Game review: Battlefield 1 offers some thrilling combat and a compelling story
Despite some minor quirks in single and multiplayer modes, complete immersion in the history and horror of the first world war makes this instalment a must-have
Battlefield 1
EA DICE
5/5 stars
The long-running Battlefield franchise jumps back in time and takes players on a journey through the first world war . In the single player campaign, gamers will travel through France, Germany, Italy and the Arabian peninsula with Lawrence of Arabia to take on foes. Multiplayer features six modes across nine maps.
The single player campaign in many first person shooters often gets overlooked. In big budget titles, some gamers will even skip the campaign completely and dive into multiplayer. It’d be shame if you do that in Battlefield 1. The single player mode in this game is impressive.
Battlefield 1 (for PC, PS4 and Xbox One) divides its campaign into unique levels called War Stories. Each tells the tale of a brave warrior on a different front. It’s a clever way to hop around the globe and tell a thoughtful, compelling story from a wide range of perspectives. Along with some thrilling combat, players will bond with a variety of characters from different backgrounds and experience stunning and diverse environments.