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Review of Battlefield 1 on PS4

by Jay Aborro Jay Aborro photo Oct 2016
Cover image of Battlefield 1 on PS4
Gamefings Score: 9
Platform: PS4 PS4 logo
Released: 21 Oct 2016
Genre: First-person shooter
Developer: DICE
Publisher: Electronic Arts

Introduction

Ah, World War I-an era filled with mustachioed gentlemen and musty old trenches. Finally, someone decided to slap it into a video game and not just another boring history class! Battlefield 1 is DICE's audacious leap backward in time. Gone are the jetpacks and futuristic weaponry; we're diving deep into the muck of trench warfare, where the only thing more explosive than the grenades is the hopelessness of it all. Buckle up, because it's about to get historical!

Gameplay

Prepare for some serious combat (and possibly serious confusion) as you navigate Battlefield 1's sprawling multiplayer maps. This game features an impressive array of modes, from the classic 'Conquest' to the delightfully absurd 'War Pigeons'-a mode where you essentially play fetch with a pigeon while dodging bullets like you're in a bizarrely lethal game of Pokemon Go. Each class has its quirks, whether you're healing comrades as a Medic or exploding tanks as an Assault player. The single-player campaign dubbed 'War Stories' offers gripping narratives shuffled between characters to make you feel like you're a historical 007. Surprise! You might actually die a lot, but hey, that's history for you! This isn't a simple shoot-and-win; teamwork is crucial. You can assemble a squad or charge into battle solo, which is fun until you meet a tank and suddenly regret all your life choices.

Graphics

Visually, Battlefield 1 is a treat for your eyeballs. Whether you're strolling through lush, bombed-out landscapes or the sandy shores of Gallipoli, the visuals are jaw-dropping. The Frostbite engine struts its stuff like an overly confident peacock. The detail on the character models and the sound design that fully immerses you into the battlefield (there's nothing quite like hearing your own impending doom echo around you) simply nails it. Historically inspired environments come alive, transforming the horror of war into something resembling an art exhibit-if art exhibit was one where everyone is frantically running for their lives.

Conclusion

In a world obsessed with futuristic space battles and post-apocalyptic wastelands, Battlefield 1 proudly wears its WWI badge. It manages to balance a respectful representation of history with engaging gameplay that's both exhilarating and heart-wrenching. So, grab your pickle helmet and a sturdy rifle, because whether you're storming the beaches or engaging in a high-speed duel with a zeppelin, Battlefield 1 has something ferociously fun to offer you. Just remember, it's not all about glory; it's also about the trenches of despair-and many, many war pigeons! Overall, I'm giving Battlefield 1 a solid 9 out of 10. Not because it's perfect, but because it's a fantastic shift from the mundane to the historically bold, reminding us all that humanity has always known how to bring the chaos-and DICE captures that chaos beautifully.

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