I'll get this out of the way immediately. I have been a long time fan of Call of Duty. I have been a fan since the original, and my enjoyment peaked at COD Modern Warfare, and begin to lose interest when Ghost was released. I had played and enjoyed Battlefield 1942 on the PC, and really loved that version of the game as well, in addition to many of it's mods. Battlefield 1 has returned to it's roots of historical World War combat, which is where I believe this series excels! Battlefield has always been a game of strategy and teamwork. Modern Warfare games remove an element of teamwork, because troops have weapons which can make them an Universal Soldier. Battlefield 1 has large maps, with 32 vs 32 gameplay set in the historic WWI theater with weapons and combat of the early 1900s. The maps and environment is gorgeous. A lot of the environment is destructible. For instance, I was taking out troops from the attack of a barn, and a tank pummeled the building, causing the attack to collapse, where I fell to the main floor with almost no health, and then an enemy troop came into the rubble to finish me off. Deebris and and craters are caused by explosions, trees fall from artillery shells and explosions. All of this destruction is not a temporary visual effect either, but become a permanent part of the battlefield landscape. Explosions and gun shots are realistic, and the fog, dust, and debris is stunning. Fog, dust, and debris impacts viewing distance, and changes strategies of the game. In fact, these things change mid game, and can change strategies during a single game. THIS IS WHAT I'VE EXPECTED "NEXT GEN" consoles to deliver when I purchased a Xbox One!! When it comes to strategy, it is best (although not required) to play multiplayer with friends, because I feel communication is the key to doing well, especially against the seasoned veterans of the game. When I play solo, it is very difficult to do well, especially because I do not play enough, nor am I skilled enough to be a lone wolf. When I play with 2-4 other friends, and communicate, my success is almost doubled. Strategies include making sure our squad has at least two medics, a support, and any two remaining combinations. This is where I feel lies Battlefields greatest strength, and one of it's few weaknesses. Communication will help improve your multiplayer experience. Calling for a medic is easier with chat, spawning on a squad mate who is requesting backup, and pointing out enemy positions is key, and getting ammo from support when running low WILL improve your gaming experience. As for the single player, I have yet to finish it, since I've been loving the multiplayer so much. What I have played of it, I've found very enjoyable. The enemy spawn points in the Single player campaign can be frustrating, especially at the higher difficulties. After clearing out an area, enemies can mysteriously spawn behind you. The AI has a tendency to "cheat" at higher difficulties. If you are sniping at long distances, and shoot a soldier, while the other isn't looking, the enemy is able to turn and immediately shoot at, and hit you from over 300 yards away. How the hack does an enemy do that from 300 yards?! I only wish Co-Op was an option! Pros: Graphics Destructible Environments Team Play Sound Dedicated Servers 32 vs 32 Players Large Maps World War I weapons and machines Cons: Lack of good teammates (friends) can hurt the experience, like other multiplayer games. But, this seems to be the case for Battlefield 1 even more so. Single-Player AI "cheats" Single-Player Spawns