Massively disappointed with BF 2042
Have to say BF2042 IS a massive disappointment, not what I had expected or hoped for. I dislike the whole menu system, very clunky and not intuitive at all. I hate not having a server browser and h...
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- No single-player story/campaign mode
- No standard server browser
- Fewer standardized game modes (Can't even play TDM or smaller scale modes without relying on community servers. Really?)
- Fewer base game maps than any other title (even including portal the map count is only 13)
- No persistent lobbies (seriously why do I have to matchmake after EVERY round?)
- Fewer in-game assignments (none outside of cosmetic unlocks)
- No class system
- Less character customization options (than BF5)
- No profile progress/stats page in the menu
- No battle log/stats tracker for other players
- No global leader boards
- No end of round assignment progress screen
- No dog tags (they still sort of exist I guess?)
- No custom emblems
- Fewer achievements
- No medals
- No cross-game profile screen (BF 4, HL, 1, and V were all linked by a menu if you owned them digitally, was a neat feature.)
- No spectator mode
- No permanent community servers (would be useful for clans and events)
- No test range (this one is sort of compensated for with single payer servers vs bots)
- @g0merpile That makes depressing reading. ☹️
With the changes that have seemed to improve issues with rubber-banding and frame rates, along with me just playing more and getting used to it, I'm actually enjoying it now and can see a lot of good/potential in it.
I've been as vocal in my criticisms as others up to now and there's obviously still a lot to do but I think in the end it'll turn out to be a great instalment.
I think one of the things that has contributed to me enjoying it more is that I've been mixing in online play with a few rounds solo against AI. It kind of slows things down and gives you the space to learn the maps more and get used to how weapons feel. And the added bonus of being able to unlock attachments for a new weapon (I think there's some sort of cap in place though) without the pain of playing online with a bog standard gun. I was playing with the SVK marksman rifle and it's awesome - 2 shot kill every time.
I think a lot of the criticism and frustration is still valid but it needs to be in perspective and properly directed (I'm not referring to anyone in this thread but more a general point). It's obviously decisions at a high level that caused the game to be pushed out in this state and some of the design decisions as well. Must be crap to be one of the people at DICE who've put their heart and soul into the game for thee past 3 years of their lives to end up being raged at by folk on reddit or where ever.
- @FatherDed Really glad to hear you are getting enjoyment from the game at last.
Hopefully the updates tomorrow and next week will improve things even more. 🙂 Personally I am still experiencing some performance issues which doesn't help the enjoyment factor.
I am still not a big fan of some of the maps compared to previous BF's and I think 7 maps is a bit sparse. Still don't like matchmaking etc but hopefully the game will be in a better place after more updates and additional maps.
You mentioned playing solo I assume that's on Portal. It may be something I should try out, as you say its good for learning maps and testing new guns etc.
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