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| Battlefield Heroes |
| Monday, July 13, 2009 |
 Publisher: EA Games
Developer: DICE
Category: Action
Release Dates
Online - Summer 2009
Official Game Website
Battlefield Heroes Download Link
From DICE, the developers of the acclaimed Battlefield franchise, Battlefield Heroes is the latest title in the developer’s long-running franchise. Opting for a cartoony look as well as easy to grasp, casual online shooter gameplay, Battlefield Heroes is certainly a different looking and different playing entry to the series. Additionally, the game will differ from its predecessors by being the first title in the series to be completely free to play.
After opening a public beta last fall, the game closed down as more features were implemented over winter. Now, EA and DICE have reopened the game’s beta, albeit in closed form, and GameZone was given some more hands-on time with the upcoming free shooter. The results are a lot of what we found in earlier preview form, like easy to play combat coupled with simple controls and fun and accessible gameplay.
In order to begin your gameplay experience, Battlefield Heroes requires you to create a new account and a character with which to play in the game. After signing up, you’ll create your own character using a few customization options and then you’ll be able to jump into the fray.
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Gameplaywise, the game capitalizes on the classic features of the Battlefield series. The gameplay is the same variety of spawnpoint capturing that the series has made its own, and performing well will net you specific rewards. You’ll have access to a variety of different weapons and vehicles, on the ground and in the air. There is a mission system that also gives players rewards for completing certain goals, which will also earn them some in-game cash that can be spent on weapons and other items. The action unfolds from a third-person perspective as opposed to a first-person view as in other Battlefield titles, giving you a view of your character at all times.
Battlefield Heroes uses “Battlebucks” as currency for its microtransaction model, which are purchased using real currency from a credit card or a PayPal account. Using Battlebucks, players can purchase items that alter your character’s appearance, as well as widgets, emotes, and various other little items.
Graphically, the cartoony look won’t be everyone’s cup of tea, but looks pretty good for the game’s casual and lighthearted atmosphere. The characters look good and sport quite a bit of personality, while the bright and colorful environments are solidly done; not too shabby for a free game.
All in all, Battlefield Heroes is shaping up quite nicely, and should be worth the investment of time for many online shooter fans, if not a great entry point for those looking to take their first steps into the genre.
By Steven Hopper, www.gamezone.comLabels: PC |
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