BATTLEFIELD 1943

I was excited about 1943 until I read this, now I am not so sure

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Battlefield 1943 Features
Last Updated: February 7, 2009
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Destructible environments

Available on Xbox Live, Playstation Network, and PC download

Classic Battlefield multiplayer with cutting-edge technology

Gameplay wise more like Bad Company

Pricing similar to Braid (Currently 1200 MS Points = $15) Around $15-$20

350 MB download on Xbox Live

Max 24 players. 12 vs 12. Might get bumped up on PC, not a sure thing

2 armies - US Marines & Japanese Imperial Army

Conquest game mode only

Ability to level up, but won't give you weapons or abilities

3 maps with 5 capture points each

Japanese army can melee with a samurai sword

No unlocks but customizable load outs

Kits with variety of weapons
3 classes - Infantry, Riflemen, and Scout

Auto health & unlimited ammo
Frostbite engine (Bad Company engine)
No possibility of cross-platform play
"Stamp and postcard" reward system in addition to trophies and achievements
New "Frontline" feature allowing you to spawn at the point with the most action
Mini map will be in full release
Addition of the "bomber shack"
Building player can enter on the island
Calls in a squadron of 3 bombers controlled by the player
Ability to steer squad left and right
Switch to bomb sight to view the payload
Recharge time before it can be used again
Can be destroyed by enemy planes


Yeah uhh, that's kind of depressing actually. It's like they add a whole bunch of eye candy and limited gameplay.