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game ’ s most devastating deathdealers , like the flamethrower .
The various era-appropriate land , sea and air vehicles are loads of fun to use , and as always , you ’ ll feel a very real chill run up your spine whenever you spot a tank on the horizon . In addition to all this , BF 1 has introduced Behemoths . These are immense war machines ( like massive airships and armoured trains bristling with weapons ) that ’ ll be awarded to one team if they ’ re lagging too far behind the other . If seeing an approaching tank instills a sense of dread , wait until you see one of these enter the fray . If used properly , they can quickly swing the tide in your team ’ s favour .
Technologically , it ’ s a gorgeous game , both in terms of visuals and audio . It makes spectacular use of the Frostbite engine to create awe-dropping warzones and visual effects , and the various weapon and vehicle models are astoundingly detailed . DICE has once again nailed the sound design , making for a battlefield that sounds every bit as alive and threatening as it looks .
Battlefield 1 is very easy to recommend . Just about the only complaints I have about it relate to bugs . That said , not only would this not be a true BF experience without them , but they ’ re also more of the hilarious , “ why is that horse floating off into the atmosphere ?” variety than the frustrating , “ oh em gee this game is BROKEN ” type of bugs . It ’ s a far better Battlefield than Hardline was , and it once again presents exactly the sort of intensely dramatic battles that make for in-game stories you ’ ll be laughing about with your friends for months . Get it . You ’ ll have no regrets .
[ Dane Remendes ]
Would you buy it ?
Absolutely . If you ’ re a fan of the Battlefield franchise , Battlefield 1 is essential . Similarly , if you ’ re a fan of multiplayer shooters , but have never played Battlefield and you ’ re looking for something that offers a uniquely large-scale approach to virtual warfare , this is the game for you .
The Score

9 / 10

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