Battlefield 2: Modern Combat

Battlefield 2: Modern Combat Description

Developed by DICE of Sweden, EA's Battlefield franchise earned the respect of online FPS players. The original, Battlefield 1942, looked fun and innovative compared to other shooters of its day, allowing the player as it did to take control of a number of different vehicles - jeeps, tanks, planes, even battleships - and join the fray on either the Allied or Axis side in the World War II shooter. Several expansion packs came out for 1942. Then last year EA brought out Battlefield Vietnam, which allowed fans of the series to take to helicopters and riverboats, and fight as US soldiers or Vietcong. The game also featured a number of authentic music tracks from the era to make it more convincing. Now Battlefield is coming both to consoles and to the modern world of combat for the first time. The single player game - all-new to the series - throws the player headlong into Kazakhstan, and they must decide what they need to do, as well as to what extent they have been deceived by government propaganda prior to their mission. They must choose sides and decide the outcome themselves. As they progress through the game they'll be able to gain promotions and points that allow them to upgrade their moves, weapons (there are more than 50) and use 30 vehicles from amphibious craft to tanks and helicopters. This being a Battlefield game though, the focus seems more slanted towards multiplayer play. An impressive 24 players can play online, as one of four factions: Middle East Coalition, US, European Union or Chinese. The action takes place on any one of more than 10 maps and the online support provides community features such as friends lists, voice over IP, rankings, stat tracking and clan support. It's this combination of impressive, modern day firepower, FPS heritage and solid online performance that will attract players to the game.

A brand new single player campaign mode drops players into an all-out war framed by propaganda, forcing gamers to choose sides and decide the outcome.

HotSwapping takes squad-shooters to the next level. Be anyone in your army in the blink of an eye and take total control of your army.

Over a dozen maps for award-winning online multiplayer action for up to 24 players**.

Clan support, VoIP and a deep stat tracking system help round out one of the deepest online console shooters to date.

Take control of more than 30 land, sea, and air vehicles, including tanks, helicopters, amphibious craft and fast attack vehicles.

Own the battlefield with more than 50 state-of-the-art weapons.

Battle as US, EU, Chinese, or Middle East Coalition troops, each with their own unique arsenals.

Multiple solider classes including Assault, Sniper, Special Ops, Combat Engineer and Combat Support units.

Power up your soldier by executing multiple kills quickly. Increase health, take more hits, do more damage and become an unstoppable force on the battlefield.

Complete each unit's unique "Unit Challenge" to unlock rewards including upgrades and promotions.

Upgrade your unit with new equipment, including thermal vision for the sniper rifle and extra destructive mortar strikes.

Get promoted through the ranks, from a Private to General, as you lead your army to victory.