Set in the midst of the Second World War, the action plays out as a satisfying hybrid of the tactical, slow build-up of Ghost Recon, mixed in with the more action-based Medal of Honor: Allied Assault. Kicking off with an overall map of the area, each game requires some strategic planning before you get down to business, and with 35 vehicles on offer, as well as five classes of character to step into the shoes of, thereīs much to consider. To the developersī credit, itīs quite an easy game to get to grips with, and it positively reeks of polish. The stylised graphics and sound convey the action well, and do contribute to the nice, slow build-up of tension before the skirmishes kick off. Even though you only control one character at a time, you are left feeling part of a team fighting against a common enemy.
As a one player experience, the gameīs not too bad, thanks to an unscripted approach to each level. It does leave you without a real long-term goal to aim at though. However, in multiplayer mode, Battlefield 1942 really comes into its own, as no matter how strong the artificial intelligence of the computer opponent--and here it isnīt bad at all--itīs scant compensation for a real, unpredictable human opponent.
At its maximum capacity, up to 64 humans can take part in any single game and, even with smaller numbers, the online nature of the game is completely compelling. Itīs an easy recommendation for those who like to fight their battles over the net, and a reasonable, if limited single challenge too.
Features
* Experience first-hand many aspects of WWII combat
* Several different scenarios in single or multiplayer action
* Huge multiplayer component supporting up to 64 players requires teamwork and cooperation
* Operate many weapons of war that was available to the Axis and Allies
* Command authentic vehicles, ships and aircraft
* Large and highly detailed maps
Battlefield 2
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Electronic Arts
09/2002
First-person Shooters
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Windows XP, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows 98, (Windows NT and 95 are not supported)
500 MHz Intel Pentium or AMD Athlon processor (800 MHz recommended)
128 MB RAM (256 MB recommended)
32 MB video card which supports Transform & Lighting (64 MB or greater video card which supports Transform & Lighting recommended)
1.2 GB free hard disk space plus space for saved games
4x CD--ROM/DVD--ROM drive
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