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Battlefield: Bad Company 2

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Game Info

Publisher: Electronic Arts

Developer: Digital Illusions (DICE)

Genre(s): First-Person Shooter

Players: 24

ESRB Rating: M (Mature)

Release Date: March 2, 2010

Summary

In this installment, the Bad Company crew again find themselves in the heart of the action, where they must use every weapon and vehicle at their disposal to survive. In Battlefield: Bad Company 2, the 'B' company fight their way through snowy mountaintops, dense jungles and dusty villages. With a heavy arsenal of deadly weapons and a slew of vehicles to aid them, the crew set off on their mission and they are ready to blow up, shoot down, blast through, wipe out and utterly destroy anything that gets in their way. Total destruction is the name of the game, delivered as only the DICE next generation Frostbite engine can. [Electronic Arts]

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Everyeye.it

Battlefield: Bad Company 2 is one of the best shooters of this generation. The game has steel-solid mechanics, top gen graphics and an incredible multiplayer. PC Version is slightly over the top, thanks to graphical improvements and a better control scheme.

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ZTGameDomain

The game is really amazing, the destruction adds a great level of immersion and gameplay, everything feels polished, and the attention and respect the PC version has gotten has been a hit for Dice as they reported that the PC version of the game is the highest seller right now beating out the 360 and PS3.

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Cheat Code Central

The combat is fun, the characters are great, and there is a ton of gaming value shoehorned into this disk. Battlefield: Bad Company 2 is a worthy sequel to the original.

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3DJuegos

Both singleplayer and multiplayer experiences excel in Bad Company 2, and the sequel is a great step up from its first iteration. This is one of the best and most addictive on-line experiences in a shooter in years.

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Vandal Online

The last installment in the Battlefield series offers more action and fun than ever.

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1UP

Though it occasionally stumbles, there's one thing that Bad Company 2 clearly demonstrates: DICE has graduated from the, "can only do a multiplayer FPS" class, and is perfectly capable of making a great all-around game.

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GameTrailers

The campaign could use some creative spark, but it’s the staying power of the multiplayer that wins the day. If you look to get the most out of your money with video game purchases, you can’t go wrong with Battlefield Bad Company 2.

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AtomicGamer

Even with its problems, Bad Company 2 on the PC is the real deal, and it's definitely worth the money for anyone that has been a fan of Battlefield games in the past.

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GameShark

All in all, don’t let the rather generic and short single player campaign deter you from picking up Bad Company 2. The multiplayer is a fantastic gaming experience and without a doubt it gives Modern Warfare 2 a run for its money.

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ActionTrip

Despite an outstanding multiplayer ride, we still encountered problems - not to mention, the recent EA server issues, problems with lag and other technical mishaps. Mind you, all of that still won't stop you from recognizing what's probably one of the best shooters on the current PC and (from what I'm told) the console market.

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Gamers.at

Great graphics and sound, a solid single-player campaign and a overwhelmingly good multiplayer experience (dedicated servers!) make this a must-have for every shooter-fan.

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Gameplanet

It’s almost everything we want in a PC shooter. DICE’s latest installment in the Battlefield series sets the bar – we just wish there were more developers trying to surpass it.

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InsideGamer.nl

Quotation forthcoming.

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GamingXP

The second Bad Company out of the Battlefield series is more entertaining than the first one. The well done story not only justifies the singleplayer mode, it makes it to an important part of the game. The only thing that is a little bit strange is that your character can’t prone.

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Absolute Games

Bad Company 2 is an excellent game and the best modern warfare shooter to date. Despite the cookie-cutter campaign, it beats Modern Warfare 2 in both single-player and multiplayer.

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GameZone

Even though the single-player campaign still isn’t where it needs to be, Bad Company 2 is definitely a great sequel that builds on its predecessor in every way, making for one that no shooter fan will want to miss, especially if you go online for your gaming.

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Multiplayer.it

Battlefield: Bad Company 2 is a great game, with astounding visuals, but it can be a little bit disappointing to the old Company fans. Linear and in some way over scripted, wide open spaces are now replaced by more tightened ones, but they can be completely flattened thanks to the evolved Frostbyte 2.0 engine.

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GameStar

The new single-player mode isn’t that interesting, but the multi-player part is fantastic. With new destructable environments and new game modes Bad Company 2 is the best Battlefield game so far.

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VideoGamer

Do you like first-person shooters? If the answer is yes, buy Battlefield: Bad Company 2. If there's a weakness it lies in the slightly brief single-player campaign, but the brilliant, potentially Modern Warfare 2 beating multiplayer more than picks up the slack.

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GameSpy

It's kind of like DICE has trained for a game development biathlon, resulting in its first game where the single-player mode is just as good as the multiplayer -- and that says DICE has what it takes to be among the best in the business.

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GameSpot

Battlefield: Bad Company 2 boasts a fast-paced and thrilling campaign, as well as some of the most immersive and exciting multiplayer action around.

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GamerNode

Bad Company 2 is a great improvement over the original, and also one of the best FPS of this console generation. The single-player campaign is quite good despite a few minor issues, and the multiplayer will keep FPS fans playing for months on end.

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BigPond GameArena

The singleplayer isn't going to win awards, but it's a great training ground for new players.

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PALGN

Bad Company 2 is a great single player experience, but a near Godly multiplayer one. A must play for shooter fans, especially in the PC community.

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Game Over Online

From the new modes and vehicles to the expanded level of destruction and rewarding progression system, it all lends to an open warfare experience that will have you returning to the battlefield for months to come.

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Cynamite

The humor of Battlefield Bad Company 2 makes you laugh and the thrilling action makes you shiver – Great game.

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IGN

Bad Company 2 as an online shooter is flexible and engaging, offering several features that the competition can only dream of. If you're looking for a more strategic and team-based change of pace, look no further. This is the game for you.

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GamingExcellence

Battlefield: Bad Company 2 improves on its predecessor in every way imaginable, just like any good sequel ought to.

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9Lives

Battlefield: Bad Company 2 does what it does best: create a multiplayer experience which lifts it head and shoulders above the other shooters. All the pieces come together perfectly in an online that brings out the best of the Battlefields, with Rush as the pièce de résistance. Too bad that the sub-par singleplayer brings down the score quite a bit.

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Game Revolution

As a singleplayer experience, Bad Company 2 is mostly forgettable, which is a disappointment considering how entertaining the first game’s campaign was. Thankfully the multiplayer features are so polished and well designed that BC2’s shortcomings won’t matter in the slightest.

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PC Gamer UK

Satisfying, unintimidating war with rich visuals, held back by flavourless map design and a poor singleplayer mode. [Apr 2010, p.85]

Giant Bomb

If you appreciate the way Battlefield has done this kind of open, spacious warfare in the past, you're going to love it. Fans of the previous game's campaign mode, however, will probably feel a little disappointed.

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Hardcore Gamer Magazine

At the end of the day, Battlefield: Bad Company 2 feels less like a true game of the series and more of the spin-off that it is, trading the methodical and tactical pacing of the franchise mainstays for a more fast-paced and action oriented shooter.

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Edge Magazine

Whatever the oddities and missed opportunities of its singleplayer mode, Bad Company 2 delivers a fulsome online game that continues to hone a winning formula. [Apr 2010, p.90]

What Our Users Said

The average user rating for this game is 9.0 (out of 10) based on 302 User Votes

Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

Sam F gave it a9:
Yet another FPS That is up there with the best. This one stands out for its Ability to total destruction of the buildings and cover, Bad Company 2 did away with the injecting yourself like they did in the first to heal each time and went with the take cover and heal which most FPS Games do so well. The elimination of having to press an extra button to heal really improves this version. A very well made game which deserves its spot in the top 10 FPS Games.

Trevor gave it a1:
Do NOT buy unless you have a 2-3 thousand dollar computer. I have a fairly powerful computer consisting of 3GB memory, 2.4gH processing speed, and a 256 MB video card (NVidia GT8600),running windows 7, and I CAN'T even play this game on the lowest settings. DICE did a horrible job of optimizing this game, DO NOT believe the minimum requirements. The only reason I give it a 1 is because i managed to play about an hour online, before video lag got the best of me.

John M gave it a10:
This game is about as good as it gets as far as team/squad based online modern warfare fps games go. Really rewarding gameplay in highly destructable environments that make playing the game different every time because cover is dynamic and can be destroyed. The game look great, plays great and is very addictive and fun. Worth every penny.

Terence S gave it a10:
As evidence of my lack of sleep after the day of release, this is a spot on Battlefield game. I don't know why most of these reviews are concentrated on a single player. Battlefield games are a monster that you know all too well. Multiplayer is at the heart of it all. I enjoyed that this game doesn't have the crappy player who just runs around and knifes everyone, like MW2 did. I'm certain there's certain exploits, but none inherintly obvious. Also, when I get killed because the freaking building falls on me, that definitely gives a game bonus points in my book.

Steve H gave it a10:
Honestly the most fun I've had playing an online shooter in a long time. This is what Battlefield 2 should have been, and it's definitely worth the cash I spent on it. (Cheaper than MW2 and way more entertaining.) The only downside I've seen is the single player, but if you're playing Battlefield by yourself you're playing the wrong games. And you're a lonely person.

jimmy jimjim gave it an8:
Never has such a good game annoyed me so much. No radios, heavy connection issues, my unlocks disappear from time to time, long loading time, you spawn next to enemies, this is just a very clunky game. I understand, it's the first few days of the game, etc. etc... but come on guys, I'm a professional too, and if we released something (not necessarily a game) that's this clunky and problematic, I know some heads are going to roll. You're talking about paying customers here. We expressed our respect for your product by paying for it - at least respect us and our own time by ensuring that you put out a completely functional product when you release it. However, this is a good game, like I said, when it works. Excellent atmosphere, graphics, sound, gameplay. I just wish it doesn't waste so much of the customer's time on bad connections, bugs and downtimes.

adam s. gave it a7:
No so bad as MW2 and not so good as COD4 , BFBC2 is a fruit of 10% creativity and 90% of copying , u can easily notice the Crysis feeling half life too , and cod 4 , ok thats not a big problem , gfx are perfects more than perfects and smoth im impressed , but the story line are very bad the game play too ( no Crouch , no lean , no M4 :) , no smoke , no flash , and a bad squad and enemy AI ) , my hope to get a game beter than COD 4 is ruined and lost since IW is gone and Activision wana make COD a warcraft like .

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