Star Wars Battlefront II

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  1. ghiacciolo
    Nov 18, 2017
    0
    Pay to win not removed completely...DONT BUY!!!

    They've capped the amount of in-game credits that u can farm in arcade mode, becausem theirs words: "this would lead to an unbalanced multiplayer". But they have'nt capped the amount of credits you can buy whit real money, so u can unbalance the game as much as you want to spend in their trash...gambling system!
    DONT BUY!!
  2. InquisitorCyrin
    Jan 2, 2018
    0
    This is not a game.
    It's a glorified pachinko application.
    The story is shallow, and the game is purely pay to win.
    This game had so much potential, but like everything EA touches, ruined it.
    The online play is atrocious, with lag, rubber banding, and the pay to win progression totally ruining the game and rendering it unplayable.

    #boycottEA
  3. SHADOWSTRIKE1
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Metacritic can try to remove all the reviews they want. The people have already spoken. EA has become even more greedy than they used to be. EA, stop focusing on the profit. Try focusing on the players for once. Until then, you will continue to be the joke of the gaming community.

    it's a shame that Disney lets this happen to their IP. DICE, take a stand against your publisher.    Metacritic can try to remove all the reviews they want. The people have already spoken. EA has become even more greedy than they used to be. EA, stop focusing on the profit. Try focusing on the players for once. Until then, you will continue to be the joke of the gaming community.

    it's a shame that Disney lets this happen to their IP. DICE, take a stand against your publisher. Refuse the work. Do your own thing. You're a talented developer. Take a stand while you still have the community backing you up.    … Expand
  4. zex_mesher
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    It's a shame such a promising game is marred by so many flaws it. I won't consider touching this game until two things are done:

    1) Any and all microtransactions do not allow benefits to the player. I would prefer no MTX but I would settle for cosmetics. 2) Any and all progression is not locked behind a random chance looting system. How is it fair to do the same amount or work and    It's a shame such a promising game is marred by so many flaws it. I won't consider touching this game until two things are done:

    1) Any and all microtransactions do not allow benefits to the player. I would prefer no MTX but I would settle for cosmetics.

    2) Any and all progression is not locked behind a random chance looting system. How is it fair to do the same amount or work and put in the same amount of skill in a game but progress your character unevenly just because you didn't get a good loot box and someone else did? That's obscene. It would be like skyrim rewarding you random amounts of xp every time you did a quest instead of a constant known number.    … Expand
  5. NaikitoshH
    Nov 27, 2017
    0
    This game was created especially to get money out of people. It bothers me that they do it with the name of Star Wars but finally the community is talking.
  6. Davis119
    Nov 18, 2017
    0
    The first f2p game which actually costs 60 Euro. I want to like this game. I've loved Star wars since I was a little kid, but the abhorrent use of the microtransactions is a disgrace to all people who ever loved Video games or Star Wars. EA will never again get money from me for ruining an industry with their greed and anti consumer business practices.
    To all people who read this do NOT    The first f2p game which actually costs 60 Euro. I want to like this game. I've loved Star wars since I was a little kid, but the abhorrent use of the microtransactions is a disgrace to all people who ever loved Video games or Star Wars. EA will never again get money from me for ruining an industry with their greed and anti consumer business practices.
    To all people who read this do NOT buy this game this is where people must draw the line. This is not OK this is not acceptable this is a big middle finger to all people who ever enjoyed Star Wars or the old Battlefront.    … Expand
  7. Tenacidad963
    Nov 18, 2017
    0
    EA quiere hacerla de nuevo con este juego. Poniendo micro transacciones. Pero la aberración más grande es cuando tienes que pasar 40 horas jugando para poder desbloquear a un solo personaje. Esto está pensado para que el jugador se frustre y tenga que pagar con dinero real para conseguir los logros y los objetos del mismo juego. Además, se demuestra que EA busca generar un nuevo mercadoEA quiere hacerla de nuevo con este juego. Poniendo micro transacciones. Pero la aberración más grande es cuando tienes que pasar 40 horas jugando para poder desbloquear a un solo personaje. Esto está pensado para que el jugador se frustre y tenga que pagar con dinero real para conseguir los logros y los objetos del mismo juego. Además, se demuestra que EA busca generar un nuevo mercado entorno a los micro pagos, y no en la venta de videojuegos.

    En Reddit los usuarios se quejaron. EA contestó haciéndose el bueno para defender su postura. Entonces, recibió la cifra de medio millón de votos negativos. Por eso dijeron que iban a reducir el costo para desbloquear todo en el juego. Esto demuestra que sí se puede cambiar la industria en vez de aceptar el rumbo que toma solo porque sí.

    Sin embargo, EA mantiene la duración de 4528 horas para desbloquear el contenido del juego. Este tiempo fue calculado por otros fans y calcularon también que jugando 5 horas diarias terminaría el juego en 17 años.

    In English
    EA wants to do it again with this game. Putting micro transactions But the biggest aberration is when you have to spend 40 hours playing to unlock a single character. This is designed so that the player is frustrated and has to pay with real money to achieve the achievements and objects of the same game. In addition, it shows that EA seeks to generate a new market around micro payments, and not in the sale of video games.

    On Reddit users complained. EA answered doing good to defend his position. Then, he received the figure of half a million negative votes. That's why they said they were going to reduce the cost to unlock everything in the game. This shows that you can change the industry instead of accepting the course you take just because.

    However, EA maintains the duration of 4528 hours to unlock the content of the game. This time was calculated by other fans and also calculated that playing 5 hours a day would end the game in 17 years.    … Expand
  8. bearthor
    Nov 18, 2017
    0
    Not a fan of microtransactions that gives players a edge over the others.
    We already paid for a full game! Give us our content.

    DO NOT FEED THE EA GREED MACHINE.
  9. pierorg10
    Feb 3, 2018
    0
    hubiera sido un juego decente sino fuera por las políticas abusivas, maldito pay-to-win
  10. Lognaros
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    waste of time, if you wanna play this game you need a lot of time, or just pay another 2000 usd, EA only wants your money,Unbelievable, i regret buy this game.
  11. FluttershysPet
    Nov 30, 2017
    0
    I will be honest, I was looking forward to this game. At launch though this game was riddled with bugs, very bad. Not to mention all the flak it got from the progression system it has which is just crap. Honestly without that this game is still a 0, looks and sounds great but so does my **** so that is nothing to go off of.
  12. gadenp
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Battlefront 2 might look good and be interesting for the twitch reflect younger players but for the 30+ casuals... it is a hot mess.

    Normally I do not mind to be lagging behind the twitch reflect players but man does the loot box make progression a big F Me. Firstly loot boxes take forever to get at around 2 hours per loot box. But they also give **** random loot, at which I keep on    Battlefront 2 might look good and be interesting for the twitch reflect younger players but for the 30+ casuals... it is a hot mess.

    Normally I do not mind to be lagging behind the twitch reflect players but man does the loot box make progression a big F Me. Firstly loot boxes take forever to get at around 2 hours per loot box. But they also give **** random loot, at which I keep on getting Starfighter and officer cards when all I play in my casual gameplay is assault.

    Thus the extremely slow and uneven progression + the fact that BF2 do not have any Asian servers (so my lag will always be high) and combined twitch players with lower ping makes this a game of constant frustration.

    As a casual the need to massive grind to get cards specifically of which I want in my limited time is really **** and stupid. Do yourself a favor and DONT BUY this game if you are a casual player.    … Expand
  13. joos2000
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    The completely game breaking star card system ruins an impressive 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.
  14. ganavak
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    The game that broke the camel's back. Greed and nothing more. Using the star wars name to 'force' in MT free to play at full price and multiple editions. Pay to Win is not ok! Free to play in a Paid game is not ok!
    If we really must go down this awful road, look at overwatch....
  15. polofreeze
    Nov 29, 2017
    0
    Good graphics. Boring campaign, tedious loot box structured multiplayer. All in all a less than average game. Would have given it a 3 but EA's dragged star wars through the mud & that kinda sucks, not to mention spending a full $60 on massive disappointment. Overwatch was cheaper & i play it more now than i did a year ago, non-game altering loot boxes also helped it's cause
  16. Cy8er
    Nov 19, 2017
    0
    Its not a perfect place to ask such questions but i wonder do i need a DLC for run and for ammo in this game ?if yes how much it cost ?Is it for each step or maybe for some distance ,oh and do i have auto
    fire mode in basic version of a game or do i need season pass or incoming DLC to melt ppl with
    autofire?Just wonder. QUO VADIS gaming industry :) ^.^
  17. KottarBjorn
    Nov 21, 2017
    0
    Please, don't buy this game. You will ruin the future of gaming! This is the first step to milking the consumer to 100% and if you buy this game you let every AAA-industry walk over the gaming customer. Be a human and don´t pay any attention to this game. It is pure P2W, Vote with youre wallet, don´t give in to the theme Star wars!
  18. Legion4
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    I tried this game out in the beta and had the opportunity to play it extensively first part of the release so far. The game's balance is complete nonsense, you have no feeling of power if you haven't unlocked enough loot crates and if you have you will be going 30:1 k/d ratios left and right with one hand.

    The sound effects and animations are just not smooth especially when it comes to    I tried this game out in the beta and had the opportunity to play it extensively first part of the release so far. The game's balance is complete nonsense, you have no feeling of power if you haven't unlocked enough loot crates and if you have you will be going 30:1 k/d ratios left and right with one hand.

    The sound effects and animations are just not smooth especially when it comes to battle chatter. I was under the impression my wireless headphones were randomly disconnecting before I realized it was the game.

    This level of polish is very disappointing for a game which was touted as having amazing environments. It's a lot like Mass Effect Andromeda in this regard. It looks great in screenshots and scripted trailers that hide it's faults but is unplayable as a game.

    The balance gives you no sense of accomplishment whatsoever because you cannot get good at this game. You can only just play it and leave the outcome up to RNG.

    This is a thoroughly unenjoyable experience and if you're a Star Wars fan it takes the magic away that you once had.    … Expand
  19. Groany
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    This loot box gambling needs to stop ASAP. You will not ride this out EA by removing microtransactions for a little bit, we know it will return. Don't buy this game, because that's the only thing that this company will react to, loss of money.
  20. suddendamage
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    I was very excited for this game initially however I can't support the way the industry is going with their manipulative micro transactions and loot boxes. I will not buy this game even if EA turns face and completely removes the system. I am also not going to be purchasing any EA games or products in the future.
  21. AMX121
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Even thought the game has amazing graphics the micro transactions present in this game are 'pay-to-win' and promote gambling to children. Even though EA has temporarily removed them, they also stated they will reintroduce them later. This standard is unacceptable in the gaming industry and no one should be supporting the shady and anti-consumer practices of EA
  22. Archound
    Nov 23, 2017
    0
    Sorry Dice, EA ruined your work. EA, if you like to unlock better grade, you can always buy a reviewer box. For only 4,99$ you might roll even 10/10! However, of course such a good grade is legendary tier, and drops very seldom, but don't give up and keep trying!
  23. Jebo
    Nov 30, 2017
    0
    Boring, casual, primitive game play at all. Well, if your IQ is below 60, you gonna love this game like the monkeys do with their bananas. No point to bother anymore with this garbage.
  24. Aether25
    Nov 27, 2017
    0
    C'mon EA, enough is enough, no sensible gamer is buying your game, nobody wants you in the video game industry, just leave with your greed and go feed your vampire-like business model on the sports game players, at least you have a chance with them.

    Now that the rant is over, I will actually talk about what I got to play, the beta (I do not own the game). I actually had a lot of fun in    C'mon EA, enough is enough, no sensible gamer is buying your game, nobody wants you in the video game industry, just leave with your greed and go feed your vampire-like business model on the sports game players, at least you have a chance with them.

    Now that the rant is over, I will actually talk about what I got to play, the beta (I do not own the game). I actually had a lot of fun in the beta, it seemed like EA had finally changed, which is why when the game fell flat on it's stupid face it hurt so much. I was just having a great time on Naboo shooting droids that I felt a genuine love/hate feeling towards, and I LOVED the space battles that they showcased.

    it was about one hour into the beta where I realized the cold truth. They had the loot boxes, I was okay with it at first becasue I was thinking it would be like an Overwatch style look box having only cosmetics and everything would be A-OK, but as soon as I opened my first box I let out a deep sigh seeing that you could obtain the star cards, that gave you an advantage over another player, even then I still thought that maybe they hadn't done the unthinkable but after looking through the menus I found it, the mobile gaming screen that should a currency, an amount of currency, and a price with USD at the bottom.

    At this point I gave up, I played the beta to the fullest extent because I knew it would be the last time I would ever play this game. It made me really sad that I couldn't play the game anymore, that I wouldn't be able to play the single player campaign (which I have heard is pretty mediocre anyway). It just really hurts as a consumer to be told a truth about the DLC but even then, even after they gave us a reason for hope, they decided to rip our hearts out because of a Pay to Win scheme in a $60 game. Even Disney had to step in and tell EA to temporarily take out the Pay to Win currency. It really hurts me as a huge Star Wars fan to see this happen to this storied franchise.    … Expand
  25. SJH
    Nov 22, 2017
    0
    One important information: PERMANENTLY blocked language option choice, PC players in Europe CANT change language to english - BEWARE. Good job EA, this time its too much, after playing Battlefield, Andromeda and Dragon age with non english subtitles, U just lost another customer.
  26. Arthur_Dented
    Nov 25, 2017
    0
    It's a great game as long as you like playing video games with your credit card. If you wanted game play that doesn't involve paying EA over and over again for game progression then avoid this turd.
  27. Arhimand
    Nov 21, 2017
    0
    this game is piece of **** don't buy this.................................................................................................................
  28. edgararce
    Nov 22, 2017
    0
    Play as the role as Loot Skywalker in Credit Card Wars : Gamble Front 2. The only thing that works properly in this game is the mini game where you insert your credit card details. The Android and Apple store would be proud of your achievements.
  29. zwireqq
    Nov 21, 2017
    0
    Complete **** The greed has reached the ceiling. If I buy a game for 60$ I dont want to spend more money just to unlock content within that game. Microtransactions and loot boxes ruins the games, but unfortunately there are stupid people that will buy them so EA dont give a ****
  30. Sabardo
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Lootboxes, pay to win, time gate etc. all this **** in full priced game. This milking has to stop and we as a gaming community can do it.

    This game might look good but underneath it it's just evil corporation making money to stockholders.
  31. GracefulGideon
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    This game helps a corrupt company (EA) and business model make $$$ by taking advantage of gamers and promoting gambling. Negative reviews are being removed from this website as well so I guess we'll be seeing a reasoning as to why metacritic removed them at some point.
  32. segie
    Nov 18, 2017
    0
    Too expensive for a so so experience. It is a enhanced Star Wars Battlefront. Wasted too much money and time. It is like a DLC on top of Star Wars Battlefront. I rather they have a DLC instead of charging a full game for a DLC.
  33. GJA
    Nov 20, 2017
    0
    Battlefront 2 might look good and be interesting for the twitch reflect younger players but for the 30+ casuals... it is a hot mess.

    Normally I do not mind to be lagging behind the twitch reflect players but man does the loot box make progression a big F Me. Firstly loot boxes take forever to get at around 2 hours per loot box. But they also give **** random loot, at which I keep on    Battlefront 2 might look good and be interesting for the twitch reflect younger players but for the 30+ casuals... it is a hot mess.

    Normally I do not mind to be lagging behind the twitch reflect players but man does the loot box make progression a big F Me. Firstly loot boxes take forever to get at around 2 hours per loot box. But they also give **** random loot, at which I keep on getting Starfighter and officer cards when all I play in my casual gameplay is assault.

    Thus the extremely slow and uneven progression + the fact that BF2 do not have any Asian servers (so my lag will always be high) and combined twitch players with lower ping makes this a game of constant frustration.

    As a casual the need to massive grind to get cards specifically of which I want in my limited time is really **** and stupid. Do yourself a favor and DONT BUY this game if you are a casual player    … Expand
  34. JakSwype
    Nov 19, 2017
    0
    Микротранзакции в игре за 60$ при этом не просто косметики, а преимущества в игровом процессе, это всё что нужно знать что бы отказаться от покупки. Такой наглости ещё не было
  35. PragnorVorn
    Nov 21, 2017
    0
    You can buy a meal at a Michelin 3 star restaurant but if someone sprinkles a little bit of manure over it the food becomes inedible. This is what EA has done to this game. There is a reason why the old Battlefield 3 and 4 system is so popular, it's honest and it works.

    Pros: + Graphics + Sound + Game-play + Game Modes + Performance + It's Star Wars Cons: - EA shoehorned    You can buy a meal at a Michelin 3 star restaurant but if someone sprinkles a little bit of manure over it the food becomes inedible. This is what EA has done to this game. There is a reason why the old Battlefield 3 and 4 system is so popular, it's honest and it works.

    Pros:
    + Graphics
    + Sound
    + Game-play
    + Game Modes
    + Performance
    + It's Star Wars

    Cons:
    - EA shoehorned predatory gambling in the guise of loot crates which all progression is tied    … Expand
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    Nov 29, 2017
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  37. NoalanE
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    This game perfectly reflects the current mindset of Disney and modern Star Wars. There's no respect for the property any more and it's just being used as a money pump. Star Wars needs to return to us long time fans. #GiveUsLegends
  38. solent
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Star Wars Gamble Front 2 looks and sounds great. However, they prey on the addictive nature of gambling by using loot boxes. Loot boxes are the only means of acquiring new items (which the items are random in nature). The game makes you grind unrealistic hours to unlock everything or you can pay for the loot boxes. While the micro-transactions are gone now, it is only temporary.
  39. TheTechnician27
    Nov 18, 2017
    0
    Absolutely atrocious. I won't be buying another EA title ever again. I recommend others do the same. Plenty of others have already addressed the rampant issues with the game, so I'll save my breath. What I will say is this: the *real* Battlefront II is available on GOG and Steam for $9.99. If you have a functioning computer, you'll probably be able to play it with no issues. Frankly,Absolutely atrocious. I won't be buying another EA title ever again. I recommend others do the same. Plenty of others have already addressed the rampant issues with the game, so I'll save my breath. What I will say is this: the *real* Battlefront II is available on GOG and Steam for $9.99. If you have a functioning computer, you'll probably be able to play it with no issues. Frankly, anything is better than this atrocity.… Expand
  40. burakcetinkay
    Nov 18, 2017
    0
    You’ll better off saving your money for the movie in December... There are many games out there that are well worth your money. Stay away from this greedy pay to win game...
  41. DoubleDBlack
    Dec 12, 2017
    0
    The site blocks my detailed review under the pretext of exceeding the number of letters. (checked in Word, 3400 characters) In general, I did not like the game. Its main problems are the imbalance of the parties on the battlefield, the direct pumping of characters without taking into account the abilities of the player and the system of buying equipment instead of the classic spawn. Do notThe site blocks my detailed review under the pretext of exceeding the number of letters. (checked in Word, 3400 characters) In general, I did not like the game. Its main problems are the imbalance of the parties on the battlefield, the direct pumping of characters without taking into account the abilities of the player and the system of buying equipment instead of the classic spawn. Do not buy this game.… Expand
  42. ssal
    Nov 18, 2017
    0
    Wanted to play a star wars game, got a casino simulator instead.
    It's really terrifying that this game is targetted towards children and is filled with microtransactions.
  43. kord2003
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    "Pay2Win" is bad, mkay?
    How dare you to put that outrageous progress model to such expensive multiplayer game?
    EA has totally deserved all this shame coming from players.
  44. Sandrawilf
    Nov 20, 2017
    0
    What is this scam? You expect me to pay 60 bucks for a game that i can only play if i spend 1000 dollars extra in game? I am tired of the game industry to try and squeeze every single dollar out of us consumers. It is killing video games! Dont they understand that they are shooting themselves in the foot?
  45. Andrudis
    Dec 5, 2017
    0
    This could be a great game, but greed ruined it. Prepare to fight against fully maxed opponents with your naked lvl 0 heroes and troops. Balancing literally does not exist - you can fight with huge dis-balance in numbers and gear lvl. This lootbox system is already officially classified as gambling In Europe and Hawaii. So unless you want yourself or your children be involved in gambling -This could be a great game, but greed ruined it. Prepare to fight against fully maxed opponents with your naked lvl 0 heroes and troops. Balancing literally does not exist - you can fight with huge dis-balance in numbers and gear lvl. This lootbox system is already officially classified as gambling In Europe and Hawaii. So unless you want yourself or your children be involved in gambling - stay away from this game!… Expand
  46. eareallysux
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    I thought the community was exaggerating about the level of pay to win until i tried the game through EA access and nope, it's as bad as they say. Progression system is designed to be slow and push you towards paying for loot crates. Do not buy this garbage attempt at extortion.
  47. AzBo
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Its a buggy mess in single player (the campaign is not complete and you get the rest at a later date) and a pay 2 win free 2 play in disguise of a premium game on the multiplayer side, EA has temporarily removed the currency from sale & in game loot boxes to avoid the Belgium investigation, possible fines and a total ban on the game.

    my main concern is that the game is advertising    Its a buggy mess in single player (the campaign is not complete and you get the rest at a later date) and a pay 2 win free 2 play in disguise of a premium game on the multiplayer side, EA has temporarily removed the currency from sale & in game loot boxes to avoid the Belgium investigation, possible fines and a total ban on the game.

    my main concern is that the game is advertising gambling to kids, children along with venerable people are being preyed upon by the vultures in the industry weather it be the publishers or the investors.

    This is just the beginning, soon enough we will have suicides because of gaming and in 3 to 10 years from now
    if the industry keeps heading down this path we will have people with gambling addictions that started because of this new model in the gaming industry.

    Weather it is cosmetics or ingame effects such as more powerful weapons there are odds & chances, you can win or lose so it is gambling.
    There are even gambling sites for CS:GO skins and items and this isn't even classed as gambling yet because of the ESRB, kids are spending from £3 to well over £500 gambling all around the world.

    These practices need to be looked at by governments and not ESRB or PEGI as gambling laws need to catch up to the digital era, the ESRB were started by the ESA (a trade association and lobbyist for publishers) so don't trust them to help.

    Don't support this game, EA or its shady tactics, bad practices & no decent human morals.    … Expand
  48. MastaDyemon
    Dec 22, 2017
    0
    Провал года!!! Игра которой не должно было быть!!! С таким отношением от ублюдков из EA, вечный кипящий котел в аду приготовлен для них.
  49. ZaelART
    Nov 18, 2017
    0
    Just so you know, I pre-ordered this game. Played the entire campaign and plenty hours of multiplayer before requesting my refund.

    I enjoyed the campaign (played on PC so I think it is less buggy than any of the consoles), but you will note I still give this game a ZERO. This game will forever be overshadowed by the disgusting business practices of EA which is actually pervasive to    Just so you know, I pre-ordered this game. Played the entire campaign and plenty hours of multiplayer before requesting my refund.

    I enjoyed the campaign (played on PC so I think it is less buggy than any of the consoles), but you will note I still give this game a ZERO.

    This game will forever be overshadowed by the disgusting business practices of EA which is actually pervasive to the entire gaming industry at the moment. The game leaves a sour taste, I felt dirty after playing it and I refuse to buy any loot boxes.

    The campaign is actually exceptionally short, and you can't progress your classes/heroes in arcade mode, so the real crux of the game is the multiplayer which as we all know is a P2W, cash-grabbing gamble-fest. If you remember the last scene of Rogue One with Darth Vader, that is EXACTLY how MP matches play out when a player has invested heavily in loot crates. You will be annihilated. Darth Vader can get over 1k health, ten times more than any of the regular troopers and he kills them in one hit before regenerating his health.

    I highly recommend to avoid this game or get a refund if you have played it and finished the campaign.    … Expand
  50. Gareth321
    Nov 23, 2017
    0
    The shiny graphics mean absolutely nothing if the fundamental gameplay is broken, and it is. Character progression is obviously so laborious because EA wanted to encourage people to purchase loot crates. What an awful thing to do to people who paid the full price for a AAA game. I love Star Wars and I won't be buying this game unless EA makes some major changes. I just can't believe DisneyThe shiny graphics mean absolutely nothing if the fundamental gameplay is broken, and it is. Character progression is obviously so laborious because EA wanted to encourage people to purchase loot crates. What an awful thing to do to people who paid the full price for a AAA game. I love Star Wars and I won't be buying this game unless EA makes some major changes. I just can't believe Disney let EA walk all over the Star Wars franchise like this. If my kids were old enough to play this game there's no way in hell I would let them engage in pseudo-gambling. Shame on you Disney and EA.… Expand
  51. Beneddict
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    You pay real money to get random loot. How is it even legal that is marketed towards minors? I hope the EU Commission looks into it. At this point the game is beyond redemption. It deserves to crash and burn.
  52. Keppath
    Nov 22, 2017
    0
    That micro transactions has ruined game. This makes the yoke not fair to the players. Problem applies to all recent games. Thanks for listen game community.
  53. hicsuntdracones
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    I'm tired of EA screwing over their customers and milking Star wars along the way. I'm tired of their **** watered down games that are ALWAYS full of bugs.
  54. epicpale89
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Pay for a $60-$80 game and almost all of your abilities and boosts locked behind a paywall. The cost of unlocking luck and vader was 60k credits they reduced it to 15k it should be 0k given to players because they PAID FOR IT.
  55. pgsfranco
    Dec 1, 2017
    0
    I am boycotting this game on purpose. It's not even worth a proper review due to the greedy policies EA imposes on their consumers. It's ridiculous and i can't help but laugh at all the paid/hired reviews. I don't trust EA and neither should you, for the sake of your wallet. EA is ruining Star Wars. Not getting a dime from me. Move along, this is not the game you are looking for.
  56. ferdilicious
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    After playing the Origin Access with much anticipation, game-play was fun, visuals and sound are fantastic!

    However after a few matches I found it pretty clear what this game is trying to be, and that made me feel sour. The game's progression system is heavily influenced by chance and manipulates and encourages players to spend real life money for in-game advantages is: 1) Not fun    After playing the Origin Access with much anticipation, game-play was fun, visuals and sound are fantastic!

    However after a few matches I found it pretty clear what this game is trying to be, and that made me feel sour.

    The game's progression system is heavily influenced by chance and manipulates and encourages players to spend real life money for in-game advantages is:

    1) Not fun
    2) Not fair
    3) Disrespectful, and
    4) Clearly telling me that the creators/publisher prioritises money over integrity.

    This feels like a free-to-play experience; when I pay a premium price for a game, I expect a premium experience.

    I have to admit, while trying to progress, the system does feel like a prettier version of a slot machine. As progression is tied to randomised loot boxes, essentially micro-gambling, it feels cheap. And to have this variation of gambling in a Disney game is just simply not cool to put it lightly.

    The game-play is fun when it isn't influenced by additional real life money.
    To support the game in it's current state would degrade the gaming industry.
    Overall, a massive disappointment.    … Expand
  57. BumFrontMan
    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.
  58. k4far
    Nov 21, 2017
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I am amazed they advertised this in the trailers as "Fall of the Rebellion" it was unexpected, I was expecting her to be brain dead and still follow the Empire (I realize story can go any direction but the trailers were about something else I had impression she would rally the Empire for the cause.) I will ask for a refund saying the trailer was not adequate to the actual thing.… Expand
  59. cobacel
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    A travesty for the gaming industry.
    Totally Pay to win like a mobile game. It's a shame, because this game had potential, Dice is a great studio, but the greedy cash garbing publisher EA made it pay to win.
    I hope this will not bleed into the Battlefield franchise.
  60. esteban35
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    My review was removed for some reason so here is another one. I feel sorry for all the people who pre-ordered this game. EA has removed the P2W mechanics for now but it will be back! Guaranteed. Greedy!
  61. kuraidark
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    How dare you remove my review! This game has been sullied by its greedy devs and publishers. Do not waste your money on this game. Wait for further news regarding the title. Buy it on sale.
  62. LeniLoud
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    As a game, it is great. However, all of the effort put into making it is ruined by the blatant corporate greed that has turned it into a pay-to-win game. Instead of working towards a solution to the credit earning problem, EA attempted to justify this greedy ideology. I feel a sense of pride and accomplishment for contributing to the rating that this game deserves.
  63. thedugster
    Nov 22, 2017
    0
    Pay-to-win loot-crates don't belong in a $60 triple AAA game. I couldn't enjoy the game after the beta because I couldn't invest enough time to earn credits.
  64. Lord-Ptolemy
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Ever wanted to spend $60+ for a game full of micro-transactions? Well this is the perfect game for you then. I remember a time when games were released with plenty of content for 1 lump sum of $60 or less. Nowadays you'll be lucky to get one tenth of that for $60. Everything else will be locked behind 20 DLC expansions and micro-transactions. Outside of the ridiculous gambling basedEver wanted to spend $60+ for a game full of micro-transactions? Well this is the perfect game for you then. I remember a time when games were released with plenty of content for 1 lump sum of $60 or less. Nowadays you'll be lucky to get one tenth of that for $60. Everything else will be locked behind 20 DLC expansions and micro-transactions. Outside of the ridiculous gambling based micro-transactions this game is decent. If you want to play something better then try the original
    Star Wars Battlefront II.    … Expand
  65. Maxwilso
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Disney is now teaching children about gambling with this half-made, pay up front, freemium mobile game that's played on console/PC. Not only are none of the content available for you, it will take you a total of $2100 to unlock everything. You can earn in-game currency but it's limited to 1 hour PER DAY. SO while it takes 40 hours to unlock ONE character, you also have to include theDisney is now teaching children about gambling with this half-made, pay up front, freemium mobile game that's played on console/PC. Not only are none of the content available for you, it will take you a total of $2100 to unlock everything. You can earn in-game currency but it's limited to 1 hour PER DAY. SO while it takes 40 hours to unlock ONE character, you also have to include the cooldown to earn said credit, so that 40 hours could easy add up to 200 hours. Just because it's another Star Wars game, does not mean what you pay for will be a quality product, even the campaign is an incomplete mess.

    Cons:
    - P2W lootboxes
    - 40 hours PER character with DAILY cooldowns
    - Game costs $2160, not $60
    - EA has always been a terrible publisher
    - Campaign is garbage
    - Multiplayer will be based on who has the bigger wallet

    Do not support these business practice. This is a BAD GAME. It's not even worth the $10 when it's in the discount bin next year.    … Expand
  66. l7ete
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Do not buy this game! Do not be fooled by EA temporarily removing microtransactions, this is just a last ditch attempt to boost sales. Once the game has been out for a few weeks they will put them straight back in. This a watershed moment, hold strong and vote with your wallets. Power to the people.
  67. StarWarsBf2Fan
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Best Mobile Game of the year

    The game is grate, the sound, the graphics, the atmosphere are spot on Star Wars but bringing micro-transactions and transforming a AAA title into a pay to win game is disappointing. The PVE game mode has a credits cap and this makes it more like a mobile gae than a AAA title. Writing this review game me a sense of pride and accomplishment 0/Star Wars    Best Mobile Game of the year

    The game is grate, the sound, the graphics, the atmosphere are spot on Star Wars but bringing micro-transactions and transforming a AAA title into a pay to win game is disappointing. The PVE game mode has a credits cap and this makes it more like a mobile gae than a AAA title. Writing this review game me a sense of pride and accomplishment

    0/Star Wars Battlefront II (2005)    … Expand
  68. RedPyromancer
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Get rid of the pay to win bull*****, it is ruining otherwise great game. Beautiful graphics, campaign, fun gameplay, none of that matters if you make the game unplayable by making it pay to win.
  69. b2tomek
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    60$ for a game where you have to sweat your ass for a month to unlock just one charachter? Either that or paying more money to actually play the full game? No thanks. EA - never again.
  70. Jackorias
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Campaign is mediocre at best.

    Voice acting is sub-par and gameplay isn't really all that engaging. There are also a good few sections of filler where you just kill stuff in waves, or follow someone. Both of these go towards trying to extend a stupidly short campaign. It's seriously way too short. Arcade mode is meh, and the game forces you away from it if you wish to progress at all    Campaign is mediocre at best.

    Voice acting is sub-par and gameplay isn't really all that engaging. There are also a good few sections of filler where you just kill stuff in waves, or follow someone. Both of these go towards trying to extend a stupidly short campaign. It's seriously way too short.

    Arcade mode is meh, and the game forces you away from it if you wish to progress at all (5 scenarios for 500cr, then a 22 hour cool down.)

    Multiplayer is beyond imbalanced when you're first starting, people dominate you with higher levelled cards. You can be using the same weapon and shoot first, and still lose a gun fight.

    Pair all of the above with a terrible progression system and DICE have a lot to fix.

    As an addition to the above, DICE have removed the ability to purchase "Crystals" (the in game currency) temporarily. They have issued no clear statement as to how they will be fixing the game, but they have mentioned the crystals will be reintroduced at a later date (I'd give it around a month.)

    I'd also take care to check whether reviews you watch on YouTube come from "EA Game Changers" who are paid by EA. You cannot take their reviews seriously as I do not believe they are impartial.    … Expand
  71. anon19999
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    The graphics of this game weren't what I had hoped watching trailers of it online. I consider my computer to be a very powerful machine but for some reason it is very difficult to run this smoothly on any of the high settings. I will wait in hopes of some new Nvidia drivers.
  72. Mapton
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    I made metacritic just to post a review for this **** filled game. We are in the times when we need be reminded that games were once a project with a soul and passion, an art. Now they try to make younger audience start the wonderful journey of videogames with microtransactions and gambling. They want us to become a cattle, numbers in database spending money to fill their pockets. TheyI made metacritic just to post a review for this **** filled game. We are in the times when we need be reminded that games were once a project with a soul and passion, an art. Now they try to make younger audience start the wonderful journey of videogames with microtransactions and gambling. They want us to become a cattle, numbers in database spending money to fill their pockets. They want us and our children to be rewarded by spending more $$$. If this won't be stopped, then soon other companies will follow EA. Andrew Wilson can go suck a dick.… Expand
  73. manugorz
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Please do not buy this game. Do not support this thieves or every game will be pay to win . EA already put cards (loot boxes) in new Need For Speed: Payback. Pay to win system in full priced $60 game is a joke. I'm really sorry for you DICE because I'm sure you really love what you do. Disgusting EA.
  74. redgreatape
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    The microtransaction/pay2win scheme has gone too far, I just wish it wasn't with a Star Wars game... perhaps it needed to be with a star wars game.....................................
  75. kevinstewie
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    What could be an amazing game has been influenced by a pay to win aspect. I would have bought it but I want to enjoy a game i spent money on. I'm sorry i cant justify this
  76. AaT-Stat
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    I have registered to metacritic just to downvote this game. It is amazing how they have the BALLS big enough to publish a game like this. I do not think I have to go into details... Listen, EA: No money for you! Here is your well-earned score of 0. Good day to you.
  77. StuffnThangs
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    We need to stop this vile threat. The pay to win mechanic means if you dont fork out hundreds of dollars ontop of this $60 purchase price, you are going to be stomped by moma's credit card.
    This is an buggy pay2win free2play game, with all of the worst free2play tactics, at a premium price tag.
  78. MassimoSam
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    EA is dead to me forever. Pay to win, micro transaction insult instead of single player star wars game, which was recently cancelled and its developer visceral closed. EA has been cancer for the industry for years; welcome to stage 4.
  79. ricksilva
    Nov 18, 2017
    0
    Péssima posição da empresa em adotar o pay to win, além de que tem que pagar pelo jogo. Agora se posicionou dizendo que está "temporariamente" suspenso o pay to win. Vergonhoso. Nota 0. Não vou comprar mais apesar de ser muito fã da série Star Wars.
  80. Swagggnarok
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    The base game itself is like a stale taco shell with nothing in it. All the meat/cheese/e.t.c. - essentially every part of the game besides the title logo - they cut out to resell to you in microtransations.

    So, reviewing the GAME and not its lootbox scam - it's empty, underdeveloped crap and you should never even consider buying it. Or even borrowing it. It's pure cancer.
  81. G-K
    Nov 18, 2017
    0
    Please don´t buy this game. EA views you as cattle and their threatment of this game proves it. Lootboxes and Pay to Win practices are damaging the Gaming Industry. The Gambling that is unavoidable with the lootbox system is dangerous to ex gambling addicts and children alike.
    For your sake and the skae of everyone else, don´t support this behaviour.
  82. weyoun319
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    EA. . Not even the Star WARS IP will make me buy a game form you. Your lack of empathy and disrespect toward your consumers has gone for too long SHAME
  83. TkTheus
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    The game itself is good! It is fun even with the thousand bugs.
    I would give this game a 7/8 because of the good laughs it gave me BUT... BUT the P2W system in a 60$ full priced game is horrible. EA is mercenary and try to take advantage from it players.

    Want to be strong? Pay more 200$
  84. GnomieHomie
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    EA doesn't care about the game play, the story, the cinematics, the balance, the consumer, the longevity of the game, or anything but making more $$$. All of those things listed are required to draw people in to make that happen and that is the only reason they exist.
  85. palusik
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Pay 2 win or micro-transactions in paid game have no excuse, beside greedy of EA. Content it self is poor. I was playing on Beta version and few hours in official released game.
  86. Oddmunde
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Rotten apple in pretty wrapping. The single player campaign is just a short afterthought, this game is all about multiplayer, and the multiplayer is below all standards with its baffling levels of pay to win elements. The amounts of money you need to dish out to make this game enjoyable will give you a much better return spent anywhere else.
  87. skatehelp2
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    I am not buying this trash. EA is a joke. EA hasn't published a great game in years due to their greed. They shut down great dev teams, and recently began forcing pay2win microtransactions into their newest games. I will not support EA and Will never buy this game. Stop ruining star wars and games in general.
  88. warperloko
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    I'm sick and tired of gambling in videogames. This game is all over the place with loot boxes and microtransactions. I hope this sets an example for games to come.
  89. WarlanceLP
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Posting mainly because many reviews were removed, this game is predatory in nature and although they have temporarily removed micro transactions, until a statement is released that all micro transactions in game are gone or at the very least purely cosmetic, with the ability to earn the same currency in-game, I will not buy it, and neither should anyone else, I loved the originalPosting mainly because many reviews were removed, this game is predatory in nature and although they have temporarily removed micro transactions, until a statement is released that all micro transactions in game are gone or at the very least purely cosmetic, with the ability to earn the same currency in-game, I will not buy it, and neither should anyone else, I loved the original battlefront 2 and this game is disgusting in what it does… Expand
  90. Satskar
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Loot crates, pay to win need to stop. Just another IP / Developer that EA has ruined. I am a huge Star Wars fan but refuse to purchase any EA products since 2014.

    EA - Its in your wallet
  91. JadenWasp
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    A game made solely to exploit gambling addiction and feed the fat suits that profit from the compulsive behaviour of others. This game is a demonstration of all that is wrong with todays gaming industry. The sooner the likes of EA liquidate or change their business ethics the better the whole industry would be

    CDPR show how games should be made. EA are just injecting a chemical weapon    A game made solely to exploit gambling addiction and feed the fat suits that profit from the compulsive behaviour of others. This game is a demonstration of all that is wrong with todays gaming industry. The sooner the likes of EA liquidate or change their business ethics the better the whole industry would be

    CDPR show how games should be made. EA are just injecting a chemical weapon of genital warts into the industry yet again    … Expand
  92. BoostBlitzen
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    EA & Metacritic - You guys have really let the gaming community down with this one.

    EA - You went too far. Your greed is in full view of even non-gamers, and Disney. Great job. I am sick of games having micro-transactions, and all these BS "lead, pewter, bronze, aluminum, steel, silver, gold, emerald, ruby, platinum, diamond, kryptonite" edtion pre-orders. ENOUGH OF THIS BS! Make a    EA & Metacritic - You guys have really let the gaming community down with this one.

    EA - You went too far. Your greed is in full view of even non-gamers, and Disney. Great job. I am sick of games having micro-transactions, and all these BS "lead, pewter, bronze, aluminum, steel, silver, gold, emerald, ruby, platinum, diamond, kryptonite" edtion pre-orders. ENOUGH OF THIS BS!

    Make a full game, charge us what it's worth. Release two editions; Regular and Collector. Collectors edition comes with the out of game goodies or in-game cosmetic items ONLY - NO PAY TO WIN IN GAME CRAP THAT AFFECTS GAMEPLAY! Later, when there is an expansion - Charge us what THAT is worth. No more "season passes - It's a scam, and we're tired of it! Lootboxes are as scummy as season passes - Especially in a competitive multi-player FPS! RNG and lootboxes have no business in an FPS that is not a persistent MMO!

    DICE - You made a beautiful game. We're sorry you were probably forced into creating these scummy monetization systems. We get that you guys have to make the game, and feed your families. The negative review I am giving does not reflect on you, in my opinion.

    Metacritic - Deleting PC user reviews, and having only the absurd "professional critic" reviews show up as the main score of a game needs to stop. These critics are on EA's payroll - It's completely obvious! I used to overlook the fact that you do this, but no more. Start showing the scores for both user and critic on the main menu/tile for a game when we search for it, instead of the critic review!

    DO NOT BUY THIS GAME!    … Expand
  93. nodar
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Loot boxes and "micro-transactions" are absolutely unacceptable in an $60 AAA game. Keep that sh*t for the free mobile games. This could be a good game, but EA's greed ruins it all, and don't believe that micro-transactions are gone. They are gonna come back and in greater numbers.
  94. Loadsamoney
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    This game will have micro-transactions in the future. This game promotes gambling to the youth of America, Europe, Australia, and more. This game will be refunded. This game is NOT Star Wars.
  95. FerFex
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Жадность не порог, но это уже перебор загибаете цены и еще потом "сосать" хотите деньги , вот щас думаю "пососете" ....
  96. wings516
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    How our government works simulator. They totally misspelled the name of this game.
    It really is unbelievable how this type of thing happens and people can get away with it. Oh wait, they don't because nobody is going to buy this game and everybody who isn't a moron will refund it immediately.
  97. Billylanden
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    60$ game and another 600$ in microtransactions if you wanna be competitive. Let this game be an example for ea and any other company that wants to follow the same greedy business model. Dont buy this ever, not now not in a month, not in 6 months, EVER.
  98. mrobliterate
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    DO NOT BUY

    Graphics look alright, same with gameplay, but I simple cannot get behind the greed of EA. I sincerely hope that people don't buy this or any other EA games again, otherwise how will they ever learn?
  99. rickyrockfish
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    dishonest business practices with crappy pay to win tactics on a 60 dollar game. score absolute ZERO. Gameplay looks average, but don't fall for the hype, pay to win will be back. Complete CRAP.
  100. PAOgaming
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Too bad this game got destroy by microtransaction, the gameplay is nice, graphic is pretty nice but microtransaction is the worst thing for this game. If you like free to play pay to win model you'll love it, but dont forget you need to pay 80$ for it before getting to grind like hell just to get vader and be OP
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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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