Battlefield: Bad Company 2
Dec 16, 2010 16 years ago
Battlefield: Bad Company 2 brings the award-winning Battlefield gameplay to the forefront of PC gaming with best-in-class vehicular combat and unexpected "Battlefield moments." New vehicles like the ATV and a transport helicopter allow for all-new multiplayer tactics on the Battlefield. With the Frostbite-enabled Destruction 2.0 system, you can take down entire buildings and create your own fire points by blasting holes through cover. You can also compete in four-player teams in two squad-only game modes, fighting together to unlock exclusive awards and achievements. Battles are set across expansive maps, each with a different tactical focus. The game also sees the return of the B Company squad in a more mature single-player campaign.
What it’s like
Battlefield: Bad Company 2 delivers a visceral, high-octane war experience defined by its groundbreaking Frostbite engine and chaotic scale. The single-player campaign offers a surprisingly mature, character-driven narrative that balances dark humor with genuine emotional stakes, featuring a tight, linear progression through diverse environments from snowy peaks to dense jungles. The core strength lies in the multiplayer: massive 64-player battles where vehicular combat and the iconic Destruction 2.0 system redefine tactical possibilities by allowing players to blast holes through buildings for new lines of sight or cover. The tone is a distinct blend of gritty military realism and irreverent camaraderie, driven by sharp dialogue and memorable squad dynamics. With polished gunplay, immersive sound design, and visually stunning environments, the game excels at creating emergent, unscripted 'Battlefield moments' that feel both chaotic and deeply satisfying.
Strong in Audio / MusicCo-op / MultiplayerCombatGameplay / MechanicsPacingVisuals / ArtAtmosphere / MoodCharactersPolish / PerformanceStory / Narrative
Keep in mind The single-player campaign is relatively short and linear, lacking the open-ended replayability of the multiplayer component. The difficulty in multiplayer can be overwhelming for newcomers due to the steep learning curve of managing large-scale team tactics and vehicle roles.
AI-generated from catalog data, informed by reviews from metacritic.com, monstercritic.com, ign.com, youtube.com, eurogamer.net.
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Releases
| Platform | Region | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| PlayStation 3 | Worldwide | Full release | Mar 02, 201016 years ago |
| PC (Microsoft Windows) | Worldwide | Full release | Mar 04, 201016 years ago |
| Xbox 360 | Worldwide | Full release | Mar 11, 201016 years ago |
| Android | Worldwide | Full release | Dec 16, 201016 years ago |
| iOS | Worldwide | Full release | Dec 16, 201016 years ago |
