The Good
| Very Destructible Environments | Fast paced very open Multiplayer | Beautiful, well-designed environments | Amazing Sound Quality | Class specs and Squads assignments
The Bad
| Some occasional Server Failures | Using Helicopters is not easy | Short Single Player campaign |
The Review
As many of you sit and play Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2, I shut my copy into its box to give the new Battlefield Bad Company 2 a try. As many of you have read and heard the hype of how this game is going to shut out Modern Warfare 2 this isn't true. Even though this game is a very good game, you can't compare these two hot-shot shooters side-by-side. This is because the play-style fits different needs. Modern Warfare 2 is a smaller map fast paced run-and-gun game, where as Battlefield Bad Company 2 is a much larger scale map with squad spawning. A great example of the difference I noticed is sniping. When most people think of a sniper they think of a person who lays down hidden where no one can see them. With Modern Warfare 2 this isn't the case, because the maps are smaller and players can find landmarks on the kill cam the sniper has to move positions, in Battlefield Bad Company 2 it is much harder to spot a land mark after being shot by a sniper. So I will not be comparing the two shooters head-to-head because I can't.
First thing I did when receiving my copy of Bad Company 2 is starting the single player campaign. The first thing I noticed was the beautiful and exotic locations where you'll be sorely tempted to take a break from shooting bad guys and blowing things up to admire the scenery. Sadly there is now two player campaign for those who love to have a friend with them, but the squad mates that tag along are hilarious and defiantly make up for your not so funny friend who speaks to much. My only complaint about the single player campaign is that it felt very short (about 6-8hrs).
Even though the scenery is very beautiful, it didn't stop me from trying to blow anything and everything up, from trees to barricades, buildings, out-posts, vehicles and bridges all demolish from gunfire and explosions. Nothing is more satisfying then blowing up an out-post with a sniper in it, well unless you just blow a building down with soldiers in it. But on the contrary buildings do have a bad side, once you take cover and notice the gaping hole forming right where you were ducking, where enemies don't mind shooting you through that hole, you notice yourself always on the move for cover. Yet, as you watch a building crumble to the ground you almost feel invincible.
Another reason you'll want more of this game is the Humor of it. Humor is another way that Bad Company 2 distinguishes itself. Your squadmates each have great personalities, and their banter is witty and entertaining. Sit and wait around for them to start their conversations, it is well worth it.
But what will keep you coming back for more with Bad Company 2? The online multiplayer will have you playing for hours with up to 24 players compete in squads in a few different match types. In Rush, the attacking team assaults an enemy position in an effort to destroy two targets of opportunity. If the attackers succeed, two more targets open up, as well as an entire new section of battlefield. These progressive contests are fierce and engaging, and each new area offers new challenges to which both teams must adapt. In Conquest, two teams strive to hold three control points while fending each other off. The natural flow of combat is unpredictable here, as points can be captured by a lone soldier or by a heavy armored assault. These battlefields are more fluid, and because the action doesn't move on like it does in Rush, they tend to be more thoroughly ravaged by destruction by the end of the match. Then finally, Squad Deathmatch, pits four squads of four against each other in a more traditional, yet still very fun competition. Each mode offers a different take on the core combat, providing a great variety of ways to do battle.
Bad Company 2's technical expertise puts itself on a whole other level as well, and the large, well-designed maps make for superb stages for combat. Everything from snowy forests, dried out deserts, coastal industrial complexes, to jungle villages and riverside settlements. These maps are impressively varied, they offer diverse terrain and more buildings than most players would need in a match which gives you great spots to hide. Each match is incredibly dynamic and demanding constant adaptability. In addition to the beautiful maps, you can use the unique spotting mechanic to increase your team's battlefield awareness. By getting an enemy in your sights and tapping a button, you put a temporary marker over his head that your whole team can see. It's a simple yet potent move that is immensely helpful to your team, and if it leads to his death, you'll get a nice little point bonus for your troubles.
Earning points unlocks new items such as weapons, gadgets, and attributes specific to the class you are using, some items are not class specific and can be used with any class. The classes in Bad Company 2 range from: soldiers who wield assault rifles, grenade launchers, and ammo kits; engineers who wield the rockets and the ability to repair vehicles; medics who support with light machine gun fire, heal injured and revive downed allies; and snipers who provide long-range support and close-range demolitions. You earn all your point from kills and assists, supporting teammates and medals earn throughout the match. Earning new gear only makes your soldier more powerful, allowing him access to newer weapons and abilities that others may not have.
Squad based re-spawns are another plus, when you have entered a squad you can choose to spawn on another player in you squad who is still alive giving you the benefit of not having to hoof it to the next rush point, or if your squadmate is planting a bomb you can spawn on them to help protect him as he is planting the bomb.
All around this game is top of the line shooter, the amazing landscape, great humor, crisp sound quality and amazing multiplayer set-up will have playing for hours, besides some minor malfunctions with server connections this game is near flawless, the action is one-of-a-kind and I would suggest picking up a copy as soon as possible.
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