Battlefield 4

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5.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 577 Ratings

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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
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#43 Best 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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