Editor`s note: This is an early take on Battlefield V for PC; a full review is in the works but we will require many more hours to fully engage and evaluate everything the game has to offer. The overall opinion is subject to change through the review process.The Battlefield series has always been about capturing the scale of war, and Battlefield V delivers as expected. Large maps made of both open fields and narrow lanes pit players in chaotic fights to capture objectives and deplete the enemy respawn count. Different classes empower soldiers with specific capabilities that provide distinct advantages in the right situations. And of course, tanks and aircraft not only change gameplay dynamics, but can swing the tide of battle in deft hands. The initial impression is that Battlefield V revels in familiarity--this item doesn`t stray away from the franchise formula, but it`s a fine execution thus far.It`s been a while since the franchise set foot in World War II, but this time, it does so with lesser-known conflicts at the forefront. It`s oddly refreshing to discover aspects of history that go overlooked. While we`ve had a steady diet of the snow-covered Narvik map prior to release, the game`s collection of landscapes are varied set pieces. The lush vegetation of Western Europe and the harsh deserts of North Africa present beauty in the wake of utter destruction--all these battles have been inspired by the history books and realized in a refined Frostbite engine, which has never looked better. However, the maps themselves have their limitations.Battlefield V is as devastating as it is beautiful.Conquest has always been Battlefield`s staple. Two huge teams fight to control capture points across a sprawling map, which helps hasten the drain of the enemy ticket count. It`s a time-tested mode, but it also highlights the shortcomings of a few maps. I can admire the spectacle of Fjell 652 and the tight firefights that take place around the capture points, but navigating ...
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