Summary
- Release Year: 2007
- Genres: Shooter
- Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Developers: DICE Studio
- Publishers: Electronic Arts
Battlefield 2142: Northern Strike (2007)
Battlefield 2142: Northern Strike is the first expansion pack for DICE’s Battlefield 2142, a first-person shooter video game released in 2006. Northern Strike was released on October 16, 2007, and adds three new maps, five new vehicles, and seven new weapons to the base game.
The three new maps are:
- Operation Husky: A large, open map set in the frozen wastes of the Arctic. The map features a mix of open terrain and close-quarters combat areas, and is perfect for both infantry and vehicle warfare.
- Operation Aurora: A medium-sized map set in a snowy forest. The map features a mix of open areas and dense forest, and is ideal for infantry combat.
- Operation Harvest: A small, close-quarters map set in a ruined city. The map is perfect for infantry combat, and features a variety of close-quarters combat areas and choke points.
The five new vehicles are:
- Titan APC: A heavily armored personnel carrier that can transport up to 10 soldiers. The Titan is armed with a variety of weapons, including a machine gun, a grenade launcher, and a mortar.
- Razorback IFV: A fast and agile infantry fighting vehicle that can transport up to 6 soldiers. The Razorback is armed with a variety of weapons, including a machine gun, a cannon, and a missile launcher.
- Kodiak ATV: A small, all-terrain vehicle that can be used to quickly traverse the battlefield. The Kodiak is armed with a machine gun and can carry up to 2 soldiers.
- Snowmobile: A fast and agile vehicle that can be used to quickly traverse the snowy terrain of Operation Husky. The Snowmobile is armed with a machine gun and can carry up to 2 soldiers.
- UH-60 Black Hawk: A helicopter that can transport up to 10 soldiers. The Black Hawk is armed with a variety of weapons, including a machine gun, a grenade launcher, and a missile launcher.
The seven new weapons are:
- M240 Bravo: A light machine gun that is accurate and powerful.
- M16A2: A versatile assault rifle that is effective at both close and medium range.
- M4 Carbine: A compact assault rifle that is ideal for close-quarters combat.
- AKS-74U: A compact assault rifle that is ideal for close-quarters combat.
- SA80: A versatile assault rifle that is effective at both close and medium range.
- FAMAS: A powerful assault rifle that is ideal for medium to long range combat.
- Type 95: A compact assault rifle that is ideal for close-quarters combat.
Battlefield 2142: Northern Strike also includes a number of new features and improvements, such as:
- New game modes: Northern Strike adds two new game modes to Battlefield 2142: Conquest Assault and Titan Assault. Conquest Assault is a variation of the Conquest game mode in which one team attacks and the other team defends. Titan Assault is a game mode in which one team attacks a Titan and the other team defends it.
- New gadgets: Northern Strike adds a number of new gadgets to Battlefield 2142, such as the motion sensor, the laser designator, and the repair tool.
- New achievements: Northern Strike adds a number of new achievements to Battlefield 2142.
Overall, Battlefield 2142: Northern Strike is a great expansion pack that adds a lot of new content to the base game. The new maps, vehicles, weapons, and features make Northern Strike a must-have for fans of Battlefield 2142.
Gameplay
Battlefield 2142: Northern Strike is a first-person shooter video game that is played from a first-person perspective. The game features a variety of game modes, including Conquest, Assault, Titan Assault, and Capture the Flag. In Conquest mode, two teams compete to capture and hold control points on the map. In Assault mode, one team attacks and the other team defends. In Titan Assault mode, one team attacks a Titan and the other team defends it. In Capture the Flag mode, two teams compete to capture the other team’s flag and return it to their own base.
Battlefield 2142: Northern Strike features a variety of vehicles, including tanks, jeeps, helicopters, and planes. Players can also use a variety of weapons, including assault rifles, sniper rifles, machine guns, and rocket launchers.
Reception
Battlefield 2142: Northern Strike received generally positive reviews from critics. IGN praised the game’s new maps, vehicles, and weapons, and said that it “is a must-have for fans of Battlefield 2142.” GameSpot also praised the game’s new content, and said that it “adds a lot of replayability to the base game.”
However, some critics found the game’s new game modes to be uninspired, and said that the game’s overall gameplay was not significantly different from the base game.
Overall, Battlefield 2142: Northern Strike is a solid expansion pack that adds a lot of new content to the base game. The new maps, vehicles, weapons, and features make Northern Strike a must-have for fans of Battlefield 2142.
Legacy
Battlefield 2142: Northern Strike is considered to be one of the best expansion packs ever released for a first-person shooter video game. The game’s new maps, vehicles, and weapons were all well-received by critics and players alike, and the game’s overall gameplay was praised for being both fun and challenging.
Northern Strike also had a significant impact on the development of the Battlefield series. The game’s new game modes, such as Conquest Assault and Titan Assault, were later incorporated into future Battlefield games. Additionally, the game’s focus on teamwork and large-scale battles helped to define the Battlefield series’ identity.
Today, Battlefield 2142: Northern Strike is still considered to be a classic first-person shooter video game. The game’s unique blend of action, strategy, and teamwork makes it a must-play for fans of the Battlefield series and first-person shooter video games in general.
Review Score
8.5/10
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