Battlefield: Bad Company

 PlayStation 3
User Score
8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 267 Ratings

User score distribution:
  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. 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!
  3. ElijahE.
    Jun 20, 2008
    10
    Though it has its flaws the fun that is had makes up for them and then some!
  4. JamesB.
    Jun 29, 2008
    10
    First of all MGS4 is a completely different type of game altogether and even that is shit itself, the animation of the characters is diabolical haha. BF:BC has way better graphics than shitty MGS4 for a next gen game it really does'nt live up to its hype very over rated game, any way back to BF:BC multiplayer is where it really shines and maybe YOU cannot control the vehicles because First of all MGS4 is a completely different type of game altogether and even that is shit itself, the animation of the characters is diabolical haha. BF:BC has way better graphics than shitty MGS4 for a next gen game it really does'nt live up to its hype very over rated game, any way back to BF:BC multiplayer is where it really shines and maybe YOU cannot control the vehicles because you suck so much. Thats why you gave it a bad rating because all you can play is tactical espionage games and BF:BC is a hell lot more intense than that which requires more skill.… Expand
  5. MattL.
    Jul 2, 2008
    10
    This game is by far the best in the BF series. Haggard makes SP worth it and MP is insane with 50 diffrent ways to do your objective. Its fun to blow up walls or roofs or mow down treees.
  6. MattE.
    Jul 3, 2008
    10
    I LOVE it. i stay up all night playing online. and in singleplayer trying to find the gold and collectibles
  7. 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
  8. JohanM.
    Jun 16, 2008
    10
    Awesome mp makes this a 10 for me. sp not as good but it has its moment.
  9. DominikE.
    Jun 26, 2008
    10
    It's the best game, I've ever played!
  10. MasonA.
    Sep 11, 2008
    10
    Singleplayer is somewhat short, but is very entertaining. The sound environment is astounding and brings the game more realism than most think. Multiplayer is extremely addictive and intense and worth enduring some small lag and connection issues that you ussually get with any EA multiplayer game. Truly an "all around great FPS"
  11. BobB.
    Jun 22, 2008
    10
    The game is the good because online and destruction campaign and the graphics the only thing i wish there are no nukes or jets besides that the game i think is amazing
  12. JeorgesM.
    Jun 29, 2008
    10
    awsome, really enjoy the MP this game will, just like other BF titles, be ployed online for years. to me it beats the shit out of COD4.
  13. 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.
  14. DavidB.
    Jul 31, 2008
    10
    This is the best shooting game on Earth. The sound of the gunfire is so much better than COD4. If you like fps games I recommend this game.
  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. ShooterGuy
    Dec 16, 2011
    10
    This is the best game in a freaking century!!The gameplay is great and so are the controls.Its addictive while the multiplayer will keep you hooked on for hours on end!!
  17. solo-kreep
    Nov 17, 2013
    10
    i remember when this first came out. everyone i know was playing cod4. i asked all my friends, have you heard of bad company? no no no they all said. 3 years later, they all asked me the same question i asked them. and im like man you guys dont even know. never played online. story mode was all i needed for this game. i loved the free roam with all that ammo and all the war going on. justi remember when this first came out. everyone i know was playing cod4. i asked all my friends, have you heard of bad company? no no no they all said. 3 years later, they all asked me the same question i asked them. and im like man you guys dont even know. never played online. story mode was all i needed for this game. i loved the free roam with all that ammo and all the war going on. just hated that there was no blood, but im a gamer and not a critic.… Expand
  18. 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 .
  19. 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.
  20. nurfedx
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    One of the best Games of the Series and a true cornerstone to the Battlefield Franchise! Buy!
  21. 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.

    My introduction to the series. This game was incredible. The destructible environment and the teamwork multiplayer made me realize there is something better than Call of Duty. This is a war game while COD is just a shooter.    … Expand
  22. ShannonM.
    Jun 12, 2008
    9
    The multiplayer is very fun and challenging and makes this title well worth buying.
  23. TimothyD.
    Jun 16, 2008
    9
    Online play is a blast. Its like playing a more streamlined version of BF2 but with destructible environments. The action is fast and furious and the team play is very solid. I have been playing this demo exclusively since it released and I cant wait for the full title.
  24. J.M.H.
    Jun 30, 2008
    9
    A fantastic game with very few flaws. The multiplayer is visceral and engaging, single player is serviceable and features plenty of comedy and explosions, the sound is stunning, graphics look good, and the destructable environments add a new layer of strategy to battles. The gripes that can be leveraged against BF:BC are that the maps lack variety, hitting targets is often a difficult A fantastic game with very few flaws. The multiplayer is visceral and engaging, single player is serviceable and features plenty of comedy and explosions, the sound is stunning, graphics look good, and the destructable environments add a new layer of strategy to battles. The gripes that can be leveraged against BF:BC are that the maps lack variety, hitting targets is often a difficult exercise, the single player is a little thin, and bullets don't pass through thin objects ala CoD4.… Expand
  25. Jack
    Jun 7, 2008
    9
    Very good, sometimes takes a lot of bullets to bring a guy down.
  26. DylanC
    Jul 19, 2008
    9
    People like Nelson L. need to move out of moms house and stop watching X-Play. The game is straight out great.
  27. JulianR.
    Aug 5, 2008
    9
    Verry good game I´m playing it every day.
  28. MichaelS.
    Sep 20, 2008
    9
    A very Very good FPS that needs to be praised for taking a fun and comedic approach not yet seen. After playing both versions extensively, I've got to admitt that the PS3 version runs smoother, and looks better (but barely). Despite what many claim though, BC does not touch COD4 in any respect... not even close. That's one of the best shooters ever made; This is just a lot of fun.
  29. SeanM.
    Jun 28, 2008
    9
    The single player is the best in the series (though that isn't saying much), and the multiplayer is absolutely top-notch. Though they're still having some server and connection issues from time to time, and while the game may not appeal to the same hard-core audience as Call of Duty 4, it's easily the best game out right now just run around and blow crap up. I haven't The single player is the best in the series (though that isn't saying much), and the multiplayer is absolutely top-notch. Though they're still having some server and connection issues from time to time, and while the game may not appeal to the same hard-core audience as Call of Duty 4, it's easily the best game out right now just run around and blow crap up. I haven't had this much fun online in years.… Expand
  30. NoahH.
    Jun 9, 2008
    9
    I have played the demo only, so don't take this as a review of the full game. I gave the demo 9/10 because of satisfying and somewhat brutal T-rated gunplay, overexaggerated reload and sprint actions, the demo at least suffers from unbalanced vehicles (the helicopter in particular is extremely overpowered), I expect they will fix this in the full version. Thanks, 9/10.
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84

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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