Battlefield Hardline

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  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. J-pex
    Jan 14, 2016
    0
    Bought this game, played an hour and sold it on - IT'S JUST A BF4 DLC/RE-SKIN

    Well done EA, once again you manage to prove yourselves as soulless money grabbing shysters that churn out old sh*t in a new box for the same price.

    I hope you are voted worst company again, because this and battlefront are just a joke.

    Again, eat sh*t EA, you greedy scum.
  4. 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...
  5. 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
  6. 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.
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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.
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. TheTruthIs
    Dec 27, 2015
    8
    Replaying the game now to put it in perspective to BO3, Halo 5, and Advanced Warfare Campaign modes now that those titles are out. Will update soon, thx.
  14. 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
  15. 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.
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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.
  20. 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.
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. Latingamer
    Sep 17, 2015
    3
    It has a generic cliched campaign.Disappointing multiplayer. Repetitive gameplay. Lame characters and bland humor.And just boring so much.Battlefield is not worth spending your money on.
  26. 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
  27. 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
  28. 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.
  29. 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
  30. 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.
  31. 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
  32. 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
  33. 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
  34. 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.
  35. 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.
  36. 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
  37. 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
  38. 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.
  39. 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....
  40. 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.
  41. 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
  42. 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
  43. Bulbotrax
    Aug 22, 2016
    0
    dear Visceral Games. When you make a game please think to the players. No bugs and skip the cutscene are basics. Your story sucks, the graphics are hideous, and there glitch everywhere. Dear Visceral Games: do antoher job.
  44. 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
  45. 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 :(
  46. 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.
  47. fxa5209
    Sep 16, 2015
    1
    The game is still buggy with no actions taken from EA to fix it. I have opened three tickets and they keep closing the tickets without any resolution. it has been over six months since release, and no fixes are provided yet for the same issues that existed in Battlefield 4. I will never buy an EA game again. They dont even respond to chat requests and at one time they gave me a goldenThe game is still buggy with no actions taken from EA to fix it. I have opened three tickets and they keep closing the tickets without any resolution. it has been over six months since release, and no fixes are provided yet for the same issues that existed in Battlefield 4. I will never buy an EA game again. They dont even respond to chat requests and at one time they gave me a golden battle pack as a compensation until the issues are solved. Dont buy this game or any other games for EA.… Expand
  48. 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:)
  49. 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
  50. 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
  51. 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.
  52. 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
  53. Dat_One_Critic
    Jun 12, 2015
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. **** battlefield hardline. This game gives nothing more than it had done with Battlefield 4. I have bought the Deluxe deition for Hardline thinking to myself that it had included the new maps that are about to release. But no you get 'Battle packs' that can give you XP boosts that is completely stupid. The campaign is forgettable AF with such mediocre plot and the AI is by far the worst i have ever seen in a game i have played. Multiplayer is boring and unfun. They pulled a Battlefield 3 by making cops use cop guns and bad guys use bad guy guns. 30 guns in hardline and 60+ guns. What did they get right. Gun design and vehicle design. Thats it the rest of it is sh!t. Gameplay 3/10 Story 2/10 Graphics 3/10. Dont listen to everyone giving 10,9 and 8's because this game is not worth it.… Expand
  54. aliba
    Jun 8, 2015
    1
    that was terribbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbble
  55. Proctorious
    Jun 11, 2015
    4
    Battlefield Hardline is a prime of example of why developers should sometimes listen to their fans, no one wanted this game, maybe as an add on but no one wanted to pay £50 for this, I paid £43 and took it back for a refund, the campaign (i must admit) was incredible, the story was awesome, gameplay was awesome and it was so fun and thrilling but the multiplayer was just dreadful so I haveBattlefield Hardline is a prime of example of why developers should sometimes listen to their fans, no one wanted this game, maybe as an add on but no one wanted to pay £50 for this, I paid £43 and took it back for a refund, the campaign (i must admit) was incredible, the story was awesome, gameplay was awesome and it was so fun and thrilling but the multiplayer was just dreadful so I have to drop the score to 4, the multiplayer is embarrassing, I don't even want to write why it's bad because everyone who plays it probably knows how bad it is hahahaha… Expand
  56. thesedaiv
    May 26, 2015
    0
    The single player is marginally good. It's pretty playable but it's nothing fantastic. The Multiplayer is BROKE, as Anti-Aircraft weaponry is stage based, anyone who gets an attack helicopter can dominate an entire match. Driving vehicles are also buggy, I've hit cars with Grenade pistols and do 24 damage to the car but NOTHING to players, yet on the other side I get killed in one shotThe single player is marginally good. It's pretty playable but it's nothing fantastic. The Multiplayer is BROKE, as Anti-Aircraft weaponry is stage based, anyone who gets an attack helicopter can dominate an entire match. Driving vehicles are also buggy, I've hit cars with Grenade pistols and do 24 damage to the car but NOTHING to players, yet on the other side I get killed in one shot with 1 bullet/grenade at 100% car & personal health.

    Snipers aren't as dominant as in Battlefield 4 but are still really over powered. Assault class got really nerfed. Support is really lack luster and under powered however Engineers did get a massive boost in playability. Having to buy weapons on both factions is a tedious endeavor as a good weapon unlocked on one side but not on the other can put a player at a real disadvantage. Bullets hit only half the time. Melee can NOT be turned off still! Neither can crouching, accidentally pressing down on R3 in mid fight will get you killed. There are times I've keep trying to shoot someone but accidentally used melee. The melee only switches back to weapons if you're reloading. Having to decide what perk you want also consumes time and gets you killed very easily and quickly.

    Over all, this game is only for the sadists and 7 year olds who don't know what a good game is. This game is broken and horrible and NOT worth your $50-$60. Only really sick (mentally) people would continue playing this game. The single player cannot save it as it's a game based on multiplayer.    … Expand
  57. Ramo
    May 29, 2015
    3
    so.. i saw Hardline got a lot of bad reviews. but i have always loved that BattleField series so i had to give it a try but boy! i was disappointed! graphics are looks the same as BF4 if not worse (in my opinion) Campaign: it's something new but it just doesn't live up to expectations! multiplayer: netcode is, well better you still trade kill pretty often and there are not NEARLY as manyso.. i saw Hardline got a lot of bad reviews. but i have always loved that BattleField series so i had to give it a try but boy! i was disappointed! graphics are looks the same as BF4 if not worse (in my opinion) Campaign: it's something new but it just doesn't live up to expectations! multiplayer: netcode is, well better you still trade kill pretty often and there are not NEARLY as many weapons as earlier BF gams

    verdict: if you are thinking about byuing Hardline.. then don't or at least wait until it falls in price, you will probably be just be disappointed    … Expand
  58. patiz3ro
    Oct 12, 2015
    3
    its a waist of money, stick with BF4. The new approach of the game seemed good but they didn't maximize the possibility which good games do, but look at least the game has a fun new way of BF.
  59. Broadway18
    Feb 16, 2016
    4
    Complete reskin of bf4. The single player is only interesting if you have never seen any cop drama show or movie in your life. So many cliché's and outrageous scenarios like it was blessed by Michael Bay. (Keep in mind this is supposed to be a cop game) For example, you get into a damaged AC-130, shoot helicopters out of the air with the cannon inside of the AC-130, then jump into a tankComplete reskin of bf4. The single player is only interesting if you have never seen any cop drama show or movie in your life. So many cliché's and outrageous scenarios like it was blessed by Michael Bay. (Keep in mind this is supposed to be a cop game) For example, you get into a damaged AC-130, shoot helicopters out of the air with the cannon inside of the AC-130, then jump into a tank and have a tank battle against another tank who's A.I is downright braindead, jump out of a skyscraper while hanging from a rope that is attached to a helicopter ( who is flying directly into a firework display) you fall to which should be your certain death and the helicopter crashes into the ground in front of you. This is not Call Of Duty, it should not feel like I'm playing it. None of these scenarios should even be in this game considering you are a cop.

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

    Final Verdicts:
    Graphics: 5/10 for consoles, runs at 720p on xb1 and 920p on ps4. Why?
    Voice Acting: 9/10 Clichés aside, the voice acting is very well done
    Multiplayer: 4/10 It is a shell of what Battlefield is supposed to be. There is no content, less than 50% of the content in Battlefield 4.
    Value: Definitely not worth $60 or even $50. Its pushing its worth at $40.    … Expand
  60. TheQuietGamer
    Dec 14, 2015
    7
    This Battlefield spin-off ditches the standard military shooter setting in favor of a cops and robbers motif. It doesn't reinvent the shooter wheel, and plenty of Battlefield 4 is still hanging around that keep it from being a true sequel, but what's hear is solid enough to be worth a look.

    From a technical standpoint the game is mostly perfect. Glitches are rare and only minor when    This Battlefield spin-off ditches the standard military shooter setting in favor of a cops and robbers motif. It doesn't reinvent the shooter wheel, and plenty of Battlefield 4 is still hanging around that keep it from being a true sequel, but what's hear is solid enough to be worth a look.

    From a technical standpoint the game is mostly perfect. Glitches are rare and only minor when they do pop up. The voice acting is phenomenal, the soundtrack makes great use of licensed music, and it just all around sounds great. The area where it mostly stumbles is in the graphics. Character models look fantastic. Facial expressions and other animations are near-flawless. There's a great attention to detail in regards to things like clothing that really make these characters feel lifelike. The same can't be said for the environments. Everything has sort of a plastic look to it. The majority of the game's levels make use of generic and bland scenery. While the characters look incredible, the environments are far from current gen.

    The new focus on police action actually breathes some new life in the campaign. The story is pretty entertaining and has some good characters. The way it's set up, with levels bring called "episodes," show that the game is trying to capture the feel of those police dramas we see on TV. However it quickly devolves into action-movie junk food that kind of throws logic to the wind. It's still hard to complain as it's still entertaining thanks to some solid writing and likable characters. The humor is also appreciated.

    The campaign's gameplay also fares well. The change in focus from soldiers to cops also plays a role here as well. For one thing you don't have to go through it all guns blazing. There's a pretty satisfying stealth element to it. Catching enemies unaware let's you flash the badge and use the nonlethal option of arresting them. It's a pretty cool new way to play that makes the campaign feel different than the average affair modern shooters pop out. There are still plenty of action packed moments for the more explosion hungry gamers out there.

    For all of the campaign's solid elements it doesn't change the fact that it has the same problem as every other modern, multiplayer focused FPS: it's really only good for a playthrough or two. Some extra collectibles are scattered throughout to entice you to come back at least once more, but it just won't last you long. However I still enjoyed the campaign. I would have preferred some actual teammate AI (they literally just stand around and don't help you at all), but overall I wouldn't mind seeing a continuation of the story in a Hardline 2.

    As always with these types of games the emphasis is definitely on the multiplayer. Some new modes make their way to the series that tie into the police vs. criminals theme of the game. "Heist" and "Hotwire" are the standouts. These new modes focus on objectives that keep the action moving. The result is matches that keep players directly involved in the action and almost constantly moving. This type of gameplay is at odds with what longtime Battlefield fans have come to expect from the series. The more fast-paced, close quarters feel of these modes have already been accused of being more Call of Duty than Battlefield.

    If that's not your cup of tea then don't worry. Hardline's new modes only comprise about half of the multiplayer experience. The other half is Battlefield 4. That's kind of an issue with this game. If it weren't for the campaign it's not hard to see that this very well could have just been a Battlefield 4 expansion on the multiplayer side. They just kind of stretched it out to make another full game. A questionable and controversial move. Whether or not you'll like the new parts of the Battlefield multiplayer experience just depends on if you've ever wanted your Battlefield matches to be more close quarters with constant movement that results in more immediate action. There's a noticeable difference between Hardline's new modes and the one's from Battlefield 4.

    Overall Hardline does some new things, particularly with it's single-player content. We get a solid campaign and some fun new multiplayer modes. However, given that half of the multiplayer modes are just repackaged from Battlefield 4 is kind of a big issue. While not enough to kill this new spin-off, it is enough to make you wonder if it's really worth picking up just for a few new modes when you already purchased Battlefield 4. While I can't say if it will be worth it to you, I can say it's a solid and enjoyable game on it's own rights. Perhaps not a true new step for the multiplayer, but it's fun nonetheless and the new modes do a good job of changing up the standard Battlefield action. The fun campaign is also a nice treat.

    I give the game a 7.5/10.    … Expand
  61. FriedConsole
    Jan 6, 2016
    6
    Multiplayer - This is surprisingly barebones for a "Battlefield" game. 7 modes where 4 of them are only minor variations of the same thing. Has the worst things I hate about Battlefield games amplified: lots of sniping and lots of walking to action. Nope.

    Singleplayer - This is the best singleplayer in a Battlefield game ever. That is not saying much. It is actually a poorly implemented    Multiplayer - This is surprisingly barebones for a "Battlefield" game. 7 modes where 4 of them are only minor variations of the same thing. Has the worst things I hate about Battlefield games amplified: lots of sniping and lots of walking to action. Nope.

    Singleplayer - This is the best singleplayer in a Battlefield game ever. That is not saying much. It is actually a poorly implemented stealth game for the most part. It is basically crappy Hitman cop edition. The story is pretty good for a videogame story but it isn't groundbreaking. I enjoyed it for what it was enough to want to finish it. Eh?    … Expand
  62. armchairjerk
    May 21, 2016
    4
    I own this game and I wish I didnt. I made the mistake of buying the season pass as well before actually playing the released game. Just dont, I know youre thinking maybe you can get some fun out of this but you really cant. Theres not much to unlock and what you can unlock will be about 1-2 guns per class.
  63. josh2367
    Nov 1, 2015
    7
    I didn't really know what to expect from hard line, and what I got I'm not disappointed with. Granted it is a far cry from what the core battlefield series is, this still has it's own merit. The modes make good use of the cops and robbers esthetic, while still feeling like battlefield game modes. The game does have two big problems. One is the terrible leveling up system. You basicallyI didn't really know what to expect from hard line, and what I got I'm not disappointed with. Granted it is a far cry from what the core battlefield series is, this still has it's own merit. The modes make good use of the cops and robbers esthetic, while still feeling like battlefield game modes. The game does have two big problems. One is the terrible leveling up system. You basically just get rewarded with cash for doing stuff, which would be fine but there isn't a lot to buy with the money so after a very short amount of time you will end up just sitting on hundreds of thousands of dollars with nothing to buy which is irritating and seems poorly thought out by the developers. The second problem is kind of the cause of the leveling system being bad and that is the lack of gun variety. Each class has three guns to choose from, which very very limiting in a regular multiplayer game but going from BF4's huge and interesting gun library to having three guns to choose from almost breaks the experience. Having close to(I don't have time to actually count so I'm making an educated geuss) 40 guns to choose from in any given class was a core pillar of what made BF4 special. Though despite this, the game remains good because of the battlefield franchises signature gunplay and a bunch of fun game modes.… Expand
  64. player0003
    Jul 5, 2021
    8
    Played this game in June 2021.
    The multiplayer mode is as dead as a belly-up fish.
    And the title "Battlefield" is really misleading, because this is not really a battlefield game. You can stop reading now if you play this game for the multiplayer mode. But the single player campaign is really not bad. The graphics is good enough to well deliver the dramatic cutscenes. Plot twists    Played this game in June 2021.
    The multiplayer mode is as dead as a belly-up fish.
    And the title "Battlefield" is really misleading, because this is not really a battlefield game.
    You can stop reading now if you play this game for the multiplayer mode.

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

    Anyway, I can still really enjoyed this game after 6 years the game is released.
    I paid $7.99 for it during the 2021 summer sale of Steam, and every cent is worth of it.    … Expand
  65. 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
  66. 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
  67. HaloFever
    Aug 3, 2017
    6
    There is a lesson here. If you are going take a well establish series and branch it out into other genres, make an effort. At least the character models look nice.

    The biggest disappointment of this cops and robbers game is that it has very little cops and robbers. You never knock down doors and toss flash bangs. You never ambush crooks. You can forget about questioning anyone. There is    There is a lesson here. If you are going take a well establish series and branch it out into other genres, make an effort. At least the character models look nice.

    The biggest disappointment of this cops and robbers game is that it has very little cops and robbers. You never knock down doors and toss flash bangs. You never ambush crooks. You can forget about questioning anyone. There is very little actual police work in this game. Instead, you take out enemies stealthily like Metal Gear Solid or gun them down like any other Battlefield game. At one point, the game goes completely off the rails and you drive around a tank taking out helicopter gunships.

    Some effort was put into this game. You have gorgeous character models that probably put competing games to shame in early 2015. Back then, most games released for Xbox 360 and PS3 looked very much last gen on the current gen consoles. Not this one. Cut scenes in Hardline are also well done and show an overconfidence in the actual gameplay. Weapons are straight up Battlefield weapons except cops get Tasers. The maps and areas are nicely done, with a few set pieces that are worthy of a Call of Duty. Ugh, imagine Call of Duty: Cops. That's really what this game is, complete with moments where the player character is knocked unconscious by explosions.

    I cannot stress enough how much this game is a missed opportunity. Or maybe cops really do crouch walk around gang hideouts methodically taking out enemies with stealth attacks and disabling alarms. Perhaps my whole notion of police work is a lie.

    In regards to multi-player, I can report that it exists and people are still playing it. I matched into a game within a minute and spawned into the gun turret of an armored vehicle for a few cheap kills. Then I spawned in the middle of a firefight and was killed by an unseen enemy wielding an assault rifle. Welcome to the Battlefield soldier. I honestly cannot understand why anyone would play Hardline when they could play Battlefield 4. Both were sold for $5 during the same PSN sale (which is how I picked up Hardline) and yet only one is a real Battlefield game.

    One final note. The menu music is Godawful terrible and you have to hear it while matchmaking. Why EA, why?!?    … Expand
  68. ioio32l
    Jun 20, 2020
    1
    This should have been a $15 DLC addon for Battlefield 4 at best. Don't waste your money. Luckily I received a review copy for free, even though I played the beta (also last years "beta") and knew how much of a rip off it was.
  69. 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.
  70. SRKNZ
    Nov 19, 2016
    0
    Horrible in all respects. This game is probably the WORST I have ever played in the first person FPS genre.The car handling is pathetic and the fps scenes weak and contrived.

    Its inconceivable how far the gaming industry in general has fallen and this monstrosity is for me a metaphor for everything thats wrong with modern (read bad) game design.

    My advice avoid like the plague.
  71. MaxPayneIsGod
    May 15, 2022
    7
    Love the idea, pretty well executed, could've been technically better.
    Everything you want in an FPS is here.
    Not as polished as BF4
    Graphics could've been better.
    AI was weak to help with the "Arrest" feature.
    The story was as cliche as any TV cop show but I still had a blast.
    Highly underrated, would love to see a sequel with a bit more care put into it
  72. 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
  73. rrafemi
    Nov 20, 2015
    5
    Se agradece el cambio para intentar ofrecer algo distinto, pero lamentablemente se queda corto en todo. Muchas de las misiones llegan a ser aburridas hasta el punto que no hay nada que hacer, solo avanzar sin mas. El resto del juego cojea con un planteamiento que lleve a la monotonía y con misiones carentes de emoción y sin ninguna gracia en su desarrollo, abusando en exceso del sigilo.
  74. 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
  75. Colinator
    Oct 18, 2016
    4
    First of all, KingG84 is an idiot and has no taste in gaming or media (but COD sucks). Now that we've gotten that out of the way, let's talk about why I hate this game. I'm not gonna lie, when I played the beta, it was some of the most fun I've ever had with my friends. That being said, I played so much of the beta that when it came time to play the actual game, I felt like I've alreadyFirst of all, KingG84 is an idiot and has no taste in gaming or media (but COD sucks). Now that we've gotten that out of the way, let's talk about why I hate this game. I'm not gonna lie, when I played the beta, it was some of the most fun I've ever had with my friends. That being said, I played so much of the beta that when it came time to play the actual game, I felt like I've already experienced most of the things in it. The multiplayer is meh for battlefield standards and doesn't feel like it lives up to the franchise name in general. I got bored after 10 hours, and felt unsatisfied in the end. That's why this game is getting a 4, not the singleplayer. Every battlefield game beyond Bad Company 2 has had a crappy singleplayer, so it's not like I was expecting anything amazing (It's actually dog **** As someone who has fully played this game for about 15 hours in total, I can truly state that this game is not worth your money and should just be ignored.… Expand
  76. MetaRogue
    Aug 3, 2021
    7
    Battlefield Hardline is one of my favourite Battlefield games to date because it's a welcome change in direction. By altering the series' focus from 'soldiers at war' to 'cops and robbers' lends a fresh perspective on modern conflict. Another reason why I enjoyed Battlefield Hardline is because it liberally borrows stealth gameplay elements from the Far Cry games - a franchise which IBattlefield Hardline is one of my favourite Battlefield games to date because it's a welcome change in direction. By altering the series' focus from 'soldiers at war' to 'cops and robbers' lends a fresh perspective on modern conflict. Another reason why I enjoyed Battlefield Hardline is because it liberally borrows stealth gameplay elements from the Far Cry games - a franchise which I admittedly admire. However, in hindsight Battlefield Hardline didn't fully meet my expectations, in particular it's story.

    From the outset (and the fact that Visceral were developing the game) I expected Hardline's narrative to be mature and sophisticated. Most importantly, I wanted the story to be 'different'. Unfortunately, Hardline's story is yet another typical run-of-the-mill cop story that features a predictable betrayal element to justify fighting on both sides of the law. Even despite the premises' lack of originality, I still think it could've been handled better. The only saving grace is that there is one side character who feels fresh and provides most of the humour through how witty he is (you know who I'm talking about).

    Another point of criticism is the game's reliance (or more accurately, over-reliance) on stealth. Now, I know I said I liked how Hardline liberally borrowed the stealth gameplay elements from the Far Cry games and I really dig that, but when I finished the game and recalled how much of the game's missions and scenarios focused on sneaking around and taking enemies down silently, I was genuinely surprised when I realised how much of the game's total length I had spent doing just that. Approximately 85% of Battlefield Hardline's campaign gameplay revolves around stealth. The real problem with Hardline's over-reliance on stealth is the simple fact that the stealth gameplay never really changes or ever truly evolve beyond the stealth gameplay formula established by the Far Cry franchise. This leads to A LOT of repetition and subsequent fatigue and boredom. Especially given the fact that I basically played the game for 8 hours straight.

    Battlefield Hardline isn't great, but at the same time it isn't awful. While I liked how it borrows from Ubisoft's FPS juggernaut, Hardline's cop premise hangs by a thread to the point where it feels like window dressing until laughably even that gets ditched in the final mission where the game literally goes full Far Cry 3. And when something fully becomes the thing that it's imitating and abandons it's identity, nothing more needs to be said.    … Expand
  77. vaughtex
    Mar 28, 2016
    2
    In regard to the single payer campaign, this game is like stepping into a gaming time machine. Aside from a few fleeting graphic tweaks, I honestly felt like I was playing something from ten years ago. The AI is a joke. It is hugely inconsistent at times. Mostly, you can walk right behind an enemy before they notice you. What's worse, when in "stealth mode" you can more or less creepIn regard to the single payer campaign, this game is like stepping into a gaming time machine. Aside from a few fleeting graphic tweaks, I honestly felt like I was playing something from ten years ago. The AI is a joke. It is hugely inconsistent at times. Mostly, you can walk right behind an enemy before they notice you. What's worse, when in "stealth mode" you can more or less creep around unnoticed without a lot of skill or thought. The enemies field of view is bizarre. You can literally walk side by side an enemy and they don't notice you. At other times, I would get shot and killed even though I was out of the field of view. I couldn't get invested in the storyline as it felt so contrived and dull. The shooting is sometimes a welcome break from stealth, but it feels soul less and boring compared to others in the franchise.It's strange, the other games are highly regarded, I can't help feel that this game was made by a bunch of kids on work experience. It's such poor quality, for a big budget AAA title. I would go as far to say I hated this experience, I only felt compelled to play it through because I spent £10 on the damn thing. Give it a miss.… Expand
  78. TheTomanatorS
    Sep 29, 2015
    3
    I will start right from the beginning. It doesn't deserve the Battlefield Name. It is a piece of **** It isn't worth the money. Go play BF4. It is much better but what ever you do. Do not buy this game. Please.
  79. homer4president
    Nov 18, 2015
    4
    This game does not feel like a Battlefield game. It feels like one of the many games that have come out through the years claiming to be the COD/Battlefield killer and always ending up falling short. This game fell short. The shooting mechanic cant compare to battlefield 4 and all other battlefields. Its terrible. Want to die in what seems like 1 second in gunfights? This is your game
  80. josesueiro
    Aug 5, 2016
    4
    Battlefield Hardline is a first-person shooter video game developed by Visceral Games in collaboration with EA DICE and published by Electronic Arts.

    + Multiplayer and Campaign
    - Bad and Cliche Story
    - Forgettable Character
    - Feel Like an Expansion of Battlefield 4
    - Should be a New IP of Cops and Robbers
  81. Termin8ter
    Aug 4, 2017
    5
    Battlefield Hardline is easily one of the worst Battlefield games ever made. With a terrible campaign, albeit with good voice acting for the characters, but a generic script, and terrible enemy and friendly AI. Not to mention the needless and pathetic tank engagement at the end of the game. And the abysmal Michael Bay moments also gave me a migraine. "But I don't buy Battlefield for theBattlefield Hardline is easily one of the worst Battlefield games ever made. With a terrible campaign, albeit with good voice acting for the characters, but a generic script, and terrible enemy and friendly AI. Not to mention the needless and pathetic tank engagement at the end of the game. And the abysmal Michael Bay moments also gave me a migraine. "But I don't buy Battlefield for the singleplayer, I buy it for the multiplayer" Well, fair enough, but the multiplayer is also an absolute disaster. Buggy, and extremely few weapons to choose from. Very bad modes, and even worse maps that weren't even designed for these modes. This multiplayer is just a dumbed down with a diamond sledgehammer version of BF4. Oh yeah, and there is barely even any levolution. The fact that DICE claims to have developed the multiplayer makes me sick to my stomach, because DICE was extremely lazy or just dropped the ball completely with this. However, the sound design in this game is still exemplary, showing every FPS developer how to create authentic sound design. Overall, Battlefield Hardline is a very poor effort from both Visceral and DICE, and a very average experience. Get BF4, or get BF1, and play those, but do NOT buy this game.… Expand
  82. 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.
  83. 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
  84. 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
  85. 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
  86. 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
  87. 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
  88. Rorbag
    May 10, 2016
    6
    Single player campaign lacked any soul. Characters and plot was boring. Rushed through it just to get the gun unlocks. Multiplayer is fun as there are new maps for the Battlefield fan to indulge in but nothing special. Not playing this game anymore after a year of owning which says alot, Enjoying BF4 more. Australian Servers do not have alot of people playing compare to BF4. I don't likeSingle player campaign lacked any soul. Characters and plot was boring. Rushed through it just to get the gun unlocks. Multiplayer is fun as there are new maps for the Battlefield fan to indulge in but nothing special. Not playing this game anymore after a year of owning which says alot, Enjoying BF4 more. Australian Servers do not have alot of people playing compare to BF4. I don't like the way to unlock guns. You earn cash that you can use to buy weapons. I prefer the BF4 way of unlocking through achievements. Gives you something challenging and a feeling of satisfaction / achievement when you complete the task.… Expand
  89. Gambler77
    Aug 4, 2015
    7
    A fun online shooter for casual gamers.

    The Good- smooth online play faster time to kill than BF4 detailed gun and character models focus on infantry urban combat great sound effects The Bad- shouldn't be called a Battlefield game cheesy NPC lines and repetitive car music about half the game modes aren't fun ho hum map design below average map textures not worth buying the    A fun online shooter for casual gamers.

    The Good- smooth online play
    faster time to kill than BF4
    detailed gun and character models
    focus on infantry urban combat
    great sound effects

    The Bad- shouldn't be called a Battlefield game
    cheesy NPC lines and repetitive car music
    about half the game modes aren't fun
    ho hum map design
    below average map textures
    not worth buying the premium content

    overall a fun shooter for casual types looking for a quick fix.    … Expand
  90. 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.
  91. Nel
    Dec 10, 2016
    5
    The story is fine, it has some great elements and it's not bad, with several different weapons, and upgrades that you can buy. The multiplayer wasn't anything to write home about, and there is a crucial bug in one of the story mission which makes you restart the level, which kinda ruins the experience.
  92. WarVenum
    Jul 15, 2015
    5
    Im going to agree with pretty much everyone who rated this game a 5 or below. Its sad honestly. So much promise from Dice yet poorly delivered. Multiplayer, no lets not even give it that. The place you go to watch camera glitches and people spazzing out all over the maps while giving you enough time to run to the store and back between respawns. There much better. Dont buy it, rent it ifIm going to agree with pretty much everyone who rated this game a 5 or below. Its sad honestly. So much promise from Dice yet poorly delivered. Multiplayer, no lets not even give it that. The place you go to watch camera glitches and people spazzing out all over the maps while giving you enough time to run to the store and back between respawns. There much better. Dont buy it, rent it if you want some trophies after the second mission its repeat repeat repeat. Boring. Stupid. Boring.… Expand
  93. DYEGameBro
    Jul 24, 2015
    5
    The best things about the campaign are the character models and the house designs. All the characters are designed perfectly to the role they play in the game, and the houses you enter are dream houses. Pools with amazing views of the city, nightclubs, tennis courts and more are all part of living the dream as a crook. However, someone has probably gone overboard with the fireplaces.The best things about the campaign are the character models and the house designs. All the characters are designed perfectly to the role they play in the game, and the houses you enter are dream houses. Pools with amazing views of the city, nightclubs, tennis courts and more are all part of living the dream as a crook. However, someone has probably gone overboard with the fireplaces. Seriously, one house had a fireplace basically in every room (obviously not a tree hugger). This part of the development really impressed me, as did the voice acting, even if the lines were cheesier than a Pizza Hut stuffed crust.

    It’s unfortunate that my excitement for Hardline was crushed.
    I was really expecting something, well… good. Visceral’s take on Cops and Robbers is brilliant in multiplayer (check out our MP review here), but this is a review on the campaign, and the campaign stinks. But who buys Battlefield for the campaign you fanboys ask? Me, because I really wanted a decent Cops and Robbers themed game. Instead I was let down, just like when Peter Griffin took the mystery box. He’s right, it could have been anything, but Visceral failed to create much of anything.    … Expand
  94. fallenazael
    Jul 27, 2015
    0
    Sadly a game that , at its core, a gimmick, which sadly doesn't work. Weapons that change with whichever side you are on, poor weapons, utterly twink snipers who can still snap shot kill at any range and still the bunny hoppers still persist in dodging bullets. When will game designers get rid of all this **** that makes games so utterly crap.

    A fan of the battlefield games except for 4    Sadly a game that , at its core, a gimmick, which sadly doesn't work. Weapons that change with whichever side you are on, poor weapons, utterly twink snipers who can still snap shot kill at any range and still the bunny hoppers still persist in dodging bullets. When will game designers get rid of all this **** that makes games so utterly crap.

    A fan of the battlefield games except for 4 and now this. Sadly this franchise is dead as Call of Duty    … Expand
  95. RetroFable
    Aug 3, 2015
    5
    I am giving this game a 5 as it is better than Call Of Duty: Advanced Warfare but not as great as it should be. You do have quite a bit of lag and some guns will kill with a shot this life and take 5 shots to kill in the next life. All in all this game is "OK".
  96. HENCHMAN
    Aug 26, 2015
    4
    I wanted to like this game, logged well over 40 hours. Found it boring and lacking. Wasnt a fan of the graphics and the cops and robbers theme was cheesy in my opinion. It felt recycled.
  97. njja02
    May 15, 2018
    3
    Boring and bland in every way. A few fun moments in the multiplayer and great visuals don't make up for everything else
  98. Duke_Nukem
    Nov 28, 2016
    2
    The story mode is boring, there are too many cutscenes and everything is pre-sripted. But who cares, the online mode is what it's all about right?

    Well the maps are too small, you respawn often next to an enemy to be killed again before you can do anything, there is no clarity in where you are supposed to go. Everyone is just running around like chickens without heads, and ofcourse    The story mode is boring, there are too many cutscenes and everything is pre-sripted. But who cares, the online mode is what it's all about right?

    Well the maps are too small, you respawn often next to an enemy to be killed again before you can do anything, there is no clarity in where you are supposed to go. Everyone is just running around like chickens without heads, and ofcourse there's the spawnkilling snipers who cowardly hide at strategic positions.

    Newbies haven't got a chance against high rank players coz they have weapons that suck and die much faster. The maps are very confusing, most of the times you can't see who is friendly or enemy, and you don't even know who killed you and where they are.

    The idea of cops and robbers is very interesting but I didn't really feel like a cop in this game, it's just a COD style FPS without any brains and no own personality.    … Expand
  99. Hachafaill001
    Dec 12, 2020
    0
    El juego de battlefield que no entendió que hacia buena a la saga battlefield
  100. Gamercritic777
    Jun 30, 2016
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Nice new twist to the Battlefield games. Wish i would have seen more police missions as after a while it starts to look like GTA5 or similar. Also from mission 8 it looks like the developers ran out of solid plans and writing as it turns into a boring stale games without any realism. Suddenly you can drive a tank? Wish i would have seen some prison time missions as well. 3 years of the life cut out. Overall good story but 8,9 let it down. 10 also bit over the top, he knows you are coming but clearly his crew is not aware you are on the island? Bit dumb… Expand
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#23 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2015
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#66 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2015

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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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