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Overall: 7.5/10
I genuinely believe Battlefield 1 is one of the best games in the entire series, but in 2024, it is a complicated experience. More specifically the multiplayer aspect. The official DICE servers are dead at this point, but community servers keep the game alive and the player base active, even 8 years later. Despite this, it feels somewhat difficult to recommend the multiplayer to newcomers at times because even if you are experienced in FPS games, you're going to have a rough time against some veteran players.
FPS games are not my main genre by a long shot, so I'm definitely not the greatest player out there by nature, but the reality of it is that you too will be a new player in a game people have been playing for almost a decade, regardless of your skill level. There may be a small number of players as low of a level as you are, but Battlefield 1 doesn't have a consistently growing player base anymore. The majority of people playing in this day and age know the maps by heart and are playing with their favorite weapons, so you will spend a good few hours getting absolutely stomped on by far more experienced players. Especially if your team is not coherent, and this absolutely happens. it's not uncommon to see scoreboards where the gap could be as big as 250, and at that point there is basically no coming back. I start off with these major cons because, in spite of them, Battlefield 1 can still be an extremely fun multiplayer experience at times.
This game's multiplayer is very team focused, and if you're on a team that is cohesive and knows what they are doing, there is actually a lot of fun to be had. The lobbies are also huge, so even if there are a good few max level players on the other team giving you the business, you're probably not going to see them more than a handful of times. All in all though, when things are balanced as they should be, it's really just about adjusting your play style and understanding you're not playing Call of Duty, and then even brand new players can get kills and have fun.
The single player, while not the longest, holds up well enough. For how often and cheap BF1 is on sale, I think the game is worth picking up for the single player alone. There are only 5 (technically 6) War stories, but each one drops you in the boots of a different character and includes multiple chapters, making the campaign a worthwhile experience on its own.
In addition, the visuals and sound design are still shockingly impressive and beautiful. Even 8 years later Battlefield 1 excels here, creating an immersive and authentic depiction of World War I. These graphics deliver stunning environments from muddy trenches to sunlit deserts. The dynamic lighting, weather effects, and destructible environments contribute to the realism, while the cinematic presentation, characterized by detailed character and vehicle models, smooth animations, and varied settings, ensures that every moment feels intense and visually striking. Along with this, the sound design is some of the best in gaming to this day. There is clearly meticulous attention to detail, with realistic weapon and environmental sound effects that dynamically respond to the your actions. The directional audio and ambient sounds, coupled with a haunting and historically influenced soundtrack, also enhance the emotional impact and depth of the game.
TL;DR:
Battlefield 1 is a complicated game to recommend in regard to its multiplayer because veteran players who have been playing the game since release make the barrier to entry and general learning curve rather strenuous in 2024. In spite of this, when you're not seemingly getting targeted and are on a team that knows how to work together, this can still be one of the most fun FPS experiences, even today.
The single player, while holding up well enough and featuring multiple War Stories from different characters, is not a very long campaign overall but is certainly worth experiencing if you never have.
At the end of the day, if FPS games are one of your favorite genres, Battlefield 1 is certainly worth picking up and at least giving a shot, especially for how often it goes on sale.