review of bf2
Like most war games set in the not-so-distant future, Battlefield 2: Modern Combat features a story that might as well be ripped from the pages of Tom Clancy's latest techno-thriller. Political upheaval in the former Soviet state of Kazakhstan has forced the United Nations (and their close allies, the United States) to send troops into the region. Not surprisingly, the powers-that-be in China are threatened by the influx of troops into their neighbor, and they have sent their own forces into the war-torn country. You'll be able to switch back and forth between controlling the Americans and Chinese forces. It ends up being a nice way to see the battles (and the overall war) through the eyes of your opponents.
You'll even be able to see the action from a number of soldiers in a single battle, thanks to the game's unique "hotswap" feature. If you want to switch to another unit, simply face that soldier or vehicle (until the icon above them lights up) and press the swap button to take control. The hotswap feature serves a number of purposes. It's the best way to get from one area to another, as you can quickly zip through all of the action to take on the challenge at hand, without having to worry about getting taken out en route.
The hotswap mechanic is also a great way to ensure that you're playing with the right man for the job you're tasked with. For instance, you might be standing on a ridge and picking off enemies with your sniper rifle, when suddenly a foe hops into a helicopter and takes off. Since you're not going to be able to down the chopper with your rifle, you can quickly switch to a bazooka-toting engineer to blast it out of the sky. The hotswapping is definitely one of the most fun elements of the game, and it's one that helps to set Battlefield 2: Modern Combat apart from its competitors.