There is a new shooter on the block and it aims to break records with over 100 million kills in the first week and counting. That game is Battlefield 1943, and it fulfills DICE's expectations in making Battlefield even more accessible, by bringing the PC original to the consoles, through digital download.
In taking one of the first hardcore FPS Multiplayer games and simplifying the mechanics to play on all the strengths of the original, while maintaining its scope and vision, has lead to an overwhelming success. Day one, EA was actually unprepared for such a positive reception, causing their servers to fail and making the process of getting on-line arguous. But after a few days everything has seemed to even out and I am a happy to have made the investment. Honestly, I believe this looks better than its predecessor, being built on the Bad Company engine, which features destructible enviroments and brighter explosions. Making those pesky sniper towers and bridges the concentration of some of my most destructive urges.
By making it more accessible, the class structure has been reduced to 3 major classes: Rifleman, Infantryman or Sniper and each of these classes has a sub-class like engineer or demolitions. All seem very balanced and it makes the challenging decision of which class to choose that much easier. Also the maps have focused on the Pacific front of WW II with; Wake Island, Guadacanal, and Iwo Jima coming day one. As I mentioned before about breaking records, a 4th map was added to each console respectively, after the users racked up 43 million kills. Xbox360 reaching that in 4 days and PS3 getting there on day 8, bringing the air combat focused map Coral Sea.
This is where all you Aces can earn your wings, letting everyone continue to jump into planes over and over, without having to worry about being left standing on the aircraft carrier. The dog fighting is extremely visceral, where defeating one opponent leads to 3 more nearby. The vehicle mechanics, though taking some getting used to (plane controls felt foreign), do work much better that any mouse and keyboard combo. In fact, Battlefield was one of those games where I used to have a flight stick standing by, because there was no way I could fly a plane with a mouse. Note: there is a tutorial for the air mechanics if you find yourself crashing into things more than you'd like.
By doing all these things; class structure, maps, the new engine, and even keeping the player cap to 12 players on each side, it has made the adaptation to consoles seemless and enjoyable. At a price point of only $15, it is pretty much a no brainer for anyone that plays FPS Multiplayer games.
One thing I should note, this is still Battlefield, maps are large and teammates assholes. So when you are on a aircraft carrier and someone steals your plane or you try to right shotgun in a jeep and are left in the dust, it will make you appreciate playing with friends all the more. It is really the best way to enjoy a game such as this and I think you should play it now.
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