PlanetSide 2

About

PlanetSide 2 is a free-to-play, massively multiplayer online first person shooter (MMOFPS). Empires fight on a massive scale where soldiers battle in an all-out planetary war on a scale never before seen in stunning, breathtaking detail. PlanetSide 2 battles persist when thousands of players align in this game that challenges the skill and grit through intense land, air and vehicle gameplay. Acr…

Genres & Tags

Shooter

Play Modes

95%

Audience ScoreBased on 55 reviews

graphics2 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

PlanetSide 2 offers an engaging and action-packed gameplay experience with top-notch graphics and a variety of weapons.
The retail version provides excellent value with exclusive in-game items, including golden SMGs, station cash, and experience boosts.
The game features massive multiplayer battles with up to 2000 players, creating a unique and thrilling atmosphere.

The DVD version is largely unnecessary as players must download a significant amount of data to play the game, making the physical disc redundant.
There are technical issues and optimization problems that can affect gameplay, especially for newcomers.
Some players feel that the game can become overwhelming due to its scale, and the learning curve may be steep for those unfamiliar with the genre.

graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics are consistently praised as top-notch, contributing to an action-packed experience that enhances the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “This is action packed, top graphics, great weapons, just a great game.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players report that the game's stability has significantly improved following recent patches, with many expressing satisfaction with its performance and ongoing updates that enhance content and fix issues. Overall, the game runs smoothly, contributing to a positive gaming experience.
- “I reached the final rank of 100 about a month ago because I was so addicted to this game. It runs great now that they have released patches, and the game is always getting new content and fixes.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game is praised for its overall quality, but players report significant optimization issues that affect performance. Developers are reportedly working on an optimization patch expected to be released in about four months, so potential buyers should ensure their systems can handle the current state of the game.
- “The game itself is amazing; I have played it for a year now, including beta time. However, it has issues due to poor optimization. The developers are working on an optimization patch, but it's about 4 months away, so buy only if you're confident in your rig's ability to play games.”
- “The performance is inconsistent, and the game often struggles to maintain a stable frame rate, making it frustrating to play.”
- “Despite the game's potential, the optimization is severely lacking, leading to frequent crashes and long loading times.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The gameplay is praised for its phenomenal sense of scale and engaging persistent war mechanics, offering a variety of playstyles that contribute to memorable moments. Players appreciate the emergent gameplay and find it to be well-balanced, especially for a free-to-play title.
- “Phenomenal, almost unrivaled sense of scale.”
- “Emergent gameplay helps create memorable moments.”
- “Persistent war is truly engaging.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The story has been criticized for being obtuse and lacking character development, making it challenging for newcomers to engage with. Additionally, technical hiccups further detract from the overall narrative experience.
- “The story is obtuse and lacks depth, making it difficult for newcomers to engage with the narrative.”
- “There are few concessions for newcomers, which makes the story hard to follow.”
- “The characters are poorly developed, leaving the story feeling flat and uninteresting.”