Summary
- Release Year: 2010
- Genres: Shooter
- Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Developers: EA Digital Illusions CE, NEOWIZ
- Publishers: Electronic Arts
Battlefield Online: A Free-to-Play Battlefield Experience
Released in 2010, Battlefield Online is a free-to-play version of Battlefield 2 and Battlefield 2142, released exclusively for the South Korean market by Neowiz Games, EA, and DICE. It features intense first-person shooter (FPS) gameplay, a variety of maps and modes, and all the signature elements of the Battlefield franchise, such as large-scale battles, destructible environments, and class-based gameplay.
Gameplay
Battlefield Online’s gameplay is similar to other Battlefield games. Players choose from four different classes: Assault, Engineer, Medic, and Recon. Each class has its own unique weapons, abilities, and roles on the battlefield. Assault is the all-around infantry class, Engineer is擅长于摧毁敌人的车辆和修理友军的车辆，Medic can heal teammates and revive them from the dead, and Recon is the long-range specialist with sniper rifles and motion sensors.
Players can compete in a variety of game modes, including Conquest, Rush, and Team Deathmatch. Conquest is the most popular mode, and it tasks players with capturing and holding control points on the map. Rush is a more objective-based mode, where one team attacks and the other defends a series of objectives. Team Deathmatch is a more straightforward deathmatch mode, where the team with the most kills at the end of the round wins.
Battlefield Online also features a number of unique maps, including Seoul, a modern urban environment; Dragon Valley, a sprawling countryside map; and Wake Island, a classic Battlefield map from Battlefield 1942.
Free-to-Play Model
One of the most significant features of Battlefield Online is its free-to-play model. Unlike other Battlefield games, which require players to purchase the game upfront, Battlefield Online is completely free to download and play. Players can earn in-game currency by completing matches and leveling up, which can be used to purchase new weapons, gadgets, and cosmetic items.
The free-to-play model has made Battlefield Online accessible to a wider audience, and it has helped to grow the Battlefield community. However, it is important to note that the free-to-play model does come with some limitations. For example, free-to-play players do not have access to all of the weapons and gadgets that are available to premium players.
Reception
Battlefield Online received mixed reviews upon release. Some critics praised the game’s intense gameplay and large-scale battles, while others criticized the game’s graphics and lack of content. However, the game was generally well-received by fans of the Battlefield franchise, and it has maintained a loyal player base over the years.
Legacy
Battlefield Online is a significant entry in the Battlefield franchise, as it was the first free-to-play Battlefield game. The game’s success helped to pave the way for other free-to-play Battlefield games, such as Battlefield Heroes and Battlefield Play4Free. Battlefield Online also helped to grow the Battlefield community in South Korea, and it remains a popular game in the region today.
Conclusion
Battlefield Online is a solid free-to-play FPS that offers a lot of the same great gameplay as other Battlefield games. The game features intense action, large-scale battles, and destructible environments. While the game does have some limitations due to its free-to-play model, it is still a great option for fans of the Battlefield franchise and FPS games in general.
Review Score
7/10
