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  1. Nov 16, 2017
    0
    The dark side courses through Star Wars Battlefront II, playing mind tricks on gamers to spend more money to become stronger. By the time you read this review, there’s a chance EA may change how the Star Cards or loot crates work, but at this point in time, this predatory microtransaction model Force-chokes Battlefront II’s experience. It’s a shame to see a game with such clear greatnessThe dark side courses through Star Wars Battlefront II, playing mind tricks on gamers to spend more money to become stronger. By the time you read this review, there’s a chance EA may change how the Star Cards or loot crates work, but at this point in time, this predatory microtransaction model Force-chokes Battlefront II’s experience. It’s a shame to see a game with such clear greatness get pulled down to these depths. Star Wars deserves better. We deserve better. Expand
  2. Nov 16, 2017
    0
    Dont let EA fool you just yet!, their new tweet means nothing considering the following:

    Quote: "the ability to purchase Crystals in-game will become available at a later date" meaning its not gonna be removed at all just modified into something else... KEEP THE FIGHT GOING.
    defend your rights as gamers, consumers and most of all STAR WARS FANS.
  3. Nov 16, 2017
    0
    Hey EA, just learned you removed the micro transactions from BF2. Don't care, hope this game suffers cause you thought that was okay to begin with. If this is in the next battlefield game the same response will happen.
  4. Nov 16, 2017
    0
    Don't buy this game. Don't buy anything from EA ever again. They've proved time and time again they care nothing for the consumer and only care to milk money out of paying customers. I feel bad for Dice, they made a great game and got screwed over by this garbage company. Will be writing letters to Disney asking them to revoke EA's rights to the Star wars franchise and I hope others do theDon't buy this game. Don't buy anything from EA ever again. They've proved time and time again they care nothing for the consumer and only care to milk money out of paying customers. I feel bad for Dice, they made a great game and got screwed over by this garbage company. Will be writing letters to Disney asking them to revoke EA's rights to the Star wars franchise and I hope others do the same. DO NOT ALLOW THE GAME INDUSTRY TO DEVOLVE TO THIS. DO NOT BUY THIS GAME! SERVERS ARE LIVE FOR 2005 BATTLEFRONT 2, PLAY THAT INSTEAD! Expand
  5. Nov 16, 2017
    0
    The pay to win in this game is disgusting. We have to let them know, this is unacceptable. We let them know time and time again when these details were released and they refused to do anything about it. They are the most downvoted comment on reddit, and a joke among gamers.
  6. Nov 16, 2017
    0
    A full priced game, broken unless you buy lootboxes. It makes me absolutely sick at the greed of the industry. Trying to pay to get the full game would cost $2100. It's disgusting.
  7. Nov 16, 2017
    0
    Here we have a $60 game that fails as a console/PC title because it uses a mobile F2P transaction model, and also fails as a mobile game because I can't play it while I'm on the toilet. EA wants the best of both worlds; but so do I.

    On the bright side, since there will be no map pack DLC, there will be no danger of fragmenting the player base like in SWBF1. Unfortunately, the method by
    Here we have a $60 game that fails as a console/PC title because it uses a mobile F2P transaction model, and also fails as a mobile game because I can't play it while I'm on the toilet. EA wants the best of both worlds; but so do I.

    On the bright side, since there will be no map pack DLC, there will be no danger of fragmenting the player base like in SWBF1. Unfortunately, the method by which EA has chosen to monetize future development will ensure that there isn't much of a player base to fragment anyway. So... Great job, EA...?

    Looks and sounds nice, though. I'll enjoy watching people play this on YouTube for a couple of hours maybe.
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  8. Nov 16, 2017
    0
    While I think the basics of multiplayer are there for an enjoyable game, that real problem lays in the microtransactions to get to them. This game not only locks a significant amount of content behind pay walls, but it also limits its rewards to players through credits that have daily limits, similar to a free-to-play mobile game. On top of all of this, the game costs $60. It is absolutelyWhile I think the basics of multiplayer are there for an enjoyable game, that real problem lays in the microtransactions to get to them. This game not only locks a significant amount of content behind pay walls, but it also limits its rewards to players through credits that have daily limits, similar to a free-to-play mobile game. On top of all of this, the game costs $60. It is absolutely ridiculous for a AAA game to be this way, literally sucking money out of people. It is a cash grab and its sickening.

    Alternately, we asked for a campaign and EA gave us half of one...
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  9. Nov 16, 2017
    0
    You know why EA. Pay to win does not belong in gaming. Your business model is that of pure greed. NO ONE should buy this game. DO NOT support this behavior.
  10. Nov 16, 2017
    0
    Like an ill-fated case of hemorrhoids, microtransactions have rubbed raw the anus of the gaming community. With EA's gangrenous, malformed hand as its guide, Battlefront II is a red hot iron defiling that already inflamed anus.
  11. Nov 16, 2017
    10
    They changed the pay2win system but job is done they lost over 100000 people and I think most of them will come at Christmas sales but ruined the game start.
  12. Nov 16, 2017
    0
    I feel sorry for the devs that made this game because the reality is, they didnt decide to add the pay for play system, EA did, their business development team did, and they should all be fired. They have no idea about gamers, they just see dollar signs and want to maximise profit and to a degree I understand that. But instead of putting up all these pay walls and stupid microI feel sorry for the devs that made this game because the reality is, they didnt decide to add the pay for play system, EA did, their business development team did, and they should all be fired. They have no idea about gamers, they just see dollar signs and want to maximise profit and to a degree I understand that. But instead of putting up all these pay walls and stupid micro transactions, just owe up to the fact that you need more money and CHARGE MORE upfront but with everything unlocked! We don't want to grind our way through games, we dont want to be limited by our options and to not be able to do what we want to do. Yes we want progression but not at a financial cost. If you spent some of that money you've clearly had to spend to come up with these offensive micro transactions on actual focus groups, you would realise this. It's enough now EA, you have to stop, you are singlehandedly destroying the Gaming Licence for Star Wars and taking the fun and passion out of gaming in general. Expand
  13. Nov 16, 2017
    0
    salut depuis paris France allez on va place une sale note EA qui a tendance de prendre ce client pour des idiot.
    Pay2Win NON. il en a mare d'être la vache a lait des multi.
  14. Nov 16, 2017
    0
    So I'm happily walking down the street, minding my own business, when suddenly, EA appears!

    "GIMMIE YO FUKIN MONEY BIATCH" EA screamed at me, froth foaming from it's mouth, knife pointed at my heart. Its pockets were overflowing from cash already, no doubt from other hapless victims. Slowly and carefully I handed over my wallet, making sure to make no sudden moves. EA opened it,
    So I'm happily walking down the street, minding my own business, when suddenly, EA appears!

    "GIMMIE YO FUKIN MONEY BIATCH" EA screamed at me, froth foaming from it's mouth, knife pointed at my heart. Its pockets were overflowing from cash already, no doubt from other hapless victims.

    Slowly and carefully I handed over my wallet, making sure to make no sudden moves. EA opened it, sneering at me.

    "THERE'S ONLY $60 IN HERE?!" Its eyes bulged, veins popping in rage.

    "That's all I got.... sorry EA"

    EA then repeatedly stabbed me, again and again. I tried to cry out, to beg for help, but noone could hear me. I watched passers by ignore my pleas, but they ignored me.

    I could feel my life draining from body, as my vision grew dim. A vision of the actions of my past flashed before me. Just before I passed from this world into the next, I felt a presence beside me ear. EA had bent down to whisper one final thing to me before I parted from my mortal shell

    "... the intent was to provide you wish a sense of pride and accomplishment"
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  15. Nov 16, 2017
    0
    Absolute garbage. Remember when Star Wars games were some of the best around, like Rogue Squadron, Jedi Outcast/Academy, KOTOR? Now they're just **** cash cows for the worst company in America. Thanks for ruining my favorite series EA.
  16. Nov 16, 2017
    0
    Played the game through a friend...had pre ordered the regular edition...cancelled after visiting reddit battlefront. BS ass pay to win. No thanks. **** EA
  17. Nov 16, 2017
    0
    Lootcrates are form of gambling. Sometimes you win what you want and sometimes you don't win what you want. That's gambling isn't it. EA wants us to gamble to win in Battlefront 2
  18. Nov 16, 2017
    0
    The very embodiment of Pay to win itself. EA has truly suffered from this game - not only will features be locked behind a paywall, but we also won't be falling into the trap of paying for them.
    I hope you're happy. EA - it's in the Pay.
  19. Nov 16, 2017
    10
    This game is getting unreal amounts of hate. While not a perfect game by any means, it is a good game. The story was thoroughly enjoyable. It presented an intriguing narrative that helps to bridge the gap between episodes 6 and 7. While it does feel a little like it's trying to force nostalgia, the chapters where you play as the various heroes add to the overall experience of the campaign.This game is getting unreal amounts of hate. While not a perfect game by any means, it is a good game. The story was thoroughly enjoyable. It presented an intriguing narrative that helps to bridge the gap between episodes 6 and 7. While it does feel a little like it's trying to force nostalgia, the chapters where you play as the various heroes add to the overall experience of the campaign. Multiplayer is also very well done. Spanning all 3 eras, there is no shortage of content. EA and DICE listened to fan feedback and gave us a great game. Microtransactions are such a small part of every and are no reason to trash something that was clearly well made. I for one will continue to play the game and enjoy it. Expand
  20. Nov 16, 2017
    0
    The only "sense of accomplishment" Battlefront fans will get from this game is in the form of pride in the **** they've created against one of the worst implementations of micro transactions in a AAA, full price game ever. As consumers an a capitalistic society it is everyone's duty not to support devs who ruin the games we love for profit.
  21. Nov 16, 2017
    0
    esto no puede seguir sucediendo las microtransacciones destruirán el hobby que más amamos, y como jugadores estámos unidos frente al abuso de las compañías como EA - 2K por solo mencionar unas pocas. ABAJO EA!
  22. Nov 16, 2017
    0
    It's a trap! Boycott this game until the pay-to-win model disappears for a full priced game. I love Star Wars but can't help but condone this shady form of consumer exploitation. EA wants YOUR living room to be an arcade. You feed quarters into a game that YOU own! Stick together and show them that we will not allow our living rooms to be hijacked! DON'T BUY IT NO MATTER HOW MUCH YOU LOVEIt's a trap! Boycott this game until the pay-to-win model disappears for a full priced game. I love Star Wars but can't help but condone this shady form of consumer exploitation. EA wants YOUR living room to be an arcade. You feed quarters into a game that YOU own! Stick together and show them that we will not allow our living rooms to be hijacked! DON'T BUY IT NO MATTER HOW MUCH YOU LOVE STAR WARS. Resist the dark side. Expand
  23. Nov 16, 2017
    0
    EA seems determined to destroy all games and franchises with their greedy corporate practices. Gamers are happy to give them their hard earned money if they just give them what they want. Unfortunately while we still have morons out there pre-ordering games I am not sure this will change. If you pre-order games please take a good long hard look at yourself.
  24. Nov 16, 2017
    0
    This game is everything that i hate about EA. KIlling games with good mechanic with Pay-to-win model and Microtransactions.
    If Luke was real. He would jump off a building if he sees what EA done with this franchise.
    If Vader was real. He would jump in the lava again.
    If Yoda was real. He would say "these **** are nuts if they think i'd pre-orders this pile of ****
  25. Nov 16, 2017
    0
    Lootboxes are gambling.

    The developers said in a reddit AMA that getting currency through the single player Arcade version is manipulative but buying currency is ok.

    Paying for power is what loot boxes in this game are.

    That is the definition of pay to win.
  26. Nov 16, 2017
    0
    Locking tons of content behind a grindy paywall is something you would expect from a scummy free to play game, not a $60 AAA experience. EA's greed has killed a better than average game.
  27. Nov 16, 2017
    0
    This game is an insult to modern gaming and promises. The game has promise, and at times is fun, however, a micro transactions are disgusting. To unlock iconic characters such as Darth Vader, you must pay a hefty price, or grind for many hours. I am disgusted by EA and their gambling system.
  28. Nov 16, 2017
    0
    I downloaded the beta and had a blast. The developers at Dice did a great job making this game look great. Playing as Boba Fett and raining hell was extremely fun. However upon learning that you cannot simply play a match and earn enough points within in the match to play as a notable character is a complete lie. The beta was complete misrepresentation of how the game would actually beI downloaded the beta and had a blast. The developers at Dice did a great job making this game look great. Playing as Boba Fett and raining hell was extremely fun. However upon learning that you cannot simply play a match and earn enough points within in the match to play as a notable character is a complete lie. The beta was complete misrepresentation of how the game would actually be played. Unless EA completely shuts down this loot crate **** I will not play this game. Expand
  29. Nov 16, 2017
    0
    It's a shame that we waited so long for a game that is a shell of the original. It's a pay to win Mobil game that is being sold as a full price game.

    It either takes thousands of hours or thousands of dollars to unlock the most useful items.

    Maybe someday we will get a proper battlefront 2, but it's not this current game.
  30. Nov 16, 2017
    0
    Pay2Win can kiss my @ss. This would be an amazing game if the publishers didn't push features like lootboxes. The lootbox system in this game is literal gambling. So if EA and Disney want to connect Star Wars titles to gambling, that's their decision but its a decision that sucks.
  31. Nov 16, 2017
    2
    The game isn't actually a 2/10 it's more like a 7-8 but we as a community cannot let developers treat us like this. I have always been against micro-transactions and i was looking forward to this game, but after seeing the way they implemented the microtransactions i cannot in good faith recommend this game
  32. Nov 16, 2017
    0
    Terrible game designed entirely to syphon money out of players. A blatant abuse of an iconic brand name to milk people for cash. Whata sad situation the gaming induindustry is in righ Now
  33. Nov 16, 2017
    0
    I am just gonna sit this one out... I am not going to pay 60 dollars for a game that have loot crates tied into the progression. I am so mad, I rather start playing Call of Duty.
  34. Nov 16, 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.
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  35. Nov 16, 2017
    0
    It looks pretty but there are a lot of flaws here. The enemy AI in the single player makes it stupidly easy. For the multiplayer, freemium pay to win and grindy paywalls have no place in a game people payed money to buy. You want to do that crap, ea, go make awful phone games instead of awful real games. I honestly can't even think of the last good EA game. EA cares more about nickle andIt looks pretty but there are a lot of flaws here. The enemy AI in the single player makes it stupidly easy. For the multiplayer, freemium pay to win and grindy paywalls have no place in a game people payed money to buy. You want to do that crap, ea, go make awful phone games instead of awful real games. I honestly can't even think of the last good EA game. EA cares more about nickle and dimeing everyone instead of attempting to create a good game. EA eats up smaller game studios and then ruins them.

    I just wish EVERY EA game got the kind of hate this is getting. The bar is so low that when they make a slughtly mediocre game, people rave about it. In case it isn't clear, we don't want your loot crate freemium pay to win bull. We don't want huge grinds. We just want good games.
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  36. Nov 16, 2017
    0
    I enjoy parts of this game, and I really feel for the devs and what they created, but the loot box micro transaction system must be protested. A crying shame.
  37. Nov 16, 2017
    0
    EA is the most evil money grubbing game company in the market that ruins everything they touch, including this game which would otherwise be great. Thanks EA. Thanks for ruining the hard work of the developers who spent sleepless nights making this polished game to turn it into complete corporate money grubbing ****
  38. Nov 16, 2017
    0
    Pay to win games go straight into the toilet. Like Diablos1414 said “The epitome of greed. Sure, it looks pretty, the game play is fine, and it has the "Star Wars" name, but if you buy this game, you are continuing to send a message to EA that ridiculously over-priced and predatory microtransactions are okay for a game you already paid $60 for, and therefore should have access to mostPay to win games go straight into the toilet. Like Diablos1414 said “The epitome of greed. Sure, it looks pretty, the game play is fine, and it has the "Star Wars" name, but if you buy this game, you are continuing to send a message to EA that ridiculously over-priced and predatory microtransactions are okay for a game you already paid $60 for, and therefore should have access to most (if not all) of the content within a reasonable time-frame. I don't care that they've already dropped the costs associated with unlocking the most expensive characters (Vader, etc), because the root of the issue is still front and center; paying anything above $60 for the baseline content of the game is unacceptable and driven by corporate greed. It's evident that EA cares nothing for their player-base, because if they did, they wouldn't be nickel-and-diming us the way they currently are in SWBF II. To keep it PG - Shame on you, EA. ” Expand
  39. Nov 16, 2017
    0
    Needless to say anithing. This company must fall.

    They've become too greedy they just look at gamers like cows to milk. Never ever EA! :@

    They even disabled the refound option.
  40. Nov 16, 2017
    0
    EA comes out as excessively greedy with this game that is entirely based on pay2win mechanism
    This is the kind of thing one see on cheap apps on Apple Store, not what you'd expect from a premium game.
  41. Nov 16, 2017
    0
    I was gonna buy this game but the way that the developers handled loot boxes ruined it for me. I don't care if they drop the gametime required from 40 hours to 10 hours for darth vader, the fact that they did that in the first place shows their true hand. They planned to lower it down the whole time so that they could look like the good guys, it doesn't take a genius to pull a trick likeI was gonna buy this game but the way that the developers handled loot boxes ruined it for me. I don't care if they drop the gametime required from 40 hours to 10 hours for darth vader, the fact that they did that in the first place shows their true hand. They planned to lower it down the whole time so that they could look like the good guys, it doesn't take a genius to pull a trick like that on the community. They also removed the phone number for people placing a return for the video game on their website. Just when you thought they couldn't steep any lower, they did. If i could give a an additional review for the company, I'd give a 0/10 Expand
  42. Nov 16, 2017
    0
    I absolutely reject the idea of microtransactions for anything on paid games (even more if they're games prices +$50 and the microtransactions are not only for cosmetic items).
    Buying - or not refunding - this legitimates the foreseeable future of gaming. Pay for the game, pay again to play it.
  43. Nov 16, 2017
    0
    Disgusting business practices by EA and DICE that the gaming community cannot accept. Why in the world is anyone accepting paying $60 USD or higher to buy into a game setup in the same way as F2P mobile titles is beyond me. If you think i'm being melodramatic go and find the screenshots of FOURTEEN HOUR WAIT TIMERS to earn in-game currency if you don't pay.
  44. Nov 16, 2017
    0
    o.8 heh? Cant wait to see where user reviews stand when the PC voting opens up. With any luck, equal to or lower so as to show EA where they can stick their corporate scummery.

    I so wanted to like this game, but this StarWars horse broke it's legs before it was even out of the gate.

    Please show some resolve and conviction and do gaming's future a favour, boycott EA games.
  45. Nov 16, 2017
    0
    Lootboxes at their worst, yet typical for EA. They could have worked out a better way to get extra money from the game, so the people who already paid full price would not feel forced to pay possibly thousands of dollars (no joke, unlocking everything costs over a thousand dollars). It's starting to fire back on them, as they deserve.
  46. Nov 16, 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.
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  47. Nov 16, 2017
    0
    Yes, this is just another hate review. I won't buy this game and I am sure EA won't mind at all this bad buzz for the game as long as it sells but this is a way to making us be heard. I'm doing my part
  48. Nov 16, 2017
    4
    DICE did a great job. The game has that nice "AAA" polish that is expected from a large publisher like this, but I cannot forgive the P2W system. I don't hate loot boxes, but if they directly affect gameplay, that causes an issue.

    First of all, the card level system is desperate. players should be able to upgrade their star cards without having to own a certain amount of cards. This is
    DICE did a great job. The game has that nice "AAA" polish that is expected from a large publisher like this, but I cannot forgive the P2W system. I don't hate loot boxes, but if they directly affect gameplay, that causes an issue.

    First of all, the card level system is desperate. players should be able to upgrade their star cards without having to own a certain amount of cards. This is a clear incentive to coerce players into having to buy more loot boxes. With this system, the amount of loot boxes you open directly affects your performance. This is wrong.

    Secondly, loot boxes should never hand out in game advantages. Loot boxes that only contain aesthetic loot already prey on players that are susceptible to gambling addictions. Adding the factor of in-game advantages makes that much worse. A better system would be to have all starcards unlocked at the start of the game, at the basic level. Upgrading the star card could happen through completing challenges in game (similar to the perk system in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2). Due to the promise of free DLC, I understand that microtransactions may be necessary. Loot boxes can be used for aesthetic items only. If you make your community happy with a good game, they will be happy to continue to support the dev team.

    Lastly, the fact that unlocking heroes and buying loot crates use the same currency and both are expensive, I find myself either not buying crates for a long time because I'm saving up for a hero, or the opposite. Either unlock all heroes or reward loot crates in a different way (perhaps as a reward for ranking up like Overwatch).

    Thank you.
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  49. Nov 16, 2017
    0
    Star Wars Battlefront 2 was better on older consoles likes ps2 and original xbox. Don't buy this game don't support EA unless you want pay to win mechanics in all of your games
  50. Nov 16, 2017
    0
    Would have been a pretty good game if it weren't for the damn microtransactions forcing you to pay to access **** that you PAID for when you bought the game!
  51. Nov 16, 2017
    0
    Nice looking game. Horrible system designed to do one of two things: 1) Spend an inordinate amount of time grinding or 2) Give EA money beyond the original $60 you paid for the game. Pay to win mechanics from a freemium game imported in to a paid game. But hey can you blame EA for trying? They are making over a billion dollars a year from microtransaction from FIFA alone. We gamersNice looking game. Horrible system designed to do one of two things: 1) Spend an inordinate amount of time grinding or 2) Give EA money beyond the original $60 you paid for the game. Pay to win mechanics from a freemium game imported in to a paid game. But hey can you blame EA for trying? They are making over a billion dollars a year from microtransaction from FIFA alone. We gamers have no one to blame but ourselves. Expand
  52. Nov 16, 2017
    0
    EA should focus on making a good game and letting it sell as it deserves, instead of limiting the game to get more money. I refused to buy another EA game with these current practices.
  53. tjw
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    Such a simple game to make. All they literally had to do was take the original BF2 and update the graphics and mechanics but EA's greed allowed them to screw up that simple task. This game should serve as a warning sign to gamers as to what the gaming industry is becoming. While there are still a ton of great studios making incredible games, as time goes on big companies like EA andSuch a simple game to make. All they literally had to do was take the original BF2 and update the graphics and mechanics but EA's greed allowed them to screw up that simple task. This game should serve as a warning sign to gamers as to what the gaming industry is becoming. While there are still a ton of great studios making incredible games, as time goes on big companies like EA and ubisoft continue to mass produce cash grabs instead of making games to their true potential. Games like Assassins Creed and Call of Duty are just remade and reskinned year after year and people still buy these games for some reason. It's really depressing that this game, that actually looked great in the trailers and has really fun gameplay, has been ruined by the greed of the gaming industry. If you want things to change then stop buying EA, stop buying yearly franchises, and continue to support gaming companies that actually care about the consumer. Expand
  54. Nov 16, 2017
    0
    Unplayable from a single player/offline perspective due to corporate/beuracratic greed. Please do not support this unacceptable behavior, or this will continue in the future.
  55. Nov 16, 2017
    0
    This game leverages one of the most abusive micotransaction systems ever conceived for a AAA release. EA should be ashamed. Only by sending EA a clear and united message can we make them understand that this is unacceptable and we will not stand for it.
  56. Nov 16, 2017
    0
    This is the most greedy game ever made. I will never buy another EA game again. The worst of every mobile scummy system ever and the biggest F-U to gamers. If this is where a lot of gaming is headed, I will avoid it - all these lootboxes and GAAS (games as a service) are a blight on fun. Give me single player perfection like Mario, Zelda, Persona 5, Horizon Zero Dawn, The Last of Us, andThis is the most greedy game ever made. I will never buy another EA game again. The worst of every mobile scummy system ever and the biggest F-U to gamers. If this is where a lot of gaming is headed, I will avoid it - all these lootboxes and GAAS (games as a service) are a blight on fun. Give me single player perfection like Mario, Zelda, Persona 5, Horizon Zero Dawn, The Last of Us, and The Witcher 3. Expand
  57. Nov 16, 2017
    0
    The only good thing about this game is that it's put the gambling-like nature of buying loot boxes in games out in the zeitgeist. People completely unrelated to this game know about and holding it up as an example of corporate greed preying on consumers.
  58. Nov 16, 2017
    0
    I discovered microtransactions in Star Wars: Battlefront II and the controversy has blown up in EA's face. I will not spend a dime on loot boxes after paying $60 for the game. They are preying on young children too. Let's boycott the game as users until this goes away.
  59. Nov 16, 2017
    0
    This game contains loot boxes in order to better exploit customer who have already paid full price for the game as well as the season pass. Do not buy this game under any circumstances.
  60. Nov 16, 2017
    0
    pay to win muy bonito pero ahí se queda ea la caga y no deja de cagarla
    40 horas para desbloquear a un heroe
    4528 horas de juego para desbloquear todo
  61. Nov 16, 2017
    0
    The gaming community needs to unite and make a stand. It's a shame this game is feeling the wrath of an angry community, however it is also a good thing for the long-term interest of our wallets and the direction that gaming is heading. Micro-transactions and DLCs have been getting slowly but surely more and more out of control. We have all complained about having to pay extra forThe gaming community needs to unite and make a stand. It's a shame this game is feeling the wrath of an angry community, however it is also a good thing for the long-term interest of our wallets and the direction that gaming is heading. Micro-transactions and DLCs have been getting slowly but surely more and more out of control. We have all complained about having to pay extra for something on top of the game, and perhaps we have all justified it too. "Oh well, they are adding a whole new map!" etc. But it's getting ridiculous. If we don't do something now, Battlefield 2 will be the stepping stone that allows other games and developers and publishers to follow suit, push the envelope and place another stepping stone and another and another, until before long Pay to Win full-price AAA games loaded with microtransactions and lootboxes become the norm. Stop it now. Expand
  62. Nov 16, 2017
    0
    Well, I am a huge Star Wars fan, I was waiting for this game to come out, and it could be awesome: graphics and gameplay are amazing, soundtrack is great. I wold have easily given it a 10/10, but there is ONE THING, what ruined this game for me, and the name for this thing is MICROTRANSACTIONS.

    All progression in this game is made by opening lootboxes what you get by playing: you get
    Well, I am a huge Star Wars fan, I was waiting for this game to come out, and it could be awesome: graphics and gameplay are amazing, soundtrack is great. I wold have easily given it a 10/10, but there is ONE THING, what ruined this game for me, and the name for this thing is MICROTRANSACTIONS.

    All progression in this game is made by opening lootboxes what you get by playing: you get perks, skills, weapon and other cool stuff from them. The problem is what it's very hard to get them without microtransactions, and if you buy them, you have a big advantage over some guy who wants to play without spending additional money.

    It is a P2W system, and it's sad for me what it ruined the game i waited.
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  63. Nov 16, 2017
    0
    mobile "free to play" gaming finally makes its way on to the PS4 (for £54), corporate greed and enforced gambling seems to be the order of the day. I guess we better get used to it as its a model that seems to make money and people seem to be willing to do it.... Not sure if this is true but someone said you need to spend £2000 in micro transactions to get everything or grind for 350mobile "free to play" gaming finally makes its way on to the PS4 (for £54), corporate greed and enforced gambling seems to be the order of the day. I guess we better get used to it as its a model that seems to make money and people seem to be willing to do it.... Not sure if this is true but someone said you need to spend £2000 in micro transactions to get everything or grind for 350 hrs. It sucks if thats true Expand
  64. Nov 16, 2017
    0
    Gets 1 star because the game is playable and that alone is always worth a star.

    Buy the game and then pay more so I can win easier? heck no, to heck with EA never again.
  65. Nov 16, 2017
    0
    EA's Greed has brought this game to shame. Such a waste of the Star Wars License. Lootboxes and Micro-transactions should be banned indefinitely, ruined this game and exposing children to GAMBLING.
  66. Nov 16, 2017
    0
    Star wars Gamblefront 2: the search for more money.

    The BIGGEST piece of **** game where they charge you the MOST amount of money they possibly can and penalize you for not continuously paying for their beach houses. The game is riddled with bugs and they didnt even bother to finish the campaign. If you want a battlefront game, go play the originals or the one from 2015. Bonus
    Star wars Gamblefront 2: the search for more money.

    The BIGGEST piece of **** game where they charge you the MOST amount of money they possibly can and penalize you for not continuously paying for their beach houses.

    The game is riddled with bugs and they didnt even bother to finish the campaign.

    If you want a battlefront game, go play the originals or the one from 2015. Bonus points if you dont pay EA a dime.
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  67. Nov 16, 2017
    0
    I was SO excited for this game. I literally was going to buy the deluxe edition and my friends were too. However after seeing the abomination of corporate greed and maliciously seeking out those with gambling problems with lootboxes, I will not purchase this game and neither will anyone I know. KEEP LOOTBOXES COSMETIC-ONLY. Literally a star card that makes auto-aim better. REALLY? AlsoI was SO excited for this game. I literally was going to buy the deluxe edition and my friends were too. However after seeing the abomination of corporate greed and maliciously seeking out those with gambling problems with lootboxes, I will not purchase this game and neither will anyone I know. KEEP LOOTBOXES COSMETIC-ONLY. Literally a star card that makes auto-aim better. REALLY? Also you get no extra points for doing well in matches. This is crazy unreal. Fix your game so that I can actually buy it. Expand
  68. Nov 16, 2017
    0
    I paid $60 for this "Star Wars" game and I can't even play as Darth Vader until I play for dozens of hours or pay even more money? Ridiculous EA, destroying pop culture.
  69. Nov 16, 2017
    3
    The game's art is beautiful, but the gameplay comes down to a chaotic mess of grenade spam, unorganized play, unavoidable deaths, and a complete lack of teamwork encouragement outside of the officer role...which is very unrewarding to play as. Squads are loose, so you're never with the same people even during a match. The majority of the maps, or at least the objects, are in such a smallThe game's art is beautiful, but the gameplay comes down to a chaotic mess of grenade spam, unorganized play, unavoidable deaths, and a complete lack of teamwork encouragement outside of the officer role...which is very unrewarding to play as. Squads are loose, so you're never with the same people even during a match. The majority of the maps, or at least the objects, are in such a small arena style, that when you have a lot of players all smashed into one place, it's just a complete mess. Most people just throw themselves at the point hoping for the best and flooding back with respawns until the defense breaks. Almost everything revolves around that you and you alone are what's important in each battle, as opposed to promoting teamwork and squad play. There also appears to be very little anti-cheat, as I saw very blatant aimbots consistently. It's also has some bad gameplay decisions, such as the game resetting your chosen class every time you respawn, so you have to go out of your way to pick your class again or you spawn in as assault. I'd give it a 5 overall for gameplay. However, a few points lost over the requirement to continue to pay money just to progress (it's considered a requirement if you cannot earn those same rewards ingame WITHIN A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME. Throwing in something that takes an unrealistic and nearly unobtainable...if not obtainable at all, amount of hours to unlock just so you can claim you don't "have" to pay...still means you have to pay...don't play the "well TECHNICALLY..." game, devs We live in the real world).

    Overall, the art is great. The special unit spawn is much better in BF2 than in BF1 (no longer based on pickups). The gameplay is very bland and uninspiring. There is little to no teamwork involved...and even if you want to work as a team, you're assigned to a new squad every respawn, so there's no consistency. I've literally been in matches where your objective is to run from point a to point b with an item. With the maps how small they are, you only have to run a very small distance, and the match is over within 2 to 3 minutes. Battlefront 2 often has you asking yourself, "What was the point in that?"

    I cannot recommend.
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  70. Nov 16, 2017
    0
    The game looks visually stunning and the audio is great, I also give props to the dev for including a campaign this time around (although I beat it in 2 days at around 5.5 hrs) but that’s pretty much it for the pro’s as there isn’t much for offline content at all.

    In regards to MP having the progression system based around Loot Crates is an asinine decision on the devs. part & I will
    The game looks visually stunning and the audio is great, I also give props to the dev for including a campaign this time around (although I beat it in 2 days at around 5.5 hrs) but that’s pretty much it for the pro’s as there isn’t much for offline content at all.

    In regards to MP having the progression system based around Loot Crates is an asinine decision on the devs. part & I will not tolerate this practice hence the score. This is a strongly wait for sale in its current state
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  71. Nov 16, 2017
    0
    If People want this greedy behaviour to stop, than they have to stop buy their **** EA or Activision will never listen to reason, only to Numbers.
    EA´s message to Gamers with BF2 : "F*ck you give us more Money"
  72. Nov 16, 2017
    9
    I've spent about 10 - 11 hours playing the multiplayer game and really enjoyed it allot. The graphics look great (PS4) and the game play kept me interested for a few hours at a time. This is a much more in depth game than the previous Battlefront. Not going to get into the loot boxes at this time.
  73. Nov 16, 2017
    0
    I spent $80 for a star gambling simulator where kids can be better than me not because of skill but because of luck or because they sunk some money in the game. Refunded immediately, will not be coming back until there is a loot crate overhaul.
  74. Nov 16, 2017
    0
    This is the new Cancer that plagues video games and if we can we must stop it. This is their version of the future, this is not ours. Arise and fight!!
  75. Nov 16, 2017
    0
    Microtransactions, lootboxes, bugs, pay-to-win, fee-to-pay, grinding, loot crates, star cards, DRM, terrible usage of the license that they have exclusive rights to because they paid more, EA.
  76. Nov 16, 2017
    0
    ЕА в край поехали, продавать pay2win варфейс за 60 баксов это слишком. Не поддерживайте такую наглость, качайте пиратку и играйте себе в удовольствие.
  77. Nov 16, 2017
    0
    Hasta las narices de los micropagos. Dejen devestafar a la gente. Vaya negocio. Ya estamos hartos. Aparte, espero que el juego sea mejor que la beta. Hasta que no baje de precio, qur no me esperen
  78. Nov 16, 2017
    0
    An utter blight upon the gaming landscape. Star Wars Battlefront 2 is an unfinished game full of experience ruining bugs and awful micro transactions.
  79. Nov 16, 2017
    0
    4 horas de campaña por 60 dolares. y un multi q solo se ve el paga...paga...paga, es una verguenza que salgan este tipo de juegos al mercado, lo unico q logran es q la gente no les compre nada, y este tipo de juegos sean una basura.
  80. Nov 16, 2017
    0
    Disgusting. You cant just buy a game and get to enjoy it anymore. Now you buy a game and it comes with all the microtransactions you could dream of. These massive companies **** us for every nickle and dime we have. We need to stop supporting this type of payment model from piece of **** companies like EA.
  81. Nov 16, 2017
    0
    This game is a joke. Zero sense of fair progression. Every aspect of the game is design to milk retarded people. Please do not support this!! EA, you will pay for this!
  82. Nov 16, 2017
    0
    Rip off $60 entry fee so that you can be frustrated and made to shell out another $40-$100 to enjoy the barebones games. Boycott these greedy publishers.
  83. Nov 16, 2017
    0
    What might be the most disrespectful move towards gaming fans ever.
    It's a game you should avoid at all cost if you have respect for the artform that is a Video Game.
  84. Nov 16, 2017
    0
    This is the first time I have done a review on here, this is a beautifull game, with a lot of stand out moments, some cleverly designed maps and the engine really is something to behold on 1440p 144hz.

    That being said the progression system is so monumentally nefarious in its design it is simply unacceptable. Arcade mode you can earn 500 credits a day, if you win or loose on an arcade
    This is the first time I have done a review on here, this is a beautifull game, with a lot of stand out moments, some cleverly designed maps and the engine really is something to behold on 1440p 144hz.

    That being said the progression system is so monumentally nefarious in its design it is simply unacceptable. Arcade mode you can earn 500 credits a day, if you win or loose on an arcade mode you get 100 credits. 7 days to grind 1 trooper crate from arcade is simply unacceptable. Starfighter mode is great till you come across people who have maxed out their cards and can 2-3 hit kill you while turning faster.

    This is a freemium game that I paid £60 for.
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  85. Nov 16, 2017
    0
    Don't you dare to buy this disgusting cash grab. All progress turned into grindfest to force you to buy loot boxes. Buying this game you make every new game will look like mobile clicker when the point is not the design, interesting story, but building a system which all the time for buying just one more box to the point when your bank account will be exact 0.
  86. Nov 16, 2017
    0
    Do not buy this game, absurd level of greed from EA. Monthly subscription would make more sense than this hoax way of sucking money. 60eur for game and then payed lootboxes with chance of drop for items that affect gameplay, could they make it cosmetics as it made in Overwatch? They even fail to copy successful monetization model... what a bunch of dumb greedy loosers...
  87. Nov 16, 2017
    0
    Absolutely disgusting business practice from one of the most horribly disgusting companies ever. all reviews for game highlighting that you can just ignore the micro transactions miss the blatant that IT SHOULD NOT BE IN THE GAME FROM THE START.
  88. Nov 16, 2017
    0
    Stop the madness.

    What is happening here: Star Wars of all things is used to very serriously exploit a small minority of gamers to feed the corporate beast. It is commonplace that the vast majority of microtransaction income comes from a very small minority of gamers who spend insane amounts, not because they are rich, but because they are addicted or probably unable to keep track of
    Stop the madness.

    What is happening here:
    Star Wars of all things is used to very serriously exploit a small minority of gamers to feed the corporate beast. It is commonplace that the vast majority of microtransaction income comes from a very small minority of gamers who spend insane amounts, not because they are rich, but because they are addicted or probably unable to keep track of how much they spend. This is morally unaccaptable. Everybody who contributed to this in any way, either directly or by giving a favorable score as a reviewer must be ashamed of themselves. This. Is. Very. Wrong. If you work for EA, if you work for a company that works for EA, consider this.

    And don't even get me started about paying full AAA price for a game and being expected to keep paying. Do not touch games like this with a ten foot pole. Please, let's stop this from happening together.
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  89. Nov 16, 2017
    0
    This game is everything that is wrong with AAA gaming. It monetizes the progression of your characters, so if your not willing to spend even more money than the $60 you already did. get ready to start grinding even then it limits the amount and times you are able to earn credits to entice you to spend more money. The $60 is just the entrance fee, the whole game is designed to take yourThis game is everything that is wrong with AAA gaming. It monetizes the progression of your characters, so if your not willing to spend even more money than the $60 you already did. get ready to start grinding even then it limits the amount and times you are able to earn credits to entice you to spend more money. The $60 is just the entrance fee, the whole game is designed to take your money after purchase. Expand
  90. Nov 16, 2017
    0
    Little disclaimer I didn't buy the game a friend brought it over to my place:

    Where to even Begin? Well, I think with the professional review scores that give it high scores. They are bs because the game is RIDDLED with bugs every where. In campaign for instance Vibrating screen during the space battles that transfer to fps mode when you land the ship and get out at one point. In
    Little disclaimer I didn't buy the game a friend brought it over to my place:

    Where to even Begin? Well, I think with the professional review scores that give it high scores. They are bs because the game is RIDDLED with bugs every where. In campaign for instance Vibrating screen during the space battles that transfer to fps mode when you land the ship and get out at one point.
    In the same scene the ship couldn't destroy anything I shot at without using the barrage ability which had ungodly cool down.

    In multiplayer the lag is really bad, you get stuck in things easily. The grind is still horrid on purpose
    To promote a pay to win atmosphere where the player is heavily tempted to buy randomized loot crates which is glorified gambling. This is not the quality of a game that people should expect for a base game that has a 60$ minimum price tag yes, Minimum. Because you never get a full game for that price anymore thanks to content carved up for season pass bs. Speaking of Passes, that's what you should do with this game, give it a pass for one of the many other , better titles that came out this year.
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  91. Nov 16, 2017
    0
    this game it so bad this my first review i ever posted in my life. this game is the great example where we going in gaming if continue buy this cash and grab. the story is okay but all the is made to make you buy crates. It feel like im playing mobile game and is not good for game that cost $60.
  92. Nov 16, 2017
    1
    I normally don't give bad reviews. I am not the picky type of person when it comes to games, and I am usually able to look past big flaws and still find enjoyment in games. I am a big fan of the Assassin's Creed game series, and I was even a defender of the last Battlefront title.
    Gameplay-wise this game is a bit mixed honestly. The progression system is obviously abysmal, and apart from
    I normally don't give bad reviews. I am not the picky type of person when it comes to games, and I am usually able to look past big flaws and still find enjoyment in games. I am a big fan of the Assassin's Creed game series, and I was even a defender of the last Battlefront title.
    Gameplay-wise this game is a bit mixed honestly. The progression system is obviously abysmal, and apart from that, the maps aren't much fun. The only maps I really had fun with was thankfully all the Clone Wars maps and the Maz' Castle map. Reseach Base 9 on Endor was a fun concept, but it's so poorly balanced that the second and third stages are rarely reached. All of the space battles are fun, and they actually did a good job (except for the one in the unknown regions, which is too open and chaotic). Blast is back, but the spawns often leave you sorrounded, and you can spawn in any cornor at any time. The grenade spam is not that big a deal, they honestly feel a bit underpowered (except for the epic star card versions which are still weaker than Battlefront 2015).
    The gunplay is sometimes good, but it is so based around the same core weapons and abilities that you know what to expect. I played the game for 20 ish hours - made 2 accounts and got EA-Access on both, as well as playing 15 ish hours on the beta. The game is fun, but I must say that Battlefront 2015 had better gunplay and abilities variety. I like the class system although I think they should have rather gone all in with the classes or not at all. This middle thing isn't working.
    And I don't have anything to say about Star Cards. In the Beta it was fine, with rares actually dropping a few times and you could get a crate every few games. Now I feel like I can only get a crate once a day (the daily crates dont count as they give 5(???!?)crafting parts and a 5 minute game's worth of credits).
    They could have chosen to do a meaningful loot system with cosmetic items, clone trooper color schemes, Stormtrooper customizable shoulder pads, Rebels/resistance forces with different faces and uniforms and so on. But they had to go this way.
    This review will probably get lost, but I hope you'll like or dislike if you end up doing it anyways
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  93. Nov 16, 2017
    0
    The game is a disgrace, no way this is worth 60 bucks.. The game play is boring, it's all the same. There is no innovation in the game and you have to buy lootboxes to be able to be compete. Horrible do not buy!!
  94. Nov 16, 2017
    0
    What everyone else has already said, avoid this game at all costs. The developers have made their intentions clear that they have no interest in making a quality product and instead are trying to charge as much as possible out of their customers. In addition, some of the content, cinematic, and story shown off in the trailers is not actually in the game.
  95. Nov 16, 2017
    0
    This is a special case in gaming. A line has been drawn. This game has gone too far. If a game with so many free-to-play elements can charge this much (while also including pay-to-win microtransactions) - and if we accept this, then we set a precedent that changes the medium of gaming forever. I truly wish I was exaggerating.
  96. Nov 16, 2017
    0
    no puedo creer que hobby consolas le diera 91 WTF,Por otro lado si me dan a describir el juego con una palabra seria [injusticia] nada mas que decir...
  97. Nov 16, 2017
    0
    This game will give you AIDS. herpes, cancer and impotence and/or sterility.
    In addition to be ripped off if you want to play competitively in MP.

    On a more serious note, the loot box mechanism is probably illegal in many countries, specially since it is made to take advantage of younger audience and minors.

    Don't support ugly business practices, don't buy.
  98. Nov 16, 2017
    0
    Why do we even pay for games like this anymore? with this kind of microtransactions they should make it free and pay-to-win, it´s actually not that hard to unlock good stuff doing things right, but the issue is that suggesting to jump over all the gameplay by paying its not right, moreover the game is not finished, has a lot to work off
  99. Nov 16, 2017
    0
    EA has once again proven that their greed truly knows no bounds. This game is jam-packed with 'pay to win' elements. These 'pay to win' elements can be purchased with real-world currency giving the person who is willing to shell out more money the upper hand. To make matters worse the games developer DICE, has responded to the immense consumer backlash with vague comments of how they willEA has once again proven that their greed truly knows no bounds. This game is jam-packed with 'pay to win' elements. These 'pay to win' elements can be purchased with real-world currency giving the person who is willing to shell out more money the upper hand. To make matters worse the games developer DICE, has responded to the immense consumer backlash with vague comments of how they will potentially rectify the broken system. Meanwhile Disney is letting it's biggest IP be the center of a massive gambling controversy, a major issue being that children will be exposed to this gambling in the game.

    I urge you to state away from this game. Do not support this sickening greed put forth by both EA and Disney. Show them that we are not willing to put up with whatever they shove down our throats. This company is sick and deranged, they have absolutely zero regard for their customers.
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  100. Nov 16, 2017
    1
    Tu y tus micro pagos se pueden ir a la mierda, espero que esta esta tendencia cambie tan que se están cargando la industria, se preocupan más de idear formas nuevas de micro pagos que en el desarrollo del juego.
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 62 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 62
  2. 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. 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.
  3. Dec 29, 2017
    70
    Although game has huge problems with p2w microtransactions, it is still a good and fun gameplay experience with stunning visuals.