Battlefield Hardline

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5.3

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  1. trooper1993
    Mar 19, 2015
    5
    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.
    The map    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.

    The map size's are rather small making the gameplay feel a little bit claustrophobic at times. However, the size favours fast-paced killing that both CoD and CS players will enjoy. Regardless of small maps vehicle choice is still present although limited in quantity and quality. The majority of vehicles feel pointless accessories that make you an easy target and don't really add much to the game. Weapon choice is definitely scarce and doesn't match at all the diversity found in the previous versions.

    From the graphical point of view this game is a real bummer. From the quality of the maps to the development of the gameplay it feels like EA once again went lazy. It is understandable that developing a game is not exactly easy and cheap but when you look at the companies annual income seeing an improvement is more of a demand than an expectation.

    One of the more positive notes for this game is the Single player campaign.The vintage cop plot was a smart move from the developers as its concept gave us gamers some fresh air to breathe over other overly simplistic and boring game stories that we get to see each year.

    The game is definitely fun to play but will most likely not have the same lasting appeal as the other Battlefields. Charging this game full price is a little bit ridiculous mainly because it really doesn't play like a next-gen game. Personally, I would have preferred EA to distribute this game as a DLC for BF4 with a significantly lower price tag. However, lets not forget that this is EA, the usual Money over Customers ideology.    … Expand
  2. TrembleClef
    Apr 3, 2015
    3
    I was skeptical but, being the Battlefield loyalist that I am, decided to give Hardline a shot. As expected and to my total, but unsurprising, disappointment, Battlefield Hardline is garbage - corny, uncreative, and an insult to the BF community.

    Forget intelligent teamwork, vehicle warfare, and overall strategic warfare. Those wanting the battlefield experience, stick with BF3 and 4,    I was skeptical but, being the Battlefield loyalist that I am, decided to give Hardline a shot. As expected and to my total, but unsurprising, disappointment, Battlefield Hardline is garbage - corny, uncreative, and an insult to the BF community.

    Forget intelligent teamwork, vehicle warfare, and overall strategic warfare. Those wanting the battlefield experience, stick with BF3 and 4, or any other priors of the series. Those wanting to play a new Call of Duty and mindlessly run and gun, you might like Hardline.

    The biggest issue I have is with the vehicles Hardline offers. To me, what set battlefield apart was the MASSIVE maps and the vehicle warfare. No more Jets, useful choppers, tanks or other armored vehicles. The choppers are slow, unrealistic, and pretty much useless other than for being a spawn beacon. The vehicle physics as a whole are laughable and beyond unrealistic - they seem to have no "weight" or mass with unrealistic acceleration and handling. They remind me of the p*ss poor physics you shortly experience in the Call of Duty games - who don't give a flip about vehicles in the first place.

    The game should be titled "Call of Duty: Counter-Strike SP (sub-par)" - this is what it was developed (copied) and sold as.

    -------------(Further soapbox ranting below):-------------------
    According to all of the pre-launch marketing/advertising bs, the idea was to take a new and creative direction with the Battlefield series while maintaining the series' "core" or "essence". Well, if that truly was the goal then you, EA, failed miserably. My guess is that EA only wanted or cared about the cheap shortcut to "success". To copy an already successful model(activision), target and cater to the mainstream (COD) audience, and just make sure there are no bugs. It's all about the numbers, get as many pre-orders as you can and tap into the COD audience as much as possible.

    Battlefield to me has never really been for the majority as it is accurate, realistic, and difficult to many. I do not deny that many players probably like or even love this game because they are COD fanboys. But if you actually are a Battlefield fan and player, you do not.

    The only reason I'm giving this a 3 rating is because I have not seen any major bugs or glitches.... so it's good in that it works - congrats.    … Expand
  3. 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
  4. SkipTheCutscene
    Mar 18, 2015
    6
    Review of multiplayer:

    I was on the fence about BF:Hardline due to the mixed reviews, but went for it after reading a few that said it was a more infantry focused Battlefield, and small infantry only maps are pretty much all I play in Battlefield 4, my favorite map being Operation Locker. I was hoping hardline would have more maps like that, but unfortunately in Hardline even the    Review of multiplayer:

    I was on the fence about BF:Hardline due to the mixed reviews, but went for it after reading a few that said it was a more infantry focused Battlefield, and small infantry only maps are pretty much all I play in Battlefield 4, my favorite map being Operation Locker. I was hoping hardline would have more maps like that, but unfortunately in Hardline even the smaller ones seem way too chaotic. More so even than COD:A!

    There is very little tactical gameplay in Hardline, and I'm not even talking about utilizing specialties and teamwork; I mean just navigating the map - everyone's kind of everywhere - utilizing the environment is often meaningless because you have no sense of where the enemy might be coming from for more than a few moments. I find myself making a lot of lucky kills by spawning literally right behind enemies, and getting frustrated when the same happens to me.

    I would be shocked if the death toll in this game weren't way higher than average shooters, and hey, that's okay, I'm not looking for deep strategy, but sadly, this feels even more shallow than COD:AW because ultimately the chaos feels... random. Random deaths, random kills. And the wait time to re-spawn is frustratingly long for this kind of game.

    It's not awful; as many others have said it feels kind of like an expansion pack (albeit a major one) for BF4, but I think Operation Locker and every map in COD:AW does this kind of gameplay better. I actually think PayDay 2 also does it better, even though the enemies are always AI. At least the scale and scope of the battles in PD2 kind of work to support the cops & robbers theme. Put it this way - if you're looking for multiplayer shooter version of Heat, Payday does it better, even with it's AI cops. And for full on multiplayer, Operation Locker in Battlefield 4 doesn't have the theme, but feels way more immersive and tactical.

    Okay, so those are my criticisms: onto the good stuff:

    I don't get people's gripes with the graphics - they seem to be the same quality as BF4. Maybe it's because I had read about Hardline and knew it would use the same engine, so I wasn't expecting any better, but it certainly doesn't seem worse. I think the graphics are good, definitely stomps anything on last gen.

    The stuff the cops and robbers shout out is more fun than BF4, especially the robbers (obviously.) In fact, it's the verbal cues more than anything that make you feel like it's a crime thing rather than a war thing. And the criminals are bad-asses, so playing as one is pretty cool.

    The hit detection shows you which body part was struck when you died. For all I know, it just picks a random body part because... how would you know? One second you're standing there, next you're dead.. which brings me back to my original criticism, most of the time you never see it coming. Still, I'm giving the game the benefit of the doubt and saying the hit detection is better.

    The maps that have you stealing money from a vault have a cool mechanism; basically, in the middle of a battle you can stuff money in your pockets, but it leaves you totally vulnerable. The longer you stand there at the vault, the more money you get, but the bigger risk you take. It's can be cool and thrilling, but again, my criticism from earlier still dampens the coolness factor since it basically just seems like random chance whether you'll survive at any point.

    It's pretty disappointing that all the negative reviews I'd been reading actually led me to think this game might be just what I was looking for - I guess you could say my grail game would be a half-step up in tactical gameplay than COD, but Hardline feels, oddly enough, even more chaotic, and not in a good way. Again, it's not awful, but unless they come out with better balanced maps in the future I probably won't stick with it for long.

    I have no thoughts on single player, since I have no interest in it.    … Expand
  5. 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.
  6. 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
  7. Muji
    Mar 19, 2015
    5
    The single player brings a fresh dynamic to the Battlefield genre, and the episodic nature of the game opens up unlimited DLC oppertunities... which brings me on to the next point. The game feels like it's a DLC for Battlefield 4. The graphics on XB1 are under par, it's ugly to look at sometimes. Bad Company 2 on 360 looked better. Online is hectic and enjoyable, but suffers from manyThe single player brings a fresh dynamic to the Battlefield genre, and the episodic nature of the game opens up unlimited DLC oppertunities... which brings me on to the next point. The game feels like it's a DLC for Battlefield 4. The graphics on XB1 are under par, it's ugly to look at sometimes. Bad Company 2 on 360 looked better. Online is hectic and enjoyable, but suffers from many issues that previous games have had, such as spawn kills etc.… Expand
  8. 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).
  9. 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
  10. AvidGamerzz
    Mar 17, 2015
    0
    Battlefield Hardline proves that replacing the franchise landmarks (large maps, wide array of vehicles and weapons) for a narrow, twitch-gameplay, cops and robbers experience is as dumb as it sounds. Luckily the wait for Star Wars Battlefront shouldn't be long now and this miscarriage of the EA-Money Machine can hopefully soon be forgotten.
  11. Caledonia112
    Mar 20, 2015
    0
    Battlefield 4 despite its rough start, was a good game in the end, This takes BF4, adds an terrible user interface, awful looking and handling vehicles, removes most of the weapons, and unbalances the classes. Then tries to sell it as a new and exciting game, Good idea, very poorly executed. It is more like a 3rd party mod than a new game!
  12. apragmatist
    Mar 17, 2015
    0
    I really wanted to like this game...but sadly have to agree with other negative reviewers. Even if this was just a $15 DLC for BF4 (as it should have been) then I still wouldn't buy it...it's just that bad. If you are a BF fan then either stick with BF4 or buy it if you don't have it. Hardline graphics suck, campaign sucks, multiplayer is horrid...really disappointed that EA tried toI really wanted to like this game...but sadly have to agree with other negative reviewers. Even if this was just a $15 DLC for BF4 (as it should have been) then I still wouldn't buy it...it's just that bad. If you are a BF fan then either stick with BF4 or buy it if you don't have it. Hardline graphics suck, campaign sucks, multiplayer is horrid...really disappointed that EA tried to pull one over on gamers. Now I'm really getting concerned that EA and DICE are going mess up Star Wars Battlefront by delivering a game that is simply a reskinned BF4.… Expand
  13. 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 the least. What happened to this series?
  14. sgy0003
    Mar 18, 2015
    4
    It's good, but could have been more. BFH definitely takes fresh new approach on the campaign. No longer it is a boring, ridiculous, and cliche war drama. It's pretty much police tv show on a video game. The campaign obviously has a lot of inspiration from CSI series and any other crime drama you have watched. The car chases, arresting criminals, and investigating drug dealing....It allIt's good, but could have been more. BFH definitely takes fresh new approach on the campaign. No longer it is a boring, ridiculous, and cliche war drama. It's pretty much police tv show on a video game. The campaign obviously has a lot of inspiration from CSI series and any other crime drama you have watched. The car chases, arresting criminals, and investigating drug dealing....It all feels refreshing. However, all the cliché moments, corny lines, and silly moments makes campaign kinda bad.

    The multiplayer is like a double-edged sword. On one side you got all the refreshing approach by having new game modes, features, and gadgets. On the other hand, you got limited weapons that takes way too long to earn, cops/crooks restricted weapons, OP armored vehicles, and terrible balancing issue on Hardcore mode. You actually take less damage when you are playing hardcore.

    In conclusion, although this game is fun, I think it is the worst BF ever made    … Expand
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. Poopyragg
    Apr 7, 2015
    5
    Mediocre at best. I became very bored within the first hour. During the campaign, too much time spent in cut-scenes that cannot be skipped to start off with. Like many other users have said, it makes no sense that one cop can hold up three hardened criminals with a simple flash of the badge without them going off on you. The graphics are sub par to say the least for a next gen game.Mediocre at best. I became very bored within the first hour. During the campaign, too much time spent in cut-scenes that cannot be skipped to start off with. Like many other users have said, it makes no sense that one cop can hold up three hardened criminals with a simple flash of the badge without them going off on you. The graphics are sub par to say the least for a next gen game. Vehicles handle like you're playing Cruisin' USA...not worth the 60. Try to find a used copy or rent one from redbox.… Expand
  20. 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
  21. 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 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.
  22. Theotherguys
    Mar 18, 2015
    0
    the graphics are terrible for this game not worth $60 more like $10. does not fell like battlefield AT ALL. lots of frame rate drop and very boring gameplay.
  23. JuliaVoets
    Mar 17, 2015
    3
    This game is not battlefield. There is no battlefield. It's cops and robbers and plays more like CoD than battlefield. There's nothing wrong with CoD, but i really feel like this game went against the spirit of the franchise. If you like CoD and aren't really a fan of the series, I'd probably check this one out. I'll stick to bf4.
  24. 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
  25. jamesrodger0
    Mar 22, 2015
    2
    a quick cash grab from EA terrible graphics, gun-play and lots of glitches and bugs a very half assed effort on visceral's part . there is no reason for anyone whether they be a veteran of the battlefield franchise or someone who wants to get into it to this game very disappointing and another unpolished over-hyped turd from EA
  26. 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
  27. 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
  28. 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
  29. tripleb2k
    Mar 20, 2015
    5
    The Single Player is surprisingly fun. It's kind of predictable but refreshing from the army dramas. I have to give this a lower score though since it's the 4th day I've had the game and STILL can't get online! The real lack of communication from the developers and players suffering from this issue is awful.
  30. 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
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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
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  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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