Info about Battlefield: Bad Company 2 Vietnam:

Official game description:
  
Get ready for a whole new war, as DICE's massively popular online shooter Battlefield: Bad Company™ 2 makes the journey back to the 60's and the infamous Vietnam war.  
At the heart of this expansion lie four distinct, brand-new multiplayer maps based on the Vietnam War. Each map brings a new gameplay experience and fresh visuals, with characteristics such as foxholes, tunnels and dense jungles from where the enemy can launch surprise attacks. Also, 15 classic Vietnam-era weapons and 6 vehicles are available from the moment you go online.  
All four multiplayer game modes from Battlefield: Bad Company 2, including the genre-defining Conquest Mode, will be playable in Battlefield: Bad Company 2 Vietnam. The expansion is integrated with the full game persistence, so no matter what theatre of war you participate in, you will continue to level up your soldier as usual.  
Key Features
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*   **5 Brand New Maps:** From the rice fields of the Phu Bai Valley to the napalm scorched earth of Hill 137, five distinct Vietnam-based maps each bring a fresh visual and gameplay experience.  
*   **6 Immortalized Vehicles:** Skim the treetops in the iconic American helicopter. Drive the sturdy Russian T54 tank and the nimble US PBR "Pibber" patrol boat, plus three more vehicles immortalized in the Vietnam war.  
*   **15 Characteristic Weapons:** Charge into battle with 15 new weapons modeled on their real life counter-parts, including the rare Navy SEAL XM22 machinegun and the characteristic M79 "Blooper" Grenade Launcher.  
*   **Rocking 60's Soundtrack:** Listen to 8 radio channels in-game, featuring 2 hours of time typical tracks, including "Ride of the Valkyries" and "Fortunate Son" by CCR.  
*   **True War Dialogue:** All-new voiceovers for both American and Vietnamese forces, based on authentic communication from the Vietnam War.  
Online Disclaimer
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INTERNET CONNECTION, ONLINE AUTHENTICATION AND ACCEPTANCE OF END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT REQUIRED TO PLAY. ACCESS TO ONLINE FEATURES AND/OR SERVICES REQUIRES AN EA ONLINE ACCOUNT AND REGISTRATION WITH THE ENCLOSED SINGLE-USE SERIAL CODE. REGISTRATION FOR ONLINE FEATURES IS LIMITED TO ONE EA ACCOUNT PER SERIAL CODE AND IS NON-TRANSFERABLE ONCE USED. EA ONLINE TERMS & CONDITIONS AND FEATURE UPDATES CAN BE FOUND AT . YOU MUST BE 13+ TO REGISTER FOR AN EA ACCOUNT. EA MAY PROVIDE CERTAIN INCREMENTAL CONTENT AND/OR UPDATES FOR NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE, IF AND WHEN AVAILABLE. EA MAY RETIRE ONLINE FEATURES AFTER 30 DAYS NOTICE POSTED ON .

Release date: Dec 18, 2010

Categories: First-Person Shooter, Competitive Multiplayer, Team-based Combat, Vehicular Combat, Historical Setting, Class-based Gameplay, Combined Arms Warfare


- Hardware Profile: No data
Feature extractions:
- Community Price:
  - Community fair range: $15.00 - $30.00
  - Reasoning: All reviews focus on the expansion, not the base game. They indicate the expansion is considered good value at its price and worth buying on sale. No direct evidence about base game pricing exists in the provided data. Based on the expansion's perceived value and typical pricing structures for similar games, the base game likely falls in a moderate range, but confidence is very low due to lack of direct evidence.
- Playtime Metrics:
  - Game completion: N/A
  - Story completion: N/A
  - Session length: N/A
  - Endgame: N/A
  - Reasoning: The only numeric mention of playtime is 'first 2 hours', which refers to an initial session but does not indicate a typical session length across the player base. The majority of reviews praise content quality and cost without providing quantifiable playtime metrics. As a multiplayer-only expansion, there is no defined story/campaign completion or game completion point, and no concrete endgame hours are reported. All fields are thus set to null due to insufficient evidence.
- Time-to-fun:
  - Summary: The Vietnam expansion offers an instantly enjoyable and authentic alternate multiplayer experience, capturing the essence of Vietnam-era combat with excellent maps, weapons, and vehicles, and requires no time investment to become fun.
  - Stance: Fun immediately
  - Anchor: N/A
  - Time to anchor: N/A
  - Friction: Learning to fly helicopters can be challenging initially
  - Unlock drivers: Leveling system unlocks most content quickly for new players
  - Conditions: Prefer classic, less modernized combat; Play multiplayer; Enjoy team-based tactical gameplay; Appreciate historical era setting
- Player Archetypes:
  - Historical Immersionist (buy)
    - Motivation: Experience authentic Vietnam-era warfare with period-accurate weapons and environments.
    - Playstyle: Use era-appropriate weapons, explore map details, and engage in large-scale battles with vehicles.
    - Experience: familiar
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: Vietnam War fan; old-school player; period shooter enthusiast
    - Reference games: Battlefield: Vietnam; Battlefield Bad Company 2
  - Hardcore Lethality Gamer (buy)
    - Motivation: Enjoy high-damage, realistic combat with emphasis on one-shot kills and tactical sniping.
    - Playstyle: Play on hardcore mode, prioritize sniping and high-damage firearms, master vehicles and positioning.
    - Experience: veteran
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: hardcore player; sniping purist; tactical shooter fan
    - Reference games: Battlefield Bad Company 2; Call of Duty


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:
- Excellent and worth it (weight 0.72): Many reviews consider this DLC one of the best purchases, offering great value for its price and sometimes even surpassing the base game in enjoyment.
- Authentic Vietnam atmosphere (weight 0.42): The DLC successfully recreates the feel of the Vietnam War through its setting, music, and authentic details, delighting nostalgic players.
- Era-appropriate weapons and vehicles (weight 0.41): The DLC introduces classic weapons, vehicles, and armor that fit the Vietnam setting, enhancing authenticity and gameplay variety.
- Great map design (weight 0.34): The new maps are praised for their distinct atmosphere, excellent design, and noticeable improvement over those in the base game.
- Better than base game (weight 0.31): Players find this expansion pack's gameplay, maps, and overall experience superior to the original Bad Company 2, with some noting they played it more frequently.
- Engaging 1960s soundtrack (weight 0.24): Players love the 1960s music that plays in vehicles, which deepens the immersive Vietnam War atmosphere and adds unique charm.
- Teamwork remains essential (weight 0.2): Successful gameplay in this expansion requires strong team coordination, and this emphasis on cooperation is a consistent point of praise.
- New flamethrower is a highlight (weight 0.14): The flamethrower is a deadly and flashy new weapon that adds excitement and variety to the combat, making it a notable addition.
- Impressive graphics quality (weight 0.14): The visuals are described as superb and awesome, contributing to the overall high-quality presentation of the expansion.

Common complaints:
- Less content than predecessors (weight 0.58): Players feel the game offers fewer weapons, maps, vehicles, and unlockables compared to Battlefield: Bad Company 2 and the original Battlefield Vietnam. Many describe it as a stripped-down version with less variety and depth.
- Low player population online (weight 0.4): Multiple reviews report very low player counts across official and unofficial servers, making it difficult to find matches. Official servers are closed or empty, and community servers like Project Rome are also deserted, resulting in an unplayable experience for many.
- Vehicles are problematic (weight 0.38): Vehicles are reported as unintuitive, not fun, and lacking variety (e.g., no airplanes, no PT-76). Helicopters are either too powerful or too hard to control, making vehicle gameplay frustrating.
- Abandonment and server issues (weight 0.35): EA is criticized for abandoning the game shortly after release, with official servers deactivated and no further updates or maps. Players are forced to seek third-party workarounds, and the lack of regional servers (e.g., Brazil, Argentina) adds to the frustration.
- Inferior to Bad Company 2 (weight 0.34): Many players prefer Battlefield: Bad Company 2 over the Vietnam expansion, noting that Vietnam lacks the highlights, destructible environments, and overall quality of BC2. It is seen as a reskin of another Battlefield 2 game.
- Weak map selection and design (weight 0.33): The game is noted for having too few maps (as low as 4 initially) and maps that feel smaller or weaker (especially Rush mode). Comparison to the 2004 version suggests EA failed to learn from previous map design.
- Overpriced and feels like a rip-off (weight 0.32): Reviewers consider the game too expensive for the amount of content provided (only 4 maps for $15). It is often described as a DLC with no significant additions, feeling like a cash grab.
- Historical inaccuracies (weight 0.31): The game fails to properly characterize the Vietnam War, with unrealistic elements like helicopters flying upside down and inappropriate soldier dialogue. Missing historically accurate weapons (e.g., Kar98, STG44) also disappoints.
- Weapon balance issues (weight 0.29): Weapons are perceived as too powerful, with sniper rifles one-shot killing at range and only snipers allowed scopes. Fewer guns per class (only 3) and recon losing motion mines for mortar strikes also draw criticism.
- Lack of progression and unlocks (weight 0.28): The leveling system allows unlocking almost everything at low levels, eliminating incentive to keep playing. Some players report all weapons are already unlocked, making progression boring or meaningless.
- No single-player campaign extension (weight 0.07): The expansion does not extend the single-player campaign at all, disappointing those who hoped for a story mode related to the Vietnam War.
- Technical and registration issues (weight 0.07): Some players cannot register on Origin, which prevents them from accessing the game. This technical barrier adds to the frustration.

Gameplay feedback:
- Vietnam expansion content (weight 0.97): The game features a Vietnam War expansion with new maps, weapons, and vehicles that fit the era. Clusters 1, 2, 4, 6, 12, 14, 19, 23, 31, 33, 37, 39, 41, 52, 54, 69, 75, and 89 all mention this expansion setting and added content.
- Atmospheric Vietnam setting (weight 0.37): The game captures a strong Vietnam War atmosphere with trenches, tunnels, rice paddies, and era-appropriate equipment. Clusters 20, 21, 22, 59, 62, 66, 78, and 80 highlight this authentic feel.
- Era-appropriate music in vehicles (weight 0.33): Vehicles have radios playing tunes from the 1960s, adding to the atmosphere. Clusters 3, 56, 68, 76, and 90 specifically highlight this licensed music feature.
- Teamwork-oriented gameplay (weight 0.33): Gameplay requires absolute teamwork, with squads forced to stay close and tug-of-war zone control. Clusters 18, 50, 72, 79, 82, and 92 emphasize this cooperative aspect.
- Gameplay differs from Bad Company (weight 0.27): Gameplay is described as differing from Bad Company (Cluster 7), offering an alternate multiplayer experience (Cluster 47) with more infantry focus (Cluster 24) and trench warfare (Cluster 25).
- Sniper presence emphasized (weight 0.23): Snipers hide in greenery (Cluster 48) and present a persistent threat from distance (Cluster 81). Scopes are only available on sniper rifles (Cluster 9).
- Class system detailed (weight 0.2): Classes are Assault, Engineer, Medic, and Recon with specific weapons and tools, as described in Cluster 16. Each class has only 3 weapons (Cluster 85), and Recon gets mortar strike instead of motion mines (Cluster 86).
- Shared progression with BC2 (weight 0.19): Stats and rank progression are shared between Bad Company 2 and this Vietnam expansion, as noted in Cluster 5. Some mentions also suggest a progression reset due to the different era (Cluster 46).
- Helicopter mechanics unique (weight 0.19): Helicopters have a unique mechanic where they crash after one minute (Cluster 11), and they offer realistic physics for circle strafing (Cluster 13). No lock-on is available (Cluster 49).
- Flamethrower as new weapon (weight 0.18): The expansion introduces flamethrowers as close-range weapons. Clusters 8 and 27 directly mention this addition.
- No destructible environments (weight 0.18): Unlike base Bad Company 2, this expansion has no destructible buildings, as noted in Cluster 57. Maps are more open with less cover (Clusters 55, 64).
- Licensed music unique (weight 0.18): The expansion features licensed 1960s rock music, like 'Fortunate Son', playing from vehicle radios. Clusters 68, 76, and 93 confirm this unique audio feature.
- Five specific maps (weight 0.13): The expansion includes exactly five maps: Phu Bai, Hastings, Hill 137, Vantage Point, and Cao Son. Clusters 15 and 40 confirm this map count.
- Small community size (weight 0.12): The community size for this expansion is smaller (Cluster 28), and it requires online multiplayer via third-party (Cluster 32).
- No single-player mode (weight 0.08): The expansion is multiplayer-only with no single-player campaign, and maps feature news clips about the Vietnam War. This is stated in Cluster 10.
- Increased weapon damage (weight 0.08): Weapon damage is increased compared to the base game, as noted in Cluster 87. This changes the tactical feel to faster kills.
- Maximum 32 players (weight 0.07): The expansion supports up to 32 players per game, mentioned in Cluster 44. This is standard for the era and game type.

Performance notes:
- Performance improvements over base game (weight 0.18): Players report that the game runs better than the original Bad Company 2, with less lag and stable frame rates.
- Good server quality for French players (weight 0.07): French players note that servers provide a smooth and lag-free experience.

Recommendations:
- Excellent value for money (weight 0.63): Many players feel the game is well worth its price, with some noting it's an excellent deal even at full price and a steal when on sale. The general consensus is that the purchase is justified.
- Strong general recommendation (weight 0.37): Multiple players give a straightforward, unconditional recommendation, praising the game as a clear purchase and highly recommended for a wide audience.
- Essential for Bad Company 2 owners (weight 0.25): Several reviews indicate that this DLC is a must-have for anyone who owns and enjoys Bad Company 2, significantly enhancing the base game's experience.
- Great for Battlefield Vietnam fans (weight 0.2): Players strongly recommend this game to those who have nostalgia for Battlefield: Vietnam or enjoy the Vietnam war setting. It is seen as a fitting experience for that audience.
- High rating implies recommendation (weight 0.12): A couple of reviews use scores (5/5, 9/10) to indicate strong approval, effectively recommending the game through high ratings.
- Worthwhile despite flaws (weight 0.08): Some players acknowledge that the game has imperfections but still consider it a worthwhile experience and recommend playing it regardless.
- Praise for unique atmosphere (weight 0.07): One review highlights the game's soul, nice graphics, and excellent soundtrack, recommending it for players seeking a shooter with a distinctive feel.
- Better value than other map packs (weight 0.06): A single review compares it favorably to Call of Duty map packs, suggesting it offers more content for the same or lower price.
- Suggest waiting for improvements (weight 0.06): A single review advises potential buyers to wait for balance updates or more content before purchasing, implying the current state is incomplete.
- Recommended for multiplayer (weight 0.06): One reviewer strongly recommends the game specifically as a multiplayer experience, emphasizing its value in that mode.
- Great for large vehicle combat (weight 0.06): A player recommends it for those who enjoy big battlefields with vehicles, highlighting the scale and vehicular gameplay.
- Project-Rome compatibility noted (weight 0.05): One review encourages playing via Project-Rome, indicating the game works well with or benefits from that platform/mod.

Other player notes:
No miscpoints

Emotions:
- Excitement (weight 0.23): Players are excited due to the chaotic helicopter mechanics, new content like the flamethrower and foliage, immersive Vietnam atmosphere and music, and the action-packed, visceral gameplay that changes the dynamics of the base game. The authentic arsenal, awesome maps, and features like flying a chopper while listening to era-appropriate music also contribute to the excitement.
- Disappointment (weight 0.14): Players feel disappointed because the mode has low population and empty servers, EA abandoned the game soon after release, and there is a lack of expected content like missing weapons and vehicles. Historical inaccuracies, mediocre tank firepower, and less content compared to the base game further compound the disappointment.
- Satisfaction (weight 0.12): Satisfaction comes from helicopter physics, good map design, excellent soundtrack, and the DLC feeling like a full new game with great value. Rewarding flamethrower kills, improved controls, and attention to detail that makes it run and play better than the base game also provide satisfaction.
- Frustration (weight 0.1): Frustration is caused by helicopter imbalance that ruins gameplay for less skilled players, cheaters and aimbots on servers, low player population making it hard to find games, limited maps and weapon variety, and difficulty in learning to fly helicopters. EA servers with unfair settings also contribute to frustration.
- Appreciation (weight 0.06): Players appreciate the Vietnam era atmosphere, historical setting, challenging gameplay, and the wonderful team play experience. The expansion is considered very good with great music, maps, and weapons, as well as fantastic atmosphere and map design.
- Enjoyment (weight 0.05): Enjoyment stems from the ability to switch between two multiplayer experiences and the DLC being vastly better than the normal game. Despite some issues, players still find overall fun gameplay, and both winning and losing are enjoyable in this expansion.
- Nostalgia (weight 0.04): Nostalgia is evoked by memories of playing Battlefield Vietnam on Xbox 360, the Vietnam War era music and setting, and film references like Apocalypse Now and Forrest Gump. The expansion reminds players of why DICE was a great studio.
- Immersion (weight 0.04): Immersion is achieved through huge maps, the Vietnam theme, and an authentic and realistic atmosphere that draws players into the setting.
- Admiration (weight 0.03): Players admire the expansion as one of the best multiplayer FPS experiences and praise its great soundtrack.
- Love (weight 0.03): Players love the deeply engaging atmosphere, music, and gameplay, as well as the combination of combat and setting.
- Awe (weight 0.03): Awe is inspired by the expansion feeling like a standalone retail game and the awesome level design experienced in the first few hours.
- Amusement (weight 0.01): Players find amusement in the willingness to repeat chaotic actions like crashing a helicopter and humorous comments about gameplay.
- Slight disappointment (weight 0.01): Slight disappointment arises because the expansion is short on maps and has a smaller community.
- Sadness (weight 0.01): Sadness comes from the fact that servers were originally empty, making the game unplayable.
- Hope (weight 0.01): Hope persists because a small community still exists to play, allowing for some multiplayer experience.
- Like (weight 0.01): Players like the cool retro theme of the expansion.
- Dislike (weight 0.01): Dislike is driven by smaller maps and less cover compared to the base game.
- Fun (weight 0.01): Fun is derived from the expansion being close to the Battlefield Vietnam experience.
- Pity (weight 0.01): Players feel pity because the game's death has been announced with no more maps or updates coming.}