Discuss the high point of game quality in 2009-2012 at Electronics Art—let's dive into those titles!
Discuss the high point of game quality in 2009-2012 at Electronics Art—let's dive into those titles!
My favorites include various titles from 2009 to 2012 such as Dragon Age: Origins, FIFA 10, Need for Speed: Shift Mirror's Edge, Mass Effect 2, Battlefield Bad Company 2, and more. The developers invested significant time into creating engaging soundscapes for these games, making experiences like Battlefield Play4Free genuinely enjoyable without any pay-to-play pressure.
Sound quality is decent, though everything uses licensed tracks—just like other Need for Speed titles. Battlefield Play4Free features original music crafted specifically for the game, and similar applies to other Battlefield releases. Yes, Hot Pursuit offers a solid experience. Need for Speed Rivals attempted to replicate it but received mixed feedback. Most Wanted 2012 was another unsuccessful imitation effort. Recent Need for Speed games tend to be average in quality.
It's unique to chase the cops in a Pagani Zonda Cinque roadster, speeding at 210mph while flames fly and music plays. The experience delivers an exceptional atmosphere. It reached its height in the NFS with that game.
The modern period presented challenges for franchises. In 2005, EA faced a stalemate with Most Wanted and only achieved limited results. They experimented with a sim racing path, beginning with Need for Speed Pro Street and concluding with Need for Speed Shift 2 Unleashed. However, the latter developer left EA to pursue Project Cars, which eventually became a thriving franchise.
I really enjoy these titles and think they often get overlooked. I recently played The Sabotuer and it remains entertaining, though you might notice its age comes through sometimes. Mirrors, on the other hand, still delivers well across all settings and looks impressive considering it's over a decade old. Personally, I consider it one of the top Battlefield games ever made—especially compared to older entries like Battlefield 2 from 2005. I prefer Battlefield 3 over Bad Company since it captures the spirit of early 2000s titles better, with larger maps and more dynamic gameplay. I still enjoy playing Battlefield 3 now and it feels fresh rather than dated. I didn’t like Medal of Honor 2010 much; its campaign felt rushed compared to Medal of Honor 2010, which had a stronger story. Multiplayer was decent but the player base declined quickly due to BF3's popularity. I also didn’t play any other games.
I actually purchased Medal of Honor 2010 but never had a chance to play it. With 500 games in my collection, I wasn’t surprised to have missed some great titles.