Star Wars Battlefront II

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1.9

Overwhelming dislike- based on 3264 Ratings

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  1. coatoan90
    Nov 18, 2017
    9
    I was waiting for EA to change their model and they have.

    Most of the reviews you've seen before this will say the game was bad due to "Pay to win" features in the game. Now I completely agree with that, but people should be wiling to retract their bad reviews if it was fixed. Battlefront 2 is an amazing game that really brings me back to playing BF2 for the PS2. It brings me back    I was waiting for EA to change their model and they have.

    Most of the reviews you've seen before this will say the game was bad due to "Pay to win" features in the game. Now I completely agree with that, but people should be wiling to retract their bad reviews if it was fixed.

    Battlefront 2 is an amazing game that really brings me back to playing BF2 for the PS2. It brings me back to sitting up playing alnight with my friends when were still kids. The game is 1000X enjoyable and is infinitely better than the failed abortion that was battlefront 1.

    The pay to win features have been removed, so that no longer effects my review of the game. On it's own I give it a very high score, it's certainly better than the new WW2 Call of Duty in my opinion.    … Expand
  2. muertefx
    Nov 18, 2017
    3
    Graphics, combat systems and everything else is greatly improved, but still, we have lootboxes, in-game money transactions after we paid for the game. Everything could be just fine, but it's not a cosmetics inside lootboxes, it's items, skill improvements and even more. But still nobody would complaint about this if people could get everything for 100-200 hours, but right now you need toGraphics, combat systems and everything else is greatly improved, but still, we have lootboxes, in-game money transactions after we paid for the game. Everything could be just fine, but it's not a cosmetics inside lootboxes, it's items, skill improvements and even more. But still nobody would complaint about this if people could get everything for 100-200 hours, but right now you need to spend more than 4000 hours to get everything! EA temporarily turned off their "pay2win" system and it changes totally nothing, because they will add it again. Don't buy this game, don't listen to EA, they are greedy.… Expand
  3. Kastanjj
    Nov 18, 2017
    0
    Honestly, I only created an account to down-vote this game. EA took a wonderful franchise and absolutely destroyed it with unnecessary gimmicks, micro-transactions, and general, poor game development. If you want to win, get ready to open your wallet. While EA says that you do not need to pay to win, the number of times you will be killed before making any real progress will frustrateHonestly, I only created an account to down-vote this game. EA took a wonderful franchise and absolutely destroyed it with unnecessary gimmicks, micro-transactions, and general, poor game development. If you want to win, get ready to open your wallet. While EA says that you do not need to pay to win, the number of times you will be killed before making any real progress will frustrate you to no end, to the point that you just walk away and never look back.… Expand
  4. JamFinnigan
    Nov 18, 2017
    0
    I really wanted this to be good, and it looked so when the first trailer was released but due to the GREEDY nature of EA, it's buggy campaign, stupid multiplayer decisions and obviously its reliance on lootboxes it's getting a well deserved 0 from me, especially when the original Battlefront 2 was such a masterpiece.
  5. 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.
  6. DrDRA
    Nov 18, 2017
    10
    Абсолютная глупая истерия, никакого нагиба ожидаемо и не предвиделось - и не случилось, лучший шутер по ЗВ. Механика стрельбы улучшилась с беты. Ставлю игре заслуженную десятку, игр подобного качества давно не выходило. Графически игра также выглядит просто бесподобноАбсолютная глупая истерия, никакого нагиба ожидаемо и не предвиделось - и не случилось, лучший шутер по ЗВ. Механика стрельбы улучшилась с беты. Ставлю игре заслуженную десятку, игр подобного качества давно не выходило. Графически игра также выглядит просто бесподобно
  7. olsenm
    Nov 18, 2017
    0
    A $60 title with a Pay to Win progression model. And now, with the micro-transactions paused, progression is limited to the slow grind that was designed to open players wallets. Refunded so publishers know its not okay in a full price title.
  8. nRx666
    Nov 18, 2017
    10
    This is really sad that all of negative opinions came from a un-grown child which are didn't even play the game and just cry the river about "having to spend some time with a title to unlock a content which they didnt have to pay EXTRA for it in a DLC";
    They are chil children which should be cut down from internet access...
    Game is wonderfull! and worth to buy!
  9. SImbetam
    Nov 18, 2017
    8
    This game does not deserve the hate it is getting. The last game got criticism for containing not enough maps and having no singleplayer campaign but when the second one contains way more characters vehicles maps and a singleplayer it still gets hate. Why? It has a confusing and random progression system for multiplayer. That doesn't mean this game is not fun. It is actually greatThis game does not deserve the hate it is getting. The last game got criticism for containing not enough maps and having no singleplayer campaign but when the second one contains way more characters vehicles maps and a singleplayer it still gets hate. Why? It has a confusing and random progression system for multiplayer. That doesn't mean this game is not fun. It is actually great ,everything about it is. The singleplayer is engaging and contains nice challenges for those who dont want to play multiplayer or grind to unlock characters. I'm having a lot of fun.
    Overall the single player is good and the game is really fun but the progression system is crap. There is going to be a lot more maps characters and campaign levels added and ea are trying hard to correct their mistakes.
    Just play the game. If you like starwars you will like this.

    IT REALLY DOESNT DESERVE TO BE GIVEN "0/10" FROM THOSE WHO HAVEN'T EVEN PLAYED IT!!    … Expand
  10. Oakatsura
    Nov 18, 2017
    2
    There are a lot of things I am proud to say I own and have supported since they became Early Access and Pre-Ordered. Over the last three titles released from EA however I feel I need to say this Point Blank to the Designers, GET YOUR HEADS OUT OF YOUR @$$ AND TAKE SOME RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOUR SHOTTY WORKMANSHIP!

    To be frank, the Campaign was just terrible, I mean have no intensions of    There are a lot of things I am proud to say I own and have supported since they became Early Access and Pre-Ordered. Over the last three titles released from EA however I feel I need to say this Point Blank to the Designers, GET YOUR HEADS OUT OF YOUR @$$ AND TAKE SOME RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOUR SHOTTY WORKMANSHIP!

    To be frank, the Campaign was just terrible, I mean have no intensions of replaying it, the screen resolution on 4K was not gorgeous it was choppy, and didnt look very good at all, graphics over hyped, and a lot of the features and promises made seem to have been empty like my pockets.

    This is the last EA Game I will invest in for the entirety of 2017 & 2018... maybe 2019. And here is why!

    Star Wars Battlefront 2 Campaign
    Extremely Short - Very Cut and Dry Mission Running with ultimately no options other than just Blast them!
    Wonky Controls - Kind of glad they can be changed in Keybindings but seriously who uses G as a Activation Button?!
    Bad Acting - Gameplay usually helps allievate bad acting however when the gameplay is bad, this makes it x3 worse, that I / you have to endure it longer than it needs to be.
    Its not a Role of One like it seemed in the trailers, its a role of many, kind of like you get to play everyone in Star Wars you never really wanted to play, and not for comic effect either (Again Bad Acting).
    Decisions, Decision, Decisisons... yea not really, again a cut and dry action campaign, there are no decisions, they are no reactions.
    Like Playing a Movie... No Not really, like playing a mistake,

    EA fore shame, I won't be surprised if they turn heel like Mass Effect Andromeda and drop it too...
    What a crappy experience.    … Expand
  11. rootbeerfetish
    Nov 18, 2017
    1
    P2W aspects might still fully be in the game after they re-enable "the ability to purchase crystals in-game at a later date". People should NOT go out and buy the game just because of this statement by EA. A wait and see approach to the statement made is the best course of action at this time.
  12. Midax1337
    Nov 18, 2017
    0
    The base game play of Battlefront 2 is fun. The makes it truly tragic that the advancement system is so badly done. Unlike in older Battlefront and Battlefield games, advancement is locked behind a random unlock system. You are forced to to play the lottery with your credits to advance classes. These same credits are also the same currency used to unlock heroes. You are forced to chooseThe base game play of Battlefront 2 is fun. The makes it truly tragic that the advancement system is so badly done. Unlike in older Battlefront and Battlefield games, advancement is locked behind a random unlock system. You are forced to to play the lottery with your credits to advance classes. These same credits are also the same currency used to unlock heroes. You are forced to choose between unlocking heroes or advancing your classes. The cost of crates are also high. The crate that contains the card you would use the most is the Trooper crate and cost 4000 credits only 1000 credits short of the cheapest heroes. You earn credits at a rate of 200-300 a match. When you first start the rate of credits seems fine because of challenges, but they will run dry long before you can afford to unlock everything. That combined with the random nature of the unlock system means you can be suck without being able to upgrade the class you want for quite a long time. These unlocks matter because they represent real power increases because they improve cool downs and damage on abilities. The system feels like a F2P BTW system and has no place in a game that costs money just to play.… Expand
  13. Dablu1
    Nov 18, 2017
    6
    Matchmaking feels like a PaytoMatch system, the more you pay the weaker opponents you get to match against at its worst or a bad algorithm at best. No MT but games still feels like it was and now you're locked in tryna earn unlocks playing vs people with full gear. Their TDM mode needs work, running around the entire game tryna find that one person. game feels unfinished. Sad and glad iMatchmaking feels like a PaytoMatch system, the more you pay the weaker opponents you get to match against at its worst or a bad algorithm at best. No MT but games still feels like it was and now you're locked in tryna earn unlocks playing vs people with full gear. Their TDM mode needs work, running around the entire game tryna find that one person. game feels unfinished. Sad and glad i only paid $43.04 for the game buying online with discount codes. Should of did that trial and by the time I got to level 10 I would of been bored of it. Maybe in 3 months they'll fix it. Just wait it out guys.… Expand
  14. rexxixx
    Nov 18, 2017
    0
    Disney and EA partner up to bring your children a slot machine simulator, where they can spent their pocket money and your income on in game items to show off in a game that costs up to $80 just to start the gambling.
    Unfortunately for Disney and EA people didn't like to spend $99,99 on 12.000 crystals (which nets you around 60 slot box tokens or $1,66 per box) so they suspend the payed    Disney and EA partner up to bring your children a slot machine simulator, where they can spent their pocket money and your income on in game items to show off in a game that costs up to $80 just to start the gambling.
    Unfortunately for Disney and EA people didn't like to spend $99,99 on 12.000 crystals (which nets you around 60 slot box tokens or $1,66 per box) so they suspend the payed slot box gambling, just to make clear a few sentences later in their announcement to bring them back later. Beware of these companies.    … Expand
  15. ShadowKnight
    Nov 18, 2017
    0
    I only played the open beta of this game (which I also did for battlefront 1) and I'm just gonna say this but this game was very unenjoyable for me. Its like the whole magic from the first game has been stolen and ripped apart.

    EA needs to back to the drawing board since I have no idea what they tried to achieve with this sequel.
  16. EugeneYap83
    Nov 18, 2017
    0
    EA has gone Greedier with microtransaction with every new release, even after the removal the damage is already done. There is a huge chance that EA would restore "Pay to Win" microtransactions.
  17. 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.
  18. Oxkill
    Nov 18, 2017
    0
    Any critic considering a positive score should be ashamed of him/herslef.

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

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

    DO NOT SUPPORT EA, for the sake of gaming itself.    … Expand
  19. NomadShow
    Nov 18, 2017
    2
    This absolutely stunningly beautiful game could have been great - but it's not. It's not even good, although it could have been with just a few minor gameplay changes.

    My main complaints are: - The matchmaking, or rather the lack thereof. In one game I played the two top scoring players in one team had more than twice as many kills as the entire other team. And this wasn't just a    This absolutely stunningly beautiful game could have been great - but it's not. It's not even good, although it could have been with just a few minor gameplay changes.

    My main complaints are:
    - The matchmaking, or rather the lack thereof. In one game I played the two top scoring players in one team had more than twice as many kills as the entire other team. And this wasn't just a fluke; most games were extremely one-sided. Either my team totally dominated, or the other. Only one game in ten got exiting in the end.
    - Want to join the game along with a group of friends? Prepare to be disappointed. On our first attempt me and my two friends ended up not only on opposing team, but ON DIFFERENT SERVERS. And again, this wasn't just a fluke, it happened on multiple occasions.
    - So, you and your friends managed to end up on the same server? Want to play together as a squad? Think again, there are no squads! You simply end up spawning together with the last few teammates to die. So, in a good game, you might occasionally see your mates somewhere accross the other side of the map. But you'll never fight the enemy together.
    - Want to experience the forests of Endor? Or would you rather go to Naboo? EA doesn't care about your preferences. They'll send you to whatever map they see fit.
    - Although the game cards with power ups makes for a pretty fun way to level up characters this feature gives experienced (and oftentimes better) players an unfair advantage versus less experienced first timers. So, as a new player, prepare to die. A lot.
    - The maps, and the objectives, seem more focused on creating beautiful environments than offering interesting gameplay.

    Besides of these faults I find that the game play lack in depth. For one I never feel back about dieing; I'll just pop right back up with another character within a few moments. It's as if my life isn't valuable at all. What if some of my abilities unlocked over time? Or what if me dieing meant that our team lost a spawn point (in case no other teammate was in the area)? What if there was something to make every playthough feel unique?

    So, I ended up paying something like $4 to access this game on Origin Access. Don't think it was worth it.    … Expand
  20. bearthor
    Nov 18, 2017
    0
    Not a fan of microtransactions that gives players a edge over the others.
    We already paid for a full game! Give us our content.

    DO NOT FEED THE EA GREED MACHINE.
  21. burakcetinkay
    Nov 18, 2017
    0
    You’ll better off saving your money for the movie in December... There are many games out there that are well worth your money. Stay away from this greedy pay to win game...
  22. Mintyfresh01
    Nov 18, 2017
    0
    The failure of this game will forever change the landscape of micro-transactions. I'm so proud of gamers everywhere for refusing to put up with EA's greedy ****
  23. EAcares
    Nov 18, 2017
    0
    The intent is to provide players with a sense of pride and accomplishment for unlocking different heroes.
    As for cost, we selected initial values based upon data from the Open Beta and other adjustments made to milestone rewards before launch. Among other things, we're looking at average per-player credit earn rates on a daily basis, and we'll be making constant adjustments to ensure that    The intent is to provide players with a sense of pride and accomplishment for unlocking different heroes.
    As for cost, we selected initial values based upon data from the Open Beta and other adjustments made to milestone rewards before launch. Among other things, we're looking at average per-player credit earn rates on a daily basis, and we'll be making constant adjustments to ensure that players have challenges that are compelling, rewarding, and of course attainable via gameplay.
    We appreciate the candid feedback, and the passion the community has put forth around the current topics here on Reddit, our forums and across numerous social media outlets.
    Our team will continue to make changes and monitor community feedback and update everyone as soon and as often as we can.    … Expand
  24. RitchieRich
    Nov 18, 2017
    0
    Do not buy this game. It is horrible they took off micro transactions so you would buy the game, and then they are going to bring them back. Have fun buying a Free to Play $100 game
  25. UnDon3
    Nov 18, 2017
    0
    Para mi es un dardo directo al corazon. Como fan de esta saga no puedo estar mas indignado con EA. Este videojuego puede tener un gran apartado visual, buena jugabilidad pero todo eso queda en segundo lugar cuando te enteras de 2 cosas que para mi estan por encima de la jugabilidad y los graficos:

    1- Microtransacciones... Que ahora no son micro, ya que con los precios (que superan el    Para mi es un dardo directo al corazon. Como fan de esta saga no puedo estar mas indignado con EA. Este videojuego puede tener un gran apartado visual, buena jugabilidad pero todo eso queda en segundo lugar cuando te enteras de 2 cosas que para mi estan por encima de la jugabilidad y los graficos:

    1- Microtransacciones... Que ahora no son micro, ya que con los precios (que superan el precio del videojuego) que tienen pareciera que no tienen suficiente con cobrarte lo que cuesta el videojuego... quieren mas para mi eso es avaricia.

    2- La cantidad de horas descumunales que necesitas para obtener todos los contenidos del juego, que son extremadamente exageradas, yo jugaria maximo 100 horas a cualquier videojuego para poder obtener todo, pero mas de 40 por un solo personaje? Es un mal chiste...

    EA despues de haber anunciado que se quitaran las microagresiones no ha sido capaz de disminuir la cantidad de horas que necesitas para desbloquear todos los contenidos. Por lo cual llego a la conclusion que EA ha sedido un 50% y esto me parece mal, o haces las cosas al 100% porque hacerlas al 50% es como no hacer nada.....

    Triste historia esta que estamos viviendo ahora.... Iba a comprarlo pero ahora esperare la version pirata para jugar la campaña... Bien merecido tienen el 0.    … Expand
  26. darkzerosdz
    Nov 18, 2017
    0
    Gambling for kids? Go to jail, EA. Gambling for kids? Go to jail, EA. Gambling for kids? Go to jail, EA. Gambling for kids? Go to jail, EA. Gambling for kids? Go to jail, EA.
  27. Zagnaut1717
    Nov 18, 2017
    0
    I really wanted to like this game but it's a steaming pile of pay-to-win **** hiding as a AAA title. Everything you want to unlock is behind a massive paywall or an unholy grind. All this in a game you pay full AAA price for. This is a shameless money grab only EA has the nuts to attempt to perpetrate on its customers.
  28. TheTechnician27
    Nov 18, 2017
    0
    Absolutely atrocious. I won't be buying another EA title ever again. I recommend others do the same. Plenty of others have already addressed the rampant issues with the game, so I'll save my breath. What I will say is this: the *real* Battlefront II is available on GOG and Steam for $9.99. If you have a functioning computer, you'll probably be able to play it with no issues. Frankly,Absolutely atrocious. I won't be buying another EA title ever again. I recommend others do the same. Plenty of others have already addressed the rampant issues with the game, so I'll save my breath. What I will say is this: the *real* Battlefront II is available on GOG and Steam for $9.99. If you have a functioning computer, you'll probably be able to play it with no issues. Frankly, anything is better than this atrocity.… Expand
  29. segie
    Nov 18, 2017
    0
    Too expensive for a so so experience. It is a enhanced Star Wars Battlefront. Wasted too much money and time. It is like a DLC on top of Star Wars Battlefront. I rather they have a DLC instead of charging a full game for a DLC.
  30. Tenacidad963
    Nov 18, 2017
    0
    EA quiere hacerla de nuevo con este juego. Poniendo micro transacciones. Pero la aberración más grande es cuando tienes que pasar 40 horas jugando para poder desbloquear a un solo personaje. Esto está pensado para que el jugador se frustre y tenga que pagar con dinero real para conseguir los logros y los objetos del mismo juego. Además, se demuestra que EA busca generar un nuevo mercadoEA quiere hacerla de nuevo con este juego. Poniendo micro transacciones. Pero la aberración más grande es cuando tienes que pasar 40 horas jugando para poder desbloquear a un solo personaje. Esto está pensado para que el jugador se frustre y tenga que pagar con dinero real para conseguir los logros y los objetos del mismo juego. Además, se demuestra que EA busca generar un nuevo mercado entorno a los micro pagos, y no en la venta de videojuegos.

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

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

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

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

    However, EA maintains the duration of 4528 hours to unlock the content of the game. This time was calculated by other fans and also calculated that playing 5 hours a day would end the game in 17 years.    … Expand
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Critic Reviews

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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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