Game developer EA is ready to take gamers to the next generation war zone with Battlefield 2: Modern Combat for the Xbox 360. This sequel to the popular Battlefield: 1942 game has already been a huge success on both the PC and Xbox versions that were released last year. The newest version should improve upon the overall quality of the gameplay while keeping the intense first person shooter action intact.

The heart and soul of this series has always been its awesome team-based online mode. Up to 24 players can team up and battle it out with each other across a large selection of maps. When playing online, players will be able to choose to fight for four different competing factions. There are several different character classes to choose from such as snipers, special ops, and combat engineer soldiers. Each type of soldier has a different weapons set and specialty that helps add some diversity to each team. To add to the intensity of the online battles, there are over 50 different vehicles that players will be able to use. These vehicles range from tanks and helicopters to amphibious assault craft and fast attack ground vehicles.

To spice things up a bit, the developer also included a single-player campaign. Players will be thrust into combat in Kazakhstan where certain governments are working to escalate the fighting. There are four different countries involved in the conflict here and eventually players will be forced to choose a side in an effort to end the fighting. The one feature that really makes the single-player version of this game stand out from the others is the ability to hot swap with the computer controlled troopers. When you are in a mission, you can instantly take over any allied troop that is in your field of vision. This means that you if you are pinned down by a group of troops, you could take control of your long range sniper and pick them off. Or if a group of enemy tanks joins the battle, you can switch to the helicopter pilot and take the offending vehicles out yourself. Players will also have a huge variety of weapons to choose from to carry out their missions with.

One of the most noticeable improvements to the game will be the graphics. The increased performance capabilities of the 360 should provide us with much more enjoyable explosions and more realistic muzzle flashes from enemy fire. The maps and battles should also be much larger in scale and intensity.

What's This Game All About Anyhow? from the developer.

The award-winning Battlefield franchise finally explodes onto the the PlayStation 2 and Xbox, dropping players into the heat of battle with Battlefield 2: Modern Combatâ„¢. The game brings the over-the-top action and excitement of the Battlefield series into the modern era with a bleeding-edge arsenal of vehicles and weaponry allowing for the most extreme “Battlefield Moments” yet.

Battlefield 2: Modern Combat features a propaganda-fueled single player campaign where gamers see both sides of a conflict in one of the most treacherous regions in the world – Kazakhstan. Gamers will plunge headlong into the fog of war and must ultimately choose sides in a furious showdown where nothing is as it seems.

Battlefield 2: Modern Combat also delivers the Battlefield franchise’s trademark multiplayer action, delivering fierce 24 player online battles. Fighting for one of 4 sides – the US , the European Union, the Chinese, or the newly formed Middle East Coalition – players armed with the latest modern weaponry can choose to control any of the 30+ vehicles in the game.

Battlefield 2: Modern Combat also boasts advanced online community features, including full clan support, friends lists, voice over IP, and rankings and stat tracking.

Gameplay Features - from the developer

  • An all-new story-driven single player mode drops players deep into an action-packed war framed by government-sponsored propaganda forcing gamers to choose sides and decide the outcome.
  • More than 10 maps for 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.
  • Choose to battle as U.S. , European Union, Chinese, or Middle East Coalition troops, each with their own unique arsenals.
  • Step into the boots of multiple solider classes including Assault, Sniper, Special Ops, Combat engineer and Combat Support units.
  • Own the battlefield with more than 50 state-of-the-art weapons.
  • Complete each unit’s unique “Battlefield Moment” to earn “Battlefield Points” and unlock rewards including upgrades, and promotions.
  • Upgrade your unit with new equipment, including thermal vision for the sniper rifle, more destructive mines faster tanks and more.
  • Character Persistence and Growth. With in-game success, players increase their rank through promotions. Go from a private to a general as you lead your army to victory.

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Game Info and Resources

XBS Commentary - Our Thoughts

Games focusing on warfare from both the past and present have been in ever increasing demand the last few years. I must say that EA seems to have captured the interest of that particular fan base with the Battlefield series. The Xbox 360 version of this title will mark the third version of the game that has been released in less than a year which certainly helps assure my mind that this one is worth my money.

The hot swapping feature of single-player has certainly raised my interest since I read about it. We’ve all been a situation where we wished we could just take over a teammate for a moment to complete a mission easier. Now that we are going to have the chance I cannot wait to take total control of the battle. Add to the all of the stat tracking and medals that players will be able to earn in the game and I believe this title will be a must have for any FPS shooter fan that has a 360.

Written by XBS Previewer Pure Ego.

Filed under: Xbox 360

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