Electronic Arts

Battlefield 2 - PC

Name: Battlefield 2 - PC
Brand: Electronic Arts
SKU: B0006SL93I

Bottom line: The Electronic Arts Battlefield 2: 64-player online battles on PC; main trade-off: 2005-era title feels dated on a modern PC.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ 64-player online battles on PC
✓ 30+ land, sea, and air vehicles to command
✓ Three factions: US, Chinese, Middle East Coalition
✓ Rank progression with unlockable weapon awards
✓ Built-in VOIP for squad coordination

Cons

✗ 2005-era title feels dated on a modern PC
✗ Online play depends on active community servers
✗ Vehicle-heavy combat has a steep learning curve
✗ Large 64-player maps punish uncoordinated solo play

Manufacturer description

From the ManufacturerLock and load, soldier! There's a war going on andBattlefield 2is going to drop you right into the middle of a 21st century shoot-out! The good news is that you have a team of grunts at your side to help you survive the frenzied close-quarters combat. The bad news is that you have to engage the enemy on their home turf, at the world's most dangerous hot spots. You'll need to unleash the fury of an awesome high-tech arsenal that includes laser-guided bombs, heat-seeking missiles, and much more in order to survive. You have all the tools you need to get the job…

SpecPicks Verdict

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Key Features

War simulation, online multiplayer action with 64 players on the PC
Battle as U.S., Chinese, or Middle East Coalition troops
30+ land, sea, and air vehicles; choose from a variety of soldier classes
New state-of-the-art weapon systems, including heat seeking missiles
Increase rank and unlock awards; voice-over IP (VOIP) supported

Full Specifications

Brand	Electronic Arts
Rated	Teen
Release date	June 21, 2005
Type of item	Video Game
Compatibility	PC
Computer Platform	PC
Global Trade Identification Number	00014633148411

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