For those who were looking for something new to spice up their Bad Company 2 experience, DICE and EA brought together an interesting idea for the game: co-op, well, online only co-op at least. Currently out for consoles, and set for PC at a later date, with a major expansion pack on the way, is Onslaught mode worth the $10 drop?
Well, it depends on what kind of gamer you are. Onslaught mode comes complete with four maps, all of which are rehashes of previous maps. The objective of each map is to team up with three other players online and take on an endless onslaught of computer AI, all the while working your way across brutal landscapes to capture the flag. That's right, you're essentially playing Squad Conquest mode against a lot of AI. Don't get me wrong, going against large numbers of AI with such a small team can prove to be overwhelming for some, especially on Hardcore difficulty, but really anyone who's used to such games, like Left4Dead for instance, won't really find this DLC all that exciting.
Ultimately, Onslaught mode is a nice change of pace. It puts a focus on being a tight-knit squad in order to not only survive, but to win. However, the lack of offline co-op, especially since the game mode is handled by AI anyways, feels like a missed opportunity, and really kills some of the enjoyment factor here. The separate leader boards for Onslaught are nice, and the levels, although few, do provide a decent enough variety to keep you entertained. If you're really not a huge fan of co-op focused game play, especially with random people online, you may want to pass. However, if you're a long term player of Bad Company 2, and are looking for something new, this may be worth checking into.
I give the Battlefield: Bad Company 2: Onslaught Mode for PS3 a 7/10
