Battlefield 2042

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  • Summary: Battlefield 2042 marks the return to the iconic all-out warfare of the franchise. Adapt and overcome dynamically-changing battlegrounds with the help of your squad and a cutting-edge arsenal. With support for 128 players*, prepare for unprecedented scale on vast environments. Take on massiveBattlefield 2042 marks the return to the iconic all-out warfare of the franchise. Adapt and overcome dynamically-changing battlegrounds with the help of your squad and a cutting-edge arsenal. With support for 128 players*, prepare for unprecedented scale on vast environments. Take on massive experiences, from updated multiplayer modes like Conquest and Breakthrough to the all-new Hazard Zone.… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 18
  3. Negative: 4 out of 18
  1. Hey Poor Player
    Nov 19, 2021
    80
    While not all of the features Battlefield 2042 introduces are a hit, and the lack of a single-player component is a little disappointing, the game still manages to deliver the same spectacular skirmishes fans of the series crave with its explosive 128-player conflicts and satisfying selection of near-future weaponry and gadgets. Add to that the impressive Portal Mode, which has the potential to keep a steady stream of community-created content flowing, and Battlefield 2042 could very well keep your itchy trigger finger soothed for the foreseeable future. Whether you’re a longtime fan of the franchise looking to dominate the leaderboards or a greenhorn ready for your first tour of duty, Battlefield 2042 delivers something worth fighting for.
  2. SomosXbox
    Nov 29, 2021
    80
    Battlefield 2042 is a good game, capable of offering a fantastic war experience. Despite having great successes, it also has some flaws that tarnish the final result. However, with some adjustments, DICE's game could once again achieve the success of the classic games.
  3. Pure Xbox
    Nov 17, 2021
    70
    Battlefield 2042 is a bit of a mixed bag as things stand right now with the excellent Portal mode overshadowing almost everything else on offer. The futuristic large-scale battles are spectacular stuff, for sure, but it's all a little disjointed so far with the all-new Specialists underlining a feeling that solo soldiering has somehow taken precedent over the series' signature teamwork. There's still plenty to enjoy in this meaty package for early adopters, and we've no doubt DICE will be busy improving things as the months roll on but, outside of a mode that celebrates the series' history more than it embraces what's new in this latest entry, what's here struggles to feel absolutely essential at launch.
  4. Generación Xbox
    Nov 22, 2021
    70
    Battlefield 2042 has a great technical section and is really fun, but the lack of content makes it an empty title at launch.
  5. God is a Geek
    Nov 17, 2021
    60
    Battlefield 2042 isn't a bad shooter, but to release in this quarter of this year it really needed to bring its A-game, and it hasn't done that.
  6. Impulsegamer
    Dec 6, 2021
    52
    Battlefield 2042 is a huge disappointment for gamers and the Battlefield franchise. Had this been the product of an indie developer, then this might be a different story as it would be understandable how a game like this could be the product of an independent studio that doesn’t have enormous corporate backing. Instead, EA pumped more resources into creating a CGI film that acts as the only real source of storyline context than ensuring the game was going to live up to the enormous amount of hype they were trying to create. I hate saying such negative things in my reviews, but when a game developer can’t be bothered to even try and live up to it’s own legacy, then I have to call it as I see it and for that very reason, I don’t recommend this game. Not even the nostalgia or temptation of ‘Battlefield Portal’ is enough to save this game from itself.
  7. Screen Rant
    Nov 18, 2021
    40
    It's not as unsalvageable as Battlefield 5, but it's still hard to imagine this evolving into the definitive Battlefield game that DICE wants it to be. There is fleeting fun to be had here, but it's often spoiled by the game's blatant shortcomings. The maps are a slog, gunplay is bogged down by puzzling design choices, and there's no shortage of bugs that actively require the player to restart the entire game. It's a far cry from the 10-year-old Battlefield 3 and as it continues to age, the series strays further away from those glory days with no road to redemption in sight.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 40 out of 311
  2. Mixed: 23 out of 311
  3. Negative: 248 out of 311
  1. Uae727
    Nov 13, 2021
    10
    amazing game but still has some technical issues (as usual for every battlefield game) i hope it will be fixed by the official release in 19 November
  2. Mandula123
    Nov 14, 2021
    8
    The game feels great on the Series X. Very smooth with little fps drop. The tanks and ground vehicles feel smooth and the attachments are aThe game feels great on the Series X. Very smooth with little fps drop. The tanks and ground vehicles feel smooth and the attachments are a nice feature. The air vehicles collison could use work, though.

    The gunplay feels good. The guns are well done but I wish the base game had more guns at launch. I enjoy the PLUS attachment system as well as the specialists. I'm happy they'e added support based specialists because it makes squad play more important.

    I do wish there was a tradition scoreboard but I enjoy the aspect of competing to be the best squad based on squad rank.

    The maps are quite large and some area do feel empty but the flag placement is well done. There isn't really a bad map. I've been playing BF2 and I believe this game has a ALOT of potential waiting    … Expand
  4. ONE-NUT-WONDER
    Nov 26, 2021
    4
    For now I will the game a generous 4 but there is still work to be done. As of the most recent patch they fixed you not being able to reviveFor now I will the game a generous 4 but there is still work to be done. As of the most recent patch they fixed you not being able to revive teammates and increased server stability. However there are some glaring bugs and issues such as the character hit box's, almost no destruction, game crashes trying to pull up pause or leaderboard menu's, and also when you revive a teammate the sniper scope will go from a 6x or 8x zoom to a 1.25 zoom similar to a dot sight. Overall the game has the potential to be a blast, but if your skeptical you should definitely wait for a couple patches to be released.… Expand
  5. FMeloLeGiOn
    Dec 11, 2021
    1
    Pior BF que já existiu , além de ser horrível de caro ainda é todo cagado , cheio de bugs gameplay chata , modos de jogo fracos e sem conteúdo.
  6. Deda_reDa
    Nov 13, 2021
    0
    This is honestly one of the worst games I have had the displeasure of playing. Good thing the trial is free.
    Most of the things either don’t    This is honestly one of the worst games I have had the displeasure of playing. Good thing the trial is free.
    Most of the things either don’t work at all or are seriously glitched out.
    Getting stuck in the environment, fps issues. Flickering screens left and right. Packet bursts and lag galore. I thought Cod Vanguard was bad, but BF2042 takes the cake.
    Specialists? What is this this, overwatch?    … Expand
  7. R1ZEN
    Nov 16, 2021
    0
    Absolutely horrible. As a 16 year Battlefield player I have never seen something this incomplete. No leaderboard, no in game stats, no gameAbsolutely horrible. As a 16 year Battlefield player I have never seen something this incomplete. No leaderboard, no in game stats, no game chat, the list continues. This is absolutely the worst Battlefield ever released and I'm completely astonished that the developers allowed it to be released.… Expand
  8. Akaslammin
    Nov 15, 2021
    0
    $100 your dreaming. It plays like a bad made for phone game. Slow clumsy and glitchy. The maps are terrible, too large with terrible terrain$100 your dreaming. It plays like a bad made for phone game. Slow clumsy and glitchy. The maps are terrible, too large with terrible terrain that doesn't allow for any enjoyable combat.… Expand

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