Battle Teams 2 game review
Battle Teams 2 is a fairly young online shooter, which, nevertheless, has already managed to join the ranks of Counter Strike, Crossfire and Warface. Just kidding - Battle Teams 2 has more than 80 million players in China (where the game comes from). What is it that attracts gamers to the project and what makes it stand out from its competitors?
About the story and game modes
Not every online shooter, where crowds of players fight among themselves, has a story. But in Battle Teams 2 with the beginning of the second season it appeared. The plot of the story tells about a disaster due to the actions of some mysterious cult - as a result, the planet was attacked by alien monsters, and many people were infected and turned into the analog of zombies.
So far only one act of campaign is available, and we don't know the whole story, but now it all comes down to the fact that we in a team with other players (it is supposed to be a special elite unit) sneak through the streets of the city, the inhabitants of which were infected with the virus, looking for scientists who stole the most important medicine, mined and blown up something, as always, with the help of C4 (what modern military shooter is without it?) and kill bosses overpumped with health. By the way, there are really dangerous opponents, who not only have a lot of health, but also have unique techniques. However, no one expects Hollywood dramas in such games - it's good (and even a bit surprising) that Battle Teams 2 has a story in principle, and it's accompanied by high-quality movie clips.
So far only one act of campaign is available, and we don't know the whole story, but now it all comes down to the fact that we in a team with other players (it is supposed to be a special elite unit) sneak through the streets of the city, the inhabitants of which were infected with the virus, looking for scientists who stole the most important medicine, mined and blown up something, as always, with the help of C4 (what modern military shooter is without it?) and kill bosses overpumped with health. By the way, there are really dangerous opponents, who not only have a lot of health, but also have unique techniques. However, no one expects Hollywood dramas in such games - it's good (and even a bit surprising) that Battle Teams 2 has a story in principle, and it's accompanied by high-quality movie clips.
There are two more PvE modes, more challenging than the story mode. In "Sorties" we fight with crowds of monsters in closed spaces, where it is important to take competent positions and together with your partners quickly destroy enemies. And there are a lot of them here and of different types - in addition to the usual infected, we are attacked by kamikaze bombers, some lizards that spit fire or a nasty green slime, making visibility difficult. "Expeditions" are five consecutive futuristic arenas - they are more open and small, and here you need not to sit back, but, on the contrary, constantly and quickly move around the levels, changing positions to effectively shoot enemies and protect the obelisk.
All other activities in Battle Teams 2 are connected with PvP, that is with battles between players. For this purpose, the authors have invented many types of competitions. In general, the abundance of modes - a distinctive feature of the series, which it favorably differs, for example, from Counter Strike. In the first Battle Teams there were as many as 96(!) modes, on which a team of 300 people worked for 4 years. In the second one, of course, they are less, but still decent by the standards of the genre. First of all, these are classic modes - in Team Battle, two groups of 10 players fight each other, earning points for each kill (those who are the first to score 150 points win); in Counter Strike, gamers are divided into teams of 5 - one defends their positions, while the other tries to set bombs there.
All other activities in Battle Teams 2 are connected with PvP, that is with battles between players. For this purpose, the authors have invented many types of competitions. In general, the abundance of modes - a distinctive feature of the series, which it favorably differs, for example, from Counter Strike. In the first Battle Teams there were as many as 96(!) modes, on which a team of 300 people worked for 4 years. In the second one, of course, they are less, but still decent by the standards of the genre. First of all, these are classic modes - in Team Battle, two groups of 10 players fight each other, earning points for each kill (those who are the first to score 150 points win); in Counter Strike, gamers are divided into teams of 5 - one defends their positions, while the other tries to set bombs there.
The hybrid mode of team combat and subversion is called "Annihilation" - here 20 players, divided into 2 squads, must destroy their opponents as quickly as possible, keeping within the allotted time. In "Infestation" gamers are divided into survivors and infected - the former fight off the latter while the monster players try their best to infect the others with the virus. Before the match, you can choose a unique skill that strengthens your character.
Is it worth explaining what players do in "Sniper Battle" and "Close Combat" modes? But about the non-classical and purely entertaining mode "Beastmaster" can be told in detail. Here at first all players run with big animal heads - if we shoot at such head of an ally, we restore his health. And then those who have gained 6 points (that is, killed 6 enemies) completely turn into funny animals and start mututating each other with blades - they are not given any other weapons.
Is it worth explaining what players do in "Sniper Battle" and "Close Combat" modes? But about the non-classical and purely entertaining mode "Beastmaster" can be told in detail. Here at first all players run with big animal heads - if we shoot at such head of an ally, we restore his health. And then those who have gained 6 points (that is, killed 6 enemies) completely turn into funny animals and start mututating each other with blades - they are not given any other weapons.
Finally, Battle Teams 2 has its own "Battle Royale", where teams of 5 fight each other, explore the terrain, pick up crates dropped from airplanes, look for new equipment and useful items - in general, do all the things we are used to doing in battle royales. You can and should also use unique skills, which we choose before starting the game. It is in the "Battle Royale", as well as in "Subversion" and "Team Combat" that the rating system and ranking system is in place.
About guns
Another important feature of Battle Teams 2 is the absence of classes. Instead of specializations, we choose available operatives who differ in appearance and biography. Thus, among them there is a former scientist Chloe Heckler, who used her own consciousness to develop artificial intelligence, and a fighter Stilly nicknamed "Panda", who founded the squad "Night Hawk" - he saved a comrade in battle, after which he received his unique prosthesis.
Each fighter before the battle can form different tabs of equipment and weapons - in addition to the main weapon can include additional weapons, as well as a knife, grenades and a gun. And it is the choice of guns that largely determines the specialization and tactics, which must be selected depending on the map - somewhere, for example, there are more open spaces and sniper rifles are better suited, and somewhere, on the contrary, you need to use weapons for medium and close combat.
Each fighter before the battle can form different tabs of equipment and weapons - in addition to the main weapon can include additional weapons, as well as a knife, grenades and a gun. And it is the choice of guns that largely determines the specialization and tactics, which must be selected depending on the map - somewhere, for example, there are more open spaces and sniper rifles are better suited, and somewhere, on the contrary, you need to use weapons for medium and close combat.
If there are no classes in the game, then there are no unique class abilities. But there are a lot of different types of weapons - assault and sniper rifles, shotguns, submachine guns and so on. Some (but not all) guns just give unique skills - for example, with QJB-95 machine gun you can use gravitron, which throws enemies upwards, and if you use "Saiga" shotgun, you will be able to set a protective barrier. And all the guns can be upgraded - with new levels you not only increase their characteristics, but also get the opportunity to install more advanced modifications and accessories - magazines, barrels, muzzle brakes, silencers, sights, laser designators, grips and stocks.
Each of these modifications improves certain parameters, but some of them can also decrease: for example, the assault laser designator increases accuracy when shooting from the hip and speed of movement, but decreases control of horizontal recoil when aiming, and the light grip increases the speed of aiming, but decreases accuracy when shooting from the hip. Modifications definitely need to be improved as well. In addition to the regular weapons, there are also so-called "Star Weapons", which are characterized by a bright appearance, and they also need to be upgraded to get new effects and animations.
Each of these modifications improves certain parameters, but some of them can also decrease: for example, the assault laser designator increases accuracy when shooting from the hip and speed of movement, but decreases control of horizontal recoil when aiming, and the light grip increases the speed of aiming, but decreases accuracy when shooting from the hip. Modifications definitely need to be improved as well. In addition to the regular weapons, there are also so-called "Star Weapons", which are characterized by a bright appearance, and they also need to be upgraded to get new effects and animations.
About gameplay
Battle Teams 2 is characterized by high dynamics on rather narrow maps - so here, as a rule, you need to be constantly on the move and change your location after a successful attack. Some people like it more, some less - it's a matter of taste. But absolutely everyone will like the possibility to use tilts and look out from behind corners. It's also good to see how much the authors care about gamers' comfort - this is almost the first online shooter, where there are so many sight settings.
In addition, you can choose ready-made key layouts, similar to those used in popular shooters like "PUBG", "COD", "CS:GO" and "CrossFire". That is, if you have spent a lot of time in one of these games, you can immediately turn on a similar layout to, as they say, feel at home. And Battle Teams 2 also features voice chat, which greatly facilitates interaction within the team - not all network shooters have this implemented.
In addition, you can choose ready-made key layouts, similar to those used in popular shooters like "PUBG", "COD", "CS:GO" and "CrossFire". That is, if you have spent a lot of time in one of these games, you can immediately turn on a similar layout to, as they say, feel at home. And Battle Teams 2 also features voice chat, which greatly facilitates interaction within the team - not all network shooters have this implemented.
Finally, many players can't help but be pleased with the fact that the game doesn't have a hard blackmailing donation. Of course, there is a battle pass and many different types of currencies, including those that can be purchased for money. There is a built-in store and the ability to purchase for your blood resources to pump weapons. And yet mostly the donation concerns "cosmetics", i.e. customization of the player's appearance (we're talking about buying new operatives) and his weapons. "We are convinced that in PvP you can't buy power. That's not going to change. We only sell avatars and other cosmetics," the leader of the development team said in an interview.
Therefore, for money you will not be able to buy some unique abilities or killer weapons that are frankly stronger than the others. All guns in the game are somehow useful and in demand in different situations - much depends on your skill, not on the weapon itself. And most of the "guns" can be bought and pumped for resources and currencies, which are acquired through in-game methods, when you just play and complete tasks or achievements from the combat pass.
Therefore, for money you will not be able to buy some unique abilities or killer weapons that are frankly stronger than the others. All guns in the game are somehow useful and in demand in different situations - much depends on your skill, not on the weapon itself. And most of the "guns" can be bought and pumped for resources and currencies, which are acquired through in-game methods, when you just play and complete tasks or achievements from the combat pass.
Conclusion
Battle Teams 2 is undoubtedly one of the best modern network shooters. Bright, beautiful, dynamic, it is characterized by a variety of modes and weapons, comfort and convenience for players, the lack of hard donation and a number of its chips like the lack of classes, the ability to look out from behind corners and so on.
Zarium. October 2023
Zarium. October 2023