Battlefield V

Battlefield V is yet another excellent addition in this admirably consistent franchise.

73%Game Brain Score

story, gameplay

stability, optimization

70% User Score Based on 54,426 reviews

Critic Score 77%Based on 54 reviews

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Battlefield V is a single player and multiplayer open world shooter game with warfare, historical, violence and erotic themes. It was developed by DICE and was released on October 21, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.

A new Battlefield in a new setting, with unseen multiplayer moments, unmatched sights/sounds and with new modes and experiences.

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Audience ScoreBased on 54,426 reviews

story968 positive mentions

stability498 negative mentions

story
3,170 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of "Battlefield V" has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the emotional depth and unique perspectives offered in its episodic "war stories," particularly praising the "Last Tiger" mission for its engaging narrative. However, criticisms abound regarding the brevity of the campaign, with most missions being short and lacking character development, as well as the reliance on stealth mechanics that some players found frustrating. Additionally, numerous bugs and glitches detract from the overall experience, leading to a consensus that while the story has potential, it ultimately falls short of expectations.
- “Each story is well-crafted, providing a mix of emotional storytelling and intense gameplay.”
- “The storytelling in Battlefield V is bolstered by stunning visuals, meticulously designed environments, and realistic sound design, all of which contribute to creating an immersive and authentic atmosphere.”
- “The last mission of this game is so heart-touching and also based on a true story.”
- “The story mode is too short, plain, and kinda boring.”
- “The missions are disjointed, woefully short, and don't stick with any characters long enough for you to care about them or their stories.”
- “The story seemed like it was heavily missing something this time.”
gameplay
3,090 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "Battlefield V" has received mixed reviews, with many praising its immersive mechanics, stunning graphics, and engaging multiplayer modes that emphasize teamwork and strategy. However, numerous players have expressed frustration over issues such as unbalanced gameplay, a prevalence of hackers, and a lack of historical accuracy, which detracts from the overall experience. While some find the gameplay enjoyable and reminiscent of previous titles, others criticize it for being clunky and less innovative compared to earlier entries in the franchise.
- “The gameplay in this game is excellent; it's like Squad but more arcade. I like it.”
- “The missions are varied and engaging, offering a mix of stealth, combat, and vehicle sections that keep the gameplay fresh and exciting.”
- “With its stunning visuals, exhilarating gameplay, and immersive World War II setting, it offers an unforgettable gaming experience that will keep you coming back for more.”
- “It destroys the gameplay and is really bad when you just want to enjoy your game and have a little fun.”
- “Movement and gunplay are subpar and objectively some of the worst in the entire franchise, the slide is janky and causes your camera and viewmodel to shake left and right when you attempt to aim down the sights.”
- “The multiplayer does not work and is filled with cheaters, the campaign is bad, the writing is worse, and the gameplay is a 6/10 at its best.”
graphics
2,918 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in "Battlefield V" are widely praised for their stunning visuals and attention to detail, with many players noting the impressive realism and immersive atmosphere created by the Frostbite engine. However, some users have reported technical issues, such as graphical glitches and performance problems, particularly on lower-end systems. Overall, while the graphics are a highlight of the game, they are sometimes overshadowed by gameplay concerns and the presence of cheaters in multiplayer.
- “When a lobby has no cheaters, it truly is a magnificent experience, from the atmosphere, the visuals, the audio... everything feels like you're in a WWII movie.”
- “Battlefield V impresses right from the start with its breathtaking visuals.”
- “The graphics are stunning, bringing to life the battlegrounds of World War II with an incredible level of realism.”
- “From the very start, this game is plagued with graphical issues like texture pop-ins and stuttering objects.”
- “The graphics look horrible even on max settings; it doesn't look anything like the videos or screenshots I have ever seen.”
- “The overall graphics are terrible for everything from aiming down the sights to character models to the scenery.”
stability
538 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The stability of Battlefield V has been widely criticized, with numerous players reporting persistent bugs, crashes, and performance issues even years after its release. Many users experienced frequent game freezes, connection problems, and glitches that significantly hindered gameplay, particularly in multiplayer modes. While some players noted improvements and enjoyable aspects of the game, the overwhelming sentiment is that the game remains a buggy and unpolished experience, making it difficult to recommend.
- “The game is relatively bug free (other than AI shortcomings) and the servers are stable.”
- “On a technical level, the game runs great.”
- “Buy it if you want an FPS experience that isn't buggy and broken on mid-range PCs.”
- “Unplayable, I play for 15 minutes, the game freezes then crashes.”
- “I could ignore all the bugs and glitches, but what I can't ignore is the fact that there are constantly problems with connecting to multiplayer games.”
- “The game is so poorly optimized, so buggy, so janky, and the servers so poorly managed you could genuinely be led to believe this was made by an indie dev studio...”
optimization
428 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many players reporting severe performance issues such as stuttering, frame drops, and lag, regardless of their hardware specifications. While some users noted improvements after frequent patches, the overall consensus is that the game remains poorly optimized, leading to a frustrating experience that detracts from its otherwise impressive graphics and gameplay. A few players did mention satisfactory performance under specific settings, but these instances are overshadowed by the widespread complaints of instability and inefficiency.
- “The audio is almost flawless, the visuals are stunning, the servers are plentiful, the optimization is on point.”
- “Great game - technically absolutely impressive, very well optimized.”
- “Overall performance is perfect, one of the best performing modern games in my library.”
- “This game has catastrophic problems with optimization.”
- “The game is so poorly optimized, so buggy, so janky, and the servers so poorly managed you could genuinely be led to believe this was made by an indie dev studio...”
- “The optimization of the game is also subpar and if you're on older hardware with a weaker CPU or not enough RAM, you will experience frame rate issues and stuttering, especially on the 64 player multiplayer games.”
music
336 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many praising its orchestral score for enhancing the emotional impact and immersion of the gameplay, particularly in capturing the tension of World War II. Some players find the soundtrack to be epic and memorable, while others criticize it as repetitive or uninspired, suggesting it lacks originality. Overall, the sound design, including both music and sound effects, is frequently highlighted as a strong aspect of the game, contributing significantly to the overall experience.
- “The game's soundtrack, with its sweeping orchestral scores, enhances the emotional impact of the gameplay, perfectly capturing the tension and drama of World War II.”
- “Get on a real good one, and then you're on defense, and you're holding the last point, the enemy pushing hard as your entire team manages to hold on, keeping every tank back with artillery strikes, thousands falling as the medics scramble to keep them alive amidst walls of smoke, their reinforcements falling, and their tactics get more desperate, as they slowly crack an opening through your defenses, and Johan Söderqvist's epic soundtrack roars through, bringing tension and adrenaline rushing down your veins.”
- “The music in this game, in one word, can be described as 'epic'.”
- “I just turned the music off because it was so depressing and most of the cutscenes are total cringe or even boring as hell.”
- “The droning 'suspense music' in some levels is quite annoying.”
- “But the music is awful, it's designed for you to take a gun and shoot yourself or the music encourages suicide.”
atmosphere
262 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere in Battlefield V is generally praised for its immersive visuals and sound design, effectively capturing the intensity of World War II battles. However, many players feel it falls short compared to Battlefield 1, citing a lack of gritty realism and a more arcade-like feel. While some appreciate the dynamic environments and detailed maps, the overall consensus is that the game's atmosphere, though enjoyable, does not reach the heights of its predecessor.
- “The combination of visual and audio fidelity creates a highly immersive experience that captures the intensity and atmosphere of World War II.”
- “The developers have done an incredible job of capturing the atmosphere of the era, from the authentic weapons and vehicles to the iconic battlefields.”
- “The atmosphere, visuals, and sound design are nice.”
- “Gameplay, atmosphere, graphics are terrible compared to BF1.”
- “Very boring, small maps, not a lot of maps, operations is boring, tons of useless cosmetics that destroy the atmosphere of the game, don't buy this game.”
- “Waste of time and money, no atmosphere, no soul... devs should play COD: World at War and learn how to make a proper vibe for a WWII game.”
grinding
240 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The grinding aspect of the game is widely criticized, with players noting that it requires an excessive amount of time and effort to unlock weapons, upgrades, and achievements, often leading to frustration. Many reviews emphasize that the gun progression system is particularly tedious, making it feel like players need "a second life" to achieve meaningful progress. Overall, the grinding experience is described as unsatisfactory and detracts from the enjoyment of the game.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding!”
- “A bit grindy sometimes.”
- “One long, tedious grind.”
- “The gun progression system is extremely frustrating, as in order to unlock the full potential of a gun you need to keep grinding with it to keep unlocking its parts/perks and slightly better its performance. This mechanic sounds good when written down, but when you and your enemy are in a 1v1 and you have to compensate your aim for the recoil and the enemy doesn't (while both having the same weapon), it's quite infuriating and annoying.”
- “Grinding takes forever and is very unsatisfactory in my opinion.”
- “My review is based on that price, but even without it, it's a rather bare-bones game with a tedious and repetitive gameplay cycle that gets old quickly.”
humor
220 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is frequently highlighted as a major draw, with players enjoying the absurdity and comedic elements, such as funny glitches, exaggerated weaponry, and humorous interactions among characters. Many reviews emphasize that playing with friends enhances the comedic experience, turning the game's chaotic nature into a source of laughter. However, some players also note that the humor can be overshadowed by issues like cheating and repetitive gameplay, which detracts from the overall enjoyment.
- “It's a wild, hilarious journey that turns the seriousness of war into a laugh-out-loud adventure.”
- “Playing with friends is hilarious.”
- “War is hell, but this is Battlefield, so it's really funny.”
- “I'd call it a joke, but it's not funny, it's just pathetic.”
- “So many cheaters, it's not funny, but custom servers will kick you for being slightly better.”
monetization
148 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism, with many players labeling it a "cash grab" due to the prevalence of microtransactions for cosmetic items and the perception that these elements detract from the overall experience. While some players appreciate that most cosmetics can be earned through gameplay, others express frustration over the aggressive monetization tactics and the feeling that the game prioritizes profit over quality. Overall, the community is divided, with ongoing debates about the impact of these monetization practices on gameplay and player satisfaction.
- “Microtransactions are visual only and mostly everything can be earned by playing and being patient.”
- “Reason for my recommendation is that it's a good WWII game, no pay-to-win stuff but there are microtransactions for skins and camos which you can also buy with in-game coins.”
- “This game is pretty fun to play and there aren't a bunch of in-game purchases that you have to make, just skins for guns and stuff.”
- “Game is also full of microtransactions, where you either grind to level up and do daily and monthly missions to gain small amounts of points to unlock cosmetics or you spend real money to unlock stuff.”
- “This game was clearly a quick cash grab by EA, with no love or care given to it by anyone in management.”
- “Everything from cut content to microtransactions, woke censorship, bugs, you name it.”
emotional
146 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its well-crafted war stories, which provide a mix of touching narratives and intense gameplay, often evoking strong feelings from players. The orchestral soundtrack enhances the emotional impact, capturing the drama of World War II, while some players found certain moments to be cringe-worthy or lacking depth. Overall, the campaign is described as a rollercoaster of emotions, with standout moments that resonate deeply, despite criticisms of gameplay mechanics and story execution.
- “The last mission of this game is so heart-touching and also based on a true story.”
- “The war stories are emotional roller coasters that keep you hooked from start to finish.”
- “The stories are well-written and emotionally engaging, and the gameplay is varied and exciting.”
- “The story mode lacks any punch; they have the entire WWII and they pick the most boring storylines.”
- “Boring storylines, broken stealth system, terrible checkpoint placement, game-breaking bugs, and cookie-cutter level design.”
- “A rather boring story: one-man army situations; the dialogue is poor and artificial; the other two SBS members vanish and are not present.”
replayability
84 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's replayability is a mixed bag, with many players praising its depth of customization and multiplayer modes that encourage experimentation and tactical diversity. However, some criticize the single-player content for its lack of depth and replay value, while issues like cheating in multiplayer can detract from the overall experience. Overall, while some find it infinitely replayable, others feel it falls short compared to previous titles in the series.
- “This depth of customization and progression enhances replayability and encourages players to experiment with different tactics and roles on the battlefield.”
- “It has an endless amount of replayability here.”
- “The game's multiplayer modes are well-designed and offer a lot of replayability.”
- “They can be completed relatively quickly, and their lack of depth and replayability may leave players wanting more substantial content from the singleplayer aspect of the game.”
- “Multiplayer is trash, populated with cheaters, and co-op is underwhelming with little to no replay value.”
- “Don't pick this up even if you only plan on playing the single player because the missions are too short and do not offer much replay value.”
character development
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is generally viewed as a significant improvement over its predecessor, 2042, with enhanced gameplay, graphics, and audio contributing to a more immersive experience. However, some players find certain character designs, such as the German character resembling the Phantom of the Opera, to be odd, despite the appealing visuals showcased in marketing materials. Overall, while the character designs are praised for their creativity, they also evoke mixed reactions among players.
- “Most of the trailers, marketing, and screenshots show these really cool character designs—like the German guy with the stone mask, the Japanese guy with the multiple katanas, and the girl with the gas mask.”
- “Way better than 2042, better gameplay, graphics, audio, character design, better everything.”
- “Although, I still find some of the character designs weird, like the German guy who looks like the Phantom of the Opera.”