015
    8
    The campaign is the normal shooter experience. One that gets you used to controls but is still short.In the campaign your team AI aren't very smart and leave you to do most of the work. The multiplayer however is great. The maps range quite a lot but it is a shame people don't play it much anymore because it is the base of Battlefield on consoles. Some trophies are look like they could beThe campaign is the normal shooter experience. One that gets you used to controls but is still short.In the campaign your team AI aren't very smart and leave you to do most of the work. The multiplayer however is great. The maps range quite a lot but it is a shame people don't play it much anymore because it is the base of Battlefield on consoles. Some trophies are look like they could be time consuming but I will try to get them.… Expand
  6. WillP
    Oct 19, 2009
    10
    Probably one of the most innovative, creative, and tactic-inspiring games I've played. Duly surpasses Call of Duty 4 by a mile in my book. Descructible environment, gameplay that is never the same twice, and a solid choise of maps makes sure you're playing this game for months. I thought the whole "EA Account" thing was kind of stupid at first, and then I realized how deep the Probably one of the most innovative, creative, and tactic-inspiring games I've played. Duly surpasses Call of Duty 4 by a mile in my book. Descructible environment, gameplay that is never the same twice, and a solid choise of maps makes sure you're playing this game for months. I thought the whole "EA Account" thing was kind of stupid at first, and then I realized how deep the Battlefield experience is. Definately one of the best games I've ever played (sorry COD4, you've been replaced) and I'm definately looking forward to the next one. If you've gotten bored of the repetitiveness of COD4 and are looking for something more interactive, this game will eat months of your life away. Play at your own risk.… Expand
  7. Matt
    Sep 24, 2010
    9
    Very very nice game, is worth buying just for the multiplayer
    The only reason/s it does get a 10 is because, singleplayer is a bit too short and you're teammates in singleplayer don't really help you out that much
  8. bulletchan
    Apr 11, 2016
    8
    The game have a solid singleplayer experience that ofcourse have some smaller defects as its dice first game but the multiplayer is the best there is and have been on consoles and makes the game worth playing for a long time.
  9. Parazitu91
    Aug 31, 2016
    10
    Hmm the fist ( is series) and the only good single player experience for Battlefield games. This game is full of jokes and interesting characters. The multiplayer is a blast won maps with 24 players and crazy destruction. You can find players no problem the bad think is tat the game don't have server browser .
  10. EzioA88
    Aug 31, 2014
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Battlefield is renowned for its epic multiplayer experience- where simple rounds can turn into memorable action packed set pieces. However, it has never shined on the single player front. Whereas COD had its time to shine with the original Modern Warfare, Far Cry is built around solo play and Valve's Counter Strike doesn't even bother, Battlefield has never supplied a great campaign. That changes with Bad Company. Well, it changed because this game has been out for six years. Since then we've had a better campaign with Company 2 and forgettable ones with Battlefields 3 and 4. But anyway, back to BC1.

    The story sees you playing as Preston Marlowe- a soldier who is shifted to the loose card military unit of Bad Company. There he meets three other army misfits who have also taken part in some disturbing events that led to their transfer to BC. Going after a deadly enemy, the group grows to become a band of brothers, the character development being handled pretty well. The main catch is the soldiers eventually become rogue when they discover a crate of gold that could set them up for life. It's an interesting twist and one that works to differentiate this game from other military shooters like Modern Warfare. While the game won't win any awards, this is one of the best FPS campaigns ever.

    The levels are open ended and most of them contain objectives that you are free to complete in any order. There are plenty of collectibles and multiple weapons to find that will surely bring completionists back for more. The graphics themselves are nothing revolutionary, but for a 2008 game this still holds up well. While the destruction is nothing when compared to BF3 or 4, it still functions well and the character models and animation still look nice. The environment variety is also impressive. Sure there are a few war-torn battlefields, but there are also jungles and mansions. The visual variety is impressive and just as cool as the mechanics.

    While many FPS fans will be stunned by the unique scheme, it mostly suits the game. While knifing doesn't feel quite right and the adrenaline pumping mechanic is more realistic than gradual regen of health, some of the gameplay devices just aren't well implemented enough to be successful and satisfying. The shooting itself is brilliant. There are a great amount of weapons and each one responds differently and accurately. I loved some of the assault rifles and the grenade launchers and projectiles are unique and cool. There are also plenty of vehicles around that can be used to traverse the environment. This is useful, especially as the levels are massive. Each vehicle controls well which is always nice in a shooter.

    The single player may be great and it certainly makes up for the mistakes that DICE made in the past, but we all know that multiplayer is where Battlefield shines. It certainly doesn't disappoint. The large scale battles and greatly sized maps make for a unique multiplayer experience and the modes are also exclusive and well designed. Gold Rush is an interesting take on a tried and true mode and it actually suits the feel of the game. While Levelution isn't prominent here (Bad Company 2 is where it's "pioneered"), the gradual degradation of environments is always cool and it certainly gives us a change from the static lands of the CODs. Battlefield feels very different to any other shooter and nowhere is that more obvious than in the online section.

    Bad Company isn't without its faults- shoddy mechanics, a short story and some technical hiccups certainly impact the quality of the final game. But what it is is a nice, polished FPS that combines a well written plot, with some great gameplay and some highly entertaining multiplayer. It also serves as the successful revival of a series that had long since fled console gaming in favour of the superior PC machines. It is the success of this game that is responsible for Battlefield 3 and 4 and that is what we should be thankful to DICE for.    … Expand
  11. reubz1123
    Apr 9, 2016
    10
    Great game. Very fun original and loveable characters. We have Sarge who is serious and proper soldier who hasn't done anything bad(until the group try to steal gold from the army). Preston who you control. And Haggard who is stupid and **** who never shuts up. Very funny and should be played by everyone. 100/100.
  12. John-Doe
    May 5, 2016
    8
    Compared to shooters now, bad company may not look or play the best but its still a blast to play. Great and humorous characters, a rather simple but still fun to play story and great multiplayer as always. Controls are rather hard to get used to at first and it will take time to get used to unlike current battlefield and call of duty games and there is no customization of guns andCompared to shooters now, bad company may not look or play the best but its still a blast to play. Great and humorous characters, a rather simple but still fun to play story and great multiplayer as always. Controls are rather hard to get used to at first and it will take time to get used to unlike current battlefield and call of duty games and there is no customization of guns and characters in multiplayer so that may bring your own score down more than 2 but even without that the game is very fun to play and nowadays you should be able to pick this game up for 5 bucks. Go out and buy this game and see the early years of dice on the ps3 and xbox 360.
    Pros:
    - Characters well written
    - Soundtrack is great and don't forget about the radio
    - Multiplayer is fun to play
    - ample amount of guns
    - Has replay value
    - You can blow up almost anything, although its a bit odd when a single grenade can take out a whole house
    - Vehicles are fun to drive and fight with
    - Good amount of maps to play with and people still play in 2016
    Cons:
    - Story is rather simple
    - no customization
    - A.I is somewhat stupid
    - Controls are clunky at first
    - Some people may be annoyed by the constant interruptions by mike one Juliet
    - compared to modern warfare 2's story, bad company isn't mature which some serious gamers may not like    … Expand
  13. storygamer
    Sep 1, 2020
    8
    Battlefield: Bad Company follows another formula than the other games of this franchise. It has a focus on single-player campaign and this works great! Funny scenes, action packed gameplay and beautiful graphics.
  14. kublay0880
    Dec 17, 2012
    6
    Played the Battlefield Bad Company 2 first and it was Good, so in comparison with this one, Bad Company 1 has good controls also but the fact that you don't get to use a secondary weapon wasn't cool! and every time you get your heath low you got to crack a huge syringe on your chest to recover your full health, to me that was unnecessary and annoying. Still don't like the characters veryPlayed the Battlefield Bad Company 2 first and it was Good, so in comparison with this one, Bad Company 1 has good controls also but the fact that you don't get to use a secondary weapon wasn't cool! and every time you get your heath low you got to crack a huge syringe on your chest to recover your full health, to me that was unnecessary and annoying. Still don't like the characters very much but it has a good story. I like the maps on this Bad Company big enough a lot to explore but to me COD still a better choice for a FPS game.… Expand
  15. gameynerdynerd
    Oct 12, 2010
    10
    BF bad co is a great game totally worth money. ill pay $500 for that game.i dont know any one who wouldnt want this great game
  16. DanielT.
    Jun 30, 2008
    0
    this game is pretty bad considering what else is out there in the market already. it pales in comparison to Call of Duty 4 in every single way. do yourself a favor and save your money.
  17. AndyR.
    Jul 15, 2008
    6
    I have to say that I'm not a big fan of FPS games on console, they just always feel clunky, coupled with the fact that a lot of the time enemies seem to just spawn out of nowhere *usually behind you, and the fact that you really can't die (just stick yourself, or jump to the last save), plus all the previous killed enemies stay dead, and I think that you've got a very poor I have to say that I'm not a big fan of FPS games on console, they just always feel clunky, coupled with the fact that a lot of the time enemies seem to just spawn out of nowhere *usually behind you, and the fact that you really can't die (just stick yourself, or jump to the last save), plus all the previous killed enemies stay dead, and I think that you've got a very poor game. True you can blow stuff up, but...is that it?! Come on, where are the real and true to the series Battlefield games that we know and love, not this made for console dross.… Expand
  18. MattM.
    Aug 30, 2008
    6
    Ok heres the deal. I would not suggest this game to a friend. I would MAYBE suggest it as a rent,but not a purchase(i made that mistake). This game got good reviews from critics, but there not me. I am a hardcore call of duty player and its just natural that i compare the two. I have noticed that it is just a stupid knockoff. The even copy the challenges, they call the trophies. The Ok heres the deal. I would not suggest this game to a friend. I would MAYBE suggest it as a rent,but not a purchase(i made that mistake). This game got good reviews from critics, but there not me. I am a hardcore call of duty player and its just natural that i compare the two. I have noticed that it is just a stupid knockoff. The even copy the challenges, they call the trophies. The online is also bout as deep as a kiddie pool. There are no weapon customization at all. Now lets move on to the campaign. Its probably the only reason i didn't give it a 3. Though the game lacks the humor that the hype promised, it is still a fun ride. I think they could have made more unlocks available with the gold concept. My favorite part of this game is the destructible environments. A concept that i hope will find a new home on the call of duty franchise. After taking another look at this game i still give it a 6 out of 10. I hope that dice and EA will hopefully fix these problems in the next installment may i might rent it. And come on they had such a good chance to make an action packed hilarious game and the blew it!… Expand
  19. OleTveter
    Dec 11, 2009
    4
    You actually have to hold the L3 button down to run, not just press it down once, like in Call Of Duty. I dont like the aiming, its inacurate. The singelplayer is repeative, no story, no humor, and little fun.
  20. JamesM.
    Jun 26, 2008
    4
    This game is awful, it takes a hole clip to kill someone and cannot control the vehicles. The destructible environments are always the same and the graphics aren't great. Get MGS4 cos this is terrible.
  21. asabrantes
    Jan 31, 2011
    7
    The AI for your allies in the campaign is terrible. They are like pets that follow you around and do nothing. The game is still fun since it seems to be balanced around you doing all of the work.
  22. Elc1247
    Aug 24, 2011
    2
    I have played every major battlefield game up till this point and I decided to give BFBC a try, since the last game I played in the series was BF2142 and i had an amazing time playing it. I was shocked and disgusted with the game i was presented with, though i was already somewhat expecting a mediocre game due to the fact that it was a console FPS, I didnt expect it to be this bad whenI have played every major battlefield game up till this point and I decided to give BFBC a try, since the last game I played in the series was BF2142 and i had an amazing time playing it. I was shocked and disgusted with the game i was presented with, though i was already somewhat expecting a mediocre game due to the fact that it was a console FPS, I didnt expect it to be this bad when compared to its bigger brothers. The weapons were all bad, you could not use the sights on a third of the weapons, plus the multiplayer fights were pathetically small, with only a handful of people being able to duke it out at one time. not only that, but the controls were very clunky. the Singleplayer campaign is a joke, its short and has no real meaning since BF is a series all about satisfying multiplayer experiences. I guess the main reason why BFBC was such a disappointment was because the dev team for the original BF series quit DICE right after finishing BF2142, before DICE started on BFBC. BFBC is a faint shadow of what the BF series is, you can see a couple things in it that remind you of the great old games. its an insult to the Battlefield series that this game even has the Battlefield name on it.… Expand
  23. AndyClimax
    Aug 12, 2014
    5
    Really disappointing and unmemorable campaign that focuses far too much on "bro" humour and vulgar language. Multiplayer is fun, with destructible environments being the highlight, but not worth it overall.
  24. ningky
    Sep 2, 2019
    7
    This game is totally awesome!!!! Graphics, Story, Cut scenes and Game play are great.
  25. Awanka
    Nov 25, 2020
    6
    There's a lot to like here. The destructible buildings and usage of vehicles are pure mayhem. The main storyline about outcast soldiers trying to get rich is a lot of fun. Unfortunately the last few missions are a slog to get through, and detracts from the overall fun of the gameplay.
  26. IainF.
    Oct 20, 2008
    7
    Although I haven't experienced the multiplayer to an exten where I am in the position to give a fair verdict, what I had played of the multiplayer however was truely fun, even if there are only two game modes. The characters are okay, and the storyline a little unimaginative, with a screenplay leaving alot to be desired, but it's still fun. The destructibility is a novel and fun Although I haven't experienced the multiplayer to an exten where I am in the position to give a fair verdict, what I had played of the multiplayer however was truely fun, even if there are only two game modes. The characters are okay, and the storyline a little unimaginative, with a screenplay leaving alot to be desired, but it's still fun. The destructibility is a novel and fun idea and it actually becomes part of your tactics once you've grown accustomed to it. This game isn't a must-buy, but players should definitely consider at least renting it. COD4 it is not, but it's still a heck of a blast!… Expand
  27. ShannonM.
    Jun 12, 2008
    9
    The multiplayer is very fun and challenging and makes this title well worth buying.
  28. EnmanuelR.
    Jun 29, 2008
    8
    Great game with visually stuning destructable enviorments but to the hardcore fps games i hold on to Resistance and call of duty 4.
  29. MrRandomVibrator
    May 31, 2008
    10
    If you played BF2 for the PC, then you will love this. played the demo for the PS3, it's awesome!
  30. MattS.
    Jun 13, 2008
    4
    Overly average game.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 50 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 48 out of 50
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 50
  3. Negative: 0 out of 50
  1. Game Informer
    93
    The extreme polish evident in the final product makes it all worthwhile. Both single- and multiplayer shine - at long last redeeming DICE for the crappy bot-fests offline players had to endure in previous games in the series. [July 2008, p.82]
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  2. Gameplanet
    90
    It may lack the finesse in the single-player that some similar titles have, but it does a great job of making you feel the part as you roll into combat with guns blazing, your squad hooting and bellowing behind you. Add to this the multiplayer which is well rounded and realistic, yet big on the fun, and you have a great experience which could ultimately have you playing for months and months.
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  3. IGN UK
    85
    In spite of its sluggish opening, Battlefield: Bad Company goes on to produce one of the most entertaining first-person shooters since last year’s "Call of Duty 4."
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