Battlefield Hardline

DICE

Rank: #4 / 7
Released: 2015
Studio: DICE
Genre: first-person shooter

At a glance

Battlefield Hardline is a first-person shooter developed by DICE and published by Electronic Arts, released in 2015. Its premise pits cops against criminals, with a single-player campaign following detective Nick Mendoza and online battles built around opposing crews. The store description highlights bank heists, vehicle pursuits and crime-drama-inspired storytelling, alongside multiplayer modes. Listed Steam features include single-player, multiplayer, PvP and online PvP, plus achievements, trading cards and full controller support. The game is listed for Windows and PlayStation 3, while its Steam listing specifies Windows. The supplied description also discusses editions and add-ons, including the four expansions Criminal Activity, Robbery, Getaway and Betrayal, as well as a Premium Membership and Battlepacks. These details describe edition content; they do not change the core cops-versus-criminals premise. The Steam age rating is 17.

Who it is for

It suits players interested in a cops-versus-criminals shooter with both a single-player campaign and online PvP. The listed platforms are Windows and PlayStation 3, with Steam specifying Windows.

What is good

Includes a single-player campaign and multiplayer
Online PvP is listed
Full controller support is listed on Steam
Description names four expansions

What to know first

Steam listing specifies Windows only
Steam age rating is 17

Verdict

Battlefield Hardline frames its shooter campaign and multiplayer around cops and criminals. Players should note that Steam lists Windows and an age rating of 17.