Battlefield 2042

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2.6

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 1271 Ratings

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  1. Nekoking698
    May 26, 2023
    5
    du deja vu rien de changer toujours la même chose de meilleurs graphisme de nouveaux mode mais rien de spectaculaire
  2. saikyouren
    Mar 19, 2023
    7
    Free on ps5 plus, what you can say lol. Free free free free free. Free on ps5 plus, what you can say lol. Free free free free free .
  3. Flashyboy89
    Dec 17, 2022
    6
    Update Dec 2022 : After multiple updates, the game is okay now. Just okay, not good or great.

    So far, my play time with the game has been mostly frustrating compared to any early playtime with a any Battlefield game. It’s just too buggy, clunky, some server crashing and just not much fun to play right now. Payed a premium price too for essentially being a beta tester. Lack of content at    Update Dec 2022 : After multiple updates, the game is okay now. Just okay, not good or great.

    So far, my play time with the game has been mostly frustrating compared to any early playtime with a any Battlefield game. It’s just too buggy, clunky, some server crashing and just not much fun to play right now. Payed a premium price too for essentially being a beta tester. Lack of content at the moment and no campaign/story mode. I will update and change my score if things improve in future. As it stands, 6 out of 10    … Expand
  4. umrttl
    Dec 10, 2022
    7
    Its not even that bad, I encountered like 2 bugs in 50 hours. Gameplay is pretty fun but I don't enjoy the game's main mode, conquest and ngl these maps sometimes feel too big.
  5. Rahswan
    Nov 14, 2022
    5
    Disappointing and medicore, this game was rushed and sent out to die with riddled false promises and shinning example of how not to do a live service game. A bit let down.
  6. CnPx98
    Nov 11, 2022
    5
    The game has gotten better with updates as well all know it launched in a terrible state.
    Still thou as far as value for money goes it still is far to over priced. £70 ($80) for a game that's heavily monitized and has nothing to offer other then multiplayer just isn't worth it. When you compare it to call of duty which has campaign, multiplayer and co-op (Zombies or spec ops) for the same    The game has gotten better with updates as well all know it launched in a terrible state.
    Still thou as far as value for money goes it still is far to over priced. £70 ($80) for a game that's heavily monitized and has nothing to offer other then multiplayer just isn't worth it. When you compare it to call of duty which has campaign, multiplayer and co-op (Zombies or spec ops) for the same price then it makes you wonder how they think £70 is a reasonable price. It should be half that. Overall the multiplayer is solid since they updated it. I personally got the game second hand for £15 ($18). I stopped pre ordering games because they end up launching the way this game did. I decided to check back and seen they fixed some issues and seen it cheap so I grabbed it and for £15 it's a good price. To summarize it's a good game but extremely overpriced for a game that has the same amount of micro-transactions as games which are free. There isn't enough content to make £70 worth while when there are games which offer way more entertainment for the same price.    … Expand
  7. huraka13
    Nov 11, 2022
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Llevo unas seis horas jugadas y de momento es todo lo que esperaba. Tiene la esencia battlefield de siempre pero con mapas más grandes y más posibilidades, si además le añades el modo portal puedes volver a jugar con mapas de antaño com 64 jugadores. Quizá le faltan mas modos de juego y armas, algo que supongo con el tiempo irán añadiendo. Por último, no se si soy el más afortunado del mundo o que, pero no me he encontrado bugs de momento.… Expand
  8. Shirohae
    Sep 27, 2022
    7
    Its okay now. Exodus 64 multiplayer maps are very nice and i enjoy grinding the battlepass
  9. BrianDavid94
    Aug 26, 2022
    5
    Quick background on me the reviewer, I tend to like single player games that is heavy on narrative the most. I also play a lot of racing games and use to play multiplayer games in my high school days but now that it's hard for me and my friends to find a good time to link up so now I hardly play any. Up to try any genre of games and sometimes I find something new that I didn't think I'dQuick background on me the reviewer, I tend to like single player games that is heavy on narrative the most. I also play a lot of racing games and use to play multiplayer games in my high school days but now that it's hard for me and my friends to find a good time to link up so now I hardly play any. Up to try any genre of games and sometimes I find something new that I didn't think I'd like. I play on every platform but prefer PlayStation.

    So I started playing this series with Bad Company and instantly fell in love with the multiplayer. I loved the everbody has a role to play, teamwork focus, destructive environments, and the feeling that you where in a war. They continued to do well and peaked at Battlefield 3/4. Battlefield 1 they started going on a downward trend. Starting with this game they launch games with very little contact in regards to maps, weapons, and campaign. Even the multiplayer component seemed to loose there teamwork/role aspects that made Battlefield unique. Battlefield 5 they added hero shooter aspects to be more like other games instead of sticking to their uniqueness. Felt more and more like Call of Duty but there is already a Call of Duty. Stick to your history it's what made Battlefield a threat agaisnt Call of Duty. When they started the marketing for Battlefield 2042 they were saying all the right things and they got me hyped. Once again I was dissapointed. Hero shooter is still there, hardly any maps and the maps they have don't flow well, no weapons to choose from, and no campaign at all. I felt scammed since their marketing made it seem like they where going back to their old formula.

    This game has potential but they would have to make a lot of gameplay changes and add content which i doubt they'll do. There Aug 2022 announcement seemed like they are making some better decisions but I'll wait until i see it.    … Expand
  10. Mehmoud
    Dec 7, 2021
    5
    Game playable now. It is getting better.
    Look forward for the next. Seems promising
  11. NeonReplicant
    Feb 5, 2022
    6
    I have tried to enjoy Bf2042 since launch despite a raft of issues, but finally it's really just shown a surprising lack of depth. Overall art design is good, but level design is terrible. No usable cover on capture points make you cannon fodder for mouse pad snipers. I find myself constantly popping smoke to stay alive. No peek around cover options or weapon mounting doesn't help. NoI have tried to enjoy Bf2042 since launch despite a raft of issues, but finally it's really just shown a surprising lack of depth. Overall art design is good, but level design is terrible. No usable cover on capture points make you cannon fodder for mouse pad snipers. I find myself constantly popping smoke to stay alive. No peek around cover options or weapon mounting doesn't help. No choke points to enable tense gunplay. Vehicle balancing is broken and light transports are useless, which makes Conquest feel like a sprinting simulator. 128 player matches can be a thrill and this kept me coming back until I realised the maps were garbage. With servers seeming laggier than ever and player counts plummeting the state of the game is far from ideal. Patches have fixed assault rifle bloom and hit reg issues. But these shouldn't have existed in the first place in a game with an active beta. Dice clearly dropped the ball on what should have been a slam dunk.… Expand
  12. MikeNibbx
    Jan 15, 2022
    7
    I've put 30 hours in. I'm enjoying the game. Specialists bring some nuance despite their controversial addition. Some more destruction would be nice. The maps are pretty wide open and could use some tightening up and detail added to indoor areas. Could be a bit more optimized but as of now it seems to have its major bugs ironed out. It gives those "only in battlefield" moments, and is aI've put 30 hours in. I'm enjoying the game. Specialists bring some nuance despite their controversial addition. Some more destruction would be nice. The maps are pretty wide open and could use some tightening up and detail added to indoor areas. Could be a bit more optimized but as of now it seems to have its major bugs ironed out. It gives those "only in battlefield" moments, and is a decent entry I hope will grow to be even better with time seeing as it's a live service.… Expand
  13. drcoomer
    Jan 3, 2022
    7
    Once this game is patched and finished, it will be a fantastic title. Depsite what you might be hearing about 2042, there is something to say about how fun this game has the potential to be. The maps, gunplay, and graphics are all very good. But the game is so broken that it's unplayable. Give it time, and this game may end up surprising a lot of us down the road.
  14. RKrogh
    Dec 18, 2021
    5
    The game was released in an unfinnished state with tons of bugs showering over us during the first weeks. Whilst most of the more obvious and obtrusive are solved, the game feels unfinnished and unbalanced in the normal modes. This is no news for the returning BF player who seems to endure this every iteration. The new modes of Portal, making it able to play legacy modes from other games,The game was released in an unfinnished state with tons of bugs showering over us during the first weeks. Whilst most of the more obvious and obtrusive are solved, the game feels unfinnished and unbalanced in the normal modes. This is no news for the returning BF player who seems to endure this every iteration. The new modes of Portal, making it able to play legacy modes from other games, as well as Hazard Zone, a version of battleroyal customized for the new mechanics of 2042, makes me put a higher score as they are fun additions. The fact that there are no official Hardcore servers, making it moot to get any progress unless you want to play playing the normal, broken settings is weird too. It is like they skipped any user testing before launch and just wanted it out there before the hollidays. Hopefylly we'll get it down the line, but thinking about the hot mess they need to clean before balancing any weapons/settings or even getting to a new official server, will take a looong time.… Expand
  15. IRON_MAN
    Dec 17, 2021
    5
    As a Battlefield Fan I Am Disappointed, Here Are The Biggest Problems:

    Clunky, The game feels so clunky, even after putting the sensibility to Max, when turning left or right it just feels slow and clunky, it's unbelievable. The Guns don't have or don't feel with power no animation that satisfies your experience, I don't see smoke coming out of the Guns.. It's like if the guns were not    As a Battlefield Fan I Am Disappointed, Here Are The Biggest Problems:

    Clunky, The game feels so clunky, even after putting the sensibility to Max, when turning left or right it just feels slow and clunky, it's unbelievable.
    The Guns don't have or don't feel with power no animation that satisfies your experience, I don't see smoke coming out of the Guns.. It's like if the guns were not real.. Like if they were made outta plastic instead of metal..
    The Sound     … Expand
  16. BBUENO
    Dec 4, 2021
    6
    It's the best multiplayer fps game for sure but I don't appreciate the direction EA is taking. First Battlefield is a MATURE audience, most of the gamer are male - 20-45 years old. They do not wish to have a Fortnite experience in Battlefield. + Nothing justified that solo campaign is missing on this game
  17. DeltaEchoZulu19
    Dec 2, 2021
    5
    As a long time Battlefield player I was hoping so much this would be the end all of who had the better game between BF and COD. I was expecting a actual Battlefield type experience with this game but it doesn't fully immerse you like the other Battlefield games. The graphics are good on next gen and PC. It runs smooth depending on hardware. I play on PS5 and haven't had but a few issues.As a long time Battlefield player I was hoping so much this would be the end all of who had the better game between BF and COD. I was expecting a actual Battlefield type experience with this game but it doesn't fully immerse you like the other Battlefield games. The graphics are good on next gen and PC. It runs smooth depending on hardware. I play on PS5 and haven't had but a few issues. The UI however is a mess and doesn't have a smooth flow to it. The maps also feel empty and not lived in. I see where they were going with the concept and mechanics of the game but I really think they missed what their core fan base wanted. Some of the new features are enjoyable and I like some of the direction they went in. However too many corners were cut, to many key features that makes Battlefield, well, Battlefield were left out and the community is down right angry about it. They need to listen to the players, the fan base that has supported them for years with there time and money. There are several things that need to be added back in. I don't need to go through the list because it's all over the internet what they screwed up. I want to have hope for this game and I truly hope Dice can get there act together and change it for the better. With the new systems in place they should be able to not only patch and update but to fully adjust how the game feels and plays. If they can add in what they left out to get back to the basics, bring new and seasonal events to keep the game fresh and not go the route of how the other FPS have gone with gimmicks and pay to win items, then I think this could be a really great game. Yes there are bugs, yes the game does not feel complete, no it is not worth $60-$70 currently, but, this is a big but, if they listen and open their eyes to what their community truly wants, fix problems quickly, and communicate with players it could turn out to be a game well worth hundreds of hours worth of play. For the time being I will be going back to playing Warzone and BF 1 & 5 until they fix the issues.… Expand
  18. Maxwill444
    Nov 29, 2021
    5
    Overall I love Battlefield but this Game is too limited with literally everything , After the Update the weapons are a lot better but, we need bigger squads, we need infanterie maps, or at least we need tdm servers on Portal where you can Level your weapons because this wasnt fixed
  19. Anthem2p
    Nov 27, 2021
    6
    Hugh unattractive map, with less action than free CoD warzon.
    Graphics don’t match new generation , even ps4 look better. Small amount of weapons and gadgets.
    No fun in new modalities
  20. Itzakadoozee
    Nov 26, 2021
    5
    Frustrating pos. Battlefield was my favorite franchise…was. Graphics are sub par for Battlefield. Guns feel like **** Sound is worse then previous games. Worst thing is level design. Some matches are un-winnable due to **** objective placement. All around downgrade. Wish they would have just kept updating Battlefront 2.
  21. timbrax
    Nov 25, 2021
    7
    To all the crying beaches who give this game a 0, You just suck, go back to your fortnite.
  22. Bhaulsdeep
    Nov 25, 2021
    5
    The game is a solid 5 out of 10. The weirdest issue with the game is that it has no scoreboard which makes the game feel soulless. The game play is OK to burn an hour of time. After that it becomes pretty stale, especially with the bugs in the game. The one good thing bf2042 has done is that the maps are some of the best maps i have played in a battlefield series.
  23. JanvanAswegen
    Nov 23, 2021
    5
    Well i have almost no issues with the game and a bunch of fun!! Graphics is amazing and runs perfect on my ps5
  24. Ozirys
    Nov 23, 2021
    7
    Bon jeu, bien que bugué lors de l'accès anticipé je n'ai pas été si gêné que çà. Avec le premier patch on doit saluer des améliorations cependant il manque certaines petites choses pour en faire un très bon jeu. Un mode entrainement par exemple, des menus plus clairs, plus de map, plus d'armes, et le Hazard Zone plus étoffé.
  25. Omer_00
    Nov 22, 2021
    5
    1:call of duty should be free 2:keep playing warzone 3rd rtx is not eye catching
  26. Small_Islander
    Nov 22, 2021
    5
    As much as people want to mob together and rate this 0 because it's unfinished, here me out:

    This game is not up to par, but that being said, it does have great potential, people have been annoyed that most AAA games seem to lack polish (Andromeda, BF, GTA: DE etc) , but when it comes to Dice I can say without a doubt they'll see it through to its full potential. While the game is not    As much as people want to mob together and rate this 0 because it's unfinished, here me out:

    This game is not up to par, but that being said, it does have great potential, people have been annoyed that most AAA games seem to lack polish (Andromeda, BF, GTA: DE etc) , but when it comes to Dice I can say without a doubt they'll see it through to its full potential. While the game is not what I was hoping for right away, and having pre-ordered I can say that it was not a good investment, but that being said I'm still invested in this game as it grows, as many other Battlefield games have. Give it time, and if you like the maps/gamemodes/core gameplay than you shouldn't rate the game 0, because in all honesty most people will visit this game again and it'll be drastically different. Also, hovercraft.    … Expand
  27. nolosantos3
    Nov 21, 2021
    7
    Ehhh gráficos horribles... acaso lo habeís jugado? Unico problema bugs y que faltan cosas
  28. Cynycal
    Nov 20, 2021
    7
    Have had a fair amount of fun in the game with friends. It still needs some work in a lot of areas though. Specialists in particular seem out of place in Conquest, maybe they should be in Hazard Zone / Portal exclusively. Either way, I've still had fun. Will definitely keep playing the game while hoping it improves.
  29. Mangojerry125
    Nov 20, 2021
    6
    Well, I know people are not really happy with this game, but I see a great potential. A little hard work and you can do it Dice.
  30. CallMeGod420
    Nov 19, 2021
    6
    Game is fin but needed more time in the oven
    Lot of glitches most are funny but some are frutrating
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

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  1. Positive: 4 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 21
  3. Negative: 2 out of 21
  1. GameCritics
    Feb 24, 2022
    70
    While the repetition and lack of content cooled my enthusiasm a bit, I am excited to see where DICE can take Battlefield 2042 from here — if current industry trends hold, I’m confident this will be a strong addition to my already-full shooter rotation after a few months of additions and updates.
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  2. PLAY
    Feb 23, 2022
    80
    Despite a traditionally rocky launch, the latest Battlefield proves itself one of the best in the series. Tell Edwin Starr we found out what war is good for. [Issue#9, p.72]
  3. Edge Magazine
    Dec 30, 2021
    60
    As nostalgic joys go, though, it's a damning one. [Issue#367, p.106]
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