Review: Battlefield 2042's Portal mode saves it from being a series low point
Published 11/14/2021
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60
-3 vs critic avg
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Series X|S / PS4 / PC / PS5 / XONE - 11/19/2021
Battlefield 2042
Battlefield 2042 marks the return to the iconic all-out warfare of the franchise. Adapt and overcome dynamically-changing battlegrounds with the help of your squad and a cutting-edge arsenal. With support for 128 players, prepare for unprecedented scale on vast environments. Take on massive experiences, from updated multiplayer modes like Conquest and Breakthrough to the all-new Hazard Zone.
- Developer
- EA Digital Illusions CE
- Publisher
- Electronic Arts
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Critic avg
63
62 scored reviews
Total coverage
62
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Score range
0–90
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Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 63 across 62 scored reviews, with a 90-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the Below 70 band.
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62 included scored reviews
90–1004 reviews · 6%
80–897 reviews · 11%
70–7918 reviews · 29%
Below 7033 reviews · 53%
Showing 51-60 of 62 matching critic reviews. 62 total critic reviews. Page 6 of 7.
Mehrdad Khayyat
DualShockersBattlefield 2042 Review - Never Underestimate Portal
Published 11/14/2021
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90
+27 vs critic avg
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Read originalKevin Dunsmore
Hardcore GamerReview: Battlefield 2042
Published 11/11/2021
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70
+7 vs critic avg
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Read originalLuke Lawrie
StevivorBattlefield 2042 Review: Oldies are the goodies
Published 11/11/2021
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45
-18 vs critic avg
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Read originalToby Berger
Press StartBattlefield 2042 Review – A Fantastic Blend Of Future Meets Past
Published 11/11/2021
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85
+22 vs critic avg
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Read originalChristian Vaz
PCGamesNBattlefield 2042 review – a new conquest
Published 11/11/2021
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70
+7 vs critic avg
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Read originalOtto Kratky
Digital TrendsBattlefield 2042 review: Gaming’s best shooter reaches new heights
Published 11/11/2021
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Score
90
+27 vs critic avg
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Read originalAnthony Shelton
GamingTrendBattlefield 2042 review-in-progress — War never changes
Published 11/11/2021
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Score
45
-18 vs critic avg
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Read originalTony Bae
COGconnectedBattlefield 2042 Review – The Future is Now, Old Man
Published 11/11/2021
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90
+27 vs critic avg
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Read originalOmi Koulas
Checkpoint GamingBattlefield 2042 Review - War like never before
Published 11/11/2021
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80
+17 vs critic avg
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