Downloaded over 600,000 times since its release on July 8,
Battlefield 1943 is a slower-paced FPS that seriously shows off
the power of digital distribution. For a paltry 15 bucks, you get a
tight little package of four maps and three classes that doesn’t skimp
on graphics or game play. If you haven’t played any of the previous
Battlefield games all you need to know is there are huge maps
(where sniping really means sniping), a great selection of vehicles
(planes, boats, tanks and jeeps) and 12-on-12 PvP. Bottom line: great
value you don’t need to leave the house for.
This article appears in Jul 30 – Aug 5, 2009.