Battlefield: Bad Company

 Xbox 360
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7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 325 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 219 out of 325
  2. Mixed: 69 out of 325
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  1. sprinkill
    Apr 12, 2011
    10
    I've owned this game for a long, long time now, but never wrote a review. Anyway, I use this game as a measuring stick for all other online FPSs. I'll compare COD and Crysis 2 to this game. Obviously, both fall WAY short of the mark. It confounds me. I've been playing online FPSs since Medal of Honor: Allied Assault. When that game came out (like 11 years ago), I thought theI've owned this game for a long, long time now, but never wrote a review. Anyway, I use this game as a measuring stick for all other online FPSs. I'll compare COD and Crysis 2 to this game. Obviously, both fall WAY short of the mark. It confounds me. I've been playing online FPSs since Medal of Honor: Allied Assault. When that game came out (like 11 years ago), I thought the multiplayer was really cool. It's not so great, however, when COD releases a contemporary multiplayer FPS that mirrors those from over a decade ago. Anyway, tl;dr - Bad Company (and its successor, Bad Company 2) are far superior to all other online FPSs.… Expand
  2. InvestmentX
    Dec 26, 2013
    10
    THIS IS MY SH!T. HOW ARE YOU INSULTING A CLASSIC? YOU SCRUBS CLEARLY KNOW NOTHING ABOUT BATTLEFIELD IF YOU ARE GOING TO WHINE AND BI7CH ABOUT EVERY FLAW THIS GAME POSSESSES. YES THE MULTIPLAYER IS BAD, BUT THE CAMPAIGN IS BETTER THAN EVERY SINGLE COD GAME FROM MW1-BO2 COMBINED
  3. mrogers0130
    Apr 1, 2012
    8
    A good game. Full gameplay and an OK campaign,. The multiplayer is very exciting with a wider area and vehicle use. The weapon strength is a bit to low, and the health bar is a bit primitive. But all around a very good fps. Nothing really special about it though.
  4. Armotekma
    Jun 26, 2014
    10
    Let's say you created a new battlefield game. Your focus is, as it always was, multiplayer. You've finished making that and put your time into a time-wasting campaign, but somewhere along the line you ruined that plan and made the best singleplayer campaign that any FPS game will ever have. That is Bad Company.
  5. robbena13
    Sep 13, 2013
    10
    battlefield rocks and it is a good game with great graphics but the story wasn't much great as in 2008 there was a game knows call of duty modern warfare which was having great story great action and best characters i know it tried to beat modern warfare but so sad i will give modern warfare 10 and bad company 9
  6. Dendari
    Sep 21, 2014
    10
    The best Battlefield game for consoles, the best single player campaign in the series, alongside the addition of a new and entertaining game mode called Gold Rush, Bad Company is a must have.
  7. JohnS.
    Jun 27, 2008
    10
    How in the world do games like this keep getting made? Doesn't anyone playtest them first, outside of the designers that is? Dialogue is horrible, the field of view seems smashed and flat, and the player's movement is not very realistic. This is no better than the previous Battlefields, although they did do their best to rip off Call of Duty. I also find it amusing that the How in the world do games like this keep getting made? Doesn't anyone playtest them first, outside of the designers that is? Dialogue is horrible, the field of view seems smashed and flat, and the player's movement is not very realistic. This is no better than the previous Battlefields, although they did do their best to rip off Call of Duty. I also find it amusing that the design team and associates are posting good reviews under various aliases here. Just read the highest-rated comments, and notice the similarities in grammar and writing style. Nice try boys. And your a spastic… Expand
  8. TheQuietGamer
    Dec 20, 2010
    8
    Battlefield: Bad Company follows a team of soldiers who are considered rejects of the military, who get sent to do the military's dirty work, the campaign is not very long but is pretty fun, and the characters are funny, one complaint i have is that it is easy, if you die you just re-spawn at a checkpoint but enemies stay dead, the graphics in this game are great but do show some age, andBattlefield: Bad Company follows a team of soldiers who are considered rejects of the military, who get sent to do the military's dirty work, the campaign is not very long but is pretty fun, and the characters are funny, one complaint i have is that it is easy, if you die you just re-spawn at a checkpoint but enemies stay dead, the graphics in this game are great but do show some age, and voice acting is really good, the controls are different but they still are very good, the multiplayer is a blast it uses more teamwork than other titles, this is a good fps and you should consider getting this if your looking for a break from Halo or Call of Duty… Expand
  9. DavidG.
    Jun 16, 2008
    8
    A very welcome retreat from COD4 the team play is top notch. Hopefully a few minor issues will be addressed before release and I hope they ad a prone stance. A definite buy for me though.
  10. MilenkoM
    Jun 30, 2008
    8
    Single player gets a 7, multi-player (where longevity matters) gets a 9. It's a refreshing take on the battlefield series however Battle Field die hard's may take issue with the drastic changes. The game is great though, destructible environments are excellent graphics are great and maps are vast and diverse. Highly recommended will provide great gameplay for MANY months.
  11. JamesW.
    Jun 30, 2008
    8
    The First Decent Console Battlefield. DICE actually pulled off all the stops here to finally produce an online experience that pretty much meets BF2 standards. Frostbite engine provides much fun in single and multi-play, allowing you to destroy much of the in-game environment, trees included. Word of warning to those deeply vested in the COD4/Halo franchises: Bad Company is a Battlefield The First Decent Console Battlefield. DICE actually pulled off all the stops here to finally produce an online experience that pretty much meets BF2 standards. Frostbite engine provides much fun in single and multi-play, allowing you to destroy much of the in-game environment, trees included. Word of warning to those deeply vested in the COD4/Halo franchises: Bad Company is a Battlefield game highlighting team play via their "gold rush" and (touted downloadable-later) "conquest" game modes. If you're used to just increasing your kill/death ratio with no regards to the eventual outcome of the round, you might not enjoy this game. Which is not to say you must always help your team in each round, but Bad Company like most Battlefield games before it (the abysmal Modern Combat not included) certainly allows more freedom to decide when you should stop sniping for example and jump in a tank to take the next objective. Simply put, while Infinity Ward has the pinnacle of deathmatch gaming, DICE has the pinnacle of team-based gaming. Single-player has never been a Battlefield strongpoint, and while it is given a decent story this time around it is by no means memorable. Gamers new to the Battlefield franchise should definitely give Bad Company a try. Those that are tired of the l33tism and MMO-esque level grind of COD4 or just deathmatch in general, should reacquaint themselves. Battlefield is still as fun as it was in when it first released in 2002 (a full year before the first COD by the way). Better yet, download the demo jump in the artillery in an online match and after 10 kills convince yourself you didn't have a good time.… Expand
  12. DesO.
    Jun 30, 2008
    9
    The single player game is fun but flawed. It tells an original enough story with likable and interesting characters. The objectives are varied and there is huge scope for diversity in your approach to them (you could walk, drive, snipe, sneak, full frontal etc..). Its flaws are that it's not hugely challenging and the AI can be a bit "duh?" at times. It is worth playing however and The single player game is fun but flawed. It tells an original enough story with likable and interesting characters. The objectives are varied and there is huge scope for diversity in your approach to them (you could walk, drive, snipe, sneak, full frontal etc..). Its flaws are that it's not hugely challenging and the AI can be a bit "duh?" at times. It is worth playing however and is a great way to kick back after a hardcore multiplayer session. The multiplayer experience is where bad company really shines. It brings all the good from the single player mode and none of the bad. Gold rush is an incredible way of focusing the combat on a map that is otherwise so large that even 24 players would have a hard time finding someone to kill. Vehicles and classes are well balanced and although there are only eight maps the amount of diversity within each map is staggering - they tend to start very vehicle oriented and then slowly move to close quarters infantry battles or vise versa. they also change dynamically as players take advantage of their amazing destruction abilities. Personally I think this is better than COD4 because COD had extremely repetitive multiplayer and single player (I'm sure I'll be ridiculed for saying that). Anyway this game is well worth getting but only if you have online, because the single player is less than a third of the package in my opinion. See you on the battlefield hopefully.… Expand
  13. TommyN
    Jun 30, 2008
    9
    Good, solid fps. Addicting online play.
  14. WaldoP.
    Jul 2, 2008
    9
    Good god this game is fun. Had a stressfull busy day? Get yourself home and play Battlefield Bad Company online - it's so much fun just blowing everything up in the huge levels. Whilst not as technically accurate as COD4, the descructability adds a lot of new tactics to this genre - breaching defenses by blowing holes in building walls to get the target, running tanks through fences Good god this game is fun. Had a stressfull busy day? Get yourself home and play Battlefield Bad Company online - it's so much fun just blowing everything up in the huge levels. Whilst not as technically accurate as COD4, the descructability adds a lot of new tactics to this genre - breaching defenses by blowing holes in building walls to get the target, running tanks through fences etc. It's just so much fun that you'll find it hard to quit. This game fixes all the annoyances of the first Battlefield2 (tanks stuck on barrels anyone?) and continues much further to provide the basis of hours and hours of hard-fought multiplayer matches won through sheer attrition.… Expand
  15. AndyA.
    Jul 4, 2008
    9
    this is a great game, and it hasn't disappointed like Kane & Lynch did, solo is good fun with a better story than most recent releases, going into summer this is essential, theres nothing coming out until Sep/Nov!!!!!! Criticism is rife, but the amount of online games/players tells the real story, I'm a new player to LIVE and the friends list i have from playing Vegas2 are all this is a great game, and it hasn't disappointed like Kane & Lynch did, solo is good fun with a better story than most recent releases, going into summer this is essential, theres nothing coming out until Sep/Nov!!!!!! Criticism is rife, but the amount of online games/players tells the real story, I'm a new player to LIVE and the friends list i have from playing Vegas2 are all playing and enjoying this, even now theres new content for it !!!!! Dogtags & the 10002 kills achievement will keep people busy for a long, long time.… Expand
  16. KevinR
    Aug 12, 2008
    9
    This game is very good. I prefer it over Call of Duty 4 mainly because of the destruction and the gameplay is overall fun. The storyline is pretty good but there are a few things missing from it. The multiplayer mode: Gold Rush is very intense whether you are the Attackers or the Defenders. The multiplayer mode: Conquest is a classic in the Battlefield series. It brings some variety to This game is very good. I prefer it over Call of Duty 4 mainly because of the destruction and the gameplay is overall fun. The storyline is pretty good but there are a few things missing from it. The multiplayer mode: Gold Rush is very intense whether you are the Attackers or the Defenders. The multiplayer mode: Conquest is a classic in the Battlefield series. It brings some variety to Bad Company but it does need more maps. Overall, it's very fun to play and it's even more fun to play with friends.… Expand
  17. JohnnyG
    Mar 22, 2009
    10
    People whining about realism obviously haven't played a Battlefield game before. And what's the deal with you realism freaks anyway, REALISM PLAYS WORSE gameplay wise. Proning would not contribute anything extra to this game as it would only benefit the campers/snipers. This game plays like a dream online, I'd say it's a lot better than COD4s constant grenade spamming. People whining about realism obviously haven't played a Battlefield game before. And what's the deal with you realism freaks anyway, REALISM PLAYS WORSE gameplay wise. Proning would not contribute anything extra to this game as it would only benefit the campers/snipers. This game plays like a dream online, I'd say it's a lot better than COD4s constant grenade spamming. COD4 is for people who like to shoot people in the back, as you're constantly spawned behind the enemy. BF:BC is for people who enjoy good gameplay and team tactics.… Expand
  18. RolandS.
    May 28, 2008
    10
    This game is awesome. From the destructible environments to the graphics and sound - everything is just top notch. The MP is great, though I'd want to see Conquest-mode in there in addition to the awesome fun of Gold Rush. Great game!
  19. MischaB.
    Jun 15, 2008
    10
    Great game! very cinematic in gameplay. Extremely intense in battle sequences.
  20. BfbccRAzythebestever
    Jun 24, 2008
    10
    Probably the best fps out there right now. Call of duty 4 comes in a close 2nd with it tho with halo right behind it.
  21. JonasH.
    Jun 28, 2008
    10
    Steven L is wrong. The game is fantastic!!! Single player is fun and multiplayer is fast and furious!
  22. SenioerS.
    Jun 30, 2008
    9
    In response to Steven L, you really think developers are posting positive reviews in the user section to boost their score? really? maybe they have similar grammar because people who like this game aren't retarded. An example being you.
  23. ??
    Jul 17, 2008
    9
    First of all, this is a brilliant game. The audio is amazing, the special effects are ace, the destruction is breath-taking, the campaign is loads of fun and multiplayer mode is a blast. Sadly, anybody can rate games on Metacritic. Even half-witts. 1) this game is not CoD4. 2) This game is not an expansion of CoD4. 3) This also isnt an exact port of BF 2. So please use your head and First of all, this is a brilliant game. The audio is amazing, the special effects are ace, the destruction is breath-taking, the campaign is loads of fun and multiplayer mode is a blast. Sadly, anybody can rate games on Metacritic. Even half-witts. 1) this game is not CoD4. 2) This game is not an expansion of CoD4. 3) This also isnt an exact port of BF 2. So please use your head and realize that giving this game a lower score because it is not like CoD4 is non-sense. Hell CoD4 wasnt even the best in the series. I bet some of you idiots didnt even play or hear about the other Call of Duty games before CoD4. In all honesty, CoD4 is a peice of over-hyped shit. It is actually a pretty awsome game. But it's not the best game ever made. Shunning other games because they arent as good as CoD4 is simply stupid. How is this game a rip-off of Call of Duty Steven? Are you that dumb that you dont realize that Call of Duty wasnt the first FPS game ever made? What about you Nick? You only die because you are a noob. How could you even be complaining about cover being blown up? That's one of this game's selling points!… Expand
  24. DougJ.
    Jul 29, 2008
    9
    This game is great. The single player is funny (albeit easy) and the destructible environments in the game will change the way you play against other people!
  25. DanN.
    Jul 4, 2008
    10
    What can I say about this game other than it is one of the best all around FPS experiences I have played in a long time. The single player is fun and funny. However the multiplayer is where the game truly shines. Though there is only one type of game mode at this point (they are working on more) the simplicity of the mode allows for so many option. With Jeeps, Armored vehicles, boats, What can I say about this game other than it is one of the best all around FPS experiences I have played in a long time. The single player is fun and funny. However the multiplayer is where the game truly shines. Though there is only one type of game mode at this point (they are working on more) the simplicity of the mode allows for so many option. With Jeeps, Armored vehicles, boats, tanks, helicopters, destructible environments, unlockable weapons and items, Laser guided missiles, air strikes, and mortar fire, you never really have the same experience. The game truly brings out the feel of the battle and mass chaos can and generally always does ensue. With five different classes and more weapons to come in the future, with its one game mode, Battlefield Bad Company is truly a great experience.… Expand
  26. ApocalypseBrown
    Jul 7, 2008
    8
    I will start this by saying in my opinion this is better than COD4! But Battlefield BC should be a lot better than it currently is. Everyone buys Battlefield due to the multi player, but this time the single player is a blast too. It reminds me a lot of Black, but it similarity ends at big weapons and explosive barrels. While Black was hugely intense and had great A.I./set pieces/aiming, I will start this by saying in my opinion this is better than COD4! But Battlefield BC should be a lot better than it currently is. Everyone buys Battlefield due to the multi player, but this time the single player is a blast too. It reminds me a lot of Black, but it similarity ends at big weapons and explosive barrels. While Black was hugely intense and had great A.I./set pieces/aiming, BC single player has only the set pieces. For the wealth of impressive weaponry, the aiming is terrible! You can dump twenty rounds into a enemy face, and only four shots will connect. Rubbish! Also the A.I. are totally stupid. Enemy bad guys will look at you when your face to face, and do nothing. Yet when your hiding they seem to have x-ray vision and shoot. Rubbish! But there is a lot of fun regardless, with the huge weapons and being able to total buildings in one shot. But the centre piece is the multi player, and man it rocks! But again rubbish aiming, rejoining into hot spots and dying straight away, and no conquest mode suck! But there is too many reason to put this down, BC is great fun!… Expand
  27. S.A.CITIZENU
    Jul 7, 2008
    10
    Um........ I like the um........ Game.... it is fun and also HELLO IM AMERICAN!
  28. JackF.
    Jul 9, 2008
    9
    I have always hated the BF series ever since Modern Combat. Vehicles dominated multiplayer and the single player was nothing short of embarrassing. However, Bad Company has fixed these issues by creating a clever and interesting single player that's actually worth playing, and vehicles are nowhere near as strong as they were in Modern Combat, which creates an enjoyable multiplayer I have always hated the BF series ever since Modern Combat. Vehicles dominated multiplayer and the single player was nothing short of embarrassing. However, Bad Company has fixed these issues by creating a clever and interesting single player that's actually worth playing, and vehicles are nowhere near as strong as they were in Modern Combat, which creates an enjoyable multiplayer that will keep you playing for its ranking system. The only minor issues are the AI having X-Ray vision and the targetting. It's always frustrating sneaking up on an enemy only for him to turn around and gun you down instantly, and the aiming will sometimes leave you thinking "I swear I shot that guy..." Apart from that, BF is a truly enjoyable experience and definately worth buying.… Expand
  29. JustinJ.
    Aug 7, 2008
    8
    I love this game! I've been a huge battlefield fan for quite some time. I have ONE MAJOR ISSUE....I've got to be able to communicate w/ the rest of my team somehow. I love the squad function and I think it should be where you can chat freely amongst your squad but press a button on the d-pad to talk to the rest of your teammates. Too often I feel like its 1 vs. 12 unless I have I love this game! I've been a huge battlefield fan for quite some time. I have ONE MAJOR ISSUE....I've got to be able to communicate w/ the rest of my team somehow. I love the squad function and I think it should be where you can chat freely amongst your squad but press a button on the d-pad to talk to the rest of your teammates. Too often I feel like its 1 vs. 12 unless I have friends on then it feels like its 4 vs. 12. NOT GOOD! With conquest out now you can't get certain squads to guard certain flags but nooo, w/o communication it's terrible. This game could be s0o0o much better and probably my favorite game but w/o Full Team Chat, BF:MC was more fun to play. Just add a function on the d-pad where I can communicate w/ the rest of my team....PLEASE!!!!… Expand
  30. BenjaminW
    Mar 21, 2009
    10
    Having played both Call of Duty and Bad Company I only wish they could bring the best of both together. The destructability of battlefield's landscapes and buildings with the unlocks available on COD. For me Bad Company wins hands down though, rather than just a death match, it has more strategy, much greater scope of vechles and better sqad play than COD. My favourite game ever!
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#30 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2008
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#30 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2008

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Metascore
83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 70 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 61 out of 70
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 70
  3. Negative: 0 out of 70
  1. NTSC-uk
    70
    While not a complete success, Battlefield: Bad Company has many plus points, and provides a limited but fun single-player campaign that, while not wholly original, does have some memorable moments.
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  2. Game Informer
    93
    The extreme polish evident in the final product makes it all worthwhile. Both single- and multiplayer shine - at long last redeeming DICE for the crappy bot-fests offline players had to endure in previous games in the series. [July 2008, p.82]
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  3. Gameplanet
    90
    It may lack the finesse in the single-player that some similar titles have, but it does a great job of making you feel the part as you roll into combat with guns blazing, your squad hooting and bellowing behind you. Add to this the multiplayer which is well rounded and realistic, yet big on the fun, and you have a great experience which could ultimately have you playing for months and months.
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