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  1. 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
  2. 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.
  3. 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
  4. 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.
  5. 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
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  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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!
  11. 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
  12. 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.
  13. 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
  14. 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.
  15. 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.
  16. 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
  17. Oct 20, 2015
    10
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  18. 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.
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  19. 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.
  20. 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. 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
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  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. 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.
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  25. 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.
  26. 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.
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  27. 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.
  28. 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).
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  29. 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
  30. 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
  31. 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.
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  32. 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.
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  33. 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.
  34. 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.
  35. 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.
  36. 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.
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  37. 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.
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  38. 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.
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  39. 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
  40. 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
  41. 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
  42. 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
  43. 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!!!!!
  44. 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
  45. 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.
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  46. 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
  47. 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!!!
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  48. 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
  49. 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.
  50. 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.
  51. 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.
  52. 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.
  53. Jan 28, 2014
    7
    Crashes, crashes, crashes, battlepacks, battlepacks.. Another rushed EA game on the market. I really do try to like it, but dammit! Dawnbreaker or ''gamebreaker'' still crashes everytime, gun sounds dissapear and the list goes on.
    BUT when the game works, it's a solid FPS and BF sequel.
  54. Oct 30, 2013
    7
    Battlefield 4 is simply a good game. Unfortunately I'm not playing on a PC but on a Xbox360. The games graphics are dumbed down from PC of course but it still looks....okay. I experienced rendering and frame rate issues throughout the campaign and cut scenes froze on me. With the campaign concerned I beat it under five hours because there are collectibles hidden throughout each level. It'sBattlefield 4 is simply a good game. Unfortunately I'm not playing on a PC but on a Xbox360. The games graphics are dumbed down from PC of course but it still looks....okay. I experienced rendering and frame rate issues throughout the campaign and cut scenes froze on me. With the campaign concerned I beat it under five hours because there are collectibles hidden throughout each level. It's short, clichéd, and like any American FPS shooter displays its pride through the main characters and demeaning other nations in a somewhat racist fashion. It's forgettable and if you like obtaining achievements the campaign will hand them out like Halloween candy. Multiplayer is what this game was built for. Its immensely fun, action packed, and the levolution design adds a spectacular amount of flair to the action. Overall its a fun shooter that is best experienced on the PC. Expand
  55. Oct 29, 2013
    7
    Man, oh man, is this game ugly. Graphics appear to have been made back in 2005 once when the Xbox 360 first came out. Actually, it very closely resembles COD 2's day one release. 2 shots to the chest with a sniper...come on now, what is that? Don't bother picking this game up for current gen, it feels rushed and a gimmick to get our money. Will be selling this game in the morning forMan, oh man, is this game ugly. Graphics appear to have been made back in 2005 once when the Xbox 360 first came out. Actually, it very closely resembles COD 2's day one release. 2 shots to the chest with a sniper...come on now, what is that? Don't bother picking this game up for current gen, it feels rushed and a gimmick to get our money. Will be selling this game in the morning for a loss, oh well. Expand
  56. Nov 5, 2013
    7
    I really wish I could give this a 10 out of 10. I cannot. There was a few disappointments. I enjoy the game for the most part but annoyed that they removed setting up your squad before the matches, removed being able to set up your classes before a match rather than having to dick around with it in the match. Annoyed with the amount of freezing up. Annoyed with the fact that my campaignI really wish I could give this a 10 out of 10. I cannot. There was a few disappointments. I enjoy the game for the most part but annoyed that they removed setting up your squad before the matches, removed being able to set up your classes before a match rather than having to dick around with it in the match. Annoyed with the amount of freezing up. Annoyed with the fact that my campaign progress magically disappeared. I am hoping that some of these issues will be fixed with patches. Aside from the aforementioned annoyances, the multiplayer sucks you in. Expand
  57. Nov 7, 2013
    7
    Funny how the beta-version had less bugs than the release. But they can be fixed. I'm usually not an fps-gamer, but with a few friends it's really entertaining. Levolution is a nice feature.
  58. Nov 8, 2013
    7
    I keep asking myself how people can judge a game by playing it for less than a day, those people who are just complaining should have a break. These days it's hard to find a good opinion.
    The game looks the same like its prequel, but what would you expect for the xbox360.
    On the other hand, there are alot of new changes in the gameplay. Maybe it will feel as an expansion pack but
    I keep asking myself how people can judge a game by playing it for less than a day, those people who are just complaining should have a break. These days it's hard to find a good opinion.
    The game looks the same like its prequel, but what would you expect for the xbox360.
    On the other hand, there are alot of new changes in the gameplay.
    Maybe it will feel as an expansion pack but nowadays all the yearly games are rushed.
    On the end of the day it's about having fun, that is where I play games for.
    Battlefield 4 definitely gives you a good time.
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  59. Nov 18, 2013
    7
    It... feels like BF3... with a HUD change.

    That just about sums it up... now don't get me wrong. Battlefield 3 was awesome and is one of my favorites. The campaign here is don't even bother, unless your stuck without internet, and in that case, replay some old gem collecting dust and relive some nostalgia, it will be more satisfying then this story. The multiplayer is the same sort
    It... feels like BF3... with a HUD change.

    That just about sums it up... now don't get me wrong. Battlefield 3 was awesome and is one of my favorites. The campaign here is don't even bother, unless your stuck without internet, and in that case, replay some old gem collecting dust and relive some nostalgia, it will be more satisfying then this story.

    The multiplayer is the same sort of thing we saw in BF3, just amplified and tweaked a bit more. COD: Ghosts doesn't get any points for "if it ain't broke don't fix it", and this won't either. Is it fun? Yes. Will it last you more than a year till the next installment? Maybe. But why play this when you can just go back and do slightly less in the last game and not have to pay anything?

    Honestly, COD and BF both suffer from the "give it a new paint job, add a couple cool gimmicks, and say its innovative and new" business model, except Battlefield has only just started to get into the habit of it. This is still the BF3 engine (figuratively speaking, I know the game runs on a newer version of Frostbite) and frame, with some new paint and a few aesthetic designs that are neat... and that to me is not worth $60 of my money.

    I hope and pray EA and DICE don't screw themselves over doing the same thing Infinity Ward and Treyarch have become infamous for.
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  60. Nov 27, 2013
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I will start off saying I rather enjoyed Battlefield 3's campaign, it had a decent story packed with action and vehicles, whereas Battlefield 4's campaign is the complete opposite. The campaign is packed full of texture popping and lousy enemy AI, bundled with the worst storyline I have experienced in a AAA game and pretty much only sea vehicles ever being used, with one poorly structured tank sequence.

    The campaign never really fills you in on why you are doing what you are doing and as a result, I felt like I was drifting from one dark environment to another and just being told what to do, like a mindless puppet. I also found my mute character to be frustrating, I was playing the role of squad leader Recker who is the most passive leader I have ever come across. Pac, Irish and Hannah all basically tell you what to do and take charge by themselves or just simply look at you and have a epiphany on how to go about the next section of the mission, Irish even decides to take hundreds of refugees on board the military cruiser and all you can do is stand by and watch while wanting to grab him and tell him to get a grip.

    This brings me onto my most disliked thing about the campaign, Irish himself. Irish is the symbol of decency while everyone around him makes the easier or harsher choices, naturally adding drama and clearly intended to make the player think twice about what they are doing, which is fine by me. However, he is the most whiney and negative character I have had to listen to in a long time. For some reason, he hates Hannah and they bicker throughout most missions and then suddenly love each other on the second to last mission... After she has betrayed you and allowed you and Irish to get severely beaten, which once again, is never really clear on the reasons how and why.

    Gameplay wise, the campaign is hilariously easy, even on the hardest difficulty due to binoculars which can spot enemies and the squad targeting system that allows your squad to gun down enemies while you sit there or shoot others. There are thousands of gun crates to refill or switch your weapons dotted around the levels and, as I mentioned previously, the enemy AI can be very stupid and inaccurate. There are a fair few weapons to collect which I enjoyed from the Bad Company games and some decent action scenes but ultimately it felt very washed out and immensely basic.

    The multiplayer is the game's strongest point by far which is what matters for most first person shooters, it is very much like its predecessor in terms of sound, guns and vehicles, with some extra destruction to keep it a little fresh. The maps are decent, too big for the striped down server capacity on the 360 but still provide those jaw dropping moments you can only get in the Battlefield games. The variety of game modes is also something that is welcome and definitely keeps me switching due to the gameplay varying so much.

    However, there is far too much grinding required for weapon unlocks, which does provide a very chore-like feel and I feel this will cause problems for new players down the line, as they will be at a more disadvantage than those who have played since launch.

    Overall, I feel the game was rushed and that Dice should have simply left out the campaign section as they quietly clearly have had no interest on making it a memorable experience. The multiplayer is great but nothing much more than what we have previously experienced and does require a lot of patching to make it something I really want to go back to, time and time again.

    Thank you for reading, this was my first review and I hope it was somewhat helpful and wasn't full of grammar mistakes.
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  61. May 15, 2014
    7
    bf4 looks terrible on current gen, and there is way too much screen tearing and the campaign disappoints but multiplayer is fine, but GET IT NEXT GEN!!!!
  62. Sep 3, 2014
    7
    Battlefield 4 offers a new and immense look on warfare, with maps for the fantastic Multiplayer mode stretching miles across. The campaign isn't very memorable, but it's a fun experience nonetheless, with good A.I. and great voice acting. Now, Frostbite shows off just how beautiful a game can be, with extremely realistic graphics. As I said, the multiplayer is brilliant, with big maps, aBattlefield 4 offers a new and immense look on warfare, with maps for the fantastic Multiplayer mode stretching miles across. The campaign isn't very memorable, but it's a fun experience nonetheless, with good A.I. and great voice acting. Now, Frostbite shows off just how beautiful a game can be, with extremely realistic graphics. As I said, the multiplayer is brilliant, with big maps, a variety of weapons, and loads of detail. However, BUGS! Games crash often, it occasionally lags, and it takes ages to get back into games. It makes me a bit said, as the game could've been so much better. Expand
  63. Mar 19, 2015
    7
    It was a good game, but not great. I seriously don't get how people could ever choose Battlefield over CoD. This was definitely better than Hardline, but not that great.
  64. Dec 31, 2014
    7
    srsly its a good game awesome blowing buildings and flanking people out BUT srsly FIX THE BUGS AND STOP MAKING DLCS!!!!the camping is extremely low and they suck missing textures but yet best multiplayer game
  65. Mar 11, 2019
    7
    MP is almost as great as in BF3, but with a LOT more issues. Balancing took a different route with letting each class run DMRs and Carbines, which does make it a little easier for some classes to deal with different situations. They nerfed the stealth jet to where it was pretty much useless, and being a big bf3 pilot, it was pretty lame that Dice decided to do that. The bugs, whileMP is almost as great as in BF3, but with a LOT more issues. Balancing took a different route with letting each class run DMRs and Carbines, which does make it a little easier for some classes to deal with different situations. They nerfed the stealth jet to where it was pretty much useless, and being a big bf3 pilot, it was pretty lame that Dice decided to do that. The bugs, while infuriating, when they occurred less frequently could give you a good laugh. Get out of the helicopter on the city map-crashes the server. Wonderful times spent placing bets with my friends who would get a crash to xbox home, made some good coin when i bet on myself, so that was fun. It's not BF3, but given where the series has gone in the past six years, it makes this game look like a work of art. Expand
  66. Dec 28, 2021
    7
    Atmosphere: 8
    Enjoyment: 8
    Gameplay: 8
    Graphics: 7
    Music: 7
    Story: 6
    Total: 7.33
  67. Jan 17, 2014
    6
    Well, back again. This franchise has repeatedly been trying to take CoD's crown. BUT, the crown itself is made of snail poo. So, Let's start with the good:
    Fun
    Fun Fun That's literally the only good thing I can think of for this game (Not that that's a bad thing as such, But there is literally nothing else I can say). It's fun, It's generic, Irish is a nonce, The servers are f**ked,
    Well, back again. This franchise has repeatedly been trying to take CoD's crown. BUT, the crown itself is made of snail poo. So, Let's start with the good:
    Fun
    Fun
    Fun
    That's literally the only good thing I can think of for this game (Not that that's a bad thing as such, But there is literally nothing else I can say). It's fun, It's generic, Irish is a nonce, The servers are f**ked, Hannah is a bigger nonce.
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  68. Feb 5, 2014
    6
    It's game made for multi-player, nothing more. In my opinion, it has to be an Arcade Game, Free-to-Play running with micro-transitions.
    GOOD THINGS:
    A better BF3 multi-player experience, Levolution, Commander mode returns, pistols are better now.
    BAD THINGS:
    Weak campaign, the series now is trending to become annual.
  69. Nov 25, 2013
    6
    I must say first I am the biggest Battlefield fan boy around, but this game feels thrown together. The destruction is laughable, some walls can take tank shells with zero damage. In the Bad Company series, EVERYTHING was destructible. It was just as much fun to take out your RPG and just shoot walls, as it was to play the objective. They continue to try and make it run and gun like COD,I must say first I am the biggest Battlefield fan boy around, but this game feels thrown together. The destruction is laughable, some walls can take tank shells with zero damage. In the Bad Company series, EVERYTHING was destructible. It was just as much fun to take out your RPG and just shoot walls, as it was to play the objective. They continue to try and make it run and gun like COD, which in some areas is enjoyable, but they killed Rush, which used to be it's bread and butter, and we all know about online issues, tons. I should have known this was a cash grab as soon as EA started talking about Battlefield 5 before this one released. I hope DICE gets the proper time to make a sequel, that is if DICE is even the same company that created new experiences(Mirrors Edge). I have no doubts EA will ruin that sequel as well. Expand
  70. Aug 21, 2014
    6
    Too many bugs and glitches in both sp and mp... the worst bf game I ever played. I only spent 150+ hours in the first three months after releasing, so i pretty much intensively played the worst version/period of bf4 before the third big patches(I think). the hit detection was bad!!!! the game lacked stability, constantly crushed ! the battlepacks was a joke as well as boosting xp!!! iToo many bugs and glitches in both sp and mp... the worst bf game I ever played. I only spent 150+ hours in the first three months after releasing, so i pretty much intensively played the worst version/period of bf4 before the third big patches(I think). the hit detection was bad!!!! the game lacked stability, constantly crushed ! the battlepacks was a joke as well as boosting xp!!! i think EA plays a huge role to ruin this franchise, this might be my last bf game.. sad.. Expand
  71. Jan 18, 2014
    6
    Battlefield hasn't grown. The mandatory install is a pain and the multiplayer hasn't grown at all. The story is linear as usual, but even when it tries it humanism or successful blockbuster events it lacks. I love Battlefield, this had to be the game to end Call of Dutys reign as this "amazing" shooter. Instead they both fell. Hopefully DICE takes a good hard look at the franchise and getsBattlefield hasn't grown. The mandatory install is a pain and the multiplayer hasn't grown at all. The story is linear as usual, but even when it tries it humanism or successful blockbuster events it lacks. I love Battlefield, this had to be the game to end Call of Dutys reign as this "amazing" shooter. Instead they both fell. Hopefully DICE takes a good hard look at the franchise and gets it back to the stature it was in BC2. 6/10 OK. Expand
  72. Dec 2, 2013
    6
    Battlefield 4 is a good example at the fact of life that there has to be a winner and there has to be a loser. In the battle between the BF franchise and the CoD franchise, it's always been neck and neck. But with the latest installments, a winner has been crowned in my opinion. While BF4 may not be the best in the series, with it's own fair share of glitches (campaign saving glitch), theBattlefield 4 is a good example at the fact of life that there has to be a winner and there has to be a loser. In the battle between the BF franchise and the CoD franchise, it's always been neck and neck. But with the latest installments, a winner has been crowned in my opinion. While BF4 may not be the best in the series, with it's own fair share of glitches (campaign saving glitch), the maps are still well designed and the weapons are well balanced." With a community that focusses more on teamwork instead of who can get that 25 killstreak first. I can say that I did have more fun in BF3, but if you have to chose between CoD Ghosts and BF4, you better be wise and get BF4. Expand
  73. Jan 19, 2014
    6
    The destructible environments, strong gun play, and vehicles make for a very fun shooting experiences. The new maps (although not a lot), guns and levolution events make it worth purchasing even if you already own Battlefield 3.'

    However, on the Xbox 360 there are huge problems with the game. First of all, on the Xbox 360 player count is limited to 24, while on next gen and PC you can
    The destructible environments, strong gun play, and vehicles make for a very fun shooting experiences. The new maps (although not a lot), guns and levolution events make it worth purchasing even if you already own Battlefield 3.'

    However, on the Xbox 360 there are huge problems with the game. First of all, on the Xbox 360 player count is limited to 24, while on next gen and PC you can play the same maps but with 64 players. This means a lot of the larger maps can become very boring. Also in conquest this leads to situations where you spend a large amount of time capturing undefended points, then once you leave that point the other team just recaptures it.

    The biggest issue though for the Xbox 360 is the constant crashes and loss of connections. Sometimes you can play for a few hours without any problems. However, other days every 5-15 min your Xbox will either freeze or you will lose connection to EA. Either way you won't get any XP from the game you were playing and you will have to restart your Xbox. In my experience nearly 50% of my gaming sessions end in frustration because of all the crashes. Dice has acknowledged the crashes are a problem, but they have been looking into it since October and it still broken in January.

    Buy this game for a different system.
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  74. Nov 27, 2013
    6
    i think the game is ok. the graphics and game play are pretty nice but there are a lot of problems with the game. the campaign is short but isnt crap. the multiplayer is very refreshing and the levolution brings a new way to play on multiplayer. some of the problems here are just stupid. first of all, they removed create a squad from the menu so you have to mash the button to get into youri think the game is ok. the graphics and game play are pretty nice but there are a lot of problems with the game. the campaign is short but isnt crap. the multiplayer is very refreshing and the levolution brings a new way to play on multiplayer. some of the problems here are just stupid. first of all, they removed create a squad from the menu so you have to mash the button to get into your friends game. they removed customizing weapons in the menu which is really stupid. on top of that there are frequent game and server crashes. every time i start up my game, it says my data is corrupt and resets all my loadouts,options, and my ENTIRE campaign. the only way i finished it is by playing through the whole thing without stopping and without the game crashing. this really pisses me off. this game had potential but it was rushed by the developers. Expand
  75. Nov 5, 2013
    6
    I have to give it a mix rather than a positive, for me it was 6.9 due to the same problem that can't be fixed, the campaign needs a rename, the multiplayer itself is entertaining, but it was seasoned perfectly well alike, but the campaign was almost refering like Call of Duty and it needs more choices and demands in the end. It's actually none FPS reach it's full potential, I almost waitedI have to give it a mix rather than a positive, for me it was 6.9 due to the same problem that can't be fixed, the campaign needs a rename, the multiplayer itself is entertaining, but it was seasoned perfectly well alike, but the campaign was almost refering like Call of Duty and it needs more choices and demands in the end. It's actually none FPS reach it's full potential, I almost waited so much for this game that it didn't reach it's potential. The game itself is entertaining, Levolution; destroying the whole map and sinking, but the whole of that was just the only thing that a mini game should have. But the problem is the main game, a FPS can't be finished without a campaign, but although good. That's all i want to say. Expand
  76. Dec 21, 2013
    6
    average game. the multiplayer is okay at best, the level destruction is nothing new its been there since bad company, but levellution is nice, sometimes, taking down the skyscaper in siege of Shangai is lame because we prefer the elevated fighting where helicopters pull allong side to try to gun everyone down but when its destroyed it becomes boring trench ish warfare, the gunplay feelsaverage game. the multiplayer is okay at best, the level destruction is nothing new its been there since bad company, but levellution is nice, sometimes, taking down the skyscaper in siege of Shangai is lame because we prefer the elevated fighting where helicopters pull allong side to try to gun everyone down but when its destroyed it becomes boring trench ish warfare, the gunplay feels the same as bf3 and not many visual changes have been made but they can't do to much in that field. now server issues, MY GOD, it's as bad as the Sims server issues and not only the servers have hissy fits at players and deny the attempt at connection but the game freezes a lot and dies, WHY EA hasnt fixed this I don't know, they are probably too busy making maps to sell for more money, even after 1H of updates.

    note: this game was played on 360 and not xbox one so the intense of quality and FPS issues I was experiencing, were probably due to that, but microsoft said that 360 was going to stay supported for some 2 years or so...
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  77. Nov 17, 2013
    6
    The multiplayer is tons of fun bugs aside. I haven't even looked at the campaign disc (their not labeled though as BF3 was) because I have been having so much fun playing multiplayer.
    Bugs, it's got 'em. Yes it freezes about every 5-6 games with no warning. Yes it leaves a ghost of the game mode menu on the previous menu and you have to back out to the main menu to clear it. As annoying
    The multiplayer is tons of fun bugs aside. I haven't even looked at the campaign disc (their not labeled though as BF3 was) because I have been having so much fun playing multiplayer.
    Bugs, it's got 'em. Yes it freezes about every 5-6 games with no warning. Yes it leaves a ghost of the game mode menu on the previous menu and you have to back out to the main menu to clear it. As annoying as they are they aren't the bad part, it's the integrity. The game loads slow, I won't say the graphics are worse than BF3 but not much if at all better. There's enough menus to make you go insane, dang near impossible for a big group of friends to play together( there are a few glitches that don't help with it either) filters are pretty much worthless too. What is most annoying to me is that I can no longer customize my loadouts in my soldier. What the hell?! I have to use battlelog which is slower than cold molasses and oh so inconvenient. You have no idea how aggravated I get with this! I hope they don't dis these new games because of the next gen consoles because they charged full price so I want full price quality.
    On another note you die a lot faster than BF3 personally I don't like that all that much. Aside from the bulk of what I said this game is fun, not as fun as I could be, but that's fixable (as I hope happens) because I don't plan on rushing out and blowing $700 on an xbox 1 and all the new games for it.
    All in all it's a good game that if fixed would be a great game. If I hadn't pre ordered it I would have waited until the ratings improved.
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  78. Dec 13, 2013
    6
    The hype gets me every time, think i would learn long ago not to listen to it. The game has alot of good things too it. (for multiplayer) while the single player has nice visual effects. It does not come close to touching the epic storyline of the battlefield 3 game. spoiler. start out land mission. theres a crash and falling. and shooting. next there is some running and shooting, kindaThe hype gets me every time, think i would learn long ago not to listen to it. The game has alot of good things too it. (for multiplayer) while the single player has nice visual effects. It does not come close to touching the epic storyline of the battlefield 3 game. spoiler. start out land mission. theres a crash and falling. and shooting. next there is some running and shooting, kinda saving. followed up by some swimming then shooting then swimming and shooting, some saving and alot more shooting. the game progresses through out the entire game like this. with only a couple of times vehicle combat. but you can get out and fight on foot so no biggie. when that moment of play immerses you into it and you feel like your there, the game is over. its short. the online play, well they shouldnt even bothered with there "single" player. graphics nice, sounds nice. story poor. online play if it doesnt freeze nice. Expand
  79. Jan 4, 2014
    6
    Amazing gameplay and graphics. But a big dfference in rating for me because there is a bug that freezes my xbox after a game or two. Everything else is fantastic.
  80. Jan 12, 2014
    6
    Let's see, this game is amazing, It really hurts me to score it with a 6 instead of a 9 for stability issues, and a non specially epic campaign. But if the MP don't freeze every 2-4 matchs, that'd be really great.
  81. Jan 19, 2014
    6
    This game is one of the best shooters out there right now it has decent graphics on the Xbox 360 and the gave would have got a 10/10 if the launch for it wasn't so bad. I got this game on release day and I have to say this was one of the glitchiest launches I have experienced. I could go on and on about how glitchy it was but instead I will only call out a few big glitches and ones thatThis game is one of the best shooters out there right now it has decent graphics on the Xbox 360 and the gave would have got a 10/10 if the launch for it wasn't so bad. I got this game on release day and I have to say this was one of the glitchiest launches I have experienced. I could go on and on about how glitchy it was but instead I will only call out a few big glitches and ones that just bugged the hell out of me. Their where game crashes, Audi cut outs, stuff not loading and unlimited battle packs. There where a lot more but those are the glitches that pissed me off the most. Now the single play can be summed up in 3 words short and boring. I'm not even going to talk about the single player because I never finished it and it was just so bad I can sum it up in 3 words. Also something that I found hilarious was that they released China Rising when the game was still broken and then no one could play the damn DLC. In conclusion the game is great but the glitchy and bad launch brought the score down. If the launch was good and not a glitchy I would have gave it a 9/10. But with the bad launch it gets a 6/10 Expand
  82. Feb 5, 2014
    6
    The game has a much better campaign than call of duty but the online multiplier is slower. I know you battlefield 4 fans are saying " But that's how it is in real life." The Problem is most people don't play video games to be in real life. In-fact its the exact opposite most people play video games to escape from reality because there regular life is to boring or doesn't have enoughThe game has a much better campaign than call of duty but the online multiplier is slower. I know you battlefield 4 fans are saying " But that's how it is in real life." The Problem is most people don't play video games to be in real life. In-fact its the exact opposite most people play video games to escape from reality because there regular life is to boring or doesn't have enough excitement. They want to have power in the video game world, not be regular. I don't want to play a game that puts me right back into real life. But put that aside Battle field 4 has great graphics amazing weapons and the campaign is better than COD's. And for all you people out there that want a first person shooter that's life like, this is the game for you. Expand
  83. Jun 22, 2014
    6
    Overall, the game is great. It is large, beautiful, unique. The campaign is thrilling. It's graphics are detailed. Battlelog and it's data system for Battlefield 4 has so much depth to the statistical data the user produces. It's ranking system is unique for any multiplayer title I've seen, but this is not a review for Battlelog. It's release put so much hurt on the title. It's highOverall, the game is great. It is large, beautiful, unique. The campaign is thrilling. It's graphics are detailed. Battlelog and it's data system for Battlefield 4 has so much depth to the statistical data the user produces. It's ranking system is unique for any multiplayer title I've seen, but this is not a review for Battlelog. It's release put so much hurt on the title. It's high severity bugs destroyed the user experience. Crashing every game, or every other game in online multiplayer. Campaign data being wiped after multiplayer games. It was a hindrance indeed. The game is fun, but with the severe bugs it is difficult to continue playing. Expand
  84. Nov 12, 2013
    5
    My score is for the single player experience, I haven't touched multi.

    The game is unfinished and full of bugs. A.I. problems, problems with the new "levolution" system which isn't present all that much on single player except from one or two levels. Nowhere near as destructible environments as Red Faction games or even the two Bad Company games. The story is standard forgetable, but
    My score is for the single player experience, I haven't touched multi.

    The game is unfinished and full of bugs. A.I. problems, problems with the new "levolution" system which isn't present all that much on single player except from one or two levels. Nowhere near as destructible environments as Red Faction games or even the two Bad Company games.

    The story is standard forgetable, but what makes it unbearable is the writing. The mute character is a technique that is obliterated and causes many troubles... for example..
    When Recker (btw how many times is this name heard in the game...????)
    escapes from prison with Dima and meets Irish, the latter says this line:
    "I'm Irish, you're Recker..." WHAT THE FUDGE???
    I was trying to explain this, but finally after 3 playthroughs it hit me that the only expainable situation is that Irish is a bit on the slow side... The also irrational thing he has with Hannah is only measured by the sudden turnaround before the final level.
    Hannah: I too have lost things
    Irish: Oh, that's ok. Now I like you, even if I hated you irrationally for the most part of the game...

    Only a 5 year old could write this stuff.

    Beside the weak story and the glitchy gameplay, there is some fun to be had. The gunplay is good, the weapon variety is nice and the gameplay is quite different to the other shooters and went kinda to Crysis style. More open. If it worked it could have been something, but now, if you take a path you are not supposed to, you die in a matter of seconds and I don't care what the reviewers have seen. I played through the game 3 times and the amount of freedom is only theoretical.

    All in all, I would like to see the game in its next gen form (or on a PC) to appreciate at least the graphx.
    Good for an afternoon, but I liked BF3 more. It was sturdier.
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  85. Oct 31, 2013
    5
    This game is so up especially on xbox 360, firstly storlyline is so booring that i can't stand it, secondly there are so many bugs which don't let you play the game properly, thirdly the controls are a tragedy, so basically i give 5 because of good MP and not bad looking graphics and engine.
  86. Nov 20, 2013
    5
    Battlefield 4 looks great in terms of detail to scenery. The controls are just like any other shooter, easy to handle. The ability to tell your squad to unleash suppressive fire on the enemy is also pretty cool. The destructive environments are also a nice touch to a shooter, being able to blow away the enemies cover and watch them scramble to find more. However this is all that I canBattlefield 4 looks great in terms of detail to scenery. The controls are just like any other shooter, easy to handle. The ability to tell your squad to unleash suppressive fire on the enemy is also pretty cool. The destructive environments are also a nice touch to a shooter, being able to blow away the enemies cover and watch them scramble to find more. However this is all that I can say is good about this game. I was mislead to believe there was an open world just waiting to be blown to bits from gunfire, vehicles, explosions and more. Instead I got linear paths of enemies in which you just shoot and proceed to the next area. Story is very predictable and called everything that was about to happen. No creativity there. Also can't seem to make up their mind when briefing me on the current objective. So very confusing at times too. Overall, it's just go to an area, shoot enemies, then just keep repeating those two things. So it gets very boring, very fast. Those that play offline, I highly recommend getting something better than this. Expand
  87. Oct 29, 2013
    5
    Not bad and not good as well.Most features and gameplay of it are same as BF3. Graphics are slightly different and destruction are same. Lack of cutscenes and events have impact for it. Singleplayer is too damn short and worst than WarZ. Multiplayer is good but very unbalanced and buggy. Especially SP.

    No more words, modes are same as well. 5/10.
  88. Nov 1, 2013
    5
    The Xbox version is even worse than the pc version! I've played both. This one is even MORE buggy. Sniper lag and glitches are even worse! Still mediocre story, graphics and gameplay
    Kinda linear
  89. Oct 29, 2013
    5
    The MP plays well and can be pretty fun when with a team of friends, but MY GOD, it is UUUUGLY on consoles. DICE shouldn't have even bothered making a story mode too.
  90. Nov 4, 2013
    5
    Is it bad? Eh..debatable graphics literally hurt my eyes when i first started playing it but the detail is much better than bf3 they also massively overhyped the destructibility element no you cannot level any skyscrapers this is basically bf3 but with ruined helicopters (which is a big deal because i had 12000 kills in bf3 with them) and an unbelievably glitchy online game i cannot beginIs it bad? Eh..debatable graphics literally hurt my eyes when i first started playing it but the detail is much better than bf3 they also massively overhyped the destructibility element no you cannot level any skyscrapers this is basically bf3 but with ruined helicopters (which is a big deal because i had 12000 kills in bf3 with them) and an unbelievably glitchy online game i cannot begin to tell you how many times a day my game has has frozen or the vehicles get stuck in multiplayer overall i'll deffinetly play it but it still has nothing on the masterpiece that was bf3 Expand
  91. Feb 10, 2014
    5
    Nothing new or innovative. The graphics boost is hardly noticeable (same going for Xbox One and PS4). You can only spot it on the PC version, which is still only a slight change. The game is practically the same as its predecessor, and for some reason released with tons of bugs and glitches. Get your **** together, EA. You've been screwin' us over a while now. Please, do something good.
  92. Jul 14, 2014
    5
    I just bought a PS4 and was eagerly awaiting BF4 after the awesomeness of BF3 but I'm very disappointed with this game. It's *VERY* glitchy and the gameplay is intensely unrealistic in ways that BF3 was not. Enemies appear and disappear, I can be face to face with an enemy unloading into me and I don't die even though he surprised me in the middle of reloading...and I kill him after II just bought a PS4 and was eagerly awaiting BF4 after the awesomeness of BF3 but I'm very disappointed with this game. It's *VERY* glitchy and the gameplay is intensely unrealistic in ways that BF3 was not. Enemies appear and disappear, I can be face to face with an enemy unloading into me and I don't die even though he surprised me in the middle of reloading...and I kill him after I reload, and a ton of other small details that show that BF4 was rushed and fleshed out. This *could* be an amazing game but it needs WAY more QC before that will be the case. It wasn't ready to be published or Dice simply didn't care. Either way. it's a step in the wrong direction in terms of quality. Expand
  93. Jul 21, 2014
    5
    Battlefield 4 was a great game. There was a good story, as well as a great multiplayer. Yet, the game releases too many updates; each one worth 500+ GB's. I have a 60 GB hard-drive, and a quarter of it are these updates! Also my game is constantly freezing and bugging out. The creators rushed it. The should've debugged the game before it came out to the market. Also i had bought the ChinaBattlefield 4 was a great game. There was a good story, as well as a great multiplayer. Yet, the game releases too many updates; each one worth 500+ GB's. I have a 60 GB hard-drive, and a quarter of it are these updates! Also my game is constantly freezing and bugging out. The creators rushed it. The should've debugged the game before it came out to the market. Also i had bought the China Rising DLC, and it wouldn't let me play it. It was $15 down the drain. Expand
  94. Dec 24, 2013
    4
    A horribly, horribly compromised iteration of the franchise. Developing this for the 64-player next gen crowd it's left huge empty landscapes on the current gen maps. Couldn't be more disappointed. Have retreated back to BF3
  95. Jun 28, 2014
    4
    DISCLAIMER: CAMPAIGN REVIEW ONLY:

    I know im in the heavy minority but i mainly do the campaigns on fps. Its a shame that there is so much fanboy trolling of both battlefield and cod, why the east coast/west coast crap when they are both military fps? Point is, I like COD, and I wanted to like this game. I somewhat enjoyed BF3's campaign, though for me, it doesnt compare to COD in
    DISCLAIMER: CAMPAIGN REVIEW ONLY:

    I know im in the heavy minority but i mainly do the campaigns on fps. Its a shame that there is so much fanboy trolling of both battlefield and cod, why the east coast/west coast crap when they are both military fps?
    Point is, I like COD, and I wanted to like this game. I somewhat enjoyed BF3's campaign, though for me, it doesnt compare to COD in either graphics or gameplay, too much filler.
    But I literally had to force myself to finish this campaign, it was dreadful. No heart, no storyline of any compelling narrative and way too much filler between missions.
    Finally finished it on the second pass and it's unfortunately good to be done with it. Last word for true campaigners: how can a game, where the mp is the star i'll give you that, get such a high rating when these said high ratings are allowing for the fact the campaign is dreadful?
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  96. Nov 5, 2013
    4
    No pregame lobby to start a squad so you can play with your friends...yeah that right there is a complete failure. Why on earth would you not include a lobby in such a huge MP Game such as the Battlefield franchise. This game was released to early and is an unfinished product.
  97. May 12, 2015
    4
    What can i say about it, its a huge step down compared to bf3. for the positives: the graphics on x360 look ok but very dark, the weapons are great and comes with random camos on singleplayer and the gameplay is fine. now, for the negatives: the singleplayer is short, the story is not interesting compared to bf3, there are several bugs in this game that makes no sense, the game's music isWhat can i say about it, its a huge step down compared to bf3. for the positives: the graphics on x360 look ok but very dark, the weapons are great and comes with random camos on singleplayer and the gameplay is fine. now, for the negatives: the singleplayer is short, the story is not interesting compared to bf3, there are several bugs in this game that makes no sense, the game's music is not entertaining not to mention the soundtrack was released 3 weeks after its launch and the game has 3 endings and none of them makes sense either. if you never played any battlefield game then this is for you or if you have every battlefield games like bad company 2 and bf3 then this is not for you. Expand
  98. Nov 10, 2013
    4
    This is my 2nd review of the game... After much more play I have come to hate this game.. They really did just try and appeal to the Call of Duty fans to try and make more money. BF will never make as much money as COD.. So you should just honor your longtime fans and make a good Battlefield game.. Instead it's almost completely call of duty. If you are trying to pick between this andThis is my 2nd review of the game... After much more play I have come to hate this game.. They really did just try and appeal to the Call of Duty fans to try and make more money. BF will never make as much money as COD.. So you should just honor your longtime fans and make a good Battlefield game.. Instead it's almost completely call of duty. If you are trying to pick between this and Ghosts.. then this is a better game.. But.. I just feel betrayed playing this compared to past BF games. BF3 was a little more CODish than the others.. but this is just downright disgraceful. It's just hide and seek with guns. No skill. Just find the person before they find you and you get a kill. They find you before you find them.. they get a kill. It's mindless retardation. I'm tired of Halo 4 but it seems like that is the last skillful FPS on the market. It just sucks that everybody is just trying to make money instead of trying to make a good game that appeals to people intelligent enough to want a skillful shooter instead of this crap. Expand
  99. Nov 22, 2013
    4
    Oh my Lord. This has to be the biggest disappointment for me in years.

    Got into BF during Modern Combat 2. Loved the Bad Companies and 3 was pretty solid. This, however, is a terrible mess. I won't go into the kits and weapons as Dice will probably balance things better in the future. Lets go through the details. 1: User Interface: Pure The font is small, confusing, and has a
    Oh my Lord. This has to be the biggest disappointment for me in years.

    Got into BF during Modern Combat 2. Loved the Bad Companies and 3 was pretty solid. This, however, is a terrible mess. I won't go into the kits and weapons as Dice will probably balance things better in the future. Lets go through the details.

    1: User Interface: Pure The font is small, confusing, and has a woeful layout. Its a bloody chore to spawn in the correct place. Its even more difficult to switch your kit around quickly.

    2: Maps: This might be the worst set of maps in any BF game period. Where is the creativity? Its like playing Mass Effect. Large open area followed by a "battle area" with a few pieces of cover thrown around randomly. Dice also is clearly proud of their water physics as they stuck water in nearly every map. Sadly it is very buggy and you will commonly get stuck under objects when you swim. I now treat water like I'm playing GTA 3.

    3: Graphics: This one is more down to taste. It just happens I don't enjoy this style. The game is grayer and rougher. Its probably more realistic, but its difficult to see. A sniper/camper's paradise.

    4: Game Modes: The addition of new game types is nice, but the rules need polishing on things like Obliteration. Letting the bomb get into a helicopter kinda ruins the point. Rush has been whittled down to small scale warfare. I always enjoyed Rush, but when every game is the same type of map (mainly infantry with one or two vehicles), it quickly loses its charm. Don't expect the variety of BF3 of following a Caspian Border up with a Grand Bazaar.

    5: Stability: Prepare to restart your Xbox often. Crashes on nearly half the maps make this game an unpleasant experience.
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  100. Oct 30, 2013
    4
    Umm lets see what one word can sum this game glitchy, multiplayer feels more like a beta version,alot of server problems, graphics are ok game mechanics are absolutely a nightmare (try flying a helicopter to see what I mean..) environments are confusing as well as copy and pasted the commercials on Youtube made it seem like the next great game all in all its a below averageUmm lets see what one word can sum this game glitchy, multiplayer feels more like a beta version,alot of server problems, graphics are ok game mechanics are absolutely a nightmare (try flying a helicopter to see what I mean..) environments are confusing as well as copy and pasted the commercials on Youtube made it seem like the next great game all in all its a below average experience...it suck that I had such high hopes for it too. Expand
Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 21
  2. 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. 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.
  3. 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.