Customer Reviews

Battlefield Bad Company 2 Ultimate Edition

5 star:		(70)
4 star:		(20)
3 star:		(5)
2 star:		(2)
1 star:		(5)

 

 

Battlefield Bad Company 2 is an excellent game. The single player is spectacular and the multiplayer is more addicting than Call of Duty games. For anyone who has played a previous "Battlefield" title, there's a familiar formula here that has been reworked for an even better online experience. Since the majority of players will be playing online most of the time, I'll go into some detail on the multiplayer aspects. The maps are large and the gameplay is challenging. Unlike some other first person shooter games, you have to really employ some strategy and you must work as a team if you really want to win. In Bad Company 2, your team consists of squads, up to 4 people in each squad. You can create objectives for you and your squad memebers and you can "spot" enemy team members by putting them in your cross-hairs and pushing the "select" button instantly showing your entire squad where this enemy player is located (it puts a large orange triangle over their head and shows their location on your squad-mates mini map.) Bad Company 2 also has 4 awesome multiplayer modes: Conquest, Rush, Squad Rush, and Squad Deathmatch. Most everyone knows the object of a deathmatch, get your team as many kills as you can and make sure your team has more kills that the other team if you want to win. Well Battlefield 1942/1943 were both known for their "Conquest" mode and Bad Company 2 brings it back. The objective is for your team to capture and hold flag points scattered along the map, as long as you own these flag points, you and your entire team can spawn on them. In the Rush game mode, there are M-COM stations scattered throughout the map. One team defends these stations, while the other team tries to destroy the stations by either planting bombs on the stations or tearing the building down (yes, you can blow buildings apart and watch them crumble to the ground smashing any player still inside!).

Ok, now for the benefits of the "Ultimate Edition". The Ultimate Edition includes Battlefield 1943 and Onslaught mode. Battlefield 1943 is a downloadable game from the PS Store that usually costs $14.99 and it is a fun throwback that was built off of the original hit Battlefield 1942 that was released on the PC. There are only 4 maps in BF 1943 but it is still a great World War II game. The other extra is Onslaught co-op mode. The Onslaught mode is a downloadable add-on to Bad Company 2 that usually costs $9.99 at the PS Store but is now included with the Ultimate Edition. Onslaught is a co-op online game mode in which you and 3 other squad mates can take part in. It is a very fun game mode that is sure to add even more re-play time to an already addicting game.

Now for the negatives about this game... Actually, I have very few complaints about Bad Company 2. A few people have complained about getting randomly booted from online matches, I have never had this happen and I have logged over 45 hours in the multiplayer modes. I do wish that there was an option to play 4 player (or even 2 player) split-screen online. I also think that the helicopters are way too dominant. They are very hard to take down once an enemy player gets in one.

All in all, Bad Company 2 is a GREAT game! If you are looking at this game and considering it, you should buy it, or at least checkout the full professional reviews at some other websites. I downloaded the demo before the game was even out, and I knew it was going to be good. I pre-ordered it and paid $60 for it, then bought this version for the Onslaught mode and Battlefield 1943 and gave my old version to a friend so he could play online with me. This Ultimate Edition is a great value at only $40, you get the Onslaught mode free (usually an extra $10) and Battlefield 1943 (usually $15)! That's $25 worth of free content, not to mention the VIP code that comes with all new versions of Bad Company 2 giving you access to some FREE map packs.

I loved COD4, and MW2. I spent so much time playing those games. But I got to a point where I was just SICK of it. I didn't play a shooter for a good couple of months. I didn't want to spend a whole bunch of money on Black Ops either. I recently got the itch to play again and plugged in MW2... still tired of it. Oddly enough, the day after that, this game went on sale for 27 dollars, and I picked it up without hesitation.
It is an entirely different experience from the COD games. There is a bullet drop on sniper rifles... totally awesome. Now when you make a longshot with the sniper, you have to aim higher to account for this. I fricken love it, because now you feel accomplished when you get that long distance headshot. Plus, you actually have to work as a team. If you run around trying to be a badass, chances are you will get killed. The emphasis here isn't team deathmatch. Its all about capturing enemy bases, or destroying enemy objectives. I love the fact that you can tag an enemy, and said enemy is instantly visible to all your teammates.
Theres a lot of guns here, different equipment, and the expected perks and attachments of most FPSs right now. The inclusion of vehicles adds a lot as well. Boats, land vehicles, and various air vehicles make for an exciting match. I will admit though, it gets annoying when every single person hops into a tank or a helicopter.
A quick warning that was already stated by another reviewer: being new to this game right now is rough. Be prepared for that.
Plus, this edition gives you sooo much extra stuff. BF1943 is alright, and I havent played the other mode that you download, but what I can attest to is the greatness of the extra maps you get.
I recommend this, especially for people who are finally tired of COD and want a different type of game.

I'm not here to provide a lengthy review about the gameplay, if you want that I recommend going to gamespot, gametrailers, and IGN, for a professional review instead of getting countless skewed biased reviews from fanboys. I will say, however, that this is a great deal on a very good game. Bad Company 2 has a thriving online community that rivals that of Modern Warfare 2, so if you're looking for a fun shooter to play online, you've come to the right place.

People seem to be a little unsure just what is included in the package. You get the original Bad Company 2 game (40 dollar value), the VIP code for the map packs (if you buy the game used you have to purchase a VIP code for 10 or 15 dollars to be able to download the map packs), you also get BC2's DLC Onslaught mode (a 10 dollar value) and Battlefield 1943 (15 dollar value). If you do the math, it's easy to see why I consider this to be a great value.

I can't tell you whether or not you'll like the Bad Company 2 or Battlefield 1943. Both games are a lot of fun and have very unique FPS personalities. Check out professional reviews to see if it's up your alley.

Note: I purchased this game when Amazon had it listed at 40 dollars. If you can get it for that value, it is a must buy. 60 is still a good deal though.

If you are a parent concerned about the violence in either game please be aware that it is Rated M (17+). The game does have minimal violence/blood (no where near the most violent games on the market) and some harsh language. Also playing online always increases the chances of running into other players swearing.

I bought this game so that I could have a feel for Battlefield for when Battlefield 3 comes out. I never played this game before, but once I did, I could not stop playing it. This game overall is better than all the FPS shooters out there. I was a huge fan of Call of Duty; I played MW1, MW2, BO, and I was going to preorder MW3. After playing Battlefield Bad Company 2, I will not even waste any time or money on Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3. Everything that I hated about COD (campers/noobtubers/claymores/TRYHARDS/quickscoping/etc) was not seen in Battlefield. Overall classes and playing is more even so its up to a person's real skill rather the gun and the perks they have. (For example: my friend has a 2.0+ KDR on Black ops and when he switched over to this with me, he has about a .01 KDR while I have a 1.14 right now.) This game takes tactics and real knowledge/skill to play, not just run and gun to build up killstreaks and then let those do the work for you. Plus it is a team based game, so you do not have to worry about 5-year-old kids screaming that they just got noobtubed or listen to a guy you just owned scream at you because you have no life. This game is a MUST, or at least until Battlefield 3 comes out.

(I'll say this right now, I got the PS3 version, and I'm gonna talk about the more what you might experience during game play rather than the game play itself.)
Whoever is on the fence of buying this, I'll have to tell you the skinny on both Single Player and Multi Player.
Single Player: Died constantly on normal, had to tone it down to easy. It felt like they TOTALLY knew where you were, but you question whether or not that was an enemy or moving foliage. Also, it seems you have to both move forward as point man and move forward with your squad, if not, you had a tendency to die. If you go alone without your single player AI buddies, chances are that a Russian would spawn very near with a shotgun. Good luck with that. (By the way, I should say that the AI is different from humans as humans are capable of error. Therefore, when you shoot the gun, they know where you are. But you don't.)
Multi Player: Buyer/guy on the fence, you are VERY late to the game. Almost everyone has maxed out weapons, abilities and ect. You may or may not feel like you stand a chance with these guys at level 40 or 50 or whatever. They have Magnum bullets, and 4x magnification scopes. What do you have? In fact, you don't even have any assisting items, such as ammo boxes, health kits or a repair tool. The good thing is that people die, and when they do, they have weapons you have to play days for. GO PICK THAT UP. Now, it just got a bit more fair. Also, pressing the select button helps with that spotting problem that I talked about in Single Player.
Overall, it is a fun game besides the differences between you and the other guy's level, but even the best can be taken down with a lowly gun. You just gotta stay calm.

Now, I like to think of myself as a CoD fanboy, and I was buying this old game to prove to my friends, who insisted that it was a brilliant game, (several even still play it) that the game sucked in comparison to Black Ops and MW2, even MW. From the second I started playing, I was HOOKED. I'm not going to give you a review on this game, the good chaps at IGN and Game Informer do a more than adequate job, but I, an ex-call of duty fanboy, heartily recommend this game for anyone interested in FPS, Team-Based Gameplay, or blowing people up with very pretty guns.

After playing MW2 and BlackOps for countless hours, I was getting tired of COD... BC2 is refreshing and FUN and more realistic in terms of using tactics and roles in squads. I played the demo before it was released and I enjoyed it, but since none of my friends were getting it I just decided to stick with COD, which almost everyone buys for FPS. I highly recommend this game to everyone who is tired of COD and as a bonus it comes with a bunch of downloadable maps/extras!

This game is good. Very good. Very very good.

The singleplayer...meh.

But the multiplayer is a happiness sandwich, and thats the best kind of sandwich.

Here's what It has over COD: vehicles, teamwork, tactical gameplay and strategy, large maps, realistic bullet behavior, satisfying sniping, and helicopters. Don't worry, it has perks, and they are well balanced. The spawn system is balanced too.


Basically, If you buy this game, you buy it for the multiplayer.

On time delivery. Loaded the PS3 game and played single player campaign for a while right away.....FUN
Third game for a PS3 novice after playing medal of honor (preordered-October 2010) and MSG4.
Checked the reviews before ordering this BFBC-2 ultimate edition game.
This game is very gripping and entertaining-single player campaign. Didnt try the online/multiplayer stuff.
There are one or two glitches which required internet forums help. Graphics/story do deserve 5/5 stars.
ATV rides, Jeep rides, Tank rides, Chopper rides....everything included in this game.Really enjoyed playing this game.

I played various shooters and battlefield BC2 is defenetlly the best! Best graphics, best gameplay, best inovations (destroying and vehicles etc.) and the best sound ever! Just buy it if you like shooters, its way better than the other crap!