Battlefield 4

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5.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 577 Ratings

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  1. 2shoog
    Jan 11, 2014
    10
    I am finicky about games. I like ONLY the best and won't settle for second rate. I found this to be a top notch game and the campaign is supposed to be played more than once because you keep all your new guns which you DON'T have in the beginning. I liked playing over with new weapons. PLUS you unlock some of the weapons in multi-player. The multi-player...WOW...I mean...WOW! If you likeI am finicky about games. I like ONLY the best and won't settle for second rate. I found this to be a top notch game and the campaign is supposed to be played more than once because you keep all your new guns which you DON'T have in the beginning. I liked playing over with new weapons. PLUS you unlock some of the weapons in multi-player. The multi-player...WOW...I mean...WOW! If you like small maps, they are here. If you like GIGANTUNORSEUM maps they are here in many new type games. How could anyone give this less than a 10 is beyond me. I gave CoD Ghost a 9...but it is still just a BO2.5… Expand
  2. Sambo
    Nov 1, 2013
    10
    Bigger and better, Battlefield 4 evolves what we saw in Battlefield 3. An experience any fan of the series should try. Cod is for kids, battlefield is for the men.
  3. DarkDrakonis
    Nov 6, 2013
    10
    The game is awesome and great. A major step up in graphics even on current gen. I'm really excited for the next gen version which will look and play even better.... and with that many possible players at once.... who would stay away
  4. Ctblue796
    Oct 29, 2013
    10
    This is a great game that is fun to play. You will not be disappointed in it. I really have no criticisms for it. I enjoy playing it all day long. Really great game.
  5. sathasekhem
    Oct 29, 2013
    10
    Too many bad ratings from users and not enough written reviews looks a lot like an assault from angry COD fans... I'm pretty sure this Battlefield will be good enough to provide us with many hours of killing madness. What else can you expect from a team as experienced as Dice? We wanted new terrains, we'll get'em Not enough improvement? We'll survive! BF3 got some serious criticism backToo many bad ratings from users and not enough written reviews looks a lot like an assault from angry COD fans... I'm pretty sure this Battlefield will be good enough to provide us with many hours of killing madness. What else can you expect from a team as experienced as Dice? We wanted new terrains, we'll get'em Not enough improvement? We'll survive! BF3 got some serious criticism back then, and still the game was awesome.
    We knew the BF4 solo campaign was going to suck. What really sucks is the fact that they keep putting energy in developing it... Well anyway, I look forward for pleying this new exploding delight     … Expand
  6. Nite99
    Nov 6, 2013
    10
    Don't listen the the COD fanboy haters. BF4 is the game we've all been waiting for and until Titanfall drops in the spring, this is the premiere FPS to enjoy with friends and pwning noobs on. The campaign is enjoyable and a good prelude to the centerpiece of the game which is the team based multiplayer. Leave the COD for the 6 year olds.
  7. willfin23
    Oct 31, 2013
    10
    It is great for the system it is on(PS3.which is 5 years old) so I understand there are limitations. The controls I actually enjoy more. I believe this is a good game for the system and can't wait to play on PS4.
  8. codenamedroid
    Nov 5, 2013
    10
    Excellent game, much better then cod. There is so much to do and different ways to play, graphics are excellent even on 360, The vehicles handling is improved from bf3, I am half way through the singleplayer and can't see the fuss some are making, it is really good, but obviously multiplayer is where it's at and once again it excels here. I havent played cod since bf3 came out as it offersExcellent game, much better then cod. There is so much to do and different ways to play, graphics are excellent even on 360, The vehicles handling is improved from bf3, I am half way through the singleplayer and can't see the fuss some are making, it is really good, but obviously multiplayer is where it's at and once again it excels here. I havent played cod since bf3 came out as it offers an immensely more enjoyable and varied experience in my opinion. And bf4 is even better!… Expand
  9. WarFox89
    Nov 5, 2013
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The most complete multiplayer FPS game out there. Audio, graphics, level design and levolution is just top class. 64-players epic battles with jets, boats and.. never mind. Goodbye family and friends, see you in the summer.… Expand
  10. ArMyMaN200
    Nov 5, 2013
    10
    Very good game! wish the Single player was a lil longer but it was fun. MP is great love it thx dice you guys worked out a lot of the server probs and very good game!
  11. F-35pro
    Nov 14, 2013
    10
    This year Battlefield really out did Call of Duty and by a lot of reasons. Not only did Battlefield 4 out sell Calul of Duty, Battlefield reintroduced some p.c game play options back in to the console users so they didn't feel left out. Battlefield doesn't copy and paste its franchise just to release a game each year. Battlefield 3 was released in 2011! Its been 2 years since the lastThis year Battlefield really out did Call of Duty and by a lot of reasons. Not only did Battlefield 4 out sell Calul of Duty, Battlefield reintroduced some p.c game play options back in to the console users so they didn't feel left out. Battlefield doesn't copy and paste its franchise just to release a game each year. Battlefield 3 was released in 2011! Its been 2 years since the last game while hyping up with increased destruction. If you had $60 and you couldn't decide which one to buy Call of Duty: Copy and Paste or Battlefield 4 you should go with the ladder choice. While adding more game modes to fit your kind of play type. Now people complain about the glitches and multi-player but, this game was really created to played on the next gen consoles such as the Xbox One.… Expand
  12. Just_Canadian16
    Dec 3, 2013
    10
    I love this game it is very fun and I personally haven't found many stability issues. Would definitely recommend and I have been spending hours playing this game.
  13. Rileyventry
    Dec 27, 2013
    10
    from the vehicles to the parachuting this game puts cod to shame
    this game has 1000's hours for online then there's the campaign and it still kicks but
  14. ziga
    Jan 19, 2014
    10
    A great game with a low price. Is worth every single cent. I haven't played any Battlefield games before an i think this is a great start. I recommend China Rising expansion pack too.
  15. CuriousFear
    Jan 12, 2014
    10
    This is my first time playing a battlefield game after playing COD in the past. There's no comparison, this game is COD on steroids. Playing COD is underwhelming and boring now compared to BF4. The amount of detail put into this game is amazing and it really pays off in multiplayer.
  16. theskategamer01
    Feb 27, 2014
    10
    It is the greatest grafics that I have ever seen on a game i love the weapons texture but when you see in the sight you does not see everything thats around like in Call Of Duty Ghosts
  17. lucashenriqu
    Oct 20, 2015
    10
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  18. TheStoebZ
    Nov 6, 2013
    9
    Great game. Builds on the decent Battlefield 3 by far. Does include a tacked-on Campaign, but it's not nearly as bad as I thought it would be. Kept me entertained far more than it's main competitor's, Call of Duty Ghosts. Also a bit longer.

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

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

    Overall, this is a great game that I will gladly play for years to come.    … Expand
  19. adcoy
    Nov 3, 2013
    9
    Great game. Only reason it doesn't get a 10 is omission of a squad join system, and some freezing issues. I've played 20 hours on xbox 360 and it's locked up 4 times. Not great, but over 20 hours of play not a big deal. GET THIS GAME. The various game modes are fantastic, and TDM is waaaay better then COD TDM.
  20. 2CatShakur
    Oct 31, 2013
    9
    Battlefield 3 was pretty close to perfection, but this manages to top it. The destructible environments and the changing weather are all really impressive. It chugs in a few spots, but that's apparently because the game is really pushing the current system to its limits. I'm sure it will run much smoother and look even better on Xbox One. Solid single player and a mind-blowing multi-player.
  21. JohnWitten
    Nov 13, 2013
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Concept: Enrich the multiplayer experience further, at the ultimate expense of the throwaway single player campaign.

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

    Sound: Only in Battlefield.

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

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

    Replay Value: Moderately High.

    Overall Score: 9.0    … Expand
  22. akilleez
    Oct 31, 2013
    9
    There are two types of people: COD fans, and Battlefield fans. I find this game to be exactly what I want out of a shooter; tactical, challenging, and customizable to different styles of gameplay. The online is clearly the focal point of the game, but I also found the campaign to be immersive as well. You grow a raport with the characters and most importantly feel like you are in the game.There are two types of people: COD fans, and Battlefield fans. I find this game to be exactly what I want out of a shooter; tactical, challenging, and customizable to different styles of gameplay. The online is clearly the focal point of the game, but I also found the campaign to be immersive as well. You grow a raport with the characters and most importantly feel like you are in the game. It is a lot like its predecessor BF3, but I genuinely enjoy all aspects of the game. It's the thinking man's/woman's shooter. You can't run and gun and expect to live very long- which is probably why so many don't like it(they should stick to COD). Overall, I plan to play the heck out of this game for a long time to come.… Expand
  23. SneakerheadDom
    Nov 5, 2013
    9
    After playing this game for the full week since it's release, I had noticed that the game was a little buggy and glitch. As with any game, I play the single-player first to get a feel for the controls. While playing single-player, I encountered many bugs and glitches that would not allow me to continue the mission, meaning I would have to shut my Xbox off, turn it on again, and restart theAfter playing this game for the full week since it's release, I had noticed that the game was a little buggy and glitch. As with any game, I play the single-player first to get a feel for the controls. While playing single-player, I encountered many bugs and glitches that would not allow me to continue the mission, meaning I would have to shut my Xbox off, turn it on again, and restart the mission. Furthermore, the single-player is not as exciting as it's Battlefield 3 counterpart. To continue, upon playing multiplayer for the first time, I noticed they had changed something, you are not limited to certain guns depending on what team you are on. In Battlefield 3, whether you were an Iraqi or American soldier, lets say you use an assault rifle, if you are Iraqi you use an AK-47, if you are American, you use an M4A1 or M16A4, and as you use assault rifles you unlock more and more. The good thing about this change is that you can now stick to one weapon and upgrade it much easier, instead of having to change guns every game. Continuing on, some people on this website obviously have not played Battlefield at all. The helicopter, jet, boat, car, etc. controls are all the same as Battlefield 3, Battlefield 2, etc., they are just not skilled enough to use them. The multiplayer does have some minor bugs, and the loading screens may freeze sometimes, but multiplayer takes pure skill. And the people complaining about it on here and giving Battlefield a bad score, are just CoD fan-boys. The multi-player is astounding and I cannot wait to play this game on the next-gen consoles.… Expand
  24. Ghostlymatter
    Nov 18, 2013
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Electronic Arts, they are one of my favorite game developers. Once again, they have blown it out of the water. Battlefield 4 is an immensely powerful game both in gameplay and software requirements. I had to buy an Xbox 360 Hard Drive for my Xbox 360 Slim Edition. It requires a lot of storage, about 10 GB.

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

    The campaign is a little difficult for someone who is new at Battlefield 4, (such as myself), but you get used to how the gameplay mechanics work.
    The multiplayer was amazing and very well, done, there may not be as many game modes as Call of Duty, but in Battlefield 4, you actually have to shoot people and take cover, you need to use strategy in multiplayer mode. Electronic Arts did a fabulous job at developing Battlefield 4 and I will always remember this as my first ever Battlefield gaming experience.    … Expand
  25. xtrainx300
    Nov 9, 2013
    9
    Better than the suck call of duty, no any reason, multiplayer experience is better than call of duty, and great settings on multiplayer, worthy to buy this game.
  26. Pageerror404
    Nov 11, 2013
    9
    I have no idea why people are getting so upset. The game is great. It's very familiar and plays just like battlefield 3. This isn't a bad thing, it's why we love it. The game also has some excellent improvements. It's amazing how you can dramatically change the maps through events. My favorite is the hurricane in paracel storm and the levee breaking in flood zone. They also added a ton ofI have no idea why people are getting so upset. The game is great. It's very familiar and plays just like battlefield 3. This isn't a bad thing, it's why we love it. The game also has some excellent improvements. It's amazing how you can dramatically change the maps through events. My favorite is the hurricane in paracel storm and the levee breaking in flood zone. They also added a ton of customization and it feels a lot easier to rank up vehicles now.

    Here are some minor problems with the game:

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

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

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

    I think everyone is just really really mad at the occasional stability issues. I encourage everyone to read the reviews instead of just glancing at the low user score. You will then see that the game is actually really good, and these people are just getting absolutely furious at the minor release bugs and mashing the 0 rating.    … Expand
  27. MysticVane
    Nov 12, 2013
    9
    Enjoyable, and dynamic multiplayer tweaks and additions make the game a pleasure to play. Next gen will only build the expectations and "fun factor" more.
  28. apragmatist
    Nov 19, 2013
    9
    Note I would have given a rating of 10 if it weren't for the cons listed below.

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

    Pros:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Cons:

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

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

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

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

    - Newb Factor BF4 like the other BF games can be somewhat intimidating to jump into for inexperienced (and even experienced) players. The Test Range is a step in the right direction and will help some with this…but it would also be helpful if there were some simulation game variants so that players could fight against a variety of bots in order to develop their skills (on the Test Range nothing fights back).    … Expand
  29. etb444
    Dec 26, 2013
    9
    This new installment of the Battlefield series opens it's campaign with you shooting the windshield of a sinking SUV and next shooting a helicopter down and much more thrills. Sadly, this level is the exception. The rest of the campaign goes into complete frustration and making you follow a [relatively] set path. This campaign seems still to be a step down from BF3's already drab campaign.This new installment of the Battlefield series opens it's campaign with you shooting the windshield of a sinking SUV and next shooting a helicopter down and much more thrills. Sadly, this level is the exception. The rest of the campaign goes into complete frustration and making you follow a [relatively] set path. This campaign seems still to be a step down from BF3's already drab campaign. Yet, the multiplayer is AWESOME. From knocking down buildings to calling in air strikes in commander mode makes this multiplayer the best. Hug maps and endless supplies of vehicles definitely surpasses that f BF3 or Call of Duty: Ghosts. If you can't pilot a helicopter quite well try the "test range" where you can try all the vehicles. Battlefield 4 has an amazing multiplayer and stunning opening campaign level, yet the rest of the campaign is severely drab. If you are looking for the complete package BF4 is not quite it, but worth it if you want a great FPS. See you on the Battlefield!… Expand
  30. RealGameReviews
    Dec 30, 2013
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. play as reker as you navigate through chinese soldier infested country with ireland and pack. they help you as you try to rescue a guy from a car. recomend this game… Expand
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#43 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2013
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

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