Battlefield Hardline

 Xbox One
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5.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 366 Ratings

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  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. 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 veryDo 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.… Expand
  2. Oscarsfruit
    Mar 17, 2015
    8
    My friends and I play Battlefield together and this is one of the most fun Battlefield games we have played together. I recommend this game for Battlefield fans and anyone wanting to try Battlefield out. This is a good game.
  3. PrattHat20
    Mar 17, 2015
    9
    I honestly don't know what all the negativity is about with this game so far because this is the best Battlefield since Bad Company 2! The single player campaign is definitely the best in the series and it feels like you are playing through episodes of a crime drama. The multiplayer is of course the most important thing in my opinion and it definately has something for everyone! WhetherI honestly don't know what all the negativity is about with this game so far because this is the best Battlefield since Bad Company 2! The single player campaign is definitely the best in the series and it feels like you are playing through episodes of a crime drama. The multiplayer is of course the most important thing in my opinion and it definately has something for everyone! Whether it's the classic large scale conquest mode or the new modes like Blood Money, Hotwire or Rescue. Please do not listen to the negative reviews because they are all a bunch of butthurt COD fanboys.… Expand
  4. crazayman123
    Mar 22, 2015
    8
    This game is not actually that bad. IF YOU ARE BUYING THIS FOR MULTIPLAYER BE WARNED IT FEELS LIKE DLC but the campaign actually innovates giving you multiple ways to complete each objective. the story and voice acting are great and the multiplayer is still great (even though it doesn't innovate that much).
  5. c411um13
    Mar 17, 2015
    9
    i have been playing /battlefield Hardline for a while now and i can honestly say it is a enjoyable experience. the new cops and robbers style is a nice change of pace from the usual military type shooter that we have become used to. I was shocked to find that the story of Hardline was extremely good and enjoyable, and i also like the originality of the way it is set out like a tv show.i have been playing /battlefield Hardline for a while now and i can honestly say it is a enjoyable experience. the new cops and robbers style is a nice change of pace from the usual military type shooter that we have become used to. I was shocked to find that the story of Hardline was extremely good and enjoyable, and i also like the originality of the way it is set out like a tv show. However if you were expecting a real police like sim you wont find it here because, personally, i found that the story is more comical with some elements of seriousness, which i expected it to be like this because of the formats of episodes (missions), the multiplayer of the game is extremely fast paced compared to the previous Battlefield games this is because of all the new game modes such as blood-money and hot-wire and in my opinion its a nice change from the hour long battles on previous game, also for the people who love the old game modes they still have them, these include team death-match and conquest. over all i think this is a thousand times better than Battlefield 4 and i would say personally it is worth its $60 price tag. i give it a 9/10.… Expand
  6. Eyedoc
    Mar 17, 2015
    9
    This is a game that is more along the line of bad company 2 than battlefield 4. If you enjoyed the smaller maps of bad company with the objective based play of rush in bad company 2 than hardline is exactly what you have been waiting for. It is unfair to compare to battlefield 4 because it is not battlefield 5
  7. Ordish
    Mar 18, 2015
    10
    This is a great example of taking a core set of game mechanics and breaking a mold that has become stale. Being able to play a cops/criminals themed game of this caliber has been refreshing. The graphics are the best I have seen in any of the modern FPS. The single player is brilliant and feels like you are in a movie. The multiplayer is what you expect from a company that has been at thisThis is a great example of taking a core set of game mechanics and breaking a mold that has become stale. Being able to play a cops/criminals themed game of this caliber has been refreshing. The graphics are the best I have seen in any of the modern FPS. The single player is brilliant and feels like you are in a movie. The multiplayer is what you expect from a company that has been at this for so long. The release was flawless without any of the issues seen in the previous 2 releases. The mechanics are solid, responsive, and lightning fast. Overall, this is the best Battlefield to date and I have played them all.… Expand
  8. adcoy
    Mar 18, 2015
    8
    Single player is a little hit or miss. Multi-player is fantastic. I've played fps's since 2005 and this is fun. If you want a deep single player campaign with replay ability then I would look elsewhere. If you want fast gameplay, clean shooting, awesome team work capabilities, then give this game a shot. Almost all of the reviews say the multiplayer side is great. Heck, checkSingle player is a little hit or miss. Multi-player is fantastic. I've played fps's since 2005 and this is fun. If you want a deep single player campaign with replay ability then I would look elsewhere. If you want fast gameplay, clean shooting, awesome team work capabilities, then give this game a shot. Almost all of the reviews say the multiplayer side is great. Heck, check youtube. Some of the most respected battlefield community members are saying the multiplayer is great. It's not battlefield 5 so quit comparing it to 4. It's a new franchise basically that takes the best of infantry combat from battlefield and amps it up. If you loved bf3 close quarters this is awesome.… Expand
  9. Spay-tan
    Mar 19, 2015
    8
    Battlefield Hardline works in many ways, but fails in a few. the driving, gun play, and overall blend of GTA and Battlefield are great, but the unfortunate poor optimization for next gen is disappointing with graphics less than that of BF4. on top of that, it has yet another crummy campaign. But, Hardline's overall experience does convey the feeling of small scale infantry battle veryBattlefield Hardline works in many ways, but fails in a few. the driving, gun play, and overall blend of GTA and Battlefield are great, but the unfortunate poor optimization for next gen is disappointing with graphics less than that of BF4. on top of that, it has yet another crummy campaign. But, Hardline's overall experience does convey the feeling of small scale infantry battle very well, with classes far more pleasing than that of BF4, and a few great features such as LMG's and rocket launchers being found on the map, giving an almost halo power weapon feel to them. i i could rate it 7.5, i would, but i guess 8 can suffice. Hardline is a great game, but not as outstanding as it's predecessors.… Expand
  10. ShamefulDeeds
    Mar 17, 2015
    9
    This game has really surprised me.
    First off, I only originally got this game to play with my brother. I feel that EA has failed the gaming community over all so, I was originally not going to get this game simply on principle.
    The campaign is actually pretty decent. The multiplayer is pretty damn fun. Though Hotwire can get boring if you are simply driving in circles, trying to    This game has really surprised me.
    First off, I only originally got this game to play with my brother. I feel that EA has failed the gaming community over all so, I was originally not going to get this game simply on principle.

    The campaign is actually pretty decent.
    The multiplayer is pretty damn fun. Though Hotwire can get boring if you are simply driving in circles, trying to destroy the enemy vehicles or keeping your teams car alive, makes it a decent new game type. I nearly squealed with glee the first time I planted 2 Lazer Tripmines under a car, and waited for a poor enemy player to hop in, only to explode a split second after hitting the gas.

    Rescue is a decent attempt to capture the CS:GO community but I'm not sure if the BF community can grasp it. The old faithful Conquest is decent and the "levolution" is okay. It seems that some of the maps could use a bit more love but overall, they each give something the others don't.

    The Weapons are pretty decent. I haven't really gone up against any weapons that have seemed just stupidly OP. There are some that are overall stronger than others but each seems to at least fill its own niche. The Guns don't sound like Pop-Rocks.    … Expand
  11. Isoden
    Mar 20, 2015
    10
    Awesome game, I liked so much as I liked battlefield. I began to get tried from BF recently. And BF:Hardline offers all I would like to see - urban combat, fast cars, more tactical , tight and intense firefight and of course new modes other then relatively primitive CQ. Campaign looks like much more beneficial then in BF4, both graphical and game play wise. The only thing I do not likeAwesome game, I liked so much as I liked battlefield. I began to get tried from BF recently. And BF:Hardline offers all I would like to see - urban combat, fast cars, more tactical , tight and intense firefight and of course new modes other then relatively primitive CQ. Campaign looks like much more beneficial then in BF4, both graphical and game play wise. The only thing I do not like that BF:Hardline looks somewhat cheap on sublime level, but I can not understand exactly why, probably it is an animation of agent models, and car physics. But the same problem with player models was in BF4 before they patched moving speed.… Expand
  12. woopdedoo
    Mar 29, 2015
    10
    hard to say if its better then battlefield 4 but i find it slightly more fun as long as they don't keep putting the maps on train tracks like call of duty
  13. Frank_Dukes
    Mar 18, 2015
    8
    So far I'm liking the change from the modern military shooter.I know gamers for whater reason are scared of change doesmt matter what area or form that change comes in, gamers if all types run from it and see it as a negative.. Some of these reviews though I seriously question if they've even played the game? The graphics are in fact better than battlefield 4. The quality of the gun soundsSo far I'm liking the change from the modern military shooter.I know gamers for whater reason are scared of change doesmt matter what area or form that change comes in, gamers if all types run from it and see it as a negative.. Some of these reviews though I seriously question if they've even played the game? The graphics are in fact better than battlefield 4. The quality of the gun sounds and animations are amazing.. Thus game IS NOT BATTLEFIELD 4!! Its called HARDLINE and the game that this is and tries to be it does very well.. I'm very satisfied with my purchase. Just educate yourself and know what your buying before you make your purchase. This is a cops and robbers based game. The maps are well thought out, the campaign seems to reward you more for stealth and making arrests than it does going in guns blazing, but both play styles are welcome and fun to replay to try both out.. the story is surprisingly awesome and multiplayer is well battlefield multiplayer. You can't go wrong with being a fan of playing either side!… Expand
  14. Denzelco
    Mar 17, 2015
    8
    Battlefield Hardline is a new battlefield game but with everything that's in the game its a good game the story is good it has episodic format is out stinting Visceral Games maker of Dead Space worked on the story but you're here for the multiplayer. Hardlines multiplayer is made by DICE maker of the last 6 battlefield games DICE improves the Battlefield 4 gameplay and add heist andBattlefield Hardline is a new battlefield game but with everything that's in the game its a good game the story is good it has episodic format is out stinting Visceral Games maker of Dead Space worked on the story but you're here for the multiplayer. Hardlines multiplayer is made by DICE maker of the last 6 battlefield games DICE improves the Battlefield 4 gameplay and add heist and hotwire with I don't like it. Hotwire is like battlefield 4 conquest mode i never really like it. and DICE's new E-sports mode with is super fast everything you do matters and much more what you need to know is the Battlefield Hardline is a good game which need's to have a franchise Battlefield HARDLINE get's a 8/10 it look's good but not as good as PC… Expand
  15. Ellie_Rhiannon
    Mar 20, 2015
    8
    I feel like this game is a great change for the Battlefield franchise, and with its theme it is a unique title at the time of this review. The gameplay is smooth and netcode issues aren't nearly as present as when Battlefield 4 launched. The campaign is something you'd expect from a multiplayer-centered game -- a small bit of fun, though with cliches and a predictable storyline. The onlyI feel like this game is a great change for the Battlefield franchise, and with its theme it is a unique title at the time of this review. The gameplay is smooth and netcode issues aren't nearly as present as when Battlefield 4 launched. The campaign is something you'd expect from a multiplayer-centered game -- a small bit of fun, though with cliches and a predictable storyline. The only major complaint I have is the graphical issues (including 720p resolution), which makes it look like a last-gen game. As someone who skipped BF4 and went straight to this title, I am satisfied with this game.… Expand
  16. MichiganGamer24
    Mar 18, 2015
    10
    For a day one pick up this game is good. I really enjoy the campaign aspect and will look forward to playing the multiplier. Thumbs up!!!!!! Awesome game do not understand all of the low user scores actually play the game and stop comparing this to any other games
  17. rustywhy
    Mar 25, 2015
    9
    It's not a battlefield!, but it is a good game. Campaign looks and feels great, plays out just like a tv drama. The multiplayer is good/ and fun, with heaps of great online servers. It's still new, so people are running around everywhere! Hotwire is fun.

    p.s I miss Tanks.
  18. gums007
    Mar 21, 2015
    10
    The game should actually be an 8/10 instead of a 10 but I have to of course offset all the call of duty trolls. Single player is the best it's ever been since bad company 2 yet it still has it's flaws. I'm a huge battlefield 4 multiplayer fan but I find Hardline is a very nice change of pace. The game modes are actually more entertaining than in battlefield 4. I think the main multiplayerThe game should actually be an 8/10 instead of a 10 but I have to of course offset all the call of duty trolls. Single player is the best it's ever been since bad company 2 yet it still has it's flaws. I'm a huge battlefield 4 multiplayer fan but I find Hardline is a very nice change of pace. The game modes are actually more entertaining than in battlefield 4. I think the main multiplayer mode called "Hotwire" still needs to be tweaked though. It's the only game mode that, while fun at first, gets very repetitive. Visceral has done a great job at maps and i hope they continue to make good DLC maps as well. The thing about BF4 is i thought all the DLC maps except a couple were garbage. Let's just hope hardline doesn't follow in that same path. Overall, I would say this game is worth your $60 but I would be hesitant to buy premium yet. Visceral will have to prove to me that they know how to do DLC right. They have already proved themselves on how to make a very fun FPS game that is way better than any call of duty in the past 5 years (except black ops 1+2)… Expand
  19. Whity1
    Mar 25, 2015
    10
    I'm not really a big battlefield fan, but wow do I love this one. The new multiplayer types are so addicting it's ridiculous. My favorite is rescue which is basically search and destroy (which I hate), but the subtle changes makes it so much more fun. I wasn't planning on getting this game, but luckily I had ea access and was able to try it out first. I have not been able to put it downI'm not really a big battlefield fan, but wow do I love this one. The new multiplayer types are so addicting it's ridiculous. My favorite is rescue which is basically search and destroy (which I hate), but the subtle changes makes it so much more fun. I wasn't planning on getting this game, but luckily I had ea access and was able to try it out first. I have not been able to put it down for a week which never happens with first person shooters. I'm really shocked at the low metacritic score, but sometimes fun games can get a low score… Expand
  20. RuggedEmu
    Mar 27, 2015
    8
    This game is fun. It's a new twist on a tired franchise and the Hotwire mode is a great hybrid of capture the flag and king of the hill. I'm sick of people thinking a game is mediocre and giving it a 0. Hardline is a solid 8. It has a decent campaign storyline and high replay value online.
  21. ToFewViews
    Mar 25, 2015
    8
    Hardline is the first Battlefield game in awhile that's not developed by it's main studio "Dice" and is instead made by "Visceral Games" the company behind the Dead Space series. For the most part Visceral does a great job, they breath new life into the single player campaign by giving you the choice of stealth or guns a blazin'. Also Special targets to arrest in missions and the freedomHardline is the first Battlefield game in awhile that's not developed by it's main studio "Dice" and is instead made by "Visceral Games" the company behind the Dead Space series. For the most part Visceral does a great job, they breath new life into the single player campaign by giving you the choice of stealth or guns a blazin'. Also Special targets to arrest in missions and the freedom to export the environment with grappling hooks and zip-lines witch can completely change your approach to battle. The ability to take it slow and arrest every target as you sneak around is very fun but on the later levels I found I still enjoyed the heavy weapons and their customization. But as enjoyable/Corny as the story was it's not why most people play Battlefield, It's for the multiplayer.
    Multiplayer is even more fast paced compared to BF4, Slightly smaller maps and guns suited for more city combat make it a bit quicker to die but puts you closer to the action. In the new game modes "Hotwire" and "Blood Money" I find the most excitement with Hotwire's car chases and vehicle mayhem and Blood Money's constant back and forth struggle trying to steal the other teams money.
    If you liked BF4/3 for it's vehicle based combat you maybe disappointed with Hardline. The "Cops Vs Robbers" Setup makes it hard to justify tanks and jets for battle. But in the classic "Conquest Large" and other game modes you can still find helicopters and armored trucks to cause destruction.
    All in all if your a fan of the combat in the Battlefield series and BF4 is getting a bit old for you, Hardline maybe a good alternative. Grated it's not perfect but still enjoyable.    … Expand
  22. hornboy101
    Mar 25, 2015
    9
    So, if you are expecting Hardline to be like 4, it is not. That being said, it really does seem like a great branch out on a fantastic franchise. One thing that I really truly like, and think is marvelous is the single player, not only in gameplay, which is fantastic but the experience of playing it, like a TV show, is really cool.
  23. Ripper89
    Jun 13, 2015
    8
    Battlefield Hardline is an enjoyable game that has good multiplayer and a mind numbing campaign that overall is good fun. I have played many hours with this game and many hardcore battlefield players are hating this game so much as they believe it is he 'CODification' of battlefield. I could probably almost agree, but I believe they are only saying this because the maps are smaller,Battlefield Hardline is an enjoyable game that has good multiplayer and a mind numbing campaign that overall is good fun. I have played many hours with this game and many hardcore battlefield players are hating this game so much as they believe it is he 'CODification' of battlefield. I could probably almost agree, but I believe they are only saying this because the maps are smaller, meaning jets and tanks and super long-range sniping is not possible.

    I have really enjoyed this game and I do not understand why so many people hate this game
    9 out of 10    … Expand
  24. Henry0012
    Mar 22, 2015
    8
    This game shouldn't be called battlefield, because it will upset the target audience expecting a battlefield experience. The game is not meant to be realistic but aim more towards less serious with sarcastic humor cop and robber game. The core mechanics and the gameplay is a lot different than other battle field games. They just share a same engine and look almost the same as battlefieldThis game shouldn't be called battlefield, because it will upset the target audience expecting a battlefield experience. The game is not meant to be realistic but aim more towards less serious with sarcastic humor cop and robber game. The core mechanics and the gameplay is a lot different than other battle field games. They just share a same engine and look almost the same as battlefield 4. I think EA business practice may alienate many of battlefield fanbase who paid for $60 BF4 premium, but Battlefield Hardline by itself is not a bad or gutted out game.

    The Good:
    Battlefield: Hardline came out one year after battlefield 4, but unlike call of duty, hardline feels like a fresh experience. Hardline is probably one of the better newly release console FPS at the moment for number of reasons.
    1 - Dedicated Server and 66 players. Every competitive FPS players know that dedicate servers are a must for a smooth shooting experience. I honestly couldn't stand P2P when people warping around in COD or Destiny crucible.
    2 - No more grenade spammer / choke point stalemate. Everytime I play battlefield, it is often comes down to a choke point of stalemate and people just spam rockets, grenade, tank fire, LMG across one another. This is no longer the case in hardline as the objective moves around to a random location in hiest, forcing player out of comfort zone. There are also no more LMG. Grenades are also big committment as it is very slow to throw and you only get one per life. There's also no tank in this game.
    3 - Tactical and new gameplay in most mode (except TDM, which reminds me of CQB DLC in BF3). 32 vs 32 or 5v5, you will need a teamwork to win in this game. There's no one of those lonewolf pilot who takes down an entire army. The gunplay has pretty low TTK, but the game aren't very accurate past mid range. Winning gunfight is not always about pulling the trigger first, as the gun are not accurate at all if you're moving. You usually win gunfight if you put yourself in a more advantage situation or tack team up and attack from multiple angle concurrently. The auto-healing and refilling are a nice change as you don't have to focus on dropping ammo/health box as much as watching the corners and your team back while unlocking a vault.
    3 - Good unlock system: This game unlock guns extremely fast. Instead of grinding for 100,000 XP for this one gun, the unlock system revolves around having enough cash to buy the particular gun you want from any classes. After 15 matches of hotwire, I've already unlocked all the weapons I wanted for operator class, and now I do not have to feel like being outgunned by level 50 with all gear unlocked!
    4 - 60 FPS, fast loadtime, fast unlock: The game load very fast, so you'll be spending most of your time playing the game (unless you die so oftem you mostly in loadout screen XD ). The 60 FPS is also very nice.
    5 - Bug less: This is not much of a pro, but consider the past BF experience has always been bug-fested. This one launches surprisingly smooth. After 40 hours of gameplay, I've yet to experience an issue.

    Bad & Cons:
    1 - It's just not worth $60 + Premium. This game shares too much similarity in core mechanics and graphics as battlefield 4. Even with campaign and mutliplayer together, I just don't feel like it worth $60 (comparing to GTA V, Skyrim, and other AAA title). It probably has as much content as COD, which I personally think an overpriced game.
    2- Team Deathmatch is horrible. The maps are just too small for 32vs32 players in TDM. There are far too many instances I just got spawn into a middle of a group of enemies and got instant killed.
    3 - Graphics could use an update. Although it is running at 60 FPS, the graphics are not next-gen at all. It looks too similar to BF4 with less destructible environment (due to lack of explosive options probably)
    4 - Lack of gun variety. There are usually 3-5 guns per each class per each team. Although each gun has their own unique stats, I just feel like there are too few options for us to choose from.

    So for those who never owned BF4, but enjoyed the call of duty series but want some more tactical gameplay with dedicated server support, then Hardline is a good buy. But for those who look for another authentic battlefield experience with lots explosive actions and destructible environment, you won't find it here.    … Expand
  25. bbc1357
    Mar 22, 2015
    10
    the the bad and the ungly
    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    the the bad and the ungly
    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
    To whomever is buying Hardline thinking it plays like Battlefield 4 or its predecessors, don't.
    On a very general basis this game incorporates some of the most basic components of the other battlefields but in terms of the actual gameplay it's completely different. The game itself feels more like a hybrid between an upgraded Counter-Strike and one of the better Call of Duty's.    … Expand
  26. crazysquirell
    Mar 29, 2015
    9
    Hardline: Cops vs Robbers bf4/cod mix, fast paced action with nice graphics and a modern twist on the old bf4 war montage

    cons: tdm spawns are horrid, story is cliche, hits with grenades/rpgs on moving vehicles can totally miss and still hit?, time to unlock last tier of weapons for each class, classes limited each game to a side, getting shot in the back, choppers extremely difficult    Hardline: Cops vs Robbers bf4/cod mix, fast paced action with nice graphics and a modern twist on the old bf4 war montage

    cons: tdm spawns are horrid, story is cliche, hits with grenades/rpgs on moving vehicles can totally miss and still hit?, time to unlock last tier of weapons for each class, classes limited each game to a side, getting shot in the back, choppers extremely difficult to destroy, spawn timers, head shots seem to happen quite a bit

    pros: weapons balanced and fun, gadgets unique, molotov, hotwire mode is original and fun, sniping feels amazing, new modes enjoyable, maps large and weather effects give each game a twist, hacker mode ingenious, $$$$$$$$$    … Expand
  27. cillbis
    Apr 2, 2015
    10
    This game is really amazing, once you adjust to the differences between this and battlefield 4.

    Multiplayer is very, very fun. There are, of course, some things which are not balanced quite right yet, but even so, it plays really, really, well. There is no one super overpowered gun - some really do out perform the other guns in its class in a certain area though, such as the K10 smg    This game is really amazing, once you adjust to the differences between this and battlefield 4.

    Multiplayer is very, very fun. There are, of course, some things which are not balanced quite right yet, but even so, it plays really, really, well. There is no one super overpowered gun - some really do out perform the other guns in its class in a certain area though, such as the K10 smg having an obscene rate of fire, really short time to kill, but needing nine shots to kill and being really inaccurate. Vehicular gameplay is very appealling, and fun - nothing like flying around in hotwire hanging out of the back of a van with an smg.

    The gamemodes are new (to an extent) and innovative. With blood money, hotwire and heist all bringing a breathe of fresh air to the series, you really do have many hours hours of gameplay available. There are also two competitive 5v5 game modes, if that is what you like. Conquest was brought back; as fun as ever. Team Deathmatch was brought back, and this mode does have a pretty bad spawning system. You spawn in the middle of enemies and they spawn in the middle of you.

    There are some small flaws in it. Yet, it is just so insanely fun I gave it what I feel is a well-deserved ten.    … Expand
  28. Watty9923
    May 4, 2015
    8
    Really enjoyed the game. The campaign was fun and multi can be intense fun. Not a huge amount of content and maps are a tad smaller than usual battlefield maps.
  29. baykahman
    Jun 7, 2015
    8
    Gameplay

    Hardline takes all the elements Battlefield players are used to and compresses them into more colorful and urban environments. The color palette is similar to GTA V but infuses tight FPS mechanics along with a frame rate of 60fps which is a noticeable upgrade. It makes for quick online gameplay and a satisfying single player campaign Online: EA did a wonderful job marketing    Gameplay

    Hardline takes all the elements Battlefield players are used to and compresses them into more colorful and urban environments. The color palette is similar to GTA V but infuses tight FPS mechanics along with a frame rate of 60fps which is a noticeable upgrade. It makes for quick online gameplay and a satisfying single player campaign

    Online: EA did a wonderful job marketing the online play with awesome shootouts, explosions, and unique experiences never seen in games before. Even though all these are possible, its rare any of it happens online. I've put 20 hours of online play in, and have never been side by side with an enemy vehicle in an epic shootout with 6 players. Typically what happens online is a chase will occur, the opponent will crash, you will zoom past them while shooting, the driver of your vehicle will stop and turn around, and the opponents have gotten out of their vehicle and are hiding in a building. That said, online play is still great and I'm not done playing. Combining the vehicles and destructible environments make for an endless amount of variables and each session feels different.

    I prefer the gameplay over Call of Duty, but the progression system is slightly frustrating. There are two build outs for the players profile, cops and criminals, then the class loadouts creating a total of 8 different profile builds. Cash acquired during gameplay goes to one central player account, so you have to decide which side you'd like to build. Criminals and Police have access to different weapons, so buying a shotgun may not apply to your police build. Acquiring cash is not easy and you must perform well to make any substantial money, so it can be annoying when you enter a session as the police but most of your weapons were purchased on the criminal side. You essentially have to do everything twice. This gets deeper when you purchase items that apply to classes of that side. A scope for the assault class of your criminal build will make a dent in your pocket and will only apply to a class you may use 20% of the time. I would much prefer to have one repository of weapons that are class specific, so I can clearly invest in something and not feel so constrained. Thats what real life is for.

    The new online game modes are a fresh twist on the series. Dealing mainly with one team trying to steal loot from a location, and the police trying to prevent it. Sometimes this is one location, the loot is actually in vehicles resulting in chases, or can be in multiple locations. At first they are refreshing and new, but I find myself playing classic conquest more than anything else. It enables you to play battlefield for what it is designed for, vehicular mayhem and everything that comes with it. Flying a helicopter, parachuting out of it onto a vantage point, and setting up for sniping is incredibly fun. As the player you feel that you have found something unique and that is what makes this game great. Maps are generally smaller and more urban than previous games, so you get a better sense of where players are and the flow of action, similar to the Call of Duty series.

    Single Player: HIGH PRODUCTION VALUE. Since the protagonist is a police officer, you are encouraged not to shoot all your enemies in sight. You can if you'd like, but the game becomes much harder and EXP is not gained by killing enemies. Instead you must flash your badge and arrest them or tase them. Half points given to tased enemies, but its actually more effective than shooting with a silenced pistol. Flashing the badge in front of three men equipped with body armor, shotguns, bad attitudes, and then arresting all three does not seem like a likely scenario. Especially after you just snuck into a drug compound. These are supposed to be dangerous people. That part seemed off and its a core mechanic of the campaign. It doesn't take away that its fun though, if you are spotted from a distance doing this, you will be shot.

    However the acting, cinematics, and level design is great. You participate in high speed chases, overwhelming shootouts, and environmental hazards that are done very well. The campaign plays like an episodic series so when an episode is complete, its followed by "Next time on Hardline" if you decide to take a break. It shows the highlights of that next episode and get you excited to play. I was surprised how good the single player story was. I would not prefer it over Destiny or Halo, but they did a great job introducing a new character, the supporting players, and progressing the story in a believable way. During the cinematics the expressions of all the characters are perfectly on point and each character's personality is clearly defined by facial expressions alone. The writers and animators at Visceral did a great job and I'm looking forward to their next project. This is one of the first stories in gaming that did not feel like there were cheesy moments.    … Expand
  30. RockStarGamers
    Jul 28, 2015
    8
    Battlefield Hardline is an excellent game that has given new life to an old series. Fantastic visuals and an immersive thematic style will keep stealth and action lovers happy. Much better than the flawed Battlefield 4 but let down slightly by the multiplayer options.
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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
  1. The Digital Fix
    Apr 15, 2015
    60
    So there we have it, a Battlefield game with weak single player and solid if underwhelming multiplayer - absolutely no one saw this coming.
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  2. SpazioGames
    Apr 8, 2015
    70
    On the one hand, if you look for a shooter to play in solitary, you can consider this production completely inadequate. On the opposite side, however, we have a multiplayer that works at times, and in its imperfections and its chaos still managed to entertain.
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  3. Arcade Sushi
    Apr 8, 2015
    70
    Visceral's first attempt at a Battlefield game isn't a bad one, but there's little here to be excited about beyond an actual functioning online component.
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