Long - awaited sequels to beloved franchises that left a rotten taste in most peoples» mouths with their last few entries, and all these people really want to like these new sequels, and the studios / producers really want them to like them as well, so they churn out these super-safe, checklist - following, assembly line products that, in spite of some obvious flaws, don't have anything particularly egregious about them, resulting in an excessively warm response. (gonintendo.com)
As someone who played Battlefield 3 consistently and dabbled in the last few entries, Battlefield 1 is a culmination of the best of the rest in the franchise like a greatest hits album of ideas taken from past titles and transposed to WWI. (thatvideogameblog.com)
By endowing the latest title with exhilarating mechanics, Hollywood - caliber action sequences, and a much - needed dose of diversity, the title comes recommended for any players who might have eschewed the last few entries. (tech-gaming.com)