Battlefield Hardline

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  1. Tubey
    Mar 18, 2015
    5
    The very definition of a mediocre game. I've played this game so many times over the years that all this seems to be is the culmination of hundreds of tired ideas rolled into one weary looking package.

    It's graphically uninspiring, absolutely hopeless as a single player experience (anyone telling you otherwise is either lying to you, or lying to themselves to justify their own poor    The very definition of a mediocre game. I've played this game so many times over the years that all this seems to be is the culmination of hundreds of tired ideas rolled into one weary looking package.

    It's graphically uninspiring, absolutely hopeless as a single player experience (anyone telling you otherwise is either lying to you, or lying to themselves to justify their own poor decision to buy the game) and merely acceptable as multiplayer - but only insofar as being a Battlefield 4 DLC pack that's being charged at full price, because that is exactly what this is. It's the Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon of the Battlefield series, but with about a tenth of the fun factor that title had.

    On the plus side, it's not a completely broken mess upon release like BF4 was. So, yeah, there's that.

    One word to sum up this title? Empty. A vacuous, void of a game with no charm, heart or soul whatsoever, pumped out so kids have a "new" game they can shoot guns in.    … Expand
  2. Cabey
    Mar 18, 2015
    9
    Single player is average but a great story. Multiplayer is some of the best MP in any Battlefield. Great maps, balanced with great new modes.
    A return to glory.
  3. rioht
    Mar 18, 2015
    3
    This is not a battlefield game, and please do not purchase thinking it is.

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

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

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

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

    Battlefield players, avoid this at all cost.    … Expand
  4. CosmicMaik
    Mar 18, 2015
    10
    Campaign is echt verfrissend om te doen en de multiplayer werkt als een trein! Hier en daar kom je nog wel eens wat aparte dingen tegen online maar de netcode is enorm verbeterd!
    8.5/10
  5. Radigga
    Mar 18, 2015
    9
    If you are hearing anyone say this is a payday ripoff then you can go ahead and just know they never played the game. There are police in this game so if that is ripping off payday then there you go. Its a FPS shooter, nothing more and nothing less. If you like those kind of games then you will enjoy it. No it doesnt reinvent the wheel but does it really need to? I still play BF4 becauseIf you are hearing anyone say this is a payday ripoff then you can go ahead and just know they never played the game. There are police in this game so if that is ripping off payday then there you go. Its a FPS shooter, nothing more and nothing less. If you like those kind of games then you will enjoy it. No it doesnt reinvent the wheel but does it really need to? I still play BF4 because its FUN and so is this...period. Give it a shot and I assure you that you will at least get your monies worth out of it… Expand
  6. Theotherguys
    Mar 18, 2015
    0
    the graphics are terrible for this game not worth $60 more like $10. does not fell like battlefield AT ALL. lots of frame rate drop and very boring gameplay.
  7. sgy0003
    Mar 18, 2015
    4
    It's good, but could have been more. BFH definitely takes fresh new approach on the campaign. No longer it is a boring, ridiculous, and cliche war drama. It's pretty much police tv show on a video game. The campaign obviously has a lot of inspiration from CSI series and any other crime drama you have watched. The car chases, arresting criminals, and investigating drug dealing....It allIt's good, but could have been more. BFH definitely takes fresh new approach on the campaign. No longer it is a boring, ridiculous, and cliche war drama. It's pretty much police tv show on a video game. The campaign obviously has a lot of inspiration from CSI series and any other crime drama you have watched. The car chases, arresting criminals, and investigating drug dealing....It all feels refreshing. However, all the cliché moments, corny lines, and silly moments makes campaign kinda bad.

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

    In conclusion, although this game is fun, I think it is the worst BF ever made    … Expand
  8. MyKcuL
    Mar 18, 2015
    9
    People giving this game a 1 or 0 are just upset, simple as that! They wanted this game free as DLC for BF4, grow up! This game is a solid 8 if not 9, good single player, very fun multiplayer it's fast, crazy and not at all serious. There's no tanks, jets etc. Just gun on gun goodness, with drive bys, new games modes. It's a good time!
  9. Kirich51
    Mar 18, 2015
    2
    Игра-полное говно. Копия Payday с мультиплеером. За всю бета версию успела надоесть. Сюжет тоже не о чем (спойлерить не буду). Не тратьте зря деньги и копите на Bloodborne
  10. OnP01ntGaming
    Mar 18, 2015
    8
    This game isn't battlefield. It dosent have destructable enviorments, nor does it have all the havy hitting tanks or jets. But who cares? The games single player is hands down the best since Bad Company 2. Listen, do you like first person shooters? Do you like cop dramas on TV? Do you enjoy GTA, Payday, and Battlefield? Then get this game. If your on the fence, and not sure if you want toThis game isn't battlefield. It dosent have destructable enviorments, nor does it have all the havy hitting tanks or jets. But who cares? The games single player is hands down the best since Bad Company 2. Listen, do you like first person shooters? Do you like cop dramas on TV? Do you enjoy GTA, Payday, and Battlefield? Then get this game. If your on the fence, and not sure if you want to pay the money....then just wait for a sale. But whatever you do, dont listen to these 0 point reviews. They have no depth or justification. They are just bickering butt hurt fools who have no buisness reviewing games.… Expand
  11. Malooga
    Mar 18, 2015
    9
    I can't say why anybody who knew the direction of the game at the time of purchase would say this is a bad game, point blank. I understand it is not a traditional Battlefield game in that the environment is not entirely destructible (more focus on the small set pieces) and the focus on vehicle combat has been greatly reduced. The game also moves at a much faster pace, with more punishingI can't say why anybody who knew the direction of the game at the time of purchase would say this is a bad game, point blank. I understand it is not a traditional Battlefield game in that the environment is not entirely destructible (more focus on the small set pieces) and the focus on vehicle combat has been greatly reduced. The game also moves at a much faster pace, with more punishing bullet damage and a stronger emphasis on quick, calculated combat. This is Visceral's love letter to CS and Payday, and they write it beautifully. All mechanics feel smooth and load times are FAST by comparison to other Battlefield entries (from end game to new spawn maybe 30 seconds). I personally had no server issues at all in my 5 hour play test span, which is a damn miracle in itself. The gun variety is there but not overwhelming, and you need money to purchase everything (or hope you get lucky when opening a Battle Pack), so making that next purchase has a weight to it similar to that found in Payday. All modes actually feel different rather than the typical Battlefield MO of using the same mechanic is a slightly larger (or smaller) setting. The 32-32 Team Deathmatch was a blast, as well as the signature Heist mode and the Counter Strike clone mode "Rescue". Vehicles are a little too cut and dry, and it almost feels like they are used almost exclusively for travel purposes. The driving mechanics are solid and very reminiscent of traditional Battlefield controls and responsiveness. Gun-play is solid, not much in terms of evolution on the new engine, which is probably my biggest gripe. The game is incredibly detailed and the level design is gorgeous, but there is a TON of empty space in many levels. With the focus moving to more of a fast paced, CQC style play and vehicles being put on the back-burner, it seems strange to force these mechanics to be useful with the addition of vast, empty landscapes. However, it detracts very little from the overall experience, and having Ted Nugent belting out the lyrics to Stranglehold while I siege a mansion from the front seat of a cop car is a priceless memory I will cherish for some time. 9/10, Visceral proves they can run with a good concept, and re-imagines the world of Battlefield with great success.… Expand
  12. WORDSof1K
    Mar 18, 2015
    8
    Okay as an avid gamer and battlefield enthusiast, this battlefield could not have come at a better time. Over the past couple years the market of FPS has been flooded with the same old futuristic or whatever wars. Battlefield Hardline takes a break from that and gives you something new. The campaign is great and takes you on a drama filled experience as a cop on a revenge story. I foundOkay as an avid gamer and battlefield enthusiast, this battlefield could not have come at a better time. Over the past couple years the market of FPS has been flooded with the same old futuristic or whatever wars. Battlefield Hardline takes a break from that and gives you something new. The campaign is great and takes you on a drama filled experience as a cop on a revenge story. I found myself on the edge of my seat waiting for the next twist to come. As for the multiplayer, I will say it is the most fun i have had playing an FPS in a long time. I have played COD and Destiny and whatever but this is a nice change to the FPS list. Instead of people just sitting in tanks or jets and just picking people off while they spawn, Hardline only really gives you the vehicles available to cops and or robbers. The classes are well balanced and the money system where you can purchase guns, attachments and etc is just a great system and more games should use it. Bottom line, this game is a nice change from the usual FPS yearly crap we see, and anyone giving it anything less than an average score of 6 has not played it at all or enough.… Expand
  13. Kimomarudotcom
    Mar 18, 2015
    9
    Franchise sequels, apparently, can't be made without some complaining that it's too derivative of the previous game. As a long-time Battlefield fan, I'm having a blast with Battlefield: Frontline and I don't understand the hate even by the gaming media. I know what a good Battlefield game is, and this one is excellent.

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

    To address some complaints;

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

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

    The game plays very well and is a leap ahead in single player campaigns for the genre. Maybe next year, making a BF game so similar to BF4 and Hardline won't be acceptable anymore, but for right now it still works for me.    … Expand
  14. DudeUnknown
    Mar 18, 2015
    6
    There are multiple problems with this game, but otherwise the game is amazing, so I give it a 6. I find it to be a mix of the only 4 other games I've played on PS4. Car chases (GTA V except on the cops), the stealth is SO MUCH like Assassin's Creed: Unity (yellow when they know of your presence, red when they're engaged, last known position, crouching to be more quiet, takedowns, level ofThere are multiple problems with this game, but otherwise the game is amazing, so I give it a 6. I find it to be a mix of the only 4 other games I've played on PS4. Car chases (GTA V except on the cops), the stealth is SO MUCH like Assassin's Creed: Unity (yellow when they know of your presence, red when they're engaged, last known position, crouching to be more quiet, takedowns, level of detection), the combat is very similar to The Last of Us (pistols, shotguns, melee, harder to kill than you'd expect), and since it adds many other weapons, it's kind of like CoD. In addition, they tried to put Cops and Robbers into Battlefield, which could've been okay, but it's too mixed of a setting. The campaign can sometimes be SO confusing. Especially when they're putting in the Battlefield setting. The multiplayer is also lacking... quality. The re-spawn takes SO LONG, you clearly die too quickly, it's actually a little confusing, and customization isn't that good. I got Advanced Warfare earlier, which was MUCH better. Overall, not worth $70, for sure, but maybe $40. Quite the disappointment, especially since my receipt flew away on a windy day. :(… Expand
  15. markymark1988
    Mar 18, 2015
    10
    Really enjoyed the game had a blast, I think it was well worth the purchase plus there are some great game modes introduced which give a fresh feel to the series.

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

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

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

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

    My views are based on multiplayer as I have not tried single player yet, although I have heard it is one of the best in the series to date.    … Expand
  16. gittonsxv
    Mar 18, 2015
    8
    Do not be mislead by all these insane and silly bad reviews, a lot of them are "0/10 ea is the devil" which is stupid and pointless.

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

    now, the thing i hate about battlefield is how i end up running around for 20 minutes and then get instant killed by something i did not see, this has been fixed, with smaller and tighter maps you end up right in the action fast, the teams are still damn large and it plays like a well made BF game, not perfect but it is still fun and while it does have a few issues i am sure they will be fixed.    … Expand
  17. Zucheto
    Mar 18, 2015
    3
    Take everything you love about Battlefield.. Big open maps, dynamic vehicle combat, epic large scale battles... Now pull down your pants and drop a giant deuce on all of that.. That's what you get from Hardline. I knew it was going to be terrible when they advertised it as "the fastest Battlefield ever." It is trying way to hard to be Call of Duty.. Guns kill way too quickly and the combatTake everything you love about Battlefield.. Big open maps, dynamic vehicle combat, epic large scale battles... Now pull down your pants and drop a giant deuce on all of that.. That's what you get from Hardline. I knew it was going to be terrible when they advertised it as "the fastest Battlefield ever." It is trying way to hard to be Call of Duty.. Guns kill way too quickly and the combat is really dumbed down. Vehicle wise, there are a couple of choppers and basically the jeep with the machine gun from Battlefield 4.. no tanks, jets, etc. All the maps are pretty tiny, and everything is really closed off so almost all combat is close quarters hectic spray and pray.. But don't worry, if you die, just respawn in 3 seconds right back in the "action" to shoot some helpless player in the back.… Expand
  18. shaun8pickles
    Mar 17, 2015
    7
    Battlefield: Hardline fails to bring anything "new" to the table like Battlefield 4 or Bad Company did. That being said, Visceral Games did a great job with the online modes. Also, the story mode or "episodes" play like a modern crime T.V. show (ex. Justified, CSI) and even have the "next time on Hardline" and "previously on Hardline" dialogues.
    I'll start with multiplayer because, let's    Battlefield: Hardline fails to bring anything "new" to the table like Battlefield 4 or Bad Company did. That being said, Visceral Games did a great job with the online modes. Also, the story mode or "episodes" play like a modern crime T.V. show (ex. Justified, CSI) and even have the "next time on Hardline" and "previously on Hardline" dialogues.
    I'll start with multiplayer because, let's face it, that's why most of us are buying it. You won't be flying jets or driving tanks in this entry... But you'll be able to race to the scene in a variety of police or criminal vehicles like: vans, patrol cars, and even heavily armored trucks with .50cals on top (or even have your team-mates shoot out the windows of your vehicle. Conquest (large or small) returns in Hardline but many new modes make the online feel fresh like:
    -Hotwire where the criminals are trying to steal a bunch of cars while the police try and re-possess them.
    -Heist is exactly what it sounds like, each team is trying to infiltrate and steal the cash for their team.
    -Rescue is where police must infiltrate and save a hostage from the criminals but, there are no respawns, the action is intense in this mode.
    -Blood Money A huge pile of loot has been intercepted in transit. The criminals are battling for the money to steal and bank it, while the police are there to secure it for evidence. You can also raid the enemy teams base and steal money.
    -Crosshair a former criminal turned state’s witness is on the run from his former crew. The criminals are trying to erase the VIP’s face from the world, while the cops are trying to get him out safely.

    I feel like BF does enough here to make it fresh and exciting. I like that you get money now when you get kills, assists and for completing objectives to spend on whatever you like. The multiplayer works on launch which obviously, did not happen with Battlefield 4. Team-work is also a great idea in some of these modes especially rescue!

    Single player: I feel like single player is one of the best BF has produced since Bad Company. The characters are all very well written and, like I said before, plays like a T.V. series making you wonder what will happen next. I also like how you can play however you like, stealth or guns blazing. Although, guns blazing isn't the best idea because you die much faster in this iteration. Something I didn't like is unlocks don't cater to both ways of playing the game (stealth or guns blazing), you are rewarded more for being silent and making arrests. It's also very cool how you can seek out evidence into cases and complete them, unlocking new weaponry and XP leading to leveling up and eventually get battlepacks.
    Overall though, the game isn't worth buying just for the SP. I still very much enjoyed it though.
    If you're a fan of Battlefield, pick this up. It's a great game to sink hours into and have a good time in single-player as well. It still feels like a lot like BF4 though and that's a bit of a drawback for me (having played 350 hours in BF4). I know I'll get dislikes for giving this a positive review but, it's just my opinion.

    Pros:
    + Fresh new multiplayer modes
    + Enjoyable single player
    + Stable servers

    Cons:
    - Graphics have not changed
    - Feels lots like BF4
    - Flashing your badge freezes enemies in their tracks for laughable arrests

    Overall: 7.5/10    … Expand
  19. CoyoteXStarrk
    Mar 17, 2015
    2
    Horrendous excuse of a "Battlefield" game. A name known for its large scale battles and its vehicle combat has been attached to poor imitation. Very little destructible environment compared to Battlefield 4 or even Battlefield 3. Next to no vehicle combat aside from a few vehicles on some maps. No tanks. No APCs. No Jets. They even recycled many of the sounds and icons used by BattlefieldHorrendous excuse of a "Battlefield" game. A name known for its large scale battles and its vehicle combat has been attached to poor imitation. Very little destructible environment compared to Battlefield 4 or even Battlefield 3. Next to no vehicle combat aside from a few vehicles on some maps. No tanks. No APCs. No Jets. They even recycled many of the sounds and icons used by Battlefield 4.

    In essence nothing that would clue you into the fact that this is a battlefield game. If you did not know the title of the game you would assume it was a poor CoD imitation with vehicles thrown in.

    Leveling system feels very unrewarding and bugs are already appearing.

    The campaign while intriguing is far too short to make up for the glaring oversights of the Multi-player.

    In the end Hardline is nothing but a glorified DLC for Battlefield 4 but doesn't have any of the things that make Battlefield 4 great. A blatant money grab by EA hoping that uninformed gamers will buy it on name alone rather than do their research first.

    With much better games like Bloodborne on the way and much better value for the same price like The Handsome Collection I would strongly recommend that everyone hold off and if you must have it I would wait until you can buy it used or on sale.    … Expand
  20. imkhan22
    Mar 17, 2015
    9
    game not bad it is worth to buy story line is good will give 8/10. graphics are not as per ps4 console. i will recommend to play once . story line is good
  21. Rair94
    Mar 17, 2015
    9
    i must atmid compare to bf4 launch with all the issues its not a bad game i'm having a blast but i feel like its gonna get boring fast thats why i didnt give it a 10
  22. mikereynolds44
    Mar 17, 2015
    8
    Stands on its own enough to warrant a full $60 purchase for most, but feels enough like its predecessors that some may burn out quickly. Still, the singleplayer campaign is fun and interesting and the multiplayer is as sharp and on point as ever.

    This is the best MP battlefield game since Bad Company 2.
  23. destroyer5020
    Mar 17, 2015
    9
    To begin: all the people saying there are "server issues", well there aren't, the netcode was actually running smoothly, for me. I have put a good amount of time into this game, and the multiplayer is a great change of pace! A more close quarters, faster paced type of pace change. The driving mechanics are good. Very comical game, with references to memes and what not. There's justTo begin: all the people saying there are "server issues", well there aren't, the netcode was actually running smoothly, for me. I have put a good amount of time into this game, and the multiplayer is a great change of pace! A more close quarters, faster paced type of pace change. The driving mechanics are good. Very comical game, with references to memes and what not. There's just something about driving your partner around beside vehicles at high speeds, while he pops his head out the window and takes out other drivers. Or gunning down enemies from a helicopter. Or drilling your way into a vault, to then take away the cash to a drop off point while your squadmates protect you. The new game modes are great additions. The graphics are solid as well, maybe not The Order: 1886 quality, but still impressive. The level up system is well balanced. Hardline has, in my opinion, the best campaign out of the Battlefield games i've played. Fun characters, great story, and entertaining stealth. Disregard many of these reviews with "0", because it doesn't make sense to rate a game that bad, it would basically be a non-existent game. I highly recommend buying Hardline, at least give it a shot! If you like, great! If you don't, that's fine as well. I thoroughly enjoy this game, and I'm sure you would too.… Expand
  24. SeanGamerDays
    Mar 17, 2015
    9
    Yeah, TV "cops war on crime" was re-live in Battlefield Hardline. The part were it pissed me off, is that you have an reliable individual to f--king arrest! Because u need, a goddamn evidence of clues, lying arround Crime Scene (reminding me alot of CSI :v ) & Interrogating suspect (Law & Order). There's also a corrupt scheme (Gang Related on FOX). The multiplayer shooting, does alot ofYeah, TV "cops war on crime" was re-live in Battlefield Hardline. The part were it pissed me off, is that you have an reliable individual to f--king arrest! Because u need, a goddamn evidence of clues, lying arround Crime Scene (reminding me alot of CSI :v ) & Interrogating suspect (Law & Order). There's also a corrupt scheme (Gang Related on FOX). The multiplayer shooting, does alot of fun! But there is another internet connection lag (which is still pissed me off & make me sad :( )

    I am highly recomended Hardline as the most fun FPS of the f--king year!    … Expand
  25. autoclav
    Mar 17, 2015
    10
    the experience I'm having is very good, I'm really enjoying the game, it was time for a cop and robber game and this hardline al. The graphics are good, otimo sound effect, a very tasty environment, who did not like wait bf 5, but I think the truth in 2017 many asked bf hardline 2, I found a great job and did not think he deserved to be a dlc because the story in single player this environment.
  26. Sultsparta
    Mar 17, 2015
    4
    SinglePlayer- The singleplayer is surprisingly good for a battlefield game, however not enough for you to want to replay it or even remember the main characters' name in a week or two.

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

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

    Overall the game is not that bad but the visuals are nothing of what you would expect of this generation not even last generation standards however still fun to play. Not worth the 60 dollar/ Euro price tag unless you are a hardcore battlefield fan or a casual gamer.    … Expand
  27. glypheye
    Mar 17, 2015
    9
    Nicely written SP campaign with complex characters and moments of laugh-out-loud humor. MP is a riot, of course....fast....fluid....frenetic. MP alone would have been worth the price of admission, in my opinion. Yes, not nearly the high graphical fidelity, at least on PS4, as BF4....but also, and very important to note.....I haven't had a single glaring issue in terms of stability ofNicely written SP campaign with complex characters and moments of laugh-out-loud humor. MP is a riot, of course....fast....fluid....frenetic. MP alone would have been worth the price of admission, in my opinion. Yes, not nearly the high graphical fidelity, at least on PS4, as BF4....but also, and very important to note.....I haven't had a single glaring issue in terms of stability of gameplay within MP yet. I've snapped onto a server within a couple seconds of trying every time....and have seen little to no significant lag/rubber banding since logging on. I have been disconnected from a single. We'll see how this evening plays out, but if things to continue to remain stable....I'm a happy gamer :)… Expand
  28. gonzagawop
    Mar 17, 2015
    8
    Great game for Battlefield fans and a nice change of pace. "Some" of the Maps are a little bland but they suite the new game types well. Besides, there will surely be more maps to come. BTW, half the bad reviewers on this game are trolls. Look at their accounts DarthPadme has given every game he has reviewed a 1 or 0! Same goes for a lot of these reviewers. losers.
  29. ShootPlatforms
    Mar 17, 2015
    9
    Although I was played a lot of Battlefield 4, it had... issues.

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

    I've been having fun with single player too.

    I don't really understand how anybody could give it a zero - they can't really have played it.
  30. cjordan6
    Mar 17, 2015
    10
    Great game! Love the new take on Battlefield. The new game modes are a lot of fun and will add the the replay value. Much more stable launch than BF4. Some minor glitches, but overall a very stable first day. I was so surprised how much fun I had. I am so excited for more maps. The single player mode is really cool and adds to the fun for such a great game.
  31. TheLastColossus
    Mar 17, 2015
    7
    Just like Destiny (its not ashy unlike BF Hardline), the beta is the game, same graphics from the beta but more maps and weapons, Battlefield is not about Cops vs Criminals, and this should've been a BF4 DLC instead of a $60 game to be honest.
  32. Pamark
    Mar 17, 2015
    0
    EA killed the BF franchise. Now it's clear. The solo is better than in the previous game but it's still a boring scripted joke.

    They are trying to make bf annual release, but they will fail, they already did with hardline, bf hardline is not battlefild
  33. Yumbo_yak
    Mar 17, 2015
    8
    HONEST REVIEW - now this game bottom line fun with friends. The battlefield experience is always best with friends, teamwork, victory and losing is all part of a great experience that battlefield as a franchise is very well at doing. If you play this game alone, it is just as fun when you are on a team of players who play the objective, and do things to help the team. Driving in a car withHONEST REVIEW - now this game bottom line fun with friends. The battlefield experience is always best with friends, teamwork, victory and losing is all part of a great experience that battlefield as a franchise is very well at doing. If you play this game alone, it is just as fun when you are on a team of players who play the objective, and do things to help the team. Driving in a car with 3 other guys, chasing another car in a full on car chase gun fight is incredibly fun. The only reason why I would give this game a zero is if it was in a state like battlefield 4 at launch. But it is not. It is stable, it works, and most of all is fun. It deserves an 8 because it nails in gameplay, sound, and gun play. The graphics are not on par with battlefield 4 but graphics does not determine how good a game is. In example like the order 1886 or ryse. Ignore the people that gave the game a zero because this is not a broken game. Zeros are given by trolls who probably played one round of the game who have never played battlefield before. The game is hard to learn for new comers, especially for cod players who feel justified to give the game a zero because the mechanics are not copy and paste. Give the game a chance. Play it with friends. And have fun.… Expand
  34. Hellion
    Mar 17, 2015
    1
    A game that jumped on the Payday 2 bandwagon or making it similar to that and arrives after the Battlefield 4 fiasco? And here I was sitting thinking it couldn't get any more worse than Battlefield 4. I threw 1 point up to EA for at least making the Titanfall DLC free earlier last week. Ship the BF franchise back over to DICE and quit hassling them to release it before it's finished.A game that jumped on the Payday 2 bandwagon or making it similar to that and arrives after the Battlefield 4 fiasco? And here I was sitting thinking it couldn't get any more worse than Battlefield 4. I threw 1 point up to EA for at least making the Titanfall DLC free earlier last week. Ship the BF franchise back over to DICE and quit hassling them to release it before it's finished. Cannot wait to see how they roll out Battlefield: Star Wars. No doubt it will come with not a couch but a Jabba the Hut bench and a multitude of mynocks.… Expand
  35. Hoolihan
    Mar 17, 2015
    8
    If you like battlefield you'll love this. I do anyway. Campaign showing a lot of promise so far and game play in multilayer seems a bit tighter than bf4. Will be playing this alot
  36. BF_kicker_4
    Mar 17, 2015
    0
    Was really excited after playing the betas but god damn it this feels like MOH:Warfighter all over again. Such low quality through and through. The level design especially, they just feel and look so crappy. Don't make the same mistake I did. Wait till this game costs about $10.
  37. KingG84
    Mar 17, 2015
    10
    I don't get why all the haters? Why so mad? This is way better then COD advance warfare. What are you guys expecting? The story is amazing, the online play is great. The graphics are pretty cool for a shooter game. Probably one of the very few games that was worth the pick up at midnight. Don't listen to the bad reviews if you see they are going off a beta. Anyone that's play the fullI don't get why all the haters? Why so mad? This is way better then COD advance warfare. What are you guys expecting? The story is amazing, the online play is great. The graphics are pretty cool for a shooter game. Probably one of the very few games that was worth the pick up at midnight. Don't listen to the bad reviews if you see they are going off a beta. Anyone that's play the full game will give it a honey rating between 8-10. If you know battlefield history this is by far the best one and a great change. It's a little GTA with Payday mix in. Great team game. The story is pretty fun. Great game go pick it up and you won't be mad. Great things always have the biggest haters remember that. And enjoy and look me up on ps4.… Expand
  38. apragmatist
    Mar 17, 2015
    0
    I really wanted to like this game...but sadly have to agree with other negative reviewers. Even if this was just a $15 DLC for BF4 (as it should have been) then I still wouldn't buy it...it's just that bad. If you are a BF fan then either stick with BF4 or buy it if you don't have it. Hardline graphics suck, campaign sucks, multiplayer is horrid...really disappointed that EA tried toI really wanted to like this game...but sadly have to agree with other negative reviewers. Even if this was just a $15 DLC for BF4 (as it should have been) then I still wouldn't buy it...it's just that bad. If you are a BF fan then either stick with BF4 or buy it if you don't have it. Hardline graphics suck, campaign sucks, multiplayer is horrid...really disappointed that EA tried to pull one over on gamers. Now I'm really getting concerned that EA and DICE are going mess up Star Wars Battlefront by delivering a game that is simply a reskinned BF4.… Expand
  39. DarthPadme
    Mar 17, 2015
    0
    Yes, I'm giving this game a whopping zero. There is no merit to be found here - the gameplay and mechanics are straight rips from other games, even if the studio did hire some new modelers and paid people to do some voice acting. Fact is, this game is a carbon copy of every other Battlefield game, and brings absolutely nothing new or exciting - "cops and robbers" is a premise on whichYes, I'm giving this game a whopping zero. There is no merit to be found here - the gameplay and mechanics are straight rips from other games, even if the studio did hire some new modelers and paid people to do some voice acting. Fact is, this game is a carbon copy of every other Battlefield game, and brings absolutely nothing new or exciting - "cops and robbers" is a premise on which they utterly fail to satisfyingly deliver on. For the price they're asking for it, you'd be insane to purchase it. Critics giving this game decent marks have surely been paid off... there is no other explanation. Maybe if this entire game had been released as $10-15 DLC for BF4, it would have been fine. As it is, for a standalone game, this is an embarrassing, shameful cash grab, and you are an ignorant fool if you buy it.… Expand
  40. lukehuddy
    Mar 17, 2015
    10
    I am really enjoying the game. Ignore the butt hurt trolls who give the game a poor score without playing it. Play it for yourself and you will not be disappointed.
  41. Celcees
    Mar 17, 2015
    9
    Simply put the most fun I have had in a BF game since BF:BC2 its more polished that 3 and 4 where at launch. and the multi-player, while different, is fun and fast paced, the maps are well designed. and the whole cops and robbers thing seems to give a greater sense of team cohesion even when playing with randoms. any idiots on here giving 1 or 0s are grieving their own personal feeling onSimply put the most fun I have had in a BF game since BF:BC2 its more polished that 3 and 4 where at launch. and the multi-player, while different, is fun and fast paced, the maps are well designed. and the whole cops and robbers thing seems to give a greater sense of team cohesion even when playing with randoms. any idiots on here giving 1 or 0s are grieving their own personal feeling on the BF franchises direction, I'm not sure this game is even indicative of where BF is going, as it is a side shoot of the main BF games like Bad Company. There is no way in hell this game is bad enough to merit a score of 0 or 1! its a solid shooter compared to other shooters, just cause its not and never was the game you wanted doesn't make it bad, stop crying like 3 year old and go find a game you DO like.… Expand
  42. MrPositive
    Mar 17, 2015
    0
    Dice really needs to get some new artists as this game was a far cry from what they've delivered in the past. I'm extremely disappointed in the effort on Battlefield Hardline
  43. davoiceofreason
    Mar 17, 2015
    2
    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.
  44. AvidGamerzz
    Mar 17, 2015
    0
    Battlefield Hardline proves that replacing the franchise landmarks (large maps, wide array of vehicles and weapons) for a narrow, twitch-gameplay, cops and robbers experience is as dumb as it sounds. Luckily the wait for Star Wars Battlefront shouldn't be long now and this miscarriage of the EA-Money Machine can hopefully soon be forgotten.
  45. ryuzo7980
    Mar 17, 2015
    5
    Battlefield Hardline not worth to wait. This game is just looking like BF4 in other setting. And as BF4, Hardline has boring campaign and solid multiplayer cutted to more pieces of future DLCs. DLC, DLC,DLC...
  46. Gamefreeze
    Mar 17, 2015
    9
    Here is the issue with people, They will give it negative scores without even trying it. How does a game deserve a 1? How? There has been a lot of effort done by the developers. At least respect that and give it a 5 or something. A 1 is given to a given to a game which is completely horrible, Doesn't work at all and is made with lousy effort. Which this game isn't by any means. My score soHere is the issue with people, They will give it negative scores without even trying it. How does a game deserve a 1? How? There has been a lot of effort done by the developers. At least respect that and give it a 5 or something. A 1 is given to a given to a game which is completely horrible, Doesn't work at all and is made with lousy effort. Which this game isn't by any means. My score so far is an 8.5, A great single player, A fun and enjoyable multiplayer and good graphics. Anyone giving it a 10 isn't right either. The game has flaws but that doesn't mean it's terrible. And by the way, I'l get hate. I'm fine with that. But this was needed to be said. I have played the game, Not the BETA, The actual GAME. And most people would judge this game off of 3 matches they played and less than an hour of single-player. If you disagree with my review, Then leave a "I didn't find this helpful" comment. But honestly, Play the game and write a review, You will be greatly appreciated. Good day to everyone! :)… Expand
  47. Denzelco
    Mar 17, 2015
    8
    Battlefield Hardline is a new battlefield game but with everything that's in the game its a good game the story is good it has episodic format is out stinting Visceral Games maker of Dead Space worked on the story but you're here for the multiplayer. Hardlines multiplayer is made by DICE maker of the last 6 battlefield games DICE improves the Battlefield 4 gameplay and add heist andBattlefield Hardline is a new battlefield game but with everything that's in the game its a good game the story is good it has episodic format is out stinting Visceral Games maker of Dead Space worked on the story but you're here for the multiplayer. Hardlines multiplayer is made by DICE maker of the last 6 battlefield games DICE improves the Battlefield 4 gameplay and add heist and hotwire with I don't like it. Hotwire is like battlefield 4 conquest mode i never really like it. and DICE's new E-sports mode with is super fast everything you do matters and much more what you need to know is the Battlefield Hardline is a good game which need's to have a franchise Battlefield HARDLINE get's a 8/10… Expand
  48. troofserum
    Mar 17, 2015
    0
    Been playing for 15+ hours and I am completely bored. It really kicked as for the first 10 hours though, but holy **** the mp maps have no depth and are simply ugly and have no heart behind them. In fact this whole game feels so empty in that regard. Recycled regurgitated poor quality waste of time.
  49. shaenoide
    Mar 17, 2015
    0
    EA killed the BF franchise. Now it's clear. The solo is better than in the previous game but it's still a boring scripted joke.

    And the worst part is the crappy netcode. Let's be clear about that no hit-
    registration,getting killed instantly,dying behind cover and so on...
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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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