Developer EA Digital Illusions CE
Publisher Electronic Arts
Designer Patrick Bach
Tobias Falk
Composer Mikael Karlsson
Engine Frostbite Engine
Native resolution 720p
Platform PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
Release date NA June 23, 2008
EU June 26, 2008
Genre First Person Shooter, Action
Mode Single-player, multiplayer
Rating ESRB: T
OFLC: M
PEGI: 16+
Media Blu-ray Disc, DVD
It took me awhile to purchase this title as the previous Battlefield Console only game ‘Battlefield 2: Modern Combat’ was a poor game that didn’t really convey what Battlefield game play involves, Bad Company changes all that and improves ten-fold. The main game play mechanic in Bad Company is destruction, 92% of buildings can be blown apart and trees fences and walls do not stand a chance against a casually thrown grenade or tank round. This actually improves the pace of a game because you can no longer count on
hiding in a house or behind walls for cover, you have to keep moving as your cover could go at any moment.
The single player story is very light hearted from the way the squad takes to each other and the in-game cut scenes that are played throughout the game. The story revolves around hunting for gold that a merc group called ‘the legionnaires’ carry with them as payment for there services. The story is well thought out and introduces you to all the vehicles and weapons of the multi-player and is a definite improvement of bot matches from previous BF single
player outings. The maps are pretty huge and they give you a lot of freedom to accomplish your goals with added achievements for finding gold and new weapons throughout the level. The only downside is that there’s only one mission you get a helicopter as it finally easy to fly a helicopter in BF and very enjoyable.
The Multi-player is as always the reason for buying a Battlefield game and it is as addictive as previous games, the new game type ‘Gold Rush’ is a great improvement to ‘Conquest’ and is worth playing time and time again. There are five classes Assault, Demolition, Recon, Specialist and Support. They are all very balanced against each other and feel useful in a match. The game supports 24 players on PC-Dedicated servers so there is virtually no lag at all. As stated before ‘Gold Rush’ is the new game type and the setup of the game is an Attackers vs. Defenders scenario. The eight initial maps are Harvest Day,
Over and Out, End of the Line, Ascension, Valley Run, Deconstruction, Oasis, and Final Ignition, each with destructible environments, certain atmospheres, and vehicles. One team must defend two crates filled with gold while the other team attempts to destroy the crates. Once the crates are destroyed, more of the map is available to fight on with new crates appearing, along with added reinforcement numbers. The attacking team has a limited amount of respawns to achieve their goal of capturing the 3-5 gold stashes either by setting charges or simply destroying the 2 crates of gold at each base. The defending team has an unlimited amount of respawns available, but their goal is to exhaust the attacking teams respawns. To aid the teams are many Vehicles ranging from a main battle tank to a golf cart. As with previous BF games, players can earn ranks and awards as they play through the multi-player.
Age old battle of Tank vs Helicopter
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Is BattleField Bad Comapny worth buying?
Accessibility – 85%
It is easy to pick and play the learning curve is very gradual through most of the
single-player but with multi-player you will find it easier if you are a PC gamer playing on
a 360/PS3 but if you have never played any of the BF games on a PC you will find it
difficult at first.
Sound – 90%
The effects are brilliant from walking over different surfaces to your ears going partially deaf
as an explosion goes off near to your location. The music is well done with a nice remix of
the Battlefield theme in the main menu.
Graphics – 91%
Some of the animations on the buildings as you blow them up and the fact that a window
explodes when you melee it, Is the only downside to a very good looking game. Even when all
24 players are fighting with explosions going around there are no noticeable drops in the
frame rate. The Trees and Landscape are great to look at and the player models look great.
Reliability – 95%
with hidden gold bars to find in the single player and a great multiplayer this game will
keep you coming back for more and more.
Overall – 90%
Well worth the purchase if you own a 360 or PS3 and makes me want to buy Bad Company 2 for
the PC when it is released. It is a great alternative to other Modern Combat shooters such
as Call of Duty 4 among others.
