Star Wars Battlefront II

 PlayStation 4
User Score
1.7

Overwhelming dislike- based on 8873 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1,158 out of 8873
  2. Mixed: 470 out of 8873
  3. Negative: 7,245 out of 8873
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  1. StuffnThangs
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    We need to stop this vile threat. The pay to win mechanic means if you dont fork out hundreds of dollars ontop of this $60 purchase price, you are going to be stomped by moma's credit card.
    This is an buggy pay2win free2play game, with all of the worst free2play tactics, at a premium price tag.
  2. Archound
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Sorry Dice, EA ruined your work. EA, if you like to unlock better grade, you can always buy a reviewer box. For only 4,99$ you might roll even 10/10! However, of course such a good grade is legendary tier, and drops very seldom, but don't give up and keep trying!
  3. hanz12891
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    i pretty much boycotted EA after battlefield 3. the only thing i learn more day by day is how i right i was from the get-go. anything under that publisher turns to garbage and that's what battlefront 2 is. don't buy this game, or for that matter any game with EA's logo on it.
  4. NavyBean
    Nov 17, 2017
    8
    This game is beautiful. It sounds amazing and it's pretty fun to play.

    Sometimes when I stay up too late at night and my mom's asleep, I'll get that old black beach towel and I'll wear it like a cape and pretend that I am Lord Vader. And then no one is laughing at me in the lunch room anymore. Because if Scott and Todd want to shoot spit balls at me I will use the force to shoot them    This game is beautiful. It sounds amazing and it's pretty fun to play.

    Sometimes when I stay up too late at night and my mom's asleep, I'll get that old black beach towel and I'll wear it like a cape and pretend that I am Lord Vader. And then no one is laughing at me in the lunch room anymore.

    Because if Scott and Todd want to shoot spit balls at me I will use the force to shoot them back at them and they will go up there nostrils and they will be the fools for sure then.

    Then I will do that neck pinch thing that Vader did in Episode IV and I will have my vengeance and no one will be calling me, "Nancy Pants" anymore.    … Expand
  5. Skuijs
    Nov 17, 2017
    8
    I love the game the graphics and sound i wonderfull really feels like star wars.
    I dont like the grinding part takes to long to unlock stuff.
    And its Bs that you buy a full game and you get lootcrates rather have the season pass back and that was a **** option also. Im even more oldschool in the fact that when i buy a game i want to OWN everything in the game. I pay for a full game    I love the game the graphics and sound i wonderfull really feels like star wars.
    I dont like the grinding part takes to long to unlock stuff.

    And its Bs that you buy a full game and you get lootcrates rather have the season pass back and that was a **** option also.
    Im even more oldschool in the fact that when i buy a game i want to OWN everything in the game.
    I pay for a full game is i want to use a gun i dont want to spend a month playing to use it.

    The game itself is good but the lootcrates and greed of companies should stop !!    … Expand
  6. KunkMast3rFl3x
    Nov 17, 2017
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Right off the bat I noticed a better and more responsive UI on the title screen and menu screens. Something about Battlefront I just never felt like it was reacting to me or my button clicks. Currently I have only played the Single Player campaign, but based on the Beta Multiplayer looks like more Battlefront.

    As for Single Player I felt the set piece cinematics, actor performances and in game visuals were good. Playing on an original Xbox One, there's probably a better graphical result for in engine cut scenes on PC or when a 4K patch comes out for the Xbox One X. The "First Act" feels stronger and more coherent than the remainder of the game. I am excited to be an Imperial Agent and working on a super secret last will mission of the Emperor. However, in what is the first of many quick switches, that doesn't seem to be what we get to play. We never find out what the Emperor's mission is...or even what becomes of it. Perhaps it will become clear in the story DLC to release in December.

    After a single play through I do feel like i missed something. Certain character motivations and turning points seem to be very on the spot and out of character. Prior to playing I had read the prequel novel associated with the game and it does flesh out character aspects and passions more in depth but does not give credence to the snap decisions many of the hardcore Imperial characters make in the game. It almost feel like there should be a couple extra stand alone scenes depicting inner turmoil for these characters before their antithesis moments. There is also a romantic element that seems to come out of nowhere-even if you read the novel. The one side character you won't have trouble figuring out motivations for is Shriv; your Duros comic relief. Always with a snide comment or sarcastic retort, he lightens the mood and feels very aware of the things I was not picking up on. Shriv steals whatever scene he's in.

    The "ending" is an attempt to tie in to the new film series and is most likely why there is a story DLC slated for December, which is when Episode 8 releases. There is even a scene where Luke takes a "compass" that we have never scene before that is most likely a teaser to Ep. 8. There is also a reference to specifics of the Emperor's plan-first time since starting the game-and it is a little frustrating again because it is obviously apart of the new trilogy plot line.

    I'm sure people will want to know about the "EEEeeeevil" micro-transactions that "bog" down multiplayer. At this moment I have no experience with micro-transactions or multiplayer. I suppose I should note that I purchased the Ultimate Edition-which I guess gives me a **** ton of stuff...My Kylo Ren is already level 10 but I don't know how he got there. I feel the MTX issue has been hyberbole-ed to death. I personally don't plan to spend extra on them-that's a choice that means more than whining, baby crying on the internet or Reddit.    … Expand
  7. DoomMarine
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Basically its an Online Casino pretending to be an multiplayer shooter game. Its RNG on RNG on RNG for spending real money in exchange for a chance to pwn every living being at this match. If you enjoy this game mechanic - you're masochist.
  8. angraholyland
    Nov 17, 2017
    1
    Do not believe in EA lies: The launch of this game is a sad and miserable event for all the gaming community. This is a offense to all Star Wars fans worldwide: A PAY TO WIN stupid joke that needs to be erased from the market. This stupid arrogant corporation just destroys all the beautiful job DICE have done in the graphics and pew pew stuff vomiting a abhorrent loot box system that makesDo not believe in EA lies: The launch of this game is a sad and miserable event for all the gaming community. This is a offense to all Star Wars fans worldwide: A PAY TO WIN stupid joke that needs to be erased from the market. This stupid arrogant corporation just destroys all the beautiful job DICE have done in the graphics and pew pew stuff vomiting a abhorrent loot box system that makes one of the most promising games of this generation into a joke. Do not buy this game, boycott EA and all greedy corporations making this loot box festival. Just look at companies like CD project red to see what gaming is about, and how a good relationship with the customers is constructed: with hard work and respect.… Expand
  9. 7Halo7
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Unbelievable. EA has done it again. Once again ruining a potentially fantastic game with greedy marketing tactics. Not only is $60+ title heavily inclusive of microtransactions, but the game is also RIDDLED with bugs and glitches. SWBF2 isn't worth its microtransactions, isn't worth its season pass, heck, it isn't even worth its $60 price tag in its current state. Another disappointment.
  10. spellsinger
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Unfortunetly, this is a very low quality game in history on battlefront serieas and in general. I'm don't advice to play in this product, because it keep your many safe. Im sorry for my langeage, im ruzke. But I bet you are understand me.
  11. Corkboy
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Greed in the form of money grabbing micro-transactions must be stopped. George Orwell said the people have the power if they only knew to stand together! Well now we can in a modern age of communication. I hope this is only the first stand of many to keep gaming affordable, enjoyable and accessible to all ages.
  12. Loorek
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Microtransations in 60$ game, pathetic.
    - Preorder bonuses
    - Tiered pricing (Standard Edition, Deluxe Edition, Deluxe Gold Edition)
    - Freemium progression system
    - Gambling System (aka Lootboxes)
    - Bad Campaign
    - Bad Multiplayer due to pay2win business model
    - Bad PR
    - 'official' Metacritic reviews praising this game to no end
  13. manugorz
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Micro-transactions and loot boxes have to disappear. They're are ruining the games industry.
    The retail price needs to be enough for the experience.
    EA is the shame of the industry EDIT: They've remove the microtransactions apparently 'temporarily'.
  14. Heresticus
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    If we continue to buy EA's games, the company will be more and more greedy! Do not buy any EA game, just BOYCOTT these greedy companies until they become %100 gamer friendly like old days.
  15. Maverickneo
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Im going to keep this short and sweet. Filth, scummy, greedy, putrid tactics like this pay to win progression, wall grind loot box gambling system, micro transactions taken from a free to play phone game ideology has absolutely no place in a paid $60-$100 game. None. Period. This alone as tainted what was otherwise the possibility of a good game. Do not support this. Do not buy thisIm going to keep this short and sweet. Filth, scummy, greedy, putrid tactics like this pay to win progression, wall grind loot box gambling system, micro transactions taken from a free to play phone game ideology has absolutely no place in a paid $60-$100 game. None. Period. This alone as tainted what was otherwise the possibility of a good game. Do not support this. Do not buy this game. If you must buy it, get it from ebay or used from gamestop. If you havent heard, this game has made history thanks to the evil greedy publishing company known as EA. It has the most down voted comments ever in reddit history. It has the lowest user score ever in meta critic history. It also has such a high amount of disgust and push back from the video gaming community that EA had to "temporarily remove" the microtransactions from the game. DO NOT BE FOOLED! Do not think that "oh great!, they removed it now I can go buy the game!" Its a trap! I cant even comment or review the rest of the game because this has completely overshadowed the actual game. We as gamers cannot let this pass. This free to play mentality in a paid game has no business in here period.… Expand
  16. accurax
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    The only reason EA has removed micro transactions (for now) is because they are currently being investigated by the Belgian gambling commission. They are trying to exploit us, and our kids for profit... they are bullies and by buying this game you are propagating the avaricious abuse of normal people who just want to play games
  17. D3smont
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Игра за фул прайс с микротранзакциями как в ф2п с влиянием на ПВП баланс - должна быть втопнана в грязь.
    EA, ловите мою первую рецензию на MC с 0 баллов
  18. Dcandrew
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Due to micro transactions the game is most likely the first game you can not reasonably finish since the atari very sad had so much potential. Being they will never truely fix it as it is EA, it will never be worth it.
  19. TheTim01
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    EA trying to rip off all of us, mostly schoolgoing kids, stop aquiring every game developer out there which all need to be earned back for the investors at costs of the gamers.

    Well, I bought my last EA published title in 2011 and that won't change anytime soon.
  20. juicyhopfrog
    Nov 17, 2017
    1
    This game is the culmination of all the bad practices that have been leaking into gaming for years. It's basically a freemium game with a $60 price tag. Micro-transactions and loot box gambling have been creeping in for years, but this is far and away the worst example to date. Do we blame EA? You can't get mad at a snake being a snake. For far too long, gamers have been complicit inThis game is the culmination of all the bad practices that have been leaking into gaming for years. It's basically a freemium game with a $60 price tag. Micro-transactions and loot box gambling have been creeping in for years, but this is far and away the worst example to date. Do we blame EA? You can't get mad at a snake being a snake. For far too long, gamers have been complicit in companies ruining gaming because they failed to see us as fans and loyal customers, but fat piggies to be drained of every red penny. Although late, this should stand as our line in the sand. Our chance to push back the tide that is destroying gaming at it's core.… Expand
  21. FillUp
    Nov 17, 2017
    9
    I love the campaign!!!!! the graphics the sound, the characters I just love it. although there are some problems with the multiplayer has some issues. But I only bought it for the campaign and I just love it.
  22. SD55
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    The Game is sure fun.......BUT EA/DICE Mictrotransaction Policy is just Greedy and
    unbelievable !! Dont BUY This !! Let the wallets speak!!!

    Pro: Solid Game
    - Nice Heroes
    - Cool Maps
    - Cool Lincence Use

    Con:
    - F#ckin MICROTRANSACTION IN A FULL PRIZE GAME!!!

    EA R.I.P
  23. Cerv
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    EA (n)

    Same greedstory as always, but now even worse. EA only cares about money. And apparently i need 150 characters to be able post this. So there.
  24. pjata
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    This full priced AAA games microtransaction gambling has to be stopped. EA crossed a line in greed and this game is a proof that they don't care about gamers.
  25. pata_333
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    This game is great for millonaires, just pay 2,100 and you'll get all the content!

    The decision from EA to have a game based around loot boxes and making it so that you must spend money in order to have an advantage against other players is disgusting.
  26. Cringestar
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    I will never support or buy a **** EA game until the **** micro transactions loot boxes DIE. The gaming industry is **** dieing.,...................,...................,...................,..................
  27. ValiantVillain
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Enough is enough. We as gamers will not tolerate this kind of system any longer. Greed is ruining games. No more. Voting with my wallet this time. I recommend others cast a vote as well.
  28. StarWarsBadFron
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. REEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEeeeeeeeeeeeeee… Expand
  29. FeFares
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    I played a **** of Battlefront 2 in PS2 era... And **** it was awesome! So before this **** began, i was considering buy the new game.

    But EA had to **** everything up. Had to. So yeah... **** EA.
  30. thangcuoi
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    DO NOT BUT

    I don' want to pay more to unlock the contents.....and i dont't buy anymore games Electronics ARTS and dice, they 're the shame of the industry games.
  31. metapontum
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Injecting gambling to warp the minds of consumers, and create less of a story for them and more of an addiction deserves a very low score. Thus, the 0.
  32. eggest
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    A beautiful game with a ton of brilliant content that is locked away behind and ruined by terrible progression system that encourages pay-to-win. I was excited about the game until this was revealed and will now not be buying it, at least until the progression system is changed and the pay-to-win mechanisms removed from the game COMPLETELY, not just temporarily.

    I will go back to the    A beautiful game with a ton of brilliant content that is locked away behind and ruined by terrible progression system that encourages pay-to-win. I was excited about the game until this was revealed and will now not be buying it, at least until the progression system is changed and the pay-to-win mechanisms removed from the game COMPLETELY, not just temporarily.

    I will go back to the much better Battlefront 2 on PS2 where we actually had a full game.    … Expand
  33. ForGamesSake
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Even though this game looks good with some decent game play DO NOT BUY IT. No ... not even if you are a huge Star Wars fan; or especially then because EA will just continue screwing a gaming franchise you love.

    The loot box and "progression system" borders on predatory with how it pushes you towards micro transactions and pay to win elements. Essentially they want you to continue paying    Even though this game looks good with some decent game play DO NOT BUY IT. No ... not even if you are a huge Star Wars fan; or especially then because EA will just continue screwing a gaming franchise you love.

    The loot box and "progression system" borders on predatory with how it pushes you towards micro transactions and pay to win elements. Essentially they want you to continue paying ridiculous amounts of money long after you bought the game + potential dlc later along the way.
    Even seeing past this extremely customer unfriendly practice there is still the fact that in 2 years they could just turn off the server. So even if you spend 1000 Dollar + they might just be voided in a very short time. Why not allow people to run their own servers? Probably so you can sell them the next game and start the circle anew.

    I repeat. DO NOT BUY this game. If you do, you are part of the problem. If you can live with all these negative elements then that is of course your choice, but complaining and then still buying it, will do nothing and effectively damage the game industry overall. You have power as a consumer and as a gamer. The power to say no and stand by it. The power to hopefully change the direction gaming companies like EA are taking and avoid ruining potentially great franchises in the future.    … Expand
  34. DerKommandant
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    I've been reading reviews in metacritic for years, but this is the first time i created an account, i just want to encourage people to NOT BUY THIS GAME!, doesn't matter how big Star Wars fan you are, we need to unite, we have the power to end this.

    Please, if you consider yourself a true gamer do not support this game.
  35. Cyilent
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    The crritics who reviewed this game positively should be embarassed of themselves. This game is purely a cash grab. You want to be competitive in this game spend real money, or give up your life. Enjoy the single player campaign, its only about 4 hours long, but I am sure thats worth $60.
  36. Macronaso
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Absolute garbage, pay-2-win progression worse than the most shameless mobile games. Now with a bait-and-switch attached to it.
    Year after year companies keep pushing the borders of how much money they can milk out of gamers. EA just found out just how much is enough.
    Do. Not. Buy.
  37. TheLegend421
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    They added micro transactions and made it pay to win then bought re-spawn entertainment, It really sucks that they did this to a franchise like Battlefront, Companies really don't care about treating franchises like these with respect and milk it away like any other product
  38. nolteman
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    This is a gambling game? Super expensive and you guys want even more? This is a gambling game? Super expensive and you guys want even more? This is a gambling game? Super expensive and you guys want even more?
  39. routemaster
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Worst pre-order and crappiest game ever. And it is really nice that I can keep my money this time. The crappy Star Wars franchise is officially dead for me. Jar Jar Binks LOL
  40. SooperCynic
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    The game itself is fun and visually appealing but the cancerous progression system and outrageous pay to win loot crates are an abomination. The fact that this was brought to market shows that these companies have only the worst kind of greed motivating them, they have crippled this game in order to bleed money from the masses. They continue to try and placate the consumer with doubleThe game itself is fun and visually appealing but the cancerous progression system and outrageous pay to win loot crates are an abomination. The fact that this was brought to market shows that these companies have only the worst kind of greed motivating them, they have crippled this game in order to bleed money from the masses. They continue to try and placate the consumer with double speak and half promises.… Expand
  41. Reddrag0852
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Honestly just extremely sad that the micro-transaction line was crossed in a star wars game.
    Happy that hopefully this is the point that companies might realise how much we object to micro-transactions, but again . . .Star Wars . . .
    Sad.
  42. Shaleum
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    This isn't a $60 game. Short single player and micro-transactions turned up to the max. Don't let EA win, if we keep buying games like this they will keep making them. Look no further than the first game in the series.
  43. JustADudeMan
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Pay to Win microtransactions ruined it for me. Plus their PR team swooped in with an empty apology and even said they would bring back the loot boxes eventually anyway.
  44. harryeu
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Micro-transactions are a joke the game is actually really good and probably one of the most graphically impressive games out at the moment but at current EA ruins the work that the developers have spent so much time on and unfortunately they cant decide how its monetized by EA
  45. bbbbbbbbbb
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Gambling and micro-transactions are only gone temporarily. They will return. And they will destroy the gaming industry.
    DO NOT BUY THE GAME. PLEASE. WE NEED THIS TO FINANCIALLY HURT THEM. THIS HAS GONE ON FOR FAR TO LONG.

    Cheers.
  46. Targorian
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Don't fall for the EA pr bs. Do not buy this game. The microtransactions will be back very soon after all the idiots go out and buy it. Pay to win in a $60 game is despicable.
  47. 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
  48. AlanTuring
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Really EA? Really?!
    A f2b mobile game business model in a game that you have to pay 60$ upfront!!
    How more greedy can you get?
    It's time to stop!!!!!
  49. PrideAndAccompl
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    What happened to the games industry? I remember getting whole new games as free content with half life patches back in the day. Suddenly Richochet, DMC and CS were all game modes with full features multiplayer content - all part and parcel of paying what was just £29 for the base game.

    Now we have to pay to even get the full experience - nevermind future game modes, maps, etc. I'm an    What happened to the games industry? I remember getting whole new games as free content with half life patches back in the day. Suddenly Richochet, DMC and CS were all game modes with full features multiplayer content - all part and parcel of paying what was just £29 for the base game.

    Now we have to pay to even get the full experience - nevermind future game modes, maps, etc. I'm an avid star wars fan but I will not fund disgusting pricing methods like this. Disney should be ashamed that they have licensed this IP to a publisher well known for ripping people off.    … Expand
  50. Pandan1
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    This game is the final straw for me. There are so few game companies left that are willing to release a full game anymore. EA is not one of them obviously.

    We need to stop buying these games with loot boxes and season passes on day 1. It needs to stop here.
  51. Setner
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Micro-transactions and loot boxes have to disappear. They're are ruining the games industry.
    The retail price needs to be enough for the experience.
    EA is the shame of the industry EDIT: They've remove the microtransactions apparently 'temporarily'. But I'm still in the position of not buying this game until they officially announce that there will not be microtransactions and loot    Micro-transactions and loot boxes have to disappear. They're are ruining the games industry.
    The retail price needs to be enough for the experience.

    EA is the shame of the industry

    EDIT: They've remove the microtransactions apparently 'temporarily'. But I'm still in the position of not buying this game until they officially announce that there will not be microtransactions and loot boxes. I bet that once the gamers start buying the game they will bring back the micro-transactions. If you like gaming and want to make the lootboxes and microtransactions dissappear "DO NOT BUY THE GAME"    … Expand
  52. Antikrim
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    жадные EA поделом вам с вашими микротранзакциями!!!! Скаждым годом все хуже, наглее и жаднее!!!! Не покупать
  53. tumnis
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Not even worth buying really. Buggy, too expensive for the transaction model, not worth till EA fixes, or makes it F2P. Campaign is not so fun, multiplayer is a joke unless you're rich.
  54. mrcadillac
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    por una única razón, jamas recomendare un juego pay to win.
    lo que quiero decir con esto es que si bien un juego puede tener elementos desbloqueables, armas, skins etc, pero las armas deberían estar balanceadas, no volverte dios.
  55. nicobasaxre
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    jajajaja im just imagine the moment when they decided to cheat the world with this pay to win, and then im proud to see the critics and hoping they finally broke! i also hope dragon ball z fighter learn about this
  56. refresher
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Shocking! Greed has got in the way of a game. We were promised single-player, so they create a drab short campaign, really? Boycott EA everyone, starting with this game!
  57. SkeletalError
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 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
  58. bdave04
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Instead of a video game you are buying a rigged slot machine brought to you by EA one of the worst companies in the history of America. DON'T BUY THIS GREEDY SH*T. Force them to change this around and do the right thing.
  59. Blackbirdrx7
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    EA should burn as should its leaders. An absolute embarrassment on the face of gaming today, their patented system to match players with stronger players who purchased content with real money in order to make them spend money is a criminal practice. THIS HAS TO STOP! NOW!
  60. TheTrueAsian
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    This is like selling a GTX 1080ti but only having 1GB of GDDR5X ram and saying that you need to unlock it for an extra $2000. In short: this game attempts to benefit too much off countless stupid micro-transactions (and expensive ones too.)
  61. helllord
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    A 60 buck game with microtransactions (that work as a gambling system through lootboxes, dont buy this one or the industry will get worse.
    EA ruined this franchise =/
  62. siavashjz
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    if U like video games please do not buy this game! not because its a bad game its ok but U can not enjoy this game because of loot boxes and such things unless you pay extra 100 dollars or more , ea and another companies don't want hard work and make good games they just want a little work and so much money. please don't make this happen if U want to play good video games over next years.if U like video games please do not buy this game! not because its a bad game its ok but U can not enjoy this game because of loot boxes and such things unless you pay extra 100 dollars or more , ea and another companies don't want hard work and make good games they just want a little work and so much money. please don't make this happen if U want to play good video games over next years. if you buy such games like battlefront 2, U prove that companies can just make unbalanced online games and make so much money and if this happen video games are going to destroy !!!!!… Expand
  63. pkolhtf
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    So that is what gameing is about in 2017. EA let pay 60€ for a game and put the half of it behind another paywall. The campagin should be "something that was never seen before in Star wars"...really?! EA is kidding us all. As a Star wars and Gaming fan I hope that will be the last Star wars game that Comes from EA. Now they shut down the micro Transaction... sorry too late EA. HopefullySo that is what gameing is about in 2017. EA let pay 60€ for a game and put the half of it behind another paywall. The campagin should be "something that was never seen before in Star wars"...really?! EA is kidding us all. As a Star wars and Gaming fan I hope that will be the last Star wars game that Comes from EA. Now they shut down the micro Transaction... sorry too late EA. Hopefully the promised update makes a whole new concept about this, but I´m not believing at it.
    EA go home, you are drunk.    … Expand
  64. dudnik
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    I haven't bought this game and won't buy it or any other title published by EA until they get their **** together and stop this cancer of microtransactions.
  65. DimTar
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    EA wants to immitate the free crappy mobile games full of microtransactions to a full priced AAA title, draining any joy from this game.
    It's really pitty because the game would be really good without the pay to win lootboxes, endless grinding to unlock content and corporate greed.
    I am really sad because I anticipated for a long time this game and didn't expect it to fail, not from its    EA wants to immitate the free crappy mobile games full of microtransactions to a full priced AAA title, draining any joy from this game.
    It's really pitty because the game would be really good without the pay to win lootboxes, endless grinding to unlock content and corporate greed.
    I am really sad because I anticipated for a long time this game and didn't expect it to fail, not from its shortcomings but from EA's mindset.
    EA FOR GOD'S SAKE STOP DESTROYING OUR GAMES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!    … Expand
  66. antina
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    i have nothing to add that hasn't been written by others.
    Well ... maybe there's a thing.
    At least reading all those enthusiastic reviews in the left column I learned who to trust in the future ^_^
  67. HugoD
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Beautiful looking game, but F**K EA! We need to be tweeting Disney like mad - set up a facebook group, something to show how incompetent and greedy EA are. Be sure to point out that it was nominated the WORST COMPANY TO WORK FOR ON THE PLANET twice in a row. How dare they take our hard-earned and then ask for more. Never buying EA again.
  68. agwolff
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    It's amazing how a game that had everything to be a candidate of GOTY was ruined by the incompetence of the people running EA. Microtransactions ruined a game that had a lot of potential
  69. Dormarth
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Microtransactions, corporate greed, dishonest marketing, and loot boxes. There is only so much a customer can take until they can't take any more.

    It's time to stop! where the **** are your parents? im gonna call child protective services!
  70. czaruta
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    pay2win,pay2win,pay2win,pay2win,pay2win,pay2win,pay2win,pay2win,pay2win,pay2win,pay2win,pay2win,pay2win,pay2win,pay2win,pay2win,pay2win,pay2win,pay2win dont buying this!!!
  71. CapcomsLegend
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    I would still question playing this game even if they gave it away for free, it is designed to play on your addictive nature and banks on you feeding money into it again and again trying to get better loot through a pay to win progress system. EA have disabled micro-transactions as of this morning, but I will never buy this game as I can guarantee that they will be put back into the gameI would still question playing this game even if they gave it away for free, it is designed to play on your addictive nature and banks on you feeding money into it again and again trying to get better loot through a pay to win progress system. EA have disabled micro-transactions as of this morning, but I will never buy this game as I can guarantee that they will be put back into the game as soon as the heat dies down. I'm speaking with my wallet and you will never ever get my money.… Expand
  72. masseffectabc
    Nov 17, 2017
    1
    This is why we don`t have to be set with anything. We as gamers have demonstrated that we have the power to mold this industry the way it was meant to be. Regardless who`s behind it being @EA @Ubisoft @Konami We have to power, not them.
    This type of policy and misbehaviour of this so called monsters of this industry need to stop, if not, we won`t have any other choice but to kill the    This is why we don`t have to be set with anything. We as gamers have demonstrated that we have the power to mold this industry the way it was meant to be. Regardless who`s behind it being @EA @Ubisoft @Konami We have to power, not them.
    This type of policy and misbehaviour of this so called monsters of this industry need to stop, if not, we won`t have any other choice but to kill the monster.
    And just something to prove it, is that all great empires or huge concentration of power have ended in some way or another. Is not faith or any supernatural power that have ended them.
    It`s physics, and that is a mathematical fact.    … Expand
  73. Ixsiehn
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    P2W loot box freemium model on a premium AAA priced game.

    So much idiocy and greed, i just cannot comprehend how this even made it out live.

    If you're super rich and have money to burn, go ahead.
  74. Jackorias
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Campaign is mediocre at best.

    Voice acting is sub-par and gameplay isn't really all that engaging. There are also a good few sections of filler where you just kill stuff in waves, or follow someone. Both of these go towards trying to extend a stupidly short campaign. It's seriously way too short. Arcade mode is meh, and the game forces you away from it if you wish to progress at all    Campaign is mediocre at best.

    Voice acting is sub-par and gameplay isn't really all that engaging. There are also a good few sections of filler where you just kill stuff in waves, or follow someone. Both of these go towards trying to extend a stupidly short campaign. It's seriously way too short.

    Arcade mode is meh, and the game forces you away from it if you wish to progress at all (5 scenarios for 500cr, then a 22 hour cool down.)

    Multiplayer is beyond imbalanced when you're first starting, people dominate you with higher levelled cards. You can be using the same weapon and shoot first, and still lose a gun fight.

    Pair all of the above with a terrible progression system and DICE have a lot to fix.

    edit: as an addition to the above, DICE have removed the ability to purchase "Crystals" (the in game currency) temporarily. They have issued no clear statement as to how they will be fixing the game, but they have mentioned the crystals will be reintroduced at a later date (I'd give it around a month.)

    I'd also take care to check whether reviews you watch on YouTube come from "EA Game Changers" who are paid by EA. You cannot take their reviews seriously as I do not believe they are impartial.    … Expand
  75. lutherrevan
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Extremely basic solo. Linar and scripted to death, with all the usual flaws, stupid and useless allies, enemies focusing on player ignoring everyone else, when they don’t you can see your allies tanking infinite walker blaster shot. Boring arcade mode. So not for solo. Multiplayer now: classic pewpew party, no strategy or close to none. Grenade spam in choque point, linear maps. Very codExtremely basic solo. Linar and scripted to death, with all the usual flaws, stupid and useless allies, enemies focusing on player ignoring everyone else, when they don’t you can see your allies tanking infinite walker blaster shot. Boring arcade mode. So not for solo. Multiplayer now: classic pewpew party, no strategy or close to none. Grenade spam in choque point, linear maps. Very cod style, can be fun but stops after 2-3 gamess, which sad because you need 10 to buy a loot box. Progression system now: there was a time when you could enjoin the entire game after a reasonable play time. Now you need thousands of farm hours or dollars to get the full potential of each class. Their excuses about the lootbox incitating to play other class is bs, cause in the long term, the time needed to unlock everything rank 4 for each class is so damn high that you have to focus on only one. In the end trading the 40$ season pass/extension (like in the old battlefield days) for a mindless grind or insane amount of money was a **** deal for the player, despite EA trying to persuade us from the opposite. To finish on a good note, the environment and atmosphere are very well done and a joy to look at when you have te time to between 2 respawn. 7 for the atmosphere; -2 for **** single player; +0 for average cod style multi; -9000 for the 4000 hours to unlock everything; -1000000 for the random lootbox leveling. 0 in the end. Without this progression issue that could be an average game to pick on sale and have fun a few hours with. [edit] Removing the possibility to pay for lootbox hoping that people will change their mind and buy the game, then adding it back later will not change the core problem. Random progression and insane grind to unlock the full game people paid for.… Expand
  76. TheProtato923
    Nov 17, 2017
    10
    Personally I love the game play and the quick, yet fun campaign. Don't listen to all the hate over the micro transactions because they're being replaced with a cosmetic system and I'm tired of people **** even after they got what they wanted. If u weren't planning on playing the game there's no reason for you to be involved in the hate.
  77. Team_Bob
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Pay to win trash. Those that pay into the loot crate system have an unfair advantage over everyone else in the game. Unless you're willing to grind for hundreds of hours, you need to spend another $100 just to stay competitive in the multiplayer. After dropping $60 for the base game, this is unacceptable. Same old gambling system that preys on children like a mobile game. Also, thePay to win trash. Those that pay into the loot crate system have an unfair advantage over everyone else in the game. Unless you're willing to grind for hundreds of hours, you need to spend another $100 just to stay competitive in the multiplayer. After dropping $60 for the base game, this is unacceptable. Same old gambling system that preys on children like a mobile game. Also, the campaign is trash. Do not buy.… Expand
  78. Pranoor
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    We all know for how long our patience has been tested with micro transactions, loot boxes and pay to win models of these huge developers. Let's make this game the tipping point. This ridiculously greedy model for a fully paid game is what should be the final nail in the coffin. Boycott this game and let's not quiet down for a long time about this. Let's make it the E.T.(1982) of our times.We all know for how long our patience has been tested with micro transactions, loot boxes and pay to win models of these huge developers. Let's make this game the tipping point. This ridiculously greedy model for a fully paid game is what should be the final nail in the coffin. Boycott this game and let's not quiet down for a long time about this. Let's make it the E.T.(1982) of our times. Let's make sure this game and other games revolving around a similar business model make them lose money.… Expand
  79. kanna1984
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Absolutely horrible. Its a shame what EA (and Dice) have done with a wonderful franchise. Whilst the gameplay may be decent the game is spoiled by a microtransaction system that will make you want to return the game after a few hours in. We must take a stand!
  80. FanaticGamer89
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    This game is not even pay 2 win, it's pay even more money to win. You're already paying full price for the game up front, but EA want even more, they want to legally rob you and exploit the fact that you're a Star Wars fan. Disgusting.
  81. rocket312
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    We must prevent this fcking lootbox system futher! especially pay-2-win system in AAA muliplayer 60-bucks product! Next time publishers (not developers) will think twice before making lootboxes again. DLC is ok but this sh*t is ridicolous!
  82. Vindicare
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    I think that 0.9 is too high score for this casino shooter. Pay2win system is not the place in AAA games, just like any other micro-transactions. EA does not deserve your money at this ratio. Do not buy this. Do not support such business practices. Take part in cleaning up the gaming industry from such companies.
    Upd. Temporarily shut down the system of microtransactions is just another    I think that 0.9 is too high score for this casino shooter. Pay2win system is not the place in AAA games, just like any other micro-transactions. EA does not deserve your money at this ratio. Do not buy this. Do not support such business practices. Take part in cleaning up the gaming industry from such companies.
    Upd. Temporarily shut down the system of microtransactions is just another marketing move designed to deceive and tighten new buyers before the trap slams. do not believe it. Oh yeah, 0.8 is still a high score.
    P.S. Please forgive if there some mistakes. English is not my native language.    … Expand
  83. yos2000
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Жадность фраера сгубила.
    Да пусть она хоть трижды прекрасная во всех отношениях игра, но за жадность издателя она будет страдать. Жестко, но справедливо.
  84. mgrob4
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Represents the death of the gaming indiustry - pay $90 for the game, then gamble real money in the hopes of being able to win. No intention to create a good game, only an environment to lure players into spending real money.
  85. JayCeeDenton
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    This deal is getting worse all the time! Micro-transactions, loot boxes, and the cherry on top is a pathetic attempt to quiet down this drama by "temporarily" disabling these features. EA has broke the camel's back, and it's paying for it.
  86. ZicX
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Well , i have nothing to add for this disaster ....
    Just read others review , its all true.
    pay to win system in 60$ game is never ever ever ever right
  87. ethan10
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    I had to create an account to write it. This game is a joke. This must not be allowed to happen to players. How many times do I have to pay for the same game? EA should be ashamed.
  88. KCritic
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    The only way to stop this from happening is to stop buying their games. Stop paying for loot crates. Stop paying for micro-transactions. They are laughing at anyone that buys their games. EA need to be stopped. Boycott them. Stop letting them rip you off.

    Don't buy FIFA, Don't buy Madden, Don't let them win. It'll only take 1 year of noone buying FIFA, or Star Wars games for them    The only way to stop this from happening is to stop buying their games. Stop paying for loot crates. Stop paying for micro-transactions. They are laughing at anyone that buys their games. EA need to be stopped. Boycott them. Stop letting them rip you off.

    Don't buy FIFA,
    Don't buy Madden,
    Don't let them win.

    It'll only take 1 year of noone buying FIFA, or Star Wars games for them to completely reverse their decision. You have the power to stop this. Use the force.    … Expand
  89. Vanizzer
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    This new era of micro-transactions cannot be supported at all. This score was a no-brainer just like EA thought about this micro-transaction system during the development progress.
  90. Cupcake214
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    The campaign is soulless and tacked on. It has some elements stolen from other games but they don't work very well with the horrible camera work of this game. The multiplayer is rather joyless due to the microtransaction progression system, and doesn't have any single player content against AI other than a few 'arcade challenges'. The graphics are the only highlight in an otherwise poorThe campaign is soulless and tacked on. It has some elements stolen from other games but they don't work very well with the horrible camera work of this game. The multiplayer is rather joyless due to the microtransaction progression system, and doesn't have any single player content against AI other than a few 'arcade challenges'. The graphics are the only highlight in an otherwise poor game which still doesn't recognise why Star Wars Battlefront II was one of the gaming greats. Bring back galactic conquest!… Expand
  91. Wrh0und
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    - Preorder bonuses
    - Tiered pricing (Standard Edition, Deluxe Edition, Deluxe Gold Edition)
    - Freemium progression system
    - Gambling System (aka Lootboxes)
    - Bad Campaign
    - Bad Multiplayer due to pay2win business model
    - Bad PR
    - 'official' Metacritic reviews praising this game to no end

    DO NOT BUY.
  92. SasukeFuumetsu
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Pay-to-win, Pagar-para-vencer, ペイ・ツー・ウィン, إدفع لتربح, 付費以誠取勝, 付费以诚取胜, 유료화, לשלם לנצח, Обращайте к победе, Pagar para ganar, Πληρωμή με κέρδος, Zapłać by wygrać, Pá-le-bua, Pay-to-seier, Төлбөр хийх, Them nyiaj-mus-yeej, Жеңіске деген көзқарас, ಗೆ ಪಾವತಿಸಿ, Վճարեք հաղթելու համար, জেতার জন্য পরিশোধ কর, Pākuʻi-i ka lanakila, Bayar-untuk-menang, Betaal om te winnen, now you know how much EAPay-to-win, Pagar-para-vencer, ペイ・ツー・ウィン, إدفع لتربح, 付費以誠取勝, 付费以诚取胜, 유료화, לשלם לנצח, Обращайте к победе, Pagar para ganar, Πληρωμή με κέρδος, Zapłać by wygrać, Pá-le-bua, Pay-to-seier, Төлбөр хийх, Them nyiaj-mus-yeej, Жеңіске деген көзқарас, ಗೆ ಪಾವತಿಸಿ, Վճարեք հաղթելու համար, জেতার জন্য পরিশোধ কর, Pākuʻi-i ka lanakila, Bayar-untuk-menang, Betaal om te winnen, now you know how much EA sucks in many languages.… Expand
  93. Saeedscorpion
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    I didnt buy it and i didnt play it , but i give it 0 because of IAPs , premium games must not have IAPs , if u want money , ok . Make ur games free then rob us .... until then i will give 0 to every premium games that have IAPs
  94. cwp2g08
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    A great game and fun to play, if you pay EA £2000 to unlock it all. Take a stand against this micro transaction BS. If you want to play a good battlefront game go back to the original battlefront 2 on xbox/PS2.
  95. meeta
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Game looks and sounds beautiful, but other than that it's an utter mess. This needs to be taken down, back to the drawingboard, and re-released at a later date with a huge apology attached.
  96. Fayr
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    EA has crossed a line. In truth, the line has been crossed by the gaming industry as a whole a while ago. EA just found the edge and the players will not stand to be played to such a disgusting degree.

    EA now says they’re sorry. EA now says they’re going to TEMPORARILY remove micro transactions. Why? Because they listened to us? Because they’ve been humbled? No, of course not. They’re    EA has crossed a line. In truth, the line has been crossed by the gaming industry as a whole a while ago. EA just found the edge and the players will not stand to be played to such a disgusting degree.

    EA now says they’re sorry. EA now says they’re going to TEMPORARILY remove micro transactions. Why? Because they listened to us? Because they’ve been humbled? No, of course not. They’re trying desperately to get back in our wallets and they’re resorting to schemingly deceitful tactics to do so. They want our trust so they can have our money. They want us to be happy with the inch we made them budge, an inch they’ll just take back later and add a mile to compensate for the loss we made them suffer.

    Don’t fall for it. Make them suffer more until they start thinking how to make the best possible games and stop thinking entirely how to make money off us. We are the players, not the played. We need to be the rebel alliance to their empire.    … Expand
  97. Ogg_Vorbis
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    I give this a 0 for their shady business practice and double-speak corporate language.
    They now TEMPORARILY removed the P2W loot-box system. Don't be fooled, peeps!
  98. fanniwan
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    don't f*ck with us. make a game which is game-worthy. Steal our money once when we buy it. Don't keep steeling it !! The community will not except this like we see here!
  99. ThatUDLegacy
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    They will add lootboxes back later, DO NOT BUY.
    we need Ea to lose a huge amount of money for them to stop being scummy, if that ever is possible,
    just stop funding their bs.
  100. DragonH
    Nov 17, 2017
    10
    I review this game 10/10, and i'm not even a Star Wars Fan.
    In 1h of gameplay, i unlocked Luke Skywalker, what the **** are you guys talking about 40h to unlock heroes, are you drunk??
    You even have acess to some heroes BY DEFAULT! You have plenty of Achievements who are easy to complete and reward you with 1000 credits and 500 credits. Also, i was winning an average 300 credits per    I review this game 10/10, and i'm not even a Star Wars Fan.
    In 1h of gameplay, i unlocked Luke Skywalker, what the **** are you guys talking about 40h to unlock heroes, are you drunk??
    You even have acess to some heroes BY DEFAULT!
    You have plenty of Achievements who are easy to complete and reward you with 1000 credits and 500 credits.

    Also, i was winning an average 300 credits per match, who is very good.

    Graphicwise, excelente, 9/10.

    Optimization: 10/10

    Gameplay: 8/10    … Expand
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 62 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 62
  2. Mixed: 36 out of 62
  3. Negative: 3 out of 62
  1. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Feb 6, 2018
    70
    Excellent online action offers hours of Stormtooper-shooting fun, but the so-so campaign stumbles, while cynical loot crates leave a sour taste. [Jan 2017, p.83]
  2. Gamersky
    Jan 21, 2018
    75
    Star Wars Battlefront II provides a greater ambition than the previous installment. It has powerful war scenes, a brand new single player mode, and shows a much more magnificent Star Wars Universe. But just like the Jedi should be ware of the dark side of the Force, this game also meets some similar situations, such as beleaguered microtransaction elements and character growth problems. The first 10 hours of this game is full of surprises; however, the further you play this game, the more disappointed you will get.
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  3. PLAY! Zine
    Dec 29, 2017
    70
    Although game has huge problems with p2w microtransactions, it is still a good and fun gameplay experience with stunning visuals.
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