Battlefield: Bad Company 2

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Generally favorable reviews- based on 974 Ratings

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  1. Trucu
    Sep 16, 2010
    9
    I'll make this quick and easy.

    Singleplayer - 9 (Not the best, but I really liked it) Multiplayer - 10 (Very balanced, vehicles, 24 players) Gameplay - 10 (AI isn't stupid, Graphics are amazing, Destruction 2.0) Playability - 10 (Small learning curve, Tight Controls, No Hosts for servers) Replayability - 9 (Maps are starting to get stale(Vietnam!), Very fun, Intense combat) Much more    I'll make this quick and easy.

    Singleplayer - 9 (Not the best, but I really liked it)
    Multiplayer - 10 (Very balanced, vehicles, 24 players)
    Gameplay - 10 (AI isn't stupid, Graphics are amazing, Destruction 2.0)
    Playability - 10 (Small learning curve, Tight Controls, No Hosts for servers)
    Replayability - 9 (Maps are starting to get stale(Vietnam!), Very fun, Intense combat)

    Much more teamwork w/o having to talk. For me it's an upside. Using the context sensitive keys you can designate what you want to do or want others to do with ease. From spotting enemies, to asking for ammo/health, or asking to ride in vehicles, it's mostly all there. If only you could have 2 channels, 1 for squad talk and 1 for team talk. I gave this game a 9 because it isn't perfect and doesn't deserve a 10 for me. Compared to other famous FPS's out there, this is the highest score I have given. CoD MW gets an 8, MW2 gets a 6, Halo Reach got a 7, and I won't even get Black Ops.    … Expand
  2. VengeanceUK
    Sep 21, 2010
    9
    excellent game, exceeded my expectations and i actually prefer it to CoD as the multiplayer is less flawed and less cheaters around, variety of online games is a bit poor though. Story mode is quite engaging and fairly lengthy too
  3. Killface
    Sep 28, 2010
    10
    Simply the most explosive, unbelievably intense & varied battlefield experience you will be talking about with your friends until the next iteration comes out! Bring on the Vietnam DLC!!! Battlefield presents you with hundreds of WTF situations, in a good way (affectionately known as "Battlefield Moments") Simply outclasses all competition. BUY IT! (& I'll see you on the battlefield!) XboxSimply the most explosive, unbelievably intense & varied battlefield experience you will be talking about with your friends until the next iteration comes out! Bring on the Vietnam DLC!!! Battlefield presents you with hundreds of WTF situations, in a good way (affectionately known as "Battlefield Moments") Simply outclasses all competition. BUY IT! (& I'll see you on the battlefield!) Xbox live handle "|| BKSP ||"… Expand
  4. CorsairReviews
    Oct 29, 2010
    8
    This game depicts perfectly the battlefield feeling! its destruction, large maps, teamwork, vehicles all make up the greatest experience in an FPS online to date! Yes, this means I am willing to say "This has a better online experience than Modern Warfare 2!" Don't think it's all perfect though, the campaign was fairly tedious and wasn't exactly gripping enough to keep me fixed in theThis game depicts perfectly the battlefield feeling! its destruction, large maps, teamwork, vehicles all make up the greatest experience in an FPS online to date! Yes, this means I am willing to say "This has a better online experience than Modern Warfare 2!" Don't think it's all perfect though, the campaign was fairly tedious and wasn't exactly gripping enough to keep me fixed in the whole way through so Modern Warfare 2 and World at War still ultimately have the better Campaign experiences! Kudos DICE and we eagerly await Battlefield 3!!!… Expand
  5. claychastain
    Nov 25, 2010
    8
    This is a pretty good game. The single player was okay and I got through it, but the multiplayer is why people play this game. It's good, and the action often feels tense and engaging. But, I feel like no one actually works as a team and most of the time I find myself walking 20 miles back to the action only to get sniped by some guy camping in a building. It's just not something that IThis is a pretty good game. The single player was okay and I got through it, but the multiplayer is why people play this game. It's good, and the action often feels tense and engaging. But, I feel like no one actually works as a team and most of the time I find myself walking 20 miles back to the action only to get sniped by some guy camping in a building. It's just not something that I can get into, but that's more or less my own style of play which is more CoD paced, so I don't knock the game for that. Solid overall. Worth owning if you like more slowly paced military shooters.… Expand
  6. REDTRAPGAMERS
    Apr 11, 2011
    9
    This game is great if you love good relaxing storyline and a intense Multilayer with a wide range of weapons and vehicles. by relaxing storyline, I mean you don't get frustrated that you died 2000 times.
  7. MM88
    Jan 8, 2011
    9
    Battlefield has always been a great set of games and Bad Company 2 is no exception. BFBC2's strength is in the online multiplayer game play across 5 game modes (you can download additional modes like "Vietnam" for more $$) & a good deal of unlock able weapons & gadgets. The single player campaign is worth a play through but you probably won't care about revisiting it. With EABattlefield has always been a great set of games and Bad Company 2 is no exception. BFBC2's strength is in the online multiplayer game play across 5 game modes (you can download additional modes like "Vietnam" for more $$) & a good deal of unlock able weapons & gadgets. The single player campaign is worth a play through but you probably won't care about revisiting it. With EA constantly upgrading /updating the game & a loyal fan base, you will have a blast with Bad Company 2!… Expand
  8. WarningGIJoe96
    Jan 16, 2011
    10
    Bad Company 2 truly blows the recent Call Of Duty games out of the water. It's realism, intensity and fast paced action online just make the best multiplayer experience I've ever had. In comparison, Modern Warfare1/2 lack realism, with GI's calling in harriers and gunships every 5 seconds and Commando Pro allowing infinite drop height. Another feature that makes Bad Company so spectacularBad Company 2 truly blows the recent Call Of Duty games out of the water. It's realism, intensity and fast paced action online just make the best multiplayer experience I've ever had. In comparison, Modern Warfare1/2 lack realism, with GI's calling in harriers and gunships every 5 seconds and Commando Pro allowing infinite drop height. Another feature that makes Bad Company so spectacular online is the maps, of which there are many, and all are extremely well made. Destruction 2.0 also changes the way maps are played - if a house is full of snipers, knock it down. While the maps on Modern Warfare games are also well made, they are far too small, making real sniping impossible, and creating a pathetic and frustrating niche of 'quick scoping' and 'no scoping'. The campaign was great, though admittedly too short. It looked fantastic and played great, and with no set path and destructible buildings, every playthrough is different and intense.… Expand
  9. Nosidda89
    Mar 23, 2011
    9
    If there's any game that deserves to be called one of the best shooters of 2010, it's this game. I'm tired of hearing about the extremely hyped up Call of Duty Black Ops, the game that I gave a 5, not a 10 or a 9, but a 5. If you want to know why I don't like Black Ops, read my review. In my opinion, Battlefield BC 2 is not hyped up enough. The experiences I had with this game far exceedIf there's any game that deserves to be called one of the best shooters of 2010, it's this game. I'm tired of hearing about the extremely hyped up Call of Duty Black Ops, the game that I gave a 5, not a 10 or a 9, but a 5. If you want to know why I don't like Black Ops, read my review. In my opinion, Battlefield BC 2 is not hyped up enough. The experiences I had with this game far exceed Call of Duty. So with that said, let me explain the reasons why Battlefield BC 2 is superior to Black Ops. The game's multiplayer is actually pretty similar to Call of Duty, because it runs on a similar engine. However, unlike Black Ops, or any other COD game for that matter, Battlefield BC 2 actually adds MORE to it. That's called updating, Activision. You did a good job with GoldenEye, but not with COD, regardless of how popular the series is. Battlefield's multiplayer gives you everything that COD has, AND MORE! For example: you can't drive tanks in COD, you can't fly choppers in COD, you destroy buildings in COD, and it's easier to camp in COD. One thing I never liked about COD is anybody can play it, because it's so easy to play. You can camp in a corner the whole game, and be the MVP. In Battlefield BC 2, it's nearly impossible to camp since buildings and walls can be destroyed, exposing you. This means you'll actually have to run around the field and fight rather than just staying in one spot the whole time. Unless of course, you're a sniper, but it is more difficult to snipe in this game, but that's the magic of BBC2, it's challenging. The game is very realistic and chaotic in the multiplayer, the realism in this game far surpasses COD. Now I've never been a guy who cares about realism in video games, but when it comes to games that are trying to be a realistic warfare game, Battlefield delivers much better than COD does. My favorite things though, that BBC2 has that COD doesn't, are the vehicles. But much more importantly, it's not just tanks and four wheelers, but choppers too. You can put together teams on a vehicles and buff it up to start annihilating the other team. The chopper however, is the most fun. Imagine being in a chopper with your team and just covering up the whole ground with bullets. The other team hiding in doors so they can stay safe from you, but then you can just destroy the roof, and expose them. It gives you a much greater sense of accomplishment than getting a headshot in COD doesn't it? Another cool thing is the classes. The classes are almost as customizable as they are in a COD game, except you can choose a type of class that gives you special supportive abilities to help your team. Like Medic, who can heal or revive other players. Engineers, who can repair vehicles and other types of equipment. Recon, who are snipers, and can call air strikes to attack an enemy base. Or Assault, in which you can supply ammo to your allies, and better equipment for assaulting. But even if you're a medic, you can still do some great damage to the enemy team with light machine guns and grenades and vehicles. But the thing that makes the multiplayer superior to the COD multiplayer, is that it's much more like fighting in a real war than COD is. So the multiplayer in this game really shines, and is a whole lot of fun. My friends and I can't get enough of it. As far as the campaign goes, it's great. Best shooter campaign I've seen all year. The characters are very memorable, which is unusual for a shooter campaign, and the story is full of drama, action, and comedy. I have to admit, I havn't finished the campaign yet, but based on what I've played from it, it's really good. I'm almost finished with it though, pretty sure I have 2 more levels left befopre finishing it. And DLC? Tons and tons and tons of DLC. You'll be amazed by how much DLC it has. It has at least twice as much DLC, maybe even more, than any COD game. Lots of great maps and game modes, and unlike COD, this game actually requires skill. Overall, Battlefield Bad Company 2 is a load of fun, and is a must buy if you are a big fan of shooters. Far better than COD Black Ops. Battlefield Bad Company 2 gets a 9/10, and is my choice for 2010 Best Multiplayer Game. Can't wait for Battlefield 3. :)… Expand
  10. Sydek93jm
    Oct 15, 2011
    9
    This game is a masterpiece and it's the best FPS I am able to play at the moment on my Xbox. -Its realism is great. The only bad point is the necessity of sometimes have to empty an entire mag to defeat an enemy on multiplayer mode.
    -Its equipment kit - class system is original and foments team playing that's more realistic than being Rambo in such games like its main rival Call of Duty,    This game is a masterpiece and it's the best FPS I am able to play at the moment on my Xbox. -Its realism is great. The only bad point is the necessity of sometimes have to empty an entire mag to defeat an enemy on multiplayer mode.
    -Its equipment kit - class system is original and foments team playing that's more realistic than being Rambo in such games like its main rival Call of Duty, and changes completely the view of the game.
    -Flawless graphics.

    I can't wait for Battlefield 3.    … Expand
  11. Japster
    Mar 3, 2011
    9
    Battlefield Bad Company 2 is the way sequels should be made. It looks like DICE has listened to the community with regards to the gripes of the original Bad Company and has, in return, delivered a near-perfect shooter. First of all, Bad Company 2 has been built on the Frostbite 1.5 engine. It's basically a modification of the previous engine, nonetheless, it delivers with sharper textures,Battlefield Bad Company 2 is the way sequels should be made. It looks like DICE has listened to the community with regards to the gripes of the original Bad Company and has, in return, delivered a near-perfect shooter. First of all, Bad Company 2 has been built on the Frostbite 1.5 engine. It's basically a modification of the previous engine, nonetheless, it delivers with sharper textures, improved lighting and shading. Then we come to the destructibility, which was not quite we hoped for in the original Bad Company. It came across as a marketing gimmick. In Bad Company 2,everything you see on screen can be destroyed, from buildings to trees. That is why the player is unable to open doors, just equip a grenade launcher and blow a hole through the wall. The gameplay remains more or less the same, collectibles return from the first game, and that's by no means a bad thing. I enjoyed exploring the maps and discovering new weapons to make use of in the campaign. This time around, the weapons feel more satisfying to fire, unlike the than those in the original Bad Company. The AI is definitely smarter, and will attempt to flank you now and then, this can lead to some challenging, yet immersive firefights. The single-player lasts about 6 hours on normal difficulty, which in my opinion, left me wanting more.However, Battlefield: Bad Company 2 is a highly polished shooter that has bettered the original in every way. The campaign is no more a throwaway, and is driven by an engrossing narrative. In terms of single player, it's more rewarding than it's Call Of Duty counterparts.… Expand
  12. Nosradna
    Mar 4, 2011
    9
    The best FPS I have ever played. Destructible environments, HUGE maps and a large variety of weapons and attachments leads to a completely customizable experience. I would have rated a 10 but the game lacks a true cover mechanic (Like Rainbow Six Vegas games) and its hard to distinguish an enemy from a teammate (the name above the head takes too long to emerge). I have played over 750The best FPS I have ever played. Destructible environments, HUGE maps and a large variety of weapons and attachments leads to a completely customizable experience. I would have rated a 10 but the game lacks a true cover mechanic (Like Rainbow Six Vegas games) and its hard to distinguish an enemy from a teammate (the name above the head takes too long to emerge). I have played over 750 hours on this game and keep coming back!… Expand
  13. Ravepirate
    Mar 14, 2011
    9
    One of the best games i have every played. The multi-player is superb and really has a team spirit that Call of Duty lacks. I hope there is a BC3 along with BF3. Keep up the good work Dice!
  14. SmashedPulp
    Mar 19, 2011
    9
    A "meh" campaign can hardly tarnish the incredible fun available online with Bad Company 2. The combination of tactical gameplay, destroyable environments, outstanding sounds, and group teamwork elevates Bad Company 2 into the category of elite online experiences found on the 360.
  15. Slate
    Apr 7, 2011
    9
    What has always separated Battlefield from other shooters is the shear size of the maps, speaking about multiplayer of course. One thing that has always irritated me was tiny small multiplayer maps with 12 people running around pumping as much lead at each other as possible. Its a cage match constantly, although does at some point require skill but no teamwork or real tactics are used.What has always separated Battlefield from other shooters is the shear size of the maps, speaking about multiplayer of course. One thing that has always irritated me was tiny small multiplayer maps with 12 people running around pumping as much lead at each other as possible. Its a cage match constantly, although does at some point require skill but no teamwork or real tactics are used. With Battlefield the multiplayer maps are huge allowing you to create a squad and use tactics and teamwork to defeat the enemy players. I love the huge maps did I say this already?....being able to snipe somebody at 1000 yards really interests me ya know? I have had a lot of holy sh*t and wow moments online with this game, its truly one of the finest online shooters I have ever played. The bullet trajectory is a really nice feature, most shooters you point your reticule on the target and shoot...well this game you actually have to adjust and make up for the distance as the bullet tumbles in order to burn your target. The over all feel of this game just fits from its destructible environments, to the vehicles and helicopters flying over head as you hide away in bushes or a blown up house. The single player campaign is descent, its kind of short and there are some pretty heavy moments in the campaign that can get somewhat frustrating on hard of course but no different then any other game. The real potential of this game is in the multiplayer, dedicated servers is a very nice addition to this game that alone is a plus. If your an fps fan and if you have not already played this game you really should because your missing out.… Expand
  16. SpartanEdge
    Apr 14, 2011
    8
    First off,i want to start by saying this is a VERY good game.Much better in fact than the overated Modern Warefare series,which is getting tired & increasingly ridiculous plots.The campaign in Bad Company 2 is excellent,with top notch graphics,sound,Destruction Physics & Gunplay.Its one of the few games where i feel i'm actually 'in' a battle.The campaign is far too short though,withFirst off,i want to start by saying this is a VERY good game.Much better in fact than the overated Modern Warefare series,which is getting tired & increasingly ridiculous plots.The campaign in Bad Company 2 is excellent,with top notch graphics,sound,Destruction Physics & Gunplay.Its one of the few games where i feel i'm actually 'in' a battle.The campaign is far too short though,with little to no empasis on using vehicles(you dont pilot a Helicopter even once)! One big thing the Battlefield games have over CoD,is the vehicles,So why waste this aspect!? Another major feature missing from the game is Campaign Co-Op.This game would've really benefited from this,& i'm suprised they didnt learn this from Bad Company 1.I always tend to feel that multiplayer modes in a game(Deathmatch etc),take alot of focus,time,resources etc away from the main part of the game,which to me,is the campaign.Saying that,the multiplayer in Bad Company 2 is one of the few multiplayers i actually play(i'm not big on multiplayer,if you didnt guess).But with the vehicles,Team focused gameplay features(Being able to paint enemy targets for your team is genius)! & big open maps,all sit with me very nicely(Rush mode particulally stands out for me) its a much better multiplayer experience than any CoD game by far.If the campaign was longer,& had Co-Op,i would've given this a perfect ten.Even to be able to play the multiplayer maps solo,or with friends against Bots would've been nice.The Co-Op pack they released,The Onslaught pack,just didnt cut it unfortunately,Too little,too late.. Looking foreward immensly to Battlefield 3 now though,though i wont hold my breath for campaign Co-Op,(These Co-Op modes outside the campaign,just dont cut it either,its just not the same,or anywhere near as good,or wanted,as campaign Co-Op.Developers need to get this into their heads).… Expand
  17. SkizDriz
    Oct 14, 2011
    9
    Best FPS leading up to BF3. We all sank 500+ hours into it, and loved it. Slightly clunky controls, but more than makes up for this with audacious features in all departments. Infantry-centric with vehicles. Most fun for sniping in multiplayer of any shooter in history. Story that knew not to take itself too seriously. SkizDriz's game of the year 2010.
  18. Boonie
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Superb game! By far the best simulated warfare game on the xbox360. COD got me playing on the 360, BFBC2 got me addicted to it! The Vietnam expansion was just superb. I hope if they make a BFBC3 they just iron out the odd niggle and change very little in terms of how it plays. Was always an RPG player in the main, but this game really enabled me to thoroughly enjoy the FPS! Bravo
  19. Digitoe_Bukweat
    Nov 13, 2011
    8
    This has a surprisingly good storyline in the single player campaign. I was engrossed the entire time. Multiplayer is fun and makes you think. If you see a used copy, pick it up. You won't be disappointed.
  20. Indian60
    May 25, 2012
    10
    best game ever. no competition. I use to be a cod fan boy till i took an arrow to the knee. but seriously i hated this game at first, because i was used to the fantasy physics and shooting in other shooters. I eventually adjusted and fell in love with this game. Also it has the best graphics for any game on console. If you play cod after this game, you will think you are in a cartoon. ALsobest game ever. no competition. I use to be a cod fan boy till i took an arrow to the knee. but seriously i hated this game at first, because i was used to the fantasy physics and shooting in other shooters. I eventually adjusted and fell in love with this game. Also it has the best graphics for any game on console. If you play cod after this game, you will think you are in a cartoon. ALso this game requires the most tactics to be successful and survive and thrive. Im guessing NF123 never wins, do to her lack of understanding of way gameinformer says this is the most tactical game, because if you wanna win it is. you have to ensure your team doesn't have only mechanics or medics, you gotta have the right mix of mechanics, support, medics, and a few snipers. Just like in real life. imagine if armies were only snipers. whole wars could be fought in new york city, and it would just appear that the crime right has slightly gone up.… Expand
  21. Kevin-Blueberry
    Nov 16, 2011
    9
    Battlefield: Bad Company 2 is a sequel to Battlefield:Bad Company, and while it retains the same characters as the first Bad Company, there's really no mention of the events of the first game. The game definitely takes a much more serious tone, but still retains some of the comedy you'd seen in the first game, it's just a lot less goofy, and there aren't any golf carts anymore. TheBattlefield: Bad Company 2 is a sequel to Battlefield:Bad Company, and while it retains the same characters as the first Bad Company, there's really no mention of the events of the first game. The game definitely takes a much more serious tone, but still retains some of the comedy you'd seen in the first game, it's just a lot less goofy, and there aren't any golf carts anymore. The campaign's much better than what you'd seen in the first game. It starts off pretty slow, but gets much better toward the end, but that being said, the campaign is still quite mediocre. Assuming you bought the game new, you'll also get a bunch of free maps right away, and if you get the Ultimate Edition, the Onslaught (Objective-based survival-y mode) and Battlefield 1943 (Arcade title) for free. While I didn't find Onslaught all that fun, the 1943 is pretty nice and even being an arcade title, uses the Frostbite engine, meaning destruction and great graphics (for a $10 game). The main attraction of course, being multi-player, is great. You're still limited to the 24 players, but that's still much better than 12. There are some key differences from Bad Company's multiplayer to Bad Company 2. There's no longer the five kits: Assault, Recon, Specialist, Demolition and Support. Bad Company 2 features Assault, Engineer, Medic and Recon. Assault is very similar to Bad Company's variation, still being equipped with assault rifles and grenade launchers, and can now lay down ammo for teammates to resupply. Engineers are the combination of Demolition and Specialists, being equipped with SMG's and Carbines, rocket launchers and repair tools. Medic is fairly similar to the Support class, being equipped with LMG's, but now specialize in reviving and healing teammates. Then there's Recon, who are mixes of Recon and Specialist, having scoped rifles, and sabotage equipment (mortar strikes, C4 and motion sensors). And shotguns are now integrated as weapons to be used on any kit, alongside the G3 and M14. This new system works well, simplifying the so everyone knows their role. Assaults focus on just killing people, engineers work with the vehicles, medics keep up spawn tickets by reviving and lay down heavy fire with LMG's, and Recon take down enemies at long ranges and sabotage the enemy with their explosive equipment. In terms of vehicles, there isn't much change, but there are now vehicle specs, which allow you to carry a unique ability or piece of equipment for your vehicle, such as a coaxial LMG, increased health or damage, deployable smoke or mobile motion sensor. Then there's the human specs, which give things like increased damage or health, and increased weapon accuracy. And then weapon specs which include sights/scopes, extra ammo, faster movement and special shotgun slugs. There's also plenty of weapons to choose from, about 5-7 per kit, plus pistols (There are no longer silenced pistols), which oddly, in Bad Company 1, not all kits were equipped with. And one big thing Bad Company didn't have (at least at launch) Conquest, the most popular Battlefield game mode wasn't even featured in Bad comapny 1 until after launch, not to mention the gamen ever even came to PC players. Gold Rush is now just Rush, with crates you must arm, destroy with heavy explosives or crush. And yes, you can now collapse almost every building on the map, rather than just blowing the walls in. There is also a smaller variant of Rush called Squad Rush with scales down the game to cope with only 8 players, and no vehicles, and then Squad Deathmatch which has 16 players fighting for kills in 4 squads, with a single vehicle thrown into the mix. One last thing, the controls don't suck anymore. They're actually practical. So is this game worth it, yes. Any shooter fan should give it a try. A lot of players turn a blind eye to the Battlefield series due to its intense learning curve, but if you give it a chance and continue playing it, I promise you you'll get better, and start to like it more. So, improved destruction, more weapons, player options and better controls, not to mention the campaign going a step up from terrible, to just about playable (and hey, who really buys Battlefield for the campaign, seriously?), this game is a huge improvement over Battlefield: Bad Company. You can probably find this game for $20 now, and maybe the Ultimate Edition for like $25-30, so if you like shooting games at all, and are scared of Frostbite 2, go pick up Bad Company 2.… Expand
  22. JakeDunn
    Nov 21, 2011
    10
    this is not awsome, but BF3 is better than Modern lolfare.
    also, nice gunplay ...
    in addition, BF: BC2 was so better. battlefiled: bad company 2 is one of the best games I have ever played mainly because of the game modes and maps, in the modern shooter genre.
  23. glacier777
    Dec 10, 2011
    9
    Great war game. The multiplayer offers endless opportunities with 4 different classes, loads of maps and 4 gametypes. You will get addicted. The campaign is weak though.
  24. watithink123
    Jun 10, 2012
    9
    Battlefield Bad Company 2 has something that Battlefield 3 didn't have, a great single player. Its a bit short but a hell of a lot of fun. And the multiplayer is as amazing as battlefield 3's. So if you are of getting Battlefield Bad Company 2 or Battlefield 3, Battlefield Bad Company is the game for you. Single player 8/10 Multiplayer 10/10 Battlefield Bad Company 2 9.1/10
  25. BlackPhoton
    Aug 1, 2012
    9
    The campaign is the only thing in this game that disappoints, but when you get to the multiplayer you will not be able to stop playing. Bad Company 2 is the best online FPS experience out there. You are basically thrown in a battle with complete freedom on what to do. Tanks, helicopters... you name it, only jets got taken out. The maps are huge especially if you are playing rush mode.The campaign is the only thing in this game that disappoints, but when you get to the multiplayer you will not be able to stop playing. Bad Company 2 is the best online FPS experience out there. You are basically thrown in a battle with complete freedom on what to do. Tanks, helicopters... you name it, only jets got taken out. The maps are huge especially if you are playing rush mode. Weapons aren't less player friendly, but more realistic. The sound effects are the best out there. The main game persists in teamwork, but if you want to do things on your own there is also a mode for that. Finally the best part of all... environmental destruction, all buildings, all walls, all trees even the ground isn't safe. But the bad things about Bad Company 2 are few improvements from the first Bad Company. Destruction improvements are less than promised and only the graphics are more improved. Tampering with the rush mode has made it more uninteresting than in the previous installment. In the campaign you are given less freedom than previously and your squad mates become completely useless. And worst of all Haggard doesn't act like Haggard at all.

    If you play Modern Warfare please play other battlefields before Bad Company. It may come useful.    … Expand
  26. BudMan
    Nov 23, 2012
    10
    Im not a fan boy but I love this game. This is the only shooter I really like, Dont care for COD, Halo or the other BC titles. This game is great. the online player base is pretty low these days but it dont stop me from enjoying the best shooter to date. IMO
  27. houyi111
    May 7, 2013
    9
    the game made me ditch COD. Overall amazing MP experience. excellent Map Design, IMO, better than BF3. Like rush, what an addictic mode. BFBC2 and BF3 have a mature community than COD, (e.g, trash talk, cheaters) still happened in the game, but much much better than other online games. also, a game needs true corporation and teamwork, have a few friends, play with your clan, the game is athe game made me ditch COD. Overall amazing MP experience. excellent Map Design, IMO, better than BF3. Like rush, what an addictic mode. BFBC2 and BF3 have a mature community than COD, (e.g, trash talk, cheaters) still happened in the game, but much much better than other online games. also, a game needs true corporation and teamwork, have a few friends, play with your clan, the game is a blessing.… Expand
  28. Polish_Infidel
    Apr 7, 2013
    8
    The multiplayer is the shining star for this game. Destructive environments, well-balanced classes and vehicle combat. The single player story is good enough for a 1 time play through but is not engaging as some of the other stories in the FPS marketplace.
  29. vintagegamer16
    Apr 19, 2013
    10
    this review coming from a heavily seasoned battlefield players view, i love bad company 2! i have indeed played all of the battlefield games thankfully, and this one is my 3rd favrite! For battlefield veterans, you will defenitally love bad comapny 2!
  30. random_guy
    Jul 25, 2013
    9
    this game is super fun and i recommend it. although it does have some issues, overall it's great. the single player was short and not very fun. but the multiplayer was great, particularly for its destruction.
  31. mcmanusaur
    Sep 7, 2013
    8
    ---Rating---
    Design: 4 /5 (interesting and unique gunplay, and an unusually enjoyable SP campaign)
    Polish: 4 /5 (very good graphics and mostly bug-free, but suspect hit detection at times) Value: 4 /5 (standard price, maps are quite large but there could always be more of them) ---Review--- A solid online multiplayer FPS with a moderately enjoyable singleplayer campaign to boot. The    ---Rating---
    Design: 4 /5 (interesting and unique gunplay, and an unusually enjoyable SP campaign)
    Polish: 4 /5 (very good graphics and mostly bug-free, but suspect hit detection at times)
    Value: 4 /5 (standard price, maps are quite large but there could always be more of them)

    ---Review---
    A solid online multiplayer FPS with a moderately enjoyable singleplayer campaign to boot. The game features a good variety of weapons and gadgets that- for the most part- legitimately feel different from one another, but the process of unlocking weapons seems quite superfluous and even masochistic given the game's base learning curve. The maps combine a comparatively impressive sense of scale with the dynamic experience of a destructible environment, along with accommodating higher player counts than its direct competitors. As with just about every other FPS, the hit detection can be a bit suspect at times and there are a few balance issues, but altogether BC2 strikes an enjoyable balance between action and tactics.    … Expand
  32. ferriswolf
    Jul 6, 2014
    9
    Despite this game being 5 years old, it is still worthy of playing in the battlefield series. Multiplayer servers are still going strong and out of BF3 and 4, the MP action in BF2BC seems better and gives you more opportunity to survive a bit longer, whether you are a noob or a rank 50. With great vast maps like Heavy Metal and a recon's dream in Harvest Day you will have a lot of fun.Despite this game being 5 years old, it is still worthy of playing in the battlefield series. Multiplayer servers are still going strong and out of BF3 and 4, the MP action in BF2BC seems better and gives you more opportunity to survive a bit longer, whether you are a noob or a rank 50. With great vast maps like Heavy Metal and a recon's dream in Harvest Day you will have a lot of fun. (conquest and rush plus more all add great variations to how you can play) The single player game has some great some moments and the destruction physics are pretty good. Having played BC1 and 2, there is something about the characters that you enjoy, they are funny and quite frankly stupidly likeable. Single player in BF3 and 4 were embarrassing, dialogue ridiculously scripted. BF2BC is worth buying if you haven't played it, I have it on PC and 360 and always find myself returning to it after getting bored with the current MP offerings out there currently. Worth a £10 and you will have hours, days, weeks, months of fun ranking up your weapons and gadgets, helis, tanks etc. A great game.… Expand
  33. Termin8ter
    Jul 12, 2017
    8
    Battlefield: Bad Company 2 is an excellent game. A true evolution from Bad Company. The first good move DICE did was put more emphasis on gun-play rather than vehicular combat. One thing that DICE screwed up was, of course the campaign. While this campaign is fun for the shooty-shooty gun-gun parts, the storyline is a total snore-fest! DICE really needs to get some talented writers andBattlefield: Bad Company 2 is an excellent game. A true evolution from Bad Company. The first good move DICE did was put more emphasis on gun-play rather than vehicular combat. One thing that DICE screwed up was, of course the campaign. While this campaign is fun for the shooty-shooty gun-gun parts, the storyline is a total snore-fest! DICE really needs to get some talented writers and directors together to create a good campaign, because the CoD and Halo franchises had great campaigns, so why can't Battlefield? Anyhow, you will completely forget about the campaign once you get started playing the fantastic multiplayer, because it is great. By incorporating true cooperation between players to win matches, rather than being a violent bloodbath like in CoD. The Frostbite engine is great. While the visuals are pretty forgettable, the destructible environments are a very welcome addition that adds to the suspense and tension of matches. Not to mention the incredible sound design! Man, the sound design in this game feels very triple-A, and a lot of effort was put into it, which is good. Overall, Bad Company 2 is a great game, which is worth every cent of the purchase price, solely because of how great the multiplayer is, especially when you play the objectively best game mode: Rush.… Expand
  34. HungryHippo123
    May 26, 2015
    10
    This battlefield actually has a good campaign! I enjoyed like hell and love playing muiltplayer with my friends, its just way to much fun. Story may not be something like last of us buts its actually funny and cool
  35. cish
    Oct 20, 2015
    9
    Best battlefield game to date. The personality in this game is unmatched. The maps were very well designed and the sniping was challenging and very rewarding. Fun to play with a squad.
  36. SleepNot
    Mar 28, 2020
    8
    BATTLEFIELD: BAD COMPANY 2 - best battlefield game ever made! Very good story and great action! Thanks for developers!
  37. arostislavna
    May 12, 2020
    9
    Fantastic, I can overlook the dated cold-war-gone-hot trope because this game is a military comedy. Multiplayer basically is the entirety of the high rating.
  38. eva3si0n
    Dec 24, 2018
    9
    Battlefield Bad Company 2 - one of the best parts of a series. Perhaps, it is the last Battlefield what it had to be, but not reskiny a gameplay of Call of Duty (BF5 became an exception). Here the best singleplayer, the best plot, excellent balance, memorable cards. It is a pity that Bad Company did not optimize under Xbox One X, otherwise the sense in BF5 was not at all. The bestBattlefield Bad Company 2 - one of the best parts of a series. Perhaps, it is the last Battlefield what it had to be, but not reskiny a gameplay of Call of Duty (BF5 became an exception). Here the best singleplayer, the best plot, excellent balance, memorable cards. It is a pity that Bad Company did not optimize under Xbox One X, otherwise the sense in BF5 was not at all. The best Battlefield in a series, after BF3.… Expand
  39. AstralAssassin3
    Dec 3, 2016
    8
    A really, really fun FPS that is still alive today:

    Pros: -Very engaging campaign with good characters -Good gunplay -decent graphics for the Xbox 360 -incredible sound design -Outstanding multiplayer that can have intense moments during games, as well as good maps and game modes (with my personal favourite being Rush) -Cool class system -Good destruction -Awesome vehicle usage    A really, really fun FPS that is still alive today:

    Pros:
    -Very engaging campaign with good characters
    -Good gunplay
    -decent graphics for the Xbox 360
    -incredible sound design
    -Outstanding multiplayer that can have intense moments during games, as well as good maps and game modes (with my personal favourite being Rush)
    -Cool class system
    -Good destruction
    -Awesome vehicle usage

    Cons:
    -While good, the campaign is quite short
    -Can sometimes take a while to find matches (which is expected due to the game's age)
    -Can sometimes put you on unbalanced teams, with your team having more than the enemy team and vice versa

    In the end:
    Story: 8/10
    Gameplay: 8/10
    Multiplayer: 9/10
    Graphics/Sound design: 8/10
    Overall: 8.5/10    … Expand
  40. IkusaTakuma
    Jun 4, 2019
    10
    This game was Battlefield at it's finest. The game runs well on the Xbox 360 at 1080p and still looks good to this day. Possibly one of the best FPS games of all time. The biggest problem this game has would probably be the lack of players as of 2019. Generally, if you want more than 1v1 you'll have to wait to play on the weekends.
  41. brendo214
    May 30, 2019
    8
    Battlefield: Bad Company 2 has the best multiplayer out of any Battlefield game that I've ever played (I haven't played 4).
  42. canceRnya
    Oct 30, 2018
    9
    Однозначна лучший шутэр паст гена, отличное диэлси про Вьетнам, кста.
  43. GioMETAQ4
    Jul 5, 2018
    10
    Battlefield: bad company 2 is a work of art perfect. Simply amazing ... great story of falling your chin! Graphics good to time and in addition know very well as being a FPS. 9 for me!
  44. zNeverSleeping
    Oct 30, 2020
    8
    ---{Graphics}---
    ☐ You forget what reality is
    ☐ Beautiful X Good ☐ Decent ☐ Bad ☐ Don‘t look too long at it ☐ MS-DOS ---{Gameplay}--- ☐ Very good X Good ☐ It‘s just gameplay ☐ Mehh ☐ Watch paint dry instead ☐ Just don't ---{Audio}--- ☐ Eargasm X Very good ☐ Good ☐ Not too bad ☐ Bad ☐ I'm now deaf ---{Audience}--- ☐ Kids X Teens X Adults ☐ All    ---{Graphics}---
    ☐ You forget what reality is
    ☐ Beautiful
    X Good
    ☐ Decent
    ☐ Bad
    ☐ Don‘t look too long at it
    ☐ MS-DOS

    ---{Gameplay}---
    ☐ Very good
    X Good
    ☐ It‘s just gameplay
    ☐ Mehh
    ☐ Watch paint dry instead
    ☐ Just don't

    ---{Audio}---
    ☐ Eargasm
    X Very good
    ☐ Good
    ☐ Not too bad
    ☐ Bad
    ☐ I'm now deaf

    ---{Audience}---
    ☐ Kids
    X Teens
    X Adults
    ☐ All

    ---{Difficulity}---
    ☐ Just press 'W'
    ☐ Easy
    ☐ Significant brain usage
    X Easy to learn / Hard to master
    ☐ Difficult
    ☐ Dark Souls

    ---{Story}---
    ☐ No Story
    X Some lore
    ☐ Average
    ☐ Good
    ☐ Lovely
    ☐ It‘ll replace your life

    ---{Game Time}---
    ☐ Long enough for a cup of coffee
    X Short
    ☐ Average ☐ Long ☐ To infinity and beyond ---{Price}--- ☐ It’s free! ☐ Worth the price X If u have some spare money left ☐ Not recommended ☐ You could also just burn your money ---{Bugs}--- ☐ Never heard of X Minor bugs ☐ Can get annoying ☐ ARK: Survival Evolved ☐ The game itself is a big terrarium for bugs    … Expand
  45. nurfedx
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    One of the best Games of the Series and a true cornerstone to the Battlefield Franchise! Buy!
  46. Stan_Osbourne
    Apr 13, 2020
    9
    Честно говоря - я очень доволен опытом, что получил от BATTLEFIELD: BAD COMPANY 2. Что касается геймплея - приумножили всё то, что было в первой части, и сделали её лучше. Да, из одиночной компании убрали ремнабор и радиостанций в машинах теперь нет, уровни стали короче, игра стала более коридорной, зато кинематографических ставок стало больше, прям идём на уровень Колды) МультиплеерЧестно говоря - я очень доволен опытом, что получил от BATTLEFIELD: BAD COMPANY 2. Что касается геймплея - приумножили всё то, что было в первой части, и сделали её лучше. Да, из одиночной компании убрали ремнабор и радиостанций в машинах теперь нет, уровни стали короче, игра стала более коридорной, зато кинематографических ставок стало больше, прям идём на уровень Колды) Мультиплеер даже немножко живой , правда толпы народу вы там не увидите, максимум играют 3 на 3, но хоть как-то) Даже когда мультиплеер умрёт, останется хорошая сингловая компания на часов 6-7, что очень неплохо, если брать игру через подписку EA Access.… Expand
  47. soldar
    Jun 26, 2020
    8
    La campaña entretenida y multijugador entretenido pero los mapas llegan a ser tan grandes que pasarán un buen tiempo corriendo
  48. ehtaco
    Dec 10, 2022
    10
    This game is fantastic. It holds up very well and still, to this day, is a Top 3 online FPS of all time.
  49. danielpetcu
    Oct 2, 2020
    10
    I love this game it is am absolute masterpiece and they really need to make a new one soon
  50. Mastermic108
    Nov 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Ending is a Lildle Bit Lame whit the airplane But insane cool. Niiiiiiiceeee… Expand
  51. Jakana
    Jan 9, 2021
    9
    Bf BC2 surprises with its sensational mutiplayer for the time, but it sins a lot in its history, but it pays when it is analyzed that the Bf saga until then focused on the online and what it could provide in this environment. Despite the repetitive classes and objectives in the matches, the game showed potential with weapons and with vast maps that generated hours and hours of fun andBf BC2 surprises with its sensational mutiplayer for the time, but it sins a lot in its history, but it pays when it is analyzed that the Bf saga until then focused on the online and what it could provide in this environment. Despite the repetitive classes and objectives in the matches, the game showed potential with weapons and with vast maps that generated hours and hours of fun and competitiveness.
    A great FPS until today!    … Expand
  52. dastankz
    Jul 15, 2021
    8
    бұрын, кем дегенде, жақсы мерген болған, қазір шындық онлайн төмен және мұнда ештеңе жоқ.
  53. valente_nebula
    Jan 19, 2022
    9
    Visually stunning, superb gameplay. Instant bar setter for war-themed FPS games.
  54. TheAbyssalBunny
    Aug 29, 2021
    8
    An incredible FPS .Story wise the Characters are funny and likeable and the missions are fun, gameplay i think could've been polished in the UI i think is too big the FOV or weapons are giant ,but even without polishing one of the best battlefield games.
  55. Zeneko90
    Jul 14, 2022
    8
    Nettes. Spiel es hat echt viel Spaß gemacht. Mehr davon! Nicht zu lang, nicht zu kurz. Genau richtig.
  56. JJ2FAS4U
    Dec 28, 2021
    8
    Atmosphere: 8
    Enjoyment: 8
    Gameplay: 8
    Graphics: 8
    Music: 6
    Story: 8
    Total: 7.67
  57. KZR7
    Aug 25, 2022
    10
    We had it all, this game was just perfect in every way from the multiplayer to the campaign and man that soundtrack do be hitting different
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Awards & Rankings

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#14 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2010
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#9 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2010
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#20 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2010

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Metascore
88

Generally favorable reviews - based on 75 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 72 out of 75
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 75
  3. Negative: 0 out of 75
  1. Game Informer
    95
    Not content to settle for second place, DICE throws down the gauntlet with Bad Company 2, delivering its best multiplayer package since Battlefield 2 and a remarkably improved single-player campaign that openly mocks its rival while cribbing from them at the same time. [Issue#203, p.84]
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  2. Everyeye.it
    95
    Battlefield: Bad Company 2 is one of the best shooters of this generation. The game has steel-solid mechanics, top gen graphics and an incredible multiplayer. Call of Duty has a new rival.
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  3. IGN
    89
    Bad Company 2 as an online shooter is flexible and engaging, offering several features that the competition can only dream of. If you're looking for a more strategic and team-based change of pace, look no further. This is the game for you.
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