Battlefield 1 review: a sombre, honest, gut-wrenching take on World War 1

By Tim Biggs
Updated November 3 2016 - 11:14am, first published October 28 2016 - 1:56pm
World War 1 was truly global, and <i>Battlefield 1</i> reflects that.
World War 1 was truly global, and <i>Battlefield 1</i> reflects that.
The archaic weapons of the early 20th century slow things down and make a nice change from near-future military settings.
The archaic weapons of the early 20th century slow things down and make a nice change from near-future military settings.
Trenches are terrifying to fight in during multiplayer battles.
Trenches are terrifying to fight in during multiplayer battles.
Specialised skills and classes give a bit of flavour to long-running online matches.
Specialised skills and classes give a bit of flavour to long-running online matches.

The original World War – with its despair, endless trenches and confusing web of political and imperial motivations – is not an easy basis for a video game.

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