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    Battlefield 1943

    Game » consists of 4 releases. Released Jul 08, 2009

    Return to the Pacific Theater in this simpler, downloadable, console-exclusive sequel to the massive World War II first-person shooter Battlefield 1942. It was later shut down on December 2023.

    should i pick this up?

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    #1  Edited By G0DF4TH3R

    I was wondering if i should get this or Fat princess? 
    I cannot make up my mind which game to get, I can get both but I don't want spend a lot of money

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    #2  Edited By AhmadMetallic

    i say keep this one's money for Battlefield Bad Company 2

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    #3  Edited By Pie

    I put 20 hours into it and really enjoyed, havent got fat princess so I cant comment on that

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    #4  Edited By Andorski

    Both are worthy picks.
     
    If you are more of a competitive gamer, I would get Battlefield 1943.  It's a very solid FPS game with expansive maps and well balanced classes.  You can really approach the combat any way you want, whether you like sniping, going run-n-gun, or being like a spy and sneaking around (my favorite thing to do is to parachute out of a plane and land on the roof near the flag; I take the enemy's flag location and shoot anyone nearby from above without them even knowing my location).  My only issue with the game is that there are only 3 maps (4 if you include the airplane-only map Corral Sea) and DICE has no current plans to release DLC.
     
    if you want a more laid back experience, get Fat Princess.  There are a of ways you can help in the battle, whether it is to be a warrior and take the enemy head on, or be a worker and upgrade weapons (hats) and help defend the base.  It's hard to find a game with a team that is working together, since the game is so hectic.  Also, there is no auto- team balancing, so people all switch to a winning team once a round is over.  That is what kills the competitive aspect of the game, but it's still just fun to run around a cause mayhem.

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    #5  Edited By Griddler
    @Ahmad_Metallic said:
    " i say keep this one's money for Battlefield Bad Company 2 "
    Exactly what I was thinking.
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    #6  Edited By RoarkIndustries

    DICE have done a great job here. Excellent ranking system with in-game goals (stamps and postcards) that reward the returning player. 
     
    When things kick off, with tanks rolling in, planes diving and troops exchanging fire, it feels truly epic. Took me +20 games to really appreciate what a rewarding and nuanced game it is. Can't speak to Fat Princess but 1943 gets a big thumbsup

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    #7  Edited By Majinken

    It's $10 now so I figure it's not a bad way to pass the time 'til BC2. I've never played a Battlefield game before, or even really been into online shooters, but BC2 has me seriously hyped and I really enjoyed the 1943 demo.

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    #8  Edited By jimi

    Get 1943 over fat princess. If you can afford 1943 AND BC2 by all means buy them both. If not save your money for BC2.

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    #9  Edited By fugie7

    get battlefield  1943

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