Star Wars: Battlefront (2004)

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User Score
8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 203 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 155 out of 203
  2. Mixed: 39 out of 203
  3. Negative: 9 out of 203
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  1. MursuJ.
    Mar 24, 2005
    10
    This game is best.
  2. JackM.
    Oct 1, 2004
    10
    Kicks major ass!
  3. JeremyC.
    Sep 22, 2004
    10
    Everything you could want in a game, especially starwars. A lot of work went into this game, you won't be disappointed!
  4. BobJ.
    Sep 23, 2004
    10
    Kick Butt Game!!!!!
  5. JoeL.
    Sep 23, 2004
    10
    Whoever said this game sucks, knows nothing about what makes a good game. This is a great game, and if your a SW fan like me, it's a 10.
  6. delta38j.p.
    Aug 28, 2005
    10
    This is the first game in star wars that you can play the best battles you normally play games that are about a jedi and its invincible in this one you really probe your self fighting one army againts another.
  7. DinkJ.
    Dec 4, 2004
    10
    It's a great game for star wars fabs or not good game play but bad single player, but why would you want to play alone in a game called battlefront anyway.
  8. SamF.
    May 24, 2005
    10
    Everything That Made the Battlefield series a hit, but in the star wars universe! How Cool is that? Awesome game and lots of action duplicating every battle in Star wars. If there is any negative it would be that this game's gameplay is exactly like BF1942 and Vietnam... But if it aint Broke...
  9. Mrman7
    Nov 13, 2014
    10
    Whether you like blasting Rebel troops from the cockpit of an AT-AT walker or gunning down Ewoks on the lovely forest moon of Endor, Star Wars Battlefront is the game for you. As many reviewers point out, Battlefront is essentially a Battlefield 1942 clone with a Star Wars makeover. However, Battlefield has essentially become a FPS footnote and Battlefront remains a veritable legend amongWhether you like blasting Rebel troops from the cockpit of an AT-AT walker or gunning down Ewoks on the lovely forest moon of Endor, Star Wars Battlefront is the game for you. As many reviewers point out, Battlefront is essentially a Battlefield 1942 clone with a Star Wars makeover. However, Battlefield has essentially become a FPS footnote and Battlefront remains a veritable legend among both Star Wars fans and gamers as a whole. And for good reason. The maps are sprawling and capture the look and feel of the Star Wars universe extremely well. The units are varied and overall reasonably balanced (although I would recommend playing as the Empire and the Clones rather than the Rebels or Separatists). The flying mechanic is weak and the lack of playable hero characters may annoy some players but the sequel proved that concentrating on the non Force power wielding characters may have been a good move after all. Incidentally, the two best maps, Bespin and Hoth, are from the best Star Wars movie, Empire Strikes Back. Online multiplayer is another highlight of this great game and the split-screen multiplayer on the console ports is also a load of fun. If you're a fan of massive online shooters or Star Wars, this game is not to be missed.… Expand
  10. Ricky843
    Aug 23, 2018
    10
    Great game and a instant classic! Only if develpoers could take notes and make games like this again. Unlike the absolute trash the new SW Battlefront games today with the star cards, loot boxes, and other garbage they have thrown into the new games.
  11. Skipper81Ger
    Jan 26, 2019
    10
    The game is now much right and really fun (2019) it would be as it is now, had been from the beginning, it would have given significantly less negative votes. EA can only be despised for his game-destroying politics. if there are still more people to buy and play, the servers are full again and I still have fun.
  12. GJA
    Nov 20, 2019
    10
    Had tons of hours of fun with this when I was a kid. It has more features than the modern reboots so that's saying something. What is it saying? Not sure, either that modern game developers are hacks or that this game was just too good for its time. Maybe both.
  13. nintendo-sekta
    Nov 1, 2018
    10
    Игра хороша. Это хороший шутер во вселенной Звёздные войны. Компания хороша. Управление на воздушной техники не удобное, но можно привыкнуть.
  14. Graham67722
    Mar 14, 2019
    10
    As far as multiplayer player games it is just amazing. The strategy that goes into every single battle is actually incredibly thoughtful. As far as third person shooters go it is one of the best games ever.
  15. GavinB.
    Jun 23, 2005
    9
    So the single player isn't groundbreaking...big whoop. If you want a fantastic multiplayer experience and are bored with Battlefield, then go for this. The difficulty no way poses any serious challenge but the patches available now rectify it. If you are a Star Wars fan and love Battlefield,this is THE game to get!
  16. JeroenVanR.
    Sep 23, 2004
    9
    You are a star wars fan or not, you love this gameor not. It is as simple as that, and I am a star wars addict!!
  17. PauldeV.
    Dec 29, 2004
    9
    Great game!
  18. J42Hmusic
    Apr 5, 2011
    9
    A really great introduction to the world of Star Wars, and despite not being as sophisticated as other current Star Wars games, it was certainly exciting and fun to play.
    The only let-down for me was the lack of 2-player multiplayer.
  19. coolinb123
    Feb 13, 2012
    9
    mixed ideal of maps, and a boring sp part, but a good co-op to it, creativity was taken a bit further, but due to a seemingly low bugget unlike most fps games, it did way better... it wasnt jam packed it gave us everything we needed to actually play... fun-10, gameplay-8, upgradability-10, story-- really no story to it, lasting gameplay- 9....
    this game was better than its sequel even    mixed ideal of maps, and a boring sp part, but a good co-op to it, creativity was taken a bit further, but due to a seemingly low bugget unlike most fps games, it did way better... it wasnt jam packed it gave us everything we needed to actually play... fun-10, gameplay-8, upgradability-10, story-- really no story to it, lasting gameplay- 9....
    this game was better than its sequel even though i acidently rated swbf2 a 10 lolzzz not my fault i forget to change the rating bar    … Expand
  20. AlexeySoltan
    Oct 14, 2021
    9
    great game. much better then other sw games. nothing unnecessary .
  21. Linustheman
    Sep 24, 2004
    8
    Very refreshing shooter and if you dig star wars like I do, you'll not regret spending your hard-earned money on this game! A lot of ppl say its feels a bit like the battlefield games, I never played any of those though i'm a great fan of UT2004.
  22. LeonT.
    Jan 19, 2005
    8
    Excellent game but a limited life span, control configuration can be a nightmare - did there really need to be soooo many controls??? surley Left, Right, Forward, Back and FIRE would have been sufficent?. However alll in all one of the best shoot em up's ive played.
  23. Purple_Badger
    Sep 4, 2012
    8
    when it comes to star wars games it normally comes down to either becoming a Jedi who is virtually indestructible or a fighter pilot. this game takes a different and welcome approach to star wars playing through the eyes of a simple soldier, nothing more than a unit in the massive armies of whichever side you choose. the game plays beautifully with varied classes that affect the battles inwhen it comes to star wars games it normally comes down to either becoming a Jedi who is virtually indestructible or a fighter pilot. this game takes a different and welcome approach to star wars playing through the eyes of a simple soldier, nothing more than a unit in the massive armies of whichever side you choose. the game plays beautifully with varied classes that affect the battles in different ways as you take command posts over the map and thin out the other sides soldiers. although there are occasions when the game feels simple and easy, overall the game plays well and is a gem not only in the franchise of star wars gaming but a gem in the whole genre of TPS. a game that I would gladly recommend hardcore and casual gamers alike.… Expand
  24. KelvinSelimor
    Feb 22, 2022
    8
    Star Wars: Battlefront. Attack! Excellent space shooter in 2004 in the world of Star Wars. The variety of units, vehicles, and environments on each battlefield allows you to use different strategies to win. But there is something in this game such that it still gets boring very quickly and after 3-4 games you want to press Exit.
  25. Axilley
    Jul 22, 2021
    8
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  26. jordanlearmonth
    Jul 25, 2020
    8
    I liked it, sure the details aren't that good because it was made in 2004, But still it's fun to play if you need to pass the time and you're in the mood to play an old retro style game. Few things that make it inferior to its sequel are the lack of playable heroes, you will see them against you or helping you on the battlefield but they aren't playable and the galactic conquest mode isI liked it, sure the details aren't that good because it was made in 2004, But still it's fun to play if you need to pass the time and you're in the mood to play an old retro style game. Few things that make it inferior to its sequel are the lack of playable heroes, you will see them against you or helping you on the battlefield but they aren't playable and the galactic conquest mode is just a few random maps with no board game like feel or strategy that is in the sequel.… Expand
  27. AngryGeek
    Jun 7, 2022
    8
    This is the first star wars game I played. It is one of my childhood games.
  28. PasiMetaAho
    Jun 17, 2022
    8
    Really good shooter, improved upon by the next game: Battlefront 2 and then some EA dickhead shat all over the name. Free Radical should have been allowed to finish their game instead.
  29. sandspeedruns
    Feb 25, 2023
    8
    This game always seems to lurk in the shadow of its successor, but this is still a good game. While the AI definitely shows its age, I still enjoy picking up this game from time to time. The concept itself is brilliant - who wouldn't want to take part in their favorite Star Wars battles? Again, the execution isn't all there, but the idea keeps bringing me back.
  30. Keron_Heruman
    Aug 28, 2023
    8
    Very fun game, with multiple iconic characters and beautiful Star Wars atmosphere... It has no enough options to play with fun for a long time
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Awards & Rankings

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#63 Best PC Game of 2004
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#26 Most Discussed PC Game of 2004
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#42 Most Shared PC Game of 2004

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Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 34 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 34
  3. Negative: 0 out of 34
  1. Gamer's Hell
    80
    But once you take it online and play team versus team the fun factor really kicks in. AT-ATs shaking the ground, Ties and X-Wings battling it out in the air and the sounds of explosions and blaster fire all around you, any real Star Wars fans doesn't stand a chance at putting this game down.
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  2. Computer Gaming World
    70
    Battlefront gives fans a perfectly good way to act out their fantasies of being a grunt in either of hte series' wars. [Holiday 2004, p.82]
  3. ActionTrip
    73
    This game is good but not great. The game needed about another 3 to 6 months of development time to get some of the bugs worked out (specifically the AI and the weapons loadouts), but I have a feeling the pressure was on since they timed the game's release with the release of the original trilogy's DVD iteration.
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