"Battlefield 6 is fantastic, an easy recommendation to players looking for a new multiplayer shooter. Unfortunately, the game's lackluster, blink-and-you-forget-it campaign contributes nothing to an otherwise glowing review. But despite its flaws and the franchise's history with mediocre storylines, I haven't given up hope. And developer Battlefield Studios doesn't even have to wait all that long to make good on the potential of a great Battlefield 6 campaign."
"Across nine levels, Battlefield 6 makes no effort to break new ground. It retreads Call of Duty's coolest ideas, follows the linear, set-piece-heavy formula we grew tired of a decade ago, and most frustratingly, does nothing to incorporate what makes the series so special. Considering how dynamic Battlefield 6's multiplayer is, it's jarring to see its single-player component actively punish players for deviating from its invisible, predetermined path."
Battlefield 6 excels as a multiplayer shooter and is an easy recommendation for players seeking a new multiplayer experience. The single-player campaign spans nine levels and largely retreads linear, set-piece-heavy formulas, borrowing from Call of Duty and failing to leverage Battlefield's strengths. The campaign punishes deviation from predetermined paths despite the multiplayer's dynamism. Two final levels, especially "Operation Ember Strike," introduce a large-map, objective-driven format allowing multiple approaches like sniping, bombing, direct assaults, or stealth, showing a better fit for the series. The final mission's twist and cliffhanger tease a sequel and offer a clear opportunity for improvement, supported by user-generated content infrastructure.
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