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. 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.
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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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