Battlefield 2142

During the Joker's free time (all 5 minutes of it recently), there are a few constants; DVR'd shows, football and Battlefield 2142. I want to talk about the latter for a few minutes.

Thanks to a loyal Joker follower we were introduced to a rare gem of the current first-person shooter genre. The overlooked Battlefield 2142. Other games in the Battlefield series seem to get all of the press, however they are all cookie cutter war simulations. 2142 breaks that mold and delves into the future of warfare. Instead of ground tanks and jeeps we are introduced to hover tanks, mechanical walkers and Titan airships.

Building on the winning Battlefield formula this entry gives a bit of variety that we have missed since Quake went downhill (i.e. Quake 3). The multiplayer section is full of unlocks that will keep you coming back for more kills and leadership points.

If you are interested in first-person shooters, but are feeling stuck in a rut of World War 2 games, try Battlefield 2142.