I wasn't all that excited for Hardline truth be told. I picked it up on a whim when it was on sale and ended up being pleasantly surprised though. The single player is ridden with cliches, and the story can be kind of dumb some—if not all—of the time. That being said I enjoyed the stealth combat. It makes for some pretty ridiculous encounters, but the mechanics are satisfying and something you wouldn't expect to find in a Battlefield game. Meanwhile, the multiplayer features conquest and TDM modes that are sure to satisfy, but, more importantly, Hardline adds its own modes as well. They're chaotic takes on several cops and robbers gametypes that give the game some legs. I doubt Hardline is for everyone, but if you can find it at a decent price and you're a fan of the series it's worth a try.