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    Battlefield 1943

    Game » consists of 4 releases. Released Jul 08, 2009

    Return to the Pacific Theater in this simpler, downloadable, console-exclusive sequel to the massive World War II first-person shooter Battlefield 1942. It was later shut down on December 2023.

    digi_demon's Battlefield 1943 (Xbox 360 Games Store) review

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    Battlefield 1943

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    I got this game as part of Battlefield Bad Company 2 : Ultimate Edition (which I Initially only wanted to get because the 'Vietnam' DLC...but anyways...)

    I had seen this (BF1943) on XBL marketplace and to my shame passed it up a couple of times - mainly because it was a live marketplace game (dlc small memory constraints etc) and unfortunately back then I didn't quite know just how impressive the game would be.

    Also it seemed a little pricey @1200 MS points for what I thought was maybe a simplistic stripped down MP game. I was so so wrong - upon playing this game I was absolutely shell-shocked :D.

    Note: No single player option - this is online MP only, and be warned this game like most Battlefield games is dominated by experienced players - you will have to work at being good at this game... or end up dead.

    So, yes only online multiplayer gaming mayhem to be found here :)

    The game evolves around the WWII battles in the pacific - Japan V's America and is a real blast to play. For a downloadable game it is simply remarkable.

    Hectic action with ability to fly planes, drive tanks and jeeps, shoot giant guns, pilot boats...

    This game initially completely evaded my radar - but happily I finally (and quite accidentally) found out just what a fab game it is.

    Well worth playing and highly addictive gameplay will have you coming back for 'another tour' again and again. Atmospheric and fun.

    Only problem I have with the game is that because I am a little 'late to the party', many players are now veterans. Knowing all the maps and the sneaky hiding points does give a player a real edge...experience is the key.

    Again when looking for BFBC2 I noticed the Ultimate pack included this (amongst other extras) so was/is a real bargain. So if you can, get it 'in-pack' but still well worth 1200 MSP.

    Graphics - 8

    Sound - 7

    Playability - 9

    Value - 10

    Overall - 9

    Bottom line: One of the best download games I have ever played, great.

    (Original Review Posted by me 'digi-demon' @ gamespot)

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