Battlefield V

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2.7

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 3123 Ratings

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  1. Dullhash
    Nov 19, 2018
    8
    This is not a game but an unfinished product. The company is not a true story about WW2. Dog ****
  2. RagerReview1177
    Nov 15, 2018
    8
    the single player was alright, pretty interesting to find out about the things that wasn't that known about WW2 but the multiplayer is where the game really shines and is worth your money. Also i would advise not listening to most if not all of the negative reviews unless they are actually criticism because so far they're trolls and people who are following the bandwagon and circle jerk.the single player was alright, pretty interesting to find out about the things that wasn't that known about WW2 but the multiplayer is where the game really shines and is worth your money. Also i would advise not listening to most if not all of the negative reviews unless they are actually criticism because so far they're trolls and people who are following the bandwagon and circle jerk. Unfortunately Metacritic most likely can't do anything about it but hey, let them think whatever they want, they're wrong in the end anyways… Expand
  3. metooo
    Nov 15, 2018
    10
    Actual Real Review here (see below for review, and bottom for summary).

    Disclaimer: I give this Battlefield roughly an 8.5, it's rounded up. I hate when people do this, but the **** here is simply unreal. The whole female thing did bother me at first, but then I did some actual research: women did fight in WW2, for the Russians and in resistance units all across Europe. Sure they    Actual Real Review here (see below for review, and bottom for summary).

    Disclaimer:
    I give this Battlefield roughly an 8.5, it's rounded up. I hate when people do this, but the **** here is simply unreal. The whole female thing did bother me at first, but then I did some actual research: women did fight in WW2, for the Russians and in resistance units all across Europe. Sure they weren't in every battle depicted in the game, but neither were some of the uniforms, or vehicles, or guns, and most of the real life battles played out wildly different. It's a **** game, people need to chill out and find something else in their life to be passionate about that's not escapism and political anger.

    On to the review.

    Background:
    I have played BF4, BF1, and was unemployed during the BFV beta (so I got to level 30). So far I've played 8 hours of BFV Deluxe release which came out yesterday. As you all know the real release is next week, so there are still quite a few bugs and it's not the true launch yet.

    Cons:

    - The UI SUCKS.
    Here it's kind of the same style as BF1, except BF1 didn't have so many customization options. So expand that crappy UI for more complex dynamics and you get the idea.

    - No Spotting.
    Spotting was what made BF1 so accessible and not frustrating. Nobody likes dying from an enemy they can't see, or having to squint while looking around the place. BF1 was great in that you always had a pretty good idea where the enemies were, and could then more easily identify them. There's a bit more frustration here that takes away from the fun.

    - The Planes SUCK.
    Planes can’t spot, and they need to resupply bombs every time they make a run in BFV. You’ll miss your bombing run because you can’t spot, and then spend a

    - Bugs.
    So many bugs at launch. Some times you get texture pop in, there are bugs in the UI, just a lot of little random stuff they'll be scrambling to fix in time for the big launch next week. Nothing game breaking though-- except my tank did get stuck in a house wall (happens in BF1 sometimes too). Feels pretty unpolished though and I would be SURPRISED if there are not a lot of bad/neutral reviews soon from real players complaining about the bugs.

    Pros:

    - Art Style and Graphics.
    The game makes BF1 look like a PS3 game. In my opinion BF1 was the best looking shooter ever until this came out. The art style is so cool-- though it is a bit more colorful and like an "Advanced Wars" version of WW2 as opposed to the grittiness of the BF1 color palette. Overall really nice and fun to be in.

    - New Mechanics.
    Lying on your back is cool. The fortifications? Super cool. They add such an element of strategy, and change the battlefield dynamics of choke points and where to expect enemies. I love attrition too (needing to resupply ammo and health). It forces you to slow down and think about what you’re going to do next, which makes the battlefield a lot more dynamic.

    - Destruction.
    BF1 destruction was awesome, but sometimes you could “see the strings”. Here you can't tell at all, it looks and feels so realistic! Things break in unique ways every time, very immersive.

    - Game Modes.
    I used to play COD only for TD and Domination— here every single mode is awesome and there are a lot of them. You need to try Frontlines. No throwaway crap like COD’s “Gridiron” game.

    Overall:
    It simply feels like what I loved so much about COD MW, MW2, and World at War. Those were the heyday of online shooting games (for console), and it recaptures a lot of that magic for me with bigger maps and cover, now plus nice graphics and destruction! It’s the exact antithesis to “laser tag” shooters like the newer Call of Duty games that cater to “run and gun” simpletons. At this point it’s a rare type of game and the only kind like it on console. If you loved old school online shooters, you’ll find something to love here.    … Expand
  4. splanchnic
    Nov 15, 2018
    10
    The game is great so far. I think that many were turned off by the reveal trailer, and I'll admit I was not that impressed. I am a longtime BF player and have enjoyed all of the iterations since 1942 (the game - not the year), except for Hardline (which was still pretty good). BF5 is a great game and feels like a Battlefield game - not like what the reveal trailer implied. I appreciate notThe game is great so far. I think that many were turned off by the reveal trailer, and I'll admit I was not that impressed. I am a longtime BF player and have enjoyed all of the iterations since 1942 (the game - not the year), except for Hardline (which was still pretty good). BF5 is a great game and feels like a Battlefield game - not like what the reveal trailer implied. I appreciate not having to buy premium, and I am okay with the number of maps. Great gun handling, movement, graphics, vehicles, squad play encouraged, etc. - it's just fun and competitive.… Expand
  5. raineye
    Nov 15, 2018
    10
    Despite all the controversy, the game is very good.
    I think games should be evaluated as games.
  6. Xvatch
    May 2, 2021
    8
    Amazing game but it is the most frustrating beginner experience that I've ever seen, the playerbase is so far-on that it feels near utterly hopeless quite a lot of the time. Highly immersive shooter with good hitboxes which makes CoD and Warzone seem like they aren't in real time. But the frustration develops more and more even though it is a good game
  7. alank8704
    May 31, 2021
    8
    As my first battlefield game I really enjoyed. I was always into Cod but stopped since MW 2019 sbmm and bf5 went into ps plus and I tried it out and really liked it a lot. The campaign was not very good but I am really liking the multiplayer. It is really getting me excited for the next battlefield especially if it is a good game to the battlefield community because i know bf5 wasn't
  8. Vailed-lion9
    Sep 21, 2020
    8
    Battlefield V is truly in my opinion immersive, extremely immersive. The narrative story driven campaign is absolutely remarkable, the 64 player Multiplayer is fantastic, and the all new battle royale mode Firestorm allows a new player experience like never before seen in a Battlefield franchise. The game has improved dramatically since BF1 and it has truly shown throughout this game, theBattlefield V is truly in my opinion immersive, extremely immersive. The narrative story driven campaign is absolutely remarkable, the 64 player Multiplayer is fantastic, and the all new battle royale mode Firestorm allows a new player experience like never before seen in a Battlefield franchise. The game has improved dramatically since BF1 and it has truly shown throughout this game, the weaponary, the vehicles and the characters spare a very good resemblance to previous Battlefield franchises such as Battlefield 1942. This game feels just like a remake of this and EA DICE has executed this perfectly. Although, this game feels great, a few technical problems may be holding this game back a little, unless EA DICE addresses this, I will give BattleField V a 8 out of 10 in my review of this game.… Expand
  9. Anvarli
    Apr 23, 2020
    10
    How does this end support in 2020? what about the ussr? did not expect such a betrayal from dice
  10. MattsAttack13
    Nov 2, 2019
    9
    The new update adds so much more fun. Also the weapons are fun to use and veichels feel balanced. My only problem is the war stories aren't as good as battlefield 1
  11. mrnice
    Dec 6, 2020
    8
    I expected a bad game (since it has 2.3 User Score on this website). But honestly, it's a pretty good Battlefield game. It has some of the most visually pleasing maps I've ever seen in the franchise. Both because the graphics are realistic, but also because the idyllic settings (old romantic towns or colorful fields or snow-covered maps), environments that feel easy on the eyes as if itI expected a bad game (since it has 2.3 User Score on this website). But honestly, it's a pretty good Battlefield game. It has some of the most visually pleasing maps I've ever seen in the franchise. Both because the graphics are realistic, but also because the idyllic settings (old romantic towns or colorful fields or snow-covered maps), environments that feel easy on the eyes as if it was a virtual travel catalogue. The gameplay has some new aspects and tweaks on the formula, one of the most annoying being how to enter vehicles (you actually have to stand next to the door in order to enter a vehicle through that door). The 'Firestorm' game mode was completely abandoned when I tried searching for a session. So don't buy Battlefield V expecting to play Firestorm.… Expand
  12. djlefevre
    Jul 9, 2020
    8
    Great gunplay, great sound and visuals. awesome maps. If you loved bf1942 you would love this. Ignore all the politically led **** and strip it down to gameplay - well worth the buy. It’s a shame in June 2020 DICE have stopped investing/adding new content to the game.
  13. Vaulie
    Apr 1, 2020
    8
    Look we're all here for the multiplayer, and playing it in 2020 when team deathmatch has 19 fantastic maps, conquest is still reliably fun. This is far and above a more interesting and dynamic FPS than CoD. The campaign bits are fine but short and sweet, not really worth it. I'm pretty much rating this on the quality of the great multiplayer.
  14. Johnny_9-3
    Feb 9, 2020
    8
    Despite the controversy surrounding the game, I give this game a high score. Multiplayer is very good.
  15. Revelation22v13
    Nov 10, 2019
    9
    This game has came a long way in a year! The Pacific Theater has added a lot to this game for sure. When you have two teams playing fir the win this game really shines. Unfortunately you sometimes get in games were half your team sits back and snipes for kills or uses tanks planes in the same planes in the same manner. When it's played the way it's supposed to be played it's great!
  16. Jasonxb
    Apr 20, 2020
    8
    Im rating this game based on what it is today in april of 2020. This game has tons of maps. The gameplay is great. Love this game solid 8 out of 10
  17. ElAutoDelicioso
    Feb 6, 2020
    8
    Mapas muy bien creados. Destrucciones masivas. Personalización en personas y en vehículos. Battle royale malísimo y el modo historia muy aburrido.
  18. pedcrdoso
    Apr 15, 2020
    10
    both campaign and multiplayer are awesome
    i still can't believe why it has such an low score
  19. JuanNaco
    Oct 19, 2020
    9
    Is like battlefield 1 but in world war 2, pretty nice game nice mechanics and good graphics.
  20. Gunner0
    May 15, 2020
    10
    best battlefield all time.! best graphics best mechanics in all battlefied ...
  21. GerrySt
    Jun 14, 2021
    10
    Battlefield 5: Super game like almost every game in the battlefield series.
  22. svensenk86
    Oct 12, 2020
    10
    Logged in again after a break of nearly a year. A lot of changes happened, new maps, gameplay works smooth, full servers, easy to find games, still in my opinion one of the best Battlefield games. To play now with mouse and keyboard makes even more fun and reminds me of the old days in front of the PC. so I like it, gives me a lot of fun, BF at its best.
  23. Petrokolos
    May 24, 2021
    10
    Probably the best battlefield I have ever played. Undisputedly, BF5 has the best, most realistic campaign in the entire series and the multiplayer is also great with a crazy amount of maps. People that dislike BF5 are not true fans of the series.
  24. Acoustic_Tom
    Nov 30, 2018
    8
    Some of these reviews make me laugh...
    Bad Marketing release aside, this is actually a very good game. Combat feels skill based and not as grenade spammy as BF1.
    Customisation is good and not over the top. Its a joy to pilot a Spitfire and roll over enemies in a Panzer tank. To all the people wanting to know where the USA/USSR/Japan are- they're probably coming in DLC's Keep your hats    Some of these reviews make me laugh...
    Bad Marketing release aside, this is actually a very good game. Combat feels skill based and not as grenade spammy as BF1.
    Customisation is good and not over the top.
    Its a joy to pilot a Spitfire and roll over enemies in a Panzer tank.
    To all the people wanting to know where the USA/USSR/Japan are- they're probably coming in DLC's
    Keep your hats on...

    Just play the game and enjoy it. Its a blast.    … Expand
  25. Lemonade1408
    Feb 25, 2019
    9
    EDIT - After seeing all the 0 reviews by BOTS or people who havent played the game I raise my score from 7 to 9, I am having a blast with this game, they now have dedicated game mode servers for Frontlines etc,

    I do not understand the 0 scores but then this is metacritic so I kind of do I have played every battlefield since BC2, this would be my 2nd favourite behind BF3. I tend to    EDIT - After seeing all the 0 reviews by BOTS or people who havent played the game I raise my score from 7 to 9, I am having a blast with this game, they now have dedicated game mode servers for Frontlines etc,

    I do not understand the 0 scores but then this is metacritic so I kind of do

    I have played every battlefield since BC2, this would be my 2nd favourite behind BF3. I tend to look at a game firstly through the 'is it fun' aspect, this is a fun game to play, the core mechanics are very solid, the guns feel weighty, the movement is decent maybe slightly too easy to get stuck on small objects.

    The single player mode is short but I enjoyed the French mission, does anyone buy BF games for the single player anyway?

    The multiplayer is short of a few maps but they will be adding more through the tides of war service, which is free. I know some people are saying they should have delayed until March so more content would be available, but we live in a right now world.

    I loved frontline from BF1 but to play it here you have to join an infantry focused server which rotates death match and domination, both not my cup of team.

    The multiplayer game is well balanced in my opinion, with each class having its place, spotting has been drastically scaled back, so flanking is much improved, the game has a more skill based tactical feel to it over BF1, Planes and Tanks feel powerful but not overpowered, this may change as people rank up and get very good at them. Not once (yet) have I been killed and didn't deserve it in some way. The better player will do better in this game. Thankfully there is way less explosive spam in this game over BF1, well so far anyway.

    Overall I am impressed with this game, the customisation is very in depth and the core mechanic are very good. Needs more maps and dedicated game type servers though.    … Expand
  26. Serafina
    Dec 4, 2018
    8
    Overall the game is realy fun and makes important changes to spotting. The game does need a few maajor fixes such as being insta killed by an AA gun before you can jump. Dispite the bugs my friends and i are having alot of fun with the game and cant wait for the coming content
  27. squalledu86
    Mar 29, 2019
    10
    "Brainstorm to the next level !"

    I got into this game mainly because of Firestorm. But as I got the full I played through the other modes as well, Campaign and MP or as I like to call it, std. MP. I'm not that much of an MP guy and I mainly play TDM, so all I have to say about the std MP is that it is fun to me as I'm not really that much into it. About the Campaign, well, I saw a lot    "Brainstorm to the next level !"

    I got into this game mainly because of Firestorm. But as I got the full I played through the other modes as well, Campaign and MP or as I like to call it, std. MP. I'm not that much of an MP guy and I mainly play TDM, so all I have to say about the std MP is that it is fun to me as I'm not really that much into it. About the Campaign, well, I saw a lot of complaints about cover art featuring a woman so I went to the Campaign expecting it would be a single story where I'd play as a woman in a WW II setting. Actually it's different from that. It is divided into 4 main stories which are independent of each otherand each featuring its own protagonist and guess, it's like only one of those stories, or rather war stories, feature a woman as a main character and the lady is actually convincing at least to me as a fighter. The Campaign is also a bit different from what I was accostumed, now it's like a little bit open world in some of the missions and you may use vehicles to traverse the area, and some of the missions themselves can be approached in more than one way which for me is a little bit of a sandbox added to it. Overall, an enjoyable Campaign, like for me that got it just for Firestorm and take that as almost like a bonus. Now slight spoilers, in one of those war stories you get to play as a Nazi, but as these stories seem to be based in reality you already know how it ends. But well, not sure which is worse , playing as a Nazi or play a game where Nazis have won WW II, your choice here. But the Nazi you get to play as is a rather good one. Now, before this ends up as a TLDR, if that hasn't already happened, let me finally talk just a little about Firestorm, the reason of me coming here.
    They won me in the early videos featuring the Ring of Fire, I thought it was really cool, and felt like I had to play the game just for that, I didn't want to to just look on the web I wanted to see it for myself, and now I have seen it as this mode released a few hours ago. What I have to say about it is that it's stunning, it looks very convincing and blends really well with this type of game. Now , looking back at the other BR games out there if you compare the Ring of Fire with what I'd call the "unsafe" zones in the other games, they look to me as afterthoughts compared to the Ring of Fire.This is the best "unsafe" zone I've seen in a BR game to date. I'm still early hours with Firestorm but so far I'd say it delivered my expectations and it's worth it just for the Ring of Fire. I don't know about other places but in my region this game is currently on sale for half the price so you get Firestorm and as I like to say the std MP and the SP, so it's like a 3-in-1 package.
    Now the only thing that might be like a downside to me so far is the water, like when you dive. And so, the inevitable comparison comes out this or Blackout? Well, the Collapse is not as strong as the Ring of Fire, but the water in Blackout just looks gorgeous. I'd even dare to say that it looks actually better than real water! And so, we come to the whole point of videogames, to deliver experiences that surpass those we can have in real life. Wow, that's deep, maybe even philosophical, I'm sounding like an inventive Dev, but let me tell you the truth, I'm no creative Dev, not even an indie one, I'm just a Modder, but a rather happy one as I always said long ago ... truly am :-)
    So, I guess the choice between Firestorm and Blackout comes down to choosing water or fire ...

    So there you have it, sorry for the TLDR text. And remember, the sale goes until tomorrow, enjoy the game.

    Update: Now having played Firestorm a little bit more, but still not much, I have to say that the exterior of the Ring looks so Hellish like some people describe it and like Apocalypse that it wouldn't be like a place one would like to find him/herself in. However, interestingly, the visual, the look of the Firestorm is so appealing that I often find myself tempted to enter it even if it's like a quick peek. Truly tempting.

    Update 2: Since the launch I've been doing nothing else but Firestorming. Today marks V Day since I started. From the text above I suppose it is apparent that my first impression of Firestorm was very good. And now, having spent more time with the game I'd like to add that I had a blast over the past week. I feel that I like the game more now than in launch day. Also, I think they bring new things to the already established BR formula. The most notable being the "massive" Firewall. Also nice are the destructible buildings and the artillery strikes. And there is more, but I won't details beyond that. Lastly, they extended the sale of this game, now it'll be live until next week (April 3rd, I think), so ... hurry! I want to keep playing it, but I probably go back to my backlog for now and try to divide my time between them. Nice game overall.    … Expand
  28. Snellius78
    Jan 12, 2019
    9
    Gun play feels fresh again, lesser players will get their kills, compared to bf1 this is in a whole new ballpark .
    Yes the trickle release of content is weird but at least it's not hidden behind a pass of sorts. The one big issue i have with BFV are the micro-transactions, not the worst in the industry but still not a fan.
  29. Holfgard
    Jan 15, 2019
    9
    Amazing multiplayer experience. Guns and classes are balanced. The immerssion is just perfect. You really feel the chaos and the stress of the battle in a very realistic way. I pretty recommend it.
  30. wangnuggets
    Jun 18, 2019
    8
    I would give this a 7 or 8 but the ratings need all the help they can get. The game really is pretty good. These users are just too whiny and need something to b*tch about, and jump on the closest bandwagon possible. It is a good installment in the battlefield franchise. Not much is new here, the campaign missions are solid, multiplayer is great (most of the time), and the new BattleI would give this a 7 or 8 but the ratings need all the help they can get. The game really is pretty good. These users are just too whiny and need something to b*tch about, and jump on the closest bandwagon possible. It is a good installment in the battlefield franchise. Not much is new here, the campaign missions are solid, multiplayer is great (most of the time), and the new Battle Royale mode is pretty great as far as BRs go. You can get this game for under $20. For that price, it's great. I will admit, I would have been a bit upset if I spent full price for it but I got it for $26 a month after release.… Expand
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73

Mixed or average reviews - based on 23 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 23
  3. Negative: 0 out of 23
  1. GameCritics
    Dec 27, 2018
    60
    In many ways, Battlefield V feels like a big step backwards for the franchise. The campaign is boring and frustrating, multiplayer is unbalanced, and bugs keep popping up in every mode to ruin the experience. The fortification system is a good shakeup, but the good it brings is tempered by the cumbersome and murky Grand Operations. With some patches, balance changes and bug squashing, BFV could be a fantastic game, but at the moment, this soldier needs to go back to basic training.
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  2. Impulsegamer
    Dec 20, 2018
    76
    EA and DICE seem to have lost sight of what made this series a true contender for the FPS crown, and both the gameplay and the content are suffering as a result.
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  3. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Dec 12, 2018
    80
    Ripe with potential but riddled with problems, the new Battlefield will be brilliant six months from now. Right now, however, it’s merely a good shooter. [Issue#157, p.83]
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