Battlefield 2 Modern Combat

by Electronic Arts

Product Features

• Online multiplayer action with up to 64 players on the PC
• All-new gameplay engine brings the immense locations to life complete with realistic physics and dynamic lighting
• Maps scale to the number of players engaging in battle for a unique and intense experience every time
• Take control of over 30 land, sea, and air vehicles, including tanks, helicopters, hovercraft, fast attack vehicles, and fighter jets
• Choose to battle as U.S., Chinese, or Middle East Coalition troops, each with their own unique arsenals

Product Details

• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B0002IQC70
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.8 x 0.5 inches ; 8 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: October 24, 2005
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (34 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,322 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)

Product Description

Platform: PlayStation2

Battlefield 2: Modern Combat is a sequel to the award-winning Battlefield franchise. Invade the high tech frontlines of modern warfare, engage in battle with over 64 players in some of the largest online battles on PC, as you fight for one of the three military superpowers - the US, the Chinese or the newly formed Middle East Coalition. A variety of solider classes including Assault, Sniper, Special Ops, Combat Engineer, Medic, Heavy Weapons, and Anti-Tank units New state-of-the-art weapon systems, including wire-guided missiles and Laser designated bombs Material penetration feature makes sure players know the difference between cover and concealment Character Persistence and Growth. With in-game success, players increase their rank from recruit all the way to General and unlock new weapons, medals, and more Join a squad or select the new Commander Mode to assume the strategic role of a battlefield commander directing his forces Full in-game community support including, buddy lists, stat tracking, live chat rooms, and in-game clan creation Voice over IP supported with Headset

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

44 of 49 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great game, and amazing graphics for the PS2, October 25, 2005

By 

L. Cabrera (Bellingham, WA USA) - See all my reviews

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Battlefield 2 Modern Combat (Video Game)

Don't hesitate to purchase this game! I've never gotten into a multiplayer game on the PS2 before. Usually, I'm a PC player. However, I've been hooked on Battlefield 2 for the PS2 since I got a demo disk back in June.

Admittedly, I have purchased the PC version, but I've been waiting and waiting for the PS2 version. Why? The controls and movements feel so much more realistic and intuitive with a PS2 controller. At the PC, I felt very disconnected from the play. And for an aging game system, the PS2 gives excellent graphics on this title.

PROS:
- online play is awesome, and with PS2 (unlike Xbox) it's free.
- you can taste the dirt, this game is so real. Even for a beginning player, you will start to learn military tactics and fighting.
- headset and voice communications are clear
- well-designed maps give the player true variety. Buildings and hiding nooks are well placed and thought out. This makes sniping and covert ops even more enjoyable.
- weapons are all great, and each unit is nicely balanced.

CONS:
- if you played the demo, you'll surely mourn the loss of extra C4 ammo (player only has 4 of them now), the grenade launcher has been toned down, and the rocket launcher seems stronger. These changes aren't enough to throw the game out of balance, but people are grumbling.
- game still needs some balancing issues with vehicles and aircraft. A talented player can use the vehicles to overwhelm a newbie team.
- slow load time. However, this is not specific to Battlefield. It's an aging system, and all games load slowly.

BUY THIS TITLE!

23 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Don't expect a lot from this game., November 2, 2005

By 

J. Ng - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Battlefield 2 Modern Combat (Video Game)

I am currently playing the game and here's my first impression:

WARNING:
If you are looking for a tactical shooter, this is not the game to buy. This is an arcade game.
If you are looking for a console version of Battlefield, this is not the game to buy. The game mechanics are different.

PROS:
1) Good graphics.
2) Good maps. Large and lots of hiding places (you can go into almost every building).
3) Hot swap feature (you can switch to any friendly unit on the fly). Since AI is quite dumb (charge to their deaths) the same with all battlefield games, this feature will help in positioning them correctly.
4) Helicopers are actually flyable compared to the previous battlefield titles.
5) Mission-based. This is good for those bored with conquest / control point type maps.
6) Story line. Well, you can see the realities of war. You play both sides and both of you think you're the good guys but in reality both of you are the bad guys.

CONS:
1) Not realistic. Too arcade.
2) Slow stance changing. Crounching and going to prone is slow so don't bother. Just run around like crazy and dodge the bullets.
3) Lack of skirmish mode. I miss the conquest maps.
4) Unlimited ammo. Once your stock runs out, it will automatically replenish in 30 seconds or so. I missed the medicine cabinets and ammo crates.

Haven't played online though.

Missions are quite easy so there's no frustration factor even for amature gamers. Some may find this boring. But even the more experienced ones will be challenged as perfecting the missions
are really difficult. Performance is scored by these criteria:

1) Points (gain points depending on the number of enemies you kill and they way you kill them, large penalty of 5000 points when you die)
2) Time (fulfil the objectives in the least amount of time)
3) Deaths (this is actually penalty, the more times you die, the less your score)

And most of the time, you'll be playing flimsy infantry so you die quickly and slow vehicles so you die quickly as well (anti-tank infantry is so lethal that it will kill a tank in 2 shots). So the replay factor here is great if you aim to gain higher and higher points. Easier said than done. But if you're the type who just want's to play a game in one pass, then this game will have a short life span.

CLOSING COMMENTS:
So if you want a tactical shooter, pick up SOCOM
If you want a conquest game for the console, pick up Star Wars Battlefront.
This game is at a class of its own.

So far, I'll give this a 3 for it's arcade feel but a 5 for the FUN factor and the UNIQUE game mechanics.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent online play - actually game is so-so, January 25, 2006

By 

Chase (New York, USA) - See all my reviews

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Battlefield 2 Modern Combat (Video Game)

I would definately recommend this game to anyone...especially if you have capable online play. I would play all night if i could, on the online play as you go through rankings. The vehicles are way fun and easy to use
The regular game is not nearly as fun once you play online and its really easy. This is the first war game i've ever had and i have finished missions with great ease (the controls are easy to remember). Also, it kind of cheap, I was by myself hiding behind a car and ran into the middle of the road to shoot some other hiders(about 10) and i only got hit once or twice every 10 or so seconds and trust me, that is a long time. In ten seconds you could kill about 3 people with enough ammo.
The online play is more realistic and sniping is SO much fun.
anywayz i recommend this to most gamers except hard-core war gamers.

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