Titanfall 2 – A Shooter with Heart and Style
The single-player campaign in Titanfall 2 is nothing short of fantastic. You step into the boots of Rifleman Jack Cooper, an everyman soldier suddenly thrust into the role of a Titan pilot after his mentor, Captain Tai Lastimosa, is fatally wounded. Inheriting both Lastimosa’s mission and his Titan, BT-7274, Cooper forms a surprisingly heartfelt bond with his mechanical partner as the two work together to stop the IMC from unleashing a devastating superweapon on the militia planet Harmony.
Campaign Experience
What makes the campaign stand out is its variety. No two missions feel the same—each introduces fresh mechanics, environments, and twists that keep the pacing tight and exciting. One level may have you wall-running through a high-tech facility, while another drops you into massive Titan battles that shake the ground beneath your feet. Collectibles in the form of Pilot helmets add an optional challenge for completionists, and the game makes it easy to revisit missions to grab anything you missed.
Gameplay & Mechanics
On foot, Titanfall 2 delivers fast, fluid first-person shooting that’s a joy to play. Cooper’s arsenal includes a wide range of weapons, each with a satisfying punch, and the gunplay feels responsive and polished. The jetpack and wall-running mechanics add verticality and momentum, allowing players to chain wall runs, slides, and double jumps for some exhilarating traversal. While mastering movement takes practice, the freedom it provides makes firefights dynamic and highly replayable.
The Titan combat is equally thrilling. Stepping into BT gives you access to a variety of loadouts that change your fighting style—from close-range brawlers to long-range heavy hitters. Titan battles are weighty, explosive, and empowering, striking a great balance between strategy and spectacle.
Graphics & Presentation
Visually, Titanfall 2 still holds up remarkably well. The environments range from lush alien landscapes to industrial war zones, each rendered with impressive detail and scale. Lighting effects, particle explosions, and the sense of scale in Titan battles add to the cinematic feel of the campaign. Character animations are smooth, and BT’s design in particular manages to convey surprising emotion despite being a towering machine. Combined with a strong soundtrack and sound design, the presentation helps elevate the game’s already engaging story.
Multiplayer
I haven’t personally spent time in the multiplayer modes, so I can’t give a first-hand breakdown. However, Titanfall 2’s PvP has earned widespread praise for its balance, speed, and innovative mechanics. From what I’ve heard, it’s one of the most underrated competitive shooters of its generation.*
Final Thoughts ★★★★☆
Even without diving into multiplayer, Titanfall 2 is worth recommending for its superb single-player campaign alone. With fluid gameplay, memorable characters, and visuals that still impress, it remains one of the standout FPS experiences of the last decade.
by Lokhi D | Originally published on 11 July 2019. Updated on 16 August 2025
*Multiplayer hasn’t been supported on Titanfall 2 since 2023.
This review was revised to provide updated links, and information about multiplayer mode.
