Summary
- Release Year: 2003
- Genres: Shooter, Simulator
- Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Developers: Digital Illusions CE
- Publishers: Electronic Arts
Battlefield 1942: The Road to Rome is an expansion pack for the critically acclaimed first-person shooter game Battlefield 1942. Developed by DICE and published by Electronic Arts, it was released on December 10, 2003, for Microsoft Windows. The expansion adds new maps, weapons, vehicles, and factions to the base game, focusing on the Italian Campaign of World War II.
Gameplay
The Road to Rome introduces several new gameplay features to Battlefield 1942, including:
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New maps: The expansion adds four new maps to the game, set in various locations across Italy. These maps are:
- Al Marj Encampment: A large desert map featuring a mix of open terrain and close-quarters combat.
- Monte Cassino: A hilly map set around the historic abbey of Monte Cassino.
- Operation Husky: A beach landing map set on the coast of Sicily.
- Battle of Anzio: A beach landing map set on the coast of Anzio.
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New weapons: The expansion adds a variety of new weapons to the game, including the Italian Beretta M1938 submachine gun, the German MG42 machine gun, and the British PIAT anti-tank weapon.
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New vehicles: The expansion adds several new vehicles to the game, including the Italian Fiat G.55 fighter plane, the German Sd.Kfz. 251 half-track, and the British Sherman Firefly tank.
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New factions: The expansion adds two new factions to the game: the Italians and the Germans. The Italians are a defensive faction with a focus on close-quarters combat, while the Germans are an offensive faction with a focus on armored warfare.
Reception
Battlefield 1942: The Road to Rome received generally positive reviews from critics. IGN praised the expansion’s new maps, weapons, and vehicles, saying that it “adds a lot of new content to the game and keeps the gameplay fresh.” GameSpot also praised the expansion, saying that it “offers a great mix of new maps, weapons, and vehicles, and the Italian and German factions add some much-needed variety to the game.”
Legacy
Battlefield 1942: The Road to Rome is considered to be one of the best expansion packs ever released for a first-person shooter game. It added a significant amount of new content to the base game, and its new maps, weapons, and vehicles helped to keep the gameplay fresh. The expansion also helped to popularize the Battlefield franchise, which has since become one of the most successful FPS franchises in the world.
Conclusion
Battlefield 1942: The Road to Rome is an excellent expansion pack that adds a lot of new content and variety to the base game. It is a must-have for fans of Battlefield 1942 and FPS enthusiasts alike.
Review Score
8.5/10
