Battlefield 4

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5.8

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  1. metalupyourass
    Dec 15, 2013
    8
    i like the game, but i bought premium and i still don't have my DLC. complete the game has to much glitches, dying randomly, map not loading immediately, those are some of the glitches. i rather recommend you buy battlefield 3 premium edition
  2. Anton32
    Nov 11, 2013
    8
    The game is great, I love the campaign.lm not a big fan of shooter games but I do play them. The game does freeze a lot between load screens. overall I like it I think its better then Call of duty Ghost
  3. 2shoog
    Jan 11, 2014
    10
    I am finicky about games. I like ONLY the best and won't settle for second rate. I found this to be a top notch game and the campaign is supposed to be played more than once because you keep all your new guns which you DON'T have in the beginning. I liked playing over with new weapons. PLUS you unlock some of the weapons in multi-player. The multi-player...WOW...I mean...WOW! If you likeI am finicky about games. I like ONLY the best and won't settle for second rate. I found this to be a top notch game and the campaign is supposed to be played more than once because you keep all your new guns which you DON'T have in the beginning. I liked playing over with new weapons. PLUS you unlock some of the weapons in multi-player. The multi-player...WOW...I mean...WOW! If you like small maps, they are here. If you like GIGANTUNORSEUM maps they are here in many new type games. How could anyone give this less than a 10 is beyond me. I gave CoD Ghost a 9...but it is still just a BO2.5… Expand
  4. SimFBallCritic
    Nov 11, 2013
    8
    It's hard to review a game when there are 2 versions of the game you will be playing. I've been playing BF4 for the 360 but I'm waiting to continue my experience on the PS4. As you could imagine I expect the game to be at it's best on the Next Generation consoles. I enjoy the game more than Call of Duty because of the feel and the gameplay style. Battlefield is more of a strategic andIt's hard to review a game when there are 2 versions of the game you will be playing. I've been playing BF4 for the 360 but I'm waiting to continue my experience on the PS4. As you could imagine I expect the game to be at it's best on the Next Generation consoles. I enjoy the game more than Call of Duty because of the feel and the gameplay style. Battlefield is more of a strategic and tactical shooter and that's the type of game I prefer. Since I consider this game a demo for the Next Gen version I will keep it short and sweet.

    Pros

    Solid Campaign. A lot of action and kept me interested. I don't usually play campaign so what I think is good may not be the same as campaign veterans.
    Improved Hit Detection
    Improved Hip Fire
    Game seems to play much smoother than BF3
    Nice Maps
    Frostbite 3 and new destruction
    More modes, added Domination

    Cons

    Game freezes on Campaign and Multiplayer
    Campaign AI doesn't always seem to be aware of what's going on
    You are the only person that can die in Campaign, squad member can't get show
    Campaign is scripted, I would like to see more dynamic outcomes based on the decisions you make
    Not everything is destructible, would like to be able to destroy any and everything on site.

    Overall I think Battlefield is a great series and BF4 continues with that tradition. I look forward to see the best BF4 has to offer when I get my PS4 version.    … Expand
  5. JohnWitten
    Nov 13, 2013
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Concept: Enrich the multiplayer experience further, at the ultimate expense of the throwaway single player campaign.

    Graphics: Beauty unparalleled as of yet in a shooter, only occasionally marred by muddied textures here and there.

    Sound: Only in Battlefield.

    Playability: Some controls have been simplified a little bit, but it remains largely similar to those of Battlefield 3 and classic Battlefield games, with a few new additions to the mix. It might be hard to pilot some vehicles at first, but you'll get the hang of it.

    Entertainment: You'll certainly be spending your hours playing the addictive and impressive multiplayer component, and not the standalone single player one.

    Replay Value: Moderately High.

    Overall Score: 9.0    … Expand
  6. Matty888
    Jan 2, 2014
    8
    A good multiplayer game, but DICE took out some good stuff from bf3, and that added on to its poor and buggy release makes me give this an 8. Wait to get it on next gen.
  7. hurricanematt
    Oct 31, 2013
    8
    Decent upgrade over battlefield 3,definatley made for multiplayer. destuctive enviroments are great ,huge maps, graphics and game play. single player is average. Only real gripes are takes far to long to level up and get weapon upgrades and some of the spawn points are badly placed. The servers are working fine EA seemed to be having a problem just on release day
  8. SneakerheadDom
    Nov 5, 2013
    9
    After playing this game for the full week since it's release, I had noticed that the game was a little buggy and glitch. As with any game, I play the single-player first to get a feel for the controls. While playing single-player, I encountered many bugs and glitches that would not allow me to continue the mission, meaning I would have to shut my Xbox off, turn it on again, and restart theAfter playing this game for the full week since it's release, I had noticed that the game was a little buggy and glitch. As with any game, I play the single-player first to get a feel for the controls. While playing single-player, I encountered many bugs and glitches that would not allow me to continue the mission, meaning I would have to shut my Xbox off, turn it on again, and restart the mission. Furthermore, the single-player is not as exciting as it's Battlefield 3 counterpart. To continue, upon playing multiplayer for the first time, I noticed they had changed something, you are not limited to certain guns depending on what team you are on. In Battlefield 3, whether you were an Iraqi or American soldier, lets say you use an assault rifle, if you are Iraqi you use an AK-47, if you are American, you use an M4A1 or M16A4, and as you use assault rifles you unlock more and more. The good thing about this change is that you can now stick to one weapon and upgrade it much easier, instead of having to change guns every game. Continuing on, some people on this website obviously have not played Battlefield at all. The helicopter, jet, boat, car, etc. controls are all the same as Battlefield 3, Battlefield 2, etc., they are just not skilled enough to use them. The multiplayer does have some minor bugs, and the loading screens may freeze sometimes, but multiplayer takes pure skill. And the people complaining about it on here and giving Battlefield a bad score, are just CoD fan-boys. The multi-player is astounding and I cannot wait to play this game on the next-gen consoles.… Expand
  9. Nite99
    Nov 6, 2013
    10
    Don't listen the the COD fanboy haters. BF4 is the game we've all been waiting for and until Titanfall drops in the spring, this is the premiere FPS to enjoy with friends and pwning noobs on. The campaign is enjoyable and a good prelude to the centerpiece of the game which is the team based multiplayer. Leave the COD for the 6 year olds.
  10. codenamedroid
    Nov 5, 2013
    10
    Excellent game, much better then cod. There is so much to do and different ways to play, graphics are excellent even on 360, The vehicles handling is improved from bf3, I am half way through the singleplayer and can't see the fuss some are making, it is really good, but obviously multiplayer is where it's at and once again it excels here. I havent played cod since bf3 came out as it offersExcellent game, much better then cod. There is so much to do and different ways to play, graphics are excellent even on 360, The vehicles handling is improved from bf3, I am half way through the singleplayer and can't see the fuss some are making, it is really good, but obviously multiplayer is where it's at and once again it excels here. I havent played cod since bf3 came out as it offers an immensely more enjoyable and varied experience in my opinion. And bf4 is even better!… Expand
  11. ArMyMaN200
    Nov 5, 2013
    10
    Very good game! wish the Single player was a lil longer but it was fun. MP is great love it thx dice you guys worked out a lot of the server probs and very good game!
  12. OneEighth
    Nov 11, 2013
    8
    Single player;

    Playing single player on Battlefield is what you would expect. It's short and sweet. The campaign takes less than 10 hours to complete if you know what your doing. The story is much like a Hollywood action movie rather than a military simulation. That isn't a bad thing specially with today's youth who want instant gratification (Although I would prefer more realism).    Single player;

    Playing single player on Battlefield is what you would expect. It's short and sweet. The campaign takes less than 10 hours to complete if you know what your doing. The story is much like a Hollywood action movie rather than a military simulation. That isn't a bad thing specially with today's youth who want instant gratification (Although I would prefer more realism). There are big explosions, plot twists, and many moments that leave you saying 'wow, I can't believe that just happened.' There are a few flaws with single player. More than a few times I found myself being pinned down by gunfire only to have enemies spawn right beside me out of thin air and kill me. This happened way more than it should. Also on several occasions the mission progress seemed to get stuck and I could not go any further unless I restarted from a check point. I managed to make it through the campaign without these flaws detracting from my overall experience and knowing Dice/EA they should have this patched in no time.

    Multiplayer;

    Now this is the meat and potatoes of a Battlefield game. The sounds of the game are amazing specially on a nice pair of headphones. The gameplay remains similar to BF3 while also feeling more fluid and natural. The maps are a bit on the smaller side like BF3 but feel much larger and detailed a definite step up from last iteration. The unlocks and leveling move at a nice pace without being too easy and vehicles are just as fun as you might think they would be. The only flaws I found so far with MP is sometimes the textures won't load on my gun right away making it impossible to look down the sights and sometimes the bipod on some guns wont deploy instantly, also a problem in BF3.

    I think a few patches will do this game good but as it stands it is an easy 4/5 for any Battlefield fan or a shooter fan in general. If the games looks and plays this good on current gen I CAN'T WAIT to see it live on next gen.    … Expand
  13. elopez1465
    Nov 5, 2013
    8
    Battlefield 4 can be summed up in one word, WOW!. I know many are saying it's laggy or unstable, and sometimes it is, but I feel the good outweighs the bad. I have had very few problems with the issues stated above. But I know there is no other game out there that will let ME a fairly mediocre battlefield player kill a helicopter with an ATV. In the immortal words of Jesse Pinkman, "F**k Yeah!!!!!
  14. akilleez
    Oct 31, 2013
    9
    There are two types of people: COD fans, and Battlefield fans. I find this game to be exactly what I want out of a shooter; tactical, challenging, and customizable to different styles of gameplay. The online is clearly the focal point of the game, but I also found the campaign to be immersive as well. You grow a raport with the characters and most importantly feel like you are in the game.There are two types of people: COD fans, and Battlefield fans. I find this game to be exactly what I want out of a shooter; tactical, challenging, and customizable to different styles of gameplay. The online is clearly the focal point of the game, but I also found the campaign to be immersive as well. You grow a raport with the characters and most importantly feel like you are in the game. It is a lot like its predecessor BF3, but I genuinely enjoy all aspects of the game. It's the thinking man's/woman's shooter. You can't run and gun and expect to live very long- which is probably why so many don't like it(they should stick to COD). Overall, I plan to play the heck out of this game for a long time to come.… Expand
  15. Adamm4231
    Nov 6, 2013
    8
    The multiplayer has a lot of problems right now from client crashes to server crashes to screen freezes. I am rating this game higher from a future perspective after the game irons out its problems. The single player is your usual modern day FPS campaign except with a slight twist...this one DOES NOT involve nukes!!! You can easily breeze through the campaign in its quick 7 missions toThe multiplayer has a lot of problems right now from client crashes to server crashes to screen freezes. I am rating this game higher from a future perspective after the game irons out its problems. The single player is your usual modern day FPS campaign except with a slight twist...this one DOES NOT involve nukes!!! You can easily breeze through the campaign in its quick 7 missions to unlock a few knives and weapons for use in multiplayer. It's nothing worth remembering but you should be expecting that from Battlefield. Now the core aspect of Battlefield, aside from the issues i mentioned above. New weapons, maps, vehicles and the introduction of "Levolution". Basically these are, more or less, scripted events that happen sometime during your match that are pretty to watch but you may bore of them eventually. Most maps are just something big falling down but others feature a hurricane arrival and,my favorite, a map in which the streets will over time flood until the entire ground is buried under water and you are forced to fight on rooftops and other elevated areas. Overall the fun factor in this game is extremely high but you may have trouble playing at times when your "perfect game" gets ruined by a random client crash. Use caution when purchasing this game at the moment but you would definitely be missing out if you do not get this sometime in the future.… Expand
  16. Mattyice
    Oct 31, 2013
    8
    Battlefield 4's multiplayer is pure fun. However, there are an extreme amount of bugs and multiplayer problems that prevent this game from being a fantastic game.
    It's major pros are obviously the graphics, which are, like Battlefield 3, absolutely stunning, even without an HD texture pack. Also, multiplayer is extremely fun and addicting, just like BF3.
    However, this game has many    Battlefield 4's multiplayer is pure fun. However, there are an extreme amount of bugs and multiplayer problems that prevent this game from being a fantastic game.
    It's major pros are obviously the graphics, which are, like Battlefield 3, absolutely stunning, even without an HD texture pack. Also, multiplayer is extremely fun and addicting, just like BF3.
    However, this game has many problems, excluding the mediocre single player mode. The game is partially broken and unstable. Hopefully, EA can fix these problems soon, as they did with BF3.
    This is a good game, and even if you are going next-gen, I'd suggest getting it.    … Expand
  17. sathasekhem
    Oct 29, 2013
    10
    Too many bad ratings from users and not enough written reviews looks a lot like an assault from angry COD fans... I'm pretty sure this Battlefield will be good enough to provide us with many hours of killing madness. What else can you expect from a team as experienced as Dice? We wanted new terrains, we'll get'em Not enough improvement? We'll survive! BF3 got some serious criticism backToo many bad ratings from users and not enough written reviews looks a lot like an assault from angry COD fans... I'm pretty sure this Battlefield will be good enough to provide us with many hours of killing madness. What else can you expect from a team as experienced as Dice? We wanted new terrains, we'll get'em Not enough improvement? We'll survive! BF3 got some serious criticism back then, and still the game was awesome.
    We knew the BF4 solo campaign was going to suck. What really sucks is the fact that they keep putting energy in developing it... Well anyway, I look forward for pleying this new exploding delight     … Expand
  18. adcoy
    Nov 3, 2013
    9
    Great game. Only reason it doesn't get a 10 is omission of a squad join system, and some freezing issues. I've played 20 hours on xbox 360 and it's locked up 4 times. Not great, but over 20 hours of play not a big deal. GET THIS GAME. The various game modes are fantastic, and TDM is waaaay better then COD TDM.
  19. Ctblue796
    Oct 29, 2013
    10
    This is a great game that is fun to play. You will not be disappointed in it. I really have no criticisms for it. I enjoy playing it all day long. Really great game.
  20. 2CatShakur
    Oct 31, 2013
    9
    Battlefield 3 was pretty close to perfection, but this manages to top it. The destructible environments and the changing weather are all really impressive. It chugs in a few spots, but that's apparently because the game is really pushing the current system to its limits. I'm sure it will run much smoother and look even better on Xbox One. Solid single player and a mind-blowing multi-player.
  21. Sambo
    Nov 1, 2013
    10
    Bigger and better, Battlefield 4 evolves what we saw in Battlefield 3. An experience any fan of the series should try. Cod is for kids, battlefield is for the men.
  22. DarkDrakonis
    Nov 6, 2013
    10
    The game is awesome and great. A major step up in graphics even on current gen. I'm really excited for the next gen version which will look and play even better.... and with that many possible players at once.... who would stay away
  23. TheStoebZ
    Nov 6, 2013
    9
    Great game. Builds on the decent Battlefield 3 by far. Does include a tacked-on Campaign, but it's not nearly as bad as I thought it would be. Kept me entertained far more than it's main competitor's, Call of Duty Ghosts. Also a bit longer.

    Now, the multi-player has always been the meat and potatoes of this series. And it doesn't fail to deliver. Finally they are adding back more    Great game. Builds on the decent Battlefield 3 by far. Does include a tacked-on Campaign, but it's not nearly as bad as I thought it would be. Kept me entertained far more than it's main competitor's, Call of Duty Ghosts. Also a bit longer.

    Now, the multi-player has always been the meat and potatoes of this series. And it doesn't fail to deliver. Finally they are adding back more destruction. The weapons feel great, good recoil and fairly balanced. Graphics are nothing special (on Xbox 360, on my PC looks much better). Animations are about the same. Controls are responsive and have few flaws. Map design is varied and interesting, at times stellar.

    Overall, this is a great game that I will gladly play for years to come.    … Expand
  24. WarFox89
    Nov 5, 2013
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The most complete multiplayer FPS game out there. Audio, graphics, level design and levolution is just top class. 64-players epic battles with jets, boats and.. never mind. Goodbye family and friends, see you in the summer.… Expand
  25. willfin23
    Oct 31, 2013
    10
    It is great for the system it is on(PS3.which is 5 years old) so I understand there are limitations. The controls I actually enjoy more. I believe this is a good game for the system and can't wait to play on PS4.
  26. Lokilasher
    Nov 22, 2013
    8
    This game is just fine. All negative reviews are from COD fan boys. If you want to play war, then get this game...If you want to run around on small maps with cheating 10 year olds, go to COD. This game does have some glitches, but they are easily overlooked from the scope of fun this game creates. Campaign was short, but decent. Multi-player rocks, however it does occasionally lock up andThis game is just fine. All negative reviews are from COD fan boys. If you want to play war, then get this game...If you want to run around on small maps with cheating 10 year olds, go to COD. This game does have some glitches, but they are easily overlooked from the scope of fun this game creates. Campaign was short, but decent. Multi-player rocks, however it does occasionally lock up and there is some sound problems in the first 30 seconds of some maps. Defense counts just as much as kill/death ratio. Also the vehicle weapons need to increase in power or radius. I get tired of blasting peeps with a 25 mm cannon and they survive!… Expand
  27. Ghostlymatter
    Nov 18, 2013
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Electronic Arts, they are one of my favorite game developers. Once again, they have blown it out of the water. Battlefield 4 is an immensely powerful game both in gameplay and software requirements. I had to buy an Xbox 360 Hard Drive for my Xbox 360 Slim Edition. It requires a lot of storage, about 10 GB.

    The graphics in Battlefield 4 are exquisite, the textures may be slightly bland, but the game was optimized for the Xbox One. The sound quality was also very well done, the destructive properties are unique, and unlike any game, I have ever played. I have shot down skyscrapers with a tank and watched them fall just for fun.

    The campaign is a little difficult for someone who is new at Battlefield 4, (such as myself), but you get used to how the gameplay mechanics work.
    The multiplayer was amazing and very well, done, there may not be as many game modes as Call of Duty, but in Battlefield 4, you actually have to shoot people and take cover, you need to use strategy in multiplayer mode. Electronic Arts did a fabulous job at developing Battlefield 4 and I will always remember this as my first ever Battlefield gaming experience.    … Expand
  28. deerstunt
    Nov 8, 2013
    8
    This game is a good game, I will admit there are bugs in the system and some problems with then issue but I know Dice will fix it. The Atmosphere is fun its has realistic values but unrealistic values as well, but all games have to have the unrealistic health or atmosphere or the game wouldn't be fun because people will be dropping. The graphics are good but not much of a improvement ofThis game is a good game, I will admit there are bugs in the system and some problems with then issue but I know Dice will fix it. The Atmosphere is fun its has realistic values but unrealistic values as well, but all games have to have the unrealistic health or atmosphere or the game wouldn't be fun because people will be dropping. The graphics are good but not much of a improvement of BF3 but still better. The thing I enjoy the most and I hopped out my chair was the counter knife system. I enjoy being able to defend myself against a knife now. Now there are things I don't enjoy about the game, the games vehicles are extremely armored and a lot of them have over power abilities that make it almost impossible to take down your enemy. Some of the guns are overpowered and under powered. I discovered this when running and I pulled out a gun and started to one shot everybody from 200 meters away. Made the game fun on my part, but not on other players. The game has bugs but again I know Dice will have an Update. In all the game is set up pretty well. I can't rate the campaign yet because I havn't played it through quite yet but I hope so I give this game a 8.… Expand
  29. xtrainx300
    Nov 9, 2013
    9
    Better than the suck call of duty, no any reason, multiplayer experience is better than call of duty, and great settings on multiplayer, worthy to buy this game.
  30. Pageerror404
    Nov 11, 2013
    9
    I have no idea why people are getting so upset. The game is great. It's very familiar and plays just like battlefield 3. This isn't a bad thing, it's why we love it. The game also has some excellent improvements. It's amazing how you can dramatically change the maps through events. My favorite is the hurricane in paracel storm and the levee breaking in flood zone. They also added a ton ofI have no idea why people are getting so upset. The game is great. It's very familiar and plays just like battlefield 3. This isn't a bad thing, it's why we love it. The game also has some excellent improvements. It's amazing how you can dramatically change the maps through events. My favorite is the hurricane in paracel storm and the levee breaking in flood zone. They also added a ton of customization and it feels a lot easier to rank up vehicles now.

    Here are some minor problems with the game:

    1. You can be killed immediately when you spawn. Doesn't usually spawn you right next to enemies, so it typically happens when you spawn on a squad mate in the middle of battle. Really it's your fault for having poor map awareness. I would be much angrier if I was getting killed by temporarily invulnerable players who just spawned on the guy I was fighting with.

    2. Occasional game crashes. I would say once every 8-10 matches. Sometimes I have to turn my console off and on again. This obviously will be patched, so no need to make a fuss about it.

    3. Sometimes you start a new game and here is no sound for about 5-10 seconds. Always comes back. Same as above, not a problem and will get patched.

    I think everyone is just really really mad at the occasional stability issues. I encourage everyone to read the reviews instead of just glancing at the low user score. You will then see that the game is actually really good, and these people are just getting absolutely furious at the minor release bugs and mashing the 0 rating.    … Expand
  31. F-35pro
    Nov 14, 2013
    10
    This year Battlefield really out did Call of Duty and by a lot of reasons. Not only did Battlefield 4 out sell Calul of Duty, Battlefield reintroduced some p.c game play options back in to the console users so they didn't feel left out. Battlefield doesn't copy and paste its franchise just to release a game each year. Battlefield 3 was released in 2011! Its been 2 years since the lastThis year Battlefield really out did Call of Duty and by a lot of reasons. Not only did Battlefield 4 out sell Calul of Duty, Battlefield reintroduced some p.c game play options back in to the console users so they didn't feel left out. Battlefield doesn't copy and paste its franchise just to release a game each year. Battlefield 3 was released in 2011! Its been 2 years since the last game while hyping up with increased destruction. If you had $60 and you couldn't decide which one to buy Call of Duty: Copy and Paste or Battlefield 4 you should go with the ladder choice. While adding more game modes to fit your kind of play type. Now people complain about the glitches and multi-player but, this game was really created to played on the next gen consoles such as the Xbox One.… Expand
  32. MysticVane
    Nov 12, 2013
    9
    Enjoyable, and dynamic multiplayer tweaks and additions make the game a pleasure to play. Next gen will only build the expectations and "fun factor" more.
  33. KOACHK
    Nov 18, 2013
    8
    I've never been a big fan of campaign modes when it comes to shooters, I only play it if there are important perks/upgrades that can be gained in them for online multiplayer. From playing and watching campaign modes through the years, I have to say that I'm a underwhelmed by the campaign mode in this game, which inspired me to push through it as fast as I could.

    As far as online    I've never been a big fan of campaign modes when it comes to shooters, I only play it if there are important perks/upgrades that can be gained in them for online multiplayer. From playing and watching campaign modes through the years, I have to say that I'm a underwhelmed by the campaign mode in this game, which inspired me to push through it as fast as I could.

    As far as online multiplayer goes, I like Conquest mode the best. I feel like it's the best all-around mode which showcases what this game is capable of/all about. Even after dying/waiting for respawn; spectating the action across the maps is a great experience. The Levolution feature definitely adds a new dimension to battles; the mayhem is a sight to behold. The sea/water maps are very realistic; especially with the bouncing you experience while riding in a watercraft and trying to aim your weapon at the same time. One of the only gripes I have are the stability issues of the servers, but I'm sure that will be ironed out as time goes on.

    One of the best features in this game, which I think other similar games should have is the test range where you can get familiar with the myriad of weapons, vehicles, and their associated loadouts/upgrades.

    I noticed that the shooting/gunplay was much tighter and that the weapons upgrades showed a much more noticable difference than before, which is great on top of the fact that suppressive fire is that much more lethal now.

    I will definitely buy this for Xbox One once I get my hands on it.

    NOTES: Played on Xbox 360; switched back and forth between multiplayer and campaign; finished campaign about a couple od days ago.    … Expand
  34. apragmatist
    Nov 19, 2013
    9
    Note I would have given a rating of 10 if it weren't for the cons listed below.

    Pros: - Test Range The "Test Range" is the best new feature introduced in BF4 that seems to go unmentioned and is often overlooked (hidden in the Multiplayer menu…should be moved up to top menu level). The Test Range allows you to test all the vehicles (helicopters, jets, tanks, boats, etc.) in a private    Note I would have given a rating of 10 if it weren't for the cons listed below.

    Pros:

    - Test Range The "Test Range" is the best new feature introduced in BF4 that seems to go unmentioned and is often overlooked (hidden in the Multiplayer menu…should be moved up to top menu level). The Test Range allows you to test all the vehicles (helicopters, jets, tanks, boats, etc.) in a private environment so that you can become proficient with the drive controls and weaponry. There is also a shooting range so that you can test out weapons with various setups. This feature should have been added many years ago.

    - Destruction Think of the destruction in BF4 as a combination of the destruction available in Bad Company 2 destruction in BF3 some new “Levolution” destruction. The point is you can fully take down and collapse most of the smaller buildings (BC2), you can chip away at (and often fully destroy) walls and other various structures on the map (BF3), and you can bring down some really big stuff via Levolution features that are specific to a given map (BF4).

    - Graphics BF4 graphics are actually very good on the 360; however, many people mention the graphics negatively, saying they don't looks as good as BF3. There is a quick fix for this, go to "OPTIONS GAMEPLAY NETWORK SMOOTHING FACTOR" and adjust the network smoothing up to 100%...bingo there are your stellar graphics.

    - Spawning How you spawn into a game has been greatly improved/simplified in BF4. It is now very easy to spawn on a squadmate or into any vehicle directly.

    - Vehicles All the traditional vehicles (tanks, choppers, jets, land vehicles, etc.) are here and boats are back in a big way...the "attack boats" are especially fun and allow you to have a crew of up to 4 players in a boat while accessing a variety of weapons for anti-aircraft, anti-vehicle, anti-infantry, etc. There are some new controller layouts for the vehicles and these are designed to make piloting the vehicles a bit easier and more intuitive. I have found that the new control layouts are pretty good and often more intuitive (esp for choppers)...and if you don't like them you can switch to "veteran/legacy" layouts. The Test Range is the perfect place to tryout which controller layouts will work best.

    - Maps The maps are well designed and balanced and have a great variety of landscapes and features. Without going into a great amount of detail on the maps it is safe to assume that they are very good in general...my personal favorites are Paracel Storm (islands) and Operation Locker (prison).

    - Weapons The weapons are great and there are too many features/attachments to list out here. One of the better updates is the ability to quickly range/zero sniper rifles (although snipers seem a bit overpowered). There are also a variety of new rocket launchers that are helpful in taking out all of the various land and air based vehicles.

    - Obliteration Game Variant This is a new game variant that involves a single bomb that each team fights to maintain control of and eventually plant in enemy territory. Without going into too much explanation this game mode is very, very fun and filled with lots and lots of action. The traditional game modes (conquest, rush, domination, etc.) are also there, but from my experience so far Obliteration is by far the best new game variant.

    - Commander Mode Reintroduced in BF4 the Commander game play option can be a fun way to play (higher level, somewhat slower pace). Players need to become educated on how to interpret the Commander orders and it is probably best to play as Commander with a live mic on so that you can actually talk to the squads when issuing orders. A well versed Commander can really help to drive a team to victory as they have the ability to see a global view of the action and to deliver resources and orders accordingly. There is a new app coming out supposedly in Nov that will allow you to play as Commander on a tablet (Apple or Android).

    Cons:

    - Game Lockups As of the date of this review you do in fact still experience an occasional lockup while playing, and this is very irritating as it causes you to have to reboot and can sometimes result in losing some of your settings. Apparently clearing your cache can help with this. EA needs to fix this issue ASAP!

    - Joining Multiplayer Servers You currently can’t join a multiplayer game with a pre-assembled squad of players (each player has to join on their own). This is irritating at best and hopefully EA will fix this. Additionally, while the server browser works, it needs some updates in order to make it more useful (e.g. ability to scroll servers from bottom up). Despite these issues joining servers is very fast and once you are on a server it is fairly easy and fast for your friends to join you (provided there are available player slots).

    - Configuring Loadouts When you first try to configure your weapon/vehicle loadouts you will most naturally go the “MY SOLDIER” menu option only to find that you can’t configure your loadouts there…very irritating. The only way you can configure loadouts on the console is a) within an actual multiplayer game or b) on the Test Range. The other way to configure your loadouts is on the Web via Battlelog.

    - Campaign The campaign was ok…but just ok. The storyline is a bit hard to follow at times and I was surprised at the very sparse use of vehicles during the campaign. These things aside you will want to plod through the campaign as there are several weapons that are unlocked via the campaign that you can use in multiplayer.

    - Newb Factor BF4 like the other BF games can be somewhat intimidating to jump into for inexperienced (and even experienced) players. The Test Range is a step in the right direction and will help some with this…but it would also be helpful if there were some simulation game variants so that players could fight against a variety of bots in order to develop their skills (on the Test Range nothing fights back).    … Expand
  35. Just_Canadian16
    Dec 3, 2013
    10
    I love this game it is very fun and I personally haven't found many stability issues. Would definitely recommend and I have been spending hours playing this game.
  36. lightningcat22
    Mar 17, 2014
    8
    This the game is not considered Battlefield 4.at this point in time it is Brokenfield 4. I can not get through the campaign, mutiplayer crashes all the time and there are bugs absolutely everywhere. However they will hopefully get all that fixed in good time and I am the type to look forward at a game. So if you look past all of the broken features Battlefield 4 is a great game. It DoesThis the game is not considered Battlefield 4.at this point in time it is Brokenfield 4. I can not get through the campaign, mutiplayer crashes all the time and there are bugs absolutely everywhere. However they will hopefully get all that fixed in good time and I am the type to look forward at a game. So if you look past all of the broken features Battlefield 4 is a great game. It Does many things better than Battlefield 3, mostly destruction. There are also things that it needs from Battlefield 3, such as a Co-Op. Battlefield 4 on current gen feels more like Battlefield 3.5 but it is still a good for what it is. This is a good game, or at least it will be in the future.… Expand
  37. Streaky
    Apr 19, 2014
    8
    I dabbled a littel with BF3 but I was always a CoD player until this years abonination with CoD:Ghosts (see my review).

    I've been playing BF4 since and am glad that I've made the switch to a game which has a lot more 'mature' players. Don't get me wrong there are some sweaty kids about who are clearly only interested in their K/D ratio but overall as the teams are 30 each you are    I dabbled a littel with BF3 but I was always a CoD player until this years abonination with CoD:Ghosts (see my review).

    I've been playing BF4 since and am glad that I've made the switch to a game which has a lot more 'mature' players. Don't get me wrong there are some sweaty kids about who are clearly only interested in their K/D ratio but overall as the teams are 30 each you are usually only lumbered with a few of these morons at best so they don't have an impact on the result and usually end up near the bottom of the leaderboard when playing 'conquest'.

    The gameplay is excellent, the vehicles are very good and you have to learn them all as they are not (apart from most land vehicles) that easy to use straight away and the choice of guns is more than adequate. Graphics wise I prefer it to CoD as it seems a little more realistic (CoD now seems a tad 'cartoon' like in comparison when I occaisonally watch my friends clips on XBOX ONE taht appear in my stream.

    The only thing I would change if given the choice would be to limit the amount of times people can use some of the more unique vehicles on certain maps as some people will crash an attack chopper (like the 'Little Bird') and then just hang around not respawning until the helicopter itself respawn's at base and then they deploy straight away and end up spending the whole game 'hogging' certain vehicles.

    That is just a minor gripe, at the end of the day there are lot of selfish idiots out there, this game is VERY GOOD. If you like FPS's and aren't 12 years old and obsessed with having a gun with diamonds on it then I'd advise you to buy this as you'll love it....I look forward to meeting you on the Battlefield folks!!!    … Expand
  38. ECantona
    Dec 23, 2013
    8
    Not the greatest launch with this one. At the moment there's some bugs to be fixed; crashing, net-code problems etc. Anyways Dice are working on the patches and the game is definitely getting better and more stable after them. I also expect more from them, cause this game deserves more than 8. Just because of bf3.

    Hopefully they will patch these problems away, soon! Then it's 9 or 10.
  39. etb444
    Dec 26, 2013
    9
    This new installment of the Battlefield series opens it's campaign with you shooting the windshield of a sinking SUV and next shooting a helicopter down and much more thrills. Sadly, this level is the exception. The rest of the campaign goes into complete frustration and making you follow a [relatively] set path. This campaign seems still to be a step down from BF3's already drab campaign.This new installment of the Battlefield series opens it's campaign with you shooting the windshield of a sinking SUV and next shooting a helicopter down and much more thrills. Sadly, this level is the exception. The rest of the campaign goes into complete frustration and making you follow a [relatively] set path. This campaign seems still to be a step down from BF3's already drab campaign. Yet, the multiplayer is AWESOME. From knocking down buildings to calling in air strikes in commander mode makes this multiplayer the best. Hug maps and endless supplies of vehicles definitely surpasses that f BF3 or Call of Duty: Ghosts. If you can't pilot a helicopter quite well try the "test range" where you can try all the vehicles. Battlefield 4 has an amazing multiplayer and stunning opening campaign level, yet the rest of the campaign is severely drab. If you are looking for the complete package BF4 is not quite it, but worth it if you want a great FPS. See you on the Battlefield!… Expand
  40. Rileyventry
    Dec 27, 2013
    10
    from the vehicles to the parachuting this game puts cod to shame
    this game has 1000's hours for online then there's the campaign and it still kicks but
  41. RealGameReviews
    Dec 30, 2013
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. play as reker as you navigate through chinese soldier infested country with ireland and pack. they help you as you try to rescue a guy from a car. recomend this game… Expand
  42. ziga
    Jan 19, 2014
    10
    A great game with a low price. Is worth every single cent. I haven't played any Battlefield games before an i think this is a great start. I recommend China Rising expansion pack too.
  43. CuriousFear
    Jan 12, 2014
    10
    This is my first time playing a battlefield game after playing COD in the past. There's no comparison, this game is COD on steroids. Playing COD is underwhelming and boring now compared to BF4. The amount of detail put into this game is amazing and it really pays off in multiplayer.
  44. Wafflemanguy
    Jan 23, 2014
    9
    Great game, never crashed. Bugs can be fixed, but I'm looking for a price drop for the DLCs. I know they won't do it, but still.
    Graphics are great, destruction isn't everywhere, but when its found and used properly it can bring great results.
    Vehicular warfare is really great, exempt for some annoying overpowered vehicles Overall great game, but don't buy it if you don't have a PC    Great game, never crashed. Bugs can be fixed, but I'm looking for a price drop for the DLCs. I know they won't do it, but still.
    Graphics are great, destruction isn't everywhere, but when its found and used properly it can bring great results.
    Vehicular warfare is really great, exempt for some annoying overpowered vehicles
    Overall great game, but don't buy it if you don't have a PC strong enough.    … Expand
  45. theskategamer01
    Feb 27, 2014
    10
    It is the greatest grafics that I have ever seen on a game i love the weapons texture but when you see in the sight you does not see everything thats around like in Call Of Duty Ghosts
  46. PsychoRaptor
    Mar 25, 2014
    8
    This game is really cool. I like the maps design and how big they are ( that's what she said) and the fact that now you can play 32 vs 32 makes you feel like you are in a real war. The graphics has been upgrade a little bit also and the levolution effects are amazing. There were some bugs but they fixed almost all of them.
  47. Aheavypanda
    Mar 24, 2014
    9
    Overall pretty great game, a bug or two, but it isn't enough to ruin the whole game. Every map has it's own unique feel and atmosphere.

    Cool game bro, needs more dinosaurs.
  48. TheGamerLegend
    May 1, 2014
    9
    Very fun game it can get really hard on some parts in the campaign, but if you really think about the situation you can get past it. Multiplayer is really fun and with all kinds of cool game modes you can find what you really like.
  49. Jonnyboy696969
    Jan 19, 2014
    8
    If you have an Xbox 360 ARCADE/4 GB you CANNOT, CANNOT play this game. It requires an Xbox hard drive. Which the 4 GB is a flash drive AND it does not allow you to install the game on a thumb stick and/or external hard drive. There is no way around this. Huge disappointment. Other than that, great game but BUGGY as heck.
  50. Billy_Benoit
    Mar 2, 2014
    9
    I wanted to like the campaign of Battlefield 4 so badly, I mean it's so highly praised for its multiplayer it should have at least had a decent campaign right? Wrong. Laggiest and glitchiest campaign I have ever played. I guess that so highly praised Frostbite 3 Engine only works on multiplayer. Also it was too short to even enjoy.
    The multiplayer is great as always however. Destructible    I wanted to like the campaign of Battlefield 4 so badly, I mean it's so highly praised for its multiplayer it should have at least had a decent campaign right? Wrong. Laggiest and glitchiest campaign I have ever played. I guess that so highly praised Frostbite 3 Engine only works on multiplayer. Also it was too short to even enjoy.
    The multiplayer is great as always however. Destructible environments and a great leveling system. You want a great multiplayer game? Buy Battlefield 4. You want to regret purchasing this game? Play its campaign.    … Expand
  51. lucashenriqu
    Oct 20, 2015
    10
    glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitchesglitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches glitches… Expand
  52. nrg86
    Jan 4, 2016
    9
    It is a great game that has great graphics, great intensity, and gives you a fun gaming experience. The campaign mode is very intense and fun as well. The game had several annoying glitches, though.

Awards & Rankings

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#43 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2013
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#12 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2013
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#14 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2013

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 21
  3. Negative: 0 out of 21
  1. X-ONE Magazine UK
    Dec 7, 2013
    70
    While the campaign is a damn sight better than Battlefield 3's, it still falls a little flat in spots. [Issue#105, p.82]
  2. The Digital Fix
    Dec 3, 2013
    70
    For all of its innovative bonuses however, Battlefield 4 on Xbox 360 is beginning to show signs of age. It can be applauded for great water physics and being able to handle the frame rate of a constantly dynamic environment rather well in both single and multiplayer. However, the character models and maps are definitely looking rather blocky and dated, even at 1080p.
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  3. MondoXbox
    Nov 17, 2013
    78
    Battlefiled 4 lacks in the single-player campaign with a dull and forgettable story, while its still remains a very strong experience in its multiplayer side. Unfortunately it gets dragged down by several bugs capable of impacting the entire experience with hangs, savegame corruption and hitbox problems that we hope will be quickly be fixed.
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