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BattlefieldandCall of Dutyhave been at odds for decades. Even thoughBattlefieldwas the first to enter the first-person shooter fray,Call of Dutyhas racked up a far bigger fan following, on account of the former’s recent games dropping the ball in certain aspects.
However, theCall of Dutyseries has made its own missteps, too, most recently in the form ofModern Warfare 3‘s disastrous reception. And it’s not a stretch to say that there have beenBattlefieldgames in the past that are head and shoulders above their Activision-made rivals. Here are fiveBattlefieldgames that might just make you switch over fromCoD.
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Battlefield 3 (2011)
EA wasaiming straight forCall of Dutywhen they shot theBattlefield 3bullet. With a return to the franchise’s roots and debut of the Frostbite 2 engine,BF3was positioned as a massive release. It certainly achieved that by being the fastest-sellingBattlefieldgame so far.
The campaign fell short of expectations, butBF3excelled in multiplayer, delivering a deep and engaging experience that encouraged teamwork and large-scale warfare. The high barBF3set was one that even DICE themselveshaven’t been able to surpass.
Battlefield 1 (2016)
Ditching modern warfare for thegritty trenchesof World War 1,Battlefield 1stands as the franchise’s most ambitious chapter. The campaign is the biggest one to date, with a four-in-one “War Stories” approach that was a runaway hit with players.
After a string of uninspired campaigns, the stories offered a refreshing change, weaving intimate tales from diverse perspectives across the conflict. The multiplayer, meanwhile, introduced Behemoths – colossal vehicles that fundamentally altered the battlefield – as well as bayonets, flamethrowers, and horses.BF1not only stands as a peak for the series but for the entire FPS genre.
Battlefield 1942 (2002)
A true legend of the FPS genre,1942,took the hardcore military sim and made an accessible game out of it.This wasn’t just historically significant. Itwas a phenomenal FPS is isolation as well.With vast maps and groundbreaking 64-player battles,it pushed the technical limitsof PCs at the time.
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This title laid the foundation for the entireBattlefieldseries,featuring the now-iconic class system,diverse vehicles,and team-oriented multiplayer.DICE clearly struck gold with a formula that continues to resonate with shooter fans decades after, which is why it deserves a spot on this list.
Battlefield 2 (2005)
Battlefieldtook a trip to the present for the first time withBF2. It dumped the World War 2 settings of its predecessors and ushered in a new era for the franchise. The campaign modernized the series with a fictional war between allies America and Europe versus China and the Middle East.
BF2encouraged players to form squads, providing mobile spawn points and focused objectives beyond simple flag captures. The introduction of defibrillators for medics and ammo bags for support classes further emphasized a more fluid and collaborative style of play.
Battlefield 1942andVietnamlaid the groundwork, andBF2built upon it hugely, shaping the core gameplay that came to define the series today.
Battlefield: Bad Company 2 (2010)
Bad Company 2broke theBattlefieldfranchise’s pattern of taking its military themes too seriously and proved it can have fun too.
The campaign has some of the best writing and characters in the series, withBad Company‘s titular team returning in a WW2 setting; just as enjoyable and hilarious, despite the frequent clichés. The zippy, engaging missions and nutty finale make spending time with the misfits a joy.
The multiplayer embraced the same lighthearted chaos, offering a plethora of maps, impressive physics, and destructible environments thanks to the Frostbite 1.5 engine.
The underrated Vietnam expansion also delivered a historically accurate experience, making the multiplayer even more worthwhile. With its carefree spirit and surprising depth, it’s no wonderBad Company 2rockets to the top of this list.
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WhichBattlefieldgames are your all-time favorites, and are you hyped for theupcoming reboot? Let us know in the comments!
Viraaj Bhatnagar
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A lifelong gamer, lover of cars, and Master’s student of Automotive Journalism, Viraaj Bhatnagar is a gaming writer at FandomWire who aims to be one of the greats. When he’s not hunched over on his laptop typing out copy, he can be found lapping circuits in Gran Turismo or slaying draugr in God of War.
