1942 - Battlefield

: It established the "Rock-Paper-Scissors" gameplay balance (e.g., infantry vs. tanks, planes vs. ships) that remains the series' core philosophy.

: Unlike its contemporaries, players could pilot everything from jeeps and tanks to B-17 bombers and submarines . Battlefield 1942

: The game spawned numerous sequels and spin-offs, growing into a series that has sold over 88 million copies worldwide. infantry vs. tanks

As of , playing the original 2002 release on modern hardware (Windows 10/11) requires community-made patches and specific workarounds. Battlefield: Designing 1942 - Game Informer Battlefield 1942