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[Mr Feliciano]

Fantastic news so far. Here's hoping for a strong launch with minimal problems!

 

[bombshell]

Actually, that's not completely true. From tomorrow, you'll be able to play the whole thing.

Not in the trial.

 

[kurahador]

Hmmm...alot of the praise I see seems to be the novelty of WW1 setting. Not better story or anything.

 

[GinoFelino]

Not in the trial.

For real? I thought it was only until the 18th, and then everything would open up. All the maps open up though, right?

 

[Caipirinha]

Question: is there going to be a PS4 Pro patch in time for launch?

 

[Impulsor]

Question: is there going to be a PS4 Pro patch in time for launch?

For launch of the PS4 Pro you mean, I assume?

 

[SuperBanana]

Yay! BF is back.

 

[bombshell]

For real? I thought it was only until the 18th, and then everything would open up. All the maps open up though, right?

No, nothing's changing with the current trial content.

What you're thinking of is deluxe and ultimate edition buyers. They can play full game from tomorrow.

 

[AHA-Lambda]

wait, the campaign was praised??!? O_O

 

[flozuki]

Is it the first time the SP ist praised? I think it isn´t ;-D

 

[OléGunner]

Fantastic scores and great to know the campaign isn't a hot mess which was my biggest concern.

After playing the beta, positive word of mouth from Early Access and great reviews scores, I can pre-order this one comfortably now.
Can't wait to get stuck in Friday night

 

[GinoFelino]

No, nothing's changing with the current trial content.

What you're thinking of is deluxe and ultimate edition buyers. They can play full game from tomorrow.

I know. I probably misread. I thought the EA Access edition would expand starting tomorrow to match the content of the deluxe edition.

 

[Filthy Casual]

Looking good looks like this can finally replace BF4 for me after 3 years.

 

[Theorry]

I know. I probably misread. I thought the EA Access edition would expand starting tomorrow to match the content of the deluxe edition.

You are correct. EA Access players got now also the other maps. I can play now Monte Grappa for example with EA Access.

 

[BigTnaples]

Games going to be incredible. From what I played, it's their best campaign since BC, probably their best ever. And the multiplayer is just spot on.

 

[Equanimity]

Question: is there going to be a PS4 Pro patch in time for launch?

Yes. It was confirmed on stage at the PS Meeting.

 

[GinoFelino]

You are correct. EA Access players got now also the other maps. I can play now Monte Grappa for example with EA Access.

Hooray!

I'm correct!


So, wait, it's expanded already? I love how this game keeps unlocking stuff a day early.

 

[Opus Angelorum]

...their gameplay still leaves something to be desired

 

[Shadowheart]

This may hit 90 average yet!

 

[bombshell]

You are correct. EA Access players got now also the other maps. I can play now Monte Grappa for example with EA Access.

What? Go back and read what his first post that I replied to was about. He said that in the trial you can play all SP chapters from tomorrow. That's false.

 

[Theorry]

Hooray!

I'm correct!


So, wait, it's expanded already? I love how this game keeps unlocking stuff a day early.

Well a hour ago there was maintenance. So the probably unlocked it then. And the game is now out in new zealand.

 

[Krappadizzle]

Wow, quite a lot of praise for the campaign. What did reviewers think of previous BF campaigns?

Most thought(myself included) that it was hot garbage mixed with wet fart.

 

[GinoFelino]

What? Go back and read what his first post that I replied to was about. He said that in the trial you can play all SP chapters from tomorrow. That's false.

And you said

No, nothing's changing with the current trial content.

So I guess we're both wrong on something...?

 

[bombshell]

And you said



So I guess we're both wrong on something...?

It was a conversation that was solely about the SP campaign.

 

[GinoFelino]

It was a conversation that was solely about the SP campaign.

Aw come on. It's not so bad to be wrong on something so insignificant!

 

[Tall Paul]

Wow!! Amazing reviews, been keeeping my unexpected Amazon refund until these hit, may grab this now and wait for GOW4 to dropl price near chimbly.

 

[Sn4ke_911]

God is a Geek - 10

http://www.godisageek.com/reviews/battlefield-1-review/

I have been so pleased with Battlefield 1. This game takes full advantage of the current gen and provides one of the most amazing experiences I’ve ever had, thanks mainly to its well-written single player campaign, including such a beautiful musical score that moves you beyond words. It’s gorgeous to look at and the gameplay feels excellent, especially in the more animated sections. The multiplayer is great so far and the maps are plentiful and full of fantastic level design. DICE has made the best shooter on current gens and I can’t wait to see what they do with future updates and DLC.

 

[EloKa]

I'd like to see different reviews for the PC and console versions due to the removal of important / basic features of the PC version.

 

[paragonpro]

I cant wait to play this, but I want to wait til I have my ps4 pro, i remember the beta actually running pretty well on xbox one, i might break and just buy it on that, i really want to play more of this game

 

[Deadly Cyclone]

I'd like to see different reviews for the PC and console versions due to the removal of important / basic features of the PC version.

What features?

 

[Deleted member 98878]

I'd like to see different reviews for the PC and console versions due to the removal of important / basic features of the PC version.

What?

 

[bombshell]

Aw come on. It's not so bad to be wrong on something so insignificant!

I'll admit that my follow-up post that you quoted was badly worded, but it was the SP that I replied about

 

[UnforgivenTwin]

I'd like to see different reviews for the PC and console versions due to the removal of important / basic features of the PC version.

Please specify.

 

[CrayToes]

Reviews really mean dick all for multiplayer imo but I'm glad that the campaign sounds good.

 

[OfTheOverflow]

Nice, getting some great scores! So happy they've finally managed to stick the landing on a campaign!

 

[GinoFelino]

I'll admit that my follow-up post that you quoted was badly worded, but it was the SP that I replied about

I'll take it

 

[EloKa]

What features?

Real rentable dedicated servers were removed for the first time of the Battlefield franchise. Most (casual) players won't really notice anything but eSport or any type of clanwars for online ladders or leagues are not possible anymore. Also features like ingame map-votes, kick-votes or admin tools (procon) are not possible anymore. Community based anti-cheat software like "ggc-stream" are not supported anymore since the first Battlefield 14 years ago. And the anti cheat tool provided by DICE did already fail in the early access phase.

There are many features missing that were especially important for clans that were running their own public servers or were playing Battlefield in a competitive way.

 

[sasliquid]

Any word on it the SP has at least a half respectful tone and at least doesn't paint the other side as cartoonishly evil? The struggles of representing WW1 has been my greatest concern

 

[dancmc]

looking like great reviews overall. This may be the first game in a long time where I start with MP and then go back to SP once the PS4 Pro patch hits later this year (hoping it hits on pro launch day)

 

[simatron3000]

How is controller support in the campaign this time? (pc) And in multiplayer? aim-assist like consoles?

Haven't tried controller but I'd bet a steak dinner there is no aim assist on it.

 

[OfTheOverflow]

Any word on it the SP has at least a half respectful tone and at least doesn't paint the other side as cartoonishly evil? The struggles of representing WW1 has been my greatest concern

Well the GameSpot review said that it showed a variety of perspectives and is emotionally effective so that's something. Don't think there's any Germans twirling their mustaches and cackling.

 

[Deleted member 98878]

Any word on it the SP has at least a half respectful tone and at least doesn't paint the other side as cartoonishly evil? The struggles of representing WW1 has been my greatest concern

[...]DICE has created a WWI anthology, telling largely unconnected stories about various men (and women) throughout the theaters of the Great War.
[...]
There’s some quippy heroics at one or two points, which is nice, honestly, because Battlefield 1 is, more often than not, pretty dark. Any heroism on display is contextualized within a conflict that had little in the way of triumph.

http://www.polygon.com/2016/10/17/1...-review-xbox-one-ps4-playstation-4-pc-windows

Does this help?

 

[SlickShoes]

Haven't tried controller but I'd bet a steak dinner there is no aim assist on it.

I played it with controller last night and there isn't any aim assist, I mean it feels fine if you accept you are going to get butchered by every mouse player that's decent and gets the jump on you.

I feel like with some practice playing with the controller is FINE, but if you want to be the best then forget it.

 

[Joaby]

Real rentable dedicated servers were removed for the first time of the Battlefield franchise. Most (casual) players won't really notice anything but eSport or any type of clanwars for online ladders or leagues are not possible anymore. Also features like ingame map-votes, kick-votes or admin tools (procon) are not possible anymore. Community based anti-cheat software like "ggc-stream" are not supported anymore since the first Battlefield 14 years ago. And the anti cheat tool provided by DICE did already fail in the early access phase.

There are many features missing that were especially important for clans that were running their own public servers or were playing Battlefield in a competitive way.

Hey man look I worked for Australia's largest GSP for 5 years and the site I reviewed the game for is owned by that same GSP. My review (on PC) did not factor in the idea that GSPs have been muscled out. It didn't impact my experience. I don't think it impacts the experience of many reviewers, to be honest. That's not to say it's all good, or anything like that. Just that you will be disappointed if you hold out for reviews focusing on those factors.

 

[StrongBlackVine]

Looks like this will be the shooter I buy in 2016. The single player not being garbage is a huge plus for me.

 

[Lé Blade Runner]

I swore not to pre-order this, but the early buzz and these reviews... Battlefield, I'm back!

 

[CHC]

Wow very promising reviews!

Glad they took some time and some risks on this one. Thrilled to hear the campaign(s) are actually good.

 

[sasliquid]

Well the GameSpot review said that it showed a variety of perspectives and is emotionally effective so that's something. Don't think there's any Germans twirling their mustaches and cackling.

http://www.polygon.com/2016/10/17/1...-review-xbox-one-ps4-playstation-4-pc-windows

Does this help?

Sounds good. the trailers had me a bit worried

Will probably get next month with the pro if the pro gets positive enough reception

 

[Machina]

I swore not to pre-order this, but the early buzz and these reviews... Battlefield, I'm back!

They're coming.....

 

[Anung]

A Battlefield with a good campaign? Holy crap.

Been dying for a good World War campaign for years so if this delivers then :O