Battlefield Hardline

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5.2

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  1. Zlatan
    Mar 19, 2015
    4
    If you are not a battlefield fan or you think battlefield is in any way boring or maps are big and dull. Then just keep walking, nothing to see here.

    Multiplayer:
    Mediocre graphics.
    Dull lavel design.
    Car "steeling" is a joke. (mission is to drive around in a confined level)

    Ok story....
  2. armchairjerk
    May 21, 2016
    4
    I own this game and I wish I didnt. I made the mistake of buying the season pass as well before actually playing the released game. Just dont, I know youre thinking maybe you can get some fun out of this but you really cant. Theres not much to unlock and what you can unlock will be about 1-2 guns per class.
  3. Thegodfatherson
    Mar 25, 2015
    4
    There is not much to say about Visceral Games' s crazy, hooty, fast paced Battlefield game. Hardline introduces an intresting story and concept to the aging franchise, with the cops and robbers style gameplay, the less killing, more arresting stuff and a nice story that is a good change from BF4'S corny, cheesy and short war story. But the game wants to be more last gen than the new gen,There is not much to say about Visceral Games' s crazy, hooty, fast paced Battlefield game. Hardline introduces an intresting story and concept to the aging franchise, with the cops and robbers style gameplay, the less killing, more arresting stuff and a nice story that is a good change from BF4'S corny, cheesy and short war story. But the game wants to be more last gen than the new gen, the game runs on a low frame rate being played on a PS4. THAT IS CONCERNING. The Multiplayer is fun, there are some good modes like Bank Heists and the crazy fun Hotwire. The whole game is a mess, the shooting feels broken and unjoined to the game. There are 2 guns attached to your back and your choice of BOMBS. Overall, this venture into Cops and Robbers fells rushed, disjointed and uncompleted. There is some multiplayer fun to be had.… Expand
  4. sgy0003
    Mar 18, 2015
    4
    It's good, but could have been more. BFH definitely takes fresh new approach on the campaign. No longer it is a boring, ridiculous, and cliche war drama. It's pretty much police tv show on a video game. The campaign obviously has a lot of inspiration from CSI series and any other crime drama you have watched. The car chases, arresting criminals, and investigating drug dealing....It allIt's good, but could have been more. BFH definitely takes fresh new approach on the campaign. No longer it is a boring, ridiculous, and cliche war drama. It's pretty much police tv show on a video game. The campaign obviously has a lot of inspiration from CSI series and any other crime drama you have watched. The car chases, arresting criminals, and investigating drug dealing....It all feels refreshing. However, all the cliché moments, corny lines, and silly moments makes campaign kinda bad.

    The multiplayer is like a double-edged sword. On one side you got all the refreshing approach by having new game modes, features, and gadgets. On the other hand, you got limited weapons that takes way too long to earn, cops/crooks restricted weapons, OP armored vehicles, and terrible balancing issue on Hardcore mode. You actually take less damage when you are playing hardcore.

    In conclusion, although this game is fun, I think it is the worst BF ever made    … Expand
  5. thehenman
    Mar 24, 2015
    4
    Hmm as a long term fan of cop movies and battle field this is cut and paste nonsense. The cop show part of the game is like the worst cop show ever made the battlefield part is a worse watered down battlefield and there charging full price for this. Sure some fun new modes in the multiplayer but erm ......that's it. It's another genering action shooter with terrible story and a average atHmm as a long term fan of cop movies and battle field this is cut and paste nonsense. The cop show part of the game is like the worst cop show ever made the battlefield part is a worse watered down battlefield and there charging full price for this. Sure some fun new modes in the multiplayer but erm ......that's it. It's another genering action shooter with terrible story and a average at best multiplayer. Even the visuals are actually worse than bf4. If you new to the franchise get bf4 Its way better. 4 is a fair score. So bored of this garbage.… Expand
  6. ufc77
    Mar 24, 2015
    4
    "Sadly, after playing for hours it has become very clear, this is just a DLC of BF4. I've got that sick to my stomach feeling, that realization that I've just wasted my hard earned money. I'm more disappointed in myself then with the developers. Fool me twice, shame on me."

    That is also my opinion.
  7. Colinator
    Oct 18, 2016
    4
    First of all, KingG84 is an idiot and has no taste in gaming or media (but COD sucks). Now that we've gotten that out of the way, let's talk about why I hate this game. I'm not gonna lie, when I played the beta, it was some of the most fun I've ever had with my friends. That being said, I played so much of the beta that when it came time to play the actual game, I felt like I've alreadyFirst of all, KingG84 is an idiot and has no taste in gaming or media (but COD sucks). Now that we've gotten that out of the way, let's talk about why I hate this game. I'm not gonna lie, when I played the beta, it was some of the most fun I've ever had with my friends. That being said, I played so much of the beta that when it came time to play the actual game, I felt like I've already experienced most of the things in it. The multiplayer is meh for battlefield standards and doesn't feel like it lives up to the franchise name in general. I got bored after 10 hours, and felt unsatisfied in the end. That's why this game is getting a 4, not the singleplayer. Every battlefield game beyond Bad Company 2 has had a crappy singleplayer, so it's not like I was expecting anything amazing (It's actually dog **** As someone who has fully played this game for about 15 hours in total, I can truly state that this game is not worth your money and should just be ignored.… Expand
  8. lshrsyson
    Mar 22, 2015
    4
    A change some times can be good and some times can be bad. In this case its bad. What ever this game is, it is not Battlefield. So much what made previous BF games have been taken away or altered in some way. You can forget about blowing up buildings because that's gone, the lack of weapons is disappointing and don't even get me started abut there "weapon research". This is by far theA change some times can be good and some times can be bad. In this case its bad. What ever this game is, it is not Battlefield. So much what made previous BF games have been taken away or altered in some way. You can forget about blowing up buildings because that's gone, the lack of weapons is disappointing and don't even get me started abut there "weapon research". This is by far the worse BF yet, hopefully BF5 will be better. Hardline is only good if your a previous COD player and want to try to compete on BF level.… Expand
  9. Sultsparta
    Mar 17, 2015
    4
    SinglePlayer- The singleplayer is surprisingly good for a battlefield game, however not enough for you to want to replay it or even remember the main characters' name in a week or two.

    Multiplayer- The multiplayer is good but nothing out of the ordinary it is what you would expect out of a battlefield game but this time with much smaller maps, more chaos, no organisation at all but on    SinglePlayer- The singleplayer is surprisingly good for a battlefield game, however not enough for you to want to replay it or even remember the main characters' name in a week or two.

    Multiplayer- The multiplayer is good but nothing out of the ordinary it is what you would expect out of a battlefield game but this time with much smaller maps, more chaos, no organisation at all but on the flip side fun game modes

    Overall the game is not that bad but the visuals are nothing of what you would expect of this generation not even last generation standards however still fun to play. Not worth the 60 dollar/ Euro price tag unless you are a hardcore battlefield fan or a casual gamer.    … Expand
  10. homer4president
    Nov 18, 2015
    4
    This game does not feel like a Battlefield game. It feels like one of the many games that have come out through the years claiming to be the COD/Battlefield killer and always ending up falling short. This game fell short. The shooting mechanic cant compare to battlefield 4 and all other battlefields. Its terrible. Want to die in what seems like 1 second in gunfights? This is your game
  11. josesueiro
    Aug 5, 2016
    4
    Battlefield Hardline is a first-person shooter video game developed by Visceral Games in collaboration with EA DICE and published by Electronic Arts.

    + Multiplayer and Campaign
    - Bad and Cliche Story
    - Forgettable Character
    - Feel Like an Expansion of Battlefield 4
    - Should be a New IP of Cops and Robbers
  12. HungryHippo123
    Apr 14, 2015
    4
    Im speechless this was just terrible, i was actually really hyped for this game because of the beta but i was just disappointed with a poor single player and and a boring multiplayer
  13. Proctorious
    Jun 11, 2015
    4
    Battlefield Hardline is a prime of example of why developers should sometimes listen to their fans, no one wanted this game, maybe as an add on but no one wanted to pay £50 for this, I paid £43 and took it back for a refund, the campaign (i must admit) was incredible, the story was awesome, gameplay was awesome and it was so fun and thrilling but the multiplayer was just dreadful so I haveBattlefield Hardline is a prime of example of why developers should sometimes listen to their fans, no one wanted this game, maybe as an add on but no one wanted to pay £50 for this, I paid £43 and took it back for a refund, the campaign (i must admit) was incredible, the story was awesome, gameplay was awesome and it was so fun and thrilling but the multiplayer was just dreadful so I have to drop the score to 4, the multiplayer is embarrassing, I don't even want to write why it's bad because everyone who plays it probably knows how bad it is hahahaha… Expand
  14. HENCHMAN
    Aug 26, 2015
    4
    I wanted to like this game, logged well over 40 hours. Found it boring and lacking. Wasnt a fan of the graphics and the cops and robbers theme was cheesy in my opinion. It felt recycled.
  15. Broadway18
    Feb 16, 2016
    4
    Complete reskin of bf4. The single player is only interesting if you have never seen any cop drama show or movie in your life. So many cliché's and outrageous scenarios like it was blessed by Michael Bay. (Keep in mind this is supposed to be a cop game) For example, you get into a damaged AC-130, shoot helicopters out of the air with the cannon inside of the AC-130, then jump into a tankComplete reskin of bf4. The single player is only interesting if you have never seen any cop drama show or movie in your life. So many cliché's and outrageous scenarios like it was blessed by Michael Bay. (Keep in mind this is supposed to be a cop game) For example, you get into a damaged AC-130, shoot helicopters out of the air with the cannon inside of the AC-130, then jump into a tank and have a tank battle against another tank who's A.I is downright braindead, jump out of a skyscraper while hanging from a rope that is attached to a helicopter ( who is flying directly into a firework display) you fall to which should be your certain death and the helicopter crashes into the ground in front of you. This is not Call Of Duty, it should not feel like I'm playing it. None of these scenarios should even be in this game considering you are a cop.

    Now onto the multiplayer; it has a variety of maps and locations, but that's where the positives start and end. No more levelution (besides a sandstorm and a crane) no destruction of buildings, 4 guns per class, per faction (cops or criminals) and a stupid way of using a cop gun as a criminal or vice versa. In order to do this you have to get 2,500 kills with the weapon. It has bad character models with cookie cutter criminal voice acting and models. Compare this game and all of the content to Battlefield 4 and you will see that this is just a shell of a game, built to cash in on the Battlefield name, and to put icing on the cake, create another platform to sell mindless drones Battlepacks.

    Final Verdicts:
    Graphics: 5/10 for consoles, runs at 720p on xb1 and 920p on ps4. Why?
    Voice Acting: 9/10 Clichés aside, the voice acting is very well done
    Multiplayer: 4/10 It is a shell of what Battlefield is supposed to be. There is no content, less than 50% of the content in Battlefield 4.
    Value: Definitely not worth $60 or even $50. Its pushing its worth at $40.    … Expand
  16. Jon_Demolidor_
    Mar 12, 2017
    4
    For a game that gets the name of BATTLEFIELD was a real disaster, very weak history, and online mode is very bad and full of bugs. Really a shot in the foot by EA.
  17. acdc-mouh
    Jun 14, 2018
    4
    I tried to keep playing but after several hours looks boring nothing special comparing to previous one the old battlefield were really awesome this one is sucks
  18. hileger
    Dec 3, 2022
    4
    полнейшое дерьмо ,кикнул нахуй с левой . фуфло рот ебал . EA одну парашу выпускает
  19. Zucheto
    Mar 18, 2015
    3
    Take everything you love about Battlefield.. Big open maps, dynamic vehicle combat, epic large scale battles... Now pull down your pants and drop a giant deuce on all of that.. That's what you get from Hardline. I knew it was going to be terrible when they advertised it as "the fastest Battlefield ever." It is trying way to hard to be Call of Duty.. Guns kill way too quickly and the combatTake everything you love about Battlefield.. Big open maps, dynamic vehicle combat, epic large scale battles... Now pull down your pants and drop a giant deuce on all of that.. That's what you get from Hardline. I knew it was going to be terrible when they advertised it as "the fastest Battlefield ever." It is trying way to hard to be Call of Duty.. Guns kill way too quickly and the combat is really dumbed down. Vehicle wise, there are a couple of choppers and basically the jeep with the machine gun from Battlefield 4.. no tanks, jets, etc. All the maps are pretty tiny, and everything is really closed off so almost all combat is close quarters hectic spray and pray.. But don't worry, if you die, just respawn in 3 seconds right back in the "action" to shoot some helpless player in the back.… Expand
  20. Jimmytwotimes
    Mar 19, 2015
    3
    First off I'll start this review by saying I'm a battlefield fan . I put in a couple hundred hours on battlefield 4 and loved every minute of it ( when it worked ) . This is battlefield alright . Battlefield for folks with ADD . Yes the single player is better than that of titles past . This however isn't saying much . Video Games are governed by a ratings system . The level of violenceFirst off I'll start this review by saying I'm a battlefield fan . I put in a couple hundred hours on battlefield 4 and loved every minute of it ( when it worked ) . This is battlefield alright . Battlefield for folks with ADD . Yes the single player is better than that of titles past . This however isn't saying much . Video Games are governed by a ratings system . The level of violence pretty much guarantees this game a mature rating . That being said knowing the game will be played by an older audience do they make a hard boiled in your face "cop drama " as was billed ?.

    Nope the developers and their crack ( or cracked out team of writers ?) go the network television safe route and manage to make the crappy writing seen on those shows seem like Pulitzer prize winning stuff compared to the consulted asinine crap you'll be exposed to here . Video games have far more lenient standards than tv does . They could have made this truly special . Instead they made a steaming pile of cow dung .

    Everybody knows battlefield games are known for their multiplayer . Fear not though as visceral has managed to screw that up as well . Remember how in BF4 , if someone was playing junior bird man all you had to do was get a stinger and shoot them down ?. Someone there made the excellent decision to keep aircraft in the game but give you nothing to neutralize them with . Now that is stellar game design . Remember the tanks in bf4 ?. Remember how you had mines and at launchers to neutralize the threat?. Don't worry because visceral has replaced them with " command vehicles " . To destroy them all you have to do is run up to them and place a breaching charge on them . All while you're getting lit up the whole time trying to approach the damn thing . You could take cover if there was cover present and the levels weren't as barren as the saharra .

    Now let's talk hit detection . I have been playing shooters many years. Without aim assist and my accuracy usually is in the 40 percentile range . This is the first game I've ever used a shotgun that should tell you what you need to know .

    If you have battlefield 4 that game is running perfectly at the moment I suggest you keep playing that . The greatest thing about battlefield games ? . Destructible environments . Remember people camping structures ?. How would you handle that ?. Usually by anti tank weapons and c4 turning the building to rubble right ?. Well visceral in their infinite wisdom decided to remove those options from you as well . It's okay though cuz look bullets make holes in things !!!! Gee I'm impressed .

    This game is complete garbage and it plays like it . Any user giving this game high marks is on their daily 800 milligrams of adderall . This is complete garbage and very much a cash grab dressed up as reviloutionary gameplay changes in the single player .

    On a completely separate subject . Let's talk about all bleeding heart professional reviewers saying this game is making a statement about police in this country . That Is crap this game played it safe and made no statement at all . I live in one of the most violent cities in America and am a police officer . If you want to know what it's like or think we are all out to hurt people , I invite you to wear the star . Just for a day you have no idea . For the police haters out there next time you're in trouble call a crackhead .

    This is not battlefield and I will not let visceral disparage the name of this great series . This game belongs in a bargain bin or better yet should have never seen the light of day . I'd rather shoot myself in the face with a large caliber handgun than play this tripe ever again .    … Expand
  21. patzivota
    Mar 18, 2015
    3
    Why am I one of the only few complaining about the visuals? BF3/4 were beautiful on PS4, and many other games strived to even get near, in terms of graphics. Play BF4 and then this, and this game looks like it came out in 2007. I know visuals aren't everything but man.... why the huge downgrade? This is a first for a BF game and a huge disappointment. It kills the atmosphere and justWhy am I one of the only few complaining about the visuals? BF3/4 were beautiful on PS4, and many other games strived to even get near, in terms of graphics. Play BF4 and then this, and this game looks like it came out in 2007. I know visuals aren't everything but man.... why the huge downgrade? This is a first for a BF game and a huge disappointment. It kills the atmosphere and just doesn't look like a modern game.

    Gameplay wise this is just OK. Not incredible or innovative. It feels more like CS or CoD than Battlefield, big time. That Battlefield feel is barely there. I understand this is a spin-off, but it doesn't have that epic all-out war feel. It just feels like very quick skirmishes between police and robbers. There is a ton of camping, too.... a ton. People just wait by a road with an RPG in Hotwire and they get instakills way too easily. Netcode problems are still rampant: I had 4 trades in my first hour of play and I died behind cover twice, as well. Vehicle physics improved by about 3%--yeah, hardly anything, really. Vehicle movement and physics are still unrealistic and poor.

    Campaign isn't too bad. The story is very cliche, but it's occasionally funny. Visuals still suffer in campaign.

    Hardline brings some new things to the table (modes, etc), but overall it lacks a Battlefield-feel and a comprehensive sense of quality and care. I'm not sure this is Visceral's cup of tea.    … Expand
  22. TheTomanatorS
    Sep 29, 2015
    3
    I will start right from the beginning. It doesn't deserve the Battlefield Name. It is a piece of **** It isn't worth the money. Go play BF4. It is much better but what ever you do. Do not buy this game. Please.
  23. rioht
    Mar 18, 2015
    3
    This is not a battlefield game, and please do not purchase thinking it is.

    -The maps are horribly small (COD prob has bigger) -There are very few guns (roughly 5 per class) -The guns are boring and I find myself with a ton of leftover $ because theres nothing worth purchasing. -No rush, no squad gamemodes, no modes where you move through stages of the map. -Little to Zero    This is not a battlefield game, and please do not purchase thinking it is.

    -The maps are horribly small (COD prob has bigger)
    -There are very few guns (roughly 5 per class)
    -The guns are boring and I find myself with a ton of leftover $ because theres nothing worth purchasing.
    -No rush, no squad gamemodes, no modes where you move through stages of the map.
    -Little to Zero destruction in levels.
    -Bad scoring (your +xp% applies to your score during the game, aka top spot will always be someone with a +200% bonus, these points were applied after the match in BF4, which, you know, makes sense.)
    -Poor attempts at making the game last longer by making you purchase every item twice (once for each team).

    The only thing I enjoyed about this game was the single player. Oh and another -1 rating because there was only roughly 5 hours of single player.

    Overall I regret buying this game and wish i bought it physically so I could return it.

    Battlefield players, avoid this at all cost.    … Expand
  24. MightyMING
    Mar 30, 2015
    3
    chop sticks didn't work for this game and neither will the knife and fork, but atleast the cat liked it. I was expecting more topping on the pizza but I got a concert instead
  25. rvolvrwest
    Mar 28, 2015
    3
    The campaign is reputable, while the multiplayer is atrocious!
    In the single player, the player get points for arrests, less for take-downs (melee or taser), and none for kills: it doesn't penalize for killing without cause. Once the player is max level (15), there is no reason to even let bad guys have a chance (except the warrant trophy). Beyond that, the writing is marginal, with    The campaign is reputable, while the multiplayer is atrocious!
    In the single player, the player get points for arrests, less for take-downs (melee or taser), and none for kills: it doesn't penalize for killing without cause. Once the player is max level (15), there is no reason to even let bad guys have a chance (except the warrant trophy). Beyond that, the writing is marginal, with characters seeming to turn on a dime.
    The multiplayer game is what holds the game to the Battlefield line, and continuing the trend from BC2 BF3 and BF4: Hardline is successfully the worst. For no reason at all, the same experience unlocking progression and class system are back. The secondary weapons are now locked by class rather than available throughout all classes.
    The worse thing yet is the new weapon progression. Money is given like points, which is then used to purchase weapons and upgrades after they have been unlocked by experience. Although the money is pooled, the unlocks are completely separate. The progression per side is separate as well, creating an imbalance of power as one side gets access to specific weapons before the other. Knowing that on the 'police' side a player can get their favorite SMG, but the 'criminals' side has the best assault rifle, then being forced to choose between the two because the player doesn't have the money for both, just seems ludicrous.
    It seems like EA didn't learn anything from the maps its players didn't enjoy on BF4. Returning elevators, more predictable spawning, and even smaller choke-points make the fast and camping players even more annoying than ever. Vehicles are also more annoying, as the helicopters have taken a step backward in stability, while some anti-vehicle weapons must now be found on map (which can then be camped).
    Overall, this is another in a line of downhill replications that force longer grinding out of less content, all put in with a pretty picture. This game may end up being the last Battlefield title I ever buy.    … Expand
  26. viper7575007
    Mar 31, 2015
    3
    This game is definitely NOT a Battlefield game. It's geared to the younger crowd and teenagers - almost zero strategy just run and gun kiddie stuff. The maps are WAY WAY to small. EVERYONE is constantly getting wasted and it's spawn, spawn, and respawn. There is no doubt the graphics a downgrade to BF4. The modes are boring because the maps are just to small to make any kind of thoughtThis game is definitely NOT a Battlefield game. It's geared to the younger crowd and teenagers - almost zero strategy just run and gun kiddie stuff. The maps are WAY WAY to small. EVERYONE is constantly getting wasted and it's spawn, spawn, and respawn. There is no doubt the graphics a downgrade to BF4. The modes are boring because the maps are just to small to make any kind of thought about how to approach the objective possible. Any thinking or pause and you just got shot in the face. It's COD renamed. If you want a strategic approach and team work with at least reasonably sized maps skip this game entirely. Let the little kiddies play it. Stick to BF4.… Expand
  27. khuna316
    Apr 6, 2015
    3
    My son begged me to buy this game after i said i would never buy another EA game after bf4. It's awful. The worse game of the battlefield series. Ugly too. I feel stupid for buying it. COUNTERSTRIKE RIP OFF!!! I hope EA chokes on my money!
  28. Ramo
    May 29, 2015
    3
    so.. i saw Hardline got a lot of bad reviews. but i have always loved that BattleField series so i had to give it a try but boy! i was disappointed! graphics are looks the same as BF4 if not worse (in my opinion) Campaign: it's something new but it just doesn't live up to expectations! multiplayer: netcode is, well better you still trade kill pretty often and there are not NEARLY as manyso.. i saw Hardline got a lot of bad reviews. but i have always loved that BattleField series so i had to give it a try but boy! i was disappointed! graphics are looks the same as BF4 if not worse (in my opinion) Campaign: it's something new but it just doesn't live up to expectations! multiplayer: netcode is, well better you still trade kill pretty often and there are not NEARLY as many weapons as earlier BF gams

    verdict: if you are thinking about byuing Hardline.. then don't or at least wait until it falls in price, you will probably be just be disappointed    … Expand
  29. Latingamer
    Sep 17, 2015
    3
    It has a generic cliched campaign.Disappointing multiplayer. Repetitive gameplay. Lame characters and bland humor.And just boring so much.Battlefield is not worth spending your money on.
  30. njja02
    May 15, 2018
    3
    Boring and bland in every way. A few fun moments in the multiplayer and great visuals don't make up for everything else
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 46 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 46
  2. Mixed: 21 out of 46
  3. Negative: 0 out of 46
  1. Playstation Official Magazine Australia
    May 26, 2015
    70
    Superficially it might look like a reskin, but Battlefield Hardline is no cop out. [May 2015, p71]
  2. Games Master UK
    May 24, 2015
    68
    There's genuine long-term fun to be had in multiplayer modes, but it's not consistent. [June 2015, p.66]
  3. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    May 20, 2015
    80
    Its new modes offer a lot, but certain elements feel marginalised. [May 2015, p.89]
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