Battlefield: Bad Company 2 - A Paragraph Half Review

Having Gamefly'd Battlefield: Bad Company 2 this week, I decided I would wrap up the single-player portion of the game in time to send back for some Final Fantasy XIII role-playin' next week. Didn't get a chance to fully delve into multiplayer much, so here's my thoughts on how the Campaign mode stacked up:

Battlefield: Bad Company 2 can stand on its own merits as a game but the comparison is inevitable: is it better than Modern Warfare 2? As far as single-player is concerned, the answer is a resounding "no." Weapon shots are an aural treat, its unique blend of world deformation is unmatched in a shooter, and the comedic role play between your band of brothers adds a refreshing lighthearted touch to the FPS norm. But, aside from a few tense moments during the campaign, single-player mostly serves as an above-average romp through ice and jungle levels with a stingy checkpoint system and a cliche story straight out of your average spy book. You may still find your safe haven from glitch-loving online opponents in Bad Company 2's multiplayer mode but the other half of the package is definitely flawed.

Grade: C+

Via HawtWired

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Moeez Siddiqui

March 04, 2010

At least the story isn't as stupid or pretentious as Modern Warfare 2.

Brian Shirk

That's a shame about the single-player, but I have a feeling I'd enjoy the multiplayer more than MW2.

Carlos Macias

March 05, 2010

@Moeez: While I don't consider MW2 the pinnacle of game storytelling, I'd say its set pieces were outstanding. It took some chances with its narrative which may not have worked out completely but I wouldn't say it was "stupid" or "pretentious."

Bad Company 2's problem is that there are few memorable moments and further drops the ball with the overall story.

@Brian: I did get a chance to try out multiplayer for a bit and it certainly fares much better than the Campaign mode. There's plenty of "WOW" moments and it's unique enough to stand up proudly next to MW2's multiplayer. First thing to turn into a habit: "tagging" your enemies!