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Battlefield 1 Review Thread
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I'm going with both.
Karak
Member
Great review as always, though I must say I'm disappointed that you no longer introduce yourself as the bearded shaman of gaming.
I do. I just randomly talk so sometimes I do that, sometimes I do "at the speed of embargo" blah blah blah. Just whatever comes out when i hit record lol and thanks!
It may be off topic but do you still have fun playing games despite doing this as a job? I did reviewing as a hobby and I found that gaming wasn't fun anymore and had to get away so I can enjoy gaming again.
On topic: fantastic review!
Well, you can play the PC version with a controller.
Karak
Member
I don't see myself getting bored with it. But that is because the reviews I do are literally what I would discuss with friends so its like recording a blather session with pals.
I am pretty passionate about gaming. And in 2 years now that hasn't lessened only increased I would say.
And my thanks!
Peterthumpa
Member
How long is the campaign supposed to last?
The Albatross
Member
From what I've played of the trial, I really agree with the high scores. I've never been into the BF games, or any of the new brand of war games, but this one has been really good.
Around 5 hours is what's been going around; but a pretty good 5 hours.
blastprocessor
The Amiga Brotherhood
5 hours? No thanks.
ScaryShark
Banned
It's not why I'm here but that's sort of pitiful.
OfTheOverflow
Member
Short and sweet; better than a mediocre 10 hours imo.
Bronetta
Ask me about the moon landing or the temperature at which jet fuel burns. You may be surprised at what you learn.
Assuming 10 hours is mediocre by default.
Karak
Member
Took me about 6. It was ok. AI is pretty loathsome.
blastprocessor
The Amiga Brotherhood
When i'm getting to play AAA games with 20 hour plus campaigns that are great i'm not paying these lazy fuckers a dime.
Edit: I'll just watch theRadBrad on youtube right now and save myself some cash.
Peterthumpa
Member
Yeah, a 10 hours campaign would be amazing, I'm not that interested in the MP at all. Oh well.
They were 3-5 hours long.
Forerunner
Member
BF campaigns have always been average at best. Up until BC, the single player just consisted of bots. Even the Bad Company series which people loved had mediocre campaigns. They got away with it because it had likeable characters. The actual missions were extremely bland. Single player will always be second class in a BF game. The series has always been known for its multiplayer. So I’m completely fine with a short, but decent campaign.
If you're buying BF just for the single player, you're looking at the wrong franchise.
If you're buying BF just for the single player, you're looking at the wrong franchise.
BF will never be for you, then. SP is never the focus, that much is clear.
Thank goodness, honestly I appreciate short campaigns now. It helps with replay value, doing game recordings and let's me play more games as well faster.
Karak
Member
This is incorrect and the more we pretend that some players don't enjoy and do so continues to lack the light that needs to be shined on the situation. Regardless of past failures. Open eyes is far more important.
I mean, the series is and always has been multiplayer focused. Not sure why you expected this one to be different.
Karak
Member
They went out of their way to indicate the resources and time that were spent into single player. It wasn't like players magically made it up on their own. Even my time with them last year they were pushing the discussion.
Though healthy sceptisimn is prepped resources were spent and people want them to be somewhat equal to nearby competition. Not that strange at all actually.
Peterthumpa
Member
Yep, I know, not really complaining.
They've spent far less time showcasing and advertising SP this time around. BF3 and BF4 both had full mission playthroughs before we saw any MP. We only got SP footage of BF1 a couple weeks ago.
Karak
Member
Not to us. And the reasons given smacked of the same "we have something cool" rather than. Hey guys we had the C team program some bots. hahaha
Though for some reason now I have that stuck in my head
But it is now neither here nor there. Its just what it is.
Peterthumpa
Member
100/5 hours = CAD 20 / hour of gameplay. You get full fledged, 10+ hours *good* SP games paying the price for a single hour of BF1.
Unless you're interested in multiplayer as well.
StrongBlackVine
Banned
Yes it will be as always.
Not guaranteed. The last two Infinity Ward years haven't been great sales-wise. They're scared this year, otherwise they wouldn't lock the MWR behind IW.
SocksAndShoes
Banned
Amazon Warehouse deals had a bunch of the Deluxe Edition in like new condition for like $8, and I had a few bucks in credit. The DLC code hadn't even been used
As another sp guy here, I'd love a new Hidden & Dangerous type WW1/2 game.
Now that's quality sp campaigns right there with some great mission variety.
How about OFP: Cold War Crisis and the Resistance expansion ? How good was that ?
I'd die for a WW1/2 sp campaign like that. Or Vietnam....whatever. Just more sp campaigns like these period, pretty much.
Now that's quality sp campaigns right there with some great mission variety.
How about OFP: Cold War Crisis and the Resistance expansion ? How good was that ?
I'd die for a WW1/2 sp campaign like that. Or Vietnam....whatever. Just more sp campaigns like these period, pretty much.
Woo-Fu
Banned
No reason to early enlist if your primary focus is SP. Save yourself some money and perhaps even end up with a product with a few less bugs.
Goldenroad
Member
Some of the comparisons I've heard to BC 2 make me really happy. I hated BF3 and 4, but screw it, I really need something new to play. I traded in a couple games (extra pre-order credit) and will be playing on Friday.
ThoseDeafMutes
Member
Since one of my friends wants to play MP I might pick this up.
Have the reviews said the SP is good at least this time?
Have the reviews said the SP is good at least this time?
yup, some would say "surprisingly great"
Huge Succeeded
Banned
Seems that way. Apparently the SP is more compelling and better paced than past BF campaigns. More varied, too, apparently. Polygon's review in the OP makes a good attempt at explaining why.
H3rTz DoNuT
Member
Geeat reviews so far. Not sure what to get BF1 or Gears 4, I can only get on, cause I won't have time to play both
Just for the SP, do not go early.
MissCauthon
Member
Does anyone know what the PS4 Pro does for this game?
flipswitch
Member
Has the OT been closed down?
Not all games need to be long. But from a value proposition if you really hate multiplayer or something I get you