Battlefield 2042
Steam Description:
Battlefield™ 2042 is a first-person shooter that marks the return to the iconic all-out warfare of the franchise.
Episode Summary:
Battlefield 2042: A Deep Dive into the Franchise's Latest Entry
The hosts discuss the history and appeal of the Battlefield series, highlighting its large-scale warfare, squad-based gameplay, and chaotic yet fun experience. They also announce a break in podcast episodes for the holiday season and share reviews from Patreon supporters.
Major Changes in Battlefield 2042: No Campaign, Double the Players, Plus System, and Specialist Class System
The new entry in the Battlefield series, Battlefield 2042, brings several major changes. Firstly, there is no campaign mode, which is not a significant loss for players who primarily enjoy multiplayer gameplay. The number of players has doubled, allowing for massive 64 vs 64 matches on PC and next-gen consoles. The introduction of the Plus system allows players to swap out attachments and customize their loadouts on the fly. However, the new specialist class system has received mixed reviews. While there are 10 different specialists with unique abilities, the shared pool of weapons and lack of distinct roles for each class has led to a loss of identity and personality in gameplay.
Battlefield 2042: Modes and Critiques
The section discusses the three main modes in Battlefield 2042 - All Out Warfare, Hazard Zone, and Portal. Hazard Zone is criticized for being poorly executed and unbalanced, while Portal mode is seen as a potential saving grace for the game, allowing players to create custom modes using older maps and features. There are concerns about the lack of player interest in creating fun modes, as well as the absence of popular modes from previous entries in the series like Domination. The section ends with a discussion on when Battlefield 2042 is at its best - when squads work together and there is non-stop action. However, the overall sentiment is that the game falls short of expectations and has numerous flaws.
Battlefield 2042: A Disappointing Release
The hosts express their disappointment with Battlefield 2042, citing numerous flaws and missing features that made the previous Battlefield games great. They criticize the lack of maps, limited weapon selection, removal of classes, absence of a leaderboard, poor sound design, and unfinished state of the game. They doubt that the game can be saved due to fundamental design decisions and lack of responsiveness to player feedback.
Battlefield 2042: A Game Worth Murdering
Battlefield 2042 receives overwhelmingly negative reviews, with players expressing disappointment and frustration over the game's lack of quality, bugs, and missing features. The game is deemed a double homicide and ranks near the bottom of the leaderboard.
Battlefield 2042 receives a scathing review and is ranked last in the "Multiplayer Squad" leaderboard
The reviewer expresses disappointment in the game, comparing it to a bait and switch and stating that there is not a single thing they like about it. They feel that gamers were treated poorly and that the game should not have been released in its current state. They contrast their issues with Battlefield 2042 with the complaints about Halo Infinite, stating that while Halo had minor issues, Battlefield's problems are with core mechanics. The reviewer expresses their anticipation for forgetting about Battlefield 2042 and looks forward to future episodes discussing games from 2021 and upcoming releases in 2022.
Key Points Covered
1. Battlefield 2042: A Deep Dive into the Franchise's Latest Entry
2. Major Changes in Battlefield 2042: No Campaign, Double the Players, Plus System, and Specialist Class System
3. Battlefield 2042: Modes and Critiques
4. Battlefield 2042: A Disappointing Release
5. Battlefield 2042: A Game Worth Murdering
6. Battlefield 2042 receives a scathing review and is ranked last in the "Multiplayer Squad" leaderboard
Make Love, Marry, or Murder Ratings:
Paul - Murder
Josh - Murder