Battlefield 1942: World War II Anthology

by Electronic Arts

Product Features

• First person, team-based action game that places you in the midst of a WWII battlefield
• Includes the expansion packs The Road to Rome and Secret Weapons of World War II
• Additional maps include Coral Sea and Battle of Britain; also includes a map editor and the top-5 fan-created maps
• Pilot or crew any of 35 war machines including jeeps, fighters, bombers, artillery, APCs, tanks, aircraft carriers, submarines, and other craft
• Go online to take part in raging multiplayer battles with up to 64 players

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00022Q0RI
• Media: CD-ROM
• Release Date: May 17, 2004
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,760 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #41 in Video Games > PC Games > Strategy
  • #63 in Video Games > PC Games > Action
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Battle it out in the most intense World War II combat action to ever hit your PC. Choose your weapon and then jump into an all-out, raging firefight. From bazookas to battleships to some of the most incredible experimental weapons ever devised, a massive arsenal is at your command. Prepare to face the enemy in the air... in the deep... and on the battlefield!

Battlefield 1942: World War II Anthology Includes:

• Battlefield 1942 - The 2002 PC Game of the Year.
• Battlefield 1942: The Road to Rome - Fight your way to victory on the Italian front in this hit Expansion Pack.
• Battlefield 1942: Secret Weapons of World War II - Take command of the most lethal top-secret weapons of WWII in this bestselling Expansion Pack.
• All-out combat throughout the South Pacific, North Africa, and Eastern and Western Europe. Plus, a variety of additional maps, including Coral Sea, Operation Aberdeen, Battle of Britain, the Philippines, and Caen.
• The Top-5 fan-created maps.
• Go to war online with up to 64 players - it's one explosive online battle!
• Blast away with a massive arsenal of WWII vehicles and weapons, including some of the most powerful experimental vehicles ever devised.
• Map Editor - design your own battlefields.

Product Description

Battlefield 1942 WWII Anthology gives you the chance to face the dangers of global combat. Arm yourself for action and experience the agonies and victories of World War II, in three amazing combat-strategy games. Wage war across the world as an American, British, German, Japanese or Russian soldier -- experience the heat of battle, and decide the future of the world! Features the original Battlefield 1942 plus two expansions: The Road To Rome and Secret Weapons Of WWII. Unlimited action with several multiplayer modes - Team Deathmatch, Capture the Flag, and Conquest The Road To Rome features two new maps, the Coral Sea and Operation - Aberdeen

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A solid package that is a must-buy for all FPS enthusiasts!, July 19, 2004

By 

S. Chaudhry (Pittsburgh, PA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Battlefield 1942: World War II Anthology (CD-ROM)

What can I say that hasn't already been said about Battlefield 1942?
The legendary MMOFPS that started it all packaged together with both its expansion packs doesn't only make good financial sense, but gives any war-gamer the one-box-stop to WWII heaven.
Playable online or over the LAN (other than the single player option) this game pits you against some of the biggest war-machines ever produced by mankind. And not only does it let you fight against them, but USE them. Every single vehicle in this game is playable. Jump in an artillery gun and blow up an incomming tank, then jump into an AA gun and bring down some enemy planes...but it doesn't stop there! jump in a plane, fly to the enemy base, bomb it to the ground, parachute down, grab one of their tanks and blast your way back out...did I mention the naval combat? including everything from aircraft cariers, to submarines, this game covers EVERY aspect of the legendary war, the likes of which will never be wittnessed again...and it leaves NOTHING to the imagination.
A definite 5 stars, hands down.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT GAME!!! w/ its alowed couple a problems., August 18, 2004

By 

Caligula666 - See all my reviews

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Battlefield 1942: World War II Anthology (CD-ROM)

I play this game all the time i can. Its an incredible WW2 experience that spans so much territory with such incredible arsenals it has quickly became my favorite game. I first played it at my friends house on the original games and the next day i went out and got myself the anthology. Its perormance demands do however tend to be a little high as i have had to seet my graphics to nearly as low as possible to avoid lag and the game still looks incredible. Some of the actual gameplay problems include that though the game is designed for coordinated play whether in single player or multiplayer it doesnt always work like that. For example in single player, bots tend to run over thru fields while tanks drive right at them; another problem with bots is that they ttend to jump into vehicles and start moving with no one else in them. this is even true with multi player as people are to impatient to wait for otheres to get in 2 seater planes and such. Its like a seperate battle with teamates to get a vehicle. Coordinating artillery with stubborn teamates can be quite frustrating as well. Another thing that bugs me is that the vehicles dont have proper armor statistics; for example: if tou take an allied M3 light tank and attack a German Tiger and hit in front a few times youll destroy it however in real life to pull off an M3 taking down a Tiger it would have to get behind it or hit the treads or belly and even then it would be a suicide mission probably. Last thing ill talk about is that some vehicles dont have proper seating room like the sherman only holds 2 people when in reality its crewed by 5. That is probably whilepeople like driving tanks they dont want to be the fifth crew member who just reloads the gun. All in all this game is great for FPS lovers.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Ideal LAN action-based game, March 7, 2005

By 

Anthony (Montreal, Canada) - See all my reviews

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Battlefield 1942: World War II Anthology (CD-ROM)

Though I am not a gaming fanatic, I occasionally get dragged from friends to internet-gaming places where I play the noteworthy games of that current period (Counterstrike, Medal of Honour, Starcraft etc). Having discovered Battlefield 1942 in the summer, I can truly say that I have spent many nights in internet-gaming places playing this, rather than actually 'going out.'

I must stress that Battlefield is an excellent game to play with friends and honestly, you will lose your track of time playing it. However, I find that I can never play alone in the freedom of my house, particularly because the single-player gaming is tedious and lacks real huma challenge. Capturing bases and sustaining them becomes a lot more easier, and thus a lot of the fun is missed.

The reason for the 4 star rating is though Battlefield 1942 is excellent, I feel the additions of 'Road to Rome' and especially 'Secret Weapons of WWII' are lacking. 'Road to Rome' offers several extra maps where you can play as an Italian in the role of the axis, and the missions are accurate portraying Italy's geographical circumstances. 'Secret Weapons' offers few extra maps that hardly warrant an additional gaming release and could have been introduced as patches. There are no new weapon additions (simply Italian variations), AI is still weak (playing at 80% is a pece of cake, while 100% is impossible), and bugs still exist.

To conclude, the game though is my definite favourite of an array I have played for LAN gaming. The two additions are ok, but will not offer you many extra hours of 'renewed' gaming time. Battlefield Vietnam and Desert Combat have added to tweaking the game, since it perfectly adapts to its historical setting and years of scenario.

The fundamental base has been set with 'Battlefield 1942'. Spoilt customers can only expect surpassed quality and perfection with the launch of Battlefield 2.