Battlefield Hardline

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  1. maxqubit
    Dec 20, 2015
    10
    I only care for the multiplayer. It is great fun. I already burned 20 hours in the beta alone. And in the retail I've added another 120 hours playing 64 person Conquest and TDM. Good, basic gunplay. Fast action. It gives me what BF lacks, namely infantry (cops/robbers) based 64 person multiplayer. And that is a good thing. I now can have BF4 and Hardline together without them getting inI only care for the multiplayer. It is great fun. I already burned 20 hours in the beta alone. And in the retail I've added another 120 hours playing 64 person Conquest and TDM. Good, basic gunplay. Fast action. It gives me what BF lacks, namely infantry (cops/robbers) based 64 person multiplayer. And that is a good thing. I now can have BF4 and Hardline together without them getting in each others way. Dust Bowl, the beta map, is still my favourite Conquest map. It simply never grows old. Sure, Hardline seems basic ... but that is what a really good shooter should offer. The BASICS must be good. And this is where Hardline nails it. Just give me a gun & ammo, and I will gladly join with 31 teammates to battle it out with 32 other guys/girls on the other side.

    In short: Solid, basic, smooth, 64 person multiplayer gunplay fun

    10/10    … Expand
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. Mehrab4K
    Jul 13, 2021
    10
    Battlefield hardline has great campaign mode i like BFH gameplay , graphic is very good but little blurry on Xbox console but it's ok for me
  11. Cedoch
    Apr 22, 2021
    10
    A good game in solo. The gameplay is interesting because it’s different. I recommend this game. It’s in the GamePass.
  12. Heisenbark
    Jun 9, 2023
    10
    It doesn't deserve the hate...

    BF: Hardline gave me the most entertaining FPS-shooter experience I've ever played. The mission designs and locations were SO FUN AND AMAZING! The combat was fun asf. The new mechanics were fun to use and made you feel somewhat of a badass, and the story was honestly good. I love this game to death, and while I see how some people don't like it, all I have    It doesn't deserve the hate...

    BF: Hardline gave me the most entertaining FPS-shooter experience I've ever played. The mission designs and locations were SO FUN AND AMAZING! The combat was fun asf. The new mechanics were fun to use and made you feel somewhat of a badass, and the story was honestly good. I love this game to death, and while I see how some people don't like it, all I have to say is thank you Visceral Studios. You've had a good run, and delivered us this masterpiece...    … Expand
  13. thegrave
    Dec 4, 2015
    9
    Really like this game. Took me a bit to earn up. But I've put a lot of hours into it just because it has the most realistic gun play out of any of the other xb1 titles that I have played. It's like battlefield with smaller maps which get the action going well. It's free in the vault for EA access members as well so you can't go wrong.
  14. 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
  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. 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
  17. 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.
  18. 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
  19. 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.
  20. 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
  21. DBARBOSSA
    Oct 31, 2015
    9
    I liked and me and my friend are enjoying very much but, there are things that need to be fixed like loadout resets, in overall is a fun game.. There are 3 modes that are really fun..
  22. Aswdtmjs6
    Feb 2, 2023
    9
    Idk why people hate on this so much, graphics? GOOD. campaign? GOOD. Multiplayer? I NEVER HAD THE FEELING OF HOLDING OUT IN A DESTROYED BUILDING UNTIL I PLAYED THIS GAME. and the soundtrack? ITS AWSOME LIKE GOD ITS GOOD.
  23. 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
  24. 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.
  25. 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).
  26. 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
  27. 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
  28. 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
  29. 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
  30. 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
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 27 Critic Reviews

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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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