Battlefield V is now going live for subscribers to EA or Origin Access, after a long wait punctuated by a last-minute delay. This one takes the series back to the iconic setting of World War 2, but does a return to the Greatest Generation make for a great game?While reviews are starting to roll in, some sites are publishing early impressions or reviews-in-progress, including GameSpot. And in a year when Battlefield`s major competitor, Call of Duty, has eschewed a single-player campaign, the presence of one in Battlefield V seems to be standing out. The consensus agrees that the package as shipped already has a lot to explore thanks to the campaign and multiplayer, even knowing more is on the way. Its battle royale mode Firestorm is coming next year, and DICE has built a reputation for long-term support.GameSpot`s Battlefield V early impressions found it maintained the scale we`ve come to expect from a Battlefield game. `There`s a lot more to dig into, like the fortification system, squad reinforcements perks, and how destruction may change map dynamics, and spending more time with the game will paint a better picture,` wrote critic Michael Higham. `At the end of the day, it`s still Battlefield, and Battlefield V is shaping up to be a good one at that.`Read on for more reviews from around the industry, or check GameSpot sister site Metacritic for more reviews.Game: Battlefield VPlatforms: PC, PS4, Xbox OneDeveloper / publisher: DICE / ActivisionRelease date: Out now (limited) / Wide release November 20Price: US $60 / £50 / AU $69GameSpot -- No Score`As of now, it feels as if Battlefield V is a variation on a well-established theme. It maintains the series tradition of grand spectacle with incredible sound design, impactful weaponry, and large-scale multiplayer chaos.` -- Michael Higham [Full review]Gaming Trend -- 9/10`After spending quite a while with the game, I`m blown away that there`s still so much to discover. With dozens of collectibles to find in the sing ...
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