Battlefield 1

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7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 813 Ratings

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  1. DrZomboid
    Mar 4, 2017
    8
    In Battlefield I can play only Team Deadmatch, Conquest is too massive and boring.
    For me best battlefield and finaly no 99 attachment for every weapon.
    Also like the settings of maps and graphics.
  2. DicStillwagin
    Nov 23, 2016
    8
    The campaign gameplay is standard fodder, but what makes it well worth playing are the stories that they tell. Short, but sweet and one of the few campaigns worth playing in the franchise imo. But we all know, you don't play a Battlefield game for it's "epic" campaign. You play them for PvP.

    This games multiplayer is absolutely fantastic. Marred only by the high influx of new fps    The campaign gameplay is standard fodder, but what makes it well worth playing are the stories that they tell. Short, but sweet and one of the few campaigns worth playing in the franchise imo. But we all know, you don't play a Battlefield game for it's "epic" campaign. You play them for PvP.

    This games multiplayer is absolutely fantastic. Marred only by the high influx of new fps players and CoD transplants. Other than that, it runs great and the controls are tight and responsive. That being said the game still needs work in areas. The user interface is a little convoluted and the menus can be confusing if you don't take the time to figure them out. Simple functions like quitting right after a match don't work properly right now, but these minor issues do not affect the most important part of this games multiplayer, over all game play. Once again, these are minor complaints and will be improved upon over time and when that happens it will take my over all score for this game from a high 8 to a 10+ if it were possible.

    Anyone who's never played this series and is interested or on the fence take note: IMO
    This game has a high and intimidating learning curve. You do not simply pick up, play and do well. BF is not that kind of game. You spend the early part of your learning experience overwhelmed and dead. In fact, you die a lot starting out and it's frustrating as hell, but even the veteran players of the series have gone through it. So just know, it gets better and the learning curve is worth the frustration.    … Expand
  3. Svoby42
    Dec 14, 2016
    8
    If you dont care about less customization than in the other battlefields, this is a must buy. Campaign is good, but not the best. I cant say that about multiplayer. Multiplayer is again AMAZING.
  4. Unibubble
    Jan 27, 2017
    8
    Alright so this game is really good. I like it more than other battlefield games, and by that I mean 4 because that's the only other battlefield game I've played. It's much more simple than 4, so newcomers won't be so overwhelmed by all of the customization options available right away. The maps are larger, and more diverse than 4. Most people say the vehicles are boring, but I like themAlright so this game is really good. I like it more than other battlefield games, and by that I mean 4 because that's the only other battlefield game I've played. It's much more simple than 4, so newcomers won't be so overwhelmed by all of the customization options available right away. The maps are larger, and more diverse than 4. Most people say the vehicles are boring, but I like them more. Flying in a plane 4 felt too light, but in this one it feels more realistic. the graphics are (of coarse) better too. The campaign isn't very good, but no one was expecting it to be great either, it does serve as a good tutorial though. My only concern is that it takes really long to get into a game. for me, it takes 5-7 minutes on average for a game to load, and I have a pretty average internet speed. Anyways, the game is definitely worth a buy, and you won't find many other WW1 shooters like it.… Expand
  5. Solar_Macharius
    Jan 1, 2017
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. For an in depth (and very long), honest review please read below. Spoilers ahead!

    When I first bought this game my first mission was to get online as fast as possible, and that is what I did. Upon getting online and into my first 'Operation', one of the new features added to this latest member of the Battlefield series I was in utter awe. The graphics, theme, weapons, the sound effects (oh those sound effects are to . . . die for) all draw you into a game made with passion. If you are on the attackers side of this grand version of capture the flag, the first time the whistle blows to 'go over the top' your heart will, as mine did, scream 'OH NEPTUNE!' For the defenders, in-place cannon and machine gun positions, barbed wire that injures and destructible cover adds to the beautiful WW1 theme.

    Bullets, mortars, tank shells and mustard gas will all be thrown your way from the 32 player team opposing you as you dip, dive, duck, dip and dodge your way closer to the flag, with occasional blast from your weapon to keep the defenders heads down. I throw my gas mask on to stop me from chocking to death and 'bayonet charge', another new feature, the first British 'Tommy' I see (with a satisfying kill animation) and begin to capture the flag.

    And this is where the inherent problems of the multiplayer FPS series start to creep in.

    Battlefield games have always been team games. In the loading menu for the old but gold 'Rush' mode, one of the hints it gives you is effectively along the line of 'don't be a lone-wolf'. Thus during my very short lived career as a German 'Stormtrooper' I found to my surprise, or rather not, that 2/3rds of my 32 player team were still sat at the back of the map as the sniper class, not moving forward and not helping the team. This is a recurring feature, though not one you can blame DICE or even EA for. Camping, lone-wolves, the 'I shot him 10 times and nothing and he got me once and I died' themes are all present in this game in abundance. Sadly, the game cannot break away from the limitations of the genre.

    However, speaking of DICE and EA some of the design choices for the game came as a major shock for me. Although the 'too many automatic weapons' critic rarely becomes an issue when online as the fast pace of play favours automatic weapons, the support class to name one issue, armed with LMGs, all seem to have a very low magazine size. This is a huge problem for a class who's number one job is to keep shooting, always! You'll find yourself reloading more than firing. Weapons feel very similar and progression is painfully slow (but I kind of like that).

    Another issue, as always, is the drip fed DLCs. Two of the major factions of the ww1 era are not in the game, France and Russia. And the fact that the Austro-Hungarian Empire are referred to as just Austria comes as an odd choice for a game that revels in its history, clearly the second half of the Empire is in a DLC.

    The campaign on the other hand is a treat. Split into six mini stories, all of which are dripping with emotion from a game that is trying, and succeeds, in taking itself very seriously. It is a shame that most of the maps from the campaigns didn't make it into the multiplayer experience, where 95% of your time will be spent. DLCs of course, see above.

    Overall . . .
    Pros:
    Generally very satisfying MP (if your team work together).
    Tone of the game is fitting and makes me genuinely feel sorry for killing the opposition.
    Music is awesome.
    Sound effects are awesome.
    Campaign short and sweet.
    WW1 theme works very well.

    Cons:
    Very similar to other FPSs in terms of annoyances.
    EA selling you half a game.
    Weapons feel very similar.

    8/10 Would recommend.    … Expand
  6. mmyoung11
    Apr 14, 2017
    8
    Pros Great Graphics, sound is superb, Maps are smaller to what battlefield is accustomed to having which makes the gameplay a lot faster than previous battlefields. Gave it an 8 however due to the weapons I understand it is WW1 but if they would have came up with more attachment's or different ways to customize your guns and loadouts the game would have been even better.
  7. eli_fjr
    Oct 23, 2018
    8
    Played the single player campaign multiple times. Great atmosphere with amazing graphics. The only part i dislike are the loot boxes micro transaction system. Its confusing and pretty useless.
  8. Dragonfly44
    Oct 7, 2018
    8
    Amazing but sometimes frustrating multiplayer. A somewhat lackluster but still amazing campaign to compliment it.
    Rating - 84%
  9. Alex_Pilgrim008
    Apr 22, 2020
    8
    "Battlefield 1" is very good, but it's not the best game in the series. In fact, many fans may feel disappointed due to some frustrating aspects. For example, the weapon handling feels strangely "off". It takes awhile to get use to aiming which shouldn't be the case for any shooter. Another major issue is that enemy players can easily blend into the environment. This can lead to a lot of"Battlefield 1" is very good, but it's not the best game in the series. In fact, many fans may feel disappointed due to some frustrating aspects. For example, the weapon handling feels strangely "off". It takes awhile to get use to aiming which shouldn't be the case for any shooter. Another major issue is that enemy players can easily blend into the environment. This can lead to a lot of cheap deaths since you can hardly see them.

    Additionally, there are times when BF 1 can turn into a running simulator due to the lack of vehicles. There's nothing more frustrating than running half way through a map only to be shot dead by a sniper. Speaking of snipers, they're easily the worst thing in this game since their bullets can seemingly travel the world and back. When you discover that you've been taken out by a sniper, they're usually half way across the the map. It's ridiculous.

    Bullet damage can also be wildly inconsistent. There are times when I've shot a charging player with a powerful rifle at close range and they end up stabbing me to death. WTF. Of course, I have to mention that loading times between online matches are horribly long. Despite these issues, the core gameplay is pretty good. Series veterans should enjoy mastering the new weapons, maps and vehicles. In addition to multiplayer, there's also a single player campaign that is the best story mode in the series. However, many of the missions require a stealth approach that can be hard to maintain.

    Visually, "Battlefield 1" is a graphical powerhouse. It looks great on Xbox One and the dynamic audio is what you'd expect from a DICE shooter. Despite its many shortcomings, the game is very good. Overall, I'd rate it with an 8.8 out 10.    … Expand
  10. irbegui
    Dec 31, 2017
    8
    campaña muy corta, pero muy buen multiplayer y sus expansiones valen la pena
  11. GuetguetLeBG
    Jan 2, 2018
    8
    8/10.
    Battlefield 1 n'est pas mon premier BF, et pas non plus mon préféré.
    Tout d'abord le solo ; j'ai aimé, mais je n'ai pu l'aimer que quelques heures, puisqu'il ne se termine qu'en de très petites heures.. Bon solo, l'histoire est sympa, sans plus, pas mal de plans, mais les personnages ne restent pas, et n'ont pas vocation à rester gravés dans notre mémoire de gamer. Le solo a un peu    8/10.
    Battlefield 1 n'est pas mon premier BF, et pas non plus mon préféré.
    Tout d'abord le solo ; j'ai aimé, mais je n'ai pu l'aimer que quelques heures, puisqu'il ne se termine qu'en de très petites heures.. Bon solo, l'histoire est sympa, sans plus, pas mal de plans, mais les personnages ne restent pas, et n'ont pas vocation à rester gravés dans notre mémoire de gamer. Le solo a un peu le mérite d'exister.. Dommage.

    Cependant, ce qui augmente la note, c'est le multijoueur, sans doute l'âme de ce Battlefield, depuis selon moi Battlefield 3, dans l'esprit de son temps somme toute.
    Pas mal d'armes, même si ce sont souvent les mêmes que l'on voit dans le jeu, quelques maps sympas, mais pas assez à mon goût. Le gameplay est bon, la connexion tient la route (Xbox One), les graphismes sont bons, pas ouf mais bons.
    Les DLC sont cool, mais à ne pas acheter trop chers (tout comme le jeu, à 70 euros le multijoueurs c'est un peu excessif), ils ne valent pas 50 euros (20 euros c'est pas mal du tout, nouvelles armes, nouvelles maps, bref pas mal du tout ce contenu).

    Globalement, c'est un bon jeu, les mises à jour ne sont pas quotidiennes et censées, le multijoueurs est sympa, et le solo absent et c'est dommage.
    Le prix est en baisse, et 20 à 30 euros c'est honnête je pense.    … Expand
  12. hellfire19981
    Mar 20, 2018
    8
    Let me just start by saying that I love the battlefield series. over the years, DICE has taken fans through WWII, Vietnam, Iraq/Iran, fictional conflicts between the USA, Russia, and China, and now back at the earliest time period ever used by the series: World War 1 (1914-1918 for those who are curious). At the time of writing, I have played over 500 hours in-game on the PC version. I canLet me just start by saying that I love the battlefield series. over the years, DICE has taken fans through WWII, Vietnam, Iraq/Iran, fictional conflicts between the USA, Russia, and China, and now back at the earliest time period ever used by the series: World War 1 (1914-1918 for those who are curious). At the time of writing, I have played over 500 hours in-game on the PC version. I can say without a doubt that it is an instant classic in the Battlefield series. it is just as good and maybe better than its earlier counterparts, Battlefield 4 and Battlefield Hardline. While I can't say that Battlefield 1 brings me back to my childhood playing Battlefield 1942 or Battlefield 2, the game certainly lives up to being a good addition in the series. Now allow me to examine some specifics:
    Graphics: 8.5/10
    definitely a step up (or six steps up) over BF4's Frostbite Game Engine iteration. even at lowest settings, the game still looks amazing. I still think it can be better and i'm sure it will get there, but very nice overall!
    Gameplay -Maps: 9/10
    excellent gameplay on most gamemodes. Air Assault needs work at time of writing, but otherwise, awesome!
    Gameplay -Weapons & Vehicles: 8/10:
    While the game goes for a visually stunning and immersive experience, it isn't hard to notice the issues with weapons and vehicles in the game. With many a patch and rebalancing, the gameplay is much better now than at first, but I still feel like certain things are slightly over/under powered.
    Bugs: 7/10
    Yes, there are still some bugs in the game. a few are extremely annoying, but overall, not bad. at least they (mostly) fixed the kill-cam.
    Player-Base (PC): 6/10:
    admittedly, the game has lost some player base since launch and it can be difficult to find active games for certain gamemodes. West Coast US servers are few and far between for anything but Conquest and 2-3 TDM games. East Coast is a better bet for those living in the States. Console also seems to be doing better in that respect.
    Overall Experience: 7.5/10
    I love this series and am always excited to see the next game come out. Battlefield 1 has been a truly unique experience and I think it deserves a place in the BF community for a long time to come. The game does suffer from low player base in certain areas and the system requirements to run the game are somewhat high, making smooth gameplay for many people very difficult. from experience, I can say that you will want an intel or AMD processor in the 3.4-3.5GHZ+ range. a video card like the GTX 1050ti would do well in this title at 1080P 60FPS for low to medium settings or better. If you like battlefield and are interested, I definitely have to recommend this game! Keep up the good work DICE!    … Expand
  13. Guilhem96
    Sep 17, 2018
    8
    Es un buen battlefield dentro de esta saga, claro se queda corto comparado con entregas anteriores y lo se que es por el tema de la WW1 ya que no pueden poner muchas armas y vehículos, pero el ambiente de la guerra destructiva esta muy pulida. La campaña es muy buena pero muy corta, te quedas con ganas de mas. Los DLC, para mi son un robo de dinero no valen la pena.
  14. ivanov2015
    Dec 29, 2018
    8
    Not the true War but still very fun. Maybe some regrets for customization. But still better than Call Of Duty for me. Big maps, Nice graphics. A very good game. But the story mode sux.
  15. AlvaroMA
    May 23, 2019
    8
    This is one of the most enjoyable shooters I have ever played, the quantity of guns is only a sign of how much work is behind, everyone feels different. My only issue is DICE idea of making DLCs, don't take me wrong they are great expansions but it's just a bad decision. Although it's a great game.
  16. Beastside
    Nov 7, 2019
    8
    I think what makes Battlefield 1 so good is that it is quite simple: its a solid FPS-shooter set in a dark era (though it is beautifully presented) with all the things you would need for a competitive shooter experience. My score is mainly for the multiplayer, which is fantastic. The campaign -- though it is surprisingly good considering that it is Battlefield we're talking about -- is notI think what makes Battlefield 1 so good is that it is quite simple: its a solid FPS-shooter set in a dark era (though it is beautifully presented) with all the things you would need for a competitive shooter experience. My score is mainly for the multiplayer, which is fantastic. The campaign -- though it is surprisingly good considering that it is Battlefield we're talking about -- is not the main point of the game. The main point is that the multiplayer, Battlefields "badge of honour", is a remarkably fun and competitive experience set over countless beautiful and exciting maps which take place in different theatres of "the great war". I'm not a big fan of multiplayer generally, but Battlefield 1 was an exception for me. When it comes to competitive FPS titles, I'm just left with one question regarding this game: what more can you ask for?… Expand
  17. Vation
    Nov 9, 2019
    8
    A truly immersive and cinematic multiplayer gaming experience. Battlefield´s all out, large scale war really brings out all the potential of multiplayer gaming. Even for a gamer like myself who generally prefers single player games over multiplayer ones. I still found myself hooked to this game for a long time. Battlefield 1´s amazing DLC maps certainly extended the games longevity.
  18. Nerdcast
    Nov 23, 2021
    8
    I had so much fun playing this game at the time. The old setting its not my cup of tea but the game was good enough for me to play it. I had a blast with this one even if the last game was better for me.
  19. RobertoLins
    Jul 17, 2020
    8
    Great graphics, movements and sound, Scenario is perfect. I really liked the game.
  20. soldar
    Jun 26, 2020
    8
    Campaña entretenida y con un multijugador al mismo nivel, solo que la variedad de armas escasea un poco
  21. storygamer
    Jan 17, 2023
    8
    Battlefield 1 is one of the best modern multiplayer FPS games, that is still strong to this day. Besides, the single player campaign is one of the best, the Battlefield franchise can offer. A must play!
  22. adam_carl
    Aug 3, 2021
    8
    I loved every minute of it! it’s little bit short game and the stories too but it’s all worth it for this game.
  23. StrangeSlayer
    May 2, 2021
    8
    Un juegazo en toda regla,las fisicas son increiblemente realistas,la destruccion es brutal,los combates son espectaculares,los ambientes 10/10 y las historias de guerra son perfectas,una joya,aunque me hubiera gustado mas historias,2 o 3 mas.
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    Jul 15, 2021
    8
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  25. Hammer22
    Jan 30, 2022
    8
    Battlefield 1 - Поле боя 1
    Разработчик - DICE (Швеция)
    Выход - 18 октября 2016 гоода. Всегда интересовал сеттинг Первой мировой войны, так что игра понравилась. Прошел кампанию, в мультиплеер не играл, не люблю онлайн. Разнообразная кампания: на танке поездили, на самолетах полетали, на лошадях скакали, стелс-миссии есть, супергеройские есть, в общем, на все виды и вкусы. Графика:    Battlefield 1 - Поле боя 1
    Разработчик - DICE (Швеция)
    Выход - 18 октября 2016 гоода.

    Всегда интересовал сеттинг Первой мировой войны, так что игра понравилась. Прошел кампанию, в мультиплеер не играл, не люблю онлайн. Разнообразная кампания: на танке поездили, на самолетах полетали, на лошадях скакали, стелс-миссии есть, супергеройские есть, в общем, на все виды и вкусы.

    Графика: 9,0. Отличная, лагов нет, все хорошо.
    Звук: 7,0. Ничего особо запоминающегося, но на уровне.
    Сюжет: 7,0. Понравилось разнообразие, есть какое-то подобие драмы. Но короткая, хотелось бы подлиннее.
    Сеттинг: 9,0. Мало игр по Первой мировой войне, так что игра стала глотком свежего воздуха.
    Управление: 7,0. Не очень удобно переключать гранаты и оружия.

    Общая оценка: 7,6.    … Expand
  26. TheDarkKnight15
    Feb 2, 2023
    8
    This game has a great atmosphere an environment as well as fun missions and awesome mechanics.
  27. trooper1993
    Oct 25, 2016
    7
    I Personally believe that the popularity behind the Battlefield franchise in the gaming market in recent years is due to its accuracy in depicting realistic and immersive scenarios happening in the present time. Essentially, Battlefield 3/4 managed to entrance the player into a conflict in which the average person with some military interest can relate too. Ultimately, any variation of theI Personally believe that the popularity behind the Battlefield franchise in the gaming market in recent years is due to its accuracy in depicting realistic and immersive scenarios happening in the present time. Essentially, Battlefield 3/4 managed to entrance the player into a conflict in which the average person with some military interest can relate too. Ultimately, any variation of the game set in a historic setting far away from contemporary warfare feels a little bit off and slightly affects the level of immersion. Whilst I still think that Bf1 is an amazing game and possibly a contender in its genre for game of the year, I don't think it's as good as its previous instalments.

    Gameplay wise, like all Battlefields it’s a good compromise between the overly realistic ARMA and the faster paced COD. Graphically, its stunning. Multiplayer is still buggy & Online customisation could be improved. In hindsight, I'd still buy the game again as current triple A title alternatives have not impressed at all. However, I’m doubtful whether the game will have the same lasting appeal as its previous instalment and this could be a major drawback for most fans. I think '7' is an honest rating for this game as it is above average yet missing the allure that made bf3/4 so immersive and enticing.    … Expand
  28. TheQuietGamer
    Dec 17, 2016
    7
    With other shooters continuously moving into the realm of futuristic warfare, DICE takes the Battlefield series back to the past. The WWI setting does a lot to breath new life into the series. It's the most exciting Battlefield has been in years. Seemingly every aspect of the game benefits from this new time period in some way. It's just a shame it doesn't do too much new in terms ofWith other shooters continuously moving into the realm of futuristic warfare, DICE takes the Battlefield series back to the past. The WWI setting does a lot to breath new life into the series. It's the most exciting Battlefield has been in years. Seemingly every aspect of the game benefits from this new time period in some way. It's just a shame it doesn't do too much new in terms of gameplay

    The campaign in the game focuses more on individual stories. The different chapters all follow different characters and put emphasis on different styles of gameplay. For example certain chapters focus on different kinds of vehicular warfare. This approach gives the single-player offerings a sort of episodic feel. The game also does a decent job of paying respects to the troops who gave their lives in WWI.

    The different perspectives shown in the campaign are excellent in terms of gameplay. About the time you might get tired of tank combat, another chapter opens up that will put you in control of a plane. Then there are the more standard ground combat levels. Where the campaign falls short is in terms of storytelling. While trying to pay respects to WWI soldiers, the game fails to engage players emotionally. It's rife with facts, but given how little we know the characters it's hard to care about them. We also spend so little time with them before it's on to the next set of faces. As a whole the campaign itself is over in a jiffy and there's little reason to replay it. But at the very least it's an entertaining, if brief fight through WWI. One that has more diverse scenarios.

    Yes, the multiplayer is without a doubt where the life and staying power of this game originate from. The use of the WWI setting allows from exciting new maps and fun new weapons to take center stage. The remarkably balanced vehicular combat and new modes ensure that hours of competitive fun can be found here.

    New modes like Operations and War Pigeons fit right in with the established favorites. Operations in particular is likely to become the biggest hit. A combination of Rush and Conquest, Operations is the closest one can get in Battlefield 1 to experiencing the chaos of all out war. Certainly exciting and action packed, but all the activity can lead to frustration. Getting pelted from seemingly all sides and whatnot.

    At the end of the day though this is still Battlefield. Same frustrations and highpoints. The WWI setting does do a lot to make things feel fresh again, but if you're already burnt out of the series or just never liked it in the first place, Battlefield 1 won't change your mind. The familiarity seeps through in every match. Reminding you that this is just the same Battlefield in a new skin.

    But my oh my what a pretty skin it is. WWI might not be able to reinvent the wheel, but it does a lot to add more tread. Longtime fans of the series are sure to get a kick out of the new perspective and those looking for an alternative to all the futuristic shooters out there should definitely give this one a look without a second thought. It's the best Battlefield has been in years. It's just hard to not see how similar it is to previous entries in terms of the core experience.

    7.5/10    … Expand
  29. Compi24
    Aug 28, 2017
    7
    Though it may take one too many steps back in complexity for my tastes, there's still a whole lot to marvel at in "Battlefield 1," EA and Dice's largely epic retelling of the First World War. The imagery, the gameplay, and even the music is all up to par. There's something about the simplicity of the game that I know a lot of critics/gamers appreciated, but a paring down was notThough it may take one too many steps back in complexity for my tastes, there's still a whole lot to marvel at in "Battlefield 1," EA and Dice's largely epic retelling of the First World War. The imagery, the gameplay, and even the music is all up to par. There's something about the simplicity of the game that I know a lot of critics/gamers appreciated, but a paring down was not necessarily something I ever wanted from the "Battlefield" franchise in particular. Sure, "Hardline" was a bit of a shark jump, but all the numerical entries were well within the realms of realism without sacrificing the franchise's trademark epic feel. Still though, in the current market, it's nice to see someone trying something relatively different. Good show, EA. Good show.… Expand
  30. captainkane
    Nov 3, 2016
    7
    Battlefield 1 is good. It will be THE shooter to beat this year. Why? Developer Dice realized it needed to push shooters forward, and that meant taking a few steps back. Setting BF1 in World War 1 allowed DICE to strain all the fat from the now bloated Battlefield series. EA is obsessed with pushing out a “killer app” to counter COD’s success, and developer Dice was nearly another casualtyBattlefield 1 is good. It will be THE shooter to beat this year. Why? Developer Dice realized it needed to push shooters forward, and that meant taking a few steps back. Setting BF1 in World War 1 allowed DICE to strain all the fat from the now bloated Battlefield series. EA is obsessed with pushing out a “killer app” to counter COD’s success, and developer Dice was nearly another casualty of that fruitless obsession. Remember when EA pushed Crysis 3 as the killer app? But with COD in decline, why bother? Dice knows gamers are fatigued by the futuristic trash out today. With every game cloning each other, someone had to offer something different. So why not visit the past? And with BF1’s success, I’m sure COD will push out another world war title of its own soon enough.

    BF1 is far from perfect. But let’s start with the positives. Foremost, BF1 looks and sounds spectacular. It’s a tremendous step up from BF4, which I think is overrated in most regards. Not surprisingly, BF1 looks similar to its Battlefront cousin. Character models were lifted directly from Battlefront, so at times I feel like I’m on the Endor moon gunning down Stormtroopers. That said, animations are less cartoony than previous Battlefields. The environments are amazing. Not only do the maps look great, they play great too. They feel inspired by Battlefield 2 and 3. Those maps emphasized cover, choke points, and infantry combat. Although vehicles are important in BF1, their roles are now supportive. Tanks are a real pain to take down, but they’re slow and easy to out flank. Thank the gaming gods I don’t have to worry about 4-wheelers covered in C4 anymore.

    Gunplay is solid. Many WWI period weapons were heavy with low recoil. So semi auto and automatic rifles are pretty darn effective. Moderate damage is offset by superb accuracy and range. Sniper rifles are more effective as well because of increased bullet velocity. Now, even casual players can snipe without investing a 40+ hours to learn bullet drop etc. Some players are already complaining about the easiness of sniping. They’re crybabies. Unlike BF3 and 4, snipers are easy to hunt down. They can’t parachute on top of radio towers or skyscrapers. Because sniping is more effective, I see more players becoming scouts to take on other snipers. The only players complaining about sniping in BF1 are those who don’t understand map control.

    Weapon variety is sparse. This is only disappointing because so many weapons existed during WW1. However, weapon balance is a problem in every shooter and too many weapons create headaches. Class customization has been simplified for the same reasons. As a result, class roles are straightforward. Too bad players don’t understand that.

    Most importantly, BF1 performs surprisingly well (comparatively). Hit detection is excellent due to increased server tickrates and better optimization. Dice dumped the clunky battlelog menu for something more streamlined and user friendly.

    So what’s wrong with it? BF1 is incomplete. Certain game modes-like hardcore-are missing with no indication when they’ll be up and running. Viewing stats is aggravatingly slow. Postgame states aren’t saved locally, so they have to be loaded each time viewed. I’m forced to wait 5-10 seconds just to review squad performance after a round, then another 5-10 to review my individual scores. The chat screen is buggy as heck.

    Matches randomly freeze for 1-2 seconds. It’s a multiplatform issue affecting a large number of players. I gave up playing the Operations mode because servers are unreliable. Squad chat breaks between games. So players rely on Xbox chat which means virtually no one chats ingame.

    Spawns aren’t much better than Battlefront. So except to be spawn killed 20% of the time. Part of the problem is BF1’s boots on the ground focus. Players are everywhere, so it’s hard to spawn away from the action. The biggest problem is Dice hasn’t figured out how to calculate a safe zone. I can’t spawn on a squad mate who is taking fire from a sniper 50 yards away, but I can spawn on him if an enemy is 8ft away looking right at him. Then we both get shot. Other times I spawn on a squad mate taking damage and finish off the guy shooting him. I don’t understand why this problem keeps rearing its head.

    The campaign is brief. Dice could’ve painted a gritty perspective into the spectacles and horrors of WWI. I can’t help but feel Dice spotlighted the Harlem Hellfighters for PR points. That’s a shame. There is such a rich history here, but the choppy campaign doesn’t do it justice. It lacks emotional context. Do yourself a favor and research the Hellfighters.

    I wanted to give BF1 an 8/10, but its incomplete. Missing game modes, server disconnects, broken chat, and wedged-in campaign hold it back. The fledgling Titanfall series runs perfectly out of the gate, so what’s Dice’s excuse? Still, BF1 at launch is superior to BF4’s current state. It really is Dice’s best work since the Battlefield 2 series.    … Expand
  31. Rogeriser
    Dec 16, 2016
    7
    Looks incredible but after a few days playing you will realize its no different to the previous games. In fact game play/strategy wise its not as complex as BF4 and other BF's. The vehicles are not that interesting compared to the multi weapon helicopters etc of other games. Single player is just as pointless as always and just like a interactive cut scene.

    Overall its the best looking    Looks incredible but after a few days playing you will realize its no different to the previous games. In fact game play/strategy wise its not as complex as BF4 and other BF's. The vehicles are not that interesting compared to the multi weapon helicopters etc of other games. Single player is just as pointless as always and just like a interactive cut scene.

    Overall its the best looking Battlefield but nowhere near the best gameplay.    … Expand
  32. GamingPoptartTV
    Dec 26, 2016
    7
    Im sorry I love this game and no one can say I don't but this game has one of the most poorest stories I have ever scene. Call of Duty has a better story, and I hate COD. Also the addition of load screens longer then Skyrim don't help. Yet for the huge short coming of that campaign I would love to say the Multiplayer is far better having a real war feeling. Guns feel from the time theyIm sorry I love this game and no one can say I don't but this game has one of the most poorest stories I have ever scene. Call of Duty has a better story, and I hate COD. Also the addition of load screens longer then Skyrim don't help. Yet for the huge short coming of that campaign I would love to say the Multiplayer is far better having a real war feeling. Guns feel from the time they were adapted from. Even though I don't think there was SMGs back then I wont harp on that to much. Also tanks and planes feel like tanks and planes like battlefield game has always down with perfection.

    I would say this game is a solid 7/10 Above Average only for the such disappointing Campaign, but when it comes to the Multiplayer DICE you done did good.    … Expand
  33. Clarke
    Oct 18, 2016
    7
    I really don't know what to say you know I almost feel bad saying it wasn't enjoyable. I mean I like the game, the graphics are great, the campaigns great but, eh. The fun was very very short lived. I don't know if it was just my fun that was short lived and how it plateaued and then kinda declined.

    Sorry but not sorry because in my opinion the hype was way too much.
  34. SmogAhab
    Dec 3, 2016
    7
    overhyped as hell! THE GOOD:the single player was a big improvement over every bf game and I like the characters and the setting was a breath of fresh air the graphic sound are amazing and the game feels good, THE BAD: the single player was short as hell maybe 5 hours long and easy as hell and I was playing on the hardest difficulty while I did like the character you don't spend enoughoverhyped as hell! THE GOOD:the single player was a big improvement over every bf game and I like the characters and the setting was a breath of fresh air the graphic sound are amazing and the game feels good, THE BAD: the single player was short as hell maybe 5 hours long and easy as hell and I was playing on the hardest difficulty while I did like the character you don't spend enough time with each the single player should have been at least 10 hrs long and focused on 1 or 2 parts of the war lawence of Arabia my personal fav and the dogfighting one the Italy and the runner ones sucked but the rest were good but repetitive and short the game doesn't use its setting at all this is the fastest and most cod like bf has ever been the time to kill is instant everyone is running around with smg and assault rifles and the snipers can get one shot body shots and the tanks are extremely op and their is no customization not even for your character in multiplayer and your character moves insanely fast but the multiplayer is still the best of the year which isn't saying much. the biggest thing that pisses me off is how people are saying "finally not another modern military shooter" cod hasn't been modern since mw3 and this is just bf4 with a ww1 paint job there is just as many automatic guns in this game as bf4 and they found the ww1 version of almost every gadget from bf4.… Expand
  35. MonkiReviews
    Mar 4, 2018
    7
    I enjoyed this game, but not as much as other people. The war stories were very fun. Each story had new characters that were likable and fun to play as. The only thing is that it was way to short. The graphics were amazing, everything looked real! I also thought the sound was good. The multiplayer is the biggest thing in Battlefield 1 though. The Operations mode was fun, but it needs work.I enjoyed this game, but not as much as other people. The war stories were very fun. Each story had new characters that were likable and fun to play as. The only thing is that it was way to short. The graphics were amazing, everything looked real! I also thought the sound was good. The multiplayer is the biggest thing in Battlefield 1 though. The Operations mode was fun, but it needs work. The maps felt empty, they didn’t put enough buildings in each map. The rest of the multiplayer modes were fine, but again the maps aren’t great. I would recommend this game.… Expand
  36. cem12
    Nov 9, 2017
    7
    En grandisimo juego, una calidad gráfica nunca antes vista y unos mapas muy bien hechos. El fallo que le veo, es que apenas hay jugadores en los servidores debido a la gran opción de búsqueda de servidores. Deberían simplificarla a fanático y normal El modo fanático es impresionante
  37. Aginagala
    Nov 5, 2017
    7
    A breath of fresh air to modern shooters with current franchises like COD going into the future we see battlefield 1 taking a step back to world war 1. The campaign is engaging and reasonably developed characters see an okay story, however the multiplayer is really where this game becomes phenomenal. The new operations puts you in a gigantic world that is action packed all throughout,A breath of fresh air to modern shooters with current franchises like COD going into the future we see battlefield 1 taking a step back to world war 1. The campaign is engaging and reasonably developed characters see an okay story, however the multiplayer is really where this game becomes phenomenal. The new operations puts you in a gigantic world that is action packed all throughout, letting you charge all together when you take over a sector it feels more of a movie than an actual game, which is very surprising for a modern shooter. I found myself playing this endlessly it was fantastic and so much fun. Other game modes are also brilliant to play with the same intensity levels. Everything from the sounds to gigantic ships crashing to the ground in a blaze of glory make this game a fantastic experience and a blast to play.… Expand
  38. CenkAlp
    Dec 30, 2018
    7
    Hikaye = 7
    Oynanış = 7
    Grafikler = 8
    Sesler = 8
    Keyif = 7
    Atmosfer = 7
    Süre = 7
  39. JustnotherGuy
    Sep 21, 2018
    7
    General: The Battlefield 1 is a great step in its franchise. The unique setting of WW1 is fresh and unique for the first person shooters. Of course, the history books go into the trash bin after this game but it encourages you to learn more about this event. Of course, this game isn't a documentary and it's all about the fun but I have a great consideration about fun in this game.General: The Battlefield 1 is a great step in its franchise. The unique setting of WW1 is fresh and unique for the first person shooters. Of course, the history books go into the trash bin after this game but it encourages you to learn more about this event. Of course, this game isn't a documentary and it's all about the fun but I have a great consideration about fun in this game. Although, I would recommend for anyone with the good internet and access to the smooth multiplayer.
    Single player: As a history book that I've mentioned earlier you are thrown into a trash bin. Most of my experience with the game is my rage about the offline part. All of the stories are short, with lacking gameplay, and pretty much uninteresting. They aren't connected with each other in any way. Most of the "war stories" are concentrated on the general events but the writing is making a huge turn over to people and their own "feelings" which isn't making any sense because the most of the attention goes to the event that is happening. Visually: this game looks gorgeous and quite the adventure for your eyes is guaranteed. But the gameplay is lacking and it feels like a tutorial for the multiplayer with nice cutscenes. I personally would cut the "stories" part from the Battlefield franchise and replace it with the more ways to play the best part of the game offline or in co-op. That's why actually Battlefield games up to Bad Company never died out. Bad Company and Bad Company 2 have, on the other hand, great storyline.
    Multiplayer: The "Gem". The buyout. The best part of this game.
    Great visuals, gameplay, variety. Everything that you've ever wanted is here. It needs to be experienced. However, the gameplay was built more callofdutyish than ever before. "the one man army" syndrome is here. Stupidly fast-paced gameplay for the battlefield, spray and pray without thinking. Someday, this too big franchises will collapse and would be played the same way. Of course, EA wouldn't be itself if the loot boxes weren't included and a Premium pass that includes 4 DLC that was cut from the game. "Everything for the player"
    My score:
    +Good sound, +Great visuals, +Multiplayer gem, +Variety, +Fun and chaos, +Details,+DLC content isn't lacking for its prices
    -Loot boxes and a stupid "business" economy. " We make money, not games" EA
    -Lack of the Offline content
    -Servers aren't populated, DLC hosting servers are empty,    … Expand
  40. DarCbrGr
    Jun 26, 2021
    7
    Battlefield 1 is a solid game! The multiplayer is as fun as ever and the variety of game modes is nice.
  41. ThatPSXBGamer
    Jun 19, 2020
    7
    This game is good for the most part. While some sections like the tank parts are a pain, gun play is great and the stories are good. While this game can get a little over ambitious with how many enemies they can throw at you, it's decent enough to be enjoyable for the most part. Good game.
  42. skippiskip
    Apr 19, 2021
    7
    The campaign is a major improvement from Battlefield 4's campaign. I only wish that there was a singular story versus multiple stories. I understand the decision, and I respect it, it just wasn't for me, even though it was better than 4's campaign. The multiplayer is still fun, but is still not my kind of multiplayer game. Sometimes it feels like it takes years to go from spawn to theThe campaign is a major improvement from Battlefield 4's campaign. I only wish that there was a singular story versus multiple stories. I understand the decision, and I respect it, it just wasn't for me, even though it was better than 4's campaign. The multiplayer is still fun, but is still not my kind of multiplayer game. Sometimes it feels like it takes years to go from spawn to the battle, or it takes centuries to find someone and get a kill, but I guess that fits some people's preferences. It is a good game, and if you find it for $15, $20, I would say it is worth it.

    I just wish I could fight bots, or have split-screen with friends because the multiplayer is unplayable without Xbox Live Gold or Game Pass Ultimate.    … Expand
  43. luaanzero
    Sep 5, 2020
    7
    É divertido gostei muito das historias mas queria que fossem mais aprofundadas, achei curto demais, parece até que focaram só no multiplayer e abandonaram a historia, a trilha sonora é boa, os gráficos são muitooo bons, não consegui jogar o multiplayer por eu ser ruim demais
  44. zezeljmare
    Jun 30, 2021
    7
    EN:
    A solid but extremely short campaign. Good MP. Well done technical part of the job. The engine and graphics are great.

    SRP:
    Solidna, ali izuzetno kratka kampanja. Dobar MP. Odlično urađen tehnički deo posla. Engine i grafika su odlični.
  45. Haris_k
    Mar 2, 2022
    7
    I'm a pretty big battefield guy and this was a pleasant installment in this franchise. The guns in this one were a lot of fun to use and I just adored the maps.
  46. IVANCHODB
    Dec 27, 2022
    7
    A nivel visual simplemente hermoso pero acompañado de una hitbox ridicula.dado el hecho de que mueres sin que te de una sola bala pero tienes que darte 4 tiros en la cabeza a un enemigo algo sin sentido. Y más cosas así empañan lo maravilloso que hubiera sido un juego más pulido.
  47. HeeresJ0hnny
    Oct 20, 2016
    6
    I wish I could title this review, but I would have quite the conundrum, because I can't choose between the 2 I have. "An Exercise is Frustration" or "Why not WWII?" are my choices, and I wish I majored in English so I could find a way to creatively combine the two. Let me begin by saying BF1 is not a bad game. 6/10 is a perfectly fair rating, and, by my metics, qualifies the games asI wish I could title this review, but I would have quite the conundrum, because I can't choose between the 2 I have. "An Exercise is Frustration" or "Why not WWII?" are my choices, and I wish I majored in English so I could find a way to creatively combine the two. Let me begin by saying BF1 is not a bad game. 6/10 is a perfectly fair rating, and, by my metics, qualifies the games as "average." The problem with the game is that it's objectively worse that Battlefield 3 and 4 in just about every measurable way. The few areas in which the game surpasses its predecessors are the campaign (barely, holy hell just barely), graphics and sound, and class design. The campaign is a complete joke, clocking in about about 5 hours of boring, repetitive, ridiculous shooting gallery after shooting gallery. They had an opportunity to make a creative, memorable experience using the "War to end all wars," but instead wasted the setting completely. This waste of an opportunity carries into multiplayer. There is literally no reason for this game taking place in WWI other than for marketing. The game never takes advantage of the time period. It makes the game worse at every level. The guns are worse, the vehicles are worse, the gadgets are worse. Everything is worse because of the setting. The lack of weapon variety is offensive. 3 submachine guns. THREE. Every one of the medic's DMRs feel exactly the same, varying only in accuracy and magazine count. The class design is much improved, however, as the game sets the role for each class. Unlike in BF4, not every class can fill every role, and while I personally don't like that, it is an improvement when it comes to game design. The maps are great for conquest and the new operations game mode, but are absolutely horrible for infantry-centered game modes like TDM and Domination.
    In the end, if you're a battlefield fan, buy it. You'll enjoy it. But if you don't own any Battlefield game, then buy BF4 first. It's a MUCH better game. If Dice had simply set the game 35 years in the future, most of my complaints would not be an issue. WWI is too limited a setting when Dice doesn't use it to its full potential. Remember earlier when I was contemplating possible titles for this review? I just thought of a better one: "A Satisfactory Disappointment: How Dice Managed to Waste One of the Most Interesting Historical Time Periods."    … Expand
  48. Methatswho7520
    Mar 24, 2017
    6
    Trust me i don't write reviews unless i absolutely feel the need to and this is one of them times!

    I've had this game for a while and I loved the single player campaign, I went online after having the game for months just sitting there. Now I know why I haven't played that mode much...its extremely frustrating! if you are not into sniping don't play this game! you will not get as many    Trust me i don't write reviews unless i absolutely feel the need to and this is one of them times!

    I've had this game for a while and I loved the single player campaign, I went online after having the game for months just sitting there. Now I know why I haven't played that mode much...its extremely frustrating! if you are not into sniping don't play this game! you will not get as many kills as these vets on here, and I don't care how long you try and play to get better you will continue to feel frustrated....
    for 1.. I do love the map sizes and everything but they made it so you cant see an enemy standing right in front of you; basically bcus the enemy matches the landscape and everybody and their mother wants to snipe...me being an avid COD player I'm kinda use to run and gun w/ a lil sniping from time 2 time .. this game forces you to duck and hide especially if your a noob

    2.. being that everyone is sniping from FARRRRR distances youre going to die countless times from ppl that you never seen, thats not really fun, and then sometimes it feels like I'm shooting and shooting and shooting getting hits only for the person be able to turn right around and kill me with one or two shots! VERY FRUSTRATING!

    One time i was tracking this guy with my COD skills got him in a corner, ran up on him and knifed him BUT bcus he was ducking in the corner I missed him and he shot me and I died! smh I found that disgustingly bad! I don't care how much of a noob I am, THAT WAS A KILL! I mean I do play fps games

    Its just too many times where I felt over matched or as if I couldn't hit the side of a barnyard with any gun I had for the match.. Run right up on a dude thats not looking I still have to stop and aim bcus I cant get a clear shot, and in those valuable seconds doing that I usually get sniped by someone that seen me from wayyyyyyyyy across the map... I'm trying to like this game but multiplayer is making it hard 2 enjoy some kills, its forcing me to go back and play COD (AW) while I love the realism of this game, and thats what keeps me coming back... I hate jetpacks and stuff so thats what drew me back to this game after playing the campaign, but I think I'm ready to go back to my jetpacks now    … Expand
  49. blharris18
    Oct 30, 2016
    6
    I wish I knew there was historically inaccurate diversity forced into this game before I bought it. I should've known with DICE being a Swedish studio. But if you're into the SJW/PC agenda you'll like it.

    This is the first FPS I've purchased since Call of Duty: Black Ops and it pales in comparison. Nothing has topped the Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare and Modern Warfare 2 glory days,    I wish I knew there was historically inaccurate diversity forced into this game before I bought it. I should've known with DICE being a Swedish studio. But if you're into the SJW/PC agenda you'll like it.

    This is the first FPS I've purchased since Call of Duty: Black Ops and it pales in comparison. Nothing has topped the Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare and Modern Warfare 2 glory days, and I don't think anything will for the foreseeable future.    … Expand
  50. czikenpolak
    Nov 30, 2018
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Average game. They have **** positional warfare(that was World War !) and there is lots of machine guns. Soldiers in this war were using autoloader guns and they were not running with big and deathly machine guns all the time. The game is OK but they have thrown history into a rubbish bin. DLCs were too expensive too. They were in the game price. Horrible!… Expand
  51. GOFUCURSELF
    Oct 18, 2016
    5
    It's... good? But idk, I didn't enjoy it. Not much... Some maps are awful, others are really great, but it feels like it has slow-paced fps mechanics and everyone plays it like a **** COD.
  52. StolenMadWolf
    Jan 19, 2017
    5
    Battlefield 1... it's a game with a lot of hype behind it, especially with the leap to a WW1 setting in the game. So naturally, I had high expectations.

    Come release, and the game is fun and looks absolutely amazing. The graphics are amongst the best I've ever seen, the sound tracks and the sound effects are fantastic, the general amount of balls DICE had to make the game and most    Battlefield 1... it's a game with a lot of hype behind it, especially with the leap to a WW1 setting in the game. So naturally, I had high expectations.

    Come release, and the game is fun and looks absolutely amazing. The graphics are amongst the best I've ever seen, the sound tracks and the sound effects are fantastic, the general amount of balls DICE had to make the game and most importantly, the legacy this game leaves behind.

    However, whilst the actual gameplay is decent enough... I have to admit I'm disappointed.

    The rest of the game is actually pretty mediocre, and frankly, I find BF3 and even BF4 superior.

    The gameplay feels clunky and the guns feel pretty damn horrible, sure, it's WW1 but you could have done a better job there. There is nothing new added to the table, even the new Operations mode, at it's basic core, is basically conquest applied to a rush map which happens to take place over multiple maps.

    The customisation, is frankly for a Battlefield game, pathetic. There are so few weapons for each class, you may say otherwise with the bigger lists, but nope, that's because you have THREE OF THE SAME WEAPON. It just happens they are patterns of weapons with certain attachments. This effectively kills any degree of customisation, the only worthwhile thing to adjust is the zoom of your sights/scopes. Everything else in terms of weapon's customisation is frankly unnecessary. The inconsistent Warbond system, AKA, the Battlefield version of Reach's credits and Titanfall 2's merits systems, sucks balls, further making things worse.

    The long level up times, lack of customisation and rewards and long winded warbounds mean there is a major feeling of no to little progression at all, making me feel like I've already seen the entire game compared to BF3, which lasted far, far longer.

    The vehicle customisation is just idiotic, having to select the vehicle spawn and press a button IN THE MIDDLE OF A MATCH just to customise it is idiotic.

    Speaking of vehicles, no one ever uses the Landship (Mark V tank), the FT-17 is hardly used, and everyone just uses the damn A7V. Probably because everyone wants to just use the big gun AND drive the tank at the same time. It's a shame because I love driving the Landship only to find players that are too impatient to stay in the sponson guns and no one actually just gets in. Vehicle gameplay is just bad.

    The new Behemoth units can be powerful, but only with reliable teammates, otherwise they die in a matter of seconds to AA guns in the case of the airship, annoying Torpedo Boats (only used for that purpose and getting your backside to the otherside of the map) in the case of the Dreadnaught, and most tragically, the Armored Train dies to everyone using their favourite pieces of equipment! AT Grenades and AT Rocket Guns!

    The War Stories, the new campaign mini stories, whilst a nice idea, are actually underwhelming, with needless stealth sections in places and poor stories. With only the compulsory and the first one being any good.

    What's tragic is that you will probably have to pay for DLC to make the game more interesting and better, which sucks a lot.

    Putting the bad aside, the best thing about the game is the legacy it will have, revitalising interest in WW1, especially as it starts moving out of living memory into the pages of history.

    So, the game's graphics, sound design, the developers coconut balls and the legacy this game has is beyond flawless, and deserves 11 out of 10. However, the rest of the game is a mess. The gameplay feels sloppy, the War Stories are underwhelming, the vehicles are bad, their is a lack of innovation, a TERRIBLE LACK OF CUSTOMISATION AND PROGRESSION, and some frankly stupid design decisions put into the game. The result is a game which comes as a major disappointment. I can judge a game surely on good looks alone when it's actually a bit of a pain in the backside.

    In fact, it annoys me when people say it's one of the best games ever, that couldn't be further from the truth. In fact, all the praise the game gets? BF1 doesn't deserve ANYWHERE NEAR the amount of praise it's getting now.

    Hence, I have to give it an average rating of 5/10. It's alright, but it's got some bad issues in the design and it's disappointing.    … Expand
  53. APMerry
    Mar 31, 2017
    4
    If you've never played a battlefield game, you'll enjoy this. If you're expecting improvement on BF4, don't get your hopes up. BF1 is so unimaginative and boring - I was really looking forward to this game, I thought it would be a fresh chapter for Battlefield and a game I could enjoy for the next year or so. When I first started playing, I was really impressed, it's a stunning, cinematicIf you've never played a battlefield game, you'll enjoy this. If you're expecting improvement on BF4, don't get your hopes up. BF1 is so unimaginative and boring - I was really looking forward to this game, I thought it would be a fresh chapter for Battlefield and a game I could enjoy for the next year or so. When I first started playing, I was really impressed, it's a stunning, cinematic game with really quite immersive sound effects. But after the first 10 hours or so of Multiplayer battles I got bored.

    For me there's 2 really big problems I have with the game causing it to get boring.
    1- There's a real lack of maps and the ones that are available are not designed for all game modes.If you play domination on one map in particular, whoever spawns on the correct side will be pretty much guaranteed a win because of the advantage you get in position. The maps have got boring very quickly and most of them are catered for sniping with too many large open areas.

    2- For me BF1 has the worst progression/unlock system of any battlefield I've played. It's so easy to unlock nearly all of the guns, and then there's a huge gap in level before you can unlock the Level 10 guns, which are basically the best guns in the game. I understand it's world war 1 and there wasn't quite the arsenal available that we have now, but the way they've done it is really poor.

    The shooting mechanics are pretty good and in general the game plays well with not many bugs/glitches. It's just the longevity that this game lacks and it really disappointed me. The Premium subscription is also a real let down. Gamers' don't want to pay £50 for half a game on release and then be asked for another £40 to get the rest of it. I really hope there is an end to paid DLC in the next battlefield, it splits the community and eventually you'll end up with less players because of it.    … Expand
  54. koopa1928
    Oct 29, 2017
    4
    this game is good but i suck at it so i do not like it. It is unfair to people who join online in 2017 and needing a premium pass just makes this game a cash grab. Splatoon is much better.
  55. AuntRhody
    Oct 24, 2020
    4
    The first level in the campaign is phenomenal. I often play it. You really feel immersed in the horror of WWI, which sets you up for what an amazing game this could be. But then, it all falls apart with the boring, uninspiring and generic levels that follow.

    There's nothing new to say about the online mode. There are guns, you shoot stuff, then die, then shoot stuff some more. There's    The first level in the campaign is phenomenal. I often play it. You really feel immersed in the horror of WWI, which sets you up for what an amazing game this could be. But then, it all falls apart with the boring, uninspiring and generic levels that follow.

    There's nothing new to say about the online mode. There are guns, you shoot stuff, then die, then shoot stuff some more. There's something somewhat demeaning about creating this kind of shallow entertainment from something so horrific.    … Expand
  56. rarina
    Feb 16, 2021
    4
    Игра хорошая. А онлайн на Xbox - мёртвый. За сутки удаётся найти 1-2 боя. Ни на базовых картах, ни на преступных - нигде никого нет. В подавляющем большинстве в любой режиме на карту закидывает 1-2 человек. Жаль, игра то хорошая.
  57. mikey42782
    Mar 6, 2017
    3
    What can I say? I have been suckered into the past 3 battlfields even though I vowed I wouldn't after bf3. Have played battlefield since the beginning, Even shelled out 80 bucks for the "deluxe" edition or whatever which really just DICE's fancy way of polishing a turd. So let's get this over with shall we?
    Pros-
    Excellent graphics -Sound Effects -Good albeit short single player    What can I say? I have been suckered into the past 3 battlfields even though I vowed I wouldn't after bf3. Have played battlefield since the beginning, Even shelled out 80 bucks for the "deluxe" edition or whatever which really just DICE's fancy way of polishing a turd. So let's get this over with shall we?
    Pros-
    Excellent graphics
    -Sound Effects
    -Good albeit short single player
    Cons-
    -Historical inaccuracies(look at the weaponry)
    -Social Justice Warror BS gaming (I am not racist but Black guys on every squad? you have to play the muslim Ottomans? you coudln't have thrown france in there or Austria?)
    -SLOW and I mean SLOW XP GAIN-let me get on that. It's like Ubi Soft's Rainbow six siege. The idea is to give you the smallest amount of XP possible per match. Why you might ask? So you spend real money(awful micro transactions on XP boosts and other items. I find it appalling that as I looked in the upper right hand corner I see time to next level-2 hours when the matches are at least 25 minutes a piece.
    -Battle packs-Play over 4 hours of matches to get maybe one battle pack-which you don't even really need anyway..you can scrap the battle packs for in game currency (most of the time it is only worth 30) to buy other items. Or if you have money and want to spend it you can buy the battle packs..hell they even have the short cut packs now which they started in BF3. Now a days EA has the model when 60 bucks doesn't get you the game anymore they want you to spend 150..I got the deluxe edition which gave me two skins a skin for a titan fall and some weapons that i coulda bought in game for 200 currency in game..Ridiculous..EA sucks.Ea Destroys everything it touches look at Bioware!
    They won't be getting anymore of my money    … Expand
  58. SIPPIO
    Nov 3, 2016
    3
    My neutral opinion
    -1st off The Campaign is a WASTE OF MONEY!
    It's a annoying interactive aaction movie.. And the way it jumps from POV from person to person is lame and 100% reminded me of ALL the COD campaigns... *Is a campaign like MetalGear Solid OR destiny sooo hard to comprehend? we want to have longevity and PVE. yes PVP is important BUT even the most PVP diehards get bored    My neutral opinion
    -1st off The Campaign is a WASTE OF MONEY!
    It's a annoying interactive aaction movie..
    And the way it jumps from POV from person to person is lame and
    100% reminded me of ALL the COD campaigns...

    *Is a campaign like MetalGear Solid OR destiny sooo hard to comprehend?
    we want to have longevity and PVE.
    yes PVP is important BUT even the most PVP diehards get bored with it..

    **I played MetalGearSolid V for almost a 1000 hours. 90% campaign only 10% FOB.
    but they are connected and you develop weapons and replay the missions to farm money,exp,and soldiers for you're base..WHY DONT MORE GAMES HAVE THIS TYPE???

    ***THIS CAMPAIGN WAS A JOKE. 4HOURS LONG!!!
    I DIED ONLY TWICE THE WHOOOOOLE TIME AND THATS CAUSE I WAS BEING SILLY..
    **they put millions into this campaign. you can tell they invested maaaad time and resources for what???

    **so it's all about PVP and I got bored after 2 sessions....I don't trade in my games but I didn't want this on my shelf! and I buy ps4 and xbox and collect games....
    What we're they thinking WW1>????    … Expand
  59. mevsthevoices
    Feb 25, 2017
    3
    It's more than a decade later, and I'd rather be playing Battlefield 1942 or Battlefield Vietnam. From the first time it was ever on console, Battfield has been a game targeted to teenagers. This is no exception. It brings nothing new that wasn't already present in a game almost 10 installments prior. It looks good, but considering I didn't mean to buy a boring movie, I'm reallyIt's more than a decade later, and I'd rather be playing Battlefield 1942 or Battlefield Vietnam. From the first time it was ever on console, Battfield has been a game targeted to teenagers. This is no exception. It brings nothing new that wasn't already present in a game almost 10 installments prior. It looks good, but considering I didn't mean to buy a boring movie, I'm really disapointed. This too, combined with an attempt at realism, as it flashes up made up names for made up people fighting in a made up battlefield. I'm supposed to forget that there were no submachine guns. That tanks were lumbering sheds hardly capable of anything. That planes didn't drop bombs but for out the window. I didn't, nor did I buy this pasty and pathetic attempt to convey that war is hell. War isn't kids playing a game, let's not cheapen it.… Expand
  60. Princejojo
    Jun 15, 2019
    3
    Battlefield 1's idea of WW1 came with intrigue. But as a multiplayer fan it doesn't hold a candle to battlefield 4s intense and immersive gameplay. Some of the weapons are hidden behind pointless challenges as well as customization is at an all time low for these weapons. The joy of strategically fighting is replaced for well timed shot taking and weapons that are not manageable. I haveBattlefield 1's idea of WW1 came with intrigue. But as a multiplayer fan it doesn't hold a candle to battlefield 4s intense and immersive gameplay. Some of the weapons are hidden behind pointless challenges as well as customization is at an all time low for these weapons. The joy of strategically fighting is replaced for well timed shot taking and weapons that are not manageable. I have tried on multiple occasions to get back into battlefield 1 but I always find myself going back to the sweet embrace of battlefield 4… Expand
  61. sacroyalty
    May 16, 2017
    2
    BFBC2 & BF3 were two of my favorite shooters, but BF1 just didn't do it for me.

    The graphics are legit, but boy this game just hasn't been fun to me. Honestly no fun. I know it's WWI so attack helicopters wouldn't fit in the game, but BF1 made me realize the helicopters of the previous battle field installments are a big part of what made them so fun. Oh well, the first mission was    BFBC2 & BF3 were two of my favorite shooters, but BF1 just didn't do it for me.

    The graphics are legit, but boy this game just hasn't been fun to me. Honestly no fun. I know it's WWI so attack helicopters wouldn't fit in the game, but BF1 made me realize the helicopters of the previous battle field installments are a big part of what made them so fun.

    Oh well, the first mission was cool at least.    … Expand
  62. ultraviper
    Jan 21, 2017
    2
    Absolutely ridiculous load times. Even things that shouldn't have any load time, like QUTTING THE GAME. Lots of camera bugs. Lots of framerate dips. The new "dynamic weather" just means the maps get foggy and impossible to see anything for half the match. There is no team balancing so almost every match ends up with one team having twice as many players as the other.
  63. Ricky843
    Nov 3, 2016
    2
    This game has some SERIOUS flaws. The spotting and situational awareness is flat out TERRIBLE. The enemies blend in with the background. This is NOT like BF4. BF4 was fun this is GARBAGE. I truly regret spending money on this turd. It is nothing more than SWBF set in WW1. They make you use Origin to set your characters loadout or you can do it in a multiplayer match. The matchmaking sux,This game has some SERIOUS flaws. The spotting and situational awareness is flat out TERRIBLE. The enemies blend in with the background. This is NOT like BF4. BF4 was fun this is GARBAGE. I truly regret spending money on this turd. It is nothing more than SWBF set in WW1. They make you use Origin to set your characters loadout or you can do it in a multiplayer match. The matchmaking sux, has SERIOUS hit detection issues, the spawn killing is AWFUL! EVERYONE plays sniper and barely plays the objectives, you have to squint to see anyone. This game has a WIDE variety of bugs still. The little spotting you can do is bugged because you have to keep hitting the button over and over again to get it to work. The ONLY reason I am giving it a 2 is the campaign. It is VERY short but entertaining. WHY could they have just used what worked in BF4 and kept that. Even a reskin of BF4 would have been better!… Expand
  64. Shane13
    May 17, 2018
    2
    This is by far the worst game I have ever played there is more hacking and cheating in this battlefield and they let it go by unanswered than any Battlefield game they've ever had Xbox needs to step up and stop all the hacking and cheating for this game is never going to make it right now I would recommend not buying
  65. Mogwai76
    Nov 2, 2016
    1
    As a life long Battlefield player and fan, this is the worst installment yet. It feels like DICE is trying too hard these days to be artistic, putting setting, story and visuals over actual gameplay and player experience.

    Forcing me to go through the opening battle, showing me the names of real soldiers that died, might be aimed to tug on my emotions, but it interrupts my gameplay    As a life long Battlefield player and fan, this is the worst installment yet. It feels like DICE is trying too hard these days to be artistic, putting setting, story and visuals over actual gameplay and player experience.

    Forcing me to go through the opening battle, showing me the names of real soldiers that died, might be aimed to tug on my emotions, but it interrupts my gameplay experience and teaches me nothing about the game.

    The single player missions are interrupted by characters telling their story (while I am shooting germans), which either makes me miss action on screen or the action on screen makes me miss out on the story.

    It's all wrapped in a nice cover, with the world map to select what I want to play, but it feels disorganized and sketchy.

    When it comes to actual gameplay, BF1 is just a shambles. The AI and scripting is beyond bad (having 6 AI enemies come around a corner, almost falling over each other is neither realistic nor gamey, it's just **** The AI often stands around doing nothing, then realizing they need to do something, spin 180 degrees and fire wildly or toss a grenade. The incredible overuse of flamethrower enemies is laughable, specially since you seem to hit their fuel tank with every shot.

    Weapons feel lackluster and dull. Audio and VFX feedback is a shadow of what it was with other BF titles or other games out there. Overall the game just feels beyond slow, including vehicles and movement in general.

    This year we have been spoiled with great shooters. Doom, Gears 4, Titanfall 2 - BF1 feels like the weakest of the lot so far.

    It has the usual BF1 multiplayer, which in theory should be fun, but with the shooting and game mechanics of this installment, it fails to grab me.

    It's interesting that most of the reviewers praising this game seem to focus on visuals and setting. If they would focus on actual gameplay, I doubt they would score the game as high.

    It's an interesting concept, but if you really want a good shooter experience get Titanfall 2 now and BF1 later when it's cheaper.    … Expand
  66. fatmojo69
    Nov 1, 2016
    1
    SP was cool, but the MP was very frustrating. Not much in terms of innovation for the fps genre. A lot of respawning, running for miles w/out any action then dying from an unknown direction from a sniper. I find myself squinting into the tv looking for the tiny pixels that are moving to shoot at. If you want to invest in a real fun experience, GO BUY TITANFALL 2! Respawn takes careSP was cool, but the MP was very frustrating. Not much in terms of innovation for the fps genre. A lot of respawning, running for miles w/out any action then dying from an unknown direction from a sniper. I find myself squinting into the tv looking for the tiny pixels that are moving to shoot at. If you want to invest in a real fun experience, GO BUY TITANFALL 2! Respawn takes care of their fans, makes great games and is not afraid to innovate.… Expand
  67. ifmenweresheep
    Aug 7, 2018
    1
    What a disappointment. Great story, wrapped in a glitchy, barely playable mess.

    Story mode would be the highlight if I could a.) finish one of the campaigns (it just... freezes... on the loading screen of the FINAL chapter in the first War Story. Just... blackness). (b.) it would stop glitching weapons pickups and making my character have no weapon, (and then die), and (c.) if the    What a disappointment. Great story, wrapped in a glitchy, barely playable mess.

    Story mode would be the highlight if I could a.) finish one of the campaigns (it just... freezes... on the loading screen of the FINAL chapter in the first War Story. Just... blackness). (b.) it would stop glitching weapons pickups and making my character have no weapon, (and then die), and (c.) if the controls for, literally, ALL the vehicles didn't suck (planes get the special mention of failure).

    But what about the online? GREAT QUESTION: just tried that - there's one server with 64 people, and the rest have between 2-5 people in them. super fun for an FPS that is supposed to have dedicated servers and 32 vs 32 matches. Awesome.

    Most frustrating is that this steaming pile came out in 2016, has a 32GB UPDATE, and still is glitchy. Nvm the typical EA lootbox crap. I am never buying an EA game again - one star for highlighting the toughest men ever.    … Expand
  68. GloopySchoomp
    Dec 1, 2021
    1
    This game in its current state is nearly unplayable for your average Xbox 1 casual player. Aiming is skiddish and unreliable, and the bad aim assist does nothing to help it. Thanks to the geniuses at EA Xbox 1 does not get the same graphic customization options as PC giving Xbox 1 players significantly worse visibility. This normally wouldn't be an issue if you weren't matching up with PCThis game in its current state is nearly unplayable for your average Xbox 1 casual player. Aiming is skiddish and unreliable, and the bad aim assist does nothing to help it. Thanks to the geniuses at EA Xbox 1 does not get the same graphic customization options as PC giving Xbox 1 players significantly worse visibility. This normally wouldn't be an issue if you weren't matching up with PC players or "Xbox" players on PC constantly. The game is unplayable in multiplayer and the war stories are also quite bland.

    This game may have been the best in 2016, but it certainly isn't now. Don't burn your money on this game.    … Expand
  69. rAMZA
    Aug 28, 2017
    0
    Good looking game, but they removed so much from it, so battlefield 3 and 4 are much beter. i recommend battlefield 4. weapons are not fun to use and there isnt many to use.
  70. Longliveyourmom
    Dec 30, 2016
    0
    Warning: Multiplayer Only Review
    This game is **** If you're a sniper class (which I excelled at in BFBC2 and BF4), you will be taken out cross map by an MG. Also you can't sneak up on an enemy because even though his back is facing you, he pumps you full of lead. And then the kill cam shows him turning,..,like wtf. It's happened on 6 tries before I finally said "F this". The worst part    Warning: Multiplayer Only Review
    This game is **** If you're a sniper class (which I excelled at in BFBC2 and BF4), you will be taken out cross map by an MG. Also you can't sneak up on an enemy because even though his back is facing you, he pumps you full of lead. And then the kill cam shows him turning,..,like wtf. It's happened on 6 tries before I finally said "F this". The worst part was when I snuck up on some snipers and the first guy head shots me...and the cam has him completely facing away from me. Not to mention how he looked when I snuck up. The Batllefield series is amazing, at least post patch, but this game is not. Get BF4, it's gotten much better (though BF1 music is amazing).    … Expand
  71. Legendb2015
    Apr 25, 2018
    0
    Worst Battlefield I have ever played..more and more like Crap of Duty every year. Less vehicles, more spawn killing, damage is crap, shoot someone 4 times in the stomach and they turn and hit you twice and kill you...like someone with 4 shots in the stomach would even get off one shot...such unrealistic crap. Incredibly frustrating experience, will not be buying anymore battlefieldWorst Battlefield I have ever played..more and more like Crap of Duty every year. Less vehicles, more spawn killing, damage is crap, shoot someone 4 times in the stomach and they turn and hit you twice and kill you...like someone with 4 shots in the stomach would even get off one shot...such unrealistic crap. Incredibly frustrating experience, will not be buying anymore battlefield games...I hear the next one is battlefield 5 WWII...how original...NOT.… Expand
  72. jklasbhdfjkahsd
    Oct 29, 2016
    0
    I regret spending the $60 on BF1, and BF2 is probably my all time favorite game. Don't know why developers keep making these games worse. CoD went downhill with advanced warfare. I feel like it's time for me to get into game development, as these companies obviously can't do it.
  73. xDoubleJx
    Nov 21, 2016
    0
    Asian players BEWARE
    All Asian servers are either down or are not patronized with players, meaning you have to try your luck with massive pings to US and Europe servers. We all know what that means!

    Support is a pathetic, take it or leave it, response.

    Never again EA, Never Again.
  74. Bkk
    Jan 15, 2017
    0
    This is one of the worst displays of any shooter of this generation, DICE could have thrown together random guns from every title they've ever made and it would still be better than the utter contrived mess of a game.

    Almost through my entire time playing this game all I could see was the glaring flaws, exploits and glitches that were never ending. Some pistols were stronger than normal    This is one of the worst displays of any shooter of this generation, DICE could have thrown together random guns from every title they've ever made and it would still be better than the utter contrived mess of a game.

    Almost through my entire time playing this game all I could see was the glaring flaws, exploits and glitches that were never ending. Some pistols were stronger than normal assault rifles, some light machine guns could beat a sniper at any range and the game is overall so unbalanced you may as well not even play it if you have it.

    When DICE tried to patch these problems they made the game even worse and unbalanced just to show there utter ineptitude to balance a game in any sense of the word

    Battlefield 1 has around 5 times less guns then Battlefield 4 shipped, customization is non-existent except swapping out guns with zero attachments unless you count a bayonet which literally every primary except LMGs can have

    Certain maps such as the desert ones are so unbalanced that one time has almost certain victory on certain game modes such as capture the flag.

    This should not be allowed and this games only redeeming qualities are it's visuals and setting, if you want a good shooter play Battlefield 4 before you play this abhorrent unbalanced mess.    … Expand
  75. cossgt87
    Jan 18, 2017
    0
    Very negative review for this game. After countless hours and days playing, I want to spread the word to others to avoid EA games and BF1.

    With BF1 EA removed anticheat and admin on rented servers. The end result is free run for hackers. You can't play a single round without multiple obvious hackers in the same round with you. You also can't rent a server and kick/ban them. Nope, you    Very negative review for this game. After countless hours and days playing, I want to spread the word to others to avoid EA games and BF1.

    With BF1 EA removed anticheat and admin on rented servers.

    The end result is free run for hackers. You can't play a single round without multiple obvious hackers in the same round with you. You also can't rent a server and kick/ban them. Nope, you just get annihilated by the hackers with no recourse.

    EA/devs just don't care.

    The game is also very unstable on various pc configurations. If you have a GTX780 or 690, you will crash to desktop every 10 minutes of game play. The crashes and hacks combine together to yield an unplayable game, which garners a score of zero.    … Expand
  76. BATTLEFIELDBULL
    Jun 20, 2017
    0
    never played bigger **** then this **** on xbox one, unplayable aiming, nothing, can i have my money back? theres like no aim in this game, and i bet other playing this on mouse, using some connectors
  77. ZboqZboq
    Dec 3, 2018
    0
    I like the original idea of making a WW1 game, but the execution is very poor. The game hardly has anything to do with WW1. Its still a fun game, but inferior to BF3 and BF4. Go play those games instead if you want to have fun for a longer period, the servers are still full in those games
  78. PremiumR98
    May 23, 2020
    0
    Абсолютно оказуаленная помойка с поддержкой хуже, чем у БФ4, плохими картами, регой, отсутствием кастомайза и самое главное это то, что в неё просто скучно играть
  79. nurfedx
    Nov 19, 2021
    0
    Absolute dumpster fire and an Insult to every BF-Veteran. Still better than 2042 tho. DONT BUY!
  80. HauMauKhau
    May 21, 2021
    0
    I absolutely hate stealth games. This sh*t has stealth missions, no where in the games description tells you that. Take 0, noobs.
  81. Sashik317
    Aug 7, 2020
    0
    DICE, вы заебали! Пока не добавите мультиплеер с ботами, больше 0 не получите!
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#9 Best Xbox One Game of 2016
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#7 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2016
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#8 Most Shared Xbox One Game of 2016

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 39 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 37 out of 39
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 39
  3. Negative: 0 out of 39
  1. Vgames
    Mar 8, 2017
    85
    EA and DICE have done an amazing job bringing something fresh to the table in picking WW1 as the game's theme. Multiplayer is probably the best thing aspect of the game, and the well-built maps and cool game modes will keep me coming back to Battlefield 1 for the coming months.
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  2. TrueGaming
    Jan 18, 2017
    90
    There is no game that is able to deliver such an immersive war atmosphere and a multiplayer experience on such a massive scale like Battlefield 1.
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  3. games(TM)
    Dec 7, 2016
    70
    With many games feeling hampered by a desire to try and blend authenticity with sensationalism, Battlefield 1 is a hell of a lot of fun – a visual powerhouse and a fine return to form for DICE that’s sadly hampered by stretches of extreme frustration caused by the studio’s desire to take one step too many into the past.
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