Info about Battlefield™ 1:

Official game description:
Join the strong Battlefield™ community and jump into the epic battles of The Great War in this critically acclaimed first-person shooter. Hailed by critics, Battlefield 1 was awarded the Games Critics Awards Best of E3 2016: Best Action Game and gamescom Best Action Game award for 2016.  
Battlefield 1 Revolution is the complete package containing:  
*   **Battlefield 1 base game** — Experience the dawn of all-out war in Battlefield 1. Discover a world at war through an adventure-filled campaign, or join in epic team-based multiplayer battles with up to 64 players. Fight as infantry or take control of amazing vehicles on land, air, and sea.  
*   **Battlefield 1 Premium Pass** — Plunge into 4 themed expansion packs with new multiplayer maps, new weapons, and more. (Expansion packs = They Shall Not Pass, In the Name of the Tsar, Turning Tides, Apocalypse)  
*   **The Red Baron Pack, Lawrence of Arabia Pack, and Hellfighter Pack** — Get themed weapons, vehicles, and emblems based on the famous heroes and units.
Battlefield™ 1 takes you back to The Great War, WW1, where new technology and worldwide conflict changed the face of warfare forever. Take part in every battle, control every massive vehicle, and execute every maneuver that turns an entire fight around. The whole world is at war – see what’s beyond the trenches.
**Key Features:**
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*   Changing environments in locations all over the world. Discover every part of a global conflict from shore to shore – fight in besieged French cities, great open spaces in the Italian Alps, or vast Arabian deserts. Fully destructible environments and ever-changing weather create landscapes that change moment to moment; whether you’re tearing apart fortifications with gunfire or blasting craters in the earth, no battle is ever the same.  
*   Huge multiplayer battles. Swarm the battlefield in massive multiplayer battles with up to 64 players. Charge in on foot as infantry, lead a cavalry assault, and battle in fights so intense and complex you'll need the help of all your teammates to make it through.  
*   Game-changing vehicles. Turn the tide of battle in your favor with vehicles both large and larger, from tanks and biplanes to gigantic Behemoths, unique and massive vehicles that will be critical in times of crisis. Rain fire from the sky in a gargantuan Airship, tear through the world in the Armored Train, or bombard the land from the sea in the Dreadnought.  
*   A new Operations multiplayer mode. In Operations mode, execute expert maneuvers in a series of inter-connected multiplayer battles spread across multiple maps. Attackers must break through the defense line and push the conflict onto the next map, and defenders must try to stop them.

Release date: Jun 11, 2020

Categories: First-Person Shooter, Large-Scale Combat, Vehicular Combat, Destructible Environments, Team-based Combat

Feature scans:
- MTX: score 10; verdict: Fair / No Microtransactions; summary: Battlefield 1 is overwhelmingly praised as a fair, one-time purchase game with no microtransactions, no battle pass, and no pay-to-win mechanics. The few complaints about DLC splitting the player base or vague pay-to-win allegations are not supported by concrete evidence of in-game monetization (real-money shops, loot boxes, currency, etc.). The dominant user sentiment confirms the game respects player time and money.
- Wiki: score 50; verdict: The Student; summary: User feedback shows a clear need for external guides to overcome the learning curve in multiplayer and for new players, fitting the 'Instructional Data' dependency (Tier 3). Although a bug-fix dependency exists (Tier 4), the stricter priority scoring rule places this report at 50.
- Proton/Linux: score 92; verdict: Broken / Unsupported; summary: Battlefield 1 previously worked flawlessly on Linux/Proton for years, but EA retroactively added the kernel-level anti-cheat 'EA Javelin' in late 2024/early 2025, completely blocking all Linux and Steam Deck users. No workarounds are available; the game is effectively non-functional on Linux. The consensus is overwhelmingly negative, with users citing loss of access, privacy violations, and frustration.
- Steam Deck: score 90; verdict: Broken; summary: Battlefield 1 is effectively broken on Steam Deck and Linux due to EA's kernel-level anti-cheat and the mandatory EA App. The game no longer launches on SteamOS/Proton, and even on Windows, users face constant crashes, login loops, and launcher bugs. The experience is far from seamless and requires heavy tinkering that often fails to resolve the core issues.

- Hardware Profile:
  - Summary: Lower-spec Windows cohorts generally report good performance and smooth framerates, but higher-end systems (12-15GB VRAM and 16GB+ VRAM) experience notable crashes, stuttering, and frame drops.
  - Sample size: 1598 (5% coverage)
  - Audience skew: Review sample is mostly Windows-based.
  - Windows <8GB VRAM / <16GB RAM (positive, 783 reports): Most players report smooth gameplay even on low-end hardware, with many achieving 40-60+ fps on low to max settings.
  - Windows <8GB VRAM / 16-31GB RAM (positive, 314 reports): Players praise the game's optimization and report stable performance, though a minority mention crashes and hard resets.
  - Windows 12-15GB VRAM (mixed, 207 reports): High framerates are common, but many users report severe stuttering at match start, DX12 crashes, and system freezes.
  - Windows 8-11GB VRAM / 16-31GB RAM (positive, 148 reports): The majority find the game well-optimized and playable, although isolated incidents of crashes and driver issues are noted.
  - Windows 8-11GB VRAM / <16GB RAM (positive, 66 reports): Users report excellent performance with high fps on ultra settings, with only occasional crashes or party connectivity issues.
  - Windows 16GB+ VRAM (negative, 34 reports): Players consistently report random frame drops and stuttering even at lower frame rate caps, making performance unreliable.
  - Caveats: 1598 of 30998 reviews expose hardware metadata.; Review sample is mostly Windows-based.
Feature extractions:
- Community Price:
  - Community fair range: $2.00 - $10.00
  - Reasoning: The community overwhelmingly recommends buying Battlefield 1 on sale, with typical deep discounts bringing the price to $2–$5. Full price (historically $30–$40) is considered too high for a game that is over 8 years old, with a short campaign and a multiplayer population that favors veterans. A few reviewers still find value at $30, but the consensus is that the game is fairly priced between $2 (the most common sale price) and $10 (where it remains a good buy for the content offered). This range reflects both the deep discount expectations and the upper limit of what most players consider reasonable without feeling overcharged.
- Playtime Metrics:
  - Game completion: 7.0h
  - Story completion: 7.0h
  - Session length: 4.0h
  - Endgame: N/A
  - Reasoning: Campaign completion: multiple Spanish and English reviews consistently state 6–8 hours for the main story. The 'half to 1 hour each' estimate (2.5–5h) is an outlier; the majority points to 6–8h. Session length: the Polish anecdote about a single round turning into 4 hours suggests typical multiplayer sessions can be around 4 hours, though this is a single data point. Endgame: no specific post-story hours are reported; multiplayer is the primary endgame content but without typical duration, so value is null. Game completion is equated with campaign completion because the game has no defined 'total finish' beyond the story.
- Time-to-fun:
  - Summary: Battlefield 1 is initially overwhelming and punishing for new players, especially in multiplayer, but the fun clicks after they get through the learning curve — often by completing the campaign or simply persisting through early unfair deaths.
  - Stance: Clicks after
  - Anchor: After getting through the initial frustrating learning period (by playing the campaign or enduring early multiplayer deaths)
  - Time to anchor: N/A
  - Friction: steep learning curve for new players; chaotic and unbalanced early matches; domination by experienced players and vehicles; slow weapon progression; bugs with party/join system (EA launcher)
  - Unlock drivers: completing the campaign to learn controls, weapon types, and mechanics; persisting through initial deaths to understand map flow and positioning; unlocking better weapons through progression (reduces frustration); playing with friends for shared chaotic fun
  - Conditions: playing with friends greatly enhances enjoyment; team-oriented modes like Operations provide immersive, cinematic battles; solo campaign offers emotional depth and teaches basics; large-scale maps with vehicles and destructible environments create variety; historical atmosphere and audio design boost immersion
- Player Archetypes:
  - Immersion & Atmosphere Seeker (sale)
    - Motivation: To experience the gritty, cinematic chaos of WW1 battles and be moved by the setting.
    - Playstyle: Plays at a methodical pace, appreciates the visuals and audio, often enjoys both campaign and multiplayer but prioritizes the feel over winning.
    - Experience: mixed
    - Purchase stance: sale
    - Labels: historical warfare fan; atmosphere enthusiast; cinematic gamer
    - Reference games: Battlefield V; Call of Duty: WWII; Isonzo
  - Veteran Multiplayer Loyalist (deep sale)
    - Motivation: Epic 64-player battles with vehicle combat and team play in a historically grounded setting.
    - Playstyle: Focuses on multiplayer, often plays with squads, knows maps and weapon metas, willing to grind levels and adapt to server rules.
    - Experience: veteran
    - Purchase stance: deep sale
    - Labels: Battlefield veteran; old-school DICE fan; series loyalist
    - Reference games: Battlefield 3; Battlefield 4; Battlefield V; Battlefield 2042
  - Frustrated Noob / Casual Enthusiast (deep sale)
    - Motivation: Casual fun and the thrill of chaotic battle, despite frequent deaths.
    - Playstyle: Plays casually, often solo or with friends, may focus on specific classes (medic to heal, support to resupply), gets killed a lot but enjoys the spectacle.
    - Experience: newcomer
    - Purchase stance: deep sale
    - Labels: noob; casual player; old slow guy; new to Battlefield
    - Reference games: Call of Duty (modern); Enlisted; sniper-heavy shooters


Below are summaries of things people say about the game per category.
Each point is assigned a weight that represents how often it is mentioned across all reviews.
What players like:
- Gameplay and overall quality praised (weight 0.37): Many reviewers describe the game as flawless, incredible, or very good, highlighting perfect gameplay and a great overall experience.
- Atmosphere and aesthetic commended (weight 0.23): The game effectively conveys a WWI atmosphere with awesome vibe, strong Battlefield feel, and well-liked maps and aesthetic design.
- Graphics and optimization standout (weight 0.23): Great graphics and smooth performance, including good optimization on weak PCs and proper use of DX11, are frequently mentioned as positives.
- Variety and tactical elements appreciated (weight 0.21): Good variety in missions, trench warfare, class system, tactical aspects, and nice vehicles (including Zeppelins and boats) add depth to gameplay.
- Long-term appeal and nostalgia (weight 0.21): The game is seen as an amazing title that stands the test of time, one of the favorites of all time, and a work of art, indicating strong lasting appeal.
- Story and music emotionally impactful (weight 0.18): The campaign's story and music are highly praised, with some moments causing emotional responses like tearing up, and the music is described as great.
- Issues with anticheat and functionality (weight 0.1): Some reviewers mention the game was good before an anticheat update or would be very good if it worked, suggesting technical concerns affecting experience.
- Campaign quality mixed but notable (weight 0.09): While the story and graphics are good, the campaigns are described as short but alright, though still worth playing for the single-player experience.
- Best enjoyed with friends (weight 0.06): The game is considered great and worth it, particularly when played with friends, emphasizing social value.
- Reputation and brand loyalty (weight 0.05): The game is seen as good, reflecting old DICE reputation and persistent love for the Battlefield IP, contributing to its appeal.

Common complaints:
- EA Launcher fundamentally broken (weight 0.65): The EA launcher consistently fails to launch games, requires constant updates, crashes, and creates verification loops. This makes the game unplayable from the start, with the launcher often being the root cause of failed launches and functionality errors.
- Anti-cheat causes launch failures (weight 0.62): Anti-cheat updates frequently prevent the game from launching or cause crashes on startup, requiring complicated workarounds. This affects both Windows and Linux users, and sometimes even breaks network drivers or triggers errors on unknown PC components.
- Game crashes or won't start (weight 0.36): Many players report that the game crashes on startup, after a few minutes, or fails to launch at all. These issues often require repeated attempts or workarounds, making the game unplayable for a significant number of users.
- Multiplayer and friends features broken (weight 0.32): The EA invite interface and launcher cause errors when inviting friends, making it impossible to play together even after extensive troubleshooting. Multiplayer is often described as unplayable due to menu bugs and disconnections.
- Anti-cheat removes Linux support (weight 0.3): The new anti-cheat breaks compatibility with Linux systems, including Steam Deck, preventing many users from playing the game. This has made the game inaccessible for a dedicated segment of the player base.
- Frequent crashes and disconnections (weight 0.26): Players experience consistent crashes and server disconnections during gameplay, disrupting the experience. These issues range from random restarts to frequent disconnections, making the game frustrating to play.
- Game feels abandoned and unvalued (weight 0.19): Players perceive the game as no longer updated or supported, with its poor state making it not worth even a low price. The lack of maintenance and responsiveness from EA adds to this feeling.
- EA support is unresponsive (weight 0.11): EA support is described as terrible and unresponsive, providing no help for the multitude of technical issues players face. This lack of support compounds the frustration from the game's broken state.

Gameplay feedback:
- Multiplayer focus with classic modes (weight 0.19): Players highlight the multiplayer component, describing maps with updated weapon textures but similar layouts and mentioning competitive FPS modes alongside PvE shooters.
- Campaign split into episodic content (weight 0.15): The campaign is divided into five episode packs, featuring various mini stories and missions that involve capturing points and grabbing items.
- No ranking system (weight 0.06): Feedback notes the absence of a ranking system, which may affect competitive engagement in multiplayer.

Performance notes:
- Launch and startup failures (weight 0.46): Multiple reports indicate the game fails to launch or crashes on startup, often due to anti-cheat or launcher issues. This is a high-frequency problem with specific details about EA Anti-Cheat and EA App.
- Anti-cheat and driver conflicts (weight 0.45): The anti-cheat software is reported to prevent the game from running, cause crashes, and interfere with network and graphics drivers, including making the game unplayable on Linux/Steam Deck.
- Loading and connection problems (weight 0.26): Players experience endless loading screens, connection issues, and frequent disconnects from EA servers, making the game unplayable.
- EA App launcher issues (weight 0.23): Problems with the EA App launcher include whitescreens, crashes, update requirements, and general failures that block the game from launching or running properly.
- Performance degradation over time (weight 0.18): Some users report that the game used to run smoothly but now performs poorly, with low FPS and choppiness even after updates or lowering settings.
- Linux and Steam Deck incompatibility (weight 0.14): The game no longer runs on Linux or Steam Deck, likely due to anti-cheat restrictions, preventing an entire user base from playing.
- Failed fixes and installation errors (weight 0.14): Attempted solutions like reinstalling or switching to DX12 do not work, and installer errors prevent the game from being installed at all.
- Windows version and driver issues (weight 0.13): The game rejects up-to-date drivers, claims outdated versions, or is not supported on certain Windows versions, leading to launch failures.
- System crashes and hardware issues (weight 0.11): The game causes complete system crashes, restarts, or damages the WiFi network adapter, indicating severe incompatibility or bugs.
- Optimization and performance on weak PCs (weight 0.04): One user reports the game runs well on a weak PC, suggesting potential but contrasting with widespread performance complaints.

Recommendations:
- Not worth the cost (weight 0.29): Players feel the game is a waste of money, even when on sale or very cheap, and suggest alternative uses of time or money.
- Crashes and bugs make unplayable (weight 0.26): Constant crashes and numerous bugs render the game unplayable, requiring extensive troubleshooting and causing frustration.
- Anti-cheat causes hardware issues (weight 0.23): The anti-cheat system is reported as unfair, incompatible, and even causing hardware problems, leading to strong negative recommendations.
- Game is abandoned or dead (weight 0.23): The game is considered abandoned by developers, with no updates or support, making it a dead product.
- Too hard for new players (weight 0.19): Multiplayer is highly unbalanced against newcomers, with high difficulty and skill gaps, only recommended for hardcore fans.
- Story is not worth playing (weight 0.17): The single-player story is poorly executed and not worth the time; only a small minority might enjoy mini stories.
- Server and connectivity issues (weight 0.15): Frequent server problems, connectivity issues, and broken co-op make the game unplayable, especially for groups.
- Better alternatives exist (weight 0.15): Players recommend playing other titles like Battlefield 1, CS, or Call of Duty instead, or even pirating rather than buying.
- Cheaters and pay-to-win ruin experience (weight 0.12): Pervasive cheating and pay-to-win mechanics destroy fair play, especially in multiplayer, making the game frustrating.
- WiFi users experience issues (weight 0.05): The game is specifically not recommended for players using WiFi due to connectivity problems.

Other player notes:
No miscpoints

Emotions:
- Frustration (weight 0.44): Players are deeply frustrated by a combination of technical failures, invasive anti-cheat measures, and poor gameplay design. Key issues include the kernel-level anti-cheat causing Linux incompatibility, broken DirectX 12, launcher errors, connectivity problems, and an unenjoyable gameplay loop with map imbalance, cheaters, and useless mechanics. Despite extensive troubleshooting, many find the game unplayable, which is compounded by EA's poor support and server issues.
- Anger (weight 0.25): Anger stems from EA's heavy-handed anti-cheat update that removes Linux support, introduces spyware-like software, and breaks network drivers. Players are infuriated by persistent cheaters, abusive admins, terrible servers, and an invasive launcher that prevents the game from starting, even in single-player. The high price and repeated crashes, coupled with EA's negligence over years, lead to feelings of wasted money and betrayal.
- Disappointment (weight 0.08): Players expected a focused WWI narrative but instead received fragmented mini-stories and an empty campaign. The multiplayer is nearly dead, and the anti-cheat update renders the game unplayable on Linux, especially after years of functional gameplay. Many sympathize with the developer while blaming EA's decisions, feeling that what was once a decent game has been ruined.
- Appreciation (weight 0.04): Appreciation is rooted in the game's atmospheric and visual quality, particularly its authentic portrayal of WWI. Elements like zeppelins, boats, and the overall gorgeous graphics are praised, offering a memorable and immersive experience that stands out despite technical issues.
- Rage (weight 0.04): Rage is directed at EA's repeated anti-cheat updates and business practices that exploit players. The company's continuous disrespectful actions, combined with poor optimization, are seen as deliberate sabotage that ruins the game. Players express intense anger over these decisions that destroy the experience.
- Boredom (weight 0.03): Boredom arises from the game's long, drawn-out campaigns with repetitive missions and a weak story. The narrative is poorly connected to cutscenes, and empty servers make the multiplayer feel lifeless. This leads to a lack of engagement and a dull experience overall.
- Annoyance (weight 0.03): Annoyance stems from overpowered horses that defy historical plausibility and the prevalence of botted servers. These factors lead to wasted time and undermine the game's realism and integrity, causing persistent frustration for players.
- Regret (weight 0.03): Regret comes from purchasing a game that does not work, such as paying 10 reais for a non-functional product. Breaking a long-standing EA boycott only to face such issues compounds the feeling, as players regret their financial and ethical compromise.
- Admiration (weight 0.03): Admiration is expressed for the game's incredible quality, including its beautiful graphics, optimization, story, and music. Despite technical problems, the campaign is considered worth it, making it a favorite and showcasing impressive craftsmanship.
- Sentimental (weight 0.01): The game evokes sentimentality through certain moments that bring players to tears. These emotional highlights create a deep, personal connection, demonstrating the game's ability to deliver powerful narrative experiences.
- Obnoxious (weight 0.01): Players find the game obnoxious due to account and launcher requirements, startup issues, forced missions, and hostile navigation. These unnecessary barriers to gameplay create a frustrating and uninviting experience that detracts from any enjoyment.
- Liking (weight 0.01): Liking is based on the game's effective maps, aesthetic design, class system, and vehicles. These elements provide a satisfying and engaging core gameplay loop that appeals to players, even if other aspects falter.
- Nostalgia (weight 0.01): Nostalgia arises from remembering when the game was once incredible before recent updates ruined it. Players look back fondly on its earlier state, highlighting a sense of loss and longing for what it used to be.
- Disgust (weight 0.01): Disgust is triggered by character choices perceived as SJW propaganda and EA's exploitative business practices, including the anti-cheat. These elements are seen as distasteful and harmful to the game's integrity, provoking a strong negative reaction.
- Stress (weight 0.01): Stress results from trying to relax with the game but being forced to deal with launch issues. The unexpected technical hurdles turn a leisure activity into a source of anxiety, spoiling the intended relaxation.
- Enjoyment (weight 0.01): Enjoyment comes from the game's fun and engaging mechanics combined with an amazing story. Players find the overall experience enjoyable, with these positive aspects outweighing technical glitches or design flaws.
- Mockery (weight 0.01): Mockery is directed at the player base, who act like elite commandos but cannot shoot effectively. This highlight the gap between players' self-perception and actual skill, creating a humorous yet critical view of the community.
- Sarcastic frustration (weight 0.01): Players express sarcastic frustration over anti-cheat updates that break the game for Linux users eight years post-release. The irony of such late interventions ruining a game that previously worked well fuels this wry annoyance.}