‘Battlefield 1942 - The Road to Rome’ is the first expansion pack for the hugely popular World War II game ‘Battlefield 1942’. As I have already reviewed ‘Battlefield 1942’ I will not give much information here concerning the game play, if you are unfamiliar with the Battlefield series then ... Read review
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action-packed hit. And despite the fact it requires a copy of the original game to function, there's still plenty within the cellophane to justify the asking price. While it's still possible to play the game in single-player mode, even the most ardent fan would acknowledge that despite welcome improvements, the game's charms for the lone player are severely limited. This is a title that lives and breathes through its multi-player focus and when it's being played online, it really is enormous fun. At the heart of the full game was the range of vehicles; this add-on brings some welcome new additions to the fight. The crux of it all is still a battle being fought out between opposing armies and the action is viewed from a first-person perspective. To succeed, the game requires teamwork and lots of it: a hot-headed blast-and-go approach is rarely rewarded and the game is all the better for it. Where this add-on really scores though is in the design and balance of the extra maps it provides: these offer a better all-round balance and slightly larger playing arenas. You could assume that because The Road to Rome is an add-on pack it doesn't offer too many gameplay enhancements. You'd be right. But it does enrich what's already in place and makes what was already a very good game even better. --Simon Brew
action-packed hit. And despite the fact it requires a copy of the original game to function, there's still plenty within the cellophane to justify the asking price. While it's still possible to play the game in single-player mode, even the most ardent fan would acknowledge that despite welcome improvements, the game's charms for the lone player are severely limited. This is a title that lives and breathes through its multi-player focus and when it's being played online, it really is enormous fun. At the heart of the full game was the range of vehicles; this add-on brings some welcome new additions to the fight. The crux of it all is still a battle being fought out between opposing armies and the action is viewed from a first-person perspective. To succeed, the game requires teamwork and lots of it: a hot-headed blast-and-go approach is rarely rewarded and the game is all the better for it. Where this add-on really scores though is in the design and balance of the extra maps it provides: these offer a better all-round balance and slightly larger playing arenas. You could assume that because The Road to Rome is an add-on pack it doesn't offer too many gameplay enhancements. You'd be right. But it does enrich what's already in place and makes what was already a very good game even better. --Simon Brew
Advantages: New maps, vehicles and weapons and excellent online play. Disadvantages: Single player still a bit boring
...you are unfamiliar with the Battlefield series then read my review of Battlefield 1942 first to understand what this game is about. This review is aimed at those who have already purchased Battlefield 1942 and know what to expect from the game. This expansion pack, as you have probably guessed by the title, takes the battle to Italy where the American forces fought against the Germans and the Italians for the first time in World War II. It also gives ... ...is a must for all Battlefield 1942 fans, if you enjoyed Battlefield 1942 then you will definitely enjoy this. This expansion pack serves up more of the same addictive play, the type of game play which has made this one of the most popular online games of all time.
Minimum specifications
Operating System - Windows 98/2000/ME/XP
Processor - 500 MHz
Memory - 128MB RAM (I recommend at least 256MB)
Hard Drive - 400 MB
CD/DVD - 4 Speed
Graphics ...
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Advantages: Keeps up the high standards set by the first. Disadvantages: None that i can see.
BattleField 1942 is already one of the most widly played games across the globe. With the add on pack Road to Rome,BattleField 1942 is pushed forward creating a new front line.
It seems that yet again we are heading to the forefront of yet what seems to be another long and vigourous battle to stop good old Adolf in his push for global dominance. This time though it is brought to us with a difference. You can play as the French and the Italians
... ...i first purchased the game, BattleField 1942 is re inforceing my view that this game is a real force to be reckoned with and i am as addicted as ever.
What to look for in the shops:
The packaging of the product is very attractive as is the game. It isnt very hard to miss but what you should be looking out for is a big title in the middle saying "Expansion Pack BattleField 1942 The road to Rome". The picture has an aeroplane with a nasty smile paimnted ...
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Advantages: Excellent expansion pack for the original classic game. Disadvantages: Price
...scene, by making the original Battlefield 1942 even better.
If you have Battlefield, you have to get the expansion pack. With six new battles, and two new armies the Italians and the French. Whether you want to fight your way to victory on the Italian or the French front, new weapons and vehicles are provided for you to attack. There are eight new vehicles for you to command around some vast maps. Such as: Battle Of Anzio, Battle of Salerno, Monte ... ...will need the original Battlefield to play this expansion pack, however amazon do a package buy to save you money. If you havent got this add on, hurry cos the new expansion pack is nearly out from EA. Its called Secret Weapons of World War 2, this looks something special. ...
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Advantages: Many new additions in weapons + maps Disadvantages: Novelty soon wears off
When this game first game out the excitement of the original game seems to double as your arsenal is increased with 8 new vehicles, 2 new teams and new guns to match. There are also 6 new challenging maps to explore and master which is always half the fun of playing such large online multiplayer games.
However, unfortunately you will soon find after a few plays the new vehicles and guns offer little more excitement than those of the previous original ... ...do more with this game but with an original game with infinite possibilities already, the excitement of the novelty of these additions soon wears off.
Furthermore, as there are numerous "mods" for the original game which allow you to play in many other wars like WW1, Vietnam and even with today's weapons it soon becomes obvious that these not only offer you far more weapons, maps and vehicles but these mods are absoloutely free! With this in mind ...
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