Battlefield Hardline

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  1. braindamage
    May 19, 2015
    2
    I played this on a friend ps4, the ps4 graphics are atrocious, I don't know if its the dev or the ps4 is weak (im a pc player) but there's no excuse for how bad this game looks, even by ps4 standards,

    playing this crap with a controller is even worse , some people good at it unless they must be aimbots or something with a peice of crap controller in my right hand , taking turd's in    I played this on a friend ps4, the ps4 graphics are atrocious, I don't know if its the dev or the ps4 is weak (im a pc player) but there's no excuse for how bad this game looks, even by ps4 standards,

    playing this crap with a controller is even worse , some people good at it unless they must be aimbots or something with a peice of crap controller in my right hand , taking turd's in another I was like wtf? how can these people aim so good with these piece's of crap,

    back in the ps2 days I killed the Einstein team with a desert eagle in socom 2 , this game is just a waste, play it onn pc if possible at least it wont look like crap    … Expand
  2. 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
  3. northernlad
    May 13, 2015
    5
    battlefield multiplayer large open ended maps is what makes the series great this feels rushed maps are small,guns feel weak the game is just a massive step in the wrong direction battlefield 4 was also a let down but this is just terriable.
  4. SverigeC
    May 6, 2015
    2
    I'm a big fan of battlefield and mainly play it for it's great multiplayer experience. However, not Hardline. Everything from the level design to the vehicle physics is poor at best. Visually, it feels more cartoony than it's predecessors and nothing about the multiplayer engages the player for very long. If you like to wait along time before you spawn, an inability to swap teams to playI'm a big fan of battlefield and mainly play it for it's great multiplayer experience. However, not Hardline. Everything from the level design to the vehicle physics is poor at best. Visually, it feels more cartoony than it's predecessors and nothing about the multiplayer engages the player for very long. If you like to wait along time before you spawn, an inability to swap teams to play with your friend, spawning in locations surrounded by enemies, waiting along time between respawning and very dull game modes. Then this is the game for you. Compared to BF4 (which also has a few issues but much improved since launch) this game is it's retarded cousin. The cops and robbers theme doesn't really work in my opinion and this game would be best left as a military theme. It's a shame as Battlefield titles seem to have got progressively worse over the last few years. BF3 had great gameplay. BF4 a little less. Hardline...well it should be shot and left in the desert like Atari's E.T.
    If this game is ridiculously cheap or free, sure...try it but I'm sure you'll just end up playing BF4 again after 10mins of this crap.    … Expand
  5. greengrounds
    Apr 26, 2015
    1
    Ive played some terrible generic shooters. Like BF 4, this one wasnt worth finishing. Borrowed this from my library, id never pay for this garbage. Kept it for two days cant wait to return it.
  6. theoriginaljedi
    Apr 25, 2015
    0
    Battlefield Hardline is exactly what you have come to not expect from a next-gen Battlefield title.

    1) The on-rails solo campaign is not bad, but feels like nothing Battlefield. The solo experience stretches realism with a fanciful cops versus robbers story that is outlandish and out of place in the a realistic shooter series. 2) Online multiplayer is a complete disaster: a) Weapons    Battlefield Hardline is exactly what you have come to not expect from a next-gen Battlefield title.

    1) The on-rails solo campaign is not bad, but feels like nothing Battlefield. The solo experience stretches realism with a fanciful cops versus robbers story that is outlandish and out of place in the a realistic shooter series.
    2) Online multiplayer is a complete disaster:
    a) Weapons and gear are purchased with fake cash that is earned through combat, and feel unrewarding and grindish
    b) The few unlockable weapons given for completing professional challenges are completely overpowered and extremely difficult to obtain unless you have a clan, guild, or a group of friends to assist
    c) Spawn points are close together, and enemies often spawn behind you, meaning that combat is not on frenzied, but often broken, position is impossible with the broken spawn system and poor maps
    d) Because of the poor map design and spawn points, experienced players can easily camp a spawn, which results in a dying the moment you appear in the game, this can go on up to 3 to 4 times before the server switches you to a new location
    c) The game modes are devoid of any good vehicles, and are chock full of made-up garbage cars that look like something out of the Simpson's road rage game, and are completely unenjoyable
    d) Gone is aerial combat, gone is tank combat, gone is vehicle combat of nearly any kind
    e) Because of the lack of mechanized combat, you essentially have a striped down Call of Duty game, with none of the variability of game play - if you get board shooting people you can instead try out one of the racing game modes and drive around in circles on a map

    There is really nothing good I can say about this game. It is unredeemable. The concept itself is poor, the execution uninventive. It truly feels like a cops and robbers game mode for BF4 without any of the depth or addictiveness that we have come to expect of the series. Fans of the series look elsewhere, or at least wait until this game is heavily marked down before you purchase.    … Expand
  7. 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
  8. jakedargie1298
    Apr 20, 2015
    0
    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 full gameI 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
  9. Awman
    Apr 17, 2015
    0
    Absolutely terrible piece of arcade garbage made for console players only. This game has nothing to do with battlefield franchise, but still they manage do give them the same flaws, same bugs, same unstability...cognratulations to DICE & EA.
  10. 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.
  11. AllenV
    Apr 14, 2015
    1
    Absolute crap. Im so very disappointed with this game! I am bleeding out of my eyes trying to complete more than 20 hours on this game, trying to convince myself to give it a chance.
    Playing Warfighter / Battlefield platform quality is why I kicked the childish COD platform. However, Hardline is now trying to catch the 12 year old audience captured by the COD games. Poor graphics, poor    Absolute crap. Im so very disappointed with this game! I am bleeding out of my eyes trying to complete more than 20 hours on this game, trying to convince myself to give it a chance.
    Playing Warfighter / Battlefield platform quality is why I kicked the childish COD platform. However, Hardline is now trying to catch the 12 year old audience captured by the COD games. Poor graphics, poor realism, juvenile gaming platform.
    Dont buy this game if you are older than 12 and enjoy mature games like Warfighter and BF3/4. Major Fail. Serious buyers remorse.    … Expand
  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. theDRUNK3214566
    Apr 13, 2015
    7
    Don't listen to the zeros out of ten or the 10 out of 10. This game does not suck it has it's fair share of bugs but that's to be expected for the launch of any Battlefield title. There aren't as many guns and gadgets which sucks but if they can patch it which is already in the works it will be much more balanced. If you want to get the game wait for the next patch and see if the game isDon't listen to the zeros out of ten or the 10 out of 10. This game does not suck it has it's fair share of bugs but that's to be expected for the launch of any Battlefield title. There aren't as many guns and gadgets which sucks but if they can patch it which is already in the works it will be much more balanced. If you want to get the game wait for the next patch and see if the game is more stable.… Expand
  14. Phil_Panteleit
    Apr 12, 2015
    7
    Not quite sure why a lot of people hated on this title. I thought the story was by far the best of all Battlefield titles. Multiplayer on the other hand is another story. Battlefield has never figured it out. New game mode is far to fast. All in all I would recommend this title.
  15. ATrustedCritic
    Apr 11, 2015
    6
    i'm going to put this simply. If you have Battlefield 4, you don't need this game. If you have never played a battlefield game, then this is for you. I think this is a game meant to attract all the worn out COD fanboys and try to bring them onto Battlefields side, and that's just fine for me. Its a decent game, but if you excuse me, im gonna go back to playing battlefield 4.
  16. PikesNo1
    Apr 11, 2015
    2
    I have always been a COD guy. But this year I decided to give Battlefield a chance to win my heart. So I went out and bought BF Hardline. The single player campaign was kinda enjoyable. But I buy 1st person shooters for the online multiplayer features. Sad to say, but BF Hardline multiplayer is way behind COD. I don't think I'll buy another BF game soon.
  17. mcisn
    Apr 10, 2015
    0
    This is the worst "Battlefield" game in the franchise. What about it says Battlefield? Absolutely NOTHING. This is unlike any other Battlefield in the sense that you are in close quarters, spawn trapped constantly, infinitesimally small selection of weapons, cops and robbers, etc. This game should not be purchased by any Battlefield veteran who has been a fan of the series within the last decade.
  18. mpena
    Apr 9, 2015
    2
    Don't consider buying at all is an understatement. The campaign seriously lacks and is mediocre at best. It should have been scripted differently and modeled around a drug war but idk how and what the premise of single player is, it has no creativity at all. I never knew cops can have unlimited handcuffs and why do HIRED SECURITY GUARDS WITH GUNS allow themselves to get arrested by someoneDon't consider buying at all is an understatement. The campaign seriously lacks and is mediocre at best. It should have been scripted differently and modeled around a drug war but idk how and what the premise of single player is, it has no creativity at all. I never knew cops can have unlimited handcuffs and why do HIRED SECURITY GUARDS WITH GUNS allow themselves to get arrested by someone who ISN'T EVEN A COP anymore. The multiplayer is wayyyyyy worse than Bf 4. Modes like hotwire and rescue are just jokes to be honest. The game recycled old Bf 4 ideas like the skins and not having vehicles like tanks in a game called BATTLEFIELD is really questionable. My honest opinion is do not buy......like really, save your money. Me as a big fan of the old battlefronts is scared because Dice somehow managed to make a game this inadequate. Finishing the campaign and playing 50 hours of multiplayer was a big waste of my life, and i'm not bad at mp either. It really became less likely after each other especially. I am quite happy I got back at least half of my money back on this so-called "game"… Expand
  19. Kryptiic
    Apr 8, 2015
    7
    This game has a very fun multiplayer component. But loses points for the AWFUL campaign. The campaign in this game was so boring, I had trouble finishing it. If you buy this game. Do not play the campaign. However, multiplayer is great. Having a lot of fun with it.
  20. thedoctord1fan
    Apr 8, 2015
    6
    Being the first battlefield I have ever played, it was OK. I love the concept of the cops and robbers story and it was as if I was in a actual cop series however one thing I hated with the story was the tank part. WHERE ON EARTH DO TANKS COME INTO A COPS AND ROBBERS GAME?!!? apart from that the game while having nothing wrong with the story apart from that, was boring and just barleyBeing the first battlefield I have ever played, it was OK. I love the concept of the cops and robbers story and it was as if I was in a actual cop series however one thing I hated with the story was the tank part. WHERE ON EARTH DO TANKS COME INTO A COPS AND ROBBERS GAME?!!? apart from that the game while having nothing wrong with the story apart from that, was boring and just barley keeping me paying.. To improve I suggest adding a modern day crime scenario like intense mysterious murder mysteries would have made a more cop like game.

    ONLINE:
    now I'm not looking for a COD copy but when it takes 6 seconds to re spawn and when you re spawn right next to your enemies it becomes more of a stress to play than anything else (taken from my experience from team death match.) the set-up can become very confusing first time around. I did however enjoy the rescue game mode and Heist.
    My review ratings:
    Gameplay: 1/2
    Story: 1/2
    Multiplayer:1/2
    Concept: 2/2
    Execution: 1/2
    OVERALL: 6/10    … Expand
  21. Dodger109
    Apr 8, 2015
    0
    Now I know why the beta version was taken off so quick.
    Magnum bullets. Cost 100,000 points yet offer no visible improvement at all.
    Snipers - unless it's a head shot your rarely if ever get a one shot one kill Re spawning is so amateurish that it's pathetic, you get spawned right in front of or behind the enemy. Re spawn points are well known and are usually booby trapped or they are    Now I know why the beta version was taken off so quick.
    Magnum bullets. Cost 100,000 points yet offer no visible improvement at all.
    Snipers - unless it's a head shot your rarely if ever get a one shot one kill
    Re spawning is so amateurish that it's pathetic, you get spawned right in front of or behind the enemy. Re spawn points are well known and are usually booby trapped or they are simply waiting for you to appear so half the time you die you can blame the programmers
    If you die getting back into the game its the usual long wait
    Also the jerky camera movements watching the guy who killed you might well enduce an epileptic fit in those susceptible to that
    Graphics are excellent but that offers very little when this game needs so much to go back to the drawing board    … Expand
  22. 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!
  23. TommyTanker
    Apr 6, 2015
    1
    Check out the 9/10 and 10/10 reviewers profiles here - this is the only game they have reviewed. DICE and EA must have their scrubs working overtime to setup profiles and type up A+ reviews, how sad.

    I laugh at those who think this is worth $60, because that is the defining factor of the game - is it value for money? This abomination is a re-skin of BF4 but with worse graphics    Check out the 9/10 and 10/10 reviewers profiles here - this is the only game they have reviewed. DICE and EA must have their scrubs working overtime to setup profiles and type up A+ reviews, how sad.

    I laugh at those who think this is worth $60, because that is the defining factor of the game - is it value for money? This abomination is a re-skin of BF4 but with worse graphics (unbelievable I know). The story / plot is stage after 20 min and after 2 hours you are looking to uninstall. You are left with an emptiness in your soul and an emptiness in your wallet afterwards. Do not buy, better games out there for a LOT less money.    … Expand
  24. owen445x
    Apr 6, 2015
    5
    This game is ok, not bad, not great.. was fun for a few weeks with some buddies.

    Now they all left it and just sits on my desk. I did like how they tried swapping out points with a currency system and you can just buy the guns you like rather than having to level up a ton to get what you want, but it didn't work out all that well. Just play heist mode and drive a car around... and    This game is ok, not bad, not great.. was fun for a few weeks with some buddies.

    Now they all left it and just sits on my desk.

    I did like how they tried swapping out points with a currency system and you can just buy the guns you like rather than having to level up a ton to get what you want, but it didn't work out all that well.

    Just play heist mode and drive a car around... and around...and around till you get 60k+ dollars in a match and then buy the best gun for said class.

    Then go to Team Death match thats stuck at a 64 player server only cap on really tiny... tiny maps where you will be shot in the back of the head upon spawning! so if you are lucky to spawn and kill someone in front of you before you die, your doing good! you do this over and over to get weapon unlocks. After your weapons and mods are done.. game is boring as shi*t.

    Literally a dumb down version of battlefield 4. I can see them adding more stuff since they did charge us a $60.00 price tag, but nope.. literally like 6 maps total and they took away like 80 percent of the gadgets and about 50 percent of the vehicles.

    I highly recommend people just sticking to BF4 unless you just have to play cops or robbers.    … Expand
  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. Beire1983
    Apr 4, 2015
    5
    The single player of this game is quite OK. The story is good enough not to get bored and the setting is refreshing. The new approach in single player works pretty good. But let's be serious, most people buy a battlefield game for the multiplayer and that's where this game goes wrong for me. I'm not great at shooters, but when I get killed, i would like to see what I did wrong. In thisThe single player of this game is quite OK. The story is good enough not to get bored and the setting is refreshing. The new approach in single player works pretty good. But let's be serious, most people buy a battlefield game for the multiplayer and that's where this game goes wrong for me. I'm not great at shooters, but when I get killed, i would like to see what I did wrong. In this game, there is no such thing. You get killed, but half the time, u don't know why. The killcam in this game is one of the worst i've experienced in years. I don't care what a player does after he killed me, I want to know how he killed me. The multiplayer maps are nothing special, they are not bad, but not great either. In some cases, half of the map is never used, as players stick to the same area, making some parts of the maps useless. Luckily there are vehicles to quickly skip the empty parts and the spawing in a teammates location helps. I seem to have a hard time spotting other players from a distance. In my opinion there are not a lot of game modes and some of these game modes, just look the same. The graphics are good, but I would have expected a bit more from this title. I've seen a lot better on the PS4. I would suggest that people buy the game when the price goes down a bit, because the game feels overpriced for the content it gives atm. Keep in mind that this review is a personal opinion, maybe you will like the game and give it 10/10 but for me, this one is going to be traded in for something better.… Expand
  28. jerrymimus
    Apr 3, 2015
    6
    Battlefield Hardline is not a terrible game but I think it would have been a lot better accepted if it was under a different name than battlefield as the game is very.. VERY different from the battlefield chain. The graphics are good but the gameplay can feel slow and sticky at times. The idea behind it is good but I think there is too much going on in terms of unlocking and upgrading forBattlefield Hardline is not a terrible game but I think it would have been a lot better accepted if it was under a different name than battlefield as the game is very.. VERY different from the battlefield chain. The graphics are good but the gameplay can feel slow and sticky at times. The idea behind it is good but I think there is too much going on in terms of unlocking and upgrading for such a short game. I would really have loved to see this game if it was more closely related to battlefield 3.… Expand
  29. xa5it
    Apr 2, 2015
    8
    Multiplayer Review
    PS4
    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.
  30. 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
  31. 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
  32. 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
  33. 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
  34. WaRcRieS
    Mar 30, 2015
    6
    This game is far from a 8, 9 or 10. However, let me be clear - I haven't played the campaign yet, but unless its top notch and perfect this game deserves around a 5 or 6 and cannot see it being better than a 7. The matchmaking is absolutely horrible for certain game modes, especially the single death game types. The revive perk and SMGs are way OP in this game, the assault rifles areThis game is far from a 8, 9 or 10. However, let me be clear - I haven't played the campaign yet, but unless its top notch and perfect this game deserves around a 5 or 6 and cannot see it being better than a 7. The matchmaking is absolutely horrible for certain game modes, especially the single death game types. The revive perk and SMGs are way OP in this game, the assault rifles are extremely underused from what I have played (about 50 hours of multiplayer if you were wondering). The hit detection is superb and some of the new game modes are fun, but there are just too many issues that begin to stack up which holds this game back.… Expand
  35. yankeebluejeans
    Mar 30, 2015
    0
    Its an expansion and a poor one at that. not worth more that 15 bucks. Since I have to use 150 characters im just going to talk about other things. Like how the franchise should die after this.
  36. Duskky
    Mar 30, 2015
    0
    Take a seat and let me explain why Battlefield: Hardline is a terrible terrible game. As a disclaimer I have played about 20+ hours of this game.

    Cons; 1. The graphics are (somehow) worse than Battlefield 4. A reskin/DLC game of a better game with worse graphics...wut. 2. The storyline became stale and predictable after about 2 episodes. It's genuinely just a bunch of cop dramas    Take a seat and let me explain why Battlefield: Hardline is a terrible terrible game. As a disclaimer I have played about 20+ hours of this game.

    Cons;

    1. The graphics are (somehow) worse than Battlefield 4. A reskin/DLC game of a better game with worse graphics...wut.
    2. The storyline became stale and predictable after about 2 episodes. It's genuinely just a bunch of cop dramas melded together into some badly packaged and barely cohesive storyline.
    3. The car physics are just completely woeful, I mean c'mon DICE, you made Need For Speed. Seriously...I can take down a lamp post, yet a bush nearly destroys a car?
    4. The multiplayer now feels dangerously close to an arcade shooter instead of a tactical shooter (aka CoD). I started playing BF more because I got bored of the arcade feel of CoD, well done DICE.
    4. The multiplayer maps now feel small and cramped in my opinion.
    5. There is 0 immersion in the maps or storyline whatsoever (unlike BF3 & 4). The whole game feels empty and soulless, like they were going through the motions making it.
    6. The spawns points are sometimes ridiculously terrible. Spawning into defend a point, lolnope just straight in front of a camping enemy.
    7. The weapon mechanics are horrid. Barely any bullet drop anymore and I'm pretty sure they've included magnetic bullets now, just saying.
    8. Numerous times I'm being shot and killed behind cover or walls. This happens far too often and I don't understand why, I mean if they included it in the game that bullets travel through walls, then I wouldn't mind so much. That'd actually be pretty cool!
    9. The fact you can't change weapons between classes is complete balls...I always liked levelling all the classes but now I have focussed on just 1. Also, the fact that there's no fast firing automatic weapons really grinds my gears. I was used to using weapons with at least an 800 fire rate in BF4.
    10. The "destructible terrain" is a load of tripe. They added in some cheap "levelution" features and gave up after that. Literally how hard can it be to make everything destructible...Red Faction 2 done it and that was over a decade ago, sort it out. I don't want to throw a grenade at a chair and see it still there after, it really isn't much to ask for.
    11. The fact you have to buy weapons with money now is just beyond stupid, I get the linkage between stealing money and all that but seriously...it's just a woeful idea. I'd rather spend the money I earn on battlepacks or something that would benefit me as I play.
    12. Limited vehicles. I get that there isn't exactly going to be attack choppers, stealth bombers or tanks rolling down the street for a burglary but still, maybe even a riot van that fires rubber bullets or uses water canons or something? Pretty sure SWAT teams have APC's that they use in riots.

    Pros;

    1. The cops & robbers theme is cool for all of about half an hour.
    2. um...the patches are cool looking?
    3. The new game modes are quite nice to play for a few hours.
    4. The grappling hook and zipline are cool (although I think I've used them all of about 2 or 3 times in total).
    5. I like that they brought back the screen to customise your player before joining a game, that really annoyed me in BF4 that you couldn't do it.

    In conclusion, this should have not been sold for £45 and instead either been sold as a DLC or for A LOT cheaper. If you disagree with me or think I'm a hater, then fair enough. I     … Expand
  37. 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
  38. HappyPhilXD
    Mar 29, 2015
    7
    Das Spiel hat Fehler bis zum abwinken. ABER, davon abgesehen und nur auf den Inhalt bezogen ist das Spiel ganz gut. Eroberung läuft klassisch ab, Rush fehlt. Dafür kommen teambasierte Modi wie Geiselrettung dazu die ganz gut funktionieren.
    Die Waffenauswahl ist sehr gering, gerade mal 8 Primärwaffen pro Klasse, und auch nur dann wenn man die 4 Waffen der anderen Fraktion freigeschaltet    Das Spiel hat Fehler bis zum abwinken. ABER, davon abgesehen und nur auf den Inhalt bezogen ist das Spiel ganz gut. Eroberung läuft klassisch ab, Rush fehlt. Dafür kommen teambasierte Modi wie Geiselrettung dazu die ganz gut funktionieren.
    Die Waffenauswahl ist sehr gering, gerade mal 8 Primärwaffen pro Klasse, und auch nur dann wenn man die 4 Waffen der anderen Fraktion freigeschaltet hat.

    Singleplayer ist wayne, spielt sowieso keiner.

    Aber es macht Spaß. Hat nicht umsonst über 100.000 aktive Spieler auf der PS4, und respektable 50.000 aktive auf XOne und PC.    … Expand
  39. 561cesarS
    Mar 29, 2015
    0
    where the F are the tanks?
    this should have been a new title, not battlefield. what if stars wars all of the sudden change there movie from wars in space to cops and robbers in space, no jedis, no aliens, no republic, no r2d2.
    my point has been made.
    Critic Reviews are not trustworthy because they get paid for it.
  40. 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
  41. greedy666
    Mar 29, 2015
    1
    So disappointed, this isn't the battlefield Game you've been playing for years this is a COD wannabe. We play battlefield because we don't live COD . Graphics are poor maps are poor gun detail is pathetic. I played for a few days trying to give it a chance then i swapped it for bloodborne . All i can say is that I'm so disappointed with what battlefield is now. DO NOT BUY UNLESSSo disappointed, this isn't the battlefield Game you've been playing for years this is a COD wannabe. We play battlefield because we don't live COD . Graphics are poor maps are poor gun detail is pathetic. I played for a few days trying to give it a chance then i swapped it for bloodborne . All i can say is that I'm so disappointed with what battlefield is now. DO NOT BUY UNLESS YOU ENJOY COD. This is my first review , i had to do it to warn people.… Expand
  42. TrooperGamerZT
    Mar 28, 2015
    7
    The new battlefield is game that can draw the attention of players not the beautiful graphics but the gameplay good co-op online, but still remains below its mainline competitor.
  43. Ladders44
    Mar 28, 2015
    5
    This game is just so generic and stale that I was forcing myself to play it most of the time. The graphics are just unpleasant to look at with lots of jaggies and lacklustre detail, the sound however is as good as ever for a battlefield game with room filling effects and realistic echoes. The story is a generic cop show with bad writing and uninteresting characters however the voice actorsThis game is just so generic and stale that I was forcing myself to play it most of the time. The graphics are just unpleasant to look at with lots of jaggies and lacklustre detail, the sound however is as good as ever for a battlefield game with room filling effects and realistic echoes. The story is a generic cop show with bad writing and uninteresting characters however the voice actors do a good job with what they got..The multiplayer is a toned down version of battlefield 4 with smaller maps and less vehicle variety however the loudouts have been improved with more customisation options and a new credit system where you can purchase your gear. Overall the game is just very mediocre and I don't have the urge to go back and play it again, I recommend waiting for a price drop before trying this game.… Expand
  44. Tom360
    Mar 28, 2015
    6
    After putting in a decent amount of time on multiplayer, and completing the single player I feel this entry in the BF franchise has definitely been CODified. And not for the better.

    To start with, the single player campaign is ridiculous. The story makes no sense and the writing is on par with cop shows that last half a season. Terrible writing. The action is a bit better and compels    After putting in a decent amount of time on multiplayer, and completing the single player I feel this entry in the BF franchise has definitely been CODified. And not for the better.

    To start with, the single player campaign is ridiculous. The story makes no sense and the writing is on par with cop shows that last half a season. Terrible writing. The action is a bit better and compels the game onward, although it's just a reskinned BF4. It's a military shooter with a cop theme, it doesnt really work all the time. Flashing your badge after you've been kicked off the force? Doesn't really make sense...

    The multiplayer however makes this a decent ride. New modes like hotwire and hostage rescue absolutely kick ass. It's addictive fun. I can't help but feel that this is a much more scaled down version of battlefields past, though. Each class has between 3-5 weapons to choose from compared to dozens from games past. The action has been much sped up and things move at a COD style pace. Deaths come quick in this one.

    Overall, I come to BF for a more methodical, slowed down shooter. Not the frantic mayhem of COD. I feel let down by this entry and hope that they return to form on their next entry.    … Expand
  45. ThiouZ
    Mar 28, 2015
    5
    Battlefield Hardline ou comment vous vendre un DLC de Battlefield 4 au prix fort...
    Pour être franc, je n'ai testé que la bêta de ce jeu ne souhaitant pas dépenser de l'argent pour un stand alone tout juste moyen.
    A déconseiller si vous posséder déjà Battlefiel 4 pour le multijoueurs vous serez déçu :/
    Cordialement
  46. 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
  47. wnick2000
    Mar 27, 2015
    7
    While it may not be worth full price, Battlefield Hardline is a welcome addition to the franchise. The story, while very cliche, still offers a decent enough plot and characters that bring more life to the campaign than previous campaigns in the series. The actors gives good performances, which is much more than they needed to do. The multiplayer is where most of my love and hate for thisWhile it may not be worth full price, Battlefield Hardline is a welcome addition to the franchise. The story, while very cliche, still offers a decent enough plot and characters that bring more life to the campaign than previous campaigns in the series. The actors gives good performances, which is much more than they needed to do. The multiplayer is where most of my love and hate for this game come from. Unlike Battlefield 4, Hardline focuses more on the smaller set pieces rather than giant skyscrapers collapsing, and these set pieces are really cool to watch happen. I wish there were many, many more weapons, but the weapons they give you are very good and easy to pick up and use. My one big gripe is that in both single and multiplayer, driving is extremely sluggish and needs to be improved. It feels like you're trying to drive a block of ice. I also don't like how other than the few new game modes, which are still very good, Hardline doesn't really sell the whole "Cops and Robbers" concept. With some updates and some expansions, this game can become much more than what it is now, but for what we got, at a full $60, is something that you may want to wait on unless you just can't wait to play, because this is still quite a good game, it's just not a very big one.… Expand
  48. 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
  49. 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 ****
  50. 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
  51. Kirbyeh
    Mar 25, 2015
    1
    900 P are you kidding me!!! its like battlefield 4 re skinned and completely bugged. They didnt even do anything to make single player or multiplayer exciting. I am very disappointed :(
  52. 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
  53. 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
  54. 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
  55. ANYwhereBUThome
    Mar 24, 2015
    1
    Starting this off, this game does not feel like any Battlefield game I've ever played. When you think of "Battlefield," most people think of large scale maps with infantry and vehicular combat over Frostbite destructible maps. Well, take what you know about previous Battlefields and throw this out the window.

    Campaign - I have not completed that much of campaign, but enough to get a    Starting this off, this game does not feel like any Battlefield game I've ever played. When you think of "Battlefield," most people think of large scale maps with infantry and vehicular combat over Frostbite destructible maps. Well, take what you know about previous Battlefields and throw this out the window.

    Campaign -
    I have not completed that much of campaign, but enough to get a feel for it. I do like how it is made into a TV News Broadcast/Series. When you leave the campaign, you are departed with a "COMING UP ON HARDLINE" snippet. When you join the campaign back, its "PREVIOUSLY ON HARDLINE," just to get you caught up.

    What rubs me the wrong way about the campaign is, the gun selection is pretty bland. You get a few pistols and a few rifles. The pistols are your primary weapon. If two cops are conducting a drug bust, first off do you think it would only be two cops they send in? How about arming them with pistols as primary weapons.

    Second, you have the opportunity to go "covert" with the missions. You can throw shell casings or rocks to distract your enemy and get them to look the other way, to great them with a POLICE. DROP YOUR WEAPONS. They drop the weapons and you can handcuff them. This has a downside to it though.

    When subjects are complying, your gun freezes and you are not allowed shooting them. So.. with that being said, you come up behind three people and display your badge to them. One complies, the other two are about to shoot you - you can't shoot them because one subject is surrendering. Mediocre at best. The campaign is predictable, but its what you make of it in my opinion.

    Now, the best part. MULTIPLAYER.

    For a general multiplayer overview, you have to purchase all your weapons with in game cash that you get from getting kills, revives, objectives, all the fun stuff. With the cash, you can buy equipment, camos, guns, and battlepacks. Each "class" has 4 different load out options that you can create. The bummer, each class has maybe 5 guns max that you can use. The robbers and the cops have different classes of guns, in which you have to purchase on both sides. The game has been glitchy since I have gotten it and when I start multiplayer, all my guns are locked, INCLUDING the one that you start out with. I've had to join a game multiple times with just a baseball bat. The guns then unlock after you get the first kill.

    Lets break down the games accordingly.

    Team Deathmatch - Now runs on 64? 66? 60-something players... RIDICULOUS. The map sizes are smaller than prior battlefield team deathmatch maps so there is constantly enemies spawning next to you and behind you. Its rare that you survive more than 20 seconds.
    It takes a full clip to kill somebody and half the shots don't register.

    Hardcore mode is no longer hard core. The bullet damage is not increased, only health regeneration is remove, friendly fire is on, and the HUD is removed (including the list of people that are in your squad.) It still takes a clip to kill an enemy.

    Heist - This game mode is typical cops and robbers. The robbers break into a safe and steal money and have to escort 2 brief cases to an extraction zone while cops attempt to prevent this. This game mode was in the beta and ran almost flawlessly. Not in the real game. On half the maps, the briefcases are in the same building, if not, the same room. Team mates are always spawning on each other and the whole map becomes a cluster. Its not long before your team gives up trying to play the objective and just run around and try to get kills.

    That games that do get going and you're kind of having a decent time (which is a rare occasion), you're greeted with a black screen followed by a message "you have lost connection to the server."
    Blame it on my internet would be the typical response I'd expect, only it happens to everybody I play with. Read the facebook comments on their page if you don't believe me.

    The maps look like garbage and remind me of something Call of Duty would make.

    A night map with street lights and your team is on the hill makes your character cast a shadow on to the street. You don't see the hill you are standing on, just a floating shadow back and forth.

    The same night map has a burning fire in the distance. The fire does not move, but the smoke has a ripple effect to make it seem like flames.

    In the maps where a dust storm hits or a hurricane, the trees and bushes don't "blow," they trees bend and the leaves on the bushes and trees flap back and worth, like you're playing with a picture in paint.

    In the campaign, there's a laptop that you are "skyping" a main character in, the laptop is missing the number 6. Laziness? Or just ignorance.

    Overall, I do not recommend this game to anyone. Ever since E3 and during the Betas, I promoted the heck out of this and now I feel like I've been lied to. I bought the premium when I bought the game and I wish I could take it back. This is not Battlefield.    … Expand
  56. bluemoon1987
    Mar 24, 2015
    5
    The now typical connection issues we've come to expect from a EA/Battlefield game at launch are here again despite what was a workable beta giving false hope to many. that's been coupled with a truly diabolical spawning system which reaches laughable levels for modes such as TDM and renders those modes unplayable (this isn't an exaggeration, there's plenty of clips on youtube showing justThe now typical connection issues we've come to expect from a EA/Battlefield game at launch are here again despite what was a workable beta giving false hope to many. that's been coupled with a truly diabolical spawning system which reaches laughable levels for modes such as TDM and renders those modes unplayable (this isn't an exaggeration, there's plenty of clips on youtube showing just how bad it is) Those two glaring issues currently makes it impossible to look beyond but there's a decent if nothing memorable game in there potentially and there's probably a good chance they'll patch it and make it playable later but in it's current state you simply can't give this game a score that sits anywhere above mediocre at best.

    The single player i have to say is very very good, a welcome change to what is usually something that's just stuck on last minute nowadays in a multiplayer centric genre but single player is nowhere near long enough to save this game and make it a recommendable purchase,    … Expand
  57. 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
  58. 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
  59. 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.
  60. jww25
    Mar 24, 2015
    7
    Battlefield Hardline brings an interesting new approach to the Battlefield franchise. The campaign is battlefields most ambitous yet, it definatly embraces the cop theme but the same can't be said for the robbers side of the campaign. Stealth is a large focus of the campaign, which is complimented by an 'arrest' mechanic. While the mechanics are basic they are a start and a positive startBattlefield Hardline brings an interesting new approach to the Battlefield franchise. The campaign is battlefields most ambitous yet, it definatly embraces the cop theme but the same can't be said for the robbers side of the campaign. Stealth is a large focus of the campaign, which is complimented by an 'arrest' mechanic. While the mechanics are basic they are a start and a positive start at that. Overall the campaign is a short fun experience layed out like a cop drama but still work to do to get a truely gripping drama.
    As for multiplayer its hard to go from battlefield 4's large open maps with tanks and jets to suv's and bank vaults. The new game modes are nothing to get too ecited about, a quick look at the server list reveals the most popular modes to be the returning modes conquest and team deathmatch! The way you buy weapons with cash earned in game is interesting but their are hardly any guns to buy. Experimenting with other classes is also fustrating due to the fact that the operator (assault/medic) is pretty much the best and most important guy with the combination of health packs and assault rifles. Overall the multiplayer is nothing special and i honsetly cant see it having any legs in the long run, my reccomendation is battlefield 4s multiplayer with the dlc.
    In conclusion Its an intersting prospect but lack of attention to detail on what cops and robbers actually would act like lets this game down. However its still battlefield and newcomers and veterans could appreciate the change in asthetic and theme.    … Expand
  61. SquadPoop
    Mar 24, 2015
    6
    This isn't a bad game. BUT. there just isn't enough to justify the 60$ price. The campaign is just painfully average. There are fewer game modes, and guns, which is the biggest problem with this game, there isn't enough. Overall, if this game was a dlc for under $25 I would say pick it up, but since its not, don't buy it, but when the price drops to under 30 to 25 dollars, I'd say pick it up.
  62. Mstrslshrdshrx
    Mar 24, 2015
    2
    Just brought a USED copy already from Game Stop. Now I will say I will stick with BF forever but Hardline just made AW a 10 I will now convert over to AW while play BF4 but damn they just took a step backwards.
  63. LeLionTigre
    Mar 24, 2015
    5
    This is a game that will inevitably let down anyone that isn't a Battlefield hard fan.

    The story is really sketchy. It. doesn't propose anything interesting for the players to immerse into. The characters are unreliable. The game montage looks oddly like CSI (I can not say how much of a bad thing this is). The music is alright, although it seems like hip-hop is automatic with criminals.    This is a game that will inevitably let down anyone that isn't a Battlefield hard fan.

    The story is really sketchy. It. doesn't propose anything interesting for the players to immerse into. The characters are unreliable. The game montage looks oddly like CSI (I can not say how much of a bad thing this is). The music is alright, although it seems like hip-hop is automatic with criminals. Graphics look good, not The Last of Us good, but it's decent nonetheless.

    Online is awful. I was looking forward to the police/criminal duality and I shouldn't have. The gameplay is unbalanced, weapons are locked until you play heck of a lot and are SO BROKEN. A sniper will kill in 4-5 shots and a handgun will instakill you... It's frustrating and unpleasant. Not recommended.

    TL;DR: Play only if you are a long time franchise fan.    … Expand
  64. Mid30sDad
    Mar 24, 2015
    7
    2 downsides so far, they used Battlefield in the name and the driving isn't top notch. Outside of those problems, the story is great for once. You're a cop and every level is an episode. You have to take down bad guys, non lethally (with your badge and arrest or with a stun gun) or lethally. You have points on each level where you can change your loadout, the same way you could in any2 downsides so far, they used Battlefield in the name and the driving isn't top notch. Outside of those problems, the story is great for once. You're a cop and every level is an episode. You have to take down bad guys, non lethally (with your badge and arrest or with a stun gun) or lethally. You have points on each level where you can change your loadout, the same way you could in any battlefield game between spawns. Most instances, you have to sneak around the same way you did in Hitman except you can spray and pray at any moment. You will die quickly if you don't use cover. But take down all the bad guys with a shotgun and tazer the guy you need to arrest. Not bad. Also, you look around the rooms for clues to unlock more loadout options.

    NOTE: They should've skipped the driving portion, it doesn't feel like it belongs in the game. I'm happy Battlefieldi didn't go with another skin of its previous games.    … Expand
  65. Whippyice
    Mar 24, 2015
    5
    I've been playing Battlefield longer than i care to remember, back in the days where a campaign was comprised of bot's and a dribble of back story. so where we are today that deserves to be recognised as a effort made by Visceral, however that does not excuses the basic boring and bland game play, it was almost interesting until the arrest feature which as soon as you have done it once youI've been playing Battlefield longer than i care to remember, back in the days where a campaign was comprised of bot's and a dribble of back story. so where we are today that deserves to be recognised as a effort made by Visceral, however that does not excuses the basic boring and bland game play, it was almost interesting until the arrest feature which as soon as you have done it once you know how to exploit it to make it even easier to get through. But I'm not sure if this was just growing pains for Dice trying to get a decent campaigh into the game but its the best effort to date in terms of single player, its worth a once over no need to go back,

    however the MP has been cut in half and i don't just mean in map size, i mean in every sense of the world

    less maps
    less weapons
    less vehicles
    less point

    the game launched almost perfectly with no server issues no game crashes no issues there but my god how can they charge you what they are charging especial in the UK and Europe for HALF THE GAME of battlefield 4, we need to wake up and stop paying for this because we are telling them it's OK to do this every time we spend that kinda money on chopped up games like this they are getting the message its ok to do it,

    if the game didn't function properly i would have given it a 4 but it does and that is its only saving grace on a mechanical level its the smoothest launch since bf2 but there is nothing here to keep you going nothing to work towards, reward rates on hot wire are so high you can just drive around a map unlock most the stuff you need and happy days you win, nothing to see here move along until the next dlc pack is out which is still only going to consist of 4 maps and if your lucky you might get weapons

    I'm disappointed in you EA and you Dice, you let your fans down big this time,
    yes your game works, but its only half the game we deserve    … Expand
  66. 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.
  67. 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
  68. Revenant87
    Mar 24, 2015
    7
    Taken as a standalone game its pretty enjoyable but I can see why theres a backlash when you compare it to other games in the series. The multiplayer doesnt really give the sense of being in an epic large scale battle the way previous entries did. No jets, no tanks, scaled back destructability, most of the maps feel a bit smaller, less open and vehicle centric too and obviously theTaken as a standalone game its pretty enjoyable but I can see why theres a backlash when you compare it to other games in the series. The multiplayer doesnt really give the sense of being in an epic large scale battle the way previous entries did. No jets, no tanks, scaled back destructability, most of the maps feel a bit smaller, less open and vehicle centric too and obviously the cops'n'robbers theme, although cool in it own way,doesnt lend itself to that "big" feel the way military vs military does.

    There are positives though. I fully expect Hotwire to be a staple game mode in the series from now on because its a ton of fun, the heists are great too . Lastly the campaign is usually considered an afterthought in BF games but FWIW Hardlines is one of the better ones in the series.

    Overall, its not as good as the last few games but theres still enough of the old Battlefield there for fans to get plenty of enjoyment out of it.    … Expand
  69. Lime_4444
    Mar 23, 2015
    5
    Let's put it like this... it is overpriced, it is lack of content, and we already have BF4 .... WITH MUCH MUCH MUCH more contant and waaaaaaaaaaaaay better... This game sucks donkey balls!
  70. 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
  71. 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
  72. srinivaspalagir
    Mar 23, 2015
    6
    I played Battlefield hardline campaign for 5-6 hours and it is the most boring/dull/repetitive gameplay i've ever played till date. I bought this for campaign because of Viscreal but very unsatisfied. The only reason why battlefield hardline is still playable is just because of it's amaxing Multiplayer.New modes and fast paced multiplayer experience is enjoyable. I highly recommend thisI played Battlefield hardline campaign for 5-6 hours and it is the most boring/dull/repetitive gameplay i've ever played till date. I bought this for campaign because of Viscreal but very unsatisfied. The only reason why battlefield hardline is still playable is just because of it's amaxing Multiplayer.New modes and fast paced multiplayer experience is enjoyable. I highly recommend this game just for multiplayer experience and campaign just degraded the brand "BATTLEFIELD" name.… Expand
  73. bigdaddyswoll
    Mar 22, 2015
    5
    They have ruined battlefield! Instead of actually trying to make a game that involves skill they continue to pander to the "aim assist army" Those who are like me who actively actually try to aim at your target are completely screwed as time after time you will be gunned down by someone who merely keeps popping the target button and letting the good ol aim assist do it all for them.They have ruined battlefield! Instead of actually trying to make a game that involves skill they continue to pander to the "aim assist army" Those who are like me who actively actually try to aim at your target are completely screwed as time after time you will be gunned down by someone who merely keeps popping the target button and letting the good ol aim assist do it all for them. Head shots from 1000 yards with a sub machine gun and iron sights?? No problem at all! Not only are head shots routinely carried out by every assortment of weapon as you are in a car or pretty much anywhere else, but you will also find that you are constantly shot down by someone whom you put half a clip in just to see them with 100% health after you die. Now I dont claim to be battlefield elite, but I have played since battlefield 2 and do consider myself a decent player. Dont even get me started about how lousy the vehicles control and how badly they glitch when bumping each other. This game has really ruined it for me. Trust me when I say if you are buying this game because you enjoy the thrill of a good "even ground" hunt you are completely screwed. Buy this game if you enjoy aiming in the general vicinity of someone and letting the computer take over for you. Just give it a slight bump upwards for automatic head shots every time. Not to mention inconsistent bullet damage. 3 shots from certain rifles into someones head routinely led to them turning around and killing me with 1 or 2 shots to the chest from a pistol. I am actually a police officer so I was excited to hear how good the story was supposed to be...wow letdown number 50. The "pop your badge out and everyone drops their guns" was amusing at first. Driving in a vehicle that is supposed to be going close to 100 miles an hour while looking out the window things are going by you at closer to 20 mph was a huge let down as well. All and all thank God borderlands and bloodborne are coming out in a few days. This game really is crap… Expand
  74. 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
  75. 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
  76. worksa7
    Mar 21, 2015
    0
    Battlefield 4 Re-Skinned, given a new name, and charged full AAA Price for it.
    IF you buy this, buy it for single-player story mode, because you won't get much new here otherwise.
  77. 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
  78. 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
  79. 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
  80. 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
  81. Mavster
    Mar 20, 2015
    2
    ok Personally i HATED this game, bought it for ps4 on release day and i just despised it since the first multiplayer game, its just not my type of game the pace in every mode (i tried 5 different modes) was just so inconsistent and weird. Having only played one battlefield game before this (3) i had a a feeling i wouldn't like it but i thought id give it a shot and i ended up returning theok Personally i HATED this game, bought it for ps4 on release day and i just despised it since the first multiplayer game, its just not my type of game the pace in every mode (i tried 5 different modes) was just so inconsistent and weird. Having only played one battlefield game before this (3) i had a a feeling i wouldn't like it but i thought id give it a shot and i ended up returning the game the same day as purchasing it. what is up with the intense 2 FPS lag when assassinating someone with a melee hit how is that an issue its pretty game breaking since you just die sometimes without being able to do anything..
    This is just my opinion.    … Expand
  82. 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.
  83. Aloysiusblue
    Mar 20, 2015
    2
    Tried my best to give this game a fair shot amidst all the negative reviews. I can now with 100% certainty say that this game is absolutely horrible. I have enjoyed every installment of Battlefield until this piece of trash. I feel genuinely ripped off.
  84. 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
  85. 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!
  86. 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
  87. YeahNah
    Mar 20, 2015
    10
    I ran over a guy with a couch. Goty.
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  88. 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
  89. cip224
    Mar 19, 2015
    5
    i like so much Battlefield series but i think they do Battlefield: Hardline only for money money money gta have big sukces and they do b.h on this style ... graphics and campaign is really suck .....:(:(multi is not to bad:)
  90. Derpman233
    Mar 19, 2015
    7
    I am severely disappointed when I see professional reviewers such as sicfit92 giving this game extremely low scores considering how great this game is as a Battlefield spin-off. Quotes from the great intellectual sicfit92's review include: "3)cars running around like idiots!!! this is not a racing game goddamit!! its a shooting game!!!" Obviously dear sicfit hasn't experienced aI am severely disappointed when I see professional reviewers such as sicfit92 giving this game extremely low scores considering how great this game is as a Battlefield spin-off. Quotes from the great intellectual sicfit92's review include: "3)cars running around like idiots!!! this is not a racing game goddamit!! its a shooting game!!!" Obviously dear sicfit hasn't experienced a Battlefield game before. From reading his compelling review, I have reason to believe he is in fact 12 years old and the only prior experience he has had with an FPS is Call of Duty.

    On a serious note, COD kiddies should not be reviewing this game. They have no right to compare their garbage to a Battlefield instalment. These kids have barely the slightest idea of what makes a game good and blame the mechanics for their gameplay screw-ups. Reading reviews from these ill-informed idiots is painful. Is it the game's fault you have severe autism? No. Is the game responsible for your low IQ? No. If anything, go blame your parents.

    Back to the actual review, if you look at this game as purely a spin-off for the Battlefield franchise and do not compare it to the previous instalments, it is extremely fun. I have played the Beta and the final version of this game and it is great if you don't let unfair comparisons to BF3 and 4 blind you. Hotwire by far is the most fun gamemode. The game may seem overpriced for something that is so similar to previous games, and after a while it can get boring. I admit there are not a lot of guns to purchase either. But besides all those minor quarrels Hardline is a great game. Not exactly what I would've wanted from a Battlefield game, but great nonetheless.    … Expand
  91. 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....
  92. sicfit92
    Mar 19, 2015
    0
    I really really really dislike and hate this game! i tried to like it very hard to justify my own F stupidity of paying 69 for the last copy at game stop. God im still pissed, but anyways i tell you why i dislike this game WITH A PASSION! 1) this game is like COD, i HATE call of duty. graphics are so terrible and one bullet kills you and its the same with this game. 2)maps are too smallI really really really dislike and hate this game! i tried to like it very hard to justify my own F stupidity of paying 69 for the last copy at game stop. God im still pissed, but anyways i tell you why i dislike this game WITH A PASSION! 1) this game is like COD, i HATE call of duty. graphics are so terrible and one bullet kills you and its the same with this game. 2)maps are too small for 66 players!! i respawn and im dead!! for god sake !!!! 3)cars running around like idiots!!! this is not a racing game goddamit!! its a shooting game!!! 4) gun selection ffff stinks!!!!, omg i get more angry as i type :)!!! 5) over all the feel of this game is like im playing COD... Goddamn it i want Battlefield not call of duty!!! anyways if you like big maps tanks helicopter and all the good stuff of battlefield please please dont make the same mistake as i did and pass on this game it saves you anger and $$$$… Expand
  93. 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! :)
  94. 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
  95. rudraksh
    Mar 19, 2015
    1
    Before I begin, let me establish that I own all battlefield titles. Of these, I like some titles and am ok with the rest. The only exception is hardline. I have never been more disappointed with a game. After paying top dollar I have a poor excuse of a battlefield game and I will not even bother to retain. The story is largely predictable and is not engaging enough to warrant interestBefore I begin, let me establish that I own all battlefield titles. Of these, I like some titles and am ok with the rest. The only exception is hardline. I have never been more disappointed with a game. After paying top dollar I have a poor excuse of a battlefield game and I will not even bother to retain. The story is largely predictable and is not engaging enough to warrant interest after a while. I loved ghost recon, splinter cell, even uncharted. The reason I mention these titles is because hardline is trying very hard to be like these games. While call of duty - AW was a major let down, keeping to tradition it's still ahead of hardline.

    One more thing, while the developers are constantly saying they build this game with our feedback to develop this game, they actually cannot take a bit of polite criticism at launch (I really wonder how they took user feedback in spirit). When I pointed out some bugs on day 01 on a forum, they deleted my comments. If they have a good game, why are they afraid to acknowledge basic gameplay issues that their customer is facing. Very poor show.

    What a waste of time, money, and gaming entertainment. I am off battlefield franchise permanently.    … Expand
  96. 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
  97. ElektroDragon
    Mar 18, 2015
    1
    If I wanted a bad TV crime drama, I'd watch one for free on TV, not spend $60 to play this very weak game. Graphics are mediocre, story is utterly BORING, action is meh, stealth is meh. Completely by the numbers game. Goodbye Visceral, EA used you and will now close you. It was nice knowing you with Dead Space.
  98. 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
  99. empleat
    Mar 18, 2015
    7
    Not many players plays singleplayer today times unfortunately, do that guys it is still fun.
    Even many players skip it, i like to see, that they still made shortened one.
    Singleplayer is funny part of game with story and funny things around, it feels like action movie and it was enjoyable for me. It's part of the game, i enjoy graphics, story and relax. Multiplayer feels like bf4, but    Not many players plays singleplayer today times unfortunately, do that guys it is still fun.
    Even many players skip it, i like to see, that they still made shortened one.
    Singleplayer is funny part of game with story and funny things around, it feels like action movie and it was enjoyable for me.
    It's part of the game, i enjoy graphics, story and relax.
    Multiplayer feels like bf4, but there are couple nice new modes and graphics went a little to future.
    If it went out before half of year, it was better, thought beta you could try this game and full game didn't bring to many things to suprise, now game feels like dlc more likely, than full game.
    What about premium, i am not sure i will buy it, maybe for lower price later, because it really doesn't change gameplay and couple new maps get bored, after few hours.
    Netcode is better, but still not good, dying behind walls is still here and there are some buggs, like passing wehicle and it threw me to 5 meters in air.
    Battlefield needs some more, like when was released battlefield 3, it changed everything, this is not really game worth for 60E price.    … Expand
  100. 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
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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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