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EA and Digital Illusions' bring us the most acclaimed and highly awaited sequel to battlefield series building everything that it's supposed to be and more. Battlefield 2 is a thrilling testament to how great PC gaming can be. It packs unmatched gameplay, impressive visuals, and endless replay action in one exquisite package. And it's, by far, the most fun that we've had with a PC game last year.
Let’s explain a little how you play this game. You can build up to two teams of up to 32 players each battle it out for supremacy on huge virtual battlefields, taking the fight to one another on foot, in a vehicle, on sea, and in the air. This time around, though, you'll have the opportunity to take modern weapons and equipment into the fray, as the game is based in a near-future, hypothetical conflict that pits the forces of the United States, China, and the fictional Middle Eastern Coalition in mortal combat with one another.
Battlefield 2 ships with 12 levels, and while that seems like a small number, the fact that every level is packed with three different map sizes make the gameplay a little more interesting. Having the ability to change the map make the player more concern about how much time it has to spend in it to get passed safely to the next level of difficulty. Tied on with a new and great graphic engine that are wonder to behold, and it plays a lot smoother than earlier versions, especially when it comes to infantry combat, which was always jerky and awkward in the first two games. This is just a beautiful game overall, especially when everything around you is in motion. Tanks and vehicles are rendered with astonishing detail, such as swaying antennas, while the environments themselves are simply beautiful.
Talking about audio, Battlefield 2 just make it up, as there's nothing quite like hearing the scream of artillery overhead, the crack of various rifles, the squeal of tank treads and the sound of their engines roaring in the distance, the thump of whirling helicopter blades, and more. Although one of the biggest gripes that we have is the loading time, as you'll spend quite a bit of time waiting for a game to start up, even on high-end machines. Battlefield 2 is also a bit demanding in the hardware department, since you'll need a modern 3D card to run it, as well as a fair bit of memory and a somewhat powerful CPU.
The best thing that we can say about Battlefield 2 is that even when it's at its worst, it can still be as much fun as its illustrious predecessors. Put simply, this is a thrilling and revolutionary game that just has to be played to be believed.
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