Dice rolls out another beauty for FREE!

User Rating: 9.5 | Battlefield Heroes PC
Having played many of the other Battlefield titles such as 1942, 1943 and BF 2 and BF 2 Modern Combat I can assure you that every game in the franchise is worth playing. However if you find yourself strap for cash in these harsh economic times and need something to kill time with then Battlefield Heroes is the game for you! It is FREE to download off the official website at https://www.battlefieldheroes.com/playnow after you create an account.

After creating an account you must make a character and choose a faction for that character. There are two choices.

1. The National Army - Are like the German Army

2. The Royal Army – You guessed it! They are the British

After choosing sides you must pick a class. There are three to choose from.

1. Gunner – These guys carry big Gatling guns or Rocket Launchers and are basically the tank class, with lots of health.

2. Soldier – This is an all rounder class and can use machine guns and Shotguns. These guys are great for beginners as they pose no real advantage or disadvantage.

3. Commando – This is the spy class. They can turn invisible, use snipers and knifes. If used correctly his class can be deadly but can be easy picking on the battlefield as they have the least health.

The game has cartoon style graphics and an arcade style feel which is played completely in 3rd person (a first for any BF game). The music is far from serious and is fruity. There is no single player in Heroes, the point of the game is to get a few minutes of multiplayer on the go but it will cater to your long hour needs too. The variety of maps is lacking as after all it is a free game however you will find that the existing maps provide challenges as there are many alternative routes an enemy can take and the additions of vehicles like tanks, jeeps and fighters makes it even more exciting.

To compensate for lack of realism and content Dice has created a wealth of character customization options. Clothing, Weaponry, Emoticons, Abilities and Missions can all be customized to allow you to make your character look unique on the battlefield. Even though you can't customize yourself much at the start you will gain much more options as you progress. The only catch being the best items must be bought using BattleFunds points which are bought via Credit Card or PayPal. This is the only aspect of the game that may cost you money but it is completely optional.

On the whole BF Heroes is a great game. It may not suit hardcore gamers looking for an intense experience but it will entertain anyone who has a sense of humour, a love for shooters and all things free! Even if the realism lacks the fun factor doesn't, making this game a must have for any casual gamer interested in multiplayer.