The latest Battlefield game is here, and it seems to be everything fans have been hoping for – a complete package with multiplayer, the popular Portal mode, and a single-player campaign. Unfortunately, during our testing, most servers were empty, so we mostly played against computer-controlled opponents instead of real players, which wasn’t ideal.
We’re currently reviewing the game’s campaign, a fast-paced, action-packed adventure that should take around six hours to complete. Throughout nine missions, you’ll fight enemies, destroy vehicles, and even get to use a tank to cause some serious chaos.
The campaign is a classic military fantasy story. You lead a tough team against overwhelming challenges to defeat a worldwide danger – Pax Armata, a huge and ruthless private army determined to destroy existing governments.
The Battlefield 6 campaign uses cinematic cutscenes, but it gets bogged down in overly serious themes. It tries to tackle complex ideas like international betrayal and political spying, but relies too heavily on jargon and obscure political references.
Okay, so the story had some cool parts, like the weird tension between my squad leader and the main villain, Kincaid – he was a total ham with all the dramatic speeches. But honestly, it got confusing fast. Everyone was just constantly talking at each other, rambling about what they thought happened on the last mission, and it was hard to follow what was actually important.
The story jumps back and forth between a present-day hostage situation involving a politician and the past missions of the Dagger 1-3 squad, changing perspectives frequently. This structure feels awkward and ultimately makes it hard to stay engaged – we just want a clear sense of direction and action.
Fortunately, the story mode is quite enjoyable. It takes you all over the world, from the narrow streets of Cairo to the neighborhoods of Brooklyn. We especially appreciated the variety in each mission – some involved sniping, others focused on stealth, and many were action-packed – and they were all a good length, never overstaying their welcome.
The game doesn’t have a lot of depth in its mechanics, and it doesn’t create a strong sense of being in a real place like older Battlefield games, such as Bad Company 2. The missions mostly serve as background scenery, but they do succeed at providing memorable moments. We had fun demolishing a building in Brooklyn and felt a thrill taking a precise shot while hidden in the mountains of Tajikistan.
The shooting in this game is incredibly satisfying and precise. Movement is fluid and responsive, and the graphics are stunning. We especially enjoyed quickly sliding into cover, reloading, and taking out enemies. The weapons feel powerful, thanks to the DualSense controller’s advanced features – the haptics and adaptive triggers really make a difference – combined with impactful sound effects that add to the excitement.
We tested the game on the PS5 Pro using its Balanced mode, which prioritizes both a smooth frame rate and detailed graphics. We were impressed with this mode – the environments looked stunning, the action was chaotic and visually exciting, and the characters appeared well-defined.
Okay, so the game wasn’t *totally* smooth sailing. I noticed some weird issues when it switched between playing and those cool first-person cutscenes. Sometimes my character would kind of glitch and get pulled around to keep up, and a few times I had to really fiddle with things – like doors or items – to get them to work and let me continue. It wasn’t a dealbreaker, but definitely noticeable!
The game blends gameplay with both first-person cutscenes and pre-rendered videos. However, the pre-rendered videos were noticeably lower quality and ran at a much slower frame rate, creating a jarring contrast.
The game’s campaign has a few minor technical issues. They weren’t game-breaking, but things like character movement tracking being slightly off or missiles firing too quickly sometimes happened, requiring a retry. Overall, the campaign isn’t as technically refined as games like Call of Duty.
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2025-10-09 18:07