It has been three years since the last Battlefield game. Battlefield 5 did not have the best reception, as many gamers and critics felt that DICE rushed with the development. It took some updates to make the game more playable, but even then, there were considerable flaws, and it was eventually fun to play. As you know, Battlefield 5 was set in the historic World War II era, and it was enjoyable to fight against the enemy in multiplayer. But now, fast-forwarding a few years, we are entering the future with the brand-new Battlefield 2042, where weaponry and technology are extremely advanced.
Battlefield 2042 seems interesting straightaway, as DICE has taken the direction to completely leave out campaign mode and taken the multiplayer-only route. This would make any gamer think that multiplayer would be better than ever before because the developer had put all of their energy into that mode. Plus, if you are playing on the next-gen console, as well as on PC, you will be placed in lobbies with up to 128 players. Which simply leads to more mayhem.
You’d think that with this being said, the game would be a huge improvement over the predecessor. Sadly, right now, this isn’t the case. Also, the game isn’t much better than rivals Call of Duty’s new game, Vanguard. Although the game can be enjoyable at times, there are some flaws that you simply cannot ignore, and are ruining some of the game’s potential.
Battlefield 2042 is a multiplayer first-person shooter game, developed by DICE and published by Electronic Arts. The game is available on all platforms, ranging from Microsoft Windows to Xbox Series X and S. November 12, 2021, was the release date for those who pre-ordered either the Gold or Ultimate Edition, or if they were EA Play or Xbox Game Pass subscribers. However, if you were either an EA Play or an Xbox Game Pass subscriber, you could only play the full game for a maximum of 10 hours from then to the worldwide release date. The official release date was a week later, being November 19, 2021.
When it comes to gameplay, since DICE has taken the multiplayer-only approach, the gameplay, as well as the content, seems better than ever. Unfortunately, for now, this isn’t the case. Although the gameplay is good in itself.
However, there haven’t been many improvements made. Being that Battlefield 2042 is an introduction to the 128-player lobby, that would be one of the first things that excites fans. Unfortunately, PC and current-gen console gamers get to reap the benefits of this new feature. Plus, this is indeed a great addition to the game.
Movements of the player are pretty much the same as previous Battlefield games. DICE deserves some credit for the new weapons attachment mechanic, where you can change and use attachments at any given time during a match. This is beneficial, especially when engaging in a certain type of gunfight, and you would then be able to switch to suitable attachments.
Battlefield 2042 is for the fans who enjoy playing on large maps in multiplayer shooters. The incredibly large maps make for insane matches, where you and the other 127 players will encounter great gunfights, as well as combat with vehicles, such as helicopters and tanks.
It gets even better when playing with your peers, as you all have opportunities to strategize on how to claim an advantage against your enemies. However, these positives are sometimes impacted by the negatives. Thus far, this game has limited content. There are only a few game modes for you to choose from.
Not to mention, the array of bugs and glitches that are too much to ignore. Sometimes, I wouldn’t be able to get into a lobby, and the hit detection is disjointed, especially when shooting from a long distance. A lagging connection also occurs in some instances.
Sometimes game models move very unnaturally as if they’re twitching or sliding to their destinations. Sometimes you would be flying when you are in a car or a tank. Also, the number of weapons is very limited.
It is not ideal that you can only have a couple to a few selections of weapons per class. But this game still manages to motivate you into grinding out the game so that you can progress and unlock weapons, attachments, calling cards, vehicles, and so on.
The visuals aren’t as great as initially thought they would be. You would expect a much more enhanced refinement of graphics, but it does not feel like you are experiencing true current-gen gaming. There are not many differences when you compare the current-gen graphics to the previous gen. This is arguable; the biggest disappointment of the game. Although you can see a sharper resolution, if you play in 4K, the difference is very little.
The audio is ok, but would benefit from some improvements. Plus, the audio is pretty inconsistent. The commentary is limited and doesn’t give you much motivation to complete your goals. The weapon sounds are a little unrealistic, but the sounds of the vehicles are appropriate. It is a nice touch by the developer to have each character have their voices, catchphrases, and personas.
Ultimately, the game is rather enjoyable and has so much potential to be one of the best Battlefield games ever, as well as last for many years, but for now, it definitely won’t reach it, because it is rather shocking that this game has this number of problems, despite having a few years to develop this, as well as solely focusing on just multiplayer.
Hopefully, DICE will rectify these with future updates to make the game much more enjoyable. Surprisingly, with all that being said, this game still betters its rival, Call of Duty’s newest title, Vanguard, but by only a fraction. Would surpass them significantly if they were to improve on their game as a whole. Would strongly recommend buying this game when at least most of these issues have been addressed.
