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
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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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87

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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