Star Wars Battlefront II

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1.9

Overwhelming dislike- based on 3264 Ratings

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  1. Brilpoetsdoekje
    Feb 5, 2018
    1
    The completely game breaking star card system ruins apotentially good game and hides game progression behind a RNG. The MP progression is blatantly engineered to create frustration and funnel players to pay for loot boxes with real money, essentially turning the game into a pay to win game.
  2. Cody1999
    May 12, 2019
    1
    even with the updates and free dlc this game is still a massive grind, much to the point where you cant even remotely have fun playing it, take my advice and play the original battlefront 2. or any other star wars game for that matter.
  3. pA1N
    Jun 2, 2019
    1
    pay to win garbage. one of the worst multiplayer games ever. EA doesn't care if their game's **** they are not trying to make a good game. they are making a PRODUCT, just to grab more money.
  4. EmilLeonhard
    Dec 11, 2018
    1
    A qorse version than the first. A wayyy to many bugs. encountering bugs every game. The matchmaking system sucks. The vanguard and other features are too overpowered. ridiculous game.
  5. Titiman
    Mar 14, 2019
    1
    I must say it has the worst balancing of all time, no game is fun because i get angry its just too unfair, not worth even 7 dollars.
  6. TakeMyRupee
    Feb 14, 2021
    1
    Todays games are really brain dead. Create origin account. Login to origin. Login to epic games.
    Shoot at bots and unlock stuff every time you die.
  7. Hkchpchkchk_25
    Jan 24, 2021
    1
    Неоптимизированна до боли.У вас будет вылетать даже при топовой комплектацией ПК и с топовым интернетом.Там есть войс чат(если заходишь в пати с кем-то)но там нет его настроек.Ты не можешь выключить свой микрофон.Тебя могут только замутить челики как и ты их,но автоматически там этого нет на 2021 год это позор. Там дроиды слишком имбовые в кооперативе нельзя создать лобби против ботов в 4Неоптимизированна до боли.У вас будет вылетать даже при топовой комплектацией ПК и с топовым интернетом.Там есть войс чат(если заходишь в пати с кем-то)но там нет его настроек.Ты не можешь выключить свой микрофон.Тебя могут только замутить челики как и ты их,но автоматически там этого нет на 2021 год это позор. Там дроиды слишком имбовые в кооперативе нельзя создать лобби против ботов в 4 человека с лёгкими ботами.Нет смысла в кредитах т.к все скины у тебя уже открыти,лутбоксы убрали и больше нет нужды в чём либо.Грузишься ты тоже дольше чем играешь,так быть не должно.После завершения соло аркады со своими настройками выйти из игры в лобби ты не можешь. Только на рабочий стол alt+f4.1 бал за красоту звука убийства и колличество выбираемых юнитов.… Expand
  8. Honesty_is_Best
    Aug 1, 2020
    1
    Star Wars Battlefront II is a last ditch attempt by Electronic Arts to save the franchise reboot and keep their dying fanbase satisfied. Unfortunately, this attempt failed miserably. Not only was it mired in controversy, but the core mechanics and gameplay are lackluster and leave much to be desired. Melee heroes are difficult and unwieldy with their forced movement animations, gunplay isStar Wars Battlefront II is a last ditch attempt by Electronic Arts to save the franchise reboot and keep their dying fanbase satisfied. Unfortunately, this attempt failed miserably. Not only was it mired in controversy, but the core mechanics and gameplay are lackluster and leave much to be desired. Melee heroes are difficult and unwieldy with their forced movement animations, gunplay is often interrupted because of the recharging weapon system instead of conventional ammo, battles are most often confined and formulaic with a few strategies leading to victory each time. The classes still do not reflect the classic battlefront feel and are largely unbalanced with certain classes being rendered obsolete on certain maps while others are nearly unstoppable. Heroes too are unbalanced as some heroes have a plethora of ranged abilities that prevent enemies from getting close enough to attack effectively, whereas others have abilities that are largely useless in most situations. Map design is uninspired and even inaccurate at times with the majority of maps being three-lane just like Call of Duty's maps. This leaves little room for creativity and style and forces a type of gameplay that often makes multiplayer boring and repetitive. Star cards are an interesting concept and might have been something good in this mess of a game, unfortunately, the star card system was poorly implemented and is largely centered around small boosts to certain abilities or the replacement of old abilities with new ones. This would have been an excellent idea if the player was not limited to three star cards and ability replacement cards did not count towards this total. In that way, the player would have much more freedom to tailor their experience and play style to their liking which would create new and interesting ways of fighting. Some classes and heroes have appearances which can be unlocked with in game currency earned through leveling up and completing milestones. Through milestones, players can also unlock new weapons for each of the four main classes. These weapons allow for some customization and variation, though not by much seeing as it takes just as long to kill an enemy with a rapid-fire weapon as it does with a triple-burst or single-fire. Sadly, the other two classes have no or very little choices for appearances and no weapon choices. This makes two out of the six classes seem disjointed, not to mention each special class is greatly varied which makes playing different factions a unique experience, but also makes for a sharp learning curve. The Campaign is bare bones and poorly written with predictable stories around every corner and a meaningless narrative that was never actually finished. Overall, this game is fun if you like Star Wars, multiplayer, and maybe a bit of customization, but if you can't overlook its plethora of flaws, you might want to give this one a pass.… Expand
  9. GODSPEED7
    Dec 6, 2020
    1
    I give this game 1 point because it has nice visuals.

    Visuals are the only thing this game has. To think that this is the second game in the "remake" of the great Battlefront II from 2005.. and it fails in pretty much every aspect. I tried really hard to enjoy this game, in the end though, mI'd rather go play the REAL Star Wars Battlefront II.. now that game has some pretty    I give this game 1 point because it has nice visuals.

    Visuals are the only thing this game has.

    To think that this is the second game in the "remake" of the great Battlefront II from 2005.. and it fails in pretty much every aspect.

    I tried really hard to enjoy this game, in the end though, mI'd rather go play the REAL Star Wars Battlefront II.. now that game has some pretty incredible battles you can play.

    This version from EA feels like an empty shell, no memorable maps or good gameplay... it's pretty much gone full on CoD.. in which case, I'd rather just have CoD if that was what I wanted.    … Expand
  10. NekiMars
    Feb 18, 2021
    1
    Ужас!

    Это просто пародия на Battlefront. Масштаба игр нулевых нет! Нельзя сесть на корабль и улететь воевать на орбиту как раньше! Дисбалансные режимы игры, в которых определенная сторона априори в проигрышной ситуации. Летающая техника управляется ужасно! Не удивительно почему в режиме воздушных битв с трудом набираются игроки. Герои не доработаны и дисбаланс ощущается в схватке 1    Ужас!

    Это просто пародия на Battlefront. Масштаба игр нулевых нет! Нельзя сесть на корабль и улететь воевать на орбиту как раньше!

    Дисбалансные режимы игры, в которых определенная сторона априори в проигрышной ситуации. Летающая техника управляется ужасно! Не удивительно почему в режиме воздушных битв с трудом набираются игроки. Герои не доработаны и дисбаланс ощущается в схватке 1 на 1. Играть нормально только с игроками +/- своего уровня, но не когда половина вражеской команды это ветераны 999 уровня. Становится невозможно играть, а это, на минуточку, ПРИ ОТКЛЮЧЕННОМ ДОНАТЕ! Страшно представить какой ужас творился на старте игры. Мало того что играется через жопу, так еще донат драконовский был. Ужас..

    Сюжетная компания жалкий пшик, не блещет сюжетом. Меня бы в 10-15лет может еще удивила, но сейчас для меня это жалкий фанфик по Звездным войнам и жалкие потуги в неожиданный поворот.

    Взял по бесплатной раздаче в EGS. Боже, как хорошо что я не брал в этот дерьмовый кусок кода даже по скидке. Не покупайте её, игра абсолютно недоработана и не сбалансирована!    … Expand
  11. denisdavidov
    Feb 5, 2021
    1
    Game is horrendous piece of **** Target audience: mentally deficient adults or kids age 8-13. Game that demands no skill or thought process. Awful maps, awful combat system, awful hitbox system, awful damage distribution. All these things were done semi-good in battlefield series.

    Visually game looks very pleasing and beautiful. Seems that EA strives to fulfill only this aspect of the    Game is horrendous piece of **** Target audience: mentally deficient adults or kids age 8-13. Game that demands no skill or thought process. Awful maps, awful combat system, awful hitbox system, awful damage distribution. All these things were done semi-good in battlefield series.

    Visually game looks very pleasing and beautiful. Seems that EA strives to fulfill only this aspect of the games. Everything else they just flush down the toilet. **** EA.    … Expand
  12. rodericrinehart
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    The death of the video game industry might start with this game. Others have tried to ruin it with loot boxes, cut content for DLC and season passes, and other predatory behavior - but this game is designed like the worst mobile game you've ever seen. It should be free with these microtransactions or cost $60 without them. EA IS THE WORST COMPANY IN THE WORLD.
  13. marqpas
    Nov 18, 2017
    0
    It's easy, really. Don't expect anything good from EA, don't buy this scam, not even on a sale. just wait for Star Wars Battlefront III. If that's any good: buy it; if not: wait for SWBF IV. Or play something else.
  14. Mobydoux
    Nov 23, 2017
    0
    EA, you get what you deserve.
    You killed every nice videogame companies you bought, made your games like casino and pay to win systems.

    Will you learn ?
  15. TheDahaka
    Nov 20, 2017
    0
    This is a cancer that could ruin gaming for years to come. Do not support this business model where full priced retail titles are designed around a free to play framework.
  16. cmoyano
    Nov 18, 2017
    0
    absolute trash of a game. Riddled with **** decision made by idiots at EA. Its like they want to be voted the worst company for the third time. Well boys, YOU HAVE MY VOTE.
  17. allquixotic
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    I am extremely disappointed by Star Wars: Battlefront II. My expectation was to spend $60 on a game with interesting tactical opportunities, the authentic Star Wars aesthetic and graphics, deep gameplay mechanics, and fun, rewarding matches that reward teamwork and good play with advancement and achievements. The only thing the game delivers on is providing a visual experience befittingI am extremely disappointed by Star Wars: Battlefront II. My expectation was to spend $60 on a game with interesting tactical opportunities, the authentic Star Wars aesthetic and graphics, deep gameplay mechanics, and fun, rewarding matches that reward teamwork and good play with advancement and achievements. The only thing the game delivers on is providing a visual experience befitting the Star Wars franchise; other than these visuals, the game is a hollow shell of what it could be. Even with the microtransactions removed, even if they are permanently removed and will never reappear, the game is still too "safe", too shallow, trying too hard to pander to the lowest common denominator. Variety of characters, classes, and weapons is pathetic, with the four trooper classes having only 16 guns among them. 16! The original DOOM, which was written by two programmers on a budget a tiny fraction of this game's, had 9 guns. How do you justify such lazy design? I can't get a refund for the game anymore, but I definitely am not going to get my money's worth, even though I didn't buy any lootboxes. I am a very unsatisfied customer and will not be purchasing any future EA games.… Expand
  18. purutaru
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Mediocre game hobbled by greedy devs and publisher EA.
    This game introduced the most ridiculous limitations and in game gambling in the form of "loot boxes". While DICE have temporarily disabled it (not remove!), it is almost a given that it will be reintroduced after the authorities in Belgium retract their investigations and more gamers get suckered into purchasing the game. Please    Mediocre game hobbled by greedy devs and publisher EA.
    This game introduced the most ridiculous limitations and in game gambling in the form of "loot boxes". While DICE have temporarily disabled it (not remove!), it is almost a given that it will be reintroduced after the authorities in Belgium retract their investigations and more gamers get suckered into purchasing the game. Please remember that EA is constantly pushing for "Games as a service" - which means they WANT you to give them more money outside of the cost of the game itself.

    Take a stand and stop them now.
    Show a clear message to the greedy corporate suits in Electronic Arts, Activision Blizzard, Ubisoft, Take 2 etc that we gamers will not be fleeced like fools!    … Expand
  19. PingWing
    Dec 8, 2017
    0
    I am so deeply disappointed by the approach, now - don't get me wrong, the game has potential, graphics are good, but the paywall.. not so much.

    Surely, you've read the reviews -> Paywall is the biggest issue, spending €1000,- to unlock all characters or spend over 300 hours of grinding until you get the one you want, it's just not worth it - most multiplayer games have a lifespan of    I am so deeply disappointed by the approach, now - don't get me wrong, the game has potential, graphics are good, but the paywall.. not so much.

    Surely, you've read the reviews -> Paywall is the biggest issue, spending €1000,- to unlock all characters or spend over 300 hours of grinding until you get the one you want, it's just not worth it - most multiplayer games have a lifespan of ~300 - 400 hours before an average gamer is done with it, now imagine that you have played the game so often that you become bored with it, you've seen it all.. well.. all you've got unlocked, it's just not worth your time to spend 300 hours before you can freely choose what to pick.

    Just don't trust games from this publisher - it's not the first time they've tried this strategy - last time it wasn't well received either.    … Expand
  20. iamthewizard2
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    "Gamers! My brothers of the console, keyboard or mouse! I would rather play No Man's Sky than any EA game! Let no gamer forget how menacing we are; we are lions! We vote with our wallets! Do you know what's waiting beyond Star Wars Battlefront II? Microtransactions! Here's a present EA...a middle finger...take it! it's yours!"
  21. dogboy
    Dec 14, 2017
    0
    This game could have been great but again EA has taken a beloved franchise and destroyed it with their greedy money-grubbing ways. Disney needs to pull the Star Wars brand away from EA's evil clutches before we see more of this pathetic nonsense. People buying this game need to take a good hard look at themselves in the mirror because they are supporting this micro transaction and Pay toThis game could have been great but again EA has taken a beloved franchise and destroyed it with their greedy money-grubbing ways. Disney needs to pull the Star Wars brand away from EA's evil clutches before we see more of this pathetic nonsense. People buying this game need to take a good hard look at themselves in the mirror because they are supporting this micro transaction and Pay to win crap.… Expand
  22. daishi86
    Nov 20, 2017
    0
    I simply don't get. Why ruin a game with such great potential by charging you at least 60 bucks and then hiding all the content behind a paywall. You have gone too far, EA. The gaming community will not stand for this. Removing the paid content and announcing it will be added again doesn't help it...like at all. EA, you will join those that tried before and fell beneath our wrath. Learn from it.
  23. Jok3r
    Dec 30, 2017
    0
    Pay to win. Loot box design is pathetic. Typical EA rubbish. The game itself is fine. However, the core game design revolves around sucking the money out of players' pockets. Even though you are paying premium price for this game, the micro transaction design is just pathetic.
  24. Mosstromo
    Nov 20, 2017
    0
    An abomination in all accounts. The apex of the most loathsome of corporate greed. Many people insist a game should be judged by its gameplay alone (as if that exists in some isolation chamber) and not by the practices of its publisher. Not this game, this game can't, because this game is THE PRACTICES. All that you are meant to do is filtered, allowed or encouraged by those very sameAn abomination in all accounts. The apex of the most loathsome of corporate greed. Many people insist a game should be judged by its gameplay alone (as if that exists in some isolation chamber) and not by the practices of its publisher. Not this game, this game can't, because this game is THE PRACTICES. All that you are meant to do is filtered, allowed or encouraged by those very same practices.
    And for that , being that greed is the main mechanic here, it can and SHOULD be judged by it.
    ZERO points is pretty much a fair score. **** not only EA but anyone that attempts such feats of decadent rapacity and monetary gluttony.    … Expand
  25. Carda1972
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Pay to Win will be back sooner than you can say Luke Skywalker. Shady business practices by EA enforcing gambling. Being investigated by Belgium and The Netherlands atm.
  26. DonMega
    Nov 22, 2017
    0
    Absolute trash. I will never buy a game from EA, Ubisoft again. I pay to play a game, not to pay to pay to pay to pay..... Don't buy this and don't even preorder EA games again.
  27. Supmotto
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    I didn't know that my credit card was suppose to be the controller for this game.I didn't know that my credit card was suppose to be the controller for this game.I didn't know that my credit card was suppose to be the controller for this game.I didn't know that my credit card was suppose to be the controller for this game.I didn't know that my credit card was suppose to be the controllerI didn't know that my credit card was suppose to be the controller for this game.I didn't know that my credit card was suppose to be the controller for this game.I didn't know that my credit card was suppose to be the controller for this game.I didn't know that my credit card was suppose to be the controller for this game.I didn't know that my credit card was suppose to be the controller for this game.I didn't know that my credit card was suppose to be the controller for this game.I didn't know that my credit card was suppose to be the controller for this game.I didn't know that my credit card was suppose to be the controller for this game.I didn't know that my credit card was suppose to be the controller for this game.I didn't know that my credit card was suppose to be the controller for this game.I didn't know that my credit card was suppose to be the controller for this game.I didn't know that my credit card was suppose to be the controller for this game.I didn't know that my credit card was suppose to be the controller for this game.I didn't know that my credit card was suppose to be the controller for this game.… Expand
  28. ToonarmY
    Nov 19, 2017
    0
    Micro transactions.. Just make a Star wars version of battlefield 4. No one wants this arcade rubbish. EA once again have ruined a potentially fantastic opportunity
  29. gengiskhan
    Nov 21, 2017
    0
    So its 2017 and now we not only have a p2w AAA game but it also doesn't have dedicated servers/server browsing, something we had figured it out in like quake 1 over 20 (TWENTY YEARS) ago......

    Refunded.
  30. AlphaRebel
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    I will try and keep this brief, Starbores gamblefront is the latest reskin for the now 15 year old Battlefield formula; over the years the game engine has progressed to be an amazing lensflare simulator where they tack the trusted battlefield gameplay loop onto it with various degrees of success. Which I admit is both reductive and cynical, but also I think is fair and accurate.
    That    I will try and keep this brief, Starbores gamblefront is the latest reskin for the now 15 year old Battlefield formula; over the years the game engine has progressed to be an amazing lensflare simulator where they tack the trusted battlefield gameplay loop onto it with various degrees of success. Which I admit is both reductive and cynical, but also I think is fair and accurate.
    That being said, the strength of the idea proves that the core mechanics does make for really fun game in spite of EA and Dice’s best efforts.
    Yes, this is one of those hating on EA reviews and I am not going to dress it up as otherwise because while this game really SHOULD be a must buy and it’s clear EA and Dice have spent a lot of money and technological prowess on this game the sheer naked avarice and totally anti customer practices by dragging in the worse pay to win and mobile gaming’s physiological tricks to try and induce children to develop a gambling habit and milk those most vulnerable players into those much sought after transaction whales by making the game so mindboggling frustrating to play unless you carry on with the fee to play investments like making it so you would have to spend a working week grinding to get to play Darth Vader.
    Yep that’s right, unless you carry on spending in already full price game, the key characters to even the battle out will be locked behind nigh impossible grind and you will lose to those who will just drop money to unlock them.
    TL;DR Avoid this game at all costs.    … Expand
  31. xargon
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Really cool gameplay and SW feeling, ruined by tons of grinding and pay to win lootboxes which gives you stronger cards for the classes/vehicles. Me and our friend was gonna buy and play so much - but no - like other Ubisoft and Activision games - we are voting with our wallets.
  32. JymmyQuidd
    Nov 20, 2017
    0
    Everyone should excuse me, really, its just that im getting too old for this s***, this game (like many other games lately...) represents how screwed and f***** is becoming the gaming industry, asked us to pay for the games, ok totally fair, then asked us to pay for these "quality servers" to be able to play online, "pay for a quality server" they said..., ummm ok, then we got to theEveryone should excuse me, really, its just that im getting too old for this s***, this game (like many other games lately...) represents how screwed and f***** is becoming the gaming industry, asked us to pay for the games, ok totally fair, then asked us to pay for these "quality servers" to be able to play online, "pay for a quality server" they said..., ummm ok, then we got to the "early access **** era where actually we found ourselves buying unfinished games, and of top of that half of them dont finish nor deliver the final product, ummmm ok, and now in 2017 they want us to buy unfinished games, pay for extra online **** and on top of that PAY AGAIN to be able to play decently, to play the actual game u already bought, ummm ok.
    So whats next? "give us all your money, give us your mother, sister, dog, house and car, only then will see if we can reach an agreement on us starting developing the game!"    … Expand
  33. crnppscls
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    There was a time where i would defend Dice to the hilt. This game is no exception btw, i've been playing their games since pinball dreams. The game is great visually which makes it so heartbreaking.
    I've played Runes of magic for example, which is totally ptw and doesn't hide the fact and this game doesn't appear to be ptw.
    It's the window though. That time where all of the pre-orders    There was a time where i would defend Dice to the hilt. This game is no exception btw, i've been playing their games since pinball dreams. The game is great visually which makes it so heartbreaking.
    I've played Runes of magic for example, which is totally ptw and doesn't hide the fact and this game doesn't appear to be ptw.
    It's the window though. That time where all of the pre-orders and the new players all get together and grind up and have an absolute great time doing it. Then nubs like me join and get annihilated. it's a game for the short term (look at the last one LOL)
    1/ it's not the game
    2/it/s not compatibility or patches that are needed.
    3/You've been pushing the buttons and now you know how far they go down. Please act accordingly.

    Also this may seem errant but please look to your practises rather than the consumer medium and forum vitriol.    … Expand
  34. ShadowKnight
    Nov 18, 2017
    0
    I only played the open beta of this game (which I also did for battlefront 1) and I'm just gonna say this but this game was very unenjoyable for me. Its like the whole magic from the first game has been stolen and ripped apart.

    EA needs to back to the drawing board since I have no idea what they tried to achieve with this sequel.
  35. Sevorast
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Game itself is decent, maybe 8/10 without the microtransaction p2w stuff they have tied to the progression system.

    They removed the microtransactions for launch, but have said they are going back in later and have not said if they will be using a more consumer friendly system or the same one that was already in place. Without knowing what system will be used I have to rate the game    Game itself is decent, maybe 8/10 without the microtransaction p2w stuff they have tied to the progression system.

    They removed the microtransactions for launch, but have said they are going back in later and have not said if they will be using a more consumer friendly system or the same one that was already in place.

    Without knowing what system will be used I have to rate the game based on what I already know, and that means it loses 8 points for the microtransactions as they are the absolute worst I have ever seen in any game. They make most mobile games look good by comparison.    … Expand
  36. rexxixx
    Nov 18, 2017
    0
    Disney and EA partner up to bring your children a slot machine simulator, where they can spent their pocket money and your income on in game items to show off in a game that costs up to $80 just to start the gambling.
    Unfortunately for Disney and EA people didn't like to spend $99,99 on 12.000 crystals (which nets you around 60 slot box tokens or $1,66 per box) so they suspend the payed    Disney and EA partner up to bring your children a slot machine simulator, where they can spent their pocket money and your income on in game items to show off in a game that costs up to $80 just to start the gambling.
    Unfortunately for Disney and EA people didn't like to spend $99,99 on 12.000 crystals (which nets you around 60 slot box tokens or $1,66 per box) so they suspend the payed slot box gambling, just to make clear a few sentences later in their announcement to bring them back later. Beware of these companies.    … Expand
  37. Shermos
    Dec 16, 2017
    0
    I'm giving BFII a 0 because of loot boxes and progression being linked to them instead of skill. Plus the campaign is a massive disappointment. EA deserves to go bankrupt.
  38. olsenm
    Nov 18, 2017
    0
    A $60 title with a Pay to Win progression model. And now, with the micro-transactions paused, progression is limited to the slow grind that was designed to open players wallets. Refunded so publishers know its not okay in a full price title.
  39. Dark_D3s7r0y3r
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    I normally avoid handing out 0's or 10's to games I either really dislike or really like, respectively, and try to give an objective viewpoint on a given title despite my personal biases. A 0 is only reserved for games that are totally broken and unplayable, and a 10 is only reserved for a groundbreaking experience that changes the way I view gaming as a whole.

    But honestly I can't    I normally avoid handing out 0's or 10's to games I either really dislike or really like, respectively, and try to give an objective viewpoint on a given title despite my personal biases. A 0 is only reserved for games that are totally broken and unplayable, and a 10 is only reserved for a groundbreaking experience that changes the way I view gaming as a whole.

    But honestly I can't force myself to rate this game any higher than a bare minimum 0. There is a decent, functional game here, don't get me wrong, but it's buried under microtransactions and digital deluxe editions that make it impossible for anyone who doesn't spend an exorbitant amount of time and/or money to get the stuff they need just to put up a decent fight. Everything EA has been doing in response, including temporarily removing the ability to buy crates with real money, all come across as nothing but kneejerk reactions to try and save face, still treating their audience as if we haven't wizened up to their insincere apologies and empty promises. But enough is enough.

    I'm rating this a 0 because nobody should buy this game. I am a hardcore Star Wars fan and graphics whore who could not wait to play as clone troopers in all the HD glory they deserve, but despite everything I tried to get some kind of enjoyment out of this game, I simply couldn't do anything about the circumstances I had to deal with. I played six matches in multiplayer, all six of them were joining matches in progress, and all six of them were complete curbstomps where my team couldn't so much as make a rude face in the enemy team's direction before being blasted away by epic-tier star card abilities and instantly unlocked upgraded weapons left right and center. It was the most dreadful experience I've ever had in an online multiplayer game Since Destiny 1's Crucible and Overwatch's solo que, and that's saying quite a bit.

    For your sake and for the sake of all gamers, *do not buy this game.* You are feeding a monster that only wants to suck your organs out through your gut and toss you aside once you're an empty husk.    … Expand
  40. Lonewulfza
    Dec 15, 2017
    0
    This game need to die.
    The predatory manipulation in funneling cash loot boxed down every players throat is unacceptable. It destroys every aspect of this game.

    I will not stand for this.
    EA needs to listen and change their policies or we gamers will destroy EA as a company in the future.
  41. DarkMinistry
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    This game is fun, don't get me wrong but the inclusion of micro transactions and loot boxes just kills it. What was EA thinking on putting in pay to win aspects into this game. Horrible
  42. GodoteX
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    The press review is a total embarrassment. When reading them, they are full of negative feedback, and here suddenly a high buy rating. We need to start to seriously judge games with loot boxes and microtransactions when it requires us to pay for goods. That why all game with loot boxes and microtransaction have for me 0/10. Let's not let ourselves be ignored.
  43. Zenn3k
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Previous review was likely removed, leaving another. This game is pay to win, don't buy it. EA is scum for treating their customers like bags of money to be milked.
  44. QuarterLife
    Nov 19, 2017
    0
    Gambling: The video game.

    The micro transactions in this game would be unwelcome in a free to play game, let alone a $60-$90 premium AAA game. Please do not support this business strategy, and do not buy into their promise to fix it. They're just going to re-add the same manipulative gambling after players quit talking about it.
  45. LobsterTick
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Play as the role as Loot Skywalker in Credit Card Wars : Gamble Front 2. The only thing that works properly in this game is the mini game where you insert your credit card details. The Android and Apple store would be proud of your achievements.
  46. mentaldrift
    Nov 22, 2017
    0
    It's a solid 'zero'.
    Bug riddled, sales scam driven, grindy garbage deployed by EA. Instant return. Don't get it from the source that will not refund your money!
  47. Zyos11
    Nov 28, 2017
    0
    **** game like city wok no good food,chinese no good for me.

    But seriously even without the Microtransactions this game sucks balls cause the progress is waaayyy tooo **** slow and random.... **** system **** game well done Eat Ass arts.
  48. Jrdp
    Nov 30, 2017
    0
    El analisis de este juego es al mismo tiempo muy sencillo y muy complejo:

    En la parte sencilla: - Graficos 10/10, son muy bueno, vistosos y bastante espectaculares - Sonido 9/10, como los graficos está muy cuidado - Jugabilidad 7/10, no es que sea mala pero tampoco es espectacular. En comparación con otros juegos recientes como Destiny 2 o Bf1 el movimiento es bastante malo, que roza    El analisis de este juego es al mismo tiempo muy sencillo y muy complejo:

    En la parte sencilla:
    - Graficos 10/10, son muy bueno, vistosos y bastante espectaculares
    - Sonido 9/10, como los graficos está muy cuidado
    - Jugabilidad 7/10, no es que sea mala pero tampoco es espectacular. En comparación con otros juegos recientes como Destiny 2 o Bf1 el movimiento es bastante malo, que roza lo ridiculo en mapas como Yavin
    - Single Player 6/10 en el tiempo que dura (4h) una historia buena con demasiados saltos (tiene la pinta que tendria que haber durado el triple), pero si consideramos que te afectan las cartas de las cajas al modo de un solo jugador, que es increiblemente facil, que la IA es estupida y la duración bajaría a un 3/10 si lo compras para single player
    - Arcade (contra bots) 2/10, una IA estupida y un sentimiento de perdida de tiempo hace que no merezca lo mas mínimo el modo, por no hablar que las recompensas son para echarse a llorar solo necesitas jugar mas de una semana (ocho dias) para conseguir una caja de recompensas o 20 dias para desbloquear un personaje
    - Multiplayer 3/10: La mejor palabra para describirlo es frustrante y desbalanceado, y cuando esa frustración llegas a la conclusión que es buscada por el desarrollador para que compres cajas de recompensas con dinero real para poder competir minimamente, detallando cada una de las partes:
    * Mapas: Visualmente muy buenos pero cuando puedes decir quien va a ganar en los primeros ¿20? segundos de la partida, con diseños de mapa que varian entre horrorosos y cabreantes...
    * Modos de juego: Solo hay dos modos de juego minimamente divertidos para el jugador casual el 20vs20 y el 10vs10 en naves, los otros modos de juego son demasiado dependientes del pay-to-win que han convertido el juego, especialmente el de heroes contra villanos incluso en esos llegas a la conclusion que da igual lo que hagas por que las recompensas con las mismas (si eres el primero con 20.000 puntos te pueden dar 350 creditos y si eres el ultimo con 3.000 puntos 320) la gente que no botea el mapa es simplemente un spam de campear muertes si un objetivo de ganar el mapa, hay que sumar que en vez de tener mecanicas de come-back como en bf1 para que el que pierde pueda competir hay lo contrario al que gana le dan mas puntos para que tenga mas y mejores heroes y pueda ya aplastar al contricante.
    Esto es extrapolable a nivel de jugador, a igualdad de habilidad al que tiene mejores cartas le dan mas puntos (tanto directamente como por matar mas) para que pueda coger los heroes antes y mejores para ya aplastar a los demas...
    Progresión: Es el quid de la cuestión, igual que en BF son practicamente sidegrades aqui no, aqui las cartas pueden ser increiblemente desbalanceantes desde mas vida a mas daño (del orden del 10-20% hasta el 100% con algunos combos de personajes/habilidades) por no hablar de los heroes dopados que se convierten en maquinas de picar personajes y todo parece diseñado exprofeso (las cartas, los colores de las mismas, etc..) para que alguien tenga que soltar € en compra de cajas o ser verdaderamente aplastado en una experiencia horrible y frustrante y la progresión es leeenta de narices, estas hablando de jugar 4 o 5h para poder comprar una caja que te dará 3 o cuatro articulos aleatorios que a) tienen que ser de la clase que te guste, b) tienen que ser del modo de juego que te guste, c) no tienen que ser repetidos, d) ya si nos ponemos tienen que ser de mejor calidad que la chusta blanca ya que con cada grado se multiplica por dos la efectividad de algunas habilidades con lo cual la posibilidad de que te toque despues de esas 4h el objeto que necesitas es bien ¿del 0,1% quizas?, ¿puedes fabricarlo?, si pero despues de quizas 40 o 50 horas de frustración.
    Y si compras cajas no compras personajes... y a los personajes tienes que doparlos (despues de comprarlos) comprando cajas de heroe que dan cartas (aleatorias por supuesto)...
    Y todo esto repetirlo (para personajes y para heroes) de nuevo si en vez en tierra quieres jugar con las naves... y es el suma y sigue ya que tienes que pasar con 40-50h en cada modo para ser minimamente competitivo y no ser aplastado de un horroroso y debalanceado combate o soltar (cuando las activen que lo pondran no lo dudes) 40-50€ en cajas minimo por modo de juego (tierra,-heores-navez) sobre el precio del juego.

    Esto hace que en vez de ser divertido jugar se convierta en una frustración mayuscula en la que para la gente que paga se fomenta el que pueda divertirse usando al resto de jugadores como blanco en vez de buscar un terreno de juego equitativo para todos, y todas y cada una de las mecánicas del juego fomentan eso (cartas, heroes, diseño de los mapas, etc.)

    Es por eso que le pongo un 0/10, por que simplemente no es un juego divertido para todos los jugadores sino que han diseñado un juego en que los que pagan € puedan divertirse a costa de los que no pagan.    … Expand
  49. Seinekar
    Jan 14, 2021
    0
    Enough said about microtransactions.

    Let´s just talk about bland, generic gameplay. There is no deep at all, but just to put a lot of people randomly shooting each other with no interesting mechanics whatsoever.

    Generic game with pretty graphics but short-worked in every sense, uses the "Star Wars" theme as a bait to attract buyers to a otherwise very forgettable game.
  50. theirrelephants
    Dec 13, 2017
    0
    Just when you think EA can't get any lower, they prove you wrong.

    BRAVO.

    Even the single player campaign is garbage. "Play as the darkside" except not because the MC is an annoying coward who quits the empire almost immediately. Thanks DICE.
  51. Dbiss
    Dec 4, 2017
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is hands down the worst Star Wars game since kinect.... I am not even going to get into the legal and moral issues of the loot boxes, that tauntaun's been beat to death so bad that entire communities are living inside of it. I am here to say that the single player was horrible, the story is literally all over the place and the whole marketing campaign behind it was a lie. I figure they made a full story then took out half of it to give to you later, forcing you to replay the whole thing... if not the story writers are high on spice because I can not find any cohesion from one mission to the next.. let alone the notion they took out half the game is the dumbest thing I have seen since Jar Jar was allowed in the senate. Your characters join the rebellion within the first few missions, so this idea of it being an Empire campaign is a joke. Add to that half the time you are playing as other heroes (which actually are the only missions that are fun) but make no sense in the grander scheme of the story. The only plus I give them is that it fits within cannon... but I think that is to be expected so, that earns them no points.

    The mulitplayer? Well it's trash. Their "everyone gets the same amount of XP system" has failed. Get 0 or 100 kills, you get 300 credits. This has lead to massive XP farming and has trashed the ability to find matches with active players... HMMM its almost like this same system was used before.. somewhere else... and failed... oh that's right, the USSR and soviet communism. Didn't matter if you were a CEO or a table waiter, everyone got paid the same and worked for a sense of pride and accomplishm- I mean for the good of the state. It totally worked out great... the way you XP farmed in the Warsaw Pact nations was by not showing up to work because they couldn't fire you. In ones and twos the state-police can handle it but when 100,000's started doing it in the late 80's not hard to see how that economy collapsed (amid other issues like the state telling people what they wanted vs producing what they asked for.... this also sounds familiar....)

    Lastly, content. Some improvements were made, but far worse problems then seen in the first game have cropped. First, the cross era hero's crap. It's 2017, there is no reason (economic or otherwise) as to why you cant have 3-4 heroes on both sides from all eras... so there is no need for the cross-era hero thing.... which breaks the same canon EA said they didn't want to break by adding customization options...? The maps are good looking but the game engine is so messy lag and other issues plague way way to many of the maps... again its 2017.... this shouldn't be happening. If I have to choose between a map with 45,000 micro-rock details and lag... vs a map with only 10,000 micro-rocks and no lag.... The cross era guns is sometimes bothering but its not the worst thing I have ever seen... Some stupid choices were made like the Wookiees being a special unit for the Republic, its not like we have 10-20 or more options of different classes of clone troopers... Point is this game's priorities are in Alderaan places, EA is drowning in stupid decision after stupid decision - lies, deception. A sad section of our gaming population is still some how supporting these people, however I guess that's no so hard if you just don't look up right? In many ways those people are more dangerous then the monsters (EA) we fight against, because those monsters can not thrive unless there is a mass of people who refuse to take accountability for there actions, assume it doesn't effect them, and put there votes / money in the hands of these tyrants. This is how you get leaders like Mussolini, Hitler, Trump, and Palpatine.

    I give all 300 of my credits to the Reddit community for launching a rebellion against EA, keep taking shots at them until EA collapses or until all the shots are expended.... The gaming industry at large is in trouble and companies like EA are corrupting it faster then Zann's defilers, so we need to really take a stand here, and get out the tow-cables...

    Do not order this game, or any of it's follow up content. Keep this rebellion alive and keep up hope, because rebellions are built on it.    … Expand
  52. Oxkill
    Nov 18, 2017
    0
    Any critic considering a positive score should be ashamed of him/herslef.

    EA's predatory behavior doesn't need any kind of sustain whatsoever, even the smallest accolade is out of place. Despite the presence of honest developers working behind this huge and shady company, if we truly care about gaming as a form of expression, freedom and art, we truly need to defend these values    Any critic considering a positive score should be ashamed of him/herslef.

    EA's predatory behavior doesn't need any kind of sustain whatsoever, even the smallest accolade is out of place. Despite the presence of honest developers working behind this huge and shady company, if we truly care about gaming as a form of expression, freedom and art, we truly need to defend these values strictly, punishing every single attempt to degrade this beautiful dedication that is gaming. If we truly value what gaming can be, we should push against any attempt of damaging it with greedy microtransaction and gambling.

    DO NOT SUPPORT EA, for the sake of gaming itself.    … Expand
  53. BooGiEM4n
    Nov 18, 2017
    0
    That is capitalism at its best. But instead of competing for being the better game they compete for milking the maximum out of gamers. Its like a chef who charges you extra for for freshly ground pepper. But who is to blame?
  54. drakso
    Nov 26, 2017
    0
    I should have scored this game 4 out of 10 because the graphics are actually good and the sound effects are amazing. It feels great. At first I thought I didn't have luck or I am not good enough. So I threw a bone to the game... so I can cover for my bad play or luck. I was happy and games started to not feel that bad. But at my next transaction I really felt like a fool. I figured outI should have scored this game 4 out of 10 because the graphics are actually good and the sound effects are amazing. It feels great. At first I thought I didn't have luck or I am not good enough. So I threw a bone to the game... so I can cover for my bad play or luck. I was happy and games started to not feel that bad. But at my next transaction I really felt like a fool. I figured out that this game is no doubt FORCING everyone to PAY MORE MONEY to ACTUALLY HAVE FUN. Its not enough that you pay for the game to have fun. No! You have to throw a few dollars to continue the fun... or you are gonna suffer. This is not the future of games. So instead of accounting all sides of the game, I am just going to give a 0. A ZERO in protest of this capitalistic practice because I love my hobby and I can't just stand here and watch boundaries being pushed over the edge.… Expand
  55. diremerc
    Nov 27, 2017
    0
    DO NOT BUY UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE

    Graphics look alright, Gameplay is average at best. Game is barebones and the bare minimum was done to create Star Wars themed cash milking machine.
  56. TragicShow
    Nov 25, 2017
    0
    Battlefront 2 is a lot like the first Battlefront 2 that came out over ten years ago, except with half the content, a mediocre campaign, and microtransactions lurking behind every corner. The first battlefront 2 is so many leagues better than this game that I will mostly be comparing it to its predecessor instead, Battlefront EA, which still manages to be better.

    -Campaign The campaign    Battlefront 2 is a lot like the first Battlefront 2 that came out over ten years ago, except with half the content, a mediocre campaign, and microtransactions lurking behind every corner. The first battlefront 2 is so many leagues better than this game that I will mostly be comparing it to its predecessor instead, Battlefront EA, which still manages to be better.

    -Campaign
    The campaign takes you from cutscene to cutscene as you play as, well, a variety of characters actually. Each mission is constructed as an extremely linear arcade shooter that takes you less than half an hour to complete, and after a pitiful five hours of gameplay, the campaign is finished with one of the most uninteresting cliffhangers I've ever witnessed. Some of the characters (not really the main one) are surprisingly well developed, however the intermission as you play as "hero" characters inbetween feels completely pointless. It would be much better if they each had individual short stories instead of being intertwined with the main campaign. There's also no campaign for the Clone Wars or First Order. I believed the game would make you sympathize with the Empire, as did BF 2, but it instead somehow portrays them even worse than in the movie. The graphics are nice though.

    Multiplayer
    Multiplayer is an absolute lag-fest, featuring the worst latency I've ever seen in my life for any game. This is a server-wide issue and has nothing to do with an individual's internet, meaning everyone is lagging, not just you. This makes multiplayer modes like Starfighter assault virtually unplayable. Long matchmaking times for modes like Heroes vs Villains make it feel like the game is already dying, as finding a single match usually takes upwards of 5 minutes. Hero, special trooper, and vehicle unlocks now depend on how many points you accumulate throughout the match, meaning that if you're a bad player, good luck ever getting your hands on Luke Skywalker. There can also be multiple heroes on the battlefield, and each hero is extremely underpowered compared to how they were in BF EA. You also need to unlock certain heroes with credits before you can have the privilege of playing as them. EA explained this as "a sense of accomplishment", but if anyone actually believes that, I have a bridge to sell you. The actual (and blatantly obvious reason) for this is because credits can also be used to buy loot crates, so this encourages you to spend your credits on the stupid hero unlocks, and then buy loot crates with real money, and I'm astonished people actually continue to believe EA's idiotic excuse for it. The scoreboard is generally pointless, as the top players usually fly around and shoot down AI ships while contributing nothing to the team, and someone who actually caries the team and is on point throughout the entire game gets nothing. For example, the "blowing up disrupters" objective gives you 500 points, but only if you are standing near it when it explodes. If you hold the objective for 3 whole minutes buy yourself and prevent the enemy team from taking it but you get killed the second before it explodes, you get absolutely nothing. However, if you're running around the map without helping your team and you happen to touch the point right as it gets captured, you receive all the points. Credit rewards at the end of the map aren't based on how well you did, but how long you played and how long the match lasted. The star card system also enforces the pay-to-win archetype in which whoever is willing to spend the most money gets the greatest advantage. Modes like Heroes vs Villains are less fun, and character customization has been ripped from the game. Also, getting shot through walls is a very common occurrence, maybe there will be a dlc for it.

    Arcade
    You can now create custom matches to play on against ai, just like instant action in BF 2! Except it's extremely disappointing and doesn't have half of the options. Arcade in BF 2 EA is definitely better than BF EA however, but that's like saying a musty sock smells better than a pile of crap. I still managed to squeeze about 4-5 good hours out of it before I never wanted to play it again, unlike the good 100+ I got out of the good BF 2 10 years ago.

    All in all, Battlefront 2 is like taking a trip back to your youth and playing with your favorite childhood toy, except this is a cheap knockoff brand that keeps prompting you to spend more money. It's not actually a 0 out of 10, I give it that score because microtransactions in multiplayer for a 60 dollar game are unacceptable. Excluding microtransactions, it's probably a close 5. It's a painfully average shooter with the star wars label tacked onto it, making that its single redeeming quality. So yes, I strongly encourage you to by Battlefront 2. The 2005 version, I mean.    … Expand
  57. rile
    Nov 19, 2017
    0
    Promised us that the story would be told from an imperials perspective.

    They lied.

    On top of that, the campaign was short, gameplay felt wrong and had some questionable scenes that doesn't fit established characters. This game is supposed to be 'canon', but I hope it's not.
  58. IceMan1763
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    The pay to win progression system carelessly shoved into the core of this game is the prime example of everything wrong with EA's business model and the direction of the gaming industry in general. I wish I could give the game a negative rating, but 0 will have to do. Do not buy this game if you have any integrity whatsoever.
  59. asy8492
    Nov 19, 2017
    0
    I'm just going to be straightforward here. Microtransactions on top of a hefty price tag for a full game = an immediate 0 rating. If the rating could get more negative than 0, I would have chosen that. Please don't encourage corrupted greedy corporations led by men who might not even share the same passion as gamers and only think about getting more money in their pocket. You are onlyI'm just going to be straightforward here. Microtransactions on top of a hefty price tag for a full game = an immediate 0 rating. If the rating could get more negative than 0, I would have chosen that. Please don't encourage corrupted greedy corporations led by men who might not even share the same passion as gamers and only think about getting more money in their pocket. You are only adding to the imbalance of economic wealth in today's society where the 1% takes them all.… Expand
  60. Certhas
    Dec 16, 2017
    0
    EA thinks, players are stupid but we are not. We want to play this game for fun, and that payment system is not fun. That is why i am not buying this game.
  61. mileafly
    Dec 1, 2021
    0
    1 - This is a fantasy scfi game with aliens etc so it is not as bad as if this was a "realistic" battlefield game etc but I can still not take the game even remotely serious when the main character is a female special forces commander that barks orders to everyone around her. It is just becomes complete parody no matter how you look at it and it is impossible to take anything or any1 - This is a fantasy scfi game with aliens etc so it is not as bad as if this was a "realistic" battlefield game etc but I can still not take the game even remotely serious when the main character is a female special forces commander that barks orders to everyone around her. It is just becomes complete parody no matter how you look at it and it is impossible to take anything or any character in the game even remotely seriously. I know Dice is more woke than most gaming companies these days, and that says a lot since most are, so it is obvious they need to squeeze a strong womanz in there at point center. It is still always as disgusting when they put quality and believability in the backseat for just needing to stow their silly feminist ideals down your throat though.

    2 - Horrible HUD options. I like to play games with as little HUD as possible however my only option is to turn all the HUD to off. That means I miss all the tutorial messages etc and can't see interaction prompts etc which is very annoying. It is such a basic thing to have some basic HUD options to tailor to the players taste for immersion that many games get wrong and it needs to stop.    … Expand
  62. thexyzproject
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    About time EA got what was coming for them. Yearly and years of **** games finally hitting you where it hurts. The first one was a trash sellout and this one was even worst. Burn in hell EA
  63. Mog1
    Nov 24, 2017
    0
    Lootbox gambling game, with halted/gimped progression. Disney you should be ashamed. EA you're already a disgrace, but even for you this went too far.
  64. crackajaxx
    Nov 19, 2017
    0
    Mediocre game made infinitely worse by greedy publisher EA with disgusting lootbox progression and expensive locked heroes. EA continues to show no respect to IP's including Star Wars and whores it out like a 2 bit hooker. Also the game is heavily pay to win, allowing you to pay large amounts of money for significant advantages over others that don't. Disney, please, get EA the hell awayMediocre game made infinitely worse by greedy publisher EA with disgusting lootbox progression and expensive locked heroes. EA continues to show no respect to IP's including Star Wars and whores it out like a 2 bit hooker. Also the game is heavily pay to win, allowing you to pay large amounts of money for significant advantages over others that don't. Disney, please, get EA the hell away from star wars!!!… Expand
  65. Dragonmag170
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Star Wars: Gamble Front 2 is a complete disappointment. What a shame. This looked so promising, but corporate greed had to go and ruin a good franchise.
  66. Arasine
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Pay to win. Twice the price of a standard PC game to start with. Very few improvements on the first (its basically a reskin, new levels and graphics overhaul). Just a self serving nasty games company who repeatedly do nothing for their customers and overprice everything they sell.
    Dont buy this, not even on sale.
  67. alposki
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Great gameplay ruined by bad buisness choices.Micro-transactions are the cancer of the community , Its funny that Battlefront 2 is a Pay to Win game with 60 euro price tag.
  68. Ixsiehn
    Nov 18, 2017
    0
    Removing my review wont do it any good, metacritic, shame on you.

    Do NOT give in to EA's lootbox scam, or any game for that matter.

    Lootboxes in the games industry need to die, and we should not purchase any game that condones it.
  69. njdss4
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Star Wars Battlefront II is a full price title with a free-to-play, mobile-game-style economy. Everything is centered around pushing player into buying loot boxes, which reward completely random items, yet have a direct and substantial effect on how powerful your character will be in combat. The gaming community put up with loot boxes when they only contained cosmetic items, but this hasStar Wars Battlefront II is a full price title with a free-to-play, mobile-game-style economy. Everything is centered around pushing player into buying loot boxes, which reward completely random items, yet have a direct and substantial effect on how powerful your character will be in combat. The gaming community put up with loot boxes when they only contained cosmetic items, but this has gone too far. This is just a slot machine with a Star Wars skin on it where you put money in, but cannot get money out. Do not buy this game.… Expand
  70. taroksing
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    The game might be good. The developers put a lot of effort into this to deserve this score, but it's completetly ruined by a greedy publisher who could not care any less about their customers.

    All the effort is wasted.
  71. lutherrevan
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Extremely basic solo. Linar and scripted to death, with all the usual flaws, stupid and useless allies, enemies focusing on player ignoring everyone else, when they don’t you can see your allies tanking infinite walker blaster shot. Boring arcade mode. So not for solo. Multiplayer now: classic pewpew party, no strategy or close to none. Grenade spam in choque point, linear maps. Very codExtremely basic solo. Linar and scripted to death, with all the usual flaws, stupid and useless allies, enemies focusing on player ignoring everyone else, when they don’t you can see your allies tanking infinite walker blaster shot. Boring arcade mode. So not for solo. Multiplayer now: classic pewpew party, no strategy or close to none. Grenade spam in choque point, linear maps. Very cod style, can be fun but stops after 2-3 gamess, which sad because you need 10 to buy a loot box. Progression system now: there was a time when you could enjoin the entire game after a reasonable play time. Now you need thousands of farm hours or dollars to get the full potential of each class. Their excuses about the lootbox incitating to play other class is bs, cause in the long term, the time needed to unlock everything rank 4 for each class is so damn high that you have to focus on only one. In the end trading the 40$ season pass/extension (like in the old battlefield days) for a mindless grind or insane amount of money was a **** deal for the player, despite EA trying to persuade us from the opposite. To finish on a good note, the environment and atmosphere are very well done and a joy to look at when you have te time to between 2 respawn. 7 for the atmosphere; -2 for **** single player; +0 for average cod style multi; -9000 for the 4000 hours to unlock everything; -1000000 for the random lootbox leveling. 0 in the end. Without this progression issue that could be an average game to pick on sale and have fun a few hours with. Tested during origin access. Glad this exist, saved me money.
    [edit] Removing the possibility to pay for lootbox hoping that people will change their mind and buy the game, then adding it back later will not change the core problem. Random progression and insane grind to unlock the full game people paid for.    … Expand
  72. zztoluca
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Do not believe the lies, EA has not removed gambling crates.
    They only turned them off amidst a backlash of gamers and Investigations by Belgium and Netherlands on whether the game includes gambling.
    They will return but give vague and no specifics similar to the AMA on Reddit.
    Say no Gambling Crates!
  73. Sanistus
    Nov 23, 2017
    0
    What could have been a fun game has been undermined by a predatory monetization scheme and clueless suits. Do not buy this game. It will make you feel bad.
  74. bmaster4616
    Dec 13, 2017
    0
    Usually don't do game reviews but I have to say something since everyone is unfairly bashing the game without playing it. EA did create problems with this game with bad bugs and no stats, but the loot box system isn't that bad. Yes, would it be better without it, yet but you can unlock characters without going through the system and they give you free xp credits all the time, so I've notUsually don't do game reviews but I have to say something since everyone is unfairly bashing the game without playing it. EA did create problems with this game with bad bugs and no stats, but the loot box system isn't that bad. Yes, would it be better without it, yet but you can unlock characters without going through the system and they give you free xp credits all the time, so I've not played a dime, unlocked Vader and Luke already, and have a good amount of things in the multiplayer. Also, they approved on all the maps, the modes, and characters to make a fun game that's all I wanted in the game.… Expand
  75. Aetla
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    I'd rather buy Winrar. Seriously! #dontbuythisgame #donttrustEA

    So many talented studios swallowed, chewed and spitted out by that vile scum named EA. And what makes me sad and furious most is that they attempt to corrupt and mutilate the very essence of gaming. Games as we know from the chess to battlefront means the challenge of skills and rules apply to all equally. EA wants to    I'd rather buy Winrar. Seriously! #dontbuythisgame #donttrustEA

    So many talented studios swallowed, chewed and spitted out by that vile scum named EA. And what makes me sad and furious most is that they attempt to corrupt and mutilate the very essence of gaming. Games as we know from the chess to battlefront means the challenge of skills and rules apply to all equally. EA wants to change that solid foundation, the definition of gaming. For whom? For whom has the money more. If gamers don't resist that wicked company the gaming itself as we know will die and become corrupted beyond our imagination.    … Expand
  76. ManRammer
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    EA, this is unacceptable. Just wow. Game looks great, sound is great. You have a god dang Star Wars license here, and then u throw it all away on making ppl pay full price and then adding pay-to-win free-2-play economy models. Then launch day you retract them, BUT NOT PERMANENTLY. Never again another EA title. Never. This was the last straw that broke my trust forever in you.
  77. Valko
    Nov 19, 2017
    0
    Cash Wars: Lootboxfront II or how EA killed this wonderful franchise I loved to play. The game is very simple, is being played like multiplayer map with AI bots and after single player training we must go to multiplayer to pay more cash after you've purchased Starter base f2p edition for 60$.
  78. Lasto
    Nov 23, 2017
    0
    I HATE that the Star Wars Platform has been hit by this micro-transaction bug as if it were a free to play mobile game. So EA "temporarily delays" micro-transactions for now. You can count on them coming back after this heir of controversy lifts a little. I'm thinking this will occur after the release of the mega blockbuster movies next month. I really wanted to buy this game. I reallyI HATE that the Star Wars Platform has been hit by this micro-transaction bug as if it were a free to play mobile game. So EA "temporarily delays" micro-transactions for now. You can count on them coming back after this heir of controversy lifts a little. I'm thinking this will occur after the release of the mega blockbuster movies next month. I really wanted to buy this game. I really wanted to play this game to get more psyched for The Last Jedi. But no, NO EA, i will not buy into this pay to win/gamble to progress model. This is the biggest gaming disappointment of the 2010's and honestly, makes me not want to go see the new Star Wars film. Yes, it's in that bad of taste.… Expand
  79. Tahvo
    Nov 27, 2017
    0
    Would have gotten this awesome game but i dont really like to play so long time to unlock half of the online characters. The Beta already showed how painful its to collect half of beta content...sad to read that getting Vader requires way too much time or money to unlock it. Im not bying this game for its singleplayer so its imposible to tell how good that is.
  80. BlackFox81
    Dec 24, 2017
    0
    its a shiny turd, looks great and polish ups nicely but its still a turd, but just like Disney, EA/dice doesn't give a crap about the franchise they just want money more money

    the old starwars Battlefront games are better then the last 2 EA garbage
  81. DeadlySphinx
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Screw EA and their dirty business practices. Make them hurt over this rubbish and change the industry for the good. Hopefully seeing this, other companies think twice before trying to implement something so morally bankrupt.
  82. ProSoar
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    P2W just doesn't make sense in a full priced game. The richer you are, the more OP you are. Boycott EA, but something else with your hard earned cash, and let's hope they crash and burn.
  83. UNCLEPAULIE
    Nov 23, 2017
    0
    Star Wars has all the potential to be the greatest games imaginable but EA cannot do it any justice, they take excellent steps in the right direction ( graphics, sound, atmosphere ) then do some cash grab BS and totally destroy and divide their fan base . Wont buy any game at all with pay to win, or micro transactions . This needs to stop ! make great games and they will come, then youStar Wars has all the potential to be the greatest games imaginable but EA cannot do it any justice, they take excellent steps in the right direction ( graphics, sound, atmosphere ) then do some cash grab BS and totally destroy and divide their fan base . Wont buy any game at all with pay to win, or micro transactions . This needs to stop ! make great games and they will come, then you will make loads of cash . Finally people are waking up and refusing to support this **** anymore, we are many and they need us more than we need them .… Expand
  84. SHy
    Nov 27, 2017
    0
    Micro-transactions, boxes, other good stuffs...that is not a game its casino, even cheat(WH) you can just buy and use...nice!!! And all this only for your 50$. PAY TO WIN BEWARE
  85. MikeHawkins
    Feb 18, 2021
    0
    Terrible. Do not buy anything from EA. Do not surrpupportot this type of games, this is what is ruining the gaming industry.
  86. ROK1992
    Dec 29, 2017
    0
    The intent of this game was to give players a sense of pride and accomplishment.

    It only taught people lessons they probably won't forget
  87. BRubble
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Temporary removal of MTs? Skullduggery guaranteed! Personal permanent boycott of ANY and ALL EA published titles no matter how wondrous they might be from now until the end of days? Priceless.
  88. catateface
    Nov 19, 2017
    0
    The gameplay is fine, if nothing spectacular. But everything is absolute garbage and it will only get worse. EA's relentless efforts to squeeze every last possible cent out of its customers make this unplayable.
  89. jstar
    Nov 25, 2017
    0
    Microtransactions doesn't belong to PC gaming. Prices have already increased and we don't care if you compare gaming entertainment to something else. If I spend 50+ or more money in game, it must contain everything. Very sad that key characters aren't unlocked in the beginning.
  90. inti666
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Star Wars Gamblefront II
    It’s a buggy, unfinished, and mediocre “AAA” garbage to boot!
    Like a Star Wars Holiday Special, Battlefront II has left us all confused and feeling exploited.
  91. 00000000001
    Sep 30, 2021
    0
    This game is not good... It never has been. Micro transactions or not this game is unbalanced and messy, dice has no direction and lack inspiration. They clearly never played their own game as the only people who can endure this torture are children or star wars obsessed adults as only they can overlook the glaring faults. There isn't any team balance whatsoever, heroes are completelyThis game is not good... It never has been. Micro transactions or not this game is unbalanced and messy, dice has no direction and lack inspiration. They clearly never played their own game as the only people who can endure this torture are children or star wars obsessed adults as only they can overlook the glaring faults. There isn't any team balance whatsoever, heroes are completely broken and avoid each other to top score by killing basic troops. Dice has done a wonderful job of taking what was a balanced template in the original battlefront 2 and royally **** it up... Bravo dice! a once great developer who is now a slave to ea making games to their financially hungry taste with no interest in the finished product. You managed to **** up an ip that was un****able until Kathleen Kennedy came along.… Expand
  92. Kirbyeh
    Nov 23, 2017
    0
    I was about to buy this game, but then my computer blew up. Well that was in my imagination, but you know, it could be true.

    Let the greed of EA spread to you.
  93. AndyDune
    Dec 11, 2017
    0
    I have bought i, becouse i like Starwars. I tryed to play this game. But it is nothing but starwars in it. Microtransactions... ok it is may be bad. But it is not main problem to me. It game for peoples who live in games. Casual players like me will not see the most interesting content and will not play heroes in battles. BF1 was much more better.
  94. sniperfoxdls
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Pro: Looks and sounds just like a Star Wars movie!
    Huge Con: Plays like a huge grind that would take you more than you work in a year to unlock everything. They clearly spent more time on the progression grind and figuring out how to suck more money out of their customers than they did on the actual game.
    Our only chance, as gamers, to avoid predatory policies like these is to vote    Pro: Looks and sounds just like a Star Wars movie!
    Huge Con: Plays like a huge grind that would take you more than you work in a year to unlock everything. They clearly spent more time on the progression grind and figuring out how to suck more money out of their customers than they did on the actual game.

    Our only chance, as gamers, to avoid predatory policies like these is to vote with our wallets. If this game flops, maybe the next greedy dev will reconsider lootbox hell.    … Expand
  95. Voodoo123
    Nov 21, 2017
    0
    As what is ostensibly a multiplayer only game, this game seems to have a weird progression system. Even after now 14 hrs of gameplay, I feel like I haven't 'progressed' in the same meaningful way I would with a COD or battlefield. How could they get they basics so wrong? It feels like the game was produced with micro transactions first, gameplay last. I just don't 'feel the love' of thisAs what is ostensibly a multiplayer only game, this game seems to have a weird progression system. Even after now 14 hrs of gameplay, I feel like I haven't 'progressed' in the same meaningful way I would with a COD or battlefield. How could they get they basics so wrong? It feels like the game was produced with micro transactions first, gameplay last. I just don't 'feel the love' of this game like I have with other titles from 2017. Overall a real missed opportunity here.… Expand
  96. ParagonPatriot
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Premium games should not have micro transactions. Premium Price + DLC charges + MircroTransactions charges is insane. My money is too important to waste on this trash.
  97. diralark
    Oct 13, 2019
    0
    Never buy this game. It is horrible they took off micro transactions so you would buy the game, and then they are going to bring them back. Have fun buying a Free to Play $100 game.

    Electronic Arts is the worst company ever. Don't buy their games !!
  98. bouncysnipe
    Jan 7, 2018
    0
    I've tried so hard to find one good thing with this game, but with the microtransactions, it being a buggy mess and just having too many technical setbacks for me to recommend it at all, I am officially giving it a 0 out of 10. It deserves nothing higher
  99. Emphatic
    Nov 22, 2017
    0
    Reviews based on whether or not people like the loot boxes should be disqualified, judge the game on its technical merits not your opinion of their business model, that is not a qualified review just as me giving this a 10 cause people are stupid isn't, the game is fine, runs well, plays good and the loot boxes are far from pay to win, they are just pay to have an easier time gettingReviews based on whether or not people like the loot boxes should be disqualified, judge the game on its technical merits not your opinion of their business model, that is not a qualified review just as me giving this a 10 cause people are stupid isn't, the game is fine, runs well, plays good and the loot boxes are far from pay to win, they are just pay to have an easier time getting powerful cards and heroes they dont make you win, if you suck you still suck.… Expand
  100. Jasrad
    Dec 24, 2018
    0
    Can't find a game AT ALL, can't refund because I launched it more than 24 hours ago. Do NOT BUY.
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 24
  3. Negative: 0 out of 24
  1. CD-Action
    Feb 8, 2018
    65
    Apart from the great Starfighter Assault mode Battlefront II is a mess of conflicting ideas, uneven mechanics and of course questionable monetization practices. DICE is facing long months of salvaging the game and the studio’s good name. [01/2018, p.32]
  2. Games.cz
    Jan 21, 2018
    50
    Even the tinsel of the Star Wars world cannot hide the silly story and the boring singleplayer gameplay, or the necessity to accumulate the credits in the crate hunting in multiplayer. Battlefront II pleases as a genuine shooter in the beautiful scenery, but EA should deserve a slap into the face for their mad progression system.
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  3. PC PowerPlay
    Jan 6, 2018
    50
    There's fun to be had, but for every step towards the Light Side, there's a foot stuck firmly in the Dark Side of bad design decisions. [Issue#269, p.52]
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