Battlefield 4™

Wait to install game Boot game Stuck loading Troubleshoot for an hour Get into game Servers are full or empty Wait to get into server Get kicked by Punkbuster Troubleshoot for another 30 minutes Try again Wait to get into server Get kicked by Punkbuster again This game actually might be kinda cool if you were allowed to play it. Too bad they forgot a key component of game design: being able to play the game Very unfortunate, the five or so minutes I actually spent in a match seemed kind of exciting. Too bad this is a fake product. Not even worth the price of a McChicken.... Update: I got it to work after a couple hours of troubleshooting. Glad I had to do that to get the game to run. Good stuff, players really need the extra challenge.

It is a good game, although I don't play it as much. There is mostly nothing wrong with the gameplay or the community, I'd recommend it. But not for the full price, just wait for it to be in sale again

Great game, best battlefield! EA make more battlefields like this.

Hoping to not get kicked by Punkbuster is similar to me hoping my dad will finally come back with the gallon jug of milk he promised to pick up.

I’ve owned this game since it launched back in the day, across multiple platforms but somehow never got around to actually reviewing it. Its easily one of the best Battlefield games ever made tight gun-play, huge maps, destructible environments and an actual campaign that made me care about the characters. The amount of weapons, gadgets, and progression is still unmatched and even after all these years, it still holds up visually and mechanically. I’ve completed it multiple times and it’s one of the best Battlefield I keep coming back to. If you’ve never tried it or just want a break from the newer titles trust me, BF4 is still fire.

Its a fun shooter that might not be the best BF game but is overall a nice exp with an exceptional campaign. P.S: hot take BF1 & BF4 might be the best BF games in the series!

fuck you EA for letting politics ruin your games... whats so wrong with letting an Iranian play your game...?

truly amazing classic. impressive sense of scale. VERY detailed environments, yet long-ranges as well. Tons of weapons in each category. Many types of vehicles. The expansions add amazing maps.

playing it since release on origin. BC2, BF3 and BF4 are by far the best games in the franchise. we will never get that time back but at least we still can enjoy the games.

So a friend talked me into buying Battlefield 4 so we could play multiplayer together. He played maybe two matches and then never touched it again. At that point, I figured I might as well give it a real shot since I already spent the money—and honestly, I’m really glad I did. I never even opened the campaign, but the multiplayer is where this game shines. This was my first Battlefield game, and it made a great first impression. Driving tanks, flying helicopters, running around with teammates on huge maps—it actually felt like being part of a full-on war. The scale of the battles and the mix of vehicles and infantry really make it feel more intense and chaotic in the best way. That said, the movement is a bit clunky. It just doesn’t feel super smooth or responsive, which can be annoying sometimes, especially coming from games with tighter controls. But once you get used to it, it’s not a huge deal. All in all, even though I bought it because of a friend who bailed immediately, I ended up having a blast with it. Definitely a solid shooter and a great intro to the Battlefield series.

Played for over 500 hours on EA Launcher. But, i never had Premium until i bough the Steam version for 2 bucks. Pretty neat. And all my progress carried over too, so that is really nice. I love to play commander, it is what i do most. I am longing to get back in the game again after many years without it.

Leaving this review because it has come to my attention that Bad Company 2 just got delisted. Meaning anyone who wants to buy the game simply can't. I am not sure if it's the same for the EA launcher, but either way, why they are doing this I don't know, but it is the reason why the 'Stop Killing Games' Petition was made. If you see this, please spread the word. This is another example why people are resorting to Piracy. While I don't condone it and we should buy and support games, if the game is deemed to simply not being available to be purchased digitally when it simply should be and easy to set up, or the physical copy is impossible due to people overcharging such game, the morals of piracy is out the window for that game for me. Games should be preserved like tv shows and movies, or in better ways to say, being saved for History and being able to be experienced if future gamers want to experience the old games and grow to enjoy just amazing creations that large companies are wiping away because..."We want Money!" attitude. if you read this far, thank you. To show your opinion on this, leave a Negative review on the rest of the Battlefield games. Even if you love the games, it won't matter as they could take away your game you payed for at any time.

How to stop getting kicked by Punkbuster: 1. Go to Even Balance's download page @ https://www.evenbalance.com/downloads.php 2. Download PBSetup and pbsvc 3. Run PBSetup, add Battlefield 4, Update Punkbuster 4. Run pbsvc Enjoy the game Actual review, probably one of the best FPS games I've played in a good while. Do not buy it full price, it goes on sale for $2 so often you'd just waste your money.

do not buy this game, you will keep getting kicked out of online sessions and not even weeks of research will solve it, Imagine having to deal with stone age anti-cheat system to play SINGLE game without problems, the pc version of this game a failure for many.

Multiplayer is impossible to play with this shitty punkbuster antivirus. fix your games EA.

Kicked by punkbuster each time even after having it up to date. Another fully functional game, probably intentionally killed by EA in order to force sales on their upcoming AAA disasterpiece. I will enjoy reviewbombing it.

Constantly kicked out of matches, outdated annoying punkbuster, and, apparently still cheaters present... Had a few hundred hours and a total blast on PS4. Refund for now...

Jackass game cant play because punk-buster dint work and kick me for no reason they need to get their shit together would be a cool game if it would work.

Another terrible campaign. Swimming physics broken, enemies are bullet sponges, that will not one shot even with the most powerful sniper, janky gameplay, just overall terrible, just another cashgrab

It cannot connect to the servers, it cannot find a match, it fails to connect you with a quick match, the game is dead as a graveyard the only thing there is its the campaign in which i dont think its even worth 5,00$ for this small specific campaign, you need to have steam and EA launchers to play the game? WTF? are you stupid or something guys? with a great pleasure and smile on my face i unistall this and put EA into the black list as a gaming company! we're done EA!

this game is fun but sadly it would crash my PC even after i did a Driver Update I played the game on low settings and it would still have a Problem this would happen just after my 2 hour playtime. I suggest you look to see if the game is able to be on most PCs since my PC is able to play most games without a Problem.

patriotism does not come from home. it comes from shooting every other red outlined enemy troop you see, from shooting down tanks using planes, only to be brought down by a javelin missile. you want chaos in life, you get it 9/10

cant even play the game, spent 3 hours trying to fix the kicked by punk buster bug and now i cant even load into the game, wouldnt waste your money

There's not a single Call of Duty that even comes close to how good Battlefield is.

EA games is a terrible company who will ban you at the drop of a hat with no option to appeal. Avoid EA and all their products like the bubonic plague.

Punkbuster keeps kicking me from servers like the punk it is. I just bought the game on sale, at least it was 2 bucks. I understand it's an old game and requires a bit more to setup, it's good on console not so much for PC, the server and map selection for me was minimal.

the campaign ai team collectively share a single, struggling brain cell but honestly this game isn't as awful as a lot of people like to say. multiplayer is fun with friends but wait for it to go on sale before buying, would recommend

Less than 10 minutes into my game, I was just exploring, looking around, didn't get to kill anyone yet, I was then unceremoniously kicked out the game by Punk Buster for no reason and I am now more sad than a dog watching it's owner pack a suitcase. Immediately refunded. Now give us an HD version of Battlefield 2 you sentient pieces of burnt soggy toast.

This game was amazing when it first came out! Seeing it on sale for only $2.50 aud i thought why not. now i see why. Thanks to punkbuster I am kicked within 5 minutes of any game... for only $2.50 I will happily play the campaign but be warned if you are buying this for multiplayer.... probably not for you sadly..

A dumb installer that doesn't save your login, gives you 4 different EA apps, dead servers, and a bugged anti-cheat? All for 40 dollars off sale? What a steal!

Can't play the game because their Shitty Anti-Cheat, "Punk Buster" keeps kicking me. Trying to install the "Punk Buster" .exe file separately to play the game is like being stabbed again over and over. Thanks EA!

One of my favorite games of all time, played it for thousands of hours on xbox with my dad back in the day, i want nothing more than to give it a good review. That said, its unplayable, kicked by Punkbuster for no reason every time i try to play mp. The campaign is alright, nothing special but enjoyable.

i can't play this game 'cause the anti cheat finish my gameplay saying i'm using hilicite program, do not recomend

fun game, tho the AI team in the campain has the intelegence of a moldy potatoe and shoots paper bullets unless u instrukt them and even then dont do shit also campain is like michal bays feverdream lol pick it up on sale ffor 2 bucks

Not great story campaign , but still enjoyable

Game will not work due to the garbage EA launcher. Im sure I could spend a couple hours fixing Dice and EAs mistake, but I refuse. Games been out longer than my children have been alive and it still does not launch properly. LOL

When Ambition Collides with Instability Battlefield 4 had all the ingredients to be a definitive military shooter — massive maps, destructible environments, vehicle warfare, and team-based combat on a grand scale. And when everything works, it can be a thrilling experience. Unfortunately, “when everything works” is doing a lot of heavy lifting. From the start, the game feels like it’s constantly wrestling with itself. The netcode is inconsistent, with lag, rubber-banding, and inexplicable hit detection issues that make firefights feel random rather than skill-based. You can land an entire clip and watch it vanish into thin air, only to be dropped by someone who seemingly shot through a wall. The campaign is almost an afterthought — forgettable characters, a thin story, and heavily scripted sequences that remove any sense of agency. It tries to be cinematic, but feels hollow and disconnected, a checklist of war movie tropes rather than an engaging narrative. Multiplayer is supposed to be the heart of Battlefield, but even that suffers. The map design swings wildly from brilliant to baffling, with certain areas turning into unbalanced meat grinders or sniper zones with little room for tactical play. Add to that frustrating bugs — from sound glitches to random crashes — and it becomes hard to stay immersed. Progression is another pain point. Unlocks feel grindy rather than rewarding, and many of the weapons and gadgets are locked behind long hours of repetitive gameplay. Instead of feeling like you’re customizing your approach, it often feels like you’re just grinding to catch up. There is something buried under the technical issues — a glimpse of the large-scale, team-driven chaos that made past entries so beloved. But Battlefield 4 never fully delivers on that promise. For every intense, memorable moment, there are a dozen plagued by glitches, uneven balance, or server woes. At its best, Battlefield 4 teases greatness. At its worst, it's a frustrating mess of untapped potential and technical shortcomings. And unfortunately, it spends a lot more time being the latter.

The game is great, but EA is garbage, you literally have to download another launcher, and the game sometimes gets buggy.

Playing this game 11 years late. Feels like I've been standing my whole life and just sat down.

I never liked it. -Got this game originally on origin and hit 200 hours before buying premium on steam. Not that long ago hit Colonel 100 and throughout those hours i got graped everytime for trying to learn new things. -You'll have the hardest time of your life trying unlocking guns, attachments (most of them are locked behind battlepacks) and vechicle loadouts or learning vechicles yourself. -Game is overrun by the most sweatiest and bіtchless tryhards you'll ever see. Jet Pilots that you'll never get down and will kill you in seconds, attack helicoplers that kill you from other side of the map, braindead Mobile Anti Air that mowes down infantry as well as air vechicles with ease. You will never have room for breath, especially if you in a vechicle. -If you a casual player that wants a battlefield experience and still have fun, DON'T BUY THIS.

Battlefield 4 is a game that perfectly illustrates the difference between how a game launches and how it’s remembered. Released with technical issues and player frustration, it could have easily become a cautionary tale. But thanks to persistent support and a rock-solid foundation, BF4 evolved into one of the most refined, feature-rich, and dynamic multiplayer shooters of its generation. Let’s address the weakest link first: the campaign. Like its predecessor, Battlefield 4’s single-player mode tries hard to replicate the cinematic spectacle of modern military dramas—but lacks meaningful characters or stakes. You play as Sgt. Recker, leading a squad called "Tombstone" through a series of global conflicts. The plot attempts to tackle U.S.-China tensions with a side of betrayal and heroism, but it feels like it’s there mostly to show off the engine’s visual power. While a step up in polish from BF3, it never feels essential. Still, it does deliver some impressive set pieces—collapsing buildings, aircraft carriers on fire, and massive shootouts—but the gameplay is linear and lacks the sandbox flair that defines Battlefield’s identity. Where Battlefield 4 shines—and shines bright—is in its multiplayer. This is Battlefield’s core fantasy fully realized: massive combined-arms warfare where infantry, tanks, helicopters, jets, and boats all converge in beautiful, deadly harmony. Key strengths: -Levolution: The centerpiece mechanic that allows environments to change mid-match—skyscrapers collapsing, floodgates opening, ships beaching into maps—offered not just spectacle but gameplay-altering consequences. -Map variety: From urban combat in Siege of Shanghai, to wide-open vehicle warfare in Golmud Railway, to vertical chaos in Zavod 311—each map offered a distinct playstyle. -Classes: Assault, Engineer, Support, and Recon return with a refined balance. The loadout options are massive, with dozens of guns, attachments, gadgets, and perks allowing deep customization. -Commander Mode: A returning feature from Battlefield 2, allowing one player to oversee the battlefield with a tactical view—issuing orders, dropping supplies, and calling missile strikes. -Vehicle mastery: BF4 offers arguably the most satisfying vehicle combat in the series. Jets feel responsive, tanks are balanced, and helicopters require skill but reward precision. Let’s not sugarcoat it: Battlefield 4 had a disastrous launch. Crashes, rubber-banding, netcode problems, broken hit detection—it was, frankly, a mess. For months, even hardcore fans struggled to enjoy the game consistently. But DICE didn’t walk away. Through patches, updates, community feedback, and eventually the Community Test Environment (CTE), the developers turned Battlefield 4 into a model of post-launch support. By the end of its lifecycle, it was arguably the most stable and balanced Battlefield title ever released. BF4’s premium content delivered serious value with five DLCs: -China Rising: Introduced new vehicles, maps, and an airborne focus. -Second Assault: Revamped classics from Battlefield 3. -Naval Strike: Focused on aquatic combat with thrilling island maps. -Dragon’s Teeth: Urban infantry chaos at its finest. -Final Stand: Hinted at a near-future tech war with snow-based maps and prototype weapons. Each expansion added content without feeling gimmicky, offering fresh gameplay and extending the game’s life well into the next generation of shooters. Even today, Battlefield 4 holds up visually. Destructible buildings, dynamic weather, water physics, and particle effects—all powered by Frostbite 3—still impress. But it’s the sound design that seals the deal. From the thunder of distant artillery to the crackle of suppressed gunfire in a hallway, BF4 makes war feel deafening and immediate. Battlefield 4 is the ultimate redemption arc in modern gaming. What began as a buggy mess transformed into one of the most complete, satisfying Battlefield experiences ever made. While the campaign won’t leave a lasting impression, its multiplayer is a masterclass in scale, variety, and depth. If you love large-scale strategy, vehicle warfare, and emergent chaos, there’s still nothing quite like it—even a decade later. Pros: -Vast, thrilling multiplayer sandbox -Incredible post-launch support -Dynamic maps with “Levolution” -Deep weapon and class customization -Vehicle combat at its finest Cons: -Weak, generic campaign -Rough launch hurt early reputation Rating: 8/10

"A cinematic experience with epic action – 10/10!" Battlefield 4 delivers a campaign that feels very different from Battlefield 3 – and in a good way. It’s like playing through a high-quality action movie, packed with great graphics, intense combat, and a gripping story centered on a conflict between the United States and China, with a third nation adding even more tension. The gameplay is immersive and dynamic, featuring a wide variety of weapons, large-scale battles, armored vehicles, and a lot of destruction that keeps you hooked from start to finish. I was genuinely impressed by everything the game offers. As for the multiplayer – it's easily 10 times better than Battlefield 3. There are plenty of active servers, and the game modes are varied and exciting. Whether you're into close-quarters infantry combat, tank warfare, or aerial dogfights in jets and helicopters, there's something for every type of player. Customization of classes and weapons also adds a deep strategic layer. All in all, a beautiful 10/10. A must-play for any FPS fan!

Review: The game has potential, but currently it's quite average due to several bugs and performance issues. I'm running it on a Ryzen 5 5500H with 8GB RAM and an RTX 2050 (4GB), and it still lags frequently. There are also a lot of glitches that affect the overall experience. If the developers fix these issues, this could be a really great game. But as of now, it needs a lot of improvement. Peace out

One of the greatest Battlefield games alongside Battlefield: Bad Company 1 and 2. 3$ on sale with all expansion maps is a steal, getting myself hyped for Battlefield 6. Hopefully DICE/EA learned something from 2042.

Even better than i remember. Keep in mind that you probably will have to download an update from Punkbuster in order to to be able to run it properly. heres link and steps. 1. Go to https://evenbalance.com/downloads.php and download PBSetup and pbsvc. 2. Run the setup and add the game, update it. This is how it should look like when it's done. 3. Run the service installer. 4. Confirm it's working by checking the services application on Windows (Win Key + type services). It should look like this while BF4 isn't running and when it is. PnkBstrB only runs when the game is running.

Amazing experience. The missions were intense and full of emotion. The story really pulled me in. Truly glad I played it.

I have always admired this game since the beginning, but now—especially for Asian players—patience is a must. If you're only looking to enjoy the campaign mode, it's still decent. But for multiplayer, you’ll have to adjust to playing in other regions. You’ll often get kicked by server admins due to high ping. Hoping to play in Asian servers? That’s almost impossible. Even if one exists, you'll likely witness the server getting DDoS'd in real time. Let’s hope these attacks end soon, and we can enjoy the game normally again. If you're in Asia = don't buy.

Top 10 games made ever! I have this on origin with +750 hours. such a great game to play even tho I came to this game late of its release I used to play it on my dads PC and then got it on my first pc and been playing from time to time ever since. hard to beat this game.

The graphics and sound effects are excellent but i still say not to waste money on this game . This game is full of bugs and other issues like game not responding/opening . I think its better not to buy rather than buying and getting a game full of bugs and malfunctions.

I bought a game to play and they kicked me out of the servers. I don't think I will ever buy it. I want my money.