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. GreenT2000
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Congratulations, EA. You have earned one point. More points can be earned in 24 hours. Additional points can be purchased for $4.99 each. This is to give EA a sense of pride and accomplishment.

    Pay to win, no thx.
  2. ScienceAdvisor
    Dec 12, 2017
    0
    EA is *claiming* "we're sorry" a-la Tony Hayward after he drilled into an alternate dimension and unleashed Cthulhu on us. They did not make a mistake, they were greedy. Now they *promise* that when MTXs return they will not be P2W. But they are EA, and we know what that smells like. With such a generic SP story that seems to have been written with a Michael Bay keyboard (five specialEA is *claiming* "we're sorry" a-la Tony Hayward after he drilled into an alternate dimension and unleashed Cthulhu on us. They did not make a mistake, they were greedy. Now they *promise* that when MTXs return they will not be P2W. But they are EA, and we know what that smells like. With such a generic SP story that seems to have been written with a Michael Bay keyboard (five special effect buttons, and six generic music cues), there is little to recommend this at more than $20 without the MP to warrant a purchase, and as long as MTXs are anything other than cosmetic, SW:BFII will be a failure. Since few are going to actually care about cosmetics in this game, and will only want OP characters and abilities, EA *will* return to form. They *are* the dark side (of gaming).… Expand
  3. 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).
  4. 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.
  5. pesiq
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    EA + Disney = online poker.

    Pay to win ladies and gentlemen - do not encourage this type of behavior, it is so easy to stop this, you literally have to do nothing, just don`t buy the game.
  6. theodorethebear
    Nov 21, 2017
    0
    Full price but freemium game play (i.e. free to play pay to win) in a could-be quite good game. Single player is good for first 40%, when you feel the story has a driven force, for the last 60% it feels repetitive. Multiplayer has improvement comparing with last title, but good luck winning again Darth Vader with maximum upgrade (can recover indefinitely, large heath bar, and can one-shotFull price but freemium game play (i.e. free to play pay to win) in a could-be quite good game. Single player is good for first 40%, when you feel the story has a driven force, for the last 60% it feels repetitive. Multiplayer has improvement comparing with last title, but good luck winning again Darth Vader with maximum upgrade (can recover indefinitely, large heath bar, and can one-shot everyone). I rate 0 for EA's greed.… Expand
  7. tgclarkson2
    Nov 19, 2017
    0
    Update: I just now got a refund on this game and I'm uninstalling to never look back.

    God, I really wanted this game to work. Played the single player and 24 hrs of multiplayer and i was done to never touch again. Not even after they "fix it". Thought by EA dropping the Pay to win would fix it. The game looks amazing on ultra. Only thing good. If you pay for this game, you will be    Update: I just now got a refund on this game and I'm uninstalling to never look back.

    God, I really wanted this game to work. Played the single player and 24 hrs of multiplayer and i was done to never touch again. Not even after they "fix it". Thought by EA dropping the Pay to win would fix it. The game looks amazing on ultra. Only thing good.

    If you pay for this game, you will be jumping into a game where people who had early access have unlocked or paid for all the guns and star card upgrades. The base weapons you start with suck. everyone else has 1-2 hit guns. You start with 5-6 shots to kill. Your guns are the equivalent of spraying enemies with a water hose. You land shots but doesn't do much. It is a horrible grind to unlock anything good and youre against people who have the game for almost a week with everything boosted or unlocked.

    The pay to win (PTW) roll out with this game ruined it because people already in the game have everything they need to be super strong. And the Progression system is still based off the PTW and you really have to grind so many hrs to unlock anything. Its was designed for you to break down and buy more. This game is DOA because of the way EA released it. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY.    … Expand
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    Nov 20, 2017
    0
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  9. 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.
  10. vault2wasteland
    Nov 24, 2017
    0
    EA should quit making games and go into the casino business. They know what they did. Loot boxes and micro transactions can go to hell, EA is destroying gaming. This is too far and it's time to make a stand.
  11. BlakeArius
    Dec 16, 2017
    0
    You either have the star cards that make you win or you don't and you suck dick. EA = Pure evil.
  12. Aeromusic
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    LET'S SAY NO TO LOOTBOXES IN A FULL PRICE GAMES!!! Эта игра должна стать хорошим уроком для всех жадных корпоративных дядек, считающих, что дисбалансные предметы в лутбоксах допустимы в платной игре. Продажные журнализды не спасли. Всякие терпилы и прочие Антоны Салоговиновы, оправдывающие многочасовой фарм ради открытия карточек и пушек - вертел я вас. 0 из 10.LET'S SAY NO TO LOOTBOXES IN A FULL PRICE GAMES!!! Эта игра должна стать хорошим уроком для всех жадных корпоративных дядек, считающих, что дисбалансные предметы в лутбоксах допустимы в платной игре. Продажные журнализды не спасли. Всякие терпилы и прочие Антоны Салоговиновы, оправдывающие многочасовой фарм ради открытия карточек и пушек - вертел я вас. 0 из 10.
  13. emilio22
    Nov 18, 2017
    0
    Un buen juego, con una política empresarial de mierda, que intoxica y asfixia la industria del videojuego.Yo no pagaria ni 1 euro por el...............
  14. 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
  15. moviestalker
    Nov 22, 2017
    0
    Lootboxes and ingame advantages you can buy with real money have no place in a game that costs $60 dollars. I hope Disney will set a sign and take the rights for star wars away from EA.
  16. naskeri
    Nov 18, 2017
    0
    Do not buy, we need to force EA to stop this **** If we don't there will soon be no games left to play, only stupid gambling apps. Do not trust them, microtransactions will be back.
  17. 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.
  18. BenXL
    Nov 22, 2017
    0
    EA needs to learn a lesson here. I feel really sorry for DICE. Stop killing talented studios with your predatory business practices! I wont be buying any EA games until they stop this bs.
  19. 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.
  20. cterryr2
    Feb 2, 2018
    0
    This game HAD so much potential. I refuse to play it anymore after 10 hrs due to loot boxes and the coming micro transactions. Having paid $60, I believe I paid for the game already and $60 is a lot of money! Enough is enough. Not the way to make a game!! EA is evil. They are NOT gamers!
  21. Fireantus
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Have to give it a 0. But the game itself is 7 or even 8.

    See, it's nothing new, but it is done really well. Great visuals, fantastic audio, lots of model and loot (which on its own is not bad! I mean, gaining new stuff through grind in games have like, 20 years of tradition now). It looks, taste and smells like a really fun, bombastic casual shooter within one of the most well known SF    Have to give it a 0. But the game itself is 7 or even 8.

    See, it's nothing new, but it is done really well. Great visuals, fantastic audio, lots of model and loot (which on its own is not bad! I mean, gaining new stuff through grind in games have like, 20 years of tradition now). It looks, taste and smells like a really fun, bombastic casual shooter within one of the most well known SF universe, right?

    But EA. Electronic "Arts". You will never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy.

    They wanted you to pay top dollar for a game, Game, that would sell in millions of copies, because it's a huge, AAA Star Wars. But now, they needed more. They needed them dollars in your piggy bank. They needed the pennies stuck somewhere in your sofa. They wanted the little coins from the depths of your wallet. They wanted you to send them your credit cards with PINs directly via mail. They wanted you to put another mortgage on your house and sell your grandma, so you can give them the money.

    Their Greed came straight from Satan's Balls, and for that, they need this punishment.    … Expand
  22. MacBinary
    Jan 7, 2018
    0
    Beautiful looking game, but that's it. Unfortunately graphics don't negate a lack of gameplay, moreover EA has such a lack of ethical conduct that it beggars belief that I used to enjoy their games in the 80s/90s (Mars Saga was terrific). I can't support such dastardly antics and I certainly won't be buy another EA game ever again. They burnt me with SWBF, then they poured salt on theBeautiful looking game, but that's it. Unfortunately graphics don't negate a lack of gameplay, moreover EA has such a lack of ethical conduct that it beggars belief that I used to enjoy their games in the 80s/90s (Mars Saga was terrific). I can't support such dastardly antics and I certainly won't be buy another EA game ever again. They burnt me with SWBF, then they poured salt on the wound with SWBF2.

    Never again.    … Expand
  23. 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.
  24. Azeriel
    Nov 19, 2017
    0
    This is a classic EA game, $2100 to unlock everything in the game? lootboxes for a fully priced AAA game? This is yes another recycled garbage that was looking forward to cashing in on your ignorance

    Respect yourself, avoid it like a plague
  25. 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.
  26. JoelFRF
    Dec 17, 2017
    0
    EA + Disney = online poker.

    Pay to win ladies and gentlemen - do not encourage this type of behavior, it is so easy to stop this, you literally have to do nothing, just don`t buy the game.
  27. LoopyLocokiller
    Nov 24, 2017
    0
    This game is trash and so are anyone that actually buy this game. Boycott this game and EA's micro transaction antics will go away, simple as that. These clowns that buy this game are anti-consumer and anti-gamer.
  28. wayne32
    Nov 23, 2017
    0
    Açsınız oğlum aç aç.Paragözsünüz.Oyuncuları sevmiyorsunuz sadece menfaatleriniz çerçevesinde, size daha çok para kazandıracak oyunları yapmaya çalışıyorsunuz.Yuhh be
  29. SwiftyTheNinja
    Nov 21, 2017
    0
    it sucks, microtransactions aside this game is just a god awful example why branding doesn't matter, This game has almost nothing to awe over besides the visuals and sound design. Just do yourself a favor and avoid it you'll have more fun playing something else.
  30. clancli
    Nov 28, 2017
    0
    Graphics and sound have a 10/10, but Is a pretty standart shooter in is core mechanics, but the thing that a 60USD game has microtransactions equivalent to >1000USD to unlock all the content or play like 18 hours per day IS INSANE at this moment, EA has not do much to fix any of this.
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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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