Battlefield: Bad Company

 Xbox 360
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7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 325 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 219 out of 325
  2. Mixed: 69 out of 325
  3. Negative: 37 out of 325
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  1. jeffk
    Jun 25, 2008
    9
    I just picked this up today, and I am really enjoying it. Its a great addition to the battlefield series, and fans of the franchise should be MORE then pleased. (not to mention the huge letdown that was BF: modern warefare). Despite the game being launched with only one multiplayer mode (there will be more added for free later, as spoken by the devs) It is a very well produced style, and I just picked this up today, and I am really enjoying it. Its a great addition to the battlefield series, and fans of the franchise should be MORE then pleased. (not to mention the huge letdown that was BF: modern warefare). Despite the game being launched with only one multiplayer mode (there will be more added for free later, as spoken by the devs) It is a very well produced style, and a welcome addition to any gamers collection. Dice also did a great job of making an enjoyable console shooter, and any FPS fan should pick this up, or if all else at least give it a rent.… Expand
  2. TomL
    Jun 25, 2008
    10
    Welcome back, Battlefield.
  3. ThomasW
    Jun 25, 2008
    9
    A very solid game, anyone that says they have problems with the controls just hasn't spend enough time to become good with them. The head bob you soon get over, especially when things are blowing up all around you. Some may say that the buildings blow up in the same places, they do...but at least this is one of the very few games that has tried it...and it is a blast. The single A very solid game, anyone that says they have problems with the controls just hasn't spend enough time to become good with them. The head bob you soon get over, especially when things are blowing up all around you. Some may say that the buildings blow up in the same places, they do...but at least this is one of the very few games that has tried it...and it is a blast. The single player is is funny at times and quite enjoyable, but the true gem is the online play. Your really missing part of the game if you don't try that out.… Expand
  4. ChadJ
    Jun 25, 2008
    6
    A quick change to the Halo control scheme makes the vehicular combat fun and frantic. The on-foot action is hampered by unsatisfying shooting mechanics and glitchy bullet hit detection. The game's sense of scale, audio choices, and inconsistent destructibility sometimes will have you scratching your head, but the chaos of multiplayer can be a blast when you look past these blemishes.
  5. NickH.
    Jun 25, 2008
    1
    Frontlines is better and that is sad. Who wants a GAME that u die so fast because your cover gets blown up so fast.
  6. BobD.
    Jun 25, 2008
    4
    Apparently some of you didn't play the same demo I did, because what I experienced was a cartoonish, somewhat clunky second-rate version of CoD4. The graphics aren't as good, the player movement is not realistic, especially the bobbing while walking and running, and the AI was horrible. NPC's would get stuck behind objects regularly. And the voiceovers are just straight Apparently some of you didn't play the same demo I did, because what I experienced was a cartoonish, somewhat clunky second-rate version of CoD4. The graphics aren't as good, the player movement is not realistic, especially the bobbing while walking and running, and the AI was horrible. NPC's would get stuck behind objects regularly. And the voiceovers are just straight cheesy. The one good thing is that the sound is really good, but other than that, back to CoD4 and awaiting Gears 2.… Expand
  7. JesusChrist
    Jun 24, 2008
    10
    Anyone who gives this lower than an 8 just doesn't know how to play fps and therefore should suck a dick
  8. ChaseMurata
    Jun 24, 2008
    0
    Okay, after a few days and a lot of hours with the demo, here is my seasoned critique. A critique, as my first-impressions (of primarily the single-player) were far too generous.

    I do not like how there are only two spawn points (team or base). Opponents can simply camp with tanks and kill you in succession. I was killed five times in a row switching off both spawn points. Every time I    Okay, after a few days and a lot of hours with the demo, here is my seasoned critique. A critique, as my first-impressions (of primarily the single-player) were far too generous.

    I do not like how there are only two spawn points (team or base). Opponents can simply camp with tanks and kill you in succession. I was killed five times in a row switching off both spawn points. Every time I respawned at our base some asshole would immediately - before I could take a step - fire tank bursts into the spawn area. Between the tank and the machine-that-acts-like-your-own-personal-Airstrike, my entire team was decimated every time we spawned at the base spawn point during that game.

    The imbalance between classes is infuriating. Snipers have the advantage in most games as the scope covers a great deal of the map, and considering Battlefield is a large-scale game, snipers can, literally, see you coming from miles away. I will say, though, that the aiming system is so imprecise that it will take a few shots for them to kill you - but they will kill you before you can fire back.

    Damage is a bit ridiculous, and the Medic class, or what-ever-name-they-gave-it, is not useful at all. Why did they include this class into the game? No one uses it. No one. I have only seen a handful of people use this class in my hours upon hours of gameplay. When I do see them, only few of them handed out health crates. Those who did hand out health crates amidst warfare were killed alongside those who tried to get health crates.

    This brings me to my next point: the damage is ridiculously high. It takes only three shots to kill someone with a pistol, and I    … Expand
  9. AlexM
    Jun 24, 2008
    9
    This game is most certainly one of the best games out on the Xbox 360 right now. I am familiar with the battlefield experience, as an owner of bf2 this game is something fresh for me and I liked it right from the start. The graphics are outstanding, the gameplay is so fun, map sizes are relatively huge, there is so much depth in the multiplayer it will keep you coming back for more. I This game is most certainly one of the best games out on the Xbox 360 right now. I am familiar with the battlefield experience, as an owner of bf2 this game is something fresh for me and I liked it right from the start. The graphics are outstanding, the gameplay is so fun, map sizes are relatively huge, there is so much depth in the multiplayer it will keep you coming back for more. I also own COD4 and I did eventually get bored of playing that, but now I have something new to focus my gaming pleasure on and I would have to say I rate this over COD4. Reasons why I gave this game a 9 and not a 10 is a few minor drawbacks but nothing to lose sleep over: you cannot parachute, you cannot prone and you cannot completely destroy buildings down to its first brick. All in all I recommend this game to anyone and everyone even if your not a fps fan it is still a good game to pick up on and it may even influence you to enjoy fps!… Expand
  10. 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.
  11. ConnorB.
    Jun 23, 2008
    10
    It seems lacking at first, but as you play you slowly realize the huge amounts of strategic depth this game offers. The multiplayer, while I've only played the demo, is incredibly deep. The level(s) is MASSIVE, and play more like a series of levels than single levels, since they're broken into objectives. I'm a battlefield vet, one of the few out there that is focused on It seems lacking at first, but as you play you slowly realize the huge amounts of strategic depth this game offers. The multiplayer, while I've only played the demo, is incredibly deep. The level(s) is MASSIVE, and play more like a series of levels than single levels, since they're broken into objectives. I'm a battlefield vet, one of the few out there that is focused on the fun and the teamplay instead of the "realism." although this may not match the realism offered by other battlefield titles, it completely trumps previous titles in terms of fun.… Expand
  12. WilliamL.
    Jun 23, 2008
    5
    Engine still need more polish, the gameplay sucks too much.
  13. MattS.
    Jun 21, 2008
    10
    Not only are the physics and destruction perfect, but the graphics are amazing. The classes add extreme depth to the game.
  14. JeffC.
    Jun 21, 2008
    1
    I think the game is awful. The vehicles control horrible. It is only one step above Fronlines fuels of war.
  15. LanceM.
    Jun 19, 2008
    10
    Demo is great! Vehicles Are solid fun, as are the different classes.
  16. ImajinS.
    Jun 18, 2008
    10
    Brilliant game! The multiplayer is by far the best I have played on X360 bar none. Definitely a must have.
  17. BarryB
    Jun 17, 2008
    9
    This game takes everything currently available in a FPS and pushes it further. This is most evident in the sound effects and the impressively destructible environments. The controls are solid and responsive, the graphics are outstanding, the audio/sfx are especially noteworthy, and the replay value is immense. The demo's available for free download over Xbox Live and includes 1 This game takes everything currently available in a FPS and pushes it further. This is most evident in the sound effects and the impressively destructible environments. The controls are solid and responsive, the graphics are outstanding, the audio/sfx are especially noteworthy, and the replay value is immense. The demo's available for free download over Xbox Live and includes 1 mission and 1 multiplayer map. This game is very highly recommended.… Expand
  18. StevenH.
    Jun 17, 2008
    6
    The game was not up to my expectations, yes the graphics were good but explosions didn't feel big enough and the aiming system wasn't as good as Call Of Duty 4 which I am used to.
  19. 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.
  20. MischaB.
    Jun 15, 2008
    10
    Great game! very cinematic in gameplay. Extremely intense in battle sequences.
  21. RichardL.
    Jun 12, 2008
    10
    Played the demo today, it is incredible that you can drive vehicles such as tanks, humvees and boats as well as choosing from 5 classes or soldier. on the demo you are restricted to only a few weapons but these are still good enough to show off the effort put into Bad Company. I found the realism most important, in other games you could stand behind a wall as tanks fired shell after shell Played the demo today, it is incredible that you can drive vehicles such as tanks, humvees and boats as well as choosing from 5 classes or soldier. on the demo you are restricted to only a few weapons but these are still good enough to show off the effort put into Bad Company. I found the realism most important, in other games you could stand behind a wall as tanks fired shell after shell into it and not be harmed. in this game however, if you are fired at when behind a wall, the wall will be destroyed along with you! Certainly one of best games for Xbox 360 so far. Buy!… Expand
  22. SpencerN.
    Jun 11, 2008
    10
    Amazing, Hard to realize what's going on at first, but once you do are immediately sucked in. The Campaign provides some good laughs for some very serious missions. Top Notch game.
  23. Geofft
    Jun 2, 2008
    9
    Based off of the demo it is extremely similar to Battlefield 2 with some differences. No airplanes, an altered leveling system, and now the new destructible environment. Overall all the only thing I am missing from BF2 is the airplanes. The destructive environment adds a beautiful variation to the gameplay and really can create an intense battle. Another wonderful aspect to it are the Based off of the demo it is extremely similar to Battlefield 2 with some differences. No airplanes, an altered leveling system, and now the new destructible environment. Overall all the only thing I am missing from BF2 is the airplanes. The destructive environment adds a beautiful variation to the gameplay and really can create an intense battle. Another wonderful aspect to it are the "battle noises." Crank your stereo up and bask in it, it sounds simply amazing. One thing that I feel is bad that this game follows along with BF2, tank whores. That however cant be completely helped.… Expand
  24. 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!
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#30 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2008
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#14 Most Discussed 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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