Battlefield Hardline

 Xbox One
Metascore
71

Mixed or average reviews - based on 27 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 27
  3. Negative: 0 out of 27
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  1. Digital Trends
    Mar 19, 2015
    90
    Battlefield Hardline is a two-pronged success, with a killer cops-and-robbers story backed by a speedy take on competitive play.
  2. GamesBeat
    Mar 16, 2015
    86
    This is the 10th Battlefield game, and at this stage in the franchise’s history, it isn’t easy to come up with fresh takes. Visceral Games has done that.
  3. Vandal
    Mar 17, 2015
    81
    Battlefield is back with a game that feels like a spin-off, but that relies on the foundations of the franchise. It's fun and fresh, and its multiplayer takes a new, faster direction. It might not be an evolution, but it's a take on the series worth checking out.
  5. MondoXbox
    Mar 23, 2015
    80
    On the multiplayer side, Hardline provides a solid and very compelling, even if highly BF4-like, experience, with some very entertaining new modes; the single player campaign resulted in a satisfying experience too, but we would have liked proper, full-blown stealth gameplay, rather than the unconvincing mix Visceral presented us.
  6. CGMagazine
    Mar 23, 2015
    80
    If you’re looking for a fun, solid-though-not-brilliant cop drama to play through that then lets you jump into multiplayer and be the cop or the robber, this is the game for you.
  7. IGN Spain
    Mar 20, 2015
    80
    A nice try by Visceral Games, despite the fact that they don't succeed in bringing Battlefield its old glory. At least it offers the best online experience possible, solving all Battlefield 4 issues.
  8. ZTGD
    Mar 19, 2015
    80
    Battlefield: Hardline may seem like simply an expansion to the fourth entry in the game, but after diving in I enjoy it a lot more than the previous effort. The campaign is a breath of fresh air, and the multiplayer adds enough to make it stand out.
  9. IGN
    Mar 18, 2015
    80
    The most astonishing thing about Hardline’s multiplayer is how successful it is in trying to please everyone.
  10. Xbox Achievements
    Mar 16, 2015
    80
    A mighty fine bite-size Battlefield experience that takes a franchise synonymous with being a military shooter and establishes it in new territory. Battlefield Hardline is not as grand or epic as you’d perhaps expect a core Battlefield title to be, but it’s certainly a damn fine alternative.

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#91 Best Xbox One Game of 2015
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#16 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2015
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#40 Most Shared Xbox One Game of 2015

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5.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 366 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 127 out of 366
  2. Mixed: 102 out of 366
  3. Negative: 137 out of 366
  1. Dunderdan23
    Mar 17, 2015
    8
    Do not let these other reviews fool you, yes they clearly moved away from the standard battlefield formula, but they did a great job of it.Do not let these other reviews fool you, yes they clearly moved away from the standard battlefield formula, but they did a great job of it. Singleplayer is interesting and keeps you on the edge of your seat, feels like a true over the top cop drama. Multiplayer has alot of variety. With the obvious standard conquest and team deathmatch but now they have hostage rescue, which feels very counter strike esque, as well as various other objective based games. My personal favorite being hotwire, which is basically conquest but the points are vehicles you need to capture and drive. To answer the question, Yes... it is different than standard battlefield, it has more of an arcadey feel to it. But its not a bad thing. While I have noticed a few bugs on launch, audio and graphical glitches, the game is very stable and an absolute blast. I highly recommend it.… Full Review »
  2. MrPositive
    Mar 17, 2015
    1
    A monumentally fall backwards for Dice in art and level design. I'm extremely disappointed in the effort on Battlefield Hardline to say theA monumentally fall backwards for Dice in art and level design. I'm extremely disappointed in the effort on Battlefield Hardline to say the least. What happened to this series?… Full Review »
  3. davoiceofreason
    Mar 17, 2015
    2
    Sadly, after playing for hours it has become very clear, this is just a DLC of BF4. I've got that sick to my stomach feeling, that realizationSadly, after playing for hours it has become very clear, this is just a DLC of BF4. I've got that sick to my stomach feeling, that realization that I've just wasted my hard earned money. I'm more disappointed in myself then with the developers. Fool me twice, shame on me.… Full Review »
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