Battlefield Hardline

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5.2

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  1. Gamefreeze
    Mar 17, 2015
    9
    Here is the issue with people, They will give it negative scores without even trying it. How does a game deserve a 1? How? There has been a lot of effort done by the developers. At least respect that and give it a 5 or something. A 1 is given to a given to a game which is completely horrible, Doesn't work at all and is made with lousy effort. Which this game isn't by any means. My score soHere is the issue with people, They will give it negative scores without even trying it. How does a game deserve a 1? How? There has been a lot of effort done by the developers. At least respect that and give it a 5 or something. A 1 is given to a given to a game which is completely horrible, Doesn't work at all and is made with lousy effort. Which this game isn't by any means. My score so far is an 8.5, A great single player, A fun and enjoyable multiplayer and good graphics. Anyone giving it a 10 isn't right either. The game has flaws but that doesn't mean it's terrible. And by the way, I'l get hate. I'm fine with that. But this was needed to be said. I have played the game, Not the BETA, The actual GAME. And most people would judge this game off of 3 matches they played and less than an hour of single-player. If you disagree with my review, Then leave a "I didn't find this helpful" comment. But honestly, Play the game and write a review, You will be greatly appreciated. Good day to everyone! :)… Expand
  2. Denzelco
    Mar 17, 2015
    8
    Battlefield Hardline is a new battlefield game but with everything that's in the game its a good game the story is good it has episodic format is out stinting Visceral Games maker of Dead Space worked on the story but you're here for the multiplayer. Hardlines multiplayer is made by DICE maker of the last 6 battlefield games DICE improves the Battlefield 4 gameplay and add heist andBattlefield Hardline is a new battlefield game but with everything that's in the game its a good game the story is good it has episodic format is out stinting Visceral Games maker of Dead Space worked on the story but you're here for the multiplayer. Hardlines multiplayer is made by DICE maker of the last 6 battlefield games DICE improves the Battlefield 4 gameplay and add heist and hotwire with I don't like it. Hotwire is like battlefield 4 conquest mode i never really like it. and DICE's new E-sports mode with is super fast everything you do matters and much more what you need to know is the Battlefield Hardline is a good game which need's to have a franchise Battlefield HARDLINE get's a 8/10… Expand
  3. Celcees
    Mar 17, 2015
    9
    Simply put the most fun I have had in a BF game since BF:BC2 its more polished that 3 and 4 where at launch. and the multi-player, while different, is fun and fast paced, the maps are well designed. and the whole cops and robbers thing seems to give a greater sense of team cohesion even when playing with randoms. any idiots on here giving 1 or 0s are grieving their own personal feeling onSimply put the most fun I have had in a BF game since BF:BC2 its more polished that 3 and 4 where at launch. and the multi-player, while different, is fun and fast paced, the maps are well designed. and the whole cops and robbers thing seems to give a greater sense of team cohesion even when playing with randoms. any idiots on here giving 1 or 0s are grieving their own personal feeling on the BF franchises direction, I'm not sure this game is even indicative of where BF is going, as it is a side shoot of the main BF games like Bad Company. There is no way in hell this game is bad enough to merit a score of 0 or 1! its a solid shooter compared to other shooters, just cause its not and never was the game you wanted doesn't make it bad, stop crying like 3 year old and go find a game you DO like.… Expand
  4. KingG84
    Mar 17, 2015
    10
    I don't get why all the haters? Why so mad? This is way better then COD advance warfare. What are you guys expecting? The story is amazing, the online play is great. The graphics are pretty cool for a shooter game. Probably one of the very few games that was worth the pick up at midnight. Don't listen to the bad reviews if you see they are going off a beta. Anyone that's play the fullI don't get why all the haters? Why so mad? This is way better then COD advance warfare. What are you guys expecting? The story is amazing, the online play is great. The graphics are pretty cool for a shooter game. Probably one of the very few games that was worth the pick up at midnight. Don't listen to the bad reviews if you see they are going off a beta. Anyone that's play the full game will give it a honey rating between 8-10. If you know battlefield history this is by far the best one and a great change. It's a little GTA with Payday mix in. Great team game. The story is pretty fun. Great game go pick it up and you won't be mad. Great things always have the biggest haters remember that. And enjoy and look me up on ps4.… Expand
  5. Beast979
    Mar 31, 2015
    9
    First off the campaign is probably the best one yet for a battlefield game. The story is pretty good, and the whole stealth mechanic works well especially with the ability to actually act like a cop by telling enemies to freeze then cuff them, it is pretty cool.

    The multiplayer is not your typical battlefield game, this is both good and bad. I have always like the huge scale of the    First off the campaign is probably the best one yet for a battlefield game. The story is pretty good, and the whole stealth mechanic works well especially with the ability to actually act like a cop by telling enemies to freeze then cuff them, it is pretty cool.

    The multiplayer is not your typical battlefield game, this is both good and bad. I have always like the huge scale of the battlefield maps along with all the different military vehicles you could use. it really felt like a battlefield and you could approach them how you wanted, either by running head in to where the fighting was or stealthily approach from a distance. in conquest you could move from point to point with skirmishes against the other team along the way.

    In this games all the maps are so small compared to previous battlefield games that you really don't have time to breath. For instance in death match there are sooooo many people in such a small map that half the time you are literally spawning right next to players of the opposing team and getting shot from 12 directions at once, death matches really are not fun at all in this game. Conquest maps are better but still far too small in my opinion. Secondly the vehicles are no where near as good in this version as previous battlefields. They really made this version a lot more like call of duty but failed in doing so in a lot of ways.

    There are some fun new MP modes though. I enjoyed both Heists and blood money modes, although again I feel the maps could be a bit bigger and at least in blood money, more than one pile of cash to go for in order to spread players out just a bit more.    … Expand
  6. ToFewViews
    Mar 25, 2015
    8
    Hardline is the first Battlefield game in awhile that's not developed by it's main studio "Dice" and is instead made by "Visceral Games" the company behind the Dead Space series. For the most part Visceral does a great job, they breath new life into the single player campaign by giving you the choice of stealth or guns a blazin'. Also Special targets to arrest in missions and the freedomHardline is the first Battlefield game in awhile that's not developed by it's main studio "Dice" and is instead made by "Visceral Games" the company behind the Dead Space series. For the most part Visceral does a great job, they breath new life into the single player campaign by giving you the choice of stealth or guns a blazin'. Also Special targets to arrest in missions and the freedom to export the environment with grappling hooks and zip-lines witch can completely change your approach to battle. The ability to take it slow and arrest every target as you sneak around is very fun but on the later levels I found I still enjoyed the heavy weapons and their customization. But as enjoyable/Corny as the story was it's not why most people play Battlefield, It's for the multiplayer.
    Multiplayer is even more fast paced compared to BF4, Slightly smaller maps and guns suited for more city combat make it a bit quicker to die but puts you closer to the action. In the new game modes "Hotwire" and "Blood Money" I find the most excitement with Hotwire's car chases and vehicle mayhem and Blood Money's constant back and forth struggle trying to steal the other teams money.
    If you liked BF4/3 for it's vehicle based combat you maybe disappointed with Hardline. The "Cops Vs Robbers" Setup makes it hard to justify tanks and jets for battle. But in the classic "Conquest Large" and other game modes you can still find helicopters and armored trucks to cause destruction.
    All in all if your a fan of the combat in the Battlefield series and BF4 is getting a bit old for you, Hardline maybe a good alternative. Grated it's not perfect but still enjoyable.    … Expand
  7. de_boze_wolf
    Apr 1, 2015
    8
    I just can't imagine people vote a negative score for this one. This one is way better than battlefield 4. Despite the fact it still needs some improvement!

    Pros: - Network code (bullets go now where you aim+shoot) - Good story on SP - in SP you can act like a COP "Shouting freeze to criminals" - MP modes like conquest large and team deathmatch are finally over after a longer    I just can't imagine people vote a negative score for this one. This one is way better than battlefield 4. Despite the fact it still needs some improvement!

    Pros:

    - Network code (bullets go now where you aim+shoot)
    - Good story on SP
    - in SP you can act like a COP "Shouting freeze to criminals"
    - MP modes like conquest large and team deathmatch are finally over after a longer playtime!
    - No more spawn kill, except on team deathmatch
    - Modes like Crosshair and Rescue (comparable to Search and Destroy)
    - When driving vehicles in MP you can turn on your radio! With some great music. Example; Whoop whoop sound of tha police + the enemy can hear your music!
    - Claymores/snipers are improved!
    - On MP the class Enforcer got a shield now! Good in blocking incoming fire!
    - I really like the fact this game is more based on shooting skills instead of people driving with tanks/choppers all days!
    - Its possible to destroy vehicles/choppers etc. with guns! Need alot of bullets though! Depending if you buy and equip some special bullets on your guns. Which deals more damage to vehicles!
    - Grapline hook & Zip line are fun and handy!
    - Some vehicles got a weapon in the trunk! RPG's!!!! handy against tanks or other vehicles!
    - Cop/Criminal feeling
    - Hacker mode->Commander mode
    - Respawn Vehicles
    - After you used a taser on your enemy its possible to interrogate with that person (revealing enemies on your map)

    Cons:

    - Graphics
    - SP is easy
    - MP Modes like Rescue and Crosshair need more people in it (I would say 8vs8 or 10vs10). Max is 10 (5vs5) which makes it to easy with a proper squad/team. Takes 10min or less should be at least 20/30min each game.
    - Not much of a choice in guns on MP! I really hate this! Example: Sniper secondary pistols are all automatic guns! I love the single shot pistols:( all classes have around 6 weapons:S
    - No more squad death match:( I hope they bring this back!
    - Class Enforcer has crap guns!
    - MP mode Heist is to easy
    - MP team deathmatch is basically spawn kill. (maps are to small or 64 people is just to much)

    As you can see most of the cons can be improved by a single update! What will happen in the future as they did that on the previous versions!
    This is your battlefield if you like a more shooting based game(guns vs guns)!    … Expand
  8. nukima11
    Jun 24, 2015
    8
    I have been a BF vet since BF2 and, personally, this game is fun and fresh. Many people are hating on this game because it is different. History has proven that people generally fear change and that's what this is. This is Visceral's attempt (not DICE) at something new (Visceral has never ventured into FPS) and they did a fine job of it. Anyone who says that Visceral did not put effort inI have been a BF vet since BF2 and, personally, this game is fun and fresh. Many people are hating on this game because it is different. History has proven that people generally fear change and that's what this is. This is Visceral's attempt (not DICE) at something new (Visceral has never ventured into FPS) and they did a fine job of it. Anyone who says that Visceral did not put effort in this game is a whiny little Fanboy/Troll that would rather complain than learn what it takes to make a game like this...which is a lot more then one would think. Also, there are the people who say that this is essentially a DLC of BF4....I must say that they are ignorant yet entitled to their opinion. You play BF4 for the Vehicular Warfare and Hardline is for the more CQ and urban warfare. That's it! You are meant to play both. BF4 is great but I have grown immensely bored with it. This game is just fine and the Net-code works great for me. If not for you then tweak you internet and router settings.....again, I have not had any issues with Net-code on this game. The feel of Hardline is faster, unlike the other BF titles. To be Honest, more players is what this game really needs at the moment. When BF4 came out everyone complained about how BF3 is superior in every way. Now they are doing the same thing again. If you are tired of being overwhelmed by tanks and other vehicles that you cannot damage unless you play as the only two classes you see around in BF4 then, this is for you. Quite simply, this is a game that will get better with age. JUST LIKE BF4.… Expand
  9. RealTime
    Jul 15, 2015
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. You know, I think this game is getting a lot of flak because it wasn't mindless shooting like Call of Duty and it actually made an effort to be good. Battlefield: Hardline was the first modern warfare shooter that I have ever played through to the end. The story was a huge improvement on Battlefield 4 since it actually made sense to me. The shift to cop drama from war shooter was a huge risk, but I think it paid off. The story of Nick Mendoza was compelling and kept me engaged until the end. Difficulty didn't change much other than enemy bullet damage and resistance, but there was a new stealth element to the game. It does the Far Cry thing where you can throw something across the room to distract the guards to tactically take them out, but taking the barge in the front door and shoot everything on two legs wasn't that much harder, so I wasn't that compelled to take the stealthier route. The only reason that I didn't give this game a ten because there were a couple of plot holes one of which was that when you are disbanded from the police, why can you still arrest people? In an even bigger question, why can you arrest private police officers? Those points were not clear to me, but overall, the game was very well made and I look forward to buying more Battlefield games if they are going to be made like this.… Expand
  10. mrdudu10
    Sep 1, 2016
    8
    Contrary to what lots of people are saying, Hardline is a great addition to the series. It proves that the Battlefield genre is not only about tanks and warfare.

    Multiplayer: Simply put, the multiplayer mechanics were developed by Dice, just like BF4, so its mechanics are similar. However, instead of tanks and warplanes, you are given patrol cars and heavily armoured trucks with    Contrary to what lots of people are saying, Hardline is a great addition to the series. It proves that the Battlefield genre is not only about tanks and warfare.

    Multiplayer:
    Simply put, the multiplayer mechanics were developed by Dice, just like BF4, so its mechanics are similar. However, instead of tanks and warplanes, you are given patrol cars and heavily armoured trucks with mini-guns mounted on top!

    Campaign:
    In the campaign, you are Nicholas Mendosa, a good police. Later, a lot happens which makes Mendosa's personality change, which can make for an unexpected ending which some may dislike, as it does not explain what happens to this protagonist. Unlike BF4, the campaign does not prompt you to fight, but rather lets you sneak past the opponents without them seeing you. However, you are able to see them on a mini-map. Funnily enough, you are actually given points for arresting them by sneaking up to them, and are NOT given for shooting them with your gun.

    Conclusion:
    The Battlefield series was always considered a modern Warfare FPS. With Hardline, the series takes a turn from that, and rather than being an FPS, gives shooting less importance. The player is encouraged to arrest, take down or simply sneak past an opponent instead. The multiplayer mechanics are similar to those of BF4, but vehicles and some weapons are changed. Overall, this is quite a dramatic change from old Battlefield games, but one which is good enough to keep the relevance of the series.    … Expand
  11. JalalBlack
    Jun 26, 2015
    8
    Battlefield Hardline brought the fun back into Battlefield game series, thank you Visceral Games . Most PC gamers hated it but us Console Gamers embrace it.
  12. xa5it
    Apr 2, 2015
    8
    Multiplayer Review
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    If u like a Close Quarters DLC In BF3 or just dissapoint in COD AW (i am both) so BFH is for you, atm game looks and plays great, gj visceral.
  13. RSJohn7293
    May 18, 2015
    10
    After playing battlefield 4 for a week before returning it, i thought I would never play another battlefield game again. But I decided to give this game a shot, and it is amazing.

    It is also the first (decent) game that you play as a cop since the PS2 true crime series. [ignoring those japanese cop games as they suck] Theres so many games you play as a criminal, need more games where    After playing battlefield 4 for a week before returning it, i thought I would never play another battlefield game again. But I decided to give this game a shot, and it is amazing.

    It is also the first (decent) game that you play as a cop since the PS2 true crime series. [ignoring those japanese cop games as they suck] Theres so many games you play as a criminal, need more games where you play as a cop!    … Expand
  14. zugzug15
    Apr 15, 2015
    8
    despite the fact that cops and robbers having RPG's is just way over the top the game itself is a lot of fun and has great graphics. Its also way fun to play in a blow everything up kind of way. The only downside I have with this game is the ratio of map size to team size in team deathmatch. its hard to play with strategy when there are 64 players on a tiny map.
  15. bsiravo28
    Mar 26, 2015
    10
    This is hands down my 2nd favorite battlefield game to date (Battlefield Bad Company 2 being 1st obviously). I dont understand everyone's hate its banging ****
  16. RockStarGamers
    Jul 28, 2015
    8
    Battlefield Hardline is an excellent game that has given new life to an old series. Fantastic visuals and an immersive thematic style will keep stealth and action lovers happy. Much better than the flawed Battlefield 4 but let down slightly by the multiplayer options.
  17. Yumbo_yak
    Mar 17, 2015
    8
    HONEST REVIEW - now this game bottom line fun with friends. The battlefield experience is always best with friends, teamwork, victory and losing is all part of a great experience that battlefield as a franchise is very well at doing. If you play this game alone, it is just as fun when you are on a team of players who play the objective, and do things to help the team. Driving in a car withHONEST REVIEW - now this game bottom line fun with friends. The battlefield experience is always best with friends, teamwork, victory and losing is all part of a great experience that battlefield as a franchise is very well at doing. If you play this game alone, it is just as fun when you are on a team of players who play the objective, and do things to help the team. Driving in a car with 3 other guys, chasing another car in a full on car chase gun fight is incredibly fun. The only reason why I would give this game a zero is if it was in a state like battlefield 4 at launch. But it is not. It is stable, it works, and most of all is fun. It deserves an 8 because it nails in gameplay, sound, and gun play. The graphics are not on par with battlefield 4 but graphics does not determine how good a game is. In example like the order 1886 or ryse. Ignore the people that gave the game a zero because this is not a broken game. Zeros are given by trolls who probably played one round of the game who have never played battlefield before. The game is hard to learn for new comers, especially for cod players who feel justified to give the game a zero because the mechanics are not copy and paste. Give the game a chance. Play it with friends. And have fun.… Expand
  18. HeeresJ0hnny
    Mar 24, 2015
    8
    Anyone giving it an exceedingly low score is following the opinion of AngryJoe because they aren't intelligent enough to formulate their own opinions.
    Let's get single player out of the way first. It's fine. The story is pretty generic. If you've seen one cop drama, you've seen them all. The characters are kinda mehhhhhhhh, but they're voice acted brilliantly. What I love about the single    Anyone giving it an exceedingly low score is following the opinion of AngryJoe because they aren't intelligent enough to formulate their own opinions.
    Let's get single player out of the way first. It's fine. The story is pretty generic. If you've seen one cop drama, you've seen them all. The characters are kinda mehhhhhhhh, but they're voice acted brilliantly. What I love about the single player is that, for the most part, it's a stealth game. It almost feels like all enemy encounters start like Far Cry outpost missions. It has nonsensical, over-the-top action sequences that, for a cop game, don't make much sense, but I don't think they hurt the game for being there. In many of the levels, you can progress through it your way, finding different routes to sneak through and collect evidence for your "investigations." They're just basically a collectables achievement. Campaign is fine. Miles ahead of BF3 and BF4, but not fantastic.
    Multiplayer is good, for the most part. It's extremely stables (I've had only one crash and a handful of disconnects, and that was mainly on the first day it came out). It runs smoothly at a good, stable frame rate, looks quite pretty, and sounds amazing. From a technical standpoint, it's one of the best battlefields. The new theme game modes, Heist and Bloodmoney, are great on most maps. Hotwire is ridiculous. It makes the progression system silly and pointless. It's a ton of fun and can be extremely tactical when people aren't exploiting the design flaws, but that's only 20% of the time. Most of the time, enemies and teammates alike grab the objective vehicles and drive around in circles in the back of the map. Is it a good way to get money? Hell yeah. Is it a good way to have fun. Absolutely not. They're going to have to fix the scoring system in Hotwire. TDM is a joke because there is literally no spawn system. It doesn't spawn each team on opposite sides, it doesn't let you spawn on teammates, it just spawns you randomly around the map, and most of the time you'll spawn directly into an enemy's field of view. Not some of the time. MOST of the time.
    Weapon balance is atrocious. There might as well be only 3 guns in the game, (M416, M16, and K10). Nobody uses anything else because you're stupid not to.
    Most of the problems with the game should be easily fixable. So if you're on the fence, wait a month or two until they patch the game into a better balanced state. If you love Battlefield, though, you should enjoy this one.    … Expand
  19. RengawNevets
    Mar 26, 2015
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Here is my take on the newest game in the Battlefield series. Overall I really enjoyed this game, even with some of the drawbacks others have listed.
    First the good:
    In the single player campaign you have an excellent story line with interesting characters and game play. I felt sympathy for the main character and enjoyed some of the ( somewhat predictable ) but excellent plot twists. I really enjoyed the "cop" feel to the game, rather then the typical military shooter. Previous BF and COD games pretty much have the same objective for every level : Shot the guys, move forward... maybe even occasionally pushing a button. This game relies heavily on a new stealth system with the ability to "arrest" enemies. Also in several levels there are high priority targets which if you arrest then you get to upgrade weaponry much faster.
    Multiplayer:
    I HIGHLY enjoy the new game play options with hostage rescue ( rescue) and VIP escort ( crossfire ). If you like more fast pace shooting then try stealing drugs/cash from a vault ( heist. ) With new gadgets you can really explore the map and have many more exit/entry points to buildings. The game switches you between Cops and Thieves to switch up your play style. Also if you have a working mic you can strongly get a feel for team-play and coordinate breaches into buildings, holes in enemy lines to get past and host other options. While other shooting games have this Hardline really raises the bar for useful team interaction.
    However, now the Bad:
    Single player:
    The leveling up system feels like it wasn't crafted to match the new game play. For the most part your stealth options stay the same from beginning to end while your access to the best ( loud guns ) gets better and better. To get better scores you play stealth, and your reward is better guns, that don't aid in stealth in the least. The gadgets you have access to in the game ( the tazer, evidence scanner, etc... ) could have a huge list of options for upgrades that were never realized. While the story line isn't your typical shoot I really felt that BF could have done more to play up the differences. Perhaps hostage rescue , bank heist that you plan, etc... Also at one point in the story you switch from a cop to a criminal, but keep the same character ( three year time jump. ) The game play however doesn't change with your options still being shoot the or arrest. This occasionaly made me wonder why he bothered arresting people, its not like he was leaving them for the cops. This did to much to bring me out of the story line. It would have played much better if you switched characters midway and maybe a different set of awards ( ie you get more points for killing the police chief, evading arrest being spotted... )
    MULTIPLAYER:
    The best selling point for BF games for me is the interaction with environments. Being able to drop buildings and bust through walls was one of the highlights. Hard line really feels like it was a step down in this aspect from BF4. Also they keep helicopters in the game but took out the majority of ways to bring them down.

    Overall I think this is a solid game. The possibilities for replay are high ( really want to go back and find some of the evidence in single player I missed, and now that I have the big guns I want to play with them rather then focusing on stealth. ) Multi player has enough game types to match most play styles and keep you from getting bored. I really hope they explore this game in the future and would love to see what they can do it. For now I think this is an excellent addition to the series and would recommend buying it.    … Expand
  20. OnP01ntGaming
    Mar 18, 2015
    8
    This game isn't battlefield. It dosent have destructable enviorments, nor does it have all the havy hitting tanks or jets. But who cares? The games single player is hands down the best since Bad Company 2. Listen, do you like first person shooters? Do you like cop dramas on TV? Do you enjoy GTA, Payday, and Battlefield? Then get this game. If your on the fence, and not sure if you want toThis game isn't battlefield. It dosent have destructable enviorments, nor does it have all the havy hitting tanks or jets. But who cares? The games single player is hands down the best since Bad Company 2. Listen, do you like first person shooters? Do you like cop dramas on TV? Do you enjoy GTA, Payday, and Battlefield? Then get this game. If your on the fence, and not sure if you want to pay the money....then just wait for a sale. But whatever you do, dont listen to these 0 point reviews. They have no depth or justification. They are just bickering butt hurt fools who have no buisness reviewing games.… Expand
  21. gonzagawop
    Mar 17, 2015
    8
    Great game for Battlefield fans and a nice change of pace. "Some" of the Maps are a little bland but they suite the new game types well. Besides, there will surely be more maps to come. BTW, half the bad reviewers on this game are trolls. Look at their accounts DarthPadme has given every game he has reviewed a 1 or 0! Same goes for a lot of these reviewers. losers.
  22. WORDSof1K
    Mar 18, 2015
    8
    Okay as an avid gamer and battlefield enthusiast, this battlefield could not have come at a better time. Over the past couple years the market of FPS has been flooded with the same old futuristic or whatever wars. Battlefield Hardline takes a break from that and gives you something new. The campaign is great and takes you on a drama filled experience as a cop on a revenge story. I foundOkay as an avid gamer and battlefield enthusiast, this battlefield could not have come at a better time. Over the past couple years the market of FPS has been flooded with the same old futuristic or whatever wars. Battlefield Hardline takes a break from that and gives you something new. The campaign is great and takes you on a drama filled experience as a cop on a revenge story. I found myself on the edge of my seat waiting for the next twist to come. As for the multiplayer, I will say it is the most fun i have had playing an FPS in a long time. I have played COD and Destiny and whatever but this is a nice change to the FPS list. Instead of people just sitting in tanks or jets and just picking people off while they spawn, Hardline only really gives you the vehicles available to cops and or robbers. The classes are well balanced and the money system where you can purchase guns, attachments and etc is just a great system and more games should use it. Bottom line, this game is a nice change from the usual FPS yearly crap we see, and anyone giving it anything less than an average score of 6 has not played it at all or enough.… Expand
  23. gittonsxv
    Mar 18, 2015
    8
    Do not be mislead by all these insane and silly bad reviews, a lot of them are "0/10 ea is the devil" which is stupid and pointless.

    now, the thing i hate about battlefield is how i end up running around for 20 minutes and then get instant killed by something i did not see, this has been fixed, with smaller and tighter maps you end up right in the action fast, the teams are still damn    Do not be mislead by all these insane and silly bad reviews, a lot of them are "0/10 ea is the devil" which is stupid and pointless.

    now, the thing i hate about battlefield is how i end up running around for 20 minutes and then get instant killed by something i did not see, this has been fixed, with smaller and tighter maps you end up right in the action fast, the teams are still damn large and it plays like a well made BF game, not perfect but it is still fun and while it does have a few issues i am sure they will be fixed.    … Expand
  24. glypheye
    Mar 17, 2015
    9
    Nicely written SP campaign with complex characters and moments of laugh-out-loud humor. MP is a riot, of course....fast....fluid....frenetic. MP alone would have been worth the price of admission, in my opinion. Yes, not nearly the high graphical fidelity, at least on PS4, as BF4....but also, and very important to note.....I haven't had a single glaring issue in terms of stability ofNicely written SP campaign with complex characters and moments of laugh-out-loud humor. MP is a riot, of course....fast....fluid....frenetic. MP alone would have been worth the price of admission, in my opinion. Yes, not nearly the high graphical fidelity, at least on PS4, as BF4....but also, and very important to note.....I haven't had a single glaring issue in terms of stability of gameplay within MP yet. I've snapped onto a server within a couple seconds of trying every time....and have seen little to no significant lag/rubber banding since logging on. I have been disconnected from a single. We'll see how this evening plays out, but if things to continue to remain stable....I'm a happy gamer :)… Expand
  25. markymark1988
    Mar 18, 2015
    10
    Really enjoyed the game had a blast, I think it was well worth the purchase plus there are some great game modes introduced which give a fresh feel to the series.

    Online runs really smooth without any lag or server issues not noticed any hit detection issues which when compared to BF4 at launch is a massive positive. I think this will be my go to game for quite a while and anybody who    Really enjoyed the game had a blast, I think it was well worth the purchase plus there are some great game modes introduced which give a fresh feel to the series.

    Online runs really smooth without any lag or server issues not noticed any hit detection issues which when compared to BF4 at launch is a massive positive. I think this will be my go to game for quite a while and anybody who enjoys FPS should buy this game, it's a no brainer really!!

    The maps are a good mix, there are a few huge maps like what we are used to and there are also some smaller maps which brings a nice change gameplay wise as its action packed. Level progression I enjoyed much more with earning money and being able to spend it on whatever upgrades I like.

    The only negative I can give this game is that it is not a massive step from BF4 gameplay wise, but with the new modes etc. it is much more worthy than dlc as some have suggested.

    My views are based on multiplayer as I have not tried single player yet, although I have heard it is one of the best in the series to date.    … Expand
  26. Radigga
    Mar 18, 2015
    9
    If you are hearing anyone say this is a payday ripoff then you can go ahead and just know they never played the game. There are police in this game so if that is ripping off payday then there you go. Its a FPS shooter, nothing more and nothing less. If you like those kind of games then you will enjoy it. No it doesnt reinvent the wheel but does it really need to? I still play BF4 becauseIf you are hearing anyone say this is a payday ripoff then you can go ahead and just know they never played the game. There are police in this game so if that is ripping off payday then there you go. Its a FPS shooter, nothing more and nothing less. If you like those kind of games then you will enjoy it. No it doesnt reinvent the wheel but does it really need to? I still play BF4 because its FUN and so is this...period. Give it a shot and I assure you that you will at least get your monies worth out of it… Expand
  27. YeahNah
    Mar 20, 2015
    10
    I ran over a guy with a couch. Goty.
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  28. vcca15
    Mar 23, 2015
    9
    Crazy, I swear I thought I was done with FPS shooters. I bought this on impulse, bored, not much to play ATM and I am oh so happy I did. This is hands down the best multiplayer fps ive played, the new gamemodes are a breathe of fresh air, the guns feel real and finally we have a decent campaign, I'd go as far to say a GOOD one.

    If you dont like FPS why even review this? as most of you    Crazy, I swear I thought I was done with FPS shooters. I bought this on impulse, bored, not much to play ATM and I am oh so happy I did. This is hands down the best multiplayer fps ive played, the new gamemodes are a breathe of fresh air, the guns feel real and finally we have a decent campaign, I'd go as far to say a GOOD one.

    If you dont like FPS why even review this? as most of you have done, if you like FPS this is the best one yet.    … Expand
  29. Kyle2086
    Mar 21, 2015
    8
    When you go to play this game, keep in mind that it's battlefield in name only, the focus here is on fast paced claustrophobic intense gunfights versus spectacular large scale open combat. Having said that, Battlefield Hardline tries to do something different and it mostly succeeds, from it's campy but well polished campaign to the overhauled multiplayer, it's a very different game than 4When you go to play this game, keep in mind that it's battlefield in name only, the focus here is on fast paced claustrophobic intense gunfights versus spectacular large scale open combat. Having said that, Battlefield Hardline tries to do something different and it mostly succeeds, from it's campy but well polished campaign to the overhauled multiplayer, it's a very different game than 4 was. Some people might think this is a bad thing, personally as someone who's played hundreds of shooters in their lifetime, I appreciate the new direction. It keeps battlefield from getting stale, although if you're looking for the more of the same, you probably won't like it, in fact you might hate it.

    I always thought part of the problem with the way games are received by their audience is that player's expectations skew and tarnish the experience, for me I was expecting a reskin of BF4, what I got was a game that maintains the same general tone, of the series, but the mechanics are just different enough to feel fresh and new to me. Most notable is the sound design and the chaos of indoor gunfights, everything from the default pistol to the light machineguns has a rich hearty boom to it that's unsettling when you're in the middle of a gun fight and the environment reacts to bullet impacts in a satisfying way throwing debris in the air while you hear muffled shouts from your assailants. The difference is the focus on the single player game is more one of stealth, and while it's completely optional, it's the fastest way to unlock bonus items, and there's also an evidence gathering scavenger hunt thrown in as well. The battles are like well choreographed scenes from a tv show or movie, and the entire plot is presented like a binge session of a show on netflix. Levels are "episodes" and if you quit to the main menu, scenes from the next episode are played as a teaser. It feels mostly polished and in a few levels the designers get away from the linear scripted campaigns that have become so popular lately. The open levels are reminiscent of the multiplayer maps, which is a really nice touch, since this series is known for its multiplayer, and it flows at a quicker pace than the other games.

    When I booted up multiplayer, there are a lot of noticeable changes, the progression system has been overhauled, and the unlocks are done mostly through cash earned through play. The xp bonuses have also been changed to only grant bonuses for specific actions, such as team actions or assists, or vehicle support. It seems complicated and bloated and unnecessary, and both sides of the law have specific unlocks that you can only use when you're on a certain team. My first few games were amazing, the default classes were all set up to be enjoyable right off the bat, except maybe the professional, and the game ran perfectly. The next time I played it was a horrible laggy mess though. My character rubber banded constantly, weapons would delay when firing, or not at all, the whole thing ran like a joke, even the menus lagged. Granted this was the weekend it came out and the servers were most likely clogged, but still, after beta testing I didn't expect it to run worse than 4, and at least in 4 if you had a crap connection you could still pull off a few decent kills if you change your playstyle. In hardline, it's all about close combat though, and time to kill seems significantly quicker than the previous games. The other issue is the spawning system, you have a sort of kill cam showing your attackers next few moves, then a cooldown timer that seems to increase your time out depending on how well you did prior to being killed. At first I liked this idea, however it became aggravating when the game spawned me on top of a grenade, then I watched my killer, then it made me wait on the timer. If I haven't even spent a second playing the game, I shouldn't have to wait another 10 to respawn, on top of watching the kill cam, it seems like a poor design choice to me in that sense. Also the hint system is horrible. Obvious things are pointed out repeatedly and you have to close the hint to proceed, but non obvious things are never explained in the new game modes and you're left wondering how to play a specific objective while the enemy team rushes you and kills you.

    When it works though, it's amazing. It reminds me of counterstrike, and the emphasis on secondary weapons reminds me of modern warfare 2, the pacing is fast and the close quarters battles are adrenaline pumping. It's not perfect, and I do have a few gripes about it, but it's playable and enjoyable enough that I'm glad I picked it up.

    Bottom line is if you want a different style shooter in single player or a counter strike style experience in multiplayer, pick this up. It fills a weird niche in the shooter market, but I feel like it might not stand up well enough on its own for people who aren't up to date on the series or are looking for the next copy paste game.    … Expand
  30. PugSmack
    Mar 20, 2015
    9
    Tho the unlocks are little wonky but game play is amazing. I have fun on every game mode. This isn't military shooter. Don't get mad and compare it to the other BF games. I love hot wire, rescue, and cross-hair. Team death match is 32 vs 32. Zero server issues. Single play campaign i was skeptical but ended up being very good. I try to arrest the bad guys more than shoot them. The tazer isTho the unlocks are little wonky but game play is amazing. I have fun on every game mode. This isn't military shooter. Don't get mad and compare it to the other BF games. I love hot wire, rescue, and cross-hair. Team death match is 32 vs 32. Zero server issues. Single play campaign i was skeptical but ended up being very good. I try to arrest the bad guys more than shoot them. The tazer is epic sidearm. Lots of improvements keep it up!… Expand
  31. CosmicMaik
    Mar 18, 2015
    10
    Campaign is echt verfrissend om te doen en de multiplayer werkt als een trein! Hier en daar kom je nog wel eens wat aparte dingen tegen online maar de netcode is enorm verbeterd!
    8.5/10
  32. autoclav
    Mar 17, 2015
    10
    the experience I'm having is very good, I'm really enjoying the game, it was time for a cop and robber game and this hardline al. The graphics are good, otimo sound effect, a very tasty environment, who did not like wait bf 5, but I think the truth in 2017 many asked bf hardline 2, I found a great job and did not think he deserved to be a dlc because the story in single player this environment.
  33. mikereynolds44
    Mar 17, 2015
    8
    Stands on its own enough to warrant a full $60 purchase for most, but feels enough like its predecessors that some may burn out quickly. Still, the singleplayer campaign is fun and interesting and the multiplayer is as sharp and on point as ever.

    This is the best MP battlefield game since Bad Company 2.
  34. Mando44646
    Mar 31, 2015
    8
    Hardline actually feels like a fresh Battlefield experience. Even the campaign is a lot of fun, and I haven't been able to say that since Bad Company 2! Highly recommended
  35. TehOne
    Mar 25, 2015
    10
    What is the most important thing in the game? Graphics? 60 fps? 180p? Play !!? Well, you say? Because of this game! I do not understand all the lower scores. This game is great, and all the fire powers .OKAY story, but it's still a lot of fun and you can win. And the best part of this game in multiplayer mode, of course. How much fun and all. Thank you 10 out 10
  36. tandk1993
    Mar 25, 2015
    9
    awesome story and amazing multiplayer. Best battlefield since bad company 2. Better than 99 percent of fps this day and age hands down. if you love battlefield, you'll love this
  37. ShootPlatforms
    Mar 17, 2015
    9
    Although I was played a lot of Battlefield 4, it had... issues.

    Hardline seems to have fixed most of those problems in multiplayer.

    I've been having fun with single player too.

    I don't really understand how anybody could give it a zero - they can't really have played it.
  38. Hoolihan
    Mar 17, 2015
    8
    If you like battlefield you'll love this. I do anyway. Campaign showing a lot of promise so far and game play in multilayer seems a bit tighter than bf4. Will be playing this alot
  39. imkhan22
    Mar 17, 2015
    9
    game not bad it is worth to buy story line is good will give 8/10. graphics are not as per ps4 console. i will recommend to play once . story line is good
  40. cjordan6
    Mar 17, 2015
    10
    Great game! Love the new take on Battlefield. The new game modes are a lot of fun and will add the the replay value. Much more stable launch than BF4. Some minor glitches, but overall a very stable first day. I was so surprised how much fun I had. I am so excited for more maps. The single player mode is really cool and adds to the fun for such a great game.
  41. Stormsolid
    Mar 19, 2015
    9
    I am playing the 08. Episode, love the singleplayer!
    It's a good story, told with good charakters.
    I don't know why there are so many haters.

    Multiplayer is funny to play and is nice :)

    better than Bf4! :)
  42. MyKcuL
    Mar 18, 2015
    9
    People giving this game a 1 or 0 are just upset, simple as that! They wanted this game free as DLC for BF4, grow up! This game is a solid 8 if not 9, good single player, very fun multiplayer it's fast, crazy and not at all serious. There's no tanks, jets etc. Just gun on gun goodness, with drive bys, new games modes. It's a good time!
  43. kevmclay82
    Mar 18, 2015
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The campain is about what you can expect from a battlefield game with weapon unloaks as you do certain things.
    The multiplayer has some new modes and some old favorites the speed does seem to have been upped a bit closer to COD or DESTINY which personnel I'm not a fan of like to feel like i was moving and not zipping round with a rocket up my butt.
    So far I've only seen one glitch and that was in the campain and I still see multiply glitches in Battlefield 4 so hopefully they got it right this time.
    All in all it's fun    … Expand
  44. Kimomarudotcom
    Mar 18, 2015
    9
    Franchise sequels, apparently, can't be made without some complaining that it's too derivative of the previous game. As a long-time Battlefield fan, I'm having a blast with Battlefield: Frontline and I don't understand the hate even by the gaming media. I know what a good Battlefield game is, and this one is excellent.

    To address some complaints; 1) Some players are complaining    Franchise sequels, apparently, can't be made without some complaining that it's too derivative of the previous game. As a long-time Battlefield fan, I'm having a blast with Battlefield: Frontline and I don't understand the hate even by the gaming media. I know what a good Battlefield game is, and this one is excellent.

    To address some complaints;

    1) Some players are complaining that this should be DLC for BF4 because the assets are too similar to earlier games. Try to understand that in order for a game to fit in the Battlefield franchise, it needs to share certain aesthetic and gameplay similarities, otherwise it feels like a different game with franchise name slapped on it. If your issue is that it's not a drastically different experience from BF4, you may have some point because it's still a BF game and it has some of the same game modes like Conquest. Sorry, Conquest needs to be in every Battlefield game almost by tradition - it's expected.

    2) In the single player, some folks are complaining that the stealth gameplay feels a little silly because bad guys get taken down very easily just for flashing a badge. So, it may be somewhat true but I'll be darned if it's not a heck of a lot of fun. When you stop and think about it, it's identical to practically every game in the Metal Gear series. It's by design - in MGS, Snake does all of these same things and the guards act the same way (i.e; myopic guards, guards to give up searching for you after 60 seconds, etc.) It's not a problem in MGS but it is in Hardline? I don't think so.

    The game plays very well and is a leap ahead in single player campaigns for the genre. Maybe next year, making a BF game so similar to BF4 and Hardline won't be acceptable anymore, but for right now it still works for me.    … Expand
  45. SeanGamerDays
    Mar 17, 2015
    9
    Yeah, TV "cops war on crime" was re-live in Battlefield Hardline. The part were it pissed me off, is that you have an reliable individual to f--king arrest! Because u need, a goddamn evidence of clues, lying arround Crime Scene (reminding me alot of CSI :v ) & Interrogating suspect (Law & Order). There's also a corrupt scheme (Gang Related on FOX). The multiplayer shooting, does alot ofYeah, TV "cops war on crime" was re-live in Battlefield Hardline. The part were it pissed me off, is that you have an reliable individual to f--king arrest! Because u need, a goddamn evidence of clues, lying arround Crime Scene (reminding me alot of CSI :v ) & Interrogating suspect (Law & Order). There's also a corrupt scheme (Gang Related on FOX). The multiplayer shooting, does alot of fun! But there is another internet connection lag (which is still pissed me off & make me sad :( )

    I am highly recomended Hardline as the most fun FPS of the f--king year!    … Expand
  46. destroyer5020
    Mar 17, 2015
    9
    To begin: all the people saying there are "server issues", well there aren't, the netcode was actually running smoothly, for me. I have put a good amount of time into this game, and the multiplayer is a great change of pace! A more close quarters, faster paced type of pace change. The driving mechanics are good. Very comical game, with references to memes and what not. There's justTo begin: all the people saying there are "server issues", well there aren't, the netcode was actually running smoothly, for me. I have put a good amount of time into this game, and the multiplayer is a great change of pace! A more close quarters, faster paced type of pace change. The driving mechanics are good. Very comical game, with references to memes and what not. There's just something about driving your partner around beside vehicles at high speeds, while he pops his head out the window and takes out other drivers. Or gunning down enemies from a helicopter. Or drilling your way into a vault, to then take away the cash to a drop off point while your squadmates protect you. The new game modes are great additions. The graphics are solid as well, maybe not The Order: 1886 quality, but still impressive. The level up system is well balanced. Hardline has, in my opinion, the best campaign out of the Battlefield games i've played. Fun characters, great story, and entertaining stealth. Disregard many of these reviews with "0", because it doesn't make sense to rate a game that bad, it would basically be a non-existent game. I highly recommend buying Hardline, at least give it a shot! If you like, great! If you don't, that's fine as well. I thoroughly enjoy this game, and I'm sure you would too.… Expand
  47. Boonsaints6284
    Mar 20, 2015
    9
    One of the best FPS online shooters ive ever played! Better than BF3 or 4........having a blast with this game the new game modes are great.....MUST BUY!
  48. D4MNAT1ON
    Mar 20, 2015
    10
    Really? Someone actually gave this game a 0? Have you even played the game?
    Battlefield hardline is a great game. It has a solid multiplayer and a great single player.
    Some people are not very happy about this game being cops and robbers themed, this theme doesn't take away from the game at all, in fact it adds to it, tazers are always welcome! This game is nothing like COD(it's much    Really? Someone actually gave this game a 0? Have you even played the game?
    Battlefield hardline is a great game. It has a solid multiplayer and a great single player.
    Some people are not very happy about this game being cops and robbers themed, this theme doesn't take away from the game at all, in fact it adds to it, tazers are always welcome! This game is nothing like COD(it's much better) and its deserves to be its own game. Definitely worth the money.    … Expand
  49. PrinceKADEEM
    Mar 21, 2015
    8
    This is the best shoot em up game on the market, yeah their are some glitches and flaws in online play especially with respawning, you can be put right in the middle of the enemy and get killed straight away, the gameplay is mainly the same as b4 but seems to have a faster pace which I prefer, A MUST HAVE
  50. Ireland914
    Mar 24, 2015
    9
    No, it's not a typical Battlefield game. Yes, it is a good game. After a surprisingly stable release, I find myself already sinking hours into this unique "spinoff" for the Battlefield series. It's action-packed, exciting, beautiful, and runs very well. It may not be the right game for so-called hardcore Battlefield fans (which I consider myself to be), but it is undeniably a fun and veryNo, it's not a typical Battlefield game. Yes, it is a good game. After a surprisingly stable release, I find myself already sinking hours into this unique "spinoff" for the Battlefield series. It's action-packed, exciting, beautiful, and runs very well. It may not be the right game for so-called hardcore Battlefield fans (which I consider myself to be), but it is undeniably a fun and very playable game.

    Single player puts an interesting twist on the typical shooter experience with a cop TV show feel. It's not outstanding in any regard but it's a fun few hours of bonus material added to a great multiplayer experience.    … Expand
  51. mt1886
    Mar 23, 2015
    8
    The game is better than most on the market. Anyone saying this is just a BF4 DLC is sadly mistaken as they give new game modes, a single player campaign. Those stating nothing have changed confuses me as what do they expect to change? Single player is fun, multiplayer is Battlefield Multiplayer which hasn't changed in a long time, but new modes including 2 that are very competitiveThe game is better than most on the market. Anyone saying this is just a BF4 DLC is sadly mistaken as they give new game modes, a single player campaign. Those stating nothing have changed confuses me as what do they expect to change? Single player is fun, multiplayer is Battlefield Multiplayer which hasn't changed in a long time, but new modes including 2 that are very competitive make it a fun game.… Expand
  52. BlackTag666
    Mar 19, 2015
    9
    After 6 years of playing war games with a soldier or crew and a villain who wants to destroy the world bla bla bla something new and fresh with signs of creativity comes out. This game is the full package, all that classic Battlefield action along with a lot of enhanced insanity moments. This game is worth buying for both the multi-player and the campaign mode. Recent reviews talk aboutAfter 6 years of playing war games with a soldier or crew and a villain who wants to destroy the world bla bla bla something new and fresh with signs of creativity comes out. This game is the full package, all that classic Battlefield action along with a lot of enhanced insanity moments. This game is worth buying for both the multi-player and the campaign mode. Recent reviews talk about poor frame rate and I can say they are misleading if not totally misguided opinions from Battlefield haters. Battlefield Hardline is an (A.H.A) Action Humor and Adrenaline packaged game and I gave it a 9/10 for that… Expand
  53. woopdedoo
    Mar 29, 2015
    8
    hard to say if its better then battlefield 4 but i find it slightly more fun as long as they don't keep putting the maps on train tracks like call of duty
  54. Kondorp96
    Apr 5, 2015
    10
    The Single player is remarkable, but not perfect, if has a predictable feel but at the same time it has surprised me close to the end, you come to care for the people who help you along your journey, and i like that. you don't however come to care so much for the main character, until the end of the game, which i found to be a little disappointing, It is an action packed, TV Style storyThe Single player is remarkable, but not perfect, if has a predictable feel but at the same time it has surprised me close to the end, you come to care for the people who help you along your journey, and i like that. you don't however come to care so much for the main character, until the end of the game, which i found to be a little disappointing, It is an action packed, TV Style story that will have you playing for quite a few hours, with 10 episodes that feature multiple events in the episodes. the Graphics are Impressive, From rain running down the windows of the car, to the look and feel of the everglades, it all looks quite impressive.

    Multi Player is a fast paced, classic battlefield experience, minus the absence of tanks, which is acceptable considering this is not a true war-zone, and it is realistic that tanks were not added, i applaud this. The gun selection is minimal, This does not deter me personally, but it would be nice to see some DLC Packs include more guns in the near future, The classes are classic battlefield classes with a new name and feel, the customization is on an un-lock and buy with earned money basis, and i like this. it encourages you to do good and play a lot. I love the new cops and robbers inspired game modes, they are very addicting and are a new spin to the battlefield franchise. i have personally logged 40+ Hours into multiplayer and i still have a lot to do. the map selection at this time is minimal, and i would like to see more maps in the future, but the design is far superior to that of call of duty. I Hope to see this game grow and evolve over time, it definitely does not deserve the negativity that it has been getting, and i think a sequel would be the proper thing to do for DICE and Visceral.

    Summary: This is a very playable and fun game, the story mode is exciting but could be a little longer, the multiplayer is classic battlefield multiplayer minus the tanks, and it has a cool new cops and robbers feel with the addition of new cops and robber inspired game modes.    … Expand
  55. busychasenbandz
    Apr 22, 2015
    8
    Well....first off let me start by I am a big COD fan although I became quickly board with AW. I have played previous battlefield titles I was pleased, yet I have always felt the mechanical aspect of COD feels more authentic as far as recoil aiming etc. Hardline is refreshing and the story is enough to keep you interested and its presented in a new age aspect like one of these crime dramasWell....first off let me start by I am a big COD fan although I became quickly board with AW. I have played previous battlefield titles I was pleased, yet I have always felt the mechanical aspect of COD feels more authentic as far as recoil aiming etc. Hardline is refreshing and the story is enough to keep you interested and its presented in a new age aspect like one of these crime dramas on television awesome idea. This installment of Battlefield is great if you ask me, lets be real its only so many storylines worth folks time to put out here on the market for FPS game. And all the other good story lines are currently held with an title associated to them, Hardline is the most complete of the series if I must say. The feel of the game is authentic physics are better than previous titles and maps are more relatable due presenting a time current environment. To me its a waste of time to talk graphics, if any aspect of having these next gen consoles would be to expect great visuals unless you have a X1. I purchased Hardline instead of new Mortal Combat and this is after I purchased the DLC for CODAW that was just released. Basically if your looking to send $60 on a game just be sure it will keep you entertained, as for the other FPS titles currently out Hardline out performs them and I would consider the COD series top of the tier of FPS and Hardline blows it out the water easily on all levels I highly recommend this purchase. Oh I know your like he didn't talk about online play, that's because unless your from the stone age or still using a 2 way pager to text you would know battlefield has one oh the best Multiplayer platforms period and leads in the FPS not opinion just fact. Do what I do review games here see screenshots and video and then I go over to Twitch and watch live gameplay from gamers just like me hope to see you on the Battlefield hit me up on PS4 !… Expand
  56. lukehuddy
    Mar 17, 2015
    10
    I am really enjoying the game. Ignore the butt hurt trolls who give the game a poor score without playing it. Play it for yourself and you will not be disappointed.
  57. Tornado130
    Mar 24, 2015
    9
    Great game, very polished. The new game modes are fun, addictive and chaotic but retain the teamwork ever present in battlefield. Dont miss out on this because of battlefield 4s launch, it has less bugs than bf4 even when bf4s had over a year to fix them.
  58. ps4dude
    Apr 5, 2015
    9
    First things first,this is NOT a BF4 DLC! Do u get a new story and changed gameplay in a DLC? Just because u haters want same tanks and jets every bf game, u give it a 0. Come on, even the worst of games never get a 0. Visceral tried something new and this has been successful in every way. U never buy a game and give it a 0. Dont be like cod fanboys who want same sh*t every year. AndFirst things first,this is NOT a BF4 DLC! Do u get a new story and changed gameplay in a DLC? Just because u haters want same tanks and jets every bf game, u give it a 0. Come on, even the worst of games never get a 0. Visceral tried something new and this has been successful in every way. U never buy a game and give it a 0. Dont be like cod fanboys who want same sh*t every year. And yes,45% of the ppl who gave it a 0 are cod fanboys. OK u like tanks & jets, but atleast try playing it. AND if u dont want to play it, then dont come around here destroying hardlines image. And its because of u haters, the best of the games also get reduced to 6-6.5 on user score. So here's my opinion on the game:
    PROS
    1. Multiplayer is faster and is more simple.
    2. Maps are less but are wide ranged from short to long.
    3. Hotwire and heist are the best bf modes ever.
    4. Stealth mechanic in single layer is a bit comical and weird, but it allows players to have a different approach to every level.
    5. Progression system in cash is a good way to get good guns early.
    6. Guns feel stable and their recoil is well adjusted

    CONS
    1. Story is same from all crime dramas.
    2. Hotwire's money system is unbalanced as players can get cash easily by just sitting in a car.
    3. No. of guns are less.
    4. Xp boost system is complicated.

    To the critics as well, u gave bf hardline 6 or 7 because u disliked its campaign, so bf4 deserves 5-6.5 score on the basis of the campaign, bcoz bfh campaign in MUCH MUCH MUCH better than bf4's then how does it get 8 or 9's? Multiplayer of the two is a debatable topic, but for me, hardline is faster and better. Yes, the cops and robbers theme sux, but it serves to lay a foundation for new modes and exept rescue, all modes are good.
    P.S.: Critics and haters should see gamespot's lobby discussion on this game where the guy said that bf hardline's multiplayer is "more fun than bf4 ". Then i again ask gamespot, why bfh a 7 and bf4 a 8?
    HATER'S GONNA HATE    … Expand
  59. Bonoclay
    Mar 20, 2015
    9
    Hardline was a shockingly good game. I had legitimate worries based on the delay, bad press, and how Battlefield 4 was plagued with just functioning issues for a full year.

    I brought it home at midnight on release, downloaded the surprisingly small (128 mb) update, and played some single player while I waited for the rest of the game to install. In BF3 and BF4, i just stopped playing    Hardline was a shockingly good game. I had legitimate worries based on the delay, bad press, and how Battlefield 4 was plagued with just functioning issues for a full year.

    I brought it home at midnight on release, downloaded the surprisingly small (128 mb) update, and played some single player while I waited for the rest of the game to install. In BF3 and BF4, i just stopped playing the campaigns after about an hour. This one is the best written one since the Bad Company games. The set pieces also work well, and the stealth gameplay is solid.

    But as for the multiplayer? Its much faster paced and will win over the more mature COD players. Don't expect to die at the hand of an autistic five year old (little **** in COD). But if one side controls a certain point in the large 64 player conquest mode, the other bases will turn over much more quickly for that team. Not like COD Advanced Warfare. Which was retarded. That multiplayer was unplayable in domination. But you'll strategize to defend one point more instead of going on the offense if that key point is being attacked.

    The upgrade system for soldiers is much more simple. Gone are the days of unlocking a scope for a rifle you will never ever use or even unlock itself. You purchase each weapon and then unlock sight, accessory, and muzzle attachment categories after 30, 60, and 90 kills respectively. Love a gun? Hit 90 kills and you can easily buy anything for it. Be prepared to have a cop set up and a robber set up though.

    Also, most reviewers miss this. You can set different load outs up based on the type of multiplayer you're playing. Those modes are varied enough this aspect makes a huge difference.

    And yes. No tanks. Heavy trucks with machine guns on them though. Still take a few hits with grenades and rockets, but they're best used in conjunction with infantry as an added boost instead of the main assault.    … Expand
  60. TheTruthIs
    Dec 27, 2015
    8
    Replaying the game now to put it in perspective to BO3, Halo 5, and Advanced Warfare Campaign modes now that those titles are out. Will update soon, thx.
  61. Malooga
    Mar 18, 2015
    9
    I can't say why anybody who knew the direction of the game at the time of purchase would say this is a bad game, point blank. I understand it is not a traditional Battlefield game in that the environment is not entirely destructible (more focus on the small set pieces) and the focus on vehicle combat has been greatly reduced. The game also moves at a much faster pace, with more punishingI can't say why anybody who knew the direction of the game at the time of purchase would say this is a bad game, point blank. I understand it is not a traditional Battlefield game in that the environment is not entirely destructible (more focus on the small set pieces) and the focus on vehicle combat has been greatly reduced. The game also moves at a much faster pace, with more punishing bullet damage and a stronger emphasis on quick, calculated combat. This is Visceral's love letter to CS and Payday, and they write it beautifully. All mechanics feel smooth and load times are FAST by comparison to other Battlefield entries (from end game to new spawn maybe 30 seconds). I personally had no server issues at all in my 5 hour play test span, which is a damn miracle in itself. The gun variety is there but not overwhelming, and you need money to purchase everything (or hope you get lucky when opening a Battle Pack), so making that next purchase has a weight to it similar to that found in Payday. All modes actually feel different rather than the typical Battlefield MO of using the same mechanic is a slightly larger (or smaller) setting. The 32-32 Team Deathmatch was a blast, as well as the signature Heist mode and the Counter Strike clone mode "Rescue". Vehicles are a little too cut and dry, and it almost feels like they are used almost exclusively for travel purposes. The driving mechanics are solid and very reminiscent of traditional Battlefield controls and responsiveness. Gun-play is solid, not much in terms of evolution on the new engine, which is probably my biggest gripe. The game is incredibly detailed and the level design is gorgeous, but there is a TON of empty space in many levels. With the focus moving to more of a fast paced, CQC style play and vehicles being put on the back-burner, it seems strange to force these mechanics to be useful with the addition of vast, empty landscapes. However, it detracts very little from the overall experience, and having Ted Nugent belting out the lyrics to Stranglehold while I siege a mansion from the front seat of a cop car is a priceless memory I will cherish for some time. 9/10, Visceral proves they can run with a good concept, and re-imagines the world of Battlefield with great success.… Expand
  62. Rair94
    Mar 17, 2015
    9
    i must atmid compare to bf4 launch with all the issues its not a bad game i'm having a blast but i feel like its gonna get boring fast thats why i didnt give it a 10
  63. RedBaron1971
    Mar 18, 2015
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I had a couple of hours in the MP. It is great fun. Connecting to a game goes as quickly as usual with BF. Maps and modes are refreshing my late BF4 experience. In terms of tactics and game strategy it seems to be between COD Advanced and BF4. But it has some really nice Coop game play when you like it.… Expand
  64. Cabey
    Mar 18, 2015
    9
    Single player is average but a great story. Multiplayer is some of the best MP in any Battlefield. Great maps, balanced with great new modes.
    A return to glory.
  65. Gamer44
    Mar 21, 2015
    10
    Battlefield Hardline is a brilliant game and for me it’s the best Battlefield since Bad Company 2. Though the game only runs at 900p it still packs impressive visuals and stunning graphics. The Campaign is amazing and delivers a brilliant and captivating story. The controls are smooth and simply wonderful the addition of adding the ability to play as a cop is just brilliant and extremelyBattlefield Hardline is a brilliant game and for me it’s the best Battlefield since Bad Company 2. Though the game only runs at 900p it still packs impressive visuals and stunning graphics. The Campaign is amazing and delivers a brilliant and captivating story. The controls are smooth and simply wonderful the addition of adding the ability to play as a cop is just brilliant and extremely fun. The guns feel realistic and this makes it fun to shoot the criminals
    The multi-player is incredible there are so many modes to choose from which will keep you entertained for hours. And being able to play as a criminal just adds the icing to the game.    … Expand
  66. tonylionedo
    Mar 20, 2015
    10
    A giant change in battlefield series but it turn out to work very nice,its as pacey as COD but really have what only. battlefield can offer,giant map,giant warfare,its a great game for old or new comers,COD funs might like that too,the graphic is also a step forward from its predecessors,and cash system is really great,remind me of CS LoL,anyway,this is a game that FPS fun cant missed.
  67. Joshatron1205
    Mar 20, 2015
    8
    Battlefield Hardline is a refreshing example of how to turn a regular multiplayer fps experience and turn it into the exciting gaming experience that we all had when the genre wasnt so saturated. The selection of game modes available isnt vast but offers enough variety to keep the player entertained for hours, the new heist and hotwire modes are very welcome as they give new life to oldBattlefield Hardline is a refreshing example of how to turn a regular multiplayer fps experience and turn it into the exciting gaming experience that we all had when the genre wasnt so saturated. The selection of game modes available isnt vast but offers enough variety to keep the player entertained for hours, the new heist and hotwire modes are very welcome as they give new life to old ideas.

    The gameplay is slick and fast-paced, I havent encountered any glitches or other problems with the gameplay. The only issue I do have is the rather annoying habit enemies have of spawning behind a position you are trying to hold down without having a squad member to spawn on or any reason to spawn there.

    Im a big fan of the player and weapon level progression with both assignment completion and individual weapon leveling needed to unlock more advanced weapons and gadgets, this offers the player a reason to expand their play to include a wider range of weapons and classes in order to unlock specific weapons they may want to use.

    The single player so far has kept my interests up, offering a typical action motivated cop vs crook story line, the introduction of the cop abilities really makes for more interesting gamplay, offering the player the ability to arrest and taze enemies. This gives the chance to play the game in a stealth style which is a great option to have.

    Overall Id say Batllefield Hardline offers and fresh innovative look at a genre that has lost somewhat of its edge as of late, its definitely a more well rounded campaign experience than has been on offer from its rivals in recent years and has multiplayer that will remain exciting for a long time.

    8/10    … Expand
  68. player0003
    Jul 5, 2021
    8
    Played this game in June 2021.
    The multiplayer mode is as dead as a belly-up fish.
    And the title "Battlefield" is really misleading, because this is not really a battlefield game. You can stop reading now if you play this game for the multiplayer mode. But the single player campaign is really not bad. The graphics is good enough to well deliver the dramatic cutscenes. Plot twists    Played this game in June 2021.
    The multiplayer mode is as dead as a belly-up fish.
    And the title "Battlefield" is really misleading, because this is not really a battlefield game.
    You can stop reading now if you play this game for the multiplayer mode.

    But the single player campaign is really not bad.
    The graphics is good enough to well deliver the dramatic cutscenes.
    Plot twists happens at the right spot of the story flow.
    The presentation of the story is really nice.
    The voice acting is really good.

    Anyway, I can still really enjoyed this game after 6 years the game is released.
    I paid $7.99 for it during the 2021 summer sale of Steam, and every cent is worth of it.    … Expand
  69. liililililliill
    Apr 23, 2016
    10
    Игра отличная, надеюсь разработчики это понимают и не пойдут на поводу людей которые привыкли к технике или сидеть на сошках очень буду ждать Hardline 2
  70. raccoondaddy
    Mar 6, 2017
    8
    Battlefield Hardline is a great game, that takes the series in a different direction that will have you loving or hating the game. Battlefield Vets will be let down by the smaller, more close quarters tailored maps and lack of military vehicles. (After all, this is about cops and robbers)

    As I just mentioned, this game is about cops and criminals. For the campaign, you go through a    Battlefield Hardline is a great game, that takes the series in a different direction that will have you loving or hating the game. Battlefield Vets will be let down by the smaller, more close quarters tailored maps and lack of military vehicles. (After all, this is about cops and robbers)

    As I just mentioned, this game is about cops and criminals. For the campaign, you go through a story-driven/TV show style game, that is fairly entertaining and I highly recommend a playthrough.

    The multiplayer takes a slightly different approach and focuses on several different team based game types, such as blood money (sort of like capture the flag, but with money you have to load into a duffel bag) heist (which replaces rush, gives you objective and place to loot cash and escape/capture each other.) and hotwire (which gives you a points for stealing and continuously driving the objective cars)

    Along with the usual 4 classes, cops and criminals have their own specific weaponry and gear like ziplines and grappling hooks which streamlines the movement on the field. Ultimately, the way the MP is set up it works, but most fans will find it lacking. Personally, it just took me some time getting used to.    … Expand
  71. Enddless
    Jan 4, 2018
    8
    Сюжет мне больше понравился чем в battlefield 4. В мультиплеере стало меньше техники(
  72. Professorfett
    Apr 21, 2020
    8
    Remember playing cops and robbers as a kid? Battlefield Hardline is what you imagined as a kid while playing; well maybe not that extreme. Hello fine folks on the interwebs B-rod here with a late review trying to play catch up. Game industry decided the last two weeks of March to unleash hell on us gamers with five games simultaneously coming out. Anyways the easiest of the five to getRemember playing cops and robbers as a kid? Battlefield Hardline is what you imagined as a kid while playing; well maybe not that extreme. Hello fine folks on the interwebs B-rod here with a late review trying to play catch up. Game industry decided the last two weeks of March to unleash hell on us gamers with five games simultaneously coming out. Anyways the easiest of the five to get through is Battlefield hardline (because of length nothing else). Anyways without further ado let us dive into this mountain of Cocaine that is Battlefield Hardline.

    The story is rather interesting. It is a full game but tells the story as if you are watching CSI Miami. It literally has a previously on Battlefield Hardline. Unlike anything by Dick Wolf, this game feels and acts more like a cop show on HBO not like The Wire or True Detective; it just feels like it can be on HBO with all the violence and cussing, and grittiness. You are Mendoza a newish detective who is a stick up his ass cop, so a cop. The only way I remembered this guys name is because his last name is Mendoza like the Mcbain villain from The Simpsons. The story is you (Mendoza) trying to take down the ever growing drug trafficking that is taking over Florida. I can't say anymore to the story without giving it away but it gets way more complicated than that. I will say this is the best single player in a Battlefield game since the first Bad Company. I know that is not saying a lot, but Visceral actually put some effort into this story unlike most of FPS storylines.

    The game is beautiful in both the environment and cutscenes. The characters don't have that dead durrr face that you seen with many games from a previous generation. The environments aren't repetitive at all they actually vary quite a bit. Something that was nice because you are a cop there was no war zones in the Middle East in this game. I can't tell you how sick and tired I am of killing the same faceless enemies in the middle east. Now because the AI couldn't wear things covering their face I arrested the same guy quite a few times in the same level. Don't get me wrong this is more a nitpick than an actual complaint, but it was noticeable. The sound was equally adequate. The environments felt alive, the slums, felt like people lived there, while the swamps had that annoying gnat flying into the characters ear. The voice acting is on par with the effects. Being that this is a very story heavy single player the voice acting had to be good and this game delivers.

    The gameplay is unlike any other Battlefield game to date. It is a lot more stealth heavy versus the run and gun, and blow **** up like every single Battlefield before it. They added a ton of components that make you feel more like a cop than even L.A. Noire did. You can flash your badge to make enemies freeze, arrest all enemy combatants if you are stealthy, and even tased the **** out of everyone. This is cool, but (minor spoiler ahead) when you aren't a cop anymore the whole arresting people made no sense even from a story standpoint due to the characters motivation. Otherwise this gun play is a played down Battlefield, you won't get heavy machine guns or RPGs. You will get light machine guns, pistols, and shotguns. I will say on normal the combat can be challenging if you aren't paying attention. The enemies don't **** around they are a better shot than me. The single player is about a six hour experience which is pretty typical for these kind of games. I know what some are thinking, "who gets these games for single player?". The multiplayer has many of the same modes as Battlefield 4, but has the newest heist mode. In heist you can earn points by making arrest, kills, stealing, doing the objective or stopping the opposing team from completing theirs. Sadly I didn't find this as fun as traditional Battlefield multiplayer, but that is me who digs typical conquest which this is present. My argument against that would be, if you only like conquest stick with Battlefield 4 because this is no different.

    Overall the game is a lot of fun well worth a purchase, but only if you enjoy multiplayer. The single player is a one and done kind of thing. It has little replay value with the single player; so if you're into that I'd say rent it. This is deffiently worth checking out even from the none Battlefield fans because the single player is something new and different. I give this a 4/5 it is a great game that I think people should check out. The single player is better than most cop shows on TV (excluding HBO). I leave with a question. Battlefield has done a Cop story, but when will they go either into the future again or to the past like WW1 or earlier?    … Expand
  73. Chills_Drifting
    Sep 6, 2018
    9
    One of the most disliked battlefield titles, well not anymore but still very under the radar. Campaign is okay, don't like it nor dislike it. Multiplayer is pretty good, the mechanics have a call of duty feel to it, so if you're a call of duty player want to play another boots on the ground, i recommend Battlefield Hardline.
    This battlefield has new game modes and they are pretty fun,    One of the most disliked battlefield titles, well not anymore but still very under the radar. Campaign is okay, don't like it nor dislike it. Multiplayer is pretty good, the mechanics have a call of duty feel to it, so if you're a call of duty player want to play another boots on the ground, i recommend Battlefield Hardline.
    This battlefield has new game modes and they are pretty fun, especially (to me) Blood Money. i really enjoy this game and i hope they make another Battlefield Hardline.    … Expand
  74. Dantistzloy
    Oct 28, 2018
    10
    RU:Это отличная игра. Идеальная в техническом плане, графика отличная, приятная стрельба. Однозначно рекомендую к покупке
    EN: It's very nice game. Don't have bags, have nice graphic.It will be a good buy.
  75. Mehrab4K
    Jul 13, 2021
    10
    Battlefield hardline little sharper on playstation 4 , gameplay and graphic is great too i really like this game
  76. Skyler360
    May 24, 2019
    8
    The game is fun, but it is better as a Battlefield 4 DLC because it is a bit short and like being a game of your own is too big.
  77. Matheusdani
    May 28, 2020
    8
    I liked a lot this game. It has a good history with a good characters and a good gameplay.
  78. DrewZ
    Nov 18, 2022
    10
    Really good game and much better that the Battlefield 2042 everyoke should try it
  79. n3st0r767
    Jul 9, 2020
    8
    Одна из моих любимых частей баттлфилда! Сеттинг странный, но это спин офф. Так что простительно. Woop-woop! That's the sound of da police!
  80. Slashrus
    Dec 3, 2020
    8
    Very cool game. Its something about Counter strike!! Very nice develop from Visceral!
  81. Mr1
    Jul 5, 2020
    10
    Что тото новое, интересно поставленные сцены, лучше чем 4ка 5ая части! Более живая что ли
  82. PSYKO
    Nov 15, 2020
    10
    Eines der besseren BFs. Das schnellere gameplay im Multiplayer ist gut, die modis kreativ(blood money besteeee) die Kampagne ist cool inszeniert.
  83. rombi22
    Feb 17, 2021
    9
    Battlefield Hardline is something different, it's frankenstein experiment. It's not a bad game, but definitely it's not the best of the series. Gun play is typical for battlefield, story is pretty good, multiplayer is fun even in 2021. Good game.
  84. asccffvfe
    Dec 10, 2020
    10
    Best game of the year. I write this in 2020 and it still my favourite game. I found my best friend here, maxime_sniper and Lorenzo. They are two focking **** and they camp all the time but i really like to kill them with the new weapon, my cock.
  85. Trofim_Al
    Jan 26, 2021
    9
    Its a good game,its my first series of games.But have got some problems.Im passed the game of all difficulties.
  86. Ivo_Bustamante
    May 15, 2021
    8
    Historia sosa, muy aburrida y jugabilidad muy buena pero eso si es demasiado repetitivo la campaña
  87. PremiumDamian
    Nov 28, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. BATTLEFIELD HARDLINE is one of the best game from francize. The game offers very nice game modes ( blood money, heist, hotwire etc ) and amazing maps ! I LOVE IT ! i strongly recommend it !… Expand

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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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