Star Wars Battlefront II

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1.7

Overwhelming dislike- based on 8873 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 7,245 out of 8873
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  1. Jamesphillips82
    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
  2. Satcat
    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.    … Expand
  3. demitri
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    a game completely destroyed by the abysmal practices of the developer, im sorry for dice , but ea is garbage
    thanks for scaming the star wars fanbase
  4. Legend79324
    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.
  5. kuraidark
    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
  6. kculp
    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.
  7. jingleesperanza
    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.
  8. 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
  9. dynamicCamel
    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.
  10. axmccx
    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.
  11. Karlj213
    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
  12. CorkyTheCactus
    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!
  13. Desvamp
    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.
  14. AqueousErmine
    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
  15. alex96halo
    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
  16. Juliopp
    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.
  17. UselessViking
    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
  18. laurent22
    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.
  19. johnnhoj99
    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 ****
  20. Mattogo
    Nov 18, 2017
    0
    I was so excited for Star Wars Battlefront 2. My wife and I both really enjoyed the first one, even if it was lacking. The visuals and sound effects alone still send shivers down my spine. Never has a game felt more like Star Wars. I was stoked to see the prequel troops and heroes because I remember playing those back from the day. But I refuse to buy into a anti-consumer, pay2win schemingI was so excited for Star Wars Battlefront 2. My wife and I both really enjoyed the first one, even if it was lacking. The visuals and sound effects alone still send shivers down my spine. Never has a game felt more like Star Wars. I was stoked to see the prequel troops and heroes because I remember playing those back from the day. But I refuse to buy into a anti-consumer, pay2win scheming that EA has turned Battlefront 2 into.… Expand
  21. Warpspeeder19
    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
  22. Gehn
    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.
  23. Luxembourg
    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.
  24. Quantum937
    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.
  25. EASucks69
    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.
  26. De_Readman
    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 ****
  27. sassyseaoyster
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    EA decided to incorporate loot boxes, gambling, pay to win, and grinding into a $60 game. On top of that, they had the balls to call the game "Star Wars Battlefront II", which is an insult to one of the greatest video games of all time
  28. saadz
    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
  29. Striker_Kagami
    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.
  30. Gisombre
    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.
  31. IH8EA
    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.
  32. Pamplrmooses
    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.
  33. RebelYvo
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    I love Star Wars, so I took 4 days off work to play STAR WARS BATTLEFRONT 2. I have never been more disappointed by a game release in my entire life. The campaign story is cliche, predictable and boring. The gameplay for the campaign is garbage.

    In multiplayer, you can't even customize your clone/storm troopers or rebel soldiers. Everyone looks the same and you are forced to play as a    I love Star Wars, so I took 4 days off work to play STAR WARS BATTLEFRONT 2. I have never been more disappointed by a game release in my entire life. The campaign story is cliche, predictable and boring. The gameplay for the campaign is garbage.

    In multiplayer, you can't even customize your clone/storm troopers or rebel soldiers. Everyone looks the same and you are forced to play as a guy if you want to play one of 3 classes and the 4th class forces you to play as a girl. You cannot choose which eras you want to play. I personally don't like the prequel era but I am forced to play that era whether I like it or not. And I am forced to play a generic male character that looks the same as everyone else, whether I like it or not.

    Heroes vs Villains and Star Fighter assault are fun and those are the only 2 modes I play.

    Obi Wan Kenobi is not in the game... yea... I don't even...

    Now I would have given this game like a 4 rating because they said they will add cosmetic customization in the future and update the game frequently with new content. BUT, with the unforgivable, greedy progression system tied to lootboxes and micro-gambling... I can't I just can't...

    TLDR: Campaign is garbage. Multiplayer is ok but no customization and lack of options. Progression system is greedy, evil and micro-gambling is disgusting.    … Expand
  34. Alt-J
    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...    … Expand
  35. boycottswbf2
    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
  36. thelegendofben
    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.
  37. Slocs
    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.
  38. squallypo
    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.
  39. AEOC
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    I was exited about this game, but no hope for EA can't believe they charge you for all. We pay the game or not? If they make a good solo campaign and give you a good multilayer they will make a lot of money. I do not want a mobile game....
  40. SneakingLama
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    Thanks DICE for making what could have been an incredible game. But EA had to come along and screw it all up. So to EA, fix your crap and stop abusing this industry
  41. cdrbly
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    If EA had their way, the next Star Wars games that comes out will have a "saga" at the end of the title. Then they would would be able to unleash their true P2W platform.
  42. therockman
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    A cool game ruined by the greed of EA, we need to get together and stop supporting this kind of practices.

    I cancelled my preorder and will not buy another game from EA for a long time. I don't care if they are "trying to fix" this things, it sickens me the fact that they even thought about it.
  43. Ocyyocc
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    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… Expand
  44. KetchupChips
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    If you want to read this review, you'll have to purchase the deluxe viewing package for the low low price of $149.99. You will then be overwhelmed with a feeling of pride and accomplishment.
  45. Mass40K
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    Had to make an account just to speak my opinion. This apology from EA about their anti-consumer behavior is a false flag. Removing the pay to win content/microtransactions is only temporary until people forget and the dust settles. Screw them, they are the sleaziest scumbag publisher in the industry. This game is a disaster of epic proportions.
  46. JipAnime
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    The way EA is willing to take money from players is just disgusting. That crazy micro transaction system killed this game, which is not perfect by the way.
  47. derskydingus
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    I feel bad giving this game a zero because DICE have actually created a decent Star Wars game. However, EA's sleazy business practices have tainted an otherwise sound experience. The loot box system is pay-to-win, plain and simple, and having these systems fully integrated into the multiplayer progression leaves a horrible taste in my mouth. EA has alienated a large portion of theirI feel bad giving this game a zero because DICE have actually created a decent Star Wars game. However, EA's sleazy business practices have tainted an otherwise sound experience. The loot box system is pay-to-win, plain and simple, and having these systems fully integrated into the multiplayer progression leaves a horrible taste in my mouth. EA has alienated a large portion of their fanbase and I'm happy they're getting ripped to shreds. Hopefully, this will help set a new precedent regarding monetization in the video game industry.… Expand
  48. dx7785
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. just... bad!!!! no! EA! Bad partner!

    - 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. me too    … Expand
  49. leoblanton11
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    Yes, EA has finally taken out micro-transactions. No, that does not mean the entire game has no been fixed. There is still a daily limit on the amount of credits you can get in arcade mode and the MOST ICONIC HEROES IN THE STAR WARS UNIVERSE ARE STILL LOCKED BEHIND PAY WALLS. So yes, this is a better game, but no, the game is still not fixed
  50. evildrmittens
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    Disgusting money grab. Will never buy another EA title. People need to wake up and stop supporting loot boxes in games and double paying for things you already own. They wouldn't exist if they didn't work.
  51. The_Quiquegaros
    Dec 30, 2017
    0
    lootboxes.
    lootboxes.
    lootboxes.
    lootboxes.
    lootboxes.
    lootboxes.
    lootboxes.
    lootboxes.
    lootboxes.
    I'm not paying 60 dollars and lootboxes.
  52. ScottishWOOF
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    This is greed pure greed, warframe has more value for money then this. EA you will burn in hell for your greed same for every other company like them, a true example of human scum.
  53. arnish6025
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    Great graphics, I think the devs worked their butts off. That being sad the game play could never be enough to pay a cent over 60$. I understand games cost a lot of money to make, but they are also a cash cow. I normally look at the 60$ price tag and laugh its a randomly high price for something that could and I would say more then half the time sucks. I am a one that plays games and if IGreat graphics, I think the devs worked their butts off. That being sad the game play could never be enough to pay a cent over 60$. I understand games cost a lot of money to make, but they are also a cash cow. I normally look at the 60$ price tag and laugh its a randomly high price for something that could and I would say more then half the time sucks. I am a one that plays games and if I can afford it I would like to play a game when it comes out and I tell myself I am paying for hard workers to get a check to share with there family. That is a lie and the micro-transactions in games never get back to the hard working people and take advantage of players that just want to have fun or experience a story. I will never play a game with a micro-transaction, and this may translate to not buying games that DLC that is obviously part of the main game that they broke off to mess with players. Thank you EA I will never a DLC, micro-transaction, or pay 60 dollars for a game ever.… Expand
  54. dashingdon
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    It's rather obvious the developers worked hard to create this game as the graphics and the multiplayer gameplay is top-notch. However, the single-player campaign suffers from a serious lack of attention and the multiplayer experience is completely destroyed by a thinly-veiled pay-to-win system. The most egregious limitation is that a player can only earn 300 credits per day in theIt's rather obvious the developers worked hard to create this game as the graphics and the multiplayer gameplay is top-notch. However, the single-player campaign suffers from a serious lack of attention and the multiplayer experience is completely destroyed by a thinly-veiled pay-to-win system. The most egregious limitation is that a player can only earn 300 credits per day in the single-player mode because, according to EA, more that that would be an exploit that would allow a player to be overpowered in the multiplayer mode... but anyone can buy as many credits as they like and that is, for some reason, not an exploit.… Expand
  55. gargioni
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    Sad that #Disney is sponsoring a game that supports #gambling. I won't be buying this game for my children and I will spread the word via social media how despicable @Disney is for this
  56. L_Dungeon
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    Screw EA
    Screw Loot boxes
    Screw Pay-to-Win games
    Screw locking main characters behind a pay wall
    And Screw EA again
    I will give 1 point just because it's Star Wars.
  57. Lord-Ptolemy
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    Ever wanted to spend $60+ for a game full of micro-transactions? Well this is the perfect game for you then. I remember a time when games were released with plenty of content for 1 lump sum of $60 or less. Nowadays you'll be lucky to get one tenth of that for $60. Everything else will be locked behind 20 DLC expansions and micro-transactions. Outside of the ridiculous gambling basedEver wanted to spend $60+ for a game full of micro-transactions? Well this is the perfect game for you then. I remember a time when games were released with plenty of content for 1 lump sum of $60 or less. Nowadays you'll be lucky to get one tenth of that for $60. Everything else will be locked behind 20 DLC expansions and micro-transactions. Outside of the ridiculous gambling based micro-transactions this game is decent. If you want to play something better then try the original
    Star Wars Battlefront II.    … Expand
  58. slik419
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    Could have been one of the best games of the year until they added the bull loot crates that completely unbalance the game. No respect for EA. Unfortunately they'll be rewarded by whales who will give them all the money.
  59. xieg
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    actually i was going to buy the game,but after watched and read so many facts about how greedy EA become,i don't think this is worth my money..
    im also a battlefield player,i just afraid that this kind of bad marketing gonna make its way to battlefield franchise
  60. TheGrognard
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    P2W Lootbox steaming pile of
  61. enoknab
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    Star Wars Battlefront II aims to become your religion assuming you feel the only way you can find happiness is to throw money in their offertory every week until you die or they find a bigger pot to accept donations. I believe you will find your money just as well spent on the diety you were raised to praise. Let's hope EA has a better track record with minors than the clergy.
  62. BadTitanSlayer
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    Let me tell you something. Ignore all the positive reviews. They are just a bunch of normies who do not understand why this game is awful. This would have been a fantastic game but it was eaten by EA's corporate greed. It's disgusting and EA should be ashamed of themselves. We are winning the battle but not the war.
  63. Maxwilso
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    Disney is now teaching children about gambling with this half-made, pay up front, freemium mobile game that's played on console/PC. Not only are none of the content available for you, it will take you a total of $2100 to unlock everything. You can earn in-game currency but it's limited to 1 hour PER DAY. SO while it takes 40 hours to unlock ONE character, you also have to include theDisney is now teaching children about gambling with this half-made, pay up front, freemium mobile game that's played on console/PC. Not only are none of the content available for you, it will take you a total of $2100 to unlock everything. You can earn in-game currency but it's limited to 1 hour PER DAY. SO while it takes 40 hours to unlock ONE character, you also have to include the cooldown to earn said credit, so that 40 hours could easy add up to 200 hours. Just because it's another Star Wars game, does not mean what you pay for will be a quality product, even the campaign is an incomplete mess.

    Cons:
    - P2W lootboxes
    - 40 hours PER character with DAILY cooldowns
    - Game costs $2160, not $60
    - EA has always been a terrible publisher
    - Campaign is garbage
    - Multiplayer will be based on who has the bigger wallet

    Do not support these business practice. This is a BAD GAME. It's not even worth the $10 when it's in the discount bin next year.    … Expand
  64. IreneGRx
    Nov 18, 2017
    0
    Your easiest way to spend your money. So sad this game owns a "Star Wars" name. I am sure that they have paid huge amounts to Metacritic to set up a good review score. That's really sad.
  65. CaptainPieces
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    Eating an $100 bill would be a better idea than buying this game. Putting your hand in a toaster would be a better idea than buying this game. Drinking and driving would be a better idea than buying this game. Literally doing anything else would be a better idea than buying this game
  66. Justaman
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    My favorite franchise ruined by EAs greed. What else have they ruined??? The NFL, command and conquer, need for speed, mass effect...I know there is more.
  67. xprozone
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    First of all I love DICE and everything they do to create these games but man has EA gone too far in exploiting the addictive personalities of some people. The RNG loot box unlocks for progression is just so unnecessary and does exactly the opposite of what they intend, make progression feel rewarding, because half the time you only get junk that you don't want. As far as game play itsFirst of all I love DICE and everything they do to create these games but man has EA gone too far in exploiting the addictive personalities of some people. The RNG loot box unlocks for progression is just so unnecessary and does exactly the opposite of what they intend, make progression feel rewarding, because half the time you only get junk that you don't want. As far as game play its pretty generic and unsatisfying after you've played it all and the game is littered with bugs. Unfinished product with horrible corporate philosophy behind it.… Expand
  68. Colemination
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    Please don't buy this and encourage this level of greed. It is a decent game ruined by pay-to-win multiplayer and too many microtransactions. They have temporarily disabled microtransactions, but they will be back when all the bad PR dies down. Do not buy!
  69. tball65
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    Buggy POS. I have played mobile games with less bugs/issues than this 'AAA' garbage. Do yourself a favor and buy the switch along with super Mario odyssey, life will be better, trust me. Let us all pray that EA will burn in hell, amen.
  70. Ace07
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    This is my first metacritic review. This game looks very good and seems like a fun game and I would actually like to buy it but due to the business decisions of EA I will not support this game in any way and I encourage others to do the same. Pay to win progression is completely unacceptable.
  71. Pointkiller
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    Do not support this game and the company itself. EA is the most hated game company that does shady business practices and star wars battlefront 2 is filled with microtransactions which give players the unfair advantage over players who do not spend. #Pay2win
  72. JosephPutra
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    The user score really reflect what the people now. The game itself is stunning I'd say. But the people behind it are not. I am an artist, I had many people I know are good and working under EA, I don't blame them, I blame those who are the business part of EA. Not to be naive, we all need money to live, but this isn't about money to live anymore. This is greed, and I want EA to learn fromThe user score really reflect what the people now. The game itself is stunning I'd say. But the people behind it are not. I am an artist, I had many people I know are good and working under EA, I don't blame them, I blame those who are the business part of EA. Not to be naive, we all need money to live, but this isn't about money to live anymore. This is greed, and I want EA to learn from it, and stop destroying others developer dreams.… Expand
  73. ayenul
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    The microtransactions in this game are truly terrible; no matter how good the game itself is, the loot box/pay to win/ gambling system put in place will ruin anything good. The core game is fun, but I can't get over the loot boxes, it is truly pay to win and I will refuse to support it.
  74. FireGhoul
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    This game has great potential to be the best game of 2017. It is being held back by a company hungry for money and blind towards the playerbase, having a pay-to-win system implemented. Why play the game for 40 hours to unlock a reward when you can spend $50 to (potentially) unlock it?

    For an $80 game this is unacceptable. It contains the worst features of any second rate mobile game. I    This game has great potential to be the best game of 2017. It is being held back by a company hungry for money and blind towards the playerbase, having a pay-to-win system implemented. Why play the game for 40 hours to unlock a reward when you can spend $50 to (potentially) unlock it?

    For an $80 game this is unacceptable. It contains the worst features of any second rate mobile game. I only wish that changes may be made to keep the game fair and honest.    … Expand
  75. ratt921
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    This game was Only created as a shameful attempt to leech as much money from the consumer as possible. The whole game revolves around highly Pay to WIn elements and unlockables that alter your skills. EA truly is the worst gaming company out there and this embarassment of a game proves it. It shouldn't even be called a game, its that awful.
  76. Strangedream
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    I'm not the kind of guy who goes in the extremes when rating, but SWBF II forces me to award the awful grade of 0/10 due to its pay-to-win policy and that despite spending $60, you still have to pay $2100 to unlock the whole game. We get it EA, you love money and milking your customers dry, but don't overdo it because this is backfiring at you now.
  77. G1zm0666
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    Just registered to make this review, i cant believe that after i payed 80 USD on elite trooper edition i was faced by a mobile free to play progression system.

    Refunded this game as soon as i got access to play first trial.

    I recommend everyone to do the same, even now that micro transactions are TEMPORARILY disabled.
  78. RavintheGrey
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    Unacceptable. If they had just made a Battlefront 2 remastered edition and gave the original more characters, weapons, maps and modes I'd be all over it. Instead it's this Call of Duty wannabe and that's just not ok. I miss my old Starwars Battlefront...
  79. Tristan2115
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    Free to play mechanics in a 60$ game? This is **** I won't be buying a copy unless the micro transactions are limited to cosmetic items only. EA is greedy, and doesn't give a **** about the gamers, only about their wallets.
  80. sdlakers77
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    This game has potential, but tying micro-transactions to progression is absolutely garbage. The campaign is actually good, it's a shame that you need to put in another $100 to be competitive in multiplayer. Can't believe EA is doing this to Star Wars.
  81. tak_20115
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    Please Do Not Buy until EA confirms permanent removal of Pay To Win system.
    Will take thousands of hours to unlock everything.

    To Star Wars fans, you will be so disappointed!!
  82. Everfields
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    The gameplay is as shallow as the first but this time the game is crippled by invasive micro transactions which require the player to spend real money at regular intervals in order to compete and progress in the game. EA games, the game's publisher is pretending to be concerned with the justified negative feedback but is instead increasing it's efforts to milk every dollar from theThe gameplay is as shallow as the first but this time the game is crippled by invasive micro transactions which require the player to spend real money at regular intervals in order to compete and progress in the game. EA games, the game's publisher is pretending to be concerned with the justified negative feedback but is instead increasing it's efforts to milk every dollar from the consumer. Stay away at all costs.… Expand
  83. Wolfie_WPK
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    Need I say more? This is full corporate **** 0 **** about the player experience! Do you have alot of money to throw around and no brain, then that's the game for you!
  84. Piotrek93s
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    This is Pay2win ! Pay2Win is an absolute deal killer for me no matter how small the microtransaction. I'm disappointed because I was really looking forward to this release for awhile. Definitely will not waste my money or time encouraging this sort of gaming design. It's nauseating.
  85. ekwk1983
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    Because EA. Buy this game and support Pay 2 Win and one day you'll find more games like this **** because who won't want to make more money if gamers are willing to suck this up.
  86. leongod
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    60$ for a 4-5hours single player game and multi player with micro-transactions? NAH, better save the money and buy a dozen beer then share it with my friend.
  87. Yorgi_North
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    What Ea has done is foul, a game that could have been good, great even has been corrupted by **** business practices, EA has shown no care or respect for their customers. It is despicable, and we need to send a message
  88. Bic_Nenson
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Good game corrupted by a malicious company set out to rob us through micro-transactions. EA have been getting away with this for years and a boycotting of battlefront will help our voices be heard.
  89. lore089
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Voto più che altro di protesta contro le microtransazioni e l'online sfrenato che ormai le industrie videoludiche fanno. Sarebbe ora di tornare a giocare come prima, più single player, più gioco pratico e meno online e microtransazioni inutili mirate a fregare più soldi possibili alla gente per farla divertire, paghi già 70 euro il gioco e per vincere o ci perdi 1 anno intero o paghi eVoto più che altro di protesta contro le microtransazioni e l'online sfrenato che ormai le industrie videoludiche fanno. Sarebbe ora di tornare a giocare come prima, più single player, più gioco pratico e meno online e microtransazioni inutili mirate a fregare più soldi possibili alla gente per farla divertire, paghi già 70 euro il gioco e per vincere o ci perdi 1 anno intero o paghi e vinci subito, in entrambe i casi ti annoi........se l'unico modo per farsi sentire è questo allora ben vengano i voti negativi.… Expand
  90. Rennzlerx23
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Three words for the low score....... Micro transactions Greed. the fact that the game is locked behind a timed paywall for earning credits is just absurd.
  91. 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
  92. Strop77
    Mar 1, 2019
    0
    WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER EA GAME AGAIN (update: Welllll, I have since purchased other EA games but that doesn’t mean it’s not BS what EA is doing with micro transactions)

    EA has turned to the dark side!!! Shame on you EA with your corporate greed! £59.99 for the standard edition £79.99 for the Deluxe edition Isn’t that enough money? I am playing at a friends house as he    WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER EA GAME AGAIN (update: Welllll, I have since purchased other EA games but that doesn’t mean it’s not BS what EA is doing with micro transactions)

    EA has turned to the dark side!!!

    Shame on you EA with your corporate greed!

    £59.99 for the standard edition
    £79.99 for the Deluxe edition

    Isn’t that enough money? I am playing at a friends house as he purchased it and the game is really good, beautiful graphics and sound but what’s with these damn loot boxes?

    Unless you give EA more money (and lots of it) multiplayer is only going to be good for the rich and NOT for the skilled player.

    Definitely NOT buying it and I feel sorry for my friend as he’s so not impressed with multiplayer that he asked me to write this review.

    I’m not supporting EA by purchasing any of their future games.    … Expand
  93. dawnbreaker
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    60$ free to play game which is medicore even after putting microtransactions and lootboxes aside. Gameplay gets boring after couple hours and campaing is joke. At least it looks graphically beautiful sometimes.
  94. StarWarsBf2Fan
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Best Mobile Game of the year

    The game is grate, the sound, the graphics, the atmosphere are spot on Star Wars but bringing micro-transactions and transforming a AAA title into a pay to win game is disappointing. The PVE game mode has a credits cap and this makes it more like a mobile gae than a AAA title. Writing this review game me a sense of pride and accomplishment 0/Star Wars    Best Mobile Game of the year

    The game is grate, the sound, the graphics, the atmosphere are spot on Star Wars but bringing micro-transactions and transforming a AAA title into a pay to win game is disappointing. The PVE game mode has a credits cap and this makes it more like a mobile gae than a AAA title. Writing this review game me a sense of pride and accomplishment

    0/Star Wars Battlefront II (2005)    … Expand
  95. yl230265
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    This game had so much potential but it is buggy as hell and should use a free to play model if they are going to take the piss with all these micro-transactions. Load of wank
  96. Orichalque
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    When I pay a full price, I expect a full game. Having to buy lootboxes to be able to play all the characters? What kind of disrespect towards players is it! I can't believe such an amazing franchise is being stained by EAs dirty hands. Disney, give your franchise to a competent development studio instead!
  97. 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.
  98. 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!
  99. 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.
  100. 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.
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 62 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
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  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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