RIP

Update: Still a kickass game! Teamwork definitely makes a difference; recon included in teamwork as long as under 50% of the team is recon generally speaking, exceptions to every rule of course. 101 servers in the server browser though it's usually under 40 populated in my recent experience. /update

While not quite the caliber of BF2 or BF2142, BFBC2 is one of the best military shooters you can play. The atmosphere alone is incredible, making it feel and sound like you're really IN the game. There is a bit of an issue with excessive lag and in my experience as well as mnay others, the hit registration is somewhat flaky, but once you learn to compensate for that, the game is a blast!

I think it blows away any of the COD games. There's just so much more too it than run and gun for kill streak perks. It does require playing as a TEAM (unlike COD generally). Therefore, if your team doesn't play as a team (and this is too often unfortunately), you're screwed if you play to win the round. Then again, if you like playing with the odds against you, it's perfect.