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{{See|For the second installment in the series, see [[Battlefield Vietnam]]}}
 
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|title = Battlefield: Bad Company 2: Vietnam
 
|title = Battlefield: Bad Company 2: Vietnam
|image = [[File:BFBC2 Vietnam Box.png|260px|Battlefield: Bad Company 2: Veitnam]]
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|image = [[File:BFBC2 Vietnam cover art.jpg|260px|Battlefield: Bad Company 2: Vietnam]]
 
|developer = [[DICE]]
 
|developer = [[DICE]]
 
|publisher = Electronic Arts
 
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|genre = First-person shooter
 
|genre = First-person shooter
 
|modes = [[wikipedia:Multiplayer video game|Multiplayer]]
 
|modes = [[wikipedia:Multiplayer video game|Multiplayer]]
|ratings = Unknown
 
 
|platforms = [[wikipedia:Microsoft Windows|Windows]], [[wikipedia:Xbox 360|Xbox 360]], [[wikipedia:PlayStation 3|PlayStation 3]]
 
|platforms = [[wikipedia:Microsoft Windows|Windows]], [[wikipedia:Xbox 360|Xbox 360]], [[wikipedia:PlayStation 3|PlayStation 3]]
 
|media = [[wikipedia:Digital distribution|Digital distribution]]
 
|media = [[wikipedia:Digital distribution|Digital distribution]]
|input = [[wikipedia:Gamepad|Gamepad]], [[wikipedia:Keyboard (computing)|keyboard]], [[wikipedia:Mouse (computing)|mouse]]
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|input = [[wikipedia:Gamepad|Gamepad]]<br/>[[wikipedia:Keyboard (computing)|Keyboard]]<br/>[[wikipedia:Mouse (computing)|Mouse]]
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}}'''''Battlefield: Bad Company 2: Vietnam''''' is an expansion pack for ''[[Battlefield: Bad Company 2]]''. It was announced at the E3 2010 and was released on December 18, 2010 for PC, December 21, 2010 for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 and December 22, 2010 for PlayStation 3 in Europe.<ref>[http://blogs.battlefield.ea.com/battlefield_bad_company/archive/2010/11/30/release-dates-set-for-vip-map-pack-7-and-battlefield-bad-company-2-vietn.aspx Release dates set for VIP Map Pack 7 and Battlefield: Bad Company 2 Vietnam - Battlefield Blog] - retrieved November 30, 2010</ref> The expansion pack is available for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PC at a purchase price of $14.99 in USD or 1200MS Points. As a multiplayer expansion, it is available exclusively for online play and is mostly separated from the base game's multiplayer. The ''Vietnam'' expansion requires previous installation and ownership of ''Battlefield: Bad Company 2''.
 
   
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'''''Battlefield: Bad Company 2: Vietnam''''' is an expansion pack for ''[[Battlefield: Bad Company 2]]'' and an indirect sequel to ''[[Battlefield Vietnam]]'', borrowing heavily from it while still retaining the core gameplay of the base game. When playing the expansion, players are not allowed to utilize their unlocked modern weapons or specializations used in the base game.
The expansion pack comprises the [[United States Army]] and the [[North Vietnamese Army]] as opposing playable affiliations on five new maps, four available as soon as the game is purchased, and an additional map, [[Operation Hastings]], originally featured in ''[[Battlefield Vietnam]]'', which was to be available once 69,000,000 collective team actions were completed on the players' respective gaming system, which has now been completed on all platforms. The standard [[Conquest]], [[Rush]], [[Squad Deathmatch]] and [[Squad Rush]] modes are included in the expansion along with 15 era specific weapons, 6 era specific vehicles, as well as the addition of new awards and 10 new [[Battlefield: Bad Company 2 Achievements and Trophies|achievements/trophies]].<ref>[http://blogs.battlefield.ea.com/battlefield_bad_company/archive/2010/06/14/prepare-to-head-to-the-jungle-in-battlefield-bad-company-2-vietnam.aspx Prepare to head to the jungle in Battlefield Bad Company 2 Vietnam - Battlefield Blog] - Retrieved June 14, 2010</ref>
 
   
 
==Features==
The expansion was showcased by DICE at the Tokyo Game Show 2010 (September 16–19, 2010), revealing in-game footage for the first time.<ref>[http://blogs.battlefield.ea.com/battlefield_bad_company/archive/2010/09/08/getting-ready-for-tokyo-game-show.aspx Tokyo Game Show -- Get ready for Battlefield: Bad Company 2 Vietnam! - Battlefield: Bad Company - Battlefield Blog], retrieved September 8, 2010</ref> Since then, they had gradually posted blog posts on the Battlefield Blog revealing little by little information on weapons, maps, vehicles and other tidbits until the DLC's release.<ref>[http://blogs.battlefield.ea.com/battlefield_bad_company/archive/2010/10/05/vietnamhardware1.aspx Vietnam Hardware #1: A Tale of Two Tanks - Battlefield: Bad Company - Battlefield Blog] - retrieved November 9, 2010</ref><ref>[http://blogs.battlefield.ea.com/battlefield_bad_company/archive/2010/10/15/vietnam2.aspx Vietnam Hardware #2: Welcome to Phu Bai Valley Rice Fields - Battlefield: Bad Company - Battlefield Blog] - retrieved November 9, 2010</ref><ref>[http://blogs.battlefield.ea.com/battlefield_bad_company/archive/2010/10/21/vietnam3.aspx Vietnam Hardware #3: The Tools of the 60's - Battlefield: Bad Company - Battlefield Blog] - retrieved November 9, 2010</ref><ref>[http://blogs.battlefield.ea.com/battlefield_bad_company/archive/2010/10/28/vietnam4.aspx Vietnam Hardware #4: The Rusty and Unscoped Weapons of the 60's - Battlefield: Bad Company - Battlefield Blog] - retrieved November 9, 2010</ref><ref>[http://blogs.battlefield.ea.com/battlefield_bad_company/archive/2010/11/05/vietnam5.aspx Vietnam Hardware #5: See the Game-changing Flame-thrower in Action - Battlefield: Bad Company - Battlefield Blog] - retrieved November 9, 2010</ref><ref>[http://blogs.battlefield.ea.com/battlefield_bad_company/archive/2010/11/12/vietnam-hardware-6-the-achievements.aspx Vietnam Hardware #6: The Achievements - Battlefield: Bad Company - Battlefield Blog] - retrieved December 11, 2010</ref><ref>[http://blogs.battlefield.ea.com/battlefield_bad_company/archive/2010/11/19/vietnam-hardware-7-the-sounds-of-the-60-s.aspx Vietnam Hardware #7: The Sounds of the 60's - Battlefield: Bad Company - Battlefield Blog] - retrieved 26, 2010</ref><ref>[http://blogs.battlefield.ea.com/battlefield_bad_company/archive/2010/11/26/vietnam-hardware-8-junglify-your-desktop.aspx Vietnam Hardware #8: Junglify your Desktop - Battlefield: Bad Company - Battlefield Blog] - retrieved November 26, 2010</ref>
 
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*10 [[Battlefield: Bad Company 2 Achievements and Trophies#Vietnam|achievements]]
==Content==
 
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===Infantry Weapons===
 
 
===Factions===
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*[[United States Army]]
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*[[North Vietnamese Army]]
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===Maps===
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*[[Cao Son Temple]]
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*[[Hill 137]]
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*[[Operation Hastings]]
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*[[Phu Bai Valley]]
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*[[Vantage Point]]
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===Weapons and Gadgets===
 
{{Weapons/BFBC2V}}
 
{{Weapons/BFBC2V}}
''For the Weapons and Gadgets' sounds, click [[Battlefield: Bad Company 2 Sounds#Battlefield: Bad Company 2|here]].''
 
   
 
===Vehicles===
 
===Vehicles===
 
{{Vehicles/BFBC2V}}
 
{{Vehicles/BFBC2V}}
===Maps===
 
{{Maps/BFBC2V}}
 
===Other Features===
 
*[[Radio]] inside vehicles with 49 Vietnam War era songs, can be heard outside of vehicles as well
 
*"True War dialog" - character dialog based on iconic Vietnam War era quotes
 
   
==Radio Soundtrack==
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===Radio Soundtrack===
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{{Main|Battlefield: Bad Company 2: Vietnam Radio Soundtrack}}
*Creedence Clearwater Revival - Fortunate Son
 
*Richard Wagner - Ride Of The Valkyries
 
*Wolf People - Village Strollin
 
*Jack Arel - Picture Of Summer
 
*Jack Arel - Strange Galaxy
 
*Jack Arel - L'Amour Et L'Enfer
 
*John O'Brien-Docker - Freak Out
 
*John O'Brien-Docker - Sock It To Me Baby
 
*John O'Brien-Docker - Samantha
 
*John O'Brien-Docker - Susie
 
*Pierre Dutour & Jack Arel - Bewilderment
 
*Anders Lewen - Muscle Soul
 
*Anders Lewen - Memphis Guitar Soul
 
*Jean-Claude Petit - Rhythm Under The Skin
 
'''More Soundtracks Included Here''':
 
   
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Unlike the base game, vehicles in the expansion have the ability to play music off their radios, featuring a total of forty-nine songs.
==Major differences from Battlefield: Bad Company 2==
 
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===Major Differences from Battlefield: Bad Company 2===
 
*Smaller maps designed to prevent long lines of sight, with the addition of a large amount of foliage and structures, make combat much closer.
 
*Smaller maps designed to prevent long lines of sight, with the addition of a large amount of foliage and structures, make combat much closer.
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*Subtle kit balancing.
 
*Subtle kit balancing.
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*Weapon damage in general is increased.
 
*Weapon damage in general is increased.
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*Lack of [[Red Dot Sight]], [[4X Rifle Scope]] and [[Sniper Spotting Scope]] as usable [[specializations]], and lack of [[Motion Sensor]]s and the [[Tracer Dart Gun]] as usable gadgets.
 
*Lack of [[Red Dot Sight]], [[4X Rifle Scope]] and [[Sniper Spotting Scope]] as usable [[specializations]], and lack of [[Motion Sensor]]s and the [[Tracer Dart Gun]] as usable gadgets.
 
*Era specific character models and character dialog.
 
*Era specific character models and character dialog.
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*Addition of the [[Flamethrower]] as an infantry weapon and on tanks (replacing the Co-Axial MG for the [[Alternate Weapon Package]]), which can affect players and their surroundings alike.
 
*Addition of the [[Flamethrower]] as an infantry weapon and on tanks (replacing the Co-Axial MG for the [[Alternate Weapon Package]]), which can affect players and their surroundings alike.
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*Helicopters can take bullet damage from small-arms fire.
 
*Helicopters can take bullet damage from small-arms fire.
   
==Gallery==
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==Reception==
 
The add-on received mainly positive reviews. The Xbox 360 version was given an 88 on Metacritic<ref>[http://www.metacritic.com/game/xbox-360/battlefield-bad-company-2-vietnam Battlefield: Bad Company 2 Vietnam for Xbox 360 - Metacritic] - retrieved December 30, 2010</ref> based on 28 reviews, with scores ranging between 100 and 80. The PlayStation 3 version of the game received an 88,<ref>[http://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-3/battlefield-bad-company-2-vietnam Battlefield: Bad Company 2 Vietnam for PlayStation 3 - Metacritic] - retrieved December 30, 2010</ref> however based on only 15 reviews and with the same score range. The PC version received an 86<ref>[http://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/battlefield-bad-company-2-vietnam Battlefield: Bad Company 2 Vietnam for PC - Metacritic] - retrieved December 30, 2010</ref> with scores ranging between 100 and 79, though based on only 15 reviews. It is important to note that all the versions are essentially identical.
<gallery captionalign="left" widths="150">
 
BFBC2 Vietnam Logo.png|The official logo of the expansion pack
 
BFBC2 Vietnam Wallpaper.jpg|An available wallpaper from the fankit
 
VietnamArtWork.png|An official art work photo
 
VietnamFrontPost.png|The promotional art soldier of the Vietnam expansion wielding a 870 Combat.
 
</gallery>{{clear}}
 
   
 
Critics generally praised the new content and game balancing and commented on how the expansion prevents from creating "more of the same", referring to the difference from the base game. The praise ranged from ''Battlefield: Bad Company 2: Vietnam'' being named one of the best multiplayer experiences of the year, to being called worth its price for the new content.
====Slideshow====
 
<gallery type="slideshow" widths="300" position="center">
 
BFBC2V Clean Background Green 720P.png|720P native background.
 
BFBC2V Clean Background Green 1080P.png|1080P wallpaper.
 
BFBC2V Clean Background Green 1440P.png|1440P wallpaper.
 
BFBC2V Clean Background 720P.png|720P native background.
 
BFBC2V Clean Background 1080P.png|1080P wallpaper.
 
BFBC2V Clean Background 1440P.png|1440P wallpaper.
 
BFBC2V Clean Background 2160P 8-Bit.png|2160P wallpaper.
 
</gallery>
 
   
 
*'''GameSpot''' gave it an 8.5 out of 10,<ref>[http://www.gamespot.com/battlefield-bad-company-2-vietnam/reviews/battlefield-bad-company-2-vietnam-review-6285670/ Battlefield: Bad Company 2 Vietnam Review - GameSpot.com] - retrieved September 17, 2012</ref> saying that "If you strayed from Battlefield: Bad Company 2 once you reached maximum level or are new to the game and want a good reason to show off your elite shooting skills, the Vietnam add-on is your ticket to big explosions, big shoot-outs, and big thrills. And you get it all for $15."
==Videos==
 
<gallery>
 
Video:Battlefield_Bad_Company_2_Vietnam_Launch_Trailer|Launch trailer
 
   
 
*'''IGN''' gave it a 9.5 out of 10,<ref>[http://ca.ign.com/articles/2010/12/16/battlefield-bad-company-2-vietnam-review Battlefield: Bad Company 2 - Vietnam Review - IGN] - retrieved September 17, 2012</ref> saying that "Battlefield fans will probably argue over whether to play Bad Company 2 or its expansion in the months to come. But when it comes to choosing between arguably the best multiplayer game of the year and its excellent expansion, that seems like a good problem to have."
Video:Bad_Company_2_Vietnam_Huey,_M21,_And_Other_Awesome|Gameplay on [[Phu Bai Valley]]
 
   
 
*'''PC Gamer''' gave it 90 out of 100,<ref>[http://www.pcgamer.com/review/battlefield-bad-company-vietnam-review/ Battlefield: Bad Company 2 Vietnam PC Review] - retrieved September 17, 2012</ref> saying that "During ten hours in the jungle, I’ve seen enough shit to ruin my psyche for life – my immediate response is still to helicopter myself back in for another tour of duty. DICE’s take on the unwinnable war is a total victory."
Video:Battlefield_Bad_Company_2_Vietnam_-_Video_Review|IGN's video review
 
   
 
==Trivia==
Video:Battlefield_Bad_Company_2_Vietnam_Pure_Gameplay|Two minutes of unedited gameplay at [[Hill 137]] and [[Vantage Point]]
 
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*The expansion was showcased by DICE at the Tokyo Game Show 2010 (September 16–19, 2010), revealing in-game footage for the first time. Since then, they had been gradually revealing information on the Battlefield Blog up until it's release.
   
 
*One picture in the ''Battlefield: Bad Company 2: Vietnam'' Official Art Work Template shows a [[Rifleman (Kit)|Rifleman]] from ''[[Battlefield 1943]]''.
Video:BFBC2 Vietnam Operation Hastings|The Battle for Hastings trailer
 
   
 
*"For What Its Worth" appears in the [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KC2AjUUVNfY State of Mind trailer], but not in-game.
Video:Bad Company 2 Vietnam|The main menu (in Russian), showing weapons, vehicles, specializations and other elements
 
   
 
*If one commits suicide in the Vietnam expansion pack, the title instead of "Epic Fail" will read "FUBAR", which is an acronym for "Fucked Up Beyond All Recognition."
Video:Battlefield_Bad_Company_2_Vietnam_Flame-thrower_Action|Flame-thrower Action
 
   
 
*The promotional art soldier is never used or seen in the actual game.
Video:Battlefield_Bad_Company_2_Vietnam_Phu_Bai_Valley_Action|Phu Bai Valley Action
 
   
 
*''Bad Company 2 Vietnam'' makes multiple references to the Vietnam War movies ''[[wikipedia:Good Morning, Vietnam|Good Morning, Vietnam]]'' and ''[[wikipedia:Apocolypse Now|Apocalypse Now]]''.
Video:Battlefield Bad Company 2 Vietnam Gameplay Multiplayer Demo TGS.mp4|Gameplay of ''Battlefield: Bad Company 2: Vietnam'' from the TGS with DICE Product Manager Kevin O'Leary
 
   
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*''Bad Company 2''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s promotional art design was spoofed by video game ''Magicka''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s DLC ''Magicka Vietnam'', which utilizes the same art style for its own promotional art.
Video:TGS_2010_Battlefield_Bad_Company_2_Vietnam_Cinematic_Trailer|The Tokyo Game Show trailer for ''Battlefield: Bad Company 2: Vietnam''
 
 
Video:Battlefield_Bad_Company_2_Vietnam_-_E3_Announcement_Trailer|The E3 announcement trailer for ''Battlefield: Bad Company 2: Vietnam''
 
 
Video:BC2 Vietnam All The Weapon Sounds Part 1|Video about all weapon sounds
 
 
Video:Battlefield_Bad_Company_2_Vietnam_-_All_Weapons_Gameplay_PC|Video about all weapons gameplay
 
 
Video:BC2_Vietnam_All_The_Vehicle_Sounds_Part_2_2|Video about all vehicle sounds
 
   
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==Gallery==
 
<gallery>
 
BFBC2 Vietnam Logo.png|The official logo of the expansion pack
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Robert-sammelin-bfbc2-sammelin-05.jpg|Logo
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Robert-sammelin-bfbc2-sammelin-06.jpg|Key art
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Robert-sammelin-bfbc2-sammelin-07.jpg|Key art
 
BFBC2 Vietnam Wallpaper.jpg|An available wallpaper from the fankit
 
VietnamArtWork.png|An official art work photo
 
VietnamFrontPost.png|The promotional art soldier of the Vietnam expansion wielding a 870 Combat.
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
   
==Reception==
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==Videos==
 
<gallery>
The add-on received mainly positive reviews. The Xbox 360 version was given an 88 on Metacritic<ref>[http://www.metacritic.com/game/xbox-360/battlefield-bad-company-2-vietnam Battlefield: Bad Company 2 Vietnam for Xbox 360 - Metacritic] - retrieved December 30, 2010</ref> based on 28 reviews, with scores ranging between 100 and 80. The PlayStation 3 version of the game received an 88,<ref>[http://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-3/battlefield-bad-company-2-vietnam Battlefield: Bad Company 2 Vietnam for PlayStation 3 - Metacritic] - retrieved December 30, 2010</ref> however based on only 15 reviews and with the same score range. The PC version received an 86<ref>[http://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/battlefield-bad-company-2-vietnam Battlefield: Bad Company 2 Vietnam for PC - Metacritic] - retrieved December 30, 2010</ref> with scores ranging between 100 and 79, though based on only 15 reviews. It is important to note that all the versions are essentially identical.
 
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Battlefield Bad Company 2 Vietnam Launch Trailer-0|Launch trailer
 
 
BFBC2 Vietnam Operation Hastings|The Battle for Hastings trailer
Critics generally praised the new content and game balancing and commented on how the expansion prevents from creating "more of the same", referring to the difference from the base game. The praise ranged from ''Battlefield: Bad Company 2: Vietnam'' being named one of the best multiplayer experiences of the year, to being called worth its price for the new content.
 
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Battlefield Bad Company 2 Vietnam Flame-thrower Action|Flame-thrower Action
 
 
TGS 2010 Battlefield Bad Company 2 Vietnam Cinematic Trailer|The Tokyo Game Show trailer for ''Battlefield: Bad Company 2: Vietnam''
GameSpot gave it an 8.5 out of 10<ref>[http://www.gamespot.com/battlefield-bad-company-2-vietnam/reviews/battlefield-bad-company-2-vietnam-review-6285670/ Battlefield: Bad Company 2 Vietnam Review - GameSpot.com] - retrieved September 17, 2012</ref>, saying that "If you strayed from Battlefield: Bad Company 2 once you reached maximum level or are new to the game and want a good reason to show off your elite shooting skills, the Vietnam add-on is your ticket to big explosions, big shoot-outs, and big thrills. And you get it all for $15."
 
 
Battlefield Bad Company 2 Vietnam - E3 Announcement Trailer|The E3 announcement trailer for ''Battlefield: Bad Company 2: Vietnam''
 
 
</gallery>
IGN gave it a 9.5 out of 10<ref>[http://ca.ign.com/articles/2010/12/16/battlefield-bad-company-2-vietnam-review Battlefield: Bad Company 2 - Vietnam Review - IGN] - retrieved September 17, 2012</ref>, saying that "Battlefield fans will probably argue over whether to play Bad Company 2 or its expansion in the months to come. But when it comes to choosing between arguably the best multiplayer game of the year and its excellent expansion, that seems like a good problem to have."
 
 
PC Gamer gave it 90 out of 100<ref>[http://www.pcgamer.com/review/battlefield-bad-company-vietnam-review/ Battlefield: Bad Company 2 Vietnam PC Review] - retrieved September 17, 2012</ref>, saying that "During ten hours in the jungle, I’ve seen enough shit to ruin my psyche for life – my immediate response is still to helicopter myself back in for another tour of duty. DICE’s take on the unwinnable war is a total victory."
 
 
==Trivia==
 
*One picture in the ''Battlefield: Bad Company 2: Vietnam'' Official Art Work Template shows a [[Rifleman (Kit)|Rifleman]] from ''[[Battlefield 1943]]''.
 
*"For What Its Worth" appears on the [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KC2AjUUVNfY State of Mind trailer ], but not in-game
 
*If one commits suicide in the Vietnam expansion pack, the title instead of "Epic Fail" will read "FUBAR" which is an acronym for "Fucked Up Beyond All Recognition."
 
*The promotional art soldier is never used or seen in the actual game.
 
*''Bad Company 2 Vietnam'' makes multiple references to the Vietnam War movies [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Good_Morning,_Vietnam Good Morning, Vietnam] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apocolypse_Now Apocalypse Now].
 
   
==External links==
 
*[http://www.battlefieldbadcompany2.com/vietnam Official site]
 
*[http://g4tv.com/videos/48727/TGS-2010-Battlefield-Bad-Company-2-Vietnam-Interview/#ixzz0zvbCSGif G4TV interview showing off some gameplay and information]
 
 
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Revision as of 03:52, 6 June 2019

This article is a Gold Article
For the second installment in the series, see Battlefield Vietnam

Battlefield: Bad Company 2: Vietnam is an expansion pack for Battlefield: Bad Company 2 and an indirect sequel to Battlefield Vietnam, borrowing heavily from it while still retaining the core gameplay of the base game. When playing the expansion, players are not allowed to utilize their unlocked modern weapons or specializations used in the base game.

Features

Factions

Maps

Weapons and Gadgets

Vehicles

Radio Soundtrack

Main article: Battlefield: Bad Company 2: Vietnam Radio Soundtrack


Unlike the base game, vehicles in the expansion have the ability to play music off their radios, featuring a total of forty-nine songs.

Major Differences from Battlefield: Bad Company 2

  • Smaller maps designed to prevent long lines of sight, with the addition of a large amount of foliage and structures, make combat much closer.
  • Subtle kit balancing.
  • Weapon damage in general is increased.
  • Addition of the Flamethrower as an infantry weapon and on tanks (replacing the Co-Axial MG for the Alternate Weapon Package), which can affect players and their surroundings alike.
  • Helicopters can take bullet damage from small-arms fire.

Reception

The add-on received mainly positive reviews. The Xbox 360 version was given an 88 on Metacritic[1] based on 28 reviews, with scores ranging between 100 and 80. The PlayStation 3 version of the game received an 88,[2] however based on only 15 reviews and with the same score range. The PC version received an 86[3] with scores ranging between 100 and 79, though based on only 15 reviews. It is important to note that all the versions are essentially identical.

Critics generally praised the new content and game balancing and commented on how the expansion prevents from creating "more of the same", referring to the difference from the base game. The praise ranged from Battlefield: Bad Company 2: Vietnam being named one of the best multiplayer experiences of the year, to being called worth its price for the new content.

  • GameSpot gave it an 8.5 out of 10,[4] saying that "If you strayed from Battlefield: Bad Company 2 once you reached maximum level or are new to the game and want a good reason to show off your elite shooting skills, the Vietnam add-on is your ticket to big explosions, big shoot-outs, and big thrills. And you get it all for $15."
  • IGN gave it a 9.5 out of 10,[5] saying that "Battlefield fans will probably argue over whether to play Bad Company 2 or its expansion in the months to come. But when it comes to choosing between arguably the best multiplayer game of the year and its excellent expansion, that seems like a good problem to have."
  • PC Gamer gave it 90 out of 100,[6] saying that "During ten hours in the jungle, I’ve seen enough shit to ruin my psyche for life – my immediate response is still to helicopter myself back in for another tour of duty. DICE’s take on the unwinnable war is a total victory."

Trivia

  • The expansion was showcased by DICE at the Tokyo Game Show 2010 (September 16–19, 2010), revealing in-game footage for the first time. Since then, they had been gradually revealing information on the Battlefield Blog up until it's release.
  • One picture in the Battlefield: Bad Company 2: Vietnam Official Art Work Template shows a Rifleman from Battlefield 1943.
  • If one commits suicide in the Vietnam expansion pack, the title instead of "Epic Fail" will read "FUBAR", which is an acronym for "Fucked Up Beyond All Recognition."
  • The promotional art soldier is never used or seen in the actual game.
  • Bad Company 2's promotional art design was spoofed by video game Magicka's DLC Magicka Vietnam, which utilizes the same art style for its own promotional art.

Gallery

Videos


References