Star Wars Battlefront II

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Overwhelming dislike- based on 3264 Ratings

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  1. Viewfulman
    Nov 17, 2017
    1
    Guys don't listen to EAs latest statement about removing micro-transactions they are going to re-introduce them later, don't believe in EAs lies.

    Also games story is 6 hours and you pay $60 for it.

    Never again EA, never again am I buying games from you. Fool me once shame on me, fool me twice, shame on me. Greedy disgusting company.
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. krythix
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Star Wars Battlefront II is an insulting attempt at creating a massive online FPS game in the iconic world of Lucusfilm's (Disney) Star Wars. The game has breathtaking visuals despite a few occasional hiccups and glitches. This game offers a short single player campaign (the first in the series) as well as large scale multiplayer online battles but it ultimately falls short in part due toStar Wars Battlefront II is an insulting attempt at creating a massive online FPS game in the iconic world of Lucusfilm's (Disney) Star Wars. The game has breathtaking visuals despite a few occasional hiccups and glitches. This game offers a short single player campaign (the first in the series) as well as large scale multiplayer online battles but it ultimately falls short in part due to an insultingly manipulative progression system that relies heavily on "microtransactions" or in-game purchasable that breaks all sense of progression and introduces "pay 2 win" mechanics into what would otherwise be an "Average" game. The developer's response has been equally insulting and overall Battlefront II comes across as a "Slap in the face" to it's loyal fan base. In all I give Star Wars Battlefront II a "0 out of 10" for manipulating it's users and tarnishing the once legendary "Star Wars" brand owned by Disney.… Expand
  5. OrangeCitrus
    Nov 17, 2017
    1
    Don't let EAs greed fool you, never buy their games again they will just backpeddle in December during the Holidays and turn on the greed of microtransactions again.

    Hit them hard where it hurts their wallets, save your money and don't give em a single dollar. Until they give us what we want, a loot box, microtransaction free multiplayer. As for the PC version of SW BFII it has no    Don't let EAs greed fool you, never buy their games again they will just backpeddle in December during the Holidays and turn on the greed of microtransactions again.

    Hit them hard where it hurts their wallets, save your money and don't give em a single dollar. Until they give us what we want, a loot box, microtransaction free multiplayer.

    As for the PC version of SW BFII it has no server browser list just like SW BF1, DICE get going and give us the server browser list like them Battlefield games and 64-player servers.    … Expand
  6. redacted
    Nov 17, 2017
    1
    Strike EA hard and Disney too, Disney is also responsible for this.

    Star Wars: Battlefront II is a good game on PC has good graphics and sounds amazing, the Micro-Transactions need to be removed permanently. What happened to them good ol' days when we got Single-player xpacs with like 10 hours of gameplay to complete? Lets get those days back EA just make a xpac totaling like 13    Strike EA hard and Disney too, Disney is also responsible for this.

    Star Wars: Battlefront II is a good game on PC has good graphics and sounds amazing, the Micro-Transactions need to be removed permanently.

    What happened to them good ol' days when we got Single-player xpacs with like 10 hours of gameplay to complete? Lets get those days back EA just make a xpac totaling like 13 hours or something and release it for $50. You are giving us more hours worth of new Single-player campaigns that will go over the 5 hours we have now in December. By 2018 I want to see that 13 hour Single-player xpac EA.

    To all Wall Street investors good on you for pulling out be smart and only invest in EA if they listen to us and give us Single-player xpacs and all content FREE for Multi-player.

    Until EA listens I cannot give this game a good rating, but only a 1 for how greedy EA is.    … Expand
  7. leoff
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    It's not ok to have micro-transactions on a full-price game. If companies want to add micro-transactions to console games, they need at least to give the game for free, just like a mobile game.
  8. Hippystank
    Nov 17, 2017
    8
    Really fun game ruined by greed. If EA seriously addresses the progression and loot box BS the game is an easy 8.5/10. They took out the MT system right now but still didn't remove stupid crap like time gated Arcade mode where you can only earn 500 credits every 24hrs. What the fudge?
  9. flapanthers
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Graphics are great, Love the sounds of the game, characters look great.
    But EA is bad. I mean do you really want to put your kids in a environment that enables gambling? If so this is your game! Don't be surprised when your son steals your credit card so he can be "as strong as everyone else"..
  10. fooey
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Overwhelmingly abusive monetization.

    EA doesn't even pretend they make games any longer, they make money pits.

    The entire game is designed around taking your money. Having an enjoyable experience is *always* secondary.
  11. 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.
  12. nonbiripoos
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    pay 2 win, please stop malicious practices... microtransactions are NOT ok in a full priced game.. i was so excited to play this otherwise great game..
  13. Dekieon
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    This game is behind a pay wall. If you want to get the iconic characters like Darth Vader. You will have to either spend real money, or grind them out for days. Once you do have the character you want, they are weak and useless. So now you need to grind out the loot boxes or buy them with real money. It takes about 2-3 hours of game play to get able to get one loot box. The loot boxes giveThis game is behind a pay wall. If you want to get the iconic characters like Darth Vader. You will have to either spend real money, or grind them out for days. Once you do have the character you want, they are weak and useless. So now you need to grind out the loot boxes or buy them with real money. It takes about 2-3 hours of game play to get able to get one loot box. The loot boxes give random stuff, so you arn't going to necessarily get the up grades that your character needs, or if you do get what your character needs, it may not be the powerful version as there are different rarities to items, which means you gotta keep grinding or buying more loot boxes.… Expand
  14. ThePatchelist
    Nov 17, 2017
    8
    Star Wars Battlefront 2.

    Currently the most controversial game that exists. Consider this - yes, there is a lot of discussion about microtransactions going on, and EA's practices are almost criminal and to be despised on every level. Also their reactions to this outrage might be a thought through PR stunt. Who knows? One thing is a fact though. If you ignore the issue for a second    Star Wars Battlefront 2.

    Currently the most controversial game that exists.

    Consider this - yes, there is a lot of discussion about microtransactions going on, and EA's practices are almost criminal and to be despised on every level. Also their reactions to this outrage might be a thought through PR stunt. Who knows?

    One thing is a fact though. If you ignore the issue for a second that this game has a pay2win system and just try to see the game itself, it's graphics, atmosphere, sound design, gameplay, level design, singleplayer campaign - It is a really, really great game.

    Problem right now is not only EA's trustworthiness and the possibility that they actually won't change anything despite claiming they will but also that a huge amount of people are thinking they're doing the right thing when they're spreading false information or are blowing things way out of proportion which has happened and even lead to a lot of media misrepresentation. (Death threats, refund button)

    EA could literally remove the whole system and make the game be totally fine, and you would still see posts claiming that it'S fake and EA is trying to trick you.

    If you're looking at reviews for this game to decide if you should take the chance and buy it, you won't find anything useful.

    90% of reviews here on metacritic are either hatetrain **** or from people who have not even played the game at all and are just trying to keep the fire going. Because in the end, the game itself is great - But nobody cares about this.

    No, i am not working at or for EA, i am just a gamer that despises when communities outrage about disgusting developer behavior while using the same tactics to stir the fire.    … Expand
  15. 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.
  16. Archmagel
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    I knew from the beta that it would not be good. Seeing the kill cam with those "Star Cards" under who killed me and finding the lootboxes (gambling crates), told me all I needed to know. This is a full priced "AAA" game that is riddled with pay-to-win mechanics. There is even a lockout of how many credits you can earn a day! "...we needed to also find a way to make sure it wouldn't beI knew from the beta that it would not be good. Seeing the kill cam with those "Star Cards" under who killed me and finding the lootboxes (gambling crates), told me all I needed to know. This is a full priced "AAA" game that is riddled with pay-to-win mechanics. There is even a lockout of how many credits you can earn a day! "...we needed to also find a way to make sure it wouldn't be exploited in a way that would impact Multiplayer. Because of that we made the decision to limit the number of Credits earned to stop potential abuse" is what the company is saying, but you know what? I don't see a cap in how much money you can spend to get *immediately* affecting boosts. Funny isn't it? Don't buy, don't support this, and don't trust them. Until they take all of this out completely and it is gone for good, don't get this gambling game.… Expand
  17. MrR1ddle
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    The game is the embodiment of greed. It's a money grab at a popular movie and series of games that turned out to be a subpar modern shooter filled with microtransactions for a full price triple-A game. Very disappointing
  18. Lefuden
    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.
  19. 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!
  20. amed_fonseca
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Si en algun momento quitan los micropagos paytowin y reestructuran la optencion de equipo y heroes en ese momento comprare este juego ya que no pienso pasar 4500hr para completar el 100% del juego.
  21. Dieco98
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Could have been a nice game, but the greed of EA got in the way and managed to destroy all the good things that they had built. Really hope that Disney takes the rights off.
  22. 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.
  23. mcsiq
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Game ruined by microtransactions. Well done EA.

    To be honest it's even a trend in their games, which shows that you need to be extremely careful when buying their games.
  24. steak_eyes
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Removing micro-transactions does not save this game. Assume micro-transactions are permanently out of the picture, you're still left with a progression system in which the primary form of advancing your class is through the randomness of opening loot crates. The entire system was built around the idea of enticing users to spend money on loot crates, which leaves us with thisRemoving micro-transactions does not save this game. Assume micro-transactions are permanently out of the picture, you're still left with a progression system in which the primary form of advancing your class is through the randomness of opening loot crates. The entire system was built around the idea of enticing users to spend money on loot crates, which leaves us with this fundamentally flawed and random progression system. Do you really want to grind game after game for a chance at opening up a crate that may contain a card relevant to you? Any worthwhile improvement would require a significant overhaul, which we know isn't happening. Forget this game exists and hope Disney gives BF-III rights to an irreproachable publisher.… Expand
  25. Justinisra
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    If you are at all a fan of Star Wars you will not buy this game. Mediocre story, and terrible progression in the multiplayer system. If i put hours into a specific class I want unlocks for that specific class not a box that randomly generates a reward for me. Yay an emote for a class I don't use at all. No way that EA did this on purpose to drive the sale of more lootboxes(Sarcasm). Utter trash.
  26. Drasta
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Screw your pay to win model and screw your microtransactions. Suck it EA, hope you will learn your lesson and stop milking your customers. Either make the game f2p, pay to win, or pay to play and NOT p2w. Suck it, for real.
  27. Nolstr
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    This game is the epitome of anti-consumerism and corporate greed. Don't be fooled by EA TEMPORARILY removing microtranscations, they'll wait for Reddit to die down and then put them right back in. Good game, but we can't just assume that since everyone else is going to buy this game anyways that you not buying it won't make a difference. Vote with your wallets people.
  28. ShadowMan64
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    It's atrocious what gaming has come to. Microtransactions, lootboxes; the greed knows no bounds. Do not buy this game. Do not support the practice of microtransactions. This habit needs to die and EA needs to learn.
  29. 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.
  30. Bobbudowniczy
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    We're hitting greed levels that shouldn't even be possible.

    This game forced me to put EA and DICE in my Book of Grudges.
    This is sad but in the future I'll have to pass on any game that will have EA logo on it.
  31. 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.
  32. Octavo
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Slimy, greedy tactics. I've already paid for a AAA title, I expect the whole game. You'll get no more business from me EA.

    Indie publishers like Klei and Concerned Ape will be rewarded with my cash for making good games that don't push micro transactions.
  33. 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
  34. schichtleiter
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Pay to win.
    Exploitative loot bot mechanics done the worst way.
    Even cosmetic loot boxes are somewhat meh, but this takes the cake.
    If you buy this game, you support the death of video games.
  35. 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.
  36. Grabboid
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Dungeon keeper, Ultima online, Command and conquer, System shock, Star wars battlefront (original from Pandemic Studio), Need for speed, Medal of Honor, Sim sity (by maxis), Spore, Dead Space, Mass effect (Bioware)...
    All of them died at the hands of EA. How long are you willing to pay for the death of the industry?
    Все они погибли от рук ЕА. Как долго ты готов оплачивать смерть    Dungeon keeper, Ultima online, Command and conquer, System shock, Star wars battlefront (original from Pandemic Studio), Need for speed, Medal of Honor, Sim sity (by maxis), Spore, Dead Space, Mass effect (Bioware)...
    All of them died at the hands of EA. How long are you willing to pay for the death of the industry?
    Все они погибли от рук ЕА. Как долго ты готов оплачивать смерть индустрии?
    Alle von ihnen starben in den Händen von EA. Wie lange sind Sie bereit, für den Tod der Industrie zu zahlen?    … Expand
  37. fourmax
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Ea made took microtransaction to the next level
    welcome to the payto win world when passion died for the sake of money

    black friday special darth vader will only cost you an arm and a leg
  38. XIzzo
    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.
  39. Xenagos
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Terrible progression system, played 10h on Early Access and my main class remained lvl 3, while my officer, which I NEVER played with, were lvl 14. Heroes are paid, slow progression and terrible star cards.
  40. Handtorch
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Pay2win has been suspended until after EA gets every-bodies money, then it's game on (for EA at least). If EA cannot profit from $60/copy game then maybe they shouldn’t be making these games.
  41. AdderallAvenger
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Gameplay = Great, Graphics = Great, Audio = Great.
    EA trying to suck us dry and bring freemium tactics into our AAA games. Ridiculous.

    Keep your Freemium mobile game loot crate models where they belong. On my cell phone.
    Loot crates that are anything BUT strictly cosmetic have no place in games we are paying top dollar for already. Thanks for playing EA.
  42. delnardo
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Tried the beta weeks ago and this game looked like a giant cash machine for EA
    Have heard about the microtransaction in SWBF2, WTF EA?????
    EA raped me long and hard with the SWBF DLC one year ago (no content, **** maps etc...)
    EA Can go F*** itself, I will never buy a game from them again...

    I WILL NEVER BUY A GAME FROM THEM...PERIOD.
  43. Shiron_fox_nine
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    No normal story of the company! And in multiplayer, the system works P2V system. Pay 60$, which would then have to pay 120.
    Moreover, EA said that only temporarily disables lootbox, and after the adjustments will turn it back on. Do not buy Battelfront 2! If we lose now in the near future the game will be overrun lootbox!
  44. 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.
  45. GreyKnight
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Disney and EA are targeting children with in-game loot box gambling in Star Wars Battlefront II. Absolutely unacceptable for any form of gambling to be in a rated T Star Wars game. If your child wants to play as Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker, or Rey they have to grind a ridiculous amount of hours to unlock them for free, or the better alternative as suggested by Disney and EA, grab yourDisney and EA are targeting children with in-game loot box gambling in Star Wars Battlefront II. Absolutely unacceptable for any form of gambling to be in a rated T Star Wars game. If your child wants to play as Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker, or Rey they have to grind a ridiculous amount of hours to unlock them for free, or the better alternative as suggested by Disney and EA, grab your parent's credit card and engage in gambling with the loot box system to speed up your progress and get some cool items from the "slot machines."

    Do NOT buy this game, it deserves to flop to send a message, enough is enough with trying to fleece and exploit customers at every possible opportunity.    … Expand
  46. nadamanyana
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Bought this game so i could feel accomplished and proud but some guy bought all the pride for 2100$ and force choked me and everyone on the server as soon as I logged on. This game is completely unbalanced. Don't buy it.
  47. elitepredetor99
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    with greedy ass micro transactions like this i am unable to rate this game higher than a 0, no matter how good of bad the game is. **** EA, the game is pay to win.
  48. 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
  49. Rabbitsoda
    Nov 17, 2017
    9
    My first impressions are pretty good, campaign sucks as expected, multiplayer is fast paced and fun.
    Unlocking heroes and star cards has been very quick for me without using a dime of my money on the crates.
  50. 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.
  51. Aumie
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    What is the world coming to with crap like this ?? We cannot as gamers support this kind of no shame money grabbing that is going on. Lets stand up and show them what we think.
  52. 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
  53. 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.
  54. dape
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Wanted starwars shooter got bad casino simulator. Graphics are amazing, gunplay is improved SW:BF, but it all gets put into gutter by terrible progression systems that shoves microtransactions and lootboxes into your face.
  55. 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
  56. 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
  57. 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
  58. 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.
  59. iamevilhomer
    Nov 17, 2017
    1
    I haven't actually played this game but please take this review seriously and hear me out. For the good of gaming...

    Lets take a look at gaming history for a second here... Ocarina of time Final fantasy 6 Chrono trigger Perfect dark 64 Metroid prime Halo CE Metal gear solid Silent hill 2 Resident evil 4 Smash brothers melee Star craft 1 morrowind Mario 64 Diablo 2 Half    I haven't actually played this game but please take this review seriously and hear me out. For the good of gaming...

    Lets take a look at gaming history for a second here...

    Ocarina of time
    Final fantasy 6
    Chrono trigger
    Perfect dark 64
    Metroid prime
    Halo CE
    Metal gear solid
    Silent hill 2
    Resident evil 4
    Smash brothers melee
    Star craft 1
    morrowind
    Mario 64
    Diablo 2
    Half life 1

    Just some good/great games that DO NOT have micro transaction bullcrap tied to them. Do any micro transaction games like codww2, assassins creed origins, forza 7, overwatch, destiny 1/2, battle field 1, halo 5, gears 4, and of course this crappy star wars game, have ANYTHING close to the level of greatness of those titles I just mentioned? NO! They don't... You're not really missing out here if you refuse to play/purchase this game. ESPECIALLY this one.

    I realize that if I did play this crappy game I would have a more clear understanding of how bad it is in greater detail. That's not necessary though... At least not for me.

    You see... I'm 30 and been gaming since I was like 2 or some crap. It's my biggest hobby and I never stopped. So I have some experience in the gaming world and have decent/good/great taste in video game quality. In other words... I have standards and you can take my thoughts seriously enough. So since that's the case with me... I can tell you right now for a fact that this game is poison for the gaming world.

    Wake up my fellow gamers. I know most of you guys are sheep who would buy a turd off the game stop shelf if it had star wars etched onto it's surface... But that's why you should learn from your mistakes. I once too was a retarded fanboy loser who defended companies that I liked no matter what. What happened? I grew up... I got smart... I became capable of detecting turds like this game coming from a mile away. So what if I haven't played this game? You don't have to play a crappy game to know that it's a crappy game. A little bit of research and gaming experience with common sense should figure that out for you. I don't have to eat a pile of dog crap to know that it tastes like dog crap do I? I never been stabbed in my hand with a big knight before but I know it would be very unpleasant!

    Us TRUE gamers have good instincts about this sort of stuff. You ever see those tests where they show a baby a picture of a scary looking spider or a snake that looks like it's about to bite you? In those tests the babies often get scared. That's because it's basic human nature to be scared of stuff like that. We grew up and evolved with these creatures for such a long time that it's in our genetic make up to be afraid of those things because they can hurt/kill us. Instincts yo! Well guess what guys? With TRUE gamers the feeling is similar when we hold our wallets whilst wondering how we would feel if we were to waste our money a crappy game like payupfront2.

    The micro transactions in this game are on a level of butt ****ery that's never before been seen until now. This is a bad joke turned real life unto the gaming world folks. As gaming evolves... So do micro transactions. This is the next level of evolution for micro transactions.

    I been fighting micro transactions for years now. Ever since I bought Destiny 1 and realized I made one of the biggest gaming mistakes of my life. That game opened my eyes to how lame micro transaction games are. Bungie gave me nothing but great/good halo game experiences for a decade and then they give us destiny which totally sucked. I was heart broken. But it was a wake up call. From that moment forward I smartened up and learned to not support micro transaction games at all costs.

    A lot of sheep have told me that I'm being too extreme. That a lot of micro transactions are not that bad. Really? Well good job kids. It's morons like you who are letting companies like EA put out horribly micro transaction rich games like this one.

    Some folks say that if the micro transactions are cosmetic only it's not a problem. I disagree. Remember old fighting games where you could unlock costumes of characters by accomplishing certain challenges? That was great! Gave you incentive to play the game and get better. Now you just buy it... LAME! Also devs only have so much time to make the game as good as it can be. If they waste time making a crappy micro transaction system then that's precious time lost that they could have spent on making the game actually better. And finally... Yeah sure cosmetic only micro transactions may be much better than pay to win/one time use type micro transactions but it's still a gate way to future games making micro transactions worse and worse. And now look... Here we are... The worst micro transaction game yet(as far as I know) or at least the most popular worst micro transaction game yet. Give em a inch and they will take a mile...

    I gave it a 1 which I know is kind of high but hey... I'm a nice guy : )    … Expand
  60. 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.
  61. 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?
  62. 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.
  63. 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.....................................
  64. 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.
  65. 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.
  66. Gingergamer
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Metagame's horrible. P2W microtransaction-infested buttcrap. Not even the honest kind of MT's, no, you don't see what you pay for. You just rely on an undisclosed chance, aka micro-gambling, to gain a competitive edge over everyone else. Skinner-type **** to make you shed that extra buck. You know, over the minimum of $60 that gets you the **** version, without the cut-out content. TheMetagame's horrible. P2W microtransaction-infested buttcrap. Not even the honest kind of MT's, no, you don't see what you pay for. You just rely on an undisclosed chance, aka micro-gambling, to gain a competitive edge over everyone else. Skinner-type **** to make you shed that extra buck. You know, over the minimum of $60 that gets you the **** version, without the cut-out content. The rest of the game's just a shell around the slot machine.… Expand
  67. 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.
  68. 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.
  69. FerFex
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Жадность не порог, но это уже перебор загибаете цены и еще потом "сосать" хотите деньги , вот щас думаю "пососете" ....
  70. 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.
  71. Dawid1600
    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.
  72. 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.
  73. 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
  74. 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.
  75. 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
  76. 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.
  77. MaxPayer
    Nov 17, 2017
    1
    Actually, great game, I'm not going to say it is not. But the microtransactions + the shady tactics by EA + their latest respond by making this whole issue temporary just to boost the initial sales, made me realize that the time has come to stop buying the product that I want just because I want it. In Capitalism, the customer is always right, your voice means nothing, let your walletActually, great game, I'm not going to say it is not. But the microtransactions + the shady tactics by EA + their latest respond by making this whole issue temporary just to boost the initial sales, made me realize that the time has come to stop buying the product that I want just because I want it. In Capitalism, the customer is always right, your voice means nothing, let your wallet speak, don't buy any of their products, and stop saying we shouldn't blame DICE. They are part of this, and when I say DICE I don't mean every creative individual that works there, I mean the collective DICE, that falls under EA.

    I have canceled my preorder. Told my friends about the controversy (most of them knew anyway) and we are all buying something else for holidays to play together. I mean yes this is a great game, but the business model on top of it is completely out of this world, and THEY know it, they know that if they fail anyway, then they will just be able to pull that old marketing strategy of "We listened to the player", and if they don't fail, well, you can say goodbye to your favorite hobby (Well, not entirely, but still, you wouldn't be able to play really polished triple A blockbuster titles anymore)    … Expand
  78. 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
  79. Lordsit
    Nov 17, 2017
    10
    Одна из лучших игр по звездным войнам, не заслуживающая говна которое на нее свалилось
  80. Toofast
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Game is shallow and repetitive, just like the first one. Even without the microtransactions, the game just isn't worth playing. Battlefield 1 is far better as an overall game, hard to say it could be a replacement as it doesn't have lightsabers. Multiplayer progression is still convoluted and creates a ton of imbalance in the game. Matchmaking is bad, usually 1 or 2 people go on a rampageGame is shallow and repetitive, just like the first one. Even without the microtransactions, the game just isn't worth playing. Battlefield 1 is far better as an overall game, hard to say it could be a replacement as it doesn't have lightsabers. Multiplayer progression is still convoluted and creates a ton of imbalance in the game. Matchmaking is bad, usually 1 or 2 people go on a rampage while everyone else looks like it's their first day of FPS gaming. I can't find a single redeeming quality about this game and I've loved Star Wars since I was 3.… Expand
  81. 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
  82. 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
  83. 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
  84. Darkkian
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Please, don't buy this game. it turns a beloved franchised into a dirty casino. You have to spend a lot of cash to have access to the best characters and items. They say you can do it without spending money, but EA don't mention that you will need to play for at least 50hrs to get ONE good character.
    This game synthesizes everything wrong with games nowadays.
    Dice is a great developer.    Please, don't buy this game. it turns a beloved franchised into a dirty casino. You have to spend a lot of cash to have access to the best characters and items. They say you can do it without spending money, but EA don't mention that you will need to play for at least 50hrs to get ONE good character.
    This game synthesizes everything wrong with games nowadays.
    Dice is a great developer. I'm so sad EA made you do this.    … Expand
  85. 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.
  86. 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.
  87. Tawarus
    Nov 17, 2017
    2
    Its absolutely pay to winn game. Without real money its REALY pain to progress. Nice graphics and good 4hour campagn. But few hours after release and i see many players with purple cards ? Who dont have problem pump up credit card to EA, then this game is for you.
  88. PiePieper
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Played is and it is buggy as **** on PS4, One X runs fine and looks good. But EA shouldn't be given any slack on this unbalanced, pay to win, gambling game. And the writing is the worst. Why should everyone in the galaxy just happen to show during the campaign. This game is the worst, EA is even worse than that.
  89. 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
  90. Rrichard
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Even though microtransactions have temporarily gone, all that's left is a dull grind, without reward for performance. There is nothing to get excited about each round when you know you'll be getting the same amount of credits at match end as everybody else (based merely on match length time).
  91. 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.
  92. Noobunaga
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    The game itself isn't even well done, it's full of stupid gamebreaking bugs, from your character floating off into the distance or getting stuck randomly in walls or the terrain. Though I guess this could be polished as time goes by, but it would be a slap in the face for anyone spending the full price on it cause you'd get a halfbaked product

    The thing that makes the game truly    The game itself isn't even well done, it's full of stupid gamebreaking bugs, from your character floating off into the distance or getting stuck randomly in walls or the terrain. Though I guess this could be polished as time goes by, but it would be a slap in the face for anyone spending the full price on it cause you'd get a halfbaked product

    The thing that makes the game truly horrible is the fact that while the game itself is filled with bugs, they put all their effort into the microtransactions scheme. Their response to our displeasure, their attitude towards the whole issue, their attempt to use the psychological weaknesses that gamblers suffer from against players that might not even adults yet, their constant backtracking but never relenting on their idea to milk the game as much as they can make this game a horrible purchase. Buy at your own risk.    … Expand
  93. 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.
  94. inkblowout
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Star Wars Battlefront 2 is not a bad game by all means. But I refuse to support these garbage practices that EA is doing.

    If they fix this... then I'll give it a proper review but as of now. A zero is all this game deserves.
  95. Kauzer
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Devs kill most important part of the Battlefiled game series - team play, ability to play with friend in platoons realy influencing on curse of the battle. This game is just another boring shooter like CoD. Shamefull display. This is not a Battlefield!
  96. Samziel
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    This game would deserve at least a 7 or 8 out of 10.

    But no. This is not tolerable. Straight out greed with progression-tied loot boxes. They abuse the fact that there are people who spend thousands of currency because they need the thrill of opening a lootbox. Thats why, a straight up 0. You should get all the content after paying for that 60$
  97. Slicksnoopy
    Nov 17, 2017
    4
    Great sound, great graphics, flight feels smooth, level design was done with care that is the extent of good things from this game. The campaign was just over 4 hours long and ends openly. Gone are the days of buying a complete game at launch. While the campaign was enjoyable it didn't do anything new or shocking and you see everything coming a mile away. The progression system is beyondGreat sound, great graphics, flight feels smooth, level design was done with care that is the extent of good things from this game. The campaign was just over 4 hours long and ends openly. Gone are the days of buying a complete game at launch. While the campaign was enjoyable it didn't do anything new or shocking and you see everything coming a mile away. The progression system is beyond broken in this game! You use credits earned by playing to buy Heroes (Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker, ect) however you also use these same credits to buy loot boxes that randomly give you cards to upgrade the normal class characters. So if you want to play as Darth Vader and you are currently saving all your credits for him that means you are not able to upgrade any of your other characters. They have since lowered the insane prices of Heroes, however they also lowered your rewards for completing the campaign, and also limited the amount of credits you can earn in arcade mode. Yes you heard it correctly, they limit the amount of progression you can EARN in the game by PLAYING the game to cause you to pull out your wallet and buy your way to top of progression. Another note to end on your performance does not matter in this game. If you have 0 kills 50 deaths and do not play the objectives you earn the same amount of credits at the end of the match as the guy who gets 50 kills, a 45 kill streak, and only 1 death. The game is BROKEN.… Expand
  98. 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.
  99. 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.
  100. lasn
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Absolute garbage. EA ruined another franchise. Absolute garbage. EA ruined another franchise. Absolute garbage. EA ruined another franchise. Absolute garbage. EA ruined another franchise.
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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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