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: 29 out of 74
  2. Mixed: 34 out of 74
  3. Negative: 11 out of 74
  1. EGM
    Nov 11, 2021
    100
    Battlefield 2042 brings the sandbox back to the series in bold and controversial ways. The new Specialist system might seem like sacrilege at first, but it opens up gameplay opportunities that weren’t possible in previous titles. The massive, well-designed maps offer plenty of room for experimentation and emergent stories, and the modes are a blast. And that’s just All-Out Warfare. Between that, Hazard Zone, and the expansive Battlefield Portal, Battlefield 2042 has something for everyone, without feeling like it’s stretched too thin. It’s a true evolution of the series, one that pushes back against a stagnation that threatened the series’ future. It won’t be for everyone, but for players who crave imagination and fun from their Battlefields, it will give them everything that they crave and more.
  2. Press Start Australia
    Nov 11, 2021
    85
    It’s not without its issues, but Battlefield 2042 is off to a fantastic start for DICE’s beloved series. All-Out Warfare modes are immersive, Hazard Zone is enjoyable while Battlefield Portal steals the show. There’s a lot to love here, and I’m excited to see where the game goes.
  3. Checkpoint Gaming
    Nov 11, 2021
    80
    The biggest and boldest Battlefield to date, 2042 combines trademark action with impressive innovations. Experimentation with loadout and attachment changes drive the enormous spectacle of 128 player warzones and dynamic weather events. Hazard Zone provides the grounds for extremely tactical gameplay but needs refinement to make it a lasting experience. The shining star without question is Portal, allowing series veterans to jump back into their favourite legacy maps and muck around with creative modes and features – it's basically four games in one package. If it wasn't for a few poorly designed 2042 maps, combat balancing issues, and performance concerns, Battlefield 2042 might be the best in the franchise.
  4. PC Invasion
    Nov 17, 2021
    70
    Battlefield 2042 has a lot of problems. From its optimization, questionable design, and various bugs, it is clear that this game was not completely ready to be released. Yet despite all of that, I have still found myself having a good time bathing in the chaotic fun that is Battlefield. It needs some patches for sure, but Battlefield 2042 is by no means a lost cause.
  5. Merlin'in Kazanı (Turkey)
    Dec 16, 2021
    65
    Despite the promising Portal mode, Battlefield 2042, which uses players as a tester, still gives the impression of an incomplete game with its errors and important problems.
  6. GameSkinny
    Nov 19, 2021
    60
    Battlefield 2042 wants so many things that it succeeds at almost none of them. There's a good game buried beneath it all, but you'll wade through a lot of sludge to get there.
  7. TheGamer
    Nov 16, 2021
    40
    It’s hard not to be disappointed with this 2042 offering. You know when the devs said this is a game to “celebrate Battlefield”? They’ve stripped away some of the most fundamental elements of the series and added tornados and Wingsuits to make up for it. It’s Marketing 101. Explosions, tornados, and swooping helicopters look great. One day, they probably will be great. DICE is one of the best when it comes to post-launch patches - for better and for worse. But if you’re on the fence about buying Battlefield 2042, I would just wait. It’s hard for me to condone purchasing what is essentially an unfinished product - an unfinished product with Battle Passes, too. Just wait. It will be a better game in a year’s time. Maybe even six months. If you’ve never played Battlefield and want to experience some of the sheer beauty of 64v64, I say go for it. Just don’t expect an experience that will keep you interested for more than a couple of weeks.

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  1. Positive: 271 out of 2661
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  1. MuxieeeeeYOMAMA
    Nov 13, 2021
    10
    the game give me 10 fps with my 1050ti!!! exceeded expectations so halal mode!
  2. DrGreatJob
    Nov 16, 2021
    6
    Lot of people review bombing this because they're tremendous babies. This is exactly the same as every other Battlefield - broken, stupid, andLot of people review bombing this because they're tremendous babies. This is exactly the same as every other Battlefield - broken, stupid, and a lot of fun.… Expand
  4. olzi1
    Dec 11, 2021
    2
    I joined Metacritic to warn Battlefield fans against buying this game. Don't get it thinking you will get a good experience to compare to BC2,I joined Metacritic to warn Battlefield fans against buying this game. Don't get it thinking you will get a good experience to compare to BC2, BF3, BF1 etc because this game isn't even close right now.
    Bad maps, game comes with 6 new maps and none of them are enjoyable to play on. The Portal maps are good, but they use remastered maps from BF3, BC2 etc. so they're not new maps. None of the new ones are even average, all of them are complete garbage.

    I was willing to give the specialists a chance, but now I have played the game, they system doesn't work well in a battlefield game. They remove the specific class roles from the game and now everyone is some kind of hybrid class that can do a bit of everything, reducing the need to work together as a team from previous games.

    Netcode is awful, you're going to get shot around a corner at least once a game. The game has several annoying bugs which occur fairly often. Servers frequently have issues where you can't get into a game when you actually have time to play. On top of this the game is missing basic features you would expect from an online FPS like a scoreboard, and the game mixing up the teams between each round.

    TLDR; bad maps, specialists bad, netcode bad, servers bad, don't buy. Don't make the mistake I did as a long-time Battlefield fan thinking this looks interesting, it will dissappoint you.    … Expand
  5. Kovu39
    Nov 19, 2021
    0
    Гра повний і недороблений треш! ЕА випускають прорекламоване лайно для того, щоб люди робили передзамову і вже за гроші тих хто замовив груГра повний і недороблений треш! ЕА випускають прорекламоване лайно для того, щоб люди робили передзамову і вже за гроші тих хто замовив гру вони будут її дороблювати!! ЕА це компанія яку вже давно треба судити за шахрайство, як на мене.… Expand
  6. Masonry1
    Nov 15, 2021
    0
    Three years of development, killed battlefront 2 and BFV for this piece of crap?? Totally unacceptable for a full priced triple A games. DICEThree years of development, killed battlefront 2 and BFV for this piece of crap?? Totally unacceptable for a full priced triple A games. DICE should be disbanded right away and hand over the franchise to someone competent.… Expand
  7. yeayeaass
    Nov 14, 2021
    0
    i had to sign up for metacritic account just to rate it 1 of 10. Been playing BF franchise since 1942, 2, 2142, BC2, 3,4,1,5 oh and hardline.i had to sign up for metacritic account just to rate it 1 of 10. Been playing BF franchise since 1942, 2, 2142, BC2, 3,4,1,5 oh and hardline. By far this one is the WORST OF ALL TIME. You really have to spend sometime thinking about anything positive about this game at its current state.… Expand
  8. WREXBF
    Nov 14, 2021
    0
    Absolutely disgusting.

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