PlanetSide 2

 PlayStation 4
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7.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 161 Ratings

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  1. Rolfski
    Jun 27, 2015
    10
    This game is basically Battlefield on Crack and it has more "only in Battlefield" moments than all BF titles combined. 20 times the amount of players on 15 times bigger maps. You thought you were lucky getting a hold on that single MBT in BF4? What about spawning FIFTY of them with your buddies in this game and show them in a huge tank column who has iron balls? The first time your sunThis game is basically Battlefield on Crack and it has more "only in Battlefield" moments than all BF titles combined. 20 times the amount of players on 15 times bigger maps. You thought you were lucky getting a hold on that single MBT in BF4? What about spawning FIFTY of them with your buddies in this game and show them in a huge tank column who has iron balls? The first time your sun gets blocked by a massive wave of incoming big,skywhale Galaxy dropships,is a moment you will never forget in your gaming life. Same goes for the first time you get engaged in an epic open field battle resembling what seems to be an all-out total war.

    This game is not a ten because it's perfect, far from that. This game is a ten because it has something to offer that simply cannot be found in any other (MMO) shooter out there. The epic scale and amount of teamwork involved simply makes games like BF and Destiny look small and shallow. Oh, and it's completely free without being P2W as well.    … Expand
  2. Explodet
    Jun 28, 2015
    9
    The best shooter out there. Nothing can replace that feeling when yiur rolling alongside fifty tanks, a dozen air vehicles, and like 50 teammates as you clash with a similar force in all out war. The game is like if you took team fortress, battlefield, and mixed it with an mmo.

    There are some issues with draw distance and pop ins. There's also a terrible "grief point ststem" that is    The best shooter out there. Nothing can replace that feeling when yiur rolling alongside fifty tanks, a dozen air vehicles, and like 50 teammates as you clash with a similar force in all out war. The game is like if you took team fortress, battlefield, and mixed it with an mmo.

    There are some issues with draw distance and pop ins. There's also a terrible "grief point ststem" that is good in theory and poor in execution. Auto Turrets or allies ramming your tank could get your weapon disabled.

    I'm not gonna lie, there's a bit of a kearning curve that may turn off more casual players.

    Anyway, the game is a blast.    … Expand
  3. GrumpyDan
    Jul 11, 2015
    9
    Taking place across the striking milieus of Auraxis, Daybreak Games’ colossal MMO shooter charts the trials and tribulations of an all-out sci-fi conflict between three warring factions: Terran Republic, New Conglomerate and the Vanu Sovereignty. After swearing allegiance to a cause of your choosing, it isn’t long before you’ve crafted a character, selected a class, and been shipped outTaking place across the striking milieus of Auraxis, Daybreak Games’ colossal MMO shooter charts the trials and tribulations of an all-out sci-fi conflict between three warring factions: Terran Republic, New Conglomerate and the Vanu Sovereignty. After swearing allegiance to a cause of your choosing, it isn’t long before you’ve crafted a character, selected a class, and been shipped out onto the battlefield — little more than a pawn on the galaxy’s biggest chess board.

    Moreover, friendly fire remains an issue and there’s little variation in the armor between you and your sworn enemies. Players do have the ability to tag a visible baddie so that they’re highlighted for your allies to target, but more often than not, you’ll hear “stop shooting, we’re on the same side!” echo around the battlefield quite regularly. Now, with such a huge install base, there’s plenty of trigger happy soldiers who will damage friendlies and dance to their own tune; though when you accidentally empty a clip on an ally, accumulating a fair share of Grief Points in the process, this lack of identity can be pretty frustrating.

    Overall, though, PlanetSide 2’s unique selling point remains its inordinate, at-times-mind-boggling scope. Engaging in The Great Auraxian War is a truly liberating experience, giving you free reign to experiment with classes and different strategies without adhering to a set round time limit. By the same token, this persistent set-up does mean that the concept of winning is somewhat abstract, with victory coming in small, periodical doses rather than one triumphant swoop.

    Rarely does a game resonate with me enough to keep playing beyond review, but for PlanetSide 2, it feels as though my journey is just getting started.    … Expand
  4. 1234marcos
    Jun 23, 2015
    10
    Planetside 2 puts u in the real battlefield. With gorgeous gfx, huge scale battles and solid gameplay, everybody with a ps4 must try this game out,. It's easily one of PS4's best online experience and it's FREE!
  5. Paulo-Lameiras
    Jun 27, 2015
    9
    I tried the PC version when it came out at a friend's house (my PC can't handle it), was in the PS4 beta, and finally played the final console version for a few hours hours. All i can say is that this is my kind of shooter!

    Sure it's not as polished as some 'AAA' shooter out there, but no game offers this level of freedom and scale. I'm also surprised with how well the console handles    I tried the PC version when it came out at a friend's house (my PC can't handle it), was in the PS4 beta, and finally played the final console version for a few hours hours. All i can say is that this is my kind of shooter!

    Sure it's not as polished as some 'AAA' shooter out there, but no game offers this level of freedom and scale. I'm also surprised with how well the console handles the big battles. I have experienced a few battles with a few hundred players, and the framerate always looked to be above the 30fps. Impressive, especially considering the beta struggled with 20 or 30 players on screen.

    + Massive scale and player count.
    + Great graphics and performance (for a game of this scale).
    + Nice gameplay and pacing (similar to Battlefield and the opposite to CoD, which is perfect to me).
    + Free to play but not pay to win.

    - The menus are still a bit slow and buggy (nothing compared to the beta, though).
    - It would be nice to see the actual number of players per continent before jumping in.
    - Instant action should take you to the area you are pointing at, instead of being random.

    All in all, i just hope that this game turns popular. I know it's not for everyone, but those who like large scale shooters, and give this game a second, third try, will love it for sure.

    I would give it 8/10 if i had to play for it. 10/10, since it's free and great, even for 'AAA' standards.    … Expand
  6. WiggedyWack
    Jul 9, 2015
    9
    This game is amazing , its so good that i had to make an account on metacritic to tell you guys. First the bad things : There is NO tuturial !!! ( very confusing first hours) , It looks good , but its not as detailed as BF4 for example . Then there is NO destruction like on BF4 . THAT IS IT . thats it , thats all the bad things , this game is such a good online shooter itsThis game is amazing , its so good that i had to make an account on metacritic to tell you guys. First the bad things : There is NO tuturial !!! ( very confusing first hours) , It looks good , but its not as detailed as BF4 for example . Then there is NO destruction like on BF4 . THAT IS IT . thats it , thats all the bad things , this game is such a good online shooter its amazing . First : Its FREE , and you actuallly DONT need to buy stuff , guns etc etc , trust me ALL default weapons are good , and if you want another "good" gun this wil cost around 1000 CR ( i make like 450 a day playing ). or you can spend real money Second : Its massive !! its very normal to see a battle between 96 players !! THATS 96 on both sides , not 50 v 46 !!, thats more then BF , DESTINY and COD combined!! Third : gameplay is great and well balanced , you WILL need a good mix of snipers, medics , engineers etc etc to be succesful , each plays their part and you will feel like an important part of a huge army . On my server ( EU ) i have seen almost no lag , if there is its WAY less then BF4 or Hardline . That is it , my review on PlanetSide 2 , i will leave you with a question to EA and DICE : Why The Hell would i buy your StarWars 20v20 players game for 60 euro standardcopy , 79 deluxe copy and 89 euro premiumcopy ?? , when i can play this for free !!!… Expand
  7. bikeytom
    Jun 26, 2015
    10
    If you are looking for photo realistic graphics and celebrity voice overs then you need not apply here. If you want epic game play on huge maps with hundreds of other players around you then jump on in. This is the first FPS game I've played in ages that really puts fun above all else and it is so refreshing. The fact that this game is free to play on top of this, and that it being free toIf you are looking for photo realistic graphics and celebrity voice overs then you need not apply here. If you want epic game play on huge maps with hundreds of other players around you then jump on in. This is the first FPS game I've played in ages that really puts fun above all else and it is so refreshing. The fact that this game is free to play on top of this, and that it being free to play is implemented in such a way that you do not need to spend money on upgrades to enjoy yourself only makes it better. The only question here is why aren't you downloading it yet? Go on, go, get the game!
    TLDR: 10/10 great game play > Kevin Spacey voice over.    … Expand
  8. Machi
    Jul 3, 2015
    10
    This game is amazing! I've gotten so many interesting stories out of this game; more so than any other FPS/war game I've ever played. From sneaking into enemy bases and taking out people who walked right past me like a steath-game main character as an Infiltrator with Stalker Cloaking, to healing and reviving fallen teammates and occationally shooting bursts of fire into the enemy duringThis game is amazing! I've gotten so many interesting stories out of this game; more so than any other FPS/war game I've ever played. From sneaking into enemy bases and taking out people who walked right past me like a steath-game main character as an Infiltrator with Stalker Cloaking, to healing and reviving fallen teammates and occationally shooting bursts of fire into the enemy during massive 100 allies vs 100 enemy firefights as a medic, to riding in or driving a ground transport Sunderer in a huge 10 tank 20 Sunderer 5 air support and 50 ground troop rush of a base, this game has some intense, highly memorable moments that you'll never experience in any other multiplayer game. Seriously, some of the moments feel so much like watching a massive battle in a Star Wars movie play out that it seems scripted, but in fact it's all players and no NPCs!

    Pros:

    • Good graphics: Not groundbreaking or the best, but still great and immersive enough.

    • Classes: Quite a few classes to choose from, and they all have distinct uses. Two support classes, Medic and Engineer, guarantee that there will be plenty of useful cooperative team play, which is a huge part of what makes the game so fun.

    * The feel-factor: Like I mentioned before, this game WILL give you plenty of memorable moments just about any time you jump in, and with the different classes, you can pretty much play the game how you want. If you want to be a part of a huge battle, you can at pretty much any time. If you want to instead sneak behind enemy lines, hack enemy turrets and stations, and take capture points, all on your own (or in a stealthy ninja group with friends), you can at any time. If you want to be a pilot, a tank driver, a atv-riding scout-sniper, a troop transporter, or a spawn deployer, you can do any of those at any time!

    • Vehicles: They got the vehicle system right in this game. Vehicles cost a separate currency called resources. ATVs cost 50, while the most expensive vehicles cost around 450. The max resources you can have are 750, but every minute of gameplay you get 50 resources back, so if you use a vehicle you got for 450 resources for just 9 minutes, you've already got all the resources back. This system prevents people from just spawning a tank, rushing at attacking/defending tanks, and the spawning another tank ad nauseum, but it still gives plenty of resources to constantly stay in your vehicle of choice without too much worry of it getting destroyed.

    • Pay-to-Pay: You read that right. This game isn't pay-to-win or pay-to-play. The only reason to pay is if you want to level faster or get currency faster. It really doesn't give payers any advantage over non-payers, so you'll never really feel like "jeeze, I feel forced to pay to compete". This alone makes it one of the best free-to-play games I've ever played.

    Cons:

    • Currency gain: Currency (Certs) in this game are pretty tiring to get. You get 1 cert for every 250 xp. I'm still pretty new to the game, but I've gotten up to getting around 6000xp per hour, which is only about 24 certs per hour. Considering that most upgrades for equipment and skills go in tiers of 10, 30, 50, 100, 200, 300, 500, and 1000+ certs, and that guns are generally between 600 - 1000 certs, it can take FOREVER to get guns. That said, guns are usually sidegrades, so they aren't worth spending certs on anyway, so I usually invest in upgrades, which give the biggest advantages. They really need to increase cert payouts, as currently it'll take most users over a week to buy a decent amount of upgrades, and vehicle upgrades are very overpriced, to the point where you almost need to make a character that you'll only invest your certs into vehicles.

    • Pay-to-buy: While I did say it's not pay to win or play, the grind for certs can make paying seem slightly more attractive. Even so, the XP gain from booster packs (50% boost to XP for 6 months for $30) seems borderline not worth it. Making 6000 XP per hour means that I'd be making 9000 XP per hour with the boost pack, which means I'd still only be making 36 certs and hour. They also offer battle cash, bt battcle cash is usually about $1 to 100 certs, so 100 cert upgrades cost $1 while guns can cost $6-17, which is overpriced in my opinion. I suppose that, if its a game you plan on playing for a long time, spending $60 to get your character(s) to where you want them could be justified as buying the game, but considering pretty much all the stuff you buy is only for one character, and in some cases, just one class on that one character, it's a bit ridiculous.

    • Difficulty: The game throws you in, so it takes a while to figure out what to do. Thankfully, they put you on a starter island first, so you can get your bearings.

    Also, against what one reviewer said, there's only a queue on one server, which has a very high population; if you play on just a high pop server, you'll get in instantly every time and still have massive battles.    … Expand
  9. Dr_Hax98
    Aug 24, 2015
    8
    Well laggy servers and bugs aside I think the game is getting better with every patch, but I think the balancing could be better between classes. The money system is very much P2W (pay2win) since if you don't want to pay for a premium membership you earn almost half that of other players who have premium so I think that many items need cost reductions. Now getting to the positives of theWell laggy servers and bugs aside I think the game is getting better with every patch, but I think the balancing could be better between classes. The money system is very much P2W (pay2win) since if you don't want to pay for a premium membership you earn almost half that of other players who have premium so I think that many items need cost reductions. Now getting to the positives of the game. This game plays a lot like Battlefield and many of the ideas have clearly been based off the Battlefield franchise, so if you love battlefield you'll love this game. This game deserves a solid 8… Expand
  10. Cleviathan
    Aug 23, 2015
    8
    This title should be downloaded by all PS4 owners, its FREE its FUN it's FANTASTIC. If the boys on the board had released this properly with the correct marketing and with a little more assistance given to the new player it could be HUGE. My opinion is that many thought, ahh steep learning curve, no hand holding, probably have to keep spending money to enjoy it, Sod it I'll just put thisThis title should be downloaded by all PS4 owners, its FREE its FUN it's FANTASTIC. If the boys on the board had released this properly with the correct marketing and with a little more assistance given to the new player it could be HUGE. My opinion is that many thought, ahh steep learning curve, no hand holding, probably have to keep spending money to enjoy it, Sod it I'll just put this old FPS in my PS4 that I've been playing for the last year as I know what I'm doing on that one.
    Oh and if you do play it Fight for Vanu, they need you :)    … Expand
  11. metacriticjames
    Nov 18, 2015
    9
    I was fortunate enough to find out about this game from a friend who had played the pc version and so was looking forward to it arriving on PS4 earlier this year. Overall it has not disappointed, although an overall criticism of the game and hence its developers is that at the early stages the complete lack of in game guidance and help for newcomers is astounding. It really feels likeI was fortunate enough to find out about this game from a friend who had played the pc version and so was looking forward to it arriving on PS4 earlier this year. Overall it has not disappointed, although an overall criticism of the game and hence its developers is that at the early stages the complete lack of in game guidance and help for newcomers is astounding. It really feels like sometimes they don't want people to get into this game!

    This is a shame however, because if you are looking for a FPS with epic online battles against literally thousands of like minded people, whilst sitting comfortably on your sofa and using a console...you came to the right place. Although this game is still technically in 'Beta' stage and free to play it feels more like a finished product, and like most games these days it is updated by the devs on a regular basis. I don't feel like there is much need for constant buffing or nerving of particular weapons in this game, since the scale of the fight and variety of tools as your disposal mean that a different strategy is all that is needed when up against it. Be that find another front to fight at or approach the problem from a different perspective, i.e. class, vehicle, position or load out. Its this enormous variety in the game that certainly keeps me coming back for the fight, as strategy is just as important as your reflex.

    Learning these skills takes time and one of the best steps you can take to getting the most out of this game is by joining an Outfit. Again the game makes this process difficult but once you have found an outfit from within the game or an outside forum, the experience and fun you will get from fighting within a tight squad of people is immense. Achieving small victories as part of the bigger war alongside your new online mates really elevates this game, although playing solo here and there is still viable and enjoyable.

    Overall this is pretty much the videogame I have always wanted to play, although like any game it certainly comes with its minor irritations. The graphics are an initial disappointment and seem a little dated, however they serve their purpose and actually allow what isn't possible in other games, such as witnessing a fight involving tens of vehicles and hundreds of players at night with tracers and flak bursting everywhere..truly spectacular! Some aspects of the learning curve as previously highlighted feel completely unnecessary, and clearly spoil the game so much for some people that they don't persevere. However the positives are overwhelming, be it in the basic fun gameplay of the five soldier classes and air and ground vehicles, to the sense of satisfaction of playing your part of a much bigger scale war than has ever been seen before on consoles. The variety of gameplay and strategy mean that my 300hours plus have flown by, and I'm really not desperate to play any similar game for the foreseeable future.

    In conclusion I would say if you like the sound of the game, you will eventually absolutely love it. And the fact that it really is free to play is a bonus, I would pay full price for this and still heartily recommend it.    … Expand
  12. Hasmonean
    Dec 18, 2015
    9
    A new construction system, allowing you to harvest and build bases is being added soon! This game is so much fun I have about 3000 hours in it and counting. As it is player driven we really need more and more fresh blood, so sign up now and choose an empire to fight for. The gun play is fantastic and the vehicles are diverse and the flying is the best of any multi-player game out there.
  13. tormentor55
    Apr 9, 2016
    8
    Planetside 2 is an awesome free-to-play MMO like shooter. While the graphics aren't as good as the PC version and there are still occasional bugs, the game has a solid foundation with its battles that can easily contain hundreds of players. While the in-game currency can be a grind to come by, the default weapons are generally the most all-around and noob friendly. Other weapons (most ofPlanetside 2 is an awesome free-to-play MMO like shooter. While the graphics aren't as good as the PC version and there are still occasional bugs, the game has a solid foundation with its battles that can easily contain hundreds of players. While the in-game currency can be a grind to come by, the default weapons are generally the most all-around and noob friendly. Other weapons (most of them you can buy with the in-game currency) are just more specialized in specific roles. Since the cost for entrance is free, anyone that likes Battlefield styled multiplayer games or multiplayer FPS in general, should give this game a shot.… Expand
  14. ExplodingStote
    Mar 1, 2016
    9
    Planetside 2 reminds me of what happens when you slap original Halo graphics on what Destiny was hyped up to be. It's big and epic. There's quite a bit of depth to the vehicles, classes, and RPG elements. The way that the war fronts evolve across entire planets is a lot of fun.

    For a free game, I'm not sure how you could expect too much more. Subtract one point for the occasional    Planetside 2 reminds me of what happens when you slap original Halo graphics on what Destiny was hyped up to be. It's big and epic. There's quite a bit of depth to the vehicles, classes, and RPG elements. The way that the war fronts evolve across entire planets is a lot of fun.

    For a free game, I'm not sure how you could expect too much more. Subtract one point for the occasional crash and slowish load screens.    … Expand
  15. crabapple
    Dec 27, 2015
    10
    It's not Battlefield or Call of Duty so MOBA players go elsewhere. This game requires an investment of time to explore the weapons and vehicles and master each of them to become a good player. It also requires playing and coordinating with others. When you do these things you will find this one game contains the type of gameplay that exists in dozens of others. It's free but if you pay youIt's not Battlefield or Call of Duty so MOBA players go elsewhere. This game requires an investment of time to explore the weapons and vehicles and master each of them to become a good player. It also requires playing and coordinating with others. When you do these things you will find this one game contains the type of gameplay that exists in dozens of others. It's free but if you pay you gain access to fashion accessories. I have had experiences in PS2 that I have had in no other game -- some of the greatest MP experiences I've ever had. There is a learning curve though. Squad up and use your headsets to learn the game, it's no lowest common denominator game like Call of Duty.… Expand
  16. KayVen17
    Jan 3, 2017
    8
    Deutsche Review - Kritik

    Der folgende Test ist in 5 Kategorien zusammengefasst. Diese 5 Kartegorien ergeben die Gesamtpunktzahl von 0 - 100 Punkten. Um einen passenden Userscore zu geben wird auf oder abgerundet. Bei 84 Punkten ergibt das einen User Score von 8. Bei 86 einen von Userscore von 9. Falls eine 85 kommt entscheide ich ob ich es eher positiv oder negativ nehme. Regeln    Deutsche Review - Kritik

    Der folgende Test ist in 5 Kategorien zusammengefasst. Diese 5 Kartegorien ergeben die Gesamtpunktzahl von 0 - 100 Punkten. Um einen passenden Userscore zu geben wird auf oder abgerundet. Bei 84 Punkten ergibt das einen User Score von 8. Bei 86 einen von Userscore von 9. Falls eine 85 kommt entscheide ich ob ich es eher positiv oder negativ nehme. Regeln verstanden?
    Dann sind hier meine Punkte.

    Mein persönlicher Score = 80/100
    Mein User Score = 8/10    … Expand
  17. destinyfan1
    Dec 8, 2016
    9
    AN AMAZING GAME
    This game is hard in the beginning but if you keep playing you become smart in it (taking cover ,playing like an assassin....) not like cod where people jump in the open and die in 1 sec
    truely it is so good o yeah and then the open world with thousands of players in one map. you whil never see that number(there are to less players for that) but it feels truely like a    AN AMAZING GAME
    This game is hard in the beginning but if you keep playing you become smart in it (taking cover ,playing like an assassin....) not like cod where people jump in the open and die in 1 sec
    truely it is so good
    o yeah and then the open world with thousands of players in one map. you whil never see that number(there are to less players for that) but it feels truely like a war
    ha it should call future war simulator    … Expand

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#74 Best PS4 Game of 2015
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#85 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2015

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Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Sep 5, 2015
    80
    A totally fresh proposition. [Sept 2015, p.89]
  2. Games Master UK
    Sep 1, 2015
    79
    Grand scale makes this as fresh and as different a shooter as you could ask for. [Sept 2015, p.78]
  3. GamesBeat
    Aug 9, 2015
    75
    For better or worse, Daybreak didn’t design PlanetSide 2 for instant gratification. I’ve had hours of playtime where enemy forces were so overwhelming that I barely got anything done. But I’ve also had hours that were full of tense battles filled with explosions, multicolored lasers, and missiles. When you play at night, it looks like a chaotic fireworks show.
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