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Battlefield Heroes

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Game Info

Publisher: Electronic Arts

Developer: DICE

Genre(s): Action, Shooter

Players: 1

ESRB Rating: T (Teen)

Release Date: June 25, 2009

Summary

Battlefield Heroes is a brand new Play 4 Free game from the people that brought you the multi-million selling "Battlefield 1942" and "Battlefield 2" It's a fun cartoon-style shooter which caters to players of all skill levels – easy to pick up and play, but with deep character development. [Electronic Arts]

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What The Critics Said

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1UP

This is simply giddy, cartoonish mayhem with an extremely low bar for entry.

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Gamer Limit

If you’re in the mood for something fun and free, then do yourself a favor and try Battlefield Heroes.

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IGN

A lively and dynamic version of the series stripped down to the undeniably appealing essentials.

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GamePro

Even with its faults this game is a great value. Other arcade titles with fun, solid gameplay, simple controls, and this many customizable features will run you between $10-$20, but lucky you, you get Battlefield Heroes for free.

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Eurogamer Portugal

Initially can be interesting, but after you play a few rounds, it quickly becomes boring because of the few options that the game has to offer.

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GamingXP

EA DICE presents us a game that comes up with something new concerning the really worn-out issue of war. They have decided to get away from realism und titles like Medal of Honor and Call of Duty. The only negative thing about it is that only online-gamers will have long-term fun clinging to this online game.

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GameTrailers

You may not be able to argue with its price, but you'll certainly be surprised with how addictive Battlefield Heroes can be.

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GameStar

Without any announcement, Electronic Arts released Battlefield Heroes. Why the secrecy? The free online shooter turns out to be an entertaining game. It's a casual game with almost no tactics to speak of, but it's fast-paced and funny.

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PC Format

A refreshing enough take on war to make it an entertaining time killer. [Sept 2009, p.98]

PC Gamer UK

There's too little vim and variety to rival the great online shooters, but Battlefield Heroes is definitely worth a look. [Oct 2009, p.80]

PC Zone UK

Early levels too underpowered. [Christmas 2009, p.87]

DarkZero

Give the developers some money for their hard work. It’s just kind of sad that such a great game makes you feel like such a mug for actually paying for it.

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Cynamite

This online shooter motivates with its experience system, but only four maps won't keep you interested very long.

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LEVEL (Czech Republic)

Battlefield Light - low hardware requirements, fast action, various characters and free of charge. You have to keep in mind the lack of maps and permanent problems with overloaded servers though. [Aug 2009]

Vandal Online

This is not the best multiplayer game around there, neither it is better that other entries in the Battlefield saga, but it is a good effort to make the game available to a wider public.

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Everyeye.it

Battlefield Heroes is a casual gamer title. All the Battlefield series hardcore gamers will find this title pretty boring and poor of contents and tactics. But it's completely free-to-play, so it worth a try from everyone.

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Multiplayer.it

Ok It's for free and that's good, but the balance issues, the small number of maps and some not well designed features make it a missed opportunity.

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Eurogamer Spain

Battlefield Heroes is fun at the beginning, but lacks the necessary depth to become a reference on this genre.

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Gamer.nl

Battlefield Heroes is obviously aimed at the casual gamer. It won't satisfy hardcore gamers as its simplicity and gameplay limitations cause a lot of frustration.

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Gameplayer Sweden

Battlefield Heroes does quite a good job when it comes to entertaining the players for a short while, but with only a few maps and not that many weapons this "Free 2 Play" game comes a bit short. The game offers not that much diversity and if you want to spend your money on microtransactions there is mostly just new outfits to choose from.

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Eurogamer

Someone somewhere is punching the air and whooping at their enjoyment of machine-gunning pseudo-Nazis while dressed like Elton John, but me, well, I'm hoping I'll soon move on to other, rather more evolved experiences.

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Total PC Gaming

As casual as a Saturday night dancefloor encounter. [Issue#23, p.49]

Edge Magazine

Heroes consistently relies on its cartoon charm to plaster over its messier elements. [Sept 2009, p.92]

Destructoid

The game we've been presented with works against itself more often than it does not.

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What Our Users Said

The average user rating for this game is 5.5 (out of 10) based on 13 User Votes

Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

Eric F gave it an8:
Its a fun, free little game, although it is very simplistic. Its not a game for the hard core, but if your more of a casual gamer, its definitely worth a try. However, its going to need at least a few more maps, vehicles, and features in general to stay fun, but that's not of any real concern, at least at the moment

Vinny G gave it a2:
EA are destroying this 'free' game by providing paying customers with 'Uber' weapons. It started as real money for clothes, you could pay to look different. Now - after stating it would never happen - real money gets you stronger weapons... It would have been a score of 8, bad move EA. Play for Free.. Die for Free

Aden R gave it a10:
This is essentially just a 3rd person battlefield game. It is for free, there is an awesome class based system for you to build off. For free, this is a great game with alot of value.

Alex R gave it a9:
I rated this game for what it is: a free-to-play FPS that delivers a fun yet casual game experience. With low system requirements, and quick online match-ups, it really is a game for casual people, yet is enjoyable for everyone. The experience system works nicely, keeping people interested while allowing for customization of powers, and I believe that the classes are well balanced. (Contrary to what some people may say.) After all, it is a free game, and it's hard to beat free, especially when it's on the higher end of quality. (For a free game, of course.)

Johnny R. gave it a7:
Fast paced. Lots of action. only 5 maps and games can go quick with skilled players. No lag to speak of with a good connection and PC. As with any game with a chat screen you will find jerks. No problems finding a game and if you are a good player everyone want to be on your friends list.

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