Battlefield 1

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7.6

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  1. Br00klynair3
    Oct 19, 2016
    9
    Exceptional first-person shooter and classic Battlefield style. This is one of the best Battlefield games I have played and its fresh take on a "modern warfare" era for shooters. WWI is an excellent landscape for the style of play Battlefield provides and the new maps and online modes are expertly crafted. Any negative reviews are harsh because the variety and depth in the game playExceptional first-person shooter and classic Battlefield style. This is one of the best Battlefield games I have played and its fresh take on a "modern warfare" era for shooters. WWI is an excellent landscape for the style of play Battlefield provides and the new maps and online modes are expertly crafted. Any negative reviews are harsh because the variety and depth in the game play provided is outstanding!… Expand
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. H00HAMAN
    Oct 20, 2016
    10
    Tasteful, emotive and gripping. Single-player or multiplayer it is hard to find a single flaw. As an FPS it feels satisfying, competitive and full of enough new twists to bring new life to a previously tepid genre of game. The campaign plays, looks and sounds like a Spielberg movie. This is a game to love and cherish for years to come! Well done DICE and EA!
  5. 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.
  6. Toldu_I_Tango
    Oct 21, 2016
    10
    I'm only 2 hours into the campaign & I'm loving it with the ONLY DOWNSIDE BEING IMAGES COULD BE A LITTLE SHARPER AND THE RESOLUTION SHOULD BE HIGHER FOR A NEXT GEN CONSOLE, (ITS AROUND 720p I BELIEVE ON XBOX ONE but the GRAPHICS ARE STILL OF A HIGH STANDARD. This is as about as REALISTIC & AS ATMOSPHERIC OF A RECREATION OF WORLD WAR 1 COULD GET & IT'S SUCH A JOY TO PLAY THOUGH. WeaponsI'm only 2 hours into the campaign & I'm loving it with the ONLY DOWNSIDE BEING IMAGES COULD BE A LITTLE SHARPER AND THE RESOLUTION SHOULD BE HIGHER FOR A NEXT GEN CONSOLE, (ITS AROUND 720p I BELIEVE ON XBOX ONE but the GRAPHICS ARE STILL OF A HIGH STANDARD. This is as about as REALISTIC & AS ATMOSPHERIC OF A RECREATION OF WORLD WAR 1 COULD GET & IT'S SUCH A JOY TO PLAY THOUGH. Weapons look & feel GREAT & VEHICLES especially tanks are LOADS OF FUN & REALISTIC AS COULD BE though game play can be a little choppy at times though nothing that a PATCH won't fix. I hope DICE can give GROUND TROOPS A LITTLE MORE POWER THAN WAS THE CASE IN BF4 & BATTLEFRONT as people CAMPING IN VEHICLES & GOING 60 & 2 scores without completing objectives is about as FRUSTRATING AS GAMING CAN GET & SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE. BATTLEFIELD 1 is an AMAZING JOURNEY into HISTORY & is as ENTHRALLING & REALISTIC AS A SHOOTER CAN GET. IT'S A GREAT TIME TO BE A GAMER. HELLO SEASON PASS, :)))… Expand
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. sprinkill
    Dec 4, 2016
    8
    Great graphics, great atmosphere, great sounds, and fluid mechanics and gameplay - that's exactly what one expects from an entry into the Battlefield series. But this game will feel very, very familiar to anyone that's played any entry into the series from Bad Company 2 to the present (I never played Hardline, so I'm not sure about that one). This game is to Battlefield 4 what that VietnamGreat graphics, great atmosphere, great sounds, and fluid mechanics and gameplay - that's exactly what one expects from an entry into the Battlefield series. But this game will feel very, very familiar to anyone that's played any entry into the series from Bad Company 2 to the present (I never played Hardline, so I'm not sure about that one). This game is to Battlefield 4 what that Vietnam expansion pack was to Bad Company 2. That is to say, it feels like a BF4 expansion. It's still a good game, to be sure - but don't expect anything groundbreaking.

    There are a few improvements, however. First off, airplanes are much, much easier to shoot down, so they're not as ridiculously OP as in previous iterations (BF2). They're also generally much weaker because it's, like, 1915. The anti-tank weapons wielded by infantry also feel much more powerful. I guess what I'm saying is that I always felt the vehicles were way OP in past versions of the game, but not so much in this one. On the other hand, you can repair your tank without even exiting the cabin, thereby keeping you out of harm's way...I guess the OP or not analysis on the tanks could go either way now that I think about it...

    Anyway, it's a decent game, but nothing we haven't seen before.    … Expand
  11. 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
  12. dchoover1987
    Nov 8, 2016
    8
    I like it, I really do. However, in a world where gamers outright DEMAND customization, they give is the most basic, steamline guns and characters in BF since PC.

    Why would you make us have to buy different gun builds to get certain equipment? And I dont mean to use at will. You are STUCK with whatever is on the gun. Let us unlock attachements like normal and customize at will, like    I like it, I really do. However, in a world where gamers outright DEMAND customization, they give is the most basic, steamline guns and characters in BF since PC.

    Why would you make us have to buy different gun builds to get certain equipment? And I dont mean to use at will. You are STUCK with whatever is on the gun. Let us unlock attachements like normal and customize at will, like ever other BF. You did tjis to make it seem like there were a ton of guns, but there arent. And for your info, look up all the huns in WWI. There were, suprisingly, a ton!

    Lack of customization is why I cant go above 8....and that is pushed.    … Expand
  13. DragonEffect4
    Mar 10, 2017
    8
    Just like the other battlefields. Great way they created WW1 into a MMOG. They did sacrifice some realism for "better multiplayer" but overall its a great cinematic and overwhelming fight between two massive armies. And the DLC looks promising... unlike battlefront.
  14. RichardGreen
    Nov 8, 2016
    10
    11/10. Raindrop effects on gun, amazing sound, amazing graphics, gameplay is so engrossing. THIS is a next gen game. Worth every penny. If you can afford to only buy one game this season, make it this - forget GOW4, COD IW, Titanfall2.
  15. damman
    Oct 28, 2016
    10
    Don't believe the negative reviews from the User Reviews. They just mad Call of Duty Infiniate Warfare sucks. But let me get back to Titanfall 2. The multiplayer is great I meant very very good. It's fast paced action will leave you sunk in your favorite chair for hours. I love how you can choose between getting out of a Hugh Mech or just run and gun on your own two feet. I am really happyDon't believe the negative reviews from the User Reviews. They just mad Call of Duty Infiniate Warfare sucks. But let me get back to Titanfall 2. The multiplayer is great I meant very very good. It's fast paced action will leave you sunk in your favorite chair for hours. I love how you can choose between getting out of a Hugh Mech or just run and gun on your own two feet. I am really happy with this game. However I canceled my Infinite Warfare preorder for this game due to infinate Warfare is not the real Call of Duty so thinks Infinity Ward you made my day by putting my money on this wonderful game called TitanFall 2. Besides Battlefield 1 and NBA 2k Titanfall 2 completes my year of games. To bad Call of Duty will not make that list due to bad graphics and to much to list. Good luck if you miss out on t his game over Call of Duty because you will be sorry you didn't pick this game up. One last note the single player is fun too. It's about 5 hours long and I enjoyed it now I am online and it's packed with great players. This is a game we the gamers have been waiting for. I have been a gamer for 20 years plus it's sucks to see Call of Duty fall from grace. Oh well there is always next year. I give this game a 10/10 go get your copy now.… Expand
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. Th3GreenHorne7
    Jan 17, 2017
    10
    Battlefield 1 is the fresh breath of air we needed in a time where most FPS shooters continued to dive even farther into the future, but Battlefield 1 took the world by surprise by going to one the most horrific wars that ever happened, World War I. With a emotion driven single player, an amazing game engine, a beautiful original score, and an addictive multiplayer, Battlefield 1 is theBattlefield 1 is the fresh breath of air we needed in a time where most FPS shooters continued to dive even farther into the future, but Battlefield 1 took the world by surprise by going to one the most horrific wars that ever happened, World War I. With a emotion driven single player, an amazing game engine, a beautiful original score, and an addictive multiplayer, Battlefield 1 is the game FPS fans have been asking for. The single player campaign or, "War Stories", is so emotional from the open prologue mission to the very last story, that it kept me engaged and gave me goosebumps throughout each of the missions. With the cutscenes throughout the missions, it was like watching a movie, the motion capture was so realistic, it even had me fooled on knowing the difference between a video game and real life. Each character felt human and you could feel the raw emotion that they were expressing throughout the critical moments in the missions. The multiplayer as I said is addictive and hard to take your eyes off of, it is so amazing, the most satisfying part is the destruction which is amped up to max with improved detail. The new game mode, "Operations", is the showcase game mode in multiplayer where both sides fight to capture sectors of map until capture each control point, and of course all the original game mode are back in all their glory like, "Rush", and "Conquest", and now their is, "Team DM", "Domination", and a another new game mode, "War Pigeons". The arsenal of weapons at your disposal is big, really big, there is a lot to choose from, from the normal standard issue weapons that most known to in service in the war, to the exotic weapons that make every side evenly powered. This is a WWI game based on WWI, it is a historical game but it is more inspired by it than being a historically accurate game, but it is nonetheless a great tribute to all those who served in WWI. For someone like me who is a big Halo, and Call of Duty fan, I have suddenly became a huge fan of Battlefield 1 and the series, I really prefer this game over Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare. Like most people, we were hoping that Call of Duty would go back in time rather than going forward in time, but no one expected Battlefield to take the route, but they have amazed me more than Bad Company 2 amazed me when I first played it. To me Battlefield 1 is the best FPS game of 2016, and one the most memorable games I have ever played, and I will be playing it for years to come, but to sum this game up in one word, Unbelievable.… Expand
  19. 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.
  20. Tibbs11
    Nov 9, 2016
    10
    Battlefield one has a great campaign as well as an amazing multiplayer. Going back to world war 1 is the best decision they would have made. I would suggest this game to anyone who is looking for a good shooter.
  21. ILCAVALIERE
    Dec 4, 2016
    9
    JUEGO BRUTAL,espectacular graficamente y el sonido de 10 ,diria que casi lo mejor del juego,ademas la historia no banaliza la guerra,te enseña que ir a la guerra es para morir no para que uno solo gane la guerra.Bastante realista ademas y el multijugador muy divertido tambien.No le pongo el 10 por que la campaña es cortisima y los putos DLC y pagar por contenido recortado.
  22. 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
  23. GamerCritic1
    Nov 14, 2016
    10
    Being part of battlefield since the beginning I have learned to come into every release with an open mind, as good as Battlefield: Bad Company 2 and Battlefield 3 were (LOTS of hours were spent on Bad Company 2's Vietnam and Battlefield 3's close quarters multiplayer DLC releases as well ), I was disappointed with Battlefield 4 lackluster campaign and ok multiplayer maps. It made up for itBeing part of battlefield since the beginning I have learned to come into every release with an open mind, as good as Battlefield: Bad Company 2 and Battlefield 3 were (LOTS of hours were spent on Bad Company 2's Vietnam and Battlefield 3's close quarters multiplayer DLC releases as well ), I was disappointed with Battlefield 4 lackluster campaign and ok multiplayer maps. It made up for it in Battlefield: Hardline, in my eyes a vastly underrated release.
    With the release of Battlefield 1, I loved the concept but really didn't know what to expect. Just with the fact it touching a subject we have not experienced yet, I welcomed the change. What we received is probably the one of the, best looking and most balanced shooter ever.
    The campaign is one of the most fluid campaigns I have played, split between different aspects of the war, each campaign tugs at your emotions and doesn't let go. Definitely one of the most emotional campaigns I have played that makes you appreciate what these men went through.
    The multiplayer is just as good, great maps with great weapons and modes
    All around this battlefield is not only one of the best iteration released, but one of the best shooters ever released, you will not be disappointed    … Expand
  24. ExuberantWitnes
    Nov 14, 2016
    10
    Que decir de esta joya que nos trae EA, buenos graficos, sonido bestial y una ambientacion muy bien recreada. En fin parece que estes de verdad en la guerra.
    Lo recomiendo muchisimo, aunque si que es verdad que la campaña es algo corta pero el multijugador lo compensa con creces.
  25. xspecwarx
    Nov 9, 2016
    10
    Just perfect, battlefield is the best games, the first world war, graphically perfect, the sound and the atmosphere, the campaign, the multiplayer is all amazing. :)
  26. ineptdesign
    Nov 21, 2016
    9
    Innovative and honestly a lot of fun to play, still quite a few annoying bugs but it's expected with such a huge game. Still deserves a high score because it seems so far that DICE is trying their best to get fixes out ASAP.
  27. 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
  28. MichaelRupp
    Feb 13, 2017
    9
    Pros:
    Fun to play
    Easy to learn Cons: Long loading times I have been playing “Battlefield 1” for close to six months now after buying it for the Xbox One in October and I have played just about every other Battlefield game there is. “Battlefield 1” is unequivocally my favorite installment of the Battlefield series. The creators of the game took a risk in jumping back to world war    Pros:
    Fun to play
    Easy to learn
    Cons:
    Long loading times

    I have been playing “Battlefield 1” for close to six months now after buying it for the Xbox One in October and I have played just about every other Battlefield game there is. “Battlefield 1” is unequivocally my favorite installment of the Battlefield series. The creators of the game took a risk in jumping back to world war one and challenging the games that have dominated the console market for years. Needless to say the risk paid off.

    “Battlefield 1” is the first mainstream military shooter that is based on World War One which is a refreshing change compared to the exaggerated futuristic shooters of “Call of Duty” . The game captures the horror of all out war and transfers it to the player perfectly. The campaign in “Battlefield 1” is made up of six individual war stories with smaller “objectives” . Without a storyline based on a main hero the player will really be able to feel the affects of all out war and see how different groups of people viewed the war. While the campaign is not as long as some would like, it is easily the best campaign in any first person shooter thus far. The campaign provides amazing gameplay as well as some scenic variety from the Argonne Forest in France to the Sinai Desert in Egypt.

    There is also something to be said about the multiplayer in “Battlefield 1”. Praised by many, the multiplayer consists of six different game modes Conquest, Rush, Team Deathmatch, War Pigeons, and Operations. The two new game modes being War Pigeons which is a new take on capture the flag, and operations which mirrors actual war with one side attacking and one side defending. The multiplayer gameplay will keep players playing for hours on end.

    Overall I have a great experience with “Battlefield 1”. The campaign and the multiplayer are nothing short of amazing. The gameplay is smooth with few problems or frustrations, the controls are very intuitive, and the learning curve is minimal. I consider this the best first person shooter there is and would recommend it to well… anyone.    … Expand
  29. austinhofts2022
    Feb 13, 2017
    9
    Pros:
    Exciting
    Amazing Graphics Cons Lags a lot Black screens Battlefield® 1 brings fun back into history. Whether it be the “War Stories” of the campaign or the maps that resemble actual battles of World War 1. This game really gives a new experience to first person shooters (FPS). Most FPS’s are going ahead to the future with jetpacks and lasers but Battlefield® 1 dives into    Pros:
    Exciting
    Amazing Graphics
    Cons
    Lags a lot
    Black screens

    Battlefield® 1 brings fun back into history. Whether it be the “War Stories” of the campaign or the maps that resemble actual battles of World War 1.

    This game really gives a new experience to first person shooters (FPS). Most FPS’s are going ahead to the future with jetpacks and lasers but Battlefield® 1 dives into the past going back to world war 1. The campaign gives players a chance to get a mixed battle style. One mission you will be fighting in the skies above the Alps, and the next you're a lone fighter in the Arabian Desert.

    Dice and EA did a really good job on the multiplayer as well as the campaign. The class system lets you pick your way of war so to speak. You can choose the assault class if you want to be a front line fighter. The Medic class is self explanatory, running around to get revives. The support class comes with many offensive tools as well as ammo packs to resupply your teammates. The Scout class deals with snipers. This class comes with a flare gun as well as binoculars to help spot enemies.

    There are also three elite classes which you can’t spawn in with. These three are the tank hunter class, flame trooper kit, and the Sentry kit. The tank hunter comes with a rifle that specializes in blowing tanks up. The flame trooper kit comes with a flamethrower called the wex. The final elite class, the sentry class, comes with italian armor that lets you take hits while gunning everyone down.

    Overall my experience with this game has been amazing. Playing on the Xbox 1 it’s a little bit slower and lags more than pc. If you live in the Midwest expect a little more lag because you have to play on an east coast server.    … Expand
  30. DanChe1996
    Feb 16, 2017
    9
    A spectacular experience with amazing multiplayer and hard hitting action and visuals. This game is a genre-defining experience with moving storylines in the campaign which help reveal the people in and the horrors of WW1.

    Only criticism - a short campaign which limits its hard hitting plots. A longer campaign would result in a perfect game. MUST BUY.
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Awards & Rankings

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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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