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Battlefield 1942 PC
  • Publisher: EA Games
  • Release Date: Sep 10, 2002
User Score
8.5 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 90 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 81 out of 90
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 90
  3. Negative: 6 out of 90

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  1. SamuelD.
    Aug 29, 2007
    10
    This is an amazing game!!!! I bought it in 2006 (December) And I loved it!!! I figured it was created 4 years ago but i really didn't care. My friend and I used to sing to the theme song while it was loading. I would give it 2 thumbs up.
    • 1 of 2 users said yes
  2. ATF_Isamu
    Sep 29, 2003
    9
    BF42 has GREAT multi-player potential. While all the same levels are available for both solo & multi games, you loose a lot when going up against bots. They have team deathmatches, CTF, and other modes but the 'Conquest' gameplay mode stands out as by far the most popular. This also puts more focus on teamwork, which is where this game excels. A coordinated 8-man team can easily defeat force twice it's since if you are working together. Vehicles play an important role in battle and combining ground, air, and sea elements with your infantry will turn tables very quickly. Every vehicle has it's strengths and weaknesses. A Battleship can take out many destroyers, but will sink if a single submarine finds it, while the Destroyer can take out subs. This rock-paper-scissors relationship can be seen in just about every vehicle and infantry type (or which there are 5). As for the historical aspect, the planes and tanks look exactly the same on the history channel as they do in-game. Depending on the battle and country you are with, you will have a different variety of weapons as well. I also love how the voice commands are written in plain English, but spoken in Japanese, Russian, German, or whatever country you fight for (can be turned off, and there are subtitles anyway). Your history teacher would be proud to see you finally learning what he/she was trying to teach you the whole time. The majority of complaints I hear about BF42 include high system requirements, HORRIBLE admin capabilities for clans who want to run a server, and the in-accuracy of weapons. To that last point, I would add that this game requires more than twitch-reflexes and a fast comp to win... you need teamwork. There is no amount of hopping and ducking that will help you escape a destroyer shelling the beach, or a Panzer tank rolling down the hill. Also, if you unload a clip on full automatic, expect to hit a lot of air, while a smarter opponent will crouch, steady his aim, and fire in 2-3 round bursts. Once you get bored of 1942 combat, there are plenty of excellent quality mods such as Desert Combat (1990's Gulf War) or Eve of Destruction (Vietnam war) that easily make the game worthwhile on their own. IMHO, Desert Combat is to BF42 what Counter Strike is to Half-life.… Expand
    • 1 of 1 users said yes
  3. appabend
    Feb 10, 2012
    8
    BATTLEFIELD 1942: Back in 2002 this is one of the most realistic game I've ever played. Not even Medal of Honor could beat it. I think this is the main inspiration of UT2004's Onslaught mode. I really liked it. So here's BF1942. The gameplay isn't like any of FPS games out there. It's intended to be more realistic with vehicles, wide battlefield, and I think 5 different classes. The single player campaign isn't like the recent BF games. While the recent BF games have linear CoD-like Single Player campaign, this one actually takes inspiration from Counter Strike. I'm too lazy to play multiplayer TBH. Talking about the historical elements, there are very well done. It really feels that you are inside a WWII battlefield. The vehicles, the weapons, the environments, the planes, everything feels just like WWII. There are some things that I don't like on this game. The first is that the flying controls are awful, but you'll get used to with it. The AI is ridiculously stupid. At some moment, I found out one of my team mates prone JUST RIGHT near an enemy. This is just ridiculous! I don't really like some of the level designs. There are places that were a little bit too small for a tank, and some places that you can only reach with a plane or a boat. But otherwise, there are tons of mods that you can use to tweak the game. You can also install 2 of their expansions. I haven't tried all of them but I think they're excellent. OVERALL: BF1942 is an awesome game, worth trying especially when you have a netbook. [8/10] "Awesome"… Expand
  4. JerryD.
    Mar 5, 2003
    10
    Battlefield 1942 and Road to Rome are the BEST games in their genre that I have ever played and I've played them all. Some people may complain that the single player missions are a bit lacking and sure I agree. The single player campaign is easy but that's not what makes this game what it is. The MULTIPLAYER aspect is where this game shines. We didn't fight against AIs during WWII....why fight against them now...play online with other humans.… Expand
    • 0 of 1 users said yes
  5. KarlD.
    Sep 20, 2002
    7
    Good multiplayer game, but singleplayer needed to be a much better experience, and the game in multiplayer still is slow sometimes even with a monster pc and a fast internet connection. Overall a good game though.
    • 0 of 1 users said yes
  6. JonB.
    May 16, 2003
    10
    Brilliant.
    • 0 of 1 users said yes
  7. BF1942Player
    Jul 4, 2006
    10
    The Best Game. The Most Mods. The Most Fun Game Ever Released. End of Story.
    • 0 of 1 users said yes
  8. Mikael
    Nov 22, 2002
    10
    Not since Quake 1 CTF have I had this much fun in an online game. All the different possibilities you get with the wide maps and different vehicles makes this game unique. This is the game that I will rate all other FPS from now on. Highly recommended.
    • 0 of 1 users said yes
  9. GoodBoy
    Sep 26, 2002
    10
    Awesome..need i say more?
    • 0 of 1 users said yes
  10. MafiaGuy
    Nov 1, 2003
    7
    Makes me feel as if I am really on the battlefield... You may get sick of the game after completing all the missions :(
    • 0 of 1 users said yes
  11. JoelB.
    Nov 19, 2003
    10
    Amazing game! Kudos to EA! *drools*
    • 0 of 1 users said yes
  12. YourDaddy
    Nov 20, 2003
    9
    Great game but its you against them your AI's are retarded but their AI's cane drop a bomb on your head from 10,000ft.
    • 0 of 1 users said yes
  13. DavidC.
    Aug 15, 2003
    10
    Ridiculously fun. This has all the best features of a games like MOHAA, Red Alert, and Aces Over Europe (all classics), and puts them into an infectiously fun, package. The multiplayer is fantastic, blowing away games like Black Thorn's pathetic multplayer capabilities. Truly the greatest game I have ever played. WARNING: Once you begin to play, you might not go to work anymore, or even see your family and friends :) … Expand
    • 0 of 1 users said yes
  14. MutagenBob
    Aug 7, 2003
    10
    The best multiplayer game I've ever played, there is no reason not to like this game!
    • 0 of 1 users said yes
  15. williamfoxworth
    Dec 6, 2006
    0
    I bought this game yesterday evening and have not been able to get installed properly because the instructions are all screwed up.First I Could Not find The CD Codes for The CD's then When I finally found them on the back of the Battlefiedld 1942 The Complete Collection Booklet, They are not listed in the correct order of the diSks to be installed, The label on the disks do not denote the particuliar the Code for BF1942 The Road to Rome does not allow that disk to be installed. There also so does not appear to be much action on a single player game.… Expand
    • 0 of 12 users said yes
  16. Iwin2000
    Jul 18, 2006
    10
    This is the best game I have ever played. Very realistic. 100%. Just bought it yesterday and found out its a couple years old and I still love it! Better than CS, RO, CoD, and all those other wannabe's.
    • 0 of 1 users said yes
  17. DiamondM.
    Apr 1, 2007
    10
    Great multi player experience. I don't play it so much cause' i got a bad computer, but if you are looking for a good multi player game, HERE IT IS. And does anyone know how to get a submarine?
    • 0 of 1 users said yes
  18. PhilM.
    Nov 13, 2002
    10
    This is the best effing game on PC right now... screw Age of Mythology... I'll play this Shiznit all night long!
    • 0 of 1 users said yes
  19. KevinK.
    Oct 18, 2002
    10
    Immensely entertaining.
    • 0 of 1 users said yes
  20. Rhinosway
    Oct 21, 2002
    10
    I think its one of best games out there with easy interface and great game play . The multiplayer mode is fantastic also!
    • 0 of 1 users said yes
  21. K.D.
    Sep 18, 2002
    9
    Great game! Play any of five first person shooter roles, or jump into any of a number of land, air, or sea vehicles.
    • 0 of 1 users said yes
  22. BillS.
    Sep 26, 2002
    10
    AWESOME!
    • 0 of 1 users said yes
  23. SamF.
    May 12, 2005
    9
    Great Action game...Very far from realistic depiction of WW2 but makes it a more Fun oriented game.
    • 0 of 1 users said yes
  24. SergeyA.
    Dec 24, 2006
    8
    I love this game. The only beef I have is the support for this game and EA's support in general is very poor. I have bought this game twice. First time EA put the wrong key in the box and has refused to give me a new one.
    • 0 of 1 users said yes
  25. TheDutchArmy1
    Nov 16, 2003
    10
    Great game good off line and the best game ever online.
    • 0 of 1 users said yes
  26. C4Chaos42
    Dec 11, 2011
    10
    Like C&C Renegade this game was mind blowing compared to any other game. It really evolved what we thought of fps games back then. It's a classic in my book.
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Metascore
89 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 27 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 27
  3. Negative: 0 out of 27
  1. G4 TV
    100
    In addition to standard team-based first-person shooter action, Battlefield 1942 incorporates the brilliant gameplay concept of vehicles and other machinery.
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  2. GameShark
    90
    It's an addictive romp into a time long past that keeps many gamers begging for more.
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  3. Computer Games Online RO
    94
    Battlefield 1942 is a living proof of an exceptional game in its simplicity.
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