Star Wars Battlefront II

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1.9

Overwhelming dislike- based on 3264 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 2,583 out of 3264
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  1. Brilpoetsdoekje
    Feb 5, 2018
    1
    The completely game breaking star card system ruins apotentially good game and hides game progression behind a RNG. The MP progression is blatantly engineered to create frustration and funnel players to pay for loot boxes with real money, essentially turning the game into a pay to win game.
  2. Cody1999
    May 12, 2019
    1
    even with the updates and free dlc this game is still a massive grind, much to the point where you cant even remotely have fun playing it, take my advice and play the original battlefront 2. or any other star wars game for that matter.
  3. pA1N
    Jun 2, 2019
    1
    pay to win garbage. one of the worst multiplayer games ever. EA doesn't care if their game's **** they are not trying to make a good game. they are making a PRODUCT, just to grab more money.
  4. EmilLeonhard
    Dec 11, 2018
    1
    A qorse version than the first. A wayyy to many bugs. encountering bugs every game. The matchmaking system sucks. The vanguard and other features are too overpowered. ridiculous game.
  5. Titiman
    Mar 14, 2019
    1
    I must say it has the worst balancing of all time, no game is fun because i get angry its just too unfair, not worth even 7 dollars.
  6. TakeMyRupee
    Feb 14, 2021
    1
    Todays games are really brain dead. Create origin account. Login to origin. Login to epic games.
    Shoot at bots and unlock stuff every time you die.
  7. Hkchpchkchk_25
    Jan 24, 2021
    1
    Неоптимизированна до боли.У вас будет вылетать даже при топовой комплектацией ПК и с топовым интернетом.Там есть войс чат(если заходишь в пати с кем-то)но там нет его настроек.Ты не можешь выключить свой микрофон.Тебя могут только замутить челики как и ты их,но автоматически там этого нет на 2021 год это позор. Там дроиды слишком имбовые в кооперативе нельзя создать лобби против ботов в 4Неоптимизированна до боли.У вас будет вылетать даже при топовой комплектацией ПК и с топовым интернетом.Там есть войс чат(если заходишь в пати с кем-то)но там нет его настроек.Ты не можешь выключить свой микрофон.Тебя могут только замутить челики как и ты их,но автоматически там этого нет на 2021 год это позор. Там дроиды слишком имбовые в кооперативе нельзя создать лобби против ботов в 4 человека с лёгкими ботами.Нет смысла в кредитах т.к все скины у тебя уже открыти,лутбоксы убрали и больше нет нужды в чём либо.Грузишься ты тоже дольше чем играешь,так быть не должно.После завершения соло аркады со своими настройками выйти из игры в лобби ты не можешь. Только на рабочий стол alt+f4.1 бал за красоту звука убийства и колличество выбираемых юнитов.… Expand
  8. Honesty_is_Best
    Aug 1, 2020
    1
    Star Wars Battlefront II is a last ditch attempt by Electronic Arts to save the franchise reboot and keep their dying fanbase satisfied. Unfortunately, this attempt failed miserably. Not only was it mired in controversy, but the core mechanics and gameplay are lackluster and leave much to be desired. Melee heroes are difficult and unwieldy with their forced movement animations, gunplay isStar Wars Battlefront II is a last ditch attempt by Electronic Arts to save the franchise reboot and keep their dying fanbase satisfied. Unfortunately, this attempt failed miserably. Not only was it mired in controversy, but the core mechanics and gameplay are lackluster and leave much to be desired. Melee heroes are difficult and unwieldy with their forced movement animations, gunplay is often interrupted because of the recharging weapon system instead of conventional ammo, battles are most often confined and formulaic with a few strategies leading to victory each time. The classes still do not reflect the classic battlefront feel and are largely unbalanced with certain classes being rendered obsolete on certain maps while others are nearly unstoppable. Heroes too are unbalanced as some heroes have a plethora of ranged abilities that prevent enemies from getting close enough to attack effectively, whereas others have abilities that are largely useless in most situations. Map design is uninspired and even inaccurate at times with the majority of maps being three-lane just like Call of Duty's maps. This leaves little room for creativity and style and forces a type of gameplay that often makes multiplayer boring and repetitive. Star cards are an interesting concept and might have been something good in this mess of a game, unfortunately, the star card system was poorly implemented and is largely centered around small boosts to certain abilities or the replacement of old abilities with new ones. This would have been an excellent idea if the player was not limited to three star cards and ability replacement cards did not count towards this total. In that way, the player would have much more freedom to tailor their experience and play style to their liking which would create new and interesting ways of fighting. Some classes and heroes have appearances which can be unlocked with in game currency earned through leveling up and completing milestones. Through milestones, players can also unlock new weapons for each of the four main classes. These weapons allow for some customization and variation, though not by much seeing as it takes just as long to kill an enemy with a rapid-fire weapon as it does with a triple-burst or single-fire. Sadly, the other two classes have no or very little choices for appearances and no weapon choices. This makes two out of the six classes seem disjointed, not to mention each special class is greatly varied which makes playing different factions a unique experience, but also makes for a sharp learning curve. The Campaign is bare bones and poorly written with predictable stories around every corner and a meaningless narrative that was never actually finished. Overall, this game is fun if you like Star Wars, multiplayer, and maybe a bit of customization, but if you can't overlook its plethora of flaws, you might want to give this one a pass.… Expand
  9. GODSPEED7
    Dec 6, 2020
    1
    I give this game 1 point because it has nice visuals.

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

    Visuals are the only thing this game has.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Refunded.
  30. AlphaRebel
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    I will try and keep this brief, Starbores gamblefront is the latest reskin for the now 15 year old Battlefield formula; over the years the game engine has progressed to be an amazing lensflare simulator where they tack the trusted battlefield gameplay loop onto it with various degrees of success. Which I admit is both reductive and cynical, but also I think is fair and accurate.
    That    I will try and keep this brief, Starbores gamblefront is the latest reskin for the now 15 year old Battlefield formula; over the years the game engine has progressed to be an amazing lensflare simulator where they tack the trusted battlefield gameplay loop onto it with various degrees of success. Which I admit is both reductive and cynical, but also I think is fair and accurate.
    That being said, the strength of the idea proves that the core mechanics does make for really fun game in spite of EA and Dice’s best efforts.
    Yes, this is one of those hating on EA reviews and I am not going to dress it up as otherwise because while this game really SHOULD be a must buy and it’s clear EA and Dice have spent a lot of money and technological prowess on this game the sheer naked avarice and totally anti customer practices by dragging in the worse pay to win and mobile gaming’s physiological tricks to try and induce children to develop a gambling habit and milk those most vulnerable players into those much sought after transaction whales by making the game so mindboggling frustrating to play unless you carry on with the fee to play investments like making it so you would have to spend a working week grinding to get to play Darth Vader.
    Yep that’s right, unless you carry on spending in already full price game, the key characters to even the battle out will be locked behind nigh impossible grind and you will lose to those who will just drop money to unlock them.
    TL;DR Avoid this game at all costs.    … Expand
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Metascore
65

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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