Video Game Showdown: Battlefield Vs. Call of Duty
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VOICE OVER: WatchMojo
They're the two most popular military franchises ever created. That's right, we're talking about EA/DICE's Battlefield franchise and Activision/Treyarch's Call of Duty series. Only one can emerge victorious. To crown a winner, we evaluate the two based on five rounds. These include analyzing which has the better single-player campaign, gameplay/innovation, graphics, instruments of destruction and multiplayer experience. Let the battle begin! Join http://www.WatchMojo.com as Battlefield goes head-to-head with the Call of Duty series.
Video Game Showdown: Battlefield Vs. Call of Duty
They’re the two most popular military franchises ever created. Welcome to WatchMojo.com and in this showdown, EA’s Battlefield franchise goes head-to-head with Activision’s Call of Duty series. Only one can emerge victorious. Let the battle begin!
Starting off our showdown is the story-driven campaign section of the Call of Duty and Battlefield installments. This is the section that should always deliver the goods in terms of memorable characters, cinematic events and gripping single-player experiences.
While we are huge fans of the team dynamic and characters in the Battlefield Bad Company series, which debuted in 2008, the rest of the Battlefield games have completely lacked similar personality or focus, opting for multiplayer-like modes filled with AI bots. On top of this, the Single player additions to the battlefield series have always felt like an attempt to mimic the campaigns of its competitor, and as such have fallen a bit short.
Call of Duty on the other hand, has always been legendary for its thrilling Hollywood-inspired moments and set pieces. The recent additions of identifiable characters and story has been a result of the Call of Duty series putting us in role of countless memorable soldiers, making the campaign sections of this franchise the clear winner.
As a result, the first point goes to Call of Duty (BF 0, COD 1).
From historical battles in the past, to modern warfare, both series have continued to adapt and change for their audiences. They have also consistently borrowed popular innovations from one another, often improving them in the process.
From the get-go, Battlefield has always delivered vehicular gameplay, while Call of Duty boasted tighter gunplay.
That being said, recent Battlefield games have vastly improved its weapon mechanics, while keeping its vehicles and scale. Because of this, we’re going to have to give Battlefield the win.
The Score is now tied with one point each (BF 1, COD 1).
Every pixel counts. In this respect, Call of Duty has always delivered visually stunning games, but the limits of it's aging graphics engine has forced the series to focus on much smaller environments and linear gameplay. As such, good looking though they may be, the past five iterations of the series have yet to deliver a massively improved visual experience.
On the other hand, Battlefield cleans up by showcasing much bigger landscapes and an eye for large-scale details. As a result, it continues to push the limits of what technology can do, and succeeds in providing the more realistic virtual warfare experience. Recently, you can even destroy elements of the terrain thanks to their signature Frostbite engine.
Because of this, Battlefield jumps ahead by a score of 2 to 1 (BF 2, COD 1).
Winner: Battlefield Series
Having studied actual military arsenals, both game franchises share many similarities.
Call of Duty may lack vehicles, but that series has always been better geared towards infantry combat. Even though Battlefield’s vehicular edge is compelling to some, others fel as if their use is a bit cheap. This is reflected in the fact that many of its PC servers often feature “no vehicle maps." Call of Duty often features more guns, better weapon models and more interchangeable accessories, giving it the slight advantage in this field.
Due to this, Call of Duty regains it’s footing to cause another draw. (BF 2, COD 2).
Both are incredibly popular for their focus on online multiplayer. Although, Call of Duty continues to lag behind the features offered by its competitor. This ranges from its relatively small maps to total lack of vehicles. Sure, it tries to mix things up by providing gun and ability perks, but players are often left feeling like the only surefire strategy is to either rush opponents or camp out until an easy kill presents itself.
Interestingly, one of the most thrilling features is its recent addition of its zombie survival mode, which has single-handedly widened the appeal of the franchise.
Despite the lack of this horror-theme mode, Battlefield has always provided a much larger theatre of war for their players to stomp around in. The squad spawning mechanics, coupled with the greater emphasis on each classes' supporting roles, allows for a more complex strategic possibilities.
And of course, Battlefield fully incorporates vehicles. These add yet another layer to the already deep strategic roster that Battlefield brings to the table, and as such propel this franchise to Multiplayer dominance.
It also gives Battlefield the nod, pushing its score over the edge to claim victory.
It was a tough fight. While we love both series, Battlefield takes the top spot in this showdown by a score of 3 to 2.
While Call of Duty follows a more cinematic approach towards warfare with a larger variety of weapons, the Battlefield franchise has managed to deliver better gameplay, graphics and multiplayer action.
They’re the two most popular military franchises ever created. Welcome to WatchMojo.com and in this showdown, EA’s Battlefield franchise goes head-to-head with Activision’s Call of Duty series. Only one can emerge victorious. Let the battle begin!
Round 1: Single-Player Campaign
Starting off our showdown is the story-driven campaign section of the Call of Duty and Battlefield installments. This is the section that should always deliver the goods in terms of memorable characters, cinematic events and gripping single-player experiences.
While we are huge fans of the team dynamic and characters in the Battlefield Bad Company series, which debuted in 2008, the rest of the Battlefield games have completely lacked similar personality or focus, opting for multiplayer-like modes filled with AI bots. On top of this, the Single player additions to the battlefield series have always felt like an attempt to mimic the campaigns of its competitor, and as such have fallen a bit short.
Call of Duty on the other hand, has always been legendary for its thrilling Hollywood-inspired moments and set pieces. The recent additions of identifiable characters and story has been a result of the Call of Duty series putting us in role of countless memorable soldiers, making the campaign sections of this franchise the clear winner.
As a result, the first point goes to Call of Duty (BF 0, COD 1).
Round 2: Gameplay and Innovation
From historical battles in the past, to modern warfare, both series have continued to adapt and change for their audiences. They have also consistently borrowed popular innovations from one another, often improving them in the process.
From the get-go, Battlefield has always delivered vehicular gameplay, while Call of Duty boasted tighter gunplay.
That being said, recent Battlefield games have vastly improved its weapon mechanics, while keeping its vehicles and scale. Because of this, we’re going to have to give Battlefield the win.
The Score is now tied with one point each (BF 1, COD 1).
Round 3: Graphics
Every pixel counts. In this respect, Call of Duty has always delivered visually stunning games, but the limits of it's aging graphics engine has forced the series to focus on much smaller environments and linear gameplay. As such, good looking though they may be, the past five iterations of the series have yet to deliver a massively improved visual experience.
On the other hand, Battlefield cleans up by showcasing much bigger landscapes and an eye for large-scale details. As a result, it continues to push the limits of what technology can do, and succeeds in providing the more realistic virtual warfare experience. Recently, you can even destroy elements of the terrain thanks to their signature Frostbite engine.
Because of this, Battlefield jumps ahead by a score of 2 to 1 (BF 2, COD 1).
Winner: Battlefield Series
Round 4: Instruments of Destruction
Having studied actual military arsenals, both game franchises share many similarities.
Call of Duty may lack vehicles, but that series has always been better geared towards infantry combat. Even though Battlefield’s vehicular edge is compelling to some, others fel as if their use is a bit cheap. This is reflected in the fact that many of its PC servers often feature “no vehicle maps." Call of Duty often features more guns, better weapon models and more interchangeable accessories, giving it the slight advantage in this field.
Due to this, Call of Duty regains it’s footing to cause another draw. (BF 2, COD 2).
Round 5: Multiplayer
Both are incredibly popular for their focus on online multiplayer. Although, Call of Duty continues to lag behind the features offered by its competitor. This ranges from its relatively small maps to total lack of vehicles. Sure, it tries to mix things up by providing gun and ability perks, but players are often left feeling like the only surefire strategy is to either rush opponents or camp out until an easy kill presents itself.
Interestingly, one of the most thrilling features is its recent addition of its zombie survival mode, which has single-handedly widened the appeal of the franchise.
Despite the lack of this horror-theme mode, Battlefield has always provided a much larger theatre of war for their players to stomp around in. The squad spawning mechanics, coupled with the greater emphasis on each classes' supporting roles, allows for a more complex strategic possibilities.
And of course, Battlefield fully incorporates vehicles. These add yet another layer to the already deep strategic roster that Battlefield brings to the table, and as such propel this franchise to Multiplayer dominance.
It also gives Battlefield the nod, pushing its score over the edge to claim victory.
The Winner: Battlefield Series
It was a tough fight. While we love both series, Battlefield takes the top spot in this showdown by a score of 3 to 2.
While Call of Duty follows a more cinematic approach towards warfare with a larger variety of weapons, the Battlefield franchise has managed to deliver better gameplay, graphics and multiplayer action.
Eric Wixson
“While I can understand that some feel that having the vehicles in BF seems cheap it's the fact you can also customize them as well that makes them more appealing for me. After jumping ship from COD I haven't looked back at what I feel was the best choice.”
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