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PlanetSide 2

PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2012

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Quick resume

PlanetSide 2 is an all-out planetary war, where thousands of players battle as one across enormous continents. Utilize infantry, ground and air vehicles, and teamwork to destroy your enemies in this revolutionary first-person shooter on a massive scale.

Global score

81/100

Genres

Action, Massively Multiplayer, Free To Play, Tactical, Role-playing (RPG), Shooter, Arcade

Pros

  • Massive open world battles
  • Free to play with fair progression
  • Strong community and teamwork
  • Varied classes and vehicles
  • Active development and updates

Cons

  • Steep learning curve for new players
  • Performance issues in large battles
  • Some toxic player behavior
  • Complexity can overwhelm beginners
  • Pay to speed up progression elements

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    5

    "Players have full freedom to choose factions, classes, vehicles, weapons, and tactics in a large open world with no fixed routines."

  • Competence
    4

    "High skill ceiling with complex mechanics, aiming, positioning, and teamwork required; new players face a steep learning curve."

  • Competition
    3

    "Large scale PvP battles with faction vs faction combat and player vs player competition, though no formal matchmaking or ranked modes."

  • Continuation
    4

    "Players report long play sessions, habitual engagement, and thousands of hours invested; persistent world encourages ongoing play."

  • Cooperation
    5

    "Strong emphasis on teamwork in squads, platoons, and outfits; coordinated group play is essential for success."

  • Creativity
    3

    "Customization of loadouts, vehicles, and base building allows creative tactical approaches and personal expression."

  • Domination
    2

    "Some reports of toxic behavior and teamkilling for tactical reasons, but overall balanced faction warfare with shared leadership."

  • Escapism
    4

    "Players use the game as a stress relief and immersive escape into large scale sci-fi warfare."

  • Expectation
    -4

    "Players engage voluntarily out of personal desire and intrinsic interest; no obligation or pressure to play."

  • Experimenting
    4

    "Players encouraged to try different classes, weapons, vehicles, and tactics; VR training and trials support experimentation."

  • Exploration
    3

    "Large continents with multiple bases and dynamic battlefronts encourage discovery and strategic movement."

  • Expression
    3

    "Cosmetic customization of characters, vehicles, and weapons supports self-expression."

  • Fantasy
    3

    "Futuristic sci-fi setting with alien technology and imaginative vehicles and weapons."

  • Fellowship
    5

    "Strong community focus with outfits, platoons, and social interaction; players form lasting friendships."

  • Growth
    4

    "Players develop skills, knowledge, and tactical understanding over hundreds to thousands of hours."

  • Health
    -4

    "Primarily sedentary gameplay with no physical activity; long sessions encouraged."

  • Idle
    -3

    "Requires sustained attention and focus during large battles; not suited for casual idle play."

  • Intimacy
    3

    "Players form close bonds within outfits and squads, sharing communication and emotional support."

  • Leadership
    5

    "Leadership roles in squads and platoons are important and impactful; players guide and coordinate others."

  • Progression
    4

    "Players accumulate certifications, unlock weapons, vehicles, and implants; progression is a core motivator."

  • Relaxation
    -2

    "Gameplay involves high tension and fast-paced combat; relaxation is limited during battles."

  • Sensation
    4

    "Visual and auditory stimulation from large scale battles, explosions, and vehicle combat provide excitement."

  • Status
    3

    "Recognition within community and outfits, as well as leaderboards and battle ranks, provide social status."

  • Story
    1

    "Some lore and faction background exist, but gameplay is mostly focused on emergent player-driven battles."

  • Strategy
    4

    "Strategic planning and tactical problem solving are essential in coordinated attacks and defense."

  • Thrill
    4

    "High stakes combat with risk of death and intense battles create suspense and thrill."

  • Value
    4

    "Free to play with fair progression; players perceive good return on time invested."

  • Violence
    4

    "Combat and destruction are central elements, with infantry, vehicles, and air combat."

  • Survival
    3

    "Players must avoid death and manage resources to stay alive in dynamic battle conditions."

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