Star Wars: Battlefront

 PlayStation 2
User Score
8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 205 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 182 out of 205
  2. Mixed: 19 out of 205
  3. Negative: 4 out of 205
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  1. MaxD.
    Jan 8, 2005
    10
    Brill!!!!
  2. JackBills
    Mar 7, 2005
    10
    This is absolutely THE GREATEST Star Wars game EVER!!1!!11!
  3. DevinP.
    Jul 10, 2005
    10
    Amazing.
  4. NickB.
    Sep 24, 2004
    10
    The best game ever!!!!
  5. TonyW.
    Sep 27, 2004
    10
    A great game. The battle scenes are great and you really get the feeling that you actually taking part in all the Star Wars movies. This is the one we've all been waiting for. Excellent
  6. SamF.
    Apr 29, 2005
    10
    Some games just get everything right! Incredible action and gameplay. Thing BF:1942 in the star wars universe. The Only negative is most maps are too small for aerial combat.
  7. Bob
    May 14, 2006
    10
    This game and the sequel are both way too good for a 10 so I'll give it a 100.
  8. JoJomonkey
    May 22, 2011
    10
    This game is great everyone whose played it at my house love it a great game although the vehicles are quite strong but rockets can destroy them overall it's a great game buy it
  9. khoudarirampage
    Mar 25, 2012
    10
    A Very fun game, very fun multiplayer - on split screen and online - the campaign is nothing special though. The vechicles are very cool to ride in as well. The locations are neat as they are classic star wars planets such as hoth, naboo, bespin and kasheke.
  10. MarkyB
    Oct 30, 2012
    10
    This is the game that all video gamer Star Wars fans have been waiting for. We have been given the opportunity to take part in the epic battles we saw in the movies as well as having the change to drive the great vehicles as well.
  11. Parthros
    Nov 6, 2013
    10
    This is my favorite Star Wars game. I loved that for the first time, you could be put right into the action in the Star Wars universe. I have the PC version, which has tons of mods available, which gives this game even more replay value.

    All Star Wars fans should play this game if they haven't already.
  12. SOLDIERCRITIC
    Oct 23, 2013
    10
    This is such a great game i dont know were to start; great graphics, good control, excellent war simulacion and atmosphere, You feel part of a larger battle and the A.I is competent covering each other with good support, If you are reading the end of this get of your ass and go buy one. NOW!!
  13. Jomanponer
    Jun 9, 2014
    10
    I am surprised at the critic scores and user scores I expected 9 from users and +90 from critics, great game! Loved everything about it much better then the second in my opinion, so many great memories of trying to beat the game and all the levels Loved Naboo soo fun to play, If you want a game to play with your friends this is defenitely the one
  14. PS2Marathoner
    Jan 24, 2016
    10
    Surprisingly, it has better controls and graphics than Battlefront 2. The maps are all perfect, I spent hundreds of hours playing this with my dad. Great memories.
  15. MorganC.
    Feb 17, 2005
    9
    This is a truly great game. Even the casual gamer can pick it up and play for hours without getting bored. The graphics are great, the control is tight, the vehicles are amazing...This is one of the best games I have ever played.
  16. [Anonymous]
    Nov 11, 2004
    9
    Fun stuff!!! just got it today and had a blast.
  17. thejonez
    Jun 14, 2012
    9
    Star Wars: Battlefront is the best Star Wars game I have played (not including Lego Star Wars: The Video Game, of course). I loved the idea of being a soldier in a Star Wars battle and it was a very creative idea. I thought the game was like a combination of Risk and Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness; both good games. It was good times while it lasted, but that wasn't very long at all.Star Wars: Battlefront is the best Star Wars game I have played (not including Lego Star Wars: The Video Game, of course). I loved the idea of being a soldier in a Star Wars battle and it was a very creative idea. I thought the game was like a combination of Risk and Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness; both good games. It was good times while it lasted, but that wasn't very long at all. Galactic Conquest was pretty interesting and mixed up the gameplay with planetary bonuses. There were a few things I thought could be better, though. The vehicles made you look like you are hammered and they blew up too easily. Also, it was too short and didn't have enough maps. Some of the maps, like Kashyyyk: Docks, gave the enemy massive vehicles (that took way to many hits to destroy, mind you), while you had nothing of the sort. Furthermore, I cannot believe nobody noticed the droidekas! They are the win of the battle for the Trade Federation Army most every time. They have a impenetrable shield that can be put up for like 30 seconds and put down for like 7. They are pretty much invincible turrets on wheels! Overall, a great strategic game (except when your team doesn't catch on to your strategy) and I can't wait to play Star Wars: Battlefront II because I definitely craved more from this title!… Expand
  18. DGDrocks7
    Feb 10, 2014
    9
    Best Star Wars game ever, and one of the best on the PS2. It's dirt cheap now so buy it. DICE is making a new Battlefront, so yeah, it's going be be awesome (just pray to God that EA won't screw it up).
  19. kyle20ellis
    Apr 20, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Warning: Spoilers
    this game isn't as good as the sequel but it is still brilliant. when i bought the trilogy box set it had a demo on it for the PC, I prefer to play Playstation 2 games but i tried it anyway, the next day i went straight out to buy it! This is definitely one of the best games on the market. Star wars games tend to be somewhat...Crud, but this broke the mold. The graphics are awesome and the game play is great the only thing that prevents this game from getting a full 10 stars is that you can't play as Jedi or Sith. My favourite planet to play on is kashyyk and i love playing as a wookie. Do your self a favour and get this game or Battlefront II because they are both awesome!    … Expand
  20. Captain_Faramir
    Apr 1, 2017
    9
    9.5 - Epic coop shooter. Has very memorable maps specifically Bespin and Kashyyyk which are very detailed and nice-looking. There is simply no shooter like it.
  21. NicholasWeath18
    Jul 6, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Pretty good graphics for a 2004 PS2 game, and a treat for star wars fans! I'm not a big PS2 shooter guy but this game is awesome!… Expand
  22. VLG
    Aug 22, 2023
    9
    One of the few games that made me feel like a freaking hero, shooting people and invading places in absolutely epic way.
  23. MutherF.
    May 9, 2005
    8
    The only bad thing about the game is u cant use a lightsaber, though the programmers prob would have stuffed it up so maybe its a good thing.
  24. BarryC.
    Sep 28, 2004
    8
    This game is great. You have to give the game a couple of hours to truly feel what the creators are trying to present to you. I'd give it a 10 but the flying vehicles need help. All else is excellent!
  25. {UL}NeoCrazyLithuanian
    Dec 6, 2004
    8
    Graphics are really great at least on PC version (for those who disagree go spend more than 200$ on a video card) I'd give it 9 for graphics. Game plays really smooth, controls are relatively good (PC version!) Gameplay is repetitive but IT WAS MADE SO, If you didn't read a review before you got it it's your problem. It is a great game for its niche, it was made so you Graphics are really great at least on PC version (for those who disagree go spend more than 200$ on a video card) I'd give it 9 for graphics. Game plays really smooth, controls are relatively good (PC version!) Gameplay is repetitive but IT WAS MADE SO, If you didn't read a review before you got it it's your problem. It is a great game for its niche, it was made so you could turn it on, play few battles with your online friends and turn it off. That is the point of the game and there is not many games that have similar style so it's hard to compare. Baldur's Gate, Might and Magic...and other long quest players will not like this game. Lucas Arts made what they wanted and they did a good job.… Expand
  26. Craig
    Sep 23, 2004
    8
    Yes this game has many problems....but it also has the battles from the two trilogys and emerses you into that world. If you are looking for a pioneering online shooter, look elsewhere. If you want to have fun and play a good game then get this game....but i would say onliy if you have broadband.
  27. DragonKnightofFinalFantasy
    Nov 26, 2004
    8
    I really did enjoy this game. It was fun multiplayer is fun it's all fun with lots of factions and everything it's just a simple fun little game. Yet that doesn't stop it from getting repetitive after a few weeks or maybe months it gets old but every so often it kicks back and starts being great again but it's really a great game best part is the multiplayer. Pick this I really did enjoy this game. It was fun multiplayer is fun it's all fun with lots of factions and everything it's just a simple fun little game. Yet that doesn't stop it from getting repetitive after a few weeks or maybe months it gets old but every so often it kicks back and starts being great again but it's really a great game best part is the multiplayer. Pick this up it's very fun.… Expand
  28. Discord
    May 19, 2012
    8
    Very good SW game, has quite a few things the sequel is unfortunately missing, and as a result stands out as its own game that can be played without the sequel completely replacing it.
  29. gregthreet
    Jul 1, 2012
    8
    One of my favourite games of all time, but I want to review number 2 now so i'll quickly tell you why. You aren't a jedi, killing a jedi however makes you feel like the worlds biggest badass. It has spaceships on ground which number 2 didn't have as it made it too easy to just bomb everywhere. You control an army on the best places in the universe. Its just perfect ok?
  30. Playstationguy
    Feb 4, 2013
    8
    Star wars battlefront is the best star wars game ever made.
    Presentation-7.3
    The game's graphics are decent overall. There are shining points in the game's visuals, enviornments are varied, explosions look good and all, but it just looks overall average. The sound design from ost, explosions, and voice acting is great. The game has some minor glitches and a stable framerate. Game play-8    Star wars battlefront is the best star wars game ever made.
    Presentation-7.3
    The game's graphics are decent overall. There are shining points in the game's visuals, enviornments are varied, explosions look good and all, but it just looks overall average. The sound design from ost, explosions, and voice acting is great. The game has some minor glitches and a stable framerate.
    Game play-8
    The maps in battlefront are very well designed and no match fell into a particular pattern. The controls are great and easy to get used to. Even the vehicles are easily controlled. The mechanics such as vehicle driving, shooting, and using strategy is great. The AI is decent, but have their stupid moments. In terms of content, there's only conquest, but there is such diversity with gameplay like character classes that it doesn't matter. You can turn the Jedi on giving a battle commander feel to it. And, some maps have secondary things to assault such as the tecno union ships, shield bunker, and the shield generator. You can play with 16 players online, and with bots added in to command and lead a squad you can have 32 soldiers on one map. So if 16 players isn't enough, just add some bots. There are sixteen maps and the classes are well balanced. The maps are so large that each map is equal to two or three medium sized maps found in other shooters. Galatic conquest provides more strategy than instant action, and the historical campaign will unlock new movies to watch on your gamesystem. There's tons of vehicles to drive and plenty of weapons to use.
    The verdict-8 Battlefront is a real surprise. What it does it does well. The game's graphics and AI may be average, but don't let that stop you from buying this great game.    … Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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#39 Best PS2 Game of 2004
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#22 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2004
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#21 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2004

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Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 36 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 34 out of 36
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 36
  3. Negative: 0 out of 36
  1. Gaming Age
    83
    The maps offer opportunities for strategy and the online battles are a blast.
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  2. Gamezilla!
    91
    The game is extremely fun to play, I just don’t know how many times a person can try to destroy or protect the generator shields on Hoth before growing bored.
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  3. DarkStation
    80
    But for those of you avid Star War fans who were expecting something spectacular this one just doesn't have all the right ingredients.
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