first-person shooter
Battlefield Hardline
By DICE, released 1 Jan 2015
- Microsoft Windows
- PlayStation 3
What it is
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.
What players like, and what they don't
- Includes a single-player campaign and multiplayer
- Online PvP is listed
- Full controller support is listed on Steam
- Description names four expansions
- Steam listing specifies Windows only
- Steam age rating is 17
Who it suits
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.
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.
