PlanetSide 2 Review – Shoot First, Ask Questions Later (PS4)

Perched atop a towering and snowy mountain, I peer down my sniper scope across the vast rolling hills of Esamir. My fellow Vanu Sovereignty soldiers are pinned down; besieged by a seemingly relentless wave of enemy rebels that scramble over the Hoth-esque horizon like organized ants. Visibility is low, and the blizzard that engulfs the scarred battlefield only makes matters worse. Bullets cut through the…

  • Phenomenal, almost unrivalled sense of scale
  • Emergent gameplay helps create memorable moments
  • Fantastic and fairly balanced for F2P title
  • Persistent war is truly engaging
  • Multitude of playstyles at your disposal
  • Few concessions for newcomers
  • Obtuse story and lack of character
  • Technical hiccups

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